Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM)
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM)
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM) isA colorless, low-toxicity, and environmentally friendly organic solvent with low viscosity, low surface tension, moderate evaporation rate, and excellent solubility/coupling ability. It is miscible with water and is widely used as a solvent and coupling agent in water-based coatings, inks, detergents, cosmetics, and pesticides. It is also an important component of brake fluids and electronic chemicals, and can replace more toxic solvents..
Product Details
Main features
  • Physical properties : Colorless and transparent liquid with a slight ether odor, low viscosity, and low surface tension.

  • Solubility : Completely miscible with water and a variety of organic solvents.

  • Volatility : The evaporation rate is moderate.

  • Low toxicity : It is considered an environmentally friendly green solvent that can replace harmful solvents. 


Main uses

  • Coatings and inks : Coupling agents and active solvents for water-based coatings, and base solvents for screen printing inks.

  • Cleaning agents : household and industrial cleaners, metal cleaners, degreasers.

  • Personal care : Coupling agents and skin care agents in cosmetic formulations.

  • Electronics industry : Used in cleaning agents, such as photoresist thinners.

  • Other : Brake fluid components, agricultural pesticide stabilizers, fragrance fixatives.