Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPGME) supplied by Ascent Group Co.,Ltd for coatings, cleaners, inks and agricultural formulations.
Request a QuotationArcosolv DPM is the brand name for dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPGME), a clear, colorless glycol ether solvent originally marketed by Dow under the Arcosolv name. The C7H16O3 molecule pairs a methyl ether group with two propylene groups, which gives the solvent an unusual combination of resin solvency and complete water miscibility.
Because it couples water and organic phases so effectively, DPGME is a workhorse in both water-based and solvent-based systems. It evaporates at a moderate rate, contributes only a faint odor, and helps formulators fine-tune drying speed, film formation and open time without reformulating an entire system.
Ascent Group Co.,Ltd supplies Arcosolv DPM (DPGME) to industrial formulators with consistent batch quality, dependable packaging and responsive technical support from inquiry through delivery.
The table below summarizes the core identity and physical data of Arcosolv DPM (dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether). These values are the baseline formulators use when balancing evaporation rate, dilution ratio and resin compatibility in a new or existing system.
| CAS Number | 34590-94-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.20 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | About 190 °C |
| Flash Point | About 75 °C (closed cup) |
| Water Solubility | Miscible |
Arcosolv DPM earns its place in a formulation by doing two jobs at once: dissolving resins and bridging water with organic ingredients. That dual role keeps it in demand across four main application families.
Acts as a coalescing aid in water-based latex paints and as a solvent in solvent-borne coatings, improving film formation, leveling and brushability.
Couples water with surfactants and oily soils in household and industrial cleaning products, boosting grease removal while keeping the formula water-based.
Serves as a solvent and coupling agent in screen printing and other ink systems, where its evaporation profile supports stable viscosity and clean print definition.
Works as a solvent and carrier for crop protection products, helping active ingredients dissolve and stay evenly distributed in liquid formulations.
Three characteristics set Arcosolv DPM apart from narrower glycol ethers and explain why it appears again and again in commercial formulations.
Dissolves a wide range of resins, oils and organic materials, so one drum can cover several roles in the same recipe, from resin carrier to cleanup solvent.
Blends with water in any ratio while still wetting hydrophobic surfaces, which makes it one of the most practical coupling solvents for water-based systems.
Combines low volatility with a high closed-cup flash point of about 75 °C and a faint odor, supporting smoother storage, handling and regulatory positioning of finished products.
Arcosolv DPM is stable under ordinary conditions and straightforward to handle with standard chemical workplace discipline. The practices below keep material quality and workplace safety intact over the full storage period.
Direct answers to the questions buyers and formulators ask most often about Arcosolv DPM and dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether.
Arcosolv DPM is the brand name for dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPGME), a clear, colorless glycol ether solvent originally marketed by Dow under the Arcosolv name. Its molecular formula is C7H16O3, and it is widely used as a solvent and coupling agent in industrial formulations.
The CAS number of dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether is 34590-94-8.
Yes. Arcosolv DPM is miscible with water, and it also dissolves a broad range of resins, which is why it works so well as a coupling solvent in water-based systems.
The boiling point is about 190 °C, which gives the solvent a moderate evaporation rate suited to coatings and cleaning formulations.
The flash point is about 75 °C in a closed cup. It should nevertheless be stored away from ignition sources and handled under standard flammable-liquid precautions.
DPGME is used as a coalescing aid and solvent in architectural and industrial coatings, as a coupling solvent in household and industrial cleaners, as a solvent in printing inks, and as a carrier in agricultural formulations.
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