Data SheetProduct NameProduct CodeProduct CategoryCAS Registry NumberEINECS NumberAlternate NameDescriptionIssued:16-Mar-2007Methyl PROXITOLU5141Propylene Glycol Ethers107-98-2203-539-11-methoxy-2-propanol, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, PGME, PMMethyl PROXITOL is a colourless, hygroscopic solvent with a volatility, viscosity and solvent power similar to those of ethylene oxide-based glycol ethers, e.g. Methyl OXITOL and ethyl OXITOL.PropertyPurityWaterDensity @20°CCubic Expansion Coefficient @20°CRefractive Index @20°CColorBoiling PointRelative Evaporation Rate (nBuAc=1)Relative Evaporation Rate (Ether=1)Antoine Constant A #Antoine Constant B #Antoine Constant C #Vapor Pressure @20°CVapor Pressure @50°CFlash PointAuto Ignition TemperatureExplosion Limit: LowerExplosion Limit: UpperElectrical Conductivity @20°CDielectric Constant @20°CTypical PropertiesUnit% m/m% m/mkg/L(10^-4)/°C-Pt-Co°C--kPa, °CkPa, °CkPa, °CkPakPa°C°C%v/v%v/vµS/m-MethodDIN 556ASTM D13ASTM D4052CalculatedASTM D1218ASTM D1209-ASTM D3539DIN 53170----CalculatedCalculatedCalculatedIP 170ASTM E659--ASTM D4308-Valuemin. 99.50.050.921101.403< 51200.75227.018821780.17236.322-30 to +1301.26.344302901.913.13012.3Antoine Constants: Temperature range°CSaturated Vapor Concentration @20°Cg/m³Freezing PointSurface Tension @20°CViscosity @20°C
Hildebrand Solubility ParameterHydrogen Bonding IndexFractional PolarityDilution Ratio: TolueneDilution Ratio: SBP 100/140Heat of Vaporization @TboilHeat of Combustion (Net) @25°CSpecific Heat @20°CThermal Conductivity @20°CMiscibility @20°C: Solvent in WaterMiscibility @20°C: Water in SolventAzeotrope with Water: Boiling PointMolecular Weight
°CmN/mmPa.s----kJ/kgkJ/kgkJ/kg/°CW/m/°C% m/m% m/m°Cg/mol
--ASTM D445--ASTM D1720ASTM D1720---------
-96281.99.50.00.1104.00.8427260002.20.18CompleteComplete96.552.990
(cal/cm³)^½-
Azeotrope with Water: Solvent Content% m/m
(#) In the Antoine temperature range, the vapor pressure P (kPa) at temperature T (°C) can be calculated by means of the Antoine equation: log P = A - B/(T+C)
Test MethodsCopies of copyrighted test methods can be obtained from the issuing organisations:American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): www.astm.orgEnergy Institute (IP): www.energyinst.org.ukDeutsches Institut für Normung (DIN): www.din.deFor routine quality control analyses, local test methods may be applied that are different from those mentioned in this datasheet. Such methods have been validated and can be obtained through your local Shell Chemicals company.
QualityStorage and Handling
Methyl PROXITOL can be supplied to meet the requirements of ASTM D4837, BS 509 and DIN 55998.
Provided proper storage and handling precautions are taken we would expect
Methyl PROXITOL to be technically stable for at least 12 months. For detailed advice on Storage and Handling please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet on www.shell.com/chemicals.
For detailed Hazard Information please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet on www.shell.com/chemicals.
Hazard Information
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TrademarkPROXITOL is a Shell Trademark.
