Detergents

Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Formula: C7H16O3 GOST/CAS: CAS 34590-94-8

Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM) is a highly efficient, low-volatility, hydrophilic organic solvent with a mild ether-like odor. It possesses a unique balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, making it an excellent mutual solvent (effective coalescent and coupling agent) for water and organic components. Due to its superior dissolving power against oils, greases, and resins, combined with a low evaporation rate, DPM serves as an indispensable base component in the formulation of modern liquid detergents, industrial cleaners, and automotive care products.

Applications

Household and Industrial Chemicals: Acts as a key solvent and coupling agent in formulations for glass cleaners, hard surface cleaners, floor detergents, and kitchen degreasers. It ensures deep penetration into stubborn dirt, providing spotless cleaning without leaving streaks or residue.

Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing: Used in heavy-duty alkaline cleaners and wash formulations designed to remove thick oil deposits, greases, bitumen, and carbon buildup from metal parts, industrial machinery, and production lines.

Automotive Care and Detailing: Included in high-concentration car shampoos, engine degreasers, windshield washer fluids, and specialized bug & tar removers, significantly boosting the wetting and dissolving performance of the product.

Paints, Coatings, Inks, and Strippers: Applied as an effective coalescent agent in water-borne acrylic coatings and paints, as well as a primary slow-evaporating solvent in screen printing inks and paint stripping formulations.

Key Advantages

High Solvency and Penetration Power: Efficiently breaks down and liquefies stubborn organic soils, hydrophobic oils, fats, and resins, substantially enhancing the overall detergency and washing performance of the finished product.

Ideal Coupling Agent (Phase Appplicator): Functions as a mutual solvent that prevents phase separation in multi-component aqueous systems containing surfactants, fragrances, and other organic additives, guaranteeing thermodynamic stability of the formulation.

Optimal Evaporation Rate: Its moderate volatility extends the active working time of cleaning solutions on vertical or complex surfaces, preventing the product from drying out prematurely during the cleaning process.

Safety and Environmental Profile: Features low toxicity, a high flash point, and excellent biodegradability. Classified as a low-hazard substance, reducing operational and environmental risks during manufacturing and application.

Storage & Transportation

Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly sealed original packaging, away from open flames, sparks, and heating appliances.
Protect from direct sunlight and moisture exposure. Do not store together with strong oxidizing agents or acids.
Transportable by all modes of covered transport (road, rail) in strict compliance with the cargo transportation regulations applicable to each specific transport mode.
Guaranteed Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.