Arcosolv PMA-EL 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate 108-65-6 Lyondell North America South and Central America Solvent >> Acetate Solvent >> Glycols & glycol ether >> Propylene Glycol Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Cellulosic Resins Polyurethane Coatings >> Solventborne ARCOSOLV® PMA-EL - (Mono) Propylene Glycol (Mono) Methyl Ether Acetate - is a colorless, combustible liquid with low toxicity. It has a characteristic ester odor and is soluble in water to the extent of 18% at 20°C. It has excellent solvency for a variety of substances including acrylic, nitrocellulose and urethane coating resins. ARCOSOLV PMA is a substitute for certain ethylene glycol (E-series) ether acetates, particularly EEA and EMA. Applications - in the electronics market, ARCOSOLV® PMA-EL has replaced EEA in photoresist formulations used in semiconductor processing. In these processes, it is used in positive photoresist formulations. ARCOSOLV® PMA may also be used in solvent systems for cleaning and degreasing circuit boards and removing solder flux. ARCOSOLV® PMA shows very broad solvency. Its solvency characteristics generally match those of chlorinated solvents more closely than do glycol ethers and alcohols. 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate. Used in coatings. Offers very broad solvency.