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PM Acetate

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SUMMARY

PM Acetate is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor that is miscible with many organic solvents and has limited solubility in water. PM Acetate is employed for paint, varnish, adhesives, sealants, cleaning products, and printing industries as a solvent and as a component in cleaning agents. Glycol Ether PM Acetate is used as a reagent to manufacture pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

INDUSTRIES

  • Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a processing solvent and intermediate in chemical synthesis.
  • Packaging & Print: Functions as a solvent in inks, coatings, and printing applications.
  • HI&I: Used in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products as a solvent and formulation aid.
  • Agriculture: Acts as a carrier and stabilizer in agrochemical formulations.
  • Paints & Coatings: Enhances solvency, film formation, and drying in coatings and varnishes.
  • Adhesives & Sealants: Improves workability, drying, and adhesion properties.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: Functions as a solvent or excipient in pharmaceutical and medical-grade products.

APPLICATIONS

  • Paints & Varnishes: Acts as a solvent to improve flow, drying, and film quality.
  • Cleaning & Sanitation: Functions as a formulation aid in industrial and household cleaners.
  • Adhesives & Sealants: Enhances workability, drying, and adhesion performance.
  • Dyes, Pigments & Inks: Serves as a carrier and solvent for improved dispersion and consistency.

VALUE PROPOSITIONS

  • Colorless: Maintains visual clarity in formulations, ensuring no impact on the appearance of the final product.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Inks: Used as a solvent and carrier to improve consistency, drying, and color uniformity in printing inks.
  • Industrial: Functions as a versatile solvent and intermediate in various manufacturing processes.
  • Agrochemicals: Acts as a carrier and stabilizer in pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer formulations.
  • Cleaning Chemicals: Enhances solvency and performance in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products.

FUNCTIONS

  • Solvent: Dissolves, disperses, or carries other ingredients to improve formulation performance across applications.
  • Cleaning Agent: Assists in removing dirt, residues, or contaminants in industrial, institutional, and household cleaning products.