What is DPGME?
DPGME (Di Propylene Glycol Mono Methyl Ether) is a high-boiling, low-volatility glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency power, low odour, and favourable toxicological profile compared to many traditional glycol ether solvents. It is a colourless liquid valued for its slow evaporation rate, which provides extended open time in coating and cleaning applications, along with good water and organic solvent miscibility.
Polychem Industries supplies DPGME to paint and coating manufacturers, industrial and household cleaning product formulators, inkjet ink producers, and agricultural chemical companies across India and internationally. Its combination of low volatility, strong solvency, and water miscibility makes it valuable across coating, cleaning, and specialty formulation applications.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | Colourless liquid | 99%+ (Industrial) | Industrial | Paints, cleaners, inkjet inks, agricultural formulations |
Applications & Uses
Paints & Coatings
Used as a coalescing solvent and film-formation aid in water-based and solvent-based paint formulations, providing extended open time for proper film formation and levelling, particularly valuable in latex paint systems.
Industrial & Household Cleaners
Used as a key solvent in hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, and household cleaning formulations due to its strong solvency for oils, greases, and various soils, combined with good water miscibility for rinse-off formulations.
Inkjet & Printing Inks
Used as a humectant and solvent in inkjet ink formulations, helping prevent nozzle clogging by controlling evaporation rate and maintaining ink fluidity during storage and printing operations.
Agricultural Formulations
Used as a solvent and carrier in certain agrochemical formulations, helping dissolve active ingredients and improve formulation stability and application characteristics.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a solvent and penetration aid in certain personal care and cosmetic formulations, valued for its mild characteristics and compatibility with various cosmetic ingredients.
Industrial Process Solvent
Used as a processing solvent in various industrial chemical formulations requiring a low-volatility, low-odour solvent with broad compatibility across aqueous and organic systems.
Technical Specifications
DPGME — Key Properties
Why Source DPGME from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial grade with full quality documentation
- Low volatility and low odour compared to many alternative solvents
- Excellent water and organic solvent miscibility
- Certificate of Analysis and MSDS provided on request
- Reliable bulk supply for paint, cleaning and ink manufacturers
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
