Arcosolv PE - (Mono) Propylene Glycol (Mono) Ethyl Ether - is a colorless liquid with a low order of toxicity. It has a mild, pleasant ether-like odor. It is completely water miscible with a number of organic solvents and has good solvency for a number of substances.
Benefits and Applications
Coatings: Arcosolv PE provides good solvency for a wide variety of resins including acrylic, epoxy, alkyd, polyester, nitrocellulose and polyurethane.
Cleaners: A low order of toxicity, surface tension reduction, and fast evaporation are some of the benefits of using Arcosolv PE in cleaning formulations. It also provides good solvency for polar and non-polar materials.
Other applications: The properties listed also support the use of Arcosolv PE in electronics, ink, textile and adhesive products. Specific end uses may require approval by appropriate regulatory agencies.
Storage and Handling
General industry practice is to store Arcosolv ethers in carbon steel vessels. Avoid contact with air when storing for long periods of time. Glycol ethers should never be stored or handled in copper or copper alloys. This product may absorb water if exposed to air.
Store only in tightly closed, properly vented containers away from heat, sparks, open flame or strong oxidizing agents. Use only non-sparking tools. Ground containers before transfer. Electrical equipment should conform to national electric code.
Unnecessary exposure or spillage should be strictly avoided as a matter of good practice. Refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for Arcosolv PE for more specific information.
Arcosolv is a trademark owned or used by LyondellBasell group companies. Trademark Arcosolv is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.