Propylene Glycol DiAcetate
Propylene Glycol DiAcetate (PGDA) is a low-odour liquid used as an ester solvent, coupling agent and process aid across a wide range of industrial applications. It is commonly used within coatings, resins, adhesives, industrial cleaners, textile processing and foundry binder systems.
Compared with higher molecular weight glycol diacetates, PGDA offers stronger solvency and a faster evaporation profile while maintaining a relatively high boiling point and favourable handling characteristics. These properties make it suitable for formulations requiring effective solvency, controlled evaporation and good formulation compatibility.
Product Information
Chemical family: Glycol diacetate ester
Chemical name: Propylene Glycol DiAcetate
Abbreviation: PGDA
Type: Ester solvent / coupling agent
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Solvent
Provides effective solvency for resins, coatings, inks and industrial formulations
Coupling agent
Improves compatibility between ingredients of differing polarity
Process aid
Supports formulation stability, ingredient incorporation and processing efficiency
Viscosity adjustment
Assists with formulation and application viscosity in compatible systems
Flow and levelling support
Improves coating flow, film uniformity and application performance
Coalescent
Supports film formation in water-based coating formulations
Typical Uses by Industry
Foundry & Resin Systems
Used within foundry binder and core production systems
Suitable for ester hardener, resin carrier and process solvent applications
Can assist with binder processing and curing performance in compatible alkali silicate systems
Coatings, Paints & Inks
Used as a solvent and coalescing aid in industrial, automotive and architectural coatings
Helps dissolve compatible resins and coating ingredients
Improves flow, levelling and application performance
Used for high solids coating formulations
Adhesives & Resins
Used as a solvent and process aid in resin and adhesive formulations
Assists with formulation compatibility and processing
Suitable for polymer and speciality resin systems
Household & Industrial Cleaning
Used as a solvent and coupling agent in industrial cleaner and degreaser formulations
Helps dissolve oily residues and organic contaminants
Improves compatibility between solvent and water-based formulation components
Textiles
Used in textile processing formulations as a solvent and process aid
Helps carry resins, dyes and other functional ingredients
Can support uniform application and controlled drying characteristics
Industrial & Technical
Suitable for industrial formulations requiring effective solvency and controlled evaporation
Used within speciality chemical formulations, process fluids and coatings