ASTM D4835-03 - 1.10.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA).

Note 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PMA) is a mixture of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off "to the nearest unit" in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.

1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1078-11(2026)

Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids

D1209-25

Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)

D1364-22

Standard Test Method for Water in Volatile Solvents (Karl Fischer Reagent Titration Method)

D1613-17(2023)

Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products

D4773-02

Standard Test Method for Purity of Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, and Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate

D5386-24

Standard Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E300-03(2022)

Standard Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

PPP-C-2020

Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of