ASTM D4837-02 - 10.12.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM).

Note 1—Propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM) is a mixture of two isomers: 1-methoxy-2-propanol and 2-methoxy-1-propanol.

1.2 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.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D268-25

Standard Guide for Sampling and Testing Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates for Use in Paint and Related Coatings and Material

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

PPP-C-2020

Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste: Packaging of Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.

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

D4052-22

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter