propylene glycol methyl ether acetate Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

propylene glycol methyl ether acetate Price Information Spec: N/A

Newest Price 1,555.7

Price Date 20261022

Day's Change -0.07

Day's Range 1,555.7 - 1,555.63

Month's Change -27.4

Month's Range 1,555.7 - 1,528.3

Year's Change +545.45

Year's Range 1,555.7 - 1,010.25

Opinions

How is the Iran conflict reshaping global PGMEA supply chains for semiconductor fabs?

Beyond spot prices, watch the structural shift: Korean buyers are accelerating qualification of domestic and Chinese PGMEA sources. SK Hynix already uses Peric from China, giving it more buffer than Samsung. The crisis may permanently diversify supply away from Japan-dependent routes.

What is driving the rapid price surge in PGMEA and how long will it last?

For buyers, locking in quarterly contracts now may be prudent. Historical patterns suggest such spikes correct within 6-9 months once alternative supply routes stabilize. Chinese capacity expansions in electronic-grade PGMEA could accelerate, potentially capping the upside for domestic buyers.

How does China's PGMEA supply structure affect global electronic-grade availability?

The real bottleneck is not capacity but quality consistency. Chinese producers can make electronic-grade PGMEA, but fab qualification cycles of 2+ years slow adoption. The current supply crisis may actually accelerate qualification of Chinese sources as Korean and Japanese fabs seek alternatives.

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Overview

Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA, also known as PMA, CAS 108-65-6) is a colorless liquid with a mild ester odor, characterized by a density of 0.970 g/mL, a boiling point of 145-146°C, and a flash point of 110°F. It is a high-performance solvent whose molecule contains both ether and ester groups, giving it strong solvency for both polar and non-polar substances.

Electronics & semiconductors: serves as the primary solvent (over 70% by weight) in photoresist formulations, critical for coating uniformity and patterning in IC manufacturing.
Display manufacturing: used as a thinner, stripping solution, and cleaning agent in TFT-LCD production processes.
Industrial coatings & inks: acts as a solvent for paints, inks, and textile dyes.
Chemical intermediates: functions as a cleaning agent and buffer solution in various specialty chemical applications.

China is the world's largest producer of propylene glycol ether acetates, having shifted from relying on imports for about 30% of demand before 2009 to now exporting roughly 5% of output, mainly to Europe and Southeast Asia. While industrial-grade capacity is ample, electronic-grade PGMEA with metal ion purity at the ppt level remains a bottleneck, with domestic substitution still in its early stages. Purification relies on multi-stage distillation followed by ion exchange and ultra-clean filtration to meet advanced semiconductor requirements.

Key domestic producers:
Ruijia Chemistry – active in electronic-grade PGMEA production.
Jiangsu Hualun – major industrial-grade producer.
Shida Shenghua – diversified chemical producer with PGMEA capacity.

Properties

Name

propylene glycol methyl ether acetate

(1R)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate

(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate

(2-(1-methoxy)propyl) acetate

(acetato-kappaO)(phenyl)mercury

CAS Number

108-65-6

EINECS No.

283-152-2

Risk Codes

S53;S25;S45

Safety Description

R61;R10;R36

HS Code

2915390090

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propylene glycol methyl ether acetate Price Information Spec: N/A

Opinions

How is the Iran conflict reshaping global PGMEA supply chains for semiconductor fabs?

What is driving the rapid price surge in PGMEA and how long will it last?

How does China's PGMEA supply structure affect global electronic-grade availability?

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