Electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether (electronic grade PM) is a commonly used solvent for photoresists. Yida Co., Ltd. is a leading company in my country.

Propylene glycol methyl ether (PM) is an organic compound that appears as a colorless and transparent liquid. It has the characteristics of low toxicity and good reactivity. It is widely used in many fields. According to different uses, it can be divided into industrial grade propylene glycol methyl ether and electronic grade. There are two types of propylene glycol methyl ether. Electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether, also known as electronic grade PM, can be used as photolithography collagen material for the production of display panels and semiconductors.

Electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether usually uses propylene oxide as the raw material. my country is a major producer of propylene oxide, and its output has maintained a stable growth trend for a long time. It will reach nearly 3.8 million tons in 2022, setting a record high. The advantages of raw materials provide favorable conditions for the development of my country’s electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether industry. However, in terms of production technology, electronic-grade propylene glycol methyl ether is a high-end electronic chemical. There is still a certain gap between the technical level of Chinese enterprises and overseas developed countries, which brings challenges to the development of the electronic-grade propylene glycol methyl ether industry.

According to the “2023-2028 China Electronic Grade Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether (Electronic Grade PM) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report released by the Industrial Research Center 》 shows that electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether is mainly used in semiconductors, display panels and other fields, with photoresist as its end product. With the accelerated development of semiconductor, display panel and other industries, my country’s photoresist market demand continues to grow. my country’s photoresist demand will reach nearly 200,000 tons in 2022, a year-on-year increase of nearly 25%. Electronic-grade propylene glycol methyl ether is a commonly used solvent for photoresist. It can adjust the viscosity of the photoresist and can also be used in the etching, cleaning and stripping processes of the photoresist production process. Benefiting from the accelerated development of the photoresist industry, the market size of electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether will further expand.

In December 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the “Guidance Catalog for the First Batch Application Demonstration of Key New Materials (2021 Edition)”. The document clearly included photoresist for integrated circuits and its key raw materials and supporting reagents into the catalog of new electronic and chemical materials. Benefiting from the support of national policies, electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether is a commonly used solvent for photoresists, and the industry’s prosperity will further increase.

Jiangsu Yida Chemical Co., Ltd. is the largest manufacturer of electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether in my country. Yida Co., Ltd. focuses on the R&D, production and sales of electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether and electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (electronic grade PMA). Its products have been widely used in the photoresist production process. Currently, the company is actively promoting the Project to produce 30,000 tons of electronic grade PM and electronic grade PMA.

Industry analysts said that due to the accelerated development of the photoresist industry, the market demand for electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether continues to grow, and the industry development The situation continues to improve. However, at present, the electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether industry has high technical barriers, and there are very few companies in my country with large-scale production capabilities. It is expected that in the coming period, driven by positive factors such as national policy support and strong market demand, the number of participants in my country’s electronic grade propylene glycol methyl ether market will increase.