1-Methoxy-2-propanol is primarily used in the manufacture of lacquers and paints, as an anti-freeze in industrial engines, a tailing agent for inks used on very high-speed presses, a coupling agent for resins and dyes in waterbased inks, and a solvent for celluloses, acrylics, dyes, inks, and stains. It is also used in cleaning products such as glass and rug cleaners, carbon and grease removers, and paint and varnish removers; and in pesticide formulations as a solvent for applications to crops and animals.

1-Methoxy-2-propanol is used as a solvent for cellulose, acrylics, dyes, inks, and cellophane.

1-Methoxy-2-propanol acts as a good biological indicator.

1-Methoxy-2-propanol is mainly used as solvent, dispersant and diluent, as well as fuel antifreeze, extractant, etc. Used as solvent of nitrocellulose, compounding agent of brake oil and detergent, etc. Widely used in coatings and cleaners. It can be used as the active solvent of water-based coatings; Active solvent and coupling agent of solvent based printing ink; Solvent for ballpoint pens and pens; Coupling agents and solvents for household and industrial cleaners, derusting agents and hard surface cleaners; Solvents for agricultural pesticides; Mixed with propylene glycol n-butyl ether for glass cleaner formula.

A glycol ether and a good biological indicator of exposure.