Dibasic Ester (DBE) is a high-boiling, oxygenated solvent mixture composed of refined dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric, and succinic acids. Identified by CAS No. 95481-62-2, this clear, colorless liquid is characterized by its mild, fruity odor and exceptional chemical stability. Originally derived as a co-product of the nylon intermediate manufacturing process, DBE has gained prominence as a sustainable, “green” solvent alternative to traditional hazardous materials.
Unlike volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pose inhalation risks, DBE features an extremely low vapor pressure and a high flash point, enhancing workplace safety and regulatory compliance. It serves as a powerful solvent for a wide range of polymers and resins, making it indispensable in the formulation of high-performance coatings, cleaners, and chemical intermediates. Due to its biodegradability and non-corrosive nature, DBE is frequently utilized to replace chlorinated solvents, N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), and glycol ethers in sensitive industrial applications.
* Provides excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and materials.
* Features a high flash point, contributing to enhanced workplace safety.
* Exhibits low vapor pressure, reducing VOC emissions and aiding air quality.
* Offers a mild odor, improving comfort during handling and application.
* Is readily biodegradable, supporting environmentally responsible formulations.
* Allows for extended open time and superior flow and leveling in coatings.
* Serves as a non-HAP solvent, offering a safer alternative to hazardous solvents.
* Highly versatile for applications across coatings, cleaning, and chemical synthesis.
* Appearance: Colorless Liquid
* Purity: >= 99.0 %
* Moisture: <= 0.1 %
* Acid Value: <= 0.3 mgKOH/g
* Distillation Range: 195 – 225 °C
* Density (20°C): 1.080 – 1.090 g/cm³
* Color (APHA): <= 10
* Viscosity (25°C): 2.1 mPa.s
* Flash Point (closed): 100 °C
* Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and other organic solvents
* **Industrial Cleaning:** Acts as an effective degreaser and paint remover in industrial cleaning formulations due to its strong solvency and low VOC content.
* **Coatings and Paints:** Functions as a high-performance solvent, improving flow and leveling properties in architectural and automotive coatings with its slow evaporation.
* **Resin and Polymer Processing:** Utilized as a solvent for various resins and polymers like polyurethanes, acrylics, and epoxies during their synthesis and processing.
* **Adhesive Formulations:** Enhances viscosity control and tack when incorporated into different adhesive products.
* **Textile Lubricants:** Serves as a key component to provide good lubricity and reduce friction during textile processing.
* **Agricultural Chemicals:** Employed as a solvent or co-solvent in pesticides and herbicides to improve active ingredient solubility and stability.
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