Chemical Alternative Datasheet: DBE Solvent

Product Name DBE Solvent
Application Removes polyester resins. May be a suitable substitute for Methylene chloride paint stripper, when mixed with m-Pyrol and Monoethanolamine
Replaces Methylene chloride
Method of Use Immersion, spray, or wipe
Chemical Ingredients Aliphatic dibasic acid esters, Dimethyl adipate, Dimethyl succinate, Dimethyl glutarate, Methanol and Hydrogen cyanide (<10 ppm)
Safety & Health DBE are skin, eye, and upper respiratory tract irritants. Skin contact may initially cause irritation/rash. Eye contact may initially include irritation, tearing/blurring of vision. Inhalation may initially cause irritation of upper respiratory passages. Overexposure may cause blurring of vision. Animal data: Mild to severe skin irritant and slight eye (effects of overexposure).
Paint Removal Yes
Cost $6.38/gal (1992)  N/A
Water Soluble 5.3 wt% @20C
Disposal Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory agencies. Recover nonusable free liquid and dispose of in approved and permitted incineration. Recover nonusable free liquid and dispose of in approved and permitted biological treatment (ING 17).
Recycling Options Filter out contaminants to extend life of solution.
VOC  
Vapor Pressure .2mm Hg @20C
Flashpoint (°F) 212
Boiling Point (°F) 385 - 437
Density (lbs/gal) 9.1
NSN 6850-00-N06-8419 - N/A
MSDS DBE Solvent - Cornell University MSDS
POC Hazardous Technical Information Services (800) 848-4847 DSN 695-5168
Manufacturer E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
(800) 441-7515