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Method of activating n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and/or delta-butyrolactone (BLO) varnish and paint remover solvents

US5098592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1990
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D7/3281
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP).

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