Universal paint solvent
US6517626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D7/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A universal paint solvent comprises, on a weight basis, 1-30% of an acidic material selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acids, phosphonic acids, phosphoric acids, and combinations thereof; together with 10-80% of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of alcohols, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, esters, and combinations thereof. In particular compositions, the acidic component is comprised of a mixture of two different acids. Alkyl esters, particularly acetate esters, are preferred organic solvents. Butyl acetate is a specifically preferred solvent. The compositions solvate a large variety of different paint formulations, and are effective at room temperature. The compositions have particular utility for cleaning paint delivery systems and equipment.
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