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Paint and coating remover

US6586380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 2002
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D7/264
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention concerns a composition useful as a paint remover, comprising: alkylene carbonate such as propylene carbonate or ethylene carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water, and optionally an alcohol such as benzyl alcohol. In another broad respect, this invention concerns a process for removing paint, comprising: applying a composition containing alkylene carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water to a painted surface for a time and under conditions effective to cause blistering or bubbling of the paint. In another broad respect, this invention is a composition useful as a paint remover, comprising: dialkyl carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water, optionally containing an alcohol, optionally containing a glycol ether. In another broad respect, this invention is a process for removing paint, comprising: applying a composition containing dialkyl carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water to a painted surface for a time and under conditions effective to cause blistering or bubbling of the paint. Advantageously, the composition of this invention may include a dibasic ester (DBE).

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