Dibasic ester – also referred to as DBE, dimethyl ester, or DME – is often understood to be a better, safer alternative than other solvents. Bell Chem, your industrial chemical supplier, explains why your company should invest in clear, colorless, low-odor dibasic esters for your solvent needs.

Low Vapor Pressure and High Flash Point

Dibasic esters have an extremely slow evaporation rate, which complies with volatile organic compounds (VOC) regulations. This feature allows dibasic esters the ability to be recycled for multiple applications. Dibasic ester is also much less likely than other chemicals to combust. Less flammability equates to a safer product.

Biodegradable

The environment is a foremost concern for many companies. Knowing DBE biodegrades into environmentally friendly by-products while remaining cost-effective helps solidify its place in many forward-thinking businesses. 

Health

DME is not only environmentally friendly; it is people friendly. Dibasic ester is considered non-carcinogenic, non-corrosive, and non-hazardous. It is also on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of safer chemicals. 

Varied Formulations

Dimethyl ester combines several chemicals, namely dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate, and dimethyl succinate. Depending on your application, these ingredients can be manipulated for the perfect custom blend for your use. For example, it can be used as a solvent with a strong capacity to strip paint with a slower evaporation rate than other chemicals. Some formulations can also be greener than others.

Uses of Dibasic Ester

Dibasic esters have the ability to dissolve polar substances (such as polyester, resins and polyurethane), inks, and coatings. A few examples of products containing DBEs are insecticides and pesticides, automotive coatings, paints, epoxy sealers, cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, drilling fluids, and soil stabilizers. Almost any other solvent can be substituted with a dibasic ester.

If your company is in the market for a solvent that’s friendly to the environment, equipment, and your workforce, dibasic ester is your answer. If your company wants a solvent to dissolve hardened residues, form a coalescent, dissolve at different rates, and create plasticizers for polymer systems such as PVC with ease, your answer, once again, is dibasic ester.

Bell Chem is an industrial chemical supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse, including dibasic ester. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.