HGME also called DBE(Dibasic Ester) , is a mixture of three dibasic ester which are dimethyl succinate , dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl adipate . HGME is a low odor , low toxic , high boiling point environment-friendly solvent.

1             Components    

Dimethyl Succinate   DMS   10-30%  

Dimethyl Glutarate    DMG   50-70%

Dimethyl Adipate      DMA    9-25%

Physical Data

Total Ester %                         99.0              Water content %  <0.10

Methanol  %                          <0.2              Color APHA <30

Acid Value mg KOH/g             0.3                Ave MW            159

Specific gravity( 20)              1.082~1.092     Distillation Range   196~230 

2    Properties

1.  Excellent solvency for many resins,and good compatibility with Polyurethane , Acrylic resin , Polyester resin , Alkyd resin and Epoxy resin..

2.  Can improve leveling , adhesion , pin hole , fish eye , volcano ,whitening and gloss for baking enamel.

3.     Wide boiling point , long distillation range are good for evaporation rate adjustment for solvent mixture .

4..  Low toxic , low odor , low water content , safe to handle.

5..  Can improve the hiding power when formulated with TiO2.

3   HGME application and suggested dosage ( by total solvent wt )

Suggested dosage for following industries

                                                                   Winter                        Summer

                            Coil Coating                        8-10                           10-15

                            Automobile paint                 5-8                              6-10

                            Can Coating                       12-15                          15-18

                            Industrial coating                 4-6                              6-8

                            Wood Coating                     1-2                              2-3

                            Screen Ink                          1-2                              2-3

Besides, due to HGME is high solvency , it could clean up the oil and paint film, which is also recyclable.