Abstract: A solvent that is biodegradable, provides effective solvency for a broad range of tasks and is generally benign to human health is disclosed. This solvent is a mixture of a lactate ester and an edible oil ester that has a flash point greater that 93.degree. C., and can include other non-halogenated solvents and surfactants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2000
Assignee:
NTEC Versol, LLC
Inventors:
Eugene P. Bergemann, James E. Opre, Mark Henneberry