Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. A more particular subject-matter of the invention is a nonflammable composition comprising trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and pentafluoropropane and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the stabilization of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (TDCE) for the purpose of its use in the treatment of solid surfaces. The stabilized solution comprises at least one acid acceptor, at least one radical scavenger, at least one Lewis base and at least one compound possessing a buffering effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition for the cold preparation of laminate composite materials so as to confer to them, without preliminary sanding or abrasion, a surface state favorable to adhesive bonding with polyurethane type adhesives comprising (a) at least one polar aprotic solvent (TPA); (b) at least one ether (TE) selected from ethers, ether-esters, and ether-ketones having: a molar volume less than 200 cm3/mole and preferably less than 160 cm3/mole, a molecule devoid of a hydroxyl function, and (c) at least one activator (TA) comprising at least one reactive nitrogenous function of the —NH2 and/or —NH— type of molar volume less than 100 cm3/mole.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of fluorinated hydrocarbons and relates to novel compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons, secondary butanol and optionally DMSO. These novel compositions are particularly advantageous for defluxing electronic boards in particular for defluxing electronic boards containing “no clean” solder fluxes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of fluorinated hydrocarbons and relates to novel compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons and oxygenated solvents. More particularly, the compositions comprise a fluorinated base, diacetone alcohol (DAA), and DMSO and/or secondary butanol. These novel compositions can be used in particular in all solvent applications of HCFC 141b (hydrochlorofluorocarbon 141b), in particular in various operations for treating solid surfaces, such as the cleaning, degreasing, defluxing or drying of solid surfaces.

Abstract: A stripping composition suitable for stripping external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, contains (a): (A) at least one dibasic ester, e.g. aliphatic esters, (B) at least one dipolar aprotic solvent, e.g. dimethyl sulfoxide, (C) at least one cosolvent, e.g. anisole and (D) a combination of softening agents, e.g. a mixture of ethyl lactate, trimethylcyclohexanone, cyclohexyl acetate, diethanolamine, a dimethoxybenzene, and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition for the cold preparation of laminate composite materials so as to confer to them, without preliminary sanding or abrasion, a surface state favorable to adhesive bonding with polyurethane type adhesives comprising

Abstract: The invention relates to a stripping composition which can be used in the construction field, especially for the stripping of external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, and in the yachting field, for the stripping of antifouling coatings, characterized in that it comprises: at least one dibasic ester, at least one dipolar aprotic solvent, at least one inorganic filler, water, at least one cellulose thickener, at least one dispersing agent and activators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stripping composition which can be used in the construction field, especially for the stripping of external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, and in the yachting field, for the stripping of antifouling coatings, characterized in that it comprises:

Abstract: A stripping composition suitable for stripping external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, contains (a): (A) at least one dibasic ester, e.g. aliphatic esters, (B) at least one dipolar aprotic solvent, e.g. dimethyl sulfoxide, (C) at least one cosolvent, e.g. anisole and (D) a combination of softening agents, e.g. a mixture of ethyl lactate, trimethylcyclohexanone, cyclohexyl acetate, diethanolamine, a dimethoxybenzene, and water.

Abstract: For the stripping of photoresists, the invention proposes to use a mixture of dimethyl sulphoxide DMSO) or N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and 3-methoxypropylamine (MOPA). Advantageously, a little water and a corrosion inhibitor, such as sodium tolyltriazolate, are added to the mixture.

Abstract: This composition for stripping paints, lacquers or primers is characterized in that it consists of or comprises: (A) 5 to 90 parts by weight of water; (B) 2 to 47.5 parts by weight of benzyl alcohol; (C) 2 to 47.5 parts by weight of dimethyl sulphoxide or N-methylpyrrolidone, (A)+(B)+(C) representing 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: A composition including an aprotic polar solvent such as DMSO, a non-protic water-soluble ether, a water-soluble thickener selected from acrylic acid polymers and an aliphatic amine having 6-20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: This composition for stripping paints, varnishes or lacquers coating a substrate is characterized in that it consists of or comprises:(A) 1 to 100 parts by weight of a mixture (A1) of at least one aromatic solvent chosen from benzaldehyde, toluene, xylene and anisole and (A2) of benzoic acid;(B) 99 to 0 parts by weight of water;(A)+(B) representing in total 100 parts by weight.In particular, (A) consists of a commercial benzaldehyde which contains benzoic acid.

Abstract: Inexpensive paint stripper compositions containing neither chlorinated nor alkaline solvents and well adapted for removing paints such as glycerophtalic, alkyd-urethane or arylic urethane paints on a variety of substrates, e.g. wood and metal substrates comprise (a) 1 to 99% by volume of an aprotic polar solvent chosen from the group comprising: dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, N-methylmorpholine, .gamma.-butyrolactone, acetonitrile and mixtures thereof; and (b) 99 to 1% by volume of an ether selected from the family of ethers having a flash point higher than 0.degree. C., a molar volume less than 160 and a molecule that includes one or several methoxy groups.

Abstract: Stripping compositions based on a polar aprotic solvent, an ether and water. The composition is characterized in that it comprises at least the following: 1) a polar aprotic solvent, especially dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or N-methyl pyrrolidinone (NMP); 2) an ether chosen from anisole and tetrahydrofuran (THF); 3) water.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a stripping composition for paints, varnishes or lacquers. This composition contains at least water and anisole.

Abstract: This composition for stripping paints coating a substrate, in particular for stripping paints and primers with a high degree of crosslinking, in particular of the epoxy, polyurethane and alkyd type, is characterized in that it consists of or comprises: (A) 50 to 80 parts by weight of water; (B) 20 to 50 parts by weight of benzaldehyde and/or of benzyl alcohol; (C) 5 to 15 parts by weight of at least one activator chosen from formic acid, formic acid totally or partially neutralized with a base, and bases; and (D) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of at least one thickener, the said thickener necessarily being a thickener of acrylic nature when (B) consists solely of benzyl alcohol, (A)+(B) representing 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: Inexpensive paint stripper compositions containing neither chlorinated nor alkaline solvents and well adapted for removing paints such as glycerophtalic, alkyd-urethane or acrylic urethane paints on a variety of substrates, e.g. wood and metal substrates comprise (a) 1 to 99% by volume of an aprotic polar solvent chosen from the group comprising: dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, N-methylmorpholine, .gamma.-butyrolactone, acetonitrile and mixtures thereof; and (b) 99 to 1% by volume of an ether selected from the family of ethers having a flash point higher than 0.degree. C. a molar volume less than 160 and a molecule that includes one or several methoxy groups.

Abstract: For degreasing the surface of an object, applying thereto a composition containing at least 25% by weight of an amphiphilic compound of the formula A--B, wherein A is a lipophilic and hydrophobic radical and B is a hydrophilic radical, e.g., an alkyleneglycol ether oxide having a terminal group of at least 10 carbon atoms, then rinsing the surface with water.