Dibasic Ester Overview: Applications for DBE

For decades, industrial and household cleaning products, paint, inks, and coatings have been toxic to human and animal health and to the environment. Customers care about the environmental impact of their products more now than they ever have in the past. In fact, a 2020 study found that 81 percent of people expect companies to be environmentally conscious in their advertising and communications; 91 percent understand that the way we act now will have a big impact on the future, and 85 percent of consumers are concerned about air pollution.

The good news for solvent manufacturers is that consumers respond to companies seeking to make a difference. When asked what measures would have the greatest positive benefit to the environment, 58 percent of consumers indicated that adopting environmentally friendly products was at the top of the list. 

In many industries, however, despite consumer demand, the use of toxic and unnatural chemicals in many solvents has not dramatically diminished. A stereotype still exists perpetuating a myth that the majority of the environmentally safer solvent alternatives do not provide satisfactory performance. These beliefs are left over from a time before companies like Vertec BioSolvent developed products with the environment and top-notch functionality in mind. 

Vertec BioSolvent's Answer: A 100% Biobased Replacement for Dibasic Ester

At Vertec BioSolvent, we believe that non-toxic, natural solvents that are safe for both humans and the environment should meet three essential criteria: (1) they should provide effective performance; (2) they should be economically viable and affordable; and (3) they should widely available all over the world. 

Enter VertecBio™ ELSOL® DBER: a 100 percent biobased replacement for dibasic Ester. ELSOL DBER features better cleaning power and reduced solvent usage versus petroleum-based dibasic ester. ELSOL DBER is designed for use in both industrial coatings applications and industrial cleaning and surface preparation applications. With ELSOL DBER, you’ll not only see more effective cleaning power, but you’ll also save money over purchasing dibasic ester. 

Benefits of Using ELSOL® DBER 

• Better cleaning power than petroleum-based dibasic ester
• Precision cleaning solvent that dries completely and leaves no residue
• 20-30 percent more efficient in viscosity reduction than dibasic ester
• Provides excellent flow characteristics in formulation
• Safe, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic
• High loading capacity
• Easy and inexpensive to distill or recycle
• 100 percent biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water
• Carbon neutral
• EPA approved SNAP solvent
• No ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs)
• No environmentally hazardous ingredients
• No hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
• Manufactured in the United States of America

Applications for ELSOL® DBER

• Bio-based replacement for dibasic ester
• Solvent for formulations and cleaning
• Solvent for industrial and household paints
• Solvent for automotive, wire enamel, and other coatings
• Solvent for polyester and epoxy sealing coat
• Solvent for ink formulations, including printer inks
• HI&I cleaning applications 

Use ELSOL® DBER as a Replacement for:

• N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
• MEK
• Methylene chloride
• Isophorone
• Certain glycol ethers and their acetates
• Acetone
• Cresylic acid 

Why Make the Switch to ELSOL® DBER? 

Health and Safety of Customers, Children and Pets: The presence of dimethyl succinate in the formulation of dibasic ester is certainly a cause for concern among manufacturers who use dibasic ester in their solvents and other products. Dimethyl succinate is a hazardous chemical that is continuously monitored by government agencies. It has been noted to cause a range of potential negative health effects, including eye irritation, skin irritation, and respiratory system and digestive tract irritation if accidentally ingested or inhaled. 

Developing Restrictions on Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals in the European Union and in the United States: It’s no secret that consumers are educating themselves about what’s in their household products. The government at home and abroad is catching up, too. More stringent policies are being put in place to meet the demand of an educated populace. 

According to Bloomberg Law and the Safer States Advocacy Group, nearly three dozen states are slated to consider new laws and policies to tighten regulation on toxic chemicals in 2022. The Safer States group reports it expects 32 states (or more) to contemplate at least 210 bills addressing toxic chemical policies this year alone. 

Consumer Demand on the Uptick: Data from the newly published Smithers study, The Future of Sustainable Cleaning Products to 2026, concluded that in 2021, the total value for environmentally friendly products, including laundry, surface care, dishwashing, and bath products will climb to an estimated $72.9 billion in retail value, and an even greater $109.7 billion in 2026. 

Vertec BioSolvents: Your Partner for Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Petroleum-Based Solvents

Vertec BioSolvents creates and sells environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based solvents that customers love. We pride ourselves on our research and development processes, which have led to proprietary and patented blends of bio-based solvents that perform equal to or better than harmful, petroleum-based options. With growing awareness of the need to reduce our environmental impact, customer demand is higher than ever for bio-based solvents as substitutes in existing formulas. 

VertecBio™ ELSOL® DBER is a suggested bio-based replacement for Dibastic Ester , with better cleaning power and reduced solvent usage vs. petroleum based DBE. 

Our alternatives are made from natural sources, such as corn, soybeans, citrus fruits, and other renewable feedstocks. All of our products contain no environmentally hazardous ingredients, ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

Our products are used across a wide range of industries, including agriculture and industrial manufacturing, and are used in everyday products like household and industrial cleaners, inks, paints, and coatings. 

Looking to find the perfect product for your application? You can always request a sample of one of our products. Give us a call at (630) 960-0600 or contact us online today.