Dibasic Ester (DBE) Solvent Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- DBE
- Dibasic Ester Solvent
- Dimethyl Ester Blend
Dibasic ester solvent for coating removal, cleaning, resin, ink and agrochemical formulators in Malaysia. Abbreviated DBE, it is a clear liquid blend of the dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric and succinic acid, bought for slow evaporation, mild odour and strong solvency.
There is no single CAS number or formula for the blend, because the component ratio changes with the grade. Suppliers identify their cuts with numeric codes, and those codes describe a ratio rather than a separate product. Quote the code or the evaporation behaviour your specification already sets.
This is a solvent blend, not adipic acid and not a phthalate. It appears in paint and coating strippers, screen and press washes, precision cleaning, resin and ink systems, agrochemical concentrates, polyurethane line flushing and oilfield solvent packages. It also works as a coalescing or retarder solvent in water-based systems.
Tell us the application, the ratio or evaporation profile you need, the quantity and the delivery location. The quotation then confirms availability, pack format, documentation and timing.
- Grade
- standard blend, lighter cut, heavier cut
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale straw liquid with a mild ester odour
Dibasic Ester grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard dibasic ester blend | clear, colourless liquid | — | General slow-evaporating solvent duty in coating removers, resin and ink systems and industrial cleaning, where the full three-component ratio suits the job. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Lighter-cut dibasic ester blend | clear, colourless liquid | — | Formulations weighted towards the shorter dimethyl succinate and glutarate fractions, chosen when a faster release and lower viscosity are wanted. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Heavier-cut dibasic ester blend | clear, colourless to pale straw liquid | — | Coalescing and retarder duty in waterborne systems and long open-time strippers, where a higher dimethyl adipate share slows the evaporation profile further. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy dibasic ester from ChemTrade
Request a quote for dibasic ester
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless to pale straw liquid | — |
| Composition | typically a blend of dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate, with the ratio set by the grade | — |
| Odour | mild, faintly sweet ester odour | — |
| Boiling range | a range rather than a single point, typically well above 190 degrees Celsius and varying with the component ratio | — |
| Evaporation behaviour | slow evaporating, typically far slower than a glycol ether or a light ester | — |
| Solvency | typically strong on cured coatings, alkyd, epoxy and polyurethane films, resins and inks | — |
| Water miscibility | typically low; blends with most common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | component ratio, water content, acid value and colour confirmed against the grade quoted | — |
Dibasic Ester applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated store away from strong oxidising agents, strong acids and strong alkalis, which can attack esters. Use gloves and eye protection, avoid prolonged skin contact, and follow the safety information issued for the blend quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about dibasic ester
What is dibasic ester made of?
It is a blend of the dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric and succinic acid, which is why buyers also call it a dimethyl ester blend. The proportions differ between grades, so a specification names the ratio or the resulting evaporation behaviour rather than a single substance.
Why does this page not give a single CAS number or formula?
Because the product is a mixture of three esters and no one identifier describes it. The individual components each carry their own CAS number, and a supplier document for the blend lists the components rather than a single one. Send the identifiers your specification quotes and they can be matched.
Is dibasic ester the same as adipic acid?
No. Adipic acid is a solid dicarboxylic acid, while dibasic ester is a liquid solvent blend containing the dimethyl ester of that acid alongside two others. Order adipic acid by name if the requirement is the acid itself.
Is dibasic ester a phthalate solvent or plasticiser?
No. Phthalate esters are made from phthalic anhydride and are bought mainly as plasticisers. Dibasic ester is an aliphatic dimethyl ester blend sold as a solvent, and formulators often specify it where a phthalate or an aromatic solvent is being designed out. Name the phthalate you want if that is the requirement.
What does DBE mean?
DBE is the trade abbreviation for dibasic ester and industrial buyers often type only those three letters. Suppliers add their own numeric codes after it to identify a component ratio, so quote the full code from your specification when you enquire.
Why choose dibasic ester over a faster solvent?
Its value is low volatility with strong solvency, so a stripper or cleaner stays wet and keeps working instead of flashing off, and solvent loss during processing drops. The trade-off is longer drying, so state the open time and cycle the process allows.
Which details help a dibasic ester enquiry?
Give the application, the component ratio or evaporation profile if your specification sets one, water and acid-value limits if they matter, the quantity per delivery and the delivery location. Note any pack format and documentation preference as well.