E-GRADE® 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (E-GRADE® DMEU)

E-GRADE® 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (E-GRADE® DMEU) is primarily used in stripping, cleaning, and wet etching formulations in the semiconductor, display, and PCB industries.

Functions: Solvent

Chemical Family: Amines

End Uses: Printed Circuit Boards, Semiconductor

Applicable Processes: Semiconductor Etching, Semiconductor Manufacturing

Features: Easy Handling, Excellent Chemical Stability, Good Solubility, Good Solvency, Good Thermal Stability, High Purity, Low Trace Metals, Low Vapor Pressure, Water Soluble, Wide Temperature Operating Range

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Solvent,Reactive Diluent,Binder & Resin
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    Chemical Structure

    E-GRADE® 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (E-GRADE® DMEU) - Chemical Structure - 1

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features
    Benefits
    • Low trace metals
    • Low vapor pressure
    • Wide working temperature range
    • Compatible with Al, Cu, and other metals

    Applications & Uses

    Applicable Processes
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    Application Information
    • Semiconductor stripping and cleaning
    • Displays stripping and cleaning
    • PCB stripping and cleaning

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Performance Data

    Realitive Corrosion Rates 10% Aqueous Solutions

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    E-GRADE® DMEU is compatible with metals like Copper and Aluminum, making it appropriate for use in applications that require solvents to have anti-corrosion properties.

    E-GRADE® DMEU is a suitable replacement for NMP as a processing solvent for PVDF in electrode material and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. E-GRADE® DMEU provides ease of handling without sacrificing performance.

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    AZ1500 was heated at 100°C for 60 seconds and 120°C for 240 seconds to stimulate photoresist heat treatment. E-GRADE® DMEU demonstrates desirable removal speeds when used with DGA and MEA in photoresist removal solutions.

    Packaging & Availability

    Regional Availability
    • Global

    Other

    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Boiling Point225.0 °C°C
    Density1.05 g/mLg/mL
    Flash Point95.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)