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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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

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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

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