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.

 

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Product Functions: Solvent

Chemical Family: Amines

Product End Uses: Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Semiconductor Etching, Semiconductors

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

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Amines
Chemical Name
1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one
Function
Solvent,Reactive Diluent,Binder & Resin
Product Functions
Solvent
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials
Electronic Chemicals
Chemical Structure

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

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Easy Handling,
Excellent Chemical Stability,
Good Solubility,
Good Solvency,
Good Thermal Stability,
High Purity,
Low Trace Metals,
Low Vapor Pressure,
Water Soluble,
Wide Operating Temperature Range
Benefits
  • Low trace metals
  • Low vapor pressure
  • Wide working temperature range
  • Compatible with Al, Cu, and other metals

Applications & Uses

Markets
Electrical & Electronics
Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs),
Batteries,
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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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Material Compatibility
Aluminum Substrate,
Copper Substrate,
Metal Substrate
Product End Uses
Printed Circuit Board (PCB),
Semiconductor Etching,
Semiconductors
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point225.0°C
Density1.05g/mL
Flash Point95.0°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)