ASTROBIO™ DS:
Dibasic esters (DBE) alternative

ASTROBIO™ DS is our bio-based solvent blend that replaces dibasic esters (DBE, CAS 95481-62-2) in many industrial applications: coatings and inks, coil coating, leather refinishing, paint strippers, cold degreasing and detergents. It has strong solvency power for many resins and polymers and comes from renewable raw materials.

Solvent to replace

Dibasic esters, DMF

The bio-based twins

ASTROBIO™ DS

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Renewable

ASTROBIO™ blends are sustainable chemistry: they are made from renewable raw materials.

Alternative

A reliable alternative to oil-derived, conventional solvents.

Solvency

Strong solvency power towards several resins and polymers grades.

Protection

Meets growing demands for the protection of employees and the environment.

ASTROBIO™ DS: what it replaces and where it works.

Declared uses of each grade. Tell us your process and we suggest the grade to test.

ASTROBIO™

DS

Replaces

DBE (dibasic esters) NMP, DMF, DMAC (membranes)

ASTROBIO™ DS formulates coatings and inks, serves coil coating and leather refinishing, formulates paint strippers, industrial and household detergents, and removes resins and soils in cold degreasing. Its evaporation rate can be increased when blended with ASTROBIO™ K80, and a custom blend is available for maximum performance.

Technical data sheet

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From your current solvent to ASTROBIO™ DS in four steps.

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Tell us your solvent, your application and your process: we suggest the grade to test.

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Test it against your current solvent

Run your usual lab method side by side with your current recipe. When your application needs it, we adapt the blend.

Pilot, then supply

Confirm the result on your line, then switch to the grade that passed your tests.

Buyers' questions on ASTROBIO™ DS.

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ASTROBIO™ DS is a bio-based solvent from the Astrobio™ range, a sustainable alternative to oil-derived, conventional solvents. It replaces dibasic esters (DBE) and DMF. The Astrobio team helps you choose the grade to test for your application.

The technical data sheets are in the Reserved Area of astrobiosolvent.com. Register or log in to download the data sheet of ASTROBIO™ DS, or ask our chemists if you need help choosing the right grade.

Use the sample request form on this page and tell us the solvent you use today and your application. Our chemists reply by email with the grade to test.