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Tests confirm that formulations utilizing
Gaylord
Chemical
's DMSO are highly effective in the removal
of durable coatings.
Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C.
has developed data showing the utility of
DMSO
solvent blends in removing a wide spectrum of surface finishes and primer
coatings including Epoxies, Polyurethanes, and Polyesters. The
stringent performance requirements for aerospace top coatings and primer systems
(weatherability, UV resistance, corrosion protection) create a challenging
environment for those who must facilitate the removal of these coatings. Blends
utilizing
Gaylord Chemical'`s DMSO
help you meet the challenge by effectively
removing these durable finishes, without harming the surface ­
or the user
!

Gaylord Chemical Com-
pany, L.L.C. (GCC) is the
world's leading provider
of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
(DMSO) solutions. Be-
ginning in the early
1960's ,GCC has been
dedicated to the develop-
ment of new uses for
DMSO. In order to meet
customer-specific needs,
GCC has pioneered the
development of multiple
grades of DMSO, includ-
ing DMSO USP.

Gaylord Chemical's solu-
tions-based approach has
contributed to the devel-
opment and growth of
industries including phar-
maceuticals, hydro-
carbons, electronics,
polymers, coatings, agri-
cultural chemicals, and
industrial cleaners.

Gaylord Chemical's head-
quarters are located in
Slidell, Louisiana with
manufacturing, research,
and development facilities
in nearby Bogalusa, Lou-
isiana. GCC remains the
only producer of DMSO in
the Western Hemisphere.
Meet
Military Specifications
Increase Speed
of removal
Accomplish
Complete
removal
Maximize Shelf
life
Deliver
Low Corrosion
potential
Lower Risk
potential
Lower environmental
Impact
Minimize Risk
to surface
Use DMSO-based Formulations to:
Hansen Solubility Parame-
ter Methods provide a ra-
tional guideline for formula-
tion development. Meas-
urements made using a
standard 33 solvent set
show that aircraft strippers
have a limited
degree of for-
mulation lati-
tude, and only
the solvents
shown in the
circle on the
chart were ef-
fective at swell-
ing / dissolving
important aero-
space coatings.
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Hansen Parameter Solvent Map:


H
Y
D
R
O
G
E
N

B
O
N
D
I
N
G

Ethanol Amine
POLAR PARAMETER
Isopropyl Alcohol
Ethyl Lactate
MEK
Dibasic Ester
Aliphatic HC
DMSO
Methylene Chloride
Butyl Carbitol
Aromatic 150
NMP
Propylene Carbonate
Methanol
EEP
Ether
Acetone
Butyl Acetate
DMF
DMAC
DMSO2
BLO
Benzyl Alc.
Formamide
Methyl Acetate
Ethanol
Formic Acid
Phenol
Exterior Aircraft Paints
Softening/Swelling Region
Photo showing aircraft panel
used in stripper trials!
DMSO PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN
dimethyl sulfoxide as a removal
solvent for durable aircraft coatings
D M S O
Bulletin 160B
Oct 2007
Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C.
Your Global Leader For DMSO Solutions!
P.O. Box 1209
Slidell, LA 70459-1209 USA
1.800.426.6620 Office
1.985.649.0068 Fax
info@gaylordchemical.com