Method of activating N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) with ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP) to provide improved varnish and paint remover solvents

摘要

A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP).