DPM is used as solvent for PVC stabilizer, nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, 

polyvinyl acetate, solvent for paint and dyestuff, and an ingredient of brake fluid. 

It can be used as solvent of printing ink, enamel paint, cutting fluid and operating oil; 

as coupling agent of water-based paint (usually used by mixing up); as active 

solvent of water-based paint; as solvent and coupling agent of household and industrial cleanser, 

remover for grease and paint.