The invention relates to a stripping composition which can be used in the construction field, especially for the stripping of external organic coatings, such as exterior waterproof coatings and thin films, and in the yachting field, for the stripping of antifouling coatings, characterized in that it comprises: at least one dibasic ester, at least one dipolar aprotic solvent, at least one inorganic filler, water, at least one cellulose thickener, at least one dispersing agent and activators.