Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Technical Grade is a colorless, flammable ketone (CAS 108-10-1) widely utilized as a solvent in industrial paints, coatings, and chemical manufacturing. With the formula C₆H₁₂O and a boiling range of 116–118°C, MIBK offers excellent solvency for resins, varnishes, and other organic materials.
| Molar Weight | 100.16 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -83.9 °C |
| Boiling Point | 116.1 °C |
| Flash Point | 15.6 °C (Tag Closed Cup, typical) |
| Density | 0.802 g/cm³ (at 20°C) |
| Forms | Clear liquid, highly flammable |
CAS 108-10-1 Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) - Applications
Solvent in Paints and Coatings:
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone MIBK is used in paints, coatings, and lacquers as a solvent for resins and pigments, especially for high-performance coatings in industries like automotive and aerospace.
Adhesives:
It is a common solvent in adhesive formulations, particularly for contact cements and rubber-based adhesives.
Extractive Solvent:
4-Methyl-2-pentanone is used as an extractive solvent in industrial extraction processes, such as the separation of aromatic hydrocarbons from aliphatic hydrocarbons in petroleum refining.
Solvent in Rubber and Plastics:
MIBK chemical is often used in the rubber industry for dissolving and processing various synthetic rubbers. It is also employed in the production of plasticizers.
Chemical Intermediate:
Used in the synthesis of chemicals like isopropyl alcohol, methyl isobutyl ketone peroxides, and other specialty chemicals.
Printing Inks:
CAS 108-10-1 is used in printing inks to improve flow and prevent clogging in inkjet and offset printing.
Cleaning and Degreasing:
Like MEK, MIBK is effective for cleaning and degreasing industrial equipment and surfaces.
Storage and Delivery of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
For the package, methyl isobutyl ketone is available in drum and isotank. The drum contains 165kg, and the container load for 40FCL is 24.42tons with pallets. The isotank contains 19.2MT.
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