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This medium-evaporation solvent Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, MIBK is a clear, colorless liquid offering a balanced profile of strong solvency and good water tolerance. Ideal for coatings, chemical extraction, and as an intermediate, it features high purity and stability for consistent performance.
Scope of Application
● Versatile Industrial Solvent: A medium-evaporation-rate solvent with excellent solvency power, widely used in coatings, paints, lacquers, and resin systems. It is particularly effective for dissolving nitrocellulose, acrylics, epoxies, and vinyl copolymers.
● Chemical Extraction & Processing: A key solvent in liquid-liquid extraction processes, especially for the purification of antibiotics (e.g., penicillin) and in hydrometallurgy for metal recovery.
● Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of methyl isoamyl ketone (MIAK), antioxidants (e.g., methyl isobutyl carbinol), and as a reaction medium for peroxides.
● Specialty Applications: Employed as a denaturant for alcohol, a solvent for adhesives and printing inks, and in the production of semiconductor chips.
Product Features
✦ Balanced Solvent Properties: Offers a favorable combination of strong solvency, moderate evaporation rate, and good water tolerance. Its ketone structure provides high miscibility with most organic solvents.
✦ High Purity & Stability: Characterized by low water content and acidity, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing side reactions in formulations and chemical processes.
✦ Physical Description: A clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic, faintly sweet ketonic odor.
Packaging and Transportation
✦ This product is typically packaged in 160 kg galvanized iron drums or 800 kg IBC totes.
✦ Bulk shipments are available in ISO tank containers or road tankers. Custom packaging can be arranged according to customer requirements.
✦ Transport as a flammable liquid. Comply with all applicable regulations for the transport of hazardous goods (e.g., UN 1245, Class 3).
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