METHYL ISOBUTYL CARBINOL (MIBC)
is an a lcohol with a low evaporation rate, good solubility in oils, waxes and natural resins. Its main application is in mining as a foaming agent, given its high degree of metal recovery, especially precious metals.
Physical Properties
Main Markets and Applications
- Cleaner - Surface Care - Industrial & Institutional
- Coating - Industrial Coating
- Mining Processing
| CAS number | Synonyms |
|---|---|
0108-11-2 | 4-Methyl-2-pentanol, Methyl isoamyl alcohol. |
Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Processing | Other Metals | Extractant Other Metals |
| Solvent Extraction | Other Metals | Extractant Other Metals |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Protection | Solvent | Coating - Industrial Coating |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Industrial Coating |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Industrial Coating |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Solvents | Oxygenated Solvents | Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol |
Format
| Packaging | Physical form |
|---|---|
IBC Drum Bulk | Liquid |
Region of availability
- Not available in Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America