Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
METHYLISOBUTYLKETONE (MIBK) has wide range of applications in paints and varnishes and good solubility, mainly in nitrocellulose lacquers, alkyd and vinyl resins, generally used in Asphalt paints, Automotive paints, Anti-corrosive (Industrial) paints and Leather finishing. MIBK is also used as a synthesis intermediate for rubber and in the separation of paraffin in refineries.
Physical Properties
| CAS number | Synonyms |
|---|---|
0108-10-1 | 2-Methyl-4-Pentanone, Isopropylacetone; Hexone |
Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Protection | Solvent | Coating - Wood |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Wood |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Wood |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Food Packaging & Processing | Metal | Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Household Goods | Consumer Packaging | Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Solvents | Oxygenated Solvents | Methyl Isobutyl Ketone |
Format
| Packaging | Physical form |
|---|---|
Drum Bulk | Liquid |
Region of availability
- Not available in Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America