| CAS No. 108-10-1 Product Description: Eastman™ Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) is a medium-evaporating solvent. It is an active solvent for many synthetic resins including cellulosics, vinyl copolymers, acrylics, alkyds, polyesters, and epoxies. It is very useful in developing high-solids coatings because of its combination of high solvent activity and low density. In addition to its use as a solvent for inks, coatings, and adhesives, MIBK is used as an extraction agent in the dewaxing and deoiling of petroleum products. It is also used in the manufacture of germicides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, electroplating solutions, and as a denaturant in many ethanol formulations. The chemical substances for this product are listed as Inert Ingredients Permitted for Use inNonfood Use Pesticide Products, and in Food Use Pesticide Products with limitations, under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Application/Uses: - Coatings - Automotive OEM
- Coatings - Automotive Refinish
- Coatings - Can and Coil
- Coatings - General Industrial
- Coatings - Industrial Maintenance and Marine
- Coatings - Industrial Wood
- Coatings - Misc. (Thinners and Purge Solvents)
- Coatings - Transportation
- Denaturant for ethyl alcohol
- Graphic Arts - Gravure Printing Inks
- Process Solvent - Extraction Agent for Dewaxing and Deoiling Petroleum Products
- Process Solvent - Fungicides and Germicides SynthesisvReactive Intermediate - Rubber Antioxidants and Specialty Surfactants
Key Attributes:- Excellent solvent activity
- High dilution ratio
- Inert - Food use with limitations
- Inert - Nonfood use
- Low density
- Low surface tension
- Low water miscibility
- Medium evaporation rate
- Readily biodegradable
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