High Purity Stable Performance MIBK 4 Methyl 2 Pentanone Solvent CAS 1O8-10-1 for Coatings Inks Adhesives

MIBK (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone), also known as 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone, is an industrial ketone solvent with excellent solvency, moderate evaporation rate, and low water solubility. It is widely used in coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, rubber processing, extraction processes, and chemical synthesis.

Its balanced evaporation characteristics allow smooth film formation while maintaining good compatibility with numerous natural and synthetic resins. MIBK is also an effective extraction solvent for metals,  and specialty chemicals.

• High purity and consistent chemical composition
• Excellent solvency for many resins and polymers
• Moderate evaporation rate for balanced drying performance
• Good compatibility with coating formulations
• Low water solubility
• Stable storage properties
• Suitable for industrial manufacturing applications
• Available in bulk packaging

MIBK is commonly used as a solvent in industrial coatings, automotive coatings, wood coatings, and protective finishes. Its evaporation profile helps improve leveling and coating appearance.

Used in gravure and flexographic inks to provide suitable viscosity, drying characteristics, and pigment dispersion.

MIBK dissolves many synthetic resins used in pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives, and industrial bonding formulations.

Applied during rubber manufacturing as a processing solvent for synthetic rubber compounds and specialty elastomers.

Used in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing as a reaction solvent or intermediate during production of specialty chemicals.

Widely utilized for extracting  oils, waxes, and selected metal compounds because of its favorable solvent properties.

MIBK is a clear, colorless liquid featuring a pleasant ketone odor. It combines excellent solvency with relatively low water miscibility, making it useful where selective dissolution is required.

The product remains chemically stable under recommended storage conditions and is compatible with many industrial production processes requiring controlled solvent evaporation.

Standard packaging options include:

• 165 kg Steel Drum
• 180 kg Steel Drum
• ISO Tank
• Bulk Tank Truck

Custom packaging is available according to transportation and customer requirements.

Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

• Stable product quality
• Consistent batch-to-batch performance
• Flexible packaging solutions
• Reliable global logistics
• Technical support for industrial applications

MIBK is primarily used as an industrial solvent in coatings, inks, adhesives, rubber processing, extraction, and chemical manufacturing.

MIBK is only slightly soluble in water but mixes well with many organic solvents.

Industrial-grade MIBK is commonly supplied with a purity of 99.5% or higher.

Steel drums, ISO tanks, and bulk transportation are commonly available depending on order quantity.

Yes. MIBK is widely exported worldwide and can be supplied with the required export documentation and standard industrial packaging.