MIBK — methyl iso butyl ketone — is a medium-volatility ketone solvent with strong solvency for resins and a balanced evaporation rate. It sits between fast solvents like acetone and slow tail solvents, which makes it valuable in coatings where flow and film quality matter.

Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies MIBK from Chennai to coatings, rubber-chemical, and adhesive manufacturers across South India.

What Is MIBK?

Methyl iso butyl ketone has CAS number 108-10-1 and molecular formula C6H12O. It is a clear, flammable ketone solvent with a boiling point of approximately 117°C and limited water miscibility, which is useful for liquid-liquid extraction.

Industrial Applications

Coatings and lacquers: A strong active solvent for nitrocellulose, acrylic, and vinyl resin systems.
Rubber chemicals: Used in the manufacture of antioxidants and antiozonants.
Adhesives: A solvent in selected high-solids and contact adhesive systems.
Extraction: Used in metal extraction and selected pharmaceutical and process separations.
Printing inks: A tail solvent that controls drying and improves resin compatibility.

Handling and Packaging

MIBK is flammable and should be stored in approved flammable-liquid areas with earthing and bonding during transfer. It is commonly supplied in drums and bulk arrangements. Share your monthly requirement, packing, and delivery location for dispatch planning, and follow the SDS for vapour and fire controls.