Description
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) is a classified effective and medium-evaporating, low density solvent for use in inks, coatings, and adhesives paints etc.
Technical Bulletin
Description: Methyl isobutyl ketone
Test Description |
Specification Limits Min. Max. |
Unit of Measure |
Test Method |
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone |
99.5 |
%(w/w) |
ASTM D3329 |
|
Water |
0.05 |
%(w/w) |
ASTM D1364 |
|
Methyl isobutyl carbinol |
1000 |
mg/kg |
ASTM D3329 |
|
Mesityloxide + Isomesityloxide |
1000 |
mg/kg |
ASTM D3329 |
|
Dimethylketone |
1000 |
mg/kg |
ASTM D3329 |
|
Colour |
10 |
Pt-Co |
ASTM D1209 |
|
Density @20oC |
0.799 |
0.802 |
gm/l |
ASTM D4052 |
Refractive Index @20 oC |
1.395 |
1.397 |
ASTM D1218 |
|
Acidity as acetic acid |
0.005 |
%(w/w) |
ASTM D1613 |
|
Non Volatile matter |
0.002 |
g/100 ml |
ASTM 1353 |
|
Distillation |
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IBP |
114.0 |
oC |
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DP |
117.0 |
oC |
Label
LABEL PROPERTY
General Information
Form …………………………………………………………………………… Fluid
Colour …………………………………………………………………………. Colourless
Odour ………………………………………………………………………….. Characteristic
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range………………………………………………….. Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range …………………………………………………… Undetermined.
Flash point ………………………………………………………………………. Not applicable.
Danger of explosion ……………………………………………………………. Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density ……………………………………………………………………………. Not determined.
Solubility in / Miscibility with water at 20°C ………………………………..19 g/l g/l