MIBK
General
MIBK is a clear, colorless volatile liquid with odor. It is not soluble in water or is a solvent applications as well as an ingredient of chemical reactions. MIBK is produced from acetone and hydrogene with a catalyst
IUPAC name : 4-Methyl-2-pentanone
Synonyms : Isopropylacetone, Hexone, Isobutyl Methyl Ketone, Isopropylacetone, 4-Methylpentan-2-one
Molecular formula : C6H12O
CAS number : 108-10-1
EINECS/ELINCs number : 203-550-1
Package : 160 kg, 165kg / 200ℓ steel drum, bulk
Sales Specification
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Appearance
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Clear liquid
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Purity, wt.%
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99.0 Min.
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Color, Pt/Co
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10 Max.
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Density at 20 °C, g/mℓ
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0.799 ~ 0.802
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Water content, wt.%
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0.1 Max.
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Distillation range, °C
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- IBP
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114.0 Min.
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- DP
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117.0 Max.
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Acidity as acetic acid, wt%
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0.002 Max.
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Uses
MIBK is used for solvent of nitrocelluloses, gums, lacquer and recovery of used Uranium. MIBK is also used in the pharmaceutical and electroplate industry. In addition to these applications, new field is semiconductor industry.
Typical Properties
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Molecular weight
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100.16
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Appearance
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Clear liquid
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Boiling point, °C
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117
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Melting point, °C
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-84
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Flash point, °C
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18
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Autoignition temperature, °C
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460
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Vapour pressure at 20°C, mmHg
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16
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Vapour density at 20 °C (air = 1)
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3.5
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Explosive limits by vol.%
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(Lower) 1.4%
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(Upper) 7.5%
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Specific gravity (H2O = 1)
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0.8
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Solubility in water, %
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1.91
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Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- Dealing only with a well-ventilated place.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- Operators should wear antistatic footwear and clothing.
- Do not inhale the steam prolonged or repeated.
- Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flame or other ignition sources.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Save in cool, dry and well ventilated place.
- Save applicable laws and regulations.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- No open fire.
- Prevent static electricity and keep away from combustible materials or heat sources.
- Collected them in sealed containers.
Hazards Information
Hazards classification information
- Acute toxicity (inhalation: vapor) : Category 3
- Flammable liquids : Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity(Single exposure) : Category 3(Respiratory tract irritation)
* NFPA : Health : 1, Flammability : 3, Reactivity : 0
Human health hazards
To man
- narcotic at high vapour concentrations.
Environmental hazards
To the environment
- Annex I substance under review by the EU Commission.
