Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is a medium-evaporation ketone solvent valued for good flow, levelling, and solvency in higher-solids systems. Buyers source it for coatings and lacquers, nitrocellulose and acrylic systems, adhesives, rubber chemicals, and as an extraction solvent in metal recovery and pharmaceutical processing. Its slower evaporation relative to MEK makes it useful where extended open time and surface finish matter.
Grades commonly offered are technical/industrial MIBK (typically 99.5%+) and high-purity grades for extraction and sensitive coating work. CoA parameters usually quoted include assay by GC, water content (Karl Fischer), color (APHA), acidity, and non-volatile residue. Reagent/AR grades serve laboratory use; HS classification is provided on shipping documentation. Where MIBK is used in solvent extraction, buyers often add a tighter water and non-volatile residue limit to the spec to protect process efficiency.
Packaging is offered in around 160-170 kg steel drums, ~1000 L IBCs, and ISO tanks or flexibags for bulk; smaller packs are available for high-purity grades. Bulk versus packed selection follows volume and destination, and the receiving site's flammable-storage rating often dictates drum versus bulk choice.
MIBK is a flammable liquid; SDS, CLP/GHS labelling, and ADR/IMDG documentation are coordinated where required, and REACH registration is addressed via the manufacturer or an Only Representative for EU import. SABER/SASO is handled for Saudi Arabia where applicable.
Himalay's verified manufacturer and exporter partners supply methyl isobutyl ketone with CoA per batch, SDS, REACH/CLP compliance coordinated for EU, GHS labelling, and SABER for Saudi Arabia handled as part of the standard order flow.
