Shell Chemicals companies are leading supplier of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) - part of our Alcohols range of high purity oxygenated chemical solvents. MIBC has excellent solvency, a relatively high boiling point and a medium evaporation rate. Because of its compatibility with other organic solvents it is often used in solvent blends to deliver specific performance characteristics.
| Physical characteristics | Key technical properties | Value/unit | Main applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaporation rate: Medium | Purity | min 98% m/m | Paints & Coatings |
| Solvency Power: High | Water content | 0.03% m/m | Inks & dyes |
| Impurities: Low | Acidity | 0.001% m/m | Mining |
| Odour: Medium | Boiling point | 132°C | Lubeoils & hydraulic fluids |
| - | Flash point | 41°C | Extraction |
| - | - | - | Plasticisers |
| - | - | - | Cleaning |
Alcohols are versatile chemical solvents used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. They are miscible with most other organic solvents and partially miscible in water.
MIBC is a colourless stable liquid with a medium odour. It has good solvent power for dissolving oils, waxes, gums, natural resins and cellulose but may also be used as a latent solvent within a solvent blend to alter performance characteristics such as drying/curing and viscosity/flow.
Applications where MIBC may be used include surface coatings, thinners, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, toiletries and cleaners. It may also be used in pharmaceuticals applications, for the extraction of vitamins and minerals, as wetting agents in lithographic printing and as chemical intermediates. MIBC can also be used in the production of lube oil additives, hydraulic fluids and plasticisers.
Shell Chemicals can supply a broad range of bulk hydrocarbon and chemical solvents to industrial customers. To make an initial enquiry, please complete this contact us to buy form.
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