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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Technical Grade
Technical Grade
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- methyl-isobutyl-ketone-mibk-technical-grade
- Grade
- Technical Grade
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 108-10-1PubChem
- Formula
- C6H12OPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 100.16PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (purity) | 99.0 wt % min. | 99.7 wt % | — | Supplier specification |
| Acidity, as Acetic Acid | max. 0.01 % (w/w) | 0.002 % (w/w) | DIN EN ISO 2114 / ASTM D 1613 | Supplier specification |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | min. 99.0 % (w/w) | 99.7 % (w/w) | DIN 51 405 (GC) | Supplier specification |
| Nonvolatile matter | 0.010 g/100 ml | 0.001 g/100 ml | DIN 53 172 / ASTM D 1353 | Supplier specification |
| Water | max. 0.10 % (w/w) | 0.03 % (w/w) | DIN 51 777 / ASTM D 1364 (mod. Karl Fischer-Method) | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical Grade | — | — | current | current |
| ACS Grade | — | — | methyl-isobutyl-ketone-mibk-acs-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 10 max. (Pt-Co / APHA) | Supplier specification |
| Odor | Pleasant odor | Published reference |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 0.799-0.803 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 0.802 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | 114-117 °C | Supplier specification |
| Melting Point | -120.5 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | 73 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | 5 mmHg at 67.5 °F ; 10 mmHg at 86.0 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN124549 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Methyl isobutyl ketoneAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H225, H319, H332, H335, H351, EUH066ECHA CLP Annex VI
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P202, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P281, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P312, P337+P313, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501ECHA CLP Annex VI
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 100 ppm TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- 50 ppm TWA / 75 ppm STELNIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 500 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Solvent for nitrocellulose, lacquers, and certain polymers and resinsprasolchem.com
- Extraction solvent for precious metals; solvent for textile, industrial and other maintenance coatingsprasolchem.com
- Precursor to 6PPD, an antiozonant used in tiresprasolchem.com
- Active solvent for synthetic resins including cellulosics, vinyl copolymers, acrylics, alkyds, polyesters and epoxiesproductcatalog.eastman.com
- Solvent for inks, coatings and adhesives; extraction agent in dewaxing and deoiling of petroleum productsproductcatalog.eastman.com
- Formulating high-solids coatings, using its high solvent activity and low densityproductcatalog.eastman.com
- Extraction agent in the dewaxing and deoiling of petroleum products.productcatalog.eastman.com
- Used in manufacturing germicides, fungicides, pharmaceuticals, and electroplating solutions.productcatalog.eastman.com
- Denaturant in ethanol formulations.productcatalog.eastman.com
- Precursor to 6PPD, an antiozonant used in tires.prasolchem.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in original sealed containers. Refer to product SDS for material-specific guidance.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1245, Methyl isobutyl ketone, 3, PG II
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-18 | Canonical data re-verified: 3 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.