Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) — a medium-evaporating ketone with low water solubility, ideal for metal extraction. Supplied in 160 kg MS drum from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
108-10-1
Formula
C6H12O
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) is a medium-evaporating ketone with low water solubility, ideal for metal extraction. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our ketones range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a pleasant camphor-like odour, in technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 108-10-1 and the molecular formula is C6H12O.
Applications of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
Typical applications include:
Solvent extraction of niobium, tantalum and rare-earth metals
High-solids and automotive coating solvent
Dewaxing of lubricating oil fractions
Adhesive and rubber chemical manufacture
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
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Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
CAS No.
108-10-1
Formula
C6H12O
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a pleasant camphor-like odour
Grade
Technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Water
0.1% max
Boiling point
116 °C
Flash point
14 °C
Colour (APHA)
10 max
Hazard class
UN 1245, Class 3
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Solvent extraction of niobium, tantalum and rare-earth metals
High-solids and automotive coating solvent
Dewaxing of lubricating oil fractions
Adhesive and rubber chemical manufacture
What packing is Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) supplied in?
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) is supplied in 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) do you stock?
We supply technical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
