CEH: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) & Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC)

Dec 2021. Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) are flammable, colorless, stable liquids that are largely consumed in solvent applications. MIBK is an excellent solvent for resins used in the production of surface coatings, as well as being widely used in rubber chemicals for the production of tires, as a solvent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and adhesives, and for specialized metallurgical extraction. Solvent applications account for nearly half of total MIBK consumption. MIBC’s major application is in the manufacture of lube oil additives, followed by its use as the principal flotation frother in treating copper and other ores. Surface coatings make up a minor portion of MIBC consumption. Total world MIBK consumption will grow moderately during 2021–26, driven by demand in Asia, especially mainland China and India.

• Publish Date: 2021-12-22
• Chemical Focus: Intermediates, Solvents and Surfactants
• Number of Pages: 65
• Content Type: Report
• Delivery: Email with link to PDF file

• Global summary; regional coverage
• Producers with annual capacities and plant sites
• Consumption and five-year forecast by end-use application
• Price and production figures and trends
• Trade imports and exports

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