<I>EASTMAN</I> MIBK(Methyl Isobutyl Ketone) 4-methyl-2-pentanone 108-10-1 Eastman Chemical Company Solvent >> Ketones >> Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Alkyd Resins Cellulosic Resins Epoxy Resins Polyester Vinyl Coatings Inks INKS >> Gravure Automotive OEM Eastman MIBK (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone) is a medium-evaporating solvent. It is an active solvent for many synthetic resins including cellulosics, vinyl copolymers, acrylics, alkyds, polyesters, and epoxies. It is very useful in developing high-solids coatings because of its combination of high solvent activity and low density. In addition to its use as a solvent for inks, coatings, and adhesives, MIBK is used as an extraction agent in the dewaxing and deoiling of petroleum products. It is also a useful component in germicides, fungicides, and electroplating solutions, and as a denaturant in many ethanol formulations. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has reviewed MIBK for safety. Their conclusion is that MIBK is safe as used in nail polish removers and as an alcohol denaturant in cosmetic products. The INCI (cosmetic ingredient) name for Eastman MIBK is MIBK. Eastman MIBK is an Eastman Performance Solvent. It is used in adhesives, coatings - OEM and Special Purpose, extraction agent for dewaxing and deoiling petroleum products, germicides, nail polish removers, chemical intermediate for rubber antioxidants and specialty surfactants, denaturant for ethyl alcohol, fungicides, gravure printing inks. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone. Used in automotive coatings, special purpose coatings and gravure printing inks.