DIISOBUTYL KETONE (DIBK)

Duro Kimia is a supplier of high quality Diisobutyl Ketone solvent from Dow Chemicals.

This specialty solvent is a colorless, stable liquid with a mild sweet odor.

CAS: 108-83-8

IUPAC: Diisobutyl Ketone

Other terms: DIBK; Isobutyl Ketone; 2,6 Dimethyl-4-Heptanone; s-Diisopropylacetone; Isovalerone; Valerone; 2,6-Dimethylheptan-4-one;

Molecular Weight142.24 g/mol
AppearanceColourless liquid
Freezing Point-46°C (-51°F)
Flash Point – Closed Cup49°C (120°F)
Boiling Point @ 760mmHg169°C (336°F)
Density @ 20°C0.806 kg/l
Vapor Pressure @ 20°C1.3 mmHg
Evaporation Rate (nBuAc = 1)0.15
Solubility @ 20°C (in Water)0.04%
Water Content (wt%)0.20 max.

KEY FEATURES

  • Miscible with most organic solvents; not miscible with water

  • High-boiling point, slow-evaporation

  • Excellent viscosity reduction for high-solids coatings

  • Reduces surface tension in high-solids coatings

  • Strong solvency with low density

  • Volume-to-weight advantage over other classes of coatings solvents

  • Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent

  • Slow drying, high solvency

  • Proper “attack” to plastic substrates

  • Aprotic solvent, compatible with 2K PU system

APPLICATIONS

  • Widely used in automotive top coating and plastic coating

  • Nitrocellulose lacquers

  • Synthetic resin such as vinyl, acrylic, alkyd, polyester, and epoxy

  • For high-solids coatings and stains

  • Paint strippers

  • Leather finishing compounds

  • Adhesives

  • Printing inks – roll coating inks

  • Cleaners and degreasers

  • Pharmaceutical extraction solvent and re-crystallization aid

  • Mining extraction solvent

  • Organic pollutants extraction solvent

  • Chemical intermediate for Diisobutyl Carbinol

For more information regarding the DIBK, feel free to contact us via the form below or call us at (+6) 03 7806 1081

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