China’s MIBK imports in June, 2013

China’s MIBK imports in June, 2013 Import from: Quantity (Tonnes): South Korea 1543.983 Japan 1253.399 Taiwan 764.479 India 0.250 The United States 0.498 Holland 0.003 Total: 3562.612 Source: China Customs

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)

Common name: MIBK Chemical name: 2-Propanone; Dimethyl ketone Formula: CH3COCH2C(CH3)2 Description: MIBK is a clear, colorless, volatile flammable liquid with an odor. It is soluble in all proportions in water, and is used in many solvent applications as well as an ingredient in many chemical reactions. Is produced from liquid acetone and gaseous hydrogen by …