| Eastman™ MAK | Eastman Chemical B.V. | Eastman™ MAK (Methyl n-Amyl Ketone) has a high solvent activity, slow evaporation rate, low density, low surface tension, and high boiling point. These properties make MAK a very good solvent for cellulosic lacquers, acrylic lacquers, and high-solids coat...view more Eastman™ MAK (Methyl n-Amyl Ketone) has a high solvent activity, slow evaporation rate, low density, low surface tension, and high boiling point. These properties make MAK a very good solvent for cellulosic lacquers, acrylic lacquers, and high-solids coatings. Because regulations limit the weight of solvent per gallon of coating, formulators favor the use of low-density solvents that help reduce the VOC content of a coating. MAK is lower in density than ester, aromatic hydrocarbons, and glycol ether solvents with similar evaporation rates. The low density and high activity of MAK are significant advantages when formulating high-solids coatings to meet VOC guidelines. MAK is also used as a polymerization solvent for high solids acrylic resins. view less | |
| Eastman™ MIAK | Eastman Chemical B.V. | Eastman™ MIAK (Methyl Isoamyl Ketone) has high solvent activity, slow evaporation rate, low density, low surface tension, and a high boiling point. These properties make MIAK a very good solvent for high-solids coatings. Because regulations limit the weig...view more Eastman™ MIAK (Methyl Isoamyl Ketone) has high solvent activity, slow evaporation rate, low density, low surface tension, and a high boiling point. These properties make MIAK a very good solvent for high-solids coatings. Because regulations limit the weight of solvent per gallon of coating, formulators favor the use of low-density solvents that help reduce the VOC content of a coating. MIAK is lower in density than ester, aromatic hydrocarbons, and glycol ether solvents with similar evaporation rates. The low density and high activity of MIAK are significant advantages when formulating low-viscosity, high-solids coatings. In addition, MIAK is useful as a reactive intermediate for antiozonants in rubber compounds. view less | |
| Eastman™ MPK | Eastman Chemical B.V. | Eastman™ MPK (Methyl n-Propyl Ketone) is a medium evaporating, urethane-grade solvent. It is an active solvent for most synthetic resins including acrylics, polyesters, cellulosics, epoxies, vinyls, and alkyds. Eastman™ MPK has high solvency, low density,...view more Eastman™ MPK (Methyl n-Propyl Ketone) is a medium evaporating, urethane-grade solvent. It is an active solvent for most synthetic resins including acrylics, polyesters, cellulosics, epoxies, vinyls, and alkyds. Eastman™ MPK has high solvency, low density, and medium evaporation rate which makes it attractive as a letdown solvent for high-solids resins used in formulating coatings with low VOC content. It is used in gravure printing inks and also provides excellent performance for a wide range of cleaning and surface preparation applications for the transportation industry. view less | |
| MMB | Kuraray Europe GmbH | MMB (3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol) is a clear, colorless and water miscible alcohol that is low toxic and biodegradable with a high flash point. It is a good solubilizer and is very stable against autoxidation. It is used in the ink and coating industries...view more MMB (3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanol) is a clear, colorless and water miscible alcohol that is low toxic and biodegradable with a high flash point. It is a good solubilizer and is very stable against autoxidation. It is used in the ink and coating industries as a solvent. Applications include: paints, printing inks, blanket cleaners and paint strippers. view less |
