SUMMARY
Methyl Amyl Ketone is a colorless liquid. It is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, metal roll coatings, synthetic resin, and finishes. It is used as a fragrance component in artificial carnation oils, creams, lotions, perfumes, soaps and detergents, and flavoring agents in food products.
INDUSTRIES
- Food & Nutrition: Serves as a processing solvent in controlled, regulated applications for food-grade formulations.
- HI&I: Enhances cleaning, degreasing, and sanitization performance in industrial, institutional, and household products.
- Adhesives & Sealants: Improves solvency, bonding, and performance in adhesive and sealant formulations.
- Paints & Coatings: Enhances film formation, flow, and application properties in paints, coatings, and varnishes.
- Building & Construction: Functions as a solvent and processing aid in construction chemicals, sealants, and coatings.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a solvent and carrier in cosmetic, skincare, and hygiene product formulations.
- Automotive & Transportation: Supports coatings, cleaners, and specialty fluid formulations for vehicle and component maintenance.
APPLICATIONS
- Coatings: Enhances film formation, flow, and durability in paints, varnishes, and specialty coatings.
- Metal Coatings: Improves adhesion, corrosion resistance, and surface finish in protective and decorative metal coatings.
- Cleaning & Sanitation: Acts as a solvent to enhance cleaning efficiency and residue removal in industrial, commercial, and household applications.
- Automotive Care & Components: Supports cleaning, coating, and specialty fluid performance for vehicles and automotive parts.
- Resins: Functions as a solvent and stabilizer to improve formulation consistency, processing, and performance of resins.
- Cosmetic Products: Serves as a solvent and carrier to improve texture, formulation stability, and application in personal care products.
- Coating Additives: Enhances adhesion, compatibility, and performance of additives in coatings and paint formulations.
MARKET SEGMENTS
- Food Processing: Supports formulation, cleaning, and processing needs within food production environments.
- Auto Parts: Used in the manufacturing, maintenance, or surface preparation of automotive components.
- Metal Processing: Supports metal cleaning, treatment, coating, and fabrication operations for industrial applications.
FUNCTIONS
- Fragrance: Provides scent or enhances aroma in formulations.
- Flavorant: Contributes taste or flavor profile in food, beverage, or oral-care applications.
- Solvent: Dissolves, disperses, or carries other ingredients for improved formulation performance.
- Additive: Enhances or modifies product properties such as stability, texture, or performance.
- Cleaning Agent: Assists in removing dirt, residues, or contaminants across industrial and consumer cleaning applications.