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Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK)

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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.