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Data Legend. The Methyl Isobutyl Ketone price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Europe, transaction, cif, Belgium
- SEA: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, India
- CN: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, China, transaction, cif
- AFR: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Africa, transaction, fob, South Africa
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Price Dynamics. The Methyl Isobutyl Ketone price in United States decreased during November 2018 to 1,420 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in United States increased significantly by 9%. Meanwhile, in Belgium, the average price of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone amounted to 1,420 USD per metric ton, from 1,550 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Methyl Isobutyl Ketone price in Belgium is 0.7% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone in China declined throughout November 2018, reaching 928 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 7% lower than the average price in the previous month and 31% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in India decreased significantly during November 2018, reaching 1,010 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 13% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 23% from the previous year’s price.
The Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in South Africa experienced a significant rise of 284 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,220 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in South Africa meant a rise of 30% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 0.8% on a yearly basis.
About Methyl Isobutyl Ketone. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (a.k.a. MIBK) is an organic compound, in the ketone class. It is a colorless, slightly soluble in water liquid and occurs naturally in certain fruits. MIBK has been commercially produced for more than sixty years, and behind methyl methacrylate and bisphenol A, is the third largest tonnage product obtained from acetone.
Methyl isobutyl ketone is highly flammable (flash point at 16°C) in its liquid and vapor form, so it should be transported and stored away from heat sources in tightly closed containers. If inhaled, MIBK can cause acute intoxication causing permanent respiratory system damage. Its storage should also be in well-ventilated areas.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone are listed below.
- Acetone + hydrogen (single/one-step catalytic process),
- Acetone + hydrogen (three-step process)
The uses and applications of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone are reagent/technical grade (95% minimum purity) and spectrophotometric grade (99% minimum purity).
