MMB (alcohol-based solvent)
- General name
- 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol
- Examples
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A worker- and environment-friendly solvent
MMB (3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol) is a specialty chemical produced by Kuraray. It is a clear, colorless and completely water-soluble liquid with a mild odor. Thanks to MMB’s low toxicity and ready biodegradability, it can be used in European Ecolabel formulations. It has also passed the U.S. EPA’s DfE screen and has been listed in CleanGredients, a list of safer ingredients, in the U.S. since 2009.
Applications
Household cleaner (bath, toilet, clothing, etc.)
Industrial cleaning agent
Air freshener
Paint and ink
Printing materials (dampening water, blanket cleaner)
Emulsion and adhesives
Electronic materials
Foam fire-extinguishing agent
Characteristics
Cleaning agent
Improved cleaning capability: Improved cleaning performance through formula adjustments
Substrate control damage: Ability to control resin solubility through formula adjustments
Improved stability of high-concentration formulas: Lower viscosity and improved stability of high-concentration cleaning agent formulas
pH stability: Stable across a wide pH range
Dryness: Ability to control the evaporation rate through formula adjustments
Air freshener
Low odor: Mild odor
High compatibility with fragrance compounds: Provides high compatibility with a broad range of fragrance compounds
Unique volatility properties: Ability to adjust the aromatic evaporation rate and minimize composition changes during evaporation
Surfactant aids: Enables reduced use of surfactants in water-based aromatics
Standard grades and properties
| Flash point | 68ºC (Fire Services Act, Category IV, Class II petroleum, water solubility) |
|---|---|
| When mixed with water, there is no flash point when the ratio of water reaches 20% or more | |
| Boiling point | 174ºC |
| Freezing point | ＜－50ºC |
| Viscosity | 7.35mPa･s @20ºC |
| Specific gravity | 0.927（20/20ºC） |
| Surface tension | 29.9dynes/cm @20ºC |
| Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate=100) | 7 |
| Solubility in water | ∞ |
| KB value | ＞400 |
| SP value | 9.88 |
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