Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman IBIB Isobutyl Isobutyrate

Eastman IBIB Isobutyl Isobutyrate is a high-purity ester solvent from Eastman’s specialty solvents portfolio. Featuring low odor, excellent solvency for cellulose esters and acrylics, and favorable evaporation rate, it serves as a versatile coalescent and active ingredient in coatings, inks, and adhesives—offering improved flow, leveling, and film formation without compromising VOC compliance.
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Features Of Eastman IBIB Isobutyl Isobutyrate

  1. Low volatility and high evaporation rate balance for controlled film formation in coatings.

  2. Excellent solvency for cellulose esters, acrylic resins, and nitrocellulose without excessive resin swelling.

  3. Low water miscibility minimizes haze and interfacial defects in moisture-sensitive formulations.

  4. Favorable odor profile compared to traditional ester solvents such as butyl acetate or ethyl acetate.

  5. Compatible with common industrial coating additives including UV stabilizers and rheology modifiers.

Typical Applications Of Eastman IBIB Isobutyl Isobutyrate

  1. Automotive refinish clearcoats and basecoats.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and wood substrates.

  3. Cellulose-based printing inks for flexible packaging.

  4. High-solids architectural coatings requiring low-VOC compliance.

  5. Adhesive formulations where balanced drying and substrate wetting are critical.

Specifications Of Eastman IBIB Isobutyl Isobutyrate

Chemical TypeEster solvent (isobutyl isobutyrate)
Product FormLiquid at room temperature
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
OdorMild, fruity ester odor
Density (20 °C)0.855–0.865 g/cm³
Boiling Range147–151 °C
Water SolubilityLow (<0.5 wt% at 25 °C)
Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup)43 °C


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