Isophorone | 78-59-1

Description :

Overview of Isophorone

Isophorone is an α,β-unsaturated cyclic ketone that appears as a colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a distinct peppermint- or camphor-like odour. It is a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent with excellent solvency power, making it widely used in industrial coatings, adhesives, and inks. Isophorone is also employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.

Applications of Isophorone

Paints, Coatings & Varnishes:

Isophorone is an essential solvent in epoxy, polyurethane, and nitrocellulose coatings. It works effectively alongside complementary chemicals like Methyl Heptyl Ketone and Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether to enhance film formation, improve flow and levelling, and ensure better colour dispersion. Its high boiling point reduces evaporation losses and allows easy application of Ethyl Octanoate-based architectural and industrial coatings.

Printing Inks: 

It is widely used in printing gravure inks and flexographic inks. It improves the wetting of pigments, enhances print quality, and has excellent adhesion to many substrates. A slower rate of evaporation can help avoid printing imperfections such as streaking and smudging.

Adhesives & Sealants: 

It acts as a solvent for sealants, adhesives, and formulations with pressure-sensitive properties. It improves the strength of bonding along with stability, consistency, and even use in the packaging, construction, and automotive industries.

Chemical Intermediate:

Isophorone is a key building component in the process of synthesizing Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) and herbicides. It is also used in the preparation of plasticizers and fungicides. It can also be used for the production of specialty resins, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Textiles & Leather Industry: 

Used as a solvent in textile printing pastes, dye carriers, and leather finishing formulations. It provides deeper penetration of dyes and ensures colour fastness in fabrics and leathers.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Wear protective gloves, goggles, and clothing while handling.

• Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhalation of vapours.

• Store in tightly sealed containers away from heat and potent oxidizing agents.

• Avoid prolonged skin contact and dispose of waste according to environmental regulations.
  
  

Where to Buy Isophorone?

Isophorone Manufacturer in India:

ChemicalBull produces high-purity Isophorone that is suitable for paints, adhesives, and inks, as well as chemical synthetic reactions.

Isophorone Distributor & Supplier :

ChemicalBull is a worldwide and national distributor at affordable prices and custom packing solutions.

Isophorone  MSDS

Request the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from ChemicalBull for detailed safety, handling, toxicity, first aid, and emergency procedures related to Isophorone.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I buy Isophorone?

   You can purchase it by contacting ChemicalBull, which is a reliable supplier and manufacturer of industrial solvents and specialty chemicals.
   
   

2. What is Isophorone used for?

   It is used extensively as a solvent in manufacturing sealants, inks, coatings, as well as an intermediary between pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, and resins that are specific to the application.
   
   

3. Is Isophorone safe to use?

   It is recommended to use it together with security safeguards. Protective gear and adequate ventilation are recommended for handling.
   
   

4. Does Isophorone occur in nature?

   It is a chemical that is synthesised generally through the condensation of Acetone.
   
   

5. Is Isophorone water-soluble?

   It's not soluble in water but is easily soluble in organic solvents, of any kind, therefore it can be utilised in industrial processes.