Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK): chemical resistance of ASP floors
How each ASP epoxy and polyurethane flooring product performed when fully immersed in methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk), from ASP's chemical resistance guides (December 2022).
SummaryAt 20–25°C: no product rated excellent; not resistant: ASP-coatWBE.
| Product | at 20–25°C |
|---|---|
| Epoxy products | |
| ASP-primeStd | |
| ASP-primeDamp | |
| ASP-coat500 | |
| ASP-coat1000 | |
| ASP-coatSL | |
| ASP-screedHTS | |
| ASP-screedPTS | |
| ASP-screedSTB | |
| ASP-repair | – |
| ASP-epoxyCove | – |
| ASP-epoxyGrout | – |
| ASP-coatWBE | |
| Polyurethane products | |
| ASP-creteSL | |
| ASP-creteMD | |
| ASP-creteRT | |
| ASP-creteVS | |
| ASP-creteCoat | |
| ASP-uvCoat | |
| ASP-coatPU | |
| ASP-trafficID | |
Ratings come from 30 × 30 mm samples cast at each product's prescribed thickness, cured for 7 days and fully submerged at 20–25°C. On a real floor, a spill only touches the surface, so performance is usually better. Elevated temperatures accelerate chemical attack. How to read these ratings.
Questions about methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk)
Which ASP floors resist methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk) (at 20–25°C)?
Not resistant (0): ASP-coatWBE.
Is epoxy flooring resistant to methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk)?
ASP's epoxy products are not rated excellent for methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk) at the tested conditions. Check the table for shorter-term ratings, or consider the polyurethane or vinyl ester ranges.
Is polyurethane flooring resistant to methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk)?
ASP's polyurethane products are not rated excellent for methyl isobutyl ketone (mibk) at the tested conditions. Check the table for shorter-term ratings, or ask about vinyl ester systems.