Is MMB a solvent?

MMB (3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol) is a unique alcohol solvent produced by Kuraray. It is a clear, colorless, water-soluble liquid with a mild odor. It is recognized as a human and environment-friendly solvent, passed the US EPA's DfE screen for solvents, and is listed on Cleangredients due to its low toxicity profile.

What is MMB (methyl-3-methyl-1-butanol)?

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.

What is the odor of MMB?

The odor of MMB is less than that of glycol ethers. Each solvent was mixed with water (conc. of solvent: 0-20 weight %), and their odor was checked. MMB is highly compatible with various aroma chemicals compared to glycols such as DPG. MMB is located in the middle of aroma chemicals in the vapor pressure curve.

What is MMB by Kuraray?

MMB by Kuraray is a multi-purpose, hydrotrope & azeotrope, unique specialty solvent. It is a clear, colorless and completely water-soluble liquid with a mild odor. This polyvalent ingredient offers low toxicity and biodegradability benefits. It possesses high flash point, stability over a large pH range and amphiphilicity.

Is MMB water soluble?

It is a clear, colorless and completely water-soluble liquid with a mild odor. MMB is a polyvalent ingredient in your formulations and an outstanding solution for those who are concerned about the environmental issues thanks to its very favorable toxicity and biodegradability proÀ le.

Is MMB safe?

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.