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Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum
Methyl Ethyl Ketone - MEK
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MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone), also known under the name Butanone, offers strong solvency and fast evaporative properties. They are not listed as a hazardous air pollutant under U.S. EPA regulations.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C4H8O |
CAS Number: |
78-93-3 |
Also Known As: |
Butanone; Methylpropanone; Ethylmethylketone; Methylacetone |
applications:
MEK is used for solutions of coating, adhesive and ink resins (polyurethane, polyester, acrylic, cellulose, polychloroprene), and for paint stripper formulations. MEK's fast evaporation properties make it a good solvent. It is a key fluid in formulating polychloroprene adhesives, especially as a replacement for toluene, and is a component of many gravure printing inks.Packaging:
Tank trucks and Isotanks
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
80 |
Density, g/cm3 |
0.805-0.807 |
Flash Point, °C |
-6 |
Melting point, °C |
−87 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
72.11 |
Odor |
Fragrant, mint-like odor |
Purity, % |
99.5 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.379 |
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