Methyl Ethyl Ketone - MEK

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

Formula:

C4H8O

CAS Number:

78-93-3

Also Known As:

Butanone; Methylpropanone; Ethylmethylketone; Methylacetone

Structure:

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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

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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

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Methyl Ethyl Ketone supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum