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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) (CAS NO : 78-93-3)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable solvent with excellent solvency for resins, coatings, and adhesives. It is widely used in the production of paints, plastics, textiles, and in degreasing applications.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable solvent with excellent solvency for resins, coatings, and adhesives. It is widely used in the production of paints, plastics, textiles, and in degreasing applications.

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Chemical Properties & Specifications

Applications of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Paints and Coatings

Used as a fast-evaporating solvent for acrylics, vinyls, and urethanes.

Adhesives and Sealants

Solvent for contact adhesives, rubber cements.

Printing Inks

Used in flexographic, gravure printing inks.

Chemical Processing

Intermediate in pharmaceutical and resin production.

Cleaning Agents

Degreasing agent in electronics and metal parts cleaning.

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As a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, inks, and degreasing.

Yes, it is highly flammable and can cause eye and respiratory irritation.

160–200 kg drums, 1000 L IBC tanks, bulk tankers.

Yes, it is miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Very high—ideal for fast-drying coatings.

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