Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable solvent with excellent solvency for resins, coatings, and adhesives. It is universally used in the production of paints, plastics, textiles, and in degreasing applications. Also refered to as (2-Butanone, METHYL ETHYL KETONE, Butan-2-one) by Methyl Ethyl Ketone supplier and manufacturers. As organic solvent in nitrocellulose coatings and vinyl films, "Glyptal" resins, paint removers, cements & adhesives, organic synthesis, manufacture of smokeless powder, cleaning fluids, printing, catalyst carrier, acrylic coatings.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable solvent with excellent solvency for resins, coatings, and adhesives. It is universally used in the production of paints, plastics, textiles, and in degreasing applications. Also refered to as (2-Butanone, METHYL ETHYL KETONE, Butan-2-one) by Methyl Ethyl Ketone supplier and manufacturers. As organic solvent in nitrocellulose coatings and vinyl films, "Glyptal" resins, paint removers, cements & adhesives, organic synthesis, manufacture of smokeless powder, cleaning fluids, printing, catalyst carrier, acrylic coatings.
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Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Ketones & Solvents
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Chemical Properties & Specifications
Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Eye Irritation: Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 3
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames. P280: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P261: Avoid breathing vapors.
Used as a fast-evaporating solvent for acrylics, vinyls, and urethanes.
Solvent for contact adhesives, rubber cements.
Used in flexographic, gravure printing inks.
Intermediate in pharmaceutical and resin production.
Degreasing agent in electronics and metal parts cleaning.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources
Drums 2 high, ventilated chemical storage
UN Certified drums/tankers (UN 1193)
160–200 kg drums, IBC tanks, bulk tankers
CAS No. : 1310-73-2
Category : Inorganic Chemicals
Sub-Category : Alkalis & Bases
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