Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone also known as MEK, Ethyl Methyl Ketone, 2-butanone, is a colourless liquid
with an acetone-like odour. It is miscible with most organic liquids.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Description
Methyl Ethyl Ketone also known as MEK, Ethyl Methyl Ketone, 2-butanone, is a colourless liquid with an acetone-like odour. It is miscible with most organic liquids.
Coatings and Inks
Solvent for cellulose acetate nitrocellulose, acrylic, vinyl, phenolic, epoxy, alkyd, and many other natural and synthetic resins where low boiling characteristics are required. Solvent for printing on plastic film and packaging.
Cleaning and Degreasing
Good cleaning and degreasing agent for most paints, oil fat, grease stains and many other industrial applications.
Other Applications
As a component in neoprene, adhesive production, material for synthesis to produce other chemicals, dewaxing agent in manufacturing of lubricating oil, extraction agent of antibiotics in pharmaceuticals, magnetic tapes applications.
Technical Data Sheet
| Property | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (20/20 °C) | 0.8050 - 0.8070 | ASTM D4052 | |
| Distillation (760 mmHg) - IBP - DP | °C | Min 79.0 Max 80.5 | ASTM D1078 |
| Color (Pt - Co) | Max 10 | ASTM D1209 | |
| Water Content | Wt % | Max 0.010 | ASTM D1364 |
| Appearance | Bright and Clear | Visible | |
| Free Acid as Acetic Acid | Wt % | Max 0.0030 | ASTM D1613 |
| Purity | °C | Min 99.5 | GC |