Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

CAS# 141-43-5

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Property

  • Purity
  • Specific Gravity @ 20/20 °C
  • Specific Gravity @ 25°C
  • Color
  • Moisture
  • Acidity (as Acetic Acid)
  • Limit of Nonvolatile Residue
  • Appearance
  • Initial Boiling Point
  • Dry Point

Unit

  • %
  • °C
  • °C
  • Pt-Co
  • %
  • wt %
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  • °C
  • °C

Specification

  • 99.5 Minimum
  • 0.805-0.807
  • 0.801-0.803
  • 10 Maximum
  • 0.1 Maximum
  • 0.003 Maximum
  • 2 Maximum
  • Clear and Bright
  • 79.0 Minimum
  • 80.5 Maximum

Application

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a common industrial solvent that finds use in a wide variety of applications including plastics, textiles, lacquers, varnishes, paint removers, glues, and as a cleaning agent.

Grades Available

Industrial/Technical, ACS

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums up to bulk tankers. 5 Gallon Pails and lab sized bottles are available by special order. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Butanone

Molecular Formula

C4H8O

Market Segment

Adhesives & Cements, Plasticizers, Coatings & Paint, Rubber

Product Uses

Magnetic Tape, Paint Stripper, Paint Solvent, PVC Cement, Vinyl Film, Vinyl Lacquers