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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Solvents

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Ketone solvent for paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants and printing inks.

Shipping terms
EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
Storage
Ambient
Certifications
REACH

Overview

  • Ketone solvent
  • CAS 78-93-3
  • Purity ≥ 99.7 %
  • REACH registered
  • ISO tanks, IBCs and drums

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a ketone solvent (CAS 78-93-3 · C₄H₈O). Main applications: paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, printing inks and extraction processes.

Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.

The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.

Specifications

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)Product sheet

Typical analysis

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
Purity ≥ 99.7 %
Moisture ≤ 0.05 %
Colour (Pt-Co) ≤ 10
Distillation range 78.5–81 °C
Density 0.804–0.806 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Non-volatile matter ≤ 5 mg/100 mL
Acidity (CH₃COOH) ≤ 0.003 %
Content (C₄H₉OH) ≤ 0.3 %

Specifications

Product type Ketone solvent
CAS number 78-93-3
Molecular formula C₄H₈O
Molecular weight 72.11 g/mol
Synonyms Butanone, 2-butanone, ethyl methyl ketone
EU REACH Registered

Packaging

  • ISO tank container (bulk)

  • IBC

  • Drums

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