Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
HS Code : 29141200 | CAS NO. : 78-93-3
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Methyl Ethyl ketone
- Formula: C₄H₈O
- Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol
- Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
- Odour: Sharp, sweet, acetone-like odour
- Taste: Not applicable
- Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Packing Details: • 500 ml amber glass Bottle • 2.5 Ltr amber glass Bottle • 5 kg & 10 kg HDPE can •25 kg HDPE Drum• 50 kg HDPE Drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area
- Keep containers tightly closed when not in use
- Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames
- Store in a flammable liquid storage area
- Use explosion-proof equipment and proper grounding
Safety
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- May cause eye irritation and dizziness
- Avoid inhalation of vapors
- Use gloves, mask and safety goggles
- Keep away from ignition sources.
- UN 1193/Class 3
Industry Wise Application
Paints, Coatings & Lacquers
- Resin Solvent:It efficiently dissolves nitrocellulose, acrylic, vinyl, alkyd, and epoxy resins.
- Surface Coating Formulation:It provides the necessary viscosity control and smooth application for high-performance industrial coatings.
- Automotive Refinishers:Used in basecoat reducers and primers for rapid drying and high-gloss finishes.
- Vinyl Coatings:Used for artificial leather and cloth coating.
Adhesives & Sealants
- Contact Cements:Used in neoprene-based contact cements for construction and furniture manufacturing.
- PVC Pipe Cement:Acts as a plastic welding agent in PVC priming fluids, partially dissolving the plastic surface to create a “welded” joint rather than just a glued one.
- Aerospace & Electronics:Crucial in structural adhesives that require high bonding strength under extreme conditions.
Printing Inks
- Flexography and Gravure Inks:Dissolves resins like polyamide and nitrocellulose, allowing ink to flow at high speeds (up to 600 m/min).
- Flexible Packaging:Used in inks for plastic packaging, providing fast drying times and good adhesion.
Cleaning & Degreasing
- Metal Surface Preparation:Degreases metal parts, removing oils and greases before painting, particularly in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
- Equipment Maintenance:Removes stubborn oils, residues, and adhesive residues from tools.
- Electronics Cleaning:Used in cleaning electronic components and circuit boards without leaving residues.
- Paint Stripping:Used in paint remover products due to its high solvency power
Chemical Synthesis & Production
- MEK Peroxide Production:Used as a precursor to manufacture methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), a catalyst for curing polyester fiberglass resins.
- Manufacturing of Chemicals:Used to produce methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), pharmaceuticals, and antioxidants.
- Synthetic Rubber:Used in the processing and manufacturing of synthetic rubber
Specialized Industrial Applications
- Lubricating Oil Dewaxing:Used in petroleum refineries to remove wax from lube oils.
- Magnetic Tapes:Used in the production of magnetic audio and video tapes.
- 3D Printing:Used to smooth ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) printed surfaces, giving them a glossy finish.
- Extraction Agent:Utilized in the pharmaceutical and personal care industry for isolating compounds
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