Description
  • CAS Number
    78-93-3
  • Linear Formula
    C2H5COCH3
  • Molecular Weight
    72.11
  • FEMA Number
    N/A
  • PubChem Substance ID
    329750439

Description

General description

Methyl Ethyl Ketone is strong, fast-drying solvent and degreaser. MEK is effective at thinning acrylics, lacquers, polyester and epoxy resins, fiberglass resins, adhesives, and ink or for cleaning up adhesives, fiberglass repair tools, dried latex paint, and lacquer.

Note: These chemicals are meant to be used for research, industrial work, cleaning or disinfecting.

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Packaging

Fiber Box,Cardboard Bottle Dividers,4 - Fluorinated Poly Gallon Bottles

Other Notes

This product is for further commercial manufacturing, laboratory or research use, and may be used as an excipient or a process solvent for pharmaceutical purposes. It is not intended for use as an active ingredient in drug manufacturing nor as a medical device or disinfectant. Appropriate/legal use of this product is the responsibility of the user.

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Properties

Synonyms 2-Butanone, Ethyl methyl ketone, MEK, Methyl ethyl ketone
Grade ACS
Assay >=99.5%(GC)
Form Liquid
Density 0.805 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash Point 26.6 °F
Boiling Point 175.3 °F
Vapor pressure 94.66 hPa at 20 °C (68 °F)
Apperance Clear , Colorless liquid
Color (APHA) 15 max
Residue after Evaporation N/A
Water N/A

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