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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.
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 |