Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a medium-evaporating ketone solvent with strong solvency for resins and polymers, used in paints, adhesives and printing inks and as a dewaxing agent in lubricating oil refining. It is also used as a solvent for gums, cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate. It is a clear colourless liquid. Recorded grades include industrial, hplc. Packaging formats include 200 kg steel drum, 1000 kg IBC, ISO tank.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C4H8O
- Grades
- industrialHPLC
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC · ISO tank
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid with acetone-like odour
- Synonyms
- MEK · 78-93-3 · 2-butanone · butanone · ethyl methyl ketone · methyl acetone
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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