METHYL ELTYL KETONE (MEK)
This colourless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odor reminiscent of butterscotch and acetone. It is soluble in water and is commonly used as an industrial solvent.
- Other Names
- Ethyl Methyl Ketone, Methylacetone, Methylpropanone, Butanone
- Chemical Formula
- C4H8O
- CAS No
- 78-93-3
- Molar Mass
- 72.11 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.5 % - min |
| Color, APHA | 15 – max |
| Residue After Evaporation | 25 ppm – max |
| Specific Gravity | 0.805 |
| Titrable Acid | 0.0005 meq/g |
| Water | 0.2 % - max |
Applications:
As a solvent in process involving gums, resins, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose coatings and vinyl films
. Use in the manufacture of plastics, textiles, in the production of paraffin wax, varnishes, paint remover and as a cleaning agent.
It dissolves polystyrene and many other plastics, so used as a model cement for use in connecting parts of scale model kits.
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