Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a volatile and colorless liquid with a distinct sweet odor. It is a highly flammable solvent commonly used in various industrial applications.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Solvent: MEK is primarily used as a solvent in the manufacture of paints, coatings, adhesives, and varnishes. It has excellent solvency properties for a wide range of resins, making it valuable in formulating various coating products.
- Industrial Processes: MEK is utilized as a solvent in various industrial processes, including chemical reactions and extractions.
- Printing Industry: It finds application in the printing industry as a solvent for inks, dyes, and coatings.
- Adhesives and Sealants: MEK is used in the formulation of adhesives and sealants to provide proper viscosity and enhance bonding properties.
- Surface Cleaners: It is an effective solvent in cleaning agents for removing oils, greases, and other contaminants from surfaces.
- Rubber and Plastics: MEK is sometimes used as a solvent or a processing aid in the rubber and plastics industries.
SIMILAR NAME
- Butanone / MEK
PACKING
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