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Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Product Number

CAS No. 78-93-3

Description

Methyl ethyl ketone is a common and effective solvent with multiple industrial applications.

Packaging Options:

Methyl ethyl ketone is available in drums, totes, and bulk. Please contact us for specific packaging information.

Synonyms

MEK, Butanone, Methyl Acetone

Applications

Methyl ethyl ketone is a common and effective solvent with multiple industrial applications. Methyl ethyl ketone is used in the production of plastics, textiles, paraffin wax, lacquer, varnishes, and paint remover. Methyl ethyl ketone is also utilized in polymerization applications and as a welding agent and cleaning agent.

Compatibilities

Methyl ethyl ketone is not compatible with strong acids and oxidizing agents such as nitric acid, peroxides and chromates. Please see SDS for full safety and compatibility information.

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