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Products
· Intermediates
· Solvents
· 2 Ethyl Hexanol
· Acetone
· Aromatic 100
· Aromatic 150
· Aromatic 200
· Caradol
· Diacetone Alcohol
· Ethyl Acetate
· FAS-104
· Hexylene Glycol
· Isopropyl Alcohol
MEK
· Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol
· Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
· n-Butyl Acetate
· PM Acetate
· Elastomers
· Styrenics
· Polyethylenes

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Product Name:     MEK

Product Category:     Solvents

Description:

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a colourless liquid with a sweet/sharp, fragrant, acetone-like odour. It is an EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR.
MEK is highly volatile.

 

Applications:

The major use is as a solvent, particularly for various coating systems, such as vinyl, adhesives, nitrocellulose, and acrylic coatings; for paint removers, lacquers, varnishes, spray paints, sealers, glues, magnetic tapes, printing inks, resins, rosins, cleaning solutions, and polymerization. Used in dewaxing lubricating oils, degreasing of metals, in the production of synthetic leathers, transparent paper and aluminum foil, and as a chemical intermediate and catalyst

Pricing & Availability:

For general availability, please view our supply map. For specific product pricing and availability, please contact our local office via phone (800) 876-3738, or via email custserv@theplazagrp.com.

Product Specifications:

Property Unit of Measure Minimum Maximum Test Method
Appearance Clear & Colorless Visual
Purity % wt 99.5 GC
Colour Pt-Co 10 ASTM D 1209
Suspended Matter Visual
Relative density at @ 20oC g/cm3 0.805 0.807 ASTM D 4052
Distillation Range *C 78.5 81.0 ASTM D1078
Acidity as Acetic Acid ppm 30 ASTM D1613
Non-Volatile Matter mg/100ml 2.0 ASTM D1353
Water Content % wt 0.1 ASTM D1364
Alcohol as sec-butanol % wt 0.5 GC
Refractive Index nD @ 20oC 1.379 ASTM D1218

UN Number:

1193

Warranty & Disclaimer:

Seller warrants only that the product shall conform to the specifications set forth in the sales contract. The above information is believed to be accurate, but customer assumes all risk and responsibility for results from use or handling of this product. Except as stated above, The Plaza Group, Inc. makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warrant of merchantability or fitness of any product for its intended purpose. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all products listed, user should obtain detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling, and storage procedures, and comply with applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations, and laws

While this site is intended as a resource, please consult one of our business directors at 800.876.3738 to confirm any information contained herein.

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