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1. Product Description
Solvent methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. This ketone is a colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet scent like butter and acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, and may also exist in small amounts in nature. It is soluble in water and is commonly used as an industrial solvent.
2. Physical and chemical properties
Odorless liquid with a characteristic, acetone-like odor.
Molecular formula: C4H8O
Case number: 78-93-3.
The density is 0.8050 g/mL.
The solubility in water is 27.5 g/100 mL.
The melting point is −86°C (187 K; −123°F).
The boiling point is 79.64°C.
Freezing point: -86oC
3. Application
Used as a solvent to dissolve cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, vinyl.
Used in the garment, lacquer, and fine arts industries.
Degreasing solvents and detergents, especially paint removers.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone solvent has good solubility, so it is used in printing ink, especially in printing ink for plastic film and packaging.
As a binder in the plastic welding process.
As a catalyst for some polymerization reactions
