Contact
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
search
  • Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

MEK

Methyl ethyl ketone, also known as MEK and Butanone, is a clear colourless volatile liquid that is soluble in water. It has a mild, acetone odour.

CAS N° 78-93-3

Typical Properties

Property Typical value
Purity % (m/m) ≥ 99.7
Water content xt0-6 (m/m) ≤ 5000
Density (20°C) g/cm3 0.804—0.806
Distillation range °C 78.5-81.0
Non-volatile matter mg/100ml, ≤ 5
Color (Hazen) 10
Acidity (count per acetic acid not content CO2) % (m/m), ≤ 0,003
Appearance Colorless and transparent, No mechanical impurities

Applications:

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is commonly used as an industrial solvent for the paint and coating industry, such as lacquers, thinners, glues and paint remover. It is also used in the production of textiles, printing inks and plastics.