Applications

• Use in the manufacture of plastics, textiles
• Production of paraffin wax
• Found in household products such as lacquer, varnishes, paint remover,
• A denaturing agent for denatured alcohol, glues,
• As a cleaning agent
• As butanone dissolves polystyrene, it is sold as "polystyrene cement" for use in connecting together parts of scale model kits.

General

What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone? It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. This colourless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odour reminiscent of butterscotch and acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, but occurs in nature only in trace amounts. It is partially soluble in water, and is commonly used as an industrial solvent. Also known as Butanone, it is an isomer of another solvent, tetrahydrofuran.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Methyl Ethyl Ketone 99.7%, meeting the standards of ACS, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Glass Winchester Bottle: Available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L pack sizes. Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Frequent Uses

Industrial solvent
Commonly used in the production of plastics, textiles, and paraffin wax.

Denaturant
Sometimes utilised as a denaturing agent for alcohol and glues.

Cleaning
It is a prime component of plumbers' priming fluid, used to clean PVC materials. It has similar solvent properties to acetone but boils at a higher temperature and has a significantly slower evaporation rate.

Household products
Found in common household products such as varnishes, lacquers, and paint removers.

Hobbyists
As butanone dissolves polystyrene and many other plastics, it is sold as "model cement" for use in connecting parts of scale model kits. Though often considered an adhesive, it is functioning as a welding agent in this context.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: >99.7%
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol
• Density at 20 °C (g/cm3): 0.803 - 0.805
• Refractive Index at 20 °C: 1.3760 - 1.3800

Hazards

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.