Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

£1,100.00

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as butanone, is a powerful, fast-evaporating solvent essential for diverse industrial applications including coatings, adhesives, and chemical synthesis. Our premium-grade MEK offers exceptional purity and consistent performance, ensuring superior solvency and rapid drying times for optimized production efficiency. With a robust supply chain and stringent quality control, we provide a reliable and cost-effective solution that minimizes downtime and enhances product integrity for your critical manufacturing processes. This translates to reduced operational costs and improved end-product quality, giving you a distinct competitive edge in the market.

Description

Product Overview
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a high-purity, fast-evaporating industrial solvent widely used in coatings, adhesives, inks, and chemical processing applications. It is valued for its exceptional solvency power, rapid drying characteristics, and compatibility with a broad range of resins and polymers. MEK plays a critical role in manufacturing processes where precision cleaning, formulation stability, and surface preparation are required. Its strategic market importance lies in its ability to enhance production efficiency, improve product finish quality, and reduce processing cycle times across multiple high-growth industrial sectors.
Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

Chemical Name: Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2-Butanone)
Chemical Formula: C₄H₈O
Purity Level: ≥ 99.5% industrial grade
Physical Form: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Sharp, acetone-like odor
Density: ~0.805 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point: ~79.6°C
Solubility: Miscible with most organic solvents; limited water solubility
Packaging Options: 200L steel drums, IBC tanks, ISO tanks, bulk tankers
Shelf Life: 12–24 months under proper storage conditions

Core Industrial Applications
MEK is extensively used in the coatings and paints industry as a powerful solvent for resins such as acrylics, cellulose acetate butyrate, and nitrocellulose. It is a critical component in adhesive formulations, particularly in fast-setting industrial glues and sealants. In the printing and packaging sector, MEK supports ink formulation and surface cleaning processes for high-quality print adhesion. It is also widely applied in chemical manufacturing for extraction, purification, and degreasing operations, offering superior evaporation rates and cleaning efficiency compared to slower solvents like toluene or alcohol-based alternatives.
Competitive Advantages

High solvency strength ensures superior formulation performance and consistency
Rapid evaporation improves production speed and reduces drying bottlenecks
Consistent batch quality suitable for precision industrial applications
Strong global supply chain reliability for uninterrupted procurement
Competitive pricing structure optimized for bulk industrial buyers
Compliance with international handling and transport standards
Technical documentation and formulation support available for industrial clients
Suitable for large-scale manufacturing with scalable logistics solutions

Commercial & Supply Information

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
Loading Capacity:
- ISO Tank: 20–25 MT per unit
- 20ft Container (Drum Packed): 14–16 MT
Supply Form: Bulk liquid, drum, or ISO tank shipments
Delivery Terms: FOB, CFR, CIF available upon request
Supply Capability: Continuous large-volume industrial supply chain support

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