Description
1. Product Overview
Industrial MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) Residue is a high-value solvent recovery by-product derived from MEK distillation and chemical processing operations. It serves as a secondary industrial feedstock primarily used in solvent recovery systems, fuel blending applications, and chemical reprocessing streams. The key value proposition lies in its ability to reduce raw material costs while enabling circular utilization of solvent waste streams.
Strategically, this product plays a critical role in modern industrial sustainability frameworks by supporting waste-to-value conversion, lowering disposal burdens, and improving overall process economics for chemical manufacturers and refiners. Its consistent availability from large-scale solvent recovery operations makes it an important input for cost-optimized industrial supply chains.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: Mixed ketones and oxygenated hydrocarbons (primarily MEK traces with associated solvent residues)
- Purity Level / Grade: Industrial residue grade (non-food, non-pharmaceutical use)
- Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Liquid
- Color: Light yellow to amber
- Odor: Characteristic ketone/solvent odor
- Density: Typically 0.80–0.95 g/cm³ (variable by batch)
- Packaging Options:
- 200L steel drums
- 1000L IBC totes
- Bulk tanker shipment (upon request)
- Shelf Life: 6–12 months under sealed, cool, and ventilated storage conditions
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Primary Industries:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Paints, coatings, and adhesives
- Fuel blending and energy recovery
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing operations
- Operational Use Cases:
- Secondary solvent recovery feedstock in re-distillation systems
- Blending component in industrial fuel formulations
- Low-grade cleaning solvent for heavy equipment and machinery
- Process input for non-critical chemical synthesis streams
- Performance Advantages:
Compared to virgin MEK or refined solvents, MEK residue offers significantly lower input cost while maintaining usable hydrocarbon content for industrial energy recovery and non-critical solvent applications. It enables cost-efficient substitution in processes where ultra-high purity is not required.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Sourced from controlled industrial solvent recovery operations ensuring batch-to-batch stability
- Supply Reliability: Continuous availability from large-scale chemical processing streams
- Logistics Capability: Flexible global bulk shipping via drum, IBC, or tanker options
- Price Competitiveness: Substantially lower cost versus virgin MEK and refined solvent grades
- Sustainability Benefits: Supports circular economy practices by reducing hazardous waste disposal and promoting solvent reuse
- Technical Support: Full documentation available including COA (Certificate of Analysis), MSDS, and batch traceability reports
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20 MT
- Loading Capacity:
- Approx. 16–18 MT per 20-foot container (drummed/IBC dependent)
- Bulk tanker shipments available for higher volumes
- Supply Terms: FOB / CIF / EXW available upon request
- Inspection: Third-party inspection permitted prior to shipment for quality assurance
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