Acetone

Description

1. Product Overview

Acetone is a high-purity, fast-evaporating organic solvent widely used across chemical manufacturing, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and industrial cleaning applications. As one of the most versatile ketones, it serves as a critical solvent and intermediate in the production of plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers. The key value proposition lies in its उत्कृष्ट solvency power, rapid evaporation rate, and compatibility with a broad range of organic compounds. Strategically, acetone remains an essential commodity chemical, enabling efficient large-scale production processes while supporting consistent quality and cost optimization across multiple industries.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Acetone (C₃H₆O) ≥ 99.5% (typical industrial/technical grade)
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • Industrial grade / Technical grade
  • Higher purity grades (≥99.9%) available upon request
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Liquid
  • Color: Clear, colorless
  • Odor: Characteristic sweet, pungent solvent odor
  • Density: ~0.79 g/cm³ at 20°C
  • Boiling Point: ~56°C
  • Highly volatile and flammable
  • Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents
• Packaging Options:
  • Bulk ISO tank containers
  • Tanker trucks
  • Drums (160–200 kg)
  • IBC containers (1,000L)
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable under sealed, dry, and well-ventilated storage conditions
  • Recommended storage away from ignition sources and oxidizing agents

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Chemical manufacturing
• Paints, coatings, and adhesives
• Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
• Plastics and polymer production
• Industrial cleaning and degreasing

Operational Use Cases:

• Solvent in coatings, inks, and adhesives formulations
• Feedstock in the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and bisphenol A (BPA)
• Cleaning and degreasing agent for equipment and metal surfaces
• Extraction solvent in pharmaceutical and chemical processes
• Carrier solvent in cosmetic and personal care formulations

Performance & Cost Advantages:
Acetone delivers superior solvency power and rapid evaporation compared to many alternative solvents, enabling faster processing times and improved production efficiency. Its broad compatibility reduces the need for multiple solvent systems, lowering operational complexity and costs. For industrial users, it offers a highly efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solution across diverse applications.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: High-purity product with strict quality control and batch certification
• Supply Reliability: Large-scale global production ensuring stable and continuous supply
• Logistics Capability: Efficient bulk handling with worldwide shipping via ISO tanks and drums
• Price Competitiveness: Competitive commodity pricing supported by established production networks
• Sustainability Benefits: Can be sourced from co-product streams in phenol production, supporting resource efficiency
• Technical Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and regulatory compliance documentation available

Positioned as a strategic sourcing commodity, acetone enables industrial buyers to maintain operational efficiency, ensure consistent product quality, and optimize procurement costs across multiple manufacturing processes.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): Approximately 20–24 MT per 20’ ISO tank container (subject to density and regulatory requirements)