Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) ACS Grade - 5 Gallon Pail - High-Volume Solvent for Industrial Research, Quality Assurance

Alliance presents Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), a versatile and powerful solvent essential for numerous industrial applications. This clear, colorless liquid boasts excellent solvency properties, making it indispensable in the paint and coatings industry for formulating fast-drying, high-quality finishes. MEK is a crucial component in adhesive manufacturing, contributing to strong, quick-bonding products used across various sectors. In the printing industry, it serves as an effective solvent for inks, ensuring rapid drying and superior adhesion. Its prowess as a cleaning and degreasing agent makes it valuable for industrial cleaning processes and surface preparations. MEK also plays a significant role in plastic and resin production, enhancing manufacturing processes and product quality. With its wide range of applications, from laboratory use to industrial-scale operations, Alliance 's Methyl Ethyl Ketone offers the performance and reliability needed for diverse industrial and research needs. Choose our high-quality MEK for your solvent requirements in coatings, adhesives, cleaning, and beyond.

• Powerful Solvent: Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as 2-Butanone (CH3C(O)CH2CH3), is a clear, colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet odor. It offers excellent solvency for a wide range of substances, making it a versatile choice in various industries..
• Effective Paint and Coating Solvent: Widely used in the formulation of paints, lacquers, and varnishes due to its strong solvent properties. MEK helps in achieving smooth application and fast drying times in coating processes..
• Adhesive Industry Applications: A key component in the production of adhesives, particularly solvent-based adhesives used in bonding plastics, textiles, and other materials. Its fast evaporation rate contributes to quick bonding..
• Cleaning and Degreasing Agent: Effective in removing grease, oils, waxes, and other contaminants from surfaces, making it valuable in industrial cleaning processes and surface preparation..
• Printing Industry Uses: Employed in the printing industry as a solvent for inks, helping to ensure quick drying and good adherence to various substrates..
• Plastic and Resin Production: Used in the manufacture of certain plastics and as a solvent in the production of synthetic resins, contributing to product quality and processing efficiency..
• Laboratory Applications: Serves as a useful solvent in various laboratory procedures and syntheses due to its excellent solvency and relatively low boiling point (79.6°C, 175.3°F)..
• Extraction Solvent: Utilized in some extraction processes, particularly in the ceutical industry, for separating and purifying compounds..