Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Gallon

£31.62

£31.62 £47.20

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

£31.62

£31.62 £47.20

Product Description

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as 2-Butanone, is a fast-evaporating industrial solvent known for its strong solvency and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic materials. This MEK meets the requirements of ASTM D740 Type I, providing consistent performance for demanding industrial and commercial applications.

MEK is commonly used in paints and coatings, adhesives, inks, cleaning applications, and chemical formulations. Its combination of strong solvency and rapid evaporation makes it effective for dissolving resins, coatings, oils, grease, and other residues from compatible surfaces and equipment.

Key Features

ASTM D740 Type I: Meets ASTM D740 Type I requirements for consistent quality and industrial performance.
Strong Solvency: Effectively dissolves paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, oils, and other organic materials.
Fast Evaporation: Rapid evaporation makes it well suited for quick-drying formulations, cleaning, and manufacturing processes.
Low Residue: Evaporates readily, helping minimize solvent residue on compatible surfaces.
Versatile Solvent: Suitable for a wide range of coating, adhesive, cleaning, and industrial formulation applications.

Applications for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Paints & Coatings: Used as a solvent or thinner in compatible paints, acrylic coatings, resins, and other coating formulations.
Adhesives & Cements: Used as a solvent in compatible adhesives, bonding products, and PVC cement formulations.
Inks: Used as a solvent in compatible printing inks and related formulations.
Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: Helps remove oils, grease, coatings, and residues from compatible equipment, tools, and surfaces.
Chemical Formulations: Used as a solvent and processing component in a variety of industrial manufacturing applications.

Note

Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a non-VOC compliant solvent but has some exemptions in California such as for Aircraft Coatings and various other applications, for more information please request a quote.