Methyl Ethyl Ketone(MEK)
Technical Data
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 72.10570 |
| CAS No. | 78-93-3 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Purity | 99.9% min |
| Water Content | ≤10 |
| Viscosity@21°C cps | 25 |
| Flash Point | -1°C |
| Flame Extension | LEL 1.8%-UEL 11.5% |
| Odour | Pungent |
| Solubility in Water | Low |
| Color | Clear |
| Specific Gravity | 0.8g/ml |
| %Volatile by Volume | 100% |
| Detergency | Nil |
| pH | Nil |
| Toxicity | Poison S5; TWA 150 ppm |
| Propellant | Nil |
| Wetting Ability | Nil |
| Biodegradability | Yes |
| Storage Ability | 2 years |
| Refractive Index | 1.379 |
| Cold Stability | Good |
| Auto Ignition Temp | 404°C |
| Phosphates | Nil |
| Melting Point | -86°C |
| Acidity@ Acetic Acid% WT | 0.0014 |
| Nonvolatiler Matter g/100 ml. | 2 |
| Distillation Range | 78.5~81 |
Application
For use by Aeronautical Industry.
Paint thinner, paint stripper and parts cleaning.
Can be used neat or in mixtures with other solvents.