Also known as: Dimethyl ketone, propanone, 2-propanone
CAS 67-64-1C3H6OEnquire for availability
Acetone is the fastest-evaporating common solvent, with near-universal solvency for resins and oils, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
67-64-1
Formula
C3H6O
Grade
Technical and pharmaceutical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Acetone is the fastest-evaporating common solvent, with near-universal solvency for resins and oils. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet odour, in technical and pharmaceutical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 67-64-1 and the molecular formula is C3H6O.
Applications of Acetone
Common uses in production:
Cleaning and degreasing of metal, glass and electronic assemblies
Thinner and cleaner for nitrocellulose lacquer, PU and epoxy systems
Resin, adhesive and rubber cement manufacture
Acetylene storage carrier and laboratory reagent
Nail polish remover and cosmetic solvent formulation
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, well-ventilated flammable store away from ignition sources and oxidisers. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Acetone
CAS No.
67-64-1
Formula
C3H6O
Appearance
Clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet odour
Grade
Technical and pharmaceutical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Water content
0.3% max
Boiling point
56 °C
Flash point
−20 °C
Evaporation rate
Very fast
Hazard class
UN 1090, Class 3
Packing
160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, well-ventilated flammable store away from ignition sources and oxidisers
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Cleaning and degreasing of metal, glass and electronic assemblies
Thinner and cleaner for nitrocellulose lacquer, PU and epoxy systems
Resin, adhesive and rubber cement manufacture
Acetylene storage carrier and laboratory reagent
Nail polish remover and cosmetic solvent formulation
What packing is Acetone supplied in?
Acetone is supplied in 160 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Acetone do you stock?
We supply technical and pharmaceutical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Acetone outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
