Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is the backbone ketone solvent for lacquers, adhesives and PVC pipe cement. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our ketones range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.

It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a sharp acetone-like odour, in technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 78-93-3 and the molecular formula is C4H8O.

Applications of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

Across the region we supply Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) into:

• Nitrocellulose and vinyl lacquer solvent
• PVC pipe cement and solvent-welding adhesives
• Flexographic and gravure printing inks
• Magnetic tape and surface coating manufacture
• Dewaxing of lubricating oils

Packing, storage and handling

Standard packing is 165 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store away from oxidisers. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.

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Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.