Methyl Ethyl Ketone - Mil Spec

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Product Description

ProductMethyl Ethyl Ketone - Mil Spec
CAS78-93-3
FormulaC4H8O
SynonymASTM-D740, MEK, 2-Butanone, Butanone

Typical Product Specifications

Water0.1% wt. Maximum
Dry Point80.5 Degrees C Maximum
Color (Pt-Co scale)10 Maximum
Density0.8255 (04 c)
Viscosity0.40 cp
Specific gravity (@25/25ยฐ C)0.801 - 0.803
Purity99.5% wt. Minimum
Acidity as Acetic Acid0.003% wt. Maximum
Non-volatile content2mg/100ml Max
Specific gravity (@20/20C)0.805 - 0.807
AppearanceClear and free
Vapor Pressure71.2 mm (20 c)
Initial Boiling Point79.0 Degrees C Minimum
Odoracetone-like odor
Refractive Index1.3814 (15 c)
Molecular weight72.10
Melting Point-86 c
Flash Point(toc) 24 f
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubility4 parts water, benzene, alcohol, ether, oxygenated and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point79.6 c
Notes

Parchem's Military-Spec MEK meets ASTM-D740 requirements.  

Parchem also offers MEK Peroxide as a catalyst for polyester resin polymerization. 

 

Use: PERFUMING, SOLVENT

For more information on Methyl Ethyl Ketone CAS 78-93-3:

ClassUnclassified
FunctionSolvents, Plasticizers, Intermediates
IndustryIndustrial, Resin & Coating
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