Alliance Chemical Resource Library

Chemical & Product GuidesJul 2, 202615 min read

MEK vs. Acetone: Which Solvent Do You Actually Need?

MEK (methyl ethyl ketone, also called 2-butanone, CAS 78-93-3, C₄H₈O) is a fast-drying ketone solvent used for dissolving tough resins and plastics, plastic solvent-welding, adhesion promotion,...

Industrial ApplicationsMay 20, 202613 min read

Car Dipping: The 3-Tank Process That Strips Paint and Kills Rust on a Whole Car Body

Car dipping is a 3-tank chemical immersion process that strips paint and kills rust on whole car bodies. The body is dunked sequentially in (1) a...

Industrial ApplicationsOct 3, 202512 min read

An Engineer's Masterclass: MEK as a Process Solvent in Polymer Manufacturing

A single failed batch can cost millions. Often, the culprit is an 'invisible' variable: the purity of your process solvent. In this definitive masterclass for engineers...

Industrial ApplicationsAug 6, 20257 min read

The Power of a Ketone: An Expert Guide to Cyclohexanone's Superior Solvent Properties

When common solvents like acetone or MEK fall short, industry professionals turn to the power of Cyclohexanone. This expert guide dives deep into what makes this...

Safety & HandlingMay 1, 202513 min read

MEK for 3D Print Finishing: The Pro's Alternative?

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a powerful organic solvent used for dissolving resins, gums, cellulose acetate, and nitrocellulose, and is also known as Butanone. Its chemical...

Safety & HandlingJan 24, 20247 min read

Beyond the Basics: Using MEK as a LEGO Glue for Permanent Structures

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a powerful ketone solvent used for solvent welding plastics such as LEGO bricks made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). MEK temporarily...

Safety & HandlingMar 31, 202312 min read

What is MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)?

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a clear, colorless, highly volatile liquid organic compound used as a powerful solvent in industrial manufacturing. Its chemical formula is C4H8O,...

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