Alliance Chemical Resource Library

Chemical & Product GuidesJul 2, 202614 min read

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

MEK (methyl ethyl ketone, also called 2-butanone, CAS 78-93-3, C₄H₈O) and acetone (propanone, CAS 67-64-1) are both fast-drying ketone solvents — they are chemically close cousins,...

Industrial ApplicationsMay 20, 202612 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, 202511 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, 202512 min read

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

Tired of layer lines? Explore how Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), a powerful solvent, can be carefully used for smoothing and finishing certain 3D prints when Acetone...

Safety & HandlingJan 24, 20247 min read

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

For artists, engineers, and serious hobbyists, the LEGO brick is a medium of boundless potential. But for large-scale sculptures, intricate mosaics, or models destined for public...

Safety & HandlingMar 31, 202312 min read

What is MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)?

MEK or acetone — which do you actually need? See the head-to-head on evaporation, strength, safety, and cost → MEK vs. Acetone: Which Solvent Do You...

Articles