Product Overview

Methyl n-Propyl Ketone (MPK) Technical Grade (CH3COC3H7) is a medium-boiling ketone essential for industrial solvent applications. This clear ketone provides reliable solvency power with controlled evaporation characteristics. Our technical-grade product maintains consistent quality for industrial coating and chemical processing applications.

Key Properties

• Chemical Formula: C5H10O
• Boiling Point: 102°C at 760 mmHg
• Specific Gravity: 0.803 at 20°C
• Flash Point: 7°C (closed cup method)
• Vapor Pressure: 27 mmHg at 20°C
• Water Solubility: 43 g/L at 20°C
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with characteristic ketone odor

Common Applications

• Industrial Coatings: Active solvent in paint and coating formulations, providing balanced evaporation rates and excellent flow properties
• Surface Preparation: Effective cleaning solvent for industrial degreasing and surface preparation processes
• Chemical Processing: Reaction medium and intermediate in organic synthesis applications
• Extraction Operations: Selective solvent for industrial separation and purification processes
• Specialty Cleaning: Component in industrial cleaning formulations requiring moderate evaporation rates

Safety Precautions

Flammable liquid requiring handling in well-ventilated areas with no ignition sources. Mandatory PPE includes chemical-resistant gloves (butyl rubber, nitrile), chemical splash goggles, and protective clothing. Storage requires sealed containers in cool, well-ventilated areas away from oxidizing agents and heat sources. Vapor concentration must be controlled through adequate ventilation. Static electricity precautions required during liquid transfer operations.

Benefits

Our Technical Grade MPK delivers consistent solvency performance with controlled evaporation characteristics. The product maintains reliable quality across production batches, ensuring dependable results in coating applications. Each lot undergoes testing to verify purity specifications and physical properties. The moderate evaporation rate makes it particularly effective for applications requiring balanced drying characteristics and good substrate compatibility.