{"title":"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) in technical \u0026amp; ACS grades. SDS + COA, hazmat freight from Alliance Chemical.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek","title":"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), identified by CAS 78-93-3, is also known by its IUPAC name butan-2-one. This colorless, volatile liquid features a characteristic pleasant, pungent, acetone-like odor that is recognizable across many chemical environments. As a highly efficient solvent, it is widely utilized in the production of protective finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty adhesives. With a molecular formula of C4H8O and a molecular weight of 72.11, MEK is highly valued for its exceptional solvency power, fast evaporation rate, and low viscosity, making it an indispensable component in complex solvent systems. Browse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ketones\"\u003eketone solvents\u003c\/a\u003e to find companion products for your formulation needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur high-purity industrial solvent serves as an essential raw material in the compounding of specialized resins and polymer formulations. It operates efficiently in normal conditions without reacting with water or many common structural materials, providing stability in typical industrial transportation and storage environments. Businesses across North America trust our bulk and packaged options for demanding processing and manufacturing applications. We ensure that our quality processes meet standard commercial specifications to deliver consistent chemical performance to your production line every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn high-precision industrial applications, the purity of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is critical to maintaining formulation standards and ensuring product consistency. Since no specific grade is designated in the canonical record, we supply a high-purity industrial grade optimized to minimize moisture and non-volatile impurities. Buyers select this grade to ensure that polymerization reactions, resin dissolutions, and adhesive compounding proceed without unwanted chemical side reactions. A lesser solvent grade with elevated water content or organic impurities will compromise the overall solvency power, leading to phase separation, cloudy coatings, or incomplete resin curing in your final products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing an incorrect grade or a contaminated solvent introduces significant failure modes into your manufacturing system. For instance, in specialty coatings, even trace amounts of moisture or heavier ketones can severely slow down the drying time, cause surface blushing, and reduce the overall adhesion of the paint to metal substrates. Similarly, in precision cleaning of aerospace components, improper solvent purity leaves behind a microscopic residue that can lead to part degradation or poor bonding in subsequent steps. By utilizing our consistent technical-grade MEK, you eliminate these variables and secure predictable outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chemical-profile\" data-source=\"canonical\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e78-93-3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eC4H8O\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMolecular Weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e72.11 g\/mol\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBoiling Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e175.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMelting Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e-123.3 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFlash Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e26 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.806 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAppearance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMethyl ethyl ketone appears as colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Does not react with water or many common materials. Stable in normal transportation. Irritates the nose, eyes, and throat. Combustion may produce toxic materials. Density 6.7 lb \/ gal. Used as a solvent, for making other chemicals, and for production of wax from petroleum.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSolubility\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003egreater than or equal to 100 mg\/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eUN Number\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUN1193\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHazard Class\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eClass 3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePacking Group\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eII\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProper Shipping Name\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEthyl methyl ketone\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGHS Signal Word\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDANGER\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chemical-profile__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues sourced from Alliance Chemical's canonical chemistry registry. Certificate of Analysis (COA) per lot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty Surface Coatings: Employed as a fast-evaporating solvent in polyurethane, nitrocellulose, and acrylic lacquers to achieve smooth and uniform protective finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Adhesives Formulations: Used to dissolve synthetic rubbers and resins, providing the rapid-drying capability and strong bonding strength required in automotive assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting Ink Manufacturing: Added to gravure and flexographic printing inks to optimize viscosity, ensure quick drying, and prevent smudging during high-speed printing runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Metal Degreasing: Applied in heavy equipment manufacturing and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/industries\/aerospace\"\u003eaerospace sector\u003c\/a\u003e to clean metal surfaces and remove lubricants, oils, and soils prior to painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetroleum Wax Production: Utilized in oil refineries as a dewaxing solvent to help precipitate and separate wax from lubricating oil stocks efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHazmat \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is classified as a hazardous material for transport. It is officially regulated and shipped as \u003cstrong\u003eUN1193\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hazard Class \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a subsidiary hazard class of not applicable. It is assigned to Packing Group \u003cstrong\u003eII\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its proper shipping name is \u003cstrong\u003eEthyl methyl ketone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because of its high flammability and potential health hazards, the GHS signal word is \u003cstrong\u003eDANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e. GHS pictograms are not applicable according to the canonical transport record. Safe logistics demand strict compliance with hazardous materials shipping standards, and we route all shipments through licensed hazmat carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling this compound to mitigate hazards in the workplace. To address hazard code H225 (Highly flammable liquid and vapor), use explosion-proof ventilation, ground all containers, and use non-sparking tools. For H319 (Causes serious eye irritation) and H336 (May cause drowsiness or dizziness), workers must utilize chemical splash goggles, face shields, and organic vapor respirators in confined spaces. To protect against EUH066 (Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking), chemical-resistant gloves manufactured from butyl rubber or laminate materials are required to prevent direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafe storage of this highly volatile liquid requires maintaining inventory in a cool, well-ventilated area, ideally between 50 °F and 85 °F, far away from direct heat or open flames. MEK is compatible with carbon steel, stainless steel, and Teflon containers, but will rapidly degrade many standard plastics, natural rubbers, and copper alloys. Keep containers tightly closed and grounded to prevent static discharge. Avoid contact with incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, and halogenated compounds, which can trigger dangerous exothermic reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrder \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe provide comprehensive support for your procurement team, ensuring that all safety and regulatory compliance requirements are met. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request for every batch of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) we distribute, and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every order to assist with your facility safety planning. Please check our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek\"\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone product page\u003c\/a\u003e variant options to select the correct volume for your application. To proceed, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"cta-button\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-data-sheets\"\u003eDownload the SDS\u003c\/a\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Alliance Chemical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. For industrial use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:2.4rem 0 1rem;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;background:#f7f6ff;border-left:4px solid #5F59F7;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .35rem;font-family:'JetBrains Mono',ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.10em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5F59F7;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.55;color:#1A1040;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alliancechemical.com\/blogs\/articles\/car-dipping-3-tank-paint-rust-removal-process-guide\" style=\"color:#1A1040;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1.5px;text-underline-offset:2px;\"\u003eCar Dipping: The 3-Tank Process That Strips Paint and Kills Rust on a Whole Car Body\u003c\/a\u003e — MEK is the heavy-solvent Tank 0 pre-degrease for the 3-tank car dipping process when underbody asphalt and silicone need to come off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ac-canonical-specs:start --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.ac-cspec{margin:1.5rem 0}.ac-cspec h2{margin:1.25rem 0 .5rem}.ac-cspec__t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95rem}.ac-cspec__t th{text-align:left;width:38%;padding:.4rem .6rem;border:1px solid #e2e2ea;background:#faf9ff;font-weight:600}.ac-cspec__t td{padding:.4rem .6rem;border:1px solid #e2e2ea}.ac-cspec__h{margin:.5rem 0 0;padding-left:1.1rem}.ac-cspec__docs{margin:.75rem 0 0;font-size:.9rem}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac-cspec\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ac-cspec__t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78-93-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4H8O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMolecular Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72.11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePercentage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear volatile liquid, pale colorless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolubility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiscible with water, alcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoiling Point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e79.6°C (175.3°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMelting Point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-86°C (-122.8°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlash Point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4°C (24.8°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ac-cspec__t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDOT Proper Shipping Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthyl methyl ketone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUN Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUN1193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDOT Hazard Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacking Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGHS Signal Word\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDANGER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGHS Pictograms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGHS02 (Flammable), GHS07 (Irritant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ac-cspec__h\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH225\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH319\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEUH066\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ac-cspec__docs\"\u003eDocumentation: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.alliancechemical.com\/sds\/methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/2734\/1866\/files\/methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek_74c0fca0-f3a8-40f3-8b46-5d895f104ec2.pdf?v=1777319775\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ac-canonical-specs:end --\u003e\n","brand":"Alliance Chemical","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart \/ 1 Quart","offer_id":41311496929322,"sku":"V9-E5IQ-Z0UM","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Quart \/ 2 Quart Cans","offer_id":42185476276266,"sku":"8SU-ZH8-HJJ","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Quart \/ 4 Quarts","offer_id":42185476309034,"sku":"NV-P0J8-57Z6","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Quart \/ 8 Quarts","offer_id":42185476341802,"sku":"Z86-B0X-8RL","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 1 Gallon","offer_id":42185476374570,"sku":"YGH-XXS-G5D","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 2 Gallons","offer_id":42185476407338,"sku":"MHX-4Y4-94J","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 4 Gallon Case","offer_id":42185476440106,"sku":"DN7-V1Z-PFP","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 4 Gallons x 36 Cases","offer_id":42185476472874,"sku":"XP9-BNY-01Y","price":7300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ 5 Gallon Pail","offer_id":41884786524202,"sku":"AV-J2IL-QFQJ","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ 4 x 5 Gallon Pails","offer_id":42185476505642,"sku":"T06-03L-CBZ","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ 36 x 5 Gallons (Pallet)","offer_id":42185476538410,"sku":"QJ6-23E-GRM","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 Gallon \/ 55 Gallon Drum","offer_id":41884786622506,"sku":"UZ-LOTH-HCSD","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 Gallon \/ 4 x 55 Gallon Drums","offer_id":41884786655274,"sku":"QVK-KK5-PES","price":10800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/2734\/1866\/files\/Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone-Quart.jpg?v=1748983795"},{"product_id":"methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek-acs-grade","title":"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) ACS Grade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as butan-2-one, is a highly effective and fast-evaporating liquid solvent widely utilized across various demanding industrial sectors — critical for precise manufacturing workflows. As a polar organic solvent with the chemical formula C4H8O and a molecular weight of 72.11, this compound is highly valued for its exceptional solvency, low viscosity, and rapid drying characteristics. It serves as an essential medium in the formulation of specialized coatings, adhesives, and printing inks, ensuring uniform application and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlliance Chemical distributes this high-purity ketone as part of our comprehensive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ketones\"\u003eketones product line\u003c\/a\u003e to support critical manufacturing and laboratory workflows that require reliable, clean-burning solvents. Our MEK ACS Grade is carefully packaged to maintain its integrity, ensuring that industrial operations receive a product free of unwanted particulates or moisture. This colorless, volatile liquid with its characteristic sharp, sweet odor is ideal for extraction processes, specialized cleaning, and chemical synthesis, providing consistent quality that professionals rely on for high-yield results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is classified as ACS Grade, meaning it complies with the strict purity standards set by the American Chemical Society. For precision laboratories and highly regulated manufacturing lines, using a lower technical or industrial grade can introduce trace metal contaminants, free acids, or moisture. These impurities disrupt sensitive chemical reactions, cause phase separation in polymers, or lead to unexpected side reactions that compromise final product quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing ACS Grade ensures a minimal residue after evaporation, which is critical in analytical applications, surface preparation for aerospace components, and precise synthesis. Using a grade with lower tolerances often results in batch failures, system clogging, or contaminated analytical baselines, leading to costly downtime and reprocessing. Relying on this high-purity solvent guarantees predictable behavior and safeguards sensitive equipment from corrosive or reactive impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chemical-profile\" data-source=\"canonical\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e78-93-3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eC4H8O\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMolecular Weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e72.11 g\/mol\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBoiling Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e175.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMelting Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e-123.3 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFlash Point\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e26 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0.806 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAppearance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMethyl ethyl ketone appears as colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Does not react with water or many common materials. Stable in normal transportation. Irritates the nose, eyes, and throat. Combustion may produce toxic materials. Density 6.7 lb \/ gal. Used as a solvent, for making other chemicals, and for production of wax from petroleum.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSolubility\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003egreater than or equal to 100 mg\/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eUN Number\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUN1193\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHazard Class\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eClass 3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePacking Group\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eII\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProper Shipping Name\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEthyl methyl ketone\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGHS Signal Word\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDanger\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chemical-profile__note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eValues sourced from Alliance Chemical's canonical chemistry registry. Certificate of Analysis (COA) per lot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation of specialized industrial \u003ca href=\"\/products\/methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek-acs-grade\"\u003ecoatings and lacquers\u003c\/a\u003e where fast evaporation and high solvency are required for uniform film formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing of high-strength adhesives and polyurethane resins, providing the necessary dissolution capability for robust polymer matrices in advanced compounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision surface preparation and degreasing of metal parts in aerospace and automotive maintenance to ensure contaminant-free surfaces prior to bonding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a high-purity extraction solvent in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals within controlled laboratory environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation of specialized printing inks, gravure inks, and diluents within the commercial printing industry, ensuring excellent flow properties and rapid drying times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHazmat \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone is classified as a hazardous material for transportation and storage. It is strictly regulated and must be shipped as \u003cstrong\u003eUN1193\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hazard Class \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e, Packing Group \u003cstrong\u003eII\u003c\/strong\u003e. The proper shipping name is \u003cem\u003eEthyl methyl ketone\u003c\/em\u003e. The designated signal word is \u003cstrong\u003eDanger\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to these high-hazard classifications, all transport is handled by qualified logistics partners in strict accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring compliant, safe delivery directly to your facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonnel handling this chemical must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) tailored to its specific hazards. Based on the GHS classification hazard statements H225, H319, and H336, operators must wear chemical-resistant nitrile gloves, protective safety goggles, and face shields to prevent contact. Adequate local exhaust ventilation or approved organic vapor respiratory protection is required to prevent inhalation of volatile vapors that cause dizziness. Proper grounding and bonding techniques must be implemented during liquid transfer to mitigate electrostatic ignition hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore this ketone in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight, open flames, and ignition sources. Containers must remain tightly sealed when not in use. This product is compatible with stainless steel and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, but can degrade certain plastics and rubbers over time. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases, as these incompatible materials can lead to hazardous exothermic reactions. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/industrial-solvents\"\u003eindustrial solvents resource page\u003c\/a\u003e for chemical compatibility details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrder \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlliance Chemical supports your operational compliance and quality assurance systems by providing comprehensive product documentation. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every order to ensure safe handling practices are maintained at your facility. Additionally, we make a Certificate of Analysis (COA) available upon request for every batch shipped. To secure your supply of high-purity solvents, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"cta-button\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-data-sheets\"\u003eDownload the SDS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Alliance Chemical\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. 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