What are the laboratory and industrial uses of acetone in Oman?

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Acetone (propanone, CAS 67-64-1) is one of the most versatile solvents in both laboratory and industrial settings in Oman. In laboratories, acetone is used for: cleaning glassware (rapidly dissolves most organic residues including oils, greases, adhesives, and many polymer coatings), solvent for organic synthesis and extraction, HPLC solvent and mobile phase component (miscible with water and most organic solvents), TLC (thin layer chromatography) plate development, and drying rinsed glassware before storage (acetone displaces water and evaporates quickly). Industrially, acetone is used in nail varnish removers, paint strippers, fibreglass manufacturing (dissolves polyester resins for cleanup), adhesive formulation (component of contact cements and speciality adhesives), and as a solvent for cellulose acetate, polystyrene, and epoxy resins. In Oman's pharmaceutical and plastics sectors, acetone is a critical process solvent. Flash point is −20°C (extremely flammable, Class IA); storage and use require ATEX-rated environments and grounded metal containers. Laboratory acetone (ACS grade 99.5%+) with water content below 0.02% is available from Global Chemicals LLC in 2.5L and 5L quantities.

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