MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)

Product Overview

High-purity MEK solvent for coatings, adhesives, and industrial cleaning.

Detailed Description

MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) supplier in Oman - Global Chemicals LLC provides high-purity MEK for coatings, adhesives, and industrial applications in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, Salalah, Rusayl Industrial Area. Our MEK offers excellent solvency for resins, inks, and adhesives with fast evaporation rate. Essential for paint stripping, dewaxing processes, and industrial cleaning operations. The powerful ketone solvent is widely used in printing ink manufacturing, adhesive formulation, and as a reaction medium in chemical synthesis. Critical for automotive refinishing, industrial coatings, and manufacturing processes across Oman. The high-purity grade ensures consistent performance in demanding applications. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK, 2-butanone, 99%+) is an important industrial and laboratory solvent with several key applications in Oman's manufacturing sector. In the oil & gas sector, MEK is used in some wax inhibitor formulations and as a solvent for pipeline inspection pigging compounds. In manufacturing, MEK is used as a solvent for surface coatings, adhesives, and printing inks — its fast evaporation rate makes it preferred in applications requiring rapid drying. In adhesive applications, MEK-based contact cements are used in PVC and rubber bonding. MEK is also the degreasing solvent of choice for aluminium surface preparation before bonding or painting. Global Chemicals LLC supplies MEK (99%+, technical grade) in 1L, 4L, 20L, and 200L containers for industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing applications. SDS and CoA available.

Applications & Uses

Technical Specifications

Purity

99.5% minimum

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Boiling point

80°C

Flash point

-9°C

Fast evaporation rate

Strong solvency for resins

Miscible with most organic solvents

Available in 200L drums, IBCs

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