Methyl Ethyl Ketone (Mek)
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The Methyl Ethyl Ketone (Mek) range covers 3 models: MEK-1L, MEK-4L, MEK-20L. The table below shows how the models differ. Select your model from the options above.
About this range
Clear colourless volatile liquid with a strong sharp odour
MEK has good solvency & dissolves many substances making it a desired solvent in processes involving: gums, synthetic resins, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose coatings, vinyl films and many rubbers
Commonly used as a Paint Thinner & High quality Gun Wash
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Common Uses Surface Coatings: Because Methyl Ethyl Ketone has excellent solvency properties it is widely employed in the manufacture of paints, lacquers, varnishes and thinners
MEK is particularly effective in lacquer formulations of high solid content and low viscosity and in the manufacture of coatings which require a solvent with a relatively fast evaporation rate
Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent: Methyl Ethyl Ketone is an excellent cleaning agent, capable of removing almost all oil fat or grease stains
Adhesives: Methyl Ethyl Ketone is frequently used as a solvent in the blending and compounding of adhesives
It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic cements
Models in this range
| Model | Option |
|---|---|
| MEK-1L | 1l |
| MEK-4L | 4l |
| MEK-20L | 20l |
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