Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CAS No.
- 78-93-3
- EC No.
- 201-159-0
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Nitro-cellulose, polyester and most alkyd and phenolic resins
- Degreasing of metal surfaces
- Extraction of fats, oils and waxes
Other common known uses of this substance are in the following products: Lubricants and greases, anti-freeze products, coating products, adhesives and sealants and polishes and waxes.
It may also be used in pH regulators, water treatment products, laboratory chemicals, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, metal surface treatment products, non-metal-surface treatment products, inks and toners, washing and cleaning products.
MEK is also widely used in the following areas: Health services, scientific research and development and printing and recorded media reproduction.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic Acetone-like
- Appearance
- Clear and Bright
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone (Dry Basis) | min. 99.7 | mass % | GC |
| Alcohol Impurities | max. 0.1 | mass % | GC |
| Purity (Wet Basis) | min. 99.7 | wt% | GC |
| Specific Gravity at 20/20°C | min. 0.805 (max. 0.807) | - | ASTM D4052 |
| Distillation Range Initial Boiling Point | min. 79.0 | °C | ASTM D1078 |
| Distillation Range Dry Point | max. 80.5 | °C | ASTM D1078 |
| Non-Volatile Residue | 2 | mg/100ml | ASTM D1353 |
| Water | max. 0.05 | wt% | ASTM D1631 |
| Colour | max. 10 | Pt-Co | ASTM D1209, ISO 6271, DIN EN 1557 |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | max. 30 | mg/kg | ASTM D1613 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Food Contact Status
Sasol Methyl Ethyl Ketone is listed under following regulations and sections :
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 175 Indirect food additives: Adhesives and components of coatings
- § 175.105 Adhesives
- § 175.320 Resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 176 Indirect food additives: Paper and paperboard components
- § 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- § 176.180 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food
- § 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 177 Indirect food additives: Polymers
- § 177.1200 Cellophane
- § 177.1400 Hydroxyethyl cellulose film, water-insoluble
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 178 Indirect food additives: Adjuvants, production aids, and sanitizers
- § 178.3570 Lubricants with incidental food contact
- § 178.3910 Surface lubricants used in the manufacture of metallic articles
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
- Avoid formation of aerosol.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
- Do not allow to enter drains (danger of explosion).
- Use only explosion-proof equipment.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
- Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
Temperature class
- T1
Fire-fighting class
- B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers
- Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place