Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 78-93-3
- EC No.
- 201-159-0
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Base Chemicals Features
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Coating Type
- Product Application
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a specialty thinner for epoxies, lacquers and adhesives, as well as polyester resins used in fiberglass boat and auto repairs. When cleaning application equipment or when using for any other purpose, prevent flammable vapor buildup by limiting amount used to a few ounces at a time.
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, water-white
- Odor
- Pungent, Characteristic
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | max. 0.003 | — | D-1613 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 842.0 | °F | D-1255 |
| Color | max.10 | Pt t-Co | D-1209 |
| Density (60°F) | 6.71 | Lb./Gal | — |
| Distillation Range (Ibp) | 173-178 | °F | D-86 |
| Evaporation Rate | Slower than ether | — | — |
| Flammable Limits In Air (% By Volume Lower at 100°F) | 1.8 | — | — |
| Flammable Limits In Air (% By Volume Lower at 100°F) | 11.5 | — | — |
| Flash Point, T.C.C. | 21.0 | °F | D-56 |
| Freezing Point | -123.0 | °F | — |
| Purity (by G.C.) | 99.5 Min. | Wt% | — |
| Shipping Wt. (at 20°C) | 6.71 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | 0.806 | — | D-1298 |
| V.O.C. | 804.0 | g/l | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) | 83.0 | mm Hg | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | Wt% | D-1364 |
| Water Miscibility | Partial | — | D-1722 |
Safety & Health
- Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Percent Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 100% - Safety Information
Health 1 Fire 3 Reactivity 0
Packaging & Availability
- Item Numbers & Sizes
Quart 1-Gallon 5-Gal. 55-Gal. 84732 847G1 847G5 84755