{"product_id":"methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek-lab-grade-99-9","title":"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Lab Grade 99.9%","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99.9% Lab Grade - C\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as butanone is an organic compound.  Its a colorless liquid and has a sweet order similar to acetone.  MEK is a widely used in commercial applications and as a solvent, and it dissolves many substances.  Our MEK is a very high purity percentage which make it appropriate for use in laboratory and analytical applications. MEK has a flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Does not react with water.  It is partially soluble in water, and soluble in most other organic solvents. It will float on water while it rapidly dissolves in it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMEK goes by a couple of names: 2-Butanone, Butan-2-one, Butanone, Ethyl methyl ketone, Methylethyl ketone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 118px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 23px;\"\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 19px;\"\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72.1057\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 19px;\"\u003eCAS Registry Number:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78-93-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 19px;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorless Liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 19px;\"\u003eOdor:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint or acetone-like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%; height: 19px;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8050 g\/ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eBoiling Point:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 79.64C\/175.35F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eSolubility in water:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5g\/100ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eGHS Pictograms:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"GHS02: Flammable\" class=\"mw-file-description\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-file-height=\"512\" data-file-width=\"512\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg\/75px-GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg\/100px-GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg.png 2x\" class=\"mw-file-element\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg\/50px-GHS-pictogram-flamme.svg.png\" alt=\"GHS02: Flammable\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"GHS07: Exclamation mark\" class=\"mw-file-description\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-file-height=\"512\" data-file-width=\"512\" srcset=\"\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c3\/GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg\/75px-GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg.png 1.5x, \/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c3\/GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg\/100px-GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg.png 2x\" class=\"mw-file-element\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c3\/GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg\/50px-GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg.png\" alt=\"GHS07: Exclamation mark\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eGHS Signal Word:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eGHS Hazard Statements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003eH225, H319, H336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eGHS Precautionary Statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003eP210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P337+P313, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eUN Identification Number:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e1193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eProper Shipping Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003eEthyl Methyl Ketone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eTransport Hazard Class:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003ePacking Group:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003eII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.9848%;\"\u003eDOT Placard:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.1212%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:GHS-pictogram-exclam.svg\" class=\"mw-file-description\" title=\"GHS07: Exclamation mark\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"50\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hazmattool.com\/images\/ushmr\/labels\/3.png\" alt=\"Flammable liquids (3)\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Methyl Ethyl Ketone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethyl ethyl ketone (MEK), also known as butanone, is a colorless, volatile liquid organic compound with the chemical formulaC\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003eO. It is classified as a ketone, characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Produced?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Methyl Ethyl Ketone is biosynthesized by trees and is found in small quantities in foods such as some fruits and vegetables, chicken, beans, honey, and a wide variety of cheeses, the majority of Methyl Ethyl Ketone is produced using dehydrogenation of secondary butyl alcohol (approximately 86%) and as a byproduct of butane oxidation (remaining 14%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Stored and Distributed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethyl ethyl ketone is packed in drums. It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area that is free from the risk of ignition as it is highly flammable. For transportation purposes, methyl ethyl ketone is classified as packing group II and a hazard class 3 with a flashpoint of -9° C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Methyly Ethyl Ketone Used For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of adhesives, protective coatings, inks and magnetic tapes. It is also the preferred extraction solvent for dewaxing lube oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Methyl Ethyl Ketone Banned?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is not banned nationally, but it is banned in Southern California and some states with strict VOC laws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the dangers of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compound is rated a 1 for health under the NFPA 704 indicating that exposure should only cause a minor residual injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo avoid inhalation occurring, especially for regular uses, adequate ventilation should be ensured with local exhaust ventilation and enclosures. The direct inhalation of high levels of MEK may cause dizziness, nausea, headaches, irritation of the respiratory system and chest tightness. If the individual has difficulty breathing, they should be moved to air free of the vapours and be provided oxygen until medical assistance is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect eye exposure can cause sore, stinging, red eyes with tearing and vapours can also irritate the eyes. Chemical safety goggles should therefore be used when contact with the eyes is possible. Repeated or prolonged skin contact should be avoided as this can cause irritation and dryness. Therefore, gloves, aprons and appropriate boots should be worn when repeated contact with MEK is possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/8814\/2451\/files\/Methyl_Ethyl_Ketone_Sds.pdf?v=1716577209\" title=\"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Lab Grade SDS\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/8814\/2451\/files\/Ethyl-Alcohol-140-Proof-SDS.pdf?v=1741213854\" title=\"Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Lab Grade SDS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Lab Grade Safety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BVV","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":51602182144320,"sku":"MEK-1QT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Quarts (1Gal) *No Haz Fee","offer_id":51602182177088,"sku":"MEK-1QTX4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51602182209856,"sku":"MEK-1G","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":51602182242624,"sku":"MEK-5G","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":51602182275392,"sku":"MEK-15G","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 Gallon Drum","offer_id":51602182308160,"sku":"MEK-55G","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7335\/3536\/files\/MethylEthylKetone99.9_MEKGroupPhoto.jpg?v=1772988679","url":"https:\/\/growtime.shop\/products\/methyl-ethyl-ketone-mek-lab-grade-99-9","provider":"Grow Time Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}