Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as 2-Butanone, is a fast-evaporating industrial solvent used for dissolving resins, coatings, adhesives, inks, and other materials. Its strong solvency and rapid evaporation make it suitable for manufacturing, cleaning, surface preparation, and chemical processing applications.

NOKS Industrial Systems supplies Methyl Ethyl Ketone from Industrial Area, Nairobi, for customers across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. We supply industrial chemicals, solvents, engineering products, and technical solutions for commercial, manufacturing, and industrial applications across East Africa.

Applications of Methyl Ethyl Ketone

• Paints and coatings manufacturing
• Printing inks
• Adhesive and sealant production
• Resin and polymer processing
• Industrial cleaning
• Surface preparation
• Chemical manufacturing
• Degreasing applications
• Laboratory and processing applications

Key Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Strong solvency	Dissolves many resins, coatings, and polymers
Fast evaporation	Supports quick drying and processing
Low viscosity	Enables easy mixing and application
Versatile solvent	Suitable for multiple industrial processes
High purity grades	Supports consistent manufacturing performance

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Parameter	Typical Details
Product Name	Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Chemical Name	2-Butanone
Chemical Formula	C₄H₈O
CAS Number	78-93-3
Appearance	Clear, Colourless Liquid
Odour	Characteristic Ketone Odour
Solubility	Soluble in Water; Miscible with Many Organic Solvents
Boiling Point	Approximately 79.6°C
Flash Point	Approximately -6°C
Packaging	Drums / Containers / Bulk, Depending on Requirement

Why Choose NOKS Industrial Systems

• Reliable industrial chemical supply
• Supply across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
• Suitable grades for different industrial applications
• Bulk quantities available
• Consistent product quality
• Technical assistance for product selection
• Convenient supply from Industrial Area, Nairobi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Methyl Ethyl Ketones?

Methyl Ethyl Ketones is an organic solvent commonly called MEK or 2-Butanone. Industries use it for its strong solvency and fast evaporation.

2. What is Methyl Ethyl Ketones used for?

MEK is widely used in coatings, paints, adhesives, printing inks, resin processing, industrial cleaning, and surface preparation.

3. Is MEK a fast-evaporating solvent?

Yes. MEK evaporates rapidly, making it useful where manufacturers require quick drying.

4. Can MEK dissolve resins?

Yes. MEK can dissolve or soften various resins, polymers, coatings, and adhesive materials.

5. Is Methyl Ethyl Ketones flammable?

Yes. MEK is highly flammable and requires appropriate storage, handling, ventilation, and fire-safety measures.

6. What packaging options are available?

Packaging depends on the supply requirement and may include containers, drums, or bulk quantities.

7. Do you supply MEK in bulk?

Yes. NOKS Industrial Systems can supply bulk quantities for manufacturing and industrial requirements.

8. Do you supply Methyl Ethyl Ketone in Uganda and Tanzania?

Yes. NOKS Industrial Systems supplies customers across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Contact NOKS Industrial Systems

NOKS Industrial Systems
Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0142998027
Email: [email protected]