This product is a colorless, organic solvent with a distinct mild smell and taste that is used in the manufacture of certain plastics and other industrial products such as pharmaceuticals, lacquers, and paper preparation. Acetone is known as the strongest and fastest evaporating product. Acetone is used extensively in the manufacture of artificial fibers and explosives. Acetone can also be used as a degreasing agent for industrial purposes and for thinning polyester resin, cleaning tools used with it, and dissolving many fats and resins easily.
Benefits
- Colorless
- Capable of dissolving many fats and resins easily
- Excellent heavy duty degreasing agent for industrial purposes
- Mild odor
Applications
Acetone can be used and applied in the following industries:
- Production of certain plastics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Lacquer application tools
- Paper Preparation
- Cleaning epoxy application tools
- Cleaning oil-based paint
- Varnish or polyurethane application tools
- Painting tools with dried coatings
- New wood before finishing
- Fiberglass
- Degreaser for bare metal and painted metal parts
Typical and Physical Characteristics
Typical physical properties are listed in the table below. Actual properties may vary from lot to lot.
| Typical Properties | Typical Method | Typical Value |
| Physical State | Liquid | |
| Appearance | Visual | Clear, Free |
| Odor | Mild | |
| Purity (wt%) | GC | 99.5% |
| Specific Gravity @ 20/20C | ASTM D1298/D4052 | Min = 0.7910, Max = 0.7930 |
| Water (wt%) | ASTM D1364 | Max = 0.5% |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid (wt%) | ASTM D1613 | Max = 0.002% |
| Alkalinity as NH3 (wt%) | ASTM D1614 | Max = 0.001% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | ASTM D1209 | Max = 5 |
| Distillation Range (degrees C) | ASTM D1078 | Min = 1C including 56., Max = 1C |
| Permangante Stability (mins@25C) | ASTM D1363 | Min = 120 |
| Residue on Evaporation (mg/100ml) | ASTM D1353 | 2 |
| Benzene | GC | Max = 10 |
| Miscibility with DIW | ASTM D1722 | No Opalescence |