Methyl Ethyl Ketone – MEK – 5 Gallon Pail – Methyl Ethyl Ketone For Sale

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone – MEK – 5 Gallon Pail – Methyl Ethyl Ketone For Sale

MEK is a solvent often found in adhesives, surface coatings, and printing ink. It appears as a colorless liquid with a slight odor.

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) – 5 Gallon Pail

High-purity MEK solvent designed for industrial cleaning, coating preparation, adhesive thinning, and resin-related applications requiring fast evaporation and strong solvency performance. Facilities searching for methyl ethyl ketone for sale can choose the 5 gallon pail for a practical balance of supply capacity and manageable handling.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a fast-evaporating industrial solvent commonly used in manufacturing, maintenance, surface preparation, and coating operations. Known for its strong solvency properties, MEK helps dissolve resins, adhesives, waxes, oils, and other difficult residues from a wide variety of surfaces and equipment. The 5-gallon pail configuration is well-suited for facilities that require a larger solvent supply for routine production, maintenance, or cleaning workflows while maintaining easier handling than full drum quantities. MEK is widely used in industrial environments where rapid drying and efficient contaminant removal are important.

Product Perks:

Fast evaporation rate for quicker drying.
Strong solvency for difficult contaminants.
Suitable for many industrial cleaning applications.
Commonly used in coating and adhesive processes.
Available in convenient 5-gallon & 55 gallon packaging.
Helps support efficient maintenance operations.

Implementation:

Surface preparation before coating or painting.
Cleaning industrial tools and equipment.
Removing grease, oils, adhesives, and residues.
Thinning certain coatings, resins, and adhesives.
Manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Composite and fiberglass production processes.

Extra Details

Weight: 39 lbs
Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 16
Shop Other Sizes: 55 Gallon Drum

Methyl Ethyl Ketone for Sale for Diverse Industries

As trusted industrial chemical distributors, we supply high performance industrial degreasers and cleaning solvents for organizations operating in the Aerospace, Electronics, Government, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Transportation industries. If you're looking for methyl ethyl ketone for sale, our industrial solvent solutions help support equipment cleaning, surface preparation, and demanding production and maintenance operations across a wide range of applications.

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What is the CAS identification number and molecular formula for Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

The CAS registry number for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is 78-93-3, and its molecular formula is C4H8O.

What are the common names and characteristics of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

MEK is also known as 2-Butanone. It is a transparent solvent with a strong odor, fast evaporation rate, and effective cleaning and dissolving properties for industrial applications. MEK has a boiling point around 175°F, a flash point of 21°F, a density of 0.805 g/mL, and a melting point near –120°F. It is highly flammable and evaporates quickly.

What precautions are recommended when working with Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

When handling MEK, users should wear suitable protective equipment and use the product in properly ventilated areas. The solvent should be kept away from sparks, open flames, and high-temperature environments.

What ventilation or exposure controls should be used with Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

Industrial ventilation systems and local exhaust controls are recommended to help reduce vapor buildup and maintain safer working conditions during use.

Where can customers obtain additional information about this Methyl Ethyl Ketone product?

Additional product support, technical information, and purchasing assistance are available directly through Ecolink’s customer service and website resources.

Are different container sizes offered for Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

Yes. Methyl Ethyl Ketone is commonly available in a variety of packaging options to support both small-scale and large-volume industrial requirements. Here at Ecolink, MEK is available in 5 gallon and 55 gallon sizes.