Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK, butanone) is a fast-evaporating ketone solvent with strong solvency for resins, vinyls, and many polymers. Buyers source it for coatings and lacquers, printing inks, adhesives and PU systems, magnetic tape and film coatings, and as a cleaning and process solvent in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its high solvent power and controlled evaporation make it a standard in industrial paint and adhesive formulations.
Grades commonly offered are technical/industrial MEK (typically 99.5%+) and high-purity grades for sensitive coating and electronic applications. CoA parameters usually quoted include assay by GC, water content (Karl Fischer), color (APHA), acidity as acetic acid, and non-volatile matter. Reagent/AR grades serve laboratory use; HS classification is provided on shipping documentation. Buyers commonly fix the color (APHA) and non-volatile matter limits in the spec where MEK feeds high-gloss or low-residue coating lines.
Packaging is offered in around 160-170 kg steel drums, ~1000 L IBCs, and ISO tanks or flexibags for bulk; smaller packs are available for high-purity grades. Bulk versus packed selection follows volume and destination, with drum quantities often preferred where flammable-storage capacity is limited.
MEK is a highly flammable liquid; SDS, CLP/GHS labelling, and ADR/IMDG documentation are coordinated where required, and REACH registration is addressed via the manufacturer or an Only Representative for EU import. SABER/SASO is handled for Saudi Arabia where applicable.
Himalay's verified manufacturer and exporter partners supply methyl ethyl ketone with CoA per batch, SDS, REACH/CLP compliance coordinated for EU, GHS labelling, and SABER for Saudi Arabia handled as part of the standard order flow.
