Technical grade
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, commonly known as MEK, is primarily used as a solvent in various industrial applications. It is widely utilized in the paints and coatings industry, as well as in cleaning and degreasing processes. MEK’s fast evaporation rate makes it ideal for use in formulations that require quick drying times. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, and adhesives also find significant value in MEK due to its effectiveness in dissolving a range of substances.
Main applicationPaints and Coatings — serves as a solvent to improve performance and drying time.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a crucial solvent in numerous industries, providing efficiency in application processes. Its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances while evaporating quickly supports production demands in paint, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors, making it a reliable choice for industrial needs.
Also known as
- MEK
- 2-Butanone
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various sizes up to 200 liters in drums
- inquire for specific requirements.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is known for its strong solvency power, making it suitable for various applications where rapid evaporation is beneficial. MEK is miscible with water, alcohols, and most organic solvents, providing flexibility in its use across different formulations. When ordering, buyers should consider the required quantity and confirm that the product meets specific industry standards.
Delivery
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paints and Coatings — serves as a solvent to improve performance and drying time.
- Cleaning Agents — used to dissolve and remove grease, oils, and contaminants.
- Adhesives — acts as a solvent to enhance adhesion properties.
- Automotive — utilized in cleaning and preparation processes in vehicle maintenance.
- Pharmaceuticals — serves as a solvent in certain drug formulations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Accelerates drying time in paints and coatings, improving productivity.
- Effectively dissolves contaminants for efficient cleaning processes.
- Enhances adhesion in adhesives, resulting in stronger bonds.
- Versatile solvent suitable for multiple applications across industries.
- Facilitates the formulation of pharmaceuticals for better drug delivery.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is also referred to as MEK and 2-Butanone. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is supplied?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya look like?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is described as colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya used for?
Common applications include paints and Coatings — serves as a solvent to improve performance and drying time., cleaning Agents — used to dissolve and remove grease, oils, and contaminants., adhesives — acts as a solvent to enhance adhesion properties., automotive — utilized in cleaning and preparation processes in vehicle maintenance. and pharmaceuticals — serves as a solvent in certain drug formulations.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks and Oil, Gas & Energy sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) in Kenya available in?
Available in various sizes up to 200 liters in drums; inquire for specific requirements. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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