Supramate Industries

MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)—also known as Butanone (C₄H₈O)—is a widely used industrial solvent with strong dissolving power and fast evaporation characteristics

• Chemical Name: Methyl Ethyl Ketone
• Other Name: 2-Butanone
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O
• CAS Number: 78-93-3
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Sharp, sweet, acetone-like
• Boiling Point: ~79.6°C
• Flash Point: ~ -9°C (highly flammable)
• Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, and most organic solvents

1. Paints & Coatings Industry

• Used as a solvent in:
  • Industrial coatings
  • Automotive paints
  • Protective coatings
• Helps improve drying time and film formation

2. Adhesives & Sealants

• Common solvent in:
  • Rubber-based adhesives
  • Contact cements
• Enhances bonding performance

3. Printing Industry

• Used in printing inks (flexographic & gravure)
• Helps in fast drying and smooth ink flow

4. Chemical Processing

• Intermediate in manufacturing:
  • Resins
  • Paraffin wax processing (dewaxing agent)

5. Cleaning Agent

• Industrial cleaner for:
  • Metal degreasing
  • Electronics cleaning
  • Equipment maintenance

6. Textile Industry

• Used in processing synthetic fibers
• Cleaning and finishing operations

7. Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Limited use as extraction solvent (regulated)