Ethyl Methyl Ketone 99.5% AR
MEK, Butanone
Product Code. |
01186 |
Grade |
AR |
Purity |
99.5% |
CAS No. |
78-93-3 |
Molecular Formula |
C4H8O |
Molecular Weight |
72.11 |
H.S.Code |
2914.12000 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Liquid |
Colour |
Clear Colorless |
Odour |
Sharp mint-like odor |
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
-87 °C |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] |
404°C |
Flammability (solid, gas) |
Flammable |
| Flash point [°C] |
-3 °C |
Boiling point [°C] |
80 °C |
Evaporation rate |
2.7 |
| Vapour pressure [20°C] |
95 hPa at 20 °C |
Vapour density |
2.49 |
Density [g/cm3] |
0.81 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] |
29 g in 100 g of water |
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C |
0.29 |
Explosion limits - upper [%] |
10.10% |
| Explosion limits -lower [%] |
1.80% |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | A clear colourless liquid |
| Purity (by GC) | Min 99.5% |
| Weight/ mL at 20°C | 0.805 - 0.815 g/ml |
| Colour scale | Max 10 Hazen |
| Titrable acid | Max 0.0005 meq/g |
| Alkalinity | Max 0.0002 meq/g |
| Boiling Point | 79 - 80 °C |
| Acetone (CH3.CO.CH3) by GC | Max 0.05% |
| 2-Butanol (GC) | Max 0.05% |
| Methanol (GC,area %) | Max 0.05% |
| 2-Methyl-2-propanol (GC) | Max 0.1% |
| Substance reducing KMnO4 (as O) | Max 0.0003% |
| Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) | 1.377 - 1.389 |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.2% |
| Non volatile matter | Max 0.002% |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0001% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0001% |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1193
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338