Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) – Industrial Solvent

Description

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a high-performance industrial solvent that delivers fast evaporation, strong dissolving power, and reliable cleaning results. It works extremely well for surface preparation, degreasing metal parts, thinning coatings, and removing adhesives, resins, oils, and other stubborn contaminants. Because MEK evaporates quickly, it supports efficient workflows and reduces downtime during maintenance or coating operations.

Industries rely on Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) across shipyards, marine maintenance, metal workshops, paint facilities, and chemical processing environments. It removes residues effectively and leaves surfaces clean and ready for coating or bonding. In addition, MEK gives consistent performance on tools, pumps, spray equipment, and mechanical components exposed to harsh operating conditions.

Furthermore, MEK plays a key role in the marine and offshore sector. It cleans equipment, flushes application lines, removes epoxy and adhesive residues, and prepares metal surfaces before coating.

Key Features

• Strong, fast-acting solvent with high evaporation rate

• Removes paints, adhesives, oils, resins, and contaminants

• Cleans and degreases metal tools, valves, and components

• Performs well in marine, offshore, industrial, and workshop settings

• Supplied in UN-approved packaging for safe handling and transport

• Flammable liquid – follow SDS instructions and local regulations

Common Applications

• Surface preparation before painting or coating

• Cleaning tools, spray guns, pumps, and application systems

• Removing adhesive, resin, and epoxy residues

• Industrial degreasing

• Marine and offshore maintenance tasks

Safety Notice

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) forms flammable vapors. Always ventilate the workspace and follow SDS guidelines during handling, storage, and disposal.

Packaging Options: 16 kg and 160 kg drums.