Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEK is a liquid solvent used in surface coatings, adhesives, printing inks, chemical intermediates, magnetic tapes and lube oil dewaxing agents. MEK also is used as an extraction medium for fats, oils, waxes and resins. It is a highly efficient and versatile solvent for surface coatings.
| Product Name | Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 78-93-3 |
| Synonym | Methyl Ethyl Ceton |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Mild |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 105 |
| Flash point [°C] | -4 |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 80.5 |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | >450 |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | 1.8 |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | 11.5 |
| Density | 0.806 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | 26.3 |
Mineral Spirits
| Product Name | Mineral Spirits |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 64742-47-8 |
| Synonym | Cetone |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Mild Petroleum/Solvent |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 247 |
| Flash point [°C] | >40C |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 161C |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 260 |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | Not available |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | Not available |
| Density | 777 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | Negligible |
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) 70%
Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), is a chemical compound used as a detergent in many beauty, household, and industrial products. When mixed into diluted concentrations, it can be bottled and sold as a brand name skin care product or cologne.
This compound’s role in these products is usually that of a foaming or a dispersal agent. For example, toothpaste or bubble baths that foam when used contain sodium lauryl sulphate, as so products that need its components dispersed homogeneously, such as fragrance oils in body spray.
Household essentials like cosmetic cleansers, bath gels, shampoos, and dishwashing detergents contain up to 15% of the compound. Also adapted for industrial applications, it is present in higher concentrations when used in floor scrubbing and degreasing solutions, due to its corrosive and grease-fighting properties.
| Product Name | Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) 70% |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 68585-34-2 |
| Synonym | |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Clear, Bright-light yellow |
| Odour | Mild Petroleum/Solvent |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 105 |
| Flash point [°C] | Not applicable |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 80.5 |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | Not available |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | Not available |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | Not available |
| Density | 1.090 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | Miscible |
Solvesso
Solvesso aromatic fluids are heavy aromatic grades with high solvency and controlled evaporation characteristics that make them versatile performers in many industrial and agricultural applications.
The two primary applications for Solvesso fluids are agricultural chemicals and coatings. In agriculture applications, aromatic fluids can be used as solvents for active ingredients, typically in emulsifiable concentrates. In coatings, they are used as solvents in architectural and industrial applications. In both areas, high solvency is the key to good results.
| Product Name | Solvesso 100 |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 63231-51-6 |
| Synonym | |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Clear, Transparent. |
| Odour | Mild Petroleum/Solvent |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 0.2 |
| Flash point [°C] | 50 |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 181 |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | Not available |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | 0.8%. |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | 7%. |
| Density | 0.878 g/ml |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | Does not mix with water, Floats on water |
Toluene
Toluene is a clear chemical with a strong and distinctive scent. Found in nature in a type of balsam tree called the tolu balsam, as well as in crude oil; toluene is also present in the environment as a result of its use as an additive in such products as nail polish, cigarettes, gasoline, dyes, perfume, explosives, paints and thinners, adhesives, and other manufactured goods
| Product Name | Toluene |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 108-88-3 |
| Synonym | Toluol |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Aromatic |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 29 |
| Flash point [°C] | 4 |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 110-111 |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | >450 |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | 1.2 |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | 7 |
| Density | 0.817 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | 0.5 |
Xylene
Xylene, also called xylol, dimethyl benzene, Violet 3, and methyl toluene, is an isomer that can be found in three forms. It is traditionally used in the leather, rubber, and paint industries, particularly as a solvent, a cleaning agent, and paint thinner. Since it naturally occurs in petroleum, it is not surprising that it is also found in gasoline and jet fuel.
Xylene is a highly-flammable, colourless liquid. Typically, it smells sweet, with a scent that is similar to balsam. It is usually refined through an alkylation process from crude oil, but it can also be made as a by-product from coal carbonization, extracted from benzole, or through the methylation of toluene.
| Product Name | Xylene |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 1330-20-7 |
| Synonym | |
| Pack Size | Not available |
| Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | According to product specification |
| Odour | Characteristics |
| Vapour Pressure [hPa] 20°C | 9.5 |
| Flash point [°C] | 23 |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 136 |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 430 |
| Explosions limits - lower [%] | 1.0 |
| Explosions limits - upper [%] | 7.8 |
| Density | 0.87 g/m3 |
| Solubility in water [g/100ml] | Not miscible or difficult to mix |