2-Butanone PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C4H8O
Molecular Weight:  72.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 78-93-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 71 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Soluble
Autoignition temp. 960 °F
Explosion limit 10.1 %
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.379 (lit.)
B pt. 80 °C (lit.)
M pt. -87 °C (lit.)
Density 0.805 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H319,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29141200
Flash point -1 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1193

Description

Application
Solvent in paints coatings and adhesives. Printing inks and cleaning agents. Chemical manufacturing and extraction processes. Used in plastics textiles and rubber industries.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a powerful industrial solvent for dissolving resins oils gums and synthetic materials during manufacturing and cleaning processes.

General Description
2-Butanone also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a colorless volatile liquid with a sharp sweet odor. It is a fast-evaporating organic solvent widely used in industry.