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ReAgent Are Leading Butanone Suppliers

Known also as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or 2-butanone, this versatile compound is a clear, colourless liquid with a distinctive, sharp scent reminiscent of acetone but more refined and controlled.With almost 50 years of experience and accreditation to a number of internationally-recognised awards, we are ideally placed to handle all your chemical enquiries.

Key properties:

• Chemical Formula – C₄H₈O, molecular weight ~72.1 g/mol
• Physical State – Transparent, highly volatile liquid
• Melting Point – Approximately −86 °C (−123 °F)
• Boiling Point – Around 79.6 °C (175.3 °F)
• Density (Specific Gravity) – ~0.80–0.81 g/mL, lighter than water
• Solubility – Moderate in water (~27–29 g/100 mL) and excellent in most organic solvents
• Flammability – Highly flammable with a flash point near −9 °C (16 °F), reactive with oxidisers

Key uses include:

• Industrial Solvent – Efficient for dissolving gums, resins, cellulose and nitrocellulose coatings, vinyl films, and cleaning agents
• Plastics & Coatings Production – Essential in manufacturing plastics, varnishes, lacquers, paints, adhesives, and varnish removers
• Specialist Uses – Employed in formulating dry-erase marker inks, as a paste for PVC bonding, and in azeotropic drying applications where slower evaporation is advantageous

Specifications of Our Butanone

Butanone is a widely-used solvent also known as Methyl Ethyl Ketone or MEK for short.  It is valued for its anti-greasing properties and is used in applications ranging from uses as a cleaning agent to the manufacture of resins and vinyls. Butanone also has welding properties and amongst its niche applications, it is used by scale model builders to assemble kits. Butanone is an important worldwide chemical and is produced on a huge scale.

ReAgent’s Commitment to Quality

At ReAgent, quality isn’t just a tick in a box; it’s built into everything we do. Our industry-recognised accreditations prove that when you buy from us, you’re getting products and services that meet the highest standards every time.

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management – Demonstrates our dedication to consistently delivering products, services, and processes that meet or exceed customer expectations
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management – Reflects our proactive approach to reducing waste and operating sustainably
• ISO 13485:2016  Medical Devices QMS – Confirms our compliance with the stringent quality controls required in the medical devices sector
• ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety – Highlights our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace through robust risk management

These certifications are your assurance that every order from ReAgent is backed by precision, reliability, and responsibility.

Why Choose ReAgent for Butanone

Whether you’re ordering in bulk or need custom packaging, ReAgent tailors your butanone supply to match your needs. Our operations are backed by ISO-certified process control – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001 – so you can count on quality, sustainability, and safety from order to delivery.Many of our long-standing customers are ‘blue chip’ companies who know that when they buy butanone from ReAgent, they buy butanone with confidence.