Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is a fast-evaporating, colorless liquid ketone widely used as a powerful organic solvent. It combines strong solvency for many resins, polymers and coating systems with relatively rapid drying, making it a workhorse solvent in paints, inks, adhesives, plastics processing and cleaning applications.
Butanone (MEK) – High-Efficiency Industrial & Laboratory Solvent from TCS GROUP is supplied with high purity and tightly controlled specifications, suitable for a broad array of industrial and laboratory uses. In coatings and ink systems, MEK’s balance of volatility and solvency supports quick film formation and efficient drying without excessive residue, helping improve productivity and line speed. In adhesive and sealant formulations, it dissolves a range of polymers and can be tuned via blends with other solvents to achieve desired open time and viscosity.
In laboratory and fine-chemicals production, Butanone is frequently employed as a reaction medium and extraction solvent due to its miscibility with many organic compounds and moderate boiling point. Its azeotrope-forming ability with water can also be useful in moisture removal and purification steps.
TCS INDUSTRIES LIMITED serves customers across coatings, printing, automotive, electronics, and general chemical manufacturing. Many of these applications also involve other inorganic or basic materials supplied by TCS GROUP, allowing for streamlined sourcing. For example, formulators working on cleaning agents, pH adjustment or inorganic treatment systems may combine MEK with Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate as an alkaline component, or select Ammonium Sulfate – Nitrogen Source for Fertilizer & Fermentation for integrated agrochemical or fermentation-related solutions. In more tablet-focused processes, related inorganic fillers such as Anhydrous Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate – Direct Compression Filler & Calcium Source may appear downstream in solid dosage manufacturing, offering an extended link between solvent-based processing and final dosage form creation.
Given MEK’s flammability and volatility, TCS GROUP emphasizes safe handling guidelines: proper ventilation, explosion-proof equipment, grounding and bonding of containers, and adherence to local regulatory standards for storage and emissions. Customers receive technical and safety documentation to support risk assessments and compliance programmes.
By sourcing Butanone (MEK) from TCS INDUSTRIES LIMITED, users gain a reliable, consistent solvent supply supported by strong technical data, application understanding and safety information—ideal for both high-volume industrial operations and precise analytical or R&D environments.