Acetone

Description

ACETONE

HS Code 29141100

Chemical compound

Acetone is the organic compound with the formula (CH₃)₂CO. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, and is the simplest and smallest ketone. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent in its own right, typically for cleaning purposes in laboratories.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Acetone is a colorless liquid used as a solvent and an antiseptic. It is one of the ketone bodies produced during ketoacidosis. Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable organic solvent. Acetone occurs naturally in plants, trees, forest fires, vehicle exhaust and as a breakdown product of animal fat metabolism

APPLICATION

Paint industry, Rubber industry, Plywood industry if etc.,

Acetone is a good solvent for many plastics and some synthetic fibers. It is used for thinning polyester resin, cleaning tools used with it and dissolving two-part epoxies and superglue before they harden. It is used as one of the volatile components of some paints and varnishes.

Available in 160 Kg Drum or bulk packing