Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for MEK / butanone solvent from China, listed with 99.7% purity specification, HS code 2914.1200, and packing in 165 kg steel drums or ISO tank. Suitable for RFQ screening where buyers need CAS confirmation, COA/SDS review, solvent-grade impurity checks, DG shipping readiness, and export document availability before order placement.
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Acidity as acetic acid: ≤0.003%, listed typical 0.0014%
Alcohol as butanol: specification 0.3%, listed typical 0.01%
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Paint and coating manufacturers
Adhesive and sealant producers
Printing ink manufacturers
Artificial leather and PU downstream users
Industrial solvent distributors
Chemical importers handling DG Class 3 solvents
Toll manufacturers needing ketone solvent supply
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Listed packing: 165 kg steel drum
Listed 20 ft loading: 80 drums / 13.2 MT, with or without pallets
Listed 40 ft loading: 152 drums / 25.08 MT without pallets
Listed bulk option: 19 MT ISO tank
Confirm drum material, closure type, UN marking, palletization, net/gross weight, and container loading plan before shipment
MOQ shown on source page: 13 tons
Applications and sourcing options
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Common applications
Solvent procurement for coatings and paint systems
Solvent sourcing for adhesives and printing inks
Industrial cleaning or extraction solvent applications subject to buyer validation
Intermediate or process solvent use in approved industrial settings
Distribution stock for verified solvent-grade MEK demand
How we compare
Sourcing options
165 kg steel drum shipment for containerized DG cargo
Full container load based on listed 13.2 MT per 20 ft container
ISO tank option listed at 19 MT for bulk buyers
RFQ comparison against acetone, MIBK, and other ketone solvent suppliers
Batch-specific COA review before order confirmation
Human review
Compliance notes
MEK is commonly treated as a dangerous good for transport; confirm latest SDS, UN number, hazard class, packing group, and marine pollutant status with the supplier and forwarder
Expected DG profile to verify: UN 1193, Class 3 flammable liquid, Packing Group II; buyer should confirm against current SDS and route requirements
Request COA matching batch number, production date, purity, water, acidity, color, boiling range, and non-volatile residue
Request English SDS, TDS/specification sheet, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin if needed, and DG transport documents where applicable
Confirm CAS 78-93-3 is printed consistently across COA, SDS, label, invoice, and customs documents
Check import controls, workplace chemical registration, and solvent restrictions in the destination country before purchase
No regulatory guarantee is implied; buyer and importer remain responsible for local compliance review
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MEK supplier ChinaMethyl Ethyl Ketone CAS 78-93-3Butanone solvent 99.7%MEK 165 kg drumMEK ISO tank ChinaKetone solvent exporterUN 1193 methyl ethyl ketonePaint solvent MEKIndustrial MEK solventHS code 291412
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Questions to confirm
Can you confirm the product CAS as 78-93-3 and provide a recent COA for the offered batch?
Is the quoted material MEK with ≥99.7% purity under SH/T 1755-2006, or a different 99% grade?
Please provide full impurity data for moisture, acidity, alcohols, color, boiling range, and non-volatile matter.
Can you provide English SDS and TDS before proforma invoice?
What is the confirmed UN number, DG class, packing group, and flash point stated on your current SDS?
Are the 165 kg drums UN-approved for sea export, and can you provide photos of labels and drum markings?
What are the available Incoterms for drum and ISO tank shipments: FOB, CFR, CIF, or DAP?
Which Chinese loading port is used, and what is the usual lead time after payment or LC confirmation?
Checks before quote
MEK is commonly treated as a dangerous good for transport; confirm latest SDS, UN number, hazard class, packing group, and marine pollutant status with the supplier and forwarder
Expected DG profile to verify: UN 1193, Class 3 flammable liquid, Packing Group II; buyer should confirm against current SDS and route requirements
Request COA matching batch number, production date, purity, water, acidity, color, boiling range, and non-volatile residue
Request English SDS, TDS/specification sheet, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin if needed, and DG transport documents where applicable
Confirm CAS 78-93-3 is printed consistently across COA, SDS, label, invoice, and customs documents
Check import controls, workplace chemical registration, and solvent restrictions in the destination country before purchase
No regulatory guarantee is implied; buyer and importer remain responsible for local compliance review
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
