Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK / Butanone) Solvent, CAS 78-93-3, China Export Supply Candidate
Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for Methyl Ethyl Ketone, also known as MEK or Butanone, offered as an industrial solvent from a China-based supplier listing. Key checks for RFQ include CAS 78-93-3 confirmation, C4H8O formula alignment, SH/T 1755-2006 specification reference, purity target around 99.7%, moisture and acidity limits, steel drum or ISO tank packing, DG classification, export documentation, and batch-specific COA availability.
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CAS: 78-93-3 should be confirmed with supplier before order
EINECS: 201-159-0 as listed
Formula: C4H8O
HS Code listed: 2914.1200 / 291412
Referenced standard: SH/T 1755-2006
Purity specification: >=99.7% listed; extracted typical value appears incomplete and should be clarified against batch COA
Moisture specification: <=0.05%; typical value listed around 0.01%
Density at 20 deg C: listed around 0.806 g/cm3
Initial boiling point: specification 78.5 deg C; typical value listed around 78.6 deg C
Acidity as acetic acid: <=0.003%; typical value listed around 0.0014%
Alcohol as butanol: specification listed 0.3%; typical value listed around 0.01%
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Paint and coating manufacturers
Adhesive and sealant producers
Printing ink manufacturers
Industrial solvent distributors
Artificial leather and film manufacturers
Chemical importers supplying industrial solvent users
Toll blenders and formulators requiring ketone solvent feedstock
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
20 ft container option listed: 80 drums / 13.2 MT, with or without pallets
40 ft container option listed: 152 drums / 25.08 MT, without pallets
ISO tank option listed: 19 MT
MOQ shown on source page: 13 tons
Ask supplier to confirm palletization, drum type, net weight, gross weight, container loading plan, and seal details before booking
Applications and sourcing options
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Use context
Common applications
Solvent procurement for paints and coatings
Solvent procurement for adhesives
Solvent procurement for printing inks
Industrial formulation raw material sourcing
Distributor stock replenishment for solvent portfolios
Export shipment planning for drum or ISO tank solvent cargo
How we compare
Sourcing options
Request firm quotation for 13.2 MT in 20 ft container with 165 kg steel drums
Request quotation for 25.08 MT in 40 ft container without pallets if accepted by destination handling plan
Request ISO tank quotation around 19 MT for bulk solvent buyers
Request sample and COA review before commercial order where permitted
Request third-party inspection or loading supervision for first shipment
Compare FOB, CFR, and CIF offers with DG logistics costs listed separately
Human review
Compliance notes
MEK / Butanone is commonly treated as a dangerous goods solvent for transport due to flammability; confirm UN number, hazard class, packing group, and transport mode documents with the supplier and forwarder
Request batch-specific COA, SDS, TDS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and DG transport documents where applicable
Confirm CAS number, HS code, declared product name, and concentration match destination customs and buyer import records
Check whether the destination country requires import permits, controlled-chemical review, end-use declaration, or customer qualification before RFQ acceptance
Do not rely on marketplace badges as compliance evidence; request supplier business license, export qualification, and recent export shipment references where appropriate
Confirm whether the supplier is manufacturer, trader, or distributor and whether the producing plant name can be disclosed on documents
No regulatory guarantee is implied; buyer should verify local import, storage, transport, and use requirements with qualified compliance parties
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Questions to confirm
Can you confirm the product is Methyl Ethyl Ketone / Butanone, CAS 78-93-3, and provide the latest batch COA?
Is the offered grade industrial solvent grade under SH/T 1755-2006, and what is the guaranteed minimum purity?
Please confirm max moisture, acidity as acetic acid, alcohol as butanol, color, dry point, and non-volatile matter limits in the sales specification.
Can you provide SDS and DG transport details including UN number, hazard class, packing group, flash point reference, and marine pollutant status if applicable?
Is the quoted material produced by your own plant or sourced from another manufacturer? Can the plant name appear on COA or quality documents?
What packing options are available: 165 kg steel drums, palletized drums, flexitank, or ISO tank?
What is the current MOQ, lead time, available monthly quantity, and validity period for price quotation?
Can you quote FOB China main port, CFR, and CIF options with DG surcharges separated?
Checks before quote
MEK / Butanone is commonly treated as a dangerous goods solvent for transport due to flammability; confirm UN number, hazard class, packing group, and transport mode documents with the supplier and forwarder
Request batch-specific COA, SDS, TDS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and DG transport documents where applicable
Confirm CAS number, HS code, declared product name, and concentration match destination customs and buyer import records
Check whether the destination country requires import permits, controlled-chemical review, end-use declaration, or customer qualification before RFQ acceptance
Do not rely on marketplace badges as compliance evidence; request supplier business license, export qualification, and recent export shipment references where appropriate
Confirm whether the supplier is manufacturer, trader, or distributor and whether the producing plant name can be disclosed on documents
No regulatory guarantee is implied; buyer should verify local import, storage, transport, and use requirements with qualified compliance parties
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.
