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Basic Info
Efficacy: Anti-Oxidant
Classification: Chemical Additives
Type: Antioxidants
Appearance: Liquid
Color: Colorless
CAS No.: 96-29-7
Meko Content: 99.6%
Water Content: 0.05%
Acid Value: 0.05
Color(PT-Co): 5
Specific Gravity(at 20c): 0.92g/Ml
Distillation Range: 150-153c
Flash Point: 60-62c
Export Markets: Global
Additional Info
Trademark: Xianlin
Packing: Iron or Plastic Drum
Standard: GB
Origin: Hubei, China
HS Code: 2928000090
Production Capacity: 2000tons/Month
Product Description
Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) Specifications
Excellent: 99.9%; First grade: 99.7%; Qualified: 99.5%
HS code: 2928000090
CAS No.: 96-29-7
EINECS No.: 202-496-6
Made in China

Product Packing: Net weight 190kg/plastic drum, 180kg/iron drum, 4drums/pallet, 80drums/20GP

Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime Physical and Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula:  methyl ethyl ketoxime
CAS Number:  96-29-7
Other/Generic Names:  2-Butanone Oxime, Ethyl Methyl Ketone Oxime, MEK-Oxime, MEKO
Appearance:  Clear, colorless liquid
Molecular Weight:  87.12
Odor:  Ether like odor
Specific Gravity:  0.92 g/ml (H2O = 1.0)
Solubility in Water:  Slightly Soluble
Boiling Point:  152° C (306° F) at 1, 013 hPa
Melting Point:  -29.5° C (-21.1° F)
Vapor Pressure:  2.66 hPa @ 20° C
Density:  0.92 g/cm3 at 20° C
PH:  7.0 - 8.5 at 20° C
Flash Point:  63° C (145° F)
Laboratory Test Value and Quality Level Reference

Assay  Specification  Typical
MEKO Content  99.5% min.  99.6%
Water Content  0.050% max.  0.05%
Acid Value  0.1max.  0.05
Color(Pt-Co)  8 max.  5
Specific Gravity(at 20° C)  0.916-0.924  0.92g/ml
Distillation Range(° C)  150-153  150
Flash Point(° C)  60 Min.   62
Others
Combustible, dissolved in 10 times of water at room temperature, 
Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether, rosin, methanol and other mixable organic solvents. 
Strong complexation with metal ions, volatile, and reactable with hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, emitting butanone. 
It can irritate the skin and the eyes. 

Quality Standards

Execution Standard: Q/XLHG 002-2013)
High Class/First Class/Qualified
MEKO Content % > =99.9 > =99.7 > =99.5
Water Content % < =0.03 < =0.08 < =0.12
Acid(as acetic acid mg/g) < =0.05 < =0.1 < =0.2
Chromaticity(platinum-cobalt) < =1 < =3 < =8

Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) Main Application

1. This product is an oil based coating antioxidant, used for anti-skinning treatment during
The storage and transportation of a variety of oil based paints such as alkyd paint, 
And epoxy ester paint, etc. It can be used as an anti-skinning agent and viscosity stabilizer
For alkyd resin coating. This product is recommended to be added in the amount of 0.1-0.3%
In offset printing ink industry. 

2. This product can be used in the synthesis of silicone cross linking agent, curing agent, 
And vulcanized single component silicone rubber product at room temperature and also used as isocyanate sealant

3. This product can be used as antioxidant and corrosion inhibitor in industrial boiler or water treatment system. 

4. This product can be used as pharmaceutical intermediate for alum and magnesium removal. 

5. This product can be used to produce high purity hydroxylamine sulfate and hydroxylamine hydrochloride. 

Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) Storage and Transportation

It is flammable, so it should be stored in a shady and cool place to avoid oxidant
And acid. The container should be sealed tightly after each use to avoid damp and oxidation. 
Its shelf life is one year. Please handle the transport procedures by ordinary chemical standard.