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Acetone

Acetone is produced simultaneously with the production of Phenol.

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Acetone also has a wide variety of applications from solvents to chemical intermediates and is used in the production of acrylics, polycarbonates and fine chemical intermediates.

Physical Properties:

Acetone is a water-white, highly combustible liquid with a boiling point of 56° C (133° F).

The purity of our standard Acetone is 99.9% without water.

 

Annual Capacity:

 

  • USA: 330 kt
  • Europe: 830 kt

 

Formula:

 

  • CH3-CO-CH3

 

Major End-uses:

 

  • Solvents
  • Acrylic glass
  • Computer screens
  • Polyurethane foams
  • Medical products
  • Acrylic Polymers and sheet
  • Computer housing
  • Paints and varnishes
  • Sealants
  • Polycarbonate
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point 56°C
Flash Point -17°C
Density 0.79g/cm3 (20°C)

 

MAIN DERIVATIVES
Bisphenol A Polycarbonate/ Epoxy Resins
MMA Polymethylmethacrylates/ Acrylics
Isophorone Coatings
MIBK Solvents
GRADESDSAPPLICATIONS
Acetone - Chemical gradeSDSSolvents, acrylic polymers and sheets, medical products, computer housing and screens, paints and varnishes, sealants and polycarbonate.
Acetone - Food sector gradeSDSSheets and films.
Acetone - Low water contentSDSMedical products and cosmetics.
Acetone - Pharma gradeSDSMedical products.