Acetone

Acetone

Acetone, the simplest ketone, is a volatile, flammable and colorless liquid. Laboratory denizens commonly use it as a solvent and to clean glassware and it is also a component of nail polish removers. Manufacturers use it as a solvent for fats, oils, and polymers and as a feedstock for making other chemicals. Most acetone is a co-product of the cumene process, whose main purpose is phenol production. Acetone is mildly toxic, but epilepsy patients can benefit from diets that increase acetone levels in the body.

Applications & Uses

Acetylene

Extraction Solvent

Lacquer Thinner

Paint Solvent

Polyurethane Foam

Solvent

Adhesives & Cements

Gel Coats

Nail Polish

Paint Strippers

PVC Cement

Varnish

Cleaning Fluids

Ink Solvent

Nail Polish Remover

Pharmaceuticals

Sealants

Packaging