Technical Specifications

Sunnyside Corporation 3/2009
DESCRIPTION PRODUCT IMAGE SAFETY INFORMATION
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ITEM NUMERS & SIZES
Pint Quart 1-Gallon 2.5-Gal. 5-Gal. 55-Gal.
84732 847G1 847G5 84755
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PRODUCT APPLICATION
Ingredient CAS# Percent
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 100%
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD
Typical Properties Results ASTM Applied
GRAVITY, (60 ˚F)
API D-278
SPECIFIC 0.806 D-1298 
DENSITY (Lb./GAL) 6.71 
DISTILLATION RANGE
E ° F.
173-178
D-86
Sunnyside Methyl Ethyl Ketone(MEK) is a fast evaporating, extremely
flammable solvent. It is used as a specialty thinner for some coatings, and it is
somewhat slower evaporating than Acetone.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET 847
SUNNYSIDE METHYL ETHYL KETONE
HEALTH:
FIRE:
REACTIVITY:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a specialty thinner for epoxies, lacquers and adhesives,
as well as polyester resins used in fiberglass boat and auto repairs. When
cleaning application equipment or when using for any other purpose, prevent
flammable vapor buildup by limiting amount used to a few ounces at a time.
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DISTILLATION RANGE
E ° F.
173-178
D-86
FREEZING POINT, ˚F (˚C) -123
KAURI BUTANOL (Kb) VALUE D-1133
ANILINE POINT, ˚F D-611
FLASH POINT, T.C.C. ˚F 21 D-56 
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, % BY VOLUME
LOWER, AT 100˚F (38˚C) 1.8
UPPER, AT 200˚F (93˚C) 11.5
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE, ˚F (˚C) 842 D-1255
COLOR (Pt-Co) 10 D-1209 
DOCTOR TEST D-484
CORROSION, 3 HRS. @ 212 ˚F D-130
NON-VOLATILES, g/100ml D-1353
Acidity,as Acetic Acid 0.003 Max. D-847 
ALKALINITY (AS NH3, WT%) D-1614
EVAPORATION RATE Slower than ether
APPEARANCE Clear, water-white
ODOR Pungent, Characteristic D-1296 
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20 ˚C 83 
REFRACTIVE INDEX, @ 20 ˚C D-1218 
SULFUR CONTENT, PPM D-1266 
PURITY, by G.C., Wt% 99.5 Min.
WATER CONTENT, Wt% 0.1 Max. D-1364
WATER MISCIBILITY Partial D-1722
DOT SHIPPING NAME Methyl Ethyl Ketone
DOT CLASSIFICATION Hazard Class 3
SHIPPING Wt. at 20 ˚C 6.71
V.O.C. (g/L) 804
See MSDS sheeet for additional Health, Safety, Handling and Regulatory
Information available on our website at
www.sunnysidecorp.com/msds.html
These properties are repesentative of typical inspections. They do not
constitute product specifications. Consult MSDS sheet for additional
information.
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