Exxon™ methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)

Exxon™ methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) oxygenated fluids offer strong solvency and fast evaporative properties. They are not listed as a hazardous air pollutant under U.S. EPA regulations.

Exxon MEK capabilities

  • Solvency power : For solutions of coating, adhesive and ink resins (polyurethane, polyester, acrylic, cellulose, polychloroprene), and for paint stripper formulations
  • Fast evaporation : For thinners and industrial paint formulations, adhesives and extraction processes
  • Low viscosity : Enabling high-solids formulations in coatings and adhesives 

Exxon MEK is a key fluid in formulating polychloroprene adhesives, especially as a replacement for toluene, and is a component of many gravure printing inks. Other application areas include:

  • Consumer products
  • Extractive processes
  • Pharmaceuticals 
product availability
regulatory compliance

Global harmonized system
REACH ready
Good manufacturing practices
Food contact compliance


technical support
  • Safe-use advice
  • Formulation upgrade
  • Product quality follow-up
product stewardship

Through all stages: from design, manufacturing to product use and disposal