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Methyl Ethyl Ketone The main application for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is as a low boiling solvent for nitrocellulose, acrylic and vinyl surface coatings. Over half of global MEK demand is derived form the paints and and coatings industry. MEK can also be used in rubber-based industrial cements and printing inks. Its fast evaporation rate makes it popular for rubber-based industrial cements, low temperature bonding agents and as an azeotropic separation solvent for printing inks. It is also a component of the solvent system used in producing magnetic tape.
Toluene

The main chemical use of  Toluene is to make benzene and xylenes.Toluene is consumed in the manufacture of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) Which is used in the manufacture of polyurethane flexible foams used in upholstery, mattresses and automotive seats. Smaller uses for TDI include polyurethane elastomers and coatings. 

In other uses, toluene is used in large quantities as an octane booster in gasoline and in adhesives related to shoe industry

N-Hexane N-Hexane is used as adhesive solvents, vapor degreasing solvent in electroplating, solvent in insecticide manufacture, cleaning solvent in printing industry and varnish solvent.
Xylene Xylene is widely used as solvent for, cold-cleaning in electroplating, paint manufacture, paint stripping, paper coating, herbicide manufacture, pharmaceuticals, printing, rubber manufacturing and varnishing.

                               

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