Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a colourless, volatile liquid having Acetone-like odour with no cumulative toxicological properties. Methyl Ethyl Ketone is one of the most versatile solvents, capable of dissolving a wide range of substances. It finds its application in printing, paint and adhesive sectors. It is also used in lubrication of oil dewaxing in refineries, degreasing of metal surfaces in aircraft parts and in the manufacturing of MEK oxime, MEK peroxide and speciality paints