Butanone

Why Buy Butanone Online from UK Chemical Suppliers, ReAgent Chemicals?

ReAgent is proud to be accredited to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System and is working towards BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety certification.  ReAgent is also a recognised Investor in People (IIP).  Staff at ReAgent are highly experienced professionals with a wide knowledge of safe chemical handling, LEAN manufacturing standards, all current health and safety requirements and best environmental practices.  ReAgent is a Quality Assured company supplying Quality Assured products.  We are proud of our reputation amongst UK chemical suppliers for quality, safety, competitive prices and excellent customer service.

Butanone is a widely-used solvent also known as Methyl Ethyl Ketone or MEK for short.  It is valued for its anti-greasing properties and is used in applications ranging from uses as a cleaning agent to the manufacture of resins and vinyls.  Butanone also has welding properties and amongst its niche applications it is used by scale model builders to assemble kits.  Butanone is an important world-wide chemical and is produced on a huge scale. 

As when handling any chemical substance, care must be taken when working with or handling Butanone.  Butanone presents a number of potential hazards to the user and should only be handled by competent persons.  Butanone must be kept away from children and animals.  Butanone should be stored in its original container, tightly sealed and away from sources of ignition, sparks and flames.  Butanone is classified as 'Flammable' and will react with oxidising materials.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should always be worn when handling Butanone including approved eye protection, safety overalls, safety footwear and compatible safety gloves.  Butanone should always be handled in a well-ventilated area and breathing apparatus should be used when handling large quantities.

In addition to Butanone, as the leading UK chemical suppliers online, ReAgent is pleased to offer a wide range of chemicals including:-

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  'One Off' test kits


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  Acids


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  Speciality chemicals


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  pH buffer solutions and coloured buffer solutions


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  A comprehensive range of instrument solutions


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  Analytical reagents


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  Atandard solutions

ReAgent looks forward to being of service to you the next time you want to buy chemicals online.  We are also pleased to receive any enquiries by phone, fax, email or post.