Manufacturing of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
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MEK is a liquid solvent used in surface coatings, adhesives, printing inks, chemical intermediates, magnetic tapes and lube oil dewaxing agents. MEK also is used as an extraction medium for fats, oils, waxes and resins. It is a highly efficient and versatile solvent for surface coatings.
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Methyl ethyl ketone is a flammable liquid. It is partially soluble in water, and soluble in most other organic solvents. It will float on water while it rapidly dissolves in it. Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) worldwide is, primarily, produced with n butane/2-butene as the raw material via sec butyl Alcohol (SBA) route as 90-95% of SBA produced is utilized for manufacture of MEK.
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Production
The main commercial production route for methyl ethyl ketone is through the dehydrogenation of secondary butanol although newer technology involves the direct oxidation of n-butane in solution, using palladium and cupric chlorides as catalysts. The Chinese market is the main driver for the demand of MEK.
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Uses of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (C4H8O)
Over 50 % of the demand for Methyl ethyl ketone products stems from the paints and coatings industry as a low viscosity solution can be obtained without them affecting the film properties of the product. These lacquers are used in the automotive, electrical goods, and furniture industries. It’s as effective as a surface coating solvent that it has become almost vital to the development of high solids coatings that reduce external emissions.
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MEK is also used in the manufacture of plastics and textiles, the manufacture of printing inks, adhesives, pesticides and also in rubber-based industrial cements. It is also used in the chemical industry as it is a precursor to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide which is itself used as a catalyst to initiate the polymerization of polyester resins used in fiber-glass reinforced products.
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Market Outlook
India Methyl Ethyl Ketone Market
In India, MEK is being produced with a plant capacity of 10KT per annum. Yearly production of MEK in India is less in comparison to the increasing demand witnessed in the previous years. Due to lack of manufacturing facilities, MEK demand in the domestic market is being primarily met through imports. Since MEK is a petrochemical product, its demand and supply as well as its prices are directly related to the availability of crude oil. By end use, MEK market is majorly dependent on packaging and printing industries followed by adhesives and paints. In addition to this, increasing demand from pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industries is anticipated to fuel the demand for the product in the next five years.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) demand in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period 2021-2030. MEK is a colorless, organic and non-reactive compound having tremendous solvency, for this reason MEK finds immense applications as a solvent. The growing demand for paints and coatings, increasing demand for powder coatings in the automobile industry, and growing demand for resins as solvent in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Global of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Market
A subsection of the market showcasing the growth factors is incorporated for enhanced observation of the market system. In addition, reveals successfully the worrying factors that may play a vital role in the growth of the Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) market. Regionally, Asia Pacific has a stronghold over global methyl ethyl ketone market. The expanding infrastructure and constructional base and the increasing spending in these fields are considered to be the driving factors stimulating the regional market. The market to grow at a CAGR of around 4% during 2020-2025.
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It is used in conjunction with alcohol for pharmaceutical industry to manufacture products such as an aesthetics, antiseptics, lotions and medical drugs. Increasing number of healthcare facilities coupled with advancing medical research is likely to drive demand for pharmaceutical applications.
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Global increase in vehicle sales over the past few years and expected production rise over the forecast period is likely to drive methyl ethyl ketone market size for paints & coating applications. It is also used as solvent in automotive paints industry which is essential for durable coating. Global vehicle (commercial & passenger) production was close to 84 million units which is expected to surpass 100 million units.
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Key Players Operating In India Methyl Ethyl Ketone Market
- Prasol Chemicals Pvt Ltd • Shell Chemicals • Exxonmobil Co India Private Limited • Norac • NOREX FLAVOURS PRIVATE LIMITED • AkzoNobel • YOG INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. • Tasco Chemical • B. Pankajkumar & Co. • Osho Chem • Globe Indya Chemie • Amber Chemicals • Cetex Petrochemicals Ltd. • Yingde Power Chemical
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