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Acetone (Industrial Grade)

Acetone Industrial Grade is a volatile solvent widely used in industrial cleaning, paints, coatings, and chemical synthesis within Kenya's manufacturing sectors.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number67-64-1
Chemical FormulaC3H6O
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
Packaging200 kg steel drums
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated area away from ignition sources
Boiling Point56 °C

Acetone (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameAcetone (Industrial Grade)
CategorySolvents & Thinners
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Acetone (Industrial Grade)

Acetone Industrial Grade is a widely utilized solvent recognized for its excellent solvency, fast evaporation rate, and miscibility with water and organic solvents. It serves as a critical component in surface cleaning formulations, paint thinning, and extraction processes. Finstar Chemicals supplies acetone in durable drums designed for industrial handling and storage. Industries such as coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and plastics manufacturing commonly use acetone for its solvent properties in processes like degreasing, formulation of surface treatments, and polymer production. Before use, proper handling procedures must be followed due to acetone's flammability and volatility. Storage is recommended in cool, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources to maintain product stability and safety. Finstar offers supply and logistical support tailored to procurement teams across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, ensuring consistent availability for industrial operations. When procuring acetone, specifying the industrial grade ensures appropriate purity and performance for technical applications, avoiding contamination issues that lower grades might introduce. Batch documentation and Certificates of Analysis are provided on request to assist quality assurance teams.

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Applications

Industrial Cleaning and DegreasingUsed as a solvent to remove oils, greases, and residues from metal parts and machinery surfaces.
Paint and Coating FormulationActs as a solvent or diluent enabling easier application and faster drying in paints and coatings.
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingServes as a solvent in drug formulation processes due to its volatility and low toxicity.
Plastics and Polymer ProcessingUsed to dissolve or thin polymers, aiding in production of plastics, fibers, and resins.
Adhesives and SealantsSolvent base that enhances adhesive formulations and helps control viscosity during application.

Benefits

Fast Drying Reduces Process TimesAcetone’s high volatility accelerates drying in coatings, enabling quicker production cycles and faster curing.
Effective Solvent for Diverse MaterialsIts polarity allows dissolution of a broad range of resins, oils, and polymers, enhancing cleaning and formulation efficiency.
Minimizes Residue Build-UpEvaporates cleanly without leaving residues, decreasing downtime due to contamination or cleaning.
Packaging in Steel Drums Protects QualityEnsures product integrity against moisture ingress and mechanical damage during transport and storage.

Features

Industrial Grade PurityMinimum 99.5% purity suitable for manufacturing and technical applications requiring consistent solvent performance.
Packaged in 200 kg Steel DrumsRobust containment facilitating safe handling, storage, and compatibility with industrial dispensing systems.
Batch Documentation AvailableCertificates of Analysis and safety data sheets provided upon request to support regulatory compliance.

Industries Served

Paints and CoatingsUsed as a solvent for thinning and cleaning paint formulations, affecting finish quality and drying times.
Pharmaceutical ProductionAssists in drug synthesis and extraction, benefitting from acetone's volatility and low residue characteristics.
Automotive ManufacturingCleaning agent for parts preparation and solvent in adhesives applied in assembly processes.
Plastic and Polymer IndustryFacilitates polymer dissolution and shaping for fibers, films, and molded products.
Adhesives and SealantsBase solvent improving application properties and drying profiles of industrial adhesives.

Acetone (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Acetone (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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