Acetone – High-Purity Solvent for Industrial

Acetone, also known as propanone, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a distinctive sweet odor. As a powerful organic solvent, it is prized for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins, plastics, and synthetic fibers. Due to its quick evaporation and high solvency power, it is indispensable in paint thinners, adhesives, pharmaceutical formulations, personal care products, and industrial cleaning.

Cavin Resource offers bulk acetone with consistent purity standards for use in industrial, commercial, and cosmetic applications. We adhere to international shipping and chemical handling standards, including documentation such as SDS, COA, and REACH compliance.

⚙️ Production Method

Cumene Process

• Most industrial acetone is produced by the cumene hydroperoxide process, a co-product of phenol production.

• Propylene is alkylated with benzene to form cumene, which is oxidized to cumene hydroperoxide and cleaved to yield acetone and phenol.

• This method ensures high purity and consistency suitable for pharmaceutical and industrial use.

🏭 Applications & Industry Use Cases

🧪 Chemical Industry

• Used as a solvent for resins, plastics, and coatings

• Intermediate in the production of methyl methacrylate and bisphenol-A

💊 Pharmaceuticals

• Used in tablet coating, extraction, and formulation processes

💅 Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Essential in nail polish removers, cleansers, and skincare products

🧼 Cleaning & Degreasing

• Powerful degreaser in metal cleaning and surface prep

🎨 Paints & Coatings

• Ideal solvent for paints, varnishes, inks, and adhesive systems

✅ Benefits of Acetone

• ⚡ Fast-drying and highly volatile, perfect for industrial coatings

• 🧼 Strong degreasing power for efficient surface cleaning

• 🔄 Miscible with water and many organic compounds

• 🧴 Widely accepted in cosmetics and pharma

• 🏭 Available in bulk with flexible logistics

📦 Packaging Options

• 160 kg galvanized steel drums

• 1,000-liter IBC tanks

• ISO tank containers for bulk transport

• Custom packaging for B2B clients upon request

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is acetone safe to use in cosmetics?

Yes, cosmetic-grade acetone is used widely in nail polish removers and skincare, following GMP guidelines and purity standards.

2. What purity levels are available?

We provide industrial-grade and pharmaceutical-grade acetone with ≥99.5% purity, suitable for chemical processing and cosmetic manufacturing.

3. Can you export acetone globally?

Absolutely. We ship worldwide under UN 1090 classification, with all required safety documents including MSDS and COA.

4. What is acetone’s flash point and handling precaution?

Acetone has a flash point of -20°C, making it highly flammable. It must be stored in cool, ventilated areas and handled with care.

📚 Credible Sources for SEO & Reference

• PubChem – Acetone

• CDC NIOSH – Acetone Safety Guidelines

• European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – Acetone Info