Acetone (Propanone, CAS: 67-64-1) is the simplest aliphatic ketone, a colorless, highly volatile, flammable and transparent liquid with excellent solubility, fast volatilization and stable chemical properties. It is mainly divided into Industrial Grade and High-Purity Grade. As one of the most versatile and fundamental organic chemical raw materials, acetone is widely used in chemical intermediate synthesis, coating processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, daily cosmetics, plastic industry and precision cleaning fields, occupying an indispensable position in modern industrial production.
1.Chemical & Polymer Industry
Acetone is a core chemical intermediate for the synthesis of high-value downstream products, serving as the largest consumption field of acetone worldwide.
– Key Chemical Intermediate: The primary raw material for producing Bisphenol A (BPA), Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) and chloroform. These derivatives are widely used in the production of epoxy resin, acrylic resin, organic glass (PMMA) and fine chemical products.
– Resin & Plastic Manufacturing: Used as a solvent and reaction medium for unsaturated polyester resins, phenolic resins and epoxy resins. It effectively adjusts solution viscosity, improves reaction uniformity, and is widely applied in plastic modification and synthetic material processing.
– Rubber & Adhesive Industry: Serves as a dissolving agent and diluent for synthetic rubber, adhesives and sealants, enhancing fluidity and bonding performance, and accelerating curing speed in adhesive production.
2.Coatings, Inks & Paints Industry
With strong dissolving power for resins, pigments and organic polymers, acetone is a mainstream low-cost and high-efficiency solvent in the coating industry.
– Coating Thinner: Widely used in automotive paints, industrial paints, wood lacquers and varnishes to dilute paint systems, adjust viscosity, and improve spraying flatness and adhesion.
– Quick-Drying Agent: Its fast volatilization characteristic accelerates surface drying of coatings, avoids paint sagging and bubble generation, and improves finished product yield.
– Ink Solvent: Applied in screen printing inks and industrial printing inks to promote pigment dispersion, ensure uniform coloring and improve printing definition.
3.Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Industry
High-purity acetone with low impurity content is adopted for pharmaceutical production and laboratory analysis, complying with international industry standards.
– Pharmaceutical Solvent: Used as a dissolving medium for pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), helping dissolve insoluble drug components and improve production efficiency.
– Extraction & Purification: Applied in the extraction, separation and purification of natural medicines, vitamins and antibiotic products to ensure drug purity and stability.
– Laboratory Reagent: A common analytical reagent and cleaning solvent for laboratory glassware and precision experimental equipment.
4.Cosmetics & Daily Chemical Industry
– Personal Care Products: The core raw material of nail polish remover, which can quickly dissolve and remove nail polish without residual stains.
– Cosmetic Additive: Used as a volatile solvent in skincare and haircare products to adjust formula fluidity and improve product absorption speed.
5.Industrial Cleaning & Precision Processing
Acetone is an efficient degreasing and cleaning solvent, suitable for high-standard industrial cleaning scenarios.
– Precision Degreasing: Used for surface degreasing and oil stain removal of metal parts, electronic components, hardware accessories and mechanical equipment, leaving no residue after volatilization.
– Plastic Processing Auxiliary: Applied in 3D printing post-processing and plastic welding, smoothing ABS/ASA printing surfaces and assisting plastic bonding and modification.
– Electronic Industry Cleaning: Used for cleaning circuit boards and precision electronic parts to remove flux residues and organic pollutants.
