Acetone supplier in Pakistan
technical guide & specifications
Acetone is one of the most widely used industrial solvents across paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, plastics, adhesives, cosmetics, laboratories, electronics, and cleaning operations. This guide covers chemistry, grades, applications, safety, and sourcing for Pakistani buyers.
Industrial and pharmaceutical acetone grades for solvent, cleaning, and process use.
Flash point — extremely flammable and requires strict storage, transfer, and handling control.
Low boiling point with rapid evaporation for fast-drying industrial and laboratory applications.
What is acetone?
Acetone, also known as propan-2-one, 2-propanone, or dimethyl ketone, is the simplest ketone compound with the molecular formula C₃H₆O. Its carbonyl structure gives it a balanced polarity that allows it to dissolve plastics, resins, oils, adhesives, waxes, dyes, and many other organic materials efficiently.
In Pakistan, acetone is widely used in paint and coatings, pharmaceutical production, chemical synthesis, plastics processing, cosmetics, automotive refinishing, laboratories, adhesives, and electronics cleaning. It is also fully miscible with water, which makes it highly practical for processes that move between aqueous and solvent-based systems.
A critical supply-chain point for industrial buyers is that most global acetone is produced as a co-product of phenol through the cumene process. That means acetone pricing and supply can be influenced by global phenol demand, not just acetone demand alone.
Chemical & physical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Acetone / Propan-2-one / Dimethyl ketone |
| Chemical formula | C₃H₆O (CH₃COCH₃) |
| CAS Number | 67-64-1 |
| Molecular weight | 58.08 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless, transparent liquid |
| Odour | Characteristic sweetish, ethereal smell |
| Boiling point | 56.1°C |
| Melting point | −94.7°C |
| Flash point | −20°C |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 465°C |
| Density at 20°C | 0.791 g/cm³ |
| Vapour pressure at 20°C | 246 mmHg |
| Explosive limits in air | 2.6–12.8% v/v |
| Miscibility | Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents |
| Refractive index at 20°C | 1.359 |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 0.306 mPa·s |
| Dielectric constant | 20.7 |
| UN Number | 1090 |
| Hazard class | Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) |
| Packing group | II |
| OSHA PEL | 750 ppm TWA / 1,000 ppm STEL |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2,500 ppm |
How acetone is made
| Route | Raw materials | Typical purity | Co-products | Pakistan context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene process | Benzene + propylene | Technical to pharma | Phenol | Primary imported bulk source |
| IPA dehydrogenation | Isopropanol | High purity | Hydrogen gas | Specialty and pharma-grade relevance |
| ABE fermentation | Starch / sugar | Technical | Butanol, ethanol | Emerging global bio-based route |
Commercial grades & concentrations
| Grade | Purity | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Industrial grade | ≥99.5% | Paints, coatings, adhesives, cleaning, chemical synthesis |
| Grade | Purity | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical grade (BP / USP / EP) | ≥99.5–99.8% | API synthesis, GMP cleaning, pharmaceutical production |
| Grade | Purity | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Food grade (FCC) | ≥99.5% | Food flavour extraction and food-contact cleaning applications |
| Grade | Purity | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic / semiconductor grade | ≥99.9% | PCB cleaning, wafer processing, precision electronics |
| Reagent / ACS grade | ≥99.5% | Analytical chemistry and laboratory use |
| Acetone-d6 | ≥99.8% D | NMR spectroscopy in research laboratories |
Industrial applications in Pakistan
Solvents & cleaning
Used for dissolving resins, oils, waxes, adhesives, dyes, and residues, with fast evaporation and minimal residue left behind.
Paints & coatings
Used as a thinner, diluent, cleaning solvent, and surface-preparation solvent in paint shops, coatings plants, and fibreglass operations.
Plastics & polymers
Relevant as both a feedstock and a processing solvent in BPA, MMA, acrylic, cellulose acetate, and plastic-repair applications.
Pharmaceuticals
Used in API synthesis, crystallisation, extraction, GMP equipment cleaning, tablet coating, and granulation processes.
Cosmetics & personal care
Common in nail polish removers, equipment cleaning, cosmetic processing, fragrance preparation, and resin dissolution.
Adhesives & sealants
Used in contact cement systems, adhesive tape production, sealant cleanup, and cyanoacrylate debonding.
Chemical manufacturing
Supports downstream products such as BPA, MMA, MIBK, DAA, isophorone, mesityl oxide, and acetic anhydride routes.
Electronics cleaning
Used for PCB flux removal, contact cleaning, optical component cleaning, and high-purity processing applications.
Automotive & labs
Used in refinishing, spray-gun cleaning, degreasing, fibreglass repair, analytical preparation, and laboratory glassware cleaning.
Why buy from us
Clear grade differentiation
We supply technical, industrial, pharmaceutical, and other requirement-based acetone grades for different applications.
Safety-focused supply
Acetone is extremely flammable, so packaging, labelling, storage, sealing, and transport discipline matter from dispatch to delivery.
Documentation support
COA and related product information can be provided where required, especially for regulated and process-sensitive buyers.
Flexible packaging
Available in 1L, 5L, 20L, 25L, 200L drums, and IBC-oriented supply formats depending on volume and use.
Industrial reliability
Suitable for repeat procurement across paint, pharma, adhesives, cleaning, laboratory, polymer, and general industrial demand.
Nationwide coverage
We support acetone supply across major industrial and commercial centres throughout Pakistan.
Supplying acetone across Pakistan
We support industrial and commercial buyers across Pakistan’s major manufacturing, pharmaceutical, coatings, plastics, and trading hubs. Whether your requirement is for paint shops, laboratories, cosmetics, pharma production, adhesives, or general solvent use, we can support supply across key cities and surrounding zones.
Storage, handling & safety
Storage guidance
- Store in stainless steel, aluminium, or compatible HDPE containers
- Keep away from ignition sources, hot surfaces, sparks, and non-rated electrical equipment
- Use explosion-proof storage conditions and maintain good ventilation
- Keep containers tightly sealed to reduce evaporation loss and vapour buildup
- Bond and ground metal containers during transfer operations
- Maintain storage temperatures below 25°C and away from direct sunlight
- Use secondary containment for bulk storage systems
- Maintain eyewash stations and safety showers near handling areas
PPE requirements
- Nitrile gloves and safety glasses for general handling
- Face shield, gloves, and chemical apron for bulk transfer
- Organic vapour respirator where vapour exposure may be significant
- Full spill-response PPE with ignition control during emergency cleanup
Frequently asked questions
AMZ Industries — supply notes
We supply acetone for Pakistani industrial buyers across coatings, cleaning, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, laboratories, plastics, adhesives, and general manufacturing applications. Available options may include technical grade, industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, and other requirement-specific variants depending on use case.
Supply can be arranged in multiple packaging formats with documentation support available where required. We support buyers in Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, and other major industrial zones across Pakistan.
