Acetone is an industrial-grade clear colorless volatile liquid formulated for industrial manufacturing applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.
Acetone is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.
Key Facts
Primary Use Cases
Product Code: KIC-SOL-009
Also known as: Acetone, Pure Acetone Solvent, Dimethyl Ketone, 2-Propanone
Synonyms: Propanone, Pyroacetic Ether, CH3COCH3
High-purity Acetone solvent (99.5% - 99.9% Pure Industrial & Lab Grade) for fibreglass resin cleanup, degreasing, paint thinning, and laboratory extraction in Kenya and East Africa.
Available Packaging
Pure Acetone Solvent (Dimethyl Ketone C3H6O) is a clear, highly volatile, fast-evaporating organic ketone solvent. Featuring complete water miscibility and aggressive solvency power, it is widely utilized across East Africa for cleaning fibreglass laminating tools, dissolving polyesters and epoxies, formulating paint thinners, nail polish removers, and laboratory extractions.
High-assay ketone solvent containing 99.5% min Propan-2-one, ≤0.2% water, ≤0.002% acidity (as acetic acid), and zero non-volatile residues. Rapid evaporation rate (RER ~5.6 vs n-BuAc=1.0) and high solvency for synthetic polymers.
Flammable solvent dispatch requires certified dangerous goods transport logistics.
Commercial Sectors
Chemical manufacturing and toll blending in Kenya demand consistent raw material assay, repeatable reaction kinetics, and uninterrupted containerized bulk supply. From concentrated inorganic acids and solid caustic alkalis to high-flashpoint solvents, KIKI'S is the primary raw material partner for East African chemical formulators.
Kenya's paints, decorative coatings, and wood finish manufacturing industry requires pure virgin solvents, high-brightness extender pigments, and specialized coalescing aids. A formulation is only as good as its raw materials: low-purity thinners cause pinholing and blushing, while coarse fillers destroy gloss and opacity. KIKI'S supplies premium solvents, extenders, and binders to East Africa's leading paint makers.
In manufacturing clusters across Nairobi, Athi River, and Baba Dogo, continuous production depends on reliable supply of process chemicals, boiler water conditioners, and high-flashpoint cleaning solvents. A production stoppage caused by boiler scale or a missing raw material costs millions of shillings per hour. KIKI'S provides the reliable chemical supply that keeps Kenyan manufacturing plants operating at peak output.
Facility hygiene in commercial bakeries, beverage bottling lines, hospitals, and hospitality properties across Kenya is a critical defense line against microbial contamination and regulatory closure. KIKI'S supplies technical surfactants, descalers, and hospital-grade sanitizers that deliver verifiable hygiene standards.
Process Compatibility
Highly flammable Class 3 liquid. Store in cool, dry, flame-proof chemical warehouses equipped with grounded piping away from sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Handle with grounding and organic vapor respirators.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with running water for 15+ min. Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air.
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
PPE Requirements
COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Pure Acetone 99.9% for Resin Cleaning, Fiberglass & Solvent Extraction.
Acetone is a fast-evaporating organic solvent used in Kenya for dissolving polyester fiberglass resins, formulating nail polish removers, degreasing precision metal parts, and extracting active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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