Acetone

Acetone (propanone) is the simplest ketone and one of the most important industrial solvents, a fast-evaporating, water-miscible liquid that dissolves an exceptionally wide range of resins, plastics, oils and organics. It is used as a solvent and cleaner in coatings, adhesives and cosmetics (nail-polish remover), a chemical intermediate for methyl methacrylate (PMMA) and bisphenol-A, and a process and cleaning solvent in pharmaceuticals and electronics. Its combination of powerful solvency, full water and organic miscibility, very fast evaporation, low toxicity relative to many solvents, and low cost makes acetone a default workhorse solvent. It is supplied as technical, pharmaceutical (USP) and electronic grades, all at 99.5%+ purity. Industrial buyers sourcing Acetone in bulk also track acetone pricing closely, since it feeds directly into their downstream costs - which is why working with an established acetone supplier and distributor like Elchemy matters.

Manufacturing Process of Acetone

Around 85% of acetone is co-produced with phenol via the cumene process: benzene and propylene form cumene, which is oxidised to cumene hydroperoxide and cleaved to give phenol and acetone. It is also made by the dehydrogenation of isopropyl alcohol. The crude acetone is purified by distillation; water, methanol and aldehyde content define the grade. As a quality-focused acetone manufacturer and sourcing partner, Elchemy tests every shipment for assay, water content, non-volatile residue and acidity before dispatch, with a Certificate of Analysis travelling alongside each order.

Acetone Price & Acetone manufacturers: Bulk Pricing Guide

If you are comparing acetone manufacturers for bulk procurement, Elchemy provides quotes based on your exact requirements. Share your volume, grade, destination and packaging on the quote form and our team reverts with a detailed offer within 24 to 48 hours. Pricing is quoted rather than published because the cost is driven by the cumene/phenol chain and propylene-benzene feedstock, so acetone price is tied to phenol demand and the petrochemical cycle, not a fixed list. This is why a live quote from a acetone supplier is always more accurate than any headline figure. Beyond that, several factors shape the final acetone price: grade, committed volume, origin country, packaging format, freight, Incoterm (FOB, CIF or DDP) and import duty (HTS 2914.11 for US-bound shipments). For an approximate read on where the market sits, procurement teams often reference phenol/acetone and propylene price indices. Trade publications also report the acetone price per kg as a unit-level benchmark, useful for spotting short-term regional shifts. At bulk procurement scale, the acetone price per ton (or per MT) is the most relevant commercial unit, since contracts are negotiated at that level. For an exact rate, none of these replaces a direct quote. Your final price depends on contract structure, destination, volume and timing - so a quote from our team is always the most accurate number for your procurement.

Packaging & Logistics for Bulk Acetone

Acetone ships in standard export packaging - bags, drums, IBCs or bulk as the material requires - with both metric and imperial weights, supplied to your specification. A typical 20' container holds a full commercial load depending on packaging. For US, UK and UAE buyers, Elchemy arranges compliant freight and customs documentation, offering EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP terms. Transit times and stock position are confirmed at quotation, and samples are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours. Store per the conditions on the TDS. As a global acetone distributor, Elchemy ships to 40+ countries with the documentation each destination market requires.

Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Acetone Supplier

Elchemy makes sourcing Acetone straightforward for industrial buyers. Every order ships with a Certificate of Analysis, TDS and GHS-aligned SDS as standard, across the grades listed above. Because we source across multiple origins, we quote the best landed cost for your destination rather than a single acetone manufacturer's list price. Partner plants operate to recognised quality standards (ISO 9001, plus food/pharma certifications where relevant), with Halal and Kosher documentation on request. From the USA and UK to the UAE and beyond, Elchemy serves as a single acetone supplier, manufacturer and distributor relationship - with samples before bulk and pricing tailored to your volume and contract terms.

Safety & Handling

Classified under GHS as Flammable Liquid Category 2 (H225), Eye Irritant Category 2 (H319), STOT SE 3 (H336). DOT/UN: UN1090, Class 3 Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II. Acetone is extremely flammable; its very low flash point (-20 °C) and wide explosive range make it one of the more hazardous common solvents to store and handle; keep strictly away from heat, sparks and flame with bonded, grounded, flameproof equipment. Vapour irritates the eyes and respiratory tract and, at high concentration, causes headache, dizziness and drowsiness (CNS depression). Repeated skin contact strongly defeats and dries the skin. Its toxicity is relatively low (the body produces small amounts naturally) and it is an EPA-exempt VOC, but the fire risk dominates handling. Use with strong ventilation and eye/skin protection. The full 16-section GHS-aligned SDS is available alongside every Acetone order.