VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR1

VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR1

Stronger cleaning power, reduced solvent usage for improvements, and savings across the board - these are just a few of the benefits of VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR1, a bio-based Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) substitute.

• Patented bio-based solvent blend
• High performance, versatile blend for solvent formulations
• Low evaporation rate/slower drying time
• Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
• 20 – 30% more efficient in viscosity reduction than MEK

U.S. Patent No. 7,754,104



VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR1 Technical Data

Flash Point .....................39 °F ASTM D3278 TCC

Vapor Pressure…….…..............75 mmHg @ 68 °F

pH of Water Dispersion……...…..…....…………….4

Specific Gravity ……………………..….....…….0.862

Evaporation Rate…………………….……....……2.84

Boiling Point Range…………….….…......…...160 °F 

What is MEK & Why are Alternatives Necessary?

Methyl ethyl ketone is a water-soluble chemical frequently used as a commercial cleaner and solvent. Because of how flammable and volatile this chemical is, extra precautions and expenses must be taken to transport and store MEK. Additionally, when workers are exposed to MEK through the air or by direct contact, it can lead to serious health concerns. Our patented VertecBio™ ELSOL® KTR1 product negates both detrimental aspects and provides several additional benefits.

Usage and Environmental Benefits

• Better cleaning power and reduced solvent usage vs. MEK
• Precision cleaning solvent, dries completely and leaves no residue
• Excellent solvency for paint, coating and ink formulations
• High loading capacity
• Provides excellent flow characteristics
• No Global Warming compounds
• Not California Proposition 65 listed
• No ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs)
• No HAP’s – no Hazardous Air Pollutants
• Not SARA 313 reportable
• Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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