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2-heptanone (also methyl n-amyl ketone) is a solvent used in photoresists, paints, lacqures, and other polymer coatings. It smells very sweet and somewhat fruity, but is not acutely toxic, but contact should be avoided.

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This chemical is used to prepare surfaces for bonding with loctite or some other type of epoxy adhesive. It basically serves to remove any oils from the surface being bonded.

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