MEKP
MEKP
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide is an Organic Peroxide derived from the reaction of Methyl Ethyl Ketone and Hydrogen Peroxide. It is colourless oil. MEKP is a catalyst/hardening agent for Polyester Resins and Polyester Gelcoats. Its shelf Life is of 90 days.
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste (Technical Data Sheet)
| GENERAL NAME | BP PASTE |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Benzoyl Peroxide Paste |
| PEROXIDE CLASS | Diacyl Peroxide |
| STRUCTURE | (C6H5CO2) 2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 242.2 |
| CAS No. | 94-36-0 |
| PACKING | 50 Kg wide mouth HDPE drum |
Typical Properites
| APPEARANCE | : | White thixotropic paste |
| ASSAY | : | Min. 50% w/w |
| ACTIVE OXYGEN | : | Min. 3.31% |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY (@25°C) | : | 1.15 |
| SADT | : | 55°C |
| SHELF LIFE | : | Six months @ 25°C |
| SOLUBILITY | : | soluble in ethyl acetate, Dimethyl Phthalate; insoluble in water. |
CHARACTERSTICS
| MELTING POINT | 8°C |
| BOILING POINT | Not Applicable |
| SADT | 60°C |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents e.g. methanol, styrene, Ethyl acetate. |
| STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions |
| SHELF LIFE | Six months at 25°C |
USES
It’s a white thixotropic paste used as an initiator for curing of unsaturated polyester resins.
Main application is curing of putties at ambient temperature in combination with amine accelerators
HAZARDS, HANDLING AND STORAGE
When working with organic peroxides always wear eye protection and protective gloves.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. If contact with eyes and skin occurs, flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 min. Call a physician.
Extinguish fire from a safe distance with copious amounts of water, foam or dry chemical
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from combustible materials, heat sparks and open flame.
Above 55°C spontaneous decomposition may occur under conditions of restricted heat transfer.
WARRANTY
The above details are given in good faith for your guidance without assuming any liability whatsoever arising there from.
