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- Manufacturer: AKPA Chemicals US
- Product Line: AKPEROX® Organic Peroxides
- Product: Organic Peroxides
- Industries: Building & Construction | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
AKPEROX® A50
AKPEROX® A50 is a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) solution in a dimethyl phthalate diluent. It is recommended for use as a curing agent for unsaturated polyester resins at room temperature.
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Specifications
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Diluent: Dimethyl phthalate
Density @ 20°C: 1.18 g/cm³
Viscosity at 20°C: 23 to 25 mPa·s
Active oxygen content: 8.5% to 8.95%
Peroxide content: 30% to 37%
Hydrogen peroxide content: 13% to 18%
SADT: 60°C
Shelf life: 12 months
CAS No. 1338-23-4
Primary Chemistry:
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
- Manufacturer: AKPA Chemicals US
- Product Line: AKPEROX® Organic Peroxides
- Product: Organic Peroxides
- Industries: Building & Construction | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
AKPEROX® A50 is a high-quality methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst in dimethyl phthalate made by AKPA for curing unsaturated polyester resins. It is typically combined with metal salts to initiate the polymerization process and can be used at room temperature. As a high-performance catalyst, it is suitable for vinyl ester, dope, fiber, and casting type polyester resins and glass reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe production. It may also be used in FRP hand lay-up and spray-up applications. AKPEROX® A50 complies with REACH regulations EC No 1907/2006 and EC No 1272/2008 and Commission Regulation EU No 2015/830.
Specifications
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Diluent: Dimethyl phthalate
Density @ 20°C: 1.18 g/cm³
Viscosity at 20°C: 23 to 25 mPa·s
Active oxygen content: 8.5% to 8.95%
Peroxide content: 30% to 37%
Hydrogen peroxide content: 13% to 18%
SADT: 60°C
Shelf life: 12 months
CAS No. 1338-23-4
Primary Chemistry:
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
Features & Benefits
- Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide in dimethyl phthalate
- Cures unsaturated polyester resins
- For room and elevated temperatures
- Suitable for use with vinyl ester resins
- Recommended for use at 1% to 2%
- Used with cobalt accelerators at room temperature
Problems Solved
Slow or improper curing of unsaturated polyester resins
Improper curing of gelcoat resins with low water content
Applications
Spray-up and hand lay-up FRP
Gel coat resins
Laminating resins
Polymer concrete and marble
Filament winding
Resin transfer molding
Button resins
Continuous laminating
GRP pipe production
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