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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® A30
AKPEROX® A30 is a high-performance methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst recommended for curing unsaturated polyester resins. Suitable for use at room or elevated temperatures, AKPEROX® is typically used in spray-up applications for FRP.
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Specifications
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Diluent: Dimethyl phthalate
Density @ 20°C: 1.18 g/cm³
Viscosity at 20°C: 18 to 20 mPa·s
Active oxygen content: 5.5% to 5.6%
Peroxide content: 15% to 35%
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® A30 is a colorless liquid methyl ethyl ketone peroxide in dimethyl phthalate diluent. Recommended for use at 1% to 2%, this methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is typically added to unsaturated polyester resins used in FRP spray-up and hand lay-up applications. It may also be used in gel coat resins, laminating resins, polymer concrete, filament winding, resin transfer molding, and more to facilitate curing at various temperatures.
Specifications
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Diluent: Dimethyl phthalate
Density @ 20°C: 1.18 g/cm³
Viscosity at 20°C: 18 to 20 mPa·s
Active oxygen content: 5.5% to 5.6%
Peroxide content: 15% to 35%
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
Applications
Spray-up FRP
Gel coat resins
Laminating resins
Hand lay-up FRP
Polymer concrete and marble
Filament winding
Resin transfer molding
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