Description

Information

The work horse in GRP curing systems. Medium-reactive, general purpose methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) with guaranteed low water content, used for curing unsaturated polyester resins in the presence of a cobalt accelerator at room and elevated temperatures.

Application

Butanox M-50 is a general purpose methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) for the curing of unsaturated polyester resins in the presence of a cobalt accelerator at room and elevated temperatures. The curing system Butanox M-50/cobalt accelerator is particularly suitable for the curing of gelcoat resins, laminating resins, lacquers and castings; moreover the manufacture of light resistant parts may be possible contrary to the curing system benzoyl peroxide/amine accelerator.

Packaging and transport

The standard packaging is a 30 l HDPE can for 30 kg peroxide solution. In Asia Pacific the standard packaging is a 30 l HDPE can for 20 kg peroxide solution. Both packaging and transport meet the international regulations. Butanox M-50 is classified as Organic peroxide type D; liquid; Division 5. 2; UN 3105.

Safety and handling

Keep containers tightly closed. Store and handle Butanox M-50 in a dry well-ventilated place away from sources of heat or ignition and direct sunlight. Never weigh out in the storage room. Avoid contact with reducing agents (e. g. amines), acids, alkalis and heavy metal compounds (e. g. accelerators, driers and metal soaps). Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further information on the safe storage, use and handling of Butanox M-50. This information should be thoroughly reviewed prior to acceptance of this product.

Major decomposition products

Carbon dioxide, Water, Acetic acid, Formic acid, Propanoic acid, Methyl ethyl ketone.