Trigonox® 178 RED is a slower reactivity MEKP/CHP blend for curing promoted unsaturated polyester matrices at room temperature used to suppress exotherm in thick or hot parts.
ProductBrand
Trigonox®
ProductChemicalFamily
Organic peroxide
ProductCASnr
1338-23-4; 80-15-9
ProductPhysicalForm
Liquid
Regional availability
North America
ProductChemicalsName
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and cumyl hydroperoxide solution in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutanoate
Molecular drawing
ProductApplications
Trigonox® 178 RED is a convenient pre-blended initiator suitable for curing unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and acrylic thermosetting resins at ambient conditions in conjunction with a metal salt. Trigonox® 178 RED produces lower exotherms than standard MEKP’s and is useful in warm and hot weather climates. Applications include cast polymer and laminates. Additional end-use information is available in various application sheets or directly from your Nouryon representative.
Trigonox® 178 RED is a slower reactivity MEKP/CHP blend for curing promoted unsaturated polyester matrices at room temperature used to suppress exotherm in thick or hot parts.