Organic peroxides
Trigonox 178 is a MEKP/CHP blend with supressed exotherm for curing promoted unsaturated polyester resins.
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Product name
Trigonox 178 -
Chemical family
Organic peroxide -
CAS number
1338-23-4; 80-15-9 -
Physical form
Liquid -
Regional availability
Latin America, North America -
Chemical name
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and cumyl hydroperoxide solution in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutanoate -
Applications
Trigonox 178 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 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.
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