Trigonox 178 RED
Product Line Organic peroxides
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.
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Brand
Trigonox® -
Chemical family
Organic peroxide -
CAS number
1338-23-4; 80-15-9 -
Physical form
Liquid -
Regional availability
North America -
Chemical name
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and cumyl hydroperoxide solution in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutanoate
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Molecular drawing
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Applications
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.
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Product Data Sheets
PDS Trigonox 178 RED - Thermoset composites - Global (English)
- Product Data Sheet | application/pdf (181.1 KB) | English
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