Trigonox 421 is an initiator for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, (meth)acrylates and polyols.
Product name
Trigonox 421
Chemical family
Organic peroxide
CAS number
22288-43-3
Physical form
Liquid
Regional availability
Africa, Europe, India, Middle East
Chemical name
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
Molecular Weight
272.4
Applications
Trigonox 421 can be used to initiate the (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates in the temperature range between 70°C and 120°C. Trigonox 421 can be applied in suspension as well as in solvent and bulk polymerization. Trigonox 421 can also be used for the copolymerization of styrene and acrylonitrile and for vinylacetate based copolymers.