Difference between revisions of "Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A colorless liquid that is a strong oxidizing agent. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used as a catalyst in the curing of some polymers such as polyester, acrylic and silicone resins. Specifically, this is the catalyst used in [ | + | A colorless liquid that is a strong oxidizing agent. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used as a catalyst in the curing of some polymers such as polyester, acrylic and silicone resins. Specifically, this is the catalyst used in |
| + | [[Bio-Plastic|Bio-Plastic®]] (Ward's Natural Science) polyester resins that is often used to embed paint cross sections. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used industrially to cure fiberglass-reinforced plastics. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
ethyl methyl ketone peroxide | ethyl methyl ketone peroxide | ||
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| + | == Risks == | ||
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| + | * Highly flammable. | ||
| + | * Flash point = 58C. | ||
| + | * Can be decomposed by sunlight. | ||
| + | * Explosion risk when mixed with inorganic acids, accelerators or some organic materials such as acetone. | ||
| + | * Skin contact causes irritation and burns. | ||
| + | * Sigma-Aldrich: [https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/MSDS/MSDS/DisplayMSDSPage.do?country=US&language=en&productNumber=743003&brand=ALDRICH&PageToGoToURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmaaldrich.com%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%3Fterm%3Dmethyl%2Bethyl%2Bketone%2Bperoxide%26interface%3DAll%26N%3D0%26mode%3Dpartialmax%26lang%3Den%26region%3DUS%26focus%3Dproduct SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
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| − | | -30 | + | | -30 C |
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| − | | 0.815 | + | | 0.815 g/ml |
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| − | | 70 (dec) | + | | 70 C (dec) |
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Latest revision as of 13:44, 18 October 2022
Description
A colorless liquid that is a strong oxidizing agent. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used as a catalyst in the curing of some polymers such as polyester, acrylic and silicone resins. Specifically, this is the catalyst used in Bio-Plastic® (Ward's Natural Science) polyester resins that is often used to embed paint cross sections. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is used industrially to cure fiberglass-reinforced plastics.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ethyl methyl ketone peroxide
Risks
- Highly flammable.
- Flash point = 58C.
- Can be decomposed by sunlight.
- Explosion risk when mixed with inorganic acids, accelerators or some organic materials such as acetone.
- Skin contact causes irritation and burns.
- Sigma-Aldrich: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | C8H16O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1338-23-4 |
| Melting Point | -30 C |
| Density | 0.815 g/ml |
| Boiling Point | 70 C (dec) |