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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|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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| + | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
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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. | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
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Revision as of 12:02, 13 August 2020
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
Hazards and Safety
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.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | C8H16O4 |
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| CAS | 1338-23-4 |
| Melting Point | -30 |
| Density | 0.815 |
| Boiling Point | 70 (dec) |