- Product Name: NOROX® MEKP-925 FRED
- Chemical Composition: Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
- CAS Number: 1338-23-4
- Physical Form: Liquid mixture
- Description: NOROX® MEKP-925 FRED is a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide containing a high proportion of MEKP dimers. It performs exceptionally well in most ethylene copolymer resins, particularly when used with ortho- and isophthalic resins. It can serve as an initiator for most resin types.
- Active Oxygen Content: Not more than 9.0%
- Physical Form: Liquid
- Color: Red
- Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 1.10
- Flash Point (C.O.C.): 200°F, minimum
- Flash point (SETA C.C.): 170°F, minimum
- Soluble in: Organic oxidizing solvents
- Slightly soluble in: Water
- SADT: <140°F (60°C)
- Storage Temperature: <80°F (27°C)
- Maximum shipping temperature: <80°F (27°C)
- NOROX® MEKP-925 FRED is an outstanding curing initiator for unsaturated polyester resins and ethylene copolymer resins. In most unsaturated polyesters, it provides longer gel times and gel-to-cure times, but exhibits higher peak exothermic heat release in thicker sections.
- Standard packaging specifications: 4 x 8-pound polyethylene bottles or 40-pound Hedpacks
- Classification: Refer to Section 14, “Transportation,” of the specific NOROX® MEKP-925 FRED Safety Data Sheet.
- NOROX® MEKP-925 FRED is available through a nationwide network of distributors. Please contact United Initiators, Inc. for distributor information in your region.
- The information and application recommendations contained in this document are based on internal testing of local raw materials and reflect our current level of knowledge. They are intended to provide interested parties with information regarding our products and their potential applications. They should not be construed as a guarantee of specific product performance or suitability for a particular application. Furthermore, this information does not constitute complete instructions for use. Nor does it constitute a guarantee of quality or durability.We reserve the right to make changes due to technical advancements and company developments. Any existing third-party copyrights should be taken into account.
- The use and application of our products based on our application-specific recommendations are beyond our control and are the sole responsibility of the user. The user cannot be relieved of the responsibility to verify suitability and applicability for achieving the intended objectives.