Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) is a hardener or catalyst used for Polyester Resin. It is used in small quantities relative to the resin when mixing. It is highly flammable.

Use caution: Flammable.

Safety

MEKP is highly flammable. It is also corrosive. Do not leave exposed to skin for long periods of time. Use caution.

Mixing Table

Catalyst & Resin Mixing Table
FOR THIS CONCENTRATION OF CATALYST L-50 OR M-50	1 QUART RESIN	1 GAL. RESIN	5 GALS. RESIN	55 GAL. DRUM 475 LBS.
0.5% RESIN	4.7 CC 0.2 OZ.	18.8 CC 0.72 OZ.	94.0 CC 3.6 CC	2.5 LBS. 40 OZ.
1% GELCOAT	9.4 CC 0.4 OZ.	37.6 CC 1.44 OZ.	188 CC 7.2 OZ.	4.95 LBS. 79 OZ.
1.5%	14.1 CC 0.54 OZ.	56.4 CC 2.2 OZ.	282.0 CC 10.8 OZ.	7.4 LBS 119 OZ.
2%	18.8 CC 0.72 OZ.	75.2 CC 2.9 OZ.	376.0 CC 14.4 OZ.	9.9 LBS. 158 OZ.

Note: These chemical reactions are temperature sensitive. Best results happen between 60°F - 80°F. We recommend you start at 1% for resins. Do NOT go lower than ½% for resin. We recommend you start at 1-1.5% for Gelcoats. Do NOT go lower than 1% for gelcoats.

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