PEROXAN PB-50 A - Pergan - Curing, Crosslinking & Hardening Agent

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Peroxides
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Curing Agent
Technologies: Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families: Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Catalysts, Initiators & Crosslinkers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Catalysts, Initiators & Crosslinkers

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications
Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Industrial & Transport Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging,
Other Packaging Materials
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Bottles,
Caps,
Closures,
Cosmetic Packaging,
Cups,
Rigid Films,
Rigid Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Filament Winding,
Laminating,
Resin Transfer Molding
Use Level: 1.0 to 2.0 phr
Recommended Applications: PEROXAN PB-50 A is used for the curing of unsaturated polyester resins in combination with a cobalt accelerator e.g. PERGAQUICK C12 X at ambient and elevated temperatures. Applications areas for the cure system PEROXAN PB-50 A plus a cobalt accelerator can be e.g. continuous laminating, resin transfer molding and filament winding. Depending on application and working conditions, the following peroxide and when applicable cobalt accelerator dosage levels are recommended: PEROXAN PB-50 A: 1,0 to 2,0 phr PERGAQUICK C12 X (Cobalt, 1%): 0,1 to 1,0 phr

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Active oxygen assay	appx. 4.85	%	—
Density at 20°C	1.05	g/cm³	—

Technical Details & Test Data

Major Decomposition Products: Acetone

acetylacetone

Benzoic acid

Benzene

benzene

Carbon dioxide

Methane

mixture of aliphatic acids

tert-Butanol

Water

Safety & Health

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 6 Months
Product Handling and Storage: Maximum storage temperature (Ts max) : 30°C

Minimum storage temperature (Ts min) : 0°C

Storage stability as from date of delivery : 6 months

Keep packaging tightly closed in a well ventilated place at indicated storage temperature. Keep away from reducing agents e.g. amines, acids, alkalis, heavy metal compounds (e.g. accelerators, driers, metal soaps). Never weigh out in storage room. Oxidizing agent. Decomposes violently under the influence of heat or by contact with reducing agent. Never mix with accelerators.

Please refer to the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for information concerning safe storage, use and handling of PEROXAN PB-50 A.

Flash point	66°C
SADT	60°C