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Product Data Sheet
Butanox M-50
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, solution in dimethyl phthalate
Butanox® M-50 is the work horse in GRP curing CAS number EINECS/ELINCS No.
1338-23-4 215-661-2
systems. Medium-reactive, general purpose methyl
ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) with guaranteed low TSCA status
water content, used for curing unsaturated polyester listed on inventory
resins in the presence of a cobalt accelerator at room

and elevated temperatures.
Specifications
Appearance Clear colorless liquid
Total active oxygen 8.8-9.0 %
Characteristics
Density, 20 °C 1.180 g/cm³
Viscosity, 20 °C 24 mPa.s
Applications
Butanox® M-50 is a general purpose methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) for the curing of unsaturated polyester resins in
the presence of a cobalt accelerator at room and elevated temperatures. The curing system Butanox® M-50/cobalt
accelerator is particularly suitable for the curing of gelcoat resins, laminating resins, lacquers and castings; moreover the
manufacture of light resistant parts may be possible contrary to the curing system benzoyl peroxide/amine accelerator.
Practical experience throughout many years has proven that by the guaranteed low water content and the absence of
polar compounds in Butanox® M-50, this peroxide is very suitable in GRP products for e.g. marine applications.
Thermal stability
Organic peroxides are thermally unstable substances, which may undergo self-accelerating decomposition. The lowest
temperature at which self-accelerating decomposition of a substance in the original packaging may occur is the Self-
Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT). The SADT is determined on the basis of the Heat Accumulation Storage
Test.
SADT 60°C
Method The Heat Accumulation Storage Test is a recognized test method for the
determination of the SADT of organic peroxides (see Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria - United Nations, New
York and Geneva).
Storage
Due to the relatively unstable nature of organic peroxides a loss of quality can be detected over a period of time. To
minimize the loss of quality, Nouryon recommends a maximum storage temperature (Ts max. ) for each organic peroxide
product.
Ts Max. 25°C
Note When stored under the recommended storage conditions, Butanox® M-50 will
remain within the Nouryon specifications for a period of at least 6 months after
delivery.
Packaging and transport

The standard packaging is a 30 l HDPE can (Nourytainer®) for 30 kg peroxide solution. In Asia Pacific the standard
packaging is a 30 l HDPE can for 20 kg peroxide solution. Both packaging and transport meet the international
regulations. For the availability of other packed quantities contact your Nouryon representative. Butanox® M-50 is
classified as Organic peroxide type D; liquid; Division 5. 2; UN 3105.
Safety and handling

Keep containers tightly closed. Store and handle Butanox® M-50 in a dry well-ventilated place away from sources of heat
or ignition and direct sunlight. Never weigh out in the storage room. Avoid contact with reducing agents (e. g. amines),
acids, alkalis and heavy metal compounds (e. g. accelerators, driers and metal soaps). Please refer to the Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) for further information on the safe storage, use and handling of Butanox® M-50. This information should be
thoroughly reviewed prior to acceptance of this product. The SDS is available at nouryon.com/sds-search.
Major decomposition products

Carbon dioxide, Water, Acetic acid, Formic acid, Propanoic acid, Methyl ethyl ketone
All information concerning this product and/or suggestions for handling and use contained herein are offered in good faith and are believed to be reliable.
Nouryon, however, makes no warranty as to accuracy and/or sufficiency of such information and/or suggestions, as to the product's merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose, or that any suggested use will not infringe any patent. Nouryon does not accept any liability whatsoever arising out of the
use of or reliance on this information, or out of the use or the performance of the product. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting or
extending any license under any patent. Customer must determine for himself, by preliminary tests or otherwise, the suitability of this product for his purposes.
The information contained herein supersedes all previously issued information on the subject matter covered. The customer may forward, distribute, and/or
photocopy this document only if unaltered and complete, including all of its headers and footers, and should refrain from any unauthorized use. Don’t copy
this document to a website.
Butanox® and Nourytainer® are registered trademarks of Nouryon Functional Chemicals B.V. or affiliates in one or more territories.
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Product Data Sheet

resins in the presence of a cobalt accelerator at room

Total active oxygen 8.8-9.0 %

Packaging and transport

Safety and handling

Major decomposition products

Polymer Specialties Europe, Middle East, India and Africa

Polymer Specialties Asia Pacific

2022-8-15 Butanox M-50 Thermoset composites

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