- Chemical Name:Cumene hydroperoxide, 2-Butanone peroxide
- CAS Number:80-15-9, 1338-23-4
- Chemical Family:Peroxides
- Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Vinyl Esters, Thermosetting Acrylics
Trigonox® 178 is a solution of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and cumyl hydroperoxide in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutanoate. It serves as a curing agent and initiator for various polymer systems. This liquid solution is compatible with vinyl esters, thermosetting acrylics, and unsaturated polyesters (UPE). It is commonly used in the production of laminates and cast polymers. Trigonox® 178 is registered in multiple chemical inventories, including Switzerland (CHINV), Japan (ENCS), the Philippines (PICCS), China (IECSC), Canada (DSL), Japan (ISHL), Korea (KECI), the USA (TSCA), and Australia (AICS).