Styrene Monomer- The only auxiliary that reduces resin without negatively affecting the product. Use up to 15% by resin weight for non-premixed resins and 10% for pre-mixed resins. NOTE: Adding too much styrene will make the product brittle and also results in excessive shrinkage and warping!
Suppres Sty- Reduces styrene emission in the workplace by up to 70%. Makes handling styrene more comfortable and increases productivity. Use up to 1% per styrene weight.
Accelerators:
6% Cobalt Octoate- Purple-colored accelerator will show user if it has been properly mixed into the resin. Use .2%-.5% per resin weight.
Di-Methyl Aniline- Used in combination with BPO plus external heat (e.g. oven). Use only .1%-.2% by resin weight.
Catalyst or Hardener:
Polymer Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)- The most popular type of hardener because of its economy and ease of use. Mix thoroughly into pre-mixed resin 1-3% by resin weight.
Imported MEKP- Higher concentrate, water-less type of MEKP. Use .5%- 2% by resin weight.
CAUTION! Always mix accelerator into the resin first and mix thoroughly. Then introduce hardener into mixture. NEVER mix raw accelerator and hardener- it will BURN SPONTANEOUSLY!
