CATALYST MEK MEKP(Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) is the catalyst added to polyester resins, casting, tooling,vinyl ester and ISO resins as well as gelcoats. As the catalyst mixes with the resin or gelcoat, a chemical reaction occurs, creating heat which cures (hardens) the resin or Gelcoat. |
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Catalyst 125ml x 2 50% (goes with 20L)
Catalyst 8Lb 50%
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2 x 125ml Slow Hardener
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Useful tool that takes the guessing out of the exact amount of catalyst to use.
Size 35cc
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A special Catalyst Meter Dispenser that eliminates the hazard and labour of pouring small quantities of catalyst.
Measurment
Imperial Ruler Measurement Chart @1.5% Per Inch of Material
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Tub # |
Tub Sizes |
Height Height |
CC or Oz per Inch |
Hardener Added Per INCH of Resin or Gelcoat |
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Oz.- CC |
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CC |
16622 |
3.5 -100 |
1.5 in |
65 |
.9 |
66224 |
8 - 250 |
2.75 IN |
150 |
2 |
66230 |
16 - 450 |
2.5 |
180 |
3 |
66256 |
53 -1500 |
4.25 |
350 |
5 |
66245 |
83 - 2365 |
5.25 |
450 |
7 |
66258 |
165 - 4700 |
7.25 |
645 |
10 |
Metric Ruler Measurement Chart @1.5% Per CM |
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Tub # |
Tub Sizes |
Container Height CM |
CC per CM |
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Hardener to Add / CM of Resin or Gelcoat |
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Oz.- CC |
CC |
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CC |
16622 |
3.5 -100 |
3.81 cm |
1.5 |
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.4 |
66224 |
8 - 250 |
7.0 cm |
3.7 |
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.7 |
66230 |
16 - 450 |
6.35 |
6.7 |
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1 |
66256 |
53 -1500 |
10.8 |
22 |
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2 |
66245 |
83 - 2365 |
13.34 |
35 |
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3 |
66258 |
165 - 4700 |
18.42 |
70 |
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4 |
Weight
Catalyst by Weight (Metric) For Gelcoat. SG 1.4
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Tub # |
Tub Sizes |
# of Grams Of Gecoat |
CC or Oz per Inch |
Hardener Added To Gelcoat |
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Oz.- CC |
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CC |
16622 |
3.5 -100 |
140 |
65 |
1.5 |
66224 |
8 - 250 |
350 |
150 |
3.7 |
66230 |
16 - 450 |
630 |
180 |
7 |
66256 |
53 -1500 |
2100 |
350 |
22 |
66245 |
83 - 2365 |
3300 |
450 |
35 |
66258 |
165 - 4700 |
6500 |
645 |
70 |
for odd amounts or gelcoat multiply the wieght x 1.1 %
Example 3000 gram of gelcoat 3000 x 1.1 =33 ml or cc of Catalist
Catalyst by Weight (Metric) For Resin. SG 1.12
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Tub # |
Tub Sizes |
# of Grams Of resin |
CC or Oz per Inch |
Hardener Added To Gelcoat |
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Oz.- CC |
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CC |
16622 |
3.5 -100 |
112 |
65 |
1.5 |
66224 |
8 - 250 |
280 |
150 |
3.7 |
66230 |
16 - 450 |
500 |
180 |
7 |
66256 |
53 -1500 |
1680 |
350 |
22 |
66245 |
83 - 2365 |
2600 |
450 |
35 |
66258 |
165 - 4700 |
5200 |
645 |
70 |
for odd amounts or resin multiply the wieght x 1.4 %
Example 3000 gram of resin 3000 x 1.4 =42 ml or cc of Catalist
Container Size
Hardener Concentration Chart |
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Volume of Hardener to be Used with Polyester Resins M.E.K. Peroxide (2) -Percent by Volume |
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Tub Sizes |
1/2% |
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3/4% |
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1% |
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1.5% |
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2% |
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Oz. CC |
CC |
Oz. |
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CC |
Oz. |
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CC |
Oz. |
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CC |
Oz. |
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CC |
Oz. |
8 220 |
1 |
* |
2 |
* |
3 |
* |
4 |
* |
5 |
* |
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16 450 |
2 |
* |
4 |
1/8 |
5 |
* |
7 |
1/4 |
9 |
3/8 |
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32 900 |
5 |
* |
7 |
1/4 |
9 |
3/8 |
14 |
1/2 |
18 |
3/4 |
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53 1500 |
8 |
1/4 |
12 |
1/2 |
15 |
1/2 |
23 |
7/8 |
30 |
1 |
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83 2340 |
12 |
1/2 |
18 |
3/4 |
23 |
7/8 |
35 |
1 1/4 |
47 |
1 3/4 |
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163 4600 |
23 |
7/8 |
35 |
1 1/4 |
46 |
1 3/4 |
69 |
2 1/2 |
92 |
3 3/8 |
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All measurements are estimations. Never catalyze more than 2%. Always wear safety glasses. |
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Never use metal measuring spoons. Use measuring devices made from plastic. |