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Is MEK Peroxides vegan?

MEK Peroxides

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MEK Peroxides is a mixture of organic peroxides obtained by the reaction of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and hydrogen peroxide, used industrially as a curing agent and polymerization catalyst.

Also known as MEKP, Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide
INCI name MEK Peroxides
CAS number 1338-23-4
CosIng ID 88291
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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