MEKP: This Common Industrial Chemical Demands Serious Respect
This week’s Chemical of the Week is MEKP.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) might sound like just another industrial chemical, but this clear liquid packs a serious punch as an organic peroxide that can become explosively unstable when exposed to heat, shock, or contamination.
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About the Author:
Dave Donohue is a hazardous materials course developer, educator, and trainer with experience at the local, regional and national level. He is also a Master Exercise Practitioner, firefighter, and emergency manager.
