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Alternative Polymerization initiator for styrene based putty?

Mesa - 9-2-2014 at 18:24

I've been a tad liberal with the benzoyl peroxide that came with the bondo I bought from the hardware store ("Selley's Plastibond" branded, can't find MSDS for this specific product) and subsequently, have run out with about half a can of the filler left.

Given the labelling on the can says it contains 180g/kg styrene, can I assume the remainder is essentially just an inert filler material, and therefore any styrene polymerization catalyst may be used?

I've used the relevant search engines to no avail. Anything slightly relevant involves purified reagents rather than commercial bog fillers.


[Edited on 10-2-2014 by Mesa]