Description
Benzoyl Peroxide is a peroxide with antibacterial, irritant, keratolytic, comedolytic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as an initiator for polymerizations. Its powder is used as a catalyst especially for polyester resins production. It finds applications for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins.
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Identity
CAS number 94-36-0
Chemical name Dibenzoylperoxide
Abbreviation BPO
1 hour half-life temperature in trichloroethylene: 91 °C
Available physical form:
Powder
Geographic availability
Worldwide