Dibenzoyl peroxide forms a low viscosity red or white paste and can be used for casting.
In industry, it is one of the most frequently used polymerization initiators for compounds including styrene,
vinyl acetate, acryl ester, acrylonitrile, diallyl phtalate. Upon heating, dibenzoyl peroxide decomposes; if ignited, the compound will decompose with explosive force and expel a dense, suffocating smoke. Hence, it should be kept away from explosives and any flammable materials. In addition, contamination of dibenzoyl peroxide with compounds such as amine promoters and easily oxidized metals can produce explosive mixtures.
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