Description

Benzoyl Peroxide is a highly versatile organic peroxide compound widely recognized for its potent oxidizing and free-radical generating properties. This makes it an essential initiator and reactive intermediate in numerous industrial polymerization processes and a key active ingredient in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries seeking reliable, high-purity chemical inputs.

Application

• Polymer Industry: Primary use as a free-radical initiator for the polymerization of styrene, vinyl chloride, acrylics, and unsaturated polyester resins.
• Pharmaceuticals: Active ingredient in topical medications for the treatment of acne, acting as an antimicrobial and keratolytic agent.
• Flour Bleaching & Food Additive: Used as a maturing and bleaching agent for flour (where regulated and approved).
• Adhesives & Coatings: Cross-linking agent and curing initiator in the production of certain adhesives and specialty coatings.
• Hair Care Products: Component in hair bleaching and lightening formulations.
• Textile Industry: Employed in the bleaching and preparation of textiles.
• Dental Applications: Used in some tooth-whitening and dental adhesive systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an oxidizing agent in various organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Peroxide
CAS No.	94-36-0
Molecular Formula	C14H10O4
Molecular Weight	242.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibenzoyl peroxide; Benzoyl superoxide; Benzoic acid peroxide; BPO; Lucidol; Oxylite; Acetoxyl; Benzac; Persadox; NSC 406973; Benoxyl
EINECS	202-327-6

Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Peroxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including technical and pharmaceutical grades, which can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to support compliance with relevant industry standards, including those for pharmaceutical (USP/EP) and food contact applications where specified.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its oxidizing nature, it must be segregated from combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, bases, and metals. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White, crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BPO)	≥ 98.0 %
Active Oxygen Content	≥ 6.5 %
Melting Point	103 - 106 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.