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Is Dicumyl Peroxide vegetarian?

Dicumyl Peroxide

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Dicumyl peroxide is a synthetic organic compound classified as a dialkyl peroxide, produced industrially for use as an initiator and crosslinking agent in polymer chemistry, particularly in the production of low-density polyethylene.

Also known as Bis(alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide
INCI name Dicumyl Peroxide
CAS number 80-43-3
EC number 201-279-3
CosIng ID 100294
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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