What are the uses of benzoyl peroxide?

Benzoyl peroxide is a widely used initiator in polymerization reactions, mainly used as an initiator and crosslinking agent for solvent polymerization of PVC, polyacrylonitrile, acrylic ester, vinyl acetate, graft polymerization of chloroprene rubber, SBS and methyl methacrylate, curing of unsaturated polyester resin, organic glass adhesive, etc. Used as a vulcanizing agent and crosslinking agent for silicone rubber and fluororubber in the rubber industry. It can also be used as a bleaching agent and oxidant in chemical production. Benzoyl peroxide has a whitening effect on wheat flour. On February 11, 2011, six ministries including the Ministry of Health of China issued a notice prohibiting the addition of benzoyl peroxide and calcium peroxide in flour production from May 1, 2011. Food additive manufacturers are not allowed to produce or sell food additives such as calcium peroxide and benzoyl peroxide.