Organic peroxides are used to initiate a process called polymerization, which creates plastic polymers. Organic peroxides are essential in the manufacture of plastics like polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and composite products like fiberglass. There are hundreds of different organic peroxides, each with its own properties and uses that enable them to create different polymers with different qualities.
Hydrogen peroxide is an inorganic compound, as opposed to an organic one.
The organic peroxidation produced by chemical industry is mainly used as polymerization initiator and catalyst of synthetic resin. Hydrogen peroxide can be oxidized and reduced under different conditions.
Organic peroxides are most commonly found in plastics and rubber industries. They can be used as initiators, accelerators, accelerators, catalysts, activators, crosslinking agents, curing and hardening agents, etc.
Although the main hazards associated with organic peroxides are the hazards of fire and explosion, they may also be toxic or corrosive. Depending on the material, the route of exposure (inhalation, eye or skin contact or swallowing) and the dose or amount of exposure, they can cause harm to the body.