Ethylene polymerization initiators play a crucial role in the production of polyethylene, a versatile plastic used in numerous applications. These initiators catalyze the chemical reaction that transforms ethylene monomers into long polymer chains.

There are two main types of initiators used in ethylene polymerization:

Free-Radical Initiators: These initiators generate free radicals, which then react with ethylene monomers to initiate the polymerization process. Common examples include:

Organic Peroxides: Di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP), tert-butyl perbenzoate (TBPB), tert-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate (TBPEH), 2-ethylhexyl percarbonate (2EHPC), Dicumyl peroxide (DCP), benzoyl peroxide ( BND), tert-butyl peroxybenzoate (BPV) and etc.