Aqueous emulsion comprising: 25-70 wt % organic peroxide, based on the weight of the emulsion, a cyclohexane dicarboxylate ester, and water. This emulsion is storage stable and can be used for the production of polymers, in particular PVC, that come into contact with food products.

Process for the production of a diacyl peroxide involving the reaction of an anhydride with a peroxyacid, removal of the formed carboxylic acid, production of an anhydride from said carboxylic acid, and recycling of the anhydride within the process.

Process for the production of a diacyl peroxide involving the reaction of an anhydride with a peroxyacid, removal of the formed carboxylic acid, production of an anhydride from said carboxylic acid, and recycling of the anhydride within the process.