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Chlorinated Paraffin

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Chlorinated Paraffin Definition

A yellowish, odorless, viscous, oily carcinogenic chlorinated hydrocarbon. Chlorinated paraffin is used as an extreme pressure lubricant, flame retardant and plasticizer. Chlorinated paraffins, with chain lengths of C12 and chlorine contents of 60%, are reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. (NCI05)

Chlorinated Paraffin Synonyms

Chlorinated Paraffin, Chlorinated Parafins (Average Chain Length, C12; Approximately 60 % Chlorine By Weight)

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