Chlorinated paraffins (Avg. chain length C12; approx. 60 percent chlorine by weight)
CAS Number
108171-26-2Synonym
Chlorinated alkanes; Chlorinated waxes; Chlorafin; Flexchlor; NCI-C53587; Polychlorinated alkanes; Unichlor
Occurrence/Use
Lubricant additive in metalworking fluid; flame retardant in plastics, rubber, and paints; water resistance improver; component of sealants, adhesives, detergents, finished leather; permitted as indirect food additive
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