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
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 2.5 E-5 |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 8.9 E-2 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 8.9 E-2 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011. |
Air
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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