Chlorinated paraffin

Description

Chlorinated paraffins are mixtures manufactured by chlorination of specific normal paraffinic fractions (straight chain hydrocarbons) obtained from petroleum refining.

Chemical Properties

Colorless or light yellow

Uses

Chlorinated paraffin is used as a secondary plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), in applications such as cables, where it improves resistance to water and chemicals, as an additive to paints, coatings and sealants, and as a road marking coating. Differences in chlorine content also affect its use, for example, flame retardants can be used with a chlorine content of about 70 percent, and those used as plasticizers have a chlorine content between 45 and 52 percent.

Solubility in water

insoluble in water