Preferred Label : Chlorinated Paraffin;
NCIt synonyms : Chlorinated Parafins (Average Chain Length, C12; Approximately 60 % Chlorine By Weight);
NCIt related terms : PARAFFINS, CHLORO-;
NCIt 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);
UNII : 3OE3NR58QP;
CAS number : 61788-76-9;
Origin ID : C44354;
UMLS CUI : C0260093;
Semantic type(s)
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