Chlorinated Paraffin and it’s Applications

Chlorinated Paraffin is manufactured by halogenation reaction of Paraffin Oil (Alkane Chain) with Chlorine gas. It is a transparent viscous liquid having distinct sweet odor, and insoluble in water but soluble in other chlorinated solvents. Chlorinated Paraffin is classified according to percentage of chlorination, with chlorination ranging from 40% to 70% by weight.

Applications:

Used as a secondary plasticizer and flame retardant in:

- PVC Compounds
- Cables
- Flexible CPVC Pipes
- Footwear
- Flooring
- Films
- Artificial Leather
- Paints
- Adhesives

Acts as an Extreme Pressure Additive for Lubricants and Metal Working Fluids.

Reasons for Usage

Acts as Flame retardant:

Since Chlorinated Paraffin is resistant to flame and bears a low cost, they are used in the manufacturing of upholstered furniture, rubbers, plastics, adhesives and any other areas where fire-resistant properties are needed.

Imparts Low-temperature flexibility:

Chlorinated Paraffin encompasses low temperature flexibility, which is the reason why these chemical compounds are also added to products such as flooring material, wire and cable insulation, garden hose and plastic, where high flexibility is needed.

Chemical Resistance:

With it being resistant to both water and fire, it has an application in the manufacturing of all types of paints, coatings, and sealants. These paints and sealants are often used in traffic markers and marine equipment.

Stain Resistance:

Wherever there is a need for certain aesthetic like flooring, wall covering, and upholstery, Chlorinated Paraffin is favored for use. In comparison, use of sulfur additives can stain metals and cause rancidity.

H-FTCHLOR
Brand
Technical Specification	Test Method	45S	45P	52S	52P	62S	62P
Colour (HU)	ASTM D-1045-86	100 Max	100 Max	100 Max	100 Max	100 Max	100 Max
Chlorine Contents %	ISI-1448-7	43 – 47	43 – 47	50 – 54	50 – 54	58 – 62	58 – 62
Specific Gravity at 30 °C	ASTM D-1045	1.19 – 1.23	1.18 – 1.22	1.27 – 1.31	1.27 – 1.30	1.38 – 1.41	1.37 – 1.40
Viscosity at 27 °C (Poise)	ASTM D-445	2 - 4	2 - 5	8 – 25	10 – 30	200 - 650	300 -700
Volatile loss @ 180 °C for 4 hrs, percent by mass	FT/QCD/FP-1.7	4 Max	3 Max	3.25 Max	3 Max	2.25 Max	2.25 Max
Thermal Stability after 4 hrs @ 175 °C	FT/QCD/FP-1.8	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Heat Stability at 180 °C for 20 min	FT/QCD/FP-1.9	Yellow	Yellow	Yellow	Yellow	Yellow to Light Brown	Dark Yellow
PH Value of 10% aqueous extract	FT/QCD/FP- 1.11	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5
Refractive Index @ 27 °C	ASTM D-1807	1.493 – 1.497	1.493 – 1.497	1.498 – 1.5002	1.498 – 1.5002	1.529 – 1.532	1.529 – 1.532
Free mineral Acidity as mg KOH/gm	FT/QCD/FP-1.5	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max

N-FTCHLOR
Brand
Technical Specification	Test Method	45S	52S	62S	70
Colour (HU)	ASTM D-1045-86	80 Max	80 Max	80 Max	70 Max
Chlorine Contents %	ISI-1448-77	43 – 47	50 – 54	58 – 62	68 – 72
Specific Gravity at 30 °C	ASTM D-1045	1.19 – 1.23	1.27 – 1.31	1.38 – 1.41	1.48 – 1.52
Viscosity at 27 °C (Poise)	ASTM D-445	0.5 - 1	5 - 15	40 - 100	500 - 1000
Volatile loss @ 180 °C for 4 hrs, percent by mass	FT/QCD/FP-1.7	7 Max	4 Max	2.8 Max	1 Max
Thermal Stability after 4 hrs @ 175 °C	FT/QCD/FP-1.8	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Heat Stability at 180 °C for 20 min	FT/QCD/FP-1.9	Yellow	Dark Yellow	Dark Yellow to Light Brown	Dark Yellow to Light Brown
PH Value of 10% aqueous extract	FT/QCD/FP- 1.11	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5	6 – 6.5
Refractive Index @ 27 °C	ASTM D-1807	1.493 - 1.497	1.498 - 1.5002	1.529 - 1.532	1.532 - 1.537
Free mineral Acidity as mg KOH/gm	FT/QCD/FP-1.5	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max	0.001 Max

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Note: Specific grades of Chlorinated Paraffin can be made on Request.