Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Chlorine-paraffine-in-Germany-27MZIFI0Q0Q0.htmlConceptually similarChlorine-paraffine in GermanyGP02YGUCompleted★★★★Products Containing Chlorinated Paraffin in GermanyGP04WHCompleted★★★★Toxics Action Lindane Dumping (Spain : 1989)GP0SKWCompleted★★★★Start of Beluga Chlorine Tour. Chlorinated Paraffines found in mud sample from harbour. RotterdamGP0KOVCompleted★★★★Start of Beluga Chlorine Tour. Chlorinated Paraffines found in mud sample from harbour. RotterdamGP014GCompleted★★★★Toxics Action POPs Convention (Sweden : 2001)GP0XO5Completed★★★★Toxics Action POPs Convention (Sweden : 2001)GP012JACompleted★★★★T-shirt and Denim ShortsGP02HHVCompleted★★★★Models with SportswearGP02HHZCompleted★★★★View AllGP02YGVChlorine-paraffine in GermanyChlorine-paraffine "Hordalub" made by Hoechst. Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are a complex mixture of polychlorinated n-alkanes and were introduced in the 1930s. The chlorination degree of CPs can vary between 30 and 70%. Currently, over 200 CP formulations are in use for a wide range of industrial applications, such as flame retardants and plasticisers, as additives in metal working fluids, in sealants, paints and coatings and as a solvent for Dichloramine T.SCCPs are classified as persistent and their physical properties imply a high potential for bioaccumulation. Furthermore, CPs are classified as toxic to aquatic organisms, and carcinogenic to rats and mice.In original language:Chlor-ParaffinChlor-Paraffin in Kunststoffbehaelter und Glasmensur. ("Hordalub" von Hoechst).Locations:Berlin-Europe-GermanyDate:23 May, 1995Credit:© Paul Langrock / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2616px X 1734pxKeywords:Chemical industry-Chemicals-Chlorine production-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Persistent organic pollutants-Toxics (campaign title)Shoot:Chlorine-paraffine in GermanyChlorine-paraffine "Hordalub" made by Hoechst. Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are a complex mixture of polychlorinated n-alkanes and were introduced in the 1930s. The chlorination degree of CPs can vary between 30 and 70%. Currently, over 200 CP formulations are in use for a wide range of industrial applications, such as flame retardants and plasticisers, as additives in metal working fluids, in sealants, paints and coatings and as a solvent for Dichloramine T.SCCPs are classified as persistent and their physical properties imply a high potential for bioaccumulation. Furthermore, CPs are classified as toxic to aquatic organisms, and carcinogenic to rats and mice.
