Alkenes, C12-24, chloro
Agent Name
Alkenes, C12-24, chloro
CAS Number
68527-02-6
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Chlorinated olefins (C12-C24); [ChemIDplus] Chlorinated alpha-olefin; Chlorinated paraffin; [IUCLID] Chlorowax 500 AO; Paroil 58 NR; [Dover MSDS]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Liquid; [IUCLID] Clear light liquid with a mild odor; [Dover MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lubricant, flame retardant, and additive (in paints, adhesives, metal working fluids, and extreme pressure liquids); Also used as a secondary plasticizer and curing agent; [Dover MSDS]
Comments
May cause skin and eye irritation; "Chlorinated paraffins, average chain length C12, average degree of chlorination 60% are considered IARC Group 2B Carcinogens." Changes in liver weight, acute renal necrosis, and acute renal failure observed in 13-week oral study of rats at 325,000 mg/kg/day; [IUCLID] May cause irritation; [Dover MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: