Abstract:
Chlorinated Heavy Normal paraffin is
a replacement of chlorinated paraffin
wax. The method of manufacturing of
both the products is the same and so is
the end-use. Apart from above the best
part of Chlorinated Heavy Normal
Paraffin is that in this product maximum
Chlorination which can be achieved is
70% while in chlorinated paraffin wax it
is 60%. It is used as secondary
plasticiser for Polyvinyl Chloride resins,
plasticiser extender in synthetic rubber,
Nitrocellulose, polystyrene etc. It is also
used for impregnating textile and fabrics
of all kinds as a flame retardant. It also
finds application in paint industry for
manufacturing of fire proof paints. It is
widely used in foundry industry.
