Chlorinated paraffins
By: volume editor, Jacob de Boer ; with contributions by T. El-Sayed Ali ... [et al.].
Series: The handbook of environmental chemistry -- v. 10; Handbook of environmental chemistry -- v. 10
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Heidelberg; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9783642107603; 9783642107610
Subjects: Alkylchloride; Environmental aspects; Chlorinated paraffin
Description: Chlorinated paraffins are one of the last classes of chlorinated compounds that are still being produced worldwide and used in high quantities in many applications. They are particularly used in cutting oils in the metal industry, but also as lubricants, plasticizers, flame retardants and as additives in adhesives, rubber, paints and sealants. This volume covers the state-of-the-art of methods for the synthesis and analysis of chlorinated paraffins. Experts in the field provide an overview of their worldwide occurrence and utilization and describe their toxicological properties. International regulations and production volumes are presented as well as an example of a risk assessment study that was carried out in Japan. This book is a valuable and comprehensive source of information for environmental scientists interested in the occurrence and toxicology of chlorinated paraffins and for authorities and producers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.