Chlorinated Paraffin Wax

The remarkable qualities of chlorinated paraffin wax (CPW) as a plasticizer, flame retardant, and lubricant make it a versatile chemical that is widely employed in many different industries. One of the biggest companies in the sector, SNDB has made a name for itself as India’s top manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of chlorinated paraffin wax, offering goods of the highest quality that satisfy international requirements.

What is Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (CPW)?

Chlorinating petroleum paraffin fractions results in a complex mixture of polychlorinated alkanes known as CPW. The wax is able to put to work a number of ways because its chlorine content ranges from 30% to 70%. The exceptional lubricating qualities, chemical resistance, and thermal stability of CPW are popular.

Applications of Chlorinated Paraffin Wax

SNDB’s CPW appears in many different industries, such as:

1. PVC and Plastic Industry

• Serves as a secondary plasticizer in PVC compounds, improving their fire resistance, flexibility, and durability.
• Provides affordable options for producing flooring materials, pipes, and wires.

2. Metalworking Fluids

• CPW frequently appears in metalworking applications as a coolant and lubricant, increasing productivity and prolonging tool life.

3. Paints, Coatings, and Sealants

• enhances the binding qualities and fire resistance of paints and coatings.
• used to strengthen the durability of sealants as an addition.

4. Rubber Industry

• enhances the mechanical qualities of rubber goods through serving as a processing aid and flame retardant.

5. Textile and Leather Industry

• enhances textiles’ ability to resist water and flames.
• protects and softens leather goods.

6. Adhesives and Sealants

• It is a popular option for industrial adhesives since it offers more flexibility and flame resistance.

FAQs

Q.1: What is chlorinated paraffin wax used for?

Ans.1: Chlorinated paraffins serve purposes as flame retardants for plastics, textiles, paints, and coatings; as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride; as extreme-pressure additives in metal-machining fluids; and as additives to paints, coatings, and sealants to increase their resistance to water and chemicals.

Q.2: How to make CPW?

Ans.2: Paraffin wax is melted in a vessel provided with a steam jacket. A glass-lined chlorinator jacketed for steam heating receives the molten wax. From the bottom, a regulated volume of dry chlorine gas goes into the mass of molten wax. For 18 to 20 hours, the reaction temperature stays at 100 °C.