Chlorinated Paraffins 

Chlorinated Paraffins are not in EcoPower Additives

Chlorinated Paraffin's, PTFE or Molybdenum, are found in most high pressure lubricants and Automotive additives.  EcoPower is one of the only Additives on the market that contains None of these harmful ingredients.

What are Chlorinated Paraffins?

As defined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - "Chlorinated paraffin's are mixtures of polychlorinated n-alkanes produced by the reaction of chlorine with specific normal paraffin fractions from petroleum distillation. Carbon-chain lengths of commercial products are generally between C₁₀ and C₃₀, and the chlorine content is typically between 40 and 70%."

The IARC goes on to say, "Chlorinated paraffins have been detected in water and sediments, in tissues of marine animals, in human foods and in human tissues post mortem. "

Chlorinated Paraffins are Carcinogens?

The same website goes on to state, "There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C₁₂ and average degree of chlorination 60% in experimental animals.

There is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C₂₃ and average degree of chlorination 43% in experimental animals.

Chlorinated paraffins of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination approximately 60% are possibly carcinogenic to humans."

Many countries have started to reevaluate the safety of chlorinated paraffins, in fact According to the Chlorinated Paraffins Industry Associations own website, "In 1993, Canada declared short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) as meeting the Canadian Environment Protection Act (CEPA) definition of "Toxic" to human health."

To read more about the status of Chlorinated Paraffins in Canada See Environment Canada's website, listed in sources at the bottom of this page.  You can also read their Draft follow up report on the issue.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, "Available data indicate that chlorinated paraffins are bioaccumulative and persistent"

The Australian Government NICNAS states, "SCCPs are not currently classified as Hazardous Substances. However, the preliminary assessment recommended
that they be classified as soon as possible.  The report recommends that the following risk phrases are required:

• R40 possible risk of irreversible effects (Carcinogen Category 3).
• R50/53 very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

No national exposure standard has been set for SCCPs. However as a possible carcinogen, exposure should be kept
as low as possible."

the European Union as of 2002 as per an industry update had this to say about Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins, "The June 2002 Marketing and Use Directive relating to SCCPs came into force in January 2003 to address concerns relating to environmental release. Under the amended Marketing and Use Directive (76/679/EEC), SCCPs may not be marketed or used in concentrations greater than 1% for metalworking and leather finishing. EU member countries are required to adopt regulations to comply with the EU Directive by January 2004."

As you can see, just about anywhere in the world there is grave concern about Chlorinated Paraffins.

EcoPower believes with all that concern comes an obligation to not use such products in our Worlds First BioDegradable Automotive additive.

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Sources:

http://www.inchem.org/documents/iarc/vol48/48-02.html

http://www.regnet.com/cpia/update062705.htm

http://dnr.wi.gov/environmentprotect/pbt/chemicals/shortchain.htm

http://www.regnet.com/cpia/update1003.htm

http://www.ec.gc.ca/substances/ese/eng/PSAP/PSL1_chlorinated_paraffins.cfm