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Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by treating a petroleum fraction with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C6 through C13 and boiling in the range of approximately 65°C to 230°C (149°F to 446°F).
EC / List no.: 265-150-3
CAS no.: 64742-48-9
Mol. formula:
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, may cause genetic defects and may cause cancer.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is an extremely flammable liquid and vapour, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, causes skin irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 000 to < 100 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels,
air care products,
anti-freeze products,
coating products,
lubricants and greases,
washing & cleaning products and
welding & soldering products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters),
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids),
indoor use as processing aid and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles and
chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid,
outdoor use as processing aid,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels,
lubricants and greases,
pH regulators and water treatment products and
water treatment chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
as processing aid,
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture and
in the production of articles.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
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