Chloroalkanes, alkyl chlorides or chlorinated kerosenes are alkanes in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine atoms.
Due to their wide range of physico-chemical properties, SCCPs are present in many industrial applications: fluids, sealants, adhesives or textiles.
However, some of them are proven toxic and carcinogenic, in particular short-chain chlorinated kerosenes (SCCPs). This is why the REACH regulation limits the use and content of chloroalkanes (SCCP).