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        # SCCP, MCCP, and LCCP: The Regulatory Guide to Chlorinated Paraffin Compliance for Indian Exporters

        

**Topic:** Explainer

        

While Indian and African domestic markets have traditionally used general chlorinated paraffins, export-oriented manufacturers targeting Europe and North America must comply with strict REACH and RoHS regulations. Specifically, Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) are restricted due to environmental persistence. To help exporters in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat transition smoothly, NBT supplies 100% REACH-compliant [NBT Diamond Grade NP CPW](/products/plasticizers/cpw-diamond) (conforming to Medium-Chain MCCP and Long-Chain LCCP specifications), guaranteeing that your export shipments pass international customs without compliance risks.

        
        
        
        
        
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          ## Frequently Asked Questions

          
### Can I use standard CPW (unverified chain length) for goods exported to Germany?

No. Any article containing CPW exported to EU markets must be verifiably compliant with the EU POPs Regulation (SCCP < 0.15%) and REACH Article 33 MCCP notification obligations. Standard market CPW with unknown chain length distribution is a compliance liability.

### Are MCCPs banned in the EU?

Not as of 2024. MCCPs are on the REACH SVHC Candidate List, which creates notification and communication obligations - but not an outright ban. However, many OEM RSLs restrict MCCPs stricter than EU law. Check your customer's RSL explicitly.

### What test method should I request to verify LCCP compliance?

GC-ECD or GC-MS analysis per EN ISO 12010 is the accepted methodology for chain length distribution in chlorinated paraffins. Insist on this test specifically - simpler tests like specific gravity cannot distinguish SCCP from LCCP.

### Does India have domestic restrictions on SCCP use?

India ratified the Stockholm Convention in 2006, under which SCCPs are listed as POPs (Annex A, added 2017). While domestic enforcement at factory level is evolving, the Convention creates legal obligations. Proactive compliance protects against future regulatory tightening.

        
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By NBT Technical Desk · Updated 2026-07-04

        

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