In the newest video from the European chlor-alkali association, Euro Chlor, caustic soda, chlorine and their derived chemicals are shown to have a major role in helping us get around safely. From Polyurethane shoe soles and seat padding, PVC prosthetic limbs to titanium aeroplane wings and hybrid car batteries; all are thanks to chlor-alkali. The … Continued

On 12 and 13 June 2018, Euro Chlor held a successful workshop on incident reporting and experience sharing in the European chlor-alkali industry. With 27 participants from 14 member companies, the workshop covered why incident reporting and learning from these incidents is important, based on the experiences of two of the businesses present. The event … Continued

The levels of some airborne pollutants are continuously rising in many cities all over the world. This is especially the case for nitrous oxides (known as NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), emitted by cars and some industries. To help combat this problem, Professor Helen Storey – a leading UK artist and fashion designer – … Continued

Although chlorine is not present in the finished polymer materials, both polyurethane and polyisocyanurate are synthesised from chlorinated compounds. These lightweight materials perform extremely well as insulators even at small thicknesses. Today, billions of euros a year are being wasted on maintaining the temperature of poorly-insulated buildings. Chlorine chemistry can help to address this problem … Continued

Common in school laboratories world-wide, hydrochloric (or muriatic) acid (chemical formula HCl) is a very simple molecule: it is simply one atom of hydrogen and one atom of chlorine that have exchanged one electron, thus forming an electrically charged bond. At room temperature the molecule is a gas, but once dissolved in water it is … Continued

PVC wallpaper, for example, can be created in any colour of the rainbow and any design imaginable. Even embossed finishes are possible. Long-lasting and easy to install, most PVC wallpapers are washable if they become dirty. Other PVC solutions for walls include panels which can also be applied to ceilings. PVC panels are ideal for … Continued

Infections spread easily in hospital environments due to the close proximity of a large number of patients and staff. It is not only patients that are at risk of catching an infection in hospital – for doctors and nurses it is an inherent occupational hazard. Nowadays infections caused by microbes such as MRSA or C. … Continued

And yes, this can be the case if your sports wheels are made of magnesium alloy. This strong, lightweight and relatively corrosion-free metal can be produced from the salt magnesium chloride (MgCl2) through a process similar to the chlorine production process: electrolysis. The magnesium chloride salt is found in high concentrations in the above-mentioned salt lakes and … Continued

This compound is often used in powder form to make paints less transparent and has a characteristic bright white colour. Titanium dioxide is very good at reflecting light so vibrantly coloured paints can be produced by adding small amounts of pigments. The vast array of paints and hues available today are thanks to the high … Continued

If you want to swim faster, you must reduce the drag of your body in the water. That is why competitive swimmers wear a sleek cap to reduce the drag from head hair. That’s also why they shave all their body hair. A few years ago, chemical science provided a helping hand with the invention of … Continued