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

You know light-emitting diodes or, like usually called, LEDs. They are often used in pocket lamps, home lighting systems and even car lights. They are now virtually everywhere in modern, energy-saving and long-lasting lighting systems. Inside the LED bulbs themselves we find quantum dots: these are semiconducting inorganic nanocrystals that emit light in very pure colours. But … Continued

Euro Chlor will be moving to an impressive tenth-floor office space, overlooking the Belgian capital, when Cefic moves to its new headquarters in January 2019. Rue Belliard is the main road of the EU Quarter and the new location will place Euro Chlor within walking distance of many major European institutions and key influencers. Euro … Continued

It is estimated that each year 10 billion tonnes of ballast water is taken up and released somewhere else in the world. This can result in adverse environmental and economic effects, which are being tackled with the help of chlorine chemistry. The issue arises from number of marine organisms that live in the water taken … Continued

Today’s aviation pioneers have a different set of challenges. One of the greatest is improving the fuel efficiency of aircraft. But what if we could fly using the sun’s energy? That idea inspired Bertrand Piccard – one of the first people to fly non-stop around the world in a balloon. Landing after the successful 1999 … Continued

Today, Euro Chlor, the European federation of chlor-alkali manufacturers, has launched a new communications programme which demonstrates how chlor-alkali helps Europe to work safely, efficiently and competitively. Over 7500 people are directly employed in making chlorine and caustic soda (chlor-alkali) in Europe with many of the derived products, which we rely on every day, helping … Continued

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is often used as a sustainable replacement for wood or aluminium to make door and window frames. Advantages of using PVC for these applications include its excellent resistance to weathering, shock and abrasion. It is easily processed into different styles and is easy to clean and doesn’t require repainting every few … Continued