Potassium chloride (KCl), which is found in nature in the form of white or colourless crystals, is used in medicine, scientific applications and food processing. But its best-known straight-forward application is in fertilizers: together with the elements nitrogen and phosphorus, potassium is an essential fertilizer component that makes plants flourish and provides us with rich … Continued
It is a very durable, long-lasting material that does not need to be replaced frequently making it ideal for the manufacture of underground pipes. Pipes made from PVC are less likely to burst in cold weather than alternative materials. The inherent chemical properties of the plastic means they are resistant to the corrosion and rust, … Continued
A chlorine production unit starts with water and then adds salt which comes from salt mines to make brine.. Sometimes salt is also obtained by evaporating sea and salt lake water. If you put electricity (= electrons) through this brine under controlled circumstances, an electrochemical reaction takes place which is called electrolysis. The salt (NaCl … Continued
Over the past 23 years, Euro Chlor and its partners have established the organisation as the credible and responsible voice of the chlor-alkali chemicals industry. Our joint efforts have given us influence and leverage. We are a respected communications partner and a source of information for governments, decision makers, scientists and journalists. While continuing this … Continued
The Management Committee of Euro Chlor, the Federation of the European chlorine producing companies, has elected Andreas Amling, Senior Vice President of Bayer MaterialScience, as its new Chairman for a two-year period. Andreas Amling succeeds Michael Träger, CEO of the company VESTOLIT. Mr Amling is Head of Industrial Operations Basic Chemicals of his company, responsible … Continued
Calcium chloride (chemical formula CaCl2) crystals attract and absorb water easily: they are hygroscopic. That’s why they are typically kept in tightly sealed containers. This white salt performs very well at preventing ice formation and at de-icing roads. At lower temperatures it is much more effective than sodium chloride and it is relatively harmless to the … Continued
Fires in the home are responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries in Europe each year. They also lead to millions of euros of damage to buildings and their contents. But the application of flame retardants to household items can dramatically reduce the chance of a fire developing. This limits the production of smoke which … Continued
The European chlor-alkali industry, represented by Euro Chlor, has decided to continue its Sustainability Programme, although in a refined way. In 2001, the chlor-alkali industry was one of the first industrial sectors deploying a sustainability programme that monitors and reports on relevant parameters in he fields of health, safety and environmental protection. The new Programme … Continued
In his foreword, Executive Director Alistair Steel asks what can be done to enable the European Chlor Alkali Industry to compete in the international field and prevent an erosion of market share. “The question is not a trivial one”, Steel underlines, “Are we a fundamentally well run, cost efficient industry who needs to be nurtured … Continued
This re-election is the logical consequence of a change in the Euro Chlor statutes to extend the term of the Management Committee Chairman to two years. Michael Träger (°1960) is Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) and CEO of VESTOLIT GmbH & Co KG, the largest fully integrated PVC (poly vinyl chloride) production plant in Europe, with capacities … Continued