Daniel Koch, Managing Director of Covestro’s facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Head of Production for the company’s Business Entity “Performance Materials” in the EMEA region, was voted in as the new Chair of the Euro Chlor Management Committee at the Euro Chlor General Assembly in Lisbon, Portugal, on 12 September 2024. Mr. Koch will hold … Continued
The 2023-2024 Chlor-alkali Industry Review has just been launched in time for Euro Chlor’s series of meetings around its Annual General Assembly on 11-12 September 2024. This year the publication focuses on how Euro Chlor has shown progress and resilience in its 35 years of existence. Its first introduction piece from Euro Chlor Manager, Marleen … Continued
On 14 August 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in sunglasses and solar panels on its social media channels Linked In, Instagram, X, Facebook (reel) and (post) and YouTube (video) and (short). Contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
As athletes are taking their marks in the Olympics at the moment, chlor-alkali chemistry is helping them to go for gold. Clean swimming and diving pools often use chlor-alkali products like sodium hypochlorite to keep the competitors healthy. Chlor-alkali chemicals (such as polyurethane and neoprene) also used to be found in full body swimsuits to … Continued
On 7 July 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in building and chocolates on its social media channels Linked In, Instagram, X, Facebook (reel) and (post) and YouTube (video) and (short). Contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
In a solar cell, the energy absorbed from sunlight (or other light sources) causes tiny, negatively charged electrons to be knocked loose from silicon atoms. The electrons flow through the material, generating electricity. This phenomenon is known as the photovoltaic effect. However, you need highly purified silicon to manufacture solar cells and this is where chlorine chemistry … Continued
When the world-class cyclists start the Tour de France, their helmets are made of polycarbonate that uses chlor-alkali chemistry. Polycarbonate is a strong material that can maintain its toughness even in high temperatures. Their bicycle frames, tyres and saddles are also made from Chlorine-derived materials and many of their cycling shoes will contain Polyurethane, an … Continued
On 3 June 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in helmets and protective vests on its social media channels Linked In , Instagram, X and Facebook (reel) and (post). Click here to watch this video on YouTube and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
On 3 May 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in teeth and swimming pools on its social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook (reel) and (post). Click here to watch this video on YouTube and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
On 2 April 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in trains and fridges on its social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook (reel) and (post). Click here to watch this video on YouTube and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.