Euro Chlor launches its Mid-Century Strategy (MCS)

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Euro Chlor has just released its “Mid-Century Strategy for a Sustainable Chlor-Alkali Industry (MCS)” that defines what the sector aims to look like by 2050, as well as the direction planned to ensure that this safe, competitive and green European chlor-alkali industry will be here for the benefit of Europe in 2050. The work started … Continued

New Chlor-Alkali industry review 2019-2020 launched

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The 2019-2020 Chlor-alkali Industry Review has just been launched in time for Euro Chlor’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11 September 2020. This publication, first produced more than 25 years ago, covers the most important industry information from the past year with key stories, updates and figures on the topics of Safety, Competitiveness, Climate & … Continued

BREFS becoming more international – news from OECD BREF project

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Translations of certain BAT conclusions (BATC) into non-EU UN official languages (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian) have been provided by the European Commission’s translation services (with no revision or guarantee on actual accuracy in relation to the original text in English because of the technical nature of the text). The original English version provides the definitive … Continued

The story of Chlor-Alkali and your favourite book

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People love to read. Books, newspapers and magazines keep up informed, educated and entertained but they also play a key role in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG4 on global access to Quality Education. However, did you know that chlor-alkali chemistry can play an important role in the preparation of your favourite book? … Continued

PVC bags widely used for blood bags and infusions

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is synthesised by coupling ethylene with Chlorine using energy. Its unique properties make PVC the material of choice in many applications, including construction, transportation and electronics.  PVC bags are widely used for blood bags and infusions as the material must have a certain permeability to oxygen. If not, the blood platelets will … Continued

The fight against novel coronavirus has a new ally… Chlorine chemistry!

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Chlorine chemistry is playing a vital role in controlling the outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe. The outbreak of the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of 03 February 2020, the WHO estimated that there were … Continued

Helping to make old things new again…

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Did you know that chlor-alkali chemistry helps us to recycle things more efficiently? At its very heart, the production of chlor-alkali centres around the sustainable use of chemicals. When the chlor-alkali production process was invented in the 19th century, alkali (or lye) was being made for use in ’novel’ chemicals like soap. As part of … Continued

In memory of Dirk Clotman

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We are sad to announce that Dirk Clotman, Euro Chlor Communications Manager, passed away on 25th October 2019 after a long period of illness. Dirk had worked for Cefic since May 2008 and spent his whole career communicating his passion for science. A Belgian native, Dirk had a background in analytical chemistry and had previously … Continued

Euro Chlor Technical & Safety Director speaks at AMAI international seminar

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Euro Chlor Technical & Safety Director Ton Manders gave several presentations at the Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI) two-day international seminar on the safe and efficient transportation of chlor-alkali products in India on 25-26 September 2019. In the session III on “Safe and Efficient Transportation of Chlor-Alkali Products“, he presented “Bulk transport of liquid … Continued