What is the main use of chlorine?

The chief application of chlorine is in the manufacture of PVC. Thirty-four percent of the chlorine produced in Europe is used to make this versatile product. PVC is used in 85% of medical devices including blood bags, sterile tubing, catheters and prosthetics. It is also a key material in the construction sector: used for window frames, roller shutters, water pipes, floor coverings etc.

After PVC, probably the most well known application of chlorine is for disinfection of drinking water and swimming pool water. The purification of drinking water is vital to minimise the often devastating impact of waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery and gastroenteritis. These have killed more people than all the wars in history. As a disinfectant, chlorine saves lives.
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