In practice
In man-made form almost every product made today, benefits from chlorine chemistry. Chlorine contributes to advances in areas as diverse as disinfecting, medicine, public safety and enhancing everyday life. Some 55% of European chemical production depends on chlor-alkali products.

· Many chemicals, plastics and medicines depend on chlorine during the manufacturing process, although the chemical is not contained in the end product.
· Two third of all chlorine is used in the production of plastics, such as PVC, Poly-Urethanes, Epoxy-resins, Teflon, Neoprene etc., for use in construction, automotive, electronic and electrical industries.
· 85% of medicines, including many lifesaving drugs, are made using chlorine chemistry.
· 98% of Western Europe's drinking water is made safe with the help of chlorine. Worldwide waterborne diseases kill 15 million people each year.
· 25% of medical devices contain chlorine, including blood bags, sterile tubing, heart catheters, prosthetics and X-ray films.
Caustic soda is an important co-product of chlorine manufacture. It is used in various industries (e.g. metallurgy, aluminum, glass, soap, detergents and textiles).

Safety Data Sheet
Our customers have been presented the appropriate SDS documents for all products they receive from us. For reference purpose, to enable also others to audit and improve their own safety procedures.

Related Services
We are an active member of Eurochlor, the European organization for Chlorine producers. Eurochlor develops and promotes the best safety, health and environmental practices for manufacturing, handling and use of chlorine.
Chlorine waste recycling, Courses and training, Emergencies.

Brochures
Further information about chlorine can be obtained from Euro Chlor.