The 2017 Euro Chlor Industry Review is now available via the Euro Chlor website. Covering the latest important European chlor-alkali industry information, the review also acts as a spring board for Euro Chlor’s newest communications initiative, the 17 Successes. This new programme aims to highlight the benefits that chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen provide to … Continued
With 27,881 tonnes, the July average daily production was 1.1% higher than in the previous month (June 2017: 27,591 tonnes), and 4.3% higher than in July 2016 (26,731 tonnes). With 191,605 tonnes, the July caustic soda stocks were 6.3% higher than in the previous month (June 2017: 180,294 tonnes), but 12,733 tonnes below the level … Continued
Due to its limited supply, access to clean water is becoming increasingly difficult. The United Nations Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) estimates that almost 900 million people do not have enough fresh water to meet their daily needs. A lack of potable water and inadequate waste water treatment is the single most important … Continued
With 27,572 tonnes, the June average daily production was 2.8% higher than in the previous month (May 2017: 26,813 tonnes), and 10.1% higher than in June 2016 (25,048 tonnes). With 181,478 tonnes, the June caustic soda stocks were 4.0% lower than in the previous month (May 2017: 189,025 tonnes), and 19,240 tonnes below the level … Continued
Cisplatin is a well-known platinum-containing chemotherapy drug that stops cancer cells from growing and causes them to die. It is used for fighting testicular, bladder and ovarian cancers that have spread from their primary tumours to other parts of the body. It also can be used to treat several other cancers, such as lung cancer. … Continued
With 26,813 tonnes, the May average daily production was 3.2% higher than in the previous month (April 2017: 25,988 tonnes), and 11.1% higher than in May 2016 (24,142 tonnes). With 189,025 tonnes, the May caustic soda stocks were 3.2% lower than in the previous month (April 2017: 195,342 tonnes), and 32,301 tonnes below the level … Continued
Malaria is an infectious disease that is caused by a microscopic parasite that can be spread to humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, vomiting and can lead to death if not treated. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2010 malaria caused 660,000 deaths worldwide, and … Continued
With 25,941 tonnes, the April average daily production was 1.8% higher than in the previous month (March 2017: 25,489 tonnes), and 16% higher than in April 2016 (22,357 tonnes). With 193,643 tonnes, the April caustic soda stocks were 2% lower than in the previous month (March 2017: 197,647 tonnes), and 33,059 tonnes below the level … Continued
The recent tenth Euro Chlor Technical Conference & Exhibition again shared best practices and new technological developments in the areas of health, safety and environmental protection. Chairman of the Management Committee, Dieter Schnepel, opened this Jubilee edition of the Conference, welcoming 360 participants from 34 countries to the theme: sustainable chlorine production and the road … Continued
With 25,543 tonnes, the March average daily production was 7.5% lower than in the previous month (February 2017: 27,618 tonnes), and 1.4% lower than in March 2016 (25,897 tonnes). With 197,864 tonnes, the March caustic soda stocks were 12% lower than in the previous month (February 2017: 224,810 tonnes), and 33,642 tonnes below the level … Continued