On 4 March 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in toilets and running shoes on its social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. Click here to watch this video on YouTube and find out more information here and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
Thomas Vanfleteren has just joined Euro Chlor as Technical and Safety Manager to replace Ton Manders, Technical and Safety Director, who will retire in May this year. Formerly Technical Manager for Petrochemicals Europe for almost four years, Thomas will support Euro Chlor and its members in improving the health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance and … Continued
In December, the European chlorine production reached 609,418 tonnes. With 19,659 tonnes, the December 2023 average daily production was 1.7% lower than in the previous month (November 2023: 19,993 tonnes), but 18.6% higher than in December 2022 (16,573 tonnes). With 221,781 tonnes, the December 2023 caustic soda stocks were 4.5% higher than in the previous month … Continued
On 29 January 2024, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in bubble bath and cat litter trays on its social media channels. Click here to watch this video and find out more information here and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.
Click here to take a look at the eighth 17 Chlor-Alkali Careers video just launched with an interview with Klaus, Site Director at Euro Chlor’s member, Nobian. He has worked in the chlor-alkali industry for most of his career and stresses how much his work contributes to essential products in society. Taking ’17’ as our inspiration … Continued
Bleach, hypo, eau de Javel. Three names for the same chlorine thing that is one of the most efficient bacteria killers: sodium hypochlorite. Chlorinated bleach (or just “bleach”) has been among us for about 240 years now and is still one of the most effective disinfecting agents. Bleach has a distinctive chemical action on bacteria: … Continued
Chlorinated bleach (or just “bleach”) has been an important household chemical for over two hundred years. Whilst most people know it as a disinfectant, used to keep drinking water and pools healthy, it began its life in keeping white clothing from turning yellow during washing. Amongst experts, its chemical name is hypochlorite. Bleach is also … Continued
Chlor-alkali chemistry can help to keep everyone healthy and clean. A key chlor-alkali product is caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), otherwise known as ‘lye’. This lye is carefully handled during the soap production process. Lye is mixed with and oils/ fats (glycerol and fatty acids) to make soap. These oils can include olive and soybean oil … Continued
In November, the European chlorine production reached 600,696 tonnes. With 20,023 tonnes, the November 2023 average daily production was 6.6% higher than in the previous month (October 2023: 18,790 tonnes) and 9.2% higher than in November 2022 (18,336 tonnes). With 211,446 tonnes, the November 2023 caustic soda stocks were 0.8% lower than in the previous month … Continued
On 18 December 2023, Euro Chlor launched a new video about how chlor-alkali is used in aeroplanes and mattresses on all its social media channels. Click here to watch this video and find out more information and contact Euro Chlor Communications Manager Catherine Potter for more information.