Transportation

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps get you where you need to go. Chlor-Alkali chemistry produces lightweight plastics that help improve fuel economy. Seat cushions derived from Chlor-Alkali chemistry help keep you comfortable during long rides. Bumpers and airbags can help save your life. It is even found in the wings of aeroplanes. Chlor-Alkali chemicals are critical for … Continued

Technology

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps in many advanced technologies. It helps to make microchips and materials for tablet computers, laptops, and smartphones. It is also key in high-precision lasers and batteries for the next generation of high-tech innovations.   Chlor-Alkali chemicals are critical in other modern technologies such as: Neodymium chloride helps amplify signals in trans-Atlantic communication … Continued

Staying Safe

Chlor-Alkali chemistry is our first line of defence. It protects the brave people who fight fires as well as the police in our communities. In impact-resistant vests, protective helmets and glasses, parachutes and more.   Chlor-Alkali chemicals are critical for safety such as: Polycarbonate visors and safety glasses to protect people in factories, Zinc chloride … Continued

Sport

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps keep everyone fit and healthy. It produces materials for running shoes, tennis rackets, basketball courts, footballs, sports venues and more.  It even helps disinfect pools to keep swimmers healthy.   Chlor-Alkali chemicals are critical for sporting success such as: Baseball bats which are made from aluminium purified by caustic soda, Spandex gym … Continued

Pharmaceuticals

Keeping Europe healthy with Chlor-Alkali chemistry Chlor-alkali chemistry is essential in the production of modern medicines. It is estimated that around 88% of modern medicines rely on chlor-alkali chemistry for part of their production process. These include drugs for asthma, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even cancer. Over three quarters of these … Continued

Home Care

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps you all over your house Since its discovery, ‘bleach’ has proven to be a very effective disinfectant. As dilute sodium hypochlorite, very few bacteria can resist it. However, it must be handled with care and never used with acids (like those that unblock drains) as this can lead to the formation of … Continued

Health

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps you stay healthy. The most famous use of chlor-alkali chemistry is in the disinfection of drinking water. Such disinfectants have been used for over 100 years but the United Nations Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) estimate that almost 900 million people still do not have enough fresh water to meet … Continued

Food

Safe water and abundant food are made possible with the help of Chlor-Alkali chemistry. When you take a drink of water, chlor-alkali chemistry helps to prevent you from getting sick. Chlor-Alkali chemistry plays a vital role in boosting the amount of crops produced and in protecting crops from pests. It’s even found around the home … Continued

Energy

Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps power your home, business and car whilst reducing your energy needs New advances in alternative energy, including the production of solar panels, wind turbine blades and hybrid batteries, depend on Chlor-Alkali chemistry. Conserving energy is just as important. Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps produce light-weight automobile frames and aircraft materials that improve fuel economy … Continued

Construction

When you come home, Chlor-Alkali chemistry is waiting to greet you. From insulated PVC construction materials to energy-efficient window and door frames and the gutters on your roof, Chlor-Alkali chemistry helps protect you from the elements. Inside the walls, electrical insulation and PVC pipes safely deliver electricity and water to your home. Garden hoses, fences, … Continued