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Euro Chlor science programme

Andrew Lambert Photography/Science Photo Library Sodium reacting with chlorine to form sodium chloride (NaCl, common salt). The flat-bottomed flask is full of the halogen gas chlorine (Cl2). A combustion spoon holding a piece of the alkali metal sodium (Na) has been lowered into the flask. The reaction is violent and exothermic (heat- releasing).

The principal goal of the Euro Chlor science programme is to provide scientifically-sound data and information to enhance the European chlorine industry's credibility and prospects for long-term sustainability.

Euro Chlor works with experts from its member companies as well as independent scientists to develop scientific information addressing health and environmental issues. This information aims to enhance stakeholders' knowledge of chlorine issues. The stakeholders include scientists, regulators and the general public.

To meet the needs of these different groups, the information produced by Euro Chlor is designed for expert and lay person alike: Marine risk assessments have been produced for 23 chlorine-related substances to help the authorities better understand the potential risks from chemicals; special in-depth Science Dossiers on various compounds and topics are produced for the scientific community and Key Science Information Sheets (KSIS) are produced to help non-scientists understand science issues.

To provide a clear picture of progress made by our industry in assessing potential risks from chlorine-based chemicals, we provide up-to-date material generated under the voluntary High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals programme.

A series of updates on natural organohalogens and bio(de)halogenation is also available, as well as proceedings from workshops on scientific topics of particular interest to the chlor-alkali industry. Euro Chlor has developed science-based codes of practice* for human health to ensure safe working conditions related to chlorine and its derivatives throughout the industry.

*After clicking on this link, in 'category' select health and in 'keywords' select code of practice.

Select the type of document you would like from the menu bar to the left of the screen. Some are also available as printed publications on request. Please contact eurochlor@cefic.be