Euro Chlor News
25/09/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN STITCHES AND SEAT PADDINGS
This eleventh video is about how chlor-alkali helps to make life better!
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13/09/2024
Register today for our 12th Euro Chlor International Chlor-Alkali Technology Conference and Exhibition
The triennial conference features a variety of technical sessions and a comprehensive exhibition and offers unique networking opportunities.
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12/09/2024
Euro Chlor appoints new Management Committee Chair
During the Euro Chlor General Assembly, he praised the work of outgoing Chair, Johan Van Den Broeck, Executive Vice President Commercial at Vynova.
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11/09/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY REVIEW 2023-2024
After 35 years of resilience and progress, Euro Chlor stays ready to face the future
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14/08/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN SUNGLASSES AND SOLAR PANELS
This tenth video is about how chlor-alkali helps people to enjoy the benefits of the sun!
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26/07/2024
Going for Gold with chlor-alkali chemistry
Did you know that chlor-alkali can help with Olympic success?
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08/07/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN BUILDINGS AND CHOCOLATES
This ninth video is about how chlor-alkali helps to bring more taste to buildings and chocolates!
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30/06/2024
How solar cells are produced so purely?
Clean solar energy is a Chlorine Thing!
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28/06/2024
What is the link between the Tour de France and chlor-alkali?
When the world-class cyclists start the Tour de France, their helmets are made of polycarbonate that uses chlor-alkali chemistry.
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14/06/2024
Kicking off another exciting EURO2024 with the help of chlor-alkali chemistry
Nylon, polyurethane, spandex or lycra and PVC are all chlor-alkali chemicals used in football games.
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03/06/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN HELMETS AND PROTECTIVE VESTS
See how chlor-alkali is used in helmets and protective vests
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04/05/2024
ROMAN FROM SPOLCHEMIE FEATURES AS ELEVENTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
He finds working in the chlor-alkali industry dynamic, diverse and constantly evolving.
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03/05/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN TEETH AND SWIMMING POOLS
See how chlor-alkali helps to keep pool water clean and your teeth sparkling for happy photos!
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02/05/2024
Register your booth/ presentation at Technology Conference & Exhibition
Audience registration will open in September.
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18/04/2024
BART FROM NOBIAN FEATURES AS TENTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
He was attracted to the chlor-alkali business by its sustainability promises.
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02/04/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN TRAINS AND FRIDGES
See how chlor-alkali helps you to keep your food fresh while using less energy, as well as featuring in your train journey when you visit your family and friends.
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18/03/2024
How do you make chlorine?
Theoretically, making chlorine is quite simple. All you need is water, salt, two conducting electrodes and electrons. That’s electricity, of course, and this electrochemical process is called electrolysis.
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11/03/2024
DANIEL FROM BONDALTI FEATURES AS NINTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
He enjoys the constant challenge of controlling variables that allow the company to efficiently and safely produce chemicals.
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05/03/2024
Eili Skrivervik joins Euro Chlor as Energy and Hydrogen Manager
She will be the key point of contact on all energy and hydrogen regulatory files and will lead Euro Chlor's Climate Change and Energy Committee.
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04/03/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN TOILETS AND RUNNING SHOES
Looking to clean your toilet and get a spring in your step outdoors? See how #ChlorAlkali contributes to both of these.
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14/02/2024
Thomas Vanfleteren joins Euro Chlor
Thomas will support Euro Chlor and its members in improving the health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance and long-term sustainability of the chlor-alkali sector
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30/01/2024
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN BUBBLE BATH AND CAT LITTER TRAYS
Nice and cosy at home in the New Year? See how #chloralkali contributes to helping you and your pet stay clean
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24/01/2024
KLAUS FROM NOBIAN FEATURES AS EIGHTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
Klaus has worked in the chlor-alkali industry for most of his career and stresses how much his work contributes to essential products in society.
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18/01/2024
240 years young and still going strong: chlorinated bleach disinfectant
Bleach, hypo, eau de Javel. Three names for the same chlorine thing that is one of the most efficient bacteria killers: sodium hypochlorite.
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18/01/2024
Bleach – Using chlor-alkali chemistry safely to protect our health
How can bleach be safely used to keep our homes and communities healthy?
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16/01/2024
Did you know that chlor-alkali chemistry is used to make soap?
Helping to keep everyone healthy and clean using chlor-alkali chemistry
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18/12/2023
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN AEROPLANES AND MATTRESSES
Strapline is travelling back home or on holiday by aeroplane for Christmas to a soft warm mattress using chlor-alkali.
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24/11/2023
SAVE THE DATE FOR 12TH EURO CHLOR INTERNATIONAL CHLOR-ALKALI TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
For the first time, we will add a series of presentations dedicated to hydrogen, reflecting the growing importance of this element in our industry and beyond.
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20/11/2023
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO ON CHLOR-ALKALI USED IN FIRE PROTECTION AND SHIPS
Watch how hydrogen can help to keep our future safe, just like firefighters when they protect us!
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18/10/2023
Euro Chlor launches new video on chlor-alkali used in mobile phones and pain relievers
Know someone new to uni who needs to contact loved ones and recover after parties?
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08/09/2023
‘Mr C’ video shows how chlor-alkali helps modern life to evolve
First in Mr C series shows how student life has improved thanks to chlor-alkali
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05/09/2023
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY REVIEW 2022-2023
Publication focuses on how Euro Chlor can remain safe and competitive while achieving climate neutrality.
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07/03/2023
Euro Chlor Hydrogen Day aims to kick-start the hydrogen economy
Face-to-face event addressed the challenges in achieving full and optimal utilisation, as well as identifying opportunities to work together.
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06/03/2023
New Hydrogen Tree launched
This comprehensive scientific and factual resource, available in digital and print format, shows the rich diversity of hydrogen applications and end-products
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02/01/2023
NEW VIDEO SHOWS HOW SAFE AND HEALTHY WATER IS A CHLORINE THING
Water chlorination has even been called "probably the most significant health advance of the millennium".
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07/12/2022
Euro Chlor organising Hydrogen Day on 7 March 2023
Registration is now complete.
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17/10/2022
Process Worldwide and Process publish article on Euro Chlor in the energy crisis
Article entitled Chlorine Chemistry in the Energy Crisis
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22/09/2022
Hydrogen from chlor-alkali production: high purity, low carbon and available today
Infographic shows how chlor-alkali by-produced hydrogen is ready to kick-start the European Hydrogen Economy
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15/09/2022
2022 Eco-profile study now updated with improved data
The effect is substantial and positive for Euro Chlor:
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14/09/2022
ALEXANDER FROM CABB FEATURES AS SEVENTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
He finds the diversity of work and the opportunity to make a big difference fascinating.
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13/09/2022
Euro Chlor outlines its own transition pathway and inaugurates new Chair at 2022 General Assembly
New KPIs mark implementation of third 10-year Sustainability Programme
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12/09/2022
EMMANUELLE FROM VYNOVA FEATURES AS SIXTH 17 CHLOR-ALKALI CAREERS INTERVIEWEE
She finds her job really interesting as it is diverse, combining production technicity and application and she can innovate, for example in digital marketing.
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09/09/2022
Euro Chlor appoints new Management Committee Chair
Chair to closely monitor progress on energy and REACH restriction files
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07/09/2022
Maud Bertolino joins Euro Chlor
Maud has worked for Cefic for eight years in the Innovation department and is experienced in organising events and supporting teams.
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07/09/2022
EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY REVIEW 2021-2022
This year the publication focuses on how Euro Chlor is transitioning towards climate neutrality and full circularity.
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08/06/2022
Euro Chlor publishes document on consequences of time correlations
The renewable hydrogen dossier, and more specifically the topic of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origins (RFNBOs), has been the subject of intense debate within various European institutions over the past few months...
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05/05/2022
Technology conference concludes with Carbon Neutral Player and Safety Leader as key topics
The second and third days continued to cover a wide range of diverse topics.
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03/05/2022
First day of Technology conference kicks off successfully
Some 280 delegates in Warsaw for start of the 11th International Chlorine Technology Conference and Exhibition.
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20/04/2022
Two new animations illustrate membrane and diaphragm cell process
Animations Illustrate two key ways in Europe - membrane and diaphragm technology
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20/04/2022
Register today for 11th Euro Chlor International Chlorine Technology Conference & Exhibition
Less than two weeks to go until start of event!
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22/03/2022
Lena from Covestro features as fifth 17 Chlor-Alkali Careers interviewee
She brings together all faculties from different teams and backgrounds, tries to enhance the maintenance process and find the best solution to keep the production running.
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11/02/2022
Euro Chlor 2022 Eco-profile study now published
Positive results since last one carried out almost 10 years ago.
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09/02/2022
Diana from Bondalti Chemicals features as fourth 17 Chlor-Alkali careers interviewee
She deals with several projects from different areas such as engineering projects, R&D, maintenance, and production.
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01/02/2022
Filipa from Bondalti Chemicals features as third 17 chlor-alkali careers interviewee
She feels she can contribute to the future success of the business and explore some tools related to business management.
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01/12/2021
New Euro Chlor low-carbon hydrogen video published
This hydrogen from chlor-alkali is a low-carbon option for Europe.
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26/11/2021
Euro Chlor launches Chlor-Alkali Industry Review 2020-2021
Format updated to feature annual highlights from Euro Chlor’s four Mid-Century Strategy priorities
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30/08/2021
Fenna from Dow features as second 17 Chlor-alkali Careers interviewee
Having enjoyed chemistry and physics classes and a six-month internship at Dow Stade, she realised she enjoyed the combination of engineering and chemistry,
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28/05/2021
First 17 Chlor-Alkali Careers video now launched
He advises young people that chlor-alkali is an essential industry where there will always be a need for engineers and chemists alike.
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07/05/2021
New video shows how Energy Efficiency is a Chlorine Thing
Chlor-alkali chemistry can help us to use energy more efficiently. It can also help Europe meet its Green ambitions.
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05/05/2021
New chlorine, caustic soda and caustic potash trees launched
Sees uses and sector of uses from each product on these trees
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30/03/2021
From production to customer to society, chlor-alkali is connected
How does chlor-alkali production safely 'connect' to benefit society?
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02/02/2021
New brochure on chloroalkane contributions to Europe’s future
Chloroalkane Sector Group raising awareness of their versatile chemistry
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28/01/2021
11th Euro Chlor International Chlorine Technology Conference and Exhibition postponed
Online conference to be held on originally planned dates of 4-6 May 2021.
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21/12/2020
Chemical Engineering World publishes article about MCS
See page 46 for Chemical Engineering World article about Euro Chlor's Mid-Century Strategy
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18/12/2020
World Chlorine Council Overview now published
2020 overview of all articles published on the World Chlorine Council (WCC) website
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09/12/2020
EU Emission Trading Scheme update underway
Higher climate ambitions to be addressed
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30/11/2020
Mid-Century Strategy (MCS) poster available on dedicated website
Download to get key details about the MCS
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24/11/2020
Euro Chlor organising online safety training package
Training aimed at engineers and production managers in Euro Chlor member companies
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12/11/2020
WCC online safety seminar on 17-18 November 2020
Event held over two days to ensure maximum participation from global audiences
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10/11/2020
Euro Chlor MCS featured in 2020 Cefic Sustainability Progress update
The MCS includes Euro Chlor’s third 10-year Sustainability Programme (2021-2030)
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30/10/2020
Mid-Century Strategy (MCS) Powerpoint presentation available on dedicated website
Presentation also available on dedicated MCS webpage
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21/10/2020
New Chemical Strategy For Sustainability (CSS)
On 14 October, the European Commission adopted the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
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23/09/2020
ECSA nominates new Management Committee Chair
Thorsten Schulz of Nouryon Industrial Chemicals replaces Neil Rosenburgh of Inovyn, who has been the Chair for the past two and a half years.
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14/09/2020
Wouter Bleukx (INOVYN), New Euro Chlor Chairman
New Euro Chlor chair elected at 2020 Annual Meeting
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11/09/2020
New Mid-Century Strategy (MCS) video published for Euro Chlor Annual General Assembly (AGM)
Video gives key messages of Euro Chlor's Mid-Century Strategy for a Sustainable Chlor-Alkali Industry (MCS)
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11/09/2020
Euro Chlor launches its Mid-Century Strategy
Towards a safe, competitive and green European chlor-alkali industry
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07/09/2020
New Chlor-alkali Industry Review 2019-2020 launched
Euro Chlor releases annual review of European chlor-alkali
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06/07/2020
13 TECHNICAL GUIDELINES UPDATED OVER PAST YEAR
All Euro Chlor technical documentation can be found at https://www.eurochlor.org/technical-safety/technical-documentation/document-search/
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24/06/2020
BREFs becoming more international – news from OECD BREF project
Translations of certain BAT conclusions (BATC) into non-EU UN official languages
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24/06/2020
Euro Chlor groups seeks expertise from members for key roles
Euro Chlor looking for Chairs for three of its key groups
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28/05/2020
European Responsible Care® Awards 2020 – Caring In COVID-19 Times
Open for entries until 31st July 2020
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07/05/2020
Role of chemical industry in the fight against COVID-19
Map of Europe featuring all the initiatives taken by the industry to help provide critical supplies
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23/04/2020
The story of chlor-alkali and your favourite book
Once upon a time, there was a very important chemistry…
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21/04/2020
European Chemical Industry’s COVID-19 Helpdesk
To help its members navigate this new environment, Cefic has set up a dedicated COVID-19 Helpdesk.
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19/03/2020
11th Euro Chlor International Chlorine Technology Conference and Exhibition now postponed
Event to take place on 4-6th May 2021 in same venue with same theme
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19/03/2020
EU chemical industry offers recommendations to help keep critical supply chains running
Cefic sent a letter to the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen
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11/03/2020
Chemical industry calls for sectoral Green Deal
In a statement reacting to the publication of EU’s new Industrial Strategy on 10 March, Cefic urges EU institutions to adopt a “sectoral Green Deal for the chemical industry”...
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05/03/2020
New ECSA website highlights benefits of chlorinated solvents
Information on sustainability, safety and technology in new digital portal
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27/02/2020
Euro Chlor Technical & Safety Director to speak at 24th World Chlor-Alkali Conference
Presentation at ICIS/Tecnon OrbiChem event on Euro Chlor's new Mid-Century Strategy for a Sustainable Chlor-Alkali Industry
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24/02/2020
Programme now complete for Euro Chlor International Technology Conference
Few booths are also still left
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06/02/2020
Media partners signing up for Euro Chlor Technology Conference and Exhibition
11th Euro Chlor International Chlorine Technology Conference and Exhibition to be held in Warsaw, Poland on 5 – 7 May 2020
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04/02/2020
The fight against Novel coronavirus has a new ally… chlorine chemistry!
Chlor-alkali working around the world to combat COVID-19
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30/01/2020
Only a few exhibition booths left at Technology Conference!
Only four booths left for the exhibition on 5–7 May 2020
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08/01/2020
Only one week until Technology Conference early bird price ends!
Event to feature launch of our new "Mid-Century Strategy (MCS) for a Sustainable Chlor-Alkali Industry"
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07/01/2020
Helping to make old things new again…
Did you know that chlor-alkali chemistry helps us to recycle things more efficiently?
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04/12/2019
Argus Chlor-Alkali conference is returning in 2020
Taking place on 4-5 February 2020, in London, UK.
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19/11/2019
What do you think about our Industry Review this year?
Complete the online survey of our 2018-2019 Chlor-alkali Industry Review today!
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06/11/2019
Register today for 11th Euro Chlor International Chlor-Alkali Technology Conference & Exhibition
Early Bird rate expires on 15 January 2020
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04/11/2019
In memory of Dirk Clotman
Dirk Clotman, Euro Chlor Communications Manager, passed away on 25th October 2019 after a long period of illness
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01/10/2019
Euro Chlor Technical & Safety Director speaks at AMAI international seminar
Two technical presentations on transport and loading/unloading of chlor-alkali related products
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30/09/2019
Chemical Week covers 2019 Euro Chlor AGM
The article covers Euro Chlor's celebration of its 30th anniversary by looking forward with a new strategy for the next three decades.
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26/09/2019
30th anniversary video published for Annual General Assembly (AGM)
Celebrating 30 years of Euro Chlor - supporting a safe, sustainable and successful chlor-alkali industry for Europe
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16/09/2019
Euro Chlor celebrates 30th anniversary at Annual General Meeting
Euro Chlor celebrates its 30th anniversary at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by looking back and forward
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13/09/2019
New Chlor-alkali Industry Review 2018-2019 now launched
Euro Chlor releases annual review of European chlor-alkali
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25/08/2019
Successful WCC Safety and Water event in Johannesburg
Event highlights vital role of chlorine in Africa
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12/08/2019
Three new technical guidelines produced and 13 updated over past year
Euro Chlor’s General Technical Committee (GTC), Safety & Transport (GEST) and Equipment Working Groups have updated 13 technical recommendations and published three new documents
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31/07/2019
Euro Chlor 2019 member capacity data now available
More in-depth data to be published soon in Chlor-Alkali Industry Review 2018/2019
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22/07/2019
10 key sectors where chlorine and alkali chemistry are essential
Check out the new Uses & Innovations section on Euro Chlor's freshly revamped website at to find out about the 10 key sectors where chlorine and alkali chemistry are essential.
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19/07/2019
New website shows how chlor-alkali is enabling a more sustainable future
Chlor-alkali chemistry helping to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals
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05/07/2019
New video highlights role of chlor-alkali for Europe’s workforce
Meet the 17 Successes in Euro Chlor's latest video
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25/06/2019
17 successes campaign now complete
Real Europeans, whose success at work is all thanks to chlor-alkali chemistry.
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11/06/2019
Staying Safe? It’s a Chlorine Thing!
Euro Chlor’s latest video reveals chlor-alkali’s role in keeping us safe
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11/06/2019
Euro Chlor Sustainability Programme features at ESA 2019
Guest topic at General Assembly event.
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03/06/2019
New ECSA flyer released
New brochure highlights benefits of chlorinated solvents
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20/05/2019
New Euro Chlor website highlights benefits of chlor-alkali
European chlor-alkali association unveils new website
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20/05/2019
Two new ’17 Successes’ published by Euro Chlor
Industry programme highlights important role of chlor-alkali for Europe's workforce
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30/04/2019
Euro Chlor submits response to consultation on ETS
The Euro Chlor Energy Task Force is currently finalising its contribution to the public consultation for the revision of the Emission Trading System (ETS) State aid Guidelines.
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12/04/2019
Save the Date for WCC African Water Forum
Registrations are now open for WCC African Water Forum.
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02/04/2019
Three new ’17 Successes’ published by Euro Chlor
Three new 17 Successes have been published by Euro Chlor, the European chlor-alkali association, bringing the total to 13 out of 17.
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21/03/2019
23rd World Chlor-alkali Conference, Singapore, 20-21 June 2019
Event entitled "Assessing the future pathway of the industry amidst high volatility".
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27/02/2019
Successful workshop concludes on chlorinated alkanes
Experts discuss advances in analytics in Amsterdam
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22/02/2019
Angelica Candido joins Euro Chlor as Sector Group Manager
New Manager for ECSA and EFCTC Groups
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29/01/2019
Euro Chlor assumes Secretariat of the World Chlorine Council
Two year tenure begins in January 2019
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22/01/2019
New Euro Chlor Chairman’s video released
European chlor-alkali in 2019 and beyond
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17/01/2019
Two new additions to Euro Chlor team
Regulatory Affairs Manager Kristof May and Management Assistant Assumpta Tabaro
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13/12/2018
Energy and chlor-alkali
An opinion piece from departing Cefic Executive Director Euro Chlor
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27/11/2018
10 out of 17 Successes already launched
Check out the first ten of Euro Chlor’s 17 Successes now available.
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26/11/2018
We are moving on 1st January 2019!
We are moving! As of 1 January 2019, meet us at Belliard 40 -1040 Brussels
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09/11/2018
What do you think about our Industry Review?
Opinions sought on Euro Chlor's digital annual report
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06/11/2018
Chloro Alkanes group to attend international conference
New Delhi event to discuss business and regulatory developments
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25/10/2018
Euro Chlor helping Indian colleagues to safely transport chlorine
International pipeline workshop takes place at German chemical park
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12/10/2018
Coverage of 2018 Euro Chlor Annual General Meeting
Chemical Week article on key European chlor-alkali industry event
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05/10/2018
New Euro Chlor Executive Director briefing video out now
Outlines key changes in chlor-alkai industry
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25/09/2018
A decade of REACH at Euro Chlor
How have Euro Chlor members helped to ensure the safe use of our chemicals?
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20/09/2018
New digital version of 2017-2018 Industry Review launched
Euro Chlor releases annual review of European chlor-alkali
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17/09/2018
Changes announced at Euro Chlor’s 2018 General Assembly
Successful annual meeting concludes in Bordeaux
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14/09/2018
New Euro Chlor Executive Director announced at 2018 General Assembly
Dr Marleen Pauwels to begin new role in January 2019
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10/09/2018
New additions to the ’17 Successes’ family
Euro Chlor highlighting the role of chlor-alkali for Europe’s workforce
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29/08/2018
Transportation? It’s a Chlorine Thing!
Euro Chlor’s latest video reveals chlor-alkali’s role in keeping us on the move
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03/08/2018
New energy section on the Euro Chlor website
...as affordable and reliable supply is key to the chlor-alkali industry
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30/06/2018
Call the United States via neodymium chloride enriched cables
The metal neodymium is rare and thus expensive. Consequently, its use is limited to really high-tech applications...
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15/06/2018
2018 Safety workshop concludes in Brussels
Members meet to improve industry safety even further
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26/05/2018
The house with no heating system
Chlorine chemistry is used in the manufacture of integral parts of high energy performance buildings. These include renewable onsite energy sources such as solar panels, and high insulation performance triple-glazed windows.
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30/04/2018
Your jeans can clean the air
The levels of some airborne pollutants are continuously rising in many cities all over the world. This is especially the case for nitrous oxides (known as NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), emitted by cars and some industries...
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30/04/2018
ChlorineThings help firefighters do their job safely
Aramid fibres are a modern generation of materials made from polymers called aromatic polyamides...
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30/04/2018
Reducing the severity of household fires with chlorine chemistry
Fires in the home are responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries in Europe each year. They also lead to millions of euros of damage to buildings and their contents...
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30/04/2018
Sustainable, safe windows using chlorine chemistry
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is often used as a sustainable replacement for wood or aluminium to make door and window frames...
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26/04/2018
Energy should not fly away with your money
Correctly insulating your house should keep the heat and your money in. Two commonly used types of rigid insulation foams are manufactured with a helping hand from chlorine chemistry.
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26/04/2018
When was chlorine discovered?
Pure chlorine was discovered by the Swedish scientist Wilhelm Scheele in 1774.
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26/04/2018
Can I find chlorine in nature?
Well, the answer is yes and no. Since chlorine molecules are so very reactive, you will not find the free pure gas in nature. But scientists have identified several thousands of naturally-occurring chlorinated substances.
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26/04/2018
ChlorineThings in your stomach?
When you have indigestion, you can sometimes feel it creep up your throat. Yes, you have a chlorinated acid in your stomach: the strong hydrochloric acid. What is it doing there?
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26/04/2018
Have I got chlorine in my body?
Yes, plenty. Although you will normally find chlorine in the form of chlorinated substances (like salt, hormones etc) free chlorine “radicals” (a very reactive form of chlorine) have also been detected in human tears.
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26/04/2018
Do I personally use “chlorine things”?
You bet you do! You sleep on them (your mattress) and walk on them (your shoe soles).
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26/04/2018
One molecule fits all
Which one chemical is used as a food additive, in the industrial synthesis of PVC window frames and to clean metals? One molecule: hydrochloric acid. Yes, that’s the stuff we also all carry in our stomach to help digest the food that we eat.
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18/04/2018
Vinyl and PVC provide interior design creativity
Decorating your home or business couldn’t be easier thanks to the myriad of design options made possible by “vinyl” or polyvinyl chloride – better known as PVC. Whether you want to cover a floor, finish a ceiling or decorate a wall, there is a vinyl or PVC solution available.
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15/04/2018
Is there a chlorine industry in Europe?
The chlorine producing industry, represented by its federation Euro Chlor, is active in not less than twenty-one countries!
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15/04/2018
Magnesium sports wheels on your car are chlorine things!
You would never have thought that sports wheels on your car may originate from the Dead Sea or the Great Salt Lake.
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09/04/2018
Global chlor-alkali conference due in 2018
IHS Markit event in September will discuss new Opportunities for the Global Chlor-Alkali Industry
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04/04/2018
Titanium dioxide: the whitest white
Titanium dioxide, a white pigment that is found in many household items, is produced using chlorine chemistry. In fact it is considered to be one of the ‘whitest’ materials known to man.
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04/04/2018
Want to swim faster than a fish?
A few years ago, chemical science provided a helping hand with the invention of the full-body swimsuit made of polyurethane, a ChlorineThing.
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30/03/2018
Can pavements clean the air around you?
A recent demonstration project carried out in the Netherlands showed that streets where pavements were treated with the pigment “titanium dioxide”, which is produced using chlorine chemistry, showed decreased smog levels compared to streets with normal pavements...
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30/03/2018
Quantum dots for LEDs
You know light-emitting diodes or, like usually called, LEDs. They are often used in pocket lamps, home lighting systems and even car lights...
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18/03/2018
They are working with salt, water and electrons
Yes indeed, in Europe alone, 34 companies at 68 manufacturing sites are working with water, salt and electrons. They are the chlor-alkali industry!
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30/01/2018
Chlorine use helps protecting marine ecosystems
The use of ballast water in stabilization of cargo ships is essential for safe and efficient marine transportation. Sea water is taken up into a ballast tank when a ship’s cargo is unloaded, and discharged when the ships are re-loaded with goods. This action brings unwanted species into a different ecosystem.
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30/01/2018
Power from the sun
Among 21st century energy resources, renewable solar energy is growing in importance. Solar energy panels are becoming common sights across the landscape, powering everything from traffic lights to art installations and even aircraft...
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22/01/2018
New document on health aspects of electromagnetic fields
New Euro Chlor FOCS on EMFs out now
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30/10/2017
Around the world on pure light
After watching birds and dreaming of flight for centuries, mankind first took to the skies in the early 20th century. Over a hundred years later, advances in technology have meant that we can now even fly on pure solar power.
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02/10/2017
Welcoming the ’17 Successes’
New initiative celebrates chlor-alkali's role in Europe's success at work
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18/09/2017
2017 Euro Chlor Industry Review out now
New interactive review introduces the '17 Successes'
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30/08/2017
Chlorine’s role in water purity
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...
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30/07/2017
Platinum/chlorine compound fights cancer
Cisplatin is used to treat certain cancers that have spread through the body. The heart of the molecule is a platinum atom with two chlorine atoms as its important helping hands.
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30/06/2017
Prevention is the best cure: chlorine chemistry fights malaria
Many of the most common preventative anti-malarial drugs used in the global fight against malaria are chlorinated compounds. These molecules save the lives of hundreds of thousands every year.
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29/05/2017
Sustainable chlorine production in the spotlight at Technical Conference
Technical Conference and Exhibition shares developments in health, safety and environmental protection.
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05/05/2017
New presentation on chloro alkane composition
Sector group video to help authorities understand these versatile chemicals
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01/05/2017
Did you say water, salt and electrons?
In a chlorine production unit, they start with water and add salt to it. Salt from the salt mines, sometimes also salt obtained by evaporation of sea and salt lake water. So we make brine.
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30/04/2017
Walking comfortably on chlorine chemistry
There is a good chance that some of the floors of your house or office will be covered with products such as PVC or nylon that are made using chlorine chemistry, and designed to improve comfort and convenience of your home.
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30/04/2017
For road de-icing or in sports drinks: calcium chloride helps
A compound in the same chemical family as kitchen salt performs similar tasks for us, but can also do a lot more than that. Of course it helps for de-icing roads, but it’s also found in sports drinks. And it makes swimming pool water less aggressive to the concrete construction.
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30/04/2017
Chlorine chemistry keeps wind turbine blades turning
At the end of 2012 Europe had 106 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind turbine capacity – enough to produce 231 terawatts of electricity in a normal year or 7% of Europe’s needs ...
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30/04/2017
Fertilizers, deodorant and waste water treatment have them in common: metal chlorides
Potassium chloride (chemical formula KCl), which is found in nature in the form of white or colourless crystals, is used in medicine, scientific applications and food processing...
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30/04/2017
Just glue your house together
These versatile materials can bind to a variety of materials including plastics, metal, glass and concrete, and are seal gaps for protection against damage form dirt or water...
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30/04/2017
Safe water and electricity delivered to your home
It is a very durable, long-lasting material that does not need to be replaced frequently making it ideal for the manufacture of underground pipes...
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15/04/2017
The tough fight against hospital superbugs and food poisoning
Chlorine-based bleaches, or hypochlorites, have powerful antimicrobial properties that are used for disinfecting surfaces, floors and instruments in hospital and food preparation areas. They are cheap and simple to use: diluted solutions of bleach kill bacteria and viruses and can be sprayed or wiped over almost any surface requiring sterilisation.
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31/03/2017
New Video on chlor-alkali for Europe in 2017
Chairman and director describe contribution and challenges facing the industry
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30/03/2017
Get a good night’s rest on chlorine chemistry
We spend around a third of our lives in bed. Over an average lifespan, that’s about 25 years! Sleeping well while we are in bed has been shown to dramatically improve our health and mood. Key to getting a good night’s rest is the mattress that we lie on.
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30/03/2017
Helping the Police with Chlorine Chemistry
Aramid fibres are made using chlorine chemistry, and are best known for their use in bullet-proof and stab-proof protective armour used by people working in law enforcement and the military...
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30/03/2017
Put some algae-diesel in your tank
Engineers of the company GF Piping Systems have exploited the ideal transparency and long lifetime of the PVC material that allows mass growth of algae...
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28/03/2017
Major milestone for Euro Chlor biocides process
Decision to approve disinfectants and product registrations begin
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18/03/2017
Are you sitting comfortably?
Polyurethane (PU) is an amazing material which has many applications in the modern world. PU is formed in a complex chemical reaction in which chlorine chemistry plays a vital role.
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15/03/2017
Zeise’s salt could be a cancer fighter
A new family of chlorinated substances has shown potential for enhancing the chemical battle against cancer...
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01/03/2017
Euro Chlor expands communications activities to Facebook
New presence on world's largest social media platform
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22/02/2017
Global chlor-alkali conference due in 2017
IHS Markit event in September will discuss new Opportunities for the Global Chlor-Alkali Industry
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15/02/2017
PVC bags widely used for blood bags and infusions
From the fifties on, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) has been a widely selected material to pack blood and blood products in. Also, many other medicinal liquids (infuses) are kept in this material. Why?
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14/02/2017
Killing bacteria the soft way: with chlorinated silk!
American and Indian scientists have developed a modified ordinary silk tissue that kills disease-causing bacteria in minutes, and even the armour-coated spores of microbes such as the highly dangerous anthrax! This research was in fact triggered by the search for a defense against bacterial warfare, used in the past by terrorists...
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14/02/2017
Euro Chlor at SETAC 2017 in Brussels
Euro Chlor present at international environmental conference.
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02/02/2017
2017 Mercury Workshop a success!
Euro Chlor members meet to share experiences on safe mercury phase out.
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23/01/2017
Want windows that clean themselves?
Self-cleaning windows can save you a lot of work and they are made using chlorine chemistry.
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18/01/2017
Findings of more than 140 recent scientific studies collated
The real impact of water chlorination on human health.
Euro Chlor has published a new title in its series of Science Dossiers: “Human health aspects of halogenated organic by-products from use of active chlorine”. This dossier reviews the health implications of the by-products formed during current, non-reagent uses of active chlorine solutions (e.g. as a biocide).
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10/01/2017
New Euro Chlor Science Publication on Human Health
New dossier summarises current scientific research on disinfection by-products and their implications
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24/10/2016
Chairman interviewed in Dutch Chemistry Magazine
Article for VNCI magazine details the challenges our industry is facing on energy
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12/09/2016
Dieter Schnepel (DOW) new Euro Chlor Chairman
The Euro Chlor General Assembly has confirmed Dieter Schnepel (DOW) as new Chairman of Euro Chlor
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27/05/2016
New Euro Chlor Science Publication on Research Integrity
New FOCS document describes how to ensure that research remains free from influence during its transition from the lab to policy.
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06/05/2016
Mercury Workshop set for June 2016
Euro Chlor will hold an international workshop on 28/ 29 June 2016 to share experience on safe mercury phase out.
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04/04/2016
New Euro Chlor Science Publication on Passive Sampling
New FOCS document describes how sampling method can assist in industry efforts to maintain environmental quality.
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25/03/2016
Euro Chlor at SETAC 2016 in Nantes
Euro Chlor present at international environmental conference.
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04/03/2016
New Video on Euro Chlor activities in safety and sustainability
Euro Chlor has published a new video on industry efforts to build on our progress in promoting a health, safe and sustainable chlor-alkali sector.
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29/01/2016
The challenge of marine plastic litter: upcoming conference 16-17 march 2016.
Upcoming conference to address challenge of marine litter.
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04/01/2016
Chlorine group expands with new element, number 117
A new element has been confirmed as ready for naming for 2016 with the official recognition of element 117.
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09/10/2015
New Industry Annual Review Released
Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, has released a new Industry Review. It is available on the Federation’s website.
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16/07/2015
The competitiveness of Energy Intensive Industries is a pre-condition for EU growth
Energy Intensive Industries, including the chlorine industry, are voicing concern about their capacity to remain competitive and attract investment in Europe following the publication of the Commission’s proposal for the reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). We call on EU policy makers to ensure that the post-2020 carbon leakage provisions fully offset direct and indirect costs at the level of best performers with no cross sectoral correction factor
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09/07/2015
Open Statement to the European Commission
Euro Chlor actively supports the statement that The Competitiveness of Energy Intensive Industries is a pre-condition to EU growth
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01/07/2015
Dolf van Wijk new Executive Director of Euro Chlor
Dolf van Wijk has been appointed Executive Director of the Euro Chlor Federation as from July 1st, 2015
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05/02/2015
Euro Chlor Director Dolf van Wijk Managing Director of global chlorine industry network
World Chlorine Council continues to focus on safety and sanitation
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24/03/2014
The benefits of chlorine chemistry derived products
By launching a completely new website about the many advantages and benefits of chlorine-based chemistry, the Euro Chlor Federation reinforces its communication illustrating the unique position of chlorine as a base chemical.
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29/01/2014
Commission recognises competitive threats to chlorine industry
The Commission concludes: “Electricity price is a crucial driver for chlorine production costs, affecting the competitiveness of the industry”.
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27/09/2013
Chlorinated Paraffins REACH Consortium objects to testing proposal
In an Open Letter, the MCCP REACH Consortium members, supported by the Chlorinated Paraffins Sector Group of Euro Chlor (Brussels), have significant objections to the proposed studies.
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23/09/2013
Chlorine Ecoprofile published
On behalf of Euro Chlor, a specialised external consultant has prepared an eco-profile of the chlor-alkali main products (chlorine, caustic soda, hydrogen and hypochlorite).
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17/09/2013
9th Technology Conference & Exhibition
1-3 April 2014 - Madrid. Sharing best practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Protection
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02/05/2013
Produce your own chlorine!
Perform your own electrolysis. My own WHAT? Well, electrolysis: it's a chemical reaction between the electrons of electric current and the ions of a dissolved substance.
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29/04/2013
New video on key Euro Chlor issues
A video discussion about what really matters for the chlorine industry.
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25/09/2012
The new Euro Chlor corporate identity
Euro Chlor has changed its logo. The change goes far beyond just a change of logo: there is a whole new corporate identity which has been presented during the Annual General Meeting in Berlin. Please find hereafter some more details and a clickable link to the new Design Manual.
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17/09/2012
Andreas Amling (Bayer MaterialScience) new Euro Chlor Chairman
The Management Committee of Euro Chlor has elected Andreas Amling, Senior Vice President of Bayer MaterialScience, as its new Chairman.
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02/07/2012
Sébastien Gallet new Euro Chlor manager for chlorinated solvents
As from July 1st 2012, Sébastien Gallet joined the Euro Chlor staff as sector group manager of the European Chlorinated Solvent Association ECSA.
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29/02/2012
Indian Chlor-Alkali industry joins World Chlorine Council
The Alkali Manufacturers’ Association of India (AMAI) has officially joined the World Chlorine Council, the special signing ceremony having recently taken place in New Delhi on February 16. This means the WCC membership now covers more than 90 per cent of the world’s installed chlorine production capacity.
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25/10/2011
Chinese Chlor-Alkali Industry joins World Chlorine Council
The World Chlorine Council’s Governing Council, Management Committee and associated working groups held their annual meeting mid-October in Shanghai. In a special ceremony, the Chinese chlorine industry association officially joined the WCC as associate member.
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14/09/2011
Euro Chlor continues and refines its Sustainability Programme
The European chlor-alkali industry has decided to continue its Sustainability Programme, although in a refined way. In 2001, the chlor-alkali industry was one of the first industrial sectors deploying a sustainability programme that monitors and reports on relevant parameters in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection. The new Programme will also focus on communication and outreach.
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14/09/2011
Fundamentally strong – up to a point
Euro Chlor has just presented its new Chlorine Industry Review. It gives an overview of the most important dossiers the federation has been working on in the past eighteen months, presents the progress achieved in the sectoral sustainability programme and lists detailed data on the chlor-alkali sector in Europe.
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13/09/2011
Michael Träger (VESTOLIT) re-elected as Euro Chlor Chairman
The Euro Chlor Management Committee re-elected Michael Träger, Managing Director and CEO of VESTOLIT GmbH &Co KG, as Chairman for a new one year term.
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10/08/2011
New Chlor-Alkali Industry Review released
New Chlor-Alkali Industry Review released
Brussels, 27 September 2010. Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, has presented its new Chlorine Industry Review at the occasion of its Annual General Meeting. It gives an overview of the most important dossiers the federation has been working on in the past eighteen months, presents the progress achieved in the sectoral sustainability programme and lists detailed data on the chlor-alkali sector in Europe.
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10/08/2011
REACH: all substances managed by Euro Chlor registered in time
Brussels, 2 December 2010. Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, confirms that the REACH registration of all substances the federation manages under the umbrella of ReachCentrum has been concluded before the first major deadline of December 1st, 2010.
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10/08/2011
Classification and labelling recommendations from Euro Chlor available
Brussels, 25 November 2010. Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, and the relevant REACH consortia have prepared industry recommendations for the classification and labelling of the chlor-alkali substances. These can be found on the Euro Chlor website.
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05/08/2011
What are the health consequences of long-term mercury exposure?
Euro Chlor has finalised a scientific publication on the health effects of long-term, low to moderate exposure to metallic mercury. Currently in Europe less than one third of chlorine production is still based on mercury technology, with a view to phase this out completely by 2020. During this transition period, Euro Chlor contributes to ensure high workplace health standards based on research.
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05/08/2011
What you should know about dioxins – Information Sheet
Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, has edited an Information Sheet on dioxins. It is available on the Federation’s website.
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22/09/2010
Michael Träger (VESTOLIT) new Euro Chlor Chairman
Brussels, 22 September 2010. At its recent Annual General Meeting, the Management Committee of Euro Chlor, representing the European Chlor-Alkali industry, elected a new Chairman. Michael Träger, Managing Director and COO of VESTOLIT GmbH &Co KG, took over this function from Filipe Constant (Solvay) for a one year period.
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10/05/2010
Euro Chlor publishes dossier on the environmental safety of halogenated organic by-products from active chlorine use
Euro Chlor has published a new title in its series of Science Dossiers: “Environmental safety of halogenated by-products from use of active chlorine”. This dossier reviews the nature and environmentally relevant properties of the by-products formed during current, non-reagent uses of active chlorine solutions.
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