Uses

Chlorine and alkali (potassium and sodium hydroxide) chemistry are essential building blocks for the manufacture of numerous products that we rely on every day across Europe. Everyone knows that chlorine enables safe drinking water and healthy swimming pools, but without it many industrial and manufacturing value chains could not exist. In addition, hydrogen is a by-product of chlor-alkali production and our industry can play a leading role in this aspect.

Chlorine, potassium and sodium hydroxide and hydrogen are all necessary for the manufacture of countless vital applications that we rely on, including plastics (especially PVC and polyurethane), solvents, medical products and fire protection. Find out more about the main areas of use below and selected benefits on our benefits page, which also features our overarching documentary, our Chorine Things and Mr C videos and our 17 Successes programme.

A scientific overview of each product and end use can be found on the chlorine, caustic soda, caustic potash and hydrogen trees.

Chlor-alkali will also help develop the innovative materials that we will need in the future, with examples given on our Innovation section.

Across Europe, millions of jobs are dependent on the availability of Chlor-Alkali. Discover some of these via our 17 Successes.

Construction

Construction

Chlor-alkali chemistry is helping us build the future.

Energy

Energy

Chlor-alkali chemistry is essential in the production and efficient use of energy.

Food

Food

Chlor-alkali chemistry keeps our food safe.

Health

Health

Chlor-alkali chemistry keeps us healthy.

Home Care

Home Care

Chlor-alkali chemistry keeps our homes comfortable and safe.

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Chlor-alkali chemistry is essential in the production of modern medicines.

Sport

Sport

Chlor-alkali chemistry is vital for sporting success.

Staying Safe

Staying Safe

Chlor-alkali chemistry helps brave people in our communities.

Technology

Technology

Chlor-alkali chemistry is playing a key role in innovative technologies.

Transportation

Transportation

Chlor-alkali chemistry keeps us on the move.