News & Member News

Euro Chlor member INOVYN officially unveiled its new name and logo on the occasion of the INOVYN Awards 2022 Opening Ceremony and will now be referred to as INEOS Inovyn

17/10/2022

Process Worldwide and Process publish article on Euro Chlor in the energy crisis

Article entitled Chlorine Chemistry in the Energy Crisis

07/10/2022

AUGUST 2022 CHLORINE PRODUCTION

In August, the European chlorine production stood at 657,461 tonnes.

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

15/09/2022

2022 Eco-profile study now updated with improved data

The effect is substantial and positive for Euro Chlor:

Maud has worked for Cefic for eight years in the Innovation department and is experienced in organising events and supporting teams.

07/09/2022

EURO CHLOR LAUNCHES CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY REVIEW 2021-2022

08/04/2022

FEBRUARY 2022 CHLORINE PRODUCTION

In February, the European chlorine production stood at 774,257 tonnes.

22/03/2022

thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers changes name to thyssenkrupp nucera

Company is a Joint Venture with Industrie De Nora

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.

16/03/2022

Vynova reduces carbon footprint of Tessenderlo site

Hydrogen-fired steam boilers will have a burner capacity of more than 20 MW and will be able to produce 30 tonnes of steam per hour.

16/03/2022

CABB publishes Sustainability Report 2021

Three key areas of report feature Environment, Social and Governance

04/03/2022

JANUARY 2022 CHLORINE PRODUCTION

In January, the European chlorine production reached 851,920 tonnes.

23/02/2022

Vynova launches low-carbon potassium derivatives portfolio

Marketed under the VynoEcoSolutions brand

21/02/2022

Evonik partners with Vita Group for recycling process for polyurethane mattresses

As the next phase, Evonik will scale-up trials of its new hydrolysis process in partnership with The Vita Group, a provider of flexible PU foam products.

17/02/2022

BASF and NEVEON co-operate on mattress recycling

First trials on chemical recycling of mattresses successful; mattress take-back pilot as important step towards circular economy

Lithium refinery to be built in Estarreja and hydrogen project called GreenH2Atlantic.

24/01/2022

ARXADA BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Company produces Consumer Microbial Control, Industrial Microbial Control and Specialty Products Solutions.

12/01/2022

Nobian and Vulcan sign agreement for lithium project

Nobian to use expertise in electrolysis and chloride production to generate lithium hydroxide from lithium chloride

04/01/2022

NOVEMBER 2021 CHLORINE PRODUCTION

In November, the European chlorine production reached 797,149 tonnes

17/12/2021

INOVYN introduces bio-attributed epichlorohydrin

Epichlorohydrin is made using a second-generation, renewable feedstock

16/12/2021

Vinnolit introduces PVC with reduced CO2 footprint

Follows launch of caustic soda solution a reduced CO2footprint earlier this year.

15/12/2021

Covestro offers climate-neutral polycarbonate

Climate-neutral polycarbonate comes from Uerdingen site in Germany

15/12/2021

Nobian supplies certified green hydrogen

Hydrogen coming from chlor-alkali electrolysis in Germany

03/12/2021

October 2021 Chlorine Production

In October, the European chlorine production reached 763,394 tonnes

01/12/2021

New Euro Chlor low-carbon hydrogen video published

This hydrogen from chlor-alkali is a low-carbon option for Europe.

26/11/2021

Euro Chlor launches third 10-year Sustainability Programme with nine new Key Performance Indicators

Euro Chlor celebrates 20 years of extensive data collection and sustainability progress with its second Sustainability Report, launched at its Annual General Assembly

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

04/11/2021

September 2021 Chlorine Production

In September, the European chlorine production reached 731.122 tonnes.

08/10/2021

Evonik to divest Lülsdorf site in medium term

More detailed plans will be drawn up by spring 2022.

08/10/2021

Jacques Sturm of Vynova elected as Chair at first Halogens Industry Sector Board

Jacques Sturm of Vynova is also currently the Chair of the Potassium Sector Group

08/10/2021

Nobian and Salins Group complete divestment of Salt Specialties

The announcement follows on the agreement signed on 14 February 2021 with the Salins Group

08/10/2021

Produits Chimiques de Loos is renamed Kuhlmann France

Kuhlmann France as part of the Kuhlmann Europe business unit

05/10/2021

August 2021 Chlorine Production

In July, the European chlorine production reached 850,820 tonnes.

20/09/2021

CABB improves its EcoVadis rating and invests in sustainability

CABB site in Pratteln, Switzerland, awarded EcoVadis gold medal for the third time

16/09/2021

Alain de Krassny negotiates with the Apollo Funds for sale of Kem One Group

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.

07/05/2021

GEMÜ VALVES, MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Company is producer of valves, measurement and control systems for liquids, vapours and gases

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.

07/05/2021

Nouryon announces intention to spin-out Nobian

Nobian to remain under ownership of The Carlyle Group and GIC

05/05/2021

March 2021 Chlorine Production

In March, the European chlorine production reached 805,463 tonnes.

05/05/2021

New chlorine, caustic soda and caustic potash trees launched

Sees uses and sector of uses from each product on these trees

21/04/2021

AL-BAHA COMPANY FOR CAUSTIC-CHLORINE IND. BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Jordanian company produces caustic soda, chlorine gas (liquified), hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite

Ercros has obtained 81 points out of a possible 100 in EcoVadis business sustainability rating

15/02/2021

Inovyn joins HyNet consortium

By 2030, HyNetNW plans to capture a further one million tonnes of CO2 from industry every year.

15/02/2021

Kemira signs new wind power deal to further reduce GHG emissions

10 year power purchase agreement to deliver 43.8 GWh renewable wind energy per year to Kemira’s Finnish sites

11/02/2021

Borregaard recognised with ‘A’ score for climate change

Borregaard is one of 9,600 companies reporting to CDP last year, only 270 of these made the climate change ‘A List’.

09/02/2021

Covestro and NPRC plan to use hydrogen-powered barges

Feasibility of using green hydrogen from Covestro's chlorine electrolysis to refuel inland waterway vessels is also being investigated.

08/02/2021

Ercros launches its 3D Plan (2021-2025)

3D = Diversification, Digitalisation, Decarbonisation

04/02/2021

December 2020 chlorine and caustic production

The December 2020 European chlorine production stood at 807,437 tonnes

02/02/2021

New brochure on chloroalkane contributions to Europe’s future

Chloroalkane Sector Group raising awareness of their versatile chemistry

02/02/2021

CABB publishes new Sustainability Report

Report provides people, society, work and environment goals and progress made over past year

Higher climate ambitions to be addressed

04/12/2020

October 2020 chlorine and caustic production

The October 2020 European chlorine production stood at 768,633 tonnes.

Launching The New Self-Assessment Webtool

18/11/2020

Vynova starts to produce circular-attributed PVC

PVC resins manufactured using circular ethylene produced from mixed plastic waste

18/11/2020

Covestro implements new technology for MDI production

New pilot plant provides greater energy-efficiency and climate protection

12/11/2020

WCC online safety seminar on 17-18 November 2020

Event held over two days to ensure maximum participation from global audiences

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)

06/11/2020

September 2020 Chlorine Production

The September 2020 European chlorine production stood at 731,111 tonnes.

30/10/2020

Mid-Century Strategy (MCS) Powerpoint presentation available on dedicated website

Presentation also available on dedicated MCS webpage

29/10/2020

Vencorex renews its ISO certifications

ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 50001 (energy) and ISO 450001 (health and safety) get renewed.

21/10/2020

New Chemical Strategy For Sustainability (CSS)

On 14 October, the European Commission adopted the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)

14/10/2020

INOVYN supplies sustainable PVC to ‘The Hope Project’

Partnership with Pipelife Sweden to provide sustainable PVC pipes

06/10/2020

August 2020 Chlorine Production

The August 2020 European chlorine production stood at 768,719 tonnes.

05/10/2020

Vynova wins PVC producer award for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, Vynova was named best PVC producer at the Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe.

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.

14/09/2020

Wouter Bleukx (INOVYN), New Euro Chlor Chairman

New Euro Chlor chair elected at 2020 Annual Meeting

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)

11/09/2020

Euro Chlor launches its Mid-Century Strategy

Towards a safe, competitive and green European chlor-alkali industry

Closing the loop to recover valuable materials

17/07/2020

Nouryon plant in Bitterfeld has double celebration

Production was started there 20 years ago and the site can look back on 10 injury-free years

10/07/2020

MÉTA Régénération becomes new Euro Chlor partner

Company specialised in the treatment and disposal of mercury-contaminated waste.

06/07/2020

Bondalti produces hypochlorite versus COVID-19 video

Bondalti's efforts to assist in fight and mitigation of consequences of COVID-19

06/07/2020

Ercros increases sustainability performance, which in turn increases job security

The 2019 accident frequency rate historically low, CO2 emissions index reduced by 10% and 87 million Euros invested in last five years to combat climate change.

Green hydrogen is a beacon of hope in energy transition

24/06/2020

BREFs becoming more international – news from OECD BREF project

Translations of certain BAT conclusions (BATC) into non-EU UN official languages

24/06/2020

Euro Chlor groups seeks expertise from members for key roles

Euro Chlor looking for Chairs for three of its key groups

12/06/2020

Dow Polyurethanes plans production facility to recycle end-of-life mattresses

RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program at Orrion Chemicals Orgaform in France to produce raw material for new polyurethane

05/06/2020

April 2020 Chlorine Production

In April, the European chlorine production stood at 704,728 tonnes.

28/05/2020

European Responsible Care® Awards 2020 – Caring In COVID-19 Times

Open for entries until 31st July 2020

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

05/05/2020

March 2020 Chlorine Production

In March, the European chlorine production stood at 787,529 tonnes.

28/04/2020

Vynova supports local medical care near its production sites

In the fight against COVID-19, Vynova has supported local medical care near its production sites in Tessenderlo (Belgium) and Wilhelmshaven (Germany).

23/04/2020

The story of chlor-alkali and your favourite book

Once upon a time, there was a very important chemistry…

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.

20/04/2020

BASF donates over 100 million protective masks

As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the corona pandemic

20/04/2020

Bondalti donates hypochlorite to GNR Emergency Protection and Relief Unit

Making the military more equipped to protect the population against COVID-19

17/04/2020

BorsodChem donates money, 10,000 litres of hypo and 10,000 masks

Defence measures against the COVID-19 pandemic

14/04/2020

Vinnolit supports Corona crisis team of Rhein-Erft district and care facilities

Respiratory protection against corona

07/04/2020

Bleach – Using chlor-alkali chemistry safely to protect our health

How can bleach be safely used to keep our homes and communities healthy?

Bondalti will provide to each Portuguese district capital for urban cleaning and disinfection operations

28/03/2020

Fater will make 250,000 masks to be donated to civil protection

Fater has formed a team of product and technology experts to verify the possibility of making surgical masks at the Pescara plant...

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

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

16/03/2020

Did you know that chlor-alkali chemistry is used to make soap?

Helping to keep everyone healthy and clean using chlor-alkali chemistry

11/03/2020

Ercros reduces CO2 in transport operations by 2,671 tonnes in 2019

62% higher than achieved in 2018

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”...

05/03/2020

New ECSA website highlights benefits of chlorinated solvents

Information on sustainability, safety and technology in new digital portal

04/03/2020

Chemical industry supports Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, issued a statement reacting to the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for an EU Climate Law...

03/03/2020

January 2020 Chlorine Production

In January, the European chlorine production reached 828,393 tonnes.

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

26/02/2020

Arkema taking action with ambitious climate plan

Company committed to keeping global warming well below 2°C

24/02/2020

Kemira targets carbon neutrality by 2045

Kemira has a long-term ambition is to be carbon neutral across the whole company by 2045 for combined scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

24/02/2020

Vinnolit commissions plant expansion for paste PVC production

Microsuspension technology used for expansion at Burghausen site

24/02/2020

Programme now complete for Euro Chlor International Technology Conference

Few booths are also still left

24/02/2020

Vynova launches bio-attributed PVC

New generation of vinyl resins

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

04/02/2020

December 2019 chlorine production

In December, the European chlorine production reached 761,026 tonnes.

04/02/2020

The fight against Novel coronavirus has a new ally… chlorine chemistry!

Chlor-alkali working around the world to combat COVID-19

30/01/2020

Only a few exhibition booths left at Technology Conference!

Only four booths left for the exhibition on 5–7 May 2020

30/01/2020

Ercros completes expansion in Sabiñánigo

Increased capacity for pool treatment chemicals

17/01/2020

Covestro awarded Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions Label

Label awarded for two projects: solar greenhouse dryers for food preservation and waterborne technology for sustainable textile coating

13/01/2020

AK-KİM KİMYA becomes new Euro Chlor partner

Turkish chemicals manufacturer produces chlor-alkali and derivatives and many other products

13/01/2020

INOVYN welcomes new CEO and starts with bio-attributed PVC

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

14/09/2019

SALINEN AUSTRIA BECOMES NEW EURO CHLOR PARTNER

Company is a member of the Österreichische Salinen Aktiengesellschaft.,

13/09/2019

New Chlor-alkali Industry Review 2018-2019 now launched

Euro Chlor releases annual review of European chlor-alkali

06/09/2019

July 2019 Chlorine Production

In July 2019, the European chlorine production reached 818,013 tonnes.

25/08/2019

Successful WCC Safety and Water event in Johannesburg

Event highlights vital role of chlorine in Africa

12/08/2019

Three new technical guidelines produced and 13 updated over past year

11/06/2019

Euro Chlor Sustainability Programme features at ESA 2019

Guest topic at General Assembly event.

05/06/2019

April 2019 Chlorine Production

In April 2019, the European chlorine production reached 788,975 tonnes.

03/06/2019

New ECSA flyer released

New brochure highlights benefits of chlorinated solvents

20/05/2019

New Euro Chlor website highlights benefits of chlor-alkali

European chlor-alkali association unveils new website

20/05/2019

Two new ’17 Successes’ published by Euro Chlor

Industry programme highlights important role of chlor-alkali for Europe's workforce

08/05/2019

March 2019 Chlorine Production

With 26,369 tonnes, the March 2019 average daily production was 6.3% lower than in the previous month (February 2019: 28,147 tonnes), and 2.5% higher than in March 2018 (25,730 tonnes).

30/04/2019

Euro Chlor submits response to consultation on ETS

06/03/2019

January 2019 Chlorine Production

In January 2019, the European chlorine production stood at 862,166 tonnes.

27/02/2019

Successful workshop concludes on chlorinated alkanes

Experts discuss advances in analytics in Amsterdam

22/02/2019

Angelica Candido joins Euro Chlor as Sector Group Manager

New Manager for ECSA and EFCTC Groups

22/02/2019

Vestolit (Mexichem) hosts youth science competition

Part of annual German 'Jugend forscht' event

Regulatory Affairs Manager Kristof May and Management Assistant Assumpta Tabaro

15/01/2019

Cefic visit to member DOW in Stade

Celebrates start of WCC secretariat at Euro Chlor

15/01/2019

November 2018 Chlorine Production

In November, the European chlorine production reached 736,689 tonnes.

07/01/2019

Ercros starts up newest chlor-alkali plant

Vila-seca site begins production in Tarragona

21/12/2018

ANWIL increases output at Włocławek facility

07/11/2018

August 2018 Chlorine Production

The August European chlorine production reached 803,353 tonnes.

06/11/2018

Chloro Alkanes group to attend international conference

New Delhi event to discuss business and regulatory developments

Member’s new membrane electrolysis facility in Tessenderlo

20/09/2018

New digital version of 2017-2018 Industry Review launched

Euro Chlor releases annual review of European chlor-alkali

17/09/2018

INOVYN to expand in Belgium

Jemeppe site to increase general purpose PVC production

17/09/2018

Changes announced at Euro Chlor’s 2018 General Assembly

Successful annual meeting concludes in Bordeaux

14/09/2018

New Euro Chlor Executive Director announced at 2018 General Assembly

Dr Marleen Pauwels to begin new role in January 2019

10/09/2018

New additions to the ’17 Successes’ family

Euro Chlor highlighting the role of chlor-alkali for Europe’s workforce

07/09/2018

PCC expansion of monochloroacetic acid production planned in Poland

Speciality chemical increase to benefit chlorine production at the site

05/09/2018

July 2018 Chlorine Production

The July European chlorine production reached 817,837 tonnes.

08/06/2018

April 2018 Chlorine Production

In April 2018, the European chlorine production reached 753,814 tonnes.

04/06/2018

CUF is now Bondalti

Big changes for Portuguese member company

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.

04/05/2018

March 2018 Chlorine Production

In March 2018, the European chlorine production stood at 797,134 tonnes.

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...

30/04/2018

ChlorineThings help firefighters do their job safely

Aramid fibres are a modern generation of materials made from polymers called aromatic polyamides...

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...

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...

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.

26/04/2018

When was chlorine discovered?

Pure chlorine was discovered by the Swedish scientist Wilhelm Scheele in 1774.

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.

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?

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.

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).

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.

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.

18/04/2018

Member investments demonstrate confidence and create career opportunities in Europe

Investments to support a safe, sustainable and successful chlor-alkali industry for Europe.

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!

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.

09/04/2018

Kemira to expand production capacity at its site in Joutseno

Multi-million euro investment at chlor-alkali site in Finland

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

06/04/2018

February 2018 Chlorine Production

In February 2018, the European chlorine production reached 780,997 tonnes.

06/04/2018

Covestro recruiting to support growth

Euro Chlor members are investing in sustainable and efficient technologies, creating growth and career opportunities in chlor-alkali.

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.

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...

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...

26/03/2018

Euro Chlor is on the move

New home in Brussels as of January 2019

26/03/2018

Euro Chlor welcomes KEM ONE on board

KEM ONE, a major chlorochemicals and PVC producer, operating primarily in Europe, has joined Euro Chlor as a full member.

18/03/2018

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.

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!

08/03/2018

Further expansion planned by Ercros

Vila-seca plant to produce even more chlor-alkali in Tarragona

02/03/2018

January 2018 Chlorine Productions

In January 2018, the European chlorine production stood at 837,465 tonnes.

18/02/2018

230 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...

14/02/2018

AkzoNobel and Evonik start chlorine and potassium hydroxide production in Germany

Members start joint venture works in Ibbenbüren

01/02/2018

December 2017 Chlorine Production

In December 2017 European chlorine production reached 818,223 tonnes.

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.

CUF to invest €55 million as part of purchase from Solvay

07/11/2017

September 2017 Chlorine Production

In September, the European chlorine production reached 778,518 tonnes.

30/10/2017

Members receive top awards for Environmental and Safety efforts

Cefic commends Solvay and AkzoNobel for Responsible Care achievements

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.

17/10/2017

AkzoNobel planning further expansion in German chloromethanes

Capacity increase for use in vital pharmaceuticals and more

In June, the European chlorine production reached 827,154 tonnes.

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.

14/07/2017

BASF introduces new chlorine thing in the fight against malaria

Member’s new mosquito net is first to receive WHO recommendation in over 30 years!

06/07/2017

May 2017 Chlorine Production

The May European chlorine production stood at 831,218 tonnes.

New CEO for Essen-based chlor-alkali manufacturer

22/05/2017

Ercros to expand chlorine activities in Spain

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...

26/04/2017

Member Covestro and UN begin joint project

Launch of a competition to find 'Young Champions' to improve the health of the planet

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.

07/04/2017

February 2017 Chlorine Production

In February 2017, the European chlorine production stood at 774,212 tonnes.

31/03/2017

New Video on chlor-alkali for Europe in 2017

Chairman and director describe contribution and challenges facing the industry

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.

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...

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...

28/03/2017

Major milestone for Euro Chlor biocides process

Decision to approve disinfectants and product registrations begin

24/03/2017

AkzoNobel praised for energy saving achievements

Member recognized for chlorine plant efficiency improvements

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.

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...

09/03/2017

January 2017 Chlorine Production

In January 2017, the European chlorine production reached 841,277 tonnes.

01/03/2017

ANWIL receives EU funding for innovative project

Research into ceramics to increase cable fire resistance

01/03/2017

Euro Chlor expands communications activities to Facebook

New presence on world's largest social media platform

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

20/02/2017

AkzoNobel using bio-steam to sustainably produce salt

Sustainable production of chlorine precursor now a reality at Delfzijl

15/02/2017

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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...

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?

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...

14/02/2017

Euro Chlor at SETAC 2017 in Brussels

Euro Chlor present at international environmental conference.

Work will maintain production at the site in post-mercury era

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.

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).

11/01/2017

Members leading research into new ways to recycle salt

19/09/2016

July 2016 Chlorine Production

In July, the European chlorine production reached 826,510 tonnes. With 26,662 tonnes, the July average daily production was 6.4% above the level of the previous month (June 2016: 25,048 tonnes), but 0.2% lower than in July 2015 (26,704 tonnes).

13/09/2016

Vinnolit achieves Social Responsibility Certification from EcoVadis

Member receives global award for efforts in environmental protection, sustainability and more

In April, the European chlorine production reached 670,786 tonnes.

In February, the European chlorine production reached 794,485 tonnes. With 27,396 tonnes, the February average daily production was 3.6% above the level of the previous month (January 2016: 26,450 tonnes), but 0.7% lower than in February 2015 (27,586 tonnes).

30/03/2016

Ercros plans to invest 28 million euros in the factory in Sabiñánigo

Within the framework of the visit of the regional minister of Economy, Industry and Employment of the Government of Aragon, Marta Gaston, to the factory in Sabiñánigo, Ercros has announced the investment plan of this center which provides activities for a total amount of 28 million euros for the period 2016-2020.

25/03/2016

Euro Chlor at SETAC 2016 in Nantes

Euro Chlor present at international environmental conference.

INOVYN has announced a major investment in a large scale potassium hydroxide (KOH) production facility at its Antwerp/Lillo site, Belgium.

24/02/2016

Vinnolit: Dr. Josef Ertl consults as member of Advisory Board

Dr. Josef Ertl retired from his role as Managing Director and CEO of Vinnolit effective 31 October 2015. His successor as Managing Director will be Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer.

24/02/2016

SPOLCHEMIE announces the conversion to a membrane electrolysis

SPOLCHEMIE - Spolek pro chemickou a hutní výrobu, a.s. announces the plan to launch the new membrane electrolysis in the 2nd half of 2016. The nominal annual capacity of the new plant will be 60.000dmt of KOH and 43.000dmt of NaOH.

24/02/2016

Covestro Board named

The Supervisory Board of Bayer MaterialScience AG (in future: Covestro) has named the members of the future Covestro Board of Management.

24/02/2016

Brenntag acquires Turkish specialty chemicals

Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire Parkoteks Kimya San.(Istanbul), a distribution company that offers a range of specialty chemicals products with a focus on the personal care industry.

04/02/2016

December 2015 Chlorine Production

In December 2015, the European chlorine production reached 807,055 tonnes.

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

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

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

03/06/2015

April 2015 Chlorine Production

In April, the European chlorine production stood at 741,019 tonnes.

07/05/2015

March 2015 Chlorine Production

In March, the European chlorine production reached 821,679 tonnes.

03/04/2015

February 2015 Chlorine Production

In February, the European chlorine production reached 769,685 tonnes.

03/04/2015

January 2015 Chlorine Production

The January European chlorine production stood at 816,292 tonnes.

In March the European chlorine production stood at 821,298 tonnes.

07/04/2014

February 2014 Chlorine Production

In February 2014 the European chlorine production reached 789,892 tonnes.

The September European chlorine production stood at 757,562 tonnes.

In April the European chlorine production reached 703,030 tonnes.

A new study conducted by ECSA on biodegradation of dichloromethane in a closed bottle test according to OECD guidelines resulted in this finding. The study was required after an international agreement was reached this year by the OECD Cooperative Chemicals Assessment Programme on the hazard assessment of dichloromethane, leading to intense discussions on the available data on biodegradation for the substance.

11/07/2012

June 2012 Chlorine Production

In June the European chlorine production fell to 760,761 tonnes.

In February the European chlorine production reached 748,610 tonnes.

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.

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.

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.

09/09/2011

August 2011 Chlorine Production

The August European chlorine production stood at 827,483 tonnes. With 26,693 tonnes, the August average daily production was 6.1% lower than in the previous month (July 2011: 28,415 tonnes), and 5.2% lower than in August 2010 (28,162 tonnes).

22/08/2011

July 2001 Chlorine Production

In July, the European chlorine production reached 879,744 tonnes. With 28,379 tonnes, the July average daily production was 0.2% lower than in the previous month (June 2011: 28,445 tonnes), but 2.9% higher than in July 2010 (27,572 tonnes).

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.