Cl₂

Chlorine

A liquefied gas with highly oxidising properties, obtained through an electrolytic process using membrane technology from a solution of sodium chloride in water (brine). It is an essential raw material for the chemical industry and a broad-spectrum disinfectant.

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Supplied in containers of up to 1 tonne or in road tankers, in a pressurised liquid state.

Uses

Manufacture of PVC and other chlorinated organic compounds Production of inorganic derivatives Drinking water treatment Active biocidal substance General chemical synthesis and advanced industrial processes Chemical industry