Chlorine
Chlorine is one of the most abundant naturally occurring chemical elements. Its unique reactive properties allow it to bond with other chemical elements to form substances that are used in approximately 50 percent of all commercial chemistry. Chlorine is an important building block used to manufacture thousands of everyday products across many industries, including the automotive, construction, defense, electronics, food, health care and metal production. It is also essential to public health. Chlorine plays a vital role in keeping the world’s water supplies safe by controlling harmful bacteria and viruses.
To be used in manufacturing, chlorine must first be separated, via electrolysis, from the other elements with which it is combined. In this process an electrical current passes through brine and splits apart the positive sodium and negative chloride ions to form molecular chlorine gas. The chlorine gas is dried, chilled and pressurized or converted to liquid for storage or shipping.
Technical Information
Chlorine Handbook
Product Information
Chlorinated Organics
OxyChem's chlorinated organics have a wide range of applications as both specialty and industrial chemicals. Chlorinated organics exhibit unique chemical properties, as they are remarkably stable, non-corrosive to most metals, are generally nonflammable, have low rates of evaporation and have low vapor pressures.
OxyChem’s chlorinated organics are used as chemical feedstock and intermediates in the manufacturing of silicones, agricultural chemicals, refrigerants, quaternary ammonium compounds and pharmaceuticals. Other applications for OxyChem chlorinated organics include metal and electronics cleaning, paint stripping, flexible foam manufacturing and catalyst regeneration. OxyChem is committed to the continued innovative development of new chlorinated organics to meet the needs of the chemical industry and respond to environmental initiatives.
Technical Information
Closed Loop Unloading of Solvent Tank Trailers
Dielectric Properties of Chlorinated Solvents
Liquid Dryers for Chlorinated Solvents
Product Transfer System Design Considerations for Top Unloaded Solvent Tank Cars
Chlorinated Organics Handbook
Methyl Chloride
Technical Information
Reaction of Methyl Chloride with Aluminum
Emission Control of Methyl Chloride Process Streams
Compressor Unloading of Methyl Chloride Tank Cars
Methyl Chloride Applications
Methyl Chloride Handbook
Storage and Handling Hazards
Storage and Handling Requirements
Product Information
Methylene Chloride
Technical Information
Closed Loop Unloading of Solvent Tank Trailers
Methylene Chloride Temperature Density Table
Methylene Chloride Specific Gravity Temperature Table
Methylene Chloride Applications
Chlorinated Organics Handbook
Product Information
Chloroform
Technical Information
Chloroform Temperature Density Table
Chloroform Applications
Chlorinated Organics Handbook
Product Information
Carbon Tetrachloride
Technical Information
Carbon Tetrachloride - Specific Gravity-Temperature Table
Carbon Tetrachloride - Temperature-Density Table
Chlorinated Organics Handbook
Product Information
Perchloroethylene
Technical Information
Perchloroethylene Use in Isomerization Processes
Perchloroethylene Temperature-Density Table
Perchloroethylene Applications
Chlorinated Organics Handbook
Product Information
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is primarily used in the production of vinyl chloride monomer, the precursor to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is produced by reacting chlorine or anhydrous hydrochloric acid with ethylene. Other applications include use as a solvent, fumigant, degreaser, paint remover, and chemical intermediate for other organic compounds.
Technical Information
Ethylene Dichloride Handbook
Ethylene Dichloride - Temperature-Density Table
Ethylene Dichloride - Specific Gravity-Temperature Table
Product Information
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is used in petroleum wells, ore reduction, food processing, as a pickling and metal cleaning agent, for pH adjustment, and in general cleaning.
Technical Information
Hydrochloric Acid Handbook
Venting Hydrochloric Acid Tanks
Calculated pH Values of Hydrochloric Acid Solutions
Product Information
Hydrogen
Composed of a single proton and a single electron, hydrogen (H2) is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. OxyChem produces hydrogen as a by-product of its chlorine and caustic soda production. It is available by pipeline to companies that specialize in marketing industrial gases or that burn hydrogen as a fuel.
Product Information
Sodium Hypochlorite
The term “hypochlorite” refers to the salts of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Since the acid is extremely unstable, most users handle the more stable hypochlorite solutions (salts) instead. These salts are prepared in solution by reacting chlorine with a strong alkali, such as caustic soda, or an alkaline earth hydroxide.
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution is commonly known as a household bleach. At stronger concentrations, it is used for bleaching paper pulp and textiles. Other applications include chemical intermediate for the manufacture of organic chemicals, in water purification, medicine, fungicides, and swimming pool disinfectants and as a germicide.
Technical Information
Sodium Hypochlorite Handbook
Product Information
Hazard Warning and Product Disclaimer
All chemicals products may be hazardous if improperly used, handled or stored. Always ensure that you have consulted the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any chemical product before using, handling or storing a chemical product, and that you are wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.
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