CHLOR-ALKALIS
The term chlor-alkali refers to the two chemicals (chlorine and an alkali) which are simultaneously produced as a result of the electrolysis of saltwater. The most common chlor-alkali
chemicals are chlorine, hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). Further processing can create a variety of chemicals...more>>

EPICHLOROHYDRIN
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a colourless liquid with a characteristic chloroform-like odour, manufactured using the raw materials chlorine, propylene and milk of lime. It is employed as a raw material for the manufacture of epoxy resins and a multitude of glycerol and glycidol derivatives used as plasticisers, stabilisers, elastomers...more>>

EPOXY RESINS
Epoxy or polyepoxide is a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures when mixed with a catalysing agent or ‘hardener’. Most common epoxy resins are produced from epichlorohydrin and bisphenol-A. They have excellent adhesion, chemical and heat resistance, mechanical strength and electrical insulating
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PEROXIDES
Peroxides are chemicals that include a double oxygen bond in their molecular structure. The peroxide ion contains two electrons more than the oxygen molecule, making it a powerful oxidiser. Usually fairly unstable, peroxides readily react or decompose, yielding oxygen. Ionic peroxides react with water and diluted acids to form hydrogen peroxide... more>>

PHOSPHATES
A phosphate is the naturally occurring form of the element phosphorus, found in many phosphate minerals. It is a polyatomic ion or radical comprising one phosphorus atom and four oxygen. Phosphate can form many polymeric ions, diphosphate (pyrophosphate), triphosphate, metaphosphate, etc... more>>

SULPHITES
Sulphites are compounds that contain sulphite ions. Sulphites can release sulphur dioxide. They are used primarily in photographic chemical production, food preservation, water treatment, pulp and paper production, leather tanning, textile production, oil drilling, and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries... more>>