What is the uses of chlorine?
- Chlorine is used for producing safe drinking water and treat swimming pool water. Chlorine kills bacteria – it is a disinfectant.
- It is also used to make hundreds of consumer products from paper to paints, and from textiles to insecticides.
- About 20% of chlorine produced is used to make PVC. This is a very versatile plastic used in window frames, car interiors, electrical wiring insulation, water pipes, blood bags and vinyl flooring.
- Another major use for chlorine is in organic chemistry. It is used as an oxidising agent and in substitution reactions.
- Chlorine is also used for the manufacture of chlorates and it is important in organic chemistry, forming compounds such as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, polyvinyl chloride, and synthetic rubber.