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.