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Uses and Health Risks Associated with Chlorine

Chlorine is the single material on which the production of other chemicals mostly depends. It is used in 60% of all Commercial Chemistry, 85% of all Pharmaceutical Chemistry and 95% of all yield-enhancing or agrochemical chemistry. Chlorine is one of approximately 100 natural chemical elements, and natural chlorine compounds are found everywhere on earth. Because of its chemical reactivity, chlorine is rarely present by itself as natural chlorine, and it exists bonded to other elements in the form of chemical compounds like sodium chloride, etc. Chlorine can be used as follows: For bleaching wood pulp For extracting gold from platinum For sterilizing drinking water For manufacturing dyes, drugs, and other organic compounds For the production of insecticides Major Health Hazards:  harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract burns, skin burns, eye burns Physical Hazards: Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. May ignite combustibles. Potential Health Effe...

Important facts about Caustic Soda

The solid form of sodium hydroxide is called caustic soda, an inorganic chemical compound and one of the strongest alkali. It is a white crystalline substance in solid form and is one of the basic raw materials used in almost all industries like cosmetics in the productions of hard soap, detergent, etc. Recommended usage of Caustic Soda Flakes : It is used as a Neutralizing Agent It is used as an Industrial Cleaner It is used as a Catalyst in the laboratories It is used for Pulping And Bleaching It is used for the extraction of aluminium by purifying bauxite Handling And Storage Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture, and incompatibilities. Always add the caustic to water while stirring; never the reverse. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the ...