Chlorine chemistry is essential because it helps…

  1. Protect public health by disinfecting drinking water in the vast majority of Canadian water treatment systems. In fact, Ontario legislation REQUIRES the use of chlorine in drinking water disinfection.
  2. Destroy disease-causing germs on surfaces in homes, healthcare settings, day care facilities, schools and restaurants.
  3. In the manufacture of top-selling Canadian pharmaceuticals.
  4. Protect and nourish the crops grown on Canadian farms.
  5. Save home energy costs, thanks to its role in producing polyurethane- and PVC-based home construction materials.
  6. Harness clean, renewable energy through its roles in producing solar cells and wind turbines.
  7. Process ultra-pure silicon for electronics and high-speed fiber optic communication.
  8. Produce sustainable, long-lasting, corrosion-resistant PVC pipe for water infrastructure renewal.
  9. Protect our military and law enforcement personnel through its role in helping to produce bullet-resistant materials.
  10. Recycle aluminum beverage cans, diverting trash from landfills, saving both energy and precious resources.

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