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Check out The Cl2/H2 Mixture Webinar, Sign Up for Bulk Chlorine Storage Webinar
Check out The Cl2/H2 Mixture Webinar, Sign Up for Bulk Chlorine Storage Webinar

Big thanks to Thu Le (Westlake) and David Chen (Covestro) for presenting HESS’s first webinar of the year, Explosive Mixtures of Chlorine and Hydrogen – A Walk Through Updated Pamphlet 121, on October 5th. Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2022


The World Chlorine Council Addresses the International Day of the Girl Child
The World Chlorine Council Addresses the International Day of the Girl Child

The United Nations (UN) marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. That milestone recognizes the rights of girls and the unique challenges they face around the world. Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2022


John Brenon - Occidental Chemical Corporation
John Brenon - Occidental Chemical Corporation

I have spent all 30 years of my career in OxyChem Manufacturing. I began my career in 1992 in Ingleside, TX as a Project Engineer. I progressed through various roles in Ingleside including Process Supervisor, Production Superintendent, and Production Manager. Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2022


CI's 2022 Fall Meeting in San Antonio – Share Your Feedback!
CI's 2022 Fall Meeting in San Antonio – Share Your Feedback!

Thank you to everyone who attended CI’s Fall Meeting in San Antonio the week of September 12-15. Over the course of the four-day meeting, members engaged in productive discussions, idea sharing and networking. Continue Reading

Date posted09/6/2022


Upcoming Webinar on Chlorine and Hydrogen Mixtures
Upcoming Webinar on Chlorine and Hydrogen Mixtures

One of the goals of the HESS Issue Team for 2022 is to produce a series of safety webinars. Join us for Explosive Mixtures of Chlorine and Hydrogen – A Walk Through Updated Pamphlet 121 on October 5th at 2pm eastern. Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2022


World Chlorine Council Hosts Safety Seminar in Malaysia
World Chlorine Council Hosts Safety Seminar in Malaysia

The Chlorine Institute is a part of the World Chlorine Council (WCC), a global network of chlor-alkali associations worldwide. Under the WCC, the Global Safety Team leads an annual Safety Seminar and this year’s is in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on November 2-3. Continue Reading

Date posted09/1/2022


CI Members and Staff Actively Participate in DHS Chemical Summit
CI Members and Staff Actively Participate in DHS Chemical Summit

CI Members and Staff keenly aware of the potential for misuse of our primary mission chemical are actively engaged on a continual basis with the Department of Homeland Security. Continue Reading

Date posted08/6/2022


There is Still Time to Register for the 2022 CI Fall Meeting!
There is Still Time to Register for the 2022 CI Fall Meeting!

The Chlorine Institute Fall Meeting is quickly approaching. In addition to our regular business meetings and forums, there will be five technical sessions with topics sure to pique your interest. Continue Reading

Date posted08/5/2022


Thank You to our 2022 Reception Sponsor – INEOS Electrochemical Solutions
Thank You to our 2022 Reception Sponsor – INEOS Electrochemical Solutions

The Tuesday reception sponsored by INEOS Electrochemical Solutions will be held at Hopscotch, an immersive art gallery. Hopscotch brings together artists in collaborative environments to create unique, impactful, and distinct shared experiences. Continue Reading

Date posted08/3/2022


Chlorine Bleach Destroys the Monkeypox Virus on Environmental Surfaces
Chlorine Bleach Destroys the Monkeypox Virus on Environmental Surfaces

An August 11 News article on the World Chlorine Council (WCC) website reports the monkeypox virus can be substantially inactivated on contaminated surfaces by a chlorine bleach solution. Continue Reading

Date posted08/2/2022


Mark Fucich - Descote SAS
Mark Fucich - Descote SAS

In 1985 I received a call from friends/clients working for the Chlorine Producers PPG, Oxy and Dow. Each client said we met a French man named Jean-Pierre Richer who has developed “the valve” that our industry needs for isolation and control of dry liquid and gas chlorine. Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2022


Seeking Nitrogen Trichloride Literature
Seeking Nitrogen Trichloride Literature

The Pamphlet 21) Nitrogen Trichloride - A Collection of Reports and Papers task group began its review this month. This pamphlet is unique. It does not provide guidance; instead, it is a collection of nitrogen trichloride incidents, academic literature, and industry papers. Continue Reading

Date posted07/7/2022