Chlorine in Healthcare

Chlorine chemistry helps us stay healthy

Chlorine chemistry is essential when it comes to keeping us healthy and fit. Many top-selling pharmaceuticals require chlorine chemistry for their production, and a multitude of medical supplies and devices also depend on it. Whether you use contact lenses to improve your vision or require life-saving surgery, you can rely on chlorine chemistry to help meet a wide range of medical needs. Read more on how chlorine is used in other industries such as construction, energy production, transportation, defense and law enforcement sector.

Chlorine chemistry: Hard at work in healthcare

Pharmaceuticals, respiratory inhalers, soft contact lenses, lenses for eyeglasses and sunglasses, safety glasses, blood bags and tubing, surgical membranes, medical devices, disinfectants, artificial human joints

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Chlorine In The News

Cellulose gel holds promise to help prevent wildfires
Cellulose gel holds promise to help prevent wildfires
November 20, 2019
A new gel based on cellulose – which is derived using sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), a co-product of chlorine in the chlor-alkali process – holds promise as a carrier for flame retardants in wildfire-prone areas
Indoor light-activated titanium dioxide coating – made using chlorine chemistry – has antimicrobial properties
Indoor light-activated titanium dioxide coating – made using chlorine chemistry – has antimicrobial properties
May 22, 2019
High-touch hospital surfaces such as doorknobs and faucet handles “are the secret network germs use to spread infections in hospitals. A new coating for stainless steel could stop them in their tracks,” suggests a new study.
Kevlar® cloak uses chlorine chemistry for military advantage
Kevlar® cloak uses chlorine chemistry for military advantage
April 5, 2019
Avoiding detection by thermal cameras, known as infrared stealth, is vital for the military. Yet, effectively hiding targets is a major challenge, since neither camouflage nor darkness can hide heat-releasing objects from thermal cameras. Kevlar® – made using chlorine chemistry – has been used in a strong, lightweight and foldable cloak that can make objects invisible to infrared cameras.
New semiconductor nanofiber uses chlorine chemistry to achieve “superb conductivity”
New semiconductor nanofiber uses chlorine chemistry to achieve “superb conductivity”
December 14, 2018
A new, highly conductive nanomaterial has been developed by a team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Department of Mechanical Engineering. The novel nanostructure, made by inserting carbon nanotubes and graphene into a titanium dioxide (TiO2), composite nanofiber, results in “superb conductivity.”
Combined Chlorine-based and UV Radiation method holds promise in treatment of wastewater for potable reuse
Combined Chlorine-based and UV Radiation method holds promise in treatment of wastewater for potable reuse
August 31, 2018
Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative method to detoxify water – using chlorine and UV radiation – offering new hope for water-stressed areas and helping enable greater reuse of wastewater.
Liquid bandages using chlorine chemistry may promote wound healing
Liquid bandages using chlorine chemistry may promote wound healing
August 8, 2018
Liquid bandages, found in most drug stores, offer an alternative to conventional bandages to protect minor wounds from infection, writes TheHealthAisle.ca.
Chlorine-Based Triclosan May Combat Infections in Serious Lung Disease
Chlorine-Based Triclosan May Combat Infections in Serious Lung Disease
June 7, 2018
The chlorine-based antibacterial compound, triclosan, has potential to combat life-threatening infections in people with diseases such as cystic fibrosis when combined with a tobramycin, an antibiotic, according to a paper in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (June 2018).
Human immune system uses chlorine bleach active ingredient to kill bacteria
Human immune system uses chlorine bleach active ingredient to kill bacteria
April 6, 2018
Hypochlorous acid, the active ingredient in chlorine bleach is the main ingredient in a toxic cocktail produced by the human immune system to destroy bacteria, according to a new study by researchers from two German universities, published in eLife journal.
Nanomaterials use chlorine chemistry to improve solar power plants, camera and virtual reality optics
Nanomaterials use chlorine chemistry to improve solar power plants, camera and virtual reality optics
March 8, 2018
In two recent developments, titanium dioxide is driving advances in solar power generation and cameras and optical devices for virtual and augmented reality.
Chlorine-containing chemotherapy extremely effective in combating testicular cancer
Chlorine-containing chemotherapy extremely effective in combating testicular cancer
January 24, 2018
Cisplatin, a chlorine-containing anticancer therapy, is highly effective at combating testicular cancer, notes an American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) article (November 16).
PVC-based medical neck support wins innovation award
PVC-based medical neck support wins innovation award
October 27, 2017
PVC is used in a prize-winning head and neck support system for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a rare group of degenerative neurological diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord.
Chlorine chemistry in solar panels helps power electric car & train
Chlorine chemistry in solar panels helps power electric car & train
August 18, 2017
A new electric car will charge up using solar panels – made using chlorine chemistry – in its bodywork.
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