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Main Title A technical and socio-economic comparison of options to products derived from the chlor-alkali industry : final report /
CORP Author CHEMinfo Services Inc.
Publisher CHEMinfo Services Inc.,
Year Published 1997
OCLC Number 1016881966
Subjects Chlorine compounds--Environmental aspects
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ELBM  TD196.C5C44 1997 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 09/10/2024
Collation 1 volume (various pagings) ; 28 cm
Notes
Cover title. "November 1997." Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Notes
"The report presents a technical and socio-economic comparison of the products derived from chlor-alkali industry with options to the use of these products in the Canadian economy. Chlor-alkali products are defined as products originating from the electrolysis of sodium chloride into elemental chlorine and caustic soda. The scope of chlor-alkali products investigated falls into three broad categories: 1. base commodities produced by the chlor-alkali industry (e.g., elemental chlorine, caustic soda, hydrochloric acid); 2. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin products (e.g., pipe, siding, windows, flooring, wire & cable, bottles, film & sheet); and 3. other chlorinated substances (e.g., household bleach, chlorinated solvents, refrigerants, flame retardants, etc.). The purpose of this report is to provide a background document for individuals, industry groups and government departments interested in products derived from the chlor-alkali industry and options to the use of those products in Canada. The report is not, and should not be interpreted as, an economic impact analysis (EIA) of a chlorine phase-out ..."--Executive summary.