1. Product Introduction & Main Application
Arnico’s Chlorine is a greenish-yellow gas with a very pungent and suffocating odor, produced from the electrolysis of brine (NaCl) and liquefied under pressure. This substance is a foundational element in the modern chemical industry, with its primary applications in the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), the disinfection of drinking water and swimming pools, the production of bleach (hypochlorite), and the manufacture of a wide range of other chlorinated compounds.
2. Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Standard Industrial Grade | High Purity Grade (HPV) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (Cl₂) | ≥ 99.8 | ≥ 99.99 | % |
| Moisture (H₂O) | ≤ 30 | ≤ 5 | ppm |
| Nitrogen Trichloride (NCl₃) | ≤ 20 | ≤ 5 | ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) | ≤ 300 | ≤ 50 | ppm |
| Oxygen (O₂) | ≤ 200 | ≤ 50 | ppm |
| Hydrogen (H₂) | ≤ 1600 | ≤ 50 | ppm |
3. Features & Benefits
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Extremely High Reactivity (Strong Oxidizer & Chlorinating Agent): Reacts rapidly and directly with most metals and organic compounds to produce PVC, EDC, and MDI.
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Unrivaled Water Disinfectant: The gold standard for eliminating bacteria, viruses, and resistant pathogens in drinking water.
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Exceptional Purity (HPV Grade): Free from NCl₃ (an explosion hazard) and moisture (a severe corrosion risk) for sensitive electronic and titanium applications.
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Raw Material for Bleaching Agents: The production of sodium and calcium hypochlorite for public sanitation.
4. Industrial Applications
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Petrochemicals & Plastics: The primary raw material for the PVC chain (via EDC and VCM).
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Water & Wastewater Treatment: Disinfection and odor control.
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Chemical Industry: The production of propylene oxide (PO), MDI/TDI for polyurethanes, epichlorohydrin, and chlorinated solvents.
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Pharmaceutical & Hygiene Industry: The synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and disinfectants.
5. Safety & Handling
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): This gas is highly toxic, asphyxiating, a strong oxidizer, and corrosive. Its inhalation causes immediate lung destruction and death. The Arnico MSDS is vital and mandatory.
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Storage Conditions: Store in special carbon steel cylinders or tanks under pressure, in an open, extremely well-ventilated environment, completely away from organic materials, hydrocarbons, powdered metals, and moisture. Emergency scrubber systems and continuous monitoring are mandatory.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Level A full chemical protection equipment, a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and Viton gloves are required.
6. Quality Assurance & COA
Arnico Chlorine shipments are accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with a precise analysis of critical impurities (H₂O, NCl₃).
