Who is the Chlorine Institute? |
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The Chlorine Institute, Inc., founded in 1924, is a trade association
of companies and other entities that are involved or interested in
the safe production, distribution and use of chlorine, sodium and
potassium hydroxides, and sodium hypochlorite, and the distribution
and use of hydrogen chloride. The Institute has 240 members located
in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and overseas
countries. Institute members account for 98 percent of the U.S. production of chlorine and related alkali chemicals; nearly 30 million tons of material annually. Because of chlorine's nature and its widespread and varied use, the promotion of its safe handling has long been an accepted responsibility of its producers, packagers, distributors and users. The Institute is the focal point for their joint efforts. The Chlorine Institute is a Partner Association in the Chemical Manufacturers Association's Responsible Care® Initiative and Institute members are encouraged to adopt the elements of a similar responsible care program. Mission of the Chlorine Institute The Chlorine Institute, Inc. exists to support the chlor-alkali industry
and serve the public by fostering the continuous evaluation of and
improvements to safety and the protection of human health and the
environment connected with the production, distribution, and use
of chlorine, sodium and potassium hydroxides, and sodium hypochlorite;
and the distribution and use of hydrogen chloride. The Institute
meets this obligation by maintaining a scientific and technical
organization that fully meets its members' and publics' needs and
expectations. The Institute works with governmental agencies to
encourage the use of credible science and technology in developing
regulations impacting the industry. |
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