Chlorine Gas

Description

1. Product Overview

Chlorine Gas is a high-purity industrial chemical widely utilized as a primary feedstock in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and materials processing. As a powerful oxidizing and chlorinating agent, it is essential in the production of PVC, solvents, disinfectants, and a broad range of inorganic and organic intermediates. Its key value proposition lies in its reactivity, scalability, and cost-efficiency in large-volume industrial synthesis. Strategically, chlorine gas underpins global supply chains in plastics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and sanitation infrastructure, making it a cornerstone chemical for modern industry.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Chlorine (Cl₂): ≥ 99.5% – 99.9% (industrial grade)
  • Moisture: Controlled to specification
  • Trace impurities: Oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases within defined limits
• Grade / Purity:
  • Industrial Grade
  • High-Purity Grade (available upon request)
  • Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided per batch
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Compressed liquefied gas
  • Color: Greenish-yellow
  • Odor: Pungent, irritating
  • Molecular Weight: 70.90 g/mol
  • Boiling Point: -34.04°C
  • Density (liquid): Approx. 1.47 g/cm³ at 0°C
  • Highly corrosive and oxidizing
• Packaging Options:
  • 65 kg cylinders
  • 900 kg drums (ton containers)
  • ISO tank containers (bulk)
  • Bulk tanker delivery (where infrastructure permits)
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable under proper storage in approved pressure-rated containers

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Chemical manufacturing
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Plastics and polymers (PVC production)
• Pulp and paper
• Pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

Operational Use Cases:

• Production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) for PVC
• Manufacture of chlorinated solvents and intermediates
• Municipal and industrial water disinfection
• Bleaching and pulp processing
• Synthesis of chlorinated organic compounds

Performance & Commercial Advantages:

• Highly reactive, enabling efficient large-scale synthesis
• Cost-effective oxidizing and chlorinating agent compared to alternatives
• Essential raw material for high-volume commodity chemicals
• Enables scalable, continuous industrial production processes

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Controlled purity levels with batch-level analytical certification.
• Supply Reliability: Continuous production supported by integrated chlor-alkali facilities.
• Logistics Capability: Hazardous-material compliant transport via cylinders, ton containers, and ISO tanks for domestic and international markets.
• Price Competitiveness: Economies of scale ensure competitive bulk pricing for high-volume consumers.
• Sustainability: Integral to water sanitation and public health infrastructure; supports efficient chemical manufacturing processes.
• Technical Support: Comprehensive safety documentation (MSDS), regulatory compliance guidance, and handling protocols provided.

Chlorine Gas represents a strategic industrial feedstock critical to global manufacturing and infrastructure supply chains.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20–25 MT per ISO tank container (subject to regulatory transport limits)