Axiall is harmonizing the product information for chlorovinyls. Until that is done, please reference the legacy documents as appropriate.
The chlorovinyls segment consists of a highly integrated chain of products that include electrovinyl products, compound products and chlorine-based products. Axiall is North America's 3rd largest producer of chlor-alkali and 2nd largest producer of vinyl chloride monomer.
Chlorine
Chlorine is a naturally-occurring element; however it is found rarely in nature. Today, it is one of the most commonly manufactured chemicals in the United States because of its many uses and benefits. Chlorine is produced by passing an electric current through salt water, or brine. The electrolysis splits the salt molecule apart and creates chlorine. The co-product of this process creates caustic soda, which is another salable product Axiall has in our product portfolio.
GGC - Product Information
GGC - Specifications
GGC - MSDS
GGC - Product Stewardship Summary
PPG - MSDS
PPG - Product Information
PPG - Product Specifications
Caustic Soda
Caustic soda is a co-product of the chlorine manufacturing process. Caustic soda further diversifies our revenue base as it has many industrial applications. Axiall sells all of our caustic soda domestically and overseas to customers in numerous industries, with the pulp and paper and chemical industries constituting our largest markets. Other uses for caustic soda include the making of soaps and detergents, finishing operations in the textile industry, petroleum drilling and refining, and cleansing and peeling operations in the food industry.
GGC - Product Information
GGC - Specifications
GGC - MSDS
GGC - Product Stewardship Summary
PPG – MSDS
PPG - Product Information
PPG – Product Specifications
Ethylene Dichloride
Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is used primarily in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). It is produced by reacting chlorine with ethylene. Axiall uses nearly all of the EDC that we produce in our production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). While its primary use is in the production of PVC, EDC can also be used as a solvent, fumigant, degreaser, or paint remover, and as an intermediate for the production of other organic compounds.
GGC - MSDS
GGC - Product Stewardship Summary
PPG – MSDS
PPG - Product Information
PPG – Product Specifications