Click here to learn more about how chlorine benefits society. Chlorine is in of things you see and use every day. Every time you drink a glass of water, read a newspaper, put on a vinyl raincoat, brush your teeth or drive a car , you are using chlorine in some form Read the Letter from Fortaleza and view the Presentations of the Acquasur 2000 II South American Conference on Water Reuse and Fifth Forum of Debate on Groundwater Chlorine guards against diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever and dysentery in drinking water. About 85 percent of the top-selling medicines are manufactured using chlorine chemistry. Chlorine helps ensure that products like disposable diapers and paper towels are strong and absorbent.
Chlorine also plays a role in the classroom.
For example, it is used to make the vinyl and polyester in backpacks, is a critical component of computer chips, helps in the production of rubber for pencil erasers, and strengthens and brightens notebook paper.