- Korea's No.1
in CA production capacity - Complete vertical integration
Cl2 → EDC → VCM → PVC
CA refers to a range of inorganic chemical products, particularly Chlorine and Caustic Soda. They are widely used in various industries such as paper, textiles, metals, and electrical generation.
Hanwha Chemical holds Korea's largest market share in CA, and strives to enhance its competitiveness as it emerges as a globally recognized brand.
TIMELINE
- 1980 Completed construction of Yeocheon CA Plant and secured Korea's largest production capacity
- 1990 Completed construction of Korea's first ECH plant 20,000 annualized tons in capacity, achieving domestic production of ECH
- 2010 Completed expansion of Yeosu CA/OXY Plant No. 4
- 2017 Completed 3rd phase expansion of Yeosu CA/OXY Plant No. 5
Products
- Caustic SodaNaOH
- Used in wide-ranging industries, such as paper, textiles, detergents, metals, food, and electrical generation, and particularly water treatment to prevent air and water contamination.
- ChlorineCl2
- Chlorine is used to produce EDC, VCM, TDI, MDI, polycarbonate, agricultural chemicals, solvents, and the sterilization and disinfection of water and sewage
- EDCEthylene Dichloride
- A colorless liquid created by reacting Chlorine and Ethylene, EDC is used in manufacturing VCM and various solvents.
- VCMVinyl Chloride Monomer
- This colorless gas created by EDC pyrolysis is used mainly to produce PVC.
- ECHEpichlorohydrin
- ECH is used as an intermediate material for epoxy resins, synthetic glycerin, and special rubber. It is also used as paper strengthener, surfactants, medicine, and solvents.
- HClHydrochloric Acid
- HCl has diverse applications, including water and wastewater treatment and sterilization and disinfection.
- HYPOSodium Hypochlorite
- HYPO is used for disinfection, sterilization, and bleaching. It is an ingredient for lox hydrazine.