| − | The primary use of chlorine is in the production of various plastics and artificial fibers, such as polyvinyl chloride. Chlorine is also used as a disinfectant for public water supplies and is an important component of several pharmaceuticals. Chlorine can also bond with an oxygen atom to form sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) which acts as a bleach.<ref>http://www.eurochlor.org/products</ref> | + | The primary use of chlorine is in the production of various plastics and artificial fibers, such as [[polyvinyl chloride]]. Chlorine is also used as a disinfectant for public water supplies and is an important component of several pharmaceuticals. Chlorine can also bond with an oxygen atom to form sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) which acts as a bleach.<ref>http://www.eurochlor.org/products</ref> |