Chloromethanes

These chlorinated solvents aresynthesis intermediatesused in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, water treatment and chemicals. They are also used throughout the fluorinated chain. Our chloromethanes are manufactured at our Lavéra site, in the direct vicinity of our chlorine supply sources.

OUR lavÉra plant produces the 4 CHLOROMETHANES:

Methyl chloride (MeCl): mainly used in the manufacture of silicones, methyl chloride is also used as a synthesis intermediate in the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, in the synthesis of vanillin and in the manufacture of methylcellulose.

Methylene chloride (DCM): versatile organic solvent with a wide range of industrial applications, it is widely used in the pharmaceutical, industrial and fine chemicals sectors. Its dissolving capacity and low boiling point make it an excellent extraction agent to produce active compounds. Methylene chloride also plays a crucial role in the manufacture of adhesives and polyurethane foams.

Chloroform (CFM): mostly used worldwide in the manufacture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), it is also used as a solvent in the production of pharmaceutical products. PTFE, with its chemical and thermal resistance and low-friction properties, is an indispensable material in many fields (industry, aeronautics, etc.), enhancing the performance and durability of products and systems.

Carbon tetrachloride (CTC): today, it is used in the synthesis and manufacture of 4th generation refrigerant gases, HFOs (hydrofluorolefins). These new-generation refrigerant gases have a very low global warming potential compared with previous generations and have no impact on the ozone layer.