Euro Chlor is the association of chloralkali plant operators in Europe, its members representing 97% of European chlorine and sodium hydroxide production capacity.
[4] As of 2023, Euro Chlor represents 38 producers, operating 62 manufacturing locations in 19 European countries.
[3][6] Euro Chlor's direct predecessor with respect to technical activities was Bureau International du Chlore (BITC), established in 1953.
Its activities were focused on gathering industry statistics and collaboration with respect to manufacturing technology, workplace safety and environmental protection.
[2] In 1972 BITC established the Working Group on Production, Storage and Transport safety (GEST), which publishes technical recommendations.