Salt is one of the most important raw materials for the chemical industry. PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride), a material extensively used in products ranging from piping and siding, blood bags and tubing, wire and cable insulation, is made from 57 % salt. See more: https://t.co/sFMdqbOV7x
We welcome the adoption of the @Europarl_EN resolution on the #GreenDeal. Harmonized and consistent regulations, facilitating recycling and a sound management of chemicals will further the circular economy and will be key to achieving higher climate ambitions!
La neige continue de blanchir la France. Nos équipes de Salin de Giraud sont mobilisées pour fournir le sel de déneigement
The snow continues to whiten France. Our teams of Salin de Giraud are mobilized to provide the salt of snow removal
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#Salt can be a critical, and oftentimes the only, source of #iodine for many consumers. Regardless of our favourite types of salt, we should pay attention to use #salt#fortified with #iodine to ensure optimum intake of this essential #micronutrient. https://t.co/z8VCYNy42p
#DYK ? #salt offers a huge range of direct & indirect benefits to the #environment, salt-softened water, for example, allows households to reduce soap & detergent consumption for washing, cleaning & care. #saltmatters
One of the best natural sources of #iodine can be found in the ocean. Kelp can contribute to the recommended daily intake of iodine which is 150 mcg. It is also an excellent source of #vitamin K, A, B-12, calcium, #iron, and #magnesium. https://t.co/UL6YIaMlwM
The first major #micronutrient survey since 2009 is launching in Somalia together with @UNICEF. Micronutrients, such as #iodine are essential for good #health and their deficiency endangers the healthy development of populations. https://t.co/K2Oh4NfJFa
"Associations Community and the E.U.: Shaping the Future Together"
Become an ESAE member and Join us for our New Year's Cocktail Reception at @HiltonBrusselsC on 31.01.2019!
for more info visit: https://t.co/W0roXMyk9p
#associations#brussels#Association
A fascinating timeline of modern nutrition research. Salt #iodization to prevent iodine deficiency, pioneered in 1920s, predated all other food #fortification programs by 40 yrs so it doesn't fit the pattern! Later steps have been more or less the same.
Salt caverns in Cheshire now provide ~30% of UK gas storage capacity, helping balance gas supplies & even more important now after the Rough Gas Storage facility closed in 2017. Cavities made by British Salt are used this way. For more info see here https://t.co/3ZHFvUYFnm
🖊New year, new priorities! Our Executive Director, Bjorn Hansen, explains ECHA's priorities for 2019. #SaferChemicals
▶#EU_REACH review
▶ Speeding up evaluation
▶ Creating efficiencies in restrictions and authorisations
▶ #Biocides & #EU_PIC
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