“Sustainable Sourcing and Eco-Friendly Applications”
- A dominant trend shaping the global chlorides market is the rising shift toward sustainable sourcing and environmentally friendly applications, driven by regulatory pressure and growing corporate ESG commitments. Industries such as aviation, textiles, leather, and oil & gas are increasingly opting for low-impact chloride compounds
- Chlorides-based de-icing agents are gaining preference in countries with stringent environmental norms, offering low corrosion rates and high biodegradability. For instance, in 2024, several European airports adopted chloride formulations over traditional salts to reduce runoff toxicity
- In the leather tanning sector, Chlorides is used as a greener buffering agent, replacing ammonia-based chemicals. In 2024, TFL Ledertechnik launched a chrome-free tanning solution featuring Chlorides to meet REACH and EPA standards
- Bio-based production methods are emerging as a key innovation, with manufacturers exploring formic acid sourced from biomass to develop renewable Chlorides aligned with circular economy models
- Chlorides is becoming a preferred chemical building block due to its biodegradability, low toxicity, and regulatory compliance, helping industries advance sustainability goals across operations
- The trend is particularly visible in Europe and North America, where Chlorides adoption is rising in line with green certification systems and eco-conscious procurement strategies, reshaping industrial chemistry landscapes
