It is obtained through the electrolysis of Sodium Chloride brine using polymeric membranes, this constitutes a friendly process with the environment. It is used in the purification and disinfection of water, production of Sodium Hypochlorite, production of plastics, solvents for dry cleaning and degreasing of metals, production of agrochemicals, drugs, insecticides, dyes, dyes, it is also used in the bleaching of the paper pulp.