Chemical reactions
1,171 views · Published 11 February 2011 · 5:13 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: SWI swissinfo.ch - English · 2011 · Science & Technology
It all began with the textile industry, which made use of charming products such as sulphuric acid and caustic soda. In Switzerland attention soon turned to dyes, then medicines, herbicides, insecticides and fragrances. Today, chemistry is responsible for thousands of products, promising a wonderful future. It is slowly creating its green revolution, turning the page on a recent history tainted by pollution and catastrophes.
