China quietly turns off supply of world's most used industrial chemical
By Megan Hughes

Amid disruption from the Iran war, China has banned exports of sulphuric acid, a crucial component used to treat drinking water, refine petroleum and make batteries, clothing and phosphate fertilisers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-05-17/china-turns-off-sulphuric-acid-supply/106682704

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