The present invention relates to a conveyor chain comprising inner chain links and outer chain links which are arranged in alternating succession and which are interconnected by respective chain hinges, a chain hinge comprising a sleeve of the inner chain link and a pin forming part of the outer chain link and extending through the sleeve. The functionality of such a conveyor chain is to be extended. For this purpose, at least one brush element is provided, which comprises at least one fastening reception, and the brush element is attached via the fastening reception to the inner and/or outer chain link(s) such that it is essentially in positive engagement therewith. The present invention also relates to a brush element for a conveyor chain of the type in question.