Moisture-Resistant Anti-Caking Agents to Reduce Fertilizer Deliquescence
What Is Fertilizer Deliquescence?
Deliquescence is the process by which fertilizer absorbs moisture from the surrounding air. As moisture accumulates, fertilizer particles become damp, sticky, and eventually begin to cake or clump together.
This change in physical properties reduces fertilizer flowability, making storage, transportation, blending, and field application more difficult.
Why Moisture Resistance Matters
Today's growers need fertilizers that remain free flowing and easy to apply within increasingly narrow planting and application windows.
Excessive moisture uptake can lead to:
- Fertilizer caking
- Reduced flowability
- Poor handling characteristics
- Difficult blending operations
- Application delays
- Product losses
- Reduced customer satisfaction
Reducing moisture absorption helps manufacturers preserve fertilizer quality throughout the supply chain.
Arkema's Fluidiram® Moisture-Resistant Technology
Fluidiram® moisture-resistant anti-caking technologies are engineered to reduce fertilizer moisture uptake while delaying the onset of deliquescence.
By adding hydrophobic characteristics to fertilizer granules, Fluidiram® technologies help manufacturers produce fertilizers that remain free flowing longer—even under challenging storage and humidity conditions.
Fluidiram® technologies help manufacturers:
- Reduce moisture uptake
- Delay deliquescence
- Improve fertilizer flowability
- Extend storage stability
- Increase the time between blending and field application
- Improve handling throughout the supply chain
Arkema's technical experts work closely with customers to recommend the optimal Fluidiram® formulation and coating application system for their fertilizer products.
Benefits of Fluidiram®
Arkema's moisture-resistant coating technologies help manufacturers achieve:
Improved Product Performance
- Reduced fertilizer moisture uptake (up to 35%)
- Long-lasting moisture protection
- Improved fertilizer blend stability
- Robust anti-caking performance
- Free-flowing fertilizer blends for up to four times longer
Easier Handling
- Extended blending-to-application window
- Easier storage and transportation
- Compatible with standard coating and blending equipment
- Better performance during narrow seasonal application windows
Better Business Performance
- Reduced product losses
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Higher-value fertilizer products
- Reduced financial risk associated with moisture-sensitive blends
Why Choose Arkema?
Arkema partners with fertilizer manufacturers worldwide to develop customized moisture-resistant coating technologies that improve fertilizer quality and operational efficiency.
Our customers benefit from:
- Customized Fluidiram® formulations
- Coating application expertise
- Laboratory testing and technical support
- Equipment recommendations
- Global manufacturing capabilities
- Decades of fertilizer industry experience
Partner with Arkema
Whether you're reducing fertilizer moisture uptake, improving storage stability, or extending blending windows, Arkema's technical experts are ready to help.
Contact our team to learn how Fluidiram® moisture-resistant technologies can improve your fertilizer products.
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