Phosphate Mine-to-Market Solutions
Supporting the Entire Phosphate Value Chain
Arkema develops advanced materials and technologies that support every stage of phosphate production, including:
- Phosphate mining
- Ore beneficiation
- Process water management
- Phosphoric acid manufacturing
- Fertilizer production
- Blending
- Storage
- Distribution and transportation
Rather than optimizing individual processes in isolation, Arkema works alongside customers to improve performance across the entire phosphate production lifecycle.
Explore the Phosphate Production Process
Phosphate Mining
Improve slurry transport and operational efficiency.
Solutions include:
- Slurry pumping aids
Ore Processing and Beneficiation
Maximize phosphate recovery while improving flotation performance and process efficiency.
Solutions include:
- Flotation collectors
- pH modifiers
- Float oils
- Frothers
- Defoamers
- Flocculants
- Coagulants
- Depressants
- Filtration technologies
- Dewatering aids
- Rheology modifiers
- Process consulting
Process Water Management
Improve water clarification and maximize water reuse.
Solutions include:
- Flocculants
- Clarifiers
Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing
Optimize phosphoric acid production through every processing stage.
Acidulation / Reaction
- Defoamers
- Improved reactor circulation
- Better sulfuric acid-rock reaction efficiency
Filtration
- Filtration aids
- Increased production capacity
- Higher raw material recovery
Concentration / Evaporation
- Clarification aids
- Defoamers
- Improved impurity removal
- Reduced product loss
Phosphate Fertilizer Production
Granulation
- Granulation aids
- Coloring agents
- Defoamers
Coatings
- Dust control
- Anti-caking
- Moisture-resistant coatings
Blending
- Macronutrient binders
- Micronutrient binders
Storage
- Dust control coatings
- Anti-caking technologies
- Moisture protection
Transportation
- Dust control
- Anti-caking
- Moisture-resistant coatings
Why Choose Arkema?
Arkema is uniquely positioned to support phosphate producers from mine to market, combining expertise in mineral processing and fertilizer production to optimize the entire phosphate value chain.
Our customers benefit from:
- End-to-end phosphate expertise
- Advanced materials and technologies
- Laboratory testing and technical support
- Process optimization
- Global manufacturing capabilities
- Mining and fertilizer specialists working together
- Customized solutions for every stage of production
Our Phosphate Technologies
Arkema's phosphate portfolio includes technologies that support mining, mineral processing, phosphoric acid manufacturing, fertilizer production, and distribution.
Our technologies include:
- CustoFloc® – Filtration and clarification aids
- Dustrol® – Dust control technologies
- Fluidiram® – Anti-caking technologies
- Galoryl® – Specialty anti-caking solutions
- KGA™ – Fertilizer coating technologies
Together, these technologies help phosphate producers improve operational efficiency, maximize resource recovery, and deliver high-quality phosphate fertilizers.
Partner with Arkema
Whether you're optimizing phosphate mining, phosphoric acid production, fertilizer manufacturing, or distribution, Arkema's technical experts are ready to help.
Contact our team to learn how Arkema's mine-to-market technologies can improve your phosphate production process.