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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.

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