Supporting Phosphate Production from Mine to Market

Arkema is a leading specialty chemical technology and service provider to the global phosphate industry. We work closely with our phosphate partners to ensure that their phosphate production operations run as efficiently as possible from mine to market. Arkema is with you at each stage of the process, from phosphate mining and ore processing, through phosphoric acid and fertilizer manufacturing, to fertilizer distribution.

Our product ranges include CustoFloc^®, Dustrol^®, Fluidiram^®, Galoryl^®, and KGA^™. We will work with you to deliver the right specialty chemicals to produce better quality fertilizers more efficiently. We can help optimize your entire phosphate production process from mine to market.

Phosphate Mining

Phosphate Extraction

Slurry pumping aids to improve efficiency and pipeline economics.

Phosphate Ore Processing / Beneficiation

Anionic and cationic collectors for direct and reverse flotation applications.
pH modifiers, float oils and flotation additives for superior mineral conditioning.
Frothers and defoamers for optimum froth and mineral collection.
Flocculants, coagulants and depressants for improved processing efficiencies.
Filtration, de-watering and rheology modifiers for lower cost wet rock handling and storage.
Process consultation to ensure the best fit of reagents, equipment and flowsheet.

Process Water Management

Flocculants and clarifiers for clean return water preparation and discharge.

Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing

Acidulation / Reaction

Defoamers to control foam, avoid visible emissions, increase reactor circulation and optimize the sulfuric acid-rock reaction.

Filtration

Filtration aids to increase plant production rates and raw material recoveries.

Concentration / Evaporation

Clarification aids to increase phosphoric acid settling rates and accelerate the removal of impurities.
Defoamers to reduce product losses in the evaporation process.

Phosphate Fertilizer Production

Granulation

Defoamers to increase circulation in the exhaust gas scrubbing system, helping to ensure environmental compliance.
Granulation aids and coloring agents to improve fertilizer quality and appearance.
Dust control, anti-caking and moisture-resistance coatings to eliminate airborne product losses, improve product handling and ensure environmental compliance.