Company Profile
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and globally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands
Iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments
Added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. Additionally, it produces lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide which are used in the production of cathode material for, secondary batteries.
Its portfolio also includes lithium chloride, and basic lithium chemicals and lithium derivatives used in lubricating greases for heat-resistant glass, chips for the ceramic and glazing industry, and air conditioning chemicals
Other pharmaceutical syntheses and metal alloys. It also produces potassium sulfate; and potassium chloride which are used to nourish various crops. Additionally, it produces and markets industrial chemicals, such as sodium nitrate mainly used in the production of glass and explosives, metal processing and recycling, and production of insulating materials and adhesives.
Its portfolio also includes potassium nitrate used as a raw material to produce frits and special ty glass in the enamel, metal treatment, and pyrotechnic sectors, solar salts used as a thermal storage medium in solar power generation plants, and potassium chloride as an additive in oil drilling and food processing sectors Sells third-party fertilizers. Founded in 1926, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.