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Phosphorus Pentasulfide

Since 1993 FOSFOQUIM has a modern plant, the only one in South America, to synthesize Phosphorus Pentasulfide. This product is fabricated from the reaction of sulfur and phosphorus.

Phosphorus Pentasulfide is fabricated in the form of scales.

Phosphorus Pentasulfide can be used in different areas, some of them being:

  • As intermediary in the production of insecticides.
  • As an agent for mineral flotation.
  • As an additive for lubricating oils.

At present, the principal consumers of this product are large Chilean mining companies. For them, plant and special containers have been developed by FOSFOQUIM to facilitate handling and to improve safety in the application of the product.