Detergents

Metal treatment

Fertilisers

Water treatment

Phosphates
and phosphoric acid
in everyday life

Products to meet everyday needs

PRAYON, a long tradition
in the chemical industry

Prayon was founded in 1982, but its roots reach back more than 100 years to the Liège region of Belgium. It is the
parent company of the Prayon Group, a world leader in producing phosphate chemicals (fertilisers, detergents,
food additives and technical applications) and developing inorganic chemical specialities.

The Group’s expertise in the wet process production of phosphoric acid is acknowledged and utilised worldwide,
including by its competitors. Currently, some 50% of phosphoric acid production sites use Prayon technology and
70% use Prayon equipment.

Jointly owned by Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) and Société Régionale d’Investissement de Wallonie (SRIW),
the Group consists of over 20 companies located in more than 10 countries. It employs 1,450 people and generates
a turnover of €500 million.

Prayon boasts worldwide coverage via its production sites in Europe (Belgium and France), the Americas (USA, Brazil)
and Africa (Morocco). The Group markets its products in more than 70 countries on five continents, an international
presence that reinforces its position as a global player.

PRAYON AND TECHNICAL PHOSPHATES

Prayon markets the following major groups of phosphate products used in technical applications:

• Purified phosphoric acid: produced using Prayon’s own solvent extraction process.
Available in different grades and concentrations, this acid is used in a wide range of technical and food applications.
Production sites:
• Engis and Puurs (Belgium): 250,000 tonnes of P2O5 per year
• Jorf-Lasfar (Morocco), via Emaphos, a joint venture between Prayon (33%), OCP (33%)
and CFB (Chemische Fabrik Budenheim) (33%): 150,000 tonnes of P2O5 per year

• Phosphate salts: sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium and aluminium phosphates, and a wide variety
of special blends based on these products.
Phosphate salts are used in the aforementioned industries as well as in ceramics, flame retardants, porcelain,
paper, glass, among other applications.
Many of these products are marketed under the Europhos brand name. The Group produces over 300,000 tonnes
of phosphate salts each year.
Production sites:
• Engis and Puurs (Belgium)
• Les Roches de Condrieu (Lyon, France)
• Augusta (Georgia, USA)

• Fluorine salts: various grades of sodium fluoride as well as sodium and potassium fluosilicates.
Production site:
• Puurs (Belgium)

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 PR AYON, a worldwide group

The perfect partner Technology and expertise

capable of rising to all market challenges at the leading edge of innovation
The Prayon Group today consists of more than 20 indus- Prayon’s research programmes focus on two objectives:
trial and commercial affiliated companies. • meeting the market’s needs and expectations;
• improving manufacturing processes in order to maxi-
Specialised industrial subsidiaries ensure that the entire
mise product quality, control costs and reduce safety
production chain revolves around the Group’s core busi-
and environmental risks.
nesses.
Since 1992, Prayon has implemented a quality assurance
Its sales network of subsidiaries and agencies is structu-
system at all its production sites and in all its commercial
red in such a way that it can ensure an active presence
subsidiaries.
across all five continents and meet the specific require-
ments of local markets and application sectors. At present, all Prayon’s industrial sites are ISO 9001:2000-
certified for quality. The European sites are also OHSAS
18001-certified for safety and have been certified as
environmentally friendly under ISO 14001.

The Group’s analytical control laboratories are equipped

with state-of-the-art technology used to determine the
physical and chemical parameters for production at all of
the Group’s industrial plants.

Other, more specialised laboratories work on individual

product applications to meet specific customer require-
ments.

Preferred access to raw materials

Prayon and its industrial subsidiaries are guaranteed
preferred access – in terms of time, quantity and qua-
lity – to the basic raw materials needed to produce its
end products. This special status is the result of its close
partnership and development programme with its share-
holder, Office Chérifien des Phosphates, which controls
the world’s largest reserve of phosphate ore.

Local representative offices

Production sites
Commercial subsidiaries

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 Fertilisers
Product applications In horticulture, gardening, viticulture and
arboriculture, irrigation and spraying are
used to bring the three main nutrients – N,
P and K – to plants. The excellent solubility
of Prayon products is an asset in these appli-
cations.

De tergents
Purified phosphoric acid and phosphates are
key ingredients in industrial detergents (I&I
detergents). In household detergents, phos- Water treatment
phate-based formulations also offer certain
advantages over «alternative formulas». The use of purified phosphoric acid and/or
phosphates prevents the formation of scale
These «builders» serve as complexing (softe-
deposits, controls red and black water phe-
ning), dispersing, emulsifying and buffering
nomena and reduces the risk of corrosion in
agents; they also synergise with surfactants
water mains. Some phosphates and purified
and provide alkalinity.
phosphoric acid are also used for biological
treatment of industrial and wastewater.

Fluorine products (NaF, SSF) are also used to

improve the quality of public water in many
countries.

Metal treatment
Purified phosphoric acid and phosphates are
used in the process of phosphating metallic
surfaces. Phosphatation reduces the suscep-
Other applications
tibility of metals to corrosion and improves
• Ceramics, enamels and refractories
the adhesion of paint to the treated surface.
• Porcelain
These products are also used in cleaning
• Paper
metal surfaces and manufacturing electrical
• Flame retardants
sheets. Finally, purified phosphoric acid and
• Paints
fluorine derivatives are used in the alumi-
• Glass fibre
nium industry.
• Glass
• Antifreeze
• Biofuels (biodiesel & bioethanol)
• Yeast and fermentation
• Textiles
• Refining of sugar and vegetable oils
• O
 ther applications (pigments,
pharmaceuticals applications,
various food applications)

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Phosphoric acid
and phosphates in detergents

D e te rg e nts
Purified phosphoric acid and phosphates combine many • Buffer agent able to regulate the acidity
very useful properties which make them the material of of washing water
choice in manufacturing most detergents, household and
To make a detergent as effective as possible, it is
industrial, also referred to as «I&I» (Industrial & Institu­
essential that the pH of the bath remains as stable
tional).
as possible throughout the washing process. However,
Purified phosphoric acid is used in I&I for manufacturing some impurities are acidic. This can cause the bath pH
«acidic» detergents, which are the most effective on scale, to fall considerably, especially in I&I cleaning. Due to
soot, glue and dairy derivatives. Phosphates meanwhile their buffer (pH-controlling) capacity, phosphates neu-
perform best against grease and oil. tralise this variation and maintain an optimum pH in
the bath.
In domestic cleaning, phosphates are sometimes replaced
by other builders. However, products containing phospha­
tes clean more effectively and require less use of other
• Alkalising capacity
ingredients, especially surfactants. Phosphates are also Solutions of tripolyphosphates are alkaline with a pH of
the only recyclable components present in detergents,
• Synergy with surfactants
approximately 10. Alkalinity helps the chemicals attack
which is a distinct environmental advantage and helps to impurities by strengthening the action of the other The presence of phosphates makes surfactants more
safeguard sustainable development. constituent ingredients of the detergent (e.g. sodium effective, resulting in a more powerful detergent.
silicate, sodium carbonate).
Various types of phosphates are used in detergents, the
main one being sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP).

We have developed over 20 grades of sodium tripoly­

phosphate that are specifically suited to different types of Product range and use
cleaning products.
Household Detergents I&I detergents

Tablets Powders Liquids or gels

STPP - Heavy granules • • •

Phosphates and phosphoric acid are valued for their many properties STPP - Light granules •
• Softening and complexing agent • Dispersing agents STPP - Powder • •
The water used for washing contains calcium and Phosphates are excellent emulsifiers of oil and fat, STPP - (Hydrated) Type H • • •
magnesium salts which are soluble in various quan- turning them into minute droplets dispersed in the STPP - Coloured heavy granules • •
tities. This is known as water hardness. When subject detergent. They supplement the emulsifying effect of
Potassium solutions
to the effects of temperature, some of these salts surfactants and/or sodium disilicate.
KTPP/TKPP • •
become insoluble so that deposits build up on the item Due to their dispersing properties, phosphates prevent
being washed, causing fabric fibres to stiffen, leaving the re-deposit of mineral impurities. STPP is conside- Potassium phosphates
KTPP/TKPP/SKTP • • •
marks on glassware, and creating scale on appliances. red one of the best dispersing agents.
Using a phosphate creates «complex» soluble products Phosphoric acid •
with calcium and magnesium, and prevents them
becoming deposited on the surface to be cleaned or in
Potassium phosphate solutions are available in various grades and concentrations.
the machine.
Solid potassium phosphates are available in powder or granulated form.
We offer purified phosphoric acid in various grades and concentrations.

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Phosphoric acid,
phosphates and fluorine derivatives
in metal treatment

• Metal cleaning • Treatment and polishing (electropolishing)

of aluminium
Before carrying out any phosphating treatment, the
surfaces to be treated must be absolutely clean. This Purified phosphoric acid and fluorine derivatives are

Me ta l tre a tm e nt
stage is vital because it ensures that there are no used in the aluminium industry.
imperfections in the films covering the metal surfaces
Fluorine derivatives are used in aluminium foundries as
since any such imperfections would make them subject
cast covers for baths.
to localised corrosion.

Purified phosphoric acid, in combination with sulphuric

A specific product is selected to remove a specific type
acid, is also used in aluminium polishing (electropo-
of impurity. For example,
lishing).
• acidic or neutral preparations are more effective in
Acid
removing scale, Neutral Alkaline
• while alkaline cleaners perform better on grease
and oily residues.
We produce products in this field, and, more specifically,
0 4,5 7 9 12 14
in the following areas:
PO4
H• 3electrical MSP
sheets Production DSP TSP
MKP
The electrical sheet industry also uses a particular DKP TKP
• Metal phosphating Process:
p H phos-
grade of phosphate - MALP (monoaluminium scale
Cars, refrigerators, washing machines, and other pain- When a ‘reactive’ metal is plunged into a phospha­ phate) and/or purified phosphoric acid. These products
ted or enamelled equipment all have a phosphated ting solution (purified phosphoric acid and/or phos­ are used in the manufacture of grain-oriented electrical
coating between the metallic surface and the paint. phates in solution), certain elements - such as iron sheets, which themselves are used in the production
Purified phosphoric acid and phosphates are used in - are dissolved and remain at the metal-solution of high quality low-energy-loss transformers.
the process of phosphating metal surfaces. This ope- interface. The acidity level at the interface is redu­
ration reduces the risk of metals corroding, insulates ced. The metal phosphate salts produced, combi­ Acid Neutral Alkaline
them electrically, and encourages paint to adhere to ned with the cations (Ni2+, Zn2+,Mn2+) already pre­
0 4,5 7 9 12 14
the treated surface. sent in the solution, precipitate on the surface of H3PO4 MSP DSP TSP
MKP DKP TKP
the treated metals. The resulting coating makes it
Due to our manufacturing processes, our products pH scale

easier to form the pieces of metal when cold by pla­

have a high level of chemical purity, which is essential
cing between the metal and the tool a surface that
in this type of treatment.
can be lubricated more easily. In addition, in the METAL TREATMENT
case of alkaline phosphating, solutions of sodium
and potassium orthophosphates are often used on METAL ELECTRICAL TREATMENT PHOSPHATATION
CLEANING SHEETS AND POLISHING
account of their buffer capacity. METAL TREATMENT OF ALUMINIUM
METAL ELECTRICAL TREATMENT PHOSPHATATION
ELECTRICAL ADHERANCE PROTECTION
Moreover, when this process is carried out correctly, CLEANING SHEETS AND POLISHING
H3PO4 MALP 50% SOL.
OF ALUMINIUM INSULATION OF PAINT AGAINST
the metal surface, which is a natural conductor, is H3PO4 VARIOUS
MALP 50% SOL. (MONO
ELECTRICAL
INSULATION
ADHERANCE
ALUMINIUMOF PAINT
NaF, SSF, PSF
PROTECTION
AGAINST OR OTHER CORROSION
VARIOUS (MONO ALUMINIUM NaF, SSF, PSF OR OTHER
PHOSPHATE)COATINGS H3PO4
CORROSION
COATINGS
changed into an insulating surface offering greater PHOSPHATES PHOSPHATES
PHOSPHATE)
H PO
H PO
3 4

3 4
H3PO4
resistance to corrosion when live. H3PO4
VARIOUS PHOSPHATES
H3PO4
VARIOUS PHOSPHATES

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Water-soluble
and liquid fertilisers

Fertig ation Off-the-shelf fertilisers

In contrast to broadcast fertilisers that are often granula- «Off-the-shelf» fertilisers are so called because they are
ted and spread directly on the ground, fertigation involves intended for use by the general public in NPK mixes,
providing the plant with the nutrients it needs dissolved either solid or soluble. They come ready to use and are
in ‘irrigation’ water in the broad sense of the term. The sold in small packs in garden centres and DIY stores.
water can be applied in various ways: using a pipe with
Here too manufacturers appreciate the high quality of
holes, a spray or a drip irrigation system.
Prayon products for their ease of use in industrial mixing
This technique is increasingly popular among professio- operations and for their positive impact on the intrinsic
nals, particularly in horticulture, gardening, viticulture, quality of the resulting NPK mixtures.
arboriculture, open ground crops and soilless crops.

Due to their high purity and excellent solubility, products

from the Prayon range are ideally suited to supplying
plants with the three main nutrients they need - nitrogen,
phosphorous and potassium - in soluble form. They are
available in both solid ammonium orthophosphate (MAP
and DAP) and monopotassium phosphate (MKP), and

Fertilisers
liquid ammonium polyphosphate and phosphoric acid
form.

Prayon products can either be applied «as is» by the

professional end user, who then mixes them with other
nutritive substances at the time of application, or are
premixed by manufacturers of NPK fertilisers who supply
soluble solid products or actual ready-to-use solutions.

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Phosphoric acid,
p h o s p h a t e s a n d fluorine derivatives
in w a t e r t r e a t m ent

For a number of years, our R&D Department has been • Source of nutrients
developing various products for use in water treatment.
Properties
The petrochemicals and agrifood industries, and in

• Lead (Pb) precipitation agent general, industries which discharge water with a high
We are active in the treatment of domestic, industrial and
BOD (biological oxygen demand), purify the water
waste water. Some water mains and older buildings still use lead
biologically to reduce the BOD. To be effective and
piping. The presence of lead (Pb) in the water can be
Phosphates and purified phosphoric acid help to reduce to develop, the bacteria used in these procedures
harmful to human health. In order to avoid dangerously
require the nutrient P (phosphorous), but they also
the risk of pipework corrosion, control the lead content high lead content in water from the system, a small
need optimum pH conditions.
of water from the system, prevent the scale deposit, amount of purified phosphoric acid can be added to
control the water pH and control red and black waters. encourage a ‘coating’ to form on the inner surface of If any of these elements is missing, then the following
the lead pipes thereby preventing the lead from being products can be used as a source of phosphorous
Fluorine derivatives such as NaF and SSF are used in released into the water. (either alone or in combination): purified phosphoric
water fluoridation. acid, monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammo-
A monosodium phosphate (MSP) solution can also be
nium phosphate (DAP) and monopotassium phos-
used for this purpose.
phate (MKP).

• Corrosion inhibition
• Scale inhibition - softening agents
Phosphates are used to reduce corrosion in water
Hard water causes the formation of scale deposits
mains. This may be either anodic corrosion or cathodic
resulting in a lower flow rate through pipes. This in turn
corrosion.
means increased pumping and cleaning costs.

water treatment • Control of red and black waters Polyphosphates can trap calcium and magnesium,
When water is exposed to the oxidising action of air sources of scale formation, and can dissolve the com-
DRINKING WATER pounds formed, which prevents deposits from building
and chlorine, colour changes can occur in the water.
If there is precipitation of iron compounds, water from up.
CORROSION INHIBITION RED AND BLACK WATERS FLUORIDATION SCALE INHIBITION PH CONTROL
(SOFTENING)
the system may turn a reddish colour (red water).
ANODIC CATHODIC RED WATERS BLACK WATERS FLUORINE DERIVATIVES MSP, DSP, TSP, Depending on the water pH, preference will be given
Similarly, if manganese precipitates, a blackish colour
CORROSION CORROSION ALKALINE NEUTRAL OR H3PO4
to either SHMP (sodium hexametaphosphate) or STPP
INHIBITION INHIBITION
TSPP OR STPP, SHMP, NaF, SSF WATERS ACIDIC WATERS may be observed (black water). Some phosphates can
SAPP, TKPP OR KTPP (sodium tripolyphosphate).
MSP, DSP, TSP, STPP STPP SHMP
trap these metals, even in very weak concentrations,
H3PO4 OR SHMP
and control these phenomena.

Water t reatmen t
• pH control
WASTE WATER • water Fluoridation Another vital parameter in water treatment is control-
ling the water pH. Due to their buffer (pH regulating)
SEQUESTRATION PH CONTROL SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS Water fluoridation has been commonplace for decades
AND PRECIPITATION
capacity, orthophosphates and purified phosphoric
in many countries including the United States, Austra-
OF METAL IONS TSP 12 MKP, MAP, DAP, acid can regulate the pH level of the water.
H3PO4 lia and the United Kingdom.
MSP, DSP, TSP, STTP, SHMP,
MKP, DKP, TKP, KTPP
It is designed to improve the dental health of the popu- • Sequestration and precipitation of metal ions
lation by reducing the risk of tooth decay. Fluor deriva- Phosphates, and in particular SHMP (sodium hexa-
tives (SSF, NaF) are commonly used for this purpose. metaphosphate) and STPP (sodium tripolyphosphate),
INDUSTRIAL WATER
can trap and precipitate ions in soluble compounds
LEAD PH ANODIC CATHODIC SCALE INHIBITION
thus preventing deposits from forming.
PRECIPITATION CONTROL CORROSION CORROSION (SOFTENING)
AGENT INHIBITION INHIBITION
TSP 12
H3PO4 TSP 12 SHMP SHMP

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Phosphoric acid,
p h o s p h a t e s a n d fluorine derivatives
in va r i o u s a p p l i ca tions

Ceramics, enamels and refractories Porcel ain

When preparing solutions used in the ceramics and In manufacturing refractories, some phosphates such as Calcium phosphates (DCP and TCP) are used in the
glazes industry, it may be necessary to include addi­ TSPP (tetrasodium pyrophosphate) also act as disper- manufacture of high-quality porcelain (bone china). They
tives in order to obtain a fluid paste or a well-dispersed sing agents, but also facilitate the elimination of iron by increase the translucent effects of this type of porcelain.
solution. So phosphates such as STPP (sodium tripoly­ simple cleaning. In addition, MALP (monoaluminium
Sodium fluosilicate (SSF) is used as an opacifying agent
phosphate) and SHMP (sodium hexametaphosphate) phosphate), MAP (monoammonium phosphate), and
for some types of porcelain.
are used as dispersing agents. purified phosphoric acid may be used as binding agents
directly in the cohesion of the end product. Fluorine
derivatives (NaF, SSF, PSF) act as fluxing agents, i.e. they
lower the fusion temperature of some mixtures which in
turn leads to a reduction in energy costs. Some fluorine
derivatives (SSF, PSF) are also used as secondary opa-
cifying agents.
Fl ame retardants
Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium
phosphate (DAP) are often used as flame retardants to
fireproof a variety of materials (particle boards, matches,
textiles, etc.) and in the manufacture of fire extinguisher
powder. DAP and ammonia polyphosphates are found in
products used to fight forest fires.
Paper
Many products are used in the paper pulp industry but In addition, certain phosphates can be added to paper
few possess such a diverse range of uses as phos- to slow down its rate of decomposition.
phates.
The main phosphates used are sodium tripolyphos-
The dispersing properties of phosphates make them phate (STPP), sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP)
extremely useful for limiting the caking of mineral fillers, and disodium phosphate (DSP).
pigments, resins (and other powdered solids) when in
suspension. Accordingly, they play an important role in
the preparation of coating compositions.

Other properties are involved in the production of paper

Paints
pulp generated by chemical, mechanical or de-inking Polyphosphates and, in particular, sodium hexameta­
processes. For virgin stock, made out of woods with a phosphate (SHMP), are dispersing agents and can
high resin content, a sort of ‘gum’ sometimes appears change the distribution of the ionic charges (positive -
around the fibres which can cause indentations on the negative) in soluble compounds, thereby improving their
sheet of paper. These are known as pitch spots. Adding fluidity. This property is very useful in the paint industry.
selected phosphates can prevent this from occurring. Due to their sequestering properties, phosphates are also

Oth er applic ati ons

The same applies during de-inking with stickies. used in corrosion inhibition through the sequestration of
iron ions.

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Phosphoric acid,
p h o s p h a t e s a n d fluorine derivatives
in va r i o u s a p p l i ca tions

Gl ass fibre Yeast and fermentation

The great purity of the Prayon Group’s phosphates
Monoaluminium phosphate (MALP) is used in the pro-
(mainly MAP, DAP and MKP) and purified phosphoric acid
duction of glass-fibre-based materials. It serves as a bin-
means that they are used extensively as nutrients in the
ding agent, replacing traditional organic compounds. The
yeast industry as well as in a whole range of bio-industrial
advantage of MALP is that it does not form harmful and
processes based on fermentation (e.g. manufacture of
volatile organic compounds at high temperatures.
alcohol and pharmaceutical products).
It is also stable over time and therefore imparts excellent
insulating properties, thus facilitating recycling.

Gl ass
Aluminium metaphosphate (ALMP) is used as an additive
in the manufacture of special types of glass and optical
fibres. This phosphate can also be used as an opacifier
in glass. Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) is used as an
opacifier in crystal making. Sodium fluosilicate (SSF) is
an opacifying agent used in the glass industry. Other applications
Purified phosphoric acid is the basic raw material in the
manufacture of phosphates. It is also used in many other
applications including vegetable oils purification, activa-
ted carbon purification and TiO2 and H2O2 production.
Antifreeze Phosphates are also used in a number of other applica-
Dipotassium phosphate (DKP) and purified phosphoric tions such as textiles, cement, plaster, photography, the
acid are used in the manufacture of antifreeze, acting as treatment of drilling muds, the manufacture of titanium
an anti-corrosion agent in car radiators and other equi- dioxide (TiO2) and the stabilisation of H2O2 solution among
pment. DKP helps to keep the pH stable at around 9, others. Fluorine derivatives (NaF, SSF and PSF) are used as
thereby reducing the risk of corrosion. insecticides for wood (in the United States only). NaF is
also one of the raw materials in the manufacture of MFP
(monofluorophosphate).

Sodium fluosilicate (SSF) is used in producing latex foam

for mattresses where it serves as an acidifying agent in
gelling latex before it is vulcanised.
biofuels
Purified phosphoric acid is commonly found in biodie-
sel manufacturing (transesterification). It is used for

Oth er applic ati ons

vegetable oil pre-treatment and glycerine separation. In
bioethanol production, it is used during the fermentation
process.

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PRAYON around the world

production units MARKETING COORDINATORS COMMERCIAL SUBSIDIARIES

• Belgium • SOUTH AMERICA • PRAYON BENELUX n.v.

Site of Engis (Liège) Alejandro Gual Gansbroekstraat, 31 a
144, rue Joseph Wauters 25 de Mayo 2870 RUISBROEK - BELGIUM
BE-4480 Engis, Belgium 1061/(1646) San Fernando - Tel: +32 3 860 18 28
Tel: +32 (0)4 273 92 11 Buenos Aires - ARGENTINA Fax: +32 3 860 18 29
Fax: +32 (0)4 273 96 35 Tel: +54 11 47 44 40 65 E-mail: prayonbenelux@prayon.be
E-mail: contact@prayon.be Fax: +54 11 47 44 40 65
Web: http://www.prayon.com E-mail: alejandrogual@prayon.com.ar • PRAYON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Im Defdahl 10
Site of Puurs (Antwerp) • ASIA 44141 Dortmund - GERMANY
31, Gansbroekstraat John Batty Tel: +49 231 55 79 90 0
BE-2870 Ruisbroek, Belgium Prayon SA - Asia Pacific Fax: +49 231 55 79 90 99
Tel: +32 (0)3 860 92 00 2nd Floor Shui On Centre E-mail: verkauf@prayon-d.de
Fax: +32 (0)3 886 30 38 6-8 Harbour Road
E-mail: vdeboek@prayon.be Wanchai - Hong Kong • PRAYON IBERICA s.a.
Tel: +852 2824 8940 C/Capitán Haya, 35-2° A
• FRANCE
Fax: +852 2824 8000 28020 MADRID - SPAIN
Site of Roches of Condrieu (Lyon) E-mail: jbatty@prayon.hk Tel: +34 915 553 002
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Fax: +34 915 553 109
38370 Saint Clair du Rhône • CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE E-mail: picomercial@prayoniberica.es
FRANCE
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Tel: + 33 437 04 84 00
Office Czech Republic • PRAYON Inc.
Fax: + 33 437 04 84 10
Nam. Fr. Krizika 2840 1610 Marvin Griffin Road
E-mail: LDalicieux@prayon.be
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Czech Republic
• USA Tel: +1 706 771 93 20
Tel: +420 720 411 930 Fax: +1 706 771 93 90
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US-Augusta, Georgia 30906, United States
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Tel: +1 706 798 43 46
Fax: +1 706 771 93 90 Akash Barthakur Via Salutati 7
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E-mail: info@prayon.co.uk

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Leader in our core business

Prayon’s core business consists of transforming rock

phosphate into phosphoric acid which is then purified
and either marketed or transformed into phosphate salts
through reactions with alkali.

Prayon produces a full range of technical and food phos-

phates at its plants in Europe and the United States.

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