Global leaders in iodine production

At SQM Iodine, we are proud to be the world’s leading producer of iodine, with a purity level of 99.8%. With more than 50 years of experience, we support strategic industries such as healthcare, technology, and nutrition. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and reliability makes us a trusted partner for customers in more than 114 countries.

Iodine, atomic number 53, is a nonmetallic element on the periodic table. Iodine is a bluish-black crystalline solid with a metallic luster. Unlike some other elements, iodine is not found in blocks or lumps, but rather as shiny flakes or granules that can be easily ground into a powder.
No less than 99.6% of the Earth’s mass can be made up of thirty-two of the chemical elements. The remaining 0.4% is divided among sixty-four elements, all of which are present in trace amounts. Iodine is one of these sixty-four. Although not abundant, iodine is distributed almost everywhere. It is present in rocks, soil, water, plants, animal tissues, and food. Iodine is always found combined with other elements, either in the form of inorganic salts or in fairly complex organic compounds, such as tyrosine.

Iodine USP/ACS/Eur Ph Grade Prilled

    1. General Description

  • Chemical Formula: I2
  • Appearennce: Prills
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    2. Chemical Specifications

  • Purity: Min 99,8%
  • Residue: Max 0,01%
  • Chloride/Bromide: 0,005% max
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    3. Standard Packaging

  • T50 Kg fiber drums. Product in polyvinylidene chloride inner bags.
  • 450 Kg woven PP maxibags with polyethylene and polyvinylidene chloride inner bags.
Certifications and partnerships


 
We hold certifications for our products and processes to ensure their quality, as well as the care of people and the environment.

 

Iodine supply chain

 
SQM, as the world’s leading producer of iodine, has created a distribution and sales network across five continents, enabling the product to reach industries as diverse as health, technology, and the agri-food sector, among others.
With warehouses located in strategic locations around the world, we can provide our customers with a reliable source of high-quality iodine.

Plantas
Oficinas
Operations in Chile

Coya sur

Santiago

Chile

☉ Los Militares 4290, piso 3. Las Condes, Santiago.
📞 (56 2) 2425 2000

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Suriname, Guyana, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina distribute their product lines from Chile.
Antwerp, Belgium.

Belgium

SQM Europe, Middle East & Africa

☉ Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a, 2030. Antwerpen, Belgium.
📞 (32 3) 203 9700

SQM Nutrition is distributed in Belgium
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
France, Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal, and Turkey distribute product lines from Belgium.
Andhra Pradesh

India

☉ Coromandel SQM (India) Private Ltd., Coromandel House, 1-2-10, Sardar Patel Road Secunderabad- 500 003
Andhra Pradesh, India.
📞 (91 40) 27842034
Grassina

Italy

☉ SQM Europe , N.V. Italian Branch Via Meucci 5, 50015
Grassina FIRENZE ITALIA
📞 (39 055) 644 418

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Barcelona

España

SQM Iberian S.A.
☉ Calle Provenza 251, Pral 1a, 08008
Barcelona, España.
📞 +34 93 487 78 06

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Antalya

Turkey

☉ Organize Sanayi Bölgesi. Ikinci Kisim, 22. Cadde 07190,
Antalya

SQM Nutrition
Dr. Tarsa, Organize Sanayi Bölgesi. Ikinci Kisim, 22. Cadde 07190, Antalya
(90 242) 249 45 00
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
SQM Europe, Middle East & Africa, Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a, 2030 Antwerpen - Belgium
(32 3) 203 9700
[email protected]
Abu Dhabi

U.A.E.

☉ Abu Dhabi Fertilizers ADFERT Mussafah Industrial Area, P.O.Box No: 71871 Abu Dhabi

SQM Nutrition
(971 2) 551 1700
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
SQM Europe, Middle East & Africa, Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a 2030 Antwerpen - Belgium
(32 3) 203 9700
[email protected]
São Paulo

Brazil

☉ SQM Brasil, Calçada das Margaridas, 163 - sala 2 – Alphaville – Barueri
São Paulo - Brazil
📞 (55 11) 4195 6315

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Guayaquil

Ecuador

☉ SQM Ecuador: Avda. Constitución y Avda. Juan Tanca Marengo, Edificio Executive Center, Piso 3, Of. 304-305 - Guayaquil - Ecuador
📞 (593 4) 215 86 39

SQM Nutrition
(593 4) 215 86 39
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
SQM S.A. :Los Militares 4290, piso 4, Las Condes- Santiago, Chile
(56 2) 2425 2000
[email protected]
Industrial chemicals are distributed from Chile

U.S.A.

☉ SQM North America: 2727 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Bldg. 2, Ste 1425
Atlanta, GA 30339
📞 (1 770) 916 9400

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Nitrates
[email protected]

Iodine and Lithium
[email protected]
SQM North America also distributes its product lines to Canada.
Tokyo

Japan

☉ #207, 5-3-10 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo, 107-0062 Japan.
📞 +81 3 5778 3311

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Lima

Peru

☉ SQM VITAS Perú: Av. Circunvalación del Club Golf Los Incas N 154, Oficina 1401
Lima, Perú.
📞 +51 (1) 611 21 21

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Jalisco

Mexico

☉ Moctezuma 144 piso 4 Ciudad del Sol Zapopan, CP 45050
Jalisco, Mexico
📞 (52 33) 354 01100

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]
Johannesburg

South Africa

☉ Unit 33 Waterford Office Park Waterford Drive Fourways Gauteng
South Africa
📞 (27 11) 658 0018

SQM Nutrition
Unit 33 Waterford Office Park Waterford Drive Fourways Gauteng, South Africa
(27 11) 658 0018
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
Sint Pietersvliet 7, Bus 8, 2000 Antwerpen - Belgium
(32 3) 203 9700
[email protected]
Zimbabwe-Namibia-Botswana-Mozambique-Zambia-Malawi-Kenya-Uganda
Bangkok

Thailand

☉ Unit 2962, Level 29, No.388 Exchange Tower, Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
📞 Tel. +66 2 104 9136

SQM Nutrition
Unit 2962, Level 29, No.388 Exchange Tower, Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel. +66 2 104 9136
[email protected]

Industrial Chemicals
Room 4703-33, 47F, No. 300 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 China.
+86 21 5116 2840
Beijing

China

☉ Room 1502, CBD International Mansion, No.16 Yong an dong li, Jian Wai Ave
Beijing 100022 China.
📞 (86 10) 6461 8950

SQM Nutrition
[email protected]

Iodine and Industrial Chemicals
Room 4703-33, 47F, No. 300 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 China.
+86 21 5116 2840

Lithium
Room 4703-33, 47F, No. 300 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 China.
+86 21 5116 2841
Seoul

South Korea

☉ Suite 22, Kyobo Building, 15th Floor, 1 Jongno Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03154 South Korea
📞 (82 2) 2010 8803

Industrial Chemicals
[email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iodine is obtained from caliche, a mineral found in northern Chile. Through a unique and highly efficient production process, it is extracted and purified to reach a minimum purity level of 99.8%. This method positions SQM Yodo Nutrición Vegetal as a global leader in the production of high-quality iodine.

Iodine with 99.8% purity is essential for strategic industries such as healthcare (contrast media and antiseptics), technology (LCD screens and electronic applications), mining, and nutrition. Its high purity ensures stability, efficiency, and compliance with international standards.

SQM has more than 50 years of experience, a unique production process based on caliche, and a robust supply chain. Its production capacity, presence in more than 115 countries, and commitment to sustainability consolidate its global leadership in the iodine market.

The company operates a network of commercial offices in more than 20 countries and strategically located warehouses. In addition, it continuously invests in its supply chain and inventory management to ensure constant availability and efficient deliveries to customers worldwide.

SQM operates under internationally certified processes and maintains a strong commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Its production model aims to minimize environmental impact and create value for the communities where it operates, ensuring responsible iodine production.

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