Iodine is used in various medical, agricultural and industrial applications.It constitutes the main component of injectable contrast media for clinical examinations, and is used directly in the production of various drugs.In the industrial area, iodine is used in various applications, among which we can mention disinfectants for the dairy industry, biocides for paints and wood treatments, herbicides, etc.
SQM produces iodine, and through a joint venture with Ajay Chemicals, produces organic and inorganic iodine derivatives.Likewise, SQM, through Ajay or itself, is actively present in the iodine recycling business in Europe, the United States and Asia.