SEND US A MESSAGE 770.943.6202 VIEW FULL MENU BROWSE:HOMEBLOG OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SQM Jul 18 2019 Ever since our humble beginning in 1972, we have focused on manufacturing high quality iodine derivative products. What started off as an experiment... 5 WAYS IODINE DERIVATIVES ARE USED EVERYDAY Jan 18 2019 Iodine is one of the scarcest non-metallic elements found on Earth. Despite being a rare element, it is present in trace amounts all around us. Day... WHAT ROBS YOU OF IODINE? Mar 14 2017 The thyroid requires iodine in order to function properly. Unfortunately, some people suffer from an iodine deficiency, which can affect thyroid... HOW IODINE IS USED IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS Sep 14 2016 Iodine is routinely used for cleaning purposes in commercial kitchens. It is a well-known sanitizing agent and is commonly found among the supplies... WHAT ROLE DOES IODINE PLAY IN RADIATION? Aug 1 2016 Radiation exposure occurs when an individual comes into contact with radiation because of a bomb, proximity to a radiological exposure device or... NEWS: ORGANIC DAIRY INDUSTRY MAKES IODINE DISCOVERY Jun 22 2016 After dedicating two years to raising iodine levels in organic milk products, the United Kingdom's Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo)... FEATURED PRODUCT: ETPPI Jun 5 2016 Iodeal Brands, a part of the Ajay-Sqm Company, is proud to announce the release of a new product: Ethyl-TriPhenyl-Phosphonium Iodide. This product is... IODINE’S IMPORTANT ROLE IN SURGERY May 30 2016 Iodine compounds play an important role in the medical field. Because of their antimicrobial properties, these compounds are effective antiseptics.... HIGH IN IODINE: 5 FOODS TO WORK INTO YOUR DIET May 11 2016 Food High in Iodine Believe it or not, humble iodine is one of the most important bodily nutrients. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t getting the... THE TRUTH ABOUT IODINE ALLERGIES May 2 2016 Although the importance of adequate iodine levels within the body is frequently ignored, without a sufficient iodine level, the thyroid has... PREDICTED GROWTH IN THE IODINE INDUSTRY Apr 30 2016 Iodine Industry Growth The Global Iodine market is poised to grow at a CAGR of more than five percent by 2022. Ajay SQM Group, one of the top... 5 QUESTIONS ABOUT THYROID DISORDERS Apr 18 2016 The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the lower part of your neck directly below the Adam's apple. Your thyroid gland is... WHAT TO DO WITH A CHEMISTRY DEGREE Apr 4 2016 Although research and practical science are common positions for a chemist, there are numerous other career opportunities available. If you have a... HOW ELEMENTS ARE NAMED Mar 21 2016 Most words in any language develop organically over time. As people encounter new objects or ideas, they decide how they will refer to them when... HOW IODIZED SALT MADE US SMARTER Mar 14 2016 In the early 1900s, table salt in the United States was iodized in order to ensure that all Americans consumed the iodine they needed to function... 5 MYTHS ABOUT THYROID HEALTH Mar 7 2016 Persistent myths about thyroid health are common, even among doctors. Here are some of the most pervasive thyroid myths that confuse patients and... SEVENTH ROW OF PERIODIC TABLE FILLS AS FOUR NEW ELEMENTS ARE DISCOVERE... Feb 22 2016 New Element Discovery Scientists recently discovered four new elements, which will complete the seventh row of the periodic table. These elements... THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING IODINE DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN Feb 15 2016 Iodine Deficiency in Pregnancy Before the 1920's, severe iodine deficiency was common in certain segments of the U.S. population. Iodine deficiency... YEAR IN REVIEW: TOP SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES IN 2015 Feb 9 2016 From advancements in gene editing to diagnosing cancer with a blood test, in 2015, we saw some amazing scientific discoveries. Ajay-SQM and Iodeal... HOW IODINE IS EXTRACTED FROM CALICHE ORE Jan 20 2016 The process of extracting iodine from caliche ore is precise and must be followed carefully to ensure the extraction of pure, quality iodine. If... 6 LITTLE-KNOWN HEALTH USES FOR IODINE Jan 14 2016 There are many commercial applications and uses for iodine and iodine derivatives, but did you know that there are health and medical uses as well?... HOW IODINE FUNCTIONS AS A CATALYST Jan 8 2016 Iodine has a number of uses in a variety of important industries. In the medical field, iodine is used in the production of iodinated contrast... UNDERSTANDING CHEMICAL GRADES Dec 28 2015 Chemical Grades If you're looking to purchase iodine derivatives, it's important that you understand the chemical grade and any specifications of the... 5 WAYS IODINE DERIVATIVES KEEP CROPS HEALTHY Dec 21 2015 You probably know humans need iodine for several reasons, but did you know that iodine derivatives are readily used in agriculture? Iodine... INFOGRAPHIC: HOW YOU CONSUME IODINE Nov 13 2015 Iodine Consumption Infographic Most people know that they get iodine through the table salt that they buy at the grocery store. What they may not... 4 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PURCHASING IODINE DERIVATIVES Oct 25 2015 4 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Iodine Derivatives Are you in the market for an iodine derivative? Read on to learn about four of the... AJAY-SQM ATTENDED CPHI WORLDWIDE 2015 Oct 20 2015 CPhl Worldwide 2015 Big news! Ajay-SQM attended CPhI Worldwide 2015. This year's conference was held in Madrid, and we were very excited to meet... FROM OLD SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY TO LCD: IODINE THROUGH THE AGES Oct 17 2015 Iodine Uses in Other Industries Over the past century, as science rapidly progressed and technology developed, iodine’s usefulness has remained a... 7 AWESOME CHEMICAL REACTION EXAMPLES Oct 12 2015 From a lit match to a rusting metal car – chemical reactions occur around us every day. Sometimes these reactions produce pretty awesome effects.... INFOGRAPHIC: COMMON IODIDE SOURCES AND USES Oct 7 2015 Iodide Uses Infographic Iodides are used in all sorts of applications: from pharmaceuticals to cloud seeding, iodides are prevalent in our daily... 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