FEBEX, overview and services
FEBEX, a CECA subsidiary, is one of the world leaders in the production of ultra pure phosphoric acid as well as sodium hypophosphite. Its expertise has been recognized since 1917.
FEBEX employs 80 people at two production facilities on two continents:
- Bex, Switzerland
- Shanghai, China
Products and end-markets:
FEBEX manufactures and markets three independent product lines derived from yellow phosphorus and registered under the European REACH regulation:
- Sofibex™ sodium hypophosphite
- hypophosphorous acid
- Superbex™ and Ultrabex™ phosphoric acid
With this extensive product range, FEBEX is able to fulfill the requirements of many wide-ranging end-markets:
Sodium hypophosphite
- electroless nickel-plating
- polyacrylates
- flame retardant
- pharmaceutical industry
- reducing agent
Phosphoric acid
- semiconductors and wafers etching
- acidifying compound for food and beverages
- pharmaceutical industry
- bitumen
- water treatment
Phosphine derivatives
- flame retardant
- biocide in oilfield
- leather treatment
- paper pulp (recycled)