Chemiphos was established in 1998 with roots going back to the early 80’s when German multinational Hoechst AG constructed the Phosphoric Acid Plant in Krugersdorp. Hoechst AG divested from its redefined non-core activities in the mid 1990's and Chemiphos was established in late 1998. Chemical Services Ltd aquired Chemiphos in 2005. Apart from the acids business Chemiphos was active in supplying products to the construction and related industries and this business was consolidated in 2007 & 2008 into the current Constructichem division. The Constructichem division supply speciality chemicals and locally manufactured formulations to the construction industry.
With technical and commercial support from market leading principals across the globe Constructichem is able to offer a range of raw materials and additives to the construction and related industries as well as provide technical support services in the application of these products. Constructichem also has the capability to produce blended formulations for the building & construction industries.
The polyphosphoric acid plant was established in the early 1980s to supply the raw material for the manufacture of a catalyst for Sasol. Since then, the plant capacity has more than doubled and it can now be classified as a true world scale manufacturing facility with a modern PLC control system. Polyphosphoric acid concentration is customized for a number of end users, both locally and abroad. Concentrations up to a maximum of 118% H3PO4 can be produced, with normal requirements falling between 105% and 116% H3PO4. The finished product is available in bulk as well as 40kg and 335kg plastic drums. A quantity of polyphosphoric acid is diluted to 65%, 75%, 80% and 85% concentration and further purified for sale as technical and food grade phosphoric acid. Chemiphos is the largest supplier of purified phosphoric acid to the local market and has developed long standing supply relationships with the major local distributors and end users. Purified phosphoric acid is available in bulk as well as 40kg and 335kg plastic drums.
Constructichem, however, is not solely a chemical distributor as we also provide technical support and independent product testing at our Technical Centre. With the technological innovation of our various market leading international partners and a touch of local flair, Constructichem is able to provide technical assistance on product optimization and or development new products suited for local conditions.