The Smackover Formation in Arkansas is the only source of commercial bromine in the U.S. and home to a production site where we extract and refine high-quality bromine for distribution globally.
A Global Leader in Bromine
Albemarle is one of the largest producers, manufacturers and distributors of bromine and bromine derivatives in the world. Decades of advancing bromine chemistry knowledge allows us to provide the highest performing products for flame retardants, agriculture and food safety, pharmaceuticals and a wide variety of industrial uses.
Magnolia, AR
Magnolia, AR
Jordan
Jordan
On the southeast side of the Dead Sea – source of the largest concentration of bromine in the world – we extract and produce bromine through our long-term joint venture with the Jordan Bromine Company (JBC).
Bromine Conversion & Production
Bromine Conversion & Production
In both our Magnolia and Jordan locations, bromine is separated using chemical processes involving chlorine reactions, steam, heat and distillation. Albemarle has refined a world-leading process that is fast, simple and relatively economical.