Brussels, 4 April2019. – Four producers of ammonium sulphate – BASF, Domo, Fibrant andLanxess – have decided to create their own sector group within the European ChemicalIndustry Council (Cefic) to jointly promote the benefits of their product. Thisnew sector group will be called the Ammonium Sulphate Producers Europe (ASPE).
The new group will seek to establish a closer dialogue withthe EU authorities and raise awareness about the benefits of ammonium sulphateto the environment and circular economy.
Ammonium sulphate is widely used in agriculture as a keyingredient in fertilisers because of its environmental performance: itimproves the availability of sulphur and nitrogen –key nutrients for plant growth – and has no negative impact on soil and water.Besides fertilisers, ammonium sulphate is used in feed, bread and bakery as anacidity regulator, and in pharmaceuticals.
Franck Boher has been nominated for first Chair of the ASPE. It is expected that the founding of ASPE will be formally approved by the Cefic Board in June 2019.