<P><FONT size="5">The Chemische Fabrik Budenheim (cfb) </FONT><BR> Our company was established in 1908 as company "Utz und Hensel, Chemische Fabrik in Budenheim" for the purpose of producing tartaric acid salts from tartar. After the First World War, the company management at that time concentrated on future-oriented products: the development and expansion of phosphate production. This forward-looking philosophy was an important step towards the establishment of today's international significance of Chemische Fabrik Budenheim.Today, more than 6,000 customers from over 100 countries place confidence in us. About 650 employees produce nearly 1,000 different products. Annual production amounts to approximately 200,000 tons. More than half of the finished products are exported.The association with the Dr. Oetker company in Bielefeld which has existed since 1923, is the basis for the positive development of our company. Today, we are among the consolidated companies of the Oetker group. Beside other phosphates mainly calcium phosphates, sodium phosphates, magnesium phosphates and potassium phosphates are manufactured.<BR> Here you can find some links to our subsidiaries:<BR> <A href="http://www.gallard.com/%20" target="_blank">http://www.gallard.com/ </A><BR> <A href="http://www.gsbudenheim.com/%20" target="_blank">http://www.gsbudenheim.com/ </A><BR> <BR> Neben anderen Phosphaten werden hauptsächlich <FONT size="3">Calciumphosphate, Natriumphosphate, Magnesiumphosphate und Kaliumphosphate</FONT> hergestellt. </P><P>On our homepage you will find information"<FONT size="3">About us</FONT>", like <A href="http://www.cfb-budenheim.com/home_cfb-en.nsf/$pages/Uns_Quality">quality management</A>, <A href="http://www.cfb-budenheim.com/home_cfb-de.nsf/$pages/Uns_enviroment">environmental protection</A>, <A href="http://www.cfb-budenheim.com/home_cfb-en.nsf/$pages/Uns_tochter">subsidiaries</A> and the <A href="http://www.cfb-budenheim.de/home_cfb-de.nsf/$pages/Uns_Familie">Family Budenheimer</A>. Further there are links to<FONT size="3"> Contact, News and Jobs</FONT>. A search function is also integrated. Our world-wide agencies can reach the special area "Agency-Login" using a password to get further information and downloads.</P> <P><FONT size="5">The following terms are important to us:</FONT><BR> <FONT size="4">Phosphate, Budenheim, Phosphates, Phosphoric acid, cfb, Food Phosphates, Calcium Phosphates, Sodium Phosphates, Magnesium Phosphates, Pharma, Toothpaste, Lubricants, Germany, Europe</FONT></P><P><font size="4">Fluorescent lamps</font><br> Dicalcium phosphate is the main constituent of the white inner coating of fluorescent lamps. The inner coating ensures a pleasant colour and even lighting.<br> <br> <font size="4">Toothpaste</font><br> Calcium phosphates are used in toothpastes as a polishing agent. As well as supporting the cleaning effect of the toothbrush they help in the remineralisation of the dental enamel. Alkali pyrophosphates prevent deposits of tartar. They are used as active substances in anti-plaque toothpastes.<br> <br> <font size="4">Medicines, mineral preparations</font><br> Calcium phosphates are used as fillers, carrier for active substance and free flowing agents in the manufacture of tablets and capsules. Often without their use it would not be possible to produce solid medicines. Magnesium, calcium and iron phosphates serve as sources of minerals in respective preparations.<br> <br> <font size="4">Animal food</font><br> Without the addition of phosphate, the pieces of meat would separate into the components fat, protein and meat juices; the animal food would look unappetising. Moreover, ours petâ??s food is enriched with added minerals in order to ensure a sufficient supply.<br> <br> <font size="4">Sports drinks</font><br> Sports drinks, enriched with calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron phosphate as suppliers of minerals, refill the depleted depots.<br> <br> <font size="4">Drinking water</font><br> A small amount of the products from our CLAROFOS range added to drinking water effectively prevents deposits of lime and rust, meaning that crystal clear water will not turn "brown" until it gets into the coffee machine.<br> <br> <font size="4">Processed cheese</font><br> The use of phosphate as cheese emulsifying salt prevents the cheese separating during the melting process into the components fat, protein and water. Thus making it easy to spread and making it possible to re-melt evenly. SELF is the well-known name of our specialities for this application.<br> <br> <font size="4">Free flowing agents</font><br> Tricalcium phosphates are extremely suitable as anti caking and free flowing agents for powder foodstuffs, such as, e.g., spices, milk powder, instant powder and cooking salt.<br> <br> <font size="4">Orange juice</font><br> Enriching foodstuffs such as, e.g., orange juice, with calcium makes a considerable contribution to ensuring a balanced, mineral-rich diet.<br> <br> <font size="4">Canned fruit and vegetables</font><br> Phosphates enable the colour of fruits and vegetables to be stabilised and their consistency to be preserved.<br> <br> <font size="4">Powder and liquid cleaners</font><br> The water used for cleaning is made "softer" by the phosphate additives in cleaning agents, which increases their detergent power. Moreover, dirt particles can be kept in suspension making it easier to rinse these particles away.<br> <br> <font size="4">Flower and garden fertiliser</font><br> Phosphates are important, natural nutrients for all plants. In particular, ammonia, sodium and potassium phosphates support the growth, blossom and quality of fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants.<br> <br> <font size="4">Instant noodles</font><br> The consistency of the pre-cooked noodles would become rubber-like when the boiling water was poured onto them if they were not treated with phosphates. The treatment makes them more elastic and more appetising.<br> <br> <font size="4">Potato products</font><br> The treatment of potatoes with acidic sodium pyrophosphate prevents the unwanted spots which occur during frying and, furthermore, helps stabilise the colour.<br> <br> <font size="4">Acidulants in refreshment drinks</font><br> Phosphoric acid stabilises the colour and aroma in the well-known cola drinks. Phosphoric acid is declared on the label as acidulant E 338.<br> <br> <font size="4">Canned fruit and vegetables</font><br> Phosphates enable the colour of fruits and vegetables to be stabilised and their consistency to be preserved.<br> <br> <font size="4">Powder and liquid cleaners</font><br> The water used for cleaning is made "softer" by the phosphate additives in cleaning agents, which increases their detergent power. Moreover, dirt particles can be kept in suspension making it easier to rinse these particles away.<br> <br> <font size="4">Flower and garden fertiliser</font><br> Phosphates are important, natural nutrients for all plants. In particular, ammonia, sodium and potassium phosphates support the growth, blossom and quality of fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants.<br> <br> <font size="4">Instant noodles</font><br> The consistency of the pre-cooked noodles would become rubber-like when the boiling water was poured onto them if they were not treated with phosphates. The treatment makes them more elastic and more appetising.<br> <br> <font size="4">The shine on metals</font><br> Metal surfaces can be shined up electrochemically using phosphoric acid. Surfaces polished in this way have excellent reflective properties. A well-know application here is for vehicle lamp reflectors.<br> <br> <font size="4">Phosphatizing agents</font><br> Acid phosphates and phosphoric acid are used to "phosphatize" body components, e.g., in the automobile industry. This phosphate layer provides protection against corrosion and serves as a base for the paint-work. Phosphates create the important preconditions for the long lifetime of vehicles.<br> <br> <font size="4">Wire bracing plies</font><br> The "framework" for steel braced tyres is made up of wire inserts. To improve the hold of the steel wire in the rubber, the wire surface is copper plated using copper pyrophosphate, brass coated by adding zinc or bronze coating by adding tin.<br> <br> <font size="4">Hot forming processes, seamless pipes, forgings</font><br> The manufacture of seamless pipes and forgings is carried out by means of hot forming. The process becomes possible by forming an effective separating layer. Without the use of phosphates the glowing steel would weld together with the tool during the forming procedure. Well-known applications here are, e.g., steering knuckles and toothed wheels as well as assembly tools.<br> <br> <font size="4">Machine processing</font><br> Phosphate containing cutting and drilling oils are used when carrying out mill-cutting and drilling work. These have excellent cooling and lubricating properties.<br> <br> <font size="4">Metal treatment</font><br> You will find assembly sprays in workshops. These useful helpers contain phosphoric acid as rust converters.<br> <br> <font size="4">Fire-extinguishing powder</font><br> Various phosphates are used in fire-extinguishing powders. With the action of heat, ammonium phosphates release non-combustible gasses and carbonising substances which extinguish the flames. Tricalcium phosphate serves as a free flowing agent for the fire-extinguishing powder.<br> <br> <font size="4">Laser inscriptions</font><br> The laser inscription of, e.g., computer and typewriter keys is made possible by the use of phosphates. Compared to earlier printing procedures, this lettering does not rub off.<br> <br> <font size="4">Plastics</font><br> Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is used as an auxiliary in the manufacture of plastic granules from which, e.g., device housings are produced by the injection moulding process.<br> <br> <font size="4">Tiles Phosphates help, due to their liquefying</font><br> action, in the manufacture of tiles. Moreover, certain calcium phosphates serve as opacifiers for the glaze.<br> <br> <font size="4">Enamel</font><br> This glassy coating on metal is produced, e.g., with the help of ammonium phosphate. Here, the phosphate produces a better adhesion to the metal and an adjustment of the thermal expansion.<br> <br> <font size="4">Fish</font><br> Phosphates are used in the fish processing industry to counteract the weight losses during thawing and cooking and losses of protein, vitamins and minerals. They also provide an improved adhesion of breading.<br> <br> <font size="4">Bone China</font><br> This high-quality porcelain is produced using pure calcium phosphate. This intensifies the translucent beauty of the porcelain.<br> <br> <font size="4">Expandable polystyrene (Styropor)</font><br> Tricalcium phosphate is the most important auxiliary agent in the manufacture of expandable polystyrene. It is used to control the product quality. Well-known applications for foamed plastics are insulation and packaging.<br> <br> <font size="4">Refractory</font><br> Phosphates cause the chemical bonding and hardening of refractories, bricks and mortars. Application examples here are chimneys or refractory linings.<br> <br> <font size="4">Roof tiles</font><br> Phosphate additives make the production of roof tiles easier. Furthermore, they enable particular surface effects to be achieved.<br> <br> <font size="4">Gypsum, cement</font><br> Phosphates influence the set time of gypsum, cement and concrete by delaying or accelerating the setting process. This ability to control this process makes working with these materials much easier.<br> <br> <font size="4">Waste paper processing</font><br> Phosphate help to control the slurryng process in paper recycling.<br> <br> <font size="4">Dispersion paints</font><br> Added products from our BUDIT range act as a dispersing agents for dye pigments and fillers in dispersion and house paints. Moreover, they prevent rust formation when using mineral undercoats or artificial plasters which contain iron, e.g., nails.<br> <br> <font size="4">Primers</font><br> Calcium phosphates are used as an anticorrosive pigment in primers. They considerably prevent rust formation and provide an effective and environmentally-friendly protection against corrosion.<br> <br> <font size="4">Leavening agents for baking cakes and pastries</font><br> With baking powder, use is made of the reaction between, e.g., acid sodium pyrophosphate with bicarbonate. The carbon dioxide gas produced plays an important role and contributes to the lightness of cakes and pastries.<br> <br> <font size="4">Ice cream</font><br> The addition of disodium and tetrasodium pyrophosphate prevents the building of unwanted ice crystals when freezing ice-cream. This also causes the ice cream to melt slowly.<br> <br> <font size="4">Photos</font><br> The addition of BUDIT and BUDEX products means that multivalent metals are bonded in the developer liquid which would otherwise cause streaks and spots on negatives and prints.<br> <br> <font size="4">Decorative paper</font><br> BUDIT flame retardant agents ensure that combustible materials are no longer easily inflammable. Useful applications for this are: paper streamers, garlands, carpets in aeroplanes, insulation felts for automotive applications and flame retardant paints.<br> <br> <font size="4">Cold puddings</font><br> Disodium and tetrasodium pyrophosphate are added to cold mixed desserts based on milk in order to achieve a stable gel.<br> <br> <font size="4">Landing strip lighting</font><br> The use of phosphates enables the production of particularly colour-intensive special glass, which clearly increases the visibility of landing strip lighting at night and in bad weather conditions.<br> <br> <font size="4">Coffee whitener, condensed milk</font><br> The use of dipotassium and disodium phosphate in coffee whitener and condensed milk effectively prevents curdling and feathering when added to coffee.<br> <br> <font size="4">Telescope mirrors</font><br> Highly-pure aluminium, magnesium and boron phosphates are the main constituents of a glass ceramic for the construction of high-performance reflecting telescopes. Todayâ??s most modern and largest reflecting telescope in the world, which is in Chile, was manufactured using our products and enables objects in space to be viewed that are up to 10 thousand million light-years away.<br> <br> <font size="4">Loaded and coated paper</font><br> BUDIT ensures the better distribution of kaolin and chalk in high-quality paper.<br> <br> <font size="4">Slide projectors</font><br> Heat-resistant glass produced from phosphates provides protection, e.g., in projectors for the valuable slides against the heat radiated from the lamp.</P>