Frequently asked questions

What products related to cobalt and nickel does Umicore offer?

Umicore offers multiple organic and inorganic chemicals that contain cobalt and nickel. You can find more information about these products on our dedicated product page. On that page, you will be able to search and filter based on your needs. If you still have questions, you can reach us via the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please provide as many details on your question as possible.

What types of cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals does Umicore offer?

Umicore offers a wide range of products, including but not limited to cobalt oxide, cobalt hydroxide, nickel sulphate ... You can find all the cobalt- and nickel-based products Umicore offers on our product page. If you still have questions, you can reach us via the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please provide as many details on your question as possible.

How do I request a quote for cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals?

We have a dedicated page for cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals where you can search and filter our product catalogue based on your needs. If you would like to request a quote, you can reach us via the contact form at the bottom of this page or via the product specific pages. Please provide as many details on your question as possible.

What is the minimum quantity requirement for buying cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals?

There is no minimum order quantity for buying cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals. 

What industries does Umicore serve related to cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals?

Umicore produces cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to rubber tires, paint industry, surface treatment, tool materials ... Umicore also offers recycling services to recover cobalt. 

I would like to request a MSDS or SDS, who can I contact?

You can reach us via the contact form at the bottom of this page to request a Safety Data Sheet. 

Do note that, for privacy reasons, we limit access to this information. If your credentials appear in our customer database, our colleagues will gladly help you further. If this is not the case, we regrettably will not be able to share this information with you. However, if you are interested in working with Umicore, do let us know.

I would like to order a sample of a cobalt- and nickel-based product Umicore offers, who can I contact?

For a sample, you can contact us via this contact form at the bottom of that page. 

I want to recycle and/or refine cobalt and nickel, who can I contact?

For our recycling services related to cobalt and nickel, you can contact us via the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please already provide as much information as possible such as origin details, certificate of analysis, quantities, pictures... 

I want to recycle batteries, who can I contact?

For all questions related to battery recyling, we refer you to our colleagues in the battery recyling business.

I want to recycle black mass, who can I contact?

For all questions related to black mass recyling, we refer you to our colleagues in the battery recyling business.

Next to manufacturing cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals, does Umicore offer additional services?

Yes, Umicore Cobalt Specialty Materials has a distribution arm called Todini Chemicals. They not only distribute cobalt-based materials but also other salts and oxides of nonferrous metals such as nickel, selenium, iodine, bismuth, copper, tin, molybdenum, vanadium and tellurium.

Does Umicore ship cobalt- and nickel-based chemicals worldwide?

Yes, our activities are global therefore we ship to all continents.

Where are the cobalt and nickel activities of Umicore located?

We have more than 15 sales offices worldwide, from Brazil to Japan and production facilities in North-America, Europe and Asia. You can find an overview of all our locations at the bottom of this page.

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