Iodine is a non-metal element essential for thyroid function in our bodies, but is also widely used in medical imaging, antiseptics and as a nutrient additive. Umicore supplies iodine, and its derivatives to the animal nutrition and pharmaceutical markets. In animal feed, iodine-based salts support metabolic health and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Across the pharmaceutical industry, our high-purity iodine compounds are used in a variety of applications, including the synthesis of steroid hormones, antibiotics and antidepressants. These iodine derivatives, along with other metallic salts and catalytic technologies, support the efficient production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and support innovation in drug development.
