Sustainable seed solutions Crops and Products Technologies News About us Contact Log in English MICROPLASTIC-FREE SEED COATINGS With the use of microplastics in seed treatment expected to be banned soon in Europe, and other regions of the world likely to follow, the need for microplastic-free seed treatments has never been greater. Helping customers get ahead of a major regulatory impact, we are expanding our line of microplastic-free seed coatings. Our new-generation seed solutions include products for both vegetables and field crops. Agricultural activity accounts for about 10% of the total microplastic release. Although seed treatment accounts for only a small part of that, our industry can play an active part in reducing the environmental impact of microplastics. MICROPLASTICS AND SEED COATING PRODUCTS A crucial component of many seed coating products is the binder. This is usually a polymer.and most polymers are considered to be microplastic containing. The binder is responsible for the safe and effective adherence of components of the coating. A quality binder keeps dust-off to a minimum and improves the coating’s abrasion resistance. It keeps all the ingredients where they should be – on the seed. Most of Incotec’s products for vegetable seeds are microplastic free. In addition to this, we are working on the next generation microplastic-free product range which includes products for both vegetables and field crops. The first of these are already available. MICROPLASTIC-FREE COATINGS Click to play Play Video ARE MICROPLASTIC-FREE SEED COATINGS EFFECTIVE? Yes. Formulating an effective microplastic-free seed coating with all the high-quality properties our customers are used to can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. We apply the same high standards to our microplastic-free solutions as we do to all our products. Our microplastic-free products meet or exceed the industry standards and are safe for seed, safe for the environment and safe for those who handle them. Are microplastic-free solutions here to stay? Read more in an article published recently in Agropages PRODUCTS Search our product database for all our products Find MSDS Search for a material safety data sheet Search CONTACT Westeinde 107 1601 BL Enkhuizen The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)228 358000 Incotec on LinkedIn Incotec on YouTube © 2021 Croda International Plc | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility statement | Conditions of Sale About cookies on this site By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies. You can find out more details in our Privacy policy. Live Chat