Search About Corbion Corbion stories Agrochemicals: more efficienct farming, naturally Share this page Contact Twitter LinkedIn Since the 1960s, the amount of arable land around the world has barely increased …while the world’s population has doubled. Which is why agrochemicals will continue to play a huge role in tackling the megatrend of a growing population and food security by maximizing farming and food production. But with legislation around the world tightening due to growing agrochemical health fears, the challenge is clear: How do we create commercially viable products that produce stronger crops that resist disease and contribute to better food- while being kinder to the planet? Part of the solution lies in a new generation of biobased agrochemicals …like our PURASOLV® family of lactic acid derivatives. Replacing chemical solvents PURASOLV replaces chemical-based solvents used in agrochemical crop protection formulations. Specifically, it has excellent properties for dissolving crop protection agents, which in turn improves the overall effectiveness of the resulting formulations - enabling hard-pressed farmers to reduce the cost of their harvest. Most importantly for our customers and consumers, PURASOLV has an outstanding safety profile with low toxicity. In fact, as an FIFRA-registered product (under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act) it’s one of the safest solutions available today. Innovations in green chemistry The story doesn’t quite end there: PURASOLV gives our customers a valuable commercial advantage thanks to some nifty scientific innovation. It happened when our research team made a major breakthrough by successfully producing D-lactic acid next to L-lactic acid. The significance of D-lactic acid and its derivatives? They open-up alternative production routes to produce existing crop protection agents at a higher quality and lower cost - all while simultaneously eliminating associated waste streams. It all adds up to the improved sustainability of commercially viable crop protection agents while further reducing cost-in use for farmers. Better for human health, the environment – and the bottom line. Subscribe Contact Home Contact us Privacy Cookie policy Disclaimer Twitter LinkedIn Cookie use Corbion uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all Corbion websites. Yes, I agree No, I don't agree