Mixing crop protection products in a single spray application is increasing in agriculture to extend the range of pest control. The most common practice is tank mixing by combining two or more formulated products in a spray tank prior to application. In recent years, the rising number of EPA approved premix product registrations reflected the increased commercial interest in multi-active premixes in a single formulated product. It is convenient for growers to use an �all-in-one� solution. Multi-active product development is also driven by intellectual property considerations and generic defense strategies. However, the number of registered premix products is still considerably less than the number of single active products. This state reflects the complexity associated with product concept validation, formulation development, and product registration. Examples of innovative solutions to overcome various challenges, turning them into new multi-active product opportunities/ developments will be given.

Multi-active agrochemical product development: Challenges, opportunities, and innovations

248th National Meeting (2014)

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