Practical Analysis of Agrochemical Formulation

Dr Michel Henriet is a consultant in formulation of agrochemicals for crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. Michel gained his PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and went on to work in a range of formulation R&D roles. Until 2012, he acted as a manager in formulation technology for Bayer CropScience AG. He is now the owner of his own consultancy, advising clients on product development, manufacturing and use of appropriate co-formulants to comply with regulatory requirements.

• Understand the benefits and drawbacks, development and manufacturing process of EC and EW, WG, SC and OD formulations
• Comprehend key physico-chemical characteristics of all formulation types
• Review recent patent applications
• Consider steps involved in transferring active ingredients from tank to target
• Examine use of adjuvants in formulations
• Gain insight into opportunities, constraints, benefits and technologies of controlled release of active ingredients
• Learn about key players and products in seed treatments

This course will be of interest to professionals desiring to improve their knowledge of agrochemical formulations, from departments such as:

• Formulation
• Scale up
• Manufacturing
• Supply
• Application
• R&D
• Innovation
• Regulatory