Arkema, Certis Enter Agreement for Pre-Plant Fumigant Distribution
9 January 2012 Paladin, a new soil fumigant based on dimethyldisulfide (DMDS), is one step closer to worldwide distribution as Arkema and Certis have entered into an exclusive joint development and distribution agreement in Europe.
Paladin, a pre-plant fumigant for modern and sustainable soil pest control, was developed by Arkema’s R&D teams as a product to replace worldwide substitution of old fumigants, which are being gradually withdrawn due to ozone depletion or regulatory restrictions.
Under the agreement, Certis will be Arkema’s exclusive partner for the development, registration and distribution of Paladin in Europe. Arkema will initiate the EU approval process of DMDS by submitting a regulatory application by the end of 2012.
DMDS has already been registered as a soil fumigant in the USA and Israel in 2010 and in Morocco in 2011. Europe is another key target for registration.
In the meantime, should Paladin be authorized by way of derogation by national authorities on some European markets, Certis Europe and Arkema are “ready to supply these specific needs.”
DMDS is produced by Arkema in its Lacq plant in southern France.
Source: Certis, edited by Stefanie A. Toth, online editor
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