Formulation R&D Lab

The foundation of every crop protection formulation

We do not rely solely on supplier data sheets. Every batch of active ingredient and co-formulant that enters our production is independently tested in-house. This guarantees that the specification we publish is the performance you receive — lot after lot, year after year.

Standardised testing equipment

Our formulation lab is equipped with industrial-grade instruments that conform to CIPAC, AOAC, and ISO test methods:

* All equipment is calibrated annually by third-party accredited laboratories.

From data to decision: a typical test workflow

When a new raw material candidate arrives, it follows a standardised seven-step qualification process:

1. Receipt inspection — visual check for colour, odour, packaging integrity, and certificate of analysis compliance.
2. Active content verification — HPLC or GC analysis; result must be within ± 1.5 % of declared content for acceptance.
3. Particle size mapping — laser diffraction analysis; D50 and D90 must fall within specification range for the target formulation type.
4. Viscosity profiling — measurement at 3 shear rates; viscosity must fall within target range for processability and sprayability.
5. pH measurement — 1 % aqueous dilution; pH must be within 5.0–8.0 range (or product-specific window) to ensure compatibility and stability.
6. Compatibility testing — small-scale blend with standard co-formulant package; no phase separation, precipitation, or gelation after 24 h.
7. Approval sign-off — only after all seven gates are passed is the raw material released for production.

Our professional team

The lab is staffed by two full-time analytical chemists, each holding a degree in chemistry or analytical science with a minimum of six years of industry experience. They are supported by three technicians who perform day-to-day testing and data logging. The team regularly participates in inter-laboratory proficiency testing organised by CIPAC and AOAC to validate the accuracy of our test methods.

Solving your toughest formulation challenges

Every crop protection market is different. A formulation sold in the tropics faces vastly different temperature and humidity conditions than one in a temperate cereal region or an arid irrigation zone. Our R&D Lab helps you select — or develop — a formulation specification that is optimised for your target environment.

Recent custom solutions include:

• A high-stability SC herbicide for a tropical rice programme, maintaining 96 % suspensibility after 14 days at 54 °C with no sedimentation.
• A low-viscosity EC insecticide for aerial application, with emulsion stability maintained across hard and soft water types (CIPAC D and C waters).
• A WDG fungicide with improved wettability for backpack application in smallholder vegetable production, achieving complete dispersion in 30 seconds.

We do not sell "off-the-shelf" formulations and hope they work. We test, validate, and recommend — or create — a tailored solution for your specific crop and pest profile. That is the {SITE.name} difference.

How we serve you

When you bring a formulation challenge to us, here is what you can expect:

1. Consultation — we discuss your target crops, pest spectrum, application method, and performance targets.
2. Proposal — a test plan is drafted with clear pass/fail criteria and a timeline.
3. Execution — our lab runs the tests and produces a detailed report with raw data and comparative analysis.
4. Recommendation — we present a formulation specification, including alternative options if multiple recipes meet your requirements.
5. Follow-up — after delivery, we remain available to support any in-service performance questions.

Our goal is not simply to sell you a product. It is to ensure that the formulation you receive performs reliably in the conditions you operate in — and that starts with the raw material.