Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to gain a broad overview of trends and procedures in agrochemical formulations including:
- Those new to agrochemical formulation or wishing to update their knowledge on formulation strategies
- Those moving into formulation from other areas within agrochemicals
- Those in other areas of the agrochemical industry such as Regulatory Affairs, Research, Development or
- Manufacturing who would find knowledge of formulation strategies useful for their role
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, delegates will have a good understanding of:
How formulation contributes value in the formulation market and how formulations are influenced by industry drivers and trends
How the different liquid and solid formulation types are made and what ingredients are used as well as what science underpins these products
How the regulatory landscape impacts on the development and commercialisation of agrochemicals
The process of formulation R&D as well as the main characterisation and testing methods used for formulations
The basics of how biopesticides are formulated
Why and how products may be reformulated
Stability and instability of agrochemical formulations
Scale-up and manufacture of agrochemical formulations
How agrochemical formulations are applied
The use of adjuvants to enhance the performance of agrochemical formulations