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Chemistry and Technology of Agrochemical Formulations pp 264–301Cite as

Packaging of agrochemicals

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Viewed from a historical perspective, those engaged in development and selection of packaging for agrochemicals were interested primarily in getting products to the point of ultimate use at the lowest cost consistent with basic safety and shelf-life requirements. Since the mid-1980s and the substantial replacement of many metal containers by the new barrier plastics, attention has been focused on ergonomic issues at the point of ultimate use related to the transfer of product into application equipment. Latterly the fate of packaging ‘beyond’ ultimate use has dominated considerations in many parts of the world. Extensive collection schemes for recovery of conventional single-trip packaging have been created in several countries alongside the introduction of many returnable systems in appropriate markets. North America has taken a leading role in both approaches. Industry associations have been instrumental in addressing concerns on disposal and have agreed to cooperate and promote best practices through education and training.

The Agrochemical Industry recognises the need for responsible and ethical care of its products from their invention through to ultimate use and beyond GIFAP

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    D. A. Knowles

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Curle, P.D., Emmerson, C.D., Gregory, A.H., Hartmann, J., Nixon, P. (1998). Packaging of agrochemicals. In: Knowles, D.A. (eds) Chemistry and Technology of Agrochemical Formulations. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4956-3_9

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