US Approves Emery Oleochemicals' EMERION™ 8000 FA Blend

Malaysian natural-based chemical solutions provider Emery Oleochemicals recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its EMERION™ 8000 Fatty Acids (FA) Blend, a high-performance natural-based solution which can be formulated into end-use pesticide products to repel and exterminate insects. Intended for use on livestock such as dairy cows, beef cattle, swine, poultry and horses; this blend marks Emery Oleochemicals’ first active ingredient offered by the company’s Agro Green business unit to be registered with the EPA.

Recognised as an effective, Non-toxic and renewable alternative to conventional pesticides, the EMERION™ 8000 FA Blend’s unique composition interferes with the insect’s homing system (sensory disruptor) which in turn repels and exterminate stable flies, horn flies, house flies, ticks, cattle lice, mosquitoes, ants, roaches, bed bugs and fire ants.  This product is part of the EMERION™ 8000 series which offers products that are as equally effective as pyrethroids and organophosphates at reducing fly counts on livestock and are generally harmless to human beings.

“This approval is a testament to Emery’s commitment to bringing natural, biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional pesticides. Our “softer chemistry” approach is equally as effective as traditional insect control products but without the additional concerns to Health and Environment”, said Mr. Steven Chan, Global Director, Agro Green Business. “In our efforts to promote ‘Green Chemistry’, we offer chemicals with the unique capabilities derived from renewable feedstock chemistry.” 

The EMERION™ 8000 FA Blend is the first active ingredient under the Emery Oleochemicals Agro Green business to obtain the EPA approval and there are two other formulations that are developed based on the EMERION™ 8000 FA Blends ingredient and are currently being registered with EPA.

Emery Oleochemicals is a leading producer of natural-based chemicals made predominantly from natural oils and fats such as palm kernel oil and tallow. They offer an extensive product portfolio, including renewable solutions for the Agro Green, Bio-Lubricants, Eco-Friendly Polyols, Green Polymer Additives, Home & Personal Wellness and OleoBasics markets.

 The company is headquartered in Malaysia with manufacturing plants spanning three continents - Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. Emery Oleochemicals’ global operations are backed by a diverse workforce and an extensive distribution network covering over 50 countries worldwide.