Agriculture
Valida has natural and biodegradable properties that make it an attractive material for sustainable development in Agrochemical applications including crop protection, seed coating, fertiliser controlled release, and as a pesticide adjuvant.
What is Valida?
Valida is a natural and biodegradable material that is produced by breaking down cellulose fibres into their smallest components, cellulose fibrils. These fibrils form a highly interconnected 3D network when dispersed in water, which stabilises heavy and light particles during transport and application of finished goods. Aside from that, the fibrillation process facilitates excellent sprayability of the Valida fibres, while also drastically increasing their surface area. These aspects make Valida an ideal material for covering large surfaces with a small amount of material.
Valida’s performance as well as its natural and biodegradable properties make it an attractive material for sustainable development in Agrochemical applications.
Product benefits
Stabilise formulations and facilitate controlled release.
Thixotropic rheology.
High water retention and binding properties.
Good insulation properties.
Application and Uses
Valida is easy to apply and certified biodegradable. It can be used in a wide range of agriculture applications.
Frost protection
Valida reduces frost damage, improves tolerance to frost and freezing by 4°- 8°F (2° - 4° C), and increases crop yield.
Valida in Sunburn protection
In combination with kaolin, Valida reduces the damage caused by excessive heat during hot weather.
Seed coating
Biobased and biodegradable stabiliser and film former in dust-off control
Together we can create solutions for the future
At Sappi, our products and materials have such versatile properties. We are always looking to work alongside businesses to find new uses.