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ASTARTE® geraniol Green pest control solutions

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GERANIOL the biocidal active ingredient of the future

Plant-based Geraniol is a highly versatile molecule which stands out in the field of biocides as a substance with a future. Geraniol is known for its repellent, insecticidal properties, and has a reputation for being one of the best larvicidal substances. In its raw state however, this molecule cannot replace traditional chemical insecticides. Despite its outstanding versatility, Geraniol alone is not sufficiently fast, effective or persistent. It is a source of inspiration for Green Chemistry. This is how we created the ASTARTE® range.
Geraniol is a molecule currently under review for PT18 and PT19 under the European Biocidal Products Regulation.

AN ACTIVE SUBSTANCE already found in our daily lives

The Geraniol molecule is found in its raw state in most essential oils produced by plants, such as Palmarosa, Geranium, Lemon and Citronella oil. It is also found in ginger, carrot and lily-of-the-valley. Even bees naturally produce Geraniol and use it to locate their hive.

It is found in our daily lives in well-known perfumes or its olfactory properties, or in food products as a flavouring agent. Geraniol takes the form of an oily liquid and has a strong smell of roses..

A RESPONSABLE & SUSTAINABLE Molecule

  • Non-neurotoxic
    to humans

  • Non-endocrine
    disrupting

    (Androgenic and estrogenic axes, Geraniol 118)
  • Biodegradable

  • Not classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • More respectful
    of bees

ASTARTE® BASED ON GERANIOL, a quiet revolution

Our expertise consists of formulating the Geraniol Active Substance in a unique and patented manner, to enhance effectiveness and rapidity, while reserving and even improving its toxicological and environmental characteristics. Therefore the toxicity and ecotoxicity of our ASTARTE® formulas are equivalent, if not superior, to those of Geraniol in its raw state.

As Geraniol is insoluble in water in its basic form, we developed a full range of water-solubilised solutions called ASTARTE®.

During the transitional approval period, ASTARDYS® Laboratory is authorised to commercialise formulas made with the Geraniol Active Substance.

ASTARTE® based on Geraniol and Peppermint

One of our formulas combines two active substances, Geraniol and Peppermint Essential Oil.Peppermint Essential Oil is a plant resource which helps increase the versatility of this ASTARTE® product. It enhances our formula and has a pleasant fragrance.

F14

Geraniol

ASTARTE®

Premix exclusively based on Geraniol 118 Active Substance.

PT18/PT19

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F12

Geraniol

ASTARTE®

Premix exclusively based on Geraniol 118 Active Substance.

Special US Market. PT18/PT19

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E24

Geraniol

ASTARTE®

Premix exclusively based on Geraniol 118 Active Substance & Peppermint Essential Oil.

PT18/PT19

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GERANIOL Established legitimacy

Via our sister company Breyner, founding member of the Geraniol Biocidal Task Force, we are authorised to freely commercialise Geraniol and our Geraniol based formulations on the European market*.

(*Subject in some countries, to processing times by competent authorities and information to be provided for registration dossiers.)



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