United Phosphorus to buy DuPont brand

United Phosphorus has entered into an agreement with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, USA (DuPont) for the purchase of Bensulfuron-methyl business, including Londax herbicide, and all its mixtures throughout the world except the Asia-Pacific region.

According to a release issued by United Phosphorus to the BSE today, Bensulfuron-methyl is a high margin product, and is the industry standard for providing annual and perennial broadleaf and sedge weed control.

"The active ingredient has a wide application window to crop and weeds and can be applied direct to water. It is mainly used in rice and aquatic herbicide," the release added

United Phosphorus has also inked an agreement for the production of agro-chemical products developed by Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK).

According to an earlier release issued by United Phosphorus to the BSE today, the company, ISK, and Mitsui & Company may establish a joint venture for the development, registration and distribution of ISK products in India and other countries.