Syensqo Released Microplastic-Free Seed Coating Portfolio
The new product line aims to help the agricultural industry comply with upcoming European microplastic restrictions.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Botany
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Syensqo has introduced a portfolio of over a dozen microplastic-free seed coating products branded under the Peridiam name. This release includes the new Peridiam Active 319, designed specifically to extend the shelf life of biological seed treatments.
Why it matters
The move anticipates a 2028 European restriction on intentionally added microplastics that forces seed companies to balance performance with new sustainability mandates. By transitioning its cereal coating range to renewable raw materials, the company is positioning its chemistry stack to meet impending regulatory standards.
The new portfolio features over a dozen offerings that utilize a Renewable Carbon Initiative metric to track sustainable raw material usage. Peridiam Active 319 specifically optimizes physicochemical properties to maintain the viability of biological active ingredients.
The players
Syensqo
A chemical company specializing in material science and specialty polymers for industrial and agricultural applications.
The details
Syensqo provides tailored coating recipes that adjust the chemical and physical characteristics of seed treatments to ensure compatibility with new active ingredients. These formulas use a suite of co-formulants—chemicals that modify the physical behavior of a primary substance—to maintain performance without the use of microplastic polymers. This allows for the effective delivery of biological agents, which are sensitive to environmental conditions during storage and planting.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: The new product portfolio was released.
2028: European restrictions on intentionally added microplastics will take effect.
The Tech Race
The transition to sustainable seed coatings follows the tightening of environmental regulations governing agricultural inputs in Europe. Syensqo is now racing to reformulate its chemical stack ahead of the 2028 ban to remain the primary supplier for global seed producers.
Agricultural operators and seed processors will begin integrating these coatings as the 2028 regulatory deadline nears to ensure compliance with new supply chain mandates. The technology targets industrial-scale biological application, directly affecting how providers manage the shelf-life stability of treated seeds.
The takeaway
The move forces a shift in how biological seed treatments are formulated to remain effective without microplastic support. Watch for further investment from the company in biological application technologies, as they continue to refine these alternatives ahead of the 2028 regulatory deadline.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Seed World.
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