Platypus

Platypus

Chemical Manufacturing

Revolutionizing pest management solutions with a unique delivery system

About us

Platypus is an early-stage startup based in the center of Israel with a mission to revolutionize how humanity deals with pests. The Pest Management field faces numerous challenges, including the use of harmful substances impacting the environment and health, stringent and complex regulations, extended development timelines for each product, resistance development by pests to existing pesticides, and excessively long time-to-market. Many studies focus on finding alternative materials from biological sources such as essential oils, pheromones, and terpenes. However, these promising materials often evaporate rapidly in environmental conditions, rendering them insufficiently effective both in application and economic viability. At Platypus, we've developed a unique encapsulation material with a controlled-release effect, serving as a versatile platform for many active ingredients. The formulation is derived from renewable and sustainable sources, enabling efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly use. In laboratory trials, we've demonstrated up to a 2,000% extension of essential oil evaporation time beyond its natural rate. Manufacturers of pest control solutions can enhance their product value with Platypus' unique delivery system, customizable with various active ingredients or formulations, enabling a controlled release. This opportunity allows companies to present an alternative to toxic pesticides, cut years in R&D processes, accelerate time-to-market with our ready-to-use formulation, shorten regulatory processes, and introduce cost-effective bio-based materials, ultimately saving time and money. Platypus' delivery system can be successfully used in various industries, including agriculture and plant protection, gardening and landscaping, home care, food preservation and storage, veterinary applications, food packaging, and more.

Website
http://www.platypus-ecodesign.com
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Tel Aviv
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2021
Specialties
Sustainability, Control Realease, Slow Release, Pest Control, Organic Compounds, Biodegradable, Bio-pesticides, Integrated Pests Management, and Bio-based

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