 In 1969 Syntex Agribusiness bought the company and its assets.The Verona, Missouri production facility was used by the company for multiple products, however, most notably it was the facility used to produce Agent Orange.In addition part of the facility was leased to NEPACCO for the production of Hexachlorophene, the byproduct of which was mishandled by both NEPACCO and the contractor in charge of disposal, contaminating the facility and Times Beach, Missouri.