Abstract: The invention relates to a process for selectively controlling the crystallisation mesotrione [2-(4-methylsulphonyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione] from aqueous solution in which the aqueous mesotrione solution is introduced to a crystalliser containing seed crystals predominantly of the thermodynamically stable polymorph (“Form 1”) in a semi-continuous or continuous manner. The invention further relates to a process for converting the metastable polymorph (“Form 2”) of mesotrione to Form 1 by introducing an aqueous solution containing the former form to a crystalliser containing seed crystals predominantly of the latter form.

Abstract: A pesticidally active combination comprising an HPPD-inhibiting herbicide in the form of an agrochemically acceptable salt and an insecticide is disclosed, provided that the HPPD inhibiting herbicide is not a compound of formula (A) wherein Ra is C1-2 alkyl or chloro; Rb is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; and Rc is C1-4 alkyl is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel process for controlling weeds in a crop comprising sorghum, the process comprising the application of a herbicidally effective amount of: (i) mesotrione, and (ii) a second herbicide selected from one or more of prosulfuron, dicamba, 2, 4-D, halosulfuron-methyl and quinclorac to the locus of the weeds is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula I Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m m where m is 0, 1 or 2; the ring represented by T is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic and R1, R2, R3, R8 and Ra are specified organic groups and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; q is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; p+q is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs; novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an emulsification-stable pesticidal composition having ant-control, rotcontrol and mildew-control effects. Another object of the present invention is to provide a composition having pesticidal effects, and particularly antimicrobial effects, for protecting industrial materials such as wood, pulp, paper, fibers, adhesives, films subject to deterioration (rotting) and contamination by insects and particularly by microorganisms. A pesticidal composition is used that comprises an emulsification stabilizer selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, benzoic acid and a mixture thereof, a fungicide like 2-(thiazol-4ine)benzimidazole; a further triazole-based fungicide component, a pyrethroid insecticide component or a (thia) nicotinyl insecticide or another insecticide component, a mixed solvent comprising a glycol-based solvent and methyl pyrrolidone, and a surfactant.

Abstract: Potato quality is improved by applying to the plant or to the locus of the plant a composition comprising (a) a compound capable of forming a chelate with iron or (b) a chelate of iron with a chelate-forming compound. Specific quality improvements include increasing the dry matter content, increasing the starch content and reducing the reducing sugar content. A preferred iron chelate is that of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100.

Abstract: An insecticidal mixture of gamma-cyhalothrin [(S)-?-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (Z)-(1R,3R)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-tzifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and one or more further active ingredients; compositions containing them and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), with a bromine or chlorine source to form a compound of formula (III), wherein X is chlorine or bromine; reacting that compound with water to form the compound of formula (IV), converting that compound, using a compound of formula (V), wherein M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, into the compound of formula (VI), and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A method for reducing the cyanide levels in a mesotrione sample, said method comprising: (i) taking an aqueous solution of the mesotrione sample in an aqueous solvent, (ii) adjusting the pH of said aqueous solution to a value of 9.5 or higher, and (iii) crystallising the mesotrione out of solution is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for reducing the levels of undesirable impurities in a mesotrione sample is disclosed, said process comprising the steps of: (i) forming a mesotrione enolate solution in an aqueous solvent, (ii) carrying out one or more purification processes, and (iii) crystallizing the purified mesotrione out of solution.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) wherein Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m where m is 0, 1 or 2; the ring is a 6-membered aromatic or is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring; Ra, R1, R2, R4 and R8 are specified organic groups; n and p are independently 0-4; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A climate-controlled control station includes a protective enclosure containing a pest control material and/or control device. A reflector or heat shield protects the enclosure from impinging infrared radiant energy, thereby moderating the internal air temperature in the enclosure. At least part of the enclosure may be insulated against heat transfer. A vent in the enclosure facilitates exhausting hot and/or humid air from the enclosure. A fan or blower may be provided for forcing hot and/or humid air from the enclosure.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein A1 is C(R1R2)p; A2 is C(R6R7)q; p is 1 or 2; q is 1 or 2; each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 which may be the same or different, represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and R9 is C1-C4alkyl; R10 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C3alkyl or C1-C3-haloalkyl, and agronomically acceptable salts/isomers/enantiomers/tautomers/N-oxides of those compounds.

Abstract: An adjuvant suitable for use with a lipophilic agrochemical has the formula (I), R1—(CO)m—O—[—R2O—]n—R3, wherein R1 is a C16 to C20 straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group, R2 is ethyl or isopropyl, n is from 8 to 30 and m is 0 or 1 and when R2 is ethyl, R3 is a C1 to C7 alkyl group and when R2 is isopropyl, R3 is hydrogen or a C1 to C7 alkyl group, provided that when R1 is oleyl, R2 is isopropyl and R3 is hydrogen, n is not 10. An adjuvant composition comprising an agrochemical and an adjuvant of formula (I) is also claimed. Adjuvants of the invention show effective bioperformance enhancement despite having little or no surfactant properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension concentrate formulation of insoluble or partially soluble agrochemical active ingredient in which there is used a suspending system comprising silica and an alkypolyvinylpyrrolidone is disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein Ao is a bond or a C1-C6alkylene bridge; A1, A2 and A3 are a C1-C6alkylene bridge; D is CH or N; W is, for example, O, S, SO, S02, —C(?O)—O— or —O—C(?O)—; T is a bond or, for example, O, NH, S, SO or SR2; Q is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; Y is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R1, R2 and R3 are, for example, H, halogen, OH, SH, CN or nitro; R4 is, for example, H, halogen, OH, SH, CN, nitro or C1-C6alkyl; R5 is, for example, H, CN, OH, C1-C6alkyl or C3-C8cycloalkyl; k is 1, 2 or 3 when D is nitrogen; or is 1, 2, 3 or 4 when D is CH; m is 1 or 2; E is heteroaryl which is unsubstituted or substituted—depending upon the substitutions possible on the ring—by from one to four identical or different substituents selected from R10; and R10 is, for example, halogen, CN, NO2, OH, SH or C1-C6alkyl; and, where applicable, their possible E/Z isomers, E/Z isomeric mixtures and/or tautomers, in each case in free form

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein A0, A1 and A2 are each independently of the others a bond or a C1-C6alkylene bridge; A3 is a C1-C6alkylene bridge which is unsubstituted or substituted by from one to six identical or different substituents selected from halogen and C3-C8cycloalkyl; Y is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; M is O or NOR6, X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R1, R2 and R3 are, for example, H, halogen, OH, SH, CN, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkylcarbonyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6haloalkenyl or C2-C6alkynyl; Q is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; W is, for example, O, S, SO, SO2, —C(?O)—O— or —O—C(?O)—; T is, for example, a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, —C(?O)—O— or —O—C(?O)—; D is CH or N; R4 is, for example, H, halogen, OH, SH, CN, nitro, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6haloalkyl; R5 is, for example, C1-C12alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl or —N(R7)2; R7 is H, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C3haloalkyl, C1-C6alkylcarbonyl, C1-C3haloalkylcarbonyl, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl

Abstract: The invention is an automated robotic system for the production and testing of formulations at a very high throughput. It is an integrated system of hardware and software capable of preparing and evaluating hundreds of emulsions per day. The system can formulate aqueous solutions (SL), oil in water emulsions (EW), suspo-emulsions (SE), micro capsule suspensions (CS), micro-emulsions (ME), and suspension concentrates (SC) at the 1 ml to 25 ml scale. The system can process emulsions rapidly in an automated way and enable very flexible formulation recipes to be introduced. The system allows chemists to generate experimental samples of varying recipe and method to be conducted in parallel with projected throughput of up to 1200 formulations processed and characterized per day. Materials and consumables can be distributed from storage storage systems to the work stations where dispensing of ingredients in various states can be performed, including solids, liquids, gels, pastes, suspensions and waxes.