Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating seeds which may be used, in particular, for coating grains. The treatment process of the invention is a process for treating, in particular for coating, seeds, comprising at least: a step of dispersing, in an aqueous medium, a hydratable compound, the hydratable compound being present in the dispersion at a concentration of at least 4.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the dispersion, and a step of bringing the dispersion thus obtained into contact with seeds.

Abstract: Provided is a method to increase the growth of a plant by coating a seed of said plant with a composition comprising at least one of various cationic compounds; notably permitting to develop its biomass and reach its maturity. Provided also is a seed coating composition used in such a method.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of a mixture, comprising (a) fatty acid alkyl esters according to general formula (I) R1COO—R2 (I) in which R1CO represents an unsaturated acyl radical having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, and R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical; (b) at least two non-ionic sugar or polyol surfactants, and optionally (c) polyols as an additive for agricultural compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating seeds which may be used, in particular, for coating grains. The treatment process of the invention is a process for treating, in particular for coating, seeds, comprising at least: a step of dispersing, in an aqueous medium, a hydratable compound, the hydratable compound being present in the dispersion at a concentration of at least 4.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the dispersion, and a step of bringing the dispersion thus obtained into contact with seeds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a method to increase the growth of a plant by coating a seed of said plant with a composition comprising at least one of various cationic compounds; notably permitting to develop its biomass and reach its maturity. Provided also is a seed coating composition used in such a method.

Abstract: Suggested are agrochemical auxiliary compositions, comprising (a) alkoxylated polyol esters, (b) optionally alkoxylated alk(en)yl oligoglycosides, and (c) fatty acids or their salts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on oleic and/or linoleic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. for an extended period.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over a longer period.

Abstract: Suggested are new non-aqueous agricultural compositions, comprising (a) biocides and (b) alkoxylation products of unsaturated fatty alcohols.

Abstract: A microemulsion composition is provided for use as an adjuvant with agrochemicals, comprising an oil phase component, a hydrophilic emulsifier, a lipophilic co-emulsifier and water.

Abstract: The invention is direct to ethoxylated/propoxylated fatty alcohol (meth)acrylates according to general formula (I) , R2O(CH2CH2O)p1(CH(CH3)CH2O)q(CH2CH2O)p2(O=)C-CR1=CH2 (I) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or a methyl group, R2 represents an alkyl or alkenyl radical having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, p1 and p2 independently stand for 0 or integers of 1 to 50, and q for an integer of from 1 to 50. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as defoamers for concrete and/or cement compositions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to adjuvant compositions, comprising (a) alk(en)yl oligoglycoside alkoxylates, and (b) primary alcohol alkoxylates. The compositions exhibit improved adjuvant activity for biocides in general, and glyphosate in particular. They are environmentally safe, show high cold water miscibility and low foam behaviour.

Abstract: Grafted polymers which are the reaction products of: (a) (Meth)acrylic acid and (b) Non-symmetric maleates according to general formula (I), in which R1 stands for a linear or branched alk(en)yl radical having 1 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 double bond, while n and m independently represent integers between 0 and 200, on condition that the sum (n+m) is different from 0 are disclosed. Methods of making and using the grafted polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal compositions comprising a lithium salt of glyphosate and one or more surfactants, the surfactant(s) enhancing the herbicidal efficacy of the lithium salt of glyphosate over that of the lithium salt of glyphosate alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over an extended period.

Abstract: The invention relates to biocide compositions, comprising (a) at least one dialkylamide based on oleic and/or linoleic acid, and (b) at least one biocide. The compositions exhibit an improved stability even if stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. for an extended period.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adjuvant composition for agrochemical formulations, the adjuvant composition comprising a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid and an alkylamine derivative. Also provided is an agrochemical formulation, including an active agrochemical substance, a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid, and an alkylamine derivative. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a method for making an adjuvant composition for an agrochemical formulation, including the steps of providing a salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid, and combining the salt of N-lauryl iminopropionic acid with an alkylamine derivative.

Abstract: An agricultural pesticide composition containing: (a) from about 20 to about 99% by weight of a solvent corresponding to formula I: R1-(EO)x-(PO)y-R2??(I) wherein R1 is an alkyl group having from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms, x is a number from 1 to about 20, y is a number up to about 10, and R2 is either —OH or —COOH; and (b) a biologically active ingredient.