Abstract: A continuous process for preparing microcapsules containing water-insoluble active principles, comprising: (1) preparing, in a first reactor, an aqueous solution containing one or more surfactants, (2) preparing, in a second reactor, a solution comprising at least an active principle immiscible in an aqueous phase and a first component for preparing a polycondensation polymer for forming the microcapsule shell, simultaneously feeding to a tubular reactor of a stream of aqueous solution (1) and solution (2), the ratio of solution (2)/solution (1) being between 0.5 and 2.0, inletting a stream (3) of a second component for preparing the polycondensation polymer into the reactor, wherein stream (3) reacts with the first component, wherein the streams are under turbulent flow conditions in the tubular reactor, and are continuously fed to the tubular reactor, and wherein the ratio between the equivalents of the first component and second component are between 0.9 and 1.1.

Abstract: Use of formulations comprising polyurea microcapsules obtainable by interfacial polymerization of diphenylmethylen-4,4?-diisocyanate (MDI), optionally in admixture with polymethylenepolyphenylisocyanate (PAPI), said formulations having a prolonged knockdown and killing effect longer than at least 3 months, preferably at least of 6 months, still more preferably at least of 9 months from the application, wherein the microcapsules comprise: an active principle selected from the pyrethroid and/or neonicotinoid classes, synergizing agents selected between PEO and Verbutin, the concentration of the active principle in the microcapsule as % by weight on the total of the microcapsule is comprised between 1 to and 60% the average diameter of the microcapsules is comprised between 2 and 50 ?m.

Abstract: Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 1% l by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, having a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 5% by weight and the Hildebrand solubility parameter in the range 16-21 MPa1/2; 3) 10-20 parts by weight of a polyol; 4) 10-25 parts by weight of one or more non ionic surfactants having a HLB value from 9 to 15; 5) 2-10 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants; 6) water up to 100 parts by weight; wherein—the ratio by weight between 2) and 1) ranges from 0.8:1 to 1.5:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) +5) and 1) is in the range 0.5:1-3:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) and 5) ranges from 1:1 to 4.1.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing microcapsules containing water-insoluble active principles, comprising: (1) preparing, in a first reactor, an aqueous solution containing one or more surfactants, (2) preparing, in a second reactor, a solution comprising at least an active principle immiscible in an aqueous phase and a first component for preparing a polycondensation polymer for forming the microcapsule shell, simultaneously feeding to a tubular reactor of a stream of aqueous solution (1) and solution (2), the ratio of solution (2)/solution (1) being between 0.5 and 2.0, inletting a stream (3) of a second component for preparing the polycondensation polymer into the reactor, wherein stream (3) reacts with the first component, wherein the streams are under turbulent flow conditions in the tubular reactor, and are continuously fed to the tubular reactor, and wherein the ratio between the equivalents of the first component and second component are between 0.9 and 1.1.

Abstract: Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 1% l by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, having a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 5% by weight and the Hildebrand solubility parameter in the range 16-21 MPa1/2; 3) 10-20 parts by weight of a polyol; 4) 10-25 parts by weight of one or more non ionic surfactants having a HLB value from 9 to 15; 5) 2-10 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants; 6) water up to 100 parts by weight; wherein—the ratio by weight between 2) and 1) ranges from 0.8:1 to 1.5:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) +5) and 1) is in the range 0.5:1-3:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) and 5) ranges from 1:1 to 4.1.

Abstract: A highly viable source of conidia of Botrytis cinerea, suitable for the botrytization of grapes is described. The invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising: conidia of Botrytis cinerea, at least one C3-6 polyol, and at least one monobasic alkaline salt, as well as pre formulates to obtain the same. Methods to perform a botrytization of a grapes, and methods to obtain a botrytized wine using the present compositions are also described.

Abstract: Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water 20° C. lower than 1% by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, having a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 5% by weight and the Hildebrand solubility parameter in the range 16-21 MPa1/2: 3) 10-20 parts by weight of a polyol; 4) 10-25 parts by weight of one or more non ionic surfactants having a HLB value from 9 to 15; 5) 2-10 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants: 6) water up to 100 parts by weight; wherein—the ratio by weight between 2) and 1) ranges from 0.8:1 to 1.5:1;—the ratio by weight between 4)+5) and 1) is in the range 0.5:1-3:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) and 5) ranges from 1:1 to 4.1.

Abstract: Concentrated microemulsions comprising: 1) 10-25 parts by weight of a pesticide with a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 1%| by weight and having a melting point from 10° C. to 60° C.; 2) 8-25 parts by weight of one or more solvents containing oxygen atoms, having a solubility in water at 20° C. lower than 5% by weight and the Hildebrand solubility parameter in the range 16-21 MPa1/2; 3) 10-20 parts by weight of a polyol; 4) 10-25 parts by weight of one or more non ionic surfactants having a HLB value from 9 to 15; 5) 2-10 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants; 6) water up to 100 parts by weight; wherein—the ratio by weight between 2) and 1) ranges from 0.8:1 to 1.5: 1;—the ratio by weight between 4)+5) and 1) is in the range 0.5:1-3:1;—the ratio by weight between 4) and 5) ranges from 1:1 to 4.1.