Abstract: The invention provides a redispersible powder and aqueous dispersions comprising nanoparticles of water insoluble organic compounds. The invention further provides methods for preparing the redispersible powder and the aqueous dispersion, wherein the methods comprise preparation of an oil-in-water microemulsion and solvent removal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a redispersible powder of nanoparticles of a water-insoluble organic compound, the process including the steps of: (i) preparing an oil-in-water microemulsion comprising a water-insoluble organic compound, a volatile water-immiscible organic solvent, water, and at least one surfactant; and (ii) removing the volatile water-immiscible organic solvent and the water so as to form the redispersible powder comprising said nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticle are in a particulate form, and wherein the solubility of the water-insoluble organic compound is at least about 5 times greater than the solubility of the water-insoluble organic compound in unprocessed form. Step (i) can further include the addition of co-solvent or polymer.