Abstract: Solid mixtures comprising a) an active compound from the group consisting of the sulfonylureas, and b) an alkylpolyglucoside.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid plant protection compositions comprising: a) liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate; and b) a carrier based on relatively high molecular weight sulfonate, wherein (i) the weight ratio of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate to plant protection active agent is at least 1:2; (ii) the proportion of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate, based on the total weight of the relatively high molecular weight sulfonates, is at least 30% by weight; and (iii) the weight ratio of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate to relatively high molecular weight sulfonate is at most 3:1. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation and the use of the plant protection compositions for the treatment of plants and their habitat as well as corresponding processes, and also spray mixtures comprising such a plant protection composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a solid herbicide formulation containing a) a herbicide from the group of sulfonylurea, or the salts thereof which are useful in the agricultural domain. b) optionally at least one other herbicide. c) optionally a safener, and d) at least one formulation adjuvant. A suspension is formed in water, consisting of the sulfonylurea a). optionally at least one other herbicide b), optionally a safener c) and at least one formulation adjuvant d). The suspension is adjusted to a pH value between 6.5 and 8 by adding an acid or a base, and is then dried to obtain the solid formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline hydrates of substituted anilide derivatives, to their preparation, and to their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a solvent-free suspension of a low-melting point water-insoluble solid agrochemical active ingredient, which comprises suspending 1-40% by weight of a silica-based carrier in 40 to 97% by weight of water in the presence of 1-40% by weight of anionic dispersant, heating the suspension thus obtained to a temperature above that of the active ingredient, and adding, with stirring, 1-25% by weight of a molten active ingredient with a melting point of <80° C. or a mixture of at least two active ingredients each having a melting point of <80° C. The present invention furthermore relates to the preparation of suspension concentrates, water-dispersible powders and water-dispersible granules based on the suspensions prepared via the abovementioned process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline hydrates substituted nicotinanilinde derivatives, to their preparation, and to their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants.

Abstract: An essentially anhydrous dithiocarbamate liquid formulation comprises: a) 10 to 70% by weight of at least one active ingredient from the class of the dithiocarbamates, b) 10 to 89% by weight of an essentially anhydrous oil phase, c) 1 to 40% by weight of a polyhydroxystearic acid or a derivative thereof and/or an alkyl or alkenyl glycerin ether ethoxylate, d) 0 to 40% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a solvent-free suspension of a low-melting point water-insoluble solid agrochemical active ingredient, which comprises suspending 1-40% by weight of a silica-based carrier in 40 to 97% by weight of water in the presence of 1-40% by weight of anionic dispersant, heating the suspension thus obtained to a temperature above that of the active ingredient, and adding, with stirring, 1-25% by weight of a molten active ingredient with a melting point of <80° C. or a mixture of at least two active ingredients each having a melting point of <80° C. The present invention furthermore relates to the preparation of suspension concentrates, water-dispersible powders and water-dispersible granules based on the suspensions prepared via the abovementioned process.

Abstract: Solid mixtures comprising a) an active ingredient from the group of the sulfonylureas and b) a sulfate- or sulfonate-containing surfactant.

Abstract: Solid mixtures comprising a) an active compound from the group consisting of the sulfonylureas, and b) an alkylpolyglucoside.

Abstract: Solid mixtures comprising

Abstract: A substantially water-free formulation of crop protection agents, comprising essentially a) a cyclohexenone oxime ether of the formula I  where R1=ethyl, propyl; R2=hydrogen or an equivalent of an agriculturally useful cation; R3=2-(thioethyl)propyl, tetrahydrothiopyran-3-yl, tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl, tetrahydropyran-3-yl, tetrahydropyran-4-yl, 1-(methylthio)cyclopropyl, 5-(isopropyl)isoxazol-3-yl, 2,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl, 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl or 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-butyrylphenyl; R4, R5=H, CH3, CO—OCH3; Alk=CH2CH2, CH2CH(CH3), CH2CH═CH, CH2CH═C(Cl), CH2CH2CH═CH; R6=H, phenyl, halophenyl, dihalophenyl, phenoxy, halophenoxy, dihalophenoxy; b) N-phosphonamethylglycine, or an ester or salt thereof, DL-homoalanin-4-yl(methyl)phosphinic acid or its ammonium salt; c) from 20 to 80% by weight of an aprotic or weakly protic solvent in which the components a) and b) are suspended; d) if desired emulsifiers, surfactants, sur

Abstract: A solid ixture comprising a) an active ingredient from the group of the sulfonylureas and b) an alkyl ether of a copolymer of C2-C4-alkylene oxides.

Abstract: A solid mixture comprising A) 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine-4-one 2,2-dioxide or a salt thereof and B) at least one nonionic surfactant, a process for its preparation, and its use for controlling undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: Herbicidally active cyclohexenone oxime ether metal salts of formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, R.sup.d, R.sup.e, Alk and R.sup.f are as defined in the specification disclosure, having an improved shelf life and thermal stability and reduced water vapor uptake.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticides which comprise an active ingredient combination composed ofa) sulfur spray granules andb) a pyrethroid, and to processes for the preparation of these pesticides.

Abstract: Crop protection active compound formulations, comprising a cyclohexenone oxime ether of the general formula I ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is ethyl or propyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or an equivalent of an agriculturally utilizable cation;R.sup.3 is 2-thioethylpropyl, tetrahydrothiopyran-3-yl, tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl, tetrahydropyran-3-yl, tetrahydropyran-4-yl, 1-methylthiocyclopropyl, 5-isopropylisoxazol-3-yl, 2,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl, 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl or 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-butyrylphenyl;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are hydrogen, methyl or methoxycarbonyl;Alk is CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3), CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH, CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.C(Cl) or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, phenyl, halophenyl, dihalophenyl, phenoxy, halophenoxy or dihalophenoxy;and a water-soluble basic salt of an acid having a pK.sub.

Abstract: A pesticide comprising an active ingredient combination consisting ofa) tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione of the formula ##STR1## and b) O-(O-ethyl-S-n-propylphosphoryl)-O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)pyrocatechol of the formula ##STR2## and/or c) O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR3## and/or d) 2-methyl-2-methylthiopropionaldehyde O-methylcarbamoyloxime of the formula ##STR4## and/or e) N,N-dimethyl-2-methylcarbamoyloximino-2-methylthioacetamide of the formula ##STR5## and/or f) ethyl-4-methylthio-m-tolylisopropylphosphoramide of the formula ##STR6## and/or g) (RS)-S-sec-butyl O-ethyl 2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-ylphosphono-thioate of the formula ##STR7## and/or h) 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate of the formula ##STR8## and/or i) S-tert-butylthiomethyl O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR9## and/or j) S,S-di-sec-butyl O-ethyl phosphorodithioate of the formula ##STR10## and/or k) (RS)-O-1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl O-ethyl S-propyl phosphoro

Abstract: A process for preparing salts of 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothia-diazin-4-one 2,2-dioxide of the general formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 =H, lower alkyl, lower hydroxyalkyl) by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an amine IIIa in an organic solvent, by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an amine IIIa or an ammonium salt IIIb in a virtually water-immiscible organic solvent and taking up the salt I in water or by reacting bentazone (IIa) with an ammonium salt IIIb or bentazone-sodium (IIb) with an ammonium salt IIIc, in each case in water.

Abstract: The present invention provides hygroscopic plant growth regulator formulations in solid forms and associated methods of making the powders and tablets. The most preferred formulation uses an effective amount of an N,N-dimethyl-piperidinium salt such as mepiquat chloride.