Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a pesticide, a surfactant and an alkoxylate. Moreover, the invention relates to a concentrate comprising the surfactant and the alkoxylate; and to a process for preparing the composition by bringing into contact the concentrate and a pesticide; or by bringing into contact the pesticide, the surfactant and the alkoxylate; and to the use of the surfactant by addition to a mixture comprising the pesticide and the alkoxylate. The invention furthermore relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment. Furthermore, the invention relates to seed comprising the composition.

Abstract: An herbicide composition available as a concentrate for dilution with water or a ready-to-use oil-in-water emulsion which has a significantly reduced amount of active ingredient of a broadleaf herbicide. The composition combines the reduced amount of herbicide in a mixture of oil and emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, agricultural oil-in-water emulsion compositions.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present invention is an emulsifiable concentrate comprising a water-insoluble pesticide, an amide of the formula (I) R1—C(O)N(R2)2??(I) where R1 is C5-C19-alkyl, and R2 is C1-C4-alkyl, a carbonate, which is ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate, and a hydrocarbon solvent. A further subject matter is an emulsion obtainable by mixing water with the emulsifiable concentrate; a process for the preparation of the emulsifiable concentrate; and a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, where the concentrate or the emulsion is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the crop plants to be protected from the respective pests, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or their environment.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition contains an adjuvant composition, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition: (a) from about 10 to 100 parts by weight of a combined of one or more betaine surfactants and one or more glycoside surfactants, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the combined amount: (i) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of the one or more betaine surfactants, and (ii) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of one or more glycoside surfactants, and (b) from 0 to about 90 parts by weight water A pesticide composition contains based on 100 parts by weight of the composition: (a) from greater than 0 parts by weight to about 20 parts by weight of a combined amount of one or more betaine surfactants and one or more glycoside surfactants, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the combined amount: (i) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of the one or more betaine surfactants, and (ii) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by wei

Abstract: A herbicidal suspension comprising (1) a sulfonylurea compound or its salt as a herbicidal component, (2) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated sorbitol fatty acid ester and an alkoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester, and (3) a water-immiscible diluent. A method for controlling undesired plants or inhibiting their growth, which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the herbicidal suspension to the undesired plants or to a place where they grow.

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: An aqueous agrochemical composition and in particular an agrochemical concentrate comprises (a) a non-encapsulated aqueous solution or dispersion of an agrochemical and (b) a suspension in said aqueous solution or dispersion of a microencapsulated liquid, water-insoluble, bioperformance-enhancing adjuvant for said agrochemical. The adjuvant suitably has little or no surfactant properties. The invention permits oil adjuvants such as “Turbocharge” and “Brij 92” to be built into agrochemical compositions with which they would normally be incompatible. With certain adjuvants reduced phytotoxicity may be observed.

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: Aqueous concentrates and aqueous compositions (e.g., agrochemical) containing a water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent (e.g., liquid silicone-containing antifoam agent) are disclosed. The water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent is incorporated into the concentrate or composition as a solution of the water-insoluble liquid antifoam agent solubilized in an organic solvent (e.g., isopropyl myristate, butyl cocoate or butyl laurate).

Abstract: A herbicidal suspension comprising (1) a sulfonylurea compound or its salt as a herbicidal component, (2) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated sorbitol fatty acid ester and an alkoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester, and (3) a water-immiscible diluent. A method for controlling undesired plants or inhibiting their growth, which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the herbicidal suspension to the undesired plants or to a place where they grow.

Abstract: An electrically neutral composition in the form of a water-in-oil or an oil-in-water emulsion is imparted with a unipolar electrostatic charge on spraying from an aerosol spray device by incorporating into the composition a non-ionic surfactant and at least one polar or ionic or aromatic or linearly conjugated compound. The amount of the polar or ionic or aromatic or linearly conjugated compound included in the composition is about 0.01 to about 80% w/w based on the non-ionic surfactant, but is such that the theoretical conductivity of the emulsion is less than the bulk conductivity of the emulsion.

Abstract: A novel emulsion comprising a material which is stabilised by a polymer resin precursor having interface active molecules incorporated therein by reaction from poorly or non-surface active materials is disclosed. The process for producing such emulsions is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is an emulsifier adjuvant system for forming a substantially solventless or solvent free emulsifiable pesticidal composition. The emulsifier system comprises from about 25 to about 80% by weight, of surfactants in the emulsifier system, of at least one anionic surfactant having an average HLB value of from about 6 to about 11; and from about 20 to about 75% by weight of surfactants in the emulsifier system of at least one nonionic surfactant having an average HLB value of from about 11 to about 18. The emulsifier and adjuvant system of the invention can form emulsifier concentrates of solventless pesticidal compositions with a concentration of the pesticidal composition up to about 90% by weight.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidial concentrate emulsions or microemulsions are described which are storage stable after exposure to temperatures ranging from 60° C. to ?20° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium comprising azide and amine. The azide can be selected from the group consisting of sodium azide and potassium azide or a combination of the two. The composition provides an effective pesticide, without causing significant harm to the environment. The composition may be applied to soil to control a population of a deleterious organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant systems and in particular herbicidal compositions comprising a water soluble herbicide and/or a salt thereof and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises at least two surfactants selected from the group consisting of: i) alkyldiamine tetraalkoxylate surfactants; ii) N-alkyl alkyldiamine trialkoxylate surfactants; and iii) phosphated alcohol alkoxylate surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds while maintaining beneficial soil organisms, by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium and comprising an azide and an amino acid polymer. The azide can be selected from the group consisting of sodium azide and potassium azide or a combination of the two. The composition provides an effective pesticide, without causing significant harm to the environment. The composition may be applied to soil to control a population of a deleterious organism.

Abstract: An adjuvant for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides and method of application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides with which the adjuvant is combined wherein the adjuvant comprises at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.

Abstract: There is provided an agrochemical formulation aid composition for preparing bioactive and sprayable agrochemicals, wherein various components for the composition were selected from mineral oil paraffinic distillate and/or aromatic hydrocarbon distillate; 2N-octanol; oleyl-cetyl alcohol polyoxyethylene (2) oleylether; polyoxyethylene (8) nonylphenolethin and/or ethoxylated tallow amine blend; lauryl sulphate; fatty alcohol alkoxylate; terpenes, diammonium phosphate; tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetracetate; cab-o-sil; fatty acid methyl ester; (C18) free fatty acid blend; N-butanol; and methyl alcohol. Also provided are methods of preparing the formulation aid composition on site by mixing various components and methods of preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems using the formulation aid and non-formulated or formulated agrochemicals. Also provided are uses of the formulation aid in preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems for controlling pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microemulsion concentrate comprising

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid adjuvant comprising

Abstract: There is provided an agricultural and horticultural composition for applying a compound represented by the formula (I): 1

Abstract: A novel emulsion comprising a material which is stabilized by a polymer resin precursor having interface active molecules incorporated therein by reaction from poorly or non-surface active materials is disclosed. The process for producing such emulsions is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: An enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals which can enhance the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical without causing any phytotoxicity to various crops, which comprises at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a tertiary amine, a tertiary amine salt and a quaternary ammonium salt and a chelating agent, wherein the content of the chelating agent ranges from 0.01 to 30 mol per mol of the nitrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: A pesticide-free weed and grass killer. More particularly, the invention is a non-selective, water-based herbicidal formulation that is EPA exempt, as all ingredients are Generally Regarded As Safe. Importantly, in the preferred mode, the invention utilizes sodium lauryl sulfate as a surfactant to accomplish the foregoing. The formulation further utilizes 3% to 10% of acetic acid, 2% to 10% of NaCl, and 1% to 5% Sorbitol, with the aforementioned wetting agent present in a range of 0.01% to 0.25%. Therefore, in total, the present invention provides an effective and natural herbicidal composition to be applied to vegetative growth to achieve a complete kill thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides surfactant systems comprising alkyl polyglycosides, anionic surfactants and basic compounds. The invention also provides agricultural compositions comprising agriculturally active compounds, alkyl polyglycosides, anionic surfactants and basic compounds. The surfactant systems and agricultural compositions may further comprise nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention pertains to new composition and a method for increasing the solubility of various agricultural compounds in water at a low pH. The compounds included in this patent are typically not soluble at pH ranges less than 7 to produce commercially viable liquid concentrates. This method requires the use of amine-containing surfactants and organic acids to lower the pH of various compounds and also keep them soluble in water.

Abstract: An emulsifiable pesticidal suspension concentrate composition is provided comprising (a) a pesticidally effective amount of a liquid pesticide of low solubility in water, for example a chloroacetamide herbicide such as acetochlor, (b) a pesticidally effective amount of a solid particulate pesticide, more particularly a salt-forming pesticide, for example a glyphosate herbicide, in solid particulate form, dispersed in the liquid pesticide, (c) a stabilizing amount of a suspension aid, (d) an emulsifying agent in an amount sufficient to emulsify the concentrate composition in a suitable volume of water to form a dilute sprayable composition, and (e) zero to an assay adjusting amount of an inert liquid in which the liquid pesticide is soluble or miscible. The concentrate composition is substantially non-aqueous. The liquid and solid pesticides are selected to be chemically compatible with each other.

Abstract: Compositions useful as adjuvants for agricultural chemical formulations are comprised of a lower alkanol ester of a fatty acid and an emulsifier package. The emulsifier package is comprised of a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated castor oil, an alkoxylated castor oil, an ethylene-propylene block copolymer, an ethoxylated-propoxylated alkyl phenol, an ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester, a sorbitan fatty acid ester and an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of an ethoxylated partial phosphate ester, alkyl sulfate, an alkyl ether sulfate, a branched alkyl benzene sulfonate, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate and an alpha olefin sulfonate. The adjuvants exhibit particularly good electrolyte tolerance and are stable to hard water when used in combination with fertilizers.

Abstract: Liquid herbicidal composition, containing a grass herbicide that is suspended or dissolved in a non-aqueous liquid phase, a herbicide of the sulfonylurea type that is suspended in a non- aqueous liquid phase, and at least one surface-active substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactants useful in life science and industrial formulations. More particularly, the invention relates to surfactants of alkoxylated amine neutralized by aromatic sulfonic acid and pesticide formulations containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides herbicidal emulsifiable concentrate compositions of dinitroaniline herbicides (e.g., pendimethalin) and oxyacetamide herbicides (e.g., fluthiamid). The compositions utilize phosphoric acid as a stabilizing agent to prevent degradation of the oxyacetamide herbicide component during storage.

Abstract: An enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals which can enhance the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical without causing any phytotoxicity to various crops, which comprises at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a tertiary amine, a tertiary amine salt and a quaternary ammonium salt and a chelating agent, wherein the content of the chelating agent ranges from 0.01 to 30 mol per mol of the nitrogen-containing compound.

Abstract: A herbicidal formulation comprising a salt, such as a metal halide; a microbiological food, such as a carbohydrate; a detergent and an oxidant, such as hydrogen peroxide, all mixed into a solution with a diluent. The herbicide provides a method of controlling plants by applying to a target plant the formulation which then dessicates the plant and selectively promotes the growth of pathogens whereby the target plant is overcome and perishes.