Suspension Concentrates (SC)

In SC formulations the active ingredient content can generally be between 10-70 wt %. The pesticide is present as water-insoluble solid particles. The particle size is also dependent on the fabrication method (i.e., type of mill, milling time). Together with anionic/non-ionic wetting and dispersing agents a suspension is formed. For a long-term stable formulation, the settlement of the particles must be inhibited. To achieve this polymeric or inorganic viscosity stabilizer are usually employed.

Defoamer Products for Suspension Concentrates (SC) formulations:

– LUCRAFOAM® S 01

– LUCRAFOAM® S 04

– LUCRAFOAM® PDT

Wettable Powders (WP) and Water Dispersible/Wettable Granules (WDG/WG)

In wettable powder formulations (WP) the solid active is ground into fine particles. When mixed with water to create the spray mix, the WP must be wetted easily and suspend readily. This is achieved by adding appropriate adjuvants during the WP preparation process.

In water dispersible granule formulations (WDG) the solid active is ground into fine particles and dried or extruded into granules. The dry formulation should be not too brittle in order to avoid the formation of dust. When mixed with water to create the spray mix, the WDG must spontaneously disperse without excessive foam formation. These requirements are achieved by adding appropriate adjuvants during the WDG preparation process.

Defoamer Product for Wettable Powders (WP) and Water Dispersible/Wettable Granules (WDG/WG) formulations:

– LUCRAFOAM® DDF