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pesticide particles can be suspended together in one

formulation concentrate, as seen in the rapeseed oil and
suspended atrazine combination that was developed.

Field trial data

Stepan conducted field trials with two different

structured Atrazine SC formulations, a neutral pH and
low pH chassis, along with a commercial standard and
xanthan control formulation. The results showed similar
or improved performance in three weed varieties, using a
10-ounce per acre use rate, while comparing seven days
of control against 28 days of control (As shown in figure
4).
The future work with structured surfactants will
continue to focus on unique combination formulations
and identification of advantages over existing
conventional technology.

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is subject to change without prior notice. The information
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THE INFORMATION REGARDING PERFORMANCE,
SAFETY, SUITABILITY, STABILITY, ACCURACY,
COMPLETENESS OR ADEQUACY. Stepan Company Figure 4. Field Trial Results for Atrazine SC Formulations
(and its employees, subsidiaries and affiliates) shall
not be liable (regardless of fault) to the vendee, its
employees, or any other party for any direct, indirect,
special or consequential damages arising out of or in 1. Laughlin RG, “The Aqueous Phase Behaviour of Surfactants”,
connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, Alden Press Ed. 1996
furnishing, use, or reliance upon information provided 2. Bulfari et al., Liquid Detergent Compositions, EP 0301882, 1989
herein. The vendee assumes and releases Stepan 3. Tai Ho Tan, Build Liquid Detergent Compositions, EP0074134,
Company (and its employees, subsidiaries and affiliates) 1984
from all liability, whether in tort, contract or otherwise to 4. Hawkins et al., Structured Surfactant Suspending Systems, WO
the fullest extent possible under the relevant law. 2013/119908, 2013

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