SURFACTANT

SOLUTIONS FOR
SC PESTICIDE
FORMULATIONS

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 SURFACTANT
SOLUTIONS FOR
SC PESTICIDE
FORMULATIONS
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 SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS FOR SC PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS

ABOUT SC Formulations
In order to obtain a stable SC
formulation, the active ingredient must
remain insoluble under all temperature
conditions.
Suspension concentrate
(SC) formulations are
Advantages of SC
containing finely ground
formulations
solid particles of active
ingredient(s) suspended . Water based hence it provides good safety
and user convenience
in water.
. Suitable for many active ingredients with
The active ingredient in these formulations is low water solubility
usually a solid that does not dissolve in either . Absence of dust
water or oil.
. No problem of toxicity or flammability due
The popularity of SC formulations is to solvents
increasing due to its benefits such as ease
. Good efficiency due to the smaller particle
of use and effectiveness, absence of dust size (1-10 µ)
when compared to formulation types such
. They do not leave visible residue on
as wettable powders (WP) and emulsifiable
treated surfaces
concentrate (EC) formulations.
. In-can adjuvants can be used for bio
enhancement

. Not compatible with water soluble active

Limitations of SC
ingredients
Suspension Concentrate Mechanism
formulations:
. Crystal growth problems if the active is
partially soluble in water

. Sedimentation and long term stability issues

. Agglomeration issues

. Freezing issues

. Stability upon dilution

Water Active ingredients

in water

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How To Develop A Suspension

Concentrate (SC) Formulation DISPERLAT® DISPERSING
Suspension Concentrate (SC), or Flowable (F) formulations are the dispersion of an insoluble solid
& WETTING AGENTS
into a liquid media. The liquid media can be water or any organic/inorganic solvent in which the
solid meets the insolubility criteria, in ppm concentrations, under all temperature conditions.
LATRO offers wide range of dispersants & wetting agents that provide a very effective dispersion
and minimum sedimentation of the active ingredient on prolonged storage.

Suspension Concentrate formulations have Our technical approach that prioritizes producers' requirements enables us to develop robust SC
three basic requirements which are: formulations using high performance and cost effective DISPERLAT® surfactants.

1. Surfactant System: Required to physically stabilize the organic solid in water;

Product Ionic Character Function
2. Suspension System: Required to prevent the technical particles from settling in the
container upon storage;
DISPERLAT® SCF Anionic Dispersing & Wetting Agent
3. Freeze/Thaw Stabilizer: Required to prevent physical deterioration of the formulation upon
being allowed to freeze and then thaw prior to application; DISPERLAT® SC 46 Nonionic Dispersing Agent

DISPERLAT® SC 86 Nonionic Wetting Agent

The following properties are required for developing
a high quality SC formulation: DISPERLAT® AFL Anionic Dispersing & Wetting Agent

DISPERLAT® SC 380 Anionic Dispersing Agent

􀀂 Long term storage stability (no settlement, stable rheological behaviour etc.)

􀀂 Fairly low viscosity (easily pourable and readily dispersible in water)

􀀂 Good stability of the diluted dispersion at the application rate of use

How does a surfactant make a difference among the active ingredients?

Since surfactants are influenced by properties that manifest themselves at the solid surface:
Key Benefits of
DISPERLAT® Surfactants
- Melting point of active ingredient,

- Water solubility of active ingredient, . Competitive price, low usage levels,

low formulation cost
- Crystalline structure,
. Provide excellent dispersion &
- Particle size and surface area
wetting performance
- Surface imperfections and impurities . Provide perfect formulation stability

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Content of SC formulations Specifications:

and Latro guide recipes
SPIRODICLOFEN 222 g/L
USAGE RATES (%)
Usually SC formulations contain: + ABAMECTIN 18 g/L SC

Spirodiclofen (%98) 22,4%

Active ingredient(s) 50 to 800 g/l Antifoam and stabilizer 1 to 5 g/l
Abamectin (%97) 1,89%
Wetting agents 5 to 15 g/l Thickener 1 to 4 g/l
DISPERLAT SCF 1%
Dispersing agents 20 to 50 g/l Preservative 1 to 2 g/l
DISPERLAT SC 86 0,5%
Antifreeze 20 to 50 g/l Water up to 1000 ml
DISPERLAT SC 46 5%

Propylene Glycol 5%

Maxant PRO (antifoam agent) 0,2%

Glycols Biocide 0,2%

Wetting Agent
Pro-mixing Xanthan Gum (%2 soln.) 15%
Dispersing Agent
Water, Antifoam Water Balance
Active Ingredient(s)
< 10 µ

Wet
milling White to cream viscous
Appearance Viscosity (30 rpm, s63): 998 cps.
liquid

no seperation / Particle size (d50/d90): 3,79/8,45µ

Physical state:
sedimentation

pH(%5) 5,1 Suspensibility: >%90

Thickener (<1%) Post < 1000 cps
Biocide (<1%) blending (20 rpm) Density: 1,053 g/cm3

Below storage tests of the recipe has been checked and approved by our Wonderlab.

. Tropical test: 2 weeks at +540C (CIPAC 1 - MT 46.1.3)

SC
. Cold stability test: 1 week at 0 0C (CIPAC 1 - MT 39)

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Technical
Approach of Latro

Latro is expert at creating solid or liquid pesticide formulations like WDG, WP,
SL, SC, OD, EC, EW, ME, CS and has the equipment to make own trials in the
Better
Wonderlab (e.g. Basket mills, Granular extruders, grinders, blenders). We
Solutions
test the emulsification, dispersion and suspension quality; stability and foam
properties of these formulations with established CIPAC methods. for a Better
World!

In order to make agriculture more

sustainable, resources in the nature should
be used more efficiently.

As Latro, we develop eco-friendly chemicals

that aim to increase efficiency and decrease
the consumption of natural resources. In
this way, we contribute to a sustainable
agriculture that can meet the needs of the
rapidly increasing world population.

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LET'S CREATE
NEW POSSIBILITIES
TOGETHER!
Latro is an ecosystem with a holistic
perspective along the whole value
chain, guided by our expertise and
customer-first mentality.

The experimentation at the heart of chemistry inspires us

to create new possibilities with extraordinary solutions.
introduction video Our purpose and values are the key driving force
behind the continuous improvement of our products,
processes and solutions. With this mindset, we are not
only supplying raw materials, but also solving current and
future’s problems.

Adopting different approaches in the face of challenges

distinguished us. Our Ministry of Industry and
Technology-accredited R&D Center, is the confluence
of our innate creativity with our technical know-how. We
offer a wide range tailor-made solutions such as new
product development, technical support and process
consultancy.

Latro offers a wide range of innovative solutions for

Agriculture industry. We are supporting our customers
by creating tailor-made formulations and making various
performance tests in our application laboratory. Our main
goal is to create value-added and cost-effective products
by following the market and customer needs.

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Phone : +90 212 771 60 36

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