Amine and amine oxide surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

FOLDAWAY WALL BED MOUNTING

A foldaway wall bed mounting to fold a bed frame to a wall comprising support plates, and a folding mechanism. The support plates are spaced apart and mountable perpendicularly to the bottom of a solid wall support via a wall connector. The folding mechanism is attachable to each of the support plates comprises a spring assembly, and a pivotable arm. The spring assembly comprises spring members fastened to openings defined on a side of the support plates, and the distal ends of the spring members are fastened to openings on a spring bracket. The pivotable arm is hingedly connected to an opposing end of the spring bracket, and the pivotable arm is adapted to engage with a side rail of the bed frame, whereby the spring assembly provides controlled movement of pivotable arm which enables movement of the bed frame between a vertical folded position and a horizontal open position. 1. A foldaway wall bed mounting configured to fold a bed frame to a wall , comprising:a pair of support plates spaced apart and mountable perpendicularly to the bottom of a solid wall support via a wall connector; a spring assembly comprising a plurality of spring members fastened to a series of openings defined on a side of the support plates, and distal ends of the spring members fastened to openings positioned on one end of a spring bracket;', 'a pivotable arm, wherein the pivotable arm is hingedly connected to an opposing end of the spring bracket, and the pivotable arm is adapted to engage with a side rail of the bed frame, wherein the spring assembly provides controlled movement of pivotable arm which enables movement of the bed frame between a vertical folded position and a horizontal open position., 'a folding mechanism attachable to each of the support plates, the folding mechanism comprising;'}2. The foldaway wall bed mounting of claim 1 , further comprising a spring cover configured to cover the spring assembly.3. The foldaway wall bed mounting of claim 1 , further comprising stop ...

Macrostructure forming surfactants useful as spray drift control agents in pesticide spraying applications

The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

HIGH-STRENGTH, HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS OF GLYPHOSATE AND 2,4-D SALTS

The mixture of certain amine salts of glyphosate and 2,4-D allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing up to greater than 450 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted to about 6.0 to about 8.0. Compositions are particularly well-suited for application to crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and 2,4-D.

Improved insecticide formulations

Insecticide formulations having improved chemical and physical stability and related methods are disclosed. The insecticide formulations may include a plurality of microcapsules, each including at least one organophosphate insecticide (e.g., chlorpyrifos methyl) at least partially surrounded by a polymer shell. The insecticide formulations may be used to control insect populations by singular or periodic applications. The microcapsule polymer shell of the insecticide formulations may be formed by combining a cross linking amine and a hydrophobic monomer (e.g., an isocyanate) at a molar ratio of amine to isocyanate groups of less than about 1:1.

CONTROLLING SPRAY DRIFT OF PESTICIDES WITH SELF-EMULSIFIABLE ESTERS

Spray drift during the application of agricultural chemicals is reduced by incorporating a self-emulsifiable ester into the liquid to be sprayed. 1. A method to reduce spray drift during the application of a pesticide which comprises incorporating into the pesticidal spray from about 0.01 to about 5 percent vol/vol of a self-emulsifiable ester or mixture thereof.2. The method of in which the pesticide is an herbicide.3. The method of in which the herbicide is 2 claim 2 ,4-D claim 2 , glyphosate claim 2 , triclopyr claim 2 , aminopyralid claim 2 , dicamba or mixtures thereof.4. The method of in which the pesticide is an insecticide.5. The method of in which the pesticide is a fungicide.6. The method of in which the self-emulsifiable ester is (1) trimer acid based self-emulsifiable esters produced by the polymerization of oleic and linoleic acids having a Clipophilic backbone and an ester portion of the molecule containing both nonionic and anionic surfactant functionality; (2) esters prepared by esterification of ethoxylated trimethylolpropane by fatty acids and dicarboxylic acid anhydrides; (3) esters derived from high molecular weight dibasic acids claim 1 , polyoxyalkylene glycols and monofunctional aliphatic alcohols; (4) self emulsifying ester compounds prepared by reacting an ethoxylated trimethylol propane with a carboxylic acid or a reactive derivative thereof; (5) succinate triglyceride oil derived from maleating triglyceride oil from a plant or land animal; (6) ethoxylated fatty acid esters; (7) alkoxylate esters prepared by reacting an alcohol with ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide and capping the resulting alkoxylate with an alkanoic or aromatic acid; and (8) alkoxylated triglycerides.7. A premix formulation which comprises from about 1 to about 90 weight percent of a pesticide and from about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent of a self-emulsifiable ester.8. The premix formulation of which comprises from about 20 to about 60 weight ...

Herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor containing reduced amounts of safener

Aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor, containing microcapsules of defined size, shell wall composition and thickness which contain acetochlor and reduced levels of herbicide safener are provided. The aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor provide commercially acceptable weed control and selectivity in cereal.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED TO HALF SALTS OF HERBICIDAL CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Half salts of certain synthetic auxin herbicides are provided. These half salts are useful for controlling unwanted plant growth. The half salts have low solubility in water, low volatility relative to commercial compositions of the corresponding synthetic auxin herbicides, and offer comparable herbicidal performance when compared to existing salts of the synthetic auxin herbicides. 1. A half salt of a synthetic auxin herbicide.3. The half salt of claim 2 , wherein the cation is a metal cation.4. The half salt of claim 3 , wherein the metal cation is selected from the group including lithium claim 3 , sodium claim 3 , and potassium.5. The half salt of claim 2 , wherein the cation is a tetrasubstituted ammonium ion.6. The half salt of claim 5 , wherein the tetrasubstituted ammonium ion is selected from the group including tetramethyl ammonium claim 5 , tetraethyl ammonium and choline.7. The half salt of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic auxin herbicide is selected from the group including 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-DB claim 1 , triclopyr claim 1 , fluroxypyr claim 1 , MCPA claim 1 , MCPB claim 1 , mecoprop claim 1 , and mecoprop-P.8. The half salt of wherein the synthetic auxin herbicide is 2 claim 7 ,4-D and M is sodium.9. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is 2 claim 7 ,4-D and M is potassium.10. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is 2 claim 7 ,4-D and M is lithium.11. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is 2 claim 7 ,4-D and M is choline.12. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is triclopyr and M is sodium.13. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is triclopyr and M is potassium.14. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is triclopyr and M is lithium.15. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is triclopyr and M is choline.16. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is fluroxypyr and M is sodium.17. The half salt of wherein the auxin herbicide is fluroxypyr and M is potassium.18. The half salt of ...

Capsule suspension formulations of dithiopyr herbicide

Dithiopyr capsule suspension formulations, possessing a broad range of capsule wall thicknesses and diameters are disclosed. These capsules have decreased volatility and provide enhanced biological activity when compared with commercial dithiopyr in water formulations.

Pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composition includes at least one pesticide, at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. In this embodiment, the composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity levels compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one polymeric material. Still, alternative embodiment pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity levels are disclosed.

Amine and amine oxide surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE COMPATIBILITY OF WATER SOLUBLE HERBICIDE SALTS

The compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing water soluble salts of 2,4-D and glyphosate in the presence of inorganic cations is improved by the addition of polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors. 1. A method of improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing a water soluble salt of 2 ,4-D and a water soluble salt of glyphosate , wherein such solutions contain one or more inorganic cations selected from the group consisting of NH , Na , K , Ca , Mg , Fe , Fe , Cu , Mn and Zn , which comprises adding to the aqueous herbicide solution one or more polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors.2. An aqueous herbicide solution of improved compatibility containing one or more inorganic cations selected from the group consisting of NH , Na , K , Ca , Mg , Fe , Fe , Cu , Mn and Zn comprising a water soluble salt of 2 ,4-D or glyphosate , or a pre-mix containing water soluble salts of both 2 ,4-D and glyphosate , and one or more polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitor.3. The aqueous herbicide solution of which is a concentrate.4. The aqueous herbicide concentrate of in which the polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitor is from about 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of the concentrate.5. The aqueous herbicide solution of which is a spray solution.6. The aqueous herbicide spray solution of in which the polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystal inhibitor is from about 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of the spray isolation.7. A dry herbicide composition comprising one or more polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors claim 5 , a water soluble salt of 2 claim 5 ,4-D or glyphosate claim 5 , or a mixture of water soluble salts of 2 claim 5 ,4-D and glyphosate.8. The dry herbicide composition of in which the polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitor is from about 0.05 to about 10 weight percent of the composition. This ...

Herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor containing reduced amounts of safener

Aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor, containing microcapsules of defined size, shell wall composition, and thickness which contain acetochlor and reduced levels of herbicide safener are provided. The aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor provide commercially acceptable weed control and selectivity in corn.

STABLE PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS

Provided herein are high-load, solid and liquid pesticidal compositions containing a low-melting active ingredient, which exhibit good physical and chemical stability, and equivalent or improved biological efficacy compared to liquid compositions when used to control pests in crop or non-crop environments. 1. A stable solid pesticidal composition comprising: (i) the ratio of amino moieties to isocyanate moieties is about 1:1;', '(ii) the polyurea shell has a thickness of greater than about 10 nm and less than about 60 nm;', '(iii) the average microcapsule size is from about 1 nm to about 25 nm;', '(iv) the weight ratio of the core to the polyurea shell is from about 2 to about 165; and', '(v) the microcapsule is present in an amount, with respect to the total composition, from about 300 g/kg to about 900 g/kg;, '1) a microcapsule consisting of (a) a water insoluble, thin-wall polyurea shell prepared by an interfacial polycondensation reaction between a water soluble polyamine monomer and an oil soluble polyisocyanate monomer and (b) a core comprising a low melting active ingredient, wherein'}2) a solid, water soluble, polymeric stabilizer present in an amount, with respect to the total composition, of from about 5 g/kg to about 250 g/kg; and3) a solid emulsifying or solid dispersing surfactant present in an amount, with respect to the total composition, from about 5 g/kg to about 300 g/kg.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the water soluble polyamine monomer is a diamine and the oil soluble polyisocyante monomer is a diisocyanate.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the low melting active ingredient is fluoroxypyr-meptyl claim 1 , benfluralin claim 1 , trifluralin claim 1 , ethalfluralin claim 1 , cyhalofop claim 1 , cyhalofop-butyl claim 1 , clodinafop claim 1 , dithiopyr claim 1 , fenoxaprop claim 1 , fenoxaprop-P claim 1 , haloxyfop claim 1 , haloxyfop-P claim 1 , quizalofop or quizalofop-P claim 1 , or nitrapyran.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein ...

ENHANCED NITRIFICATION INHIBITOR COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications. 1. A microcapsule suspension formulation comprising: (1) a microcapsule wall produced by an interfacial polycondensation reaction between a polymeric isocyanate and a polyamine to form a polyurea shell having a wall thickness of from about 10 to about 125 nanometers; and', '(2) a (trichloromethyl)pyridine compound encapsulated within the polyurea shell; and, '(a) a suspended phase of a plurality of microcapsules having a volume median particle size of from about 1 to about 10 microns, wherein a microcapsule comprises(b) an aqueous phase.2. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the microcapsules have a volume median particle size of from about 1 to about 5 microns.3. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the ratio of the suspended phase a) to the aqueous phase b) is from about 1:0.75 to about 1:20.4. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the ratio of the suspended phase a) to the aqueous phase b) is from about 1:1 to about 1:7.5. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the ratio of the suspended phase a) to the aqueous phase b) is from about 1:1 to about 1:4.6. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the polymeric isocyanate is polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate.7. The microcapsule suspension formulation of wherein the polyamine is selected from ethylenediamine and diethylenetriamine.8. A fertilizer composition comprising: a nitrogen fertilizer and the microcapsule suspension formulation of .9. The fertilizer composition of wherein the nitrogen fertilizer is urea ammonium nitrate.10. A method of suppressing the nitrification of ammonium nitrogen in growth medium comprising applying the microcapsule suspension formulation of to said growth medium.11. The method of wherein the formulation is incorporated into the growth medium.12. The method of wherein the formulation is applied to a ...

ORGANIC COLLOID-STABILIZED EMULSION FOR CONTROLLING PESTICIDE SPRAY DRIFT

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating into a spray mixture an organic colloid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion. 1. A method to reduce spray drift during the application of an aqueous pesticidal spray mixture comprising incorporating into the aqueous pesticidal spray mixture from 0.01 to 10 weight percent of an organic colloid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pesticidal spray mixture comprises at least one of a herbicide claim 1 , an insecticide claim 1 , and a fungicide.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic colloid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion comprises a water-insoluble oil claim 1 , an organic colloid claim 1 , and water.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic colloid is a cationic organic colloid or anionic organic colloid.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic colloid is a polymer dispersion claim 1 , a copolymer dispersion claim 1 , a wax dispersion or a latex.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic colloid is a polyethylene dispersion claim 1 , a polyacrylate latex claim 1 , a polystyrene latex claim 1 , a polystyrene-butadiene latex claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic colloid is an anionic carnauba wax dispersion claim 1 , a nonionic polyethylene dispersion claim 1 , a nonionic ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer dispersion claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein the water-insoluble oil is selected from a paraffin oil claim 3 , an aliphatic oil claim 3 , an aromatic oil claim 3 , a vegetable oil claim 3 , a seed oil claim 3 , an animal oil claim 3 , an alkylated vegetable claim 3 , seed or animal oil claim 3 , or mixtures thereof.9. The method of claim 2 , wherein the herbicide is an auxinic herbicide.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 9 ,4-D claim 9 , a water soluble salt of triclopyr claim 9 , a ...

AQUEOUS HERBICIDE CONCENTRATES CONTAINING FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTERS, FATTY ACID AMIDES, OR TRIGLYCERIDE FATTY ACID ESTERS AND METHODS OF USE

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing a herbicide (such as an auxinic herbicide), a surfactant, and a fatty acid alkyl ester, a fatty acid amide, and/or a triglyceride fatty acid ester and the use of aqueous herbicide spray mixtures incorporating such concentrates are described. The aqueous herbicide concentrates described herein include from 5 to 90 weight percent of a water soluble salt of a herbicide, from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of a surfactant, and from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of a fatty acid alkyl ester, fatty acid amide, and/or a triglyceride fatty acid ester. The aqueous herbicide concentrate is a transparent, homogeneous liquid that forms a stable emulsion upon dilution into a spray solution. 2. The aqueous concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid alkyl ester of Formula I is methyl caproate claim 1 , methyl caprylate claim 1 , methyl caprate claim 1 , methyl laurate claim 1 , methyl myristate claim 1 , methyl palmitate claim 1 , methyl stearate claim 1 , methyl oleate claim 1 , methyl linoleate claim 1 , methyl linolenate claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The aqueous concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid amide of Formula II is N claim 1 ,N-dimethylcaprylamide claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-dimethylcapramide claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.4. The aqueous concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein Rand R combine to form a heterocyclic group.5. The aqueous concentrate composition of claim 4 , wherein Rand R combine to form a morpholine group claim 4 , a piperidine group claim 4 , or a pyrrolidine group.6. The aqueous concentrate composition of claim 1 , wherein the triglyceride fatty acid alkyl ester of Formula III is soybean oil claim 1 , rapeseed oil claim 1 , olive oil claim 1 , castor oil claim 1 , sunflower seed oil claim 1 , almond oil claim 1 , canola oil claim 1 , omega-9 canola oil claim 1 , coconut oil claim 1 , corn oil claim 1 , cotton seed oil claim 1 , linseed oil claim 1 , palm oil claim 1 , peanut oil claim ...

AROMATIC ESTERS FOR CONTROLLING AGRICULTURAL SPRAY DRIFT

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing an auxinic herbicide, an aromatic ester, and, optionally, a surfactant and uses of aqueous herbicide spray mixtures incorporating such concentrates are described. The aqueous herbicide concentrates described herein include from 20 to 60 weight percent of a water soluble salt of an auxinic herbicide, from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of an aromatic ester, and, optionally, from 0 to 10 weight percent of a surfactant. The aqueous herbicide concentrate is a transparent, homogeneous liquid that forms an emulsion upon dilution into a spray solution. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic ester is methyl salicylate claim 1 , ethyl benzoate claim 1 , propyl benzoate claim 1 , tetrahydrofurfuryl benzoate claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , a water soluble salt of triclopyr claim 1 , a water soluble salt of dicamba claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous herbicidal spray mixture further comprises glyphosate and one or more surfactants selected to enhance the herbicidal activity of glyphosate.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt claim 7 , glyphosate isopropyl ammonium salt claim 7 , or glyphosate potassium salt claim 7 , the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 7 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 7 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt claim 7 , and the aromatic ester is methyl salicylate claim 7 , ethyl benzoate claim 7 , propyl benzoate claim 7 , or tetrahydrofurfuryl benzoate.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt claim 7 , the auxinic ...

PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING ENHANCED ACTIVITY

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composition includes at least one pesticide, at least one transition metal salt and least one proteinaceous material. In this embodiment, the composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity levels compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one transition metal salt and the at least one proteinaceous material. 1. A composition , comprising a spinosyn selected from the group consisting of spinetoram and spinosad , at least one metal salt and at least one proteinaceous material , wherein the at least one metal salt includes a cation chosen from one of iron (III) and copper (II) and the at least one proteinaceous material is selected from the group consisting of egg albumen , whey , gelatin and zein.2. The composition of claim 1 , which includes a ratio by weight between the at least one metal salt and the at least one pesticide from about 1:1 to about 6:1 claim 1 , a ratio by weight between the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one pesticide from about 3:1 to about 8:1 claim 1 , and a ratio by weight between the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one metal salt from about 1:2 to about 4:1.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one metal salt includes an anion selected from the group consisting of acetate claim 1 , acetylacetonate claim 1 , carbonate claim 1 , nitrate claim 1 , sulfate claim 1 , and a halide.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one proteinaceous material is egg albumen.5. A method of controlling insects which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired an insect-inactivating amount of a composition according to .6. A method claim 1 , comprising spray drying a liquid composition according to to provide a solid composition.7. A composition claim 1 , comprising from about 8% to about 15% by weight of spinetoram claim 1 , from about 40% to ...

ALKYLBENZENE SULFONATE SURFACTANTS FOR CONTROLLING HERBICIDE SPRAY DRIFT

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of a herbicide, such as an auxinic herbicide, is reduced by incorporating into a spray mixture one or more alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants. 1. A method to reduce spray drift during the application of an aqueous herbicidal spray mixture comprising incorporating into the aqueous herbicidal spray mixture from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of one or more alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants are alkyl amine claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , potassium or sodium salts of alkylbenzene sulfonic acids.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alkyl amine salt is an isopropyl amine salt.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide is an auxinic herbicide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , a water soluble salt of triclopyr claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the herbicidal spray mixture includes an auxinic herbicide and glyphosate or glufosinate.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising a surfactant selected to reduce spray drift.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the herbicide is 2 claim 9 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 9 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt claim 9 , and the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt claim 9 , glyphosate isopropyl ammonium salt claim 9 , or glyphosate potassium salt.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the herbicide is 2 claim 9 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 9 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt claim 9 , and the glufosinate is glufosinate ammonium salt.13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the herbicide is 2 claim 9 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 9 ,4-D ...

AMINE AND AMINE OXIDE SURFACTANTS FOR CONTROLLING HERBICIDE SPRAY DRIFT

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D claim 1 , a water soluble salt of triclopyr claim 1 , a water soluble salt of dicamba claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 1 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt and the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt or glyphosate isopropyl ammonium salt.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tertiary amine oxide surfactant is lauryldimethylamine oxide.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt or 2 claim 1 ,4-D dimethyl ammonium salt claim 1 , the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt or glyphosate isopropyl ammonium salt claim 1 , and the tertiary amine oxide surfactant is a lauryldimethylamine oxide.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is 2 claim 1 ,4-D choline salt claim 1 , the glyphosate is glyphosate dimethyl ammonium salt claim 1 , and the tertiary amine oxide surfactant is a lauryldimethylamine oxide.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the auxinic herbicide is a water soluble salt of 2 claim 1 ,4-D and the weight ratio of the water soluble 2 claim 1 ,4-D salt to the glyphosate salt is from about 2.3:1 to about 1:2.3.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the median diameter of a plurality of the spray droplets created is increased above that of a composition that does not include the tertiary ...

DICAMBA COMPOSITIONS WITH REDUCED SPRAY DRIFT POTENTIAL

Methods and compositions to reduce spray drift during application and/or volatility after application can be reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into an aqueous herbicidal spray mixture containing dicamba. The use of the choline salt of dicamba and the presence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid (DCSA) or a salicylic acid derivative can further reduce drift and volatility. In some embodiments, the composition can contain one or more additional pesticides, such as glyphosate, glufosinate, or mixtures thereof. The concentration of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid or the salicylic acid derivative is typically greater than about 25 ppm by weight of the spray mixture. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration of 3 claim 1 ,6-dichlorosalicylic acid of the salicylic acid derivative is at greater than about 50 ppm by weight of the spray mixture.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dicamba is a water-soluble salt of dicamba.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the water-soluble salt of dicamba is selected from the group consisting of dicamba choline claim 3 , dicamba diglycoamine (DGA) claim 3 , dicamba N claim 3 ,N-Bis[aminopropyl] methylamine (BAPMA) claim 3 , dicamba potassium claim 3 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional pesticides.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the one or more additional pesticides is selected from the group consisting of glyphosate claim 5 , glufosinate claim 5 , salts thereof claim 5 , or mixtures thereof.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the one or more additional pesticides is glyphosate or a salt thereof selected from the group consisting of glyphosate dimethyl ammonium claim 6 , glyphosate isopropyl ammonium claim 6 , glyphosate potassium claim 6 , glyphosate choline claim 6 , glyphosate monoethanol amine (MEA) claim 6 , glyphosate ammonium claim 6 , or mixtures thereof.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the ratio of glyphosate to dicamba is ...

Macrostructure Forming Surfactants Useful as Spray Drift Control Agents in Pesticide Spraying Applications

The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase. 2. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the at least one agrochemical active is a herbicide.3. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 2 , wherein the said herbicide comprises a salt of glyphosate claim 2 , a salt of 2 claim 2 ,4-D claim 2 , a salt of dicamba claim 2 , a salt of glufosinate claim 2 , or a combination and/or mixture thereof.4. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the dispersed particles are vesicles or liposomes formed by said at least one surfactant.5. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the alkyl group of the surfactant is C16-C22.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the aqueous agrochemical comprises a herbicide.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the said herbicide comprises a salt of glyphosate claim 7 , a salt of 2 claim 7 ,4-D claim 7 , a salt of dicamba claim 7 , a salt of glufosinate claim 7 , or a combination and/or mixture thereof.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the dispersed particles are vesicles or liposomes formed by said at least one surfactant.10. The method of claim 6 , ...

HERBICIDAL CONCENTRATE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING GLYPHOSATE AND DICAMBA SALTS

The mixture of potassium or certain amine salts of glyphosate and dicamba allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing greater than 300 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted between about 6.0 and about 8.0. Compositions are particularly well-suited for herbicidal applications on crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and dicamba. 2. A composition of which contains a total active ingredient loading of greater than about 450 grams of acid equivalent of the glyphosate potassium or amine salt and the dicamba potassium or amine salt.3. A composition of in which the acid equivalent weight ratio of the glyphosate potassium or amine salt to the dicamba potassium or amine salt is about 1.5:1 to about 3:1.4. A composition of in which the pH is from about 6.5 to about 7.5.5. A composition of in which the glyphosate salt is potassium or a monoethanolamine claim 1 , dimethylethanolamine claim 1 , dimethylamine claim 1 , diglycolamine or choline salt.6. A composition of in which the dicamba salt is potassium or a dimethylamine claim 1 , monoethanolamine claim 1 , dimethylethanolamine claim 1 , choline or diglycolamine salt.7. A composition of which includes at least one cosolvent in amounts between about 20 g/L and about 200 g/L.8. A composition of which includes at least one efficacy enhancing surfactant in amounts between about 20 g/L and about 200 g/L.9. A composition of which includes a second auxin type herbicide including chlorophenoxy acids such as 2 claim 1 ,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid [2 claim 1 ,4-D] claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,4-dichlorophenoxy butyric acid [2 claim 1 ,4-DB] claim 1 , (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid [MCPA] or 4-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)butanoic acid [MCPB]; pyridine carboxylic acids such as picloram claim 1 , aminopyralid claim 1 , fluroxypyr claim 1 , clopyralid or triclopyr; or quinoline carboxylic acids such as quinmerac or quinclorac.10. A method of controlling undesirable ...

Amine and amine oxide surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

Agricultural pesticide compositions

An adjuvant composition for modifying the spray properties of an aqueous pesticide composition contains at least one fatty alcohol having a solubility in water of less than 10 percent by weight, in an amount that is effective, when the adjuvant composition is diluted in the aqueous pesticide composition and the aqueous pesticide composition is spray applied, as a drift control agent for the spray applied aqueous pesticide composition and at least one of a liquid medium, one or more hydrotropes, or one or more surfactants, a concentrated pesticide composition contains a liquid medium, one or more pesticide compounds, and at least one such fatty alcohol, in an amount that is effective, when the concentrated pesticide composition is diluted to form an aqueous pesticide composition and the aqueous pesticide composition is spray applied, as a drift control agent for the spray applied aqueous pesticide composition an end use pesticide composition contains water, a pesticide, and at least one such fatty alcohol in an amount that is effective, when the aqueous pesticide composition is spray applied, as a drift control agent for the spray applied aqueous pesticide composition, and a method for controlling spray drift of an aqueous pesticide composition includes the steps of incorporating in the aqueous spray composition an amount effective of at least one such fatty alcohol that is effective, when the aqueous pesticide composition is spray applied, as a drift control agent for the spray applied aqueous pesticide composition, and spray applying the pesticide composition to a target pest and/or to the environment of the target pest.

ENCAPSULATION OF PERSONAL CARE ACTIVES

Described are methods for encapsulating a personal care active, comprising preparing an aqueous phase, comprising partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a cosmetically acceptable non-ionic surfactant, preparing an oil phase, comprising the personal care active and isocyanate or polyisocyanate, homogenizing the aqueous phase and oil phase to form an emulsion with particles less than one micron, and forming a dispersion of polyurea core-shell particles containing the personal care active by contacting the emulsion with an aqueous amine solution. 1. A method for encapsulating a personal care active , comprising:preparing an aqueous phase, comprising partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a cosmetically acceptable non-ionic surfactant;preparing an oil phase, comprising the personal care active and isocyanate or polyisocyanate;homogenizing the aqueous phase and oil phase to form an emulsion with particles less than one micron; andforming a dispersion of polyurea core-shell particles containing the personal care active by contacting the emulsion with an aqueous amine solution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of homogenizing excludes high pressure homogenization.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion particles have a single modal particle size distribution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-ionic surfactant comprises ethylene oxide claim 1 , propylene oxide claim 1 , butylene oxide claim 1 , fatty alcohol ethoxylates claim 1 , fatty acid esters claim 1 , alkoxylates of fatty acid esters claim 1 , unsaturated polyalkoxyalkyl ethers claim 1 , alkoxylated amines claim 1 , ethylene oxide propylene oxide copolymers claim 1 , fatty acid alkoxylates claim 1 , tall oil claim 1 , rosin ester alkoxylates claim 1 , alkyl phenol alkoxylates or substituted phenol alkoxylates.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-ionic surfactant is polyoxyethylene alkyl ether or a secondary alcohol ethoxylate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is ...

CAPSULE SUSPENSION FORMULATIONS OF DITHIOPYR HERBICIDE

Dithiopyr capsule suspension formulations, possessing a broad range of capsule wall thicknesses and diameters are disclosed. These capsules have decreased volatility and provide enhanced biological activity when compared with commercial dithiopyr in water formulations. 1. A composition comprising capsules having a diameter of from about 1 micrometer to about 10 micrometers , the capsules encapsulating dithiopyr.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsules have one or more diameters selected from the group consisting of 2 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , and 10 micrometers.3. The composition of wherein the capsules have a wall thickness of from about 10 nanometers to about 100 nanometers.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsules have one or more wall thicknesses selected from the group consisting of 10 claim 1 , 20 claim 1 , 30 claim 1 , 60 claim 1 , and 100 nanometers.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the dithiopyr is dispersed in an organic phase.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the organic phase is SOLVESSO® 150ND.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsule comprises a polymeric composition.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the polymeric composition is a polyurea.9. The composition of comprising from about 120 to about 240 g/L dithiopyr.10. The composition of comprising about 12 wt % dithiopyr.11. The composition of comprising first capsules having a diameter of 10 micrometers and a wall thickness of 10 nanometers and second capsules having a diameter of 10 micrometers and a wall thickness of 100 nanometers.12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsules further encapsulate methyl salicylate.13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the methyl salicylate is present at about a ratio of 3:1 of dithiopyr:methyl salicylate.14. A method of controlling the growth of an unwanted plant in an area claim 12 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'applying to the area an amount of the composition of ...

Amine and amine oxide surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING ENHANCED ACTIVITY AND METHODS FOR PREPARING SAME

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels and methods for preparing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a liquid composition that includes at least one pesticide and at least one co-ingredient that enhances pesticidal activity of the composition compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one co-ingredient. The at least one co-ingredient may include at least one metal oxide, a combination of at least transition metal salt and at least one proteinaceous material or a combination of at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. The method further includes spray drying the liquid composition to provide a solid composition. In one aspect of this embodiment, the solid composition provided by the spray drying exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity compared to the liquid composition. 1. A method , comprising:providing a liquid composition that includes spinetoram, ferric oxide and a polymeric material that includes polyvinyl pyrrolidone; andspray drying the liquid composition to provide a solid composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solid composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity compared to the liquid composition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spray drying includes reducing water from at least about 20% by weight in the liquid composition to less than about 10% by weight in the solid composition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spray drying includes reducing water from at least about 50% by weight in the liquid composition to less than about 5% by weight in the solid composition.5. A composition claim 1 , comprising a solid material including at least one pesticide and at least one co-ingredient that enhances pesticidal activity of the composition compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one co-ingredient claim 1 , wherein the solid material exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity compared to a ...

PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING ENHANCED ACTIVITY

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composition includes at least one pesticide, at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. In this embodiment, the composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity levels compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one polymeric material. Still, alternative embodiment pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity levels are disclosed. 1. A composition , comprising from about 2% to about 25% by weight of at least one spinosyn , from about 15% to about 75% by weight of a proteinaceous material selected from the group consisting of egg albumen , bovine serum albumin , whey , gelatin and zein , and from about 15% to about 70% by weight of a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol , polyvinyl pyrrolidone , a vinyl acrylic latex and a terpene polymer , wherein the weight percentages of the at least one spinosyn , the proteinaceous material , and the polymeric material are based on the total weight of the composition exclusive of any weight attributed to water.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the spinosyn is selected from the group consisting of spinetoram and spinosad.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the spinosyn comprises spinetoram.4. The composition of claim 1 , which includes a ratio by weight between the proteinaceous material and the at least one spinosyn between about 2:1 to about 8:1.5. The composition of claim 4 , which includes a ratio by weight between the polymeric material and the at least one spinosyn between about 1:2 to about 3:1.6. The composition of claim 5 , which includes a ratio by weight between the proteinaceous material and the polymeric material between about 2:1 to about 5:1.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the proteinaceous material comprises egg albumen.8. The composition of ...

MICROENCAPSULATED NITRIFICATION INHIBITOR COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications. 1. A microcapsule suspension formulation including: (1) a microcapsule wall produced by an interfacial polycondensation reaction between a polymeric isocyanate and a polyamine to form a polyurea shell;', '(2) at least one organic nitrification inhibiting compound encapsulated within the polyurea shell;, '(a) a first suspended phase of a plurality of microcapsules having a volume median particle size of from about 1 to about 10 microns, wherein the microcapsules include (1) a microcapsule wall produced by an interfacial polycondensation reaction between a polymeric isocyanate and a polyamine to form a second polyurea shell;', '(2) at least one hydrophobic crystal inhibitor additive encapsulated within the second polyurea shell; and, '(b) a second suspended phase of a plurality of microcapsules having a volume median particle size of from about 1 to about 10 microns, wherein the microcapsules include(c) an aqueous phase.2. The microcapsule suspension formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous phase further includes at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of: dispersants claim 1 , emulsifiers claim 1 , rheology aids claim 1 , antifoam agents claim 1 , biocides claim 1 , antifreeze agents and mixtures thereof.3. The microcapsule suspension formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the organic nitrification inhibiting compound includes 2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine.4. The microcapsule suspension formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the formulation further includes an agricultural active ingredient selected from the group consisting of: arthropodicides claim 1 , bactericides claim 1 , fungicides claim 1 , herbicides claim 1 , insecticides claim 1 , miticides claim 1 , nematicides claim 1 , fertilizers claim 1 , dicyandiamide claim 1 , urease inhibitors claim 1 , and pesticidal mixtures thereof.5. ...

Macrostructure Forming Surfactants Useful as Spray Drift Control Agents in Pesticide Spraying Applications

The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase. 2. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the at least one agrochemical active is a herbicide.3. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 2 , wherein the said herbicide comprises a salt of glyphosate claim 2 , a salt of 2 claim 2 ,4-D claim 2 , a salt of dicamba claim 2 , a salt of glufosinate claim 2 , or a combination and/or mixture thereof.4. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the dispersed particles are vesicles or liposomes formed by said at least one surfactant.5. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the alkoxylated amide is a reaction product of fatty acid with diethanolamine claim 1 , optionally ethoxylated with 2-20 ethoxylation units.6. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution of claim 1 , wherein the alkoxylated amide is a reaction product of fatty acid with monoethanolamine claim 1 , optionally ethoxylated with 2-20 ethoxylation units.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the aqueous agrochemical comprises a herbicide.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the said herbicide comprises a salt of glyphosate ...

Pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity and methods for preparing same

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels and methods for preparing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a liquid composition that includes at least one pesticide and at least one co-ingredient that enhances pesticidal activity of the composition compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one co-ingredient. The at least one co-ingredient may include at least one metal oxide, a combination of at least transition metal salt and at least one proteinaceous material or a combination of at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. The method further includes spray drying the liquid composition to provide a solid composition. In one aspect of this embodiment, the solid composition provided by the spray drying exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity compared to the liquid composition.

Compositions and methods related to half salts of herbicidal carboxylic acids

rheological modifiers for spray diversion control in agrochemical emulsions

MODIFICADORES REOLÓGICOS PARA CONTROLE DE DESVIO DE SPRAY EM EMULSÕES AGROQUÍMICAS. A presente divulgação fornece uma emulsão agroquímica que inclui um concentrado de pré-mistura de emulsão, um copolímero à base de acrilato e uma composição agroquímica de base aquosa. A emulsão agroquímica inclui 0,05 a 5% em peso (% em peso) do concentrado de pré-mistura de emulsão, 0,05 a 5% em peso do copolímero à base de acrilato e 90 a 99,9% em peso composição agroquímica de base aquosa. O concentrado de pré-mistura de emulsão inclui 40 a 70% em peso de um alquileno glicol éter, 10 a 40% em peso de um óleo vegetal e um surfactante, onde a % em peso do surfactante é de 0,5 a 2 vezes a % em peso da % em peso do óleo vegetal, onde os valores de % em peso são baseados no peso total do concentrado de pré-mistura de emulsão e a % em peso do alquileno glicol éter, do óleo vegetal e do surfactante totaliza 100% em peso do concentrado de pré-mistura de emulsão. O copolímero à base de acrilato tem um peso molecular médio ponderal de 0,5 a 1,5 milhões. RHEOLOGICAL MODIFIERS FOR SPRAY SHIFT CONTROL IN AGRICULTURAL EMULSIONS. The present disclosure provides an agrochemical emulsion that includes an emulsion premix concentrate, an acrylate-based copolymer and an aqueous-based agrochemical composition. The agrochemical emulsion includes 0.05 to 5% by weight (% by weight) of the emulsion premix concentrate, 0.05 to 5% by weight of the acrylate-based copolymer and 90 to 99.9% by weight composition water-based agrochemicals. The emulsion premix concentrate includes 40 to 70% by weight of an alkylene glycol ether, 10 to 40% by weight of a vegetable oil and a surfactant, where the% by weight of the surfactant is 0.5 to 2 times the% by weight of the% by weight of the vegetable oil, where the values of% by weight are based on the total weight of the emulsion premix concentrate and the% by weight of the alkylene glycol ether, the vegetable oil and the surfactant totals 100 % by weight of the emulsion ...

Alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of a herbicide, such as an auxinic herbicide, is reduced by incorporating into a spray mixture one or more alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants.

Amine and amine oxide surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing fatty acid alkyl esters, fatty acid amides, or triglyceride fatty acid esters and methods of use

High-strength, herbicidal compositions of glyphosate and 2,4-d salts

The mixture of certain amine salts of glyphosate and 2,4-D allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing up to greater than 450 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted to 6.0 to 8Ø Compositions are particularly well-suited for application to crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and 2,4-D.

Compositions and methods for improving the compatibility of water soluble herbicide salts

The compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing water soluble salts of 2,4-D and glyphosate in the presence of inorganic cations is improved by the addition of polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors.

AQUEOUS HERBICIDAL SOLUTION WITH IMPROVED COMPATIBILITY, DRY HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION, AND METHOD TO IMPROVE THE COMPATIBILITY OF AQUEOUS HERBICIDE SOLUTIONS

COMPOSTOS E MÉTODOS PARA APERFEIÇOAR A COMPATIBILIDADE DE SAIS DE HERBICIDA SOLÚVEL EM ÁGUA. A presente invenção refere-se a compatibilidade de soluções herbicidas aquosas contendo sais solúveis em água de 2,4-D, e de glifosato na presença de cátions inorgânicos é aperfeiçoada pela adição de inibidores de cristalização de polietilenimina ou polivinilamina.

compositions and methods for improving the compatibility of water soluble herbicide salts

compostos e métodos para aperfeiçoar a compatibilidade de sais de herbicida solúvel em água. a presente invenção refere-se a compatibilidade de soluções herbicidas aquosas contendo sais solúveis em água de 2,4-d, e de glifosato na presença de cátions inorgânicos é aperfeiçoada pela adição de inibidores de cristalização de polietilenimina ou polivinilamina. compounds and methods for enhancing the compatibility of water soluble herbicide salts. The present invention relates to the compatibility of aqueous herbicidal solutions containing 2,4-d water-soluble salts, and glyphosate in the presence of inorganic cations is enhanced by the addition of polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors.

Improved insecticide formulations

Insecticide formulations having improved chemical and physical stability and related methods are disclosed. The insecticide formulations may include a plurality of microcapsules, each including at least one organophosphate insecticide (e.g., chlorpyrifos methyl) at least partially surrounded by a polymer shell. The insecticide formulations may be used to control insect populations by singular or periodic applications. The microcapsule polymer shell of the insecticide formulations may be formed by combining a cross linking amine and a hydrophobic monomer (e.g., an isocyanate) at a molar ratio of amine to isocyanate groups of less than about 1:1.

Compositions and methods related to half salts of herbicidal carboxylic acids.

Se proporcionan semisales de determinados herbicidas de auxina sintética. Estas semisales son útiles para controlar el crecimiento de plantas no deseadas. Las semisales tienen baja solubilidad en agua, baja volatilidad con respecto a composiciones comerciales de los herbicidas de auxina sintética correspondientes y ofrecen un rendimiento herbicida comparable cuando se comparan con sales existentes de los herbicidas de auxina sintética.

Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate and dicamba salts

The mixture of potassium or certain amine salts of glyphosate and dicamba allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing greater than 300 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted between about 6.0 and about 8Ø Compositions are particularly well-suited for herbicidal applications on crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and dicamba.

Aromatic esters for controlling agricultural spray drift

Alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactants for controlling herbicide spray drift

Organic colloid-stabilized emulsion for controlling pesticide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating into a spray mixture an organic colloid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion.

Compositions and methods related to half salts of herbicidal carboxylic acids

Half salts of certain synthetic auxin herbicides are provided. These half salts are useful for controlling unwanted plant growth. The half salts have low solubility in water, low volatility relative to commercial compositions of the corresponding synthetic auxin herbicides, and offer comparable herbicidal performance when compared to existing salts of the synthetic auxin herbicides.

Capsule suspension formulations of dithiopyr herbicide

Dithiopyr capsule suspension formulations, possessing a broad range of capsule wall thicknesses and diameters are disclosed. These capsules have decreased volatility and provide enhanced biological activity when compared with commercial dithiopyr in water formulations.

Improved insecticide formulations

Insecticide formulations having improved chemical and physical stability and related methods are disclosed. The insecticide formulations may include a plurality of microcapsules, each including at least one organophosphate insecticide (e.g., chlorpyrifos methyl) at least partially surrounded by a polymer shell. The insecticide formulations may be used to control insect populations by singular or periodic applications. The microcapsule polymer shell of the insecticide formulations may be formed by combining a cross linking amine and a hydrophobic monomer (e.g., an isocyanate) at a molar ratio of amine to isocyanate groups of less than about 1:1.

Pyridine derivatives having fungicidal activity and processes to produce and usethe same

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing fatty acid alkyl esters, fatty acid amides, or triglyceride fatty acid esters and methods of use

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing a herbicide (such as an auxinic herbicide), a surfactant, and a fatty acid alkyl ester, a fatty acid amide, and/or a triglyceride fatty acid ester and the use of aqueous herbicide spray mixtures incorporating such concentrates are described. The aqueous herbicide concentrates described herein include from 5 to 90 weight percent of a water soluble salt of a herbicide, from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of a surfactant, and from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of a fatty acid alkyl ester, fatty acid amide, and/or a triglyceride fatty acid ester. The aqueous herbicide concentrate is a transparent, homogeneous liquid that fonns a stable emulsion upon dilution into a spray solution.

Improved insecticide formulations

Aromatic esters for controlling agricultural spray drift

Aqueous herbicide concentrates containing an auxinic herbicide, an aromatic ester, and, optionally, a surfactant and uses of aqueous herbicide spray mixtures incorporating such concentrates are described. The aqueous herbicide concentrates described herein include from 20 to 60 weight percent of a water soluble salt of an auxinic herbicide, from 0.1 to 20 weight percent of an aromatic ester, and, optionally, from 0 to 10 weight percent of a surfactant. The aqueous herbicide concentrate is a transparent, homogeneous liquid that forms an emulsion upon dilution into a spray solution.

Pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composition includes at least one pesticide, at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. In this embodiment, the composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity levels compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one polymeric material. Still, alternative embodiment pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity levels are disclosed.

Microencapsulated insecticide with enhanced residual activity

A method of formulating and using a microencapsulated insecticide with an extended field life after application of insecticidal activity. These methods include the steps of forming a microcapsule that includes at least one organophosphate insecticide and at least one non-volatile compound such as an esterified fatty acid that is at least partially surrounded by a polymer shell. These formulations can be used to control insect populations by singular or periodic applications of the microcapsule microencapsulated formulations to areas adjacent to insect populations.

Herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor containing reduced amounts of safener

Aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor, containing microcapsules of defined size, shell wall composition, and thickness which contain acetochlor and reduced levels of herbicide safener are provided. The aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor provide commercially acceptable weed control and selectivity in corn.

Controlling spray drift of pesticides with self-emulsifiable esters

Spray drift during the application of agricultural chemicals is reduced by incorporating a self-emulsifiable ester into the liquid to be sprayed.

Organic colloid-stabilized emulsion for controlling pesticide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating into a spray mixture an organic colloid-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion.

Encapsulation of personal care actives

Described are methods for encapsulating a personal care active, comprising preparing an aqueous phase, comprising partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol and a cosmetically acceptable non-ionic surfactant, preparing an oil phase, comprising the personal care active and isocyanate or polyisocyanate, homogenizing the aqueous phase and oil phase to form an emulsion with particles less than one micron, and forming a dispersion of polyurea core-shell particles containing the personal care active by contacting the emulsion with an aqueous amine solution.

Improved insecticide formulations

Microencapsulated nitrification inhibitor compositions

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications

Dicamba compositions with reduced spray drift potential

Methods and compositions to reduce spray drift during application and/or volatility after application can be reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into an aqueous herbicidal spray mixture containing dicamba. The use of the choline salt of dicamba and the presence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid (DCSA) or a salicylic acid derivative can further reduce drift and volatility. In some embodiments, the composition can contain one or more additional pesticides, such as glyphosate, glufosinate, or mixtures thereof. The concentration of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid or the salicylic acid derivative is typically greater than about 25 ppm by weight of the spray mixture.

IMPROVED INSECTICIDE FORMULATIONS

Amine oxide surfactants to control herbicide spray drift

Un método para reducir la deriva y desviación de la fumigación durante la aplicación de una mezcla de pulverización herbicida acuosa que contiene glifosato y un herbicida auxínico, que comprende incorporar en la mezcla de pulverización herbicida acuosa de 0,02 a 2 por ciento en peso de un tensioactivo de óxido de amina terciaria de fórmula:**Fórmula** en la cual R4 es un grupo alquilo de 10 a 18 átomos de carbono de cadena recta o ramificada o un grupo alquiléterpropilo de fórmula:**Fórmula** en la que R7 es un grupo alquilo de 10 a 18 átomos de carbono de cadena recta o ramificada y R5 y R6, de forma independiente, son grupos alquilo de cadena recta o ramificada que tienen de 1 a 18 átomos de carbono o etoxilatos o propoxilatos de fórmula**Fórmula** donde n es un entero de 1 a 20, o a mezclas suyas A method for reducing the drift and deviation of the fumigation during the application of an aqueous herbicide spray mixture containing glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide, which comprises incorporating in the aqueous herbicidal spray mixture from 0.02 to 2 percent by weight of a tertiary amine oxide surfactant of the formula: ** Formula ** in which R 4 is an alkyl group of 10 to 18 straight or branched chain carbon atoms or an alkyl ether propyl group of the formula: ** Formula ** in which R7 is an alkyl group of 10 to 18 straight or branched carbon atoms and R5 and R6, independently, are straight or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or ethoxylates or propoxylates of formula * * Formula ** where n is an integer from 1 to 20, or mixtures of its own

Herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor containing reduced amounts of safener

Aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor, containing microcapsules of defined size, shell wall composition, and thickness which contain acetochlor and reduced levels of herbicide safener are provided. The aqueous herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor provide commercially acceptable weed control and selectivity in corn.

High-strength, herbicidal compositions of glyphosate and 2,4-d salts

The mixture of certain amine salts of glyphosate and 2,4-D allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing up to greater than 450 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted to 6.0 to 8Ø Compositions are particularly well-suited for application to crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and 2,4-D.

Aqueous concentrates of herbicides containing alkyl esters of fatty acids, fatty acid amides or triglyceride fatty acid esters and methods of use

Un concentrado acuoso de herbicida, que comprende: de 5 a 90 por ciento en peso de una sal soluble en agua de un herbicida, en donde el herbicida es un herbicida auxínico; de 0,1 a 20 por ciento en peso de un tensioactivo, donde el tensioactivo es un ácido o sal de un éster de fosfato monoalquílico y dialquílico, un ácido o sal de un éster de fosfato monoalquílico o dialquílico etoxilado, un ácido o sal de un éster de fosfato monoalquílico o dialquílico de un triestirilfenol etoxilado, o un ácido o sal de un éster de fosfato monoalquílico o dialquílico de un fenol etoxilado o de un alquilfenol etoxilado, un copolímero de bloques ABA que tiene una porción hidrófila de óxido de polietileno y una porción hidrófoba de poli(12-hidroxiestearato), una resina de poli(alcohol vinílico) en la que el grado de hidrólisis es 86-89%, un copolímero de metacrilato o acrilato de bloques o injerto, una resina de óxido de polietileno alquídica, o un copolímero de bloques AB que contiene bloques EO y PO; y de 0,1 a 20 por ciento en peso de un éster alquílico de ácido graso, donde el éster alquílico de ácido graso es caproato de metilo, caprilato de metilo, caprato de metilo, laurato de metilo, miristato de metilo, palmitato de metilo, estearato de metilo, oleato de metilo, linoleato de metilo, linolenato de metilo, o mezclas de los mismos; una amida de ácido graso, en donde la amida de ácido graso es N,N-dimetilcaprilamida, N,N-dimetilcapramida, o mezclas de las mismas; y/o un éster de ácido graso triglicérido, donde el éster de ácido graso de triglicérido es aceite de soja, aceite de colza, aceite de oliva, aceite de ricino, aceite de semilla de girasol, aceite de almendra, aceite de canola, aceite de canola omega-9, aceite de coco, aceite de maíz, aceite de semilla de algodón, aceite de linaza, aceite de palma, aceite de cacahuete, aceite de cártamo, aceite de sésamo, aceite de tung o mezclas de los mismos; en el que el concentrado acuoso de herbicida es un líquido transparente y ...

Aromatic esters for controlling agricultural spray drift

MICROENCAPSULE INSECTICIDE HAVING IMPROVED RESIDUAL ACTIVITY

La présente invention concerne un procédé de formulation et d'utilisation d'un insecticide microencapsulé présentant, après application, une durée d'activité insecticide prolongée. Ces procédés comprennent les étapes consistant à fabriquer une microcapsule comprenant au moins un insecticide organophosphoré et au moins un composé non volatil tel qu'un acide gras estérifié, le tout étant au moins partiellement enrobé d'une enveloppe polymère. Ces compositions peuvent être utilisées pour lutter contre des populations d'insectes grâce à une application unique ou à des applications périodiques desdites compositions microencapsulées dans des microcapsules à proximité desdites populations d'insectes. The present invention relates to a process for the formulation and use of a microencapsulated insecticide having, after application, a duration of prolonged insecticidal activity. These methods include the steps of making a microcapsule comprising at least one organophosphorus insecticide and at least one non-volatile compound such as an esterified fatty acid, all of which is at least partially coated with a polymeric shell. These compositions can be used to control insect populations by a single application or periodic applications of said microencapsulated compositions in microcapsules near said insect populations.

Compositions and methods for improving the compatibility of water soluble herbicide salts

The compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing water soluble salts of 2,4-D and glyphosate in the presence of inorganic cations is improved by the addition of polyethylenimine or polyvinylamine crystallization inhibitors.

Microencapsulated oils for controlling pesticide spray drift

Spray drift during the application of agricultural chemicals is reduced by incorporating microencapsulated oils into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

Improved insecticide formulations

Disclosed are insecticidal formulations comprising an insecticide such as chlorpyrifos-methyl which are microencapsulated in a polymer shell formed from isocyanate and a cross-linking amine such as ethylenediamine wherein the amine and isocyanate are present in a molar ratio of between about 0.5:1 and about 0.7:1. Also disclosed are methods of producing these formulations and their use in the control of insects.

method for encapsulating a personal care asset

Improved insecticide formulations

Insecticide formulations having improved chemical and physical stability and related methods are disclosed. The insecticide formulations may include a plurality of microcapsules, each including at least one organophosphate insecticide (e.g., chlorpyrifos methyl) at least partially surrounded by a polymer shell. The insecticide formulations may be used to control insect populations by singular or periodic applications. The microcapsule polymer shell of the insecticide formulations may be formed by combining a cross linking amine and a hydrophobic monomer (e.g., an isocyanate) at a molar ratio of amine to isocyanate groups of less than about 1:1.

AROMATIC ESTERS FOR THE CONTROL OF DEVIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING.

Se describen concentrados de herbicida acuoso que contienen un herbicida auxínico, un éster aromático, y,opcionalmente, un surfactante y usos de mezclas de pulverización de herbicida acuoso que incorporan tales concentrados. Los concentrados de herbicida acuoso incluyen entre 20 y 60 % en peso de una sal soluble en agua de un herbicida auxínico, e ntre 0,1 y 20 % en peso de un éster aromático, y, opcionalmente, entre 0 y 10 % en peso de un surfactante. El concentrado de herbicida acuoso es un líquido transparente y homogéneo que forma una emulsión mediante dilución en una solución pulverizado ra.

Microencapsulated nitrification inhibitor compositions

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

Herbicidal capsule suspensions of acetochlor containing reduced amounts of safener.

Se proporcionan suspensiones en cápsulas herbicidas de acetoclor, que contienen microcápsulas de tamaño, composición de pared de cubierta y espesor definidos, que contienen acetoclor y niveles reducidos de protector de herbicida. Las suspensiones en cápsulas de herbicidas acuosas de acetoclor proporcionan un control de malezas comercialmente aceptable y selectividad en maíz.

Pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity

Pest controlling compositions exhibiting enhanced pesticidal activity levels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composition includes at least one pesticide, at least one proteinaceous material and at least one polymeric material. In this embodiment, the composition exhibits enhanced pesticidal activity levels compared to a composition dissimilar only in not having the at least one proteinaceous material and the at least one polymeric material. Still, alternative embodiment pesticide compositions exhibiting enhanced activity levels are disclosed.

stable pesticide compositions

composições pesticidas estáveis. são proporcionadas aqui composições pesticidas, sólidas e líquidas, de alta carga, contendo um ingrediente ativo de baixo ponto de fusão, as quais possuem boas qualidades fisicas e qulmicas, e eficácia equivalente ou biológica aperfeiçoada em comparação com as composições líquidas quando usadas para controlar pragas em ambientes de colheita ou de não-colheita. stable pesticide compositions. Highly charged solid and liquid pesticidal compositions containing a low melting active ingredient which have good physical and chemical qualities and improved equivalent or biological efficacy compared to liquid compositions when used to control pests are provided herein. in harvest or non-harvest environments.

Macrostructure forming surfactants useful as spray drift control agents in pesticide spraying applications

The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt%. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

Macrostructure forming surfactants useful as spray drift control agents in pesticide spraying applications

The disclosure relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution comprising at least one agrochemical active and at least one surfactant, wherein said spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns, wherein the concentration of said dispersed particles is from 0.001 to 5 wt%, and wherein said nitrogen containing surfactant comprises a compound selected from the group defined in the specification, and wherein said aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the said surfactant. The disclosure also relates to a method of reducing spray drift using said solution.

Dicamba compositions with reduced spray drift potential

Methods and compositions to reduce spray drift during application and/or volatility after application can be reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into an aqueous herbicidal spray mixture containing dicamba. The use of the choline salt of dicamba and the presence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid (DCSA) or a salicylic acid derivative can further reduce drift and volatility. In some embodiments, the composition can contain one or more additional pesticides, such as glyphosate, glufosinate, or mixtures thereof. The concentration of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid or the salicylic acid derivative is typically greater than about 25 ppm by weight of the spray mixture.

Compositions and methods related to half salts of herbicidal carboxylic acids

Half salts of certain synthetic auxin herbicides are provided. These half salts are useful for controlling unwanted plant growth. The half salts have low solubility in water, low volatility relative to commercial compositions of the corresponding synthetic auxin herbicides, and offer comparable herbicidal performance when compared to existing salts of the synthetic auxin herbicides.

Stable pesticidal compositions.

Se proporcionan en la presente composiciones plaguicidas de alta carga, sólidas y líquidas, que contienen un ingrediente activo de baja fusión, que presentan buena estabilidad física y química, y una eficacia biológica equivalente o mejorada en comparación con las composiciones líquidas cuando se utilizan para controlar plagas en ambientes de cultivos o que no son de cultivos.

Compositions and methods related to half salts of herbicidal carboxylic acids

Rheological modifiers for spray drift control in agrochemical emulsions

The present disclosure provides for an agrochemical emulsion with reduced spray drift that includes an emulsion pre-mix concentrate, an acrylate-based copolymer, and an aqueous based agrochemical composition. The agrochemical emulsion includes 0.05 to 5 weight percent (wt %) of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate, 0.05 to 5 wt. % of the acrylate-based copolymer and 90 to 99.9 wt. % of the aqueous based agrochemical composition. The emulsion pre-mix concentrate includes 40 to 70 wt. % of an alkylene glycol ether, 10 to 40 wt. % of a vegetable-oil, and a surfactant, where the wt. % of the surfactant is 0.5 to 2 times the wt. % of the vegetable-oil wt. %, where the wt. % values are based on the total weight of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate and the wt. % of the alkylene glycol ether, the vegetable-oil and the surfactant total 100 wt. % of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate. The acrylate-based copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 0.5 to 1.5 million.

安定的殺蟲組成物

此處提供含有一低熔點活性成份之高負載固體及液體殺蟲組成物，其展現良好物理及化學安定性，且當用於控制作物或非作物環境之害蟲時，與液體組成物相比，相等或改良之生物功效。

Stable pesticidal compositions

Pesticidally active compositions having enhanced activity

Pesticidally active compositions having enhanced activity

The present invention relates to a pesticidally active composition comprising: 1) at least one pesticidally active ingredient having at least one functionality which is reactive with singlet oxygen, and 2) at least one compound which acts as an activity enhancer, which is distinct from the pesticidally active ingredient.

Improved insecticide formulations

Disclosed are insecticidal formulations comprising an insecticide such as chlorpyrifos-methyl which are microencapsulated in a polymer shell formed from isocyanate and a cross-linking amine such as ethylenediamine wherein the amine and isocyanate are present in a molar ratio of between about 0.5:1 and about 0.7:1. Also disclosed are methods of producing these formulations and their use in the control of insects. nd about 0.7:1. Also disclosed are methods of producing these formulations and their use in the control of insects.

Rheological modifiers for spray drift control in agrochemical emulsions

The present disclosure provides for an agrochemical emulsion with reduced spray drift that includes an emulsion pre-mix concentrate, an acrylate-based copolymer, and an aqueous based agrochemical composition. The agrochemical emulsion includes 0.05 to 5 weight percent (wt.%) of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate, 0.05 to 5 wt. % of the acrylate-based copolymer and 90 to 99.9 wt.% of the aqueous based agrochemical composition. The emulsion pre-mix concentrate includes 40 to 70 wt.% of an alkylene glycol ether, 10 to 40 wt.% of a vegetable-oil, and a surfactant, where the wt.% of the surfactant is 0.5 to 2 times the wt.% of the vegetable-oil wt.%, where the wt.% values are based on the total weight of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate and the wt.% of the alkylene glycol ether, the vegetable-oil and the surfactant total 100 wt.% of the emulsion pre-mix concentrate. The acrylate-based copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of 0.5 to 1.5 million.