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Adjuvants made of oil slow down the drying of the herbicide droplet on the surface of the leaf, which makes it more likely that the herbicide will be absorbed. By modifying (solubilizing) leaf surface waxes, oil-based adjuvants can also increase penetration into the leaf.
Adjuvants (from the Latin adiuvare) are to assist) are frequently utilized in agriculture to enhance the performance of pesticides or herbicides, resulting in improved mixing and handling, increased safety and efficacy, improved distribution, and decreased drift. Adjuvants can be defined in a variety of ways.
Surfactants, oils, buffers, and defoaming agents are examples of adjuvants. There are two categories of spray adjuvants: special-purpose adjuvants and activator adjuvants.
The term “adjuvant” refers to any additive that increases pesticide activity in a spray tank. Surfactants, spreader stickers, crop oils, anti-foaming materials, buffering agents, and compatibility agents are all examples of adjuvants. Weather conditions and the size of the weeds will determine the surfactant used.
When weeds are stressed or the weather is extremely dry, methylated seed oil (MSO) is used. When weeds are small and well, a nonionic product like the Surf-Ac 820 can be used in normal weather.
There are three main types of adjuvants: spray utility agents, oil-based adjuvants, and surfactants. Spreaders, stickers, emulsifiers, and wetting agents are surfactants that improve surface contact, decrease runoff, and improve leaf penetration.
The Global Oil-based Agricultural Adjuvants Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Today’s farmers must deal with a variety of difficult obstacles. In addition to adapting to changes in the climate, such as drought and soil erosion, they must also satisfy consumer demands on a global scale. They must invest in new technologies and agricultural productivity in order to remain profitable and competitive.
They are a preferred partner in the crop protection industry because they are able to turn market needs into new products and services. An efficient supply chain is guaranteed by our globally integrated production network.
They are able to provide first-rate formulation guidance and optimized recommendations due to in-depth understanding of agronomy and agrochemistry at Clariant. Formulations based on one or more active ingredients are made with agrochemicals. Formulations ensure safe handling, highest performance, and ease of application.
It must be decided whether a solid or liquid formulation and which type is best based on the active ingredient’s stability, physical properties, and application profile. Additionally, formulations typically include additional components that may enhance user handling or activity. Adjuvant is an auxiliary that is added to an agrochemical to make it work better.
This could be because of a number of different modes of action, like easier wetting, penetration, or better retention. A variety of tested bioperformance enhancers are available under our Synergen® brand.
