Nonaqueous Pesticide Suspension Comprising A Water Soluble Solvent, An Inorganic Thickener, And An Alkoxylate
Patent No. EP3334277 (titled "Nonaqueous Pesticide Suspension Comprising A Water Soluble Solvent, An Inorganic Thickener, And An Alkoxylate") was filed by Basf on Aug 11, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2024.
Patent Summary
A liquid nonaqueous composition for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, undesired plant growth, insects, or mites, or regulating plant growth, comprises a pesticide as suspended particles, at least 10 wt% of a water-soluble solvent (e.g., propylene glycol), an inorganic thickener comprising silica particles (e.g., pore-free fumed silica), and an alkoxylate consisting of an alkoxylated alkanol. The composition contains less than 5 wt% water and up to 10 wt% water-insoluble organic solvent. The inorganic thickener may utilize hydrophilic or hydrophobic modified silica. Optional components include block polymer surfactants, cosurfactants, and liquid alkaline organic amine chemical stabilizers. The composition may be applied to pests, habitats, soil, or plants, or used to treat seeds.
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EP3334277
- Application Number
- EP16753330A
- Filing Date
- Aug 11, 2016
- Status
- Patent Maintained As Amended
- Jan 26, 2024
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2024
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