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Tween™ 20

Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate

Tween 20 is a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate and is a well-known highly effective adjuvant. Croda's Tween 20 has been the workhorse nonionic surfactant adjuvant for several decades and consistently demonstrates both high levels of activity across broad varieties of pesticidal active ingredients as well as providing superior plant safety. It has a long and robust history as an "activator adjuvant" performing across such varied herbicide classes as glyphosate and triketones. Tween 20 has a substantial positive track record with many global agricultural companies and often appears as a screening tool when assessing the bioavailability of new active ingredients and formulations. Like many liquid polysorbate surfactants Tween 20 displays mammalian and ecological safety, biodegradability, excellent physical properties, ease of formulation, superior dilution performance and virtually no phytotoxicity. Tween 20 also offers ready availability and safety with demonstrated biological performance in combination with many pesticides. (Agrow Reports. Adjuvants and additives: 2006 edition). This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Tween™ 24

Polyoxyethylene (16) sorbitan monolaurate

Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology offering three polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. The latest Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Tween 24 can significantly increase yields and reduce land use. In reducing the land required to grow the crop, significant carbon and water savings can be achieved, this has been externally validated by Avieco. Easy to use, it also shows improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact it has the same CAS as Tween 20. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlox Metasperse™ 650S

Acrylic hybrid

Atlox Metasperse 650S is a solid aqueous dispersant designed for use mainly in water dispersible granules (WDG). It can also be used in other formulation types such as suspension concentrates (SC), wettable powders (WP), and oil dispersions (OD). Atlox Metasperse 650S addresses common challenges associated with WDGs, improving suspensibility, wettability, and granule break-up. As a dispersing agent, it exhibits excellent hard water tolerance both before and after granule ageing. Its increased bio-based content and non-hazardous nature make Atlox Metasperse 650S an ideal choice for agrochemical formulators aiming to transition away from traditional hazardous chemicals such as naphthalene sulfonate condensate (NSC). The dataset showcasing the performance of Atlox Metasperse 650S as an aqueous dispersant includes active ingredients, atrazine, metribuzin, and orthosulfamuron. The initial tests include particle size distribution, suspensibility, granule break-up, and percentage dispersibility of the material in water.

Tween™ 22

Polyoxyethylene (8) sorbitan monolaurate

Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology to offer three new polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. These new Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Easy to use, they also show improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact they have the same CAS as Tween 20. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Tween™ 23

Polyoxyethylene (12) sorbitan monolaurate

Croda has advanced Tween 20 technology to offer three new polysorbates with differentiated performance and enhanced benefits for modern formulations. Tween 20 has long been established as an effective adjuvant for built-in and tank-added applications with an advantageous ecological and toxicological profile. These new Tweens allow formulators to push performance forward with trusted and familiar chemistry. Tween 22, Tween 23 and Tween 24 offer enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle compared to Tween 20. Easy to use, they also show improved performance with various hydrophilic herbicides, all with minimal impact on registration due to the fact they have the same CAS as Tween 20 This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

ECO Tween™ 23

Polyoxyethylene (12) sorbitan monolaurate

ECO Tween 23 is part of Croda’s ECO range of surfactants that are 100% bio-based and 100% renewable. Produced using renewable energy, ECO Tween 23 has a lower carbon footprint but identical performance to the petrochemical-based Tween 23. ECO Tween 23 is based on the well-established Tween 20 polysorbate technology but with a different number of moles of ethylene oxide (EO). This provides differentiated performance whilst maintaining the preferred ecological and toxicological profile of Tween 20. ECO Tween 23 can be used as an agricultural adjuvant or a high HLB emulsifier particularly suited to systemic active ingredients as it provides superior penetration and humectancy. It is also suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP and OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlox™ 4917

Modified styrene acrylic co-polymer

Atlox 4917 is a novel, aqueous dispersant delivering robust stability in complex and problematic formulations. Designed to expand our range of aqueous dispersants building on the well-established technology of Atlox 4913 and Atlox Metasperse products. This new innovative dispersant chemistry is easy to use and compatible with a wide range of active ingredients making it very convenient. Atlox 4917 is a suitable alternative to ethoxylated tristyrylphenol phosphates (TSP) dispersants as it is non-hazardous. It has proven performance; in high loading active ingredient formulations, in multiple active ingredient systems, at a low use rate, in SCs containing surfactant-based adjuvants , with electrolytes (both hard water and glyphosate) and in an SE acting as both a dispersant and emulsion stabiliser.

Atlox™ 4915

Polymeric amphoteric dispersant & adjuvant

Atlox 4915 is a highly effective multifunctional surfactant. It functions as an electrolyte tolerant dispersant and/or adjuvant. It revolutionises the formulation of aqueous dispersions and has been shown to perform consistently in the presence of concentrated agricultural electrolytes. Our experimental data demonstrates the superiority of Atlox 4915 over benchmark products in herbicide combination systems such as glyphosate and atrazine or diuron.

The adjuvant performance of Atlox 4915 is shown to be at least comparable to tallow amine ethoxylate when tested with glyphosate. Croda recommends Atlox 4915 for use as a dispersant and/or adjuvant in Suspension Concentrates, Soluble Concentrates & Suspoemulsion formulations.

Atplus™ DRT-EPS

Non-ionic surfactant blend

Atplus DRT-EPS is a tank mix adjuvant that combines adjuvancy properties, spray quality and drift control into one convenient product. It readily disperses in a tank mix meaning that no additional products are required. By controlling spray quality and reducing droplets that are prone to drift means that there is less wastage of products and less potential to damage neighbouring surroundings and habitats. Atplus DRT-EPS improves biological efficacy and benefits are observed with multiple active ingredients, nozzle types and spray pressures. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Hydravance™ 200

Proprietary blend

Hydravance 200 enhances the penetration of water into hydrophobic soil, improving the wetting and percolation of water throughout the soil profile. Treatment with Hydravance 200 has the potential to improve the absorption of an agrochemical treatment into the soil. By improving penetration into the root zone and evenly distributing the treatment the application is more effective. Hydravance 200 helps to retain moisture within the soil, maintaining agrochemical treatments in solution for longer, nurturing seed and plant development and improving treatment bioavailability. We have identified that Hydravance 200 can contribute to four of the sustainable development goals (SDG).

Atplus™ DRT-6000

Adjuvant/emulsifier blend

Atplus DRT-6000, is our new emulsifier for methylated seed oil (MSO) with robust integrated DRT benefits. - Robust DRT product when used as an emulsifier for MSO - Can be used in various proportions of a mixture 90/10 MSO / DRT at 60/40 HS-MSO - Controls the quality of the spray and reduces driftable droplets - Offers the same or greater reduction in fine derivable droplets than DRT oils available on the market - The final blend provides several adjuvant benefits, such as DRT control, better bioeffectiveness and spray retention - Proven performance with different families of active ingredients, such as post-emergent herbicides and systemic fungicides

Atlox™ 4912

Nonionic block copolymer

Atlox 4912 is a polymeric surfactant with a low HLB value which can be used in Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions, Suspoemulsions and Oil Dispersion formulations. Please note that Atlox 4912-SF is the solvent free version of Atlox 4912. Atlox 4912 manufactured in the USA does not contain solvent and is equivalent to Atlox 4912-SF manufactured in Europe. To find out more on how to formulate Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions and Suspoemulsions please refer to the relevant chapter of the Formulator's Toolbox. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Tween™ 24 LM

Polyoxyethylene (16) sorbitan monolaurate

Tween 24 LM, a low moisture version of Tween 24, is a low logP adjuvant (0.25) and high HLB emulsifier (16.5) applicable for both built-in and tank mix adjuvants. Tween 24 LM is recommended when formulating hydrolytically unstable actives, or when antagonistic interactions exist between formulation components. Tween 24 LM, much like Tween 24, can improve a formulations performance through improved spray retention, spreading, leaf penetration and humectancy. Offering enhanced surface activity to provide better wetting, lower equilibrium surface tension (EST) and lower contact angle, Tween 24 LM has the potential to increase yields and reduce land use. 

Atlas™ G-1086

Polyoxyethylene (40) sorbitol hexaoleate

Atlas G-1086 is a sorbitol based surfactant and is a recommended emulsifier for vegetable oils and other closely related oils. It shows good performance in OD and EC formulations and initial testing shows good compatibility with microbes (Bacillus sp., Trichoderma sp. and Pseudomonas sp.). It is non hazardous and is easy to formulate with due to its low viscosity and pourability. Atlox G-1086 is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. An OMRI Listed grade is available so please request this version if required.

Atlox™ 4914

Nonionic random polymeric

Atlox 4914 is a nonionic polymeric surfactant with a low HLB value which can be used in Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions, Suspoemulsions, and Oil Dispersion formulations. It has excellent adjuvancy properties due to increased spray retention. To find out more on how to formulate Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions and Suspoemulsions please refer to relevant chapter of the Formulator's Toolbox. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Zephrym™ 3300B

Amine alkylbenzenesulfonate

Zephrym 3300B is an anionic surfactant which is a highly efficient emulsifier and dispersant. It finds use in Emulsifiable Concentrates. Microemulsions usually contain an anionic surfactant and a combination of nonionic surfactants. The combination of Zephrym 3300B and nonionics such as the Synperonic A series help to formulate Microemulsions with excellent stability and optical clarity. To find out more about how to formulate Emulsifiable Concentrates and Microemulsions please refer to the relevant chapter of the Formulator's Toolbox.

Atlox™ SemSera

Styrene acrylic emulsion polymer

Atlox SemSera is the next generation in seed binder technology for built-in seed treatment formulations. Its combination of two different polymers results in a hard yet flexible coating forming on the seed it is applied to. Atlox SemSera improves dust off and germination without compromising the wet and dry flow of the seed when compared to a commercial binder. These improvements mean Atlox SemSera can advance many seed treatment formulations giving increased confidence to farmers that their seeds will produce high yields.

Atlox™ Solvall™ BDE-1

Bicyclic Tetraether

Atlox Solvall BDE-1 offers “best in class” polar cosolvent performance with an excellent safety profile that can optimise the solubility of many AI types at a range of temperatures and meet the key market demands. By replacing a small amount of traditional solvent with Atlox Solvall BDE-1, formulators can achieve a boost in performance with the benefit of an improved formulation safety profile. It provides formulators with a safer and more sustainable (75% renewable carbon) cosolvent option.

Tween™ L-0515

Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene sorbitan monolaurate

Tween L-0515 forms part of the Tween L series, evolved from the existing Tween 20 polysorbate product line by including ethylene and propylene oxides to provide differentiated formulation and use benefits. Tween L-0515 has a low HLB (5.3) and high log P (7.44), offering superior spray retention and spreading for contact active ingredients. Tween L-0515 retains core polysorbate safety advantages while offering an effective green chemistry alternative to traditional ethoxylated alcohols, alkoxylated alcohols and NPE’s.

Tween™ L-1505

Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene sorbitan monolaurate

Tween L-1505 forms part of the Tween L series, evolved from the existing Tween polysorbate product line by including ethylene and propylene oxides to provide differentiated formulation and use benefits. Tween L-1505 has a high HLB (12.7) and low log P (1.92), offering superior spray retention and spreading for contact active ingredients. Tween L-1505 retains core polysorbate safety advantages while offering an effective green chemistry alternative to traditional ethoxylated alcohols, alkoxylated alcohols and NPE’s.

Tween™ L-1010

Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene sorbitan monolaurate

Tween L-1010 forms part of the Tween L series, evolved from the existing Tween polysorbate product line by including ethylene and propylene oxides to provide differentiated formulation and use benefits. Tween L-1010 has a low HLB (8.8) and high log P (4.68), offering superior spray retention and spreading for contact active ingredients. Tween L-1010 retains core polysorbate safety advantages while offering an effective green chemistry alternative to traditional ethoxylated alcohols, alkoxylated alcohols and NPE’s.

Synperonic™ PE/F 127

Polyalkylene oxide block copolymer

Synperonic PE/F127 is a polyalkylene oxide block copolymer. It is a water soluble surfactant and acts as a high HLB emulsifier. Croda recommends the combination of a low HLB and a high HLB polymeric surfactant to obtain Concentrated Aqueous Emulsion formulations with excellent colloidal stability. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlox™ 4913

Acrylic copolymer solution

Atlox 4913 is a polymeric surfactant which is recommended for use as a dispersant in Suspension Concentrate, Suspoemulsion and Seed Coating formulations. To find out more about how to formulate Suspension Concentrate, Suspoemulsion and Seed Coating formulations please refer to the relevant chapter of the Formulator's Toolbox. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlas™ G-5000

Polyalkylene oxide block copolymer

Atlas G-5000 has a high HLB value and finds application as a wetter, dispersant and as a highly efficient emulsifier. To find out more about how to formulate Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions, Suspension Concentrates, Microemulsions and Suspoemulsions please refer to the relevant chapter of the Formulator's Toolbox. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlas™ G-5002L

Polyalkylene oxide block copolymer

A high HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) polymeric emulsifier or wetting agent in liquid form that provides long-term stability. It is commonly used in combination with Atlox™ 4916 for emulsifiable emulsions or Atlox Metasperse 500L for dispersions. A liquid form of Atlas G-5000, this Croda product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted agrochemical active ingredients for pesticides according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Seatons refined sesame seed oil

Sesame seed oil

Seatons refined sesame seed oil is a simple and effective alternative to mineral oil. It is non-flammable, impurity free and has good compatibility with many agrochemical active ingredients. Natural oils are effective carrier phases in OD formulations and have some applications as solvents, they can provide additional adjuvancy properties in agrochemical formulations.

Seatons refined sunflower oil

Sunflower oil

Seatons refined sunflower oil is a simple and effective alternative to mineral oil. It is non-flammable, impurity free and has good compatibility with many agrochemical active ingredients. Natural oils are effective carrier phases in OD formulations and have some applications as solvents, they can provide additional adjuvancy properties in agrochemical formulations.

Atplus™ 310

Proprietary

A highly efficient emulsifier package for high electrolyte microemulsions. Atplus 310 allows the formation of a microemulsion of methylated seed oil (MSO) in ammonium sulphate (AMS), which is normally not possible due to the high salt presence. Traditionally these adjuvants have to be tank-mixed separately. Now formulators can combine AMS and MSO into one product prior to tank-mixing and easily incorporate a second active to combat glyphosate resistancy.

Seatons refined rapeseed oil

Rapeseed oil

Seatons refined rapeseed oil is a simple and effective alternative to mineral oil. It is non-flammable, impurity free and has good compatibility with many agrochemical active ingredients. Natural oils are effective carrier phases in OD formulations and have some applications as solvents, they can provide additional adjuvancy properties in agrochemical formulations.

Seatons refined soyabean oil

Soyabean oil

Seatons refined soyabean oil is a simple and effective alternative to mineral oil. It is non-flammable, impurity free and has good compatibility with many agrochemical active ingredients. Natural oils are effective carrier phases in OD formulations and have some applications as solvents, they can provide additional adjuvancy properties in agrochemical formulations.

Seatons refined linseed oil

Linseed oil

Seatons refined linseed oil is a simple and effective alternative to mineral oil. It is non-flammable, impurity free and has good compatibility with many agrochemical active ingredients. Natural oils are effective carrier phases in OD formulations and have some applications as solvents, they can provide additional adjuvancy properties in agrochemical formulations.

Atlox™ AL-2575 LF

Alkyl Polyglucoside

Alkyl polyglucoside (APG) is an excellent glyphosate adjuvant with good environmental credentials, but has well known problems with foam production. Atlox AL-2575 LF is an improved low foam APG version of our AL-2575. It offers superior low foam reduction, effective spray retention and spreading aid properties. Atlox AL-2575 LF also works well as a humectant and demonstrates good electrolyte tolerance.

Atlox™ PN-100

Polymeric Dispersant

Atlox PN-100 is a polymeric dispersant developed for incorporating high concentrations of inorganic solids into aqueous suspensions. It also improves the compatibility with glyphosate in tank mix. Atlox PN-100 dispersant for micronutrients - Allows the incorporation of high levels of solids - Enables more efficient milling - Provides shelf-life stability formulation - Is tank mix compatible with glyphosate

Zephrym™ PD3315

Acrylic copolymer solution

Zephrym PD3315 is a polymeric surfactant which is a variant of Atlox 4913 but with a more hydrophilic backbone. This improves its suitability for use as a dispersant for more polar compounds like micronutrients and copper fungicides. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atplus SS-100

This is a mixture of alcohol ethoxylate and Silicone ethoxylate.

Atplus SS-100 combines the twin benefits of quick spreading on leaf surface with effective rain fastness to your pesticide formulation providing greater bioefficacy and crop yield. It has proven performance with field trial data in tropical climate conditions resulting in improved bioefficacy, plant growth and yields and safe for use (non-phytotoxic) on plants. This product is for use in Asia only.

Atlox Rheostrux™ 300A

Polyquaternium 37 emulsion

Atlox Rheostrux is a rheology modifier designed for aqueous formulations. Excellent performance seen in acidic conditions which are necessary for certain active ingredients. It is supplied in liquid form for easy addition via stirring and no need for pre-swelling. It can be used with a high level of adjuvant and is compatible with a variety of active ingredients.

Atplus™ 245

Alkoxylated alcohol

Atplus 245 is a synthetic alcohol alkoxylate. It offers effective spray retention and spreading aid qualities allowing for lower active ingredient concentrations. With very low pour point, low bulk viscosity, and superior dilution performance and stability, Atplus 245 offers both ease of manufacturing and use in addition to its high level of biological performance in combination with many pesticides.

Atplus™ DRT-7000

Blend of surfactants and water-soluble polymer

Atplus DRT-7000 is a drone adjuvant that combines robust drift control and adjuvancy properties into one convenient product. Atplus DRT-7000 can be included in a tank-mix to improve precision targeting, increase crop coverage, and reduce wastage and off-target drift. This product is compatible with various active ingredients and formulations and improves biological efficacy.

Atlox™ 4919

Surfactant Blend

Atlox 4919 is a unique dispersant developed to build compatibility with high electrolyte tank mixes into formulations. Usually, when a farmer wants to mix a SC formulation with a fertilizer in a tank, it creates incompatibility problems and the addition of a compatibility agent is needed. If Atlox 4919 is included initially in the SC it will disperse readily into these challenging tank mixtures.

Cirrasol™ G-1086

Polyoxyethylene (40) sorbitol hexaoleate

A single non-phytotoxic emulsifier system for vegetable and closely related oils. Can be incorporated with Brij L4 in problematic systems to aid blooming and stability in the spray tank. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlox™ 4916

High molecular weight polymer

Atlox 4916 is a high molecular weight polymeric emulsifier and dispersant with low HLB developed to provide excellent stability when used in a variety of crop formulations. With its unique ‘star structure’, Atlox 4916 has superior anchorage at the oil/water/particle interface providing exceptional stability even in the most challenging formulation conditions.

Atlox™ AL-2575

C8-C10 Alkylpolysaccharide

Atlox AL-2575 is an excellent glyphosate adjuvant with good environmental credentials. Atlox AL-2575 is an alkyl polysaccharide. It offers effective spray retention properties, spreading aid properties, and is a humectant. Atlox AL-2575 is more electrolyte tolerant than many other surfactants and is recommended for use in Microemulsions under high electrolyte conditions.

Atlox™ LP-1

Polymeric dispersant

An anionic polymeric surfactant recommended for use as a non-aqueous dispersant. Carboxylic acid based anchoring groups give optimum performance with inorganics such as micronutrients. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Atlox™ BS-50

Proprietary blend

A ready-to-use WP delivery system with solid microorganisms. Designed to improve wettability and dispersibility without affecting spore viability. It is the first product developed by Croda especially for the organic market. This new product reduces the development time of new products offering agility and ease of formulation.

Dispersol™ CBZ SSP

Anionic surfactant blend

Dispersol CBZ SSP is Aqueous dispersant and wetting agent for Wettable Powder and Water Dispersible Granule formulations. Proven performance for the following Wettable Powder (WP) formulations: Diuron, Carbendazim, Buprofezin, Captan, Mancozeb + Carbendazim, Tebuconazole, Acephate + Buprofezin

Atlox™ AL-3273

Nonionic surfactant blend

Atlox AL-3273 is an emulsifier for high performance, quick-break oil emulsions. It performs well in higher unsulfonated residue mineral oils. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Etocas™ 29

Polyoxyethylene (29) castor oil

Etocas 29 is a castor oil ethoxylate and is the recommended nonionic emulsifier for Emulsifiable Concentrate and Microemulsion formulations. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available.

Etocas™ 10

Polyoxyethylene (10) castor oil

Etocas 10 is a castor oil ethoxylate and is the recommended nonionic emulsifier for Emulsifiable Concentrate and Microemulsion formulations. This product is suitable for use as an inert ingredient in combination with permitted active pesticidal ingredients according to US NOP. OMRI-Listed grades are available

Atlox™ 4921

Acrylic copolymer solution

Atlox 4921 is a polymeric aqueous dispersant that is water-free meaning it can be utilised in DC and OD formulations as well as SCs and SEs. It is a viscous liquid and has a higher active polymer content than typical aqueous dispersants which is beneficial when formulation head space is limited.

Atlox Rheostrux™ 100

Polyester block co-polymer

Easier to process than clays and silicas Compatible with most common crop oils Superior rheology profiles Improved viscosity control Enhanced stability Better suspensibility performance Facilitate production of large batches of gelled oil