Dowelanco

Dow Agrosciences LLC

Patrick J Mulqueen

Eric S Paterson

Geoffrey W Smith

Marten Snel

John Cuffe

John Davies

Graham Banks

Eileen A Paterson

Steven D Lubetkin

Andrew R Spicer

Geoff Smith

A method of controlling the particle size and particle size distribution of an aqueous emulsion having a non-aqueous disperse phase during the production thereof, in which the production of the emulsion is carried out in the presence of a dispersion of a templating agent, such as a polymer latex, and surfactant Particle size and particle size distribution of the dispersion is controlled by selecting the templating agent and surfactant such as to cause deposition of the disperse phase on particles of the dispersed templating agent, such that the particle size distribution of the templating agent provides a template for the particle size distribution of the final emulsion.

Preparation of aqueous emulsions

Microencapsulation process and product

An agricultural composition, for example, a herbicidal, insecticidal or fungicidal composition, comprising at least a first active pesticidal component, and at least one other active component, the other active component being physico-chemically, chemically, or biologically incompatible with the first pesticidal component. The composition is in the form of a latex dispersion, containing at least one emulsifying surfactant and having a continuous aqueous phase, and at least a first dispersed phase. The first dispersed phase contains particles derived from a latex, and the first pesticidal component is present in the composition substantially wholly within the first dispersed phase. The said other active ingredient is present within the continuous phase, or within a second dispersed phase.

Latex-based agricultural compositions

Agricultural formulations of fluroxypyr that contain an ester of fluroxypyr that is liquid at ambient temperatures, such as the 1-butoxy-2-propyl ester or the 2-ethylhexyl ester, and that contain a reduced amount of organic solvent or no organic solvent are disclosed. The formulations have good physical properties and are highly effective herbicides.

Argricultural formulations comprising fluroxypyr esters which are liquid

Agricultural formulations comprising fluroxypyr esters which are liquid

Agricultural compositions containing latexes

A method for substantially improving the bulk flow properties of pesticide-treated plant seeds is disclosed. The seeds are treated with low levels of a polydimethylsiloxane lubricant which is applied either to seeds that have already been treated with a pesticidal substance or to seeds simultaneously with a pesticidal substance. The polydimethylsiloxane lubricant can be applied either by coapplication from separate compositions or by the application of a composition containing both the pesticidal substance and the polydimethylsiloxane lubricant.

Method for improving the bulk flow properties of pesticide treated plant

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Abingdon, United Kingdom

Patrick J Mulqueen