Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.

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Richard C Pluta

John T Mosko

Gary J Puterka

David Michael Glenn

Peter S Barrows

The present invention provides a composition comprising functional mineral that is substantially free of crystalline silica. The agricultural particle film composition may be applied to horticultural plants and animals.

Compositions comprising particles resulting from processing in a slurry mix

The present composition is capable of forming a particle film and comprises: (a) less than 99.65% by weight of at least one particle; (b) at least one volumizing agent selected from the group consisting of: (i) cellulose selected from the group consisting of ethyl hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy ethyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, and ethyl methyl cellulose and present in an amount greater than 0.35% by weight; and (ii) non-cellulosic component or cellulose other than said cellulose (i) present in an amount of at least 0.05% by weight; and optionally (c) at least one spreader. The composition may be used to form agricultural films.

Volumizing agents

Disclosed are methods for blocking radiation to horticultural crops in order to reduce light-induced freeze and chill damage which involve treating the surface of the horticultural crops with an effective amount of one or more particulate materials.

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Towaco, NJ, United States of America

Richard C Pluta