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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163673 | Non-foaming organic surfactants as additives for tank mixture preparations in crop protection Use of special non-foaming alkoxylated alcohols alone or their mixture with polysiloxanes as tank mixture additive for crop protection composition formulations. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7399730 | Enhancing plant productivity by improving the plant growth medium environment with alkyl ethers of methyl oxirane-oxirane copolymer surfactants Improved plant growth is realized especially with turf grasses by using an enhanced plant growth medium prepared by adding a bioefficacious amount of C1-C4 alkyl ether of methyl oxirane-oxirane copolymer that, serendipitously reduces the water ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7316990 | High-strength, low viscosity herbicidal formulations of glyphosate This invention relates to a high-strength herbicidal formulation containing high concentrations of glyphosate monomethylamine or dimethylamine salt and one or more surfactants selected to enhance the herbicidal activity of the glyphosate salts. The formulations exhi... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7297660 | Alkylene carbonate adjuvants Provided herein are compositions of matter which contain an agriculturally-active material in combination with an agricultural adjuvant and at least one alkylene carbonate. The presence of an alkylene carbonate in such formulations increases the efficacy of herbicid... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7223718 | Enhanced glyphosate herbicidal concentrates A herbicidal concentrate of a glyphosate di-salt and an enhancement agent is obtained by adjusting the pH of a concentrate containing a glyphosate salt until a single-phase concentrate is obtained. The amount of base added to the concentrate is generally the amount ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7056865 | Method of and products for promoting improved growth of plants and more water-efficient growing soil or other media and the like with zeolite crystals treated with preferably water-based plant-derived nutrient extractions and the like Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nut... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7049270 | Potassium glyphosate formulations A herbicidal composition is provided comprising an aqueous solution of N-phosphonomethylglycine, predominantly in the form of the potassium salt thereof, at a concentration of at least 300 g a.e./l of the composition; and a surfactant component in solution or stable... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6992045 | Pesticide compositions containing oxalic acid Pesticidal concentrate and spray compositions are described which exhibit enhanced efficacy due to the addition thereto of a compound which increases cell membrane permeability, suppresses oxidative burst, or increases expression of hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6946426 | Process to prepare aqueous formulations Provided is a method of formulating hydrophobic pesticides comprising emulsifying an aqueous phase and a water-immiscible phase to form a formulation; wherein the aqueous phase is comprised of water and optionally a freeze/thaw agent, one or more emulsifiers, or com... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6936572 | Agrochemical formulation aid composition and uses thereof There is provided an agrochemical formulation aid composition for preparing bioactive and sprayable agrochemicals, wherein various components for the composition were selected from mineral oil paraffinic distillate and/or aromatic hydrocarbon distillate; 2N-octanol;... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932985 | Azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium comprising azide and amine. The azide can be selected from the group consisting of sodium azide... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6869914 | Process for the preparation of solvent-free suspensions A process for the preparation of a solvent-free suspension of a low-melting point water-insoluble solid agrochemical active ingredient, which comprises suspending 1-40% by weight of a silica-based carrier in 40 to 97% by weight of water in the presence of 1-40% by w... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6852341 | Azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms and for stimulating beneficial organisms Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds while maintaining beneficial soil organisms, by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium and comprising an azide and an amino acid polymer.... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6767865 | Agrochemical suspension formulations Agrochemical suspension concentrates, particularly in aqueous or liquid oil based medium, comprise solid particles including one or more agrochemical active components; and a dispersing agent including a water soluble or dispersible styrene (meth)acrylic acid copoly... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6737381 | Phytosanitary composition comprising at least a water soluble agent and a modified oil A phytosanitary treatment method by foliar absorption that uses a composition with at least a water soluble phytosanitary active principle and at least a modified oil, the composition having at least a phytosanitary active principle, at least a vegetable oil and/or ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6727204 | Use of crosslinked polymers as anti-leaching agents The invention concerns the use, in an aqueous spray mixture comprising a phytosanitary formulation, of an anti-leaching agent comprising: at least a polyhydroxyl and/or polycarboxyl polymer or copolymer; at least a crosslinking agent comprising a metal selected amon... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6716457 | Effects of bactericide (peracetic acid-hydrogen peroxide-water combination) to agricultural chemicals in bacteria control when they are in contact with one another The present invention relates to a process for inhibiting or eliminating the growth of microorganisms in pesticide suspensions. More particularly, the process of the present invention includes the addition of a combination of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and w... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706666 | Enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals and agricultural chemical composition An enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals which can enhance the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical without causing any phytotoxicity to various crops, which comprises at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a t... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6689720 | High-pH oil based adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes an oil, a pH adjuster, and nonionic surfactants.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6667277 | Water dispersible starch based physical form modification of agricultural agents A stable, solid product of selected starches, active agricultural agents and optionally surfactants and or adjuvants which is readily dispersible in aqueous medium and compatible when dispersed.... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6664213 | Liquid pesticide composition A novel liquid pesticide composition comprising a pesticidally active ingredient and a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether which has the following features (a) and (b): (a) an HLB value of 6 to 13.5; and (b) a content of 10 to 50 wt % based on the liquid pesticid... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6645913 | Adjuvant composition An adjuvant composition for pesticide formulations which exhibits reduced eye irritancy is comprised of a polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine containing at least about 2 moles of an alkylene oxide group and an eye irritation reducing compound which simultaneo... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645912 | Herbicidal compositions Amido alkyl amine oxides, optionally blended with ether carboxylates, amphoteric surfactants, chelants, solvents, hydrotropes and/or wetting agents are used to prepare glyphosate solution concentrates.... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6637152 | Apparatus/process for producing liquid fertilizer An apparatus is provided for producing liquid fertilizer from manure. The apparatus includes at least one tank filled with water, a cage having a perforated pipe arranged closed to a bottom floor of the cage and a pump connected to the pipe for delivery o... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6638994 | Aqueous suspension of nanoparticles comprising an agrochemical active ingredient The invention relates to an aqueous suspension of particles, said particles comprising an organic active ingredient. A controlled release of the ingredient occurs. The invention is especially suitable for the controlled release of organic agrochemical act... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632775 | Herbicidal compositions A herbicidal composition, comprising: (a) at least one arylthiadiazole having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R represents linear or branched C1 -C6 alkyl or haloalkyl; or C3 -C5 cycloalkyl or halocyc... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6579830 | Method of mistletoe control A method for destroying mistletoe by the application of barrier coatings, such as natural oils, to cover the surfaces of a mistletoe plant to block stomatal openings during a dormant period of a host tree affected by the mistletoe so that the mistletoe is... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6569805 | Herbicidal compositions The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising A) one or more sulfonylureas of the formula (I) and/or their salts ##STR1## in which R1 is C2 -C4 -alkoxy or CO--Ra, where Ra equals OH... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6569809 | Package-mix agricultural chemical compositions having improved stability A concentrate package-mix composition comprising a water-soluble pesticide or plant growth regulator, for example a salt of the herbicide glyphosate, and a solid water-insoluble pesticide or plant growth regulator, for example the herbicide flumioxazin, i... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6517853 | Process for preparing a crystal suspension A process for preparing a crystal suspension of an organic compound which has a ƊH/RT value (where ƊH is the heat of fusion of the compound, R is the molar gas constant and T is the melting point of the compound) in the range of 1 to 10, the process com... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6500783 | Process and compositions promoting biological effectiveness of exogenous chemical substances in plants A plant treatment composition for application of an anionic exogenous chemical substance such as glyphosate to foliage of a plant is provided. The composition comprises, in addition to the exogenous chemical substance, one or more amine compound(s) each h... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6482866 | Viscoelastic surfactant fluids and related methods of use Viscoelastic surfactant based aqueous fluid systems useful as thickening agents in various applications, e.g. to suspend particles produced during the excavation of geologic formations. The surfactants are zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactants such as dihyd... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6464995 | Treated horticultural substrates Disclosed are horticultural substrates coated with a particulate membrane and a method for controlling pests and providing enhanced horticultural effect by applying a particulate membrane to the surface of the horticultural substrate.... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6432878 | Adjuvant composition An adjuvant composition for pesticide formulations which exhibits reduced eye irritancy is comprised of a polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine containing at least about 2 moles of an alkylene oxide group and an eye irritation reducing compound which simultaneo... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6423667 | Ammonium sulfate suspensions in oils Stable concentrated suspensions readily dispersible in water comprising ammonium sulfate, a surfactant, and an oil. The ammonium sulfate particles are at least about 99 wt. % passable through a Tyler #48 sieve. The surfactant has an HLB rating from about ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6420314 | Substituted 2-phenyl pyridines, their manufacture and use as herbicides Substituted 2-phenylpyridines of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents and the index m are defined in the specification.... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6413914 | Low foam N,N'-dialkylmalamide wetting agents This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive, agricultural and electronics cleaning compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducin... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6399543 | Low foam N,N'-dialkyltartaramide wetting agents This invention provides water-based compositions, particularly coating, ink, fountain solution, adhesive, agricultural and electronics cleaning compositions, manifesting reduced equilibrium surface tension by the incorporation of a surface tension reducin... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6384090 | Preparation of active ingredient dispersions and apparatus therefor The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for preparing active ingredient dispersions, wherein an active ingredient is dissolved in a fluid gas, the fluid gas loaded with active ingredient is essentially completely dissolved in a liquid and is d... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6350788 | Low-foam surfactant concentrates for use in the domain of plant growth stimulation A low-foam wetting composition which, when mixed with water, enhances the penetration and spread of water on a plant, the composition containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I R--O--(G)x (I) wherein R is a primary hydrocarbo... | 02/26/2002 |
