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SPRAY ADJUVANT [2 records]

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Record 1 1998-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Agricultural Chemicals
CONT

A spray adjuvant may contain one or more surfactants, solvents, solubilizers, buffering agents, and stickers needed to formulate a specific type adjuvant.

OBS

An adjuvant is used in a formulation to aid the operation or improve the effectiveness of the pesticide. The term includes such materials as wetting agents, spreaders, emulsifiers, dispersing agents, foaming adjuvants, foam suppressants, penetrants, and correctives.

Key term(s)
  • spray assist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pest Control Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de protection des végétaux

Spanish

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