Agrilan 1015®

A biodegradable dispersant for aqueous crop protection formulations

Key benefits

• Liquid dispersant• Biodegradable and not persistent, addressing concerns

regarding bio accumulative dispersants• No risk or classified ingredients• Emulsifying and wetting agent for water-based

formulations, such as EW and SE• Low foaming

Agrilan 1015 is a biodegradable dispersant for aqueous crop formulations. It offers a unique patent-protected technology with tapered hydrophobic linking between the hydrophobic and hydrophilic moiety.

Agrilan 1015

Typical properties

Appearance clear liquid

CMC 60 mg/l

Color <1 gardner

Density at 20°C 1.06 g/l

pH 6.0

Solid content 50%

Surface tension at 0.1 wt% 32 mN/m

Viscosity* at 20°C 700 cps

*Brookfield DV-III Plus Rheometer; SC-18 spindle @ 25 rpm

Regulatory

• TSCA and FIFRA listing under consideration• Meets REACH polymer exemption• Listed in China and Japanese Chemical Inventory

Biodegradability

• Biodegradability of Agrilan 1015 as well as a competitor product based on Ethoxylated TSP-phosphate ester (TSP-PE) were evaluated

• Continues to biodegrade even after 12 weeks, whereas for TSP biodegradation levels out after three weeks

• Can be designated as inherently biodegradable and not persistent, whereas TSP-PE is nearly non-biodegradable and persistent

Percentage of biodegradation of Agrilan 1015 and TSP-PE by activated sludge. The horizontal line represents the percentage achieved upon complete degradation of propylene glycol.

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TSP Agrilan 1015Suggested SC formulation for Azoxystrobin, Tebuconazole or Diuron

Ingredient g/L

Active 200-300

Morwet EFW 20

Agrilan 1015* 25

Ethylene glycol 50

Defoamer 1-2

Xanthan Gum 1-2

Water up to 1L

*Due to superior wetting of the dispersant, Agrilan 1015 could be used in lieu of the wetting agent (Morwet EFW)

• Overall viscosity profile for both SC’s are similar (low to moderate viscosity)

• Similar suspensibility (~90%) at RT but Agrilan 1015 is more favorable upon storage

Biodegradable liquid dispersant Agrilan 1015 works either as well or better than benchmark.

Diuron 300 g/L SC

Some particle size growth upon storage but under better control with Agrilan 1015.

Guideline recipes

Chlorantriniliprole 500 g/L SC

Ingredient g/L

Chlorantriniliprole 500

Agrilan 1015 25

Adsee 900 10

Propylene glycol 40

Biocide 2

Defoamer 2

Xanthan Gum 1.4

Water up to 1L

Prochloraz 250 g/L EW

Ingredient g/L

Prochloraz 250

Agrilan 1015 30

Berol 904 30

Solvesso 200 200

Defoamer 1

Mono ethylene glycol 50

Xanthan Gum 1.6

DI water up to 1L

Physical appearance white liquid

pH (1% in water) 7.1

Density (25°C) 1.246

Particle size, d90, µm 4.2

Suspensibility > 95%

Viscosity, 30 rpm, Spindle 3, 25°C 740

Stability, 54°C after 2 weeks 2% bleeding

Physical appearance white liquid

pH (5% in water) 7.7

Density (25°C) 1.086

Emulsion stability (342 ppm) stable (2 hrs)

Viscosity, 30 rpm, S62, 25°C 520

Stability, 0°C after 1 week stable

Stability, 54°C after 2 weeks trace

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About Nouryon

We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential

chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics,

building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on

our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our

shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety,

sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built

strong partnerships with our customers.

We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-

leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.

For more information visit nouryon.com.

USA and CanadaChicago, USAT +1 800 906 9977

South AmericaItupeva, BrazilT +55 11 4591 8938

Central America and CaribbeanMexico City, MexicoT +52 55 5261 7895

ChinaShanghai, ChinaT +86 21 2220 5000

South East AsiaSingaporeT +65 6635 5183

IndiaMumbai, IndiaT +91 22 6842 6700

EuropeStenungsund, SwedenT +46 303 850 00

Middle EastDubai, United Arab EmiratesT +971 4247 1500

RussiaMoscow, RussiaT +7 495 766 1606

For more information and sample formulations contact us at agro@nouryon.com.

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Low toxicityNo classified ingredients

Emulsifier and wetting agentFor SEs and EWs, low foam

BiodegradableAnd non-persistent

Liquid dispersantFor crop protection, including

seed treatment formulations