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Hydrophobic coatings to improve the physical quality parameters of fertilizers

US12325673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2023
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC05G5/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fertilizer composition including a base fertilizer granule with a hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic coating that reduces fertilizer caking and dust formation. The coating can include a roughening component, which creates micron-scale surface roughness, and a hydrophobic coating. Together, the components of the coating act to physically protect water soluble fertilizers granules from the ingress of moisture and from caking, and increase the resistance of the granules to abrasion.

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