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Microemulsion formulation for injection into trees

US5597840A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1994
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N25/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An agrochemical microemulsion composition for injection into trees, and the use of said composition for preventing and treating damage to trees from disease and pests or regulating tree growth. The composition includes a nonpolar agrochemical active ingredient, a water-miscible solvent, and an emulsifying agent. When the composition is diluted in water, the particle size of the active ingredient is between about 0.01 and about 0.1 microns.

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