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Adjuvants for systemic fungicides, fungicidal compositions which contain them and their use

US5905072A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1996
Grant dateMay 18, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N37/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Adjuvants for systemic fungicides in the form of a stable microemulsion comprise water, a mixture of methyl esters of fatty acids obtained by the transesterification of vegetable oils, an anionic surface-active agent, at least one non-ionic surface-active agent with an HLB of between 13-18 and a cloud point of >65.degree. and at least one non-ionic surface-active agent with an HLB of between 10 and 12. These adjuvants, which can additionally contain conventional components and/or formulation additives, improve the activity of systemic fungicides belonging to different chemical groups.

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