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Herbicidally-active fatty acid salts

US5948731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N37/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention pertains to novel methods and compositions utilizing novel fatty acid salts which exhibit excellent herbicidal activity in controlling unwanted vegetation. The novel compositions and methods described here facilitate effective weed control using a water soluble salt of a fatty acid.

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