High-loaded ammonium glyphosate formulations
US5998332A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N57/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aqueous concentrate herbicidal compositions are provided comprising a herbicidally effective amount of ammonium salt of N-phosphonomethylglycine wherein the molar ratio of ammonia to N-phosphonomethylglycine provides a pH of about 6 to about 7, and a herbicidal efficacy enhancing amount of one or more surfactants. Compositions of the invention are storage-stable over a wide range of temperatures. Also provided is a method of killing or controlling vegetation comprising diluting a composition of the invention in water and applying the diluted composition to foliage of the vegetation.
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