Pest control composition
US8993004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N65/22
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition contains at least one pest control active and a mixture of unsaturated C12-C26 fatty acids and/or salts thereof and saturated C6-C14 fatty acids and/or salts thereof. The pest control active is preferably at least one plant essential oil. The composition is suitably in the form of an emulsion, particularly a transparent microemulsion. The mixture of fatty acids and/or salts thereof can be used as part of, or as the sole, emulsifying system. The emulsion can exhibit improved pest control properties.
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