Agricultural Silicone Surfactants

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Agricultural silicone surfactants are specialized compounds used in farming to enhance the efficacy of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. These surfactants improve the spread and adhesion of agricultural chemicals on plant surfaces, ensuring better coverage and penetration. By reducing the surface tension of the liquid formulations, silicone surfactants enable active ingredients to reach their targets more effectively, leading to improved absorption by plants. Additionally, they help mitigate issues such as spray drift and runoff, promoting environmental sustainability. Their unique properties also contribute to resource efficiency by allowing lower application rates while achieving desired results, making them a valuable tool in modern agricultural practices.

Typical Technical Properties of Agricultural Silicone Surfactants

Product Name	Agricultural Silicone Surfactants
Catalog	CAS	Appearance	Cloud Point (0.1 wt%)	Refractive Index (25°C)	Freezing Point	Viscosity (25°C)	Surface Tension(0.1% aq.)	Product Performance
ALOS-SILI-348	67674-67-3	Clear, little yellow liquid	<10°C	1.44-1.45	<2°C	20-60 cSt	20-22 mN/m	Non-ionic Promote spray coverage Super strong spreadability
ALOS-SILI-349	27306-78-1	Clear, little yellow liquid	<10°C	1.435-1.445	<2°C	15-25 cSt	20-22 mN/m	Non-ionic Effective and strong wetting ability
ALOS-SILI-350	134180-76-0	Transparent liquid	20-30°C	1.448-1.452	-	40-90 cSt	20-22 mN/m	Non-ionic Effective and powerful spreading, wetting and penetration
ALOS-SILI-351	125997-17-3	Clear, little yellow liquid	<10°C	1.435-1.445	<2°C	15-25 cSt	20-22 mN/m	Non-ionic Excellent spreading and wetting ability
ALOS-SILI-352	-	Colourless to light amber liquid	<10°C	1.412	-	2.5-3.5 mPa·s	-	Oil-based extender Excellent spreadability Low viscosity and low surface tension Promote spray coverage

Advantages

Agricultural silicone surfactants are a vital component in modern farming practices, primarily used to optimize the performance of agrochemicals. They are increasingly used in agriculture for a variety of reasons. Here are some advantages of using these surfactants:

Enhanced spreading and wetting. Agricultural silicone surfactants lower the surface tension of water, allowing spray solutions to spread more evenly over plant surfaces. This ensures that more of the active ingredient comes into contact with the plant, improving absorption and effectiveness.
Enhanced absorption. They facilitate the absorption of active ingredients into plant tissues, making treatments more effective. This can lead to improved efficacy and reduced amounts of chemicals needed.
Rainfastness. Agricultural silicone surfactants can help reduce the wash-off of sprays by rain. This ensures that the treatment remains effective even after rainfall, leading to better pest and disease management.
Reduced application rates. Due to their efficacy, agricultural silicone surfactants can allow for lower quantities of pesticides or fertilizers to be used while still achieving optimal results, leading to cost savings for farmers.
Compatibility with various formulations. Agricultural silicone surfactants can often be used with a wide range of agricultural inputs, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, enhancing their performance without compromising the formulations.
Environmentally friendly. Our agricultural silicone surfactants are designed to be biodegradable and have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional surfactants, making them a more sustainable choice.

Applications

Commonly used in the formulation of agricultural chemicals such asherbicides, insecticides, fungicides, foliar fertilizers, plant growth regulators and biopesticides, agricultural silicone surfactants are incorporated into these products to enhance their performance.