SURFACTANT BLEND OF ORGANOSILICONE AND SURFACTANTS USEFUL AS AGRICULTURAL ADJUVANTS

摘要

The present invention provides improved surfactant blends characterized by improved superspreading which comprises from 70 % of organosilicone compounds such as (Me3SiO)2Si(Me) CH2CH2 CH2(OCH2 CH2)7.5OMe mixed with specific water-soluble surfactant(s) characterized by hydrophobic groups having from about 4 to about 12 carbon atoms. This surfactant blend provides clear aqueous solutions characterized by improved spreading efficacy as well as improved surface tension. The surfactant blend is especially useful in agricultural applications as an adjuvant for the delivery of agricultural active ingredients, such as fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and growth regulators to treatment sites.