BIOCOMPATIBLE CARRIER FORMULATION FOR APPLICATIONS IN PLANT PROTECTION AND PLANT GROWTH STIMULATION OR IN COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE ON THE BASIS OF MODIFIED STARCH

摘要

A composition comprising hydroxyalkyl starch having an amylose content of at least 30 wt% and the weight average molar mass in the range of about 105 - 108 g/mol, a salt which is selected from the group consisting of an alkaline metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt, and water.;The preferably viscous formulation is especially suitable in the field of agriculture, horticulture and forestry to increase plant production efficiency by forming a film which reduces the wash-off of plant protection products, stimulants and fertilizers, or reduces erosion by soil bonding and dust formation in seed coating and animal husbandry.;Furthermore, the formulation is applicable as replacer of synthetic polymers in cosmetics and personal care products.