Pesticides are agricultural products that increase productivity by protecting plants from pests, diseases and weeds. An effective pesticide formulation requires the selection of the right auxiliary chemicals as well as the active ingredient.
Basic Components of the Formulation
A pesticide formulation is not just about the active ingredient. Various auxiliary chemicals are used to transport, dissolve and adhere the active substance to the plant surface:
- Solvents: Aromatic and aliphatic solvents ensure the dissolution of the active substance.
- Glycols: It lowers the freezing point and increases the stability of the formulation.
- Surfactants: They enable the drug to spread and adhere to the leaf surface.
- Emulsifiers: It ensures that oil-water mixtures remain stable.
Quality and Safety
Purity and consistency are critical in the production of agricultural chemicals. The use of raw materials of correct purity directly affects both product effectiveness and environmental safety.
Agricultural Raw Material Supply with ACUSAS
ACUSAS offers pesticide manufacturers a wide portfolio of raw materials, including solvents, glycols, acids and surfactants. With our reliable supply chain and technical support, we produce end-to-end solutions to the needs of the agricultural chemical industry.