Stabilized emulsions
AssigneeSuncor Energy Inc.
InventorsBrady Nash, Jun Liu, Michael Fefer
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Abstract
Provided herein are stabilized, ready-to-use, quick break emulsion compositions (oil-in-water emulsion compositions), and in particular, stabilized paraffinic spray oil compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling plant pests such as harmful insects and fungi. The oil-in-water emulsion compositions comprise a stabilizer which is benzoic acid, benzoic acid salt, benzoic acid derivative, paraben or a mixture thereof.
Claims60
An oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising:
- a paraffinic oil;
- an emulsifier;
- about 0.01% to about 0.25% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a benzoic acid, a benzoic acid salt, a benzoic acid derivative, a paraben, and mixtures of two or more thereof;
- and
- water.
A method for stabilizing an oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising water, a paraffinic oil and an emulsifier, the method comprising adding to the oil-in-water emulsion composition about 0.01% to about 0.25% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a benzoic acid, a benzoic acid salt, a benzoic acid derivative, a paraben, and mixtures of two or more thereof.
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A method for controlling a plant pest, the method comprising:
- applying to a plant an oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising:
- a paraffinic oil;
- an emulsifier;
- about 0.01% to about 0.25% by weight of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a benzoic acid, a benzoic acid salt, a benzoic acid derivative, a paraben, and mixtures of two or more thereof;
- and
- water;
- wherein the plant pest is selected from the group consisting of an insect, a fungus, and a microorganism.
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