Containerization system for agrochemicals and the like
AssigneeRhone-Poulenc Inc.
InventorsLeonard E. Hodakowski, Chi-Y R. Chen, Samuel T. Gouge, Paul J. Weber
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Abstract
This invention relates to a containerization system and to containers which are particularly suitable for storing, packaging and transporting toxic or hazardous products, such as agricultural chemicals. The containerization system comprises the chemical in the form of a gel which is contained within a water-soluble or water-dispersible bag.
Claims53
A containerization system for holding and securing agricultural chemical compounds which comprises a water soluble or water dispersible bag which completely encloses a water-soluble or water-dispersible gel, said gel comprising an agricultural chemical compound, wherein said gel possesses nonflowability characteristics to substantially prevent persistent flow or leakage of the chemical from the bag in the event the bag develops pinholes.
A self-dispensing containerization system for chemical compounds that are used in aqueous compositions, said system comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible bag which encloses a gel of substantially organic material comprising an active chemical compound and other gel ingredients wherein the gel has a viscosity of between about 1,000 and 30,000 centipoise, the density of the bag with the gel contained therein is greater than 1.0 specific gravity and the bag and gel are sufficiently water dispersible so that they are substantially completely dispersed in agitated water within 15 minutes.
A containerization system for holding and securing agricultural chemical compounds which comprises a water soluble or water dispersible bag which completely encloses a water-soluble or water-dispersible gel, said gel comprising an agricultural chemical compound, and said gel having a phase difference L between the controlled shear stress and the resulting shear strain such that tgL, the tangent of the L angle or phase difference, is less than or equal to 1.5.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.