Aqueous formulations
AssigneeRhone-Poulenc Inc.
InventorsChi-yu R. Chen, Paul J. Weber
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Abstract
A composition, which is suitable for containment in a water soluble bag as a liquid or a gel, contains a hazardous product and an electrolyte and water and other additives. Typical hazardous products include agrochemicals such as pesticides, plant growth regulators and plant nutrients. Optionally the composition contains a thickener, a solvent or a dispersant. The water soluble bags used as containerization systems for these compositions may be made of polyvinylalcohol.
Claims43
A containerization system comprising a water soluble or water dispersible bag containing a composition which is either a liquid or a gel, the liquid or gel comprising:
- a hazardous product which is an agrochemical selected from the group consisting of a pesticide, a plant protection agent, an adjuvant including penetrating agents, synergists, antidotes, sticking agents, spreaders, activators, compatibility agents, a herbicide, an insecticide, a fungicide, an acaracide or a nematocide;
- more than 5% and less than 90% of water;
- and
- an effective amount of electrolytes sufficient to provide or improve the insolubility in the composition of the film constituting the wall of the water soluble bag, and wherein the electrolyte is homogeneously present throughout the entire composition.
A containerization system comprising a water soluble or water dispersible bag containing a composition which is either a liquid or a gel, the liquid or gel comprising:
- a hazardous product which is an agrochemical selected from the group consisting of a pesticide, an herbicide, an insecticide, a fungicide, an acaricide or a nematocide;
- more than 5% and less than 90% of water;
- and
- an effective amount of electrolytes sufficient to provide or improve the insolubility in the composition of the film constituting the wall of the water soluble bag, and wherein the electrolyte is homogeneously present throughout the entire composition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.