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ChemPoint’s portfolio for the agricultural industry features specialty chemicals, ingredients, and finished products from leading suppliers. Leverage our expertise in the agricultural field and explore the depth of our portfolio to develop and optimize your formulations and advance sustainability and efficiency in your manufacturing operations.
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Microbial Control/Preservatives
A broad portfolio of preservatives from LANXESS, previously DuPont, that provide excellent preservation and are approved for use in a variety of agriculture pesticides and crop protection formulations.”
KATHON™ CG/ICP is a CMIT-based in-can preservative approved for use in preharvest applications under the 40 CFR § 180.920 tolerance exemption. CAS No. 26172-55-4.
ROCIMA™ BT 2S is a BIT-based in-can preservative approved for use in preharvest applications under the 40 CFR § 180.920 tolerance exemption. CAS No. 2634-33-5.
BIOBAN™ BP-PLUS/30 is a bronopol-based in-can preservative for use in preharvest and postharvest formulations under the 40 CFR § 180.910 tolerance exemption. CAS No. 52-51-7.
DOWICIDE™ A is a sodium o-phenylphenate preservative with the postharvest US FDA tolerance exemption for pears and citrus fruits. CAS No. 132-27-4.
Thickeners/Binders
IFF Naturally Derived Thickeners and Binders:
METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers are versatile, water-soluble methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymers. They are used as rheology modifiers and stabilizers for suspension concentrates and emulsions. They also are used as binders for seed coatings and seed tape. METHOCEL™ complies with 40 CFR § 180.950.
Lattice® microcrystalline cellulose forms a unique three-dimensional network in water to trap and suspend active ingredients and oil droplets. It is ideal for providing long-term stability to suspension concentrates and agrochemical emulsions without significantly increasing the viscosity. Lattice® complies with 40 CFR § 180.950.
SeaSpen® carrageenans are sustainably sourced from red seaweed. They are biodegradable stabilizing agents for active ingredients and emulsions present in agrochemical formulations. They comply with 40 CFR § 180.910, § 180.920, and § 180.930.
ETHOCEL™ ethylcellulose polymers are highly insoluble in water. Therefore, they can be used as a binder and film former for water-insoluble coatings for seeds and crops. Such coatings have application in the controlled release of active ingredients to aid germination. ETHOCEL™ complies with 40 CFR § 180.960.
METHOCEL™ cellulose ethers are versatile, water-soluble methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose polymers. They are used as rheology modifiers and stabilizers for suspension concentrates and emulsions. They also are used as binders for seed coatings and seed tape. METHOCEL™ complies with 40 CFR § 180.950.
Lattice® microcrystalline cellulose forms a unique three-dimensional network in water to trap and suspend active ingredients and oil droplets. It is ideal for providing long-term stability to suspension concentrates and agrochemical emulsions without significantly increasing the viscosity. Lattice® complies with 40 CFR § 180.950.
SeaSpen® carrageenans are sustainably sourced from red seaweed. They are biodegradable stabilizing agents for active ingredients and emulsions present in agrochemical formulations. They comply with 40 CFR § 180.910, § 180.920, and § 180.930.
ETHOCEL™ ethylcellulose polymers are highly insoluble in water. Therefore, they can be used as a binder and film former for water-insoluble coatings for seeds and crops. Such coatings have application in the controlled release of active ingredients to aid germination. ETHOCEL™ complies with 40 CFR § 180.960.
Solvents/Carriers
AGP Soy Methyl Esters:
AGSOY® and SoyGold® are 100% soy methyl esters, one of the best carriers for agriculture applications, including adjuvants, crop protection, and pesticides. SoyGold®, a green chemistry, offers ultralow VOC and carries 40 CFR § 180.910 clearance for preharvest and postharvest uses.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Isoparaffinic Solvents:
Soltrol® Isoparaffinic Solvents from Chevron Phillips Chemical can be used as oil-based adjuvants in agricultural sprays and pesticides to prevent spray drift and help pesticides stick to the crop. Soltrol® is a line of low-odor, high-purity isoparaffin solvents available with a range of boiling points. Soltrol® complies with 21 CFR § 172.882 for direct and indirect food contact applications.
Surfactants
Niacet Niaproof® Anionic Surfactants:
Niaproof® 08 Surfactant is an anionic surfactant from Niacet based on an aqueous solution of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate. Niaproof® carries 40 CFR § 180.910 clearance for preharvest and postharvest uses and DfE approval. It is stable in both acidic and alkaline pH ranges.
Niaproof® 08 Surfactant is an anionic surfactant from Niacet based on an aqueous solution of sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate. Niaproof® carries 40 CFR § 180.910 clearance for preharvest and postharvest uses and DfE approval. It is stable in both acidic and alkaline pH ranges.
Dispersing Agents
BASF Sokalan® Acrylic Polymers:
Polyacrylic acid (PA) and sodium polyacrylates (CP) from BASF are used as dispersing agents and carry the required clearance for agriculture applications.
Sokalan® PA 30 CL is a polyacrylic acid–based dispersing agent with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
Sokalan® CP 5 is a maleic and acrylic copolymer–based dispersing agent with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
Sokalan® CP 9 is a maleic and acrylic copolymer sodium salt with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
IFF Accelerate® Sodium Croscarmellose:
Accelerate® DS-813 is a naturally derived disintegrating and dissolution agent for solid formulations. It quickly disintegrates and dissolves water-dispersible granules to promote the rapid formation of agrochemical suspensions in water.
Polyacrylic acid (PA) and sodium polyacrylates (CP) from BASF are used as dispersing agents and carry the required clearance for agriculture applications.
Sokalan® PA 30 CL is a polyacrylic acid–based dispersing agent with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
Sokalan® CP 5 is a maleic and acrylic copolymer–based dispersing agent with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
Sokalan® CP 9 is a maleic and acrylic copolymer sodium salt with 40 CFR § 180.960 clearance.
IFF Accelerate® Sodium Croscarmellose:
Accelerate® DS-813 is a naturally derived disintegrating and dissolution agent for solid formulations. It quickly disintegrates and dissolves water-dispersible granules to promote the rapid formation of agrochemical suspensions in water.
Antioxidants
Camlin Xtendra BHT and BHA:
Xtendra Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) and Xtendra Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) are food-grade, low–molecular weight, hindered phenolic antioxidants that reduce degradation initiated by heat, light, and time in organic materials. BHT and BHA are the most prevalent and approved antioxidants in the world.
SI Group Antioxidants:
The SI Group antioxidant portfolio offers FDA food contact benefits for engineering resins and elastomers used in agricultural food processing equipment and conveyor systems. SI Group antioxidants and UV stabilizers protect polyolefin parts, such as HDPE pipes, used in agricultural irrigation systems, such as drip, flood, and sprinkler. ETHANOX™ 330 hindered phenolic antioxidants provide exceptional processing and stabilization benefits for polyolefin pipe extruders.
Thermal Fluids
Dow Thermal Fluids:
DOWFROST™ Glycol is an inhibited propylene glycol heat transfer fluid that is GRAS certified and NSF HT1 formulated to increase the length of maintenance cycles and prevent corrosion.
DOWTHERM™ Glycol is an inhibited ethylene glycol heat transfer fluid formulated to increase the length of maintenance cycles and prevent corrosion.
DOWTHERM™ Aromatics are alkylated aromatic heat transfer fluids formulated for stability at extreme temperatures with optimal heat transfer characteristics.
SYLTHERM™ Siloxanes are polydimethylsiloxane heat transfer fluids formulated for stability at extreme temperatures with optimal heat transfer characteristics.
DOWTHERM™ Glycol is an inhibited ethylene glycol heat transfer fluid formulated to increase the length of maintenance cycles and prevent corrosion.
DOWTHERM™ Aromatics are alkylated aromatic heat transfer fluids formulated for stability at extreme temperatures with optimal heat transfer characteristics.
SYLTHERM™ Siloxanes are polydimethylsiloxane heat transfer fluids formulated for stability at extreme temperatures with optimal heat transfer characteristics.
Sealing Solutions
Momentive Silicone Elastomers:
Momentive liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and heat cured rubber (HCR) offer sealing solutions for agricultural machinery. Silicone improves efficiency and production by protecting machinery from extreme environments, aggressive fluids, water, mud, temperature, and humidity. For dairy farms, silicone offers durability, antimicrobial benefits, and temperature resistance for food-grade dairy tubing.
Some of the common sealing fasteners include:
Some of the common sealing fasteners include:
- Brushing seals
- Circuit breaker boots
- High-pressure self-sealing fasteners
- High-pressure sealing rubber
- Silicone rubber tubing for the dairy industry
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Reference of Federal Regulations
40 CFR § 180.910
40 CFR § 180.920
40 CFR § 180.930
40 CFR § 180.960
21 CFR § 172.882
40 CFR § 180.910
40 CFR § 180.920
40 CFR § 180.930
40 CFR § 180.960
21 CFR § 172.882
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