CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Falsifiable concentrates (EC or E) Correct Answer-Formulations made up of the technical material, solvents and emulsifiers. Some agitation is required. Once dry, pesticide residue is barley visible. Wettable Powder (WP) Correct Answer-These formulations are made by impregnating or coating an appropriate powder with the technical insecticide. Wettable Powders do not dissolve in water and frequent agitation is usually required. Heavy applications may leave visible deposits. Soluble Powders (SP) Correct Answer-May look like Wettable Powders but they dissolve and form true solutions when dilute with water. Less visible than Wettable Powders after drying, Frequent agitation is not required. Suspension Concentrates (SC) Correct Answer-Products made with small particles suspended in oil solvents or water. Easy mix, require little or no agitation and remain stable for a long time. Have a greatly reduced inhalation hazard because they come in a liquid form. Flowable Liquids Correct Answer-Contains concentrated water dispersible powders in a liquid form. These powders may stay suspended for a long time. Flowable liquids are easy to handle and have excellent dilution properties.