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Active Ingredient - A part of the formulation that produces desired effects.
The killing agent.
Formulation - mixture of the active ingredient and the formulants
Adjuvents - A substance that is added to a pesticide mixture for safer use and to enhance
the pesticides qualities.
Thickeners - Reduces drift by increasing droplet size.
Wetting Agent - A substance that allows wettable powders and dry flowables to mix with
water to make better surface contact.
Suspension - When solid particles do not dissolve completely in water.
Chemical Name - Usually found on the label, but if not on label it can be found in the
MSDS.
Emulsion - A milky liquid made up of two liquids that are not completely mixed.
Pesticide Name - Is assigned by the manufacturer, can be found on the label.
Spreader - An additive that allows the pesticide to cover a plant surface evenly
Tank Mix - A Combination of two or more pesticides in the same container.
Incompatibility - When a reaction is caused by mixing two pesticides together
Anti-foaming Agent - An adjuvant that reduces foam when a pesticide is mixed with
water.
Pesticides - Materials that reduce harmful effects caused by organisms.
Sticker - An ingredient that helps pesticides stay on the plant or target surface.
Solutions - Liquid formulations that do not need to be agitated.
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Active Ingredient - A part of the formulation that produces desired effects.
The killing agent.
Formulation - mixture of the active ingredient and the formulants
Adjuvents - A substance that is added to a pesticide mixture for safer use and to enhance
the pesticides qualities.
Thickeners - Reduces drift by increasing droplet size.
Wetting Agent - A substance that allows wettable powders and dry flowables to mix with
water to make better surface contact.
Suspension - When solid particles do not dissolve completely in water.
Chemical Name - Usually found on the label, but if not on label it can be found in the
MSDS.
Emulsion - A milky liquid made up of two liquids that are not completely mixed.
Pesticide Name - Is assigned by the manufacturer, can be found on the label.
Spreader - An additive that allows the pesticide to cover a plant surface evenly
Tank Mix - A Combination of two or more pesticides in the same container.
Incompatibility - When a reaction is caused by mixing two pesticides together
Anti-foaming Agent - An adjuvant that reduces foam when a pesticide is mixed with
water.
Pesticides - Materials that reduce harmful effects caused by organisms.
Sticker - An ingredient that helps pesticides stay on the plant or target surface.
Solutions - Liquid formulations that do not need to be agitated.
