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What agrochemical products does Shanghai Profirst manufacture?
We manufacture and export agrochemical adjuvants - including silicone surfactants, tank mix adjuvants and in-can additives - as well as formulated pesticide products such as herbicides and insecticides.
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Do you provide formulation development and registration support?
Our in-house R&D and registration team helps customers with formulation development, registration dossiers and regulatory support for global markets.
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What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
For most adjuvants and formulated products we offer flexible MOQs, and trial orders are welcome.
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Can I get free samples before ordering?
Yes, free samples are available for evaluation. Please contact us via the inquiry form or WhatsApp with your requirements.
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How long does delivery take?
A new computer model incorporates how microscopic pores on leaves may open in response to light—an advance that could help scientists create virtual plants to predict how higher temperatures and rising levels of carbon…
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Suspension Concentrates and Our Surfactant Solutions
PESTICIDE FORMULATION: Suspension Concentrates (SC) & Our Surfactant Solutions
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Emulsifiable Concentrates and Our Emulsifier Portfolio
PESTICIDE FORMULATION: Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC) & Our Emulsifier Portfolio
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Two Essential Adjuvants for Drone Spraying
Two essential adjuvants for drone spraying — Pro-ATD N drift reduction agent and Pro-Mix compatibility agent: improving droplet deposition, penetration and overall spray efficacy.
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Precision Silicone Adjuvants for Every Spraying Need
silicone surfactant
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Integrated PGR Solutions from PROFIRST
Integrated PGR Solutions from PROFIRST (plant growth regulator)
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Evaluating Tank-Mix Systems Throughout the Application Process
Evaluating Agrochemicals Tank-Mix Systems Throughout the Application Process
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Classification of Tank Mix Adjuvants
Classification of Tank Mix Adjuvants, ACTIVATOR ADJUVANTS – Enhance active ingredient performance, UTILITY ADJUVANTS – Optimize spray characteristics
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The Chemistry Behind Crop Protection: Understanding Surfactant Classes
The Chemistry Behind Crop Protection: Understanding Surfactant Classes
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Precision Surfactants for Pesticide Formulations
Precision Surfactants for Pesticide Formulations
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Tailored In-Can Surfactants Solutions for Non-Selective Herbicides
Tailored In-Can Surfactants Solutions for Non-Selective Herbicides
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Amino Acid Advantage in Crop Nutrition
Amino Acid Advantage in Crop Nutrition
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Have you met farmers did " Cocktail " mixture in fields, for pesticides and fertilizers, then spray all of them to plants at one time ?
PROFIRST invited experts and peers to consider the practice of farmers mixing pesticides and fertilisers into a single "cocktail" for one-pass spraying, and whether it causes problems.
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How to "active" hardened soil, clay soil in a simple way ?
As the same fields are asked to feed more people, farmers apply ever more chemical fertiliser, contributing to hardened and clay soils. This article explains a simple way to reactivate compacted soil.
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Why we need to use professional Tank Cleaner to clean tank and spray equipment?
Explaining why tanks and spray equipment must be cleaned professionally: herbicide residues left in improperly cleaned equipment can cause serious damage to sensitive crops when the sprayer is next used.
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Drift cause Pesticide phytotoxicity, Drift Reduction Agent Pro-ATD control it!
Drone spraying can cause droplet drift, and drifted herbicides in particular may cause mild to serious phytotoxicity in sensitive crops. A drift reduction agent such as PROFIRST's Pro-ATD offers a simple way to control…
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PROFIRST conducted more field trials for Pro-MSO Plus, Pro-SAP, Pro-SoilWet
PROFIRST ran nine field trials of three products over two months — Pro-MSO Plus five times, Pro-SAP twice and Pro-SoilWet twice — with trial sites located in the Shanghai area.
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PROFIRST new product Tank Cleaner, Pro-Clean into market !
PROFIRST launched Pro-Clean, a tank cleaner that removes pesticide residues — especially herbicides — from tanks and spray systems to prevent damage to following crops.
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Glyphosate chat
A reflective piece on glyphosate — its broad-spectrum herbicidal performance and outstanding contribution to global food production, and the questions surrounding it.
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Application Guide of Pro-SAP Hydrogel
Pro-SAP Hydrogel is a potassium-based super absorbent polymer for agriculture, improving water retention in dry areas and enhancing crop growth in corn, chili, potato and other field crops and trees
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Heptamethyltrisiloxane, Main raw material of silicone surfactant, now supplyed to markets in quantity from PROFIRST.
PROFIRST strengthened raw material supply for silicone surfactants by establishing heptamethyltrisiloxane production with partners years ago, and now operates stable capacity able to serve the market in quantity.
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Three Decades of Pesticide Development: Some Early Reflections
PROFIRST shares reflections on three decades of pesticide industry development.
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Application Guide of Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus subtilis promoting seedling root growth and emergence, enhancing plant immunity and early development, microbial biocontrol, made in China
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Application Guide of Beauveria bassiana
Beauveria bassiana entomopathogenic fungus for plant pest control, effective against caterpillars, aphids, borers, and other pests, safe for humans and the environment, improves crop yield and quality
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Biological Pesticides
Biological Pesticides
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Pesticides Registered to Control of Thrips in China Market
Thrips are sucking insects that drain plant sap and damage fruit, leaves and shoots, and can also transmit fungal or viral pathogens while feeding. This article reviews the pesticides registered in the China market for…
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Key to Get Good Efficacy Surfactants in Agrochemical Formulations
Surfactants play a key role in agrochemical formulations by improving wetting, dispersion, emulsification and storage stability across WG, SC, SE, EW, WP and EC systems
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Drift Control Products to Improve Spray Pattern
Spray droplet size affects pesticide coverage and effectiveness. Lecithin-based drift control improves uniformity, reduces drift, and ensures efficient application
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Most Pesticides Work Better Under pH 4-6
Most pesticides are more stable and effective under slightly acidic conditions. Maintaining spray water at pH 4–6 optimizes pesticide performance and longevity
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Water Quality Matters in Agricultural Spray
Water quality, including hardness, pH, and turbidity, significantly affects pesticide efficacy. Proper water conditioning and buffering ensure optimal absorption, stability, and spray performance
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Adjuvants for Sulfonylurea Herbicides
Adjuvants like nonionic surfactants, urea adducts, and methylated seed oils enhance the performance of sulfonylurea herbicides on weeds, improving absorption, spreading, and efficacy
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Silicone Antifoam Emulsion for Pesticides
Silicone antifoam emulsion for agricultural pesticides provides fast foam knock-down, stable performance across wide pH range, and minimal interaction with other formulation ingredients, ensuring smooth tank mix and spr…
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Mobility of a Polyether Trisiloxane Surfactant in Soil
Study on the mobility of polyether trisiloxane silicone surfactants in soil shows low leaching potential, ensuring safe environmental use while enhancing pesticide rainfastness and efficacy
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Comparison Between Silicone Surfactants and Non-Silicone Ones
Silicone surfactants significantly reduce surface tension compared to non-silicone surfactants, improving wetting, spreading, and coverage on hydrophobic crop leaves, which maximizes agrochemical efficacy
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Organosilicone PASS Control Laphygma Frugiperda
Using Organosilicone Super-Spreader PASS with Emamectin Benzoate enhances leaf coverage, penetrates hard-to-reach areas, and speeds up insecticidal action for effective control of fall armyworm (Laphygma frugiperda) in…
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Use Organosilicone PASS with Soybean Herbicides
Using Organosilicone Super-Spreader PASS with soybean herbicides improves absorption, enhances leaf wetting, and dissolves the plant wax, allowing consistent weed control while reducing herbicide usage
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Basic Points When Preparing Pesticide Spraying for Better Efficacy of Pesticides
Guide for preparing pesticide sprays: adjust water pH with buffers and choose the right adjuvants—spreaders for contact pesticides, penetrants for systemic pesticides—for better coverage and efficacy
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Why Agricultural Spray Adjuvants?
Overview of agricultural spray adjuvants and their role in improving agrochemical effectiveness, including tank cleaning, compatibility, drift control, wetting, spreading, and penetration
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Classification of Adjuvants
Overview of agricultural adjuvant classification by use, charge, and chemistry, explaining different types of spray adjuvants and their roles in crop protection
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Pesticides Tank-Mix Guide
Pesticides Tank Mix Guide explains the correct order of adding pesticides and spray adjuvants to achieve a stable, compatible spray solution, avoid chemical incompatibility, and prevent crop injury
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Oil-Adjuvants
Overview of oil adjuvants: emulsifiable blends of refined petroleum or vegetable oils plus a surfactant emulsifier, usually added at about 1% of spray volume to improve uptake of oil-soluble herbicides.
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Unveiling the Mystery of Soil Conditioners
PROFIRST takes a closer look at soil conditioners and what they do for soil health and crop performance.
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BIS Research: UAV Delivery Systems and UAV Application of Formulation & Adjuvant Technologies
BIS Research analysis of the use of UAVs/drones in agriculture: key applications, stakeholder analysis, impact on the adjuvant supply chain, adjuvant manufacturers, and the future of pesticide spraying.
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Future Requirements, Challenges and Core Competences in Formulation Innovation and Development
Interview with Dr. Roy Chen on future trends in the development of new formulations and application technologies, regulatory and R&D challenges, as well as the core competences driving innovation in formulation technolo…
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4 Mixing Pitfalls and 4 Usage Basics for Fungicides
PROFIRST outlines four key fungicide mixing pitfalls and four usage basics to avoid wasted spraying.
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Rice Pesticide Market Overview and Key Product Review
PROFIRST reviews the rice pesticide market and highlights the key products shaping this key crop segment.
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Patent Review: Inorganic Copper Oxides in Pesticides and Fertilizers
PROFIRST reviews patent technologies for applying inorganic copper oxides in pesticides and fertilizers.
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Pesticide Residues and Safety in Agricultural Products
PROFIRST shares an article on pesticide residues and food safety, republished from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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Warning: Mixing Pesticides This Way Cancels Their Efficacy
PROFIRST warns that improper pesticide mixing can render treatments completely ineffective.
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Control Strategies for Resistant Weeds in Corn Fields
PROFIRST outlines control strategies for herbicide-resistant weeds in corn fields.
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Scale Insect Control After the Methidathion Ban
PROFIRST explores scale insect control after the methidathion ban, a niche market with real growth potential.
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The Knowledge Structure of Overseas Pesticide Registration Professionals
PROFIRST discusses the knowledge structure required of overseas pesticide registration professionals.
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A Brief Analysis of Pesticide Registration Requirements
PROFIRST shares a concise analysis of key pesticide registration requirements for global AgroChem markets.
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A Preliminary Look at Careers in Overseas Pesticide Registration
PROFIRST shares an overview of career paths in overseas pesticide registration for industry professionals.
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Advantages of wheat seed dressing with thiamethoxam
Thiamethoxam, a neonicotinoid insecticide, blocks the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of the insect central nervous system, causing paralysis and death. Used as a seed treatment it offers early-season protection to whe…
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Special ecological friendly non-ionic surfactant APG for Glyphosate SL formulations
APG (Alkyl Polyglucoside) is an eco-friendly non-ionic surfactant made from natural raw materials, valued for its wetting, penetrating and readily biodegradable properties. For glyphosate SL formulations the recommended…
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Pesticide Registration Classification
An overview of the global pesticide registration landscape, explaining how requirements correlate with a country's development level and setting out the four registration types — simple proof, technical data, original r…
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Quality control PROFIRST pesticides
Every PROFIRST pesticide batch is subject to strict quality control, from incoming raw material testing and tailored packaging design to batch-by-batch inspection before shipment with a formal quality certificate.
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