Technical Articles
In-depth technical articles on adjuvants and formulation.
Technical Articles
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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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Precision Silicone Adjuvants for Every Spraying Need
silicone surfactant
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
