Surfactants in Agrochemicals

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CRC Press, Dec 8, 1994 - Science - 280 pages
This work highlights the physical chemistry of surfactant solutions, detailing a fundamental method of selecting surfactants for agrochemical formulations and delineating how surfactants enhance the biological efficacy of agrochemicals. The unique properties of surfactants that have a major influence on the performance of an agrochemical are summarized.;The book is intended for physical, surface and colloid chemists; biochemists; microbiologists; agronomists; research and development personnel in the pesticide and fertilizer industries; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking chemistry and chemical engineering courses.;College and university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special price which is available on request from Marcel Dekker Inc.
 

Contents

Preface
1
Physical Chemistry of Surfactant Solutions
9
Adsorption of Surfactants and Polymers at
31
Emulsifiable Concentrates
66
Emulsions
91
Emulsion Stability
107
Characterization of Emulsions and Assessment
121
107
130
118
142
126
164
Microemulsions
183
Role of Surfactants in the Transfer and Performance
207
Impaction and Adhesion
217
Droplet Sliding and Spray Retention
223
References
249
Index
261

Suspension Concentrates
133
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