Why It Matters
Emulsifiable concentrates phase-separate or cream in the tank under variable water hardness; need a balanced solvent-surfactant system that re-emulsifies on dilution
Solution Approach
Emulsifiable concentrates phase-separate or cream in the tank under variable water hardness; need a balanced solvent-surfactant system that re-emulsifies on dilution RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Application Workflow
1
Application & Agronomic Review
Define the use (crop input, adjuvant, soil amendment, post-harvest) and the agronomic, regulatory, and tank-mix requirements.
2
Input & Grade Selection
Match the surfactant or adjuvant, nutrient source, chelate, or formulation aid to the active, water quality, and label.
3
Compatibility & Rate Trial
Confirm tank-mix compatibility, dose, and stability, and size packaging (jugs, drums, totes, bulk) to the season and logistics.
4
Field Validation
Validate efficacy and crop safety in field trials, and lock the spec and supply plan for the season.
Recommended Chemistries (4)
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), FCC Food Grade
CAS 9005-65-6
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
High-HLB sorbitan-ester ethoxylate stabilizes oil-in-water EC droplets so the concentrate self-emulsifies on dilution instead of breaking
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EO/PO Block Copolymer (Demulsifier / Defoamer)
CAS 9003-11-6
Glycols & Polyols
Cleaning / Degreasing
Block-copolymer surfactant tunes HLB across hard-water conditions to hold the emulsion together
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Lignosulfonate
CAS 8068-05-1
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
Anionic dispersant keeps emulsified actives from coalescing, supporting a stable tank mix
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Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
CAS 111-76-2
Glycols & Polyols
Co-solvent
1993 (ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER) · Class Glycol-ether coupling solvent bridges the oil and water phases, reducing the tendency to split
Melting Point: -70 °C Boiling Point: 171 °C at 743 mmHg Density: 0.902 at 20 °C
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