Why It Matters
Specialty produce destined for retail must carry minimal visible/measurable residue; need gentle post-application wash and low-residue surface agents
Solution Approach
Specialty produce destined for retail must carry minimal visible/measurable residue; need gentle post-application wash and low-residue surface agents 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 (3)
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), FCC Food Grade
CAS 9005-65-6
Surfactants
Cleaning / Degreasing
FCC-grade nonionic surfactant lifts and emulsifies surface residues in a produce wash and is itself food-contact acceptable
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Citric Acid (Anhydrous, FCC Food Grade)
CAS 77-92-9
Acids & Salts
pH adjuster
Mild acid wash sequesters surface metals and brightens produce without leaving an objectionable residue
Melting Point: 153 °C (anhydrous) Boiling Point: Decomposes Density: 1.54 at 20 °C
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Carnauba Wax (UVCB)
CAS 8015-86-9
Specialty Additives
Edible coating
Food-grade wax gives a thin compliant surface film for retail-grade handling
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