Why It Matters
Bacterial biofilm and algae clog drip tape, pivots, and fertigation lines; need oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides for shock and maintenance dosing
Solution Approach
Bacterial biofilm and algae clog drip tape, pivots, and fertigation lines; need oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides for shock and maintenance dosing 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 (5)
Peracetic acid
CAS 79-21-0
Acids & Salts
Oxidizing biocide
3107 (PERACETIC ACID) · Class PAA oxidizes microbial cell membranes and strips EPS biofilm matrix, then breaks down to acetic acid and water - low residue for irrigation lines
Melting Point: -30–0 °C Boiling Point: 105 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.226 at 15 °C
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Sodium Hypochlorite
CAS 7681-52-9
Acids & Salts
Disinfectant
1791 (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) · Class Chlorine shock oxidizes algae and bacteria and helps clear organic plugging from drip lines
Melting Point: MP: 18 °C /Pentahydrate/ Boiling Point: Boiling point: 111 °C in solution Density: 1.093 for 5% solution
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Hydrogen Peroxide (Leaching / Process Oxidant)
CAS 7722-84-1
Polymers & Resins
Biocidal Action
2015 (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, STABILIZED, WITH MORE THAN 60% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE) · Class Peroxide oxidizes biofilm and algae with oxygen-only residue
Melting Point: 0 °C Boiling Point: 150 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.11 at 20 °C
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Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC)
CAS 7173-51-5
Surfactants
Conditioning
Quaternary ammonium disrupts microbial membranes and penetrates established biofilm where oxidizers are quenched
Physical Description: Extremely hygroscopic; Off-white sticky solid Appearance: Clear yellow liquid /commercial aqueous solution/ Odor: Mushroom-like odor
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Copper sulfate pentahydrate
CAS 7758-99-8
Acids & Salts
Biocidal Action
3288 (COPPER SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE) · Class Copper sulfate is the textbook irrigation/pond algaecide: Cu2+ poisons algal photosynthetic enzymes at low dose, clearing green growth from open channels, reservoirs, and fertigation headworks
Melting Point: 147 °C (dehydrates) Boiling Point: 653 °C at 760 mmHg (decomposes) Density: 2.284
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