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CONTROLLING FLOW ABILITY OF SOLID FERTILIZER BLENDS

Flow ability is a crucial characteristic of powder fertilizer blends that can significantly affect their handling, transportation, and overall performance. The article emphasizes the common approaches to the evaluation and control flow ability of NPK fertilizer blends to ensure their quality and performance.

22 May, 2023
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MANAGING CAKING ABILITY OF POWDER FERTILIZER BLENDS

The caking ability of powder NPK fertilizer blends significantly impacts their handling, transport, and overall performance. This article highlights the best practice for evaluating and controlling the caking ability of NPK blends.

22 May, 2023
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IDENTIFYING THE ROOT CAUSES OF QUALITY ISSUES IN WG FORMULATION LINE: STEPWISE ANALYSIS OF PSD DATA MATRIX.

The article outlines a systematic approach to identify specific problematic stages in WG production lines. This is achieved by measuring the particle size distribution after each production step and subsequently analyzing the obtained PSD data matrix.

28 June, 2023
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FOLPET AND CAPTAN CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS. THE ADVERSE IMPACT OF PERCHLORO METHYL MERCAPTAN.

This article examines the detrimental consequences of the presence of Perchloro Methyl Mercaptan (PCMM) as a contaminant in technical Folpet and Captan pesticides, focusing on its impact on the long-term stability of pesticide formulations.

24 April, 2023
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Micellar solubilization of poorly soluble A.I.s in ME formulations.

This article shares valuable knowledge and practical know-how on the efficient micellar solubilization of poorly water-soluble active ingredients in microemulsion formulations. These insights can greatly assist in the development of aqueous microemulsion formulas that effectively use these complex A.I.s.

11 October, 2023
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COLOR INSTABILITY IN SC PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS: UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMICAL NATURE.

This article clarifies the commonly misunderstood color instability in aqueous SC formulations caused by the chemical structure of pesticide molecules. The article focuses on addressing such problems associated with very common pesticides.

5 May, 2023
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MITIGATING MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION IN AQUEOUS SC FORMULATIONS. RISKS AND PREVENTING STRATEGIES.

Microbial contamination in pesticide formulations affects their stability, shelf life, and efficacy. This article examines the causes, consequences, and risk factors of contamination in aqueous SC formulations. It proposes an antimicrobial strategy for manufacturers to mitigate contamination, preserving formulation integrity and quality.

8 June, 2023
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Preserving freshness of biopesticide and cosmetic formulations from natural plant extracts.

Natural aqueous plant extracts are increasingly being used in biopesticide and cosmetic formulations due to their effectiveness and safety. However, these extracts are susceptible to fast degradation, which can lead to changes in color, odor, and efficacy. This article is about how to prevent such issues.

11 October, 2023