The effect of SILGO adjuvants in agriculture

SILGO 48, SILGO 47, SILGO 46, SILGO 40

Outstanding spreading ability for exceptional coverage of crops.

SILGO
Silicon Adjuvants

SILGO Adjuvants is a family of adjuvants that are high-quality super spreaders, for improving spray coverage, to enhance spray deposition, to maximize crop cover, improve crop protection, reduce drift, optimize soil wetting which results in improved yield.

The importance of SILGO adjuvant is to ensure maximum crop cover which results in improved protection and results in improved yield.

Silicone surfactant reduces the internal energy of the spray droplet. Its molecules are soluble in water and oil, allowing them to migrate to the surface of the liquid and break the hydrogen bond between water molecules. The surface tension of water is generally considered to be 72 mN/m. SILGO adjuvants reduce the surface tension of the working fluid in the range of 20.5 – 22.0 mN/m.

  • Surface tension (0.1% water)
  • Hydrocarbon surfactant ~ 0 mN/m
  • Surface wetting is 25mN/m
  • Leaf Surface Tension Threshold
  • Silicone Surfactant only ~ 20.5 mN/m
  • The exceptional spreading and wetting properties are a consequence of the significantly reduced surface tension of less than 25 mN /m.

SILGO
Silicone Adjuvant

A = Stomatal apparatus
B = Cuticular layer
C = Epidermis
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1. Without surfactant 72: mN/m wetting angle 110°
2. Standard surfactant: 30 mN/m, wetting angle 58º
3. SILGO silicone surfactant: 20.5 mN/m, 0° wetting angle
4. SILGO silicone surfactant
5. Standard surfactant
6. Without surfactant

SILGO Adjuvant Molecular Model

The surface activity is represented by -CH2-.
The surface tension is 30 mN/m or more
as in the case of erect aquatic plants

The surface activity is represented by -CH3-.
The surface tension is approx. 20.5 mN/m as for white water lily (water lily)

Features of SILGO Silicone Adjuvant

  • Outstanding spreading ability for exceptional coverage of the crop surface with the application liquid
  • Reducing spray volumes by up to 50% and wastewater by up to 70%.
  • Provides even coverage of plants, resulting in better absorption and resistance to rain
  • Non-ionic and non-toxic, for use with a wide range of plant protection products and foliar fertilisers, etc.
  • Saves time, money and reduces soil and groundwater contamination.
  • Supports the rational use of plant protection products, helps reduce residues, improves the quality of vegetables, fruit and agricultural crops

SILGO
Silicone Adjuvant

Improves the effectiveness of plant protection products and foliar fertilisers, especially under unfavourable conditions:

  • When conditions are hot or dry.
  • When the weeds are mature and resistant
  • When crops are covered in field dust
  • When the wax layer on the plant surface is thicker and impenetrable, especially after a cold period
  • When plants have a limited surface area, such as thorny plants such as roses
  • Ensures even and complete coverage of the plant surface.
  • Helps dissolve solid formulations, e.g. WG and WP.

SILGO 48

Exceptional spreading and moisturising

Improving the performance of Plant Protection Products and foliar fertilizers

Promote rapid uptake of agrochemicals (rain
resistance)

Economy class

SILGO 47

Exceptional spreading and moisturising

Improving the performance of Plant Protection Products and foliar fertilizers

Promote rapid uptake of agrochemicals (rain
resistance)

Earliest commercial product

SILGO 46

Exceptional spreading and moisturising

Improving the performance of Plant Protection Products and foliar fertilizers

Promote rapid uptake of agrochemicals (rain
resistance)

Low foaming

SILGO 40

Exceptional spreading and moisturising

Improving the performance of Plant Protection Products and foliar fertilizers

Promote rapid uptake of agrochemicals (rain
resistance)

Better solubility in water but producing foam

SILGO Adjuvants is a family of adjuvants that are high-quality super spreaders, for improving spray coverage, to enhance spray deposition, to maximize penetration, to reduce drift, and to optimize soil wetting.

SILGO 48

Appearance:
Clear, bright liquid

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Dissemination
★★★★★

Viscosity (25°C) / cp
25-45

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Rain resistance
★★★★★

Surface tension (0.1%aq.)/mN/m
20.0-21.0

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Absorbtion
★★★

Preferred pH
6.5-7.5

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Foaming
★★★★

SILGO 47

Appearance:
Clear, bright liquid

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Dissemination
★★★★★

Viscosity (25°C) / cp
10-30

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Rain resistance
★★★★★

Surface tension (0.1%aq.)/mN/m
20.0-21.0

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Absorbtion
★★★

Preferred pH
5.5-8.5

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Foaming
★★★

SILGO 46

Appearance:
Clear, bright liquid

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Dissemination
★★★★★

Viscosity (25°C) / cp
20-40

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Rain resistance
★★★★★

Surface tension (0.1%aq.)/mN/m
20.0-21.0

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Absorbtion
★★

Preferred pH
5.5-8.5

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Foaming
★★

SILGO 40

Appearance:
Clear, bright liquid

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Dissemination
★★★

Viscosity (25°C) / cp
40-90

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Rain resistance
★★★★★

Surface tension (0.1%aq.)/mN/m
21.0-22.0

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Absorbtion
★★★

Preferred pH
5.5-8.5

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Foaming
★★★★★