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STEPGROW® GL 104 XTRA

STEPGROW® GL 104 XTRA is an exclusive surfactant blend meticulously formulated for its role as a wetting agent in glufosinate-ammonium soluble liquid (SL) formulations. This product facilitates enhanced penetration of active ingredients, improved inhibition of weed re-growth, good crop safety, and excellent formulation stability. It exhibits superior field efficacy compared to Asian market benchmarks and demonstrates strong effectiveness against goosegrass (Eleusine indica) and barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli).

Brand: STEPGROW (50 products)

Functions: Carrier, Dispersant, Emulsifier (O/W), Surfactant, Wetting Agent

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Mixtures & Blends
Agrochemical Functions
Carrier,
Dispersant,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Surfactant,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
Agrochemicals
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Carriers, Diluents, Solvents & Solubilizers,
Dispersants & Emulsifiers,
Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents
Chemical Group
Blends

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
Controls Weed,
Excellent Wetting,
Improved Formulation Stability,
Improves Penetration,
Improves Wetting
Functions
Agrochemical Emulsifiers, Blend, Carrier, Dispersant, Wetting Agents
Product Features & Benefits
  • Superior field efficacy compared to market benchmarks in Asia
  • Demonstrated strong effectiveness against goosegrass (Eleusine indica) and barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli)
  • Enhances penetration of active ingredient
  • Better inhibition of weed re-growth
  • Good crop safety
  • Excellent formulation stability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Agriculture & Feed
Applications
Agriculture & Feed — Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Agriculture & Feed — Turf, Ornamentals & Landscape
Industrial Weed & Vegetation Control
Use Level
35 wt. % (in Formulation)
Applications
  • Adjuvant Additives
  • Capsule Suspensions (CS)
  • Concentrated Emulsions (EW)
  • Formulated Adjuvants
  • Microemulsions (ME)
  • Oil in Water Emulsions (EW)
  • Ready-To-Use (RTU)
  • Soluble Concentrates (Sl)
  • Soluble Liquids (SL)
  • Suspension Concentrates (SC)
  • Suspoemulsions (SE)
  • Tank Mix Adjuvants
STEPGROW® GL 104 XTRA in Formulations
  • Both 150 g/L and 200 g/L of glufosinate ammonium SL formulations with STEPGROW GL 104 XTRA showed outstanding formulation stability across all conditions.
  • Finished products remain clear and flowable following prolonged storage at elevated temperature at 54°C over 14 days.

Properties

Formulation Type
Capsule Suspensions,
Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions,
Microemulsions,
Oil in Water Emulsions,
Suspension Concentrates ,
Suspoemulsions
Physical Form
Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Formulation Viscosity (at 25ºC, 150 g/l)approx. 18cPs-
Formulation Viscosity (at 25ºC, 200 g/l)approx. 26cPs-

Technical Details & Test Data

Superior Field Performance

The graphs below illustrate the results of two citrus field trials conducted in China at a full rate (3L/Ha) with local practices.

30-Day Performance Against Grass

STEPGROW® GL 104 XTRA - Superior Field Performance

  • Excellent performance against goosegrass; superior to all tested industry standards
  • Good performance against barnyardgrass; comparable to global leading brand and better than industry standards

30-Day Performance Against Sedges and Broadleaf Weeds

STEPGROW® GL 104 XTRA - Superior Field Performance - 1

  • High efficacy against rice galingale, alligator weed and button burweed
  • Outperforms global leading brand and industry standards