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Wynca XHG-248

Wynca XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant reduces the surface tension of aqueous agricultural mixtures significantly lower than is achievable with conventional nonionic surfactants. At concentrations as low as 0.01 percent, XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant reduces surface tension below 23 dynes/cm, which produces very rapid wetting and spreading on hard-to-wet surfaces such as waxy leaves. Thus, complete coverage can be achieved with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other agricultural chemicals.
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Features & Benefits

Key Features and Typical Benefits
  • Nonionic
  • Superspreader for soluble liquid and emulsable concentrate formulations
  • Very low surface energy.
  • Rapid spreading and wetting.
  • Improve spray coverage.
  • Promotes rapid uptake of agrochemicals(rain fastness).
  • Reduces the residues of pesticides
Performances

In addition to the rapid wetting and spreading, XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant also greatly increases the uptake of chemicals into plant tissues. Adding XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant to a herbicide tank-mix may significantly enhance its efficacy, particularly in the control of broadleaf weeds with water-soluble herbicides. The rapid uptake produces “rainfastness”; i.e., herbicides are not washed off by rainfall because they have penetrated into the plant surface.

Applications & Uses

Applications

It is a type of low viscosity silicone polyether copolymer liquid used to enhance the performance of wetting, spreading and penetration of agricultural chemicals. It may be used as a formulation ingredient in water-soluble broadleaf herbicides and insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators, or as a tank-mix adjuvant for foliar-applied chemicals.

As an Agricultural Chemical Tank-Mix Adjuvant

XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant may be added to tank-mixes to enhance the biological performance of the spray solution.

Application Typical use rate
Plant growth regulators 0.03-0.05%
Herbicides 0.03-0.15%
Pesticides 0.03-0.1%
Fungicides 0.02-0.05%
Fertilizer and micronutrients 0.02-0.1%

Use the additive according to manufacturers’ label recommendation.

How to Use in Agricultural Chemical Formulations

XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant may be used as an ingredient in formulations, provided all the ingredients are compatible. XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant is stable in neutral aqueous formulations (pH=6.5-7.5), but will degrade rapidly in acidic or alkaline formulations. New product formulations should be thoroughly tested for performance and shelf stability before entering market.

Properties

Appearance
Pale yellow-colored liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity at 25°C25-50cs-
Cloud point (1.0%)max. 10°C-
Active Content100%-
Surface Tension (0.1% aq. 25°C)max. 20.5mN/m-

Safety & Health

Handling and Safety
  • The product requires special care in handling.
  • Avoid any eye and skin contact.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

XHG-248 Spray Adjuvant is available in 25 kg pails, 200 kg drums and 1000 kg tote-bins.

Storage & Handling

Usable Life and Storage

When stored below 40°C (104°F), XHG-248 Silicone Surfactant has a shelf life of 36 months from date of manufacture.