Products in Agrochemicals: Water Conditioner

T-Mulz® T9PE is a phosphate ester designed for use in alkaline formulations and hard surface cleaners. It may also be used in concentrated electrolyte solutions to improve salt tolerance. This product also functions as a hydrotrope and is capable of coupling silicates, phosphates, and carbonates into alkaline mixtures. The added benefits of this product are that it provides detergency and improved wetting power to the formulation. It finds application in agricultural tank mix additives as fertilizer-water conditioner formulations.

Soltellus™ 2000L polymer is a water-soluble, biodegradable, multi-functional product designed to bind to solid or liquid fertilizers. It controls nutrient release in soil, boosting crop yield. Soltellus™ 2000L also mitigates hard water effects on agrochemicals, reducing scale accumulation in irrigation systems.

Itaconix® DSP™ 2K™ Excellent phosphate replacement for water conditioning, 100% bio-based. Itaconix® DSP™ 2K™ is a low molecular weight linear polyitaconic acid partially neutralized with sodium salt. It demonstrates excellent binding capacity with metal ions, particularly polycationic ions, and especially with calcium. Made from sustainable bio-based feedstock, it is readily biodegradable and has very low toxicity for a preferable environmental profile.

Mosselman NTA 3Na (5064-31-3) is an organic chelating agent for detergents and cleaners. The active substance is the sodium salt of nitrilotriacetic acid.

Humizen Alpha Plus is an organic liquid humic containing 3.5% humic acid (HPTA method). The extraction method used to produce Alpha Plus isolates the fulvic acids and most bioactive humic acids contained within this unique source material. The result is a potent liquid humate that will give your crop the boost it needs. Compatible with a wide range of liquid fertilizers and multiple packaging and application options, Humizen Alpha Plus is designed for convenience and efficiency in any farm operation.

GlyLoad™ is a product that was specifically developed to help growers achieve quick burndown. A characteristic important in many fallow, non crop, pre and post burndown situations. Glyphosate's mode of action is notoriously slow. This can be an issue with many growers who need to burndown weeds and get to the next thing in the production system. GlyLoad was specifically developed for these situations (Faster Burndown).

Zaar is a 100 percent active blend of methylated seed oil, herbicide activators and water conditioners. Zaar produces mini-emulsions that provide good spray mix compatibility and easier equipment clean-out.

Amsol® Plus adjuvant is a liquid ammonium sulfate (AMS) complex water conditioner with built-in drift reducer designed to enhance pesticide uptake and coverage. Its liquid AMS formulation can help reduce antagonism in spray tank solutions that negatively impact herbicide efficacy. Amsol Plus works to control droplet size to reduce spray drift. This helps droplets reach targeted weeds and increases plant absorption. See pesticide label for registered crops, weeds controlled and application instructions.

Quest is an effective blend of water conditioning agents and spray adjuvants designed to make pesticide sprays more efficient. Quest removes carbonates and bicarbonates that can deactivate pesticides. It also sequesters metal cations and modifies the pH of the spray solution. Quest can be used as a liquid replacement and/or a supplement to ammonium sulfate.

Kalo Restore is intended for use with products registered for agricultural, horticultural, turf and ornamental, industrial and non-crop use as a tank mix adjuvant where water conditioning and spray deposition is important. Restore is formulated to enhance spray coverage and retention of pesticide products that recommend the use of ammonium sulfate or a nitrogen source. Restore improves the efficiency of various post-emergent herbicide sprays by minimizing antagonism of hard metal ions that are frequently present in most spray water sources. Restore contains a humectant ingredient that works to improve spray deposition and retention thereby improving the ability of agrichemical sprays to deposit and penetrate targeted surfaces. Water content of spray deposits can be increased which slows drying time and minimizes crystal formation of active ingredients which can impede plant uptake of certain active ingredients.

Reactor™ is a blend of multiple components, created specifi cally to be added to water solutions to aid nutrient availability and maximize the performance of foliar applied nutrients and agrochemicals. The performance of foliar and root applied fertilizers and some agrochemicals is impeded when mixed in water which is either Alkaline, Hard, Brackish, or contaminated with insoluble deposits.

AMS Free Water Conditioner for New Dicamba based Herbicide Technologies Class Act® Ridion® adjuvant offers an easy-to-use liquid formulation that combines dual chelation chemistry and WinField United’s Cornsorb® additive for optimal herbicide performance. It is approved for use with Xtendimax®, FeXapan™ and Engenia®

N Tense® is a specialized utility modifier that acts as a water conditioner and water buffer that widens the conditions under which glyphosate products are useful while maintaining the integrity of the spray diluent (water). N Tense does not modify or enhance the physical or chemical characteristics of glyphosate or other products. Conditions that allow for wider use include optimizing the pH of well, river or dug out water, minimizing calcium caking in sprayers and buffering spray water to keep the “herbicide active ingredient intact”.

Kalo Capstar is a unique tank mix adjuvant formulation containing water conditioners, surfactants, activators, deposition, acidifying agents and antifoam. Capstar reduces the antagonistic effects of hard spray water. Spray water containing dissolved minerals can have a negative impact on herbicide efficacy. Capstar’s specialized formulation will lower the pH of the spray solution which helps increase the effectiveness of weak acid herbicides such as glyphosate. Capstar suppresses off-target drift and enhances canopy penetration by providing a more uniform spray pattern, thereby increasing spray deposition and coverage of targeted surfaces. Capstar contains a nonionic surfactant system to optimize wetting and spreading of the spray droplet. Capstar slows spray droplet drying time to minimize droplet evaporation and improve absorption during low humidity conditions. Capstar contains antifoam to reduce troublesome foam. Capstar is not for aquatic use.

Quest is an effective blend of water conditioning agents and spray adjuvants designed to make pesticide sprays more efficient. Quest removes carbonates and bicarbonates that can deactivate pesticides. It also sequesters metal cations and modifies the pH of the spray solution. Quest can be used as a liquid replacement and/or a supplement to ammonium sulfate.

Kalo Cruzado is a water conditioner and pH modifying adjuvant specifically used as a tank mix additive for glyphosate and other pesticides that are susceptible to antagonism from hard water minerals such as calcium, iron, manganese and other impurities. Cruzado prevents hard water mineral antagonism and improves absorption into plants to enhance efficacy on difficult to control weeds. Cruzado should be used with spray mixes that are registered for agricultural, horticultural, turf, ornamental, industrial and non-crop use.

Amsol™ is a 34% liquid ammonium sulfate solution.

Asset RS is a carboxylic acid formulation that promotes early root development, allowing crops to utilize available nutrients and moisture more efficiently. With improved root development and uptake, crops are more tolerant of late season growing stresses.

FerroActiv® H23 is a fertilizer solution based on chelated iron by EDDHA.

Hel-Fire is a combination of deposition agents, activators and water conditioners. It is designed to enhance the degree and speed of herbicide performance by improving spray deposition and uptake, while preventing antagonisms caused by poor water quality.

TRI-PLEX™ is an easy-to-use, multifunctional adjuvant for use with glyphosate, dicamba and other pesticides. TRI-PLEX™ deactivates hard water ions including Ca, Mg and Fe to improve pesticide performance. TRI-PLEX™ contains the research and field proven CONTROL WM™ polymer blend that reduces drift, allowing more pesticide to reach the target. TRI-PLEX™ also provides significantly higher retention of spray solution on plant surfaces. TRI-PLEX™ reduces evaporation of the spray droplet in the air and on the leaf surface allowing better uptake into the plant. The concentrated all-in-one formulation provides water conditioning, surfactant, and a drift mitigation adjuvant blend in one convenient package. TRI-PLEX™ is compatible with all pesticide formulations. TRI-PLEX™ recommended rate is 2 to 6 qt/100 gal. TRI-PLEX™ is approved with dicamba and 2,4-D formulations.

FerroActiv® H32 is EDDHA iron chelate.

A highly refined dry ammonium sulfate/drift reduction agent, combined with antifoam, for use with glyphosate and other pesticide systems.

AMS-All is an easy to use conditioning blend of Ammonium sulfate, defoaming agent, drift-reduction solution and surfactant for use with pesticides negatively affected by hard water.

AccuQuest WM is a deposition agent and liquid ammonium sulfate replacement (AMS). It is a unique blend of polymers, water conditioners and de-foaming agents that work together in a water-based solution of ammoniacal nitrogen to enhance the deposition and performance of herbicides.

Buffer Xtra Strength is a blend of concentrated buffering and conditioning agents designed to adjust the pH of alkaline waters, condition spray water and minimize hydrolysis of pesticides, which tend to decompose in alkaline spray solutions. Buffer Xtra Strength is especially effective in buffering spray solutions used in high-volume spray applications, with extremely hard water or with spray mixes containing alkaline components.

Aqua Soft is completely water-soluble fertilizer for plant feeding with multifunction action. While providing the highest quality macronutrients (N, P), it lowers the pH, reduces surface tension of water and thus increases the efficiency of foliar feeding treatments.

Aquadraft™ HD is an Enlist™ approved nonionic surfactant and 3.4 lb/gal AMS premix by Meristem Crop Performance™.

ReQuest is designed to improve the application and efficacy of pesticide sprays. It contains sequestrants and chelating agents to reduce the effects of hard water anions. It also contains ammoniacal nitrogen. ReQuest can be used as a liquid replacement and/or supplement to ammonium sulfate.

AQUADRAFT™ water conditioner and surfactant by Meristem™ Crop Performance offers an easy-use formulation that combines a non-ionic, sugar-based surfactant with ammonium sulfate (AMS) for water conditioning to improve the efficacy of spraying pesticides, at a value that just makes sense.

Duce, a High Surfactant Oil Concentrate (HSOC), combines methylated seed oils (MSO) and nonionic surfactants (NIS) in one container. Designed for use with herbicides that require an oil or surfactant, Duce is a 60/40 MSO-based product, compatible with multiple tank mix partners. It is a soy oil-based product that spreads better than a standard MSO. Duce also helps improve spray tank clean-out.

Retention is a polyacrylamide-based liquid product that helps you use less water to get the same agronomic results. When Retention is "active" in the soil, it improves water infiltration and water-use efficiency. It also reduces soil moisture evaporation losses.

Kalo Water FX lowers the spray water pH level to optimize the efficacy of insecticide, herbicide and fungicide products that perform better with a lower pH. Water FX is a blend of dry water-soluble granules that contain a nitrogen based water conditioner and acidifying agent. Water FX contains ammonium sulfate which neutralizes hard water minerals that can reduce the effectiveness of many plant control products.

Reddy IT® is a specialized utility modifier that acts as a water conditioner and water buffer that widens the conditions under which glyphosate, auxins and/or sulphonyl urea products are useful while maintaining the integrity of the spray diluent. Reddy IT® does not modify or enhance the physical or chemical characteristics of herbicide products. Conditions that allow for wider use include optimizing the pH of well, river or dug out water; minimizing calcium caking in sprayers and buffering spray water to keep the “herbicide active ingredient intact”. For applicators who traditionally use a water conditioner/ pH adjuster/buffering agent (water from dugouts/ponds/ wells, rivers).

Micro-Che™ Zn is a high quality chelated line of complexed micronutrient designed for soil application. Chelation protects the nutrient from being tied up in the soil and allows it to be readily available to the plant, It improves nutrient use efficiency. It is plant available and seedling safe. Micro-Che™ Zn is recommended for correction of zinc deficiencies in crops.

AccuQuest WM is a deposition agent and liquid ammonium sulfate replacement (AMS). It is a unique blend of polymers, water conditioners and de-foaming agents that work together in a water-based solution of ammoniacal nitrogen to enhance the deposition and performance of herbicides.