SEDL / STP / STP1460-EB / STP11979S

Applications of Ether Amine Surfactants in Agricultural Formulations: The Known and Unexplored

Lei, Y
Technical and Marketing Manager, Agricultural Applications, Tomah3 Products, Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI

Pages: 11    Published: Jan 2005

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Abstract

Ether amines, ether amine alkoxylates, and their derivatives have found increased use as agricultural surfactants in the past decade. Most of the documented applications of ether amine surfactants have been limited to glyphosate formulations, where ether amine ethoxylates, oxides, and quats have been demonstrated to be excellent adjuvants. Because of regulatory status and availability, their application potentials in agricultural formulations have not been fully explored. In this paper, we will review the unique physical properties of ether amines and amine ethoxylates and their applications as agricultural adjuvants. The potentials of these molecules in other formulations will be explored with exemplary formulations.