Surfactants for Agrochemical Formulations

Surfactants for agrochemical formulations

Surfactants are used in agrochemical manufacturing for wetting, emulsification and dispersion. The required function and ingredient properties depend on the active ingredient, formulation medium and intended formulation type.

REVADA Agro supplies surfactants and supporting ingredients for agrochemicals and provides formulation development and testing support. This catalogue serves manufacturers selecting raw materials for new products or refining existing formulations.

Functions of surfactants in a formulation

• Wetting — improving contact between a liquid and a surface or ingredient particles.
• Emulsification — forming an emulsion and supporting its stability within a suitable formulation.
• Dispersion — distributing particles throughout a medium and helping maintain the dispersed system.

A surfactant may perform more than one function, but its performance depends on the specific grade and formulation. Wetting performance alone does not establish emulsion stability, low foaming or compatibility with every active ingredient.

Surfactants and supporting ingredients in the catalogue

The range includes EO/PO block copolymers, C8–C10 alkyl polyglycoside, ethoxylated castor oil, polysorbates, ethoxylated tallow amine and ethoxylated tristyrylphenol. Several products are listed with different EO designations.

The section also includes liquid and dry silicone defoamers. These are considered separately from the primary wetting, emulsification and dispersion functions, as ingredients for foam control.

Specify the full product name and required grade when making an enquiry. Final selection should be based on the material specification: a general surfactant family name is not sufficient to establish that two ingredients are interchangeable.

Selecting surfactants for agrochemical manufacturing

Material selection starts with the intended product, active ingredient, formulation type and composition of the aqueous or non-aqueous medium. Further considerations include ingredient concentrations, temperature conditions, foaming requirements and formulation stability.

Browse raw materials by formulation type to explore ingredients for your intended product. Where a solvent is required, see our agrochemical solvents.

Manufacturing ingredients and finished spray additives should not be treated as interchangeable. For tank-mix applications, visit the separate wetting agents and tank-mix surfactants section.

Formulation development and testing support

REVADA Agro supports formulation development and ingredient selection for manufacturing. Whether you are developing a new composition or considering an alternative raw material, provide your initial requirements and the properties you need to maintain or improve.

Testing objectives may include evaluating compatibility, wetting, system stability and foaming. The scope of work, test conditions and assessment criteria are agreed for each project.

Bulk surfactant supply and quotation enquiries

For a quotation, specify the product or required ingredient function, order quantity, packaging requirements and delivery destination. Include your material specification or technical brief where available.

Pricing, availability, lead times and accompanying documentation are confirmed when discussing the order. Please include any requirements for safety data sheets, technical specifications and batch quality documentation.

Contact REVADA Agro to discuss surfactant selection, bulk raw material supply, formulation development or testing support.