Ashland offers a range of high performing adjuvants and inerts that help formulators improve the performance of crop protection chemicals and seed treatments. Our products can be used in almost every type of formulary, including emulsifiable concentrates, suspended concentrates, oil dispersion, soluble liquids and powders, water dispersible granules and seed coatings. They function as adjuvants, binders, rheology modifiers, film formers, complexing agents, wetting agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, among other applications.
Our range of products includes Agrimer™ polymers based on pyrrolidone technology, AgsolEx™ 8 and AgsolEx™ 12 super wetters.
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Developed using proprietary, patented technology, easy-wet™ 300n is highly effective in helping farmers control drift and improve pesticide adhesion and delivery.
Easy-wet™ 300n is a biodegradable, nonionic wetting agent designed for a wide range of crops, including corn, soy, wheat, watermelon, and florals.
natrosol™ hec Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose is a free-flowing powder which provides rheological control and lubricity properties. It is easily dissolved in cold or hot water, resulting in clear solutions. Natrosol™ hec is soluble in glycerol, but insoluble in many organic solvents. It also has good solubility in hydro-alcohol systems with up to 60 percent alcohol. klucel™ modified cellulose Klucel™ modified c...
Agrimer™ AT polymer is a cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer that absorbs and swells with water / solvent, but is insoluble in aqueous and organic media. Agrimer™ AT polymer has high capillary hydration capacity that provides for high efficiency disintegration in tablets and granules. Agrimer™ ATF polymer is a finer particle size version of Agrimer™ AT polymer.
agrimer™ AT and ATF cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone polymers
Easy-sperse™ p-20 dispersant is based on a polymeric technology for improving the suspension stability of crop care formulations. Easy-sperse™ p-20 dispersant features a synergistic composite of PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone) and MVE-MAHE (Methyl Vinyl Ether/Maleic Acid Half Ester Neutralized) copolymer that, together, lend super stabilizing effects to hydrophobic agrochemical actives. This EPA- TSCA-exempt polymer serves as an excellent...
Sterin™ insect irradiation indicators are for use with the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). Sterin™ indicators provide positive visual verification that insects have been irradiated to the specified minimum dosage. Ashland possesses more than a quarter century of expertise in irradiation indicators. When attached to containers containing insects, Sterin™ irradiation indicators display whether the insects have been irradiate...
AgsolEx™ 8 specialty surfactants water-insoluble surface active solvent ideal for liquid formulations; improves wetting, penetration of AI through the cuticle and inhibits crystal formation. AgsolEx™ 8 and agsolEx™ 12 specialty surfactants have a unique combination of solvency and surface activity. AgsolEx™ 12 specialty surfactants is more hydrophobic and surface active than agsolEx™ 8 specialty surfactants. &...
agrimer™ va copolymers series include linear random copolymers that form hard, glossy, thermoplastic films. The films are oxygen permeable with good water holding properties, appropriate for seed coatings and leaf adhesion. Agrimer™ va copolymers have good adhesive, cohesive, and binding properties for several substrates and a host of active ingredients. Can be used as a co-dispersant in enhancing solubility/dispersibility of complex ...
Agrimer™ pvp products are linear, non-ionic polymers that are soluble in water and many organic solvents. They are pH stable, and have adhesive, cohesive and binding properties. The unique ability to adsorb on a host of active ingredients makes agrimer™ pvp homopolymers preferred co-dispersants in many formulations. Agrimer™ homopolymers have a high glass transition temperature. Lower molecular weight (Mw) agrimer™ polymer...
Easy-wet™ 20 wetting agent helps improve the surface coverage of aqueous agrochemical formulations. Formulated from EPA-approved nonfood use inerts, easy-wet™ 20 wetting agent reduces the surface tension and contact angle of common agrochemical formulations efficiently, providing best-in-class wetting and spreading performance. benefits excellent wetting and spreading ultra low use level used as tank mix adjuvant or as coformulant cl...
inherently biodegradable wetting agent to control drift and magnify your yield easy-wet ™ 300n is a unique solution for crop care This biodegradable, nonionic, silicone-free wetting agent, easy-wet™ 300n sets a new standard in crop care, offering superior wettability at lower concentrations, reduced spray drift, and enhanced coverage of active ingredients across leaf surfaces. Developed using proprietary, patented technologies, ...
The agrimer™ al alkylated vinyl pyrrolidone family includes surface active non-ionic polymers. The backbone includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties that drive the polymer to either the water-air or water-oil interface, providing potential emulsion stabilization and rainfastness benefits. All grades are pH stable, with adhesive, cohesive, dispersant and emulsification properties. surface active polymer oil/water soluble depending on p...
Agrimer™ 30 polyvinylpyrrolidone is a linear, non-ionic polymer that is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is pH stable and has adhesive and cohesive properties which allows it to adsorb on active ingredient hosts. The ability to do this makes Agrimer™ 30 polyvinylpyrrolidone an excellent co-dispersant in many formulations. Its low molecular weight makes it most suitable for seed coating and agglomeration because of its effect on dust...
Agrimer™ 15 polyvinylpyrrolidone is a linear, non-ionic polymer that is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is pH stable and has adhesive and cohesive properties which allows it to adsorb on active ingredient hosts. The ability to do this makes Agrimer™ 15 polyvinylpyrrolidone is an excellent co-dispersant in many formulations. Its low molecular weight makes it most suitable for seed coating and agglomeration because of its effect on d...
Agrimer™ AL-10LC is an alkylated vinyl pyrrolidone product and surface active non-ionic polymer. Its backbone has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, which drive the polymer to either water-air or water-oil interface. This provides emulsion stabilization and rainfastness benefits. Compared to its Agrimer™ AL counterparts, Agrimer™ AL-10LC polymer is more soluble in polar solvents such as water.
Agrimer™ AL-22 is an alkylated vinyl pyrrolidone product and surface active non-ionic polymer. Its backbone has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, which drive the polymer to either water-air or water-oil interface. This provides emulsion stabilization and rainfastness benefits. It is more soluble in non-polar solvents.
Agrimer™ AL-25 is an alkylated vinyl pyrrolidone product and surface active non-ionic polymer. Its backbone has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts, which drive the polymer to either water-air or water-oil interface. This provides emulsion stabilization and rainfastness benefits.
Agrimer™ AT polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is a cross-linked Agrimer™ PVP polymer product that absorbs and swells with water/solvent. However, this product is insoluble in aqueous and organic media. It has high capillary hydration capacity that provides high efficiency disintegration in tablets and granules. Agrimer™ AT polyvinylpolypyrrolidone has coarser particle size compared to Agrimer™ ATF polyvinylpolypyrrolidone.
Agrimer™ ATF polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is a cross-linked Agrimer™ PVP polymer product that absorbs and swells with water/solvent. However, this product is insoluble in aqueous and organic media. It has high capillary hydration capacity that provides high efficiency disintegration in tablets and granules. Agrimer™ ATF polyvinylpolypyrrolidone has finer particle size compared to Agrimer™ AT polyvinylpolypyrrolidone.
Agrimer™ ST is a vinylpyrrolidone/styrene copolymer emulsion that can be used in liquid formulations as an opacifier, thickener, and more. It stabilizes dispersion in formulations. This product can even be used as a soil conditioner to reduce wind erosion by aggregating soil colloids.
Agrimer™ VA 6 PVP/VA copolymer has excellent adhesive, cohesive, and binding properties for many substrates and active ingredients. This product's films are oxygen permeable with good water-holding properties, which makes it appropriate for seed coating and leaf-adhesion. It also provides excellent survivability of biological materials and organisms such as rhizobia. This member of the Agrimer™ VA 6 family has shown that it significantly enhances...
Agrimer™ VA 7W PVP/VA copolymer has excellent adhesive, cohesive, and binding properties for many substrates and active ingredients. This product's films are oxygen permeable with good water-holding properties, which makes it appropriate for seed coating and leaf-adhesion. It also provides excellent survivability of biological materials and organisms such as rhizobia. Due to the molecular weight, PVP:VA ratio, and HLB relationship of Agrimer™ VA ...
Easy-sperse™ P-20 dispersant, a proprietary polymer blend designed through polymeric technology, improves suspension stability in crop care formulations. This EPA-TSCA-exempt polymer is a synergistic composite of PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone) and MVE-MAHE (methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid half ester neutralized), which allows it to easily stabilize hydrophobic agrochemical actives using short range electronic repulsion. Easy-sperse™ P-20 ...
Natrosol™ HEC is a free-flowing powder which provides rheological control and lubricity properties. It is easily dissolved in cold or hot water, resulting in clear solutions. Natrosol™ hec is soluble in glycerol, but insoluble in many organic solvents. It also has good solubility in hydro-alcohol systems with up to 60 percent alcohol.
Natrosol™ 250 HHX pharm hydroxyethylcellulose is a naturally-derived water-soluble, non-ionic polymer that can be used a thickening agent for a wide-range of pH and high salt values. This product also promotes clear formulations and is insoluble in organic solvents. It can be easily dispersed in cold or hot water and is so hydrophilic that it has no cloud point.
Natrosol™ 250HHR cs hydroxyethylcellulose is a naturally-derived water-soluble, non-ionic polymer that can be used a thickening agent for a wide-range of pH and high salt values. This product also promotes clear formulations and is insoluble in organic solvents.
Klucel™ modified cellulose comprises four hydroxypropyl cellulose grades – with varying molecular weights and rheology properties. Free flowing powders, they are soluble in many organic solvents and in water below 38°C, but insoluble in water above 45°C. Klucel™ modified cellulose grades are highly surface active with low surface and interfacial tensions of solutions. They are thermoplastic, extrudable and film-forming.
Klucel™ E ind hydroxypropylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It had great thermoplastic and film former properties that can withstand high humidity. This product has a wide range of sizes regarding both molecular weights and particle sizes.
Klucel™ ELF pharm hydroxypropylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It had great thermoplastic and film former properties that can withstand high humidity. This product has a wide range of sizes regarding both molecular weights and particle sizes.
Klucel™ G ind hydroxypropylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It had great thermoplastic and film former properties that can withstand high humidity. This product has a wide range of sizes regarding both molecular weights and particle sizes.
Klucel™ H ind hydroxypropylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It had great thermoplastic and film former properties that can withstand high humidity. This product has a wide range of sizes regarding both molecular weights and particle sizes.
Klucel™ L ind hydroxypropylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It had great thermoplastic and film former properties that can withstand high humidity. This product has a wide range of sizes regarding both molecular weights and particle sizes.
Natrosol Performax™ 1425 hydroxyethylcellulose is a naturally-derived water-soluble, non-ionic polymer that can be used a thickening agent for a wide-range of pH and high salt values. This product also promotes clear formulations and is insoluble in organic solvents.
Benecel™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose comprises five methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose grades that vary in viscosity. Like the benecel™ methylcellulose series grades, the benecel™ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose grades are free-flowing powders soluble in cold water. Featuring thickening, stabilization and water-retention properties, they are film-forming and exhibit thermo-gelling behavior. Each grade is surface active with low surf...
Benecel™ K200M hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a high-purity, non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether. It is highly hydrophilic and is best used for forming films and stabilizing emulsions. Its protective colloid properties reduce precipitation and separation of liquids in coagulating formulations.
PVP K-60 solution is comprised of a linear, non-ionic polymer that is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is pH stable and has adhesive and cohesive properties which allows it to adsorb on active ingredient hosts. The ability to do this makes PVP K-60 solution an excellent co-dispersant in many formulations. Its high molecular weight and viscosity allow it to considerably influence flow properties by building formulation viscosity fast...
PVP K-90 powder is a linear, non-ionic polymer that is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is pH stable and has adhesive and cohesive properties which allows it to adsorb on active ingredient hosts. The ability to do this makes PVP K-90 powder an excellent co-dispersant in many formulations. Its high molecular weight and viscosity allow it to considerably influence flow properties by building formulation viscosity faster and providing ...
PVP/VA™ I-535 pvp/va is a copolymer with excellent adhesive, cohesive, and binding properties for many substrates and active ingredients. This product's films are oxygen permeable with good water-holding properties, which makes it appropriate for seed coating and leaf-adhesion. It also provides excellent survivability of biological materials and organisms such as rhizobia. Due to the molecular weight, PVP:VA ratio, and HLB relationship of PVP/VA™...
PVP/VA™ E-635 pvp/va is a copolymer with excellent adhesive, cohesive, and binding properties for many substrates and active ingredients. This product's films are oxygen permeable with good water-holding properties, which makes it appropriate for seed coating and leaf-adhesion. It also provides excellent survivability of biological materials and organisms such as rhizobia. Due the molecular weight, PVP:VA ratio, and HLB relationship, PVP/VA™ E-63...
Easy-wet™ 300 n wetting agent is a non ionic wetter with better performance than other non-ionic wetting agent in the market, biodegradable with boosting control of particle drift.
