Patent ID: 6379687
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
A composition for inhibiting phase separation and resulting non-uniform distribution of an active ingredient in a low viscosity water-based pesticide suspension, said pesticide including an insecticide comprising:a. from about 0.003% to about 50% by weight of the insecticide selected from the group consisting of thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, and clothiamidin; b. from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a wetting agent; c. from 0.0% to about 0.8% by weight of a thickener; d. from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of an antimicrobial agent; e. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of an anti-freeze agent; f. from about 1% to about 8% by weight of an hydrophobic silica; and g. from about 40% to about 95% by weight of water.