Patent ID: 6162764
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
A stable premixture composition adapted for mixing with a pesticide and application to agricultural acreage comprises:an aliphatic solvent of from approximately 50% to approximately 90% by weight of the premixture composition;an emulsifier of from approximately 5% to approximately 40% by weight of the premixture composition;a conditioner at least 1% by weight of the premixture composition selected from the group consisting of polyacrylate dispersants of from 0% to approximately 20% by weight of the premixture composition, phosphate ester water conditioning agents of from 0% to approximately 15% by weight of the premixture composition, and mixtures thereof;water from 0% to approximately 14% by weight of the premixture composition;an antifoam agent of from approximately 0.1% to approximately 10% by weight of the premixture composition; anda polyacrylamide drift reduction agent of from approximately 0.5% to 15% by weight of the premixture composition, wherein the premixture composition remains either soluble or emulsifiable prior to mixing with a pesticide and application to agricultural acreage.