Agrosurf WP35
Product Category: Agrochemicals
Powerful Wetting Agent
Agrosurf WP35 is a formulated nonionic system that has been designed to offer the optimum wetting characteristics for a range of agrochemical applications.
Due to its nonionic nature its compatible with anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants.
Application examples
Soil and turf wetting
Healthy lawns and soils rely heavily on good moisture levels throughout the layers, so anything that prevents water penetration to the lower layers can be detrimental. Some lawns and soils can become hard and dry during prolonged hot and dry conditions and will eventually stop water penetrating to the lower levels. The use of Agrosurf WP35 will help to improve water penetration to the roots and lower levels. It will help to change the balance of the substrate by making it more hydrophilic, which will allow water to penetrate through the upper layers.
Dew suppression
Suppression of dew is particularly important for golf courses as it helps in two ways. Firstly this practice is used to help improve the playing conditions, but secondly, it’s also important from a disease management perspective. Removing dew appears to be a more cost-effective disease management control rather than increasing the mowing frequency.
Additive for water-dispersible granules and wettable powders
The addition of Agrosurf WP35 at small amounts within a powder system can help to increase the wetting performance.
Timber treatment
It’s important to have a good wetting agent to aid the penetration of the fungicides and biocides into the wood.
Analysis
The wetting performance was measured by comparing the time it takes for a known weight of dried turf and soil to drop in a test solution.
Results:
A comparison of the wetting performance of Agrosurf WP35 against just water.
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Clear liquid
Colour - hazen
50 max
Cloud point (1% aqueous)
52.0 - 60.0
Solids content %
82.0 - 85.0
pH (5% aqueous)
5.0 - 8.0
Typical Properties
Composition
Nonionic blend
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
81.2
Pour point °C
<0
EPA Status
910, 930, 930
Specific gravity at 20°C
0.97
Flash point °C - open cup
>100
Odour
Charcteristic
Solubility in water
Soluble
Surface tension 0.1% (mN/m)
29.5