Abstract:
The invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a compound of formula (I) [R-(A)x-OSO3−]-M+ (I); wherein M+ is a monoethanolammonium cation, and wherein the further variables have a meaning as defined herein. It also relates to an adjuvant solution comprising said compound of formula (I) and an organic solvent. Other objects are a compound of formula (I), wherein R is a linear alkyl and M+ is ethanolammonium and wherein the other variables have a meaning as defined herein; and a method of controlling undesired vegetation, and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the agrochemical composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment, or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) R1-[AO]n—O—C(R3)(R4)—O—[CH2—CH2—O]m—R2 (I) where R1 is a C6-C32 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, R2 is a C1-C18 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, R3 and R4 are independently from another H or C1-C12 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups, AO is C2-C6 alkyleneoxy group, n is from 1 to 100, and m is from 0 to 10. The invention further relates to the alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing the composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing mineral oil from underground mineral oil deposits, in which an aqueous formulation comprising at least a mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate and corresponding alkyl ether alcohol, where the alkyl ether carboxylate has been prepared from the alkyl ether alcohol and the molar ratio in the mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate:alkyl ether alcohol is from 51:49 to 92:8, is injected through at least one injection well into a mineral oil deposit, where the deposit has a deposit temperature of 55° C. to 150° C., a crude oil having more than 20° API and a deposit water having more than 100 ppm of divalent cations, and crude oil is withdrawn through at least one production well from the deposit. The invention further relates to the preparation of the mixture and to a concentrate comprising the mixture.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing mineral oil from underground mineral oil deposits, in which an aqueous formulation comprising at least a mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate and corresponding alkyl ether alcohol, where the alkyl ether carboxylate has been prepared from the alkyl ether alcohol and the molar ratio in the mixture of alkyl ether carboxylate:alkyl ether alcohol is from 51:49 to 92:8, is injected through at least one injection well into a mineral oil deposit, where the deposit has a deposit temperature of 55° C. to 150° C., a crude oil having more than 20° API and a deposit water having more than 100 ppm of divalent cations, and crude oil is withdrawn through at least one production well from the deposit. The invention further relates to the preparation of the mixture and to a concentrate comprising the mixture.
Abstract:
A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to penetration enhancers especially the use of caprylol-alanine ethylester as penetration enhancer in cosmetic or other topical compositions and cosmetic compositions comprising this penetration enhancer in combination with active ingredients, especially UV-filters, anti-acne actives, anti-aging actives, anti-inflammatory agents, hair modulating agents, antiperspirant or deodorizing agents, whitening agents, self-tanning agents and/or vitamins.
Abstract:
Aqueous surfactant compositions comprising one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalt (A) of general formula (I) R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 (I), in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of each other, are selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, one or more sulfoketone (B) selected from compounds (F) and compounds (G) wherein the compounds (F) have general formula (VI) R6CH2—CO—CHR7(SO3M8) (VI), in which the radicals R6 and R7, independently of each other, are a linear or branched alkyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radical M8 is selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, and the compounds (G) have general formula (VII) (SO3M9)R8CH—CO—CHR9(SO3M10) (VII), in which the radicals R8 and R9, independently of each other, are a linear or branched alkyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M9 and M10, independently of each other, are selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and, alkanolamine, and water, wherein the amount of the compound (A) is greater than the amount of the compound (B), both based on the total aqueous surfactant composition. The compositions have good foaming ability, good skin compatibility, a pleasant sensory feel to the foam, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergent, and cleaners.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to said alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition.
Abstract:
A composition having a pesticide and a hydroxyalkyl polyoxylene glycol ether of the general formula (I) where R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl having 6 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 is ethylene, propylene, butylene or a mixture thereof; R3 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl having 6 to 18 carbon atoms; and n has a value of from 1 to 100. The composition may be used as an adjuvant in in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures. In a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants, the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof. Seed may also include the composition.
Abstract:
Aqueous surfactant compositions comprising one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalt (A) of general formula (I) R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 (I), in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2, independently of each other, are selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, one or more sulfoketone (B) selected from compounds (F) and compounds (G) wherein the compounds (F) have general formula (VI) R6CH2—CO—CHR7(SO3M8) (VI), in which the radicals R6 and R7, independently of each other, are a linear or branched alkyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radical M8 is selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamine, and the compounds (G) have general formula (VII) (SO3M9)R8CH—CO—CHR9(SO3M10) (VII), in which the radicals R8 and R9, independently of each other, are a linear or branched alkyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M9 and M10, independently of each other, are selected from H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and, alkanolamine, and water, wherein the amount of the compound (A) is greater than the amount of the compound (B), both based on the total aqueous surfactant composition. The compositions have good foaming ability, good skin compatibility, a pleasant sensory feel to the foam, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergent, and cleaners.