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The Formulator's Toolbox

The agrochemical industry uses formulation terminology to describe active ingredient delivery systems. We have designed The Formulator’s Toolbox to give formulation scientists an introduction to each of these formulation types.

For each one, this training guide covers detailed information on:

What the formulation type is
The key components and why they are required
How to develop the formulation
Recommended products
Troubleshooting and formulation advice
Example formulations

Each chapter can be downloaded separately or all as one for a complete training package. To view a summary of each formulation type visit our application pages.

The Formulator's Toolbox (Full Version)

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Chapter 01 - Introduction

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 167.97kb

Chapter 02 - Experimental Design

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 602.66kb

Chapter 03 - Emulsifiable Concetrates (EC)

In-depth guide on how to formulate ECs

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 603.2kb

Chapter 04 - Concentrated Aqueous Emulsions (EW)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 279.45kb

Chapter 05 - Microemulsions (ME)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 238.41kb

Chapter 06 - Suspension Concentrates (SC)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 266.18kb

Chapter 07 - Suspoemulsions (SE)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 300.1kb

Chapter 08 - Oil Dispersions (OD)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 555.6kb

Chapter 09 - Wettable Powders (WP)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 264.26kb

Chapter 10 - Water Dispersible Granules (WDG)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 272.31kb

Chapter 11 - Seed Treatment Formulations

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 303.94kb

Chapter 12 - Capsule Suspension (CS)

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 391.89kb

Chapter 13 - Adjuvants

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 390.14kb

Glossary and Appendix

The appendix of the Formulators Toolbox including the section on formulation breakdown processes and more recently, how to use HLB.

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 248.41kb

The Formulator's Toolbox - Full Version

Language: English | Format: pdf | Size: 2464.41kb

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