Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Crop Care
Suspension concentrate (SC) formulations are a solid active ingredient dispersed in water.
SCs have grown in popularity due to benefits such as absence of dust, ease of use and effectiveness when compared to formulation types such as emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and wettable powder (WP) formulations. To formulate a stable SC, the active ingredient must remain insoluble under all temperature conditions.
Benefits
- Water based hence it provides good safety and user convenience
- Suitable for many active ingredients with low water solubility
- Absence of dust
- Absence of flammable liquids
- Small particle size of the active ingredient
- Adjuvants can be built-in for bio enhancement
Limitations
- Not compatible with water soluble active ingredients
- Crystal growth can be a problem if the active is partially soluble in water
- Long term stability issues
- Stability upon dilution