Scientist testing a crop protection formulation

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)

3.2 MB

Chapter 1 - Introduction

168.0 KB

Chapter 2 - Experimental design

619.7 KB

Chapter 3 - Emulsifiable concentrate

603.2 KB

Chapter 4 - Concentrated aqueous emulsions EW

279.4 KB

Chapter 5 - Microemulsions ME

238.4 KB

Chapter 6 - Suspension concentrates SC

266.2 KB

Chapter 7 - Suspoemulsions SE

300.1 KB

Chapter 8 - Oil dispersions OD

555.6 KB

Chapter 9 - Wettable powders WP

272.9 KB

Chapter 10 - Water dispersible granules WDG

278.4 KB

Chapter 11 - Seed treatment formulations

303.9 KB

Chapter 12 - Capsule suspension (CS)

391.9 KB

Chapter 13 - Adjuvants

390.1 KB

Chapter 14 - Formulating with microbes

659.4 KB

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