U.S. patent application number 11/122454 was filed with the patent office on 2005-11-24 for novel surfactants and formulations.
This patent application is currently assigned to Monsanto Technology LLC. Invention is credited to Abraham, William, Agbaje, Henry E., Arhancet, Graciela B., Becher, David Z., Brinker, Ronald J., Chen, Xiangyang, Gillespie, Jane L., Glaenzer, Jeanette A., Graham, Jeffrey A., Henke, Susan L., Lennon, Patrick J., Mahoney, Martin D., Pallas, Norman R., Wideman, Al S., Wright, Daniel R., Xu, Xiaodong C..
Application Number | 20050261130 11/122454 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 27498575 |
Filed Date | 2005-11-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050261130 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lennon, Patrick J. ; et
al. |
November 24, 2005 |
Novel surfactants and formulations
Abstract
A herbicidal composition is provided comprising an aqueous
solution of N-phosphonomethylglycine, predominantly in the form of
the potassium salt thereof, at a concentration of at least 300 g
a.e./l of the composition; and a surfactant component in solution
or stable suspension, emulsion, or dispersion in the water,
comprising one or more surfactants in a total amount of about 20 to
about 300 g/l of the composition, wherein the composition has a
viscosity of less than about 250 centipoise at 0.degree. C. or a
Gardner color value less than 10.
Inventors: |
Lennon, Patrick J.; (Webster
Groves, MO) ; Chen, Xiangyang; (Chesterfield, MO)
; Arhancet, Graciela B.; (Creve Coeur, MO) ;
Glaenzer, Jeanette A.; (University City, MO) ;
Gillespie, Jane L.; (St. Louis, MO) ; Graham, Jeffrey
A.; (Wildwood, MO) ; Becher, David Z.; (St.
Louis, MO) ; Wright, Daniel R.; (St. Louis, MO)
; Agbaje, Henry E.; (St. Louis, MO) ; Xu, Xiaodong
C.; (Valley Park, MO) ; Abraham, William;
(Wildwood, MO) ; Brinker, Ronald J.; (Ellisville,
MO) ; Pallas, Norman R.; (Florissant, MO) ;
Wideman, Al S.; (St. Louis, MO) ; Mahoney, Martin
D.; (St. Peters, MO) ; Henke, Susan L.;
(Webster Groves, MO) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SENNIGER POWERS LEAVITT AND ROEDEL
ONE METROPOLITAN SQUARE
16TH FLOOR
ST LOUIS
MO
63102
US
|
Assignee: |
Monsanto Technology LLC
St. Louis
MO
|
Family ID: |
27498575 |
Appl. No.: |
11/122454 |
Filed: |
May 5, 2005 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
|
|
11122454 |
May 5, 2005 |
|
|
|
09926521 |
Apr 26, 2002 |
|
|
|
09926521 |
Apr 26, 2002 |
|
|
|
PCT/US01/16550 |
May 21, 2001 |
|
|
|
60205524 |
May 19, 2000 |
|
|
|
60206628 |
May 24, 2000 |
|
|
|
60273234 |
Mar 2, 2001 |
|
|
|
60274368 |
Mar 8, 2001 |
|
|
|
Current U.S.
Class: |
504/206 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01N 57/20 20130101;
A01N 37/04 20130101; A01N 61/00 20130101; A01N 37/04 20130101; A01N
2300/00 20130101; A01N 25/30 20130101; A01N 25/30 20130101; A01N
2300/00 20130101; A01N 57/20 20130101; A01N 57/20 20130101; A01N
61/00 20130101; A01N 37/04 20130101; A01N 57/20 20130101; A01N
37/04 20130101; A01N 25/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
504/206 |
International
Class: |
A01N 057/18 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A storage-stable herbicidal concentrate which may be diluted
with water to provide an aqueous herbicidal application mixture for
application to the foliage of a plant, said concentrate comprising
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof in a concentration of at
least about 500 g a.e./l glyphosate acid equivalent, and a
surfactant component, the nature and concentration of said
surfactant component in said concentrate being such that, upon
applying said application mixture to the foliage of a plant,
anisotropic aggregates comprising said surfactant are formed on
said plant foliage.
2. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 which is substantially
devoid of liquid crystals comprising said surfactant but having a
composition such that, upon application to a plant of said
concentrate or said application mixture, liquid crystals comprising
said surfactant are formed in or on said plant foliage.
3. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the nature and
concentration of said surfactant component in said concentrate
being such that, upon applying said application mixture to the
foliage of a plant, liquid crystals comprising said surfactant are
formed on the plant foliage.
4. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the concentrate
comprises a salt of glyphosate selected from the group consisting
of a potassium, monoammonium, diammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine,
dimethylammonium, dimethylamine, n-propylamine, ethylamine,
ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, sulfoxonium or
trimethylsulfonium salt of glyphosate and mixtures thereof.
5. A concentrate as set forth in claim 3 containing said surfactant
in a weight ratio to glyphosate acid equivalent of at least about
0.05.
6. A concentrate as set forth in claim 3 containing said surfactant
in a weight ratio to glyphosate acid equivalent between about 0.05
and about 0.33.
7. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein anisotropic
aggregates are formed in said plant foliage upon application to
said foliage of said application mixture and evaporation of water
from the application mixture on said foliage.
8. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the concentrate
comprises potassium glyphosate.
9. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the glyphosate
concentration is from about 500 g a.e./L to about 600 g a.e./L.
10. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the concentrate
has a cloud point of at least about 50.degree. C. and a
crystallization point of not higher than about 0.degree. C.
11. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the concentrate
has a density of at least about 1.210 grams/liter.
12. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the surfactant
comprised by the concentrate is not substantially antagonistic to
the herbicidal activity of the glyphosate.
13. A concentrate as set forth in claim 10 wherein the concentrate
has a cloud point of at least about 60.degree. C. and a
crystallization point of not higher than about -10.degree. C.
14. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 wherein the concentrate
has a viscosity of less than about 1000 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at
45/s shear rate.
15. A concentrate as set forth in claim 14 wherein the concentrate
has a viscosity of less than about 250 c.p. at 0C. at 45/s shear
rate.
16. A storage stable herbicidal liquid concentrate which may be
diluted with water to provide an aqueous herbicidal application
mixture for application to the foliage of a plant, said concentrate
comprising a potassium, monoammonium, diammonium, sodium,
monoethanolamine, dimethylammonium, dimethylamine, n-propylamine,
ethylamine, ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, sulfoxonium or
trimethylsulfonium salt of glyphosate and having a glyphosate acid
equivalent concentration of at least 270 grams per liter, the
nature of said surfactant and the composition of said concentrate
being such that, upon application to a plant of the concentrate or
said application mixture, anisotropic aggregates comprising said
surfactant are formed on said plant foliage.
17. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the nature and
concentration of said surfactant component in said concentrate are
such that, upon applying said application mixture to the foliage of
a plant, liquid crystals comprising said surfactant are formed
within the cuticles of the plant foliage.
18. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the glyphosate
concentration is from about 400 g a.e./L to about 600 g a.e./L.
19. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the concentrate
has a cloud point of at least about 50.degree. C. and a
crystallization point of not higher than about 0.degree. C.
20. A concentrate as set forth in claim 19 wherein the concentrate
has a cloud point of at least about 60.degree. C. and a
crystallization point of not higher than about -10.degree. C.
21. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the concentrate
has a viscosity of less than about 1000 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at
45/s shear rate.
22. A concentrate as set forth in claim 21 wherein the concentrate
has a viscosity of less than about 250 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at 45/s
shear rate.
23. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the concentrate
has a density of at least about 1.210 grams/liter.
24. A concentrate as set forth in claim 16 wherein the surfactant
comprised by the concentrate is not substantially antagonistic to
the herbicidal activity of the glyphosate.
25. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 or claim 16 wherein the
surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: 157wherein
R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having at least 7 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3is a hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5,
together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a
cyclic or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.6 is hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene containing from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group
having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 60, provided,
however, that when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is ethylene, R.sup.1 is other than
unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4is other than hydrogen or
unsubstituted alkyl when R.sup.5is hydrogen or unsubstituted alkyl,
and when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are isopropylene and x is 1, R.sup.1
is other than unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4is other than
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.- 7; (b) alkoxylated
poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having the formula: 158wherein R.sup.1 and
R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O), groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; R.sup.4is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 is hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl; x is an average
number from 0 to about 30, and y is 0 or 1; (c)
di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having the formula: 159wherein R.sup.1
and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from
2 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently
hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl,
provided, however, that when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are methyl,
R.sup.2 is other than octylene; (d) alkoxylated triamines having
the formula: 160wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.8)s (R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.- 6; R.sup.6
is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to
about 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.8 is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about
6 carbon atoms; n is an average number from 1 to about 10; s is 0
or 1; and x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4;
provided, however, that when R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is other
than hydrogen, x is 3 or 4, or R.sup.4 is other than
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6; (e) monoalkoxylated amines having the
formula: 161wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
is C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4
is a linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from
1 to about 30 carbon atoms, and x is an average number from 1 to
about 60; (f) amine oxides having the formula: 162wherein R.sup.1
is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
--(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5, R.sup.4 in each of the (R.sup.4O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.5 is
hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about
50. (g) an alkoxylated amine oxide having the formula: 163wherein
R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms;
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7; R.sup.6 is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene containing from 1 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched
alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and x
and y are independently an average number from 1 to about 60; (h)
alkoxylated diamines having the formula: 164wherein R.sup.1 is
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 8 to about
30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2 O).sub.x groups
and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7; R.sup.4is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about
6 carbon atoms, --C(.dbd.NR.sup.12)--, --C(S)--, or --C(O)--;
R.sup.7is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from
1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are
hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms; x is an average number from 1 to about 30;
and y is an average number from 1 to about 50, provided, however,
that at least one of R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, at least one R.sup.2 is other than
ethylene, R.sup.4 is other than unsubstituted propylene, R.sup.1 is
other than unsubstituted alkyl, or x is from 2 to about 30; (i)
dialkoxylated amines having the formula: 165wherein R.sup.1 is a
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 6 to about
30 carbon atoms, or --R.sup.4SR.sup.5, R.sup.4 and R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, R.sup.5 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 4 to about 15 carbon atoms, and x and y are independently an
average number from 1 to about 40; (j)dialkoxylated alcohols having
the formula: 166wherein R.sup.1 is independently hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the
(R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from
2 to about 30 carbon atoms, and x and y are independently an
average number from 1 to about 60; and (k) compounds of the
formula: 167wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.9, and R.sup.12 are
independently hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in
each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m, (R.sup.2O).sub.n, (R.sub.2O).sub.p
and (R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.11, R.sup.13 and R.sup.15 are
independently hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.su- p.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having
from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--; t is 0 or 1; A-is an agriculturally acceptable anion;
and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 30.
26. A concentrate as set forth in claim 1 or claim 16 wherein the
surfactant is selected from the group consisting of: (a) aminated
alkoxylated alcohol having the formula: 168wherein R.sup.1 is
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl containing at least 7 carbon
atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 and
R.sup.6 are each independently hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, hydroxy substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.13,
--C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13 or together with R.sup.5 and the
nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a cyclic or
heterocyclic ring; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, hydroxy
substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R- .sup.13,
--C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, --C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, or
together with R.sup.4 and the nitrogen atom to which they are
attached, form a cyclic or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.7 is hydrogen
or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms; R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl, R.sup.14 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
hydroxy substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R- .sup.13,
--C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, or --C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, n is
0 or 1, x and y are independently an average number from 1 to about
60, and A- is an agriculturally acceptable anion, provided,
however, that when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are isopropylene and x is 1,
R.sup.1 is other than alkyl or R.sup.4 is other than
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7; (b) hydroxylated amines having the
formula: 169wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3is hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl; (c) diamines having
the formula: 170wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms or
--R.sup.8(OR.sup.9).sub.nOR.sup.10, R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms,
R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are individually hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.10 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, n
is an average number from 0 to about 40, X is --C(O)-- or
--SO.sub.2--, and A- is an agriculturally acceptable anion; (d)
mono- or di-ammonium salts having the formula: 171wherein R.sup.1,
R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms or --R.sup.8(OR.sup.9).sub.nOR.sup.10, R.sup.6 is
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 1 to about
30 carbon atoms, R.sup.3is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.8 and
R.sup.9 are individually hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.10 is
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, n is an average number from 0
to about 40, X is --C(O)-- or --SO.sub.2--, Z is --C(O)--, and A-
is an agriculturally acceptable anion; (e) poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines
having the formula: 172wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 4 to about 30 carbon
atoms or --R.sup.4OR.sup.5, R.sup.2is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
R.sup.3is hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl, R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, and R.sup.5
is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from
about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms. (f) di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine
having the formula: 173wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon
atoms, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl; (g) quaternary
poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine salts having the formula: 174wherein
R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from about
4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl and X.sup.- is an
agriculturally acceptable anion; (h) triamines having the formula:
175wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.8).sub.s (R.sup.7O).sub.nR.sup.6; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.8 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, n is an average number from 1 to about 10, s is 0 or 1, and
x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4; and
mixtures thereof, wherein the pesticide is other than a
bacteriocide if the composition includes a surfactant of group (a)
or (d).
27. A formulation useful in retarding the growth of vegetation
comprising an aqueous mixture containing a surfactant and
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof, the nature of said
surfactant and the composition of said formulation being such that,
upon application of the formulation to a plant, anisotropic
aggregates comprising said surfactant are formed on the foliage of
the plant wherein the surfactant is selected from the group
consisting of: (a) monoalkoxylated amines having the formula:
176wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having at least 7carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms;
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5,
together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a
cyclic or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.6 is hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene containing from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group
having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 60, provided,
however, that when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is ethylene, R.sup.1 is other than
unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4 is other than hydrogen or
unsubstituted alkyl when R.sup.5is hydrogen or unsubstituted alkyl,
and when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are isopropylene and x is 1, R.sup.1
is other than unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4is other than
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.- 7; (b) di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having
the formula: 177wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, and m and n
are independently integers from 1 to about 8, provided, however,
that when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are methyl, R.sup.2 is other than
octylene; (c) alkoxylated triamines having the formula: 178wherein
R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.8)s
(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.- 6; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.7
in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.8 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; n is an
average number from 1 to about 10; s is 0 or 1; and x and y are
independently an integer from 1 to about 4; provided, however, that
when R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is other than hydrogen, x is 3 or 4,
or R.sup.4 is other than --(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6; (d)
monoalkoxylated amines having the formula: 179wherein R.sup.1 is a
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to about
30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to
about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkynyl,
aryl, or aralkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, and
x is an average number from 1 to about 60; and (e) compounds of the
formula: 180wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.9, and R.sup.12 are
independently hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in
each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m, n (R.sup.2O), (R.sup.2O).sub.p and
(R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.11, R.sup.13 and R.sup.15 are independently
hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.su- p.2O).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.1 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from
2 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--; t is or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable anion;
and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 30.
28. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the nature of
said surfactant and the composition of said formulation are such
that, upon application of the formulation to a plant, liquid
crystals comprising said surfactant are formed in the foliage of
said plant.
29. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the nature of
said surfactant and the composition of said formulation are such
that, upon application of the formulation to a plant, liquid
crystals comprising said surfactant form transcuticular hydrophilic
channels through the cuticle of said plant.
30. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the nature of
said surfactant and the composition of said formulation are such
that, upon application of the formulation to a plant, liquid
crystals comprising said surfactant are formed on the foliage of
said plant irrespective of the presence or absence of another
surfactant.
31. A formulation as set forth in claim 30 wherein the nature of
said surfactant and the composition of said formulation are such
that, upon application of the formulation to a plant, liquid
crystals comprising said surfactant are formed in the foliage of
said plant irrespective of the presence or absence of another
surfactant.
32. A formulation as set forth in claim 31 wherein the liquid
crystals comprise a stratified array of the surfactant molecules
wherein the hydrophilic moieties of the surfactant molecules in one
stratum of the stratified array is oriented toward the hydrophilic
moieties of the surfactant molecules in a second stratum of the
stratified array and an aqueous liquid may migrate within said
liquid crystal in a hydrophilic region within which said
hydrophilic moieties of said one stratum and said second stratum
are disposed.
33. A formulation as set forth in claim 32 wherein cationic
moieties of surfactant molecules of said one stratum are in contact
with a hydrophobic surface on said foliage or within a cuticle of
said plant.
34. A formulation as set forth in claim 32 wherein said hydrophilic
region comprises a channel for penetration of glyphosate into
cuticles of said plant.
35. A formulation as set forth in claim 33 wherein said hydrophilic
region comprises a channel for uptake and translocation of
glyphosate within said plant.
36. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein said liquid
crystals are lyotropic.
37. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 which is substantially
devoid of liquid crystals comprising said surfactant but having a
composition such that, upon application of the formulation to a
plant, liquid crystals comprising said surfactant are formed in an
aqueous layer on the surface of foliage of the plant.
38. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the weight ratio
of glyphosate to said surfactant is not greater than about
10:1.
39. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 containing between about
500 and about 600 grams per liter glyphosate acid equivalent.
40. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein said liquid
crystals are formed upon evaporation of water from said formulation
upon application to said foliage.
41. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the formulation
comprises potassium glyphosate.
42. A formulation as set forth in claim 27 wherein the glyphosate
concentration is from about 400 g a.e./L to about 600 g a.e./L.
43. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the formulation has a cloud
point of at least about 50.degree. C. and a crystallization point
not higher than about 0.degree. C.
44. A formulation of claim 42 wherein the formulation has a cloud
point of at least about 60.degree. C. and a crystallization point
not higher than about -10.degree. C.
45. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the formulation has a
viscosity of less than about 1000 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at 45/s
shear rate.
46. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the formulation is a
concentrate.
47. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the formulation has a density
of at least about 1.210 grams/liter.
48. A formulation of claim 47 wherein the formulation has a density
of at least about 1.215 grams/liter.
49. A formulation of claim 48 wherein the formulation has a density
of at least about 1.220 grams/liter.
50. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the surfactant comprised by
the formulation is not substantially antagonistic to the herbicidal
activity of the glyphosate.
51. A formulation of claim 27 further comprising a second
herbicide.
52. A formulation of claim 27 wherein the formulation comprises a
salt of glyphosate selected from the group consisting of potassium,
monoammonium, diammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine,
dimethylammonium, dimethylamine, n-propylamine, ethylamine,
ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, sulfoxonium or
trimethylsulfonium salt of glyphosate and mixtures thereof.
53. A formulation of claim 52 wherein the glyphosate is
predominantly in the form of the potassium salt.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/926,521,
filed Apr. 26, 2002, which is a 371 U.S. National Application of
PCT/US01/16550, filed May 21, 2001, which claims the benefit of
U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/205,524, filed May 19,
2000, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/206,628, filed May
24, 2000, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/273,234, filed
Mar. 2, 2001 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/274,368,
filed Mar. 8, 2001.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to aqueous pesticide
formulations containing high concentrations of a herbicide, such as
the potassium salt of glyphosate, together with surfactants or
other adjuvants, including formulations which form anisotropic
aggregates (AA) or liquid crystals (LC) on or in the foliage of a
plant. More specifically, the present invention relates to
glyphosate containing herbicidal formulations containing one or
more surfactants that form anisotropic aggregates and/or liquid
crystals to facilitate the introduction, uptake and translocation
of glyphosate throughout the plant. Methods of killing or
controlling unwanted vegetation using such formulations are also
described. The invention also relates to novel surfactants and
pesticide compositions containing such surfactants.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Glyphosate is well known in the art as an effective
post-emergent foliar-applied herbicide. In its acid form,
glyphosate has a structure represented by formula (1): 1
[0004] and is relatively insoluble in water (1.16% by weight at
25.degree. C.). For this reason it is typically formulated as a
water-soluble salt.
[0005] Monobasic, dibasic and tribasic salts of glyphosate can be
made. However, it is generally preferred to formulate glyphosate
and apply glyphosate to plants in the form of a monobasic salt. The
most widely used salt of glyphosate is the mono(isopropylammonium),
often abbreviated to IPA, salt. Commercial herbicides of Monsanto
Company having the IPA salt of glyphosate as active ingredient
include Roundup.RTM., Roundup.RTM. Ultra, Roundup.RTM. Xtra and
Rodeo.RTM. herbicides. All of these are aqueous solution
concentrate (SL) formulations and are generally diluted in water by
the user prior to application to plant foliage. Another glyphosate
salt which have been commercially formulated as SL formulations
include the trimethylsulfonium, often abbreviated to TMS, salt,
used for example in Touchdown.RTM. herbicide of Zeneca
(Syngenta).
[0006] Various salts of glyphosate, methods for preparing salts of
glyphosate, formulations of glyphosate or its salts and methods of
use of glyphosate or its salts for killing and controlling weeds
and other plants are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,250 to Bakel,
U.S. Pat. No. 4,481,026 to Prisbylla, U.S. Pat. No. 4,405,531 to
Franz, U.S. Pat. No. 4,315,765 to Large, U.S. Pat. No. 4,140,513 to
Prill, U.S. Pat. No. 3,977,860 to Franz, U.S. Pat. No. 3,853,530 to
Franz, and U.S. Pat. No. 3,799,758 to Franz. The aforementioned
patents are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
[0007] Among the water soluble salts of glyphosate known in the
literature, but never used commercially before the priority filing
date hereof, is the potassium salt, having a structure represented
by formula (2): 2
[0008] in the ionic form predominantly present in aqueous solution
at a pH of about 4. Glyphosate potassium salt has a molecular
weight of 207. This salt is disclosed, for example, by Franz in
U.S. Pat. No. 4,405,531 cited above, as one of the "alkali metal"
salts of glyphosate useful as herbicides, with potassium being
specifically disclosed as one of the alkali metals, along with
lithium, sodium, cesium and rubidium. Example C discloses the
preparation of the monopotassium salt by reacting the specified
amounts of glyphosate acid and potassium carbonate in an aqueous
medium.
[0009] Very few herbicides have been commercialized as their
potassium salts. The Pesticide Manual, 11th Edition, 1997, lists as
potassium salts the auxin type herbicides 2,4-DB
((2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butanoic acid), dicamba
(3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid), dichlorprop (2-(2
,4-dichlorophenoxy)propanoic acid), MCPA
((4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)aceti- c acid), and picloram
(4-amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid), the active
ingredient of certain herbicide products sold by Dow Agrosciences
under the trademark Tordon.
[0010] The solubility of glyphosate potassium salt in water is
recorded in pending application Ser. No. 09/444,766, filed Nov. 22,
1999, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by
reference. As disclosed therein, glyphosate potassium salt has a
solubility in pure water at 20.degree. C. of about 54% by weight,
that is, about 44% glyphosate acid equivalent (a.e.) by weight.
This is very similar to the solubility of the IPA salt.
Concentrations expressed as percent by weight herein relate to
parts by weight of salt or acid equivalent per 100 parts by weight
of solution. Thus a simple aqueous solution concentrate of
glyphosate potassium salt can readily be provided at a
concentration of, for example, 44% a.e. by weight, comparable to
that commercially obtainable with glyphosate IPA salt, as in the
aqueous solution concentrate available from Monsanto Company under
the name Roundup.RTM. D-Pak.TM.. Somewhat higher concentrations can
be obtained by slight overneutralization, 5 to 10% for example, of
an aqueous solution of glyphosate potassium salt with potassium
hydroxide.
[0011] A major advantage of the IPA salt over many other salts of
glyphosate has been the good compatibility in aqueous solution
concentrate formulations of that salt with a wide range of
surfactants. As used herein, the term "surfactant" is intended to
include a wide range of adjuvants that can be added to herbicidal
glyphosate compositions to enhance the herbicidal efficacy thereof,
as compared to the activity of the glyphosate salt in the absence
of such adjuvant, stability, formulability or other beneficial
solution property, irrespective of whether such adjuvant meets a
more traditional definition of "surfactant."
[0012] Glyphosate salts generally require the presence of a
suitable surfactant for best herbicidal performance. The surfactant
can be provided in the concentrate formulation, or it can be added
by the end user to the diluted spray composition. The choice of
surfactant has a major bearing on herbicidal performance. For
example, in an extensive study reported in Weed Science, 1977,
volume 25, pages 275-287, Wyrill and Burnside found wide variation
among surfactants in their ability to enhance the herbicidal
efficacy of glyphosate, applied as the IPA salt.
[0013] Beyond some broad generalizations, the relative ability of
different surfactants to enhance the herbicidal effectiveness of
glyphosate is highly unpredictable.
[0014] Surfactants tending to give the most useful enhancement of
glyphosate herbicidal effectiveness are generally but not
exclusively cationic surfactants, including surfactants which form
cations in aqueous solution or dispersion at pH levels of around
4-5 characteristic of SL formulations of monobasic salts of
glyphosate. Examples are long-chain (typically C.sub.12 to
C.sub.18) tertiary alkylamine surfactants and quaternary
alkylammonium surfactants. An especially common tertiary alkylamine
surfactant used in aqueous solution concentrate formulations of
glyphosate IPA salt has been the very hydrophilic surfactant
polyoxyethylene (15) tallowamine, i.e., tallowamine having in total
about 15 moles of ethylene oxide in two polymerized ethylene oxide
chains attached to the amine group as shown in formula (3): 3
[0015] wherein R is a mixture of predominantly C.sub.16 and
C.sub.18 alkyl and alkenyl chains derived from tallow and the total
of m+n is an average number of about 15.
[0016] For certain applications, it has been found desirable to use
a somewhat less hydrophilic alkylamine surfactant, such as one
having less than about 10 moles of ethylene oxide, as suggested in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,668,085 to Forbes et al., for example
polyoxyethylene (2) cocoamine. That patent discloses illustrative
aqueous compositions comprising such a surfactant together with the
IPA, ammonium or potassium salts of glyphosate. The highest
concentration of glyphosate in the potassium salt formulations
shown in Table 3 of the '085 patent is 300 g glyphosate a.e./l,
with a weight ratio of glyphosate a.e. to surfactant of 2:1.
[0017] A class of alkoxylated alkylamines is disclosed in WO
00/59302 for use in herbicidal spray compositions. Potassium
glyphosate solutions including various Jeffamine.TM. EO/PO
propylamines or propyldiamines are described therein.
[0018] A wide variety of quaternary ammonium surfactants have been
disclosed as components of aqueous solution concentrate
formulations of glyphosate IPA salt. Illustrative examples are
N-methylpolyoxyethylene (2) cocoammonium chloride, disclosed in
European Patent No. 0274369, N-methylpolyoxyethylene (15)
cocoammonium chloride, disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,317,003, and
various quaternary ammonium compounds having formula (4):
(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3)N.sup.+--CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O--(CH.sub.2CH(CH.sub.-
3)O.sub.nH Cl.sup.- (4)
[0019] where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each C.sub.1-3 alkyl
groups and n is an average number from 2 to 20, disclosed in U.S.
Pat. No. 5,464,807.
[0020] PCT Publication No. WO 97/16969 discloses aqueous solution
concentrate compositions of glyphosate, in the form of the IPA,
methylammonium and diammonium salts, comprising a quaternary
ammonium surfactant and an acid salt of a primary, secondary or
tertiary alkylamine compound.
[0021] Other cationic surfactants which have been indicated as
useful in aqueous solution concentrate compositions of glyphosate
salts include those disclosed in PCT Publication No. WO 95/33379.
It is further disclosed in PCT Publication No. WO 97/32476 that
highly concentrated aqueous compositions of glyphosate salts can be
made with certain of these same cationic surfactants, with the
further addition of a defined component that enhances stability of
the compositions. Glyphosate salts exemplified therein are the IPA
salt and the mono- and diammonium salts.
[0022] Among amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants reported to be
useful components of aqueous solution concentrate formulations of
glyphosate IPA salt are alkylamine oxides such as polyoxyethylene
(10-20) tallowamine oxide, disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
5,118,444.
[0023] Nonionic surfactants are generally reported to be less
effective in enhancing herbicidal activity than cationic or
amphoteric surfactants when used as the sole surfactant component
of SL formulations of glyphosate IPA salt; exceptions appear to
include certain alkyl polyglucosides, as disclosed for example in
Australian Patent No. 627503, and polyoxyethylene (10-100)
C.sub.16-22 alkylethers, as disclosed in PCT Publication No. WO
98/17109. Anionic surfactants, except in combination with cationic
surfactants as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,389,598 and U.S. Pat.
No. 5,703,015, are generally of little interest in SL formulations
of glyphosate IPA salt. The '015 patent discloses a surfactant
blend of a dialkoxylated alkylamine and an anionic eye irritancy
reducing compound. The surfactant blend is disclosed as being
suitable for preparation of aqueous solution concentrate
formulations of various glyphosate salts, the potassium salt being
included in the list of salts mentioned. Concentrates of the '015
patent contain from about 5 to about 50%, preferably about 35% to
about 45% glyphosate a.i. and from about 5 to about 25% surfactant.
Further, PCT Publication No. WO 00/08927 discloses the use of
certain polyalkoxylated phosphate esters in combination with
certain polyalkoxylated amidoamines in glyphosate containing
formulations. Potassium is identified as one of several salts of
glyphosate noted as being "suitable."
[0024] Recently, a class of alkyletheramine, alkyletherammonium
salt and alkyletheramine oxide surfactants has been disclosed in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,750,468 to be suitable for preparation of aqueous
solution concentrate formulations of various glyphosate salts, the
potassium salt being included in the list of salts mentioned. It is
disclosed therein that an advantage of the subject surfactants when
used in an aqueous composition with glyphosate salts is that these
surfactants permit the glyphosate concentration of the composition
to be increased to very high levels.
[0025] It is likely that serious consideration of glyphosate
potassium salt as a herbicidal active ingredient has been inhibited
by the relative difficulty in formulating this salt as a highly
concentrated SL product together with preferred surfactant types.
For example, a widely used surfactant in glyphosate IPA salt
compositions, namely polyoxyethylene (15) tallowamine of formula
(3) above, is highly incompatible in aqueous solution with
glyphosate potassium salt. Further, PCT Publication No. WO 00/15037
notes the low compatibility of alkoxylated alkylamine surfactants
in general with high-strength glyphosate concentrates. As disclosed
therein, in order to "build in" an effective level of surfactant,
an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant is required in combination with an
alkoxylated alkylamine surfactant to obtain high-strength
concentrates containing the potassium salt of glyphosate.
[0026] The addition of such alkylpolyglycosides resulted in higher
viscosity formulations (as compared to formulations without
alkylpolyglycosides). Such an increase in the viscosity of these
high-strength formulations is undesirable for various reasons. In
addition to being more difficult to conveniently pour from the
container or to wash residues therefrom, the deleterious effects
resulting from higher viscosity formulations is more dramatically
observed with respect to pumping requirements. Increasing volumes
of liquid aqueous glyphosate products are being purchased by
end-users in large refillable containers sometimes known as
shuttles, which typically have an integral pump or connector for an
external pump to permit transfer of liquid. Liquid aqueous
glyphosate products are also shipped in bulk, in large tanks having
a capacity of up to about 100,000 liters. The liquid is commonly
transferred by pumping to a storage tank at a facility operated by
a wholesaler, retailer or cooperative, from which it can be further
transferred to shuttles or smaller containers for onward
distribution. Because large quantities of glyphosate formulations
are purchased and transported in early spring, the low temperature
pumping characteristics of such formulations are extremely
important.
[0027] When such alkylpolyglycosides (e.g., Agrimul.TM. APG-2067
and 2-ethyl-hexyl glucoside) are added to a glyphosate concentrate,
the formulated product is dark brown in color. It is desirable for
a formulated glyphosate product to be lighter in color than the
alkylpolyglycoside-containing products as disclosed in WO 00/15037,
which have a color value of 14 to 18 as measured by a Gardner
colorimeter. When dye is added to a formulated glyphosate product
having a Gardner color greater than about 10, the concentrate
remains dark brown in color. Concentrates having a Gardner color
value of 10 are difficult to dye blue or green as is often desired
to distinguish the glyphosate product from other herbicidal
products.
[0028] It would be desirable to provide a storage-stable aqueous
concentrate composition (i.e. formulation) of the potassium salt of
glyphosate, or other glyphosate salts other than IPA glyphosate,
having an agriculturally useful surfactant content, or that is
"fully loaded" with surfactant. These formulations exhibit a
reduced viscosity such that they may be pumped with standard bulk
pumping equipment at 0.degree. C. at rates of at least 7.5 gallons
per minute, usually more than 10 gallons per minute and preferably
greater than 12.5 gallons per minute. An "agriculturally useful
surfactant content" means containing one or more surfactants of
such a type or types and in such an amount that a benefit is
realized by the user of the composition in terms of herbicidal
effectiveness by comparison with an otherwise similar composition
containing no surfactant. By "fully loaded" is meant having a
sufficient concentration of a suitable surfactant to provide, upon
conventional dilution in water and application to foliage,
herbicidal effectiveness on one or more important weed species
without the need for further surfactant to be added to the diluted
composition.
[0029] By "storage-stable," in the context of an aqueous
concentrate composition of glyphosate salt further containing a
surfactant, is meant not exhibiting phase separation on exposure to
temperatures up to about 50.degree. C. for 14-28 days, and
preferably not forming crystals of glyphosate or salt thereof on
exposure to a temperature of about 0.degree. C. for a period of up
to about 7 days (i.e., the composition must have a crystallization
point of 0.degree. C. or lower). For aqueous solution concentrates,
high temperature storage stability is often indicated by a cloud
point of about 50.degree. C. or more. Cloud point of a composition
is normally determined by heating the composition until the
solution becomes cloudy, and then allowing the composition to cool,
with agitation, while its temperature is continuously monitored. A
temperature reading taken when the solution clears is a measure of
cloud point. A cloud point of 50.degree. C. or more is normally
considered acceptable for most commercial purposes for a glyphosate
SL formulation. Ideally the cloud point should be 60.degree. C. or
more, and the composition should withstand temperatures as low as
about -10.degree. C. for up to about 7 days without crystal growth,
even in the presence of seed crystals of the glyphosate salt.
[0030] A surfactant that is described herein as "compatible" with a
glyphosate salt at specified surfactant and glyphosate a.e.
concentrations is one that provides a storage-stable aqueous
concentrate as defined immediately above containing that surfactant
and salt at the specified concentrations.
[0031] Users of liquid herbicidal products typically meter the
dosage by volume rather than by weight, and such products are
usually labeled with directions for suitable use rates expressed in
volume per unit area, e.g., liters per hectare (l/ha) or fluid
ounces per acre (oz/acre). Thus the concentration of herbicidal
active ingredient that matters to the user is not percent by
weight, but weight per unit volume, e.g., grams per liter (g/l) or
pounds per gallon (lb/gal). In the case of glyphosate salts,
concentration is often expressed as grams of acid equivalent per
liter (g a.e./l).
[0032] Historically, surfactant-containing glyphosate IPA salt
products such as Roundup.RTM. and Roundup.RTM. Ultra herbicides of
Monsanto Company have most commonly been formulated at a glyphosate
concentration of about 360 g a.e./l. The surfactant-containing
glyphosate TMS salt product Touchdown.RTM. of Zeneca has been
formulated at a glyphosate concentration of about 330 g a.e./l.
Products at lower a.e. concentration, i.e., more dilute, are also
sold in some markets, but carry a cost penalty per unit of
glyphosate they contain, primarily reflecting packaging, shipping
and warehousing costs.
[0033] Further benefits in cost savings and in convenience to the
user are possible if a "fully loaded" aqueous concentrate
composition, or at least one having an agriculturally useful
surfactant content, can be provided at a glyphosate concentration
of at least about 320 g a.e./l, 340 g a.e./l, or significantly more
than 360 g a.e./l, for example at least about 420 g a.e./l or more,
or at least 440, 450, 460, 470, 480, 490, 500, 510, 520, 530, 540,
550 or 600 g a.e./l or more.
[0034] At very high glyphosate a.e. concentrations such as these, a
significant problem normally occurs. This is the difficulty in
pouring and/or pumping of the aqueous concentrate arising from the
high viscosity of the concentrate, especially as manifested at low
temperatures. It would therefore be highly desirable to have a
highly concentrated aqueous solution of glyphosate potassium salt
fully loaded with an agriculturally useful surfactant, such
formulation preferably being less viscous than glyphosate potassium
salt formulations containing alkylpolyglycoside surfactants, such
as those disclosed in PCT Publication No. WO 00/15037.
[0035] There is a continuing need for surfactants which are
compatible with a pesticidal formulation, such as an aqueous
glyphosate herbicidal concentrate. The surfactants of the invention
include novel surfactants as well as known surfactants not
previously used in pesticidal formulations. Surfactants that are
particularly compatible with potassium glyphosate or other
glyphosate salts other than IPA glyphosate have been identified for
formulating concentrates having improved viscosity, storage
stability and loading as compared to known glyphosate
concentrates.
[0036] As will be clear from the disclosure that follows, these and
other benefits are provided by the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0037] The present invention provides novel surfactants for
formulating pesticide compositions such as aqueous herbicidal
concentrates containing glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof. It
has also been discovered that certain surfactants previously
unknown for use in agriculture enhance herbicidal efficacy while
remaining compatible with the glyphosate after prolonged
storage.
[0038] One embodiment of the invention is directed to an aqueous
herbicidal concentrate composition comprising glyphosate,
predominantly in the form of the potassium salt thereof, in
solution in an amount of in excess of 300 grams acid equivalent per
liter of the composition, and a surfactant component in solution or
stable suspension, emulsion or dispersion, comprising one or more
surfactants in a total amount of about 20 to about 300 grams per
liter of the composition. The composition either (a) has a
viscosity of less than about 250 centipoise at 0.degree. C. at 45/s
shear rate, (b) has a Gardner color value of not more than 14 when
free of dye or a coloring agent, (c) has a viscosity less than a
similarly loaded glyphosate potassium salt composition comprising
an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant in combination with an alkoxylated
alkylamine surfactant, said alkylpolyglycoside and alkylamine
surfactants being present in a weight ratio between about 5:1 and
1:1, (d) controls velvetleaf growth as compared to such a similarly
loaded glyphosate potassium salt composition, (e) contains a
surfactant component that includes no effective amount of an
alkylpolyglycoside and is selected such that the composition
remains substantially homogeneous when stored at 50.degree. C. for
about 14 to 28 days, or (f) includes a surfactant component that
contains an effective amount of alkylpolyglycoside in combination
with at least one additional surfactant that contains no effective
amount of an alkoxylated alkylamine.
[0039] Another embodiment of the invention is directed to such a
glyphosate concentrate having a viscosity of less than about 250
centipoise at 0.degree. C. at 45/s shear rate, in which the
surfactant component comprises one or more amine or quaternary
ammonium salt compounds. Each of the compounds includes an alkyl or
aryl substituent having from about 4 to about 16 carbon atoms and
not more than ten ethylene oxide linkages within the compound. The
compounds are present in an amount which enhances the compatibility
of the surfactant component with the glyphosate salt.
[0040] The invention is also directed to formulations which form
anisotropic aggregates comprised of a surfactant on the waxy
cuticle of the foliage of the plant upon which the formulation is
applied. Other herbicidal formulations of the present invention
form liquid crystals comprised of the surfactant on the waxy
cuticle of the foliage of the plant upon which the formulation is
applied. Still other herbicidal formulations of the present
invention form liquid crystals comprised of the surfactant on the
waxy cuticle of the foliage and inside the plant upon which the
formulation is applied. It has been found that the formation of
anisotropic aggregates and both epicuticular and intracuticular
liquid crystals do not depend on the presence or absence of a
second surfactant and significantly enhance the performance of the
herbicidal formulations of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0041] FIGS. 1 and 2 show a birefringent pattern (FIG. 1 at
100.times. magnification polarized light; FIG. 2 at 200.times.
magnification polarized light) of negative fan units, which are
typical of hexagonal phase liquid crystals. The formulation which
produced these epicuticular liquid crystals was comprised of
potassium glyphosate and a mixture of surfactants. Specifically,
the formulation comprised a 3:1 weight ratio of glyphosate to
surfactant with potassium glyphosate and a mixture of Tomah 1816
E20PA and Witcamine 405 surfactants.
[0042] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a birefringent pattern (FIG. 3 at
100.times. magnification polarized light; FIG. 4 at 200.times.
magnification polarized light) of fine mosaic patterns, which are
typical of lamellar phase liquid crystals. The formulation which
produced these epicuticular liquid crystals was comprised of
isopropylamine glyphosate and a surfactant. Specifically, the
formulation comprise a 3:1 weight ratio of glyphosate to surfactant
with isopropylamine glyphosate and Plurafac A38 surfactant.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0043] The pesticidal compositions of the invention include aqueous
herbicidal compositions of the potassium salt of glyphosate or
another glyphosate salt other than IPA glyphosate and a herbicidal
efficacy enhancing amount of one or more surfactants. The
compositions of the present invention are storage stable over a
wide range of temperatures. Compositions of the present invention
also exhibit enhanced viscosity characteristics and significantly
lighter color as compared to glyphosate potassium salt compositions
containing an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant in combination with an
alkoxylated alkylamine surfactant. Such "enhanced viscosity" and
"enhanced color" formulations are made possible by the selection of
a surfactant system that does not include an alkylpolyglycoside
surfactant, yet such formulations are still fully loaded so that,
upon dilution in water, no additional surfactant is necessary prior
to foliar application to attain commercial level performance. It
has also been found that alkylpolyglycoside surfactants in
combination with surfactants other than alkoxy alkylamine
surfactants can be utilized to provide useful glyphosate potassium
salt compositions, although without some of the enhanced viscosity
characteristics of the more preferred compositions of the present
invention that do not contain alkylpolyglycoside surfactants.
Further, by controlling the amount of the alkylpolyglycoside
present in the glyphosate potassium salt composition, a sufficient
amount of alkoxylated alkylamine, or other surfactant described
herein, can be utilized to prepare a suitable formulation.
Generally, the ratio of alkypolyglycoside to other surfactant
should be between about 1:5 and 5:1, preferably between about 1:5
and 1:1.1, more preferably between about 1:5 and 1:1.2, and most
preferably between about 1:5 and 1:1.5. The color of such
concentrates is considerably lighter than the concentrates
containing greater amounts of alkylpolyglycosides, and is less than
14, preferably less than about 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5.
[0044] The herbicidal formulations of the present invention may
optionally contain one or more additional surfactants, one or more
additional herbicides, and/or other adjuvants or ingredients such
as, for example a di-carboxylic acid such as oxalic acid, or a salt
or ester thereof. Formulations of the present invention may be
prepared on site by the ultimate consumer shortly before
application to the foliage of vegetation or weeds to be eliminated
or controlled by diluting the aqueous concentrate herbicidal
formulations, or by dissolving or dispersing solid particles
containing glyphosate. Alternatively, herbicidal formulations of
the present invention may be supplied to the ultimate consumer on a
"ready to use" basis.
[0045] The present invention takes advantage of the high specific
gravity of concentrated aqueous solutions of glyphosate potassium
salt. Accordingly, at a given percent concentration by weight, an
aqueous concentrate composition of glyphosate potassium salt
delivers to the user a significantly higher weight of active
ingredient per unit volume of the composition than a corresponding
composition of glyphosate IPA salt.
[0046] In one embodiment of the invention, it has been found that
in an aqueous concentrate formulation, an unexpectedly high
weight/volume concentration of glyphosate potassium salt can be
obtained in the presence of an agriculturally useful surfactant
content, with the resulting composition exhibiting acceptable, or
in some instance improved, viscosity and storage stability
characteristics. The choice of surfactant has been found to be
extremely important to achieving these results.
[0047] In such embodiment, therefore, the present invention
provides an aqueous herbicidal composition comprising:
[0048] (1) N-phosphonomethylglycine, predominantly in the form of
the potassium salt thereof, in solution in the water in an amount
in excess of about 360 grams N-phosphonomethylglycine acid
equivalent per liter of the composition; and
[0049] (2) a surfactant component in solution or stable dispersion
in the water, comprising one or more surfactants present in an
agriculturally useful amount. It is preferred that the surfactant
component is selected such that the composition has a viscosity of
not greater than about 1000 centipoise at 10.degree. C., a cloud
point not lower than about 50.degree. C., and preferably exhibits
substantially no crystallization of glyphosate or salt thereof when
stored at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. for a period of up to
about 7 days. More preferably, the composition has a viscosity of
not greater than about 500 centipoise at 45 reciprocal seconds at
10.degree. C., with not greater than 250, 225, 200, 175, 150, 125
or 100 centipoise being most preferred. However, higher viscosities
may be acceptable in certain circumstance, such as, for example,
where low temperature pumping considerations are not important. The
surfactant component, as added to the aqueous herbicidal
concentrate composition, is in solution or is a stable suspension,
emulsion, or dispersion.
[0050] The word "predominantly" in the above context means that at
least about 50%, preferably at least about 75% and more preferably
at least about 90%, by weight of the glyphosate, expressed as a.e.,
is present as the potassium salt. The balance can be made up of
other salts and/or glyphosate acid but it is preferred that the
viscosity, cloud point, and non-crystallization properties of the
composition remain within the limits indicated.
[0051] As a further aspect of the present invention, a particular
class of surfactants has been identified wherein compatibility with
glyphosate potassium salt concentrations of greater than 300 g
a.e./l to about 600 g a.e./l is unexpectedly high. Accordingly, an
embodiment of the invention is a surfactant-containing herbicidal
composition as described above wherein the surfactant component
predominantly comprises one or more surfactants each having a
molecular structure comprising:
[0052] (1) a hydrophobic moiety comprising at least one hydrocarbyl
or substituted hydrocarbyl group; and
[0053] (2) a hydrophilic moiety comprising (i) an amino, ammonium
or amine oxide group comprising hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl substituents; and/or (ii) a carbohydrate group.
[0054] The carbohydrate of the hydrophilic moiety is preferably a
sugar such as a monosaccharide, disaccharide or polysaccharide.
Preferred sugars include glycosides such as alkyl glycosides, alkyl
polyglycosides and aminoglycosides. Surfactants containing on
average no more than about two carbohydrate groups per surfactant
molecule are preferred.
[0055] In such surfactants, the hydrophobic moiety is attached to
the hydrophilic moiety in one of the following ways. The terminal
atom of the hydrophobic moiety is attached (a) directly to the
nitrogen within an amino, ammonium or amine oxide group if present,
or (b) directly to the carbohydrate group if present.
[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the hydrophobic moiety of the
surfactant is a substituted hydrocarbyl group comprising at least
one oxyalkylene group in the principle chain. Such substituted
hydrocarbyl groups include, for example, alkyloxyalkylene and
alkenyloxyalkylene groups containing from one to thirty oxyalkylene
groups RO in which R in each of the RO groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene.
[0057] In one embodiment of the invention, the surfactant component
predominantly comprises one or more surfactants each having a
molecular structure comprising:
[0058] (1) a hydrophobic moiety having one or a plurality of
independently saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched,
aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic C.sub.3-18 hydrocarbyl or
hydrocarbylidene groups joined together by 0 to about 7 linkages
independently selected from ether, thioether, sulfoxide, ester,
thioester and amide linkages, this hydrophobic moiety having in
total a number J of carbon atoms where J is about 8 to about 30;
and
[0059] (2) a hydrophilic moiety comprising:
[0060] (i) an amino group that is cationic or that can be
protonated to become cationic, having attached directly thereto 0
to 3 oxyethylene groups or polyoxyethylene chains, these
oxyethylene groups and polyoxyethylene chains comprising on average
no more than a number E of oxyethylene units per surfactant
molecule such that E+J.ltoreq.50; and/or
[0061] (ii) an alkyl sugar derivative unit, such as a glycoside,
polyglycoside, or aminoglycoide group comprising on average no more
than about 2 of the alkyl sugar derivative units per surfactant
molecule.
[0062] In such surfactants the hydrophobic moiety is attached to
the hydrophilic moiety in one of the following ways: (a) directly
to an amino group if present, (b) by an ether linkage incorporating
an oxygen atom of one of the oxyethylene groups if present or of a
terminal oxyethylene unit of one of the polyoxyethylene chains if
present, or (c) by an ether linkage to one of the alkyl sugar
derivative units if present.
[0063] In a preferred embodiment, J is about 8 to about 25, and E+J
is no more than 45, preferably no more than 40, and more preferably
no more than 28. For example, compound JJJ in Table 4 includes a
hydrophobic moiety having 24 total number of carbons and a
hydrophilic moiety including 9 total oxyethylene units such that
E+J=33. Compound C includes 18 carbon atoms (J) in its hydrophobic
moiety, and 7 total oxyethylene units (E) such that E+J=25.
[0064] In one embodiment of the invention, the surfactant component
predominantly comprises one or more surfactants each having a
molecular structure comprising:
[0065] (1) a hydrophobic moiety having one or a plurality of
independently saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched,
aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic C.sub.3-18 hydrocarbyl or
hydrocarbylidene groups joined together by 0 to about 7 linkages
independently selected from ether, thioether, sulfoxide, ester,
thioester and amide linkages, this hydrophobic moiety having in
total a number J of carbon atoms where J is about 8 to about 18;
and
[0066] (2) a hydrophilic moiety comprising:
[0067] (i) an amino group that is cationic or that can be
protonated to become cationic, having attached directly thereto 0
to 3 oxyethylene groups or polyoxyethylene chains, these
oxyethylene groups and polyoxyethylene chains comprising on average
no more than a number E of oxyethylene units per surfactant
molecule such that E+J.ltoreq.22; and/or
[0068] (ii) an alkyl sugar derivative unit, such as a glycoside,
polyglycoside, or aminoglycoide group comprising on average no more
than about 2 of the alkyl sugar derivative units per surfactant
molecule.
[0069] In such surfactants the hydrophobic moiety is attached to
the hydrophilic moiety in one of the following ways: (a) directly
to an amino group if present, (b) by an ether linkage incorporating
an oxygen atom of one of the oxyethylene groups if present or of a
terminal oxyethylene unit of one of the polyoxyethylene chains if
present, or (c) by an ether linkage to one of the alkyl sugar
derivative units if present.
[0070] In the context of surfactant content, the expression
"predominantly comprises" means that at least about 50%, preferably
at least about 75% and more preferably at least about 90%, by
weight of the surfactant component is made up of surfactants having
the specified features of molecular structure. For the present
purpose, the weight or concentration of surfactant component as
defined herein does not include essentially non-surfactant
compounds that are sometimes introduced with the surfactant
component, such as water, isopropanol or other solvents, or glycols
(such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol,
etc.).
[0071] Without in any way limiting the scope of the present
invention, various subclasses of surfactants, defined by formulas
(5), and (6) below, are particularly useful in compositions of the
invention.
[0072] One embodiment of the invention is a herbicidal concentrate
composition as described above wherein the surfactant component
predominantly comprises one or more chemically stable surfactants
having formula (5):
[R.sup.1--(XR.sup.2).sub.m--(NR.sup.3).sub.n--(R.sup.8O).sub.p--(R.sup.4).-
sub.q--(NR.sup.5R.sup.6--(CH.sub.2).sub.r).sub.s--(NR.sup.7).sub.t(sug).su-
b.uOH].sub.v[A].sub.w (5)
[0073] where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-18 hydrocarbyl, each X
is independently an ether, thioether, sulfoxide, ester, thioester
or amide linkage, each R.sup.2 is independently C.sub.2-6
hydrocarbylidene, m is an average number of 0 to about 8, the total
number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1--(XR.sup.2).sub.m is about 8 to
about 24, n is 0 or 1, p is an average number of 0 to about 5,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently
hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 hydrocarbyl, R.sup.8 is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, q is 0 or 1, r is 0 to 4, s is 0 or 1, t
is 0 or 1, sug is (i) an open or cyclic structure derived from
sugars, such as, for example, glucose or sucrose (referred to
herein as a sugar unit), or (ii) a hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl
or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl group, u is an average number from 1 to
about 2, A is an anionic entity, and v is an integer from 1 to 3
and w is 0 or 1 such that electrical neutrality is maintained. An
example of a preferred compound of the type defined by formula 5 is
a glucosamine where R.sup.1 is C.sub.8H.sub.17 hydrocarbyl, m, p,
q, s, t, and w are 0, n, u and v are 1, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and
sug is an open glucose derivative having the structure
CH(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH.sub.2.
[0074] Another embodiment of the invention is a herbicidal
concentrate composition as described above wherein the surfactant
component predominantly comprises one or more surfactants having
formula (6): 4
[0075] where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-18 hydrocarbyl, each X
is independently an ether, thioether, sulfoxide, ester, thioester
or amide linkage, each R.sup.2 is independently C.sub.2-6
hydrocarbylidene, each R.sup.8 is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; m is an average number of 0 to about 9, the total number
J of carbon atoms in R.sup.1--(XR.sup.2).sub.m is about 8 to about
18, n is an average number of 0 to about 5, R.sup.5 is hydrogen,
C.sub.1-4 alkyl, benzyl, an anionic oxide group or an anionic group
--(CH.sub.2).sub.uC(O)O where u is 1 to 3, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are
independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 acyl, x and y
are average numbers such that x+y+n is not greater than the number
E as defined above, A is an anionic entity and s is an integer from
1 to 3 and t is 0 or 1 such that electrical neutrality is
maintained.
[0076] It will be appreciated that surfactants conforming to
formulas (5) or (6) above include non-restrictively those that can
be described as alkyl polyglucosides, alkylaminoglucosides,
polyoxyalkylene alkylamines, polyoxyalkylene alkyletheramines,
alkyltrimethylammonium salts, alkyldimethylbenzylammonium salts,
polyoxyalkylene N-methyl alkylammonium salts, polyoxyalkylene
N-methyl alkyletherammonium salts, alkyldimethylamine oxides,
polyoxyalkylene alkylamine oxides, polyoxyalkylene alkyletheramine
oxides, alkylbetaines, alkylamidopropylamines and the like. In one
embodiment of the invention, the average number of oxyalkylene
units, such as oxyethylene units, if present, per surfactant
molecule is no greater than 22-J where J is as defined above, and
the average number of glucose units, if present, per surfactant
molecule is no greater than about 2. In another embodiment of the
invention, the average number of oxyalkylene units, such as
oxyethylene units, if present, per surfactant molecule is no
greater than 50-J where J is as defined above, and the average
number of glucose units, if present, per surfactant molecule is no
greater than about 42.
[0077] Illustrative surfactant types that have been found useful in
compositions of the invention include the following:
[0078] (A) Surfactants corresponding to formula (5) where R.sup.1
is a C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or
branched hydrocarbyl chain, m, n, p, s, t and w are 0, and v is 1.
This group includes several commercial surfactants collectively
known in the art or referred to herein as "alkyl polyglucosides" or
"APGs". Suitable examples are sold by Henkel as Agrimul.TM. PG-2069
and Agrimul.TM. PG-2076.
[0079] (B) Surfactants corresponding to formula (6) where R.sup.1
is a C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or
branched hydrocarbyl chain and m is 0. In this group R.sup.1 alone
forms the hydrophobic moiety of the surfactant and is attached
directly to the amino function, as in alkylamines, or by an ether
linkage formed by the oxygen atom of an oxyalkylene group or the
terminal oxygen atom of a polyoxyalkylene chain, as in certain
alkyletheramines. Illustrative subtypes having different
hydrophilic moieties include:
[0080] (1) Surfactants wherein x and y are O, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6
are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.7 is hydrogen and t is 1.
This subtype includes (where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each methyl)
several commercial surfactants known in the art or referred to
herein as "alkyldimethylamines". Suitable examples are
dodecyldimethylamine, available for example from Akzo as Armeen.TM.
DM12D, and cocodimethylamine and tallowdimethylamine, available for
example from Ceca as Noram.TM. DMC D and Noram.TM. DMS D
respectively. Such surfactants are generally provided in
non-protonated form, the anion A not being supplied with the
surfactant. However, in a glyphosate potassium salt formulation at
a pH of about 4-5, the surfactant will be protonated and it will be
recognized that the anion A can be glyphosate, which is capable of
forming dibasic salts.
[0081] (2) Surfactants wherein x and y are 0, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl and t is 1. This subtype
includes (where R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are each methyl and A
is a chloride ion) several commercial surfactants known in the art
or referred to herein as "alkyltrimethylammonium chlorides". A
suitable example is cocoalkyl trimethylammonium chloride, available
for example from Akzo as Arquad.TM. C.
[0082] (3) Surfactants wherein x+y is 2 or greater, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are hydrogen and t is 1. This subtype includes commercial
surfactants known in the art or referred to herein as
"polyoxyalkylene alkylamines" (where n is 0 and R.sup.5 is
hydrogen), certain "polyoxyalkylene alkyletheramines" (where n is
1-5 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen), "polyoxyalkylene-methyl alkylammonium
chlorides" (where n is 0 and R.sup.5 is methyl), and certain
"polyoxyalkylene-methyl alkyletherammonium chlorides" (where n is
1-5 and R is methyl). Suitable examples are polyoxyethylene (2)
cocoamine, polyoxyethylene (5) tallowamine and polyoxyethylene (10)
cocoamine, available for example from Akzo as Ethomeen.TM. C/12,
Ethomeen.TM. T/15 and Ethomeen.TM. C/20 respectively; a surfactant
conforming, when its amine group is non-protonated, to formula (7):
5
[0083] where R.sup.1 is C.sub.12-15 alkyl, X is ethyl, propyl or
methyl ethyl, and x+y is 5, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
5,750,468; and polyoxyethylene (2) N-methyl cocoammonium chloride
and polyoxyethylene (2) N-methyl stearylammonium chloride,
available for example from Akzo as Ethoquad.TM. C/12 and
Ethoquad.TM. 18/12 respectively. In cases where R.sup.5 is
hydrogen, i.e., in tertiary as opposed to quaternary ammonium
surfactants, the anion A is typically not supplied with the
surfactant. However, in a glyphosate potassium salt formulation at
a pH of about 4-5, it will be recognized that the anion A can be
glyphosate, which is capable of forming dibasic salts.
[0084] (4) Surfactants wherein R.sup.5 is an anionic oxide group
and t is 0. This subtype includes commercial surfactants known in
the art or referred to herein as "alkyldimethylamine oxides" (where
n, x and y are 0, and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are methyl), certain
"alkyletherdimethylamine oxides" (where n is 1-5, x and y are 0,
and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are methyl), "polyoxyalkylene alkylamine
oxides" (where n is 0, x+y is 2 or greater, and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7
are hydrogen), and certain "polyoxyalkylene alkyletheramine oxides"
(where n is 1-5, x+y is 2 or greater, and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are
hydrogen). Suitable examples are cocodimethylamine oxide, sold by
Akzo as Aromox.TM. DMC, and polyoxyethylene (2) cocoamine oxide,
sold by Akzo as Aromox.TM. C/12.
[0085] (5) Surfactants wherein R.sup.5 is an anionic group
--CH.sub.2C(O)O (acetate), x and y are 0 and t is 0. This subtype
includes commercial surfactants known in the art or referred to
herein as "alkylbetaines" (where n is 0, R.sup.5 is acetate and
R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are methyl) and certain "alkyletherbetaines"
(where n is 1-5, R.sup.5 is acetate and R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are
methyl). A suitable example is cocobetaine, sold for example by
Henkel as Velvetex.TM. AB45.
[0086] (C) Surfactants corresponding to formula (6) where R.sup.1
is a C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or
branched hydrocarbyl chain, m is 1, X is an ether linkage, R.sup.2
is n-propylene and n is 0. In this group R.sup.1 together with
OR.sup.2 forms the hydrophobic moiety of the surfactant which is
attached directly by the R.sup.2 linkage to the amino function.
These surfactants are a subclass of alkyletheramines as disclosed
in U.S. Pat. No. 5,750,468. Illustrative subtypes have the
different hydrophilic moieties exemplified in (B-1) to (B-5) above.
Suitable examples are a surfactant conforming, when its amine group
is non-protonated, to formula (8): 6
[0087] a surfactant conforming to formula (9): 7
[0088] and a surfactant conforming to formula (10): 8
[0089] where, in each of formulas (8), (9) and (10), R.sup.1 is
C.sub.12-15 alkyl and x+y is 5, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
5,750,468.
[0090] (D) Surfactants corresponding to formula (6) where R.sup.1
is a C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or
branched hydrocarbyl chain, m is 1-5, each XR.sup.2 is a group
--OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2-- and n is 0. In this group R.sup.1
together with the --OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2-- groups forms the
hydrophobic moiety of the surfactant which is 9
[0091] attached directly to the amino function. These surfactants
are a further subclass of alkyletheramines as disclosed in U.S.
Pat. No. 5,750,468. Illustrative subtypes have the different
hydrophilic moieties exemplified in (B-1) to (B-5) above.
[0092] (E) Surfactants corresponding to formula (6) where R.sup.1
is a C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or
branched hydrocarbyl chain, m is 1, X is an amide linkage, R.sup.2
is n-propylene and n is 0. In this group R.sup.1 together with
XR.sup.2 forms the hydrophobic moiety of the surfactant which is
attached directly by the R.sup.2 linkage to the amino function. In
preferred surfactants of this group, x and y are 0, R.sup.5 is
hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently
C.sub.1-4 alkyl and t is 1. A suitable example is cocoamidopropyl
dimethylamine propionate, sold for example by McIntyre as
Mackalene.TM. 117.
[0093] (F) Surfactants corresponding to formula (6) where R.sup.1
is hydrogen, m is 3-8 and each XR.sup.2 is a group
--OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2--- . In this group the polyether chain of
--OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2-- groups (a polyoxypropylene chain) forms
the hydrophobic moiety of the surfactant which is linked directly
or via one or more oxyethylene units to the amino function. In
preferred surfactants of this group, x and y are 0, R.sup.5,
R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl and t is 1.
These surfactants are a subclass of the polyoxypropylene quaternary
ammonium surfactants disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,652,197. In a
suitable example, m is 7, n is 1, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are
each methyl, and A is chloride.
[0094] In surfactants where t is 1, A can be any agriculturally
acceptable anion but preferably is chloride, bromide, iodide,
sulfate, ethosulfate, phosphate, acetate, propionate, succinate,
lactate, citrate or tartrate, or, as indicated above,
glyphosate.
[0095] In one embodiment of the invention the composition contains
a surfactant of a class of alkyletheramines disclosed in U.S. Pat.
No. 5,750,468, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by
reference. In a further embodiment, surfactants present are other
than alkyletheramines as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,750,468, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
[0096] In another embodiment of the invention the composition
contains a surfactant having the general formula (11):
R.sup.1R .sup.2N(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.3R.sup.4 (11)
[0097] where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a C.sub.4-18
aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl
chain, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or
hydrogen, and n is greater than 2. A particularly preferred
compound of this description is where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are
C.sub.8H.sub.17, n is 3, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen.
[0098] In yet another embodiment of the invention the composition
contains a surfactant having the general formula (12):
R.sup.1R.sup.2N(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.nR.sup.3 (12)
[0099] where R.sup.1 is C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently C.sub.1-10, preferably C.sub.1-4 alkyl or
hydrogen, and n is 1 or greater, preferably 2 to 15. It is believed
that at least one compound within this formula has not heretofore
been reported in the prior art, and is therefore,a novel compound
per se. The structure for this compound is
CH.sub.3(CH.sub.2).sub.17N(CH.sub.3)(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.7CH.sub.3
[0100] This novel compound, as well as its use as a pesticidal
adjuvant, and in particular with glyphosate, and even more
particularly with glyphosate potassium salt, is all within the
scope of this invention. Additionally, the hydroxy analogs of the
foregoing compound show particularly good compatibility with
glyphosate potassium salt formulations.
[0101] In other embodiments of the invention, the composition
contains a surfactant having one or more of the following the
formulas:
R.sup.1R.sup.2R.sup.3N.sup.+(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.4R.sup.5
(13)
[0102] where R.sup.1 is C.sub.8-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl
or hydrogen, X is an anionic entity, and n is 2 or greater;
R.sup.1O(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.2R.sup.3 (14)
[0103] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydrogen, and n is
equal to 2 or greater;
R.sup.1O(CH.sub.2).sub.mNR.sup.2(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.3R.sup.4
(15)
[0104] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2, R.sup.3
and R.sup.4 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydrogen, and m
and n are independently equal to 2 or greater;
R.sup.1O(CH.sub.2).sub.mNR.sup.2(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.3R.sup.4
(16)
[0105] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2, R.sup.3
and R.sup.4 are independently a poly(oxyethylene) chains having a
combined total of equal to or greater than 3 moles of ethylene
oxide, and m and n are independently equal to 2 or greater;
R.sup.1O(CH.sub.2).sub.mN[(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.nR.sup.2](CH.sub.2).sub.-
p[(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.qR.sup.3].sub.2 (17)
[0106] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently methyl or hydrogen, m and p are
independently equal or greater than about 2 and equal to or less
than about 6, n and q are independently equal to about 1-10;
R.sup.1--X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n--NR.sup.2R.sup.3 (18)
[0107] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydrogen, X is an
amide linkage, and n is equal to 2 or greater;
R.sup.1R.sup.2R.sup.3(N.sup.+O.sup.31) (19)
[0108] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, and R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl;
R.sup.1--NR.sup.2-carbohydrate (20)
[0109] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, and R.sup.2 is a
C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydrogen and "carbohydrate" is a carbohydrate
for example, --CH.sub.2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH.sub.2OH. Further,
other derivatives, such as, for example, ethoxylated or
nonethoxylated alkyl or amide derivatives of amino sugars
(particularly 2-aminoglucose) are of particular interest in
glyphosate or other herbicide/pesticide formulations. Di-sugar
amines are also of particular interest in this regard.
R.sup.1--N--[(CH.sub.2).sub.nNR.sup.2R.sup.3].sub.2 (21)
[0110] where R.sup.1 is a C.sub.4-18 aliphatic, saturated or
unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbyl chain, and R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydrogen and n is 2
or greater, preferably n is 2 or 3;
R.sup.1R.sup.2N(CH.sub.2).sub.m--O--(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.n--(CH.sub.2).-
sub.p--NR.sup.3R.sup.4 (22)
[0111] where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are
independently a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, polyoxyethylene or hydrogen and m
and p are independently 2 or greater, preferably 2 or 3, and n is 1
or greater, preferably 1.
[0112] Novel surfactants have been discovered which are
particularly suitable for use in formulating pesticide
compositions, such as herbicides. The surfactants have been found
to be highly compatible with various water soluble salts of
glyphosate, especially potassium, ammonium, and diammonium
glyphosate. Cationic surfactants suitable in formulating pesticide
formulations include:
[0113] (a) monoalkoxylated amines having the formula: 10
[0114] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having at least 7carbon atoms (preferably containing 8
to about 30 carbon atoms); R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene
having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5,
together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a
cyclic or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.6 is hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene containing from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group
having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 60, provided,
however, that when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is ethylene, R.sup.1 is other than
unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4 is other than hydrogen or
unsubstituted alkyl when R.sup.5 is hydrogen or unsubstituted
alkyl, and when R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are isopropylene and x is 1,
R.sup.1 is other than unsubstituted alkyl or R.sup.4 is other than
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup- .7. In this context, preferred R.sup.1,
R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups
include linear or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched
alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is an ethylene or 2-hydroxypropylene group, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or a linear or branched
alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and x is an
average number from 1 to about 30. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is an ethylene or
2-hydroxypropylene group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen, methyl, or tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl, and x
is an average number from about 2 to about 30. Even more
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is an ethylene or 2-hydroxypropylene group, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or methyl, and x is an
average number from about 4 to about 20. Most preferably, R.sup.1
is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about
18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is an ethylene or
2-hydroxypropylene group, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are methyl, and x is
an average number from about 4 to about 20.
[0115] (b) alkoxylated poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having the formula:
11
[0116] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, R.sup.5 is hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl; x is an average number from 0 to about 30,
and y is 0 or 1. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3, and
R.sup.4 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched
alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear
or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) group. Preferred alkoxylated poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines
have the formula: 12
[0117] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the x (R.sup.2O) groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the
sum of m and n is not greater than about 7, p is an integer from 1
to about 8, x is an average number from 0 to about 30, and y is 0
or 1. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl
(alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or
branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) group. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl
group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is a linear
or branched alkylene having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, m and
n are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n
is from about 3 to 7, p is an integer from 1 to about 8, x is an
average number from 0 to about 30, and y is 0 or 1. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene;
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is a linear or branched
alkylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, m and n are
independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is
from about 3 to 7, p is an integer from 1 to about 8, x is an
average number from 0 to about 30, and y is 0 or 1. Most
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene;
R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl; m and n are independently integers
from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is from about 3 to 7, p is an
integer from 1 to about 8, x is an average number from 0 to about
30, and y is 0.
[0118] (c) di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having the formula: 13
[0119] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are independently hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl, provided, however, that when R.sup.1 and
R.sup.3 are methyl, R.sup.2 is other than octylene. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferred di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines have the formula: 14
[0120] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, and m and n
are independently integers from 1 to about 8, provided, however,
that when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are methyl, R.sup.2 is other than
octylene. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl
(alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or
branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. In one embodiment, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched
alkylene, linear or branched alkenylene, linear or branched
alkynylene, arylene, and alkylarylene group having from 9 to about
18 carbon atoms, and m and n are as defined above. In another
embodiment, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 2 to about 22 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene, linear or branched
alkenylene, linear or branched alkynylene, arylene, and
alkylarylene group having from 2 to 7 carbon atoms, and m and n are
as defined above. Preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about
18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene or linear
or branched alkenylene group having from 2 to about 18 carbon
atoms, and m and n are independently integers from 1 to about 8.
More preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or
a linear or branched alkyl group having from 6 to about 12 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group having from 2
to about 6 carbon atoms, and m and n are independently integers
from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about
4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group
having from 2 to about 16 carbon atoms, and m and n are
independently integers from about 4 to about 8. Most preferably,
R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 6 to about 12 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 is ethylene or propylene, and m and n are independently
integers from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched
alkylene group having from 2 to about 12 carbon atoms, and m and n
are independently integers from about 4 to about 8.
[0121] (d) alkoxylated triamines having the formula: 15
[0122] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.1).sub.s (R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6; R.sup.6 is hydrogen,
or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms; R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.8 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms; n is an average number from 1 to about 10; s is 0 or 1; and
x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4; provided,
however, that when R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is other than
hydrogen, x is 3 or 4, or R.sup.4 is other than
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup- .6. In this context, preferred R.sup.1,
R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.8 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. In
one embodiment, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.8).sub.s
(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, and the remaining groups are as
described above. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl
or linear or branched alkenyl groups having from about 8 to about
30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;
R.sup.7 in each of the n (R.sup.7O) groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, n is an average number from 1 to about
10, and x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4.
More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having
from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl
group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.7
in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is independently ethylene or
propylene, n is an average number from 1 to about 5, and x and y
are independently an integer from 1 to about 4. Most preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to
about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, or --(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is
hydrogen, R.sup.7 in each of the n (R.sup.7O) groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, n is an average number from 1
to about 5, and x and y are independently an integer from 1 to
about 4.
[0123] (e) monoalkoxylated amines having the formula: 16
[0124] wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4
is a linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from
1 to about 30 carbon atoms, and x is an average number from 1 to
about 60. In this context, preferred R.sup.1 hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear
or branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear
or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 25 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 is C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or
ethyl, R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, and x is an average
number from 1 to about 40. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 8 to about 22 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 is ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group
having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and x is an average number
from 1 to about 20. In one embodiment, the compound has the formula
shown in Table 4,C.
[0125] (f) amine oxides having the formula: 17
[0126] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently --(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5, R.sup.4 in each of the
(R.sup.4O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.5 is hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, x is an average number from
1 to about 50. In this context, preferred R.sup.1 and R.sup.5
hydrocarbyl groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched
alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
--(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5, R.sup.4 in each of the x (R.sup.4--O)
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.5 is
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched
alkenyl group having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; and x
is an average number from 1 to about 20. More preferably, R.sup.1
is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
--(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5, R.sup.4 in each of the x (R.sup.4--O)
groups is independently ethylene or propylene; R.sup.5 is hydrogen
or a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group
having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; and x is an average
number from 1 to about 10. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently --(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5,
R.sup.4 in each of the (R.sup.4--O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having
from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; and x is an average number
from 1 to about 5.
[0127] (g) an alkoxylated amine oxide having the formula: 18
[0128] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is a hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon
atoms; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, --(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub- .yR.sup.7; R.sup.6
is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene containing from 1
to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or
branched alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1,
and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to about 60.
In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups include linear or branched
alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear
or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to
about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is a
linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group having from 2 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about
6 carbon atoms, and x is an average number from 1 to about 30. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group having
from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen, methyl, or tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl, and x
is an average number from about 2 to about 30. Even more
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is an ethylene, propylene or 2-hydroxypropylene group,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or methyl, and
x is an average number from about 4 to about 20. Most preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 12 to
about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is an
ethylene, propylene, or 2-hydroxypropylene group, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are methyl, and x is an average number from about 4 to
about 20.
[0129] (h) alkoxylated diamines having the formula: 19
[0130] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of
the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups and the (R.sup.2 O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and
R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7; R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R.sup.13--,
--C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.3--, --C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13--,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.12)--, --C(S)--, or --C(O)--; R.sup.7 is hydrogen,
or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms; R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, x
is an average number from 1 to about 30; and y is an average number
from 1 to about 50, provided, however, that at least one of
R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, at least
one R.sup.2 is other than ethylene, R.sup.4 is other than
unsubstituted propylene, R.sup.1 is other than unsubstituted alkyl,
or x is from 2 to about 30. In this context, preferred R.sup.1,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene)
groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched
alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and
R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon
atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, R.sup.4 is a linear or
branched alkylene, linear or branched alkenylene group having from
2 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, x
is an average number from 1 to about 20, and y is an average number
from 1 to about 20. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6
are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7,
R.sup.4 is ethylene, propylene, or 2-hydroxypropylene, R.sup.7 is
hydrogen or methyl, x is an average number from 1 to about 15, and
y is an average number from 1 to about 10. Most preferably, R.sup.1
is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group
having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of
the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups and the (R.sup.2 O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6
are independently hydrogen, methyl, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7;
R.sup.4 is ethylene, propylene, or 2-hydroxypropylene, R.sup.7 is
hydrogen, x is an average number from 1 to about 10; and y is an
average number from 1 to about 5.
[0131] and (i) dialkoxylated amines having the formula: 20
[0132] wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms, or --R.sup.4SR.sup.5,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the
(R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 is a linear or branched
alkyl group having from about 4 to about 15 carbon atoms, and x and
y are independently an average number from 1 to about 40. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1 hydrocarbyl groups are linear or
branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched
alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear
or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from about 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and
the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 20. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or
aralkyl group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to about 30.
Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkynyl,
aryl, or aralkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the
(R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and x and y are independently an
average number from 1 to about 5.
[0133] Nonionic surfactants for use in pesticide formulations
include dialkoxylated alcohols having the formula: 21
[0134] wherein R.sup.1 is independently hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon
atoms, and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to
about 60. In this context, preferred R.sup.3 hydrocarbylene groups
are linear or branched alkylene, linear or branched alkenylene,
linear or branched alkynylene, arylene, or aralkylene groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkylene or linear or branched alkenylene group having
from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, and x and y are
independently an average number from about 1 to about 20. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene or
linear or branched alkenylene group having from about 8 to about 18
carbon atoms, and x and y are independently an average number from
1 to about 10. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, R.sup.2
in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkylene group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon
atoms, and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to
about 5.
[0135] Other surfactants for use in pesticide compositions include
compounds of the formula: 22
[0136] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.9, and R.sup.12 are independently
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.m, (R.sup.2O).sub.n, (R.sup.2O).sub.p and
(R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.11, R.sup.13 and R.sup.15 are independently
hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.su- p.20).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having
from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--; t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 30.
In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3, and R.sup.5--R.sup.15
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl
(alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or
branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.9, and R.sup.12 are
independently linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having
from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13;
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m, (R.sup.2O).sub.n,
(R.sup.2O).sub.p and (R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;
R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup- .13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.8, R.sup.11,
R.sup.13 and R.sup.15 are independently hydrogen, or linear or
branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 22 carbon
atoms; R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.su- p.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is a linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group
having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is a linear or
branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon
atoms, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q
are independently an average number from 1 to about 30; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--, t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 30.
More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
groups having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.9 and R.sup.12 are independently
linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having from 1 to about
22 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of
the (R.sup.2O).sub.m, (R.sup.2O).sub.n, (R.sup.2O).sub.p and
(R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently ethylene or propylene;
R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.8, R.sup.11,
R.sup.15 are independently hydrogen, or linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3- ; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is a linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group
having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, or
linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having from about 6 to
about 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is a linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.- sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 20; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--, t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 10.
Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
groups having from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.9 and R.sup.12 are independently
linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.m, (R.sup.2O).sub.n, (R.sup.2O).sub.p and
(R.sup.2O).sub.q groups is independently ethylene or propylene;
R.sup.3 is hydrogen; R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.8, R.sup.11,
R.sup.15 are independently hydrogen, or linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.su- p.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl groups having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is a linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group
having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, or
linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl groups having from about 6 to
about 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is a linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 5; X is --O-- or
--N(R.sup.14)--, t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 1 to about
3.
[0137] A surfactant composition of the invention comprises any
individual combination of the novel surfactants as described above.
The surfactant composition is particularly preferred for use in
formulating potassium, di-ammonium, ammonium, sodium,
monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine, ethylamine,
hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine and/or trimethylsulfonium
glyphosate formulations, such as aqueous concentrates. The
surfactant composition can be incorporated into a formulation
comprising any combination of these glyphosate salts.
[0138] Various surfactants not previously used in formulating
pesticide compositions have been found to be effective,
particularly in formulating aqueous herbicidal concentrates
containing potassium or ammonium glyphosate. Cationic surfactants
effective in forming pesticide formulations include:
[0139] (a) aminated alkoxylated alcohol having the formula: 23
[0140] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
containing at least 7 carbon atoms (preferably containing 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms); R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and
(R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
R.sup.3 and R.sup.6 are each independently hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms;
R.sup.4 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, hydroxy substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.s- up.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, --C(.dbd.N
R.sup.11)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.13,
--C(.dbd.S)N R.sup.12R.sup.13 or together with R.sup.5 and the
nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a cyclic or
heterocyclic ring; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, hydroxy
substituted hydrocarbyl, --(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R
.sup.13, --C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, or together with R.sup.4 and
the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a cyclic or
heterocyclic ring; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched
alkyl group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.11, R.sup.12
and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl,
R.sup.14 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, hydroxy substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.11)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, --C(.dbd.O)NR.sup.12R.sup.13,
or --C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.12R.sup.13, n is 0 or 1, x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 60, and A- is an
agriculturally acceptable anion, provided, however, that when
R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are isopropylene and x is 1, R.sup.1 is other
than alkyl or R.sup.4 is other than --(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7. In
this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5,
R.sup.6, R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. In
one embodiment, R.sup.3 is linear alkylene, preferably ethylene,
and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as previously
defined. In another embodiment, R.sup.4 is H, alkyl, or
--R.sup.2OR.sup.7 and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and
R.sup.7 are as previously defined. In yet another embodiment,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl
group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and x is an average number from
about 2 to about 30. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene
group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5
are each independently hydrogen, methyl, or
tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl, and x is an average number from about 2
to about 30. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl group having from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or
propylene, R.sup.3 is ethylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen or methyl, and x is an average number from
about 4 to about 20. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is ethylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
methyl, and x is an average number from about 4 to about 20.
Compounds of formula (45) have the preferred groups as described
above and R.sup.14 is preferably hydrogen or a linear or branched
alkyl or alkenyl group, more preferably alkyl, and most preferably
methyl. Preferred monoalkoxylated amines include PEG 13 or 18
C.sub.14-15 ether propylamines and PEG 7, 10, 15 or 20 C.sub.16-18
ether propylamines (from Tomah) and PEG 13 or 18 C.sub.14-15 ether
dimethyl propylamines and PEG 10, 15 or 20 or 25 C.sub.16-18 ether
dimethyl propylamines (from Tomah).
[0141] (b) hydroxylated amines having the formula: 24
[0142] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen
or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl. In this context, preferred R.sup.1 and
R.sup.2 hydrocarbyl groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
groups. Preferably, the hydroxylated amines have the formula:
25
[0143] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen
or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, and n is 1 to about 8. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 hydrocarbyl groups are linear or branched
alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl,
aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, and n is about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and
R.sup.2 are independently linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl groups having from about 4 to about 30 carbon
atoms and n is about 4 to about 8. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and n is about 4 to about 8; or
R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl groups having from about 4 to about 8
carbon atoms, and n is about 4 to about 8.
[0144] (c) diamines having the formula: 26
[0145] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are independently
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms or --R.sup.8(OR.sup.9).sub.nOR.sup.10,
R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from
2 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are individually
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about
4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.10 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, n is an average number from 0 to about
40, X is --C(O)-- or --SO.sub.2--, and A- is an agriculturally
acceptable anion. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear
or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl
(alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1,
R.sup.2, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, a linear
or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, and R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene having from 2
to about 6 carbon atoms. More preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, or a linear or branched
alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is a
linear or branched alkylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Most preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen or methyl, and R.sup.3 is ethylene or
propylene.
[0146] (d) mono- or di-ammonium salts having the formula: 27
[0147] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are
independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms or
--R.sup.8(OR.sup.9).sub.nOR.sup.10, R.sup.6 is hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene
having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and
R.sup.11 are individually hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.10 is
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, n is an average number from 0
to about 40, X is --C(O)-- or --SO.sub.2--, Z is --C(O)--, and A-
is an agriculturally acceptable anion. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.7 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are
independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group
having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 is a linear or
branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from about 8 to about 30
carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, and R.sup.3 is a linear or branched
alkylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms. More preferably,
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are independently
hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, and
R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene having from 1 to about 6
carbon atoms. Most preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5
and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.6 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18
carbon atoms, m is 0 or 1, and R.sup.3 is ethylene or
propylene.
[0148] (e) poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines having the formula: 28
[0149] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms or --R.sup.4OR.sup.5,
R.sup.2 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl, R.sup.4 is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about
18 carbon atoms, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from about 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms. Preferably, the poly(hydroxyalkyl)amines have the formula:
29
[0150] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms or --R.sup.3OR.sup.4;
R.sup.2 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon
atoms, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, m and n
are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is
not greater than about 7, and p is an integer from 1 to about 8. In
this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl
(alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or
branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms or --R.sup.3OR.sup.4, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched
alkylene or alkenylene group having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms,
R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from
about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, m and n are independently
integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is from about 3 to
7, and p is an integer from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and
R.sup.2 are independently linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl groups having from about 4 to about 30 carbon
atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the
sum of m and n is from about 3 to 7, and p is an integer from about
4 to about 8. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to
about 22 carbon atoms or --R.sup.3OR.sup.4, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or
a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group
having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkylene or alkenylene group having from 2 to about 6
carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, m and n are
independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is
from about 3 to 7, and p is an integer from about 4 to about 8; or
R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl groups having from about 4 to about 8
carbon atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0 to about 7,
the sum of m and n is from about 3 to 7, and p is an integer from
about 4 to about 8. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms
or --R.sup.3OR.sup.4, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl, m and n are
independently integers from 0 to about 4, R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkylene group having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms,
R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to
about 18 carbon atoms, the sum of m and n is about 4, and p is an
integer of about 4. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms
or --R.sup.3OR.sup.4, R.sup.2 is methyl, R.sup.3 is ethylene,
propylene, hydroxyethylene or 2-hydroxypropylene, R.sup.4 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18
carbon atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0 to about 4,
the sum of m and n is about 4, and p is an integer of about 4. Such
compounds are commercially available from Aldrich and Clariant.
[0151] (f) di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine having the formula: 30
[0152] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl. In this context, preferred R.sup.1,
R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear
or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl
(alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, the
di-poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine has the formula: 31
[0153] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms, and m and n
are independently integers from 1 to about 8. In this context,
preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 18 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene or linear or
branched alkenylene group having from 2 to about 18 carbon atoms,
and m and n are independently integers from 1 to about 8. More
preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 6 to about 12 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group having from 2
to about 6 carbon atoms, and m and n are independently integers
from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about
4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group
having from 2 to about 16 carbon atoms, and m and n are
independently integers from about 4 to about 8. Most preferably,
R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 6 to about 12 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 is ethylene or propylene, and m and n are independently
integers from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched
alkylene group having from 2 to about 12 carbon atoms, and m and n
are independently integers from about 4 to about 8.
[0154] (g) quaternary poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine salts having the
formula: 32
[0155] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is
hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1 , R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl
groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl,
linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably,
the quaternary poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine salts have the formula:
33
[0156] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, m and n are
independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is not
greater than about 7, and p is an integer from 1 to about 8. In
this context, preferred R.sup.1 , R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl
groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl,
linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl
group having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the
sum of m and n is from about 3 to 7, and p is an integer from about
4 to about 8; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl groups
having from about 4 to about 30 carbon atoms, m and n are
independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is not
greater than about 7, and p is an integer from about 4 to about 8.
More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or a linear
or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1
to about 6 carbon atoms, m and n are independently integers from 0
to about 7, the sum of m and n is from about 3 to 7, and p is an
integer from about 4 to about 8; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched
alkenyl groups having from about 4 to about 8 carbon atoms, m and n
are independently integers from 0 to about 7, the sum of m and n is
from about 3 to 7, and p is an integer from about 4 to about 8.
Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3
are independently hydrogen or methyl, m and n are independently
integers from 0 to about 4, the sum of m and n is about 4, and p is
an integer of about 4. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are methyl, m and n are independently integers
from 0 to about 4, the sum of m and n is about 4, and p is an
integer of about 4.
[0157] (h) triamines having the formula: 34
[0158] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or 13
(R.sup.8).sub.s (R.sup.7O).sub.nR.sup.6; R.sup.6 is hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.8 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, n is an average number from 1 to about 10, s is O or 1, and
x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and
R.sup.1 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched
alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear
or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl groups having from about 8 to
about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;
R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, n is an average number from 1 to about
10, and x and y are independently an integer from 1 to about 4.
More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having
from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4
and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl
group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.7
in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is independently ethylene or
propylene, n is an average number from 1 to about 5, and x and y
are independently an integer from 1 to about 4. Most preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to
about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, or --(R.sup.7--O).sub.nR.sup.6, R.sup.6 is
hydrogen, R.sup.7 in each of the (R.sup.7O).sub.n groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, n is an average number from 1
to about 5, and x and y are independently an integer from 1 to
about 4. Commercially available triamines include Acros and
Clariant Genamin 3119.
[0159] Another cationic surfactant effective in any glyphosate
formulations is:
[0160] (i) diamines having the formula: 35
[0161] wherein R.sup.1 , R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in
each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about 30, and y is an
average number from about 3 to about 60, provided, however, that
when R.sup.2 is ethylene, either y is greater than 4, R.sup.3,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, a linear or
branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched
alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.6 is other than ethylene,
or not more than one of R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is
alkyl or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from
about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7,
R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group having
from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the
(R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, x is an
average number from 1 to about 30, and y is an average number from
1 to about 60. More preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and
R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl
group having from about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms or
--(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene
group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each
of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about 10, and y is an
average number from 1 to about 60. Most preferably, R.sup.1 and
R.sup.3 are independently linear or branched alkyl groups having
from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene
group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each
of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about 10, and y is an
average number from 10 to about 50.
[0162] (j) mono- or di-quaternary ammonium salts having the
formula: 36
[0163] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8 and
R.sup.9 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in
each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about 30, y is an average
number from about 3 to about 60, and X is an agriculturally
acceptable anion. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9
are independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms or
--(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene
or alkenylene group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms,
R.sup.6 in each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups
is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or
a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon
atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about 30, and y is an
average number from 1 to about 60. More preferably, R.sup.1,
R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 1 to
about 18 carbon atoms or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched alkylene group having from about 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and
(R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, x is an average number from 1 to
about 10, and y is an average number from 1 to about 60. Most
preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently linear or
branched alkyl groups having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms
and R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently
hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group
having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the
(R.sup.6O).sub.x and (R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched
alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, x is an average
number from 1 to about 10, and y is an average number from 10 to
about 50.
[0164] Surfactants effective in formulating potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine and/or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate formulations include the nonionic,
cationic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants as described below and
mixtures thereof.
[0165] Cationic surfactants effective in such glyphosate
formulations include:
[0166] (a) a secondary or tertiary amine having the formula: 37
[0167] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 hydrocarbyl groups are linear or
branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched
alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear
or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are
independently hydrogen, methyl or ethyl. In one embodiment of the
amine of formula (CC), R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 are independently linear or branched hydroxyalkyl groups
having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
[0168] In one embodiment, the surfactant has the formula (48)
wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having
from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a hydroxyalkyl,
polyhydroxyalkyl or poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl group, and R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, hydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl. In this context, preferred R.sup.1
hydrocarbyl groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched
alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. In
one embodiment, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a linear or branched
hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.
Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 4
carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a linear or branched
hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is
hydroxymethyl or hydroxyethyl, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen,
hydroxymethyl or hydroxyethyl.
[0169] In one embodiment, the secondary or tertiary amines are
included in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such
as glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0170] (b) monoalkoxylated amines having the formula: 38
[0171] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl groups having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms or --R.sup.5SR.sup.6, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to
about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 is a
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl group having from 4 to about
15 carbon atoms and x is an average number from 1 to about 60. In
this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.4, and R.sup.6 hydrocarbyl
groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl,
linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. In one
embodiment, R.sup.1 includes from about 7 to about 30 carbon atoms,
preferably from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and the remaining
groups are as described above. Preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are
independently a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched
alkenyl group having from 1 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in
each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and
x is an average number from 1 to about 40. More preferably, R.sub.1
and R.sup.4 are independently a linear or branched alkyl group
having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is an average number from 1 to
about 30. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and
R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about
22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x is an average number from about 1 to about 10. Most
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 16 to about 22 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is methyl, R.sup.2 in
each of the x (R.sup.2O) groups is ethylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen,
and x is an average number from about 1 to about 5, or R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 15
carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is methyl, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is ethylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, and x is
an average number from about 5 to about 10.
[0172] In one embodiment, the monoalkoxylated amines are included
in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as
glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0173] (c) dialkoxylated quaternary ammonium salt having the
formula: 39
[0174] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4
is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1
to about 30 carbon atoms, x and y are independently an average
number from 1 to about 40, and X-- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion. In this context, preferred R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 hydrocarbyl
groups are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl,
linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably,
R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently a linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 25 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and the sum of x and y is an average
number from about 2 to about 30. More preferably, R.sup.1 and
R.sup.4 are independently a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and the sum
of x any y is an average number from about 2 to about 20. Even more
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups
is independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or
methyl, and x is an average number from about 2 to about 20. Most
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x is an average number from about 2 to about 15, or R.sup.1 and
R.sup.4 are independently a linear or branched alkyl group having
from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is an
average number from about 5 to about 15. Preferred dialkoxylated
quaternary ammonium surfactants include Ethoquad.TM. C12 (a PEG 2
coco methyl ammonium chloride from Akzo Nobel), PEG 5 coco methyl
ammonium chloride, PEG 5 tallow methyl ammonium chloride, PEG 5
ditallow ammonium bromide, and PEG 10 ditallow ammonium
bromide.
[0175] In one embodiment, the dialkoxylated quaternary ammonium
salts are included in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA
glyphosate, such as glyphosate concentrates containing potassium,
di-ammonium, ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine,
methylamine, ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0176] (d) monoalkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts having the
formula: 40
[0177] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, x is an average number from 1 to
about 60, and X-- is an agriculturally acceptable anion. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 hydrocarbyl groups
are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or
branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 25 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl
or ethyl, and x is an average number from 1 to about 40. More
preferably, R.sup.1, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a linear
or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is an
average number from 1 to about 30. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is
a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a linear or branched alkyl
group having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, and x is an average
number from 1 to about 30. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a linear or branched alkyl
group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and x is an average
number from about 5 to about 25. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 16 to about 22
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently a linear or branched alkyl
group having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and x is an average
number from about 5 to about 25. Preferred monoalkoxylated
quaternary ammonium surfactants include PEG 7 C.sub.18 dimethyl
ammonium chloride and PEG 22 C.sub.18 dimethyl ammonium
chloride.
[0178] In one embodiment, the monoalkoxylated quaternary ammonium
salts are included in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA
glyphosate, such as glyphosate concentrates containing potassium,
di-ammonium, ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine,
methylamine, ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0179] (e) quaternary ammonium salts having the formula: 41
[0180] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently
hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, and X-- is an
agriculturally acceptable anion. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 hydrocarbyl groups are
linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or
branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and
R.sup.4 are independently a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or
branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon
atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently a linear
or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1
to about 6 carbon atoms. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear
or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 16 carbon
atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently a linear
or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms. Most
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 8 to about 14 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4
are methyl. Preferred commercially available quaternary ammonium
surfactants include Arquad.TM. C-50 (a dodecyl trimethyl ammonium
chloride from Akzo Nobel) and Arquad.TM. T-50 (a tallow trimethyl
ammonium chloride from Akzo Nobel).
[0181] In one embodiment, the quaternary ammonium salts are
included in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such
as glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0182] (f) ether amines having the formula: 42
[0183] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon
atoms; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl
or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
or --(R.sup.5O).sub.xR.sup.6, R.sup.5 in each of the
(R.sup.5--O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group
having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and x is an average number
from 1 to about 50. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2,
R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear
or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl
(alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or
branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from 8 to about 25
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene or
alkenylene group having from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.3
and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl,
linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or
aralkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.5O).sub.xR.sup.6, R.sup.5 in each of the (R.sup.5O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.6 is
hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and x is an average number from 1 to
about 30. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or
alkenyl group having from 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group having from 2 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently
hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 1
to about 6 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.5O).sub.xR.sup.6, R.sup.5 in
each of the (R.sup.5O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or
propylene, R.sup.6 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is an average
number from 1 to about 15. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 8 to about 18 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 is ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are
independently hydrogen, methyl, or --(R.sup.5O).sub.xR.sup.6,
R.sup.5 in each of the (R.sup.5 O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, and x is an average
number from 1 to about 5.
[0184] In one embodiment, the ether amines are included in
glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as
glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0185] (g) diamines having the formula: 43
[0186] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7; R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 are independently
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about
30 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x and
(R.sup.6O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, x is an average number from 1 to
about 30, X is --O--, --N(R.sup.6)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--,
--OC(O)--, --N(R.sup.9)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.9)--, --S--, --SO--,
or --SO.sub.2--, y is 0 or an average number from 1 to about 30, n
and z are independently 0 or 1, and R.sup.9 is hydrogen or
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.9 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
Preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 are
independently linear or branched alkylene groups having from about
2 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are each
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and n, y and z are 0; or R.sup.1,
R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or a linear
or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from about 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene or
alkenylene group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, and
n, y and z are 0; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are
independently hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl
group having from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched alkylene or alkenylene group having from about 1
to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.y
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, y is an average
number from 1 to about 20 and n and z are 0; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3
are independently a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched
alkenyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
is a linear or branched alkylene group having from about 2 to about
25 carbon atoms; and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently
hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 1
to about 6 carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7, R.sup.6 in
each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.x groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, x is an
average number from 1 to about 30, and n, y and z are 0; or R.sup.1
is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group
having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear
or branched alkylene group having from about 2 to about 25 carbon
atoms, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen
or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, X is --C(O)-- or --SO.sub.2--, n and y are 0 and z is 1.
More preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 4 to about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched
alkylene group having from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.3
and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or a linear or branched
alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and n, y and z
are 0; or R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently
hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 1 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene
group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, and y is 0; or
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or
a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkylene group having
from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.6 in each of the
(R.sup.6O).sub.y groups is independently ethylene or propylene, y
is an average number from 1 to about 10 and n and z is 0; or
R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently a linear or branched alkyl
group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a
linear or branched alkylene group having from about 2 to about 6
carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently
hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 6
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.6O).sub.xR.sup.7- , R.sup.6 in each of
the (R.sup.6O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.7 is hydrogen or methyl, x is an average number from 1 to
about 15, and n, y and z are 0; or R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl group having from about 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2
is a linear or branched alkylene group having from about 2 to about
6 carbon atoms, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently
hydrogen, X is --C(O)-- or --SO.sub.2--, n and y are 0 and z is 1.
Preferred diamines include Gemini 14-2-14, Gemini 14-3-14, Gemini
10-2-10, Gemini 10-3-10, Gemini 10-4-10, and Gemini 16-2-16
(C.sub.10, C.sub.14 or C.sub.16 ethylene, propylene or butylene
N-methyl diamines from Monsanto), Ethoduomeens.TM., and
Jeffamine.TM. EDR-148.
[0187] In one embodiment, the diamines are included in glyphosate
concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as glyphosate
concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium, ammonium, sodium,
monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine, ethylamine,
hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or trimethylsulfonium
glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain at least about 20
wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least about 25%, 30%,
35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least about 270 g a.e.
glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least 300, 360, 400, 420,
440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0188] (h) amine oxides having the formula: 44
[0189] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently
hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl,
--(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5, or --R.sup.6(OR.sup.4).sub.xOR.sup.5;
R.sup.4 in each of the (R.sup.4O).sub.x groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
R.sup.6 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from
2 to about 6 carbon atoms, x is an average number from 1 to about
50, and the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and
R.sup.3 is at least 8. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2,
R.sup.3, and R.sup.6 hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear
or branched alkyl (alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl
(alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl
(arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 and
R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl or
linear or branched alkenyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms, or --(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5; R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from
about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 in each of the
(R.sup.4O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
R.sup.5 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and x is an average number
from 1 to about 30. More preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are
independently hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 is a linear or branched
alkyl group having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms; or
R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently --(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5,
R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to
about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 in each of the (R.sup.4O).sub.x
groups is ethylene or propylene, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or methyl, and
x is an average number from 1 to about 10. Most preferably, R.sup.1
and R.sup.2 are independently methyl, and R.sup.3 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms;
or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently --(R.sup.4O).sub.xR.sup.5,
R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 8 to
about 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 in each of the (R.sup.4O).sub.x
groups is ethylene or propylene, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, and x is an
average number from 1 to about 5. Commercially available amine
oxide surfactants include Chemoxide L70.
[0190] In one embodiment, the amine oxides are included in
glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as
glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0191] (i) dialkoxylated amines having the formula: 45
[0192] wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms, or --R.sup.4SH,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is
hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to
about 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms, and x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 40. Preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl
group having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl
or ethyl, and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to
about 20. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl
group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to about 10.
Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group
having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of
the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and the (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x and y are independently an average number from 1 to about 5.
Preferred commercially available dialkoxylated amines include
Trymeen.TM. 6617 (from Cognis) and Ethomeen.TM. C/12, C/15, C/20,
C/25, T/12, T/15, T/20 and T/25 (from Akzo Nobel).
[0193] Such dialkoxylated amines are preferably used in potassium
glyphosate concentrates containing at least 550 grams a.e. per
liter of potassium glyphosate, and more preferably at least 560,
570 or 580 grams a.e. per liter of potassium glyphosate. It is
preferred that such potassium glyphosate concentrates contain from
about 550 to about 600 grams a.e. per liter of potassium
glyphosate.
[0194] Alternatively, the dialkoxylated amines are preferably
formulated in potassium glyphosate concentrates containing at least
320 grams a.e. per liter of potassium glyphosate, that are free of
alkyl polyglycosides, or that only contain alkyl polyglycosides
having a light color of less than 10, preferably less than 9, 8, 7,
6, or 5 as measured using a Gardner colorimeter. In one embodiment,
such concentrates include at least 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380,
390, 400, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, 470, 480, 490, 500, 510,
520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 or 580 grams a.e. per liter of
potassium glyphosate. It is preferred that such potassium
glyphosate concentrates contain from about 400 to about 600 grams
a.e. per liter of potassium glyphosate, more preferably from about
450 to about 600, about 500 to about 600, about 540 to about 600 or
about 550 to about 600 grams a.e. per liter of potassium
glyphosate.
[0195] Alternatively, the dialkoxylated amines are preferably
incorporated in potassium glyphosate concentrates containing from
about 20 to about 150 grams per liter of total surfactant in the
formulation, more preferably from about 20 to about 130 grams per
liter. In another embodiment, the dialkoxylated amines are
incorporated in potassium glyphosate concentrates containing from
about 20 to about 150 grams per liter of total surfactant in the
formulation and at least 320 grams a.e. per liter of potassium
glyphosate, more preferably at least 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380,
390, 400, 410, 420, 430, 440,450, 460, 470, 480, 490, 500, 510,
520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570 or 580 grams a.e. per liter of
potassium glyphosate. It is preferred that such potassium
glyphosate concentrates contain from about 400 to about 600 grams
a.e. per liter of potassium glyphosate, more preferably from about
450 to about 600, about 500 to about 600, about 540 to about 600 or
about 550 to about 600 grams a.e. per liter of potassium
glyphosate.
[0196] and (j) aminated alkoxylated alcohols having the following
chemical structure: 46
[0197] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, and R.sup.9 are each
independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.11).sub.s(R.sup.3O).sub.vR.s- up.10; X is --O--,
--OC(O)--, --C(O)O--, --N(R.sup.12)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.12)--,
--S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2-- or --N(R.sup.9)--; R.sup.3 in each of
the (R.sup.3O).sub.n groups and the (R.sup.3O).sub.v groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.10 is hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms; n is an average number from 1 to about 60; v is an average
number from 1 to about 50; R.sup.2 and R.sup.11 are each
independently hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having
from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene or
substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms;
R.sup.12 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; m and s are each
independently 0 or 1; R.sup.6 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms,
--C(.dbd.NR.sup.12)--, --C(S)--, or --C(O)--; q is an integer from
0 to 5; and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6,
R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
[0198] In one embodiment, the aminated alkoxylated alcohols are
included in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such
as glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0199] A subclass of such cationic surfactants includes a
monoalkoxylated amine having the formula: 47
[0200] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x and (R.sup.2O).sub.y groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 30 carbon
atoms; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen,
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, --(R.sup.6).sub.n--(R.sup.2O).sub.yR.sup.7, or
R.sup.4 and R.sup.5, together with the nitrogen atom to which they
are attached, form a cyclic or heterocyclic ring; R.sup.8 is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about
30 carbon atoms; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl
group having 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, x and y are
independently an average number from 1 to about 60. In this
context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6
hydrocarbyl (hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl
(alkylene), linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or
branched alkynyl (alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl
(aralkylene) groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched
alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having from about 8 to
about 25 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is a
linear or branched alkylene group having from 2 to about 20 carbon
atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 6 carbon
atoms, and x is an average number from 1 to about 30. More
preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from
about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently ethylene or propylene,
R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkylene group having from 2 to
about 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently
hydrogen, methyl, or tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl, and x is an average
number from about 2 to about 30. Even more preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about 18
carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is ethylene or
propylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently hydrogen,
methyl or tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl, and x is an average number
from about 4 to about 20. Most preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is ethylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are
methyl, and x is an average number from about 4 to about 20.
Preferred monoalkoxylated amines include PEG 13 or 18 C.sub.14-15
ether propylamines and PEG 7, 10, 15 or 20 C.sub.16-18 ether
propylamines (from Tomah) and PEG 13 or 18 C.sub.14-15 ether
dimethyl propylamines and PEG 10, 15 or 20 or 25 C.sub.16-18 ether
dimethyl propylamines (from Tomah) and Surfonic.TM. AGM-550 from
Huntsman.
[0201] In one embodiment, the monoalkoxylated amines are included
in glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as
glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0202] Quaternary ammonium, sulfonium and sulfoxonium salts are
also effective cationic surfactants in forming potassium glyphosate
concentrates and have a chemical structure: 48
[0203] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and
R.sup.11 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(R.sup.13).sub.s(R.sup.3O).sub.vR.s- up.12; X is --O--,
--OC(O)--, --N(R.sup.14)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)O--, or
--S--; R.sup.3 in each of the (R.sup.3O).sub.n groups and
(R.sup.3O).sub.v groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
R.sup.12 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; n is an average number from 1 to
about 60; v is an average number from 1 to about 50; R.sup.2 and
R.sup.13 are each independently hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; m and s are
each independently 0 or 1; R.sup.4 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.6 is
hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about
30 carbon atoms, --C(.dbd.NR.sup.12)--, --C(S)--, or --C(O)--;
R.sup.14 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, q is an integer from 0 to
5; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; and each A.sup.- is an
agriculturally acceptable anion. In this context, preferred
R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8,
R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.13, and R.sup.14 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups.
[0204] Another cationic surfactant effective in any glyphosate
formulations is a diamine or diammonium salt having the formula:
49
[0205] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and
R.sup.8 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m and (R.sup.2O).sub.n groups and R.sup.9 are
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene
or substituted hydrocarbylene having from about 2 to about 6 carbon
atoms or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sub.9--, m and n are individually an
average number from 0 to about 50, and p is an average number from
0 to about 60. In this context, preferred R.sup.1, R.sup.3,
R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 hydrocarbyl
(hydrocarbylene) groups are linear or branched alkyl (alkylene),
linear or branched alkenyl (alkenylene), linear or branched alkynyl
(alkynylene), aryl (arylene), or aralkyl (aralkylene) groups. In
one embodiment of formula (DA), R.sup.3 is hydrocarbylene having
from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms, and the remaining groups are
as defined above.
[0206] Preferred nonionic surfactants for such glyphosate
concentrates include alkoxylated alcohols having the formula:
R.sup.1O--(R.sup.2O).sub.xR.sup.3 (80)
[0207] wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl
having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or branched alkyl group having
from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and x is an average number from 1
to about 60. In this context, preferred R.sup.1 hydrocarbyl groups
are linear or branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or
branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl groups. Preferably, R.sup.1 is a
linear or branched alkyl or linear or branched alkenyl group having
from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and x is an average number
from about 5 to about 50. More preferably, R.sup.1 is a linear or
branched alkyl group having from about 8 to about 25 carbon atoms,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, and x is an
average number from about 8 to about 40. Even more preferably,
R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having from about 12 to
about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen
or methyl, and x is an average number from about 8 to about 30.
Preferred commercially available alkoxylated alcohols include
Procol.TM. LA-15 (from Protameen), Brij.TM. 35, Brij.TM. 76,
Brij.TM. 78, Brij.TM. 97 and Brij.TM. 98 (from Sigma Chemical Co.),
Neodol.TM. 25-12 (from Shell), Hexotol.TM. CA-10, Hexotol.TM.
CA-20, HexotoI.TM. CS-9, Hexotol.TM. CS-15, Hexotol.TM. CS-20,
Hexotol.TM. CS-25, Hexotol.TM. CS-30, and Plurafac.TM. A38 (from
BASF), ST-8303 (from Cognis), and Arosurf.TM. 66 E20 (from
Witco/Crompton).
[0208] In one embodiment, the alkoxylated alcohols are included in
glyphosate concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as
glyphosate concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium,
ammonium, sodium, monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine,
ethylamine, hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or
trimethylsulfonium glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain
at least about 20 wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least
about 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least
about 270 g a.e. glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least
300, 360, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0209] Other nonionic surfactants for use in such glyphosate
formulations include alkoxylated dialkylphenols having the formula:
50
[0210] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, or a
linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 30 carbon
atoms and at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group,
R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or a linear or
branched alkyl group having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, and x
is an average number from 1 to about 60. Preferably, R.sup.1 and
R.sup.4 are independently linear or branched alkyl groups having
from 8 to about 30 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the
(R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene,
R.sup.3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, and x is an average number
from about 5 to about 50. More preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are
independently linear or branched alkyl groups having from about 8
to about 22 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x
groups is independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen
or methyl, and x is an average number from about 8 to about 40.
Even more preferably, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are independently linear
or branched alkyl groups having from about 8 to about 16 carbon
atoms, R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.x groups is
independently ethylene or propylene, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl,
and x is an average number from about 10 to about 30. Preferred
commercially available alkoxylated dialkylphenols include
ethoxylated dinonyl phenols such as Surfonic.TM. DNP 100,
Surfonic.TM. DNP 140, and Surfonic.TM. DNP 240 (from Huntsman).
[0211] In one embodiment, the phenols are included in glyphosate
concentrates other than IPA glyphosate, such as glyphosate
concentrates containing potassium, di-ammonium, ammonium, sodium,
monoethanolamine, n-propylamine, methylamine, ethylamine,
hexamethylenediamine, dimethylamine, or trimethylsulfonium
glyphosate and mixtures thereof, which contain at least about 20
wt. % glyphosate a.e., more preferably at least about 25%, 30%,
35%, 40%, 45%, 50% or 55 wt. % a.e., or at least about 270 g a.e.
glyphosate per liter, more preferably at least 300, 360, 400, 420,
440, 460, 480, 500, 520 or 540 g a.e./l.
[0212] Preferred anionic surfactants effective in forming potassium
glyphosate formulations include saturated carboxylic acids such as
butyric, caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, palmitic, myristic or
stearic acid, and unsaturated carboxylic acids such as palmitoleic,
oleic, linoleic or linolenic acid. Preferred carboxylic acids
include palmitic, oleic or stearic acid. Other preferred anionic
surfactants include alkyl sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate,
and alkyl alkoxylated phosphates having the formulae: 51
[0213] wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently a linear or
branched alkyl, linear or branched alkenyl, linear or branched
alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl group having from about 4 to about 30
carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m and the
(R.sup.2O).sub.n groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene;
and m and n are independently from 1 to about 30; or 52
[0214] wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl, linear or
branched alkenyl, linear or branched alkynyl, aryl, or aralkyl
group having from about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 in each
of the (R.sup.2O).sub.m groups is independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4
alkylene; and m is from 1 to about 30. Representative alkyl
alkoxylated phosphates include oleth-10 phosphate, oleth-20
phosphate and oleth-25 phosphate.
[0215] Exemplary surfactants that may be used in accordance with
the present invention include the following species: 53
[0216] In either aqueous concentrated formulations or dry
formulations of the present invention, the ratio (by weight) of the
glyphosate a.e. to the surfactant is typically in the range of from
about 1:1 to about 20:1, preferably from about 2:1 to about 10:1,
more preferably from about 2:1 to about 8:1, still more preferably
from about 2:1 to about 6:1, and still more preferably from about
3:1 to about 6:1.
[0217] The density of any glyphosate-containing formulation of the
invention is preferably at least 1.210 grams/liter, more preferably
at least about 1.215, 1.220, 1.225, 1.230, 1.235, 1.240, 1.245,
1.250, 1.255, 1.260, 1.265, 1.270, 1.275, 1.280, 1.285, 1.290,
1.295, 1.300, 1.305, 1.310, 1.315, 1.320, 1.325, 1.330, 1.335,
1.340, 1.345, 1.350, 1.355, 1.360, 1.365, 1.370, 1.375, 1.380,
1.385, 1.390, 1.395, 1.400, 1.405, 1.410, 1.415, 1.420, 1.425,
1.430, 1.435, 1.440, 1.445, or 1.450 grams/liter.
[0218] As further discussed herein, other additives, adjuvants, or
ingredients may be introduced into the formulations of the present
invention to improve certain properties of the resulting
formulations. Although the formulations of the present invention
generally show good overall stability and viscosity properties
without the addition of any further additives, the addition of a
solubilizer (also commonly referred to as a cloud point enhancer or
stabilizer) can significantly improve the properties of the
formulations of the present invention. Suitable solubilizers for
use with the novel formulations of the present invention include,
for example, cocoamine (Armeen C), dimethylcocoamine (Arquad DMCD),
cocoammonium chloride (Arquad C), PEG 2 cocoamine (Ethomeen C12),
PEG 5 tallowamine (Ethomeen T15), and PEG 5 cocoamine (Ethomeen
C15), all of which are manufactured by Akzo Nobel (California).
[0219] Additionally, it has been found that the addition of a
C.sub.4 to C.sub.16 alkyl or aryl amine compound, or the
corresponding quaternary ammonium compound, greatly enhances the
compatibility of certain glyphosate salts (e.g., potassium or
isopropylamine) with surfactants that otherwise exhibit low or
marginal compatibility at a given glyphosate loading. Suitable
alkyl or aryl amine compounds may also contain 0 to about 5 EO
groups. Preferred alkylamine compounds include C.sub.6 to C.sub.12
alkylamines having 0 to 2 EO groups. Similarly, etheramine
compounds having 4 to 12 carbons and 0 to about 5 EO groups, as
well as the corresponding quaternary ammonium compounds, also
enhance the compatibility of such formulations. In one embodiment,
the compounds which enhance the compatibility of such surfactants
include amines or quaternary ammonium salts having the formula:
54
[0220] wherein R.sup.1 is linear or branched alkyl or aryl having
from about 4 to about 16 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, methyl,
ethyl, or --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.xH, R.sup.3 is hydrogen,
methyl, ethyl, or --(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.yH wherein the sum of X
and y is not more than about 5; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or methyl;
R.sup.6 in each of the (R.sup.6O).sub.n groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.5 is hydrocarbylene or substituted
hydrocarbylene having from 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; and A- is an
agriculturally acceptable anion.
[0221] Also provided by the present invention is a herbicidal
method comprising diluting with a suitable volume of water a
herbicidally effective volume of a composition as provided herein
to form an application composition, and applying the application
composition to foliage of a plant or plants.
DEFINITIONS
[0222] The terms "hydrocarbon" and "hydrocarbyl" as used herein
describe organic compounds or radicals consisting exclusively of
the elements carbon and hydrogen. These moieties include alkyl,
alkenyl, alkynyl, and aryl moieties. These moieties also include
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and aryl moieties substituted with other
aliphatic or cyclic hydrocarbon groups, such as alkaryl, alkenaryl
and alkynaryl. Unless otherwise indicated, these moieties
preferably comprise 1 to 30 carbon atoms.
[0223] The term "hydrocarbylene" as used herein describes radicals
joined at two ends thereof to other radicals in an organic
compound, and which consist exclusively of the elements carbon and
hydrogen. These moieties include alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene,
and arylene moieties. These moieties also include alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, and aryl moieties substituted with other aliphatic or
cyclic hydrocarbon groups, such as alkaryl, alkenaryl and
alkynaryl. Unless otherwise indicated, these moieties preferably
comprise 1 to 30 carbon atoms.
[0224] The "substituted hydrocarbyl" moieties described herein are
hydrocarbyl moieties which are substituted with at least one atom
other than carbon, including moieties in which a carbon chain atom
is substituted with a hetero atom such as nitrogen, oxygen,
silicon, phosphorous, boron, sulfur, or a halogen atom. These
substituents include halogen, heterocyclo, alkoxy, alkenoxy,
alkynoxy, aryloxy, hydroxy, protected hydroxy, ketal, acyl,
acyloxy, nitro, amino, amido, cyano, thiol, acetal, sulfoxide,
ester, thioester, ether, thioether, hydroxyalkyl, urea, guanidine,
amidine, phosphate, amine oxide, and quaternary ammonium salt.
[0225] The "substituted hydrocarbylene" moieties described herein
are hydrocarbylene moieties which are substituted with at least one
atom other than carbon, including moieties in which a carbon chain
atom is substituted with a hetero atom such as nitrogen, oxygen,
silicon, phosphorous, boron, sulfur, or a halogen atom. These
substituents include halogen, heterocyclo, alkoxy, alkenoxy,
alkynoxy, aryloxy, hydroxy, protected hydroxy, ketal, acyl,
acyloxy, nitro, amino, amido, cyano, thiol, acetal, sulfoxide,
ester, thioester, ether, thioether, hydroxyalkyl, urea, guanidine,
amidine, phosphate, amine oxide, and quaternary ammonium salt.
[0226] Unless otherwise indicated, the alkyl groups described
herein are preferably lower alkyl containing from one to 18 carbon
atoms in the principal chain and up to 30 carbon atoms. They may be
straight or branched chain or cyclic and include methyl, ethyl,
propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, hexyl, 2-ethylhexyl, and the
like.
[0227] Unless otherwise indicated, the alkenyl groups described
herein are preferably lower alkenyl containing from two to 18
carbon atoms in the principal chain and up to 30 carbon atoms. They
may be straight or branched chain or cyclic and include ethenyl,
propenyl, isopropenyl, butenyl, isobutenyl, hexenyl, and the
like.
[0228] Unless otherwise indicated, the alkynyl groups described
herein are preferably lower alkynyl containing from two to 18
carbon atoms in the principal chain and up to 30 carbon atoms. They
may be straight or branched chain and include ethynyl, propynyl,
butynyl, isobutynyl, hexynyl, and the like.
[0229] The terms "aryl" as used herein alone or as part of another
group denote optionally substituted homocyclic aromatic groups,
preferably monocyclic or bicyclic groups containing from 6 to 12
carbons in the ring portion, such as phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl,
substituted phenyl, substituted biphenyl or substituted naphthyl.
Phenyl and substituted phenyl are the more preferred aryl.
[0230] The term "aralkyl" as used herein denotes a group containing
both alkyl and aryl structures such as benzyl.
[0231] As used herein, the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and
aralkyl groups can be substituted with at least one atom other than
carbon, including moieties in which a carbon chain atom is
substituted with a hetero atom such as nitrogen, oxygen, silicon,
phosphorous, boron, sulfur, or a halogen atom. These substituents
include hydroxy, nitro, amino, amido, nitro, cyano, sulfoxide,
thiol, thioester, thioether, ester and ether, or any other
substituent which can increase the compatibility of the surfactant
and/or its efficacy enhancement in the potassium glyphosate
formulation without adversely affecting the storage stability of
the formulation.
[0232] The terms "halogen" or "halo" as used herein alone or as
part of another group refer to chlorine, bromine, fluorine, and
iodine. Fluorine substituents are often preferred in surfactant
compounds.
[0233] Unless otherwise indicated, the term "hydroxyalkyl" includes
alkyl groups substituted with at least one hydroxy group, and
includes bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl, tris(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl and
poly(hydroxyalkyl)alkyl groups. Preferred hydroxyalkyl groups
include hydroxymethyl (--CH.sub.2OH), and hydroxyethyl
(--C.sub.2H.sub.4OH), bis(hydroxymethyl)methyl
(--CH(CH.sub.2OH).sub.2), and tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl
(--C(CH.sub.2OH).sub.3).
[0234] The term "cyclic" as used herein alone or as part of another
group denotes a group having at least one closed ring, and includes
alicyclic, aromatic (arene) and heterocyclic groups.
[0235] The terms "heterocyclo" or "heterocyclic" as used herein
alone or as part of another group denote optionally substituted,
fully saturated or unsaturated, monocyclic or bicyclic, aromatic or
nonaromatic groups having at least one heteroatom in at least one
ring, and preferably 5 or 6 atoms in each ring. The heterocyclo
group preferably has 1 or 2 oxygen atoms, 1 or 2 sulfur atoms,
and/or 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms in the ring, and may be bonded to the
remainder of the molecule through a carbon or heteroatom. Exemplary
heterocyclo include heteroaromatics such as furyl, thienyl,
pyridyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, indolyl, quinolinyl, or isoquinolinyl
and the like, and non-aromatic heterocyclics such as
tetrahydrofuryl, tetrahydrothienyl, piperidinyl, pyrrolidino, etc.
Exemplary substituents include one or more of the following groups:
hydrocarbyl, substituted hydrocarbyl, keto, hydroxy, protected
hydroxy, acyl, acyloxy, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, aryloxy,
halogen, amido, amino, nitro, cyano, thiol, thioester, thioether,
ketal, acetal, ester and ether.
[0236] The term "heteroaromatic" as used herein alone or as part of
another group denote optionally substituted aromatic groups having
at least one heteroatom in at least one ring, and preferably 5 or 6
atoms in each ring. The heteroaromatic group preferably has 1 or 2
oxygen atoms, 1 or 2 sulfur atoms, and/or 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms in
the ring, and may be bonded to the remainder of the molecule
through a carbon or heteroatom. Exemplary heteroaromatics include
furyl, thienyl, pyridyl, oxazolyl, pyrrolyl, indolyl, quinolinyl,
or isoquinolinyl and the like. Exemplary substituents include one
or more of the following groups: hydrocarbyl, substituted
hydrocarbyl, keto, hydroxy, protected hydroxy, acyl, acyloxy,
alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynoxy, aryloxy, halogen, amido, amino, nitro,
cyano, thiol, thioether, thioester, ketal, acetal, ester and
ether.
[0237] The term "acyl," as used herein alone or as part of another
group, denotes the moiety formed by removal of the hydroxyl group
from the group --COOH of an organic carboxylic acid, e.g., RC(O)--,
wherein R is R.sup.1, R.sup.1O--, R.sup.1R.sup.2N--, or R.sup.1S--,
R.sup.1 is hydrocarbyl, heterosubstituted hydrocarbyl, or
heterocyclo and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl.
[0238] The term "acyloxy," as used herein alone or as part of
another group, denotes an acyl group as described above bonded
through an oxygen linkage (--O--), e.g., RC(O)O-- wherein R is as
defined in connection with the term "acyl."
[0239] The term "pesticide" includes chemicals and microbial agents
used as active ingredients of products for control of crop and lawn
pests and diseases, animal ectoparasites, and other pests in public
health. The term also includes plant growth regulators, pest
repellants, synergists, herbicide safeners (which reduce the
phytotoxicity of herbicides to crop plants) and preservatives, the
delivery of which to the target may expose dermal and especially
ocular tissue to the pesticide. Such exposure can arise by drift of
the pesticide from the delivery means to the person performing the
application of the pesticide or being present in the vicinity of an
application.
[0240] When a maximum or minimum "average number" is recited herein
with reference to a structural feature such as oxyethylene units or
glucoside units, it will be understood by those skilled in the art
that the integer number of such units in individual molecules in a
surfactant preparation typically varies over a range that can
include integer numbers greater than the maximum or smaller than
the minimum "average number". The presence in a composition of
individual surfactant molecules having an integer number of such
units outside the stated range in "average number" does not remove
the composition from the scope of the present invention, so long as
the "average number" is within the stated range and other
requirements are met.
[0241] As indicated above, concentrated aqueous solutions of
glyphosate potassium salt have been found to have exceptionally
high specific gravity. Table 1 shows, by way of example, specific
gravities measured for 30% glyphosate a.e. by weight solutions of
the potassium salt of glyphosate by comparison with organic
ammonium and other salts of current or previous commercial
interest. Specific gravities are measured using a Mettler DA-300
Density/Specific Gravity Meter.
1TABLE 1 Specific gravity (20/15.6.degree. C.) of 30% a.e. by
weight glyphosate monobasic salt solutions. Salt Specific Gravity
potassium 1.2539 monoethanolammonium (MEA) 1.2357 isopropylammonium
(IPA) 1.1554 n-propylammonium 1.1429 methylammonium 1.1667
ethylammonium 1.1599 ammonium 1.1814 trimethylsulfonium (TMS)
1.1904
[0242] Thus 1 liter of 30% a.e. by weight glyphosate potassium salt
solution at 20.degree. C. contains approximately 376 g glyphosate
a.e./l, whereas 1 liter of 30% a.e. by weight glyphosate IPA salt
solution at 20.degree. C. contains approximately 347 g glyphosate
a.e./l. In other words, at equal a.e. weight concentration, the
potassium salt solution delivers about 8% more glyphosate a.e. per
liter.
[0243] The higher specific gravity of solutions of the potassium
salt becomes of particular value in surfactant-containing
solutions, where the maximum glyphosate concentration is
constrained not only by the limit of solubility of the potassium
salt in water but also by the limits of surfactant compatibility.
In such solutions, the advantages of the potassium salt can mean
that (a) a higher maximum glyphosate a.e. weight/volume
concentration is achieved than with the IPA salt in the presence of
the same compatible surfactant at the same percent surfactant
concentration, (b) at given weight/volume concentrations of
glyphosate a.e. and surfactant, improved storage-stability is
achieved over a corresponding composition prepared with the IPA
salt, and/or (c) at given weight/volume concentrations of
glyphosate a.e. and surfactant, improved pouring and pumping
properties are achieved over a corresponding composition prepared
with the IPA salt.
[0244] The advantages of compositions of the present invention are
reduced as glyphosate concentration is decreased and are only
marginal at a glyphosate concentration lower than about 360 g
a.e./l, i.e., lower than the concentration found in such commercial
glyphosate IPA salt products as Roundup.RTM. herbicide. In
preferred compositions of the invention, glyphosate concentration
is not lower than 400 g a.e./l or about 420 g a.e./l, in
particularly preferred compositions not lower than about 440, 460
or 480 g a.e./l, for example about 480 to about 540 g a.e./l. It is
believed that the upper limit of glyphosate concentration in a
storage-stable surfactant-containing composition of the invention
is in excess of about 650 g a.e./l, this limit being a consequence
of the solubility limit of glyphosate potassium salt in water,
compounded by further limitation due to the presence of
surfactant.
[0245] It is expected that the closer to this upper limit of
glyphosate concentration, the less the amount of surfactant that
can be accommodated. In some instances, this small amount of
surfactant is likely to be inadequate to give reliable enhancement
of the herbicidal efficacy of the glyphosate to an acceptable
degree. However, in certain special-purpose applications where the
composition is to be diluted with a relatively small amount of
water, for plant treatment at a volume of, for example, about 10 to
about 50 l/ha, the surfactant concentration in a concentrate
composition of the invention can usefully be as low as about 20
g/l. Such special-purpose applications include rope-wick, control
droplet application and ultra-low-volume aerial spraying. For
general-purpose application, typically by spraying following
dilution with about 50 to about 1000 l/ha, most commonly about 100
to about 400 l/ha, of water, the surfactant concentration in a
concentrate composition of the invention is preferably about 60 to
about 300 g/l, and more preferably about 60 to 200 g/l.
[0246] The herbicidal formulations of the present invention include
at least one surfactant that, in combination with glyphosate or a
salt or ester thereof and upon application of the formulation to a
plant or an application mixture prepared by dilution of the
formulation with water, forms anisotropic aggregates comprising the
surfactant on the foliage (epicuticular wax) of the plant. In some
formulations of the present invention, a surfactant, in combination
with glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and upon application of
the formulation to a plant or an application mixture prepared by
dilution of the formulation with water, forms liquid crystals
comprising the surfactant on the foliage of the plant (epicuticular
wax). In other formulations of the present invention, a surfactant,
in combination with glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and upon
application of the formulation to a plant or an application mixture
prepared by dilution of the formulation with water forms liquid
crystals comprising the surfactant both on the foliage of the plant
(epicuticular wax) and with the plant itself (intracuticular liquid
crystals). In other formulations of the present invention, a
herbicidal formulation comprising an aqueous mixture containing
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and a surfactant contains
liquid crystals comprising the surfactant.
[0247] Suitable salt forms of glyphosate which may be used in
accordance with the formulations of the present invention include,
for example, alkali metal salts, for example sodium and potassium
salts, ammonium salts, di-ammonium salts such as dimethylammonium,
alkylamine salts, for example dimethylamine and isopropylamine
salts, alkanolamine salts, for example ethanolamine salts,
alkylsulfonium salts, for example trimethylsulfonium salts,
sulfoxonium salts, and mixtures or combinations thereof. Various
commercial glyphosate formulations sold to date by Monsanto Company
include ammonium salts, sodium salts, and isopropylamine salts.
Glyphosate formulations sold to date by Zeneca have included
trimethylsulfonium salts. Especially preferred glyphosate salts
useful in the novel formulations of the present invention include
the potassium salt, isopropylamine salt, ammonium salt, di-ammonium
salt, sodium salt, monoethanolamine salt, and trimethylsulfonium
salt. The potassium salt, sodium salt, ammonium salt and
di-ammonium salts are preferred as formulations of these glyphosate
salts are most likely to form liquid crystals.
[0248] In addition to the glyphosate or salt or ester thereof, the
herbicidal formulations of the present invention also comprise at
least one surfactant. In one embodiment of the present invention,
the nature of the surfactant and the composition of the herbicidal
formulation is such that upon application of the formulation to a
plant or an application mixture prepared by dilution of the
formulation with water, anisotropic aggregates comprising the
surfactant are formed on the waxy cuticle (epicuticular) of the
plant. These anisotropic aggregates are formed on the foliage of
the plant regardless whether a second surfactant is present in the
formulation. The anisotropic aggregates may form immediately upon
application to the foliage of the plant, or may form as water is
evaporated from the formulation present upon the foliage after
application. Further, anisotropic aggregates may also form in the
concentrate herbicidal formulations.
[0249] To determine whether a herbicidal formulation comprising
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and a surfactant forms
anisotropic aggregates on the foliage of a plant comprising the
surfactant, the following birefringence testing procedure may be
utilized.
[0250] First, a wax-coated slide is prepared. A preferred wax for
preparing the slide is a blend of carnauba wax and beeswax in a
weight/weight ratio of approximately 10:1, respectively. A clear
wax mixture is prepared consisting of about 5% carnauba wax and
about 0.5% beeswax in isopropanol, and is maintained at a
temperature of approximately 82.degree. C. The end of a glass 2.4
cm.times.7.2 cm microscope slide is immersed perpendicularly in the
wax mixture to a depth of approximately one-third of the length of
the slide. After about 10 to 15 seconds, the slide is very slowly
and steadily withdrawn from the wax mixture and allowed to cool,
leaving a wax layer deposited on both faces of the slide.
[0251] Visual examination of the slide can give a preliminary
indication of the thickness and uniformity of the wax coating. If
imperfections are evident the slide is rejected. If the slide shows
no obvious imperfections, the wax coating is carefully removed from
one face of the slide by wiping with acetone. Further evaluation of
the acceptability of the wax-coated slide for the test is done by
examining the slide under a microscope. The slide is selected for
use in the test if, on microscopic examination using a 4.9.times.
objective, the wax coating is uniformly thick and there is uniform
density of wax particles across the slide. Preference is for a
coating that has few observable wax particles and exhibits a very
dark field when examined under polarized light.
[0252] The next stage in the procedure is to conduct the test. For
this purpose, samples of the glyphosate herbicidal formulation
containing one or more surfactants are diluted, if necessary, to
15% to 20% by weight of the glyphosate acid equivalent. A reference
sample is prepared consisting of 41% by weight of glyphosate IPA
salt in aqueous solution.
[0253] The following instrumentation, or equivalent, items are
required or useful for the test procedure:
[0254] Nikon SMZ-10A stereoscopic microscope equipped for polarized
light observation, photomicrography, and video observation and
recording.
[0255] 3CCD MTI camera.
[0256] Diagnostic Instruments 150 IL-PS power supply.
[0257] Sony Trinitron color video monitor, model PVM-1353MD.
[0258] Mitsubishi time-lapse video cassette recorder, model
HS-S5600.
[0259] Hewlett Packard Pavillion 7270 computer, with Windows 95 and
Image-Pro
[0260] Plus version 2.0 electronic imaging program installed.
[0261] Hewlett Packard Deskjet 870Cse printer.
[0262] For testing, a wax-coated slide, prepared and selected as
described above, is positioned on the microscope stage, with the
system set to provide transmitted light, both straight and
polarized. A 1 microliter drop of the sample to be tested is
applied to the wax surface using a thoroughly cleaned 1 microliter
Hamilton syringe. This and subsequent operations are followed
through the microscope at 4.9.times. objective. Duplicate or
triplicate tests are done for each composition. Numerous tests can
be conducted simultaneously on a single slide. Progression of
change in the microscopic appearance of the sample is observed
through the microscope and recorded at designated time intervals.
Useful intervals are 1 minute, 10 minutes, 2 hours and greater than
24 hours after application of the drop to the wax surface.
Observations can also be made at intermediate times to capture
possible significant transitions occurring at such times.
[0263] The temperature of the wax layer tends to increase with
prolonged exposure to the microscope light. In many cases it has
been determined that this does not significantly interfere with the
results obtained. However, in some cases temperature does affect
the outcome of the test and in such cases it is preferred to
illuminate the sample only for the short periods necessary to make
observations, so that the temperature of the wax layer remains
close to ambient temperature.
[0264] At dark field (polarized light) the wax layer is observed
for birefringence, and at light field the character of the drop
surface is observed, at each time interval. The following records
are preferably made:
[0265] birefringence (y/n);
[0266] time of initial appearance of birefringence;
[0267] character of the birefringence;
[0268] appearance of drop surface as composition "dries";
[0269] degree of spread of the drop;
[0270] effects of temperature (warming of the slide) if any;
[0271] other noticeable changes.
[0272] Optionally, images are recorded at significant times using
the 3CCD MTI camera and the Image-Pro Plus program as documentation
of observed changes. Tests may if desired also be recorded on
video, especially during the first 15 minutes. In addition to
images captured using 4.9.times. objective, overall-field views
using 0.75 objective can be recorded to provide clear comparisons
of different samples tested on the same slide. A particularly
useful parameter for observing anisotropic aggregates is the
observation of birefringence (y/n) 5-20 minutes after deposition of
the test drop on the wax-coated slide.
[0273] Herbicidal formulations of the present invention that form
epicuticular anisotropic aggregates have substantially improved
performance over herbicidal formulations currently available.
Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed that the
epicuticular anisotropic aggregates may create or enlarge
hydrophilic channels through the epicuticular waxy surface of the
plant cuticle. These created or enlarged transcuticular channels
through the waxy surface may facilitate the mass transfer of
glyphosate through the epicuticular wax of the plant cuticle and
into the plant more rapidly than in a system without anisotropic
aggregates. It is further believed that the majority of the
anisotropic aggregates present on the epicuticular surface are
present in a form other than a simple micelle, such as a bilayer or
multilamellar structure as they tend to form complex structures
such as cylindrical, discotic, or ribbon like structures.
"Majority" means that more than 50% by weight of the surfactant is
present in the form of complex aggregates other than simple
micelles. Preferably, more than 75% by weight of the surfactant is
present in the form of complex aggregates other than simple
micelles. The anisotropic aggregates of the present invention
typically have a diameter of at least about 20 nanometers,
preferably at least about 30 nanometers.
[0274] Regarding the formation of anisotropic aggregates comprising
a surfactant in the presence of glyphosate, critical packing
parameter (P), which is defined as:
P=V/IA
[0275] where V is the volume of the hydrophobic tail of the
molecule, I is the effective length of the hydrophobic tail, and A
is the area occupied by the hydrophilic headgroup, may be an
important aspect. It is believed that amphiphilic substances useful
in forming anisotropic aggregates have a critical packing parameter
greater than about 1/3.
[0276] In a preferred embodiment wherein anisotropic aggregates are
formed on epicuticular wax of the plant cuticle, the surfactant
comprising the anisotropic aggregates is an amphiphilic substance
comprising a compound having a cationic headgroup and a hydrophobic
tail. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed
that the cationic group enhances the initial adhesion to the leaf
surface, since the majority of the such surfaces carry an overall
negative charge. Further, it is believed that the cationic group
contributes to the hydrophilicity of the transcuticular channels in
the epicuticular wax formed or enlarged by the surfactants of the
present invention. Cationic groups attract water molecules which
further enlarge the hydrophilic channels and thereby provide an
improved pathway of entry for glyphosate, which is polar.
[0277] Surfactants that are effective in forming anisotropic
aggregates in the presence of glyphosate include nonionic,
cationic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures
thereof.
[0278] Mixtures of surfactants as described above are also
effective in forming anisotropic aggregates. Preferred mixtures
include an alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant and a
dialkoxylated quaternary ammonium, monoalkoxylated quaternary
ammonium, quaternary ammonium, dialkoxylated amine, diamine, or
alkyl choline halide (e.g., lauryl choline chloride) cationic
surfactant. Other preferred mixtures contain: a phospholipid
amphoteric surfactant and a dialkoxylated amine or dialkoxylated
quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, a fluorinated quaternary
ammonium surfactant such as Fluorad.TM. 754, or an alkoxylated
alcohol nonionic surfactant; or a carboxylic acid anionic
surfactant and a dialkoxylated amine cationic surfactant. Examples
of such preferred mixtures include Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 (a PEG 20
C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20 (a
10 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Ethomeen.TM. T/25 (a 15 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel),
Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 (a PEG 25 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from
Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20, Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 and Ethomeen.TM.
T/25, Brij.TM. 78 (a PEG 20 C.sub.18 alcohol from Sigma Chemical
Company) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20, Brij.TM. 78 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25,
Brij.TM. 78 and Ethoquad.TM. T/20 (a PEG 10 tallow methyl ammonium
chloride from Akzo Nobel), Brij.TM. 78 and Ethoquad.TM. T/25 (a PEG
15 tallow methyl ammonium chloride from Akzo Nobel), Plurafac.TM.
A38 (a PEG 27 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Basf) and Ethomeen.TM.
T/20, Plurafac.TM. A38 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25, Plurafac.TM. A38 and
Ethoquad.TM. T/20, Plurafac.TM. A38 and Ethoquad.TM. T/25, ST 8303
(a PEG 14 C.sub.16 alcohol from Cognis) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25,
Arosurf.TM. 66 E10 (a PEG 10 isoC.sub.18 alcohol from
Witco/Crompton) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25, Arosurf.TM. 66 E20 (a PEG 20
isoC.sub.18 alcohol from Witco/Crompton) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25,
Arosurf.TM. 66 E20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Ethomeen.TM. T/15 (a 5 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM.
CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/30 (a 20 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel),
Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/35 (a 25 EO tallowamine from
Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/40 (a 30 EO
tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Trymeen.TM.
6617 (a PEG 50 stearylamine from Cognis), Hetoxol.TM. CS-15 (a PEG
15 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/25,
Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and a PEG 22 dimethyl quaternary ammonium
chloride, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and lecithin, Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 and
lecithin, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Arquad.TM. C-50 (a dodecyl
trimethyl ammonium chloride from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
lauryl choline chloride, Hetoxol.TM. CS-15 and lauryl choline
chloride, Procol.TM. LA 15 (a PEG 15 C.sub.12 alcohol from
Protameen) and Ethoquad.TM. T25, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and a PEG 7
dimethyl quaternary ammonium chloride, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Gemini.TM. 10-2-10 (a C.sub.10 ethylene N-methyl diamine from
Monsanto), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Gemini.TM. 10-3-10 (a C.sub.10
propylene N-methyl diamine from Monsanto), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Gemini.TM. 10-4-10 (a C.sub.10 butylene N-methyl diamine from
Monsanto), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Gemini.TM. 14-2-14 (a C.sub.14
ethylene N-methyl diamine from Monsanto), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Gemini.TM. 14-3-14 (a C.sub.14 propylene N-methyl diamine from
Monsanto), palmitic acid and Ethomeen.TM. T/25, lecithin and
Ethomeen.TM. T/25, lecithin and Ethoquad.TM. T/25, lecithin and
Ethomeen.TM. T/20, lecithin and Ethoquad.TM. T/20, and lecithin and
Fluorad.TM. FC 754 (a fluorinated alkyl quaternary ammonium
chloride from 3M). Some of the above mixtures are synergistic, in
that they are mixtures of surfactants which, when tested
individually, did not form anisotropic aggregates.
[0279] The herbicidal formulations of the present invention
including glyphosate and a surfactant that forms anisotropic
aggregates on a waxy plant surface may be prepared as aqueous
concentrated formulations comprising at least about 50 g glyphosate
a.e./L, more preferably at least about 250 g glyphosate a.e./L,
still more preferably at least about 300, 360, 380, 400, 440, 480,
500, 540, or 600 g glyphosate a.e./L. One example of a preferred
aqueous concentrate glyphosate formulation contains the
isopropylamine or potassium salt of glyphosate at about 360 g
glyphosate a.e./L, or about the same level as currently used by
Monsanto Corporation in its commercial formulation of Roundup.RTM.
herbicide. Another preferred aqueous concentrate glyphosate
formulation contains the isopropylamine or potassium salt of
glyphosate at about 300 to about 600, preferably at about 400 to
about 600, about 440 to about 600, about 440 to about 480, about
480 to about 600, or about 480 to about 540 g glyphosate
a.e./L.
[0280] On a weight basis, stable aqueous concentrate compositions
of the present invention including a surfactant that forms
anisotropic aggregates on the cuticle surface can be made with
glyphosate at a concentration of at least about 35, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50% a.i. A concentration of about 35 to
about 50% a.e., about 40 to about 50% a.i., about 45 to about 50%
a.i., or more is preferred, particularly for potassium
glyphosate.
[0281] In another embodiment, concentrated formulations which form
anisotropic aggregates on the waxy surface of plants may be dry
formulations which may be in the form of powders, pellets, tablets
or granules. These dry formulations are typically dispersed or
dissolved into water prior to use. Preferably, there are no
substantially water insoluble constituents present at substantial
levels in the such formulations such that the formulations are
substantially water soluble. Dry water-soluble or water-dispersable
formulations of the present invention typically comprise from about
20% to about 80% (by weight) glyphosate a.e., preferably from about
50% to about 80% (by weight) glyphosate a.e., and most preferably
from about 60% to about 75% (by weight) glyphosate a.e.
[0282] In dry formulations of the present invention, the glyphosate
itself may provide the support for other formulation constituents,
or there may be additional inert ingredients which provides such
support. One example of an inert support ingredient that may be
used in accordance with the present invention is ammonium sulfate.
It will be recognized by one skilled in the art that as used
herein, the term "dry" does not imply that dry formulations of the
present invention are 100% free of water. Typically, dry
formulations of the present invention comprise from about 0.5% to
about 5% (by weight) water. It is preferred that the dry
formulations of the present invention contain less than about 1%
(by weight) water.
[0283] Dry, water soluble or water dispersable formulations in
accordance with the present invention can be produced by any
process known in the art, including spray drying, fluid-bed
agglomeration, pan granulation, or extrusion. In dry formulations,
glyphosate may be present as a salt, or as an acid. Formulations
containing glyphosate acid may optionally contain an acid acceptor
such as an ammonium or alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate,
ammonium dihydrogen phosphate or the like so that upon dissolution
or dispersion in water by the user a water soluble salt of
glyphosate is produced.
[0284] Typically, herbicidal compositions of the present invention
that are ready to be applied directly to foliage can be made with a
glyphosate concentration of from about 1 to about 40 grams acid
equivalent per liter, preferably from about 2 to about 18 grams
acid equivalent per liter, more preferably from about 4 to about 11
grams acid equivalent per liter. One skilled in the art will
recognize that various factors influence the application rate of
glyphosate required for a desired result.
[0285] Any convenient and herbicidal activity enhancing amount of
the surfactant which comprises anisotropic aggregates on the waxy
surface of a plant may be used in the glyphosate formulations of
the present invention. Preferably, the surfactant is present in the
concentrated glyphosate formulations of the present invention in a
concentration of from about 25 to about 250 g/L, more preferably
from about 50 to about 200 g/L. Although higher concentrations of
the surfactant can be incorporated into the glyphosate formulations
of the present invention, for economical reasons it is generally
more suitable to use the concentration ranges set forth above.
Herbicidal formulations of the present invention that are ready to
be applied directly to foliage can be made with a surfactant
concentration of from about 0.1 g/L to about 10 g/L, preferably
from about 1 g/L to about 5 g/L.
[0286] In some herbicidal formulations of the present invention,
the nature of the surfactant and the composition of the herbicidal
formulation is such that upon application of the formulation to a
plant or an application mixture prepared by dilution of the
formulation with water, liquid crystals comprising the surfactant
are formed on the foliage of the plant (epicuticular liquid
crystals). In other words, liquid crystals comprising the
surfactant form to create or enlarge hydrophilic channels through
the epicuticular wax of the plant cuticle. An important feature of
the herbicidal formulations of the present invention is that the
surfactant be able to form liquid crystals in the presence of
glyphosate on a waxy, porous substrate such as a leaf cuticle to
produce transcuticular hydrophilic channels epicuticularly through
the waxy cuticle. A distinguishing characteristic of the
surfactants which comprise the liquid crystals in the presence of
glyphosate is the tendency of the surfactant molecules to align
themselves along a common axis in an ordered manner. Typically,
liquid crystals have a higher degree of order than isotropic
solutions and are much more fluid than solid crystals. Fluidity of
liquid crystals may be an important factor in the improved
translocation of glyphosate throughout the plant.
[0287] Many of the surfactants discussed herein which form liquid
crystals on the cuticle surface in the presence of glyphosate to
facilitate translocation of the glyphosate throughout the
infrastructure of the plant do not form liquid crystals in the
concentrated glyphosate solutions at concentrations typically found
to be commercially viable. Typically, these surfactants form liquid
crystals in the dried down glyphosate/surfactant deposit that forms
from drops or spraying of the diluted formulation onto the plant
cuticle surface. Generally, and without being bound to a particular
theory, it appears that the formation of liquid crystals in the
concentrated glyphosate solution itself is not necessarily
important or related (although in some circumstances it may be
helpful) to the formation of liquid crystals on and in the plant
surface. Typically, it is more important that liquid crystals
comprised of the surfactant form as a dry-down deposit on the leaf
surface. However, in some formulations liquid crystals may form in
the concentrated glyphosate/surfactant solutions and on and in the
leaf, but not in the diluted spray mixture.
[0288] As previously mentioned, the formation of liquid crystals
epicuticularly may result from the drying down of glyphosate and
surfactant containing droplets applied to the plant. Several
environmental factors including air temperature, humidity, and wind
speed may affect how quickly liquid crystals form in and on the
plant. In some situations, the liquid crystals may actually be
formed by phase separation from the main droplet on the foliage.
Although the surfactants listed herein form liquid crystals in the
presence of glyphosate, it is believed that it is preferable for
surfactant molecules to have a molecular weight of less than about
2500. When the molecular weight of the surfactant is in excess of
2500, liquid crystals may still form but not be quite as effective
and efficient in the translocation of glyphosate as lower molecular
weight surfactants.
[0289] The liquid crystals comprising a surfactant in the presence
of glyphosate epicuticularly are typically lyotropic liquid
crystals; that is the formation of liquid crystals is typically
induced by the presence of a solvent, in this case water. The
mesophases of the liquid crystals depend not only on the solvent
present, but also on temperature. Lyotropic liquid crystals
comprising a surfactant in the presence of glyphosate that form
transcuticular hydrophilic channels have been observed in hexagonal
formation, reversed hexagonal formation, and lamellar and
multilamellar formations having at least about 20 to about 30 or
more separate, distinct layers. It may be possible to also have
lyotropic liquid crystals in a cubical form. Also, both smectic and
nematic forms of liquid crystals comprised of a surfactant in the
presence of glyphosate have been observed. In the herbicidal
formulations of the present invention, liquid crystals form
regardless of the presence or absence of a second surfactant.
[0290] Further, some surfactants in the presence of glyphosate may
form wormlike micelles, another class of organized structures in
liquid form which may facilitate the translocation of glyphosate
through the waxy cuticle and into the plant. Wormlike micelles are
typically less organized than liquid crystals but still have
sufficient organization to form hydrophilic channels on and in the
plant to facilitate the translocation of glyphosate through the
plant. Typically, surfactants that are sufficiently "flexible" will
form these types of wormlike micelles.
[0291] To determine the onset concentration of glyphosate and
surfactants in dry down deposits that are liquid crystal in nature,
the following testing procedure may be utilized. The experiments
are conducted under 50% relative humidity and 24.degree. C. The
isolated cuticles are prepared according to the protocol described
herein. A liquid crystal forming glyphosate formulation, which
contains a certain amount of glyphosate salts (e.g. potassium), a
liquid crystal forming surfactant (e.g. C.sub.16-18 ether EO 15
dimethyl propylamine), are placed on pre-prepared isolated leaf
cuticles as 1 microliter droplets and observed under a polarized
microscope for the on-set of birefringence. In a separate
experiment, those droplets that show birefringenece are examined
and confirmed to show characteristic liquid crystal patterns.
[0292] Once the onset of birefringence is observed, the droplets
are scraped from the cuticle as quickly as possible, dissolved in 1
ml of 99.9% (nominal) D.sub.2O and transferred into a 5 mm NMR
tube. The spectra can be acquired using a Varian Unity Inova 400
MHZ spectrometer equipped with a 5 mm Nalorac pulse tune probe. For
example, a 30 degree pulse may be used to acquire scans with an
appropriate recycle time. The determination may be made by the
integration of the glyphosate doublet signal and the water
signal.
[0293] The concentration of the glyphosate in these droplets has
been determined to be 37% (.+-.6%) according to this method.
However, it is noted that the evaporation of the water from the
drying down droplets is relatively fast (in minutes). Therefore,
results may vary from 37% to 50% w/wt. depending upon the skill of
the technician performing the task of transferring from the cuticle
to the NMR tube.
[0294] To determine whether a herbicidal formulation comprising
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and a surfactant forms liquid
crystals comprising the surfactant on the foliage of a plant, the
following high resolution polarized microscopy birefringence
testing procedure may be utilized. This high resolution
birefringence test is capable of distinguishing liquid crystal
phase formations and their characteristic microfine textures from
other types of anisotropic aggregates or solid crystals
precipitated out of solution due to water evaporation. The test
procedure is as follows.
[0295] Prior to testing for birefringence, a cuticle from
greenhouse grown velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) is isolated for
testing. Other suitable plants that can be used to supply a test
cuticle include prickly sida, giant ragweed, and morningglory. To
isolate the cuticle, stock solutions of glacial acetic acid and
sodium acetate are prepared. The glacial acetic acid stock solution
has a concentration of between about 1 to about 5% (weight/weight),
and the sodium acetate stock solution has a concentration of
between about 1 and about 5% (weight/weight). The stock solutions
are mixed together to form a buffered solution having a pH of from
about 4.2 to about 4.6.
[0296] After the buffer solution is prepared, an enzyme solution is
prepared. Typically, the enzyme solution will be prepared at or
very near the time of cuticle isolation for maximum effectiveness.
The enzyme solution is prepared by adding about 1 to about 5%
(weight/weight) and about 0.1 to about 0.5% (weight/weight)
cellulase in water. Typically, the pectinase has an activity of
3600 units/gram and cellulase has an activity of about 10,600
units/gram. The enzyme solution is then sterile infiltrated and
ready for use or storage.
[0297] A healthy leaf from the source plant is removed and its
backside is abraded with fine sea sand. The leaf is then throughly
rinsed with the buffer solution as prepared above and a healthy
section of the leaf is cut out for cuticle isolation. The cut
portion of the leaf is infiltrated with the freshly prepared enzyme
solution and held at a temperature of from about 30.degree. C. to
about 35.degree. C. for about 1 hour or until the leaf cuticle
detaches from the leaf tissue substrate. After detachment, the
cuticle is carefully removed from the buffered solution and
thoroughly rinsed with deionized water and stored in a buffer
solution having a pH of about 4 to 6 in an area having a humidity
of about 30% to about 75% and a temperature of about 20 to about
30.degree. C. until use. Typically, the cuticle is stored in the
controlled environment for at least about 24 hours to allow it to
reach equilibrium with its environment.
[0298] After a cuticle has been isolated, it is used for the test
to determine whether a specific herbicidal formulation containing
glyphosate and a surfactant forms liquid crystals comprising the
surfactant on the waxy cuticle. The cuticle is transferred to a
glass slide and examined under a microscope (without any polarized
light) for cracks and other damage. If cracks or other damage are
identified on the surface of the cuticle, it is discarded. Once a
suitable cuticle is observed, it is further examined under a
microscope (at 7.5.times. magnification) with polarized light to
ensure that a dark field is observed. If small areas of crystalline
wax are noted on the cuticle surface, these areas are carefully
avoided during testing.
[0299] After observing the cuticle for defects, the glass slide is
connected to a heating/cooling circuit which is capable of
regulating the temperature of the glass plate during testing. Heat
is applied to the glass plate and the cuticle is allowed to reach
equilibrium with the temperature of the glass plate 15.degree. C.
to about 35.degree. C. After equilibrium is reached, a sample of
the test solution is prepared. The sample may either be in diluted
or concentrated form, although it is preferred that the sample be
in a diluted form such that the glyphosate concentration (a.e.) is
in the range of about 1% to about 10% (weight/weight) in the test
sample and the glyphosate to surfactant ratio is in the range of
about 1 to 1 to about 10:1 (weight/weight), preferably about 3:1
(weight/weight). A drop of the aqueous test sample is placed on the
cuticle and observed under polarized light (7.5.times.
magnification) transmitted through the cuticle. Images of the
sample droplets on the cuticle are recorded and stored in a
computer connected to a video monitor using Flash Point 128
Software at a present time interval. The images are then digitized
using Image Pro by Media Cybernetics.
[0300] In each test, sample droplets are duplicated onto two nearly
identical cuticles. If birefringence is observed under the
polarized microscope at 7.5.times. magnification, the sample is
transferred immediately to a polarized microscope having
magnification capabilities of 100.times. magnification to
400.times. magnification. With this microscope, at 200.times.
magnification, characteristic liquid crystal patterns can be seen
and distinguished from solid crystals or other birefringent
materials. If liquid crystals are observed under the high power
magnification, the sample formulation forms epicuticular liquid
crystals on the foliage of the plant.
[0301] Herbicidal formulations of the present invention containing
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof form epicuticular liquid
crystals have substantially improved performance over herbicidal
formulations currently available, and may be superior to herbicidal
formulations which simply form anisotropic aggregates
epicuticularly. Without being bound to a particular theory, it
appears that the formation of liquid crystals on the epicuticular
portion of a plant form or enlarge hydrophilic channels through the
waxy cover of foliage. These created or enlarged hydrophilic
channels may substantially increase the mass transfer of glyphosate
through the waxy cuticle and into the plant.
[0302] Surfactants that are effective in forming epicuticular
liquid crystals in the presence of glyphosate include nonionic,
cationic, and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof.
[0303] Mixtures of surfactants as described above are also
effective in forming epicuticular liquid crystals. Preferred
mixtures include an alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant and a
dialkoxylated quaternary ammonium, monoalkoxylated quaternary
ammonium, or dialkoxylated amine cationic surfactant. Other
preferred mixtures contain a phospholipid amphoteric surfactant and
an alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant. Examples of such
preferred mixtures include Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 (a PEG 20
C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20 (a
10 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Ethomeen.TM. T/25 (a 15 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel),
Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 (a PEG 25 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from
Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20, Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 and Ethomeen.TM.
T/25, Brij.TM. 78 (a PEG 20 C.sub.18 alcohol from Sigma Chemical
Company) and Ethomeen.TM. T/20, Brij.TM. 78 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25,
Brij.TM. 78 and Ethoquad.TM. T/20 (a PEG 10 tallow methyl ammonium
chloride from Akzo Nobel), Brij.TM. 78 and Ethoquad.TM. T/25 (a PEG
15 tallow methyl ammonium chloride from Akzo Nobel), Plurafac.TM.
A38 (a PEG 27 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Basf) and Ethomeen.TM.
T/20, Plurafac.TM. A38 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25, Plurafac.TM. A38 and
Ethoquad.TM. T/20, Plurafac.TM. A38 and Ethoquad.TM. T/25, ST 8303
(a PEG 14 C.sub.16 alcohol from Cognis) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25,
Arosurf.TM. 66 E10 (a PEG 10 isoC.sub.18 alcohol from
Witco/Crompton) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25, Arosurf.TM. 66 E20 (a PEG 20
isoC.sub.18 alcohol from Witco/Crompton) and Ethoquad.TM. T/25,
Arosurf.TM. 66 E20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/25, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and
Ethomeen.TM. T/15 (a 5 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM.
CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/30 (a 20 EO tallowamine from Akzo Nobel),
Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/35 (a 25 EO tallowamine from
Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Ethomeen.TM. T/40 (a 30 EO
tallowamine from Akzo Nobel), Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and Trymeen.TM.
6617 (a PEG 50 stearylamine from Cognis), Hetoxol.TM. CS-15 (a PEG
15 C.sub.16-C.sub.18 alcohol from Heterene) and Ethomeen.TM. T/25,
Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and a PEG 22 dimethyl quaternary ammonium
chloride, Hetoxol.TM. CS-20 and lecithin, and Hetoxol.TM. CS-25 and
lecithin. Some of the above mixtures are synergistic, in that they
are mixtures of surfactants which, when tested individually, did
not form anisotropic aggregates and/or epicuticular liquid
crystals.
[0304] In some herbicidal formulations of the present invention,
the nature of the surfactant and the composition of the herbicidal
formulation is such that upon application of the formulation to a
plant or an application mixture prepared by dilution of the
formulation with water, liquid crystals comprising the surfactant
are formed both on the foliage of the plant (epicuticular liquid
crystals) and in the foliage of the plant (intracuticular liquid
crystals). In other words, liquid crystals comprising the
surfactant form to create or enlarge hydrophilic channels through
the epicuticular wax of the plant cuticle and also form inside of
the plant (intracuticular) to form pathways deep inside of the
plant which may significantly enhance translocation of glyphosate
throughout the plant pathways. These transcuticular pathways may be
responsible for the increase efficacy such formulations provide. An
important feature of the herbicidal formulations of the present
invention which form both epicuticular and intracuticular liquid
crystals is that the surfactant is able to form liquid crystals
both on and in the plant.
[0305] Many of the surfactants discussed herein which form liquid
crystals on the cuticle surface and within the plant in the
presence of glyphosate to facilitate translocation of glyphosate
throughout the infrastructure of the plant may not form liquid
crystals in the concentrate glyphosate solutions at concentrations
typically found to be commercially viable. Typically, these
surfactants form liquid crystals in the dried down
glyphosate/surfactant deposit that forms from drops or spraying of
the diluted formulation onto the plant cuticle surface. Generally,
and without being bound to a particular theory, it appears that the
formation of liquid crystals in the concentrated glyphosate
solution itself is not necessarily important or related (although
in some circumstance it may be helpful) to the formation of liquid
crystals on and in the plant surface. Typically, it is more
important that liquid crystals comprised of the surfactant form as
a dry-down deposit on the leaf surface. However, in some
formulations liquid crystals may form in the concentrated
glyphosate/surfactant solutions and on and in the leaf, but not in
the diluted spray mixture.
[0306] As previously mentioned, the formation of liquid crystals
epicuticularly and intracuticularly may result from the drying down
of glyphosate and surfactant containing droplets applied to the
plant. Several environmental factors including air temperature,
humidity, and wind speed may affect how quickly liquid crystals
form in and on the plant. In some situations, the liquid crystals
may actually be formed by phase separation from the main droplet.
Although the surfactants listed herein form liquid crystals in the
presence of glyphosate, it is believed that it is preferable for
surfactant molecules to have a molecular weight of less than about
2500. When the molecular weight of the surfactant is in excess of
about 2500, liquid crystals may still form in and on the plant, but
may not be as effective and efficient in the translocation of
glyphosate as lower molecular weight surfactants.
[0307] The liquid crystals comprising a surfactant in the presence
of glyphosate epicuticularly and intracuticularly are typically
lyotropic liquid crystals; that is the formation of liquid crystals
is typically induced by the presence of a solvent, such as water.
The mesophases of the liquid crystals depend not only on the
solvent, but may also be temperature dependent. Lyotropic liquid
crystals comprising a surfactant in the presence of glyphosate
epicuticularly and intracuticularly have been observed in cubical
formation, hexagonal formation, reversed hexagonal formation, and
lamellar and multilamellar formations having at least about 20 to
about 30 or more separate layers. Also, both smectic and nematic
forms of liquid crystals comprised of a surfactant in the presence
of glyphosate have been observed both epicuticularly and
intracuticularly. In the herbicidal formulations of the present
invention, both epicuticular and intracuticular liquid crystals
comprising a surfactant in the presence of glyphosate form
regardless of the presence or absence of a second surfactant.
[0308] In some formulations of the present invention comprising
glyphosate and a surfactant which forms epicuticular and
intracuticular liquid crystals the liquid crystals comprise a
stratified array of the surfactant molecules such that the
hydrophilic moieties of the surfactant molecules in one stratum of
the stratified array is oriented toward the hydrophilic moieties of
the surfactant molecules in a second stratum of the stratified
array. The liquid crystals of the present invention, both
epicuticular and intracuticular, may form this type of stratified
array and may have numerous layers as discussed above.
[0309] In some formulations of the present invention comprising
glyphosate and a surfactant which forms epicuticular and
intracuticular liquid crystals the liquid crystals may orient
themselves in a stratified array such that lipophilic moieties of
the surfactant molecules of one stratum of the stratified array are
in contact with a hydrophobic surface on the foliage of a plant
that the formulation is applied to. Further, the surfactant
molecules of one stratum of the stratified array may be in contact
with a hydrophobic surface located within a cuticle of a plant that
the formulation is applied to.
[0310] Further, some surfactants in the presence of glyphosate may
form wormlike micelles, another class of organized structures in
liquid form which may facilitate the translocation of glyphosate
through the waxy cuticle and into and throughout the plant, both
epicuticularly and intracuticularly. Wormlike micelles are
typically less organized than liquid crystals but may still have
sufficient organization to form hydrophilic channels on and in the
plant to facilitate the introduction and translocation of
glyphosate in and throughout the plant. Typically, surfactants that
are sufficiently "flexible" will form these types of wormlike
micelles.
[0311] Although the present invention is directed primarily at
aqueous concentrate formulations of the potassium salt of
glyphosate, such aqueous concentrate formulations can optionally
further comprise one or more additional pesticides, such as for
example, water-soluble herbicidal active ingredients, including
without restriction water-soluble forms of acifluorfen, asulam,
benazolin, bentazon, bialaphos, bispyribac, bromacil, bromoxynil,
carfentrazone, chloramben, clopyralid, 2,4-D, 2,4-DB, dalapon,
dicamba, dichlorprop, diclofop, difenzoquat, diquat, endothall,
fenac, fenoxaprop, flamprop, fluazifop, fluoroglycofen, fluroxypyr,
fomesafen, fosamine, glufosinate, haloxyfop, imazameth,
imazamethabenz, imazamox, imazapic, imazapyr, imazaquin,
imazethapyr, ioxynil, MCPA, MCPB, mecoprop, methylarsonic acid,
naptalam, nonanoic acid, paraquat, picloram, sulfamic acid,
2,3,6-TBA, TCA and triclopyr.
[0312] An embodiment of the invention therefore is an herbicidal
aqueous concentrate composition comprising glyphosate predominantly
in the form of the potassium salt thereof, and a second anionic
herbicide predominantly in the form of a potassium or other
agriculturally acceptable salt or acid thereof, the total
concentration of the glyphosate and the second anionic herbicide
together being about 360 to about 570 g a.e./l, the composition
further comprising a surfactant component, selected in accordance
with the invention, at a concentration of about 20 to about 300
g/l.
[0313] In this embodiment, it is preferred that the weight/weight
ratio of glyphosate a.e. to the second anionic herbicide be not
less than about 1:1, for example from about 1:1 to about 200:1,
preferably between 1:1 to about 30:1. The second anionic herbicide
is preferably selected from the group consisting of acifluorfen,
bialaphos, carfentrazone, clopyralid, 2,4-D, 2,4-DB, dicamba,
dichlorprop, glufosinate, MCPA, MCPB, mecoprop, methylarsonic acid,
nonanoic acid, picloram, triclopyr and herbicides of the
imidazolinone class, including imazameth, imazamethabenz, imazamox,
imazapic, imazapyr, imazaquin and imazethapyr.
[0314] Also embraced by the present invention are liquid
concentrate formulations having an aqueous phase wherein glyphosate
is present predominantly in the form of the potassium salt thereof,
and a non-aqueous phase optionally containing a second herbicidal
active ingredient that is relatively water-insoluble. Such
formulations illustratively include emulsions (including macro- and
microemulsions, water-in-oil, oil-in-water and
water-in-oil-in-water types), suspensions and suspoemulsions. The
non-aqueous phase can optionally comprise a microencapsulated
component, for example a microencapsulated herbicide. In
formulations of the invention having a non-aqueous phase, the
concentration of glyphosate a.e. in the composition as a whole is
nonetheless within the ranges recited herein for aqueous
concentrate formulations.
[0315] Illustrative water-insoluble herbicides that can be used in
such formulations include acetochlor, aclonifen, alachlor, ametryn,
amidosulfuron, anilofos, atrazine, azafenidin, azimsulfuron,
benfluralin, benfuresate, bensulfuron-methyl, bensulide,
benzofenap, bifenox, bromobutide, bromofenoxim, butachlor,
butamifos, butralin, butroxydim, butylate, cafenstrole,
carbetamide, carfentrazone-ethyl, chlomethoxyfen, chlorbromuron,
chloridazon, chlorimuron-ethyl, chlornitrofen, chlorotoluron,
chlorpropham, chlorsulfuron, chlorthal-dimethyl, chlorthiamid,
cinmethylin, cinosulfuron, clethodim, clodinafop-propargyl,
clomazone, clomeprop, cloransulam-methyl, cyanazine, cycloate,
cyclosulfamuron, cycloxydim, cyhalofop-butyl, daimuron,
desmedipham, desmetryn, dichlobenil, diclofop-methyl, diflufenican,
dimefuron, dimepiperate, dimethachlor, dimethametryn, dimethenamid,
dinitramine, dinoterb, diphenamid, dithiopyr, diuron, EPTC,
esprocarb, ethalfluralin, ethametsulfuron-methyl, ethofumesate,
ethoxysulfuron, etobenzanid, fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenuron,
flamprop-methyl, flazasulfuron, fluazifop-butyl, fluchloralin,
flumetsulam, flumiclorac-pentyl, flumioxazin, fluometuron,
fluorochloridone, fluoroglycofen-ethyl, flupoxam, flurenol,
fluridone, fluroxypyr-1-methylheptyl, flurtamone,
fluthiacet-methyl, fomesafen, halosulfuron, haloxyfop-methyl,
hexazinone, imazosulfuron, indanofan, isoproturon, isouron,
isoxaben, isoxaflutole, isoxapyrifop, lactofen, lenacil, linuron,
mefenacet, metamitron, metazachlor, methabenzthiazuron,
methyldymron, metobenzuron, metobromuron, metolachlor, metosulam,
metoxuron, metribuzin, metsulfuron, molinate, monolinuron,
naproanilide, napropamide, naptalam, neburon, nicosulfuron,
norflurazon, orbencarb, oryzalin, oxadiargyl, oxadiazon,
oxasulfuron, oxyfluorfen, pebulate, pendimethalin, pentanochlor,
pentoxazone, phenmedipham, piperophos, pretilachlor, primisulfuron,
prodiamine, prometon, prometryn, propachlor, propanil,
propaquizafop, propazine, propham, propisochlor, propyzamide,
prosulfocarb, prosulfuron, pyraflufen-ethyl, pyrazolynate,
pyrazosulfuron-ethyl, pyrazoxyfen, pyributicarb, pyridate,
pyriminobac-methyl, quinclorac, quinmerac, quizalofop-ethyl,
rimsulfuron, sethoxydim, siduron, simazine, simetryn, sulcotrione,
sulfentrazone, sulfometuron, sulfosulfuron, tebutam, tebuthiuron,
terbacil, terbumeton, terbuthylazine, terbutryn, thenylchlor,
thiazopyr, thifensulfuron, thiobencarb, tiocarbazil, tralkoxydim,
triallate, triasulfuron, tribenuron, trietazine, trifluralin,
triflusulfuron and vernolate. It is preferred that the
weight/weight ratio of glyphosate a.e. to such water-insoluble
herbicide be not less than 1:1, for example from about 1:1 to about
200:1, preferably between 1:1 to about 30:1.
[0316] Excipient ingredients other than the above-defined
surfactant component can optionally be present in a composition of
the invention, so long as the cloud point and non-crystallization
properties of the composition remain in accordance with the
invention. Such additional excipient ingredients include
conventional formulation additives such as dyes, thickeners,
crystallization inhibitors, antifreeze agents including glycols,
foam moderating agents, antidrift agents, compatibilizing agents,
etc.
[0317] A type of excipient ingredient often used in glyphosate
formulations is an inorganic salt such as ammonium sulfate,
included to enhance herbicidal activity, or consistency of
herbicidal activity, of the glyphosate. As the content of inorganic
salt in the formulation needed to provide such enhancement is
typically relatively high, often greater than the amount of
glyphosate present, it will seldom be useful to add such salt to a
composition of the invention. The amount of ammonium sulfate, for
example, that could be accommodated in a storage-stable aqueous
composition containing glyphosate potassium salt at a concentration
of at least 360 g a.e./l would be so small as to bring no
substantial benefit. An alternative, therefore, is to include a
small amount of a synergist such as an anthraquinone compound or a
phenyl-substituted olefin compound as disclosed in International
Publication Nos. WO 98/33384 and WO 98/33385 respectively.
[0318] To determine whether a herbicidal formulation comprising
glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and a surfactant forms liquid
crystals comprising a surfactant on the foliage of a plant and in
the foliage of a plant, the following procedures are utilized.
First, the surfactant/glyphosate formulation is tested as described
above to determine whether liquid crystals form epicuticularly on
the plant foliage. If it is determined that epicuticular liquid
crystals do form on the plant foliage, the following testing
procedure using high resolution polarized microscopy is utilized to
determine whether liquid crystals also form intracuticularly.
[0319] In determining whether intracuticular liquid crystals form,
fruit cuticles such as pear cuticles or tomato cuticles are
typically used because they are highly robust. The isolation of the
fruit cuticle is performed similarly to that of a broadleaf cuticle
described above with certain modifications. Typically, the enzyme
utilized to remove the fruit cuticle is pectinase (10,000 activity
units per 100 mL). The concentration of the enzyme solution is
typically from about 10% to about 30% weight/weight and the final
enzyme solution typically contains activity of about 50 to about
200 units/mL. The fruit cuticle in incubated with the enzyme at
room temperature for a period of about 1 hour or more to detach the
fruit cuticle. After detachment of the cuticle, it is thoroughly
rinsed and washed prior to use.
[0320] To determine whether intracuticular liquid crystals form
with a surfactant/glyphosate formulation, a fruit cuticle as
described above is used along side a control system in which the
substrate is a non-porous hydrophobic material such as parafilm.
The fruit cuticle is positioned on a supporting gel agar which
rests on a supporting mesh, typically comprised of carbon fibers.
The cuticle/agar/mesh composition is then placed on a glass slide.
The parafilm is also mounted on the glass slide in this manner.
[0321] Herbicidal formulations of interest containing a surfactant
and glyphosate are deposited on the cuticle and on the parafilm.
When the onset of liquid crystal formulation is observed under a
polarized light at 100.times. magnification as described above,
both the cuticle and the parafilm control are wiped away either by
hand or by mechanical means with a foam tip at room temperature.
Typically, the liquid crystals formed on the parafilm are easily
wiped away. Both the parafilm control and the fruit cuticle, after
wiping, are left to achieve equilibrium for between about 24 and
about 48 hours in a controlled environment (temperature between 20
to about 25.degree. C., humidity 50% to 75%)
[0322] After equilibrium has been achieved with the parafilm
control and the fruit cuticle, the area where the formulation
deposits were made are again rigorously wiped by hand or
mechanically with a foam tip. After wiping, the cuticle and
parafilm are again examined under 100.times. magnification
polarized light for liquid crystal formation. If the microfine
texture is observed after the second wiping procedure, this is an
indication of intracuticular liquid crystal formation as these
liquid crystals have not been removed after two wiping cycles.
Further, additional wiping may be conducted on the fruit cuticles
showing liquid crystal formation to further evidence that the
liquid crystals cannot be wiped off as they are intracuticular.
After the second wiping, the inventors have not seen any formation
of liquid crystals on any of the parafilm controls observed.
[0323] Typically, only a very small amount of solubilizer will be
required to impart improved formulation characteristics. Generally,
only a ratio of about 50:1 (by weight), more preferably about 25:1,
still more preferably about 10:1, and most preferably about 8:1
ethoxylated etheramine surfactant to solubilizer is required. One
skilled in the art will recognize that various factors may
influence the amount of solubilizer required to impart the desired
characteristics. The solubilizer may also be included in the
formulation at a lower ratio at which it may not function as a
solubilizer but will enhance efficacy, such as a surfactant to
solubilizer ratio of about 5:1, about 4:1, about 3:1, about 2:1 or
about 1:1.
[0324] Further, the addition of a solubilizer imparts improved
viscosity characteristics on concentrated formulations of the
present invention. It is preferred that sufficient solubilizer be
added to the formulation to produce a formulation having a
viscosity of less than 1000 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at 45/s shear
rate, even more preferably less than about 500 c.p. at 0.degree. C.
at 45/s shear rate, and most preferably less than about 300 c.p. at
0.degree. C. at 45/s shear rate. In a preferred embodiment, the
herbicidal formulations of the present invention have a viscosity
of from about 100 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at 45/s shear rate to about
500 c.p. at 0.degree. C. at 45/s shear rate. The novel formulations
of the present invention require only a small amount of solubilizer
to produce these desired viscosities.
[0325] Another ingredient that can optionally be added to the
glyphosate herbicidal formulations of the present invention to
further improve the herbicidal effectiveness and related herbicidal
properties is a di-carboxylic acid or salt of a di-carboxylic acid.
Suitable di-carboxylic acids that may be added to the herbicidal
formulations comprising glyphosate or a salt or ester thereof and a
surfactant as described herein include, for example, oxalic acid,
malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, maleic acid, adipic
acid, and fumaric acid, and combinations or mixtures thereof, with
oxalic acid being preferred. Also, in addition to, or in place of
the di-carboxylic acid, salts of the aforementioned di-carboxylic
acids may be incorporated into the herbicidal formulations of the
present invention to improve herbicidal performance. Suitable salts
include, for example, alkali metal salts such as potassium salts,
alkanolamine salts and lower alkylamine salts. Preferred salts
include potassium oxalate, dipotassium oxalate, sodium oxalate,
disodium oxalate, diammonium oxalate, diethanolamine oxalate,
dimethylamine oxalate, alkanolamine salts of oxalic acid, and lower
alkylamine salts of oxalic acid.
[0326] Formulations containing a di-carboxylic acid such as oxalic
acid or a di-carboxylic acid salt such as potassium oxalate,
typically contain a sufficient amount of di-carboxylic
acid/di-carboxylic acid salt to enhance the resulting efficacy of
the herbicidal formulation. Typically, the weight ratio of total
surfactant to carboxylic acid/carboxylic acid salt may be from
about 1:1 to about 50:1, more preferably 5:1 to 40:1 and most
preferably from about 5:1 to about 20:1. This ratio of total
surfactant to carboxylic acid/carboxylic acid salt significantly
enhances the herbicidal performance of the resulting herbicidal
formulation.
[0327] The di-carboxylic acid or salt thereof which can be added to
herbicidal formulations of the present invention to improve
efficacy are suitable for use with glyphosate, or salts or esters
thereof. Suitable glyphosate salts include those listed above,
specifically isopropylamine salt, potassium salt, and
trimethylammonium salt.
[0328] The present invention also includes a method for killing or
controlling weeds or unwanted vegetation comprising the steps of
diluting a liquid concentrate in a convenient amount of water to
form a tank mix and applying a herbicidally effective amount of the
tank mix to the foliage of the weeds or unwanted vegetation.
Similarly included in the invention is the method of killing or
controlling weeds or unwanted vegetation comprising the steps of
diluting a solid particulate concentrate in a convenient amount of
water to form a tank mix and applying a herbicidally effective
amount of the tank mix to the foliage of the weeds or unwanted
vegetation.
[0329] In a herbicidal method of using a composition of the
invention, the composition is diluted in a suitable volume of water
to provide an application solution which is then applied to foliage
of a plant or plants at an application rate sufficient to give a
desired herbicidal effect. This application rate is usually
expressed as amount of glyphosate per unit area treated, e.g.,
grams acid equivalent per hectare (g a.e./ha). What constitutes a
"desired herbicidal effect" is, typically and illustratively, at
least 85% control of a plant species as measured by growth
reduction or mortality after a period of time during which the
glyphosate exerts its full herbicidal or phytotoxic effects in
treated plants. Depending on plant species and growing conditions,
that period of time can be as short as a week, but normally a
period of at least two weeks is needed for glyphosate to exert its
full effect.
[0330] The selection of application rates that are herbicidally
effective for a composition of the invention is within the skill of
the ordinary agricultural scientist. Those of skill in the art will
likewise recognize that individual plant conditions, weather and
growing conditions, as well as the specific active ingredients and
their weight ratio in the composition, will influence the degree of
herbicidal effectiveness achieved in practicing this invention.
With respect to the use of glyphosate compositions, much
information is known about appropriate application rates. Over two
decades of glyphosate use and published studies relating to such
use have provided abundant information from which a weed control
practitioner can select glyphosate application rates that are
herbicidally effective on particular species at particular growth
stages in particular environmental conditions.
[0331] Herbicidal compositions of glyphosate salts are used to
control a very wide variety of plants worldwide, and it is believed
the potassium salt will prove no different from other salts of
glyphosate in this regard.
[0332] Particularly important annual dicotyledonous plant species
for control of which a composition of the invention can be used are
exemplified without limitation by velvetleaf (Abutilon
theophrasti), pigweed (Amaranthus spp.), buttonweed (Borreria
spp.), oilseed rape, canola, indian mustard, etc. (Brassica spp.),
commelina (Commelina spp.), filaree (Erodium spp.), sunflower
(Helianthus spp.), morningglory (Ipomoea spp.), kochia (Kochia
scoparia), mallow (Malva spp.), wild buckwheat, smartweed, etc.
(Polygonum spp.), purslane (Portulaca spp.), russian thistle
(Salsola spp.), sida (Sida spp.), wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis)
and cocklebur (Xanthium spp.).
[0333] Particularly important annual monocotyledonous plant species
for control of which a composition of the invention can be used are
exemplified without limitation by wild oat (Avena fatua),
carpetgrass (Axonopus spp.), downy brome (Bromus tectorum),
crabgrass (Digitatia spp.), barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli),
goosegrass (Eleusine indica), annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum),
rice (Oryza sativa), ottochloa (Ottochloa nodosa), bahiagrass
(Paspalum notatum), canarygrass (Phalaris spp.), foxtail (Setaria
spp.), wheat (Triticum aestivum) and corn (Zea mays).
[0334] Particularly important perennial dicotyledonous plant
species for control of which a composition of the invention can be
used are exemplified without limitation by mugwort (Artemisia
spp.), milkweed (Asclepias spp.), canada thistle (Cirsium arvense),
field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) and kudzu (Pueraria
spp.).
[0335] Particularly important perennial monocotyledonous plant
species for control of which a composition of the invention can be
used are exemplified without limitation by brachiaria (Brachiaria
spp.), bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon), yellow nutsedge (Cyperus
esculentus), purple nutsedge (C. rotundus), quackgrass (Elymus
repens), lalang (Imperata cylindrica), perennial ryegrass (Lolium
perenne), guineagrass (Panicum maximum), dallisgrass (Paspalum
dilatatum), reed (Phragmites spp.), johnsongrass (Sorghum
halepense) and cattail (Typha spp.).
[0336] Other particularly important perennial plant species for
control of which a composition of the invention can be used are
exemplified without limitation by horsetail (Equisetum spp.),
bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), blackberry (Rubus spp.) and gorse
(Ulex europaeus).
[0337] If desired, the user can mix one or more adjuvants with a
composition of the invention and the water of dilution when
preparing the application composition. Such adjuvants can include
additional surfactant and/or an inorganic salt such as ammonium
sulfate with the aim of further enhancing herbicidal efficacy.
However, under most conditions a herbicidal method of use of the
present invention gives acceptable efficacy in the absence of such
adjuvants.
[0338] In a particular contemplated method of use of a composition
of the invention, the composition, following dilution in water, is
applied to foliage of crop plants genetically transformed or
selected to tolerate glyphosate, and simultaneously to foliage of
weeds or undesired plants growing in close proximity to such crop
plants. This method of use results in control of the weeds or
undesired plants while leaving the crop plants substantially
unharmed. Crop plants genetically transformed or selected to
tolerate glyphosate include those whose seeds are sold by Monsanto
Company or under license from Monsanto Company bearing the Roundup
Ready.RTM. trademark. These include, without restriction, varieties
of cotton, soybean, canola, sugar beet, wheat and corn.
[0339] Plant treatment compositions can be prepared simply by
diluting a concentrate composition of the invention in water.
Application of plant treatment compositions to foliage is
preferably accomplished by spraying, using any conventional means
for spraying liquids, such as spray nozzles, atomizers or the like.
Compositions of the invention can be used in precision farming
techniques, in which apparatus is employed to vary the amount of
pesticide applied to different parts of a field, depending on
variables such as the particular plant species present, soil
composition, etc. In one embodiment of such techniques, a global
positioning system operated with the spraying apparatus can be used
to apply the desired amount of the composition to different parts
of a field.
[0340] A plant treatment composition is preferably dilute enough to
be readily sprayed using standard agricultural spray equipment.
Useful spray volumes for the present invention can range from about
10 to about 1000 liters per hectare (I/ha) or higher, by spray
application.
EXAMPLES
[0341] The following Examples are provided for illustrative
purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the
present invention. The Examples will permit better understanding of
the invention and perception of its advantages and certain
variations of execution.
Example A
Preparation of Glyphosate Potassium Salt
[0342] To a glass container of approximately 4 liter capacity was
added 1264.1 grams of glyphosate acid with an assay of 95.7%. The
container was placed in an ice/water bath to provide cooling. The
container was equipped with an overhead stirrer with a propeller
blade approximately one half the diameter of the container. A
commercial 45% potassium hydroxide solution (VWR Scientific
Products) was added. The addition rate was controlled to avoid
obvious boiling of the resulting solution. The stirrer height was
adjusted as the volume of the liquid changed to insure good mixing.
A total of 966.2 grams of potassium hydroxide solution were added.
The concentration was adjusted by the addition of 195.3 grams of
deionized water. Stirring was continued for approximately 1 hour.
The final yield was 2418.4 grams which represents a weight loss of
7.2 grams. The calculated assay was 50.0% glyphosate acid or 61% of
potassium glyphosate and the calculated neutralization was 108%.
The pH of a 10% dilution in deionized water was 4.76. The density
of the resulting solution at 20.degree. C. was approximately 1.4661
grams/milliliter and the volume of 1000 grams at 20.degree. C. was
therefor approximately 682 ml. This corresponds to a weight/volume
concentration of about 730 grams/liter.
Example B
Preparation of Comparative Formulations and Formulations of the
Present Invention
[0343] Surfactant-containing compositions 2-01 to 2-13 are prepared
as described below. Each contains glyphosate potassium salt, and
was prepared using the 50% a.e. potassium glyphosate solution from
Example A, above. Comparative compositions containing glyphosate
potassium salt, an alkylpolyglycoside, and alkoxylated alkylamine
surfactants (Compositions 2.01-2.05) were prepared so as to
duplicate the compositions set forth for Examples 1, 2, 3, 7,and 15
of PCT Publication No. WO 00/15037, respectively.
[0344] Sample Preparation: To a 4 ounce (117 ml) jar is added
approximately 80 grams of the potassium glyphosate solution from
Example A. To this is added the appropriate ratio of adjuvant and
water. To some samples a small amount of phosphoric acid was added
to adjust the pH to between 4.9 and 5.1. The resulting mixture is
stirred with a magnetic stirrer (Cole-Parmer, Chicago, Ill.) until
a single phase is obtained. In the case of materials that were
viscous and consequently could not be mixed with the magnetic
stirrer, the material was rolled on a roller mill (US Stoneware,
Manwah, N.J.) until the surfactant was dissolved. The material was
allowed to stand overnight and observed to insure that it was a
single phase and free of air bubbles.
[0345] The density was then determined using a Mettler DA-300
Density Meter and the concentrations in grams per liter was
calculated.
[0346] Cloud points were measured by heating a small amount of the
material in a test tube until the solution became hazy or cloudy
then removing the test tube from the heat and observing the
temperature at which the solution became clear on cooling. The
temperature at which the solution became clear is noted as the
cloud point.
[0347] Viscosities were measured using a Haake Model VT500(Haake,
Inc., Karlsruhe Germany) equipped with the appropriate MV series
cup and bob sensor system at a shear rate of 45 sec.sup.-1. The
temperature was varied with the attached water bath. For a few
samples for which insufficient sample was available the viscosities
were measured with a Brookfield Model DV-11 equipped with a Small
Sample Adapter (Brookfield Laboratories, Inc., Stoughton,
Mass.).
2TABLE 2 Composition of Formulations of Example B (2.01 through
2.05) 2.01 (Z1) 2.02 (Z2) 2.03 (Z3) 2.04 (Z7) 2.05 (Z15) % % Active
% % Active % % Active % % Active % % Active Potassium 78.63 39.33
74.58 37.29 69.48 34.74 69.52 34.76 78.50 39.29 Glyphosate (50%)
Agrimul PG 2067 15.60 10.92 12.85 9.00 17.73 12.41 12.15 8.50 13.50
9.45 Ethomeen C/15 3.65 3.45 3.86 7.72 3.81 Propylene Glycol 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 1.96 Water 2.09 9.12 8.93 10.61 4.11 100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00 100.00 Density (g/cc) 1.3793 1.3509 1.3408 1.3288
1.3824 20.degree. C. g/l glyphosate ae 542 g/l 504 g/l 466 g/l 462
g/l 543 g/l Total Surfactant 14.6 201 g/l 12.45 168 g/l 16.3 218
g/l 16.22 216 g/l 13.3 183 g/l Solids Cloud Point >90.degree. C.
>90.degree. C. Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp Haake Viscosity
(.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.)
cPs (.degree. C.) CPs 25 556 25 135 25 229 25 116 25 208 15 758 15
209 15 394 15 150 15 432 10 1205 10 226 10 457 10 209 10 501 5 1488
5 312 5 630 5 226 5 580 0 1877 0 335 0 668 0 271 0 1035 -5 2733 -5
485 -5 880 -5 398 -5 1266
[0348]
3TABLE 3 Composition of Formulations of Example B (2.06 through
2.13) 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 % Active % Active % Active % Active
Potassium 74.56 37.28% 69.06 34.53% 73.40 36.70% 69.40 34.70%
Glyphosate 50% Huntsman 12.46 16.07 13.69 0.00 Surfonic AGM 550
Ethomeen 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 C/15 Ethoquad 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.19
16.20% C/12 Tomah E-D- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17-5 Phosphoric 0.00
0.48 0.82 0.00 Acid Water 12.98 14.39 12.09 8.41 100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00 Density(g/cc) 1.3238 1.3019 1.3264 1.2932 20.degree.
C. g/l glyphosate 494 449 487 449 ae Total 12.46 165 g/l 16.1 209
g/l 13.7 182 g/l 16.2 209 g/l Surfactant Solids Cloud Point
70.degree. C. 55.degree. C. 55.degree. C. >90.degree. C. Haake
Temp Temp Temp Temp Viscosity (.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs
(.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs 25 43 25 73 25 70 25 3 15 55 15
102 15 82 15 15 10 91 10 122 10 131 10 29 5 125 5 144 5 177 5 33
2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 % Active % Active % Active % Active Potassium
78.36 39.18% 72.80 36.40% 74.58 37.29% 74.00 37.00% Glyphosate 50%
Huntsman 0.00 9.11 9.60 0.00 Surfonic AGM 550 Ethomeen 14.55 0.00
3.46 0.00 C/15 Ethoquad 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 C/12 Tomah E-D- 0.00
0.00 0.00 12.51 17-5 Phosphoric 2.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 Acid Water 4.72
18.09 12.94 13.49 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Density(g/cc)
20.degree. C. 1.3493 1.3085 1.3215 1.3349 g/l glyphosate 529 476
493 494 ae Total 14.6 196 9.10 119 12.50 165 12.51 167 Surfactant
Solids Cloud Point >90.degree. C. 60.degree. C. 75.degree. C.
>90.degree. C. Haake Temp Temp Temp Temp Viscosity (.degree. C.)
cPs (.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs (.degree. C.) cPs 25 25 25
32 25 54 15 541 15 33 15 61 15 112 10 531 10 36 10 109 10 123 5 613
5 46 5 113 5 160
[0349]
4TABLE 4 Surfactants used in Example C Surfactant Chemical
Structure Trade name and supplier A 55 104-75-6 (Aldrich) B 56
Pfaltz & Bauer (www.pfaltzandbauer.com) C 57 not commercially
available (prepared in accordance with Example D, above D 58 not
commercially available (prepared by the ethoxylation of N-
methyloctadecylamine) E 59 not commercially available (prepared by
the ethoxylation of N- methyloctadecylamine F 60 102-83-0 (Aldrich)
G 61 CAS 62478-76-6 (not commercially available) H 62 CAS
64184-58-3 (not commercially available) I 63 CAS 123714-89-6 (not
commercially available) J 64 PA-1214 (Tomah) K 65 PA 10 (Tomah) L
66 PA-12EH (Tomah) M 67 E-17-5 (Tomah) N 68 Surfonic AGM - 550
(Huntsman Petrochemical Corp.) O 69 DA-1214 (Tomah) P 70 DA-1618
(Tomah) Q 71 DA-18 (Tomah) R 72 DA-14 (Tomah) S 73 DA-17 (Tomah) T
74 B1910-5 (Witco) U 75 B1910-6 (Witco) V 76 B1910-9 (Witco) W 77
Mackine 101 X 78 Fluorad FC-754 Y 79 Chemoxide L70 Z
C.sub.11C.sub.10+C.sub.9+--O-(glucoside) Agrimul APG 2069 AA 80
23323-37-7 (Aldrich) BB 81 4182-44-9 (Acros) CC 82 Genamin
3119(Clariant) CAS 85632-63-9 DD 83 Jeffamine EDR-148 EE 84 Custom
B-1965-F (Witco) FF 85 6637025 GG 86 HH 87 6801342 II 88 6801343 JJ
89 NBP6476266 KK 90 208540-68-5 LL 91 6801357 MM 92 6801359 NN 93
Witco Exp-5388-48 (MON 59124) OO 94 S. Auinbauh ck CAS PP 95 Witco
custom B- 1965-F QQ 96 6747747 RR 97 6788433 SS 98 6788438 TT 99
6916805 UU 100 6788445 VV 101 Clariant WW 102 6788437 XX 103
6788449 YY 104 6788440 ZZ 105 6788462 AAA 106 6788468 BBB 107
6788476 CCC 108 6788465 DDD 109 6916412 EEE 110 6747783 FFF 111
6788460 GGG C.sub.12H.sub.25--(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.4NHCH.sub.3
6566722 HHH C.sub.12H.sub.25--(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2).sub.4N(-
CH.sub.3).sub.2 6747786 III C.sub.16H.sub.33--(EO).sub.10N-
(CH.sub.3).sub.2 6866748 JJJ (tallow)-(PO).sub.2(EO).sub.9-
N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 6866733 KKK (C.sub.16H.sub.33)--(OCH.sub-
.2CH.sub.2).sub.10NH(CH.sub.2).sub.3NH.sub.2 6866729 LLL 112
6866759 MMM 113 6866758 NNN 114 OOO 115 6866730 PPP 116 6866782 QQQ
117 6866787 RRR 118 6801387 SSS 119 6801389 TTT 120 6801384 UUU 121
6801388 VVV 122 The following compounds were not compatible with
31% a.e. potassium glyphosate and 10% suifactant, but were
compatible with 31% a.e. diammonium glyphosate and 10% surfactant:
WWW 123 XXX 124
Example C
Preparation of Representative Sample Compositions of the
Invention
[0350] For the 31 wt. % a.e. potassium glyphosate/10 wt. %
surfactant compositions: 1.550 g of 40 wt. % a.e. aqueous
glyphosate potassium salt solution was weighed into a vial. To the
same vial, 0.200 g of surfactant was added. Enough deionized water
was then added to the contents to bring the total weight to 2.000g.
The mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature and checked
to see if a solution had been formed. If a solution was present,
the test vial was allowed to stand at room temperature overnight.
If a solution was still present, the test vial was placed in a
50.degree. C. oven for 1 week. If no phase separation had occurred
in one week, the surfactant being tested was considered
"compatible." All of the surfactants identified in Table 4 were
compatible at the 31% a.e. potassium/10 wt. % surfactant
loading.
[0351] For the 37 wt. % a.e. potassium glyphosate/12 wt. %
surfactant compositions: 41.1 g of 45 wt. % a.e. aqueous glyphosate
potassium salt was weighed to a container. To the same container
was added 6.0 g of surfactant and 2.9 g deionized water for a total
weight of 50.0 g. The remainder of the protocol is the same as that
described for the 31 wt. % samples. The surfactants identified in
Table 4 that were compatible at the 37% a.e. potassium/12 wt. %
surfactant loading are indicated in Table 5 below.
[0352] For the 40 wt. % a.e. potassium glyphosate/10 wt. %
surfactant compositions: 1.79 g of 45 wt. % a.e. aqueous glyphosate
potassium salt was weighed into a vial. To the same vial was added
0.2 g of surfactant. The remainder of the protocol is the same as
that described for the 31 wt. % samples. The surfactants identified
in Table 4 that were compatible at the 40% a.e. potassium/10 wt. %
surfactant loading are indicated in Table 5 below.
[0353] For the 45 wt. % a.e. potassium glyphosate/15 wt. %
surfactant compositions: 1.100 g of solid mono potassium glyphosate
was weighed into a vial. To the same vial was added 0.300 g
surfactant. Enough deionized water was added to the vial to bring
the final weight to 2.000 g. The remainder of the protocol is the
same as that described for the 31 wt. % samples. The surfactants
identified in Table 4 that were compatible at the 45% a.e.
potassium/10 wt. % surfactant loading are indicated in Table 5
below.
[0354] For the 31 wt. % a.e. NH.sub.4.sup.+glyphosate/10 wt. %
surfactant compositions:
[0355] 1.48 g of 41.9 wt % a.e. aqueous glyphosate diammonium (1.7
eq) salt was weighed into a vial. To the same vial was added 0.2 g
of surfactant and 0.32 g deionized water. The remainder of the
protocol is the same as that described for the 31 wt % potassium
glyphosate samples. The surfactants identified in Table 4 that were
compatible at the 31% a.e. ammonium/10 wt. % surfactant loading are
indicated in Table 5 below.
[0356] For the 37 wt. % a.e. NH.sub.4.sup.+glyphosate/12 wt. %
surfactant compositions:
[0357] 1.76 g of 41.9 wt % a.e. aqueous glyphosate diammonium (1.7
eq) salt was weighed into a vial. To the same vial was added 0.2 g
of surfactant. The remainder of the protocol is the same as that
described for the 31 wt % potassium glyphosate samples. The
surfactants identified in Table 4 that were compatible at the 37%
a.e. ammonium/12 wt. % surfactant loading are indicated in Table 5
below.
[0358] Compatibility and viscosity data are listed for selected
compositions of Example C in Table 5. It is understood that not all
results of all compatibility tests are reported herein. Several
surfactants tested (but not reported herein) were not compatible
even at the 31 wt. % a.e. loading.
Example D
Preparation of
.alpha.-methyl-.omega.-(N-methyloctadecylamino)poly(oxy-1,2-
-ethanediyl)
[0359] Preparation of Intermediate for Compound C of Table 4
125
[0360] Hepta(oxyethylene)glycol Methyl Ether Tosylate (I):
[0361] Hepta(oxyethylene)glycol methyl ether (350 MW avg., 47 g, 1
eq., Aldrich) and triethylamine (17.59 g, 1.3 eq.) were dissolved
in anhydrous methylene chloride (20 ml) and placed under a nitrogen
atmosphere. p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride (28.16 g, 1.1 eq.) dissolved
anhydrous methylene chloride (20 ml) was added slowly, keeping the
temperature below 10.degree. C. After stirring for 4 hours at room
temperature, the reaction mixture was filtered, and the solvent was
removed from the filtrate under reduced pressure to give 64 g of an
orange oil, 95% yield. .sup.1H NMR d 7.8 (d, 2H), 7.5 (d, 2H), 4.1
(t, 2H), 3.6-3.4 (m, 26H), 3.2 (s, 3H), 2.4 (s, 3H).
[0362] Preparation of Compound C of Table 4:
[0363] N-methyloctadecyl amine (283 MW, 18.49 g, 2.2 eq.) was
dissolved in 200 ml of toluene and then potassium carbonate (4.1 g,
1 eq.) was added. The tosylate (I) (15 g, 1 eq.) was slowly added
to the mixture and then the reaction was placed under nitrogen and
heated overnight at 80.degree. C. Solids were removed from the
completed reaction by filtering over celite. Toluene was removed
from the filtrate under reduced pressure. The crude product was
chromatographed using methylene chloride/methanol/ammon- ium
hydroxide in the ratio 80:5:1. 16 g of yellow semi-solid (II) was
obtained, yield 85%. H NMR, 3.6-3.4p(m, 26H), 3.3p(s, 3H), 2.6p(t,
2H), 2.4p(t, 2H), 2.2p(s, 3H), 1.4p(m, 2H), 1.2p(s, 30H), 0.8p(t,
3H).
5TABLE 5 Compatibility and Viscosity Data for Selected 37 wt. %
a.e., 40 wt. % a.e. and 45 wt. % a.e. compositions of Example 3.
Cloud Point Compatible Compatible Compatible Viscosity Data Data
Compatible Compatible w/31% a.e. w/37% a.e. w/37% a.e. 37% a.e. 37%
a.e. w/40% a.e. w/45% a.e. diammonium diammonium K + glyphosate K +
glyphosate K + glyphosate K + glyphosate K + glyphosate glyphosate
glyphosate at at at at at at at Surfactant 12 wt % loading 12 wt %
loading 12 wt % loading 10% wt loading 15% wt loading 10 wt %
loading 12 wt % loading C No F Yes Haake Vis. >90.degree. C. Yes
Yes 25.degree. C. 57.29 cPs 15.degree. C. 110.89 cPs 10.degree. C.
142.38 cPs 5.degree. C. 173.57 cPs 0.degree. C. 273.01 cPs
-5.degree. C. 400.48 cPs J Yes frozen at 10.degree. C. n.a. O Yes
Haake Vis. >90.degree. C. 25.degree. C. 101.82 cPs 15.degree. C.
118.51 cPs 10.degree. C. 198.34 cPs 5.degree. C. 221.90 cPs
0.degree. C. 467.60 cPs R Yes Haske Vis. >90.degree. C.
25.degree. C. 1077 cPs 15.degree. C. 1420 cPs 10.degree. C. 1963
cPs 5.degree. C. 2269 cPs 0.degree. C. 2517 cPs -5.degree. C., too
thick W Yes Haake Vis. >90.degree. C. Yes No (Gel) 25.degree. C.
31.49 cPs 15.degree. C. 64.15 cPs 10.degree. C. 76 cPs 5.degree. C.
96.58 cPs 0.degree. C. 146.77 cPs -5.degree. C. 164.23 cPs AA Yes
Brookfield Viscosity >90.degree. C. Yes Yes Yes Yes 10.degree.
C., Spindle 31 60 rpm, 60.1 cPs 12 rpm, 52.6 cPs CC Yes Haake Vis.
>90.degree. C. Yes No 25.degree. C. 115.18 cPs 15.degree. C.
162.06 cPs 10.degree. C. 274.66 cPs 5.degree. C. 358.87 cPs
0.degree. C. 384.53 cPs -5.degree. C. 646.90 cPs DD Yes Haake Vis.
>90.degree. C. 25.degree. C. 49.37 cPs 15.degree. C. 82.51 cPs
10.degree. C. 138.80 cPs 5.degree. C. 150.26 cPs 0.degree. C.
231.17 cPs -5.degree. C. 397.16 cPs EE Yes Brookfield Vis.
40.degree. C. 10.degree. C., Spindle 31 60 rpm, too thick 12 rpm,
1420 cp PP Yes Brookfield Vis. 64.degree. C. 10.degree. C., Spindle
31 60 rpm, 50.1 cp 12 rpm, 37.6 cp RR Yes Yes Yes Yes SS Yes
Brookfield Vis. Yes, but No No 10.degree. C., Spindle 31 initially
a gel 60 rpm, 88.2 cp that became 12 rpm, 86.5 cp flowable UU Yes
Brookfield Vis. No No 10.degree. C., Spindle 31 60 rpm, 113 cp 12
rpm, 114 cp W Yes Brookfield Vis. Yes Yes Yes 10.degree. C.,
Spindle 31 60 rpm, 103 cp 12 rpm, 107 cp XX No Yes No YY No Yes No
ZZ Yes Yes AAA Yes Brookfield Vis. Yes Yes Yes 10.degree. C.,
Spindle 31 60 rpm, 78.2 cp 12 rpm, 76.5 cp CCC Yes Yes DDD No No
EEE Yes No Yes Yes FFF No No (gel) (gel) HHH No (gel) KKK Probably
Yes, but minor yes, but solids present, ambiguous initially a gel
due to minor that became solids flowable MMM Yes Yes (very thick)
OOO Probably No Yes yes, but (gel) ambiguous due to minor solids
PPP No No No QQQ No No No RRR Yes No Yes No TTT Yes (minor No
solids) VVV Yes No (gel) WWW Yes No (gel) XXX No Yes No
[0364] It will be noted that the compositions of the invention
containing glyphosate potassium salt without alkylpolyglycoside as
a component of the surfactant system generally have significantly
lower viscosity than similarly loaded glyphosate potassium salt
compositions containing APG. The magnitude of this viscosity
advantage depends to some extent on the choice and concentration of
the particular surfactant(s) employed. For example, the preceding
description of specific embodiments of the present invention is not
intended to be a complete list of every possible embodiment of the
invention. Persons skilled in this field will recognize that
modifications can be made to the specific embodiments described
here that remain within the scope of the present invention.
Example E
Preparation of Surfactants RRR-UUU
[0365] Compounds of the formulae (33) or (33-1) were prepared
126
[0366] wherein R.sup.1, and R.sup.9 are independently hydrocarbyl
or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of the m (R.sup.2O),
n (R.sup.2O), p (R.sup.2O) and q (R.sup.2O) groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.13 and R.sup.15
are independently hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3- ; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--; t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about
30.
[0367] The compound was prepared by addition of a compound
R.sup.1--XH to an epoxide in a 1:1 molar ratio in the presence of a
base such as diisobutyl aluminum hydride (DIBAL), NaH or a Lewis
acid, such as BF.sub.3Et.sub.2O, to form intermediate (91) as
represented in the reaction scheme shown below: 127
[0368] The compound (91) is then alkoxylated via conventional means
to form a compound of formula (36). When X is
--N.sup.+R.sup.8R.sup.9-- in the above reaction scheme, compound
(37) is formed.
[0369] Alkyl aminopropanediol compounds having the formula (36)
were prepared, wherein X is --N(R.sup.14)--, R.sup.3, R.sup.5,
R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, R.sup.2O is ethylene, and R.sup.4
is --CH.sub.2O(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3. Ethylene oxide was used for
the alkoxylation.
6 TABLE 6 Compound R.sub.1 R.sub.14 n + q Formulation 1a
C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 5 384 1b C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 10 388
1c C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 15 409 1d C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 20
415 1e C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 25 416 1f C.sub.12H.sub.25
CH.sub.3 5 387 1g C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3 10 389 1h tallow H 15
421 1i tallow H 23 423 1j tallow H 27 427 1k coco H 23 425 1l coco
H 30 427
[0370] Alkyl aminopropanol compounds 2a-c having the formula (36),
wherein X is --N(R.sup.14)--, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7
are hydrogen, R.sup.2O is ethylene, and R.sup.4 is
--CH.sub.2OCH.sub.2C.sub.6H.sub.5, were prepared by the reaction of
an amine with benzyl glycidol, followed by alkoxylation and
deprotection of the benzyl group by conventional catalytic
hydrogenation such that R.sup.4 is then --CH.sub.2OR.sup.3.
Ethylene oxide was used for the alkoxylation.
[0371] Alkyl aminopropanol compounds 2d-j having the formula (36),
wherein X is --N(R.sup.14)--, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7
are hydrogen, R.sup.2O is ethylene, and R.sup.4 is
--CH.sub.2OR.sup.3, were prepared by the reaction of an amine with
a corresponding glycidyl ether, followed by alkoxylation. Ethylene
oxide was used for the alkoxylation.
7TABLE 7 Compound R.sub.1 R.sub.16 R.sub.3 n Formulation 2a
C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 H 5 640 2b C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 H 10
637 2c C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3 H 5 639 2d C.sub.18H.sub.37
CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 5 2e C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 15 2f
C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 25 2g C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3
CH.sub.3 10 481 2h C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 15 483 2i
C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3 CH.sub.3 25 485 2j C.sub.18H.sub.37
CH.sub.3 isopropyl 5 2k C.sub.18H.sub.37 CH.sub.3 isopropyl 10 2l
C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3 isopropyl 5 2m C.sub.12H.sub.25 CH.sub.3
isopropyl 10
[0372] Compounds (38) and (39) were prepared: 128
[0373] wherein R.sup.1, and R.sup.9 are independently hydrocarbyl
or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms,
or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of the m (R.sup.2O),
n (R.sup.2O), p (R.sup.2O) and q (R.sup.2O) groups is independently
C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.13 and R.sup.15
are independently hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.sup.3- ; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to
about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
-SO.sub.2-; t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable anion;
and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about 30.
[0374] The compound was prepared by addition of a compound
R.sup.1--XH to an epoxide in a 1:2 molar ratio in the presence of a
base such as diisobutyl aluminum hydride (DIBAL), NaH or a Lewis
acid, to form intermediate (92) as represented in the reaction
scheme shown below: 129
[0375] The compound (92) is then alkoxylated via conventional means
to form a compound of formula (38). When X in R.sup.1XH is
--N.sup.+R.sup.8R.sup.9--, the compound of formula (39) is
formed.
[0376] The number of alkylene oxide groups formed within the main
chain of compound (92) depends upon the molar ratio of compound
R.sup.1--XH to epoxide present during the reaction. If the molar
ratio of compound R.sup.1--XH to epoxide is 1:3, for example,
R.sup.2 is --CH.sub.2CH.sub.2-- and m is 2 in the formula (92). The
compound can then be alkoxylated as described above.
[0377] Compounds (40), (41), (42) and (43) were prepared: 130
[0378] wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.9, and R.sup.12 are independently
hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30
carbon atoms, or --(R.sup.2O).sub.pR.sup.13; R.sup.2 in each of the
m (R.sup.2O), n (R.sup.2O), p (R.sup.2O) and q (R.sup.2O) groups is
independently C.sub.2-C.sub.4 alkylene; R.sup.3, R.sup.8, R.sup.11,
R.sup.13 and R.sup.15 are independently hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl
or substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms;
R.sup.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.yOR.sup.13 or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.yO(R.sup.2O).sub.qR.su- p.3; R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and
R.sup.7are independently hydrogen, hydrocarbyl or substituted
hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or R.sup.4;
R.sup.10 is hydrocarbylene or substituted hydrocarbylene having
from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms; R.sup.14 is hydrocarbyl or
substituted hydrocarbyl having from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms, or
--(CH.sub.2).sub.zO(R.sup.2O)PR.sup.3; m, n, p and q are
independently an average number from 1 to about 50; X is --O--,
--N(R.sup.14)--, --C(O)--, --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--,
--N(R.sup.15)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.15)--, --S--, --SO--, or
--SO.sub.2--; t is 0 or 1; A- is an agriculturally acceptable
anion; and y and z are independently an integer from 0 to about
30.
[0379] Compounds of the formula (40), (41), (42) or (43) were
prepared by addition of a compound R.sup.1--X--(R.sup.2O).sub.n--XH
to an epoxide in a 1:1 molar ratio in the presence of a base such
as diisobutyl aluminum hydride (DIBAL) as represented below:
131
[0380] The compound (93) is then alkoxylated via conventional means
to form a compound of formula (40). When the starting material
includes one quaternary ammonium salt (i.e., one X is
--N.sup.+R.sup.8R.sup.9--), the compound has the formula (41) or
(42). When two quaternary ammonium salts are present in the
starting material (i.e., one X is --N.sup.+R.sup.8R.sup.9-- and the
other is --N.sup.+R.sup.11R.sup.12--), a compound of formula (43)
is formed.
Example F
Preparation of Gemini Glucitols ZZ, AAA, BBB, CCC of Formula
(PP-rev)
[0381] 132
[0382] Compound ZZ:
[0383] 1,12 methylaminoglucitoldodecane: R=methyl, n=12:
1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol ( 195 MW,15 g, 2 eq.,), 1,12
dibromododecane (328 MW, 12.6 g, 1 eq.), sodium bicarbonate (7.1 g,
2.2 eq) and 120 ml anhydrous dimethylformamide, were placed under
nitrogen and heated for 17 hours at 70.degree. C. After the
reaction was complete, any unreacted sodium bicarbonate was removed
by filtration and then DMF was removed from the reaction under
reduced pressure. 400 ml of ethyl acetate was added to precipitate
the crude product and the mixture was stirred for several hours to
remove occluded DMF from the precipitated product. The crude
product was recrystallized twice from a 1:1 solution of
methanol/water to give 6.68 g white solid or 15% yield. H NMR 300
MHz, MeOD.sup.4: 1.25-1.4(broad, 16H), 1.5p (quint, 4H),
2.45p(sept.,4H), 2.55p(d, 4H), 3.6-3.8p(complex, 12H). Analysis:
C26H58N2O11: Theory: C, 54.3; H, 10.1; N, 4.8; Found: C, 54.2; H,
9.9; N, 4.5;
[0384] Compound AAA
[0385] 1,6 hexylaminoglucitol propane: R=hexyl, n=3:
1-deoxy-1-(hexylamino)-D-glucitol (265 MW, 15.76 g, 2 eq.),
1,3-dibromopropane (202 MW, 6.0 g, 2 eq.), sodium bicarbonate (5.49
g, 2.2 eq.) and 180 ml anhydrous dimethylformamide, were placed
under nitrogen and heated for 17 hours at 70.degree. C. After the
reaction was complete, any unreacted sodium bicarbonate was removed
by filtration and then DMF was removed from the reaction under
reduced pressure. 600 ml of ethyl acetate was added to precipitate
the crude product and the mixture was stirred for several hours to
remove occluded DMF from the precipitated product. The solvents
were decanted and the product underwent additional drying in a
vacuum oven overnight at 80.degree. C. 12 g of yellow semi-solid
that was 90% pure. All attempts at recrystallization or
chromatography for additional purification were unsuccessful.
Yield, 71%. H NMR 500 MHz, MeOD.sup.4. 0.9p(t, 6H), 1.25-1.4p
(broad, 12H), 1.55p(quint, 4H), 1.75p(quint, 2H),
2.55-2.75p(complex, 12H), 3.6-3.8p(complex, 12H). C NMR 50 MHz,
MeOD.sup.4: 13.8p, 22.8p, 25.8p, 26.5p 26.2p, 32.0p, 53.0p, 54.5p,
56.8p, 63.8p, 70.0p, 71.2p, 72.0p, 72.5p. 2D-NMR experiments
provided conclusive structure confirmation.
[0386] Compound CCC
[0387] 1,8 hexylaminoglucitol octane: R-hexyl, n=8:
1-deoxy-1-(hexylamino)-D-glucitol (265 MW, 15.0 g, 2 eq.),
1,8-dibromooctane (262 MW, 7.68 g, 1 eq.), potassium carbonate
(8.56 g, 2.2 eq.) and 180 ml anhydrous dimethylformamide, were
placed under nitrogen and heated for 20 hours at 70.degree. C.
After the reaction was complete, any unreacted potassium carbonate
was removed by filtration and then DMF was removed from the
reaction under reduced pressure. 600 ml of ethyl acetate was added
to precipitate the crude product and the mixture was stirred for
several hours to remove occluded DMF from the precipitated product.
The solvents were decanted and the product underwent additional
drying in a vacuum oven overnight at 80.degree. C. Further
purification was achieved by dissolving the crude product in a
minimum of methanol and discarding any precipitated solids. 13.6 g
yellow semi-solid was recovered that was 90% pure. Yield, 38%. H
NMR 300 MHz, MeOD.sup.4: 0.9p(t, 6H), 1.2-1.4p(broad, 18H),
1.4-1.6p(broad,8H), 2.4-2.6p(complex, 12H), 3.55-3.8(complex,
12H).
[0388] Compound BBB
[0389] 1,8 octylaminoglucitol propane: R=octyl, n=3:
1-deoxy-1-(octylamino)-D-glucitol (293 MW, 6.45 g, 2 eq. ),
1,3-dibromopropane (202 MW, 2.2 g, 1 eq.), sodium bicarbonate (2.0
g, 2.2 eq.) and 60 ml anhydrous dimethylformamide, were placed
under nitrogen and heated for 17 hours at 70.degree. C. After the
reaction was complete, any unreacted sodium bicarbonate was removed
by filtration and then DMF was removed from the reaction under
reduced pressure. 200 ml of ethyl acetate was added to precipitate
the crude product and the mixture was stirred for several hours to
remove occluded DMF from the precipitated product. The solvents
were decanted and the product underwent additional drying in a
vacuum oven overnight at 80.degree. C. 8.88 g white semi-solid that
was 90% pure was recovered. All attempts at recrystallization or
chromatography for additional purification were unsuccessful.
Yield, 64%. H NMR 600 MHz, MeOD.sup.4: 0.87p(t, 6H),
1.2-1.35p(broad, 20H), 1.5p(quint., 4H), 1.7p(quint., 2H),
2.5-2.7p(complex, 12H), 3.6-3.8p(complex, 12H). C NMR 600 MHz,
MeOD.sup.4: 14.6p, 23.7p, 24.55p, 27.4p, 28.6p, 30.4p, 30.8p,
33.0p, 54.0p, 55,8p, 58.2p, 64.8p, 71.7p, 72.5p, 73.0p, 73.8p. 2D
NMR experiments provided conclusive structure confirmation.
Example G
Preparation of Compound of Formula (23)
[0390] An alkoxylated amine is prepared, wherein the amine has the
formula: 133
[0391] A commercially available alcohol ethoxylate of choice (such
as Brij.TM. 58) was converted to the corresponding tosylate by
treatment with tosyl chloride in the presence of potassium
hydroxide. The resulting tosylate was then reacted with an
appropriate alkylamine (such as methylamine, benzylamine,
dimethylamine, etc.) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (THF) at
80.degree. C. overnight to afford the desired product.
Example H
Preparation of Compound of Formula (25)
[0392] An alkoxylated poly(hydroxyalkyl)amine having the formula
below is prepared as follows: 134
[0393] A commercially available alcohol ethoxylate of choice (such
as Brij.TM. 58) was converted to the corresponding tosylate by
treatment with tosyl chloride in the presence of potassium
hydroxide. The resulting tosylate was then reacted with an
appropriate amine derivative (such as n-alkyl glucamines, etc.) in
the presence of anhydrous powdered sodium bicarbonate in refluxing
anhydrous ethanol for one to two days to afford the desired
product.
Example I
Preparation of Compound of Formula (74)
[0394] An alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salt having the formula
below is prepared as follows: 135
[0395] An alkoxylated amine of formula (73) was treated with methyl
chloride in anhydrous THF at 50.degree. C. overnight to afford the
desired product.
Example J
Preparation of Compound of Formula (31)
[0396] An amine oxide was prepared as follows: 136
[0397] Alkyl alkoxy dimethylamine was oxidized by hydrogen peroxide
in methanol at room temperature overnight to afford the desired
product.
Example K
Preparation of Compounds of Formula (72)
[0398] A guanidine compound of the formula (72) was prepared as
follows. 137
[0399] Alkyl alkoxy amine was converted to the desired product by
treatment with formamidesulfonic acid in methanol at room
temperature overnight.
[0400] Another compound of formula (72) was prepared as shown
below. 138
[0401] The product was synthesized by acylation of the
corresponding amine with chloroethyl isocyanate, followed by
replacement of chloride with dimethylamine.
Example L
Preparation of Compounds of Formula (78) and (79)
[0402] 139
[0403] The compound (79) was made by alkylation of
tetramethylpropylene diamine with excess of hexadecyl poly(ethylene
oxide) tosylate in refluxing ethanol for two days, and purified by
DOWEX 50WX2-400 ion exchange resin eluting with 50% concentrated
HCl in ethanol. 140
[0404] The compound (78) was prepared by alkylation of cocoamine
with poly(ethylene oxide) ditosylate in the presence of anhydrous
powder sodium carbonate in refluxing ethanol for two days.
Example M
Preparation of Gemini Surfactants of Formula (29)
[0405] The compound was prepared by reaction of the corresponding
diamines with two equivalents of an acid chloride followed by
reduction of the resulting diamide with lithium aluminum hydride
(LAH). Alternatively, this compound can be prepared by reaction of
the diamine with two equivalents of a long alkyl chain bromide. The
Gemini diamines were ethoxylated under standard conditions. 141
Example N
Preparation of Compound of Formula (26)
[0406] A commercially available alcohol ethoxylate is converted to
the corresponding tosylate by treatment with tosyl chloride in the
presence of potassium hydroxide. D-glucosamine hydrochloride is
then reduced in the presence of sodium borohydride and water to
give the ring opened glucosamine salt. In the presence of potassium
carbonate, the glucosamine is reacted with alkylethoxytosylate to
give the desired product as shown below: 142
Example O
Preparation of a Compound of Formula (26)
[0407] D-glucosamine hydrochloride is reduced in the presence of
sodium borohydride and water to give the ring opened glucosamine
salt. The glucosamine salt is neutralized with sodium hydroxide and
reacted with an alkylaldehyde of suitable chain length under
reducing conditions, i.e., in the presence of ethanol, 4% Pd/C and
hydrogen gas at 60 psig and 40.degree. C. to give the desired
product as shown below: 143
[0408] Alkoxylated compounds of formulae (33), (35), (64) and (71)
are prepared by selecting a commercially available starting
material, such as a tertiary amine, and alkoxylating the starting
material by methods known in the art to form one of the alkoxylated
compounds.
Example P
Testing for the Formation of Anisotropic Aggregates and/or Liquid
Crystals
[0409] Utilizing the various methods disclosed herein for
determining whether a surfactant, in the presence of glyphosate,
forms an anisotropic aggregate, an epicuticular liquid crystal,
and/or an intracuticular liquid crystal, numerous surfactants have
been tested by the inventors for the formation of anisotropic
aggregates and/or liquid crystals. A number of surfactants in the
presence of glyphosate have been tested utilizing a isopropylamine
glyphosate formulations while other surfactants have been tested in
potassium glyphosate formulations. The table set forth below
illustrates the results of the numerous tests.
8 Nonionic Surfactant having the Formula: C.sub.wO--(EO).sub.xH in
IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x Trade Name a epi AA 11 9
Neodol 1-9 N N N 12 10 Procol LA-10 N N N 12 12 Procol LA-12 N N N
12 15 Procol LA-15 N N Y 12 23 Brij 35 N Y Y (laureth) 11-15 9
Tergitol 15-S-9 N N N 11-15 12 Tergitol 15-S-12 N N NT 11-15 15
Tergitol 15-S-15 N N NT 12-15 12 Neodol 15-12 N N Y 16 2 Hetoxol
CA-2 N N N 16 7 ST-8302 N N N 16 10 Hetoxol CA-10 N N Y 16 14
ST-8303 N N Y 16 20 Hetoxol CA-20 Y Y Y 16-18 9 Hetoxol CS-9 N N Y
16-18 15 Hetoxol CS-15 N N Y 16-18 20 Hetoxol CS-20 NT Y Y 16-18 25
Hetoxol CS-25 Y Y Y 16-18 27 Plurafac A38 Y Y Y 16-18 30 Hetoxol
CS-30 NT Y Y 18 10 Brij 76 N Y Y 18 20 Brij 78 Y Y Y iso18 10
Arosurf 66 E10 N N N iso18 20 Arosurf 66 E20 N Y Y 18 (oleath) 10
Brij 97 N Y Y 18 (oleath) 20 Brij 98 NT Y Y Other Nonionic
Surfactants in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC a epi AA
Agrimul PG2069 alkyl polyglucoside N N N Surfonic DNP 80 (PEG 8
dinonyl phenol) N N N Surfonic DNP 100 (PEG 10 dinonyl NT NT Y
phenol) Surfonic DNP 140 (PEG 15 dinonyl NT NT Y phenol) Surfonic
DNP 240 (PEG 24 dinonyl NT NT Y phenol) Cationic Surfactant having
the Formula: 144 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x + y
Trade Name a epi AA coco (8-16) 2 Ethomeen C/12 N N N coco 5
Ethomeen C/15 N N N coco 10 Ethomeen C/20 N N N coco 15 Ethomeen
C/25 N N N tallow 2 Ethomeen T/12 N N N (16-18) tallow 2 Armeen T12
N N N tallow 5 Ethomeen T/15 N N N tallow 10 Ethomeen T/20 N N N
tallow 15 Ethomeen T/25 N N N stearyl (18) 50 Trymeen 6617 N Y Y in
Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: coco (8-16) 2 Ethomeen C/12 NT N
Y coco 5 Ethomeen C/15 N N N tallow 2 Armeen T12 N N Y (16-18)
tallow 5 Ethomeen T/15 NT Y Y Cationic Surfactant having the
Formula: 145 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w Trade
Name: a epi AA tallow (16-18) Armeen T N N N Cationic Surfactant
having the Formula: 146 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w
Trade Name: a epi AA 10 NA N N N coco (8-16) Armeen DMCD N N N
tallow (16-18) Armeen TMCD N N N tallow Armeen DMTD N N N in
Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: coco (8-16) Armeen DMCD N N N
tallow (16-18) Armeen DMTD N Y Y Cationic Surfactant having the
Formula: 147 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w Trade
Name: a epi AA coco (8-16) Armeen 2C N N NT tallow (16-18) Armeen
2T N N Y Cationic Surfactant having the Formula: 148 in IPA
Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x + y Trade Name a epi AA
stearyl (18) 7 NA N N N 22 Arosurf 66 E20 N Y Y Cationic Surfactant
having the Formula: 149 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w
x Trade Name a epi AA coco (8-16) 5 NA N N N coco 10 NA N N N coco
15 NA N N Y coco 20 NA N N Y tallow 5 NA NT Y Y (16-18) tallow 10
NA NT Y Y tallow 15 NA NT Y Y tallow 20 NA NT Y Y Cationic
Surfactant having the Formula: 150 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation:
LC intr LC w x Trade Name a epi AA 14-15 7 NA N N NT 14-15 13 NA NT
Y Y 14-15 18 NA NT Y Y 16-18 7 NA N N NT 16-18 10 NA N N NT 16-18
15 NA NT Y Y 16-18 20 NA NT Y Y in Potassium Glyphosate
Formulation: isotridecyl 5 Tomah E-17-5 N N N oxy 14-15 7 NA N N NT
14-15 13 NA NT Y Y 14-15 18 NA NT Y Y 16-18 7 NA NT Y Y 16-18 10 NA
NT Y Y 16-18 15 NA NT Y Y Cationic Surfactant having the Formula:
151 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x TradeName a epi
AA 14-15 13 NA NT Y Y in Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: 14-15 13
NA NT Y Y 14-15 18 NA NT Y Y 16-18 15 NA NT Y Y Cationic Surfactant
having the Formula: 152 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w
x + y Trade Name a epi AA coco (8-16) 2 Ethoquad C/12 N N NT coco 5
NA N N NT coco 5 Rewoquat CPEM N N NT tallow 2 Ethoquad T/12 N N N
(16-18) tallow 5 NA N N NT tallow 10 Ethoquad T/20 N N NT tallow 15
Ethoquad 5/25 N N NT in Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: coco
(8-16) 2 Ethoquad C12 NT Y Y coco 5 NA NT Y Y tallow 5 Ethoquad T12
NT Y Y (16-18) Cationic Surfactant having the Formula: 153 in IPA
Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x + y Trade Name a epi AA
tallow 5 NA NT Y Y (16-18) tallow 10 NA NT Y Y tallow 30 NA N N N
Cationic Surfactant having the Formula: 154 in IPA Glyphosate
Formulation: LC intr LC w x Trade Name a epi AA 18 7 NA NT NT Y 18
22 NA NT NT Y Cationic Surfactant having the Formula: 155 in IPA
Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w Trade Name a epi AA dodecyl
(12) Arquad C-50 N N N tallow (16-18) Arquad T-50 N N NT in
Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: dodecyl (12) Arquad C-50 NT Y Y
tallow (16-18) Arquad T-50 NT Y Y Cationic Surfactant having the
Formula: 156 in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: LC intr LC w x Trade
Name a epi AA 10 2 Gemini 10-2-10 NT NT Y 10 3 Gemini 10-3-10 NT NT
Y 10 4 Gemini 10-4-10 NT NT Y 14 2 Gemini 14-2-14 NT NT Y 14 3
Gemini 14-3-14 NT NT Y 16 12 Gemini 16-2-16 NT NT Y LC intr LC Name
a epi AA Anionic Surfactant in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: oleth-10
phosphate N N Y oleth-20 phosphate N N Y oleth-25 phosphate N N Y
2-ethylhexyl phosphate N N N laureth-3 phosphate N N N palmitic
acid N N Y oleic acid N N Y stearic acid N N Y caprylic acid NT NT
N sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate N N NT sodium lauryl sulfate N N Y
phosphated aryl ethoxylate N N N phosphate ester, free acid N N N
phosphated nonyl phenyl ethoxylate, free N N N acid LC intr Trade
Name a epi AA Amphoteric Surfactant in an IPA Glyphosate
Formulation: Lecithin N Y Y Velvetex .TM. BC coco betaine N N N
Fluorinated Surfactant in an IPA Glyphosate Formulation: Fluorad
.TM. 135 alkyl quaternary N N N ammonium iodides Fluorad .TM. 754
alkyl quaternary N N N ammonium chlorides Fluorad .TM. FC129
potassium fluorinated N N N alkyl carboxylate Fluorad .TM. FC-171
fluorinated alkyl N N N alkoxylate Fluroad .TM. FC121 ammonium N N
N perfluoroalkyl sulfonates Fluowet PL 80 perfluorinated N N N
phosphinic/phosphnic acid LC intr LC AA a epi AA Surfactant
Mixtures in IPA Glyphosate Formulation: Hetoxol CA2/Ethomeen T125 N
N N ST 8302/Ethoquad T125 N N N ST 8303/Ethoquad T125 NT Y Y
Arosurf 66 E/10/Ethoquad T/25 NT Y Y Arosurf 66 E20/Ethoquad T/25
NT Y Y Arosurf 66 E20/Ethomeen T/25 NT Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen
T/15 NT Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen T/20 Y Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen
T/25 Y Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen T/30 NT Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen
T/35 NT Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Ethomeen T/40 NT Y Y Hetoxol CS20/Trymeen
6617 N Y Y Hetoxol CS20 + Duoquat T-50 NT NT N Hetoxol CS20 +
Arquad C-50 NT NT Y Hetoxol CS20 + lauryl choline chloride NT NT Y
Hetoxol CS25 + Ethomeen T25 Y Y Y Hetoxol CS15 + Ethomeen T25 NT Y
Y Hetoxol CS20 + Ethomeen T20 Y Y Y Hetoxol CS25 + Ethomeen T20 Y Y
Y Hetoxol CS15 + lauryl choline chloride NT NT Y Brij 78 + Ethomeen
T20 Y Y Y Brij 78 + Ethomeen T25 Y Y Y Brij 78 + Ethoquad T20 Y Y Y
Brij 78 + Ethoquad T25 Y Y Y Neodol 1-9/Ethomeen T/25 N N N Agrimul
PG 2069/Ethomeen T/25 N N N Tergitol 15-S-9/Ethomeen T/25 N N N
Tergitol 15-S-12/Ethomeen T/25 N N N Tergitol 15-S-15/Ethomeen T/25
N N N Procol LA 10 + Ethoquad T25 NT NT N Procol LA 12 + Ethoquad
T25 NT NT N Procol La 15 + Ethoquad T25 NT NT Y Hetoxol CS20 + PEG
7 dimethyl NT NT Y ammonium chloride Hetoxol CS20 + PEG 22 dimethyl
NT Y Y ammonium chloride Plurafac A38 + Ethomeen T25 Y Y Y Plurafac
A38 + Ethoquad T25 Y Y Y Plurafac A38 + Ethomeen T20 Y Y Y Plurafac
A38 + Ethoquad T20 Y Y Y Hetoxol CS20 + Gemini 10-2-10 NT NT Y
Hetoxol CS20 + Gemini 10-3-10 NT NT Y Hetoxol CS20 + Gemini 10-4-10
NT NT Y Hetoxol CS20 + Gemini 14-2-14 NT NT Y Hetoxol CS20 + Gemini
14-3-14 NT NT Y Caprylic acid + Ethomeen T25 NT NT N Capric acid +
Ethomeen T25 NT NT N Lauric acid + Ethomeen T25 NT NT N Myristic
acid + Ethomeen T25 NT NT N Palmitic acid + Ethomeen T25 NT NT Y
Oleic acid + Ethomeen T25 NT NT N Lecithin + Ethomeen T25 N N Y
Lecithin + Ethoquad T25 N N Y Lecithin + Ethomeen T20 N N Y
Lecithin + Ethoquad T20 N N Y Lecithin + Fluorad FC 754 N N Y
Lecithin + Hetoxol CS20 NT Y Y Lecithin + Hetoxol CS25 NT Y Y
Fluowet PL 80 + Ethomeen T25 N N N Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol 15-S-7 N
N N Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-7 N N N Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol
15-S-9 N N N Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-9 N N N Ethoquad C12 +
Tergitol 15-S-12 N N N Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-12 N N N
Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol 15-S-15 N N N Ethoquad C12 + Arosurf 66 E10
NT N N Ethoquad T12 + Arosurf 66 E10 NT N Surfactant Mixtures in
Potassium Glyphosate Formulation: Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol 15-S-7 NT
Y Y Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-7 NT Y Y Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol
15-S-9 NT Y Y Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-9 NT Y Y Ethoquad C12 +
Tergitol 15-S-12 NT Y Y Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol 15-S-12 NT Y Y
Ethoquad C12 + Tergitol 15-S-15 NT Y Y Ethoquad T12 + Tergitol
15-S-15 NT Y Y Ethoquad C12 + Arosurf 66 E10 NT Y Y Ethoquad T12 +
Arosurf 66 E10 NT Y Y C.sub.w is an alkyl group having w carbon
atoms X.sup.- is a chloride anion EO is ethylene oxide AA is
anisotropic aggregate LC intra is intracuticular liquid crystal LC
epi is epicuticular liquid crystal Y is yes N is no NT is not
tested NA is not applicable (i.e., no trade name)
[0410] An especially preferred herbicide is
N-phosphonomethylglycine (glyphosate), a salt, adduct or ester
thereof, or a compound which is converted to glyphosate in plant
tissues or which otherwise provides glyphosate ion. Glyphosate
salts that can be used according to this invention are outlined in
U.S. Pat. No. 4,405,531, which is incorporated by reference herein.
The glyphosate salts are generally comprised of alkali metals,
halogens, organic amines or ammonia, and include, but are not
limited to, the following. The mono-, di- and tri-alkali metal
salts of potassium, lithium and sodium. Salts of the alkali earth
metals calcium, barium, and magnesium. Salts of other metals
including copper, manganese, nickel and zinc. The mono-, di- and
tri-halide salts of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.
Monoammonium, alkyl and phenyl ammonium salts, including the mono-,
di- and tri-forms, comprising ammonium, methylammonium,
ethylammonium, propylammonium, butylammonium and aniline.
Alkylamine salts, including the mono-, di- and tri-forms,
comprising methylamine, ethylamine, propylamine, butylamine,
methylbutylamine, stearylamine and tallowamine. Alkenylamine salts
based on ethylene, propylene or butylene. Cyclic organic amine
salts including pyridine, piperidine, morpholone, pyrrolidone and
picolene. Alkylsulfonium salts of methylsulfonium, ethylsulfonium,
propyl sulfonium, and butyl sulfonium. Other salts including
sulfoxonium, methoxymethylamine and phenoxyethylamine. Preferred
salts of glyphosate include potassium (mono-, di- and tri-forms),
sodium (mono-, di- and tri-forms), ammonium, trimethylammonium,
isopropylamine, monoethanolamine and trimethylsulfonium.
[0411] Because the commercially most important herbicidal
derivatives of N-phosphonomethylglycine are certain salts thereof,
the glyphosate compositions useful in the present invention will be
described in more detail with respect to such salts. These salts
are well known and include ammonium, IPA, alkali metal (such as the
mono-, di-, and tripotassium salts), and trimethylsulfonium salts.
Salts of N-phosphonomethylglycine are commercially significant in
part because they are water soluble. The salts listed immediately
above are highly water soluble, thereby allowing for highly
concentrated solutions that can be diluted at the site of use. In
accordance with the method of this invention as it pertains to
glyphosate herbicide, an aqueous solution containing a herbicidally
effective amount of glyphosate and other components in accordance
with the invention is applied to foliage of plants. Such an aqueous
solution can be obtained by dilution of a concentrated glyphosate
salt solution with water, or dissolution or dispersion in water of
a dry (i.e., granular, powder, tablet or briquette) glyphosate
formulation.
[0412] Exogenous chemicals should be applied to plants at a rate
sufficient to give the desired biological effect. These application
rates are usually expressed as amount of exogenous chemical per
unit area treated, e.g. grams per hectare (g/ha). What constitutes
a "desired effect" varies according to the standards and practice
of those who investigate, develop, market and use a specific class
of exogenous chemicals. For example, in the case of a herbicide,
the amount applied per unit area to give 85% control of a plant
species as measured by growth reduction or mortality is often used
to define a commercially effective rate.
[0413] Herbicidal effectiveness is one of the biological effects
that can be enhanced through this invention. "Herbicidal
effectiveness," as used herein, refers to any observable measure of
control of plant growth, which can include one or more of the
actions of (1) killing, (2) inhibiting growth, reproduction or
proliferation, and (3) removing, destroying, or otherwise
diminishing the occurrence and activity of plants.
[0414] The herbicidal effectiveness data set forth herein report
"inhibition" as a percentage following a standard procedure in the
art which reflects a visual assessment of plant mortality and
growth reduction by comparison with untreated plants, made by
technicians specially trained to make and record such observations.
In all cases, a single technician makes all assessments of percent
inhibition within any one experiment or trial. Such measurements
are relied upon and regularly reported by Monsanto Company in the
course of its herbicide business.
[0415] The selection of application rates that are biologically
effective for a specific exogenous chemical is within the skill of
the ordinary agricultural scientist. Those of skill in the art will
likewise recognize that individual plant conditions, weather and
growing conditions, as well as the specific exogenous chemical and
formulation thereof selected, will affect the efficacy achieved in
practicing this invention. Useful application rates for exogenous
chemicals employed can depend upon all of the above conditions.
With respect to the use of the method of this invention for
glyphosate herbicide, much information is known about appropriate
application rates. Over two decades of glyphosate use and published
studies relating to such use have provided abundant information
from which a weed control practitioner can select glyphosate
application rates that are herbicidally effective on particular
species at particular growth stages in particular environmental
conditions.
[0416] Herbicidal compositions of glyphosate or derivatives thereof
are used to control a very wide variety of plants worldwide. Such
compositions can be applied to a plant in a herbicidally effective
amount, and can effectively control one or more plant species of
one or more of the following genera without restriction: Abutilon,
Amaranthus, Artemisia, Asclepias, Avena, Axonopus, Borreria,
Brachiaria, Brassica, Bromus, Chenopodium, Cirsium, Commelina,
Convolvulus, Cynodon, Cyperus, Digitaria, Echinochloa, Eleusine,
Elymus, Equisetum, Erodium, Helianthus, Imperata, lpomoea, Kochia,
Lolium, Malva, Oryza, Ottochloa, Panicum, Paspalum, Phalaris,
Phragmites, Polygonum, Portulaca, Pteridium, Pueraria, Rubus,
Salsola, Setaria, Sida, Sinapis, Sorghum, Triticum, Typha, Ulex,
Xanthium, and Zea.
[0417] Particularly important species for which glyphosate
compositions are used are exemplified without limitation by the
following:
[0418] Annual Broadleaves:
[0419] velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)
[0420] pigweed (Amaranthus spp.)
[0421] buttonweed (Borreria spp.)
[0422] oilseed rape, canola, indian mustard, etc. (Brassica
spp.)
[0423] commelina (Commelina spp.)
[0424] filaree (Erodium spp.)
[0425] sunflower (Helianthus spp.)
[0426] morningglory (Ipomoea spp.)
[0427] kochia (Kochia scoparia)
[0428] mallow (Malva spp.)
[0429] wild buckwheat, smartweed, etc. (Polygonum spp.)
[0430] pursiane (Portulaca spp.)
[0431] russian thistle (Salsola spp.)
[0432] sida (Sida spp.)
[0433] wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis)
[0434] cocklebur (Xanthium spp.)
[0435] Annual Narrowleaves:
[0436] wild oat (Avena fatua)
[0437] carpetgrass (Axonopus spp.)
[0438] downy brome (Bromus tectorum)
[0439] crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)
[0440] barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli)
[0441] goosegrass (Eleusine indica)
[0442] annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)
[0443] rice (Oryza sativa)
[0444] ottochloa (Ottochloa nodosa)
[0445] bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum)
[0446] canarygrass (Phalaris spp.)
[0447] foxtail (Setaria spp.)
[0448] wheat (Triticum aestivum)
[0449] corn (Zea mays)
[0450] Perennial Broadleaves:
[0451] mugwort (Artemisia spp.)
[0452] milkweed (Asclepias spp.)
[0453] canada thistle (Cirsium arvense)
[0454] field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
[0455] kudzu (Pueraria spp.)
[0456] Perennial Narrowleaves:
[0457] brachiaria (Brachiaria spp.)
[0458] bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)
[0459] yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
[0460] purple nutsedge (C. rotundus)
[0461] quackgrass (Elymus repens)
[0462] lalang (Imperata cylindrica)
[0463] perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
[0464] guineagrass (Panicum maximum)
[0465] dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum)
[0466] reed (Phragmites spp.)
[0467] johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)
[0468] cattail (Typha spp.)
[0469] Other Perennials:
[0470] horsetail (Equisetum spp.)
[0471] bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
[0472] blackberry (Rubus spp.)
[0473] gorse (Ulex europaeus)
[0474] Thus, the method of the present invention, as it pertains to
glyphosate herbicide, can be useful on any of the above
species.
[0475] Effectiveness in greenhouse tests, usually at exogenous
chemical rates lower than those normally effective in the field, is
a proven indicator of consistency of field performance at normal
use rates. However, even the most promising composition sometimes
fails to exhibit enhanced performance in individual greenhouse
tests. As illustrated in the Examples herein, a pattern of
enhancement emerges over a series of greenhouse tests; when such a
pattern is identified this is strong evidence of biological
enhancement that will be useful in the field.
[0476] The compositions of the present invention can be applied to
plants by spraying, using any conventional means for spraying
liquids, such as spray nozzles, atomizers, or the like.
Compositions of the present invention can be used in precision
farming techniques, in which apparatus is employed to vary the
amount of exogenous chemical applied to different parts of a field,
depending on variables such as the particular plant species
present, soil composition, and the like. In one embodiment of such
techniques, a global positioning system operated with the spraying
apparatus can be used to apply the desired amount of the
composition to different parts of a field.
[0477] The composition at the time of application to plants is
preferably dilute enough to be readily sprayed using standard
agricultural spray equipment. Preferred application rates for the
present invention vary depending upon a number of factors,
including the type and concentration of active ingredient and the
plant species involved. Useful rates for applying an aqueous
composition to a field of foliage can range from about 25 to about
1,000 liters per hectare (l/ha) by spray application. The preferred
application rates for aqueous solutions are in the range from about
50 to about 300 l/ha.
[0478] Many exogenous chemicals (including glyphosate herbicide)
must be taken up by living tissues of the plant and translocated
within the plant in order to produce the desired biological (e.g.,
herbicidal) effect. Thus, it is important that a herbicidal
composition not be applied in such a manner as to excessively
injure and interrupt the normal functioning of the local tissue of
the plant so quickly that translocation is reduced. However, some
limited degree of local injury can be insignificant, or even
beneficial, in its impact on the biological effectiveness of
certain exogenous chemicals.
[0479] A large number of compositions of the invention are
illustrated in the Examples that follow. Many concentrate
compositions of glyphosate have provided sufficient herbicidal
effectiveness in greenhouse tests to warrant field testing on a
wide variety of weed species under a variety of application
conditions.
[0480] The spray compositions of Examples 1-70 contained an
exogenous chemical, such as glyphosate potassium salt, in addition
to the excipient ingredients listed. The amount of exogenous
chemical was selected to provide the desired rate in grams per
hectare (g/ha) when applied in a spray volume of 93 l/ha. Several
exogenous chemical rates were applied for each composition. Thus,
except where otherwise indicated, when spray compositions were
tested, the concentration of exogenous chemical varied in direct
proportion to exogenous chemical rate, but the concentration of
excipient ingredients was held constant across different exogenous
chemical rates.
[0481] Concentrate compositions were tested by dilution,
dissolution or dispersion in water to form spray compositions. In
these spray compositions prepared from concentrates, the
concentration of excipient ingredients varied with that of
exogenous chemical.
[0482] In the following Examples illustrative of the invention,
greenhouse and field tests were conducted to evaluate the relative
herbicidal effectiveness of glyphosate compositions. Compositions
included for comparative purposes included the following:
[0483] Composition 139: which consists of 570 g/l of glyphosate IPA
salt in aqueous solution with no added surfactant.
[0484] Composition 554: which consists of 725 g/l of glyphosate
potassium salt in aqueous solution with no added surfactant.
[0485] Composition 754: which consists of 50% by weight of
glyphosate IPA salt in aqueous solution, together with surfactant.
This formulation is sold by Monsanto Company under the ROUNDUP
ULTRAMAX.RTM. trademark.
[0486] Composition 360: which consists of 41% by weight of
glyphosate IPA salt in aqueous solution, together with surfactant.
This formulation is sold by Monsanto Company under the ROUNDUP
ULTRA.RTM. trademark.
[0487] Composition 280: which consists of 480 g a.e./l of
glyphosate IPA salt in aqueous solution, together with 120 g/l of
ethoxylated etheramine surfactant (Ml21).
[0488] Composition 560: which consists of 540 g a.e./l of
glyphosate potassium salt in solution, together with 135 g/l of
ethoxylated etheramine surfactant (M121).
[0489] Composition 553: which consists of 360 g a.e./l of
glyphosate IPA salt in solution, together with 111 g/l ethoxylated
quaternary surfactant based tallowamine with 25EO, 74 g/l
polyoxyethylene 10 EO cetyl ether and 12 g/l myristyl dimethyl
amineoxide.
[0490] Composition 318: which consists of 487 g a.e./l of
glyphosate potassium salt in aqueous solution, together with 65 g/l
of ceteth(2PO)(9EO) alcohol alkoxylate, 97 g/l ethoxylated (10EO)
tallowamine and 85 g/l n-octylamine.
[0491] Composition 765: which consists of 472 g a.e./l of
glyphosate potassium salt in aqueous solution, together with 117
g/l cocoamine 5 EO, 52 g/l iso-stearyl 10 EO and 13 g/l
cocoamine.
[0492] Various proprietary excipients were used in compositions of
the Examples. They may be identified as follows:
9 Ref. Trade Name Manufacturer Chemical Description 1816E 1816E15PA
(C16-18)O(CH2CH2O)15(CH2)3NH2 AE10 Arosurf 66 E-10 Witco
Ethoxylated branched alkyl 10EO AGN68 DF 68(89) Agnique Silicone
defoamer APG67 APG 2067 Alkyl polyglycoside C8-10 alkyl group and
1.7 glucose groups APG69 APG 2069 Alkyl polyglycoside C8-10 alkyl
group and 1.6 glucose groups AR41 Arphos HE-6641 Witco C4EO3
phosphoric acid ARMC Armeen C Mixed C8-16 (coco) alkyl primary
amine ARO66 Arosurf 66 E10 Witco PEG-20 isostearyl ether ARQ27
Arquad T-27W 27% solution of tallow trimethylammonium chloride
ARQ37 Arquad 1237W Cocotrimethylammonium chloride (37% in water)
ARQ50 Arquad C-50 Akzo Coco trimethyl ammonium chloride B1A
B-2050-01A Ethoxylated C16-18 linear alcohol 9.4EO B1B B-2050-01B
Alkyloxylated C16-18 linear alcohol 9.4EO + 2.2 PO B1C B-2050-01C
Alkyloxylated C16-18 linear alcohol 9.4EO + 4.2 PO B1F B-2050-01F
Alkyloxylated C16-18 linear alcohol 9.6EO + 4.4 PO BRI35 Brij 35
Ethoxylated (23EO) lauryl ether BRI56 Brij 56 Polyoxyethylene
(10EO) cetyl ether BRI58 Brij 58 Polyoxyethylene (20EO) cetyl ether
BRI78 Brij 78 Ethoxylated (20EO) stearyl ether CETAC Cetyl
trimethyl ammonium chloride DUO50 Duoquat T-50 Akzo Alkyl diamine
quaternary salt EA175 Tomah EO etheramine ED175 Tomah EO
Di-etheramine EMC42 Emcol CC42 Witco Polypropylene glycol-40
diethyl ammonium chloride EMUL Emulgin L Cognis Cetereth 2
propoxylate 9 ethoxylate ETH12 Ethomeen C12 Akzo Ethoxylated
cocoamine 2EO ETH15 Ethomeen T/15 Akzo Ethoxylated tallow amine 5EO
ETH25 Ethomeen T/25 Akzo 15EO tallow ethoxylate quaternary ammonium
chloride EXP0A EXP B 2030-A coco 15EO benyl quaternary EXP0B EXP B
2030-B tallow 15EO benyl quaternary EXP0C EXP B 2030-C N,N-C16
dimethyl 14EO benyl quaternary EXP86 Experimental Propoxylated
C16-18 alcohol 5880-86B 10.4 PO GEN2 Genamin Clariant
Monoethoxylated alkylamine T200NF AV C18NMe(EO)7H 01/37-2 GEN3
Genamin Clariant Monoethoxylated alkylamine T200NF AV C18NMe(EO)15H
01/37-3 GEN4 Genamin Clariant Monoethoxylated alkylamine T200NF AV
C18NMe(EO)23H 01/37-4 HET20 Hetoxol CS20 Ethoxylated (20EO) C16-C18
ether INT00 Intermediate PF Witco Phosphate ester tridecanol + 4EO
8000 (C13)O(CH2CH2)4(PO(OH2)) L770 Silwet L-77 Witco hepamethyl
trisiloxane 7EO methyl ether LF700 Plurafac LF700 BASF Alkoxylated
C16-C18 alkyl M117 MON 59117 Ethoxylated Ether Amine M121 MON 58121
Huntsman (C12-14)O(CHCH3CH2)O-- Surfonic (CHCH3CH2)N(EO)x(EO)y x +
y = 5 AGM550 M128 MON78128 Formulation of 480 g a.e./l
monoethanolamine glyphosate and 120 g/l M121 M368 MON 78368
Formulation of 357 g a.e./l IPA glyphosate with 57 g/l of EMUL, 85
g/l ethoxylated (10EO) tallowamine and 57 g/l n- octylamine. M619
MON68619 Formulation of 360 g a.e./l IPA glyphosate with 70 g/l
ETH25, 46 g/l BRI56 and 23 g/l CETAC M620 MON68620 Formulation of
360 g a.e./l IPA glyphosate with 83 g/l ETH25, 56 g/l BRI56 and 27
g/l CETAC MPE01 MPEAE EO-etheramine MT13 M-T4513-2 Tomah C14-15
dimethylated etheramine 13EO NEO25 Neo 25-9 Ethoxylated alcohol
with C12-15 hydrophobe and 9EO NO13 Nopar 13 Exxon Normal parrafin
OA Fluka Octyl amine PG069 APG-2069 Agrimul C9-C11 alkyl ether
glucoside APG S01 Hexadecyl-eincosa(ethylene oxide) dimethyl amine
S02 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)- 3-amino-propyl-1-amine S03
Hexadecyl/octadecyl(propylene oxide)-nona(ethylene oxide)-
dimethylamine S04 Tallow-di(propylene oxide)- nona(ethylene oxide)-
dibutylamine S05 Tallow-di(propylene oxide)- nona(ethylene
oxide)-3'-amino- propylamine. S06 Tallow-di(propylene oxide)-
nona(ethylene oxide)-N-methyl- glucamine S07
Hexadecyl-penta(propylene oxide)-eicosa(ethylene oxide)-
dimethylamine S08 Tridecyl-hexa(ethylene oxide)- tri(propylene
oxide)- dimethylamine S09 N-methyloctadecylamino glucitol S10
Hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene oxide) dimethylamine S11
Hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene oxide) Tris S12 Hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene
oxide) methylamine S13 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)-
N-methyl-glucamine S14 1-deoxy-1-(octadecylamino)-D- glucitol S15
Tallow-di(propylene oxide)- nona(ethylene oxide)-N-methyl-
glucamine S16 N-dodecylglucamine S17 N-methyloctadecylamine
glucitol S18 N,N-dimethyloctadecyl glucitol chloro amino quat S19
Ethoxylated cetyl alcohol S20 N-methyldodecylamino glucitol S21
N,N-dimethyldodecyl glucitol chloro amino quat S22 10EO isotridecyl
phosphate ester (60% monoester) S23 n-hexyl glucamine S24 n-dodecyl
glucamine S39 Eicosane-1,20-bis(trimethyl ammonium chloride) S40
Dodecane-1,12-bis(trimethyl ammonium chloride) S41 Hexadecane-1,16-
bis(trimethylammonium chloride) S42 N,N-octylglucitol 1,3-propane
S43 N,N-dodecylglucitol 1,3-propane S44 N,N-hexylglucitol
1,3-propane S45 N,N'-dioctyl-1,3-diaminopropane octa(ethylene
oxide) S46 N,N'-didodecyl-1,3- diaminopropane eicosa(ethylene
oxide) S47 N,N'-didecyl-1,3-diaminopropane deca (ethylene oxide)
S48 N,N'-didecyl-1,3-diaminopropane octadeca (ethylene oxide) S49
N,N'-didodecyl-1,3- diaminopropane deca (ethylene oxide) S50
N,N'-didodecyl-1,3- diaminopropane eicosa (ethylene oxide) S51
Dodecyl-tetra(ethylene oxide) Tris S52 Tris(hydroxymethyl),N-
dodecylaminomethane S53 Dodecyl-tetra(ethylene oxide) dimethyl
amine S54 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide) dimethylamine S55
Dodecyl-tetra(ethylene oxide) trimethyl ammonium chloride S56
Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide) trimethyl ammonium chloride S57
Hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene oxide) trimethyl ammonium chloride S58
Monoethoxylated alkylamine C18NMe(EO)7.5H S59 Monoethoxylated
alkylamine C18NMe(EO)11H S60 N-methyldodecylamino glucitol S61
Ethoxylated cetyl alcohol (10EO) S62 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene
oxide)- tris S65 Octylamino glucitol S66 Dodecyl-tetra(ethylene
oxide) methylamine S67 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide) methylamine
S68 Hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene oxide) methylamine S71
Bis-[N-hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)-propylene-diammonium chloride
S72 Bis-[N-hexadecyl- eicosa(ethylene oxide)- propylene-diammonium
chloride S73 3-(N-dodecyl-methylamino)-1,2-
propanediol-penta(ethylene oxide) S74
3-(N-dodecyl-methylamino)-1,2- propanediol-deca(ethylene oxide) S75
3-(N-methyl-octadecylamino)- 1,2-propanediol-penta(ethylene oxide)
S76 3-(N-methyl-octadecylamino)- 1,2-propanediol-deca(ethylene
oxide) S77 Hexadecyl/octadecyl- di(propylene oxide)- nona(ethylene
oxide)- dimethylamine S78 1-hydroxy-3-(N-methyl-
octadecylamino)-propan-2-ol- penta(ethylene oxide) S79
1-hydroxy-3-(N-methyl- octadecylamino)-propan-2-ol- nona(ethylene
oxide) S80 1-hydroxy-3-(N-methyl- dodecylamino)-propan-2-ol-
penta(ethylene oxide) S81 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)-
hydroxyethylene-amine S82 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)-
2'-methylamino-ethylene-N- methyl-amine S83 Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene
oxide)- 2'-dimethylamino-ethylene-N- methylamine S84
Hexadecyl-deca(ethylene oxide)- 3'-amine-2'hydroxypropylamine S85
Ethoxylated methyl stearyl amine 7.5EO S86 Ethoxylated methyl
stearyl amine 5.9EO S87 Ethoxylated methyl stearyl amine 11EO S88
(C4H9)2N(CH2)3NH2 S89 (C4H9)2N(CH2)3NMe2 S90 (C4H9)2N + (I-)(CH2)3N
+ Me3(I-) S91 Eicosa(ethylene oxide)hexadecyl-N,N- dimethylamine
S92 Tallow-eicosa(ethylene oxide)- dimethylamine S93
Tallow-pentacosa(ethylene oxide)-dimethylamine S94
Tallow-eicosa(ethylene oxide)- Tris S95 Tallow-pentacosa(ethylene
oxide)-Tris S96 deca(ethylene oxide)hexadecyl- N,N-dimethylamine
S97 deca(ethylene oxide)eicosyl-N,N- dimethylamine S98
hexadecyl-eicosa(ethylene oxide)-N-methyl-dodecylamine S99
Bis-(Coca-amino)- eicosa(ethylene oxide) S100
3-tallowamino-1,2-propanediol- pentadeca(ethylene oxide) S101
3-tallowamino-1,2-propanediol- trieicosa(ethylene oxide) S102
3-tallowamino-1,2-propanediol- heptaeicosa(ethylene oxide) S103
3-cocoamino-1,2-propanediol- trieicosa(ethylene oxide) S104
3-cocoamino-1,2-propanedio- l- triaconta(ethylene oxide) SC85
SC1485 Albermarle Myristyl dimethyl amine oxide8 SUR10 Surfonic
L12-10 Huntsman C10-12 alcohol ethoxylate 10EO SUR12 Surfonic
L12-12 Huntsman C10-12 alcohol ethoxylate 12EO SUR50 Surfonic AGM-
Huntsman Alkyl etheramine 50 SUR6 Surfonic L12-6 Huntsman C10-12
alcohol ethoxylate 6EO SUR9 Surfonic TDA-9 Huntsman Tridecyl
alcohol 9EO T003A B-1910-03 A Tallowamine + 10EO T003B B-1910-03 B
Tallowamine + 15EO T003C B-1910-03 C Tallowamine + 20EO T003D
B-1910-03 D Tallowamine + 25EO T003E B-1910-03 E Tallowamine + 30EO
T23E2 T23E1PAE2 Tomah Etheramine with a C12-13 linear alcohol
hydrophobe with 1EO and 2EO on the amine C12-13
O(OCH2CH2)CH2CH2CH2-- N(EO)x(EO)y x = y = 2 T23E5 T23E1PAE5 Tomah
Etheramine with a C12-13 linear alcohol hydrophobe with 1EO and 5EO
on the amine C12-13 O(OCH2CH2)CH2CH2CH2N(EO)x(EO)y x = y = 5 TAM12
Tomadol 25-12 C12-C15 alcohol ethoxylate (11.9EO) TED5 E-D-17-5
Tomah C13O(CH2)3N(EO)x(CH2)3N(EO)y(EO)z x + y + z = 5 TER9 Tergitol
15 S-9 Ethoxylated (9EO) C11-15 secondary alcohol TPA0E DPA-400E
Tomah Polyethylene glycol 400 converted to a dietheramine
(NH2)(CH2)3O(CH2CH2)n(CH2)3-(NH2) TPAE6 NDPA-14-E6 Tomah
hexamethylenediol converted into a symmetrical di-etheramine and
ethoxylated with 6EO (Tomah NDPA with 6EO) TQ14 Q14-M3 Tomah
trimethylisodecyloxypropyl- amine chloride (quternary etheramine)
TQ17 Q17-M3 Tomah trimethylisotridecyloxypropylamine chloride
(quternary etheramine) VAR02 Varonic K-202 Witco Ethoxylated coco
amine 2EO VAR05 Varonic K-205 Witco Ethoxylated coco amine 5EO WEX5
Experimental Witco N-dedecyoxypropyl-1,3 B1910-5 diaminopropane
3.4EO WEX6 Experimental Witco N-dedecyoxypropyl-1,3 B1910-6
diaminopropane 6.1EO WEX7 Experimental Witco N-dedecyoxypropyl-1,3
B1910-7 diaminopropane 9.5EO WIT05 Witcamine TAM Witco Ethoxylated
tallow amine 10EO 105 WIT305 Witcamine TAM Witco Coco amine 5EO 305
WIT60 Witcamine TAM Ethoxylated tallow amine 6EO 60 WIT80 Witcamine
TAM Witco Ethoxylated tallow amine 8EO 80
[0493] Except where otherwise indicated, the aqueous spray
composition were prepared by mixing the surfactant with the
appropriate amount of potassium glyphosate added as a 47.5% (w/w)
a.e. solution. The composition was placed in a water bath at
55.degree. C. to 60.degree. C. for about 30 minutes until a clear
homogeneous solution was obtained. In some compositions the
surfactant was melted before mixing.
[0494] The following procedure was used for testing compositions of
the Examples to determine herbicidal effectiveness, except where
otherwise indicated.
[0495] Seeds of the plant species indicated were planted in 88 mm
square pots in a soil mix which was previously sterilized and
prefertilized with a 14-14-14 NPK slow release fertilizer at a rate
of 3.6 kg/m3. The pots were placed in a greenhouse with
sub-irrigation. About one week after emergence, seedlings were
thinned as needed, including removal of any unhealthy or abnormal
plants, to create a uniform series of test pots.
[0496] The plants were maintained for the duration of the test in
the greenhouse where they received a minimum of 14 hours of light
per day. If natural light was insufficient to achieve the daily
requirement, artificial light with an intensity of approximately
475 microeinsteins was used to make up the difference. Exposure
temperatures were not precisely controlled but averaged about
29.degree. C. during the day and about 21.degree. C. during the
night. Plants were sub-irrigated throughout the test to ensure
adequate soil moisture levels.
[0497] Pots were assigned to different treatments in a fully
randomized experimental design with 6 replications. A set of pots
was left untreated as a reference against which effects of the
treatments could later be evaluated.
[0498] Application of glyphosate compositions was made by spraying
with a track sprayer fitted with a 9501 E nozzle calibrated to
deliver a spray volume of 93 liters per hectare (l/ha) at a
pressure of 165 kilopascals (kPa). After treatment, pots were
returned to the greenhouse until ready for evaluation.
[0499] Treatments were made using dilute aqueous compositions.
These could be prepared as spray compositions directly from their
ingredients, or by dilution with water of preformulated concentrate
compositions.
[0500] For evaluation of herbicidal effectiveness, all plants in
the test were examined by a single practiced technician, who
recorded percent control, a visual measurement of the effectiveness
of each treatment by comparison with untreated plants. Control of
0% indicates no effect, and control of 100% indicates that all of
the plants are completely dead. The reported % control values
represent the average for all replicates of each treatment.
Example 1
[0501] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 1a.
10TABLE 1a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 734A9M K
30 S16 4.5 PG069 5.5 734B3K K 30 S60 4.7 PG069 5.3 734C1A K 30 S21
5.0 PG069 5.0 734D6O K 30 PG069 10.0 734E9D K 4.3 S16 1.4 734F2H K
30 S60 10.0 734G9W K 30 S21 10.0
[0502] Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti, ABUTH) and Japanese millet
(Echinochloa crus-galli, var. frumentae ECHCF) plants were grown
and treated by the standard procedures above. The compositions of
Table 1a and comparative compositions 139, 553 and 360 were
applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each treatment,
are shown in Table 1b and 1c.
11TABLE 1b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 62.5 75.8 80.8 360 45.0 81.7
85.0 91.7 553 64.2 85.0 85.8 90.0 734A9M 0 60.8 77.5 84.2 734B3K 0
63.3 80.8 83.3 734C1A 17.5 74.2 80.8 84.2 734D6O 10.0 61.7 78.3
71.7 734E9D 30.8 68.3 81.7 83.3 734F2H 41.7 75.8 83.3 85.8 734G9W
30.0 79.2 84.2 87.5
[0503]
12TABLE 1c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 40.8 45.8 62.5 360 56.7 77.5
80.0 90.8 553 64.2 79.2 87.5 89.2 734A9M 53.3 71.7 83.3 87.5 734B3K
35.8 70.8 85.5 89.2 734C1A 23.3 73.3 78.3 86.5 734D6O 44.2 74.2
75.8 47.5 734E9D 24.2 66.7 68.3 73.3 734F2H 16.7 54.2 68.3 73.3
734G9W 12.5 59.2 67.5 71.7
[0504] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Compositions 734F2H, and 734G9W
exhibited similar herbicidal effectiveness to comparative
composition 360 on velvetleaf (ABUTH).
Example 2
[0505] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 2a.
13TABLE 2a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 736A4D K
30 S16 2.6 S22 7.4 736B7S K 30 S09 2.8 S22 7.2 736C8B K 30 S18 3.0
S22 7.0 736D5V K 30 S22 10.0 734E1D K 4.3 S16 1.4 734F9A K 30 S09
10.0 734G3K K 30 S18 10.0
[0506] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 2a and comparative compositions 554, 553 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 2b and 2c.
14TABLE 2b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 8.3 41.7 55.8 360 0 58.3 81.7
86.7 553 26.3 83.3 89.2 94.2 736A4D 0 25 52.5 61.7 736B7S 0 45 65.8
74.2 736C8B 4.2 31.7 65 80.8 736D5V 0 5.8 50.8 64.2 734E1D 0 32.5
66.7 75.8 734F9A 0 44.2 68.3 77.5 734G3K 0 42.5 70 78.3
[0507]
15TABLE 2c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 8.3 18.3 39.2 360 10.8 71.7
75 79.2 553 30 71.7 79.2 91.7 736A4D 13.3 46.7 65 69.2 736B7S 0
58.3 67.5 70 736C8B 0 58.3 66.7 75.8 736D5V 0 26.7 53.3 67.5 734E1D
46.7 63.3 70 71.7 734F9A 3.3 48.3 55.8 70 734G3K 0 28.3 62.5
68.3
[0508] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All of the compositions
exhibited less herbicidal effectiveness than comparative
compositions 360 and 553 on ABUTH and ECHCF.
Example 3
[0509] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 3a.
16TABLE 3a Component Component Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l 2 g/l 664A5A K
540 M121 135.02 687A1J K 540 M121 101.26 S23 33.75 687B8S K 540
M121 89.92 S23 44.96 687C8L K 540 M121 67.50 S23 67.50 688D3F K 540
M121 101.27 S24 33.76 688E2M K 540 M121 89.91 S24 44.96 688F9D K
540 M121 67.51 S24 67.51 360 360 754 445
[0510] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 3a and comparative compositions 139, 554, 754
and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 3b and 3c.
17TABLE 3b ABUTH % Control 75 g 100 g 150 g 200 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 16.7 40.0 61.7 73.3 554 9.2
30.0 47.5 60.0 360 66.7 71.7 92.7 96.3 664A5A 35.0 42.5 74.2 86.8
687A1J 21.7 40.0 55.0 82.5 687B8S 21.7 31.7 73.3 78.3 687C8L 15.8
43.3 68.3 70.0 688D3F 26.7 36.7 60.0 68.3 688E2M 18.3 43.3 51.7
73.3 688F9D 10.0 31.7 49.2 76.7 754 58.3 61.7 83.3 89.3
[0511]
18TABLE 3c ECHCF % Control 75 g 100 g 150 g 200 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 12.5 43.3 44.2 65.8 554 6.7
26.7 50.0 53.3 360 79.2 90.0 99.2 99.2 664A5A 65.0 83.3 97.0 98.3
687A1J 60.0 81.7 88.2 99.2 687B8S 53.3 75.0 90.7 97.8 687C8L 55.8
70.0 87.5 97.7 688D3F 63.3 81.7 96.2 98.7 688E2M 60.0 80.8 96.2
93.3 688F9D 61.7 75.0 93.8 98.7 754 61.7 86.7 92.3 100.0
Example 4
[0512] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 4a.
19TABLE 4a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 735A18H K
4.3 S16 0.5 S19 6.7 738A9J K 30 S17 4.0 S19 6.0 738B4H K 30 S18 4.2
S19 5.8 735D16X K 4.3 S19 1.4 734E19H K 4.3 S16 1.4 737C13A K 4.3
S17 1.4 737D6G K 30 S18 10.0
[0513] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 4a and comparative compositions 554, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 4b and 4c.
20TABLE 4b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 13.3 30.8 58.3 360 10.0 78.3
85.0 92.5 553 64.2 82.5 95.0 97.2 735A18H 25.8 57.5 78.3 87.5
738A9J 16.7 63.3 80.0 86.7 738B4H 25.8 68.3 81.7 87.5 735D16X 17.5
74.2 85.0 86.7 734E19H 15.0 42.5 70.8 81.7 737C13A 16.7 38.3 68.3
77.5 737D6G 10.0 53.3 77.5 83.3
[0514]
21TABLE 4c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 0 19.2 28.3 360 20.8 71.7
81.7 89.2 553 65.8 75.0 84.2 90.5 735A18H 61.7 64.2 69.2 75.0
738A9J 30.0 65.0 72.5 78.3 738B4H 53.3 69.2 73.3 81.3 735D16X 38.3
40.0 65.0 70.8 734E19H 13.3 55.8 65.0 69.2 737C13A 69.2 30.0 69.2
59.2 737D6G 15.0 66.7 73.3 70.8
Example 5
[0515] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 5a.
22TABLE 5a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 734A9D K
30 S16 4.5 PG069 5.5 734B7Y K 30 S09 4.7 PG069 5.3 734C9X K 30 S18
5.0 PG069 5.0 734D3J K 30 PG069 10.0 734E5G K 4.3 S16 1.4 734F8D K
30 S09 10.0 734G3H K 30 S18 10.0
[0516] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 5a and comparative compositions 139, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 5b and 5c.
23TABLE 5b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 62.5 75.8 80.8 360 45.0 81.7
85.0 91.7 553 64.2 85.0 85.8 90.0 734A9D 0 60.8 77.5 84.2 734B7Y 0
63.3 80.8 83.3 734C9X 17.5 74.2 80.8 84.2 734D3J 10.0 61.7 78.3
71.7 734E5G 30.8 68.3 81.7 83.3 734F8D 41.7 75.8 83.3 85.8 734G3H
30.0 79.2 84.2 87.5
[0517]
24TABLE 5c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 40.8 45.8 62.5 360 56.7 77.5
80.0 90.8 553 64.2 79.2 87.5 89.2 734A9D 53.3 71.7 83.3 87.5 734B7Y
35.8 70.8 85.5 89.2 734C9X 23.3 73.3 78.3 86.5 734D3J 44.2 74.2
75.8 47.5 734E5G 24.2 66.7 68.3 73.3 734F8D 16.7 54.2 68.3 73.3
734G3H 12.5 59.2 67.5 71.7
[0518] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Compositions 743F8D and 743G3H
exhibited similar herbicidal effectiveness for ABUTH to comparative
composition 360.
Example 6
[0519] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 6a.
25 TABLE 6a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 627A5F K 30 S42 10.0
627B8U K 30 S43 10.0 627C9Z K 30 S44 10.0 627D4W K 30 S45 10.0
627E7V K 30 S46 10.0 627F3K K 30 S47 10.0 627G8M K 30 S48 10.0
627H2X K 30 S49 10.0 627I3E K 30 S50 10.0
[0520] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 6a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 6b and 6c.
26TABLE 6b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 12.5 26.7 60.0 754 0 76.7
85.8 90.8 553 55.8 84.2 91.7 95.7 627A5F 8.3 45.8 55.0 74.2 627B8U
3.3 54.2 77.5 87.5 627C9Z 0 21.7 52.5 81.7 627D4W 22.5 66.7 87.5
89.2 627E7V 28.3 62.5 80.0 89.2 627F3K 5.8 70.8 87.5 90.8 627G8M
10.0 75.0 81.7 90.8 627H2X 5.0 60.8 84.2 84.5 627I3E 18.3 71.7 86.7
91.7
[0521]
27TABLE 6c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0 0 3.3 4.2 754 0 66.7 70.8
77.5 553 29.2 72.5 82.5 87.5 627A5F 5.0 39.2 49.2 52.5 627B8U 1.7
30.8 54.2 67.5 627C9Z 1.7 60.0 66.7 74.2 627D4W 37.5 65.8 66.7 74.2
627E7V 22.5 59.2 71.7 73.3 627F3K 42.5 70.0 73.3 78.3 627G8M 47.5
69.2 70.8 72.5 627H2X 34.2 65.8 73.3 80.0 627I3E 36.7 68.3 73.3
76.7
[0522] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Compositions 627D4W and 62713E
exhibited similar herbicidal effectiveness overall to comparative
composition 754.
Example 7
[0523] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 7a.
28TABLE 7a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l Component
3 g/l 449A2Q K 540 ETH12 45.00 WIT60 45.00 TAM12 45.00 449B8W K 540
ETH12 33.75 WIT60 50.63 TAM12 50.63 450C7U K 540 ETH12 33.75 WIT60
45.00 TAM12 56.25 450D4C K 540 ETH12 33.75 WIT60 56.25 TAM12 45.00
451E6H K 540 ETH12 33.75 WIT60 61.25 TAM12 45.00 456A3B K 480 ETH12
53.33 ETH15 53.33 TAM12 53.33 456B2O K 480 ETH12 40.00 ETH15 60.00
TAM12 60.00 457C9S K 480 ETH12 40.00 ETH15 53.33 TAM12 66.67 457D1A
K 480 ETH12 40.00 ETH15 66.67 TAM12 53.33 360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445
TAM105 509 INT00 2.24 554 K 725
[0524] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 7a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 7b and 7c.
29TABLE 7b ABUTH % Control 150 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 40.0 67.0 80.0 80.4 360 81.0
89.0 97.0 98.0 754 83.0 90.0 96.2 98.2 449A2Q 78.0 83.0 90.0 95.6
449B8W 78.0 84.0 91.0 98.2 450C7U 79.0 85.0 92.0 96.2 450D4C 77.0
82.0 92.0 96.2 451E6H 74.0 79.0 91.0 95.0 456A3B 77.0 81.0 93.0
96.2 456B2O 77.0 88.0 94.0 96.4 457C9S 76.0 84.0 93.0 97.4 457D1A
74.0 81.0 89.0 97.0
[0525]
30TABLE 7c ECHCF % Control 150 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 44.0 54.0 57.0 62.0 360 85.0
97.0 99.6 99.8 754 83.0 95.0 99.8 99.0 449A2Q 85.0 93.0 95.2 98.2
449B8W 90.6 97.4 98.0 99.6 450C7U 83.0 91.2 96.6 98.4 450D4C 85.0
94.0 99.0 99.2 451E6H 89.0 89.0 95.8 99.6 456A3B 87.0 98.4 97.8
99.4 456B2O 84.0 95.0 98.2 99.6 457C9S 84.0 94.6 97.2 98.2 457D1A
83.0 94.6 95.4 99.4
[0526] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Overall, the formulations of
this example were slightly less efficacious than the 754 and 360
standards.
Example 8
[0527] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 8a.
31TABLE 8a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 721L9G K
30 S51 3.0 RH010 7.0 721M7M K 30 S51 5.0 INT00 5.0 721N3W K 30 S52
2.2 RH010 7.8 721O9U K 30 S52 3.8 INT00 6.2 721E2V K 30 S51 10.0
721F5C K 30 S52 10.0 721A8K K 30 RH010 10.0 721B3N K 30 INT00
10.0
[0528] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 8a and comparative compositions 553, 139 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 8b and 8c.
32TABLE 8b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 30.8 71.7 84.2 360 13.3 82.5
88.3 92.3 553 57.5 85.8 90.8 94.7 721L9G 5.8 47.5 71.7 81.7 721M7M
13.3 43.3 75 83.3 721N3W 1.7 57.5 80.8 85 721O9U 6.7 48.3 76.7 80.8
721E2V 12.5 56.7 80 88.3 721F5C 5.8 62.5 73.3 85 721A8K 10.8 31.7
64.2 84.2 721B3N 0 28.3 58.3 80
[0529]
33TABLE 8c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 45.8 64.2 67.5 360 70 87.5
94.2 98.7 553 71.7 84 94.5 95.8 721L9G 61.7 68.3 79.8 92.8 721M7M
35.8 70 71.7 76.7 721N3W 43.3 66.7 74.2 80.8 721O9U 18.3 67.5 72.5
81.7 721E2V 66.7 80 92.3 99.8 721F5C 50 70 81.7 93.3 721A8K 35.8 70
74.2 82.5 721B3N 0 60.8 75.8 73.3
[0530] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Overall, the formulations of
this example were not as efficacious as the 360 standard.
Example 9
[0531] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 9a.
34TABLE 9a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l Component
3 g/l 6226D K 480 M121 160.0 5603F K 540 M121 135.0 2398A K 480
M121 120.0 6761A K 480 ETH12 64.0 WIT80 64.0 INT00 32.0 6773B K 480
ETH12 48.0 WIT80 48.0 INT00 24.0 7679V K 510 1816E 5.0 ARQ37 1.5
7678V K 510 1816E 5.0 ARQ37 1.5 360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445 554 K
725
[0532] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 9a and comparative compositions 554, 139 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 9b and Table 9c.
35TABLE 9b ABUTH % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 17.5 50.0 68.3 554 0 0.8 37.5
55.0 360 23.3 65.0 80.0 90.0 754 30.0 68.3 80.0 90.8 6226D 16.7
57.5 78.3 85.0 5603F 8.3 45.0 66.7 77.5 2398A 11.7 50.0 65.8 73.3
6761A 12.5 60.0 71.7 76.7 6773B 5.0 56.7 65.0 73.3 7679V 18.3 65.3
80.0 83.3 7678V 25.0 72.5 77.5 80.8
[0533]
36TABLE 9c ECHCF % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 35.0 45.0 55.8 65.0 554 20.0
39.2 49.2 60.8 360 66.7 76.7 92. 93.0 754 63.3 77.5 86.7 92.5 6226D
64.2 79.2 90.0 92.8 5603F 65.8 73.3 84.2 85.0 2398A 61.7 62.5 80.0
84.2 6761A 65.0 75.0 87.5 93.0 6773B 63.3 68.3 88.2 88.8 7679V 61.7
66.7 67.5 74.2 7678V 55.0 62.5 70.8 85.0
[0534] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Overall, the formulations of
this example were not as efficacious as the 360 and 754 standards.
However, the 622 and 676 formulations were close in performance to
the 360 and 754 standards.
Example 10
[0535] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
10a.
37TABLE 10a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 761A4S K
4.3 S10 0.0 S61 1.4 761B2X K 4.3 S10 0.3 S61 1.1 761C6Q K 30 S10
4.0 S61 6.0 765L1D K 30 S10 5.0 S61 5.0 761E9N K 30 S10 6.0 S61 4.0
761F4D K 30 S10 8.0 S61 2.0 761G8S K 30 S10 10.0 S61 0.0
[0536] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 10a and comparative compositions 554, 553 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 10b and 10c.
38TABLE 10b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 11.7 62.5 69.2 360 17.5
78.3 85.8 91.3 553 65.8 88.3 93.2 98.2 761A4S 39.2 73.3 83.3 90.0
761B2X 51.7 80.0 89.2 94.5 761C6Q 62.5 85.8 92.5 95.8 765L1D 70.8
85.8 89.7 95.3 761E9N 69.2 85.8 90.0 94.5 761F4D 77.5 89.2 92.2
94.8 761G8S 74.2 86.7 91.5 96.0
[0537]
39TABLE 10c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 5.0 33.3 360 25.0 70.8
80.8 84.2 553 64.2 78.3 85.0 83.3 761A4S 0.0 57.5 68.3 72.5 761B2X
3.3 65.8 71.7 74.2 761C6Q 29.2 71.7 76.7 78.3 765L1D 23.3 75.0 75.0
82.5 761E9N 37.5 74.2 77.5 81.7 761F4D 51.7 75.8 80.0 83.3 761G8S
60.0 75.0 82.5 85.0
Example 11
[0538] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
11a.
40TABLE 11a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 105A3S K
30 NEO25 5 SUR50 5 105B7N K 30 NEO25 5 SUR50 5 106A8X K 30 TER9 5
SUR50 5 106B6N K 30 SUR9 5 SUR50 5 106C6Y K 30 SUR6 5 SUR50 5
106D8E K 30 SUR10 5 SUR50 5 106E9R K 30 SUR12 5 SUR50 5 767 K 510
360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445 TAM105 5.9 INT00 2.24 554 K 725
[0539] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 11a and comparative compositions 554, 139,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 11b and 11c.
41TABLE 11b ABUTH % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 10.0 75.0 80.0 85.0 554 5.0
65.8 75.0 84.2 360 70.0 82.5 89.2 90.0 754 67.5 84.2 87.5 92.5
105A3S 77.5 86.7 91.3 93.0 105B7N 68.3 84.2 86.7 92.7 106A8X 75.8
82.5 89.2 91.7 106B6N 75.8 86.7 87.5 94.7 106C6Y 68.3 80.8 85.0
90.8 106D8E 73.3 84.2 84.2 87.5 106E9R 71.7 82.5 89.2 90.0 767 75.0
82.5 85.0 90.0
[0540]
42TABLE 11c ECHCF % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 47.5 50.8 55.8 69.2 554 43.3
50.0 57.5 67.5 360 65.0 79.7 91.5 97.7 754 58.3 75.0 81.5 97.0
105A3S 60.0 82.5 89.7 97.0 105B7N 59.2 81.7 82.5 98.0 106A8X 57.5
88.0 93.7 93.7 106B6N 64.2 82.3 87.5 89.2 106C6Y 61.7 85.3 91.8
96.2 106D8E 63.3 71.7 88.2 98.0 106E9R 65.0 80.8 96.8 99.2 767 59.2
63.3 74.2 92.7
[0541] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All of the formulations of this
example were determined to be as efficacious as the standards 754
and 360.
Example 12
[0542] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
12a.
43TABLE 12a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l
Component 3 g/l 476A4H K 480 ETH12 40.0 ETH15 60.0 SUR9 60.0 476B6V
K 480 ETH12 40.0 ETH15 53.3 SUR9 53.3 477C9S K 540 ETH12 33.8 ETH15
50.6 SUR9 50.6 477D2M K 480 ETH12 64.0 WIT60 32.0 INT00 32.0 478E6Y
K 480 ETH12 48.0 WIT60 24.0 INT00 24.0 478F1H K 540 ETH12 60.75
WIT05 360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445 TAM105 5.9 INT00 2.24 554 K 725
[0543] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 12a and comparative compositions 554, 139,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 12b and 12c.
44TABLE 12b ABUTH % Control 150 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0.0 1.7 65.0 81.7 554 0.0 6.7
665.0 68.3 360 73.3 81.7 83.3 91.7 754 50.0 71.7 83.3 90.0 476A4H
21.7 63.3 80.0 83.3 476B6V 60.0 65.0 75.0 86.7 477C9S 53.3 66.7
78.3 85.0 477D2M 56.7 60.0 85.0 85.0 478E6Y 53.3 66.7 81.7 85.0
478F1H 36.7 68.3 81.7 83.3
[0544]
45TABLE 12c ECHCF % Control 150 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 16.7 33.3 55.0 65.0 554 5.0
11.7 45.0 56.7 360 65.0 71.7 88.3 91.0 754 63.3 65.0 85.0 90.0
476A4H 61.7 66.7 75.0 83.3 476B6V 65.0 70.0 76.7 94.3 477C9S 46.7
66.7 81.7 88.3 477D2M 53.3 63.3 70.0 75.0 478E6Y 58.3 68.3 76.7
81.7 478F1H 61.7 78.3 90.0 95.0
[0545] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All of the formulations of this
example were determined to be similar to each other for overall
efficacy. No formulation was as efficacious as the standards of 360
and 754 for ABUTH. The formulations of 476F1 H and 476B6V were
similar to the standards of 360 and 754 for ECHCF.
Example 13
[0546] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
13a.
46 TABLE 13a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 649A7J K 30 S71 10.0
649B4B K 30 S72 10.0 649C9X K 30 S56 10.0 649D2W K 4.3 S97 1.4
649E7A K 30 S71 5.0 649F8C K 30 S72 5.0 649G6M K 30 S56 5.0 649H2V
K 30 S71 5.0
[0547] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 13a and comparative compositions 554, 553,
and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 13b and 13c.
47TABLE 13b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 9.2 28.3 754 0.0 0.0
80.0 80.8 553 10.0 55.0 87.5 91.7 649A7J 35.8 57.5 80.8 90.0 649B4B
50.0 70.8 89.2 94.2 649C9X 34.2 60.8 81.7 85.0 649D2W 29.2 71.7
82.5 88.3 649E7A 48.3 49.2 78.3 89.2 649F8C 48.2 63.3 88.3 88.3
649G6M 59.2 44.2 80.0 84.2 649H2V 71.7 60.8 90.0 86.7
[0548]
48TABLE 13c ECHCF % Control 75 g 300 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 225 g a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 16.7 6.7 754 0.0 42.5
80.0 81.7 553 57.5 65.8 81.7 86.7 649A7J 15.0 52.5 75.0 85.8 649B4B
47.5 61.5 79.2 79.2 649C9X 8.3 23.3 70.0 75.0 649D2W 6.7 64.2 77.5
79.2 649E7A 0.0 16.7 62.5 75.8 649F8C 23.3 32.5 78.3 80.0 649G6M
5.0 20.0 53.3 72.5 649H2V 16.7 31.7 73.3 81.7
[0549] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The most active formulation for
ABUTH was 649B4B and the most active for ECHCF was the standard
553.
Example 14
[0550] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
14a.
49 TABLE 14a Comp. Salt Active g/l M121 surfactant 100 (Etheramine
Surfactant system) 139 IPA 570 554 K 725
[0551] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 14a and comparative compositions 139 and 554
alone were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 14b and 14c.
50TABLE 14b ABUTH % Control Surfactant Glyphosate M121 Composition
(wt. %) 75 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha 139 0 10.8 12.5
57.5 554 0 0 0 21.7 139 0.05% 51.7 69.2 79.2 139 0.1% 62.5 75.0
83.3 139 0.2% 50.0 62.5 79.2 139 0.5% 57.5 75.8 79.2 139 1.0% 56.7
77.5 79.2 139 5.0% 23.3 30.0 31.7 554 0.05% 45.0 59.2 75.8 554 0.1%
45.8 63.3 72.5 554 0.2% 56.7 64.2 75.0 554 0.5% 45.8 73.3 77.5 554
1.0% 37.5 62.5 77.5 554 5.0% 4.2 9.2 10.0
[0552]
51TABLE 14c ECHCF % Control Glyphosate Surfactant 100 g 150 g
Composition M121 (wt. %) 75 g a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0 5.0 7.5
31.7 554 0 0.0 5.8 13.3 139 0.05% 60.0 69.2 85.0 139 0.1% 65.0 68.3
84.2 139 0.2% 70.8 87.0 98.5 139 0.5% 70.8 90.7 89.7 139 1.0% 60.8
65.0 83.3 139 5.0% 30.0 31.7 35.0 554 0.05% 33.3 55.0 65.8 554 0.1%
40.8 42.5 63.3 554 0.2% 40.0 64.2 73.3 554 0.5% 33.3 56.7 70.0 554
1.0% 7.5 40.8 63.3 554 5.0% 1.7 2.5 5.8
[0553] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Comparison of M121 as a
surfactant for each of the IPA and K salts of glyphosate showed
this surfactant system to be more effective for potentiating the
IPA. Overall higher efficacy was noted at each test rate for the
IPA versus the K salt. The Ml 21 surfactant system appeared to
reach its maximum effectiveness in a range of about 0.1% to 0.5% of
spray volume for each glyphosate salt, after which efficacy did not
change or decreased when increasing surfactant levels to 1 % or 5%
with both salts.
Example 15
[0554] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
15a.
52TABLE 15a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l
Component 3 g/l 387-15G K 410 VAR05 132.2 387-24N K 476 VAR05 66.2
117 66.2 387-32C K 488 VAR05 66.7 APG67 66.7 387-48N K 490 VAR05
33.5 117 13.4 APG67 100.4 387-59A K 484 VAR05 33.5 117 40.2 APG67
100.4 387-67X K 487 VAR02 49.6 117 66.1 APG67 16.5 387-75G K 544
VAR02 16.6 117 66.5 APG67 49.9 387-98C K VAR02 40.8 117 81.6 APG67
13.6
[0555] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 15a and comparative compositions 554, 360,
139 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 15b and Table 15c.
53TABLE 15b ABUTH % Control 150 g Composition a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 39.0 59.0 79.0 85.0 554 27.0 30.0
72.0 78.0 360 80.0 80.0 88.0 91.0 754 79.0 81.0 88.0 90.0 387-15G
78.0 78.0 88.0 91.0 387-24N 77.0 80.0 84.0 89.0 387-32C 74.0 79.0
83.0 88.0 387-48N 76.0 78.0 84.0 87.0 387-59A 66.0 80.0 85.0 87.0
387-67X 69.0 74.0 83.0 86.0 387-75G 67.0 78.0 87.0 87.0 387-98C
67.0 80.0 85.0 86.0
[0556]
54TABLE 15c ECHCF % Control 150 g 400 g Composition a.e./ha 200 g
a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 10.0 25.0 42.0 62.0 554 10.0 11.0
30.0 44.0 360 72.0 82.0 89.6 91.0 754 71.0 74.0 91.8 90.6 387-15G
68.0 78.0 93.6 96.0 387-24N 68.0 81.0 89.8 93.0 387-32C 68.0 72.0
74.0 96.8 387-48N 64.0 70.0 83.0 87.6 387-59A 69.0 70.0 78.0 91.2
387-67X 70.0 74.0 79.0 82.8 387-75G 68.0 74.0 80.8 87.8 387-98C
66.0 72.0 no data no data
[0557] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The formulation of 387-15G was
similar in efficacy to the standards of 360 and 754 for both ABUTH
and ECHCF. The formulation of 387-24N was the next most efficacious
formulation for ABUTH and ECHCF. The treatments were mis-sprayed
for 387-98C at 300 and 400 g/ha and therefore no data was
collected.
Example 16
[0558] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
16a.
55TABLE 16a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l
Component 3 g/l 387- K 410 VAR05 132.2 13M 387-25F K 476 VAR05 66.2
117 66.2 387-38C K 488 VAR05 66.7 APG67 66.7 387-63J K 484 VAR02
49.6 117 66.1 APG67 16.5 387-96F K 544 VAR02 40.8 117 81.6 APG67
13.6 387-89D K 483 ETH12 66.0 117 66 387- K 544 ETH12 40.8 117 81.6
APG67 13.6 108U 387- K 543 ETH12 54.3 117 81.4 116Y 360 IPA 360 754
IPA 445 WIT05 5.9 INT00 2.24 554 K 725
[0559] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 16a and comparative compositions 554, 139,
360 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 16b and 16c.
56TABLE 16b ABUTH % Control 150 g 300 g Composition a.e./ha 200 g
a.e./ha a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 5.0 70.0 79.0 82.0 554 8.0 65.0
77.0 80.0 360 78.0 84.0 88.0 92.0 754 80.0 84.0 87.0 91.0 387-13M
60.0 83.0 84.0 88.0 387-25F 54.0 75.0 82.0 86.0 387-38C 22.0 69.0
80.0 83.0 387-63J 65.0 68.0 80.0 81.0 387-96F 26.0 40.0 80.0 81.0
387-89D 13.0 54.0 81.0 81.0 387-108U 50.0 64.0 79.0 82.0 387-116Y
55.0 65.0 81.0 82.0
[0560]
57TABLE 16c ECHCF % Control 200 g Composition 150 g a.e./ha a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 14.0 38.0 55.0 61.0 554 14.0 36.0
55.0 65.0 360 64.0 71.0 91.8 93.8 754 62.0 69.0 82.0 93.0 387-13M
66.0 81.6 89.0 87.8 387-25F 66.0 72.0 83.8 85.8 387-38C 64.0 67.0
81.0 80.6 387-63J 63.0 67.0 75.6 86.2 387-96F 62.0 63.0 76.0 81.0
387-89D 61.0 66.0 76.0 82.2 387-108U 62.0 63.0 73.0 85.0 387-116Y
65.0 65.0 78.0 85.0
[0561] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The formulation of 387-13M was
similar equal in efficacy to the standards of 360 and 754 for
ECHCF. The formulation of 387-25F was the next most efficacious. No
formulation of this experiment was as efficacious as the standards
360 and 754 for ABUTH.
Example 17
[0562] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
17a.
58 TABLE 17a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 488A6Y K 4.3 855 1.4
488B5G K 30 855 10.0 488C7U K 30 855 10.0 488D5H K 30 855 10.0
488E4J K 30 855 10.0 488F2Z K 30 855 10.0 488G8Q K 4.3 855 1.4
488H7M K 30 855 10.0 488I5T K 30 855 12.0 488J3T IPA 4.3 139 1.4
488K9S IPA 30 139 10.0 488L3A IPA 30 139 10.0 488M5S IPA 30 139
10.0 488N7Z IPA 30 139 10.0 488O8T IPA 30 139 10.0 488P9H IPA 4.3
139 1.4 488Q7G IPA 30 139 10.0 488R3E IPA 30 139 12.0
[0563] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 17a and comparative compositions 139, 553,
and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 18b and 18c.
59TABLE 17b ABUTH % Control 50 g Composition a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 0.0 14.2 50.0 85.8 360 0.0 55.0
90.8 99.5 553 42.5 82.5 95.3 99.7 488A6Y 1.7 72.5 85.8 90.8 488B5G
0.0 63.3 70.0 93.0 488C7U 5.8 29.2 66.7 92.7 488D5H 6.7 56.7 52.5
94.5 488E4J 5.0 51.7 80.8 93.0 488F2Z 16.7 55.0 87.0 88.2 488G8Q
16.7 72.5 91.7 99.2 488H7M 15.0 42.5 85.0 95.8 488I5T 17.5 62.5
82.5 97.8 488J3T 11.7 59.2 85.8 99.2 488K9S 37.5 27.5 81.7 92.7
488L3A 0.0 30.8 75.0 91.3 488M5S 8.3 13.3 55.8 88.3 488N7Z 6.7 26.7
80.8 89.8 488O8T 1.7 50.0 89.2 95.0 488P9H 16.7 39.2 84.2 99.0
488Q7G 10.8 29.2 89.2 95.3 488R3E 8.3 45.0 87.5 97.0
[0564]
60TABLE 17c ECHCF % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 0.0 6.7 51.7 71.7 360 52.5 69.2
83.3 95.8 553 60.8 73.3 90.0 96.7 488A6Y 48.3 67.5 79.2 95.5 488B5G
18.3 54.2 70.8 81.7 488C7U 0.0 30.0 65.0 75.0 488D5H 0.0 31.7 63.3
75.8 488E4J 19.2 60.0 70.0 80.8 488F2Z 13.3 55.0 74.2 88.3 488G8Q
38.3 64.2 85.8 98.3 488H7M 44.2 72.5 93.2 97.3 488I5T 34.2 62.5
73.3 92.5 488J3T 25.0 50.0 83.3 98.2 488K9S 37.5 60.8 73.3 87.5
488L3A 3.3 19.2 66.7 75.8 488M5S 3.3 44.2 65.0 75.0 488N7Z 5.0 55.0
72.5 91.7 488O8T 5.0 56.7 68.3 90.7 488P9H 50.8 68.3 87.5 100.0
488Q7G 54.2 71.7 79.2 98.3 488R3E 36.7 44.2 70.8 93.2
[0565] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The best formulation overall
was the 553 standard as it was more active than all of the test
formulations. The formulations containing the potassium salt tended
to have more activity than the corresponding IPA salts.
Example 18
[0566] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
18a.
61TABLE 18a Component Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 wt. % 2 wt. %
863A9W IPA 62 MS10 2.00% 863B8M IPA 62 MS10 1.00% HET20 1.00%
863C4G IPA 62 DUO50 1.00% 863D6S IPA 62 DUO50 0.50% HET20 1.00%
863E2N IPA 62 ARQ50 1.00% 863F7X IPA 62 ARQ50 0.50% HET20 1.00%
863G3B IPA 62 HET20 2.00%
[0567] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 18a and
comparative compositions 139 and 360 were applied. Results are
shown in Table 18b for two tests.
62TABLE 18b ABUTH % Control 100 200 300 400 100 200 300 400 a.e.
a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. Composition g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha
g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha 139 0 3.3 60 75 0 5 51.7 76.7 360 1 53.3 86.3
98.3 1.7 48.3 91.7 95.3 863A9W 3.3 60 81.7 87.7 1.7 60 83.7 87.7
863B8M 3.3 61.7 93 98.7 1.7 65 93 97.7 863C4G 3.3 5 73.3 82.7 0
23.3 71.7 82.7 863D6S 1.7 58.3 88.3 94.3 0 61.7 92.3 98.3 863E2N 45
33.3 75 85.7 36.7 33.3 73.3 88 863F7X 0 61.7 86.7 97.3 1.7 66.7
87.3 98.3 863G3B 1.7 61.7 85 90 5 63.3 79.3 95
[0568] Results for ABUTH: The formulation of 863E2N showed the best
efficacy and was more efficacious than the standard of 360 at the
rate of 100 ae g/ha. At 200 ae g/ha 863B8M, 863F7X, and 863G3B were
more effective than the standard of 360 for ABUTH.
Example 19
[0569] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
19a.
63TABLE 19a Component Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 wt. % 2 wt. %
348A2W IPA 62 HET20 2.00% 348B6M IPA 62 S89 2.00% 348C9X IPA 62
HET20 1.75% S89 0.25% 863D6V IPA 62 S88 2.00% 348E2N IPA 62 HET20
1.70% S88 0.30% 348F2S IPA 62 S90 2.00% 348G4K IPA 62 HET20 1.40%
S90 0.60%
[0570] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 19a and comparative compositions 139 and 360
were applied. Results are shown in Table 19b and Table 19c for two
tests.
64TABLE 19b ABUTH % Control 100 200 300 400 100 200 300 400 a.e.
a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. Composition g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha
g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha 139 5 28.3 56.7 60 50 45 65 66.7 360 60 81 87.7
95 56.7 83.3 93.7 94.3 348A2W 70 85 93 95 71.7 81.7 95 93.7 348B6M
0 45 68.3 65 5 38.3 68.3 66.7 348C9X 68.3 90 93.3 94.3 70 84 92
94.3 863D6V 5 46.7 66.7 70 6.7 51.7 68.3 70 348E2N 71.7 85 92 96.3
73.3 85 95.7 95.7 348F2S 5 41.7 65 63.3 46.7 61.7 78.3 80 348G4K 70
81.7 93.7 95.7 58.3 81.7 83.3 93.7
[0571]
65TABLE 19c ECHCF % Control 100 200 300 400 100 200 300 400 a.e.
a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. a.e. Composition g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha
g/ha g/ha g/ha g/ha 139 16.7 36.7 36.7 43.3 23.3 35 40 41.7 360
38.3 45 81.7 83.3 40 65 83.3 86.7 348A2W 36.7 40 75 80 46.7 48.3
63.3 81.7 348B6M 26.7 30 41.7 53.3 15 43.3 41.7 48.3 348C9X 28.3
53.3 71.7 78.3 31.7 50 73.3 86.7 863D6V 25 36.7 38.3 48.3 23.3 40
41.7 46.7 348E2N 45 38.3 81.7 83.3 30 63.3 78.3 88.3 348F2S 33.3
36.7 43.3 43.3 33.3 38.3 43.3 48.3 348G4K 38.3 43.3 78.3 86.7 30 50
60 86.7
[0572] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The formulations of 348A2W,
348C9X, 348E2N and 348G4K and the standard 360 provided higher
levels of control for ABUTH at all test rates and for ECHCF at test
rates of 300 and 400 ae g/ha.
Example 20
[0573] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
20a.
66TABLE 20a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 471A5W
IPA 30 S40 2.3 BRI35 7.7 471B9X IPA 30 S41 2.6 BRI35 7.4 471C3N IPA
30 S39 2.9 BRI35 7.1 471D7S IPA 30 S40 2.3 BRI35 7.7 471E8C IPA 30
S41 2.6 BRI35 7.4 471F4A IPA 30 S39 2.9 BRI35 7.1
[0574] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 20a and comparative compositions 139 and 360
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 20b and 20c.
67TABLE 20b ABUTH % Control 200 g 400 g Composition 50 g a.e./ha
100 g a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 5.0 58.3 85.0 90.8 360 10.0 74.2
91.5 99.5 471A5W 16.7 67.5 90.0 97.3 471B9X 20.0 40.8 85.8 98.7
471C3N 11.7 72.5 90.8 99.0 471D7S 51.7 85.8 94.7 99.7 471E8C 46.7
83.3 92.2 99.2 471F4A 65.0 86.7 95.2 100.0
[0575]
68TABLE 20c ECHCF % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 33.3 55.8 66.7 75.0 360 68.3 74.2
83.3 99.5 471A5W 67.5 73.3 89.2 99.8 471B9X 60.0 70.0 80.0 95.0
471C3N 65.0 42.5 88.3 99.2 471D7S 60.8 76.7 79.2 93.2 471E8C 56.7
73.3 88.8 100.0 471F4A 67.5 73.3 80.0 99.0
[0576] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The best formulations overall
were 471 D7S and 471 F4A. Both 471 D7S and 471 F4A provided greater
activity on ABUTH than the standard of 360, and provided similar
activity on ECHCF to the standard 360. The formulation of 471 E8C
also provided better activity on ABUTH than did the standard
360.
Example 21
[0577] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
21a.
69TABLE 21a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 471C3Q
IPA 30 S39 7.1 BRI35 2.9 471F6W IPA 30 S39 7.1 BRI78 2.9 457C2M IPA
30 S39 7.0 BRI58 3.0 471A8C IPA 30 S40 7.7 BRI35 2.3 471D7A IPA 30
S40 7.7 BRI78 2.3 457A9J IPA 30 S40 7.5 BRI58 2.5 480A2K IPA 30
BRI35 10.0 480B3V IPA 30 BRI78 10.0 480C6N IPA 30 BRI58 10.0
[0578] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 21a and comparative compositions 139 and 360
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 21b and 21c.
70TABLE 21b ABUTH % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 3.3 69.2 81.7 92.7 360 42.5 86.7
94.3 99.0 457A9J 55.8 85.8 91.3 99.2 457C2M 68.3 87.5 94.2 99.2
471A8C 62.5 83.3 90.0 98.5 471C3Q 46.7 79.2 92.5 96.2 471D7A 63.3
88.3 96.5 99.2 471F6W 75.8 88.3 94.3 100.0 480A2K 50.8 82.5 89.7
97.0 480B3V 58.3 88.3 94.7 99.2 480C6N 54.2 83.3 92.8 98.0
[0579]
71TABLE 21c ECHCF % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e/ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 12.5 65.0 56.7 73.3 360 65.0 77.5
85.5 98.2 457A95 65.8 75.0 77.5 96.7 457C2M 68.3 78.3 80.8 99.0
471A8C 57.5 73.3 80.8 95.8 471C3Q 59.2 72.5 84.2 93.3 471D7A 66.7
71.7 78.3 94.2 471F6W 60.0 72.5 90.0 96.7 480A2K 65.8 75.0 86.7
99.8 480B3V 62.5 72.5 84.2 97.3 480C6N 48.3 71.7 89.2 100.0
Example 22
[0580] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
22a.
72 TABLE 22a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 623A8W K 30 S10 10.0
623B3M K 30 S11 10.0 623C6J K 4.3 S91 1.4 623D2S K 30 S07 10.0
623E9J K 30 S92 10.0 623F7G K 30 S93 10.0 623G3E K 30 S94 10.0
623H9R K 30 S95 10.0
[0581] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 22a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 22b and 22c.
73TABLE 22b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 4.2 22.5 55.8 754 0.0 56.7 79.2
85.8 553 31.7 79.2 90.8 94.5 623A8W 57.5 85.8 90.8 95.5 623B3M 31.7
73.3 90.0 90.8 623C6J 25.8 29.2 66.7 75.8 623D2S 36.7 82.5 90.0
96.5 623E9J 65.0 87.5 91.7 95.0 623F7G 72.5 90.0 93.3 96.8 623G3E
55.2 80.8 87.5 93.2 623H9R 62.5 83.3 92.5 93.3
[0582]
74TABLE 22c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 47.5 48.3 754 8.3 65.0 71.7
76.7 553 45.8 71.7 74.2 76.7 623A8W 46.7 67.5 72.5 71.7 623B3M 40.8
69.2 72.5 74.2 623C6J 1.7 54.2 66.7 71.7 623D2S 36.7 65.0 72.5 75.8
623E9J 50.0 70.8 75.0 75.8 623F7G 25.8 64.2 73.3 75.8 623G3E 42.5
68.3 70.8 75.0 623H9R 34.2 70.0 74.2 76.7
[0583] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The most active formulation
tested for ABUTH was 623F7G. Several formulations showed comparable
activity for ECHF.
Example 23
[0584] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
23a.
75TABLE 23a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 755A8W K
4.3 S96 1.4 755B7V K 4.3 S91 1.4 757A3R K 4.3 S97 1.4 755D9Z K 4.3
S96 0.7 S19 0.7 755E1H K 4.3 S91 0.7 S19 0.7 755F6S K 4.3 S97 0.9
S19 0.5 755G8E K 4.3 S19 1.4
[0585] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 23a and comparative compositions 554, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 23b and 23c.
76TABLE 23b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 49.2 70.0 80.8 360 40.0 81.7
89.2 90.0 553 72.5 87.5 90.0 92.0 755A8W 23.3 66.7 79.2 84.2 755B7V
3.3 62.5 78.3 85.0 757A3R 39.2 76.7 83.3 85.8 755D9Z 38.3 81.7 85.0
87.5 755E1H 58.3 80.0 85.0 85.0 755F6S 54.2 75.8 85.8 86.7 755G8E
7.5 10.0 3.3 1.7
[0586]
77TABLE 23c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 6.7 37.5 43.3 360 35.8 69.2
75.8 80.8 553 65.8 72.5 81.7 85.8 755A8W 0.0 58.3 69.2 72.5 755B7V
5.0 52.5 71.7 74.2 757A3R 6.7 42.5 67.5 70.0 755D9Z 0.0 62.5 71.7
74.2 755E1H 11.7 54.2 70.8 72.5 755F6S 1.7 57.5 70.8 76.7 755G8E
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
[0587] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The most active and efficacious
formulations tested for ABUTH and ECHCF were the standards 360 and
553.
Example 24
[0588] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
24a.
78 TABLE 24a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 469A7S K 30 S65 10.0
469B3M K 30 S98 10.0 469A8A K 30 S20 10.0 469D2N K 30 S09 10.0
[0589] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 24a and comparative compositions 139, and 360
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 24b and 24c.
79TABLE 24b ABUTH % Control 50 g 100 g 200 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 0.0 50.0 71.7 90.8 360 33.3
70.0 88.0 99.0 469A7S 2.5 48.3 73.3 93.2 469B3M 4.2 49.2 78.3 93.3
469A8A 10.0 67.5 84.2 97.7 469D2N 10.8 70.8 88 97.5
[0590]
80TABLE 24c ECHCF % Control 50 g 100 g 200 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 10.0 46.7 55.8 70.8 360 49.2
77.5 98.3 97.5 469A7S 25.8 50.8 66.7 75.8 469B3M 24.2 57.5 62.5
75.8 469A8A 27.5 51.7 72.5 79.2 469D2N 49.2 65.8 75.8 92.8
[0591] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All of the test formulations
outperformed the standard of 139 for ECHCF. Also three of the four
tested formulations outperformed the standard of 139 for ABUTH. The
standard of 360 was the most active formulation on both ABUTH and
ECHCF.
Example 25
[0592] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
25a.
81TABLE 25a Component Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 659B6S K
480.00 MPE01 120.0 659C8Q K 480.00 EA175 120.0 659D4B K 480.00
ED175 120.0 664B7E K 480.00 EA175 108.0 ED175 12.0 664A3G K 480.00
EA175 96.0 ED175 24.0 662C1R K 480.00 EA175 90.0 ED175 30.0 662D9S
K 480.00 EA175 60.0 ED175 60.0 360 K 480.00 EA175 754 K 480.00
EA175 560 K 480.00 EA175 121 135
[0593] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 25a and comparative compositions 754, 560 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 25b and 25c.
82TABLE 25b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 754 14.2 81.7 85.8 90.8 360 48.3 80.0
88.3 90.0 560 40.0 74.2 85.0 89.2 659B6S 24.2 72.5 81.7 85.8 659C8Q
10.0 73.3 80.8 85.0 659D4B 23.3 69.2 82.5 84.2 664B7E 12.5 75.0
82.5 85.8 664A3G 61.7 76.7 82.5 86.7 662C1R 43.3 79.2 82.5 85.0
662D9S 74.2 79.2 81.7 85.0
[0594]
83TABLE 25c ECHCF % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 754 5.0 58.3 72.5 79.2 360 13.3
58.3 72.5 80.0 560 15.0 55.8 64.2 68.3 659B6S 15.0 51.7 60.0 64.2
659C8Q 22.5 53.3 65.0 67.5 659D4B 27.5 60.0 59.2 66.7 664B7E 26.7
55.0 62.5 70.0 664A3G 34.2 52.5 60.0 67.5 662C1R 32.5 55.0 66.7
70.8 662D9S 35.0 55.0 66.7 72.5
[0595] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The formulation of 662D9S was
nearly equal in efficacy to the standard of 360 for overall
performance.
Example 26
[0596] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
26a.
84 TABLE 26a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 206A2W IPA 480.00 T003A
120.0 206B4G MEA 480.00 T003A 120.0 206C8S K 480.00 T003A 120.0
206D3N IPA 480.00 T003B 120.0 206E7X MEA 480.00 T003B 120.0 206F1A
IPA 480.00 T003C 120.0 206G9A MEA 480.00 T003C 120.0 206H6N IPA
480.00 T003D 120.0 206I2D IPA 480.00 T003E 120.0 360 IPA 360 754
IPA 445 WIT05 5.9 280 IPA 480 M121 120 128 MEA 480 M121 120
[0597] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 26a and comparative compositions 754, 128 and
280 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 26b and 26c.
85TABLE 26b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 754 30.0 80.0 86.0 96.0 206A2W 0.0 67.0
81.0 84.0 206B4G 1.0 70.0 81.0 84.0 206C8S 60. 68.0 82.0 84.0
206D3N 8.0 60.0 82.0 84.0 206E7X 17.0 73.0 82.0 84.0 206F1A 22.0
71.0 81.0 85.0 206G9A 33.0 76.0 82.0 85.0 206H6N 21.0 75.0 83.0
87.0 206I2D 26.0 66.0 83.0 86.0 128 42.0 82.0 86.0 93.0 280 38.0
80.0 86.0 92.0
[0598]
86TABLE 26c ECHCF % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 754 52.0 84.0 91.4 97.2 206A2W 26.0
63.0 71.0 80.0 206B4G 29.0 60.0 73.0 85.0 206C8S 48.0 68.0 70.0
82.0 206D3N 26.0 55.0 70.0 88.0 206E7X 55.0 63.0 73.0 86.0 206F1A
46.0 61.0 79.0 86.0 206G9A 57.0 66.0 75.0 83.0 206H6N 38.0 63.0
78.0 89.6 206I2D 51.0 62.0 71.0 85.0 128 59.0 88.0 97.4 99.8 280
60.0 85.0 97.8 97.6
[0599] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: No test formulation was as
effective as the standards 754, 128, and 280 on both weeds
tested.
Example 27
[0600] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
27a.
87TABLE 27a Comp. Salt g/l Compt. 1 g/l Compt. 2 g/l Compt. 3 g/l
616A5F K 540 NDPA 135.0 664A6H K 540 M121 135.0 615C3M K 540 ETH12
45.1 WIT60 45.1 SUR12 45.1 615D2M K 540 ETH12 54.0 WIT60 54.0 SUR12
54.0 615E1F K 540 ETH12 67.5 WIT60 67.5 SUR12 27.0 615F8C K 540
ETH12 54.0 WIT60 54.0 SUR12 27.0 616G3S K 540 ETH12 67.5 WIT05 67.5
360 360 ETH12 754 445 ETH12
[0601] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 27a and comparative compositions 360, 754,
139 and 554 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 27b and 27c.
88TABLE 27b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
150 g a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 139 5.8 30.8 60.0 74.2 554 11.7 19.2
46.7 60.0 360 43.3 64.2 89.7 90.8 616A5F 30.0 36.7 65.0 65.0 664A6H
25.0 50.0 70.0 75.8 615C3M 48.3 50.0 76.7 81.7 615D2M 29.2 55.0
78.3 81.7 615E1F 16.7 45.0 70.0 70.8 615F8C 23.3 43.3 66.7 81.7
616G3S 16.7 36.7 72.5 76.7 754 30.0 65.0 84.2 90.5
[0602]
89TABLE 27c ECHCF % Control 200 g Composition 75 g a.e./ha 100 g
a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha a.e./ha 139 30.8 33.3 39.2 56.7 554 15.0 33.3
37.5 55.0 360 81.7 95.5 98.8 99.2 616A5F 40.0 45.0 62.5 69.2 664A6H
65.0 75.8 93.8 95.2 615C3M 73.3 77.5 86.7 93.5 615D2M 62.5 86.7
98.0 98.0 615E1F 75.0 91.2 93.2 99.0 615F8C 75.8 85.0 97.3 98.8
616G3S 77.5 91.5 96.3 99.2 754 72.5 87.5 98.0 99.0
[0603] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: No formulation of this test was
as efficacious on ABUTH as the standards of 360 and 754. The test
formulations of 615C3M and 615D2M were the best for efficacy on
ABUTH.
Example 28
[0604] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
28a.
90TABLE 28a Comp. Salt g/l Compt. 1 g/l Compt. 2 g/l Compt. 3 g/l
Compt. 4 g/l 5606H K 540 M121 135 1289M MEA 480 M121 120 2687J K
540 ETH12 54 WIT05 81 AGN68 0.27 2693C K 540 ETH12 81 WIT05 54
AGN68 0.27 2704X K 540 ETH12 61 WIT05 74 AGN68 0.27 CIT1 3.7 2716B
K 480 ETH12 48 WIT80 48 AGN68 0.27 INT00 24 2724C K 540 ETH12 61
WIT05 74 AGN68 0.27 4598H K 480 M121 121 GLYC 51 CIT01 3.5 4603D K
540 M121 135 CIT01 4 5633S K 540 ETH12 60.8 WIT05 74.3 ARO66 GLYC
102 7655R K 472 ARMC WIT305 360 360 754 445 WIT05 5.9 INT00
2.24
[0605] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 28a and comparative compositions 360, and 754
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 28b and 28c.
91TABLE 28b ABUTH % Control 100 g Composition a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 754 41.7 80.0 85.0 88.3 360 36.7 80.0
88.3 94.3 5606H 5.0 78.3 81.7 86.7 1289M 26.7 81.7 85.0 88.3 2687J
0.0 76.7 81.7 83.3 2693C 0.0 73.3 81.7 81.7 2704X 0.0 75.0 76.7
80.0 2716B 0.0 60.0 76.7 81.7 2724C 3.3 60.0 78.3 81.7 4598H 20.0
78.3 81.7 88.3 4603D 1.7 73.3 80.0 88.3 5633S 1.7 66.7 80.0 83.3
7655R 1.7 71.7 80.0 88.3
[0606]
92TABLE 28c ECHCF % Control 200 g Composition 100 g a.e./ha a.e./ha
300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 754 31.7 68.3 73.3 75.0 360 43.3 66.7
75.0 76.7 5606H 26.7 70.0 71.7 71.7 1289M 48.3 70.0 71.7 75.0 2687J
20.0 65.0 68.3 70.0 2693C 20.0 63.3 66.7 70.0 2704X 16.7 63.3 66.7
70.0 2716B 26.7 58.3 65.0 70.0 2724C 30.0 65.0 68.3 70.0 4598H 23.3
70.0 73.3 71.7 4603D 30.0 66.7 70.0 71.7 5633S 25.0 60.0 65.0 70.0
7655R 26.7 70.0 71.7 75.0
[0607] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: No formulations in this trial
were as efficacious as standards 360 and 754 for ABUTH. However,
most formulations were similar to the standard 754 for ECHCF.
Example 29
[0608] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
29a.
93TABLE 29a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 553 IPA
360 BRI56 6.4 ETH25 9.6 M368 IPA 31 EUMU 4.9 TAM05 7.4 M318 K 37
EUMU 4.9 TAM80 7.4 992A6H K 480 EUMU 4.9 TAM80 7.4 992B3D K 480 B1A
4.9 TAM80 7.4 992C7X K 480 B1B 4.9 TAM80 7.4 992D1G K 480 B1C 4.9
TAM80 7.4 992E5R K 480 B1F 4.9 TAM80 7.4 992F3E K 480 EXP86 4.9
TAM80 7.4
[0609] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 29a and
comparative compositions 553, 554 and 754 were applied. Results,
averaged for all replicates of each treatment, are shown in Table
29b.
94TABLE 29b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 125 g a.e./ha
175 g a.e./ha 250 g a.e./ha 553 13.3 65 82.5 88.3 754 0 26.7 51.7
80 M318 6.7 48.3 70 79.2 554 0 0 0 1.7 M368 0 14.2 65 77.5 992A6H
19.2 35.8 64.2 75 992B3D 8.3 55 65 84.2 992C7X 20 56.7 70.8 81.7
992D1G 0 38.3 69.2 79.2 992E5R 19.2 52.5 77.5 83.3 992F3E 1.7 55.8
70 84.2
[0610] Results for ABUTH: The 553 standard was the best formulation
for efficacy in the test. M318 was less active than the 553
standard and more active than M368 and 754. M368 and 754 were
similar in performance.
Example 30
[0611] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
30a.
95TABLE 30a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 wt. % Component 2 wt. % 553
IPA 360 BRI56 6.4 ETH25 9.6 M620 IPA 360 BRI56 4.8 ETH25 7.2 M619
IPA 360 BRI56 4 ETH25 6 968A7F K 480 EMUL 4.8 WIT80 7.2 968B4R K
480 EXP86 4.8 WIT80 7.2 968C9S K 480 EMUL 4.8 WIT05 7.2 968D3E K
480 EXP86 4.8 WIT05 7.2 968E6V K 480 EMUL 4.8 EMC42 7.2 968F2A K
480 EXP86 4.8 EMC42 7.2 968G5J K 480 12 EMC42 6
[0612] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 30a and comparative compositions 553, 554,
and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 30b and 30c.
96TABLE 30b ABUTH % Control 150 g 200 g Composition 100 g a.e./ha
a.e./ha a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 16 63 70 360 70 79 85 90 553 78
83 90 94 M620 73 82 88 90 M619 73 80 89 94 968A7F 69 70 78 84
968B4R 69 78 82 93 968C9S 58 75 81 88 968D3E 73 79 88 94 968E6V 60
69 80 81 968F2A 63 76 83 88 968G5J 37 53 76 79
[0613]
97TABLE 30c ECHCF % Control 150 g Composition 100 g a.e./ha a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 6 15 24 360 44 56 73 81.6 553 54
70 77 82.8 M620 50 62 73 85.8 M619 51 67 79 91.6 968A7F 36 57 59 62
968B4R 39 55 63 75 968C9S 40 56 55 68 968D3E 34 56 64 71 968E6V 20
47 58 66 968F2A 22 46 56 58 968G5J 14 41 55 58
[0614] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The best performing test
formulation in this test overall was 968B4R.
Example 31
[0615] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
31a.
98TABLE 31a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 730A0A K
30 S2 10 730C7U K 30 S1 10 730D7C K 30 1816E 10 487H3K K 4.3 S2 0.7
BRI 56 0.7 487I2W K 4.3 S1 0.9 BRI 56 0.5 487L99I K 4.3 1816E 0.8
BRI 56 0.6 496C7Y K 30 Eth25 5.8 BRI 56 4.2 730E8J K 30 Eth25 10
731A9T K 4.3 BRI 56 1.4
[0616] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 31a and comparative compositions 139, 553 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 31b and 31c.
99TABLE 31b ABUTH % Control 75 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 0 60 73.8 80 360 40 80 92 91.3 553
50 82.5 93.3 90 730A0A 62.5 81.3 91.3 94.8 730C7U 78.8 90 97.8 96
730D7C 72.5 87.5 97.8 96 487H3K 52.5 77.5 90 92.5 487I2W 60 80 95.8
95.8 487L9I 68.8 80 92.5 88.8 496C7Y 66.3 82.5 92.5 88.8 730E8J
53.8 80 91.3 91.3 731A9T 5 73.8 86.3 90
[0617]
100TABLE 31c ECHCF % Control 75 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 26.3 62.5 63.8 71.3 360 63.8 81.3
85 97.5 553 66.3 78.8 86.3 94.8 730A0A 65 81.3 80 93.5 730C7U 68.8
80 93.8 92.5 730D7C 67.5 77.5 88.8 92.3 487H3K 62.5 77.5 80 87.3
487I2W 61.3 88.3 85 94.8 487L9I 62.5 76.3 91.3 87.5 496C7Y 62.5
78.8 82.5 95 730E8J 62.5 78.8 84.8 87.5 731A9T 21.3 73.8 76.3
76.3
[0618] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 730C7U was the most
active formulation in this experiment and exhibited enhanced
herbicidal effectiveness to comparative composition 360 across all
rates for velvetleaf (ABUTH) and similar herbicidal effectiveness
to comparative composition 360 for grass (ECHCF). Composition
730AOA exhibited similar herbicidal effectiveness to comparative
composition 360 for grass (ECHCF) but exhibited enhanced herbicidal
effectiveness to comparative compositions for velvetleaf (ABUTH) at
the high and low rates.
Example 32
[0619] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
32a.
101TABLE 32a Comp. Salt % Component 1 % Component 2 % 553 K 31 BRI
56 6.4 Eth25 9.6 966A7A K 39 12 WIT80 6 966B2W K 36.9 12 WIT80 5
966C5T K 36.9 12 WIT80 5 966D8J K 36.9 12 WIT80 5
[0620] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 32a and comparative compositions 360, 553,
554, 560, 754 and 765 were applied. Results, averaged for all
replicates of each treatment, are shown in Table 32b and 32c.
102TABLE 32b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 21.7 10 67.5 66.7 360 60.8
75 81.7 88.3 754 29.2 72.5 81.7 84.2 553 67.5 76.7 88.3 90 560 29.2
64.2 78.3 81.7 765 30.8 69.2 79.2 86.7 966A7A 3.3 50.8 76.7 80
966B2W 47.5 73.3 80 83.3 966C5T 14.2 64.2 75 80 966D8J 35 65.8 79.2
80.8
[0621]
103TABLE 32c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 5 5 20 35 360 37.5 54.2
59.2 75.8 754 20 55 59.2 72.5 553 50 65 74.2 78.3 560 30 51.7 55.8
65 765 36.7 54.2 60 66.7 966A7A 8.3 52.5 55.8 66.7 966B2W 34.2 58.3
59.2 65 966C5T 8.3 53.3 54.2 64.2 966D8J 34.2 52.5 57.5 70.8
Example 33
[0622] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
33a.
104 TABLE 33a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 487A2Q K 30 S53 10
487B4R K 30 S54 10 487C7U K 30 S10 10 487D9I K 30 S55 10 487E8Y K
30 S56 10 487F0P K 30 S57 10 487G4E K 30 1816E 10 496A5T K 30 ETH25
10
[0623] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 33a and comparative compositions 139, 553 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Tables 33b and 33c.
105TABLE 33b ABUTH % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
150 g a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 139 0 9.2 50.8 61.7 360 0 54.2 80 82.5
553 8.3 75 84.2 85.8 487A2Q 0 39.2 68.3 73.3 487B4R 27.5 75 82.5 85
487C7U 25.8 70.8 79.2 80 487D9I 0 54.2 77.5 80.8 487E8Y 11.7 69.2
76.7 80.8 487F0P 0 71.7 80.8 85.8 487G4E 15.8 63.3 80 82.5 496A5T 0
32.5 73.3 76.7
[0624]
106TABLE 33c ECHCF % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
150 g a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 139 0 44.2 65 64.2 360 48.3 68.3 72.5
77.5 553 64.2 68.3 78.3 80 487A2Q 65.8 70.8 74.2 79.2 487B4R 64.2
70 74.2 75.8 487C7U 64.2 69.2 73.3 75 487D9I 65.8 66.7 75.8 85
487E8Y 63.3 69.2 73.3 79.2 487F0P 64.2 66.7 72.5 76.7 487G4E 64.2
66.7 69.2 74.2 496A5T 49.2 65.8 73.3 76.7
[0625] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 487B4R exhibited
herbicidal effectiveness similar to comparative composition 553;
both composition 487B4R and comparative composition 553 were the
most active compositions in the experiment on ABUTH.
Example 34
[0626] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
34a.
107 TABLE 34a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 732A3Q K 30 S66 10
732B3R K 30 S67 10 732C9T K 30 S68 10 730A5R K 30 S10 10 730B5X K
30 S54 10 730C1P K 30 S53 10 487E2I K 30 S56 10 487F7S K 30 S57
10
[0627] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 34a and comparative compositions 139, 553 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Tables 34b and 34c.
108TABLE 34b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 8.3 53.3 62.5 73.3 360 31.7 74.2
85.8 90.3 553 44.2 74.2 84.2 92.7 732A3Q 24.2 61.7 76.7 84.2 732B3R
50.8 75 86.7 91.7 732C9T 53.3 81.7 88.3 92.5 730A5R 13.3 64.2 78.3
85 730B5X 57.5 77.5 89.2 93.8 730C1P 70.8 83.3 91.7 92.5 487E2I
61.7 74.2 87.5 91.3 487F7S 65 81.7 90.8 94.7
[0628]
109TABLE 34c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 0 42.5 50.8 60 360 50.8 80.8 82.5
89.2 553 60 75.8 80.8 88.3 732A3Q 61.7 81.7 85 92.2 732B3R 58.3
77.5 83.3 93.3 732C9T 65 82.5 86.7 95.7 730A5R 64.2 79.2 82.5 93
730B5X 58.3 75 80 89.2 730C1P 59.2 75.8 84.2 90.8 487E2I 57.5 80 80
86.7 487F7S 66.7 78.3 85 85.8
[0629] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 730C1P was the most
active composition on velvetleaf (ABUTH) in the experiment;
composition 730C9T exhibited superior herbicidal effectiveness to
comparative composition 360 and comparative composition 553 at the
two lowest rates. Composition 732C9T was the most active
composition on barnyardgrass (ECHCF); composition 732C9T exhibited
superior herbicidal effectiveness to comparative composition
360.
Example 35
[0630] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
35a.
110TABLE 35a Compo- Compo- Compo- Comp. Salt % nent 1 % nent 2 %
nent 3 % 554 IPA 0 BRI56 6.4 ETH25 9.6 SC85 1.0 368 IPA 0 EMUL 4.9
WIT05 6 OA 6.5 318 K 0 EMUL 4.9 WIT05 5 OA 6.5 905A3Z K 36.9 LF700
4.0 WIT05 5 OA 6.5 905B6N K 36.9 LF700 5.0 WIT05 5 OA 6.5 905C5B K
36.9 LF700 4.0 EXPB2 6 OA 6.5 905D3D K 36.9 LF700 5.0 EXPB2 5 OA
6.5 905E0L K 36.9 EXPB2 4.0 WIT05 6 OA 6.5 905F8M K 36.9 EXPB2 4.0
EXPB2 6 OA 6.5
[0631] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 35a and
comparative compositions 368, 318, 553, 754, 554 and 765 were
applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each treatment,
are shown in Table 35b.
111TABLE 35b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 125 g a.e./ha
175 g a.e./ha 250 g a.e./ha 554 3.3 9.2 25.8 45.8 754 11.7 60 68.3
67.5 553 50.8 66.7 70.8 66.7 368 15 45 67.5 60 318 21.7 59.2 70
64.2 905A3Z 12.5 40.8 60 55 905B6N 15.8 25.8 55 64.2 905C5B 23.3
20.8 60 60 905D3D 19.2 25 59.2 61.7 905E0L 41.7 48.3 60 58.3 905F8M
5 39.2 57.5 67.5
[0632] Results for ABUTH: Comparative composition 553 exhibited the
best herbicidal effectiveness in the experiment.
Example 36
[0633] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
36a.
112 TABLE 36a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 767H2R K 30 S1 10
610B4S K 30 S62 10 610C7V K 30 S13 10 610D9J K 30 S2 10 610E8Z K 30
S81 10 610F0Q K 30 S82 10 610G4F K 30 S83 10 610H5U K 30 S84 10
[0634] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 36a and comparative compositions 553, 554,
and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 36b and 36c.
113TABLE 36b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 6.7 60.8 61.7 754 8.3 68.3 86.7
91.7 553 63.3 83.3 90.8 94.5 767H2R 70.8 86.7 92.5 95.7 610B4S 26.7
70.8 87.5 88.3 610C7V 42.5 64.2 83.3 84.2 610D9J 9.2 62.5 79.2 85
610E8Z 42.5 77.5 87.5 90.8 610F0Q 21.7 73.3 84.2 86.7 610G4F 61.7
74.2 88.3 90 610H5U 11.7 59.2 78.3 89.2
[0635]
114TABLE 36c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 6.7 28.3 46.7 754 5.0 70 71.7
75.8 553 54.2 71.7 77.5 85.8 767H2R 51.7 69.2 73.3 77.5 610B4S 40.0
70 75.8 75.8 610C7V 25.0 68.3 73.3 75.8 610D9J 28.3 67.5 74.2 75.8
610E8Z 54.2 72.5 75 83.3 610F0Q 53.3 71.7 75 80 610G4F 59.2 74.2
76.7 75 610H5U 21.7 70.8 75.8 74.2
[0636] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 767H2R and
composition 553 were the most active compositions on velvetleaf
(ABUTH) in the experiment. Composition 553 was the most active
composition on barnyardgrass (ECHCF). Composition 610E8Z and
composition 610G4F exhibited superior activity to comparative
composition 754 on both velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyardgrass
(ECHCF) at lower rates.
Example 37
[0637] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
37a.
115 TABLE 37a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 760A3G K 30 S73 10
760B7I K 30 S74 10 760C4J K 30 S75 10 760D4R K 30 S76 10 761G5H K
30 S01 10 741A6P K 30 S77 10
[0638] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 37a and comparative compositions 553, 554,
and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 37b and 37c.
116TABLE 37b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 14.2 54.2 65.8 360 3.3 78.3 87.5
90 553 55.8 85 89.2 96.3 760A3G 34.2 59.2 74.2 81.7 760B7I 23.3 60
74.2 79.2 760C4J 50.8 65.8 80.8 82.5 760D4R 40 72.5 83.3 85.8
761G5H 80.8 89.2 92.5 94.2 741A6P 41.7 75.8 84.2 87.5
[0639]
117TABLE 37c ECHCF % Control 75 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 3.3 18.3 45.8 360 16.7 70.8 70.8
75 553 36.7 75 79.2 84.2 760A3G 15.8 67.5 67.5 75.8 760B7I 11.7
62.5 70 75 760C4J 20 77.5 77.5 78.3 760D4R 13.3 73.3 72.5 74.2
761G5H 55.8 73.3 75.8 76.7 741A6P 50 75.8 75.8 77.5
[0640] Composition 553 was the most active composition on
barnyardgrass (ECHCF) at higher rates.
Example 38
[0641] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
38a.
118 TABLE 38a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 603A7A K 30 S74 10
603B 2W K 30 S75 10 603C5T K 30 S76 10 603D8J K 30 S77 10 603E8I K
30 S78 10 603F6Y K 30 S79 10 603G0P K 30 S80 10
[0642] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 38a and comparative compositions 553, 554,
and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 38b and 38c.
119TABLE 38b ABUTH % Control 75 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 21.7 43.3 58.3 754 0 61.7 85.8
80.0 553 30 78.3 87.5 92.0 603A7A 3.3 35.0 70.8 80.8 603B2W 8.3
18.3 62.5 70.8 603C5T 5.0 47.5 68.3 70.8 603D8J 28.3 50.8 76.7 88.3
603E8I 44.2 50.0 65.8 82.5 603F6Y 45.0 68.3 76.7 85.0 603G9O 40.8
45.8 66.7 75.0
[0643]
120TABLE 38c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0 0 13.3 19.2 754 3.3 68.3 72.5
83.8 553 56.7 74.2 80.0 99.0 603A7A 20.8 63.3 67.5 74.2 603B2W 27.5
60.8 70.8 75.0 603C5T 45.0 70.8 75.0 80.8 603D8J 47.5 70.8 81.7
95.8 603E8I 41.7 72.5 81.7 95.5 603F6Y 30.0 70.8 78.3 90.5 603G9O
11.7 65.0 70.0 77.5
[0644] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 553 was the most
active composition for both velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyardgrass
(ECHCF).
Example 39
[0645] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
39a.
121TABLE 39a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 721H0A
K 30 S54 4.2 RH010 5.8 721I7U K 30 S54 6.2 INT00 3.8 721J7C K 30
S56 4.4 RH010 5.6 721K3K K 30 S56 6.2 INT00 3.8 721C2W K 30 S54 10
721D9I K 30 S56 10 721A7Y K 30 RH010 10 721B8J K 30 INT00 10
[0646] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 39a and comparative compositions 139, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 39b and 39c.
122TABLE 39b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 50.8 56.7 70 75.8 360 29.2 70 85 90
553 41.7 78.3 86.7 94.7 721H0A 27.5 67.5 80.8 86.7 721I7U 32.5 73.3
80 85.8 721J7C 22.5 68.3 80 85 721K3K 16.7 73.3 84.2 86.7 721C2W
50.8 75 87.5 88.3 721 D9I 35.8 75 85.8 88.3 721A7Y 19.2 65 75.8
75.8 721B8J 0 53.3 75.8 73.3
[0647]
123TABLE 39c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 30 48.3 64.2 62.5 360 58.3 73.3
81.7 84.2 553 69.2 75 80 84.2 721H0A 63.3 70.8 77.5 80 721I7U 62.5
73.3 76.7 83.3 721J7C 63.3 73.3 78.3 78.3 721K3K 62.5 72.5 80 83.3
721C2W 65 75 78.3 79.2 721D9I 64.2 74.2 75.8 80 721A7Y 29.2 62.5 70
70 721B8J 10 63.3 65.8 70
[0648] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 553 was the most
active composition in this experiment for both velvetleaf (ABUTH)
and barnyardgrass (ECHCF). Compositions 721C2W and 721D9I
demonstrated comparable herbicidal effectiveness to comparative
composition 360.
Example 40
[0649] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
40a.
124TABLE 40a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 721H7S
K 30 S54 4.2 RH010 5.8 721I 2I K 30 S54 6.2 INT00 3.8 721J1P K 30
S56 4.4 RH010 5.6 721K5X K 30 S56 6.2 INT00 3.8 721C5R K 30 S54 10
721D9T K 30 S56 10 721A3R K 30 RH010 10 721B3Q K 30 INT00 10
[0650] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 40a and comparative compositions 139, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 40b and 40c.
125TABLE 40b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 0 14.2 60.8 68.3 360 48.3 79.2 88.3
93.7 553 60.8 89.7 92.5 95.5 721P7S 26.7 66.7 79.2 84.2 721Q2I 4.2
65.8 80 82.5 721H1P 19.5 70 79.2 84.2 721I5X 11.7 68.3 80.8 85
721G5R 46.7 69.2 83.3 90 721C9T 63.3 86.7 90 94.8 721A3R 5 32.5
61.7 74.2 721B3Q 0 8.3 44.2 59.2
[0651]
126TABLE 40c ECHCF % Control 75 g Composition a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 0 31.7 31.7 35.8 360 33.3 79.2 92.5
97.3 553 60.8 93.3 96.7 98.7 721P7S 20 59.2 81.7 88 721Q2I 39.2
70.8 82.3 90.8 721H1P 1.7 55 70 80.8 721I5X 5.8 50.8 69.2 78.3
721G5R 28.3 72.5 83.2 88.3 721C9T 40.8 61.7 84.2 95.8 721A3R 0 41.7
59.2 69.2 721B3Q 0 10.8 30 37.5
[0652] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 721C9T and
composition 553 were the most active compositions on velvetleaf
(ABUTH) in the experiment. Composition 553 was the most active
composition on barnyardgrass (ECHCF).
Example 41
[0653] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
41a.
127TABLE 41a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l 721H2Q
K 30 S54 4.2 RH010 5.8 721I 4R K 30 S54 6.2 INT00 3.8 721J7U K 30
S56 4.4 RH010 5.6 721 K9I K 30 S56 6.2 INT00 3.8 721C8Y K 30 S54 10
721D0P K 30 S56 10 721A4E K 30 RH010 10 721B5T K 30 INT00 10
[0654] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 41a and comparative compositions 754, 360,
554 and 139 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 41b and 41c.
128TABLE 41b ABUTH % Control Composition 150 g a.e./ha 200 g
a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 0 14.2 60.8 68.3 360 48.3 79.2
88.3 93.7 553 60.8 89.7 92.5 95.5 721P2Q 26.7 66.7 79.2 84.2 721Q4R
4.2 65.8 80 82.5 721H7U 19.5 70 79.2 84.2 721I9I 11.7 68.3 80.8 85
721G8Y 46.7 69.2 83.3 90 721C0P 63.3 86.7 90 94.8 721A4E 5 32.5
61.7 74.2 721B5T 0 8.3 44.2 59.2
[0655]
129TABLE 41c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 139 0 31.7 31.7 35.8 360 33.3 79.2 92.5
97.3 553 60.8 93.3 96.7 98.7 721P2Q 20 59.2 81.7 88 721Q4R 39.2
70.8 82.3 90.8 721H7U 1.7 55 70 80.8 721I9I 5.8 50.8 69.2 78.3
721G8Y 28.3 72.5 83.2 88.3 721C0P 40.8 61.7 84.2 95.8 721A4E 0 41.7
59.2 69.2 721B5T 0 10.8 30 37.5
[0656] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 721C0P and
composition 553 were the most active compositions on velvetleaf
(ABUTH) in the experiment. Composition 553 was the most active
composition on barnyardgrass (ECHCF).
Example 42
[0657] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
42a.
130TABLE 42a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l
Component 3 g/l 643G5J K 540 M121 111.4 EA 23.6 652A9K K 540 ETH12
54.0 WIT60 54.0 INT00 27.0 652B8S K 540 ETH12 54.0 WIT80 54.0 INT00
27.0 651E2D K 540 ETH12 54.0 WIT60 54.0 INT00 30.0 650C7S K 540
ETH12 54.0 WIT60 54.0 AR41 32.0 651H9E K 540 ETH12 54.0 WIT60 54.0
AR41 24.0 649G2S K 540 ETH12 54.0 WIT80 54.0 AR41 27.0 360 360 754
445
[0658] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 42a and comparative compositions 139, 553,
360 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 42b and 42c.
131TABLE 42b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 643G5J 50.8 69.2 82.5 96.7
652A9K 48.3 76.7 84.2 97.7 652B8S 50.0 71.7 83.3 97.7 651E2D 65.8
78.3 88.3 94.2 650C7S 39.2 72.5 75.0 89.2 651H9E 52.5 69.2 80.8
92.8 649G2S 55.8 63.3 80.0 89.7 139 18.3 46.7 65.0 86.7 554 5.8
38.3 47.5 71.7 360 60.8 85.0 88.8 98.8 754 55.8 79.7 91.0 96.7
[0659]
132TABLE 42c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 643G5J 96.0 99.7 99.8 99.8
652A9K 89.5 99.5 99.8 99.8 652B8S 87.8 96.2 97.8 100.0 651E2D 80.8
96.5 99.5 100.0 650C7S 84.0 99.5 96.0 100.0 651H9E 93.0 98.3 97.5
99.8 649G2S 92.8 95.2 98.0 100.0 139 21.7 47.5 60.0 85.5 554 26.7
52.5 65.8 70.0 360 98.3 99.7 100.0 100.0 754 89.5 98.8 99.7
100.0
[0660] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Compositions 652A9K, 652B8S and
651E2D were slightly superior over compositions 650C7S, 651H9E and
649G2S on ABUTH. Performance of the compositions were slightly less
performing than composition 360.
Example 43
[0661] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
43a.
133 TABLE 43a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 127A3K K 540 TPAE6 9.9
127B4S K 540 TPAE6 9.91 129A8D K 540 TPAE6 13.23 129B7W K 540 TPAE6
13.20 129D2D K 540 TED5 12.51 140A3G K 540 TPA0E 9.97 140C5L K 540
T23E5 9.89 560 540 754 445 360 360
[0662] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 43a and comparative compositions 560, 754 and
350 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 43b and 43c.
134TABLE 43b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 127A3K 15 55 78.3 82.5 127B4S
15 68.3 74.2 80 129A8D 8.3 55.8 70 82.5 129B7W 20.8 56.7 75.8 81.7
129D2D 0.8 43.3 78.3 86.7 140A3G 2.5 55 69.2 80.8 140C5L 35 69.2
82.5 82.5 560 33.3 70 80 85.8 754 55 77.5 84.2 91.7 360 35 79.2
84.2 90
[0663]
135TABLE 43c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 127A3K 51.7 50 57.5 57.5 127B4S
43.3 50 53.3 57.5 129A8D 17.5 51.7 50.8 60 129B7W 39.2 51.7 59.2
48.3 129D2D 51.7 58.3 60.8 67.5 140A3G 45 51.7 57.5 59.2 140C5L
58.3 61.7 65.8 78.3 560 52.5 60 61.7 69.2 754 60 62.5 69.2 85.8 360
57.5 68.3 80 94.7
[0664] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 140C5L exhibited
similar herbicidal effectiveness over comparative composition 560
on velvetleaf (ABUTH) and demonstrated higher herbicidal
effectiveness over comparative composition 560 on barnyard grass
(ECHCF). Composition 129D2D was one of the weakest performers on
velvetleaf but was similar to composition 560 on barnyardgrass.
Increasing surfactant from 9.9% (composition 127A3K and 127B4S) to
13.2% (compositions 129A8D and 129B7W) did not substantially affect
performance.
Example 44
[0665] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
44a.
136 TABLE 44a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 572A7S K 475 TQ14 8.99
572B3L K 437 TQ17 8.42 572C2J K 434 WIT05 3.28 574A3B K 479 WEX7
8.95 574B6C K 479 WEX6 9.07 574C1U K 479 WEX5 9.09 360AD K 360 L770
100 139 570 360 360
[0666] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 44a and comparative compositions 139 and 360
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 44b and 44c.
137TABLE 44b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 572A7S 2 19 43 72 572B3L 6 31
51 79 572C2J 2 18 59 78 574A3B 3 13 40 60 574B6C 0 12 38 62 574C1U
8 38 51 73 360AD 85 88 90 93 139 0 9 11 39 360 11 68 79 86
[0667]
138TABLE 44c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 572A7S 17 36 48 56 572B3L 18 43
49 64 572C2J 43 60 64 71 574A3B 22 45 53 68 574B6C 28 44 55 63
574C1U 23 43 48 65 360AD 76 82 80 85 139 10 28 35 43 360 31 57 67
77
[0668] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 360AD provided the
highest level herbicidal effectiveness for barnyardgrass control.
Compositions 572A7S, 572B3L, 572C2J, 574A3B, 574B6C, 574C1 U and
360 demonstrated less control of velvetleaf than composition
360AD.
Example 45
[0669] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
45a.
139 TABLE 45a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 612A1S K 30 S01 10.0
612B8I K 30 S02 10.0 612C7Y K 30 S03 10.0 612D4P K 30 S04 10.0
612E3X K 30 S05 10.0 612F0P K 30 S06 10.0 612G5G K 30 S07 10.0
612H5T K 30 S08 10.0
[0670] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyard grass (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 45a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 45b and 45c.
140TABLE 45b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 10.0 30.8 754 0.0 67.5 85.0
89.2 553 25.8 85.0 90.0 92.5 612A1S 74.2 88.3 90.0 90.8 612B8I 0.0
26.7 81.7 84.2 612C7Y 8.3 76.7 86.7 90.0 612D4P 27.5 80.0 88.3 90.8
612E3X 16.7 63.3 85.8 87.5 612F0P 17.5 81.7 88.3 89.2 612G5G 65.0
85.0 91.7 90.8 612H5T 0.0 5.8 61.7 54.2
[0671]
141TABLE 45c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 1.7 13.3 24.2 754 0.0 57.5 69.2
72.5 553 25.8 70.8 76.7 88.8 612A1S 52.5 70.0 70.0 76.7 612B8I 21.7
65.0 69.2 71.7 612C7Y 34.2 70.8 71.7 72.5 612D4P 22.5 66.7 70.8
70.8 612E3X 13.3 67.5 69.2 73.3 612F0P 28.3 69.2 70.0 70.8 612G5G
15.0 66.7 70.0 70.8 612H5T 0.0 8.3 5.0 35.0
[0672] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: The most active formulation on
velvetleaf was 612A1S. The most active formulation on barnyardgrass
was 553.
Example 46
[0673] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
46a.
142 TABLE 46a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 607A3G K 30 S09 10.0
607B7I K 30 S10 10.0 607C4J K 30 S11 10.0 607D4R K 30 S12 10.0
607E5H K 30 S13 10.0 607F6P K 4.3 S14 1.4 607G7O K 30 S15 10.0
[0674] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyard grass (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 46a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 46b and 46c.
143TABLE 46b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.5 754 0.0 32.5 80.8
84.2 553 0.0 74.2 89.2 93.3 607A3G 0.0 0.0 30.8 64.2 607B7I 64.2
81.7 89.2 90.0 607E5H 24.2 22.5 56.7 70.0 607F6P 10.0 1.7 30.8 40.8
607G7O 44.2 30.0 62.5 78.3
[0675]
144TABLE 46c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 15.0 27.5 754 0.0 28.3 70.0
72.5 553 1.7 66.7 80.0 83.3 607A3G 0.0 10.8 55.0 67.5 607B7I 5.0
67.5 73.3 74.2 607E5H 8.3 61.7 70.8 74.2 607F6P 0.0 0.0 29.2 54.2
607G7O 0.0 65.0 72.5 73.3
[0676] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 607B7I was the most
active on velvetleaf and Composition 607A3G was more effective than
607F6P on both velvetleaf and barnyardgrass.
Example 47
[0677] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
47a.
145 TABLE 47a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l 487A7S K 30 S53 10.0
487B2I K 30 S54 10.0 487C1P K 30 501 10.0 487D5X K 30 555 10.0
487E5R K 30 556 10.0 487F9T K 30 557 10.0 487G3R K 30 1816E 10.0
496A3Q K 30 ETH25 10.0
[0678] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyard grass (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 47a and comparative compositions 139, 360 and
553 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 47b and 47c.
146TABLE 47b ABUTH % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 0.0 22.5 80.8 91.7 360 51.7 88.3
95.0 99.5 553 71.7 93.3 96.8 98.7 487A7S 42.5 70.0 91.7 97.3 487B2I
80.0 94.2 96.3 97.8 487C1P 87.5 92.5 97.8 98.7 487D5X 80.0 90.8
96.2 98.0 487E5R 84.2 90.0 97.5 98.3 487F9T 85.0 90.0 96.7 99.7
487G3R 84.2 94.2 97.7 99.3 496A3Q 61.7 90.8 96.7 99.5
[0679]
147TABLE 47c ECHCF % Control Composition 50 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 139 0.0 56.7 68.3 88.3 360 64.2 89.2
98.3 100.0 553 75.0 88.3 99.3 100.0 487A7S 68.3 86.7 100.0 100.0
487B2I 67.5 84.2 97.5 100.0 487C1P 67.5 81.7 100.0 100.0 487D5X
67.5 87.5 98.3 100.0 487E5R 67.5 82.5 98.2 100.0 487F9T 72.5 91.7
97.5 100.0 487G3R 63.3 85.0 99.7 100.0 496A3Q 67.5 94.2 97.5
100.0
[0680] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All of the compositions except
487A7S exhibited more activity over comparative compositions 360,
553 and 139 on velvetleaf (ABUTH).
Example 48
[0681] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
48a.
148TABLE 48a Comp. Salt g/l Component 1 g/l Component 2 g/l
Component 3 g/l 031F3Z K 485 Gen2 9.0 Eth12 7.0 031K6N K 485 Gen2
5.0 Eth12 6.0 Gen4 3.0 031M5B K 485 Gen2 5.0 Eth12 6.0 Gen3 3.0
031N3D K 485 Gen2 10.0 Eth12 7.0 031S0L K 485 Gen2 4.0 Eth12 6.0
Gen4 2.0 265 K 391 S58 10.0 769 K 490 S59 7.5 Eth12 6.5 754 IPA
445
[0682] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 48a and comparative compositions 139, 554,
and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 48b and 48c.
149TABLE 48b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 400 g a.e./ha 554 0.0 0.0 16.7 70.0 139 0.0
15.0 30.0 77.5 754 13.3 78.3 80.0 92.2 031F3Z 8.3 69.2 75.0 85.0
031K6N 4.2 64.2 75.0 85.0 031M5B 29.2 65.0 73.3 85.0 031N3D 12.5
67.5 75.0 85.0 031S0L 16.7 51.7 74.2 84.2 265 36.7 76.7 80.0 90.8
769 50.8 74.2 75.0 85.8
[0683]
150TABLE 48c ECHCF % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 554 0.0 3.3 11.7 46.7 139 0.8 19.2
15.0 35.8 754 7.5 50.8 55.0 75.0 031F3Z 25.0 54.2 57.5 73.3 031K6N
33.3 52.5 55.8 67.5 031M5B 24.2 50.8 55.8 73.3 031N3D 31.7 55.0
60.8 82.5 031S0L 33.3 55.0 55.8 72.5 265 35.0 55.0 57.5 74.2 769
36.7 54.2 57.5 76.7
[0684] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Compositions 265 and 769
exhibited similar herbicidal activity to composition 754 on
velvetleaf (ABUTH) and barnyardgrass (ECHCF).
Example 49
[0685] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
49a.
151TABLE 49a Comp. Comp. Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l 2 g/l Comp. 3 g/l
015A6D K 391 S85 131 024A5Q K 485 S86 131 ETH12 65 024B2L K 485 S87
91 ETH12 91 024C3M K 485 S87 65 ETH12 65 S86 65 024D1X K 485 S87 78
ETH12 52 S86 65 024E0P K 485 S87 91 ETH12 91 Oxalic 13 Acid
[0686] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 49a and comparative compositions 139, 554,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 49b and Table 49c.
152TABLE 49b ABUTH % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 015A6D 55 80 86.7 89.2 024A5Q 15.8
76.7 83.3 84.2 024B2L 40 80.7 86.7 88.3 024C3M 0 0 1.7 1.7 024D1X
29.2 80.8 82.5 90 024E0P 75 82.5 91.7 92.5 139 0 15 73.3 75.8 554
0.8 20 71.7 80.8 754 45.8 80.8 87.5 90 360 33.3 81.7 87.5 90.8
[0687]
153TABLE 49c ECHCF % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 015A6D 48.3 54.2 59.2 68.3 024A5Q
35 51.7 65 72.5 024B2L 46.7 53.3 62.5 69.2 024C3M 0 0 1.7 1.7
024D1X 38.3 55.8 70 77.5 024E0P 50 55 75.8 79.2 139 0 15 73.3 75.8
554 0.8 20 71.7 80.8 754 45.8 80.8 87.5 90 360 33.3 81.7 87.5
90.8
[0688] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: Composition 024E0P exhibited
enhanced herbicidal effectiveness over all of the comparative
compositions on ABUTH. Composition 024D1X exhibited enhanced
herbicidal effectiveness over comparative compositions 139 and 554.
Compositions 015A6D, 024A5Q and 024B2L demonstrated enhanced
herbicidal effectiveness over comparative compositions 139 and
554.
Example 50
[0689] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
50a.
154TABLE 50a Composition Salt g ae/l Comp. 1 g ae/l Comp. 2 g ae/l
015B2A K 391 S85 126 019A7I K 501 S86 156 ETH12 65 019B2U K 481 S85
130 ETH12 65 019C9O K 481 S87 104 ETH12 91 019D1Y K 497 S87 91
ETH12 91 139 570 554 725 360 360 754 445
[0690] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 50a and comparative compositions 139, 554,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 50b and Table 50c.
155TABLE 50b ABUTH % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 015B2A 63.3 80.8 88.3 91.7 019A7I
49.2 80.8 88.3 89.2 019B2U 48.3 80.8 85 85.8 019C9O 61.7 82.5 87.5
92.5 O19D1Y 61.7 80.8 87.5 90.8 139 0 7.5 61.7 75.8 554 0 18.3 74.2
79.2 754 61.7 82.5 87.5 88.3 360 60 82.5 87.5 94.2
[0691]
156TABLE 50c ECHCF % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 015B2A 30 55.8 79.2 81.7 019A7I
15.8 55 72.5 87.5 019B2U 15.8 55.8 70.8 75 019C9O 37.5 60.8 73.8
86.7 019D1Y 31.7 58.3 71.7 75.8 139 0.8 6.7 35 52.5 554 0.8 28.3
48.3 55.8 754 6.7 55.8 69.2 70 360 10.8 55.8 76.7 80
[0692] Results for ABUTH and ECHCF: All compositions exhibited
enhanced herbicidal effectiveness over compositions 139 and
554.
Example 51
[0693] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
51a.
157TABLE 51a Comp. Salt g ae/l Comp. 1 w/w Comp. 2 w/w Comp. 3 w/w
265C1 K 391 S85 10% 765T5 K 473 ARO66 4% VAR05 9.0% ARMC 1.0% 677I9
K 480 WIT80 48 g/l ETH12 48 g/l INT00 24 g/l 769R5 K 490 S87 7.5%
ETH12 6.5% 767A2 K 510 1816E 5.0% ARQ37 1.5% 560W3 K 540 M121 9.9%
563P5 K 540 ETH12 60.8 g/l
[0694] Compositions 67719 and 563P5 additionally contain 102 g/l
Ethylene Glycol.
[0695] The compositions of Table 51 a and comparative composition
754 were sprayed in Fredericksburg, Tex. on 2-3 inch tall henbit
(LAMAM), a common winter annual typically treated with ROUNDUP
ULTRA.RTM. in preplant burndown applications. Results, averaged for
all replicates of each treatment, are shown in Table 51b.
158TABLE 51b Comp. 315 g/ha 420 g/ha 526 g/ha 631 g/ha 736 g/ha
265C1 62.3 59 65.3 69.8 73 765T5 58.5 64.8 69.8 74 76.8 677I9 61.3
59.3 69 74.8 76.8 769R5 55.3 67.3 70.3 77 76 767A2 57.3 57.3 65.8
71 73 560C6 60 62 72.3 73.8 82 563W3 60.8 61 65.3 68.5 75.8 754P5
54.5 62.8 66.3 67 72.8
Example 52
[0696] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
52a.
159TABLE 52a Comp. Salt g/l Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l Comp. 3 g/l
Comp. 4 g/l 560 K 540 M121 135 968D1I K 480 ETH12 48 WIT80 48 INT00
24 No13 7 959C2J K 480 ETH12 48 WIT80 48 INT00 24 959D4E K 480
ETH12 48 WIT05 48 INT00 24 glycol 33 478E2U K 480 ETH12 48 WIT05 48
INT00 24 glycol 120 960G9Z K 540 ETH12 61 WIT05 74 960H3C K 540
ETH12 61 WIT05 74 glycol 34 478F6K K 540 ETH12 61 WIT05 74 glycol
102 960I4X K 540 ETH12 68 WIT05 68 960J8J K 540 ETH12 68 WIT05 68
glycol 34 693N0L K 540 ETH12 68 WIT05 68 glycol 102 164B1H K 540
SUR50 100 Citric 4 Acid 187A7Y K 484 SUR50 91 Citric 3 Acid 360 IPA
360 754 IPA 445 WIT05 5.9 INT00 2
[0697] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 52a and comparative compositions 554, 754 and
360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 52b and Table 52c.
160TABLE 52b ABUTH % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Comp. a.e./ha
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 968D1I 33.3 76.7 86.7 90 959C2J 55 81.7
88.3 90 959D4E 61.7 80 88.3 90 478E2U 43.3 80 90 90 960G9Z 36.7
83.3 88.3 90 960H3C 46.7 80 90 93.3 478F6K 36.7 80 90 95 960I4X 65
80 90 91.7 960J8J 28.3 83.3 85 90 693N0L 5 76.7 85 90 164B1H 26.7
78.3 86.7 93.3 187A7Y 16.7 75 90 93 360 50 85 88.3 91.7 754 75 88.3
91.7 96 560 50 85 88.3 91.7
[0698]
161TABLE 52c ECHCF % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 968D1I 30 56.7 75 78.3 959C2J 48.3
61.7 68.3 75 959D4E 16.7 63.3 70 73.3 478E2U 30 60 78.3 81.7 960G9Z
48.3 63.3 85 90 960H3C 45 70 85 85 478F6K 20 65 73.3 81.7 960I4X 40
75 76.7 97 960J8J 50 66.7 80 91 693N0L 46.7 66.7 85.0 85.0 164B1H
13.3 58.3 71.7 83.3 187A7Y 43.3 66.7 78.3 90 360 53.3 81.7 91 97
754 43.3 75 95 97.7 560 41.7 65 71.7 89.3
[0699] The 360 and 754 standards outperformed the formulations in
this trial. The addition of glycols and citric acid marginally
affected efficacy.
Example 53
[0700] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
53a.
162TABLE 53a Comp. Salt g a.e./l Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l 354A4E K
460 MT13 0.8 ETH15 0.5 354B5Y K 460 MT13 0.9 ETH12 0.4 354C2W K 460
MT13 1 ETH12 0.3 354D4E K 480 MT13 1 ETH12 0.3 354E9O K 480 MT13
0.8 ETH12 0.4 354F4R K 480 MT13 0.7 ETH12 0.2
[0701] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 53a and
comparative compositions 139, 554, 754 and 360 were applied.
Results, averaged for all replicates of each treatment, are shown
in Table 53b.
163TABLE 53b ABUTH % Control 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 354A4E 2.5 46.7 62.5 77.5 354B5Y
0.8 38.3 58.3 76.7 354C2W 2.5 45 69.2 80 354D4E 0.8 50 60 75 354E9O
2.5 34.2 57.5 70.8 354F4R 1.7 31.7 55 67.5 554 7.5 8.3 12.5 38.3
139 5.8 2.5 12.5 33.3 754 1.7 47.5 61.7 81.7 360 2.5 47.5 68.3
85
[0702] Four of the six formulations were similar in efficacy to 754
and 360 standards. The two remaining trials were only slightly less
effective on velvetleaf than were the standards.
Example 54
[0703] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
54a.
164 TABLE 54a Comp. Salt g a.e./l Comp. 1 g/l 131A IPA 570 M818 0.5
131B IPA 570 M818 1 131C IPA 570 M818 2 131D IPA 570 M818 5 131E
IPA 570 M818 10 131F IPA 570 M818 50 554A K 725 M818 0.5 554B K 725
M818 1 554C K 725 M818 2 554D K 725 M818 5 554E K 725 M818 10 554F
K 725 M818 50
[0704] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 54a and comparative compositions 139 and 554
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 54b and 54c.
165TABLE 54b ABUTH % Control 75 g 100 g 150 g Composition a.e./ha
a.e./ha a.e./ha 131A 51.7 69.2 79.2 131B 62.5 75 83.3 131C 50 62.5
79.2 131D 57.5 75.8 79.2 131E 56.7 77.5 79.2 131F 23.3 30 31.7 554A
45 59.2 75.8 554B 45.8 63.3 72.5 554C 56.7 64.2 75 554D 45.8 73.3
77.5 554E 37.5 62.5 77.5 554F 4.2 9.2 10.0 139 10.8 12.5 57.5 554 0
0 21.7
[0705]
166TABLE 54c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 100 g a.e./ha
150 g a.e./ha 131A 60 69.2 65 131B 65 68.3 84.2 131C 70.8 87 98.5
131D 70.8 90.7 89.7 131E 60.8 65 83.3 131F 30 31.7 35 554A 33.3 55
65.8 554B 40.8 42.5 63.3 554C 40 64.2 73.3 554D 33.3 56.7 70 554E
7.5 40.8 63.3 554F 1.7 2.5 5.8 139 5 7.5 31.7 554 0 5.8 31.7
Example 55
[0706] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 55a.
TABLE 55a
167TABLE 55a Comp. Salt g a.e./l Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l 434F4T K
480 M121 90 ARQ27 30 434G7U K 480 M121 90 ARQ27 60 434H8I K 480
M121 90 APG69 60 434I2Q K 480 M121 90 APG69 30 434J7Y K 480 M121
120 APG69 30 767E3 K 510 1816E 50 ARQ13 18.5 754 IPA 445 360 IPA
360 WIT05 5.9 554 K 725 INT00 2.2
[0707] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 55a and comparative compositions 139, 554,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 55b and 55c.
168TABLE 55b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 434F4T 55 60.8 79.2 85 434G7U
45 72.5 82.5 86.7 434H8I 46.7 66.7 82.5 86.7 434I2Q 48.3 70 81.7
86.7 434J7Y 56.7 66.7 81.7 90 767E3 69.2 80.8 85 97.7 754 75 80.8
84.2 95 360 72.5 80 85 94.2 554 33.3 41.7 68.3 77.5 139 37.5 50.8
75 81.7
[0708]
169TABLE 55c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 434F4T 68.3 82.5 87.5 92.7
434G7U 67.5 86.7 89.8 96.2 434H8I 67.5 82.5 90.5 95.8 434I2Q 66.7
85.8 92.8 99.2 434J7Y 75 79.2 95.5 98.5 767E3 67.5 79.2 83.3 86.3
754 73.3 81.7 90 97.2 360 71.7 87.8 94.8 96.8 554 30 49.2 58.3 62.5
139 31.7 55.8 63.3 65.8
[0709] No K salt formulation outperformed the composition 360 or
composition 754 for control of velvetleaf.
Example 56
[0710] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
56a.
170TABLE 56a Comp. Salt g a.e./l Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l 734A2D K
30 S16 4.5 PG069 5.5 737A5Y K 30 S20 5.2 PG069 4.8 737B4X K 30 S21
5.5 PG069 4.5 734D6J K 30 PG069 10.0 734E1A K 4.3 S16 1.4 737C9D K
4.3 S20 1.4 737D6H K 30 S21 10.0
[0711] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 56a and comparative compositions 139, 554,
754 and 360 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 56b and Table 56c.
171TABLE 56b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 734A2D 0 35 57.5 70 737A5Y 1.7 20 57.5
72.5 737B4X 0 36.7 65 75.8 734D6J 0 35.8 60.8 72.5 734E1A 0 45 66.7
79.2 737C9D 0 46.7 70.8 77.5 737D6H 0 46.7 75.8 77.5 554 0 0 40.8
58.3 360 0 75.8 82.5 88.3 553 29.2 81.7 89.2 94.8
[0712]
172TABLE 56c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 734A2D 10.8 70 75 80.8 737A5Y 10 66.7
68.3 75 737B4X 18.3 65 66.7 74.2 734D6J 11.7 65 70 71.7 734E1A 17.5
60 67.5 70 737C9D 0 35 52.5 71.7 737D6H 8.3 64.2 66.7 69.2 554 0
1.7 9.2 24.2 360 36.7 70 83.3 84.2 553 65 75.8 87.2 90.8
[0713] All formulations containing glucamine alone or in
combination with PG069 were less active than composition 360 on
velvetleaf and barnyardgrass.
Example 57
[0714] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
57a.
173TABLE 57a Comp. Salt % (w/w) Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l 663B8K K
37.2 PG069 12.8 ETH12 3.5 663C3M K 34.2 PG069 17.4 ETH12 3.8 564A0B
K 34.2 PG069 11.9 ETH12 7.7 568B7J K 34.2 PG069 15 ETH12.sup.1 0.8
568C2V K 34 PG069 14 ETH15 3.8 568A4L K 34.2 PG069 9.6 ETH15 7.6
.sup.1Also contains 3% Eth25
[0715] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 57a and comparative compositions 318, 765,
754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 57b and Table 57c.
174TABLE 57b ABUTH % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 663B8K 0 0 0 0 663C3M 0 0 0 0 564A0B 0
0 0 0 568B7J 0.8 0 0 0 568C2V 0 0 0 0 568A4L 0 0 0 0 754 2.5 80
86.7 89.8 765 0 70.8 80.8 85 318 37.5 80 90 89.2 Touchdown 0 30.8
75.8 82.5 IQ
[0716]
175TABLE 57c ECHCF % Control Composition 75 g a.e./ha 150 g a.e./ha
225 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 663B8K 4.2 0.8 0 2.5 663C3M 0 0.8 0 5
564A0B 3.3 1.7 1.7 2.5 568B7J 0 0 7.5 0.8 568C2V 0 0 0 0 568A4L 0 0
0 0 754 1.7 55 62.5 73.3 765 13.3 55 60 65 318 40.8 55 65 67.5
Touchdown 10 52.5 55.8 60 IQ
[0717] Compositions 754, 765, and 318 provided better control of
both velvetleaf and barnyard grass than did Touchdown IQ.
Example 58
[0718] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 58a and
Table 58b.
176TABLE 58a Comp. Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l Comp. 3 g/l
676F3Z K 480 ETH12 64 WIT80 64 INT00 32 677P9K K 480 ETH12 48 WIT80
48 INT00 24 678J3C K 480 ETH12 30 WIT80 66 INT00 24 562A1B K 480
ETH12 30 WIT05 90 563I9W K 540 ETH12 61 WIT05 74 564N6L K 540 ETH12
68 WIT05 68 767A2S K 510 1816E 5 ARQ37 1.5 767B6U K 510 1816E 5
ARQ37 1.5 360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445
[0719] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 58a and comparative compositions 139, 765,
754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 58b and Table 58c.
177TABLE 58b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e/ha 676F3Z 68 80 82 88.6 677P9K 38
83 81 87 678J3C 32 73 80 87 562A1B 22 63 84 84 563I9W 14 64 75 82
564N6L 16 75 82 85 767A2S 49 83 86 89 767B6U 70 79 83 89 360 73 86
90 95 754 76 84 87 92 139 4 38 65 82 554 2 20 57 77
[0720]
178TABLE 58c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 676F3Z 66 89.6 98.4 99.2 677P9K
65 85 94.2 99.4 678J3C 64 78 96.4 98.8 562A1B 66 92 94.6 99.4
563I9W 64 89.6 96.2 97.2 564N6L 62 90 96.8 98.6 767A2S 52 71 76 87
767B6U 54 74 83 94.8 360 74 95.8 99.2 99.8 754 65 92.4 97.2 99.6
139 15 55 61 69 554 7 43 53 61
[0721] All potassium salt formulations were less efficacious on
velvetleaf versus composition 360 and composition 754. Efficacy of
the amine and phosphate ester formulations on ECHCF was nearly
equivalent to 360 and 754 compositions.
Example 59
[0722] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
59a.
179TABLE 59a Comp. Comp. Comp. Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l 2 g/l 3 g/l
9831X3 K 30 WIT80 6 989A2D K 30 WIT80 6 INT00 1.5 9833K9 K 30 ETH12
3 WIT80 3 9834X3 K 30 ETH12 3 WIT80 3 INT00 1.5 989B7U K 30 ETH12 6
INT00 1.5 989C3R K 30 ETH12 WIT80 6 INT00 1.5 9835E2 K 30 ETH12 3
ETH15 3 INT00 1.5 9836W9 K 30 ETH12 3 ETH15 3 INT00 1.5 987A4G K
480 ETH12 48 ETH15 48 INT00 24 987B3F K 480 ETH12 48 ETH15 48 INT00
24 360 IPA 360 754 IPA 445 WIT05 5.9 INT00 2
[0723] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 59a and comparative compositions 360 and 754
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 59b and Table 59c.
180TABLE 59b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 9831X3 48 81 86 90 989A2D 64 82
87 89 9833K9 27 77 83 85 9834X3 30 77 85 85 989B7U 0 68 81 83
989C3R 74 81 87 90 9835E2 24 75 82 82 9836W9 51 69 82 82 987A4G 46
72 81 82 987B3F 36 54 81 81 360 57 83 89 91 754 54 83 88 90
[0724]
181TABLE 59c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 9831X3 2 55 62 71 989A2D 5 53
62 70 9833K9 11 54 59 66 9834X3 2 53 59 61 989B7U 2 41 53 60 989C3R
7 53 57 70 9835E2 3 44 58 63 9836W9 2 45 56 63 987A4G 1 44 57 62
987B3F 4 45 52 59 360 1 55 61 75 754 0 55 59 76
Example 60
[0725] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
60a.
182TABLE 60a Comp. Comp. Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l 2 g/l Comp. 3 g/l
643G1A K 540 M121 111 T23E2 24 652A9I K 540 ETH12 54 WIT80 54 INT00
27 652B4R K 540 ETH12 54 WIT80 54 INT00 27 651E7H K 540 ETH12 54
WIT80 54 INT00 30 650C5V K 540 ETH12 54 WIT80 54 AR41 32 651H3X K
540 ETH12 54 WIT80 54 AR41 24 649G6N K 540 ETH12 54 WIT80 54 AR41
27
[0726] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 60a and comparative compositions 139, 360,
554 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 60b and Table 60c.
183TABLE 60b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 643G1A 50.8 69.2 82.5 96.7
652A9I 48.3 76.7 84.2 97.7 652B4R 50 71.7 83.3 97.7 651E7H 65.8
78.3 88.3 94.2 650C5V 39.2 72.5 75 89.2 651H3X 52.5 69.2 80.8 92.8
649G6N 55.8 63.3 80 89.7 139 18.3 46.7 65 86.7 554 5.8 38.3 47.5
71.7 360 60.8 85 88.8 98.8 754 55.8 79.7 91 96.7
[0727]
184TABLE 60c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e/ha 300 g a.e./ha 643G1A 96 99.7 99.8 99.8 652A9I
89.5 99.5 99.8 99.8 652B4R 87.8 96.2 97.8 100 651E7H 80.8 96.5 99.5
100 650C5V 84 99.5 96 100 651H3X 93 98.3 97.5 99.8 649G6N 92.8 95.2
98 100 139 21.7 47.5 60 85.5 554 26.7 52.5 65.8 70 360 98.3 99.7
100 100 754 89.5 98.8 99.7 100
Example 61
[0728] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table 61a.
TABLE 61a
185TABLE 61a % % % Comp. Salt (W/W) Comp. 1 (W/W) Comp. 2 (W/W)
484A3G K 31 AE10 3.6 WIT05 8.4 484B7I K 36.9 AE10 4.8 WIT05 7.2
484C4J K 36.9 AE10 6 WIT05 6 484D4R K 36.9 AE10 7.2 WIT05 4.8
484E5H K 36.9 AE10 8.4 WIT05 3.6 484F6P K 36.9 AE10 12 484G7O K
36.9 WIT05 12
[0729] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 61a and
comparative compositions 553 and 554 were applied. Results,
averaged for all replicates of each treatment, are shown in Table
61 b.
186TABLE 61b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 484A3G 39.2 75 88.3 89.2 484B7I
55.8 78.3 87.5 88.3 484C4J 35 75.8 83.3 86.7 484D4R 34.2 75 84.2
90.8 484E5H 29.2 70.8 83.3 90.5 484F6P 35.8 26.7 72.5 76.7 484G7O
64.2 80 88.3 88.3 554 (725 g/l) 0 0 13.3 25 554 (445 g/l) 3.3 78.3
85 87.5 553 (360 g/l) 63.3 84.2 91.7 96
Example 62
[0730] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
62a.
187TABLE 62a % Comp. Comp. Salt (W/W) 1 % (W/W) Comp. 2 % (W/W) 553
IPA 31 BRI56 6.4 ETH25 9.6 970A3W K 31 EXP0A 10 970B7U K 31 EXP0B
10 970C0O K 31 EXP0C 10 970D2S K 31 EXP0A 4 EMUL 6 970E5R K 31
EXP0B 4 EMUL 6 970F4D K 31 EXP0C 4 EMUL 6
[0731] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 62a and comparative compositions 139, 360,
554 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 62b and Table 62c.
188TABLE 62b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 970A3W 22.5 51.7 61.7 69.2
970B7U 29.2 55.8 64.2 69.2 970C0O 0.8 18.3 45 66.7 970D2S 12.5 50.8
54.2 68.3 970E5R 20 52.5 60.8 70.8 970F4D 20.8 47.5 63.3 68.3 554 0
13.3 45.8 55.8 360 42.5 59.2 73.3 75 139 58.3 69.2 75 80.8 754 38.3
60.8 66.7 73.3
[0732]
189TABLE 62c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 970A3W 16.7 37.5 42.5 60 970B7U
29.2 35.8 47.5 54.2 970C0O 10 36.7 41.7 52.5 970D2S 9.2 30 33.3 50
970E5R 12.5 35 40.8 51.7 970F4D 0.8 37.5 44.2 49.2 554 0 1.7 3.3
13.3 360 16.7 37.5 51.7 60.8 360 33.3 50.8 54.2 67.5 754 15.8 46.7
47.5 60
Example 63
[0733] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
63a.
190TABLE 63a % % % Comp. Salt (W/W) Comp. 1 (W/W) Comp. 2 (W/W) 553
IPA 31 BRI56 0.4 ETH25 9.6 478A2S K 36.9 EXP86 3.6 WIT05 8.4 478B4D
K 36.9 EXP86 4.8 WIT05 7.2 478C8U K 36.9 EXP86 6 WIT05 6 478D6B K
36.9 EXP86 7.2 WIT05 4.8 478E2Z K 36.9 EXP86 8.4 WITO5 3.6 478F5J K
36.9 EXP86 12 478G4M K 36.9 WIT05 12
[0734] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) plants were grown and treated by the
standard procedures above. The compositions of Table 63a and
comparative compositions 139, 360, 554 and 754 were applied.
Results., averaged for all replicates of each treatment, are shown
in Table 63b.
191TABLE 63b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 553 10.8 74.2 84.2 88.3 478A2S
15.8 47.5 78.3 85 478B4D 17.5 65 80.8 85.8 478C8U 20.8 55.8 79.2
87.5 478D6B 20.8 55.8 82.5 87.5 478E2Z 14.2 55 79.2 84.2 478F5J 0
25.8 56.7 76.7 478G4M 3.3 36.7 59.2 82.5 554 (725 g/l) 0 0 0 2.5
754 (445 g/l) 0 19.2 65 80
[0735] EXP86 and WIT05 were all similar in performance for control
of velvetleaf. 754 was less efficacious than WIT05 alone but more
efficacious than 86B alone. All 3 were less efficacious than any
blend.
Example 64
[0736] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
64a.
192TABLE 64a Comp. Comp. Comp. Comp. Salt g/l 1 g/l 2 g/l 3 g/l
622H7 K 480 M121 160 560P2 K 540 M121 135 239L8 K 480 M121 120
676Y5 K 480 ETH12 64 WIT80 64 INT00 32 677W2 K 480 ETH12 40 WIT80
48 INT00 24 767K9 K 510 1816E 5 ARQ37 1.5
[0737] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 64a and comparative compositions 139, 360,
554 and 754 were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of
each treatment, are shown in Table 64b and Table 64c.
193TABLE 64b ABUTH % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 622H7 16.7 57.5 78.3 85 560P2
8.3 45 66.7 77.5 239L8 11.7 50 65.8 73.3 676Y5 12.5 60 71.7 76.7
677W2 5 56.7 65 73.3 767K9 18.3 65.8 80 83.3 139 0 17.5 50 68.3 754
30 68.3 80 90.8 360 23.3 65 80 90 554 0 0.8 37.5 55
[0738]
194TABLE 64c ECHCF % Control Composition 100 g a.e./ha 150 g
a.e./ha 200 g a.e./ha 300 g a.e./ha 622H7 64.2 79.2 90 92.8 560P2
65.8 73.3 84.2 85 239L8 61.7 62.5 80 84.2 676Y5 65 75 87.5 93 677W2
63.3 68.3 88.2 88.8 767K9 61.7 66.7 67.5 74.2 139 35 45 55.8 65 754
63.3 77.5 86.7 92.5 360 66.7 76.7 92 93 554 20 39.2 49.2 60.8
[0739] No glyphosate potassium salt composition was as efficacious
as compositions 754 and 360. Two potassium salt formulations, both
with surfactant ratios of 3:1 were close in performance to both
standards.
Example 65
[0740] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
65a.
195TABLE 65a Comp. Salt g/l Comp. 1 g/l Comp. 2 g/l 656A2D K 480
VAR05 60 WIT80 60 656B81 K 480 VAR05 54 WIT80 66 656C6Y K 480 VAR05
48 WIT80 72 271A2 K 480 VAR02 48 WIT80 48 270P0 K 480 VAR02 61
WIT05 74 239R4 K 480 M117 120 460U7 K 480 M121 135
[0741] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 65a and comparative compositions 360 and 754
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 65b and Table 65c.
196TABLE 65b ABUTH % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 656A2D 22.5 78.3 85 87.5 656B8I
40.8 80 87.5 91.7 656C6Y 40.8 81.7 88.3 93.3 271A2 70 80 83.3 90
270P0 58.3 80.8 87.5 89.2 239R4 66.7 76.7 85.8 90.8 460U7 47.5 80
88.3 91.7 754 32.5 75 87.5 88.3 360 52.5 75.8 87.5 89.2 M560 24.2
74.2 87.5 91.7 M128 35 77.5 87.5 92.5 765 36.7 80.8 87.5 93
[0742]
197TABLE 65c ECHCF % Control 100 g 150 g 200 g 300 g Composition
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 656A2D 30.8 58.3 61.7 66.7 656B8I
30 51.7 62.5 63.3 656C6Y 39.2 56.7 60 70 271A2 18.3 51.7 61.7 63.3
270P0 31.7 57.5 65 69.2 239R4 15.8 54.2 60 70.8 460U7 40 55.8 60.8
70.8 754 23.3 56.7 61.7 73.3 360 26.7 56.7 65.8 75 M560 20 58.3
58.3 69.2 M128 42.5 60.8 65.8 75 765 43.3 55.8 60 73.3
[0743] Cloud point was determined for certain liquid compositions
of Examples 66-69 as follows. A sample of the composition in a test
tube was heated in a water bath until it became cloudy. The test
tube was then removed from the water bath and the sample stirred
with a thermometer until it became clear. The temperature at which
the sample became clear was recorded as the cloud point of the
composition.
[0744] Percentages expressed as "%" in the following Examples are
by weight/weight unless otherwise indicated.
Example 66
[0745] The surfactants used in Example 68 are Witcamine TAM-60, a
Tallowamine ethoxylate with 6 moles of ethylene oxide, Witcamine
TAM-80, a Tallowamine ethoxylate with 8 moles of ethylene oxide,
and Witcamine TAM-105, a Tallowamine ethoxylate with 10 moles of
ethylene oxide.
[0746] The aqueous concentrate compositions of Example 66 were
prepared by mixing the following components:
[0747] (1) aqueous concentrate solution of glyphosate in the form
of the potassium salt;
[0748] (2) surfactant as defined above; and
[0749] (3) water.
[0750] The composition can be calculated to contain 360 grams/liter
a.e. (29.0% a.e.) glyphosate and 90 grams/liter (7.25%) surfactant.
Specific gravity of the composition at 20/15.6.degree. C. was
determined to be 1.25. The cloud point of each surfactant
composition was determined as shown in the table below.
198 Surfactant Cloud Point (.degree. C.) Witcamine TAM-60 >90
Witcamine TAM-80 >90 Witcamine TAM-105 <Room Temperature
Example 67
[0751] The surfactants of Example 67 were tested at a higher
potassium glyphosate loading.
[0752] An aqueous concentrate composition containing 450
grams/liter a.e. (34.6% a.e.) glyphosate potassium salt and 6.92%
surfactant was prepared by a procedure similar to that of Example
66. Specific gravity of the compositions at 20/15.6.degree. C. was
determined to be 1.30. The cloud point of each surfactant
composition was determined as shown in the table below.
199 Surfactant Cloud Point (.degree. C.) Witcamine TAM-60 >90
Witcamine TAM-80 >55 Witcamine TAM-105 <Room Temperature
Example 68
[0753] The surfactant used in Example 68 was Ethomeen C/15
(Ethoxylated Cocoamine (15 EO)).
[0754] An aqueous concentrate composition containing 606
grams/liter a.e. (29.0% a.e.) glyphosate potassium salt and 5.05%
surfactant was prepared by a procedure similar to that of Example
66. Specific gravity of the composition at 20/15.6.degree. C. was
determined to be 1.399. The cloud point of the composition was
determined to be 72.degree. C.
Example 69
[0755] The surfactant used in Example 69 was Huntsman Surfonic
AGM-550 (M121).
[0756] An aqueous concentrate composition containing 486
grams/liter a.e. (36.6% a.e.) glyphosate potassium salt, 22
grams/liter a.i. (1.66% a.i.) glufosinate ammonium salt and 9.16%
surfactant was prepared by a procedure similar to that of Example
68. Specific gravity of the composition at 20/15.60.degree. C. was
determined to be 1.329. The cloud point of the composition was
determined to be 70.degree. C.
Example 70
[0757] Aqueous concentrate compositions were prepared containing
glyphosate salt and excipient ingredients as shown in Table
70a.
200 TABLE 70a Comp. Salt g/l Comp. 1 g/l 675A2L K 30 S74 1.00
675B9W K 30 S98 1.00 675C1H K 4.3 S99 0.14 675D4G K 30 S100 1.00
675E7Y K 30 S101 1.00 675F2S K 30 S102 1.00 675G1U K 30 S103 1.00
675H9Q K 30 S104 1.00 554 725 754 445 553 360
[0758] Velvetleaf (ABUTH) and Japanese millet (ECHCF) plants were
grown and treated by the standard procedures above. The
compositions of Table 70a and comparative compositions 553 and 554
were applied. Results, averaged for all replicates of each
treatment, are shown in Table 70b and Table 70c.
201TABLE 70b ABUTH % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Comp. a.e./ha
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 675A2L 0.0 65.0 80.0 85.0 675B9W 0.0 69.2
85.0 85.0 675C1H 14.2 56.7 82.5 84.2 675D4G 39.2 82.5 90.0 90.8
675E7Y 56.7 82.5 89.2 90.8 675F2S 45.0 79.2 89.2 90.0 675G1U 42.5
78.3 85.0 90.8 675H9Q 23.3 75.8 87.5 86.7 554 0.0 0.0 13.3 53.3 754
17.5 80.0 88.3 92.5 553 60.0 86.7 91.7 94.2
[0759]
202TABLE 70c ECHCF % Control 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Comp. a.e./ha
a.e./ha a.e./ha a.e./ha 675A2L 5.8 58.3 70.8 71.7 675B9W 19.2 67.5
73.3 76.7 675C1H 20.8 65.8 74.2 75.8 675D4G 34.2 65.7 72.5 78.3
675E7Y 28.3 67.5 72.5 75.0 675F2S 33.3 65.8 73.3 75.0 675G1U 6.7
55.8 67.5 72.5 675H9Q 3.3 58.3 66.7 67.5 554 0.0 1.7 5.0 30.0 754
22.5 70.8 71.7 75.0 553 50.8 71.7 74.2 78.3
* * * * *