Herbicide microemulsion-forming-concentrates, microemulsions, and methods
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method of controlling plant growth, the method comprising providing a microemulsion forming concentrate comprising herbicide compound in acid form dissolved in surfactant, combining the microemulsion forming concentrate with water and acidifying agent, to form a microemulsion having a pH below the pKa of the herbicide compound in acid form, and applying the microemulsion, having a pH below the pKa of the herbicide compound in acid form, to a plant, to control plant growth.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
Described are herbicide compositions, in particular, herbicide compositions that are prepared from microemulsions containing herbicide compound in acid form, and methods of their preparation and use.
70 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A method of controlling plant growth, the method comprising
providing a microemulsion forming concentrate comprising herbicide compound in acid form dissolved in surfactant, combining the microemulsion forming concentrate with water and acidifying agent, to form a microemulsion having a pH below the pKa of the herbicide compound in acid form, and applying the microemulsion, having a pH below the pKa of the herbicide compound in acid form, to a plant, to control plant growth.
- 18. A microemulsion forming concentrate comprising from 2,4-D acid dissolved in surfactant.
Specification