Non Ionic Surfactant

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Non Ionic Surfactant

Part No. RXSOL-81-8689-210

Biodegradable product proprietory blended non-ionic surfactant to increase spreading power of nutirent - chemicals, sticker, and also increasing power of soil penetrant.

Key Technical Details
Part number RXSOL-81-8689-210
Standard packing 210.00
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Application

Recommended Applications

A. Agricultural Spray Spreader

RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant helps improve the distribution of spray droplets across leaf surfaces.

It can be evaluated for use with:

  • Insecticides

  • Fungicides

  • Herbicides

  • Foliar fertilizers

  • Micronutrient sprays

  • Plant nutrient solutions

B. Spreader and Sticker for Foliar Sprays

The product improves surface wetting and may help reduce runoff from treated foliage.

This can be useful when spraying crops with waxy or water-repellent leaf surfaces.

C. Soil Wetting and Penetration

The non-ionic surfactant reduces the surface tension of irrigation water, promoting more uniform wetting of water-repellent soils.

Potential applications include horticulture, agricultural irrigation and soil conditioning.

D. Drip Irrigation Systems

RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant may be used in appropriately tested drip irrigation programs to improve wetting and distribution of irrigation solutions.

Compatibility with fertilizers, irrigation equipment and crop conditions must be confirmed.

E. Industrial Wetting Applications

Subject to application testing, the surfactant may also be evaluated as a wetting agent in industrial cleaning and water-based chemical formulations.

Using Procedure

 Recommended Dosage

 non-ionic agricultural surfactant guidance

Application

Reference Dosage

Foliar Spray

0.1–0.3 mL per litre of water

100 L Spray Solution

10–30 mL

200 L Spray Solution

20–60 mL

500 L Spray Solution

50–150 mL

1,000 L Spray Solution

100–300 mL

Drip Irrigation

150–180 mL per acre

Dosage must be verified for the actual RXSOL-81-8689-210 formulation and the crop-protection product being used. Always follow pesticide label instructions, including restrictions on adjuvants. Excessive surfactant concentration may cause leaf injury or phytotoxicity.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

The following table provides proposed quality-control specifications for a liquid agricultural non-ionic surfactant concentrate. These are development targets, not verified batch specifications for RXSOL-81-8689-210.

Parameter

Proposed Specification

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy liquid

Colour

Colourless to pale yellow

Chemical Nature

Proprietary non-ionic surfactant blend

Odour

Mild, characteristic

Specific Gravity at 25°C

0.98–1.05

pH (1% aqueous solution)

6.0–8.0

Water Solubility

Miscible or readily dispersible

Active Surfactant Content

20–30% w/w, proposed formulation

Surface Tension (0.1% solution)

Target ≤35 mN/m

Ionic Character

Non-Ionic

Flash Point

To be determined by testing

Viscosity at 25°C

Target 10–150 mPa·s

Stability

No significant separation on storage

Biodegradability

To be verified by OECD testing

Important: Active matter, specific gravity, surface tension and viscosity depend on the actual formulation. These values must be measured before issuing a customer-facing TDS or COA.

Remarks

 Key Features and Benefits

  • Excellent Wetting Action: Reduces surface tension and improves contact between spray solution and leaf surfaces.

  • Uniform Spreading: Helps distribute agrochemicals evenly across waxy and irregular plant surfaces.

  • Improved Adhesion: Reduces droplet beading and helps retain spray solution on foliage.

  • Enhanced Penetration: Promotes wetting of treated plant surfaces and soil.

  • Non-Ionic Character: Offers broad compatibility potential with agricultural formulations.

  • Biodegradable Surfactant System: Designed using biodegradable surfactant chemistry, subject to confirmation by standard biodegradation testing.

  • Improved Spray Efficiency: May reduce spray losses and improve treatment uniformity.

  • Multiple Applications: Suitable for evaluation in foliar spraying, drip irrigation and soil wetting applications.

Method of Application

  1. Fill the spray tank with approximately 50–70% of the required clean water.

  2. Start gentle agitation.

  3. Add the recommended agricultural chemical according to its label mixing instructions.

  4. Add the measured quantity of RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant where permitted.

  5. Top up with the remaining water.

  6. Mix until the solution is uniform.

  7. Apply using suitable calibrated spraying equipment.

Conduct a small-scale jar compatibility test before preparing large batches. For sensitive crops, perform a small-area phytotoxicity test.

Compatibility

RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant may be compatible with many water-based agricultural formulations, including selected insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers.

However, non-ionic chemistry alone does not guarantee compatibility.

Compatibility depends on pesticide formulation, spray water quality, pH, surfactant concentration and application conditions. Avoid assuming compatibility with all agrochemicals.

Storage and Handling

Store in tightly closed original containers in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.

Avoid excessive heating, freezing and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Keep containers properly labelled and prevent contamination during handling.

Use chemical-resistant gloves, protective eyewear and suitable protective clothing. Refer to the approved Safety Data Sheet for detailed safety instructions.

Note

RXSOL Technical Product Bulletin

Non Ionic Surfactant – RXSOL-81-8689-210

Technical Working Principle

RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant functions by lowering the surface tension of water and modifying the interaction between liquid droplets and treated surfaces.

Ordinary water tends to form rounded droplets on waxy leaves because of its relatively high surface tension.

When an effective non-ionic surfactant is added, surfactant molecules orient themselves at the liquid-air and liquid-solid interfaces, reducing interfacial tension.

This promotes three important effects:

Wetting: Spray liquid makes better contact with the leaf surface.

Spreading: Droplets spread across a larger surface area, improving coverage.

Penetration: The liquid can more readily enter accessible surface structures and wet water-repellent materials, although actual uptake of active ingredients depends on the formulation and plant surface.

Suggested Technical Performance Tests

Test

Recommended Evaluation

Surface Tension

Du Noüy Ring or Wilhelmy Plate

Dynamic Surface Tension

Bubble Pressure Method

Contact Angle

Leaf or reference surface contact-angle measurement

Wetting Efficiency

Draves Wetting Test or suitable application test

Spreading Performance

Droplet Spread Diameter

Foam Characteristics

Ross-Miles or cylinder-shake test

Storage Stability

Accelerated and ambient storage testing

Agrochemical Compatibility

Jar Test

Phytotoxicity

Controlled crop application trial

Biodegradability

OECD 301 or OECD 310, as applicable

Proposed Formulation Details

The exact proprietary formulation of RXSOL-81-8689-210 is not publicly disclosed. The following is a suggested development formulation for manufacturing a conventional non-ionic agricultural wetting and spreading agent. It is not a confirmed reproduction of the existing RXSOL product.

Formulation A – General Purpose Non-Ionic Agricultural Spreader

Illustrative 100 kg pilot batch

Raw Material

Concentration

Quantity

C9–11 Alcohol Ethoxylate (6 EO)

15.0%

15.0 kg

C12–15 Alcohol Ethoxylate (7 EO)

8.0%

8.0 kg

Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG 50% active)

5.0%

5.0 kg

Propylene Glycol

5.0%

5.0 kg

Sodium Citrate

0.2%

0.2 kg

Demineralized Water

66.8%

66.8 kg

Total

100%

100 kg

Approximate surfactant active matter: 25.5%, assuming the alcohol ethoxylates are supplied at 100% active.

Role of Ingredients

  • C9–11 Alcohol Ethoxylate: Provides wetting, spreading and surface tension reduction.

  • C12–15 Alcohol Ethoxylate: Provides additional wetting and emulsification performance.

  • Alkyl Polyglucoside: Provides supplementary wetting and can support formulation stability.

  • Propylene Glycol: Functions as a coupling solvent and formulation aid.

  • Sodium Citrate: Provides mild buffering capacity.

  • Demineralized Water: Acts as the carrier and diluent.

This formulation is intended for initial laboratory development. Its agricultural performance, biodegradability, crop safety and compatibility have not been validated.

4. Manufacturing Procedure

  1. Charge approximately 75% of the required demineralized water into a clean stainless steel or compatible mixing vessel.

  2. Start moderate agitation.

  3. Dissolve sodium citrate completely.

  4. Add propylene glycol and mix until uniform.

  5. Slowly add C9–11 Alcohol Ethoxylate.

  6. Add C12–15 Alcohol Ethoxylate while maintaining agitation.

  7. Add Alkyl Polyglucoside gradually to minimize excessive foaming.

  8. Add the remaining demineralized water to achieve the final batch weight.

  9. Mix until homogeneous.

  10. Check appearance, pH, specific gravity, stability and surface tension.

  11. Adjust the formulation only after laboratory evaluation.

Recommended processing temperature: Approximately 25–35°C, provided all raw materials remain fully fluid and compatible.

Avoid unnecessary high-speed agitation because it may introduce excessive air and foam.

Important Formulation Consideration: Conventional vs Superspreader

The proposed Formulation A is a conventional alcohol-ethoxylate/APG-based non-ionic surfactant.

It should not be described as an organosilicone superspreader without the appropriate chemistry and performance testing.

For very low surface tension and rapid spreading over highly waxy leaves, a polyether-modified trisiloxane-based system may be considered as an alternative formulation platform.

Organosilicone surfactants can deliver substantially stronger spreading at low concentrations, but require special attention to hydrolytic stability, pH, compatibility and crop safety.

The published RXSOL reference dosage of 0.1–0.3 mL/L is very low for many conventional surfactant formulations. Therefore, Formulation A must be evaluated experimentally before adopting that dosage.

Recommended Quality Control for Production

Before releasing a commercial batch, establish approved limits for:

  • Appearance and colour

  • Specific gravity at 25°C

  • pH of 1% aqueous solution

  • Active surfactant concentration

  • Surface tension at defined dilution

  • Wetting and spreading performance

  • Foam characteristics

  • Low-temperature stability

  • Accelerated storage stability

  • Agricultural compatibility and crop safety

Product Applications Summary

Industry

Function

Agriculture

Spray spreading and wetting

Horticulture

Foliar spray adjuvant

Fertilizer Industry

Nutrient solution wetting

Irrigation

Soil wetting and water penetration

Agrochemical Manufacturing

Adjuvant formulation ingredient

Industrial Cleaning

Wetting and detergency support

Chemical Manufacturing

Non-ionic surfactant component

Packaging and Supply

Product: RXSOL Non Ionic Surfactant Product Code: RXSOL-81-8689-210 Packing Reference: 210 Litre Drum Manufacturer / Supplier: RXSOL

The product is listed in the RXSOL chemical portfolio as a biodegradable proprietary non-ionic surfactant blend for agricultural spreading and soil penetration applications.

Recommendation for Finalizing the RXSOL Product

There are two possible formulation directions:

 

Conventional Non-Ionic

Organosilicone Superspreader

Main Chemistry

Alcohol Ethoxylate / APG

Polyether-Modified Trisiloxane

Wetting Performance

Good

Very high

Spreading Performance

Moderate to high

Very high

Typical Cost

Lower

Higher

Formulation Stability

Generally easier

More pH-sensitive

Best Application

General agricultural wetting

High-performance foliar spreading

For RXSOL-81-8689-210, the most important point to confirm is whether your existing product is a conventional non-ionic surfactant or a silicone-based agricultural superspreader.

Is your objective to manufacture an economical non-ionic agricultural wetting agent, or a high-performance superspreader that works at only 0.1–0.3 mL per litre?

That distinction will determine the appropriate commercial formulation, specifications and dosage claims.

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