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Suspension concentrates (SCs) are dispersions of agrochemical solids in aqueous solution. Several advantages can be quoted for the advantages of formulating a solid agrochemical as a SC. Firstly, one may control the particle size by controlling the milling conditions and proper choice of the dispersing agent. Secondly, it is possible to incorporate high concentrations of surfactants in the formulation which is sometimes essential for enhancing wetting, spreading, and penetration. Stickers may also be added to enhance adhesion and in some cases to provide slow release. In recent years, there has been considerable research into the factors that govern the stability of suspension concentrates. The theories of colloid stability could be applied to predict the physical states of these systems on storage. In addition, analysis of the problem of sedimentation of SCs at a fundamental level has been undertaken. Since the density of the particles is...
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Tadros, T. (2013). Suspension Concentrates. In: Tadros, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Colloid and Interface Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20665-8_156
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