Soluble Liquid (SL) 

The SL (Soluble Liquid) formulation is a liquid-type pesticide formulation in which the active ingredient is dissolved in water or a water‑miscible organic solvent. To enhance the performance and efficacy of SL formulations, penetration adjuvants and surfactants (wetting agents) are commonly incorporated into the formulation.

To ensure that an SL formulation remains highly effective and stable throughout storage, the active ingredient used must meet several critical requirements: it must be soluble and stable in water or polar solvents, must not crystallize when stored at low temperatures, and must exhibit good resistance to hydrolysis to maintain long‑term product stability.

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SL – an optimal choice thanks to its outstanding advantages

  • The active ingredient is fully soluble in water, making dilution easy
  • The solution is clear and homogeneous, with no phase separation
  • Rapid penetration and fast biological efficacy
  • Easy to tank‑mix with other pesticides
  • Low odor and lower flammability risk compared to EC formulations
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Despite its advantages, SL formulations still have certain limitations

  • Only suitable for active ingredients that are highly soluble and stable in water
  • Prone to crystallization when stored at low temperatures
  • May generate excessive foam during dilution
  • Susceptible to degradation if the formulation lacks sufficient stability

THE KEY PRINCIPLES OF AN SL (SOLUBLE LIQUID) FORMULATION

To develop a pesticide formulation in the SL (Soluble Liquid) form, the first step is selecting an active ingredient with good solubility and stability in water or polar solvents such as isopropanol or ethanol. The formulation is then blended with various additives, including surfactants to enhance adhesion, penetration enhancers to improve active‑ingredient uptake, antifoaming agents, and pH stabilizers to ensure overall formulation stability. All components must be completely dissolved and adjusted with water to the required final volume. Finally, the formulation must undergo evaluation for stability, solubility, foaming tendency, and crystallization behavior to ensure product quality during storage and use. The main components typically present in an SL formulation include:
STT Components %  (w/w)
01 Active ingredients 10 – 50
02 Wetting / Penetration enhancers 5 – 25
03 Stabilizers (Thickener, pH, antifoam,…) 0 – 20
04 Water q.s 100

MỘT SỐ PHỤ GIA CỦA AMIGOS GIÀNH CHO CÁC CÔNG THỨC SL 

Ericol™ MESO

Ericol™ MESO

Ericol™ MESO is a high molecular weight copolymer surfactant blend. It functions as an effective dispersing and wetting agent, well-suited for high-active-ingredient formulations, and demonstrates excellent solubility in saline and electrolyte-rich environments.

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