Formulation Selector
Formulation types, specifications, and recommended uses for every Agrospear product.
sc
Suspension Concentrates (SC) — stable aqueous suspensions of solid active ingredients. Low dust, high safety, excellent tank-mix compatibility. Ideal for foliar application.
ec
Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC) — solvent-based formulations that form stable emulsions on dilution. Fast uptake, broad-spectrum efficacy. Ideal for insecticides and systemic action.
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Wettable Powders (WP) and Water-Dispersible Granules (WDG) — solid formulations for low-cost, high-active-content delivery. WP for speed of production; WDG for dust-free handling.
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Soluble Liquids (SL) and Flowable Seed Treatments (FS) — fully soluble or flowable formulations. SL for water-soluble actives; FS for seed treatment with film-forming and colourant.
| Formulation Type | Active Content Range | Typical Viscosity | Shelf Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC — Suspension Concentrate | 50 – 600 g/L | 200 – 800 mPa·s | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Herbicides, fungicides; foliar spray with low drift and high safety |
| EC — Emulsifiable Concentrate | 50 – 500 g/L | 10 – 50 mPa·s | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Insecticides with systemic or contact action; fast crop uptake |
| WP — Wettable Powder | 10 – 80 % w/w | N/A (solid) | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Fungicides and herbicides; cost-effective, established market registration |
| WDG — Water-Dispersible Granule | 20 – 80 % w/w | N/A (solid granule) | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Dust-free handling, accurate dosing, premium positioning |
| SL — Soluble Liquid | 100 – 620 g/L | 5 – 30 mPa·s | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Water-soluble herbicide actives (glyphosate, paraquat, glufosinate) |
| ME — Microemulsion | 50 – 200 g/L | 20 – 100 mPa·s | 18 months (54 °C stable) | Low-solvent insecticides; reduced phytotoxicity, improved safety |
| CS — Capsule Suspension | 50 – 300 g/L | 300 – 1200 mPa·s | 24 months (54 °C stable) | Controlled-release insecticides; extended residual, reduced application frequency |
| FS — Flowable Seed Treatment | 100 – 500 g/L | 200 – 1500 mPa·s | 24 months (25 °C stable) | Cereal and vegetable seed treatment; film-forming with colourant |
How to Choose the Right Formulation
SC vs EC
Choose SC for solid actives requiring low dust and high suspensibility (herbicides, fungicides). Choose EC for liquid or soluble actives needing fast crop uptake (insecticides). SC is water-based and safer to handle; EC has superior foliar penetration.
WP vs WDG
Choose WP for established registrations and lowest production cost. Choose WDG for premium positioning with dust-free granule handling, accurate dosing, and better operator safety. WDG commands a price premium in most markets.
SL vs FS
Choose SL for water-soluble herbicide actives (glyphosate, paraquat) applied at high spray volumes. Choose FS for seed treatment applications requiring film-forming polymers, colourants, and low-dust application to seed.
Browse formulations by type, or talk to a chemist
Compare SC, EC, WP, WDG, SL, ME, CS, and FS across our product range — or send your crop and pest profile and we will recommend the right formulation for your project.