Clariant solvents offer high solvency power and consistent performance for a variety of agrochemical formulations.
Clariant solvents for agrochemical formulations
Solvent-based formulations, like emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and emulsions in water (EW), are a preferred choice for formulators and farmers due its application benefits, easy handling and typically high biological efficacy. Clariant’s portfolio includes both water immiscible and water-miscible solvents, which offer high solvency power and consistent performance for various agrochemical formulations. Our solvent solutions meet all requirements to develop high performing solvent based formulations while ensuring compliance with current and future regulations.
Benefits of our solvents
Category Desired Characteristics Performance
- High solvency power
- Compatibility with other solvents / co-formulants
- Adjuvant properties
- Application properties (avoid crystal growth, easy to emulsify)
Physical-chemical requirements
- No flammability
- Low volatility
- Low melting point
- Chemical stability
- Compatibility with packaging
Sustainability and safety
- Favorable hazard classification
- Good ecotox profile
- Renewable content and carbon footprint
Regulatory (compliance)
- Listed globally in major chemical inventories (REACH, TSCA, EPA Crop inert)
