Question 1

What is a silicon super spreader and how does it improve pesticide efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A silicon super spreader is an organosilicone based adjuvant, typically polyether modified trisiloxane, that reduces surface tension of spray solutions to ultra low levels. This allows spray droplets to spread as a thin film across leaves, improving contact, coverage, and active ingredient uptake in pesticide and foliar nutrient applications.

Question 2

What is the difference between trisiloxane and polysiloxane silicone adjuvants?

Accepted Answer

Trisiloxane adjuvants offer ultra low surface tension and super spreading behaviour, ideal for maximum leaf coverage and stomatal penetration. Polysiloxane adjuvants offer better hydrolytic stability and formulation compatibility, suitable for long shelf life EC and SC products. Selection depends on your formulation objective and target performance.

Question 3

What is the recommended dosage of Fenton Chemical's silicon super spreader?

Accepted Answer

Recommended dosage of Fenton Chemical's silicon super spreader typically ranges from 0.025 to 0.1 percent by spray volume, depending on the active ingredient, crop, and spray equipment. Our technical team provides application specific dosage guidance based on trial data and field feedback.

Question 4

Can a silicon super spreader be tank mixed with pesticides and fertilizers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, silicon super spreader is compatible with most pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and foliar fertilizers. However, a small scale jar test is recommended before large tank mixes to confirm compatibility with multi component formulations, especially those involving high electrolyte fertilizers.

Question 5

Does Fenton Chemical supply silicon super spreaders in bulk for export markets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Fenton Chemical supplies silicon super spreader in bulk drums, IBC totes, and custom export packaging to 11 plus countries. We provide complete documentation including COA, MSDS, and export compliance papers with every shipment for smooth customs clearance.

Question 6

What is a silicone spreader used for?

Accepted Answer

A silicone spreader is used as a spray adjuvant that lowers surface tension so pesticide, fungicide, and foliar nutrient solutions spread evenly and adhere better to leaf surfaces, improving coverage, uptake, and overall product performance in the field.

Question 7

What is the difference between FX SPT 500 and FENSIL 360?

Accepted Answer

FX SPT 500 and FENSIL 360 are two of Fenton Chemical's trisiloxane based super spreader grades, each formulated with slightly different active content and performance characteristics suited to different formulation and spray requirements. Our technical team can help match the right grade to your application.

Question 8

What is silicon based super spreader used for?

Accepted Answer

Silicon based super spreader is used as an adjuvant in pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, and foliar fertilizer sprays. It reduces the surface tension of the spray so droplets spread as a thin film across leaves, including waxy and hairy surfaces where water based sprays normally bead up and roll off. The result is better coverage, higher active ingredient uptake, and lower spray volume per hectare.

Question 9

What is the price of silicon fertilizer 40 kg?

Accepted Answer

Price of silicon fertilizer varies with grade, active silicon content, formulation type (solid, granular, or liquid), and order size. For accurate B2B pricing on orthosilicic acid 2 percent WSL and other silicon based fertilizer products from Fenton Chemical, share your grade, volume, and delivery location at sales@fentonchemical.com and our sales team will send a formal quotation.

Question 10

What is a wetting agent used for?

Accepted Answer

Wetting agents are used to help liquids spread over and stick to surfaces that would otherwise repel water. In agriculture, they help spray solutions cover waxy leaves so pesticides and fertilizers work better. In soil, they help water penetrate hydrophobic zones. In industrial and consumer products, they are used in paints, coatings, textiles, cleaners, and personal care formulations to improve coverage and performance.

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