Sticker Additives
Long-Lasting Adhesion for Rainfast Crop Protection
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Refer to specialized agrochemical components designed to enhance adhesion, rainfastness, and residue retention on plant surfaces. These formulations are crucial for ensuring that active ingredients remain effective after application, especially under challenging field conditions.
Key Characteristics
Film-forming agents: Create a durable layer on foliage to resist wash-off
Adhesion enhancers: Improve contact between spray and leaf surface
Rainfastness boosters: Maintain efficacy after irrigation or rainfall
Compatibility with biologicals: Support low-dose or sensitive actives
UV-curable or latex-based systems: Accelerate drying and film strength
Typical Uses
Fungicides and insecticides: Extend residual activity
Biopesticides: Improve retention of microbial or spore-based actives
Foliar fertilizers: Enhance nutrient uptake and reduce leaching
Herbicides: Prevent drift and increase contact time on target weeds
Common Additives in Sticker Systems
| Additive Type | Function |
|---|---|
| Terpene polymers | Film formation and adhesion |
| Latex emulsions | Instant rainfastness and flexibility |
| Organosilicones | Spreadability and surface tension reduction |
| Sulfopolymers | Stickiness and compatibility with actives |
| UV-curable agents | Fast curing under sunlight |
| Emulsifiers & surfactants | Aid dispersion and leaf coverage |
Sticker formulations are often combined with spreaders or penetrants to balance coverage and durability, especially in eco-friendly or biological programs.