Agrochemical Additives & Surfactants for Advanced Crop Protection Formulations
Surfa Solutions provides performance-enhancing additives for pesticide formulations — from wetting and dispersing to emulsification and solubilization. Our portfolio supports glyphosate, glufosinate, EC/SC/SL/WG formulations, and more.
Dispersants & Wetting Agents
Overview
- Dispersants and wetting agents are critical for improving the suspension stability, wetting performance, and dispersibility of active ingredients in pesticide formulations. Surfa Solutions offers a wide range of dispersants and wetting agents compatible with WDG, WP, SC, SP, and other formulation types — optimized for particle dispersion, low foaming, and hard water resistance.
Product Portfolio
| Product Name | Function | Description | Typical Dosage | Notes |
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Surfa D-425
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Dispersant
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Sodium salt of condensed alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. Excellent dispersibility, low foam, wide pH tolerance, and anti-caking.
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WP: 2–3%, WDG: 5–8%, SC: 1–2%
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High performance in solid formulations |
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Surfa D-450 |
Dispersant + Wetting
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Blend of alkyl naphthalene sulfonate and anionic surfactant. Superior granulation performance and SC compatibility.
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WP: 2–3%, WDG: 5–8%, SC: 1–2%
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Works well in sulfonylurea and fluorine-based AIs; pairs with Surfa D-500 or IP
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Surfa D-500 |
Dispersant + Wetting
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Condensate blend with steric hindrance effect. Prevents particle growth and improves resuspension in SC.
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WP/WDG/SC: 2–4%
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Effective on sulfonylureas, chlorothalonil, etc.
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Surfa EFW |
Wetting Agent
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Blend of alkyl naphthalene sulfonate and anionic surfactants. Low foam, excellent wetting even at low concentration.
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WP: 1–2%, WDG: 2–3%, SC: 0.5–1%
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Ideal for solid formulations and fertilizers
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Surfa IP |
Wetting Agent |
Sodium isopropyl naphthalene sulfonate. Ultra-low foam, suitable for defoamer-sensitive systems.
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WDG/WP/SC: 0.5–1.5% |
Anti-flocculation effect in formulations like molluscicides |
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Surfa 790A |
Wetting Agent
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White wetting agent, synergizes with Agrilan 700. Good flow and disintegration in WDG. |
WDG/WP: 1–2%
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Effective in sulfonylurea and dinitroaniline herbicide formulations
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Surfa AA |
Wetting Agent
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Pale-colored alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. Better humidity resistance and lower foam than Surfa EFW.
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WDG/WP/SC: 0.5–1.5% |
Economical and stable
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Surfa 700
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Dispersant |
Modified polyacrylate copolymer. Strong dispersion in hard water, neutral pH, improves appearance and granulation.
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3–5%
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Improves flow and particle fineness in WDG/SC
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Surfa 785 |
Dispersant |
Carboxylate dispersant. Rapid dispersion, good heat stability, white appearance. |
1–2%
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Works well in WP/WDG/SC
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Surfa 788
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Dispersant |
Hydrophobically modified carboxylic polymer for SC systems. Broad compatibility and crystallization inhibition. |
4%
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Works well in acid systems when paired with Surfa 1028
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Surfa 755
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Dispersant |
Hydrophilic comb polymer. Strong affinity to particle surfaces and oil droplets. Effective in complex SC/OD systems.
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1–3%
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Can be used with ionic and non-ionic dispersants
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Surfa 1015
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Dispersant |
Patented dispersant with low surface tension. Aliphatic phosphate ester alternative to TSP. High bio-degradability.
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1–3%
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Safe and eco-friendly; suitable for SC, SE, FS, EW, and ME
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Surfa 1028
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Dispersant |
Optimized phosphate ester surfactant with excellent salt and temperature resistance. Improves compatibility in tank-mix systems.
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1–3%
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Designed for modern, complex spray systems
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Emulsifiers
Overview
- Emulsifiers play a vital role in stabilizing oil-water systems in pesticide formulations such as EC, EW, ME, SE, and SC. Surfa Solutions offers high-performance emulsifiers and co-emulsifiers designed to improve emulsion stability, enhance wetting, reduce surface tension, and ensure compatibility in complex multi-phase systems.
Product Portfolio
| Product Name | Function | Description | Typical Dosage | Notes |
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Surfa NS-500LQ
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Emulsifier / Co-emulsifier
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EO-modified butyl ether block copolymer. Provides spatial hindrance and stabilizes SC, EC, ME, and EW systems. Compatible with anionic dispersants like Surfa 788 and D-500. |
EC/EW/ME/SC: 1–3%, SC wetting: 0.5–3% |
Strong emulsification and stability for complex actives |
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Surfa 992
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Emulsifier / Wetting Agent
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High-EO nonionic fatty alcohol EO/PO block copolymer. HLB 16. Effective across EC, EW, ME, SC, SE, OD. Particularly suitable for emulsifying chlorpyrifos, tebuconazole, and 2,4-D. |
General: 5–8%
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Low surface tension, ideal for EC/EW stability enhancement
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Surfa 324
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Emulsifier / Wetting Agent
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High-MW EO/PO block copolymer with HLB 8.0. Excellent for SC and SE. Synergizes with Surfa 788 for viscosity reduction and crystal growth inhibition.
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SC/SE: ~2%
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Ideal for high-concentration SCs (e.g. atrazine, imidacloprid, chlorothalonil)
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Surfa 1008
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Emulsifier / Wetting / Penetrant |
C10+8EO fatty alcohol ethoxylate. Eco-friendly NP-series alternative. Used in SL, EC, ME, SC, OD. Excellent wetting, penetration, and surface tension reduction.
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5–20%
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Biodegradable, enhances liquid formulations’ efficiency
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Surfa CO360
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Emulsifier / Wetting Agent
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Castor oil ethoxylate. Strong emulsifier with hydrolysis resistance. Suitable for EC, EW, ME, OD. Can replace alkylphenol ethoxylates. Excellent for high-oil EW systems.
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1–5%
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High emulsification even under low water phase conditions
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Surfa 904
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Emulsifier / Wetting Agent
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Nonionic castor oil EO emulsifier. Excellent for EC, also compatible with other ion types. Enhances emulsification stability and reduces degradation of certain AIs.
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1–5% |
Uniform EO distribution, versatile and highly stable |
Glyphosate / Glufosinate Adjuvants
Overview
- These adjuvants are designed to enhance the performance of glyphosate and glufosinate salt formulations — including isopropylamine salt, ammonium salt, and soluble granules. They improve wetting, spreading, and herbicidal efficacy across a wide range of SL, SP, and WSG formulations.
Product Portfolio
| Product Name | Type | Description | Typical Dosage | Notes |
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Surfa 4130A / 4130C |
Ethoxylated Tallow Amine
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Wetting and synergistic adjuvant originally developed for Monsanto’s Roundup®. Recommended for glyphosate formulations. |
10–12% |
Standard for glyphosate ammonium and IPA salt systems
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Surfa T24
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Fatty Amine Adjuvant
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Effective adjuvant for glyphosate ammonium salt WSG/SP and IPA salt SL. Enhances spreading and penetration.
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10–12% |
Commonly used in granular and liquid glyphosate products
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Surfa C-70A
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Amide-Based Adjuvant
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Compatible with multiple glyphosate salt types. Enhances performance across SL, SP, and WSG formulations.
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10–12% |
Broad compatibility and efficiency
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Surfa C-80W |
Amine-Based Adjuvant
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Rapid-action enhancer suitable for high-concentration glyphosate SL and soluble granule forms. Readily biodegradable.
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~6%
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Faster herbicidal action and strong environmental profile
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Surfa C35
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Blended Adjuvant
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Multi-component adjuvant system designed for solubility and stability in glyphosate/glufosinate blends.
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TBD
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Further details can be added after test results confirmation
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Synergists
Overview
- Synergists enhance the efficacy of active ingredients by improving their bioavailability, absorption, and persistence. They are suitable for use in fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide formulations, either as part of the pre-formulated product or added via tank-mixing. These ingredients often deliver performance gains without increasing the active ingredient dosage.
Product Portfolio
| Product Name | Type | Description | Typical Dosage | Performance Data |
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Surfa AB600 |
Fatty Amine Adjuvant |
A multifunctional synergist with inherent fungicidal properties. Particularly effective in ODEC, EW, and SC formulations. Boosts performance across fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Suitable for both formulation and tank-mix use.
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~15%
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Surface tension: 33 mN/m Spreading area: 6.3 mm
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Armid Green Solvents
Overview
- Armid green solvents provide effective alternatives to traditional polar solvents such as DMA and NMP. Designed with sustainability and safety in mind, these solvents offer excellent solubility, low volatility, and enhanced performance—especially for formulations requiring moderate polarity. Their biodegradability and compatibility with green chemistry standards make them ideal for next-generation SL, EC, and EW products.
Product Portfolio
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Surfa DM10 |
Non-Aromatic Solvent
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A high-performance, biodegradable non-aromatic solvent for actives like fipronil, tebuconazole, and beet-derived ingredients. Offers DMA-like polarity and low-temperature performance with mid-range water solubility. Can directly replace DMA without modifying other formulation components.
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BiodegradableLow viscosity & pour point in cold waterDMA substitute. Compatible with most organic solvents
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Surfa FMPC |
Water-Soluble Solvent Mix
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A next-generation polar solvent blend that is fully water-soluble, low-volatility, and highly effective in enhancing active ingredient penetration. Outperforms traditional solvents like NMP in formulations such as 200 g/L imidacloprid SL.
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Fully water-soluble. Excellent dilution stability for imidaclopridLow volatility, high flash point (22°C)Biodegradable and environmentally safe
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Applications
- Emulsifiable concentrates (EC)
- Suspension concentrates (SC)
- Soluble liquids (SL)
- Wettable powders (WP)
- Tank-mix adjuvants and spreader-stickers
- Seed coatings and nutrient delivery systems
Compliance
- COA, SDS, REACH-compliant documentation
- Consistent batch traceability
- Formulation guidance for field stability and bioavailability
- Support for low-toxicity, biodegradable surfactant selection
Why Work with Surfa Solutions
We’re more than a surfactant supplier — we’re your formulation ally.
Strong partnerships with top-tier Chinese manufacturing sites
Flexibility to support pilot-scale trials and full-scale production
Experience with both traditional and bio-based agrochemical formulations
Tech-savvy, responsive team supporting your innovation pipeline