Table 2. Classification and application methods of main solid formulations.
| Formulation types | Figure | Main components (except A.I.) | Application methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust | Fine Powder: ≪45 µm; ≧ 95% | Mineral carriers | Apply without dilution by duster |
| (usual)Dust | Fine Powder: ≪45 µm; ≧ 95% Mean diameter 10 µm | ||
| DL Dust | Fine Powder ≦ 10 µm; ≦20% Mean diameter 20–30 µm | ||
| Flo-Dust | Fine Powder Mean diameter ≦5 µm | ||
| Dust-granule mixture | Coarse powder–Small Granule, ≦ 1700 µm | Mineral carrier+binder | “ |
| Coarse Granule F | 180–710 µm; ≧ 95% | ||
| Fine Granule | 106–300 µm; ≧ 95% | ||
| Fine Granule F | 63–212 µm; ≧ 95% | ||
| Granule | Small Granule (300–1700 µm; ≧ 95%) | Mineral carrier+(binder) | By hand or by duster |
| Wettable Powder | Fine Powder–Coarse Powder ≦ 63 µm; ≧ 95% | Mineral carrier+Dispersant +Wetter | Spray after dilution with water by sprayer |
| Water Soluble Powder | Fine Powder | Water soluble carrier | “ |
| Water Dispersible Granule Dry Flowable | Fine Granule–Small Granule | Mineral carrier+Dispersant +Wetter Dispersant | “ |
| Water Soluble Granule | Fine Granule–Small Granule | Water soluble carrier | “ |
| Tablet | Tablet | Mineral carrier+(binder) | “ or by hand |
| Jumbo Formulation | Bubbling Tablet or Water Soluble Package | Mineral carrier+(bubbling agent) | By hand |
(K.Tsuji Sumitomokagaku 1998-I, 79 (1998))