IL33113A - Surface active agents employed to enhance the effect of herbicides - Google Patents

Surface active agents employed to enhance the effect of herbicides

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IL33113A
IL33113A IL33113A IL3311369A IL33113A IL 33113 A IL33113 A IL 33113A IL 33113 A IL33113 A IL 33113A IL 3311369 A IL3311369 A IL 3311369A IL 33113 A IL33113 A IL 33113A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01NPRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
    • A01N25/00Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application, e.g. seed treatment or sequential application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
    • A01N25/30Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application, e.g. seed treatment or sequential application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants

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Surface active agents employed to enhance the effect of herbicides DOW COROT& CORPORATION 0.-31388 This invention relates to a method for enhancing the effect of herbicides.
Herbicides are employed in a wide variety of situations, for example for the purpose of con-trolling weeds. For example, 2-chloro- -ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-l,3 , 5-triazine (sold as "Atrazine"), which is a commercially available herbicide, is commonly employed as a killer of the weeds which may be detrimental to com crops. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to enhance the effectiveness of the Atrazine (as well as other well-known herbicides) by incorporating therein certain siloxanes as surface active agents. The use of the siloxane surface active agents potentiate the desired herbi-cidal activity, i.e. the effect is far more rapid and a greater degree of weed control is exhibited.
These and other attendant objects will become apparent from the follovdng detailed description of the invention.
This invention therefore relates to a method for enhancing the effectiveness of herbicide solutions by incorporating therein 0.1 percent to 2.0 percent, based upon the final volume of the herbicide solution, of a certain surface active agent, said certain sur-face active agent being either (A) A siloxane of the formula: 0 0 II It H3Si(0SiR2)x(0SiR/~R'0(R"0)2CR"' (COA )w_7)y0SiR3 in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon or a halogenated hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsat- uration containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive, R' is a divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms inclusive, R" is a divalent hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsaturation containing from 2 to carbon atoms inclusive, R"' is a divalent or trivalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive, A is a hydrogen atom, an amino group of the formula +HN=, in which the three valences of the N atom are satisfied with any monovalent or any polyvalent hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon ether radical. In other words, A can be the H of a carboxyl group or the anion of an ammonium salt, an amine salt or an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt, and an alkali or alkaline earth metal, x has a value of from 0 to 100 inclusive, y_ has a value of from 1 to 100 inclusive, z has a value of from 1 to 50 inclusive, and w . is 1 or; 2; or a siloxane of the formula: R' 3Si(0SiR2 )x( OSiRfR'O (CH2CH20 ) bH_ OSi wherein R, R' , x and y_ are as above defined and b has, a value of from # to 16 inclusive.
As noted in the formulae defined above, R can be any monovalent and halogenated monovalent hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsaturation containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms such as the methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, amyl, hexyl, phenyl, 3,3,3-Orifluoropropyl, chloro- ' methyl, bromomethyl, broraopropyl, gamma-chloropropyl and the iodophenyl radical. For purposes of the , present invention, it is preferred that the R radical be methyl .
Although R' is preferably propylene, it can be any divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms such as the methylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene, isobutylene, hexylene, decylene, octadecylene , phenylene, methylphenylene , vinylene and the allylene radical.
R" can be a divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 2 to carbon atoms inclusive, i.e. the ethylene (preferred), propylene and the butylene radical . divalent or R" can be a/trivalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms' such as the hexylene, methylene, ethylene, propylene, the -CHCHg-, 1 t -CH2CHCH2-, -CH2 A— the -CH2CH2CH2CH2CHCH2- radical. For purposes of this invention, ethylene is to be preferred.
A is a hydrogen atom or an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal such as sodium, lithium, potassium, cesium, magnesium, calcium or strontium.
Also A can be an anion derived from ammonia, quaternary ammonium hydroxides such as (CH^J^NOH, (CH^C^l^yNOH or (CH ^C^NOH or amines such as ( NVNH2, morpholine, (CH3)2NH, (Ci^Ci^^N, pyridine, As noted above, x has a value of from 0 to 100 inclusive, y_ has a value of from 1 to 100 inclusive, z has a value of from 1 to 50 inclusive, w has a value of from 2 to 6 inclusive, and b has a value of from 3 to 16 inclusive..
... Examples of the siloxanes (A) for use in the invention are: (CH3)3Si(OSi/'"CH3_2)3(OSiCH3/(CH2.)30(CH2CH20)12- . 0 0 tt tt CCH2CH2C0H_7)0Si(CH3)3 , 0 0 tt It (Cl^^SiOSiCl^ (CI^^OtC^CI^Ol-^CC^iCOH) 2J- 0 0 tt It CH2)30(CH2CH20)12CCH2CH2C0H _7'- The siloxanes (A) ' including those specified above are readily prepared by merely adding an organosilicon compound of the formula: R2 R t t R3S OSi)x 0S yOSiR3 R» t . 0-(R»0)zH in which R, R' , R" , x> ∑ a d z are as above defined to any cyclic anhydride of a carboxylic acid (e.g. succinic anhydride, dodecenyl succinic anhydride, glutaric anhydride, phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride and tri ellitic anhydride), heating the admixture (about SO°C or above) in either the presence or absence of a suitable catalyst, and ultimately recovering the desired siloxane (A). To obtain the corresponding salt, a stoichiometric amount of the-amine or the appropriate alkali metal or alkaline earth metal is simply added to the recovered siloxane (A) at room temperature. In the latter case, the siloxane polymer and/or amine or appropriate alkali metal or alkaline earth metal are preferably diluted in a suitable organic solvent, for example an alcohol such as methanol.
The siloxanes (B) are commercially available materials and are well known in the art. The siloxanes (B) are prepared by the well known process of adding a terminally unsaturated polyoxyethylene glycol to the appropriate Si-H containing siloxane mixture in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as chloroplatinic acid. The preparation is illustrated by the following equation: xi3SiO(i.SiO xSiH3 + CH2=CH(H» )0(E"0)2H H R E'0(R"0)2H in which R, R* and R" are as defined above.
Known herbicides whose effectiveness can be substantially increased by using the siloxanes (A) or (B) as surface active agents include methanear-senic acid, dimethylarsenic acid, 1,1* -dimethyl-4,4' -bipyridinium, 2, 2-dichloropropionic acid, 4,6-dinitro-o-sec-butylphenol, N' (3,4-dichlorophenyl)N,N-dimethyl urea, 2, 4-D ( , 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) , 2-chloro-N-propylacetanilide, 3-amino-2, 5-dichlorobenzoic acid, 2, 6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-trifluoromethylantline, 3-amino-l, 2, 4-triazole and 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3, 5-triazine among numerous others.
The herbicides noted above are principally employed as weed killers, for example to destroy weeds whichhinder the growth of feed or forage crops such as corn, sorghum, soybeans, wheat and sugar beets.
This invention also relates to a method for inhibiting the growth of weeds by applying thereto an effective amount of a herbicide having incorporated therein from 0.1 percent to 2.0 percent based upon the final volume of the herbicide solution of a certain surface active agent, said certain surface active agent being selected from the group consisting of a siloxane (A) and (B).
In practice, the herbicide is normally dissolved in a suitable liquid such as water, an alcohol, ether or ketone. The siloxane (A) or (B) is then added in an amount of from 1.0 percent to 50.0 percent by weight (preferably 30.0 to 40.0 percent by weight ) , based upon the weight of the herbicide solution. The above mixture is then diluted in a suitable carrier, for example water, kerosene, or a non-phytotoxic solvent such as agricultural spray oil. Dilution is in an amount of from 10-fold to 100-fold and preferably about 50-fold. The finished formulation is then applied to the pertinent plant in accordance with good agricultural practice (band-spray, directed spray, broadcase spray and soil incorporation spray) .
Alternatively (and the preferred method) is to take a commercially formulated herbicide such as 2, -D which has been diluted and prepared for immediate application. To this formulated product, the siloxane (A) or. (B) is added as an adjuvant substance in an amount of 0.1 percent to 2.0 percent of the final volume . The finished material is then sprayed by known agricultural methods such as noted above.
The following examples illustrate the invention.
Example 1 A hybrid corn was planted on three (3) separate plots (6' x 22') of moist soil. Three (3) rows of corn were planted per plot at intervals of approximately one foot. A siloxane of the formula: t ' (CH3.)3Sii-OSi^1_gOSi(CH3 )3 (CH2)3-O(CH20H2O)12H was added as an adjuvant substance in amounts of 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 percent of the final volume to 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-l,3 , -triazine . Each plot was then sprayed (post-emergence application) at an application rate of 30.0 and 40.0 gallons per acre. Each of the three plots were then averaged and the Table . I indicates the results obtained with respect to weed kill and initial weed coverage.
In Table I,, the following rating system applies: Weed Control Response Rating Number % Weed Control 1 No apparent effect 0 - 10$ 2 Very poor 10 - 20% 3 Poor 20 - 30 Fair 40 - 50 6 Fair- good 50 - 60% 7 Good 60 - 70% 8 Good - very good 70 - B0 9 Very good - excellent SO - 90% Excellent 90 - 100% Initial Weed Coverage on Com Test Plots L - Light weed coverage, less than 2 inches average height, 0 - 30$ weed cover M - Moderate weed coverage, 2 to 4 inches average height, 30 - 60% weed cover H - Heavy weed coverage, 4 inches and above height, 60 - - 99% weed cover In the above example, it is to be noted that the use of no surfactant resulted in no enhancement of the effect of the herbicide in destroying weeds, however, when the siloxane surfactant was added, weed kill was substantially increased particularly when the application rate was also increased.
Example 2 Hybrid corn was planted in S-gallon containers (6 plants per container). Weed-seed was planted with the corn and sown to provide significant weed growth. A siloxane of the formula: (CH3)3Si OSi 1_gOSi(CH3)3 (CH2)30(CH2CH20)12H was added as an adjuvant substance in amounts of 0.25, 0.50 and 1.0 percent of the final volume to 2-chloro- -ethylamino-6-isopropyl-amino-l, 3·, 5-triazine. Each container was then sprayed (post-emergence application) at an application rate of 30.0 gallons per acre. Visual observations were conducted daily over an extended period of time and an indication with respect to weed kill and initial weed coverage was obtained. The above evaluation was made employing a control containing no Atrazine and no adjuvant substance and also with a control treated with Atrazine at 2.0 pounds per acre but containing no adjuvant substance.
In contrast to the controls, all of the containers treated with the concentrations of the adjuvant substance and the herbicide clearly indicated surfactant qualities (it was a surface active agent) and it did. increase or. potentiate the herbi-cidal activity of the herbicide as compared to the Example 3 When the following herbicides were substituted for the Atrazine of Example 1 and applied in accordance with the procedures of Example 1, substantially equivalent results were obtained: (A) DSMA (methanearsenic acid), (B) Caco (dimethylarsenic acid), (C) Paraquat -bipyridinium) , (D) Dalapon ( 2, 2-dichloropropionic acid), (E) D BP ( ,6-dinitro-o-sec-butylphenol) , (F) Diuron ~N' (3, -dichlorophenyl)N,N-dimethyl (G) 2,4-D ( 2, -dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), (H) Ramrod ( 2-chloro-N-propylacetanilide ) , (I) Amiben (3-amino-2, 5-dichlorobenzoic acid), (J) Treflan ( 2, 6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-trifluoro- methylanaline ) , (K) Amitrole (3-amino-l, 2, 4-triazole ) .
Table I Application Pounds of Rating Initial Rate Herbicide Weed Weed (Gallons per Per Acre % Surfactant Kill Coverage Acre) 2 0 3 H 30 2 0 5 L 40 2 1/2 4 H 30 2 1 5 M 30 2 1 9 • L 40 2 2 M 30 2 2 . 9 M 40 3 0 3 H 30 3 0 5 M 40 3 1/2 4 M 30 3 1 6 L 30 3 1 8 H 40 3 2 6 L 30 " " 3' 2 7 M 40 4 0 3 L 30 4 0 6 M 40 4 1 a M 30 4 1 9 L 40 4 2 L 30 4 2 9 L 40 o herbicide, no surfactant None M None (Control) I Example 4 Weed seed was sown to totally cover four separate plots (6ft x 22ft) of moist soil.
Three of these plots were sprayed, (post-emergence application), at an application rate of 40 gallons per acre of the recommended dilution of the herbicide 2,2-dichloropropionlc acid to which was added an (A) type slloxane surface active agent of the formula: CH, (0H3)3Si(-O-Sri-)n0-Si (CH3)3 as an adjuvant substance in the amounts of 0.25, 0.50 and 1.0 per cent of the final dilution volume of the herbicide.
One plot, ' (control) , was sprayed (post-emergence application) at the application rate of 40 gallons per acre of the diluted herbicide 2 , 2-dichloro-propionic acid without the surface active agent type (A) slloxane present, 1 The four plots were observed and the results obtained with respect to initial weed-coverage and final weed-kill are shown below: Pounds of + Initial* Appl. Rate Herbicide $> Rating Weed . (Gallons per Per Acre Surfactant Weed Kill Coverage Acre) 0 3 H 40 0.25 3 H 40 0.50 4 H 40 1.00 4 H 40 ■f- ss Ratings correspond to the system shown on page 10, lines 1-22 of the specification.

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1. A method for enhancing the eff ectiveness of herbicide solutions by incorporating therein from 0.1 percent to 2.0 percent , based upon the final volume of the herbi cide solution, of (A ) a siloxane of the formula: R Ά R1 0 0 t n tt O i ^'O LCR"' ( C0A )i r • in which R is a monoval ent hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsaturation containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive , ft' is a divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms inclusive , R" is a divalent hydrocarbon radical free of aliphatic unsaturation containin from 2 to 4 carbon atoms inclusive , R,M is a divalent or trivalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive , A .: is a hydrogen atom, an amino group or an alkali or alkaline earth metal , x has a value of from 0 to 100 inclusive, y_ has a value of from 1 to 100 inclusive, z has a value of from 1 to 50 inclusive, and or w has a value of from 1 to 2 inclusive; a» -(B) a siloxane of the formula: RjSi OSi)x4-OSi)-yOSiR3 R' t . 0(CH2CH20)bH in which R, Rf , x and y_ are as defined above ■ and b has a value of from & to 16 inclusive.
2. A method as claimed. in claim 1 in which R is a methyl radical, R' is a propylene radical, R" is an ethylene radical, Rm is an ethylene radical, A is a hydrogen atom, x has a value of from 0 to 50, y_ has a value of from 1 to 100, z has a value of from 1 to 20 and w has a value of from 1 to 2.
3. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (A) is of the formula: , (CH3)2 CH3 (CH2), 0 0 t * J It tt 0(CH2CH20)12CCH2CH2C0H
4. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (A) is of the formula: (CH3)3Si-0-Si-0-Si(CH3)3 0-(CH2CH20) 12CC6H3 ^G0H ^ 2
5. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (A) is. of the formula: (CH3 )3Si-0-Si-0-Si(CH3 )3 (CH )~ 0 0 t it it 0-(CH2CH20) 12CCH2CH2C0H
6. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (A) is of the formula: (CH-)_Si^0Si)„ 0Si^0Si(CH. ) y I t y (CHp) 0 0 t Λ y it it 0-(CH2CH20)12CCH2CH2C0H
7. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (A) is of the formula: (CH3)3Si-OSi^2OSi(CH3)3 CH 0 0
8. A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (B) is of the formula: (CH^ )3SHOSi|2OSi ( CH3 ) 3 (CH2)3 0 ( CH2CH20 ) 12H
9 . method as claimed in claim 1 in which the siloxane (3) is of the formula: (CH3 ) 3Si-O 3i (CH3 )3
10 . A method of controlling or destroying weeds which comprises applying to the weeds an improved herbicide solution produced by the method as claimed in any of the preceding claims.
11 . An improved herbicide solution comprising a known herbicide and from 0 .1 to 0 . 2 percent, based on the final volume of the solution, of a siloxane (A) as defined in claim 1 or a siloxane (B) as defined in claim 1 .
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