New Ag Products 2015 - Stepan Company...Agrichemicals Innovative Chemical Solutions for a Cleaner, Healthier, More Energy Efficient World OUTLINE • Recap of new products from 2014

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New Ag Products 2015

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OUTLINE

• Recap of new products from 2014

• Overview of new products for 2015

− Chemical description and properties

− Regulatory information

− Application and formulation data

• New solvent solubility performance

• Emulsifier recommendations for new solvents • Conclusion

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NEW PRODUCTS 2014

• TOXIMUL® 8321 − PPG-based EO/PO block copolymer

• TOXIMUL 8322 − PPG-based EO/PO block copolymer

• STEP-FLOW® LF

− PPG-based EO/PO block copolymer

• TOXIMUL 8315 − Butyl-based EO/PO block copolymer

• BIO-SOFT® NC-10 − Ethoxylated coconut oil alcohol

• STEPFAC™ 3675 − Ethoxylated phosphate ester

TOXIMUL®, STEP-FLOW® and BIO-SOFT® are registered trademarks of Stepan Company

STEPFAC™ is a trademark of Stepan Company

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STEPAN ALKOXYLATION PRODUCTS

STEP-FLOW LF

TOXIMUL 8321

STEP-FLOW 26

TOXIMUL 8323

TOXIMUL 8322

STEP-FLOW 27

Similar Pluronic® Product

L61 L92 P104 P65-P75 P105 F127

Average MW

2000 3650 5900 3800 6500 12000

HLB 3 7 13 >13 >13 >13

Wt% EO 10 25 40 50 50 75

Increasing EO content

Pluronic® is a registered trademark of BASF

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• TOXIMUL 8000 − Hybrid polyalkylene oxide polymer

• STEP-FLOW 4000 − Acrylic graft copolymer

• STEPWET® DOS 64A SERIES − Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate in Aromatic solvents

• NINATE® 50 H SERIES − Calcium salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid

STEPWET® and NINATE® are registered trademarks of Stepan Company

NEW PRODUCTS 2015

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• STEPOSOL® EHL − 2-Ethylhexyl lactate

• STEPOSOL BL − n-Butyl lactate

• HALLCOMID® 1025

− N,N-Dimethyl 9-decenamide

• HALLCOMID M-12-14 − N, N-Dimethyldodecanamide; N, N-Dimethyltetradecanamide

STEPOSOL® and HALLCOMID® are registered trademarks of Stepan Company

NEW PRODUCTS 2015

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Chemical description • TOXIMUL 8000 is a hybrid polyalkylene oxide polymer

with high bio-renewable content • Low pour point • Nonylphenol free

Properties

TOXIMUL 8000

Form @ 25 °C clear to hazy

liquid

Density @ 25 °C, g/mL 1.03

Moisture, % 0.2

Viscosity @ 25 °C, cps 400

Pour Point (°C) -28

Flash Point, PMCC, °F >201

pH 5%, 1:1 IPA:H2O 5 - 7

Cloud Point (°C) 87

Water Solubility Soluble

HLB >13

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TOXIMUL 8000

Regulatory Information • CAS registry number: proprietary • DOT and IATA classification: not regulated for

transport • REACH status: polymer exempt

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.960 • Inventories:

− Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL), New Zealand, Phillipines (PICCS), USA (TSCA)

Manufacturing Region and Location

• North America

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TOXIMUL 8000

Application • TOXIMUL 8000 is a 100% active nonionic surfactant

used as an emulsifier in a variety of agricultural formulations

Formulation Data • Formulation example: Lambda-cyhalothrin 120 g/L

(1E) EC − Lambda-cyhalothrin technical 14.04% − Aromatic 150 N.D. 79.96% − CaDDBS/nonionic blend 6.00%

Limited 8 oz samples are available now

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Chemical description • STEP-FLOW 4000 is a polymethyl methacrylate-

polyethylene glycol graft copolymer • “Comb” polymer dispersant

Properties

STEP-FLOW 4000

Form @ 25 °C Liquid


Moisture, % 50


Acid Number, mg KOH/g 10


pH 1% Aqueous 4-6

Water Solubility Soluble

HLB 11-12

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STEP-FLOW 4000

Regulatory Information • CAS registry number: 119724-54-8 (acrylic polymer) • DOT and IATA classification: not regulated for transport • REACH status: polymer exempt

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.960 • Inventories:

− AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan), ISHL (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), TSCA (USA)


• Europe

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STEP-FLOW 4000

Application • STEP-FLOW 4000 is a 30 -35% active, aqueous

based dispersant • Most similar to Croda Atlox™ 4913

Formulation Data

• Dispersant for SC and SE formulations − Used in Imidacloprid SC formulation

Limited 8 oz samples are available now Atlox™ is a trademark of Croda Crop Care

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Chemical description • Sodium salt of dioctyl sulfosuccinate diluted in Aromatic solvent • 64% active • Soluble in most organic solvents • Miscible with most aliphatic & aromatic hydrocarbon solvents • Insoluble in water

− STEPWET DOS 64A-100: Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate in Aromatic 100

− STEPWET DOS 64A-150ND: Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate in Aromatic 150 ND

STEPWET DOS 64A SERIES

+ -

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Properties STEPWET DOS

64A-100

STEPWET DOS

64A-150ND

Form @ 25 °C Clear liquid Clear liquid

Density @ 25 °C, g/mL 1.02 1.03

Moisture, % 1.0 max 1.0 max

Gardner Color 4.0 max 4.0 max

Free 2-ethyl hexanol 3.0 max 3.0 max

Flash Point, PMCC, °F 125 145

pH 10% 1:1 EtOH:water 6-8 6-8

Water Solubility Insoluble Insoluble

• STEPWET DOS 64A-100: Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate in Aromatic 100 • STEPWET DOS 64A-150ND: Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate in Aromatic

150 ND


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Regulatory Information • CAS registry numbers:

− 577-11-7 (1,4-bis (2-ethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate))

− 64742-95-6 (solvent naptha petroleum light - Aromatic 100)

• DOT and IATA classification: combustible, flammable • REACH status: full registration

− EC numbers: 209-406-4 and 265-199-0 (salt and solvent respectively)

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.910 and 180.930


• Europe

STEPWET DOS 64A-100

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry numbers:

− 577-11-7 (1,4-bis (2-ethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate))

− 64742-94-5 (solvent naptha petroleum heavy - Aromatic 150 ND)

• DOT and IATA classification: combustible, non-regulated

• REACH status: full registration − EC numbers: 209-406-4 and 265-198-5 (salt and

solvent respectively)

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.910


• Europe

STEPWET DOS 64A-150ND

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Application • The STEPWET DOS 64A series consists of two products,

which are sodium salts of dioctyl sulfosuccinate diluted in Aromatic solvents

• The products are used as emulsifying and dispersing agents in oil based formulations

• Most similar to DOW Triton™ GR-7M and GR-7ME

Formulation Data • Emulsifier used in OD formulations

Limited 8 oz samples are available now


Triton™ is a trademark of Dow Chemical Company

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Chemical description • Calcium salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid • Free of Aromatic 150, 2-ethyl hexanol, n-butanol, and isobutanol • 50% active • Reduced VOCs and low odor • 3 different linear versions

− NINATE 50 H: Ca salt in alkyl dimethylamide solvent − NINATE 50 H-M: Ca salt in a mixture of alkyl dimethylamide solvents − NINATE 50 H-ME: Ca salt in a mixture of alkyl dimethylamide and alkyl

methyl ester solvents

NINATE 50 H SERIES

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NINATE 50 H SERIES

Properties NINATE 50 H NINATE 50 H-M NINATE 50 H-ME

Form @ 25 °C Liquid Liquid Liquid

Density @ 25 °C, g/mL 0.99 0.99 0.99

Moisture, % 1.0 max 1.0 max 1.0 max

Viscosity @ 25 °C, cps 1200 760 1150

Pour Point (°C) -14 -17 -9

Flash Point, PMCC, °F >201 >201 >201

pH 5% 1:1 IPA:water 5-7 5-7 5-7

Water Solubility Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble

• NINATE 50 H: Ca salt in alkyl dimethylamide solvent • NINATE 50 H-M: Ca salt in a mixture of alkyl dimethylamide solvents • NINATE 50 H-ME: Ca salt in a mixture of alkyl dimethylamide and alkyl

methyl ester solvents

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry numbers

− 68584-23-6 (CaDDBSA) • DOT and IATA classification: not regulated for transport • REACH status: full registration

− EC number: 271-529-4

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.920 (for entire series)


• North America

NINATE 50 H SERIES

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Application • The NINATE 50H series consists of 3 products, which are Ca

salts of linear DDBSA diluted in alkyl dimethylamide and methyl ester solvents

• The products have improved handling properties and low VOCs compared to industry standards

• NINATE 50H series can be used in a variety of formulation types, including EC, EW, ME, and OD formulations

Formulation Data • Under development

8 oz samples are available now

NINATE 50 H SERIES

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Chemical description • STEPOSOL EHL is 2-ethylhexyl lactate • Biobased and biodegradable

Properties

STEPOSOL EHL

Form @ 25 °C Clear liquid


Moisture, % 1.0 max

Viscosity @ 25 °C, cps N/A

Pour Point (°C) <-20


pH 10% 1:1 IPA:water 5-7

Water Solubility Insoluble

Cloud Point (°C) N/A

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry number: 186817-80-1 • DOT and IATA classification: non-hazardous • REACH status: pending

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.910 and 180.930


• North America

STEPOSOL EHL

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Application • STEPOSOL EHL is a versatile solvent that can be used in a

variety of emulsifiable concentrate formulations, microemulsions, and oil in water emulsions

Formulation Data • STEPOSOL EHL is currently used in a 200 g/L Tebuconazole EC

formulation for use in Brazil • Preliminary results suggest that STEPOSOL EHL can also be

used in the following formulations: − 200 g/L Bifenthrin EC − 4 lb/gal / 480 g/L Chlorpyrifos EC − 4 lb/gal / 480 g/L Trifluralin EC


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Chemical description • STEPOSOL BL is n-butyl lactate • Biobased and biodegradable

Properties

STEPOSOL BL



Moisture, % 1.0 max

Viscosity @ 25 °C, cps N/A

Pour Point (°C) <-20

Flash Point, PMCC, °F 156

pH 10% 1:1 IPA:water 5-7

Water Solubility Slightly

Cloud Point (°C) N/A

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry number: 34451-19-9 • DOT classification: combustible liquid • IATA classification: not regulated • REACH status: pending

Clearances • U.S. EPA 40 CFR 180.950e


• North America

STEPOSOL BL

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Application • STEPOSOL BL is a versatile solvent that can be used in

a variety of emulsifiable concentrate formulations, microemulsions, and oil in water emulsions

Formulation Data • Under development


STEPOSOL BL

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Chemical description • HALLCOMID 1025 is N,N-dimethyl 9-decenamide • Excellent solvency properties • Low vapor pressure

Properties

HALLCOMID 1025



Moisture, % <0.5


Pour Point (°C) -14


pH 5% 1:1 IPA:water 8


Color, Gardner 1 max

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry number: 1356964-77-6 • DOT and IATA classification: not regulated for

transport • REACH status: full registration for 10-100 tonnage

− EC number: 806-919-0

Clearances • FIFRA filing Q4 2014


• North America

HALLCOMID 1025

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Application • HALLCOMID 1025 is used as a solvent and adjuvant in

EC, ME and EW formulations

HALLCOMID 1025

Formulation Data

Formulation EMULSIFIER

PERCENT Bloom

WATER

TEMP

(°C)

WATER

HARDNESS 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS

Trifluralin 4EC 5%

E 25 1000 1 cream 1 cream 1.5 cream

E 342 1 cream 1.5 cream 2 cream

E 34 0 0 1 cream

Chlorpyrifos 4EC 5%

G 25 1000 Trace cream <1 cream 1.5 cream

G 342 Trace cream <1 cream 1 cream

G+ 34 0 Trace cream Trace cream

Tebuconazole 2EC 10%

G 25 1000 0 0 0

G 342 0 0 0

G 34 0 0 0

Propanil 4EC 15%

E 25 1000 Trace cream <1 cream 1 cream

G 342 Trace cream Trace cream Trace cream

G 34 1 cream 1 cream 1 cream

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Chemical description • HALLCOMID M-12-14 is a mixture of N,N-dimethyldodecanamide

and N,N-dimethyltetradecanamide • Excellent solvency properties with low VOCs • Reduced skin and eye irritation

Properties



Moisture, % <0.5


Pour Point (°C) 9


pH 5% 1:1 IPA:water 8


Color, Gardner 1 max

HALLCOMID M-12-14

R = C11H23, C13H27

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Regulatory Information • CAS registry number:

− 3007-53-2 (N,N-Dimethyldodecanamide) − 3015-65-4 (N,N-Dimethyltetradecanamide)

• DOT and IATA classification: not regulated • REACH status: pending

Clearances • FIFRA filing Q1 2015


• North America

HALLCOMID M-12-14

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Application • HALLCOMID M-12-14 is a green solvent option for

EC, ME and EW formulations

HALLCOMID M-12-14

Formulation EMULSIFIER

PERCENT Bloom

WATER

TEMP

(°C)

WATER

HARDNESS 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS

Bifenthrin 2EC 6%

G- 25 1000 Trace cream 0.5 cream 1 cream

G- 342 Trace cream Trace cream 0.5 cream

G- 34 0 Trace cream Trace cream

Chlorpyrifos 4EC 5%

E 25 1000 Trace cream 0.6 cream 0.9 cream

E 342 Trace cream 0.8 cream 1 cream

E 34 0.5 cream 0.9 cream 1 cream

Tebuconazole 2EC 10%

G 25 1000 0 0 0

G 342 0 0 0

F 34 0 0 0

Propanil 4EC 15%

G 25 1000 Trace cream 0.5 cream 0.5 cream

G 342 1 cream 1 cream/trace

dark cream

1 cream/trace

dark cream

F 34 Trace cream Trace cream Trace cream

Formulation Data

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Solubility (wt %) Bifenthrin Chlorpyrifos Propanil Tebuconazole Trifluralin

New Stepan

Solvents

HALLCOMID M-12-14 34.5 75.5 52.5 31.0 64.7

HALLCOMID 1025 40.3 76.2 58.9 35.6 66.7

STEPOSOL BL 30.4 71.3 43.7 31.1 65.1

STEPOSOL EHL 23.1 65.7 37.3 23.7 58.2

Standard

Solvents

NMP 56.0 85.5 52.1 60.7 79.0

STEPAN C-25 41.1 77.0 31.3 11.1 69.6

HALLCOMID M-8-10 41.8 77.8 61.5 38.4 68.2

AROMATIC 150 51.5 80.0 2.6 3.9 78.9

A.I. SOLUBILITY

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EMULSIFIER RECOMMENDATIONS

Which emulsifiers work well with our new solvents?

R = C11H23, C13H27

− STEPWET DOS 70 − TOXIMUL 8240 series

− MAKON TSP series − TOXIMUL 8320 − TOXIMUL 8240 series − NINATE 60E

− MAKON TSP series − TOXIMUL 8320 − TOXIMUL 8240 series − NINATE 60E

HALLCOMID 1025 HALLCOMID M-12-14

STEPOSOL EHL STEPOSOL BL

− TOXIMUL 8320 − MAKON TSP series

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Summary

• TOXIMUL 8000 − Hybrid polyalkylene oxide polymer

• STEP-FLOW 4000 − Acrylic graft copolymer

• STEPWET DOS 64A SERIES

− Sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate

• NINATE 50 H SERIES − Calcium salt of dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid

• STEPOSOL EHL − 2-Ethylhexyl lactate

• STEPOSOL BL − n-Butyl lactate

Thank you!

Questions & Comments?

• HALLCOMID 1025 − N,N-dimethyl 9-decenamide

• HALLCOMID M-12-14 − N, N-Dimethyldodecanamide;

N, N-Dimethyltetradecanamide

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