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Rheoplus rheology additives are commonly used in Agro products (concentrates in fertilizer suspension and herbicide and pesticide suspensions) since:

  • They provide the systems with stability and high suspension capacity.
  • Rheoplus clays are not affected by electrolytes in the media (these are even useful for improving clay dispersion).
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Main Markets:

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Concentrated suspension fertilizers
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Foliar fertilizers
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Lime suspensions and calcium nitrate suspensions
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Seed coatings
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Herbicide and pesticide suspensions
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Liquid feed for animals

Main Products:

SEPIOLITE CLAY – RHEOPLUS FSC20

Easy-to-disperse, high purity sepiolite clay-based rheology modifier with high suspension capacity, preventing nutrient settling. Can be added as a powder during the manufacturing process, as it can be dispersed even in low shear conditions (does not require concentrated pregel formation). Rheoplus FSC20 is particularly effective with Ca2+ and K+ in the medium.

Easy-to-disperse rheology modifier made from finely micronized, high-purity attapulgite clay that works in both water-based and solvent-based systems, providing the system with a thixotropic effect, as well as anti-settling and syneresis control. 

Easy-to-disperse rheology modifier made from micronized, high-purity attapulgite clay that acts on water-based systems, providing the system with a thixotropic effect, as well as anti-settling and syneresis control.

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What effect does the use of additives from cuttlefish and attapulgites have on agricultural products?

Suspension stability

Sepiolites and attapulgites act as excellent suspending agents, keeping fertilizer and pesticide particles in uniform suspension. This is essential to prevent sedimentation and separation of components in agricultural chemicals, ensuring homogeneous and effective application in the field.

These minerals have the ability to prevent the agglomeration of particles in the mixture. Agglomeration could result in clumping in the solution, making it difficult to apply and distribute the products evenly in the soil or on the leaves of the plants.

The uniform and stable suspension of components in agricultural chemicals ensures a more precise and uniform application in plants. This improves the absorption of nutrients and pesticides, leading to greater effectiveness in plant nutrition and protection against pests and diseases.

Sepiolites and attapulgites are compatible with a wide range of chemicals used in agriculture, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and other pesticides. Their ability to maintain the suspension of these products during storage and application ensures that they remain effective and homogeneous in the mixture.

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The use of sepiolites and attapulgites as suspenders in NPK suspension fertilizers, foliar fertilizers, and pesticides provides key benefits, such as suspension stability, agglomeration prevention, and improved application efficiency. These properties contribute to a more efficient, sustainable and effective agriculture by ensuring an even and precise distribution of nutrients and protection in crops.