Insecticide Delivery
Arizona Chemical's gelation and immobilization technologies can be applied to insect repellent and pest control applications. Liquid pesticide actives can be formed into weak or hard gels, clear gel sticks, three dimensional objects, water based emulsions or lotions to control release over time. The result is improved handling, safety and efficacy of pesticide actives. Applications range from industrial strength baits and traps; animal collars and tags to aesthetically pleasing, sweat resistant sticks and lotions.
SYLVAGEL™ polymeric gellants are resinous materials that when melted into a combination of pesticide actives and diluent form a hydrogen bonded gel upon cooling to room temperature. The gels made with this technology are clear, hard and thermo-reversible i.e. they will melt when the temperature is raised above the melting point of the mixture which is usually around 60°C.
SYLVAGEL™ IM technology forms clear, robust objects when combined with pesticide actives and diluents. This ambient temperature, cross linking technology produces transparent, three dimensional objects with up to 75% pesticide active/diluent immobilized in a polymer "matrix". As these objects are formed by covalent chemical bonding, the objects have high temperature resistance and water resistance.
SYLVAGEL™ Specialty Polymeric Gellants Gel Technology
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Features |
Benefits |
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Compatible with pesticide actives and fillers |
Up to 60% actives loading possible |
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Transparent polymers |
Forms crystal clear gels |
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Thermo reversible gel system |
From weak to hard gels formed by varying polymer content.
Gel will melt at melting point of the resin/diluent blend. |
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Low shrinkage |
Excellent mold fidelity |
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Low melt viscosity during processing (<95°C) |
Easy to blend fragrance upon cool down |
SYLVAGEL™ IM Series Technology
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Features |
Benefits |
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Compatible with pesticide actives and fillers |
Up to 75% actives loading possible |
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Transparent components |
Forms crystal clear objects |
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Thermoset system |
Objects can be formulated flexible or rigid, tacky or tack-free.
Temperature resistant up to 100°C.
Objects are water resistant. |
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Low shrinkage |
Excellent mold fidelity |
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Ambient temperature processing |
Low energy, batch or static mixing |
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Cure time is controllable by manipulation of formulation |
Set times can range for minutes to hours |
Our Products
Gellants
SYLVAGEL™ MP
SYLVAGEL™ IM 700
SYLVAGEL™ IM 800
SYLVAGEL™ HP5
Brochures and Additional Information
Gel Preparation Using Specialty Polymeric Gellants.pdf
IFO Preparation and Suggested Manufacturers.pdf
Clear, Water Resistant Insect Repellent Stick
Insect Repellent Lotion
Clear Insecticide Delivery Object.pdf
Sample Request Form.doc