Drift Control

Enhancing Efficacy and Limiting Negative Environment Impact 

Spraying agrochemicals requires improved efficacy while also meeting the demand for reduced environmental impact. Tank mix utility adjuvants like drift control agents are among tools available to applicators and farmers to address this challenge. Drift control technologies maximize the amount of spray particles that reach a target by reducing the amount of fine droplets. Drift-controlled active delivery both enhances efficacy and limits negative environmental impact due to off-target losses. Explore Syensqo's comprehensive portfolio of multifunctional solutions addressing drift, retention, volatility, and deposition control.

Syensqo's Technologies

Guar-Based Solutions

Syensqo uses the unique physical and rheological properties of guar natural gum as the foundation of its drift control platform. Specifically, guar enables coarse droplets, anti-rebound, enhanced rainfastness, and superior canopy penetration. Syensqo formulation laboratories incorporate guar into ready-to-use, multifunctional products adapted to each crop spray system, specific application requirements, and farmers’ preferences. 

Emulsion-Based Solutions

Syensqo's range of vegetable emulsion-based drift control agents provides farmers with optimal flexibility in their tank mix formulations, thanks to their excellent compatibility with tank mix partners. Additionally, our vegetable oil emulsion drift control agents deliver specific drift performance benefits including narrow particle size distribution. For added anti-rebound and retention benefits, Syensqo has developed a patented formulation concept with our surface tackifier active complex (STAC) emulsion technology.

The Future of Drift Control Technology

Aerial spray drones are a rapidly developing application technique in areas and conditions where traditional ground sprayer vehicles cannot be operated due to lack of manpower, difficult terrain, worker exposure, or other challenges. Tank mix solutions for spray drone applications should be developed with features like ultra low volume and multi a.i. premix. Additionally, the spray environment changes drastically with drone application due to differing canopy heights, vortex aerodynamics, and various nozzle types. Due to these challenging conditions, drift control technology is becoming absolutely essential. 

Syensqo has designed the Aeromate® range of drift control tank mix adjuvants optimized for drone applications. Our Aeromate® spray drone tank mix solutions combine anti-drift, anti-evaporation, and anti-rebound properties in all application conditions. Just as the agricultural industry continues to innovate, the scientists at Syensqo continue to explore advanced solutions to solve tomorrow’s agrochemical challenges.