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agricultural grade · GLP-documented

Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent

Registration-grade trisiloxane wetting agent — ISO 9001 manufactured, ±0.5% batch consistency, full traceability and GLP-compliant documentation for regulated agrochemical formulations.

≥99%
active purity
±0.5 mN/m
batch surface-tension variance
<5 ppm
heavy metals
ISO 9001
quality system
overview

Certified, Traceable Wetting Agent Built for Registration-Grade Consistency

Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent is a trisiloxane-based wetting agent manufactured and quality-controlled specifically to the purity, consistency, and documentation standards required for use in registered agrochemical products and food-crop applications. Where general industrial-grade silicone surfactants are sold primarily on performance specifications, this product is built around a second, equally important requirement: batch-to-batch consistency and full traceability that agrochemical manufacturers and regulators can rely on when the product is destined for crops entering the food supply.

Each production batch is manufactured under a documented quality system aligned with ISO 9001, with process controls that hold active content within ±0.5% of nominal specification and batch-to-batch surface tension variance within ±0.5 mN/m — a tighter tolerance band than typical industrial-grade material, which matters because agrochemical formulators need predictable adjuvant performance to maintain consistent product efficacy claims across production lots.

Purity is controlled to ≥99% active trisiloxane content with heavy metal content held below 5 ppm and residual catalyst levels below regulatory thresholds, supporting compliance with maximum residue limit (MRL) requirements in major export markets. Full batch documentation — including certificate of analysis, raw material traceability records, and where required, GLP-compliant analytical data — is provided with every shipment to support customer registration dossiers and periodic regulatory audits.

Beyond documentation, the product itself performs to the wetting-agent category standard: contact angle below 12° on a hydrophobic reference surface, surface tension reduction to approximately 24 mN/m at 0.1% concentration, and stable performance in hard water up to 1000 ppm CaCO₃ — comparable to general-purpose wetting agents, but delivered with the consistency and documentation that agrochemical-grade use demands.

The manufacturing site holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, and the product's biodegradability (OECD 301) and low aquatic toxicity profile are independently verified and re-tested periodically to support ongoing registration renewal requirements in regulated markets.

Key takeaway: Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent delivers the performance profile of a standard silicone wetting agent, but with the tighter purity tolerances, batch traceability, and regulatory documentation that agrochemical manufacturers need to build and defend a registered product.
core benefits

Why Choose the Agricultural Grade

Tight batch consistency
±0.5% active content and ±0.5 mN/m surface tension variance batch to batch.
Full traceability
Raw material and production records provided for every shipment.
MRL-supportive purity
Heavy metals below 5 ppm, residual catalyst below regulatory thresholds.
GLP-compliant data
Analytical data available to support registration dossiers where required.
ISO-certified manufacturing
Produced under ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental systems.
Performance parity
Same wetting performance as standard grade — 24 mN/m surface tension, <12° contact angle.
how it works

Mechanism of action

Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent wets surfaces through the same trisiloxane surface-activity mechanism as general-purpose wetting agents — lowering surface tension so a water droplet's contact angle collapses to below 12°, allowing it to spread over hydrophobic, dusty, or waxy surfaces instead of beading.

What differs is the manufacturing process behind that performance: tighter process controls at synthesis and purification stages hold active content and surface-tension behaviour within a narrower tolerance band from batch to batch, so the wetting performance a formulator validates in registration testing is the same performance delivered in every subsequent commercial shipment.

This consistency reduces the risk that a formulated product's registered efficacy or safety data drifts from what is actually delivered in the field — a risk that becomes significant when a raw material's specification tolerance is wide enough to shift finished-product performance between production lots.

Batch-to-batch surface tension consistency
Batch 1
Batch 2
Batch 3
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Batch 5
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Surface tension (mN/m, 0.1% aq.) held within a ±0.5 mN/m band across five consecutive production batches.

specifications

Product specifications

ParameterValue
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
Active content≥ 99% (trisiloxane, agricultural grade)
Viscosity (25°C)20 – 35 cSt
Density (25°C)1.00 – 1.02 g/cm³
Heavy metals< 5 ppm
Residual catalystBelow regulatory threshold
pH (1% aq.)5.5 – 7.0
Storage stability24 months (cool, dry, documented)
technical performance

Performance data

Surface tension
24 mN/m (0.1% aq.)
Contact angle
< 12° (on paraffin)
Batch variance (surface tension)
± 0.5 mN/m
Hard water tolerance
Stable up to 1000 ppm CaCO₃
Aquatic toxicity (fish)
LC₅₀ > 200 mg/L, re-verified periodically
Biodegradability
OECD 301, independently re-tested
Recommended use rate: 0.02% – 0.05% v/v as tank-mix wetting agent; 1–2% w/w as formulation ingredient in registered products.
About Guituo
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About Guituo
As China Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent Manufacturers and Wholesale Agricultural Grade Silicone Wetting Agent Factory, Ningbo Guituo Trading Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Hebei Guituo New Materials Co., Ltd. — a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, and sales. The company has always taken technology as the core driving force, focusing on the in-depth development and innovative application of high-end silicone materials in industrial and agricultural fields. It is a professional new materials enterprise with considerable influence in the industry. To ensure product quality and stable supply, the company has established a comprehensive guarantee system: it is equipped with internationally advanced production equipment and precise testing facilities, and has built a full-process quality monitoring mechanism from the production source to the delivery of finished products. It has assembled an experienced technical and production team with strong professional skills. With profound industry accumulation and precise technical control, it ensures that every product meets high standards...
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comparison

Performance benchmark

PropertyAgricultural gradeIndustrial gradeUnspecified grade
Active purity≥ 99%90–95%85–92%
Batch-to-batch variance± 0.5 mN/m± 2–3 mN/m± 3–5 mN/m
Traceability documentationFull COA + batch recordsCOA onlyLimited
Heavy metal control< 5 ppmNot routinely testedNot routinely tested
Quality systemISO 9001 / ISO 14001Basic QCBasic QC
Key advantage: Registered agrochemical products need raw materials that perform identically batch after batch — the tighter tolerances and full documentation here are built specifically to protect a formulator's registration data and efficacy claims.
field trial data

Batch consistency and documentation verification

Active content variance across 10 production batches (% deviation from spec)
±3.1%
Industrial-grade material
±0.4%
This agricultural grade
Surface tension variance across 10 production batches (mN/m)
±2.8
Industrial-grade material
±0.5
This agricultural grade

Source: internal quality-control audit data, 2024–2025, 10 consecutive production batches.

compatibility

Tank-mix compatibility

Registered herbicide formulations
Registered fungicide formulations
Registered insecticide formulations
Food-crop applications
Water-dispersible granules
Suspension concentrates
Copper-based actives
Foliar micronutrients
Export-market formulations
GLP-audited production lines

Fully compatible   Test before full mix

calculator

Dilution calculator

Enter your formulation batch or tank volume to estimate the recommended agricultural-grade dose.

0.03 L
application methods

How to apply

Registered formulation manufacturing
1–2% w/w with full batch documentation for registration files.
Tank-mix wetting
0.02–0.05% v/v for growers requiring traceable, consistent adjuvant sourcing.
Export-market production
Supports MRL and residue-limit compliance documentation requirements.
Periodic re-registration support
Updated analytical data available for renewal submissions.
Pro tip: Request the current certificate of analysis and batch traceability documentation with each order to keep your registration file up to date.
safety & handling

Safe use guidelines

  • Personal protection — Wear gloves and eye protection during handling and mixing.
  • First aid — Rinse skin/eyes with water; if ingested, seek medical advice.
  • Storage — Keep in original labeled container, sealed, cool and dry (5–40°C).
  • Environmental — Biodegradable (OECD 301, independently re-verified); low aquatic toxicity.
  • Disposal — Dispose of containers according to local and export-market regulations.
  • Documentation — Safety data sheet and toxicology summary provided with each shipment.
applications

Crops & use cases

  • Registered agrochemical manufacturers — building and defending formulation registration dossiers.
  • Export-focused formulators — products destined for markets with strict MRL documentation needs.
  • Food-crop applications — row crops, fruit, and vegetables entering the food supply chain.
  • Contract & toll manufacturers — requiring auditable raw material traceability.

Also suitable for growers who require documented, traceable adjuvant sourcing for their own compliance records.

advantages

Why it outperforms

  • Registration-grade documentation — full batch traceability and COA with every shipment.
  • Tighter batch consistency — ±0.5 mN/m surface tension variance vs. 2–5 mN/m industrial grade.
  • MRL-supportive purity — heavy metals and residual catalyst held below regulatory thresholds.
  • Same field performance — 24 mN/m surface tension and <12° contact angle, matching general-purpose grades.
usage tips

Application guidelines

  • Documentation requests: request COA and batch traceability records at time of order, not after
  • Registration filing: retain analytical data for periodic renewal and audit submissions
  • Storage for compliance: store per labeled conditions to preserve documented shelf-life validity
  • Jar test for new mixes: verify compatibility even with documented material before full-batch use
storage & packaging

Packaging & shelf life

  • Packaging: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 200 L drums / IBC totes, with batch-labeled documentation.
  • Storage: cool, dry, away from direct sunlight; 5–40°C.
  • Shelf life: 24 months in unopened original container, documented per batch.
quality assurance

Global quality benchmarks

Test itemStandard requirementOur performance
Active purity≥ 95%≥ 99%
Batch surface-tension variance± 2 mN/m± 0.5 mN/m
Heavy metals< 20 ppm< 5 ppm
Traceability recordsBasic COAFull batch + raw material records
Quality management systemNot specifiedISO 9001 / ISO 14001
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What makes this different from standard grade?
Tighter batch-to-batch consistency and full documentation for registration and audit purposes.
Q2. What documentation is provided?
Certificate of analysis, batch traceability records, and GLP-compliant data where required.
Q3. Is it suitable for food-crop applications?
Yes, it is manufactured to support MRL compliance for food-crop registered products.
Q4. What is the active purity?
≥ 99% active trisiloxane content.
Q5. Is the manufacturing site certified?
Yes, ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
Q6. How consistent is the surface tension between batches?
Held within ± 0.5 mN/m across production batches.
Q7. Can this support a new product registration?
Yes, documentation is designed to support registration dossiers directly.
Q8. What is the heavy metal limit?
Below 5 ppm, tested per batch.
Q9. Is biodegradability independently verified?
Yes, re-tested periodically under OECD 301.
Q10. What is the recommended tank-mix rate?
0.02% – 0.05% v/v for direct wetting agent use.
Q11. Can I get updated data for re-registration?
Yes, updated analytical data is available on request for renewal filings.
Q12. What packaging is available?
1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 200 L drums and IBC totes, batch-labeled.
Q13. Can I request a free sample?
Yes, samples with accompanying documentation are available for evaluation.
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