Montan waxes - a new class of compounds as adjuvant - new formulations andanalytical measurements

Montan wax is a fossil ester wax. It forms part of the extractable, bitumin ous components of lignite and peat. Refined montan wax is the base material for the production of dispersions. It can be used in tank-mix applications of different pesticides and utilized for the formulation of active ingredi ents. Using FTIR-spectroscopy it is possible to detect some of the advantag es of the spray like rainfastness or reduced volatility due to the utilizat ion of a wax emulsion as spray adjuvant.