Seed Treatment

The OMRI-listed, biodegradable superspreader BREAK-THRU® S 301 offers an important reduction of surface tension of formulations after dilution in water which leads to a highly homogenous seed coating. Independent of the seed variety, a significant decrease of the dust-off value and an improvement in flowability can be achieved by applying BREAK-THRU® S 301. Formulation stability and seed germination remain unaffected by the additive making it a highly convenient solution to improve the coating process with chemical and biological actives.

OMRI- and FIBL-listed BREAK-THRU® SP 133 represents a fully bio-based alternative to BREAK-THRU® S 301 and offers similar performance benefits and excellent handling properties. The use of these additives within the application of a commercial FS-formulations leads to significantly lower dust-off values, improved flowability and plantability of the treated seeds while maintaining seed germination and formulation stability.

The innovative multifunctional carrier fluid BREAK-THRU® BP 787 is a highly sustainable solution due to its biodegradability, absence of microplastics, and lack of toxicity. Additionally, BREAK-THRU® BP 787 offers convenient handling, and full miscibility with Evonik’s BREAK-THRU® additive portfolio, rheology modifiers (e.g. Aerosil®, Sipernat®) and other commercial water-based products. Developing FS-formulations for microorganisms (e.g. Trichoderma harzianum, Clonostachys rosea, Beauveria bassiana) using BREAK-THRU® BP 787 as a carrier fluid significantly enhances the microbial shelf life in the formulation as well as after application to the seed.