Table 2: Solid formulations for direct use
Code |
Name |
Description |
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DP |
Dustable powders |
A free-flowing powder suitable for dusting. |
DS |
Powders for dry seed treatment |
A powder for application in the dry state, directly to the seed. |
DT |
Tablets for direct application |
A formulation in the form of tablets to be applied individually and directly in the field and/or bodies of water, without preparation of a spraying solution or dispersion. |
EG |
Emulsifiable granules |
A granular formulation, which may contain water-insoluble formulants, to be applied as an oil-in-water emulsion of the active constituent(s) after disintegration in water. |
EP |
Emulsifiable powders |
A powder formulation, which may contain water-insoluble formulants, to be applied as an oil-in-water emulsion of the active constituent(s) after dispersion in water. |
GR |
Granules |
A free-flowing solid formulation of a defined granule size range ready to use. |
GW |
Water-soluble gel (see note) |
A gelatinized formulation to be applied as an aqueous solution. |
SG |
Water-soluble granules |
A formulation consisting of granules to be applied as a true solution of the active ingredient after dissolution in water, but which may contain insoluble inert ingredients. |
SP |
Water-soluble powders |
A powder formulation to be applied as a true solution of the active constituent after dissolution in water, but which may contain insoluble inert ingredients. |
SS |
Water-soluble powder for seed treatment see note |
A powder to be dissolved in water before application to the seed. |
ST |
Water-soluble tablets |
A formulation in the form of tablets to be used individually, to form a solution of the active ingredient after disintegration in water. The formulation may contain water-insoluble formulants. |
WG |
Water-dispersible granules |
A formulation consisting of granules to be applied after disintegration and dispersion in water. |
WP |
Wettable powders |
A powder formulation to be applied as a suspension after dispersion in water. |
WS |
Water-dispersible powders for slurry seed treatment |
A powder to be dispersed at high concentration in water before application as slurry to the seed. |
WT |
Water-dispersible tablets |
Formulation in the form of tablets to be used individually, to form a dispersion of the active constituent after disintegration in water. |
Table 6: Liquid formulations – suspensions
Code |
Name |
Description |
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CS |
Aqueous capsule suspensions |
A stable suspension of capsules in a fluid, normally intended for dilution with water before use. |
FS |
Suspension concentrates for seed treatment |
A stable suspension for application to the seed, either directly or after dilution. |
OD |
Oil-based suspension concentrates |
A stable suspension of active constituent(s) in water-immiscible fluid, which may contain other, dissolved active constituent(s), intended for dilution with water before use. |
SC |
Aqueous suspension concentrates |
A stable suspension of active constituent(s) with water as the fluid, intended for dilution with water before use. |
Table 9: Systems for spraying solutions and other liquids
Code |
Name |
Description |
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AE |
Aerosol dispensers |
The product must consist of a liquid formulation in a pressurised, non-refillable aerosol dispenser, containing propellant(s), synergist(s) and other formulants, as required, intended for release of the active ingredient into the air in the form of an aerosol. |
LN |
Long-Lasting insecticidal nets or netting |
The product must be formed from (or in the form of) netting, consisting of [denier, mono-/multi-filament, polymer type] fibres, treated with/incorporating, technical/formulated components together with any necessary other formulants, and synergist, if required. The product must appear clean and must be free from visible extraneous matter, visible damage (such as splitting or tearing) and visible manufacturing defects (such as poorly made seams or a weave that is either not uniform or too loose to remain uniform in use), and must be suitable for use as/in an insecticidal net with long-lasting activity. |
Table 10: Multi-character liquid formulations
Code |
Name |
Description |
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ZC |
Mixed formulations of CS and SC |
The material must consist of a suspension of fine particles of technical material, combined with a suspension of microcapsules of technical material in an aqueous phase together with suitable formulants. After gentle agitation the material must appear homogeneous and be suitable for dilution in water. |
ZW |
Mixed formulations of CS and EW |
The material must consist of an emulsion of fine droplets of technical material in the form of the combination of a suspension of microcapsules in an aqueous phase together with suitable formulants. After gentle agitation the material must appear homogeneous and be suitable for dilution in water. |
ZE |
Mixed formulations of CS and SE |
The material must consist of an emulsion of fine droplets of technical material and a suspension of fine particles of technical material in an aqueous phase, together with suitable formulants. After gentle agitation the material must appear homogeneous and be suitable for dilution in water. |
Table 11: Microbial pesticides and bacterial pesticides
Code |
Name |
Description |
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BTK |
Bacterial larvicide technical concentrates |
The material must consist of [Genus, species, subspecies and strain of bacterium] together with related by-products of the route of manufacture and must be in the form of technical concentrate, free from visible extraneous matter and added modifying agents, except for stabilizers (preservatives) and free-flow agents, if required. |
BWP |
Bacterial larvicide wettable powders |
The material must consist of an homogenous mixture of [Genus, species, subspecies and strain of bacterium], together with fillers and any other necessary formulants. It must be in the form of a fine powder (see WP) for dispersion in water. The formulation must be dry, free flowing, and free from visible extraneous matter and hard lumps. |
BWG |
Bacterial larvicide water-dispersible granules |
The material must consist of an homogenous mixture of [Genus, species, subspecies and strain of bacterium], together with fillers and any other necessary formulants. It must be in the form of granules (see WG) for application after disintegration and dispersion in water. The formulation must be dry, free flowing, and free from visible extraneous matter and hard lumps. |
BWT |
Bacterial larvicide water-dispersible tablets |
The material must consist of an homogenous mixture of [Genus, species, subspecies and strain of bacterium], together with fillers and any other necessary formulants. It must be in the form of tablets for application after disintegration and dispersion in water. The formulation must be dry, unbroken, free-flowing tablets and must be free from visible extraneous matter. |
BSC |
Bacterial larvicide suspension concentrates |
The material must consist of a suspension of fine particles of [Genus, species, subspecies and strain of bacterium], in an aqueous phase together with suitable formulants. After agitation the material must be homogeneous and suitable for further dilution with water. |