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Agrochemical Industry -
Manufacture of Pesticides
The Advantages
Introduction
The Process
The Problem
The Solution
HIGH SHEAR MIXERS/EMULSIFIERS
CHEMICALS
Solutions for Your TOUGHEST
MIXING Applications in
APPLICATION REPORT
Typical processing methods can be summarized as follows:
Pesticides can be categorized in to several groups - Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide etc.
There are many different methods of application and use, and products are available in
a number of formulation types, e.g. powder, granules, liquid concentrates, and sprays.
Pesticides are typically suspensions of insoluble active ingredients in water; aqueous or
oil based solutions are also used. Small amounts of ingredients such as thickeners,
antifeeze, antifoaming agents and dispersion and wetting additives complete the
formulation. The active ingredient content varies considerably, although this is typically
around 50%.
CHEMICALS
The Process
Agrochemical Industry - Manufacture of Pesticides
base liquid
1. dispersion
agent
Pre-mixing
the ingredients are dispersed
into the base liquid. Typically
a high speed disperser or an
agitator is used
Packing
Bead Mill
the premix is
milled until the
required particle
size is obtained
Processing with a media mill such as a bead mill
2. active
ingredients
3. other
additives
The product may
be subjected to
other processing
e.g. drying
base liquid
dispersion agent, active ingredients
and other additives
Ball Mill
the ingredients may be roughly
premixed, or charged directly into the
ball mill. Milling continues until the
required particle size is obtained
Packing
Processing with a ball mill
The product may
be subjected to
other processing
e.g. drying
The premixing system must be capable of meeting the following process requirements:
• Incorporating and dispersing large volumes and high proportions of powders
• Some degree of particle size reduction is required
• Each formulation has its own set of process conditions - the system must be versatile
and adaptable to the many variations in product type
CHEMICALS
The above problems can be overcome by premixing with a Silverson high shear mixer.
The three stage action of the rotor/stator workhead draws liquid and solid ingredients
into the mixing zone, subjects them to intense hydraulic and mechanical shear, then
projects them back into the mix. In a short mixing cycle all the material passes through
the workhead many times, progressively reducing particle size. This produces a uniform
low particle size premix for the milling stage.
The batch size, formulation, type of ingredients and the viscosity of the product dictates
which machine from the Silverson range is suited to individual premixing requirements:
The Solution
• High speed dispersers used for the premixing stage have a high energy requirement.
• Similarly, ball milling is a slow, energy intensive process.
• Agitators are not capable of readily breaking down agglomerates, and have difficulty in
wetting out light powders which tend to “raft” or float on the liquid surface.
• Some ingredients, e.g. thickening agents, only make up a very small proportion of the
formulation, but must be correctly dispersed to obtain functionality.
• A poorly dispersed premix will require more passes through the mill, further
increasing process time and energy requirements.
• Active ingredients can be harmful to the operator. Powders must therefore be
incorporated into the base liquid as hygienically and safely as possible, with minimized
handling and dust emissions.
The Problem
High Shear Batch Mixers
• Vessel mounted batch mixers are suitable for
volumes of up to 10,000 litres. These can be used
in conjunction with supplementary in-tank agitators
if required
• Small/medium units are suitable for batches of up
to 1000 litres. They can be mounted on mobile
floor stands and easily moved from vessel to vessel
• Laboratory and pilot scale units available
High Shear Bottom Entry Mixers
• No immersed shaft- reduces cleaning requirements
• An In-Line mixer can be added in a recirculation
system to further reduce process time
• Two-speed units available.Variable speed can be
obtained with an inverter
• For large batches or higher viscosity products an
agitator may be required to maintain in-tank
uniformity
Silverson Machines,Inc. 355 Chestnut Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Ph: (413) 525-4825 • Fax:(413) 525-5804 • www.silverson.com
Information contained in this report is believed to be correct and
is included as a guide only. No warranty is expressed or implied
as to fitness for use or freedom from patents. Silverson Machines
reserve the right to change product specification without notice.
Issue No. 28MA2
This offers a number of advantages:
• Rapid dispersion of the powders
• The intense shearing action of the rotor/stator workhead breaks down agglomerates
• Guaranteed particle separation of pre-micronized powders
• Reduced energy requirements
• Improved process hygiene
• The shorter processing time required to incorporate the powders reduces dust
emissions
• A single machine can carry out several different mixing operations on a wide range
of product types
• Improved consistency and uniformity of premix dramatically reduces the time taken
in subsequent milling stages. In some cases a single pass is sufficient to obtain the
required particle size after premixing with a Silverson
The Advantages
Silverson
In-Line
Mixer
Agitator for
in-tank
uniformity
Pipeline return below fluid
level to prevent aeration
High Shear In-Line Mixers
• Ideal for large batches
• Aeration free
• Easily retro fitted to existing plant
• Self pumping
• Can be used to discharge vessel
• Ultra Hygienic models available
• Multistage Units available
Silverson Flashblend
• Ideal for large batches
• Capable of rapidly incorporating large volumes of
powders
• Minimized aeration
• Minimized cleaning requirements
• Dust extraction systems available
• Ultra Hygienic models available
• Minimum operator input required
Agitator
for in-tank
uniformity
Pipeline return configured
to minimize air entrainment
Powder
Feed
Hopper
In-Line
Mixer
Venturi
Assembly
Centrifugal
Pump

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AgrocChemical Industry Case Study: On Manufacturing Pesticides

  • 1. Agrochemical Industry - Manufacture of Pesticides The Advantages Introduction The Process The Problem The Solution HIGH SHEAR MIXERS/EMULSIFIERS CHEMICALS Solutions for Your TOUGHEST MIXING Applications in APPLICATION REPORT
  • 2. Typical processing methods can be summarized as follows: Pesticides can be categorized in to several groups - Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide etc. There are many different methods of application and use, and products are available in a number of formulation types, e.g. powder, granules, liquid concentrates, and sprays. Pesticides are typically suspensions of insoluble active ingredients in water; aqueous or oil based solutions are also used. Small amounts of ingredients such as thickeners, antifeeze, antifoaming agents and dispersion and wetting additives complete the formulation. The active ingredient content varies considerably, although this is typically around 50%. CHEMICALS The Process Agrochemical Industry - Manufacture of Pesticides base liquid 1. dispersion agent Pre-mixing the ingredients are dispersed into the base liquid. Typically a high speed disperser or an agitator is used Packing Bead Mill the premix is milled until the required particle size is obtained Processing with a media mill such as a bead mill 2. active ingredients 3. other additives The product may be subjected to other processing e.g. drying base liquid dispersion agent, active ingredients and other additives Ball Mill the ingredients may be roughly premixed, or charged directly into the ball mill. Milling continues until the required particle size is obtained Packing Processing with a ball mill The product may be subjected to other processing e.g. drying The premixing system must be capable of meeting the following process requirements: • Incorporating and dispersing large volumes and high proportions of powders • Some degree of particle size reduction is required • Each formulation has its own set of process conditions - the system must be versatile and adaptable to the many variations in product type
  • 3. CHEMICALS The above problems can be overcome by premixing with a Silverson high shear mixer. The three stage action of the rotor/stator workhead draws liquid and solid ingredients into the mixing zone, subjects them to intense hydraulic and mechanical shear, then projects them back into the mix. In a short mixing cycle all the material passes through the workhead many times, progressively reducing particle size. This produces a uniform low particle size premix for the milling stage. The batch size, formulation, type of ingredients and the viscosity of the product dictates which machine from the Silverson range is suited to individual premixing requirements: The Solution • High speed dispersers used for the premixing stage have a high energy requirement. • Similarly, ball milling is a slow, energy intensive process. • Agitators are not capable of readily breaking down agglomerates, and have difficulty in wetting out light powders which tend to “raft” or float on the liquid surface. • Some ingredients, e.g. thickening agents, only make up a very small proportion of the formulation, but must be correctly dispersed to obtain functionality. • A poorly dispersed premix will require more passes through the mill, further increasing process time and energy requirements. • Active ingredients can be harmful to the operator. Powders must therefore be incorporated into the base liquid as hygienically and safely as possible, with minimized handling and dust emissions. The Problem High Shear Batch Mixers • Vessel mounted batch mixers are suitable for volumes of up to 10,000 litres. These can be used in conjunction with supplementary in-tank agitators if required • Small/medium units are suitable for batches of up to 1000 litres. They can be mounted on mobile floor stands and easily moved from vessel to vessel • Laboratory and pilot scale units available High Shear Bottom Entry Mixers • No immersed shaft- reduces cleaning requirements • An In-Line mixer can be added in a recirculation system to further reduce process time • Two-speed units available.Variable speed can be obtained with an inverter • For large batches or higher viscosity products an agitator may be required to maintain in-tank uniformity
  • 4. Silverson Machines,Inc. 355 Chestnut Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Ph: (413) 525-4825 • Fax:(413) 525-5804 • www.silverson.com Information contained in this report is believed to be correct and is included as a guide only. No warranty is expressed or implied as to fitness for use or freedom from patents. Silverson Machines reserve the right to change product specification without notice. Issue No. 28MA2 This offers a number of advantages: • Rapid dispersion of the powders • The intense shearing action of the rotor/stator workhead breaks down agglomerates • Guaranteed particle separation of pre-micronized powders • Reduced energy requirements • Improved process hygiene • The shorter processing time required to incorporate the powders reduces dust emissions • A single machine can carry out several different mixing operations on a wide range of product types • Improved consistency and uniformity of premix dramatically reduces the time taken in subsequent milling stages. In some cases a single pass is sufficient to obtain the required particle size after premixing with a Silverson The Advantages Silverson In-Line Mixer Agitator for in-tank uniformity Pipeline return below fluid level to prevent aeration High Shear In-Line Mixers • Ideal for large batches • Aeration free • Easily retro fitted to existing plant • Self pumping • Can be used to discharge vessel • Ultra Hygienic models available • Multistage Units available Silverson Flashblend • Ideal for large batches • Capable of rapidly incorporating large volumes of powders • Minimized aeration • Minimized cleaning requirements • Dust extraction systems available • Ultra Hygienic models available • Minimum operator input required Agitator for in-tank uniformity Pipeline return configured to minimize air entrainment Powder Feed Hopper In-Line Mixer Venturi Assembly Centrifugal Pump