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Turbocharge: surfactant/solvent

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 25 November 2002
Last Reviewed: 21 January 2008
Pub 75: Guide to Weed Control > Notes on Adjuvants > Turbocharge: surfactant/solvent
Excerpt from Chapter 5, Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control, Order this publication
Trade Names
Turbocharge
Type of adjuvant Surfactant/solvent (mineral oil, non-herbicidal)
Chemical composition Paraffin base mineral oil + surfactant blend
Guaranteed Active 50% + 39.5%
Ontario Schedule 3
Winter Storage C
Registered Uses For use with Achieve 40 DG herbicide.
Benefit Improves chemical effectiveness and provides a greater degree of consistency under varying environmental conditions.
Mode of Action Improves spreading of spray droplets on the leaf surface and increases contact surface area. Improves penetration of herbicide through the leaf cuticle layer.
Mixing Half-fill spray tank with water, start agitation. Add required amount of herbicide and continue agitation. Add Turbocharge along with remaining water last to the tank. Agitate thoroughly after any stoppage in spraying. Use at a rate of 0.5L Turbocharge/100L of spray mixture. If tank mixing with other herbicides, always add the Turbocharge last.
Manufacturer / Registrant  Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Inc.

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