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ArticleJournal of pesticide science2025

Advantages of ethylene glycol diacetate as a potential solvent for herbicide formulations.

Menghan Li, Longfei Jin, Bin Liu, Yifang Qian, Haofu Hu, Xin Wang, Yang Zhang, Wenping Xu

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Article in Journal of pesticide science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Menghan LiShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Longfei JinShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Bin LiuShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Yifang QianShanghai Qingpu District Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center.
Haofu HuShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Xin WangShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Yang ZhangShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.
Wenping XuShanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology.

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Abstract

Emulsifiable concentrates and oil suspensions are typical pesticide formulations. Many pesticides on the market use aromatic hydrocarbons as solvents. However, studies have revealed their potential risks to humans and the environment. Ethylene glycol diacetate (EGDA) is a low-toxicity and eco-friendly solvent with low utilization in pesticides. This study explores EGDA's potential to replace xylene. Results indicate that EGDA formulations enhance droplet adhesion to leaves, boosting pesticide efficiency. They exhibit lower surface tension and contact angles, with a 24%-40% increase in leaf retention. Bioassays show that 15% cyhalofop-butyl EC and 10% nicosulfuron OF with EGDA offer weed control that is superior to xylene-based formulations by 9.1%-30.5% in greenhouses and 4.8%-6.7% in fields. Xylene preparations are 2-3 times more cytotoxic to human bronchial cells than EGDA-based ones. Thus, EGDA is a promising pesticide solvent, outperforming traditional aromatic solvents in environmental friendliness and reducing adverse effects.

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bioassayscytotoxicityethylene glycol diacetateherbicidespreadability

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