Sidechain functionalized organosiloxane compounds are provided having a first end and a second end; a polysiloxane backbone; and a first plurality of sidechains covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone and a second plurality of sidechains covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone; wherein the first plurality of sidechains comprise polyalkylene glycol sidechains; wherein the first plurality of sidechains and the second plurality of sidechains comprise a tethered end covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone and a free end opposite to the tethered end; and wherein the free end in one or both of the first plurality of sidechains and the second plurality of sidechains comprises a reactive end group. Compositions comprising the sidechain functionalized organosiloxane compounds are also provided, as well as coated articles. Sidechain functionalized lubricants are also provided that can be used with compositions and coated articles herein.

Sidechain functionalized organosiloxane compounds are provided having a first end and a second end; a polysiloxane backbone; and a first plurality of sidechains covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone and a second plurality of sidechains covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone; wherein the first plurality of sidechains comprise polyalkylene glycol sidechains; wherein the first plurality of sidechains and the second plurality of sidechains comprise a tethered end covalently attached to the polysiloxane backbone and a free end opposite to the tethered end; and wherein the free end in one or both of the first plurality of sidechains and the second plurality of sidechains comprises a reactive end group. Compositions comprising the sidechain functionalized organosiloxane compounds are also provided, as well as coated articles. Sidechain functionalized lubricants are also provided that can be used with compositions and coated articles herein.

The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests ##STR00001## wherein Y, X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and Q are as defined in claim 1; or salts thereof.

The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests ##STR00001## wherein Y, X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and Q are as defined in claim 1; or salts thereof.

The present invention about using chemicals to interfere with the ability of certain arthropods to shield themselves from their external environment. It teaches to apply chemicals to a specialized portions of the arthropod's body that maintain a gaseous envelope that encoats, protects and extends from the arthropod's skin and, if present, breathing hole. This chemical application causes a failure of this protective envelope, making the arthropod vulnerable its external environment such as to pesticides and can also lead to problems with its ability to breathe.

The present invention about using chemicals to interfere with the ability of certain arthropods to shield themselves from their external environment. It teaches to apply chemicals to a specialized portions of the arthropod's body that maintain a gaseous envelope that encoats, protects and extends from the arthropod's skin and, if present, breathing hole. This chemical application causes a failure of this protective envelope, making the arthropod vulnerable its external environment such as to pesticides and can also lead to problems with its ability to breathe.

The present invention concerns an agrochemical liquid mixture comprising: —an oil phase comprising at least tetraconazole and, optionally, at least one co-solvent; —at least one agrochemical active ingredient, other than tetraconazole, dispersed or dissolved in said oil phase; wherein the total amount of said tetraconazole and said at least one agrochemical active ingredient other than tetraconazole is equal to or greater than 40% by weight, preferably equal to or greater than 45% by weight with respect to the weight of the mixture. The present invention also concerns the use of the aforesaid agrochemical liquid mixture as a fungicide in crop plants.

The present invention concerns an agrochemical liquid mixture comprising: —an oil phase comprising at least tetraconazole and, optionally, at least one co-solvent; —at least one agrochemical active ingredient, other than tetraconazole, dispersed or dissolved in said oil phase; wherein the total amount of said tetraconazole and said at least one agrochemical active ingredient other than tetraconazole is equal to or greater than 40% by weight, preferably equal to or greater than 45% by weight with respect to the weight of the mixture. The present invention also concerns the use of the aforesaid agrochemical liquid mixture as a fungicide in crop plants.

An agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation is provided. The formulation comprises: A: an agrochemically active compound; B: a solvent system comprising: a) a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b) a fatty acid ester; and C: an emulsifier.

A method for preparing the formulation and methods for its use in controlling pest infestations are also provided. A method for improving the particle size distribution of emulsified oil droplets of an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation comprising mixing an agrochemically active compound with a solvent system comprising: a): a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b): a fatty acid ester, is also provided.

An agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation is provided. The formulation comprises: A: an agrochemically active compound; B: a solvent system comprising: a) a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b) a fatty acid ester; and C: an emulsifier.

A method for preparing the formulation and methods for its use in controlling pest infestations are also provided. A method for improving the particle size distribution of emulsified oil droplets of an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation comprising mixing an agrochemically active compound with a solvent system comprising: a): a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b): a fatty acid ester, is also provided.