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This document discusses the proper use and measurement of dry flowable (DF) and water-dispersible granule (WDG) pesticide formulations. It notes that some end users and dealers do not fully understand that these must be measured by weight, not volume, using the measuring device provided. As a result, education and outreach efforts are needed to ensure DF and WDG formulations are measured accurately to apply them at the proper rate.

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WDG Formultaions PDF

This document discusses the proper use and measurement of dry flowable (DF) and water-dispersible granule (WDG) pesticide formulations. It notes that some end users and dealers do not fully understand that these must be measured by weight, not volume, using the measuring device provided. As a result, education and outreach efforts are needed to ensure DF and WDG formulations are measured accurately to apply them at the proper rate.

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Stewardship Needs:

WDG/DF Formulation Products


Pat Hipkins
Virginia Cooperative Extension
VT Pesticide Programs

Problems: In many situations

end users do not understand the properties of


WDG/DF formulations
z
z

are NOT Granules


like WPs, WDGs / DFs must be measured by
WEIGHT (not volume)

end users do not use the measuring device


supplied with the product
dealers/suppliers do not give end users a proper
measuring device and/or measuring instructions

Scenario
farmer problem
phone call from (good) field agent
discussion / points of

misunderstanding
contact with sales, technical
representatives.
contact with local (ag) dealers

Handling and Measuring


DF / WDG Formulation
Pesticide Products
Wes Alexander, Southampton
Pat Hipkins, VT Pesticide Programs

Units of Measurement

Dry Ounce -vs- Fluid Ounce

Fluid Ounce
Measure of Volume
1 fluid ounce

= 1.8 cubic inches


= 2 tablespoons
= ~ 30 ccs (= 29.6 cm3)
= ~ 30 mL (= 29.6 mL)

Fluid Ounce
1/128 of a US Gallon
1/16 of a US Pint

Dry Ounce
Measure of Weight
1/16 of a Pound

Fluid Ounce -vs- Dry Ounce

3-oz table salt


measured by volume

3-oz table salt


measured by weight

Dry Ounce
Product-specific Measuring Containers for
Dry Flowables/Water-Dispersible Granules

Dry Ounce
Note the placement of the mark for 1 dry-

ounce (weight measure) mark:

What is a DF / WDG?
Water-Dispersible Granule (WDG) and Dry

Flowable (DF) formulations are made by


compressing (aggregating) a Wettable
Powder (WP) into dust-free particles.

DF / WDG -- DISadvantages
Like WPs, form a suspension (not a

solution) in a spray tank


As a result, they
z
z

require agitation
may clog strainers/screens

DF / WDG -- Advantages

Like WPs:
z
z

low dermal hazard


less likely to be phytotoxic than some other
sprayable formulations (ex. ECs) because they
dont contain any oils or solvents

Unlike WPs
z
z

Easier to take out of packaging


Easier to measure.but mixer-loaders MUST use
device specifically calibrated for that product AND
that batch of product*
Reduced inhalation hazard to the applicator (due to
larger dust-free particle size)

What is a DF / WDG?
easier and safer to handleBUT
measured by weight (batch density), not

by volume

Measuring WDG/DF Products


The weight of each product -- and each

batch of the same product (!) -- will vary,


depending on the amount of active
ingredient AND the properties of the
carrier used.
WDG/DF products come with a measuring

device calibrated for a specific batch of a


specific product. The lines on the
container indicate weight, NOT volume.

Summary
DFs and WDGs have many advantages,

including being easier and safer to use


than many other pesticide formulations
DFs and WDGs must be measured

properly

In some situations
dealers / distributors and end users do not

understand the properties of WDG/DF


formulations
dealers / distributors do not give end users
a proper measuring device and/or
measuring instructions
end users do not use the appropriate
measuring device / method

1:1

6:8

Solutions
Education/Outreach
Packaging
z

Shrink-wrap measuring device to product


container

Labeling
z

Color code and mark both product container


and corresponding measuring device (name
and year + batch: ex:
Osprey 2008-A
Ally 2008-B

Conclusion
Stewardship efforts
are needed to ensure
that DF/WDG formulation
product users
apply these materials
at the proper rate.

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