AGNIQUE SBO 10

Agnique SBO 10 is a sustainable, naturally derived, ethoxylated soybean oil (polyoxyethylene 10 soybean oil, POE 10) produced by BASF Corporation (formerly Cognis), used as a highly efficient low-dose potentiator, self-emulsifying oil, penetrant, and emulsifier in agricultural formulations and tank-mix adjuvant systems.
Agnique SBO 10 functions as a tank-mix spray adjuvant and built-in potentiator and penetrant in capsule suspension, emulsifiable concentrate, emulsion (oil and water), microemulsion, oil dispersion, suspension concentrate, and suspo-emulsion formulation types for crop protection applications.
Agnique SBO 10 is produced by the ethoxylation of soybean oil with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of triglyceride, yielding a nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of 7 that is dispersible in water, biodegradable, and compliant with US EPA 40 CFR 180.960 as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations.

Manufacturer: BASF Corporation (formerly Cognis Corporation; Cognis acquired by BASF in 2010)
Product Number (PRD): 30533711
CAS Number: 61791-23-9
Chemical Description: Ethoxylated Soybean Oil (POE 10); Soybean oil, ethoxylated, approximately 10 moles EO
INCI Name: PEG-10 Soy Glycerides
Chemical Class: Ethoxylated vegetable oil; Nonionic surfactant; Glyceride ethoxylate
HLB Value: 7
Product Type: Adjuvant; Potentiator; Penetrant; Self-emulsifying oil; Emulsifier; Tank-mix additive
Product Line: Agnique (BASF)
Brand: Agnique® (registered trademark of BASF Corporation)
Industries: Agriculture — Additives for crop protection; Tank-mix adjuvants

Synonyms: Agnique SBO 10, Agnique® SBO-10, BASF Agnique SBO 10, Ethoxylated Soybean Oil (POE 10), Soybean Oil Ethoxylate 10 EO, PEG-10 Soy Glycerides, POE(10) Soybean Oil, Polyoxyethylene (10) Soybean Oil, CAS 61791-23-9, PRD 30533711

Agnique SBO 10 is produced from soybean oil — a renewable, plant-derived triglyceride feedstock — by ethoxylation with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide under catalytic conditions, resulting in a partially ethoxylated glyceride ester with HLB 7, water-dispersibility, self-emulsifying character, and penetration-enhancing properties on plant leaf cuticles.
Agnique SBO 10 is compliant with US EPA 40 CFR 180.960, which exempts residues of this polymer-class substance from the tolerance requirement when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations in accordance with good agricultural or manufacturing practices, facilitating its use in registered crop protection products without additional residue tolerance data.

Agnique SBO 10 is not irritating to the eyes or skin under normal conditions of use, as stated in the product TDS (August 2014, BASF Corporation), distinguishing it from the alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants in the Agnique PG series which are severe eye irritants.
Agnique SBO 10 is biodegradable, derives from soybean oil — a domestically produced, renewable agricultural feedstock — and supports the development of more sustainable agricultural chemistry products as a bio-based adjuvant and emulsifier component.

Agnique SBO 10 has a low HLB value of 7 — intermediate between oil-soluble (HLB 1–6) and water/oil emulsifier range (HLB 8–18) — making it a self-emulsifying oil that can form water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions without additional emulsifier co-surfactants, and that is particularly effective as a penetrant and potentiator through hydrophobic plant leaf surfaces.
Agnique SBO 10 is described by Soy New Uses as a low-dose agricultural adjuvant and emulsifier for plant protection products, confirming its recognized role in the North American adjuvant market as an ethoxylated soybean oil (ESO) adjuvant type.

Uses of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 is used as a tank-mix spray adjuvant and potentiator added to herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide spray solutions to enhance the foliar uptake, spreading, and efficacy of systemic active ingredients through the plant leaf cuticle.
Agnique SBO 10 is used as a built-in penetrant and emulsifier in emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulations, providing self-emulsifying properties that facilitate spontaneous emulsification of the concentrate upon dilution with water in the spray tank.

Agnique SBO 10 is used as a low-dose potentiator in capsule suspension (CS) formulations, where it enhances the release and cuticle penetration of encapsulated active ingredients applied as foliar sprays.
Agnique SBO 10 is used as a carrier oil and emulsifier in microemulsion (ME) crop protection formulations, where its HLB 7 and self-emulsifying character contribute to thermodynamically stable microemulsion formation with herbicide and fungicide active ingredients.

Agnique SBO 10 is used as an emulsifier and adjuvant component in oil dispersion (OD) and suspo-emulsion (SE) formulations, improving the physical stability and spray performance of complex multi-phase agrochemical systems containing both solid and liquid active ingredients.
Agnique SBO 10 is used as a crop oil concentrate (COC) base ingredient, providing the lipophilic soybean oil character needed for enhanced penetration through waxy plant cuticles combined with the water dispersibility imparted by the 10 moles EO ethoxylation.

Agnique SBO 10 is used as a penetrant and sticker adjuvant in post-emergence herbicide programs targeting grasses and broadleaf weeds, enhancing the efficacy of graminicides, ACCase inhibitors, ALS inhibitors, and contact herbicides under varying environmental conditions.
Agnique SBO 10 is used as a sustainable, soybean oil-derived alternative to conventional petroleum-based crop oil concentrates and emulsifiable methylated vegetable oil adjuvants, providing comparable or superior potentiating performance from a renewable feedstock.

Benefits or Advantages of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 is a sustainable, soybean oil-derived adjuvant and emulsifier based on a renewable agricultural commodity feedstock, supporting formulator objectives to reduce petroleum dependence and develop more environmentally responsible crop protection products.
Agnique SBO 10 is a highly efficient low-dose potentiator, delivering effective adjuvancy at lower addition rates compared to conventional crop oil concentrates, potentially reducing the total adjuvant cost and environmental loading per treated hectare.

Agnique SBO 10 is self-emulsifying — it does not require additional emulsifier co-surfactants to form a stable emulsion upon dilution with water — simplifying formulation design and reducing the number of ingredients required to achieve emulsification.
Agnique SBO 10 has an HLB of 7, positioning it as an effective penetrant and potentiator through lipophilic plant cuticles, and providing the lipophilicity required for contact with waxy leaf surfaces without the phytotoxicity risk associated with high concentrations of petroleum-derived oils.

Agnique SBO 10 is not irritating to the eyes or skin under normal handling conditions, providing a more favorable handling safety profile compared to many amine-based or ionic surfactant adjuvants used in crop protection.
Agnique SBO 10 is approved under US EPA 40 CFR 180.960 as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations, simplifying regulatory compliance for agrochemical formulators in the United States.

Features of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 is a liquid at 25°C with a density of approximately 0.98 g/cm³, a flash point greater than 100°C (closed cup), a Gardner color of ≤7, a saponification value of 120 to 130 mg KOH/g, a hydroxyl value of 35 to 48 mg KOH/g, an acid value of ≤2.0 mg KOH/g, a moisture content of ≤1.0%, and a pH of 5.0 to 7.0 (measured as 1% in 50% isopropanol).
Agnique SBO 10 is dispersible in water (not fully miscible, consistent with HLB 7), meaning it forms a stable dispersion or emulsion when diluted into water but does not dissolve as a clear solution, and it should be stirred before use to ensure homogeneity.

Agnique SBO 10 has a shelf life of up to one year from the date of manufacture in original, unopened, properly stored containers below 50°C; beyond one year, quality should be confirmed by retesting the certificate of analysis parameters.
Agnique SBO 10 should be avoided from contact with strong oxidizers and stored in sealed original containers in a cool, dry place below 50°C.

Chemical Properties of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 (CAS 61791-23-9) is soybean oil ethoxylated with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide per mole of triglyceride, forming a mixture of mono-, di-, and tri-ethoxylated glyceride esters in which the fatty acid composition reflects soybean oil: predominantly linoleic acid (C18:2, ~50–55%), oleic acid (C18:1, ~22–25%), palmitic acid (C16:0, ~10–11%), linolenic acid (C18:3, ~7–8%), and stearic acid (C18:0, ~3–5%).
Agnique SBO 10 is chemically stable under normal storage and handling conditions; as an ester ethoxylate, it may undergo slow hydrolysis of the ester bonds under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions and oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acid chains on prolonged exposure to air, heat, or metal ion catalysts.

Agnique SBO 10 is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and concentrated strong acids or bases; contact with these materials should be avoided during handling and storage.
Agnique SBO 10 thermal decomposition or combustion may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and irritating organic fumes.

Production of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 is produced by BASF Corporation through the ethoxylation of refined soybean oil with approximately 10 moles of ethylene oxide per triglyceride mole under alkaline catalysis (potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide), followed by neutralization and adjustment to specification.
Agnique SBO 10 quality is controlled through verification of hydroxyl value (35–48 mg KOH/g), saponification value (120–130 mg KOH/g), acid value (≤2.0 mg KOH/g), moisture (≤1.0%), Gardner color (≤7), and pH (5.0–7.0 in 1% IPA/water).

Agnique SBO 10 is available from BASF Corporation through the BASF agchem additives supply network; the Safety Data Sheet and additional product literature are available by calling (513) 482-2895 or visiting www.basf.us/agchem-additives.
Agnique SBO 10 has a shelf life of up to one year in original unopened containers stored below 50°C; stir before use to ensure homogeneity.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of Agnique SBO 10:

Handling of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10 should be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices and in compliance with the Safety Data Sheet available from BASF Corporation.
Agnique SBO 10 is not irritating to the eyes or skin under normal handling conditions; however, plastic or rubber gloves and safety glasses with side shields should be worn when handling the product, and a NIOSH-approved respirator should be worn if necessary.

SDS of Agnique SBO 10:

Stability and Reactivity of Agnique SBO 10:

Chemical stability:
Agnique SBO 10 is stable under normal storage conditions below 50°C in sealed original containers.

Reactivity:
No dangerous reaction is expected under normal conditions of use.
Agnique SBO 10 may slowly oxidize on prolonged air exposure due to polyunsaturated fatty acid content; it may react with strong oxidizing agents and may undergo hydrolysis under concentrated acidic or alkaline conditions.

Conditions to avoid:
Contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage above 50°C.
Prolonged exposure to air, heat, and direct sunlight (oxidative stability concern).
Contact with concentrated strong acids or concentrated strong bases.

Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Concentrated strong acids.
Concentrated strong bases.
Metal ions at elevated temperature (may catalyze oxidation of unsaturated ester chains).

Hazardous decomposition products:
Carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Irritating organic vapors and fumes (under fire or thermal decomposition conditions).

Handling and Storage of Agnique SBO 10:

Handling:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Wear plastic or rubber gloves and safety glasses with side shields when handling Agnique SBO 10.
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator if necessary (e.g. during spraying or heating operations).
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Stir before use to ensure homogeneity.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke in handling areas.

Storage:
Store in sealed original containers in a cool, dry place below 50°C.
Protect Agnique SBO 10 from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and contact with strong oxidizers.
Shelf life is up to one year from the date of manufacture in original unopened properly stored containers; confirm quality by retesting certificate of analysis parameters beyond one year.

First Aid Measures of Agnique SBO 10:

Inhalation:
Move affected person to fresh air.
If respiratory irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Skin contact:
Agnique SBO 10 is not irritating to the skin under normal conditions.
Wash affected skin with soap and water as a precaution.
Seek medical advice if unexpected irritation develops.

Eye contact:
Agnique SBO 10 is not irritating to the eyes under normal conditions.
If eye contact occurs, rinse cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water.
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel.
Seek medical advice if discomfort or nausea occurs.

Firefighting Measures of Agnique SBO 10:

Suitable extinguishing media:
Water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide.

Specific hazards:
Agnique SBO 10 has a flash point greater than 100°C (closed cup); it is combustible but not readily ignitable under normal ambient conditions.
Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and irritating organic fumes.

Protective equipment for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing.

Firefighting instructions:
Cool exposed containers with water spray.
Prevent contaminated firefighting water from entering drains or waterways.

Accidental Release Measures of Agnique SBO 10:

Personal precautions:
Wear gloves and safety glasses; spilled Agnique SBO 10 may create a slipping hazard.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions:
Prevent Agnique SBO 10 from entering drains, sewers, soil, or waterways.

Methods for cleaning up:
Contain spill with inert absorbent material such as sand or vermiculite.
Collect into properly labeled waste containers for disposal according to local regulations.
Wash contaminated surfaces with detergent and water after collection.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protective Equipment of Agnique SBO 10:

Engineering controls:
Provide adequate ventilation, particularly when Agnique SBO 10 is heated or sprayed.

Eye protection:
Wear safety glasses with side shields during handling.

Hand protection:
Wear plastic or rubber gloves during handling.

Skin and body protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing where splashing is possible.

Respiratory protection:
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator if necessary during spraying or heating operations.

Hygiene measures:
Wash hands after handling Agnique SBO 10 and before eating, drinking, or smoking.

Identifiers of Agnique SBO 10:
Product Name: Agnique SBO 10
Brand: Agnique® (BASF Corporation)
Product Number (PRD): 30533711
CAS Number: 61791-23-9
Chemical Description: Ethoxylated Soybean Oil (POE 10)
INCI Name: PEG-10 Soy Glycerides
Chemical Class: Ethoxylated vegetable oil; Nonionic surfactant
HLB Value: 7
EPA Regulatory Status: 40 CFR 180.960 approved (inert ingredient in pesticide formulations)
GHS Classification: Not classified as irritating to eyes or skin (per BASF TDS)
Formulation types: CS, EC, EW, ME, OD, SC, SE

Properties of Agnique SBO 10:
Physical form (25°C): Liquid
Appearance: Amber to yellow oily liquid (Gardner ≤7)
Density (g/cm³): 0.98
Flash point (°C, closed cup): >100
Solubility in water: Dispersible (HLB 7)
HLB: 7
pH (1% in 50% IPA): 5.0–7.0
Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g): 35–48
Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 120–130
Acid value (mg KOH/g): ≤2.0
Moisture (%): ≤1.0
Color (Gardner): ≤7.0
Biodegradability: Biodegradable
Eye/skin irritation: Not irritating (per BASF TDS)

Specifications of Agnique SBO 10:
Product name: Agnique SBO 10 (Agnique® SBO-10)
Manufacturer: BASF Corporation (formerly Cognis Corporation)
PRD number: 30533711
CAS Number: 61791-23-9
Chemical type: Ethoxylated soybean oil, POE 10, nonionic
pH (1% in 50% IPA): 5.0–7.0
Moisture (wt. %): ≤1.0
Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g): 35–48
Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 120–130
Acid value (mg KOH/g): ≤2.0
Color (Gardner): ≤7.0
Density (g/cm³): 0.98
Flash point (°C, closed cup): >100
Solubility in water: Dispersible
HLB: 7
EPA: 40 CFR 180.960 approved
Storage: Sealed original container, cool dry place, below 50°C
Shelf life: Up to 1 year in original unopened properly stored containers; stir before use

Names of Agnique SBO 10:
Agnique SBO 10
Agnique® SBO-10
BASF Agnique SBO 10
Ethoxylated Soybean Oil (POE 10)
Soybean Oil Ethoxylate (10 EO)
PEG-10 Soy Glycerides
Polyoxyethylene (10) Soybean Oil
POE(10) Soybean Oil
CAS 61791-23-9
PRD 30533711