Catalogue of Pesticide Formulation Types and the International Coding System

Technical Monograph n°2,
6th Edition
Revised May 2008

Catalogue of pesticide formulation types and international coding system

Code

Term

Definition

AE

Aerosol dispenser

A container-held formulation which is dispersed generally by a propellant as fine droplets or particles upon the actuation of a valve.

AL

Any other liquid

A liquid not yet designated by a specific code, to be applied undiluted.

AP

Any other powder

A powder not yet designated by a specific code, to be applied undiluted.

BR

Briquette

Solid block designed for controlled release of active ingredient into water.

CB

Bait concentrate

A solid or liquid intended for dilution before use as a bait.

CP

Contact powder

Rodenticidal or insecticidal formulation in powder form for direct application. Formerly known as tracking powder
(TP).

CS

Capsule suspension

A stable suspension of capsules in a fluid, normally intended for dilution with water before use.

DC

Dispersible concentrate

A liquid homogeneous formulation to be applied as a solid dispersion after dilution in water. (Note: there are some formulations which have characteristics intermediate between DC and EC).

DP

Dustable powder

A free-flowing powder suitable for dusting.

DS

Powder for dry seed treatment A powder for application in the dry state directly to the seed. DT

Tablet for direct appli- Formulation in the form of tablets to be applied individually cation and directly in the field, and/or bodies of water, without preparation of a spraying solution or dispersion.

EC

Emulsifiable concentrate

A liquid, homogeneous formulation to be applied as an emulsion after dilution in water.

EG

Emulsifiable granule

A granular formulation, which may contain water-insoluble formulants, to be applied as an oil-in-water emulsion of the active ingredient(s) after disintegration in water.

EO

Emulsion, water in oil

A fluid, heterogeneous formulation consisting of a solution of pesticide in water dispersed as fine globules in a continuous organic liquid phase.

EP

Emulsifiable powder

A powder formulation, which may contain water-insoluble formulants, to be applied as an oil-in-water emulsion of the active ingredient(s) after dispersion in water.

ES

Emulsion for seed treatment A stable emulsion for application to the seed either directly or after dilution.

EW

Emulsion, oil in water

A fluid, heterogeneous formulation consisting of a solution of pesticide in an organic liquid dispersed as fine globules in a continuous water phase.

FS

Flowable concentrate for seed treatment

A stable suspension for application to the seed, either directly or after dilution.

FU

Smoke generator

A combustible formulation, generally solid, which upon ignition releases the active ingredient(s) in the form of smoke. GA

Gas

A gas packed in pressure bottle or pressure tank.

GE

Gas generating product

A formulation which generates a gas by chemical reaction.

GL

Emulsifiable gel

A gelatinized formulation to be applied as an emulsion in water. GR

Granule

A free-flowing solid formulation of a defined granule size range ready for use.

GS

Grease

Very viscous formulation based on oil or fat.

GW

Water soluble gel

A gelatinized formulation to be applied as an aqueous solution.

HN

Hot fogging concentrate

A formulation suitable for application by hot fogging equipment, either directly or after dilution.

KK

Combi-pack solid/ liquid A solid and a liquid formulation, separately contained within one outer pack, intended for simultaneous application in a tank mix.

KL

Combi-pack liquid/ liquid Two liquid formulations, separately contained within one outer pack, intended for simultaneous application in a tank mix. KN

Cold fogging concentrate

A formulation suitable for application by cold fogging equipment, either directly or after dilution.

LN

Long-lasting insecticidal net

A slow- or controlled-release formulation in the form of netting, providing physical and chemical barriers to insects. LN refers to both bulk netting and ready-to-use products, for example mosquito nets.

LS

Solution for seed treatment A clear to opalescent liquid to be applied to the seed either directly or as a solution of the active ingredient after dilution in water. The liquid may contain water-insoluble formulants. MC

Mosquito coil

A coil which burns (smoulders) without producing a flame and releases the active ingredient into the local atmosphere as a vapour or smoke.

ME

Micro-emulsion

A clear to opalescent, oil and water containing liquid, to be applied directly or after dilution in water, when it may form a diluted micro-emulsion or a conventional emulsion.

OD

Oil dispersion

A stable suspension of active ingredient(s) in a water- immiscible fluid, which may contain other dissolved active ingredient(s), intended for dilution with water before use.

OF

Oil miscible flowable
A stable suspension of active ingredient(s) in a fluid inconcentrate (oil misci- tended for dilution in an organic liquid before use. ble suspension)

OL

Oil miscible liquid

OP

Oil dispersible powder A powder formulation to be applied as a suspension after dispersion in an organic liquid.

PA

Paste

Water-based, film-forming composition.

PR

Plant rodlet

A small rodlet, usually a few centimetres in length and a few millimetres in diameter, containing an active ingredient.

PS

Seed coated with a pesticide Self defining.

RB

Bait (ready for use)

A formulation designed to attract and be eaten by the target pests.

SC

Suspension concentrate (= flowable concentrate)

A stable suspension of active ingredient(s) with water as the fluid, intended for dilution with water before use.

SD

Suspension concentrate for direct application

A stable suspension of active ingredient(s) in a fluid, which may contain other dissolved active ingredient(s), intended for direct application, to rice paddies, for example.

SE

Suspo-emulsion

A fluid, heterogeneous formulation consisting of a stable dispersion of active ingredient(s) in the form of solid particles and of water-non miscible fine globules in a continuous water phase.

SG

Water soluble granule A formulation consisting of granules to be applied as a true solution of the active ingredient after dissolution in water, but which may contain insoluble inert ingredients.

SL

Soluble concentrate

A clear to opalescent liquid to be applied as a solution of the active ingredient after dilution in water. The liquid may contain water-insoluble formulants.

SO

Spreading oil

Formulation designed to form a surface layer on application to water.

SP

Water soluble powder A powder formulation to be applied as a true solution of the active ingredient after dissolution in water, but which may contain insoluble inert ingredients.

ST

Water soluble tablet

A liquid, homogeneous formulation to be applied as a homogeneous liquid after dilution in an organic liquid.

Formulation in form of tablets to be used individually, to form a solution of the active ingredient after disintegration in water. The formulation may contain water-insoluble formulants.

SU

Ultra-low volume
(ULV) suspension

A suspension ready for use through ULV equipment.

TB

Tablet

Pre-formed solids of uniform shape and dimensions, usually circular, with either flat or convex faces, the distance between faces being less than the diameter.

TC

Technical material

A material resulting from a manufacturing process comprising the active ingredient, together with associated impurities. This may contain small amounts of necessary additives.

TK

Technical concentrate

A material resulting from a manufacturing process comprising the active ingredient, together with associated impurities. This may contain small amounts of necessary additives and appropriate diluents.

UL

Ultra-low volume
(ULV) liquid

A homogeneous liquid ready for use through ULV equipment.

VP

Vapour releasing product A formulation containing one or more volatile active ingredients, the vapours of which are released into the air.
Evaporation rate is normally controlled by using suitable formulations and/or dispensers.

WG

Water dispersible granules A formulation consisting of granules to be applied after disintegration and dispersion in water.

WP

Wettable powder

A powder formulation to be applied as a suspension after dispersion in water.

WS

Water dispersible powder for slurry seed treatment

A powder to be dispersed at high concentration in water before application as a slurry to the seed.

WT

Water dispersible tablet Formulation in the form of tablets to be used individually, to form a dispersion of the active ingredient after disintegration in water.

XX

Others

Temporary categorization of all other formulations not listed above.

ZC

A mixed formulation of CS and SC

A stable suspension of capsules and active ingredient(s) in fluid, normally intended for dilution with water before use. ZE

A mixed formulation of CS and SE

A fluid, heterogeneous formulation consisting of a stable dispersion of active ingredient(s) in the form of capsules, solid particles, and fine globules in a continuous water phase, normally intended for dilution with water before use.

ZW

A mixed formulation of CS and EW

A fluid, heterogeneous formulation consisting of a stable dispersion of active ingredient(s) in the form of capsules and fine globules in a continuous water phase, normally intended for dilution with water before use.

For record keeping purposes, the suffix “SB” should be added to the formulation code, if the material is packaged in a sealed water soluble bag (e.g. WP-SB).

Historical list of obsolete formulation codes:
Code

Term

Definition

AB

Grain bait

Special form of bait. Refer to RB

BB

Block bait

Special form of bait. Refer to RB

CF

Capsule suspension for seed treatment

A stable suspension of capsules in a fluid to be applied to the seed, either directly or after dilution.

CG

Encapsulated granule A granule with a protective or granule release-controlling coating. Refer to GR

CL

Contact liquid or gel

Rodenticidal or insecticidal formulation in the form of a liquid/gel for direct application, or after dilution in the case of gels.

ED

Electrochargeable liquid Special liquid formulation for electrostatic
(electrodynamic) spraying.

FD

Smoke tin

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

FG

Fine granule

A granule in the particle size range from 300 to 2500 μm.
Refer to GR

FK

Smoke candle

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

FP

Smoke cartridge

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

FR

Smoke rodlet

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

FT

Smoke tablet

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

FW

Smoke pellet

Special form of smoke generator. Refer to FU

GB

Granular bait

Special form of bait. Refer to RB

GF

Gel for Seed Treatment

A homogeneous gelatinous formulation to be applied directly to the seed.

GG

Macrogranule

A granule in the particle size range from 2000 to 6000 μm.
Refer to GR

GP

Flo-dust

Very fine dustable powder for pneumatic application in greenhouses. KP

Combi-pack solid/ solid Two solid formulations, separately contained within one outer pack, intended for simultaneous application in a tank mix. LA

Lacquer

Solvent-based, film-forming composition.

LV

Liquid vaporizer

A liquid formulation in a cartridge/bottle, designed to fit a suitable heater unit, from which the formulation passes up a heated wick and evaporates into the local atmosphere.

MG

Microgranule

A granule in the particle size range from 100 to 600 μm.
Refer to GR

MV

Vaporizing mats

A mat made from pulp, or other suitable inert materials, and impregnated with an active ingredient. The mat is intended for use in a heating unit designed to produce slow volatilisation of the active ingredient.

PB

Plate bait

Special form of bait. Refer to RB

PC

Gel or paste concentrate

A solid formulation to be applied as a gel or paste after dilution with water.

PO

Pour-on

Solution for pouring on the skin of animals in a high volume (normally more than 100 ml per animal).

SA

Spot-on

Solution for spot application on the skin of animals in a low volume (normally less than 100 ml per animal).

SB

Scrap bait

Special form of bait. Refer to RB

SS

Water soluble powder A powder to be dissolved in water before application to for seed treatment the seed.

TP

Tracking powder

Discontinued term. Refer to CP