Adherent controlled release pesticide using organo poly siloxanes

Claim 2

A composition consisting essentially of (a) and organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups which are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a hydrolyzable silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocabon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, and (d) an insecticide.

Claim 3

The composition of claim 1 wherein the organopolysiloxane contains the structural unit ##STR7## wherein X is a hydroxyl radical or a hydrolyzable radical and R and R' are oxygen or non-hydrolyzable hydrocarbon or heterocyclic radicals.

Claim 4

The composition of claim 1 wherein the hydrolyzable groups on the organopolysiloxane are selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy, acyloxy and hydrogen.

Claim 5

The composition of claim 2 wherein the non-hydrolyzable hydrocarbon radicals are selected from the group consisting of branched, linear or cyclic aliphatic radicals, aromatic radicals, aralkyl radicals and alkylaryl radicals.

Claim 6

The composition of claim 1 wherein the hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane has the formula R n SiX 4-n where R is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical, X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy, acyloxy and hydrogen, and n is an integer from 0 to 2.

Claim 7

The composition of claim 1 where in the organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups has the formula P-(SiX n ) m where P is an organopolysiloxane, X is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy, acyloxy and hydrogen, n is an integer from 2 to 3, and m is an interger from 1 to 20.

Claim 8

The composition of claim 6 wherein the organopolysiloxane contains the structural unit: ##STR8## wherein R'" and R"" are oxygen or non-hydrolyzable hydrocarbon or heterocyclic radicals.

Claim 9

The composition of claim 7 wherein the non-hydrolyzable radicals are selected from the group consisting of acyclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radicals, aromatic radicals, aralkyl radicals and alkylaryl radicals.

Claim 10

A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said substrate is an animal.

Claim 11

The composition of claim 1 wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within the range 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 12

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups whih are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a 10/90 silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) a non-volatile, non-reactive hydrocarbon oil or organopolysiloxane, and (e) an insecticide, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 13

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups whih are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a 10/90 silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) a non-volatile, non-reactive hydrocarbon oil or organopolysiloxane, and (e) an insecticide, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 14

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups which are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a hydrolyzable silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) an insecticide, and (e) a volatile diluent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, organopolysiloxane fluids and water, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within th range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 15

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups which are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a hydrolyzable silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) an insecticide, and (e) a volatile diluent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, organopolysiloxane fluids and water, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within th range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 16

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups which are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a hydrolyzable silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) a non-volatile, non-reactive hydrocarbon oil or organopolysiloxane, (e) an insecticide, and (f) a volatile diluent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, halognated hydrocarbons, organopolysiloxane fluids and water, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 17

A composition consisting essentially of (a) an organopolysiloxane, soluble in organic solvents, and containing hydroxyl groups or functional groups which are hydrolyzable to hydroxyl groups, (b) a hydrolyzable silane selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrocarbon substituted hydrolyzable silane, (2) an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups, and (3) a partial hydrolyzate of (1) and/or (2), (c) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof wherein said titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of tetraesters, tetraanhydrides, tetraamides and chelates of glycols, hydroxyacids, dicarboxylic acids, diketones, ketoesters and alkanolamines, (d) a non-volatile, non-reactive hydrocarbon oil or organopolysiloxane, (e) an insecticide, and (f) a volatile diluent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, halognated hydrocarbons, organopolysiloxane fluids and water, wherein the weight ratio a/(b+c) is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10 and the weight ratio b/c is within the range of 10/90 to 90/10.

Claim 18

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 1 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 19

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 2 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 20

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 3 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 21

A pocess for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent control release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 4 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 22

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogn atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 5 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 23

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 6 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 24

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 7 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 25

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 8 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 26

A process as defined in claim 14 wherein said substrate is the surface of a structure.

Claim 27

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 10 of said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 28

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 11 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 29

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 12 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 30

A process for providing a substrate containing active hydrogen atoms with an adherent controlled release pesticide which comprises applying the composition of claim 13 to said substrate and exposing the coated substrate to atmospheric moisture.

Claim 31

A process as defined in claim 14 wherein said substrate is a plant.