Crystal Penitro Organo-Silicon Adjuvant - Non-Ionic Surfactant for Better Pesticide Spreading & Penetration

Penitro is a non-ionic organo-silicon adjuvant manufactured by Crystal Crop Protection. It is designed to improve the performance of pesticides by acting as a powerful surfactant. When mixed with spray solutions, Penitro reduces the surface tension of water, allowing pesticides to spread more evenly across leaf surfaces and penetrate faster — even reaching the undersides of leaves where pests and diseases often hide.

This product is suitable for use on all crops and is compatible with all types of pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. It keeps spray droplets wet on the leaf surface for a longer time, which means the pesticide stays active for a longer duration. With a very low dosage requirement of just 0.3 ml per litre of water, Penitro improves spray efficacy without adding significant cost or complexity to your spraying routine. It is especially useful in dry or dusty conditions where regular spray solutions tend to run off or dry up too quickly.

Key Benefits

• Improves spreading and coverage of pesticide spray on leaves for more uniform protection
• Enhances penetration of pesticides into plant tissues, including the underside of leaves
• Keeps spray droplets wet on the leaf surface for longer, extending pesticide activity duration
• Reduces pesticide run-off and wastage, helping you get more value from every spray
• Works effectively even on waxy, hairy, or hard-to-wet leaf surfaces
• Compatible with all types of pesticides — herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides
• Very low dosage requirement (0.3 ml per litre) makes it economical to use

How It Works

Penitro is an organo-silicon surfactant. Surfactants are substances that reduce the surface tension of liquids. Water naturally has high surface tension, which causes spray droplets to bead up and roll off leaves instead of spreading out. Penitro breaks this surface tension, allowing the spray solution to spread into a thin, even film across the leaf surface. This improved wetting means the pesticide covers more leaf area, reaches hidden spots like leaf undersides, and gets absorbed faster by the plant or pest. The silicon-based chemistry also helps the spray droplets stay moist for longer, giving the active ingredients more time to work. In simple terms, Penitro makes your pesticide spray stick better, spread wider, and work more effectively.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Brand	Crystal Crop Protection
Product Name	Penitro
Active Ingredient	Non-ionic Silicon-based Compound
Chemical Group	Silico-based Surfactant
Formulation Type	Liquid Adjuvant
Technical Name	Spreader / Organo-Silicon Adjuvant
CAS Number	67674-67-3
Mode of Action	Reduces surface tension, improves spreading, wetting, and penetration
Pack Sizes Available	5 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L
Shelf Life	2 Years

Recommended Dosage & Application

Crop	Use With	Dosage
All crops	All herbicides, insecticides, fungicides	0.3 ml per litre of water (5 ml per 15 litres of water)

When to Use

Penitro can be used with every pesticide spray application, regardless of crop or growth stage. It is most beneficial when:

• Spraying on crops with waxy, hairy, or hard-to-wet leaves where spray droplets tend to roll off
• Applying pesticides in dry, hot, or dusty conditions where spray droplets evaporate quickly
• Targeting pests or diseases on the underside of leaves where normal spray coverage is poor
• Using systemic pesticides where better penetration and absorption can improve results
• Mixing tank solutions where maximum coverage and quick action are needed

Simply add Penitro to your spray tank whenever you apply any herbicide, insecticide, or fungicide. Follow the pesticide's own application schedule and timing.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

1. Wear protective gloves, eyewear, and a mask before handling the product.
2. Fill your spray tank halfway with clean water.
3. Add the required quantity of pesticide (herbicide, insecticide, or fungicide) as per its label recommendation.
4. Add Penitro at the rate of 0.3 ml per litre of water (approximately 5 ml for a 15-litre knapsack sprayer).
5. Top up the tank with remaining water and stir or shake well to ensure thorough mixing.
6. Spray immediately using a flat-fan or cone nozzle for even and uniform coverage.
7. Clean the sprayer thoroughly after use.

Compatibility

Penitro is compatible with all types of pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. It can be used in tank mixes with most commonly used crop protection products. Always follow the standard mixing practice: add the pesticide first, then add Penitro, and finally top up with water. If mixing with multiple products, follow the correct mixing order (wettable powders first, then liquids, then adjuvants).

Precautions & Safety

• Wear gloves, protective eyewear, and a mask while handling and mixing the product
• Avoid inhalation of spray mist — do not spray in windy conditions
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling and application
• Store in a cool, dry place away from food, animal feed, and children
• Avoid spray drift to water bodies — harmful to aquatic life
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after use
• If swallowed or inhaled, seek medical help immediately. No specific antidote available; treat symptomatically

PHI / REI & Storage

Parameter	Details
Shelf Life	2 Years
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources