Trifloxystrobin is a premium strobilurin-class fungicide recognized for its broad-spectrum efficacy, residual control, and advanced chemical structuring. This detailed guide explores its technological parameters, comparative industry data, production process, and real-world deployment—enabling technical decision-makers, agronomists, and purchasing managers to specify the optimal trifloxystrobin solution for their needs.
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1. Overview: Industry Trends & Market Data
The trifloxystrobin fungicide market is rapidly evolving, with a CAGR exceeding 6% globally (2021-2028, Mordor Intelligence). Its adoption is rising due to enhanced disease spectrum coverage and regulatory shifts favoring new-generation fungicides.
Key technical drivers include:
- Superior binding affinity to fungal mitochondrial Qo sites (strobilurin mode of action).
- Low mammalian toxicity, compliant with EU and EPA MRLs.
- Sustained residual efficacy, low use rates (as low as 75 g/ha).
- Combination products (e.g. fluopyram trifloxystrobin & penflufen trifloxystrobin) to counter resistance.
2. Trifloxystrobin Product Parameters & Specifications
Parameter | DFCHEM Trifloxystrobin | Generic Competitor A | Competitor B |
Purity (HPLC) | ≥98.5% | 97% min | 95-98% |
Formulation Types | WG, SC, EC | WG, WP | SC, WG |
Particle Size (μm) | < 5 | 5-10 | 10 max |
Water Insolubles | ≤ 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
pH (1% Suspension) | 5.0-8.0 | 5.5-7.5 | 6-8 |
UV Absorbance λmax | 281 nm | 281 nm | 282 nm |
ISO/FDA Registration | ISO 9001, FDA 21CFR | ISO9001 | No |
Shelf Life | 3-5 years | 2 years | 2-4 years |
Technical Terms Explained:
- WG - Water-dispersible granules; SC - Suspension concentrate; EC - Emulsifiable concentrate.
- Purity is measured by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) per ISO 1750.
- Particle size affects foliar coverage and rainfastness.
3. Visualizing Trifloxystrobin: Market Share & Performance Charts
Global Use of Strobilurin Fungicides (2023, USD Million)
Trifloxystrobin Formulation Breakdown (Market %)
Technical Performance: Residual Efficacy Over Time
4. Trifloxystrobin Manufacturing Workflow
The trifloxystrobin manufacturing process adheres to strict ISO 9001 and ANSI chemical standards, ensuring maximum product integrity. Here's an overview of the technical flow:
Raw Material Sourcing
(API, solvents, catalysts)
→
Core Synthesis
(Friedel-Crafts, Esterification)
→
Purification & Filtration
(Crystallization, HPLC)
→
Formulation Blending
(WG, SC, EC)
→
QC & ISO Testing
(ISO 17025:2017, Batch analysis)
→
Packaging
(Sealed, Labelled)
- Key Manufacturing Nodes: Each stage monitored for contaminant trace levels. Core synthesis employs controlled temperature (20-30℃), solvent recycling, and continuous-flow reactors for efficiency.
- Material Science: Active ingredient scrutinized for particle homogeneity and binder purity. Formulation adjuvants are FDA food-grade.
- Process Control: Advanced inline NIR/FTIR testing, documented as per ISO 17025, assures lot reproducibility.
5. Typical Applications & Technical Advantages
- Agriculture: Key crops: Wheat, rice, grape, soybean, vegetable, turf (used as trifloxystrobin 25 WG/SC).
- Horticulture: Ornamentals, berries, turfgrass for golf courses.
- Industrial: Seed treatment (e.g., penflufen trifloxystrobin mixes), post-harvest disease protection (pack houses).
- Specialty: Co-ingredients in high-value blends with fluopyram; anti-corrosive preservative for wood and construction panels.
Technical Benefits:
- Rapid leaf penetration and translaminar movement ensuring robust coverage.
- Outstanding rainfastness, UV stability, and shelf stability (proven 36 months at 35℃ storage).
- Superior protection against powdery mildew, Septoria, downy mildew, and Alternaria spp.
- Proven cost-per-acre reduction by 18% compared to older strobilurins (see citation).
6. Real-World Case: Trifloxystrobin Combination Success
Use Case / Crop |
Trifloxystrobin Program |
Disease Reduction (%) |
Yield Increase (%) |
Key Outcome |
Wheat (Asia/EU) |
Trifloxystrobin 25 WG 150g/ha |
91% |
7.7% |
Septoria, Leaf Rust Suppression |
Tomato (Americas) |
Fluopyram Trifloxystrobin SC |
84% |
8.1% |
Blight, Powdery Mildew |
Rapeseed (EU) |
Penflufen Trifloxystrobin FS |
89% |
6.5% |
Seedling Diseases |
Grape (Global) |
Trifloxystrobin+Tebuconazole WG |
96% |
9.0% |
Powdery & Downy Mildew |
7. Product Competitive Analysis: Technical Comparison Table
Property | Trifloxystrobin | Azoxystrobin | Pyraclostrobin |
Mode of Action | SQI (Strobilurin QoI) | SQI | SQI |
Systemicity | Translaminar + Vapor | Xylem-mobile | Translaminar |
Rainfastness (hours) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Residue (days @ MRL) | 28 | 18 | 23 |
Combination Compatibility | High (fluopyram, penflufen) | Medium | High |
WHO Toxicity Class | III (slightly hazardous) | III | III |
ISO 9001/14001 | Certified | Certified | Certified |
Registration Country | 60+ | 90+ | 60+ |
Key Unique Tech | Lowest resistance risk, fast vapor action | Broader spectrum | High foliar activity |
8. Custom Solutions & Support
DFCHEM offers full-spectrum trifloxystrobin solutions including custom particle size, packaging (100g-25kg), and co-formulation with partners:
- Unique blends: fluopyram trifloxystrobin, penflufen trifloxystrobin, tebuconazole combinations
- Technical documentation and full COA/MSDS support (per ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, ISO 9001:2015).
- Responsive shipping: Global delivery (1-4 weeks depending on volume, 99.2% on-time in 2023)
- Full traceability with QR code batch tracking and 24/7 after-sales application support hotline.
Frequently Asked Technical Questions
1. What is the chemical specification of Trifloxystrobin?
Trifloxystrobin (CAS 141517-21-7) technical material by DFCHEM meets a minimum purity of ≥98.5% (by HPLC) and minimal water-insolubles (≤0.1%). Main contaminant control: desmethoxy, isomeric impurities per ISO 1750.
2. What are the typical formulation types available?
Major options include WG, SC, EC, and WP; custom premix available for trifloxystrobin fungicide in 25-50% concentration (e.g. trifloxystrobin 25 WG).
3. Which international standards does the product conform to?
Manufacturing and QC conform to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025 for laboratory testing, and selected lots meet FDA 21 CFR (food contact surfaces).
4. Recommended use rates and mixing partners?
Field rates typically 75-250 g/ha alone. Best performance seen in partner mixes with fluopyram, penflufen, or tebuconazole to manage resistance and broaden spectrum.
5. How is the product audited for residual content?
All lots undergo HPLC and GC-MS residue analysis (per EPA and EU MRLs), as well as accelerated aging and rainfastness testing on ISO 17025 equipment.
6. Is DFCHEM Trifloxystrobin suitable for industrial coatings?
Yes. It is also used as an anti-microbial agent in wood protection and panel treatment, showing >98.5% efficacy on mildew/fungal challenge tests.
7. What customer support and guarantees are provided?
All products are covered by a 24-month warranty, rapid technical consultation, lot Certificate of Analysis, and on-site field troubleshooting for premium buyers.
9. Delivery Terms, Warranty & Support Overview
- Lead Time: Typically 7-21 days for quantities <20MT, 4-6 weeks for container111 loads.
- Warranty: All goods under 24-month quality warranty (ISO 2859-1 sampling plan).
- Global Technical Hotline: 24/7 for troubleshooting, regulatory inquiries, field corrections.
- Custom Labeling & Compliance: GHS/WHMIS/CLP labelling; region-specific registration support.
10. Partnering Companies, Certification & Industry References
- Collaborations: Major distributors in EU, Asia, USA, with annual supply exceeding 1,600 MT.
- Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, FDA 21CFR, local authorities’ product registrations.
- OEM/ODM: Available for private label, technical customization and bulk supply.
References & Further Reading:
- [Trifloxystrobin Market Analysis Report 2023](https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/trifloxystrobin-market)
- [Strobilurin Resistance Management, Crop Protection (Elsevier, 2022)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/crop-protection/articles-in-press)
- [ISO Quality Standards for Agrochemical Production](https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html)
- [AgriForum: Real-World Feedback on Trifloxystrobin Use](https://www.agryforum.com/index.php?threads/trifloxystrobin-performance-in-eu.13294/)