Sulfur (wettable powder)

1. Product Overview

Sulfur (wettable powder) is a finely milled, water-dispersible elemental sulfur formulation engineered for industrial-scale applications that require rapid, uniform suspension and controlled delivery. Its primary industrial use is as a fungicide/miticide and as a soil amendment component in agricultural and horticultural commodity production, and as an input in certain chemical manufacturing processes. The key value proposition is reliable, high-purity elemental sulfur in a wettable powder form that enables consistent application rates, improved coverage, and simplified handling compared with dusts or liquids. Strategically, this product reduces application variability, supports regulatory-compliant residue management, and strengthens supply-chain resilience for large-scale producers and formulators.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Elemental sulfur (S), inert carriers and wetting agents formulated for dispersion; free from chlorinated solvents.

• Purity/grade: Typical elemental sulfur content ≥ 95.0% (industrial/agricultural grade); assay certificate provided on request.

• Physical form: Wettable powder (WP) — free-flowing granulated/powdered solid.

• Color: Pale yellow to yellow.

• Particle size: Median particle size (D50) 10–75 µm; specified distribution available per batch certificate.

• Bulk density: 0.6–0.9 g/cm³ (bulk density subject to packaging format).

• Moisture content: ≤ 1.5% (typical).

• pH of 1% aqueous slurry: approximately 5–7 (indicative; can vary with formulation).

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; formulated for wetting and suspension stability when mixed.

• Wettability & suspension: Optimized surfactant blend to ensure rapid wetting and minimal settling during spray operations.

• Impurities: Heavy metals and arsenic controlled to industry-standard limits; full metals panel available on request.

• Packaging options: 25 kg multiwall paper sacks with polyethylene liner, 50 kg sacks, 500 kg bulk bags (FIBCs), and 20 MT packed pallets for containerized bulk.

• Shelf life: 24 months under dry, cool storage away from direct sunlight; stability guaranteed when stored as recommended.

• Compliance documentation: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and certificate of origin supplied with shipment.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agriculture & Horticulture: Primary use as a contact fungicide/miticide for large-scale crop protection programs (orchards, vineyards, vegetable production). Wettable powder format enables accurate dosing, improved canopy coverage, and reduced drift versus dusts.

• Soil Amendment & pH Management: Used by agronomy programs and soil-blend manufacturers to provide a source of elemental sulfur for controlled soil acidification and sulfur nutrient replenishment. Superior particle distribution leads to more predictable soil reaction rates.

• Industrial Chemical Feedstock: Employed by sulfuric derivatives and intermediate producers where a consistent elemental sulfur feedstock in particulate form is required for downstream processing (e.g., sulfuric acid plants, sulfur-based reagents).

• Formulation & Co-formulants: Raw material for custom agrochemical formulators and compounders who require a dispersion-ready sulfur input for blended products.
  Why it performs better: Wettable powder delivers uniform suspension, easier metering into spray systems, reduced airborne dust exposure during handling, and more consistent active coverage on target surfaces than crude sulfur dusts. For formulators, lower variability in particle size and impurity profile reduces batch rejection and rework.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO-driven QA with batch CoAs ensures tight control of purity, particle size distribution, and impurity limits.

• Supply reliability: Established procurement network and scheduled bulk production support predictable replenishment for continuous seasonal demand cycles.

• Logistics capability: Multiple packaging formats optimized for container and breakbulk loading; assistance with palletization and export documentation to minimize lead times.

• Price competitiveness: Economies of scale on bulk orders and competitive FOB/EXW pricing for long-term buyers, plus volume discounts for contract customers.

• Sustainability benefits: Sourced and processed with practices that minimize fugitive emissions and dust; bulk packaged options reduce single-use packaging footprint relative to many small-format alternatives.

• Technical support: Dedicated technical datasheets, usage guidance for agronomic dosing and formulation compatibility, and responsive technical account management for integration into buyer processes.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity (MT per container):

  • 20 ft container (with FIBCs/pallets): up to 18–20 MT (depending on packing configuration and weight limits).

  • 40 ft container (with FIBCs/pallets): up to 24–26 MT.

• Lead times: Available on request depending on destination and contracted volumes; recommended to confirm at inquiry for seasonal peaks.

• Documentation: CoA, SDS, commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin provided with each shipment.