ASTM E609-19
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Pesticides
Standard Terminology Relating to Pesticides
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Designation: E609 − 19
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Pesticides
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E609; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
absorption,n—a process in which one material (the absorbent) colorant,n—a material used to alter the color of a formulation.
takes in and retains another (the absorbate).
contact herbicide, n—a chemical that kills those plant parts
amphoteric surfactant, n—a surface-active agent capable of
with which it comes into contact.
forming, in aqueous solution, either surface-active anions or
corrosion inhibitor,n—a material added to a product to reduce
surface-active cations depending on the pH.
its tendency to degrade metals.
anionic surfactant, n—surface-active agent in which the
defoliant, n—a chemical that causes the foliage to drop from
hydrophilic portion of the molecule forms exclusively a
plants.
negative ion (anion) when placed in aqueous solution.
deposit, n—the amount of pesticide on a unit area of surface.
antifreeze, n—a material that lowers the freezing point of a
liquid formulation.
dermal toxicity, n—the toxic effect to an organism resulting
attractant, n—an agent that increases the attentive frequency from contact of the pesticide with the skin.
of an organism.
diluent, n—a gas, liquid, or solid used to reduce the concen-
avicide, n—a chemical used to kill, control, or cause other
tration of an active ingredient in the formulation or applica-
adverse effects on birds.
tion of a pesticide.
band application, n—an application of a pesticide to a
directed application, n—an application to a restricted area
continuous restricted area such as in or along a crop row
such as a row, bed, or at the base of plants.
rather than over the entire field area.
disinfestant, n—an agent that kills, inactivates, or repels
binder,n—a substance used in dry formulations to produce or
organisms in or on plants, animals, or inanimate objects.
enhance cohesion of solid particles.
dispersant, n—a material that inhibits the agglomeration of
broadcast application, n—the distribution of a material uni-
suspended particles by electrostatic or steric stabilization.
formly over the entire area to be treated and not just to
portions of the area. dose, dosage, n—the quantity of substance applied per unit
treated or applied to or entering an organism.
carcinogen, n—an agent producing or inciting cancerous
growth.
drift, n—The physical movement of an agrochemical through
the air at the time of application or soon thereafter to any non
carrier,n—(1) a gas, liquid, or solid used to propel or transport
or off target site. Drift shall not include movement to non or
a pesticide; (2) an organism that bears an infectious agent,
off-target sites caused by erosion, migration, volatility or
but that shows no marked symptoms of the disease caused by
wind blown soil particles that occur after application unless
that agent.
specifically advertised on the label.
chemical repellent, n—any substance whose odor, taste,
emulsifiable concentrate, n—a single-phase liquid system
appearance, tactile sensation, or combination thereof pro-
having the property of forming an emulsion when mixed
duces an aversion response in the target animal.
with water.
emulsifier, n—see emulsifying agent
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E35 on
Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents and is the direct
emulsifying agent, n—a surfactant that promotes the disper-
responsibility of Subcommittee E35.22 on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery
sion of one immiscible liquid in another.
Systems.
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published May 2019. Originally
emulsion,n—a suspension of fine particles or globules of one
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E609–16. DOI:
10.1520/E0609-19 or more liquids in another liquid.
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eradication, n—the complete elimination of a pest from an preemergence herbicide,n—a chemical applied before emer-
area. gence of a specified weed or planted crop.
fragrance,n—an odorant used to mask another odor to impart preservative, n—a material that prolongs the useful life of an
a specific small to a formulation. agrichemical by inhibiting decomposition by microorgan-
isms.
freeze protection agent,n—a material that lowers the freezing
point or helps to restore the formulation to its original state propellant,n—an inert ingredient in
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Designation: E609 − 16 E609 − 19
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Pesticides
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E609; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
absorption, n—a process in which one material (the absorbent) takes in and retains another (the absorbate).
acclimation period, n—the time necessary for an animal to adjust to the laboratory and specific test environments.
amphoteric surfactant, n—a surface-active agent capable of forming, in aqueous solution, either surface-active anions or
surface-active cations depending on the pH.
anionic surfactant, n—surface-active agent in which the hydrophilic portion of the molecule forms exclusively a negative ion
(anion) when placed in aqueous solution.
antifreeze, n—a material that lowers the freezing point of a liquid formulation.
attractant, n—an agent that increases the attentive frequency of an organism.
avicide, n—a chemical used to kill, control, or cause other adverse effects on birds.
band application, n—an application of a pesticide to a continuous restricted area such as in or along a crop row rather than over
the entire field area.
binder, n—a substance used in dry formulations to produce or enhance cohesion of solid particles.
broadcast application, n—the distribution of a material uniformly over the entire area to be treated and not just to portions of the
area.
carcinogen, n—an agent producing or inciting cancerous growth.
carrier, n—(1) a gas, liquid, or solid used to propel or transport a pesticide; (2) an organism that bears an infectious agent, but
that shows no marked symptoms of the disease caused by that agent.
cidaphobia, n—sensitivity of target animals that increases their aversion to the high mortality within the population.
chemical repellent, n—any substance whose odor, taste, appearance, tactile sensation, or combination thereof produces an
aversion response in the target animal.
colorant, n—a material used to alter the color of a formulation.
contact herbicide, n—a chemical that kills those plant parts with which it comes into contact.
corrosion inhibitor, n—a material added to a product to reduce its tendency to degrade metals.
defoliant, n—a chemical that causes the foliage to drop from plants.
deposit, n—the amount of pesticide on a unit area of surface.
dermal toxicity, n—the toxic effect to an organism resulting from contact of the pesticide with the skin.
diluent, n—a gas, liquid, or solid used to reduce the concentration of an active ingredient in the formulation or application of a
pesticide.
directed application, n—an application to a restricted area such as a row, bed, or at the base of plants.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E35.22 on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2016April 1, 2019. Published September 2016May 2019. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20152016
as E609–15a.–16. DOI: 10.1520/E0609-16.10.1520/E0609-19
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disinfestant, n—an agent that kills, inactivates, or repels organisms in or on plants, animals, or inanimate objects.
dispersant, n—a material that inhibits the agglomeration of suspended particles by electrostatic or steric stabilization.
dose, dosage, n—the quantity of substance applied per unit treated or applied to or entering an organism.
drift, n—The physical movement of an agrochemical through the air at the time of application or soon thereafter to any non or
off target site. Drift shall not include movement to non or off-target sites caused by erosion, migration, volatility or wind blown
soil particles that occur after application unless specifically advertised on the label.
emulsifiable concentrate, n—a single-phase liquid system having the property of forming an emulsion when mixed with water.
emulsifier, n—see emulsifying agent
emulsifying agent, n—a surfactant that promotes the dispersion of one immiscible liquid in another.
emulsion, n—a suspension of fine particles or globules of one or mo
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