Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant - Questions & Answers

This product is a non-ionic surfactant that contains alkylaryl polyethoxyethanol. The type of surfactant used will depend upon the weather conditions and the size of the weeds. A methylated seed oil (MSO) would be used when weeds are stressed or the weather is extremely dry. A nonionic product, such as the Surf-Ac 820, can be used in normal weather conditions when weeds and small and well. Oil based surfactants are recommended when using for the control of grasses (unless it specifically says on the label not to use an oil based surfactant).

Using a non-ionic surfactant increases the penetration, coverage and overall effectiveness of almost any herbicide, insecticide, fungicide.

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant does have a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored at a moderate temp. Make sure that the cap is tightly sealed.

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant will not harm your pasture.It can be used in conjuction with most wettable powders, herbicides, acaricides, defoliants, insecticides, desiccants, and fungicides to improve performance of their product's active ingredient. Surf- AC 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant helps to provide a more wet surface to the plant and covers more of the surface.

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant will not treat for weeds. This product is to be mixed with an herbicide to help the herbicide to stick better. Be sure to check out our Lawn Care Guide. 

Yes the Surf-Ac 820 is used to help carry the ingredient of the product you are using through the waxy surface of the plant and help it stick to the surface better without rolling off. 

We do not carry the Hum-AC 820 but do see on the manufacturers website that it has a different active ingredient than the Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant so they are not the same.  Hum appears to have Glycerol, alcohol ethoxylate, polyoxyethylenepolyoxypropylene monobutyl ether, Surf-Ac is just Alcohol ethoxylate, alkylphenol ethoxylate.

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant is an additive that can be used in-conjunction with herbicides to increase effectiveness by helping the product stick to the target pests.  Surf-Ac alone will not kill any weeds.  

One gallon of Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant weighs 24.15lbs. Please let us know if you have any more questions. 

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant will work great when combined with selective post-emergent herbicides such as 2, 4D products if used as directed.

The Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant is NOT for aquatic use per its Product Label. 

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant will not harm animals if used as directed. They should not present and the surfaces should be dry completely prior to their return to the treated areas. It is not labeled as an insecticide that will eradicate bedbugs. Bedbugs are found indoors and this surfactant should be applied to exterior areas only. Please check out one of our Bedbug Kits and our article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for more information on a control program.

Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant is a product which helps to provide a more wet surface to the plant and covers more of the surface, and can be added to pesticide applications to improve performance of their product's active ingredient.  If used alone, an application should not cause damage to your plants, unless it was applied in extreme heat conditions.

Per the product label for Surf-Ac 820 Non-Ionic Surfactant when used with insecticides you would use 1-2 pints (16-32 oz) per 100 gallons, this breaks down to approx 0.16-0.32 fl oz per gallon of water.

Bifen IT does not require the use of a surfactant unless you are treating for eriophyid mites or spider mites per the product label.  Adding one for other insects would only increase the residual for a few days on outside surfaces.