abstract |
A water-dispersible product, such as a tablet or briquette, comprises at least one active material and a binder wherein the binder includes one or more polyphosphate chains, borate ions or silicate ions. The polyphosphate chains, borate ions and silicate ions are respectively derived from a water-soluble phosphate glass, a water-soluble borate glass and a water-soluble silicate glass. The active material may be a pharmacologically-active substance, a pesticide or a herbicide. |