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Tank Mix Compatibility Calculator

Compatibility score for multi-product mixes.

Inputs

Results

Compatibility score

75

Risk level (1-3)2
Water conditioner needed0
Jar test mL/product473
Spray water pH7
Products in tank2
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter each product to be tank-mixed, including herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants.
  2. Set the water pH and hardness level.
  3. Review the compatibility score and any incompatibility warnings.
  4. Follow the jar test procedure to physically verify compatibility before field mixing.
  5. Add products in the correct order: WP/WDG then liquids then EC then adjuvants.

How the result changes with Product 1 formulation

Product 1 formulationCompatibility score
1.6100
3.1100
4.975
6.4100

What each input means

Number of products
Total products (pesticides, fertilizers, adjuvants) to mix.
Product 1 formulation
1=SP, 2=WP, 3=WDG, 4=SC/Flowable, 5=EC, 6=Solution, 7=Adjuvant.
Water hardness (ppm)
CaCO3 concentration in ppm. Check your water test report.
Water pH
Spray water pH. Ideal range is 5-7 for most pesticides.
Water temperature (F)
Cold water reduces solubility of powders and dry flowables.

What each result means

Compatibility score
0-100 score. 80+ = Low risk, 50-79 = Moderate, <50 = High risk.
Risk level (1-3)
1 = Low risk (proceed), 2 = Moderate (jar test recommended), 3 = High (do not mix without testing).
Water conditioner needed
1 = Yes (add ammonium sulfate or water conditioner), 0 = No.
Jar test mL/product
Proportional mL of each product for a standard 1-quart jar test.
Spray water pH
Entered water pH. Target 5-7 with a buffering agent if needed.
Products in tank
Number of products being tank mixed.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Number of products = 2, Product 1 formulation = 5, Product 2 formulation = 3, Water hardness (ppm) = 150 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Compatibility score
    Compatibility score = 100
    75 = 75
  3. Calculate Risk level
    2 = 2
  4. Calculate Water conditioner needed
    Water conditioner needed
    0 = 0

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