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# A23656 ST
- EPA Reg No: **100-1726**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Picarbutrazox (0.34%); Thiabendazole (1.7%); Thiamethoxam (17%); Fludioxonil (0.85%); Metalaxyl-M (2.56%); Sedaxane (0.85%)
- Label accepted: 2022-09-16
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01726-20220916.pdf
---
Registration Notice Unconditional v.20150320
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Pesticide Programs
Registration Division (7505P)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA Reg. Number:
100-1726
Date of Issuance:
9/16/22
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE:
X Registration
Reregistration
Term of Issuance:
Unconditional
(under FIFRA, as amended)
Name of Pesticide Product:
A23656 ST
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code):
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and accepted by the
Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registration number.
On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered
under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the
Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any
time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any
name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the
registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others.
This product is unconditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3(c)(5) provided that you:
1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/reregistration/registration review of your
product when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data.
2. The data requirements for storage stability and corrosion characteristics (Guidelines 830.6317
and 830.6320) are not satisfied. A one year study is required to satisfy these data requirements.
You have 18 months from the date of registration to provide these data.
Signature of Approving Official:
Shaja B. Joyner, Product Manager 20
Fungicide-Herbicide Branch
Registration Division 7505P
Date:
9/16/22
EPA Form 8570-6
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 100-1726
Decision No. 578698
3. Make the following label changes before you release the product for shipment:
• Revise the EPA Registration Number to read, “EPA Reg. No. 100-1726.”
4. Submit one copy of the revised final printed label for the record before you release the product
for shipment.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be aware
that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and is
subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded
and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples
of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is
referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those
claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to
our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from
the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and
Compliance.
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance
with FIFRA section 6. Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these
conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. Please also note that the record for
this product currently contains the following CSFs:
• Basic CSF dated 08/20/2021
• Alternate CSF 1 08/20/2021
If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay DeMers via email at demers.lindsay@epa.gov.
Enclosure
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(Master label)
THIAMETHOXAM GROUP 4A INSECTICIDE
THIABENDAZOLE GROUP 1 FUNGICIDE
MEFENOXAM GROUP 4 FUNGICIDE
SEDAXANE GROUP 7 FUNGICIDE
FLUDIOXONIL GROUP 12 FUNGICIDE
PICARBUTRAZOX GROUP U17 FUNGICIDE
A23656 ST
Insecticide with Fungicides
A seed treatment product for protection against damage from listed insects, seed-borne
diseases, and seedling diseases on soybean
Active Ingredients:
Thiamethoxam
1 ................................................................................................. 17.0%
Mefenoxam2 ........................................................................................................ 2.56%
Thiabendazole3 ................................................................................................... 1.70%
Fludioxonil4 .......................................................................................................... 0.85%
Sedaxane5 ........................................................................................................... 0.85%
Picarbutrazox6 ..................................................................................................... 0.34%
Other Ingredients: 76.70%
Total: 100.00%
1CAS No. 153719-23-4
2CAS No. 70630-17-0 and CAS No. 69516-34-3
3CAS No. 148-79-8
4CAS No. 131341-86-1
5CAS No. 874967-67-6
6CAS No. 500207-04-5
One gallon of A23656 ST contains 1.60 lb thiamethoxam, 0.24 lb mefenoxam, 0.16 lb
thiabendazole, 0.08 lb fludioxonil, 0.08 lb sedaxane, and 0.03 lb picarbutrazox.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use on label.
EPA Reg. No. 100-XXXX
EPA Est.
_______________
Net Contents
09/16/2022
100-1726
09/16/2022
100-1726
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FIRST AID
If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center
or doctor.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin or
clothing
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor or going for treatment.
HOTLINE NUMBER
For 24-Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal)
or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before eating,
drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile
rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or
Viton™ ≥ 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
User Safety Requirements
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
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Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems in a manner that meets the requirements listed in
the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-
6)), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of
gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change
into clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards
This product is toxic to wildlife, freshwater fish, and estuarine/marine fish and highly
toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in
neighboring areas. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment
washwater or rinsate. Exposed treated seed may be hazardous to wildlife, fish, and
aquatic invertebrates. Promptly cover or collect seeds spilled during loading or planting.
Pollinator Precautions
Thiamethoxam is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment, and effects may be
possible as a result of exposure to translocated residues in blooming crops.
Groundwater Advisory
Mefenoxam is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as
a result of agricultural use. Thiamethoxam and fludioxonil have properties and
characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. These chemicals
may leach into the groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly
where the water table is shallow.
Surface Water Advisory
This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow groundwater. This
product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for
several months or more after application.
Physical or Chemical Hazards
Do not store near or use with oxidizing agents. DO NOT mix with or allow to come into
contact with oxidizing agents. Hazardous chemical reaction may occur.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not acceptable,
return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to
eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as
manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, prese nce of other materials or
other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by applicable
law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any claims
relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty d oes not
extend to the use of this product contrary to label instructions or under conditions not
reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and, (2) Buyer
and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Syngenta be liable for any
incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this
product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF
SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR
DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF
SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
SYNGENTA.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Use is permitted as an end-use seed treatment on agricultural establishments and in
commercial seed treatment facilities. DO NOT use for at-plant applications (e.g.,
hopper box, planter box). This product is to be applied as a water-based slurry through
standard liquid-type seed-treatment equipment. Use seed treaters with atomizers or
spinning discs for better product coverage on the seed.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for
pesticide regulation. Notify state and/or federal authorities and Syngenta immediately if
you observe any adverse environmental effects due to use of this product.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR INSECT AND/OR DISEASE
CONTROL, AND/OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
Treatment of highly mechanically scarred or damaged seed or seed known to be of low
vigor and poor quality may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and
seedling vigor. Treat a quantity of seed using equipment similar to that planned for
treating the total seed lot. Prior to treatment, conduct germination tests on a portion of
seed before committing the total seed lot to a selected seed treatment.
Due to seed quality, crop or variety sensitivity, and seed storage conditions beyond the
control of Syngenta, no claims are made to guarantee the germination of seed or
propagating material for all crop seed when treated with A23656 ST.
Maximum usage when applying metalaxyl- and mefenoxam-containing products
to the same crop within the same season: Do not apply more than the maximum
yearly total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on the label of the product
containing the lowest yearly total on that crop.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
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DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 48 hours. Exception: If the seed is treated with the product and the
treated seed is planted, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances,
allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has
been treated.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such
as plants, soil, or water is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile
rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils,
or Viton ≥ 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
PRODUCT INFORMATION
A23656 ST is a seed treatment product containing the active ingredients thiamethoxam
insecticide and fludioxonil, thiabendazole, mefenoxam, sedaxane, and picarbutrazox
fungicides. A23656 ST protects against damage from listed early-season insects, soil-
borne and seed-borne diseases of soybeans.
Thiamethoxam is a systemic seed treatment insecticide belonging to the neonicotinoid
class of chemistry. Thiamethoxam protects against listed chewing and sucking insects
through contact and ingestion.
Mefenoxam fungicide is active against Pythium, Phytophthora, and systemic downy
mildew.
Thiabendazole fungicide is active for protection against seed-borne Phomopsis spp. to
improve germination and early-season seedling health. Thiabendazole also suppresses
seed-borne Sclerotinia spp.
Fludioxonil fungicide is active against Fusarium and Rhizoctonia spp., also suppressing
seed-borne Sclerotinia and Phomopsis spp.
Sedaxane fungicide is active against seed decay, seedling blight and damping-off
caused by Rhizoctonia spp.
Picarbutrazox fungicide is active against diseases caused by Pythium and Phytophthora
spp.
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Resistance Management
For resistance management, please note that A23656 ST contains Group 1
(thiabendazole), Group 4 (mefenoxam), Group 7 (sedaxane), Group 12 (fludioxonil),
and Group U17 (picarbutrazox) fungicides. Any fungal population may contain
individuals naturally resistant to A23656 ST and other Group 1, Group 4, Group 7,
Group 12, or Group U17 fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control may occur
over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in the same fields. Appropriate
resistance-management strategies should be followed.
Thiabendazole belongs to the methyl-benzimidazole carbamate class of chemistry,
which disrupts ß-tubulin assembly in mitosis. Mefenoxam belongs to the phenylamide
class of chemistry, which interferes with fungal RNA synthesis. Sedaxane is a succinate
dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) and belongs to the carboxamide class of chemistry,
which disrupts cellular respiration and energy generation. Fludioxonil belongs to the
phenylpyrrole class of chemistry, which interferes with a MAP/histidine protein kinase in
osmotic signal transduction. Picarbutrazox belongs to the tetra-zolyloximes class of
fungicides and is not known to be cross-resistant with fungicides that have different
modes of action.
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the following steps:
• Rotate the use of A23656 ST or other Group 1, Group 4, Group 7, Group 12, or
Group U17 fungicides within a growing season sequence with different groups that
control the same pathogens.
• Use tank mixtures with fungicide from a different group that are equally effective on
the target pest when such use is permitted. Use at least the minimum application
rate as labeled by the manufacturer.
• Adopt an integrated disease management program for fungicide use that includes
scouting, uses historical information related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and
which considers host plant resistance, impact of environmental conditions on
disease development, disease thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other
chemical control practices.
• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models to effectively time fungicide
applications. Note that using predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage
resistance.
• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance development.
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisor for any additional
pesticide resistance-management and/or Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
recommendations for specific crop and pathogens.
• For further information or to report suspected resistance contact Syngenta at 1-866-
796-4368. You can also contact your pesticide distributor or university extension
specialist to report resistance.
Syngenta encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long-term
control of the fungal diseases on this label.
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A23656 ST contains a Group 4A insecticide (thiamethoxam, a systemic insecticide
belonging to the neonicotinoid class of chemistry, which includes nicotinic acetylcholine
receptor (nAChR) agonists). Insect biotypes with acquired or inherent resistance to
Group 4A insecticides may eventually dominate the insect population if Group 4A
insecticides are used repeatedly as the predominant method of control for targeted
species. This may result in partial or total loss of control of those species by A23656 ST
or other Group 4A insecticides.
In order to maintain susceptibility to this class of chemistry:
• Avoid using Group 4A insecticides exclusively for season-long control of insect
species with more than one generation per crop season.
• For insect species with successive or overlapping generations, apply A23656 ST or
other Group 4A insecticides using a “treatment window” approach. A treatment
window is a period of time as defined by the stage of crop development and/or the
biology of the pests of concern. Within the treatment window, depending on the
length of residual activity, single or consecutive applications may be made using
seed, in-furrow, or foliar treatments unless otherwise excluded by product labels. DO
NOT exceed the maximum amount of this insecticide allowed per growing season.
• Following a treatment window of Group 4A insecticides, rotate to a treatment window
of effective products with a different mode of action before making additional
applications of Group 4A insecticide.
• A treatment window rotation, along with other IPM practices for the crop and use
area, is considered an effective strategy for preventing or delaying a pest’s ability to
develop resistance to this class of chemistry.
• Use products at their full, specified doses.
• Use appropriate, well-maintained equipment. Use specified water volumes and apply
at optimal temperatures in order to obtain optimal treatment.
• When rate ranges are given, use the higher rate within the listed rate range when
insect pressure is expected to be high.
• If resistance is suspected, DO NOT reapply A23656 ST or any other Group 4A
insecticides.
Other Insect Resistance Management (IRM) practices include:
 Incorporating IPM techniques into your insect control program
 Monitoring treated insect populations for loss of field efficacy
 Using tank-mixtures or premixes with insecticides from a different target site of
action group as long as the involved products are all registered for the same crop
outlet and effective rates are applied
For additional information on Insect Resistance Management:
• Contact your local Cooperative Extension Service specialist, certified crop advisor,
and/or product manufacturer for additional insect resistance management
recommendations.
• Visit the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) website.
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Syngenta encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long-term
control of the insects on this label.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Important: Always re-circulate A23656 ST thoroughly before using.
The typical density of A23656 ST is 9.39 pounds per gallon. Consult the manufacturer
of the application equipment you plan to use for suitability for this application and for
instructions on operation and calibration of the equipment. Follow the manufacturer
application instructions for the seed treatment equipment being used.
Apply A23656 ST as a water-based slurry utilizing standard liquid-type commercial
seed-treatment equipment that provides uniform seed coverage. Seed treaters with
atomizers or spinning discs are highly recommended for better product coverage on the
seed. Uneven or incomplete seed coverage may not give the desired level of disease
control. Thoroughly mix the specified amount of A23656 ST into the required amount of
water or liquid inoculant for the slurry treater and dilution rate to be used. For direct
product inject systems, add the required amount of water or liquid inoculant during
application.
Certain crops require addition of inoculants when the seed is treated or planted.
A23656 ST is compatible with several liquid inoculant products. Consult the maker of
the inoculant product and a Syngenta representative for directions before applying
A23656 ST with inoculants.
The total application volume must be sufficient to provide desired level of coverage.
Dilution is typically done with water or liquid inoculants. The minimum slurry volume to
achieve minimum adequate coverage is 4.0 fluid ounces per 100 pounds of seed,
assuming an average seed size of 3,000 seeds per pound (slurry volume will vary
depending on seed size). More diluent may be required to obtain complete coverage.
Continuous agitation or mixing of the slurry mixture is necessary to prevent settling out
of the solution.
Allow seed to dry before bagging.
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USE RESTRICTIONS
• DO NOT use for at-plant applications (e.g., hopper box, planter box). This product is
to be used in liquid or slurry treaters only.
• DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either
directly or through drift.
• DO NOT use for food, feed, or oil purposes.
• Store away from feed and foodstuffs.
• DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seed.
• Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Promptly
cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading or planting.
• Treated seed must be planted into the soil at a depth greater than 1 inch.
• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated seed may be double sown
around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local
requirements.
• Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) by-products are
not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in the
ethanol by-products that are used for agronomic practice.
• DO NOT contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment wash
waters.
• Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements.
• Cover crops planted for erosion control or soil improvement, other than those with
immediate or 30-day plantback intervals, may be planted sooner than the 120-day
interval.
o DO NOT graze or harvest the crop for food or feed.
• DO NOT use at a rate that will result in more than 0.083 lb thiamethoxam per acre
(37.8 g ai/A), 0.004 lb fludioxonil per acre (2.0 g ai/A), and 0.0178 lb picarbutrazox
per acre (8.1 g ai/A) per calendar year as a seed-treatment application. DO NOT
apply more than 0.052 lb ai/A (23 g ai/A) per calendar year of mefenoxam- or
metalaxyl-containing products as a seed treatment.
• DO NOT apply more than 0.004 lb ai sedaxane per acre (2 g ai/A) per calendar year.
Regardless of type of application, DO NOT apply more than 0.15 lb thiabendazole
per acre (68.0 g ai/A) per calendar year.
• This seed has been treated with 0.0756 mg thiamethoxam, 0.0113 mg mefenoxam,
0.0076 mg thiabendazole, 0.0038 mg fludioxonil, 0.0038 mg sedaxane, and 0.0015
mg picarbutrazox per seed.
• DO NOT apply a neonicotinoid insecticide within 45 days of planting seed treated
with A23656 ST.
• This treated seed may be planted on the same acres up to 2 times per year.
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ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS
In the event of a crop failure or harvest of a crop grown from seed treated with A23656
ST, the field may be replanted according to the following schedule of days after the
A23656 ST-treated seed was planted:
Plantback Interval Table
Immediate Plantback
Interval
30-Day Plantback Interval 120-Day Plantback Interval
Corn (field, pop, seed, and
sweet)
Soybean
Alfalfa
Barley
Brassica (Cole) leafy
vegetables
Buckwheat
Canola
Cotton
Cucurbit vegetables
Dried shelled peas (chickpea
(garbanzo bean), field pea,
lentil, and pigeon pea)
Dry bulb onions
Fruiting vegetables
Globe artichoke
Leafy vegetables
Legume vegetables
Mint (peppermint and
spearmint)
Oats
Oilseed crops (black mustard
seed, borage seed, field
mustard seed, Indian
rapeseed, peanuts,
rapeseed, and safflower
seed)
Pearl millet
Proso millet
Rice (dry seeded)
Root vegetables
Rye
Sorghum
Strawberry
Sunflowers
Teosinte
Tobacco
Triticale
Tuberous and corm
vegetables
Wheat
Wild rice
All Other Crops
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SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENTS
The Federal Seed Act requires that bags containing treated seeds shall be labeled with
the following statements:
• This seed has been treated with thiamethoxam insecticide and fludioxonil,
mefenoxam, picarbutrazox, sedaxane, and thiabendazole fungicides.
• DO NOT use for feed, food, or oil purposes.
In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements
on bags containing seeds treated with A23656 ST:
• Store away from feed and foodstuffs.
• DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seed.
• Wear long-sleeved shirt; long pants; shoes and socks; and chemical-resistant
gloves when handling treated seed.
• Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Promptly
cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading or planting.
• Treated seed must be planted into the soil at a depth greater than 1 inch.
• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated seed may be double sown
around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local
requirements.
• Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) by-products
are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide
remain in the ethanol by-products that are used for agronomic practice.
• Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment wash
waters.
• Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements.
• Groundwater Advisory: Mefenoxam is known to leach through soil into
groundwater under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use.
Thiamethoxam and fludioxonil have properties and characteristics associated
with chemicals detected in groundwater. These chemicals may leach into the
groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the
water table is shallow.
• Surface Water Advisory: This product may impact surface water quality due to
runoff of rain water. This is especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with
shallow groundwater. This product is classified as having high potential for
reaching surface water via runoff for several months or more after application.
• Pollinator Precautions: Thiamethoxam is highly toxic to bees, and effects are
possible as a result of exposure to translocated residues in blooming crops.
• In the event of a crop failure or harvest of a crop grown from this treated seed,
the field may be replanted immediately to corn (field, sweet, seed, or pop) or
soybean. After 30 days, the field may be replanted to: Alfalfa, barley, Brassica
(Cole) leafy vegetables, buckwheat, canola, cotton, cucurbit vegetables, dried
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shelled peas (chickpea (garbanzo bean), field pea, lentil, and pigeon pea), dry
bulb onions, fruiting vegetables, globe artichoke, leafy vegetables, legume
vegetables, mint (peppermint and spearmint), oats, oilseed crops (black mustard
seed, borage seed, crambe seed, field mustard seed, flax seed, Indian mustard
seed, Indian rapeseed, peanuts, rapeseed, and safflower seed), pearl millet,
proso millet, rice (dry seeded), root vegetables, rye, sorghum, strawberry,
sunflowers, teosinte, tobacco, triticale, tuberous and corm vegetables, wheat,
and wild rice. For any other crop, the minimum plant back interval is 120 days
from the date this treated seed was planted. A cover crop other than the crops
listed above that is planted for erosion control or soil improvement may be
planted sooner than the 120-day interval.
o DO NOT graze or harvest the crop for food or feed.
• DO NOT use at a rate that will result in more than 0.083 lb thiamethoxam per
acre (37.8 g ai/A), 0.004 lb fludioxonil per acre (2.0 g ai/A), and 0.0178 lb
picarbutrazox per acre (8.1 g ai/A) per calendar year as a seed-treatment
application. DO NOT apply more than 0.052 lb ai/A (23 g ai/A) per calendar year
of mefenoxam- or metalaxyl-containing products as a seed treatment.
• DO NOT apply more than 0.004 lb ai sedaxane per acre (2 g ai/A) per calendar
year. Regardless of type of application, DO NOT apply more than 0.15 lb
thiabendazole per acre (68.0 g ai/A) per calendar year.
• This seed has been treated with 0.0756 mg thiamethoxam, 0.0113 mg
mefenoxam, 0.0076 mg thiabendazole, 0.0038 mg fludioxonil, 0.0038 mg
sedaxane, and 0.0015 mg picarbutrazox per seed.
• DO NOT apply a neonicotinoid insecticide within 45 days of planting seed treated
with A23656 ST.
• This treated seed may be planted on the same acres up to 2 times per year.
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CROP USE DIRECTIONS
When applied according to the USE RATE TABLE, A23656 ST provides early-season
protection against injury by aphids, bean leaf beetle, grape colaspis, leaf miners, leaf
hoppers, Mexican bean beetle, seed corn maggot, three-cornered alfalfa hopper, thrips,
white grubs, and wireworm.
A23656 ST provides protection against damping-off and seed-borne rots due to
Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia spp. and early-season Phytophthora
root rot. A23656 ST also suppresses seed-borne Sclerotinia and Phomopsis spp.
USE RATE TABLE
Crop Rate of A23656 ST
Soybean Fl oz per
100 lb seed 1
Fl oz per
140,000 seeds 1
Grams ai per
100 kg seed
Mg ai
per seed2
4.0
1.87 Thiamethoxam: 50
Mefenoxam: 7.5
Thiabendazole: 5.0
Fludioxonil: 2.5
Sedaxane: 2.5
Picarbutrazox: 1.0
Total = 0.1036
1 The fl oz A23656 ST per 100 lb seed and per 140,000 seed rates are based on 3,000 seeds per pound.
2 This seed has been treated with 0.0756 mg ai/seed of thiamethoxam, 0.0113 mg ai/seed of mefenoxam,
0.0076 mg ai/seed of thiabendazole, 0.0038 mg ai/seed of fludioxonil, 0.0038 mg ai/seed of sedaxane,
and 0.0015 mg ai/seed picarbutrazox.
STORED-GRAIN PROTECTION
When treated according to the directions for post-planting protection against listed
pests, A23656 ST will also provide protection during post treatment storage of the
soybean seed against damage from the following stored-grain insects: Indian Meal
Moth (Plodia interpunctella), Rice Weevil (Sitophilus oryza), Red Flour Beetle (Tribolium
castaneum), and Lesser Grain Borer (Rhizopertha dominica).
If the soybean seed to be treated has existing infestations of stored grain insects,
fumigate the seed with a registered product approved for such use prior to treating with
A23656 ST and bagging.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage, or disposal, or cleaning of
equipment.
Pesticide Storage
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Store in a cool, dry place. Storage for extended periods above 90°F is not
recommended.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities
during cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility. If these wastes cannot be used according to label
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance in
proper disposal methods.
Container Handling [(less than or equal to 5 gallons)]
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow
begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds.
Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or
disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two
more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling [(greater than 5 gallons)]
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water.
Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth,
ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its
end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end
and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or
a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more
times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling [(greater than 5 gallons)]
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this
container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the
responsibility of the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the
remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the
container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with
the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate
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collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration,
or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
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