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# F4018-4
- EPA Reg No: **279-3618**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001 (3.5%); Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002 (4%)
- Label accepted: 2022-10-28
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-03618-20221028.pdf
---
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
October 28, 2022
Timothy Formella
Senior Product Registration Manager
FMC Corporation
2929 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Subject: Non-PRIA (Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) Labeling Amendment – Change
dilution rate for at-plant application to sugarcane
Product Name: F4018-4
EPA Registration Number: 279-3618
EPA Receipt Date: 10/20/2022
Action Case Number: 00401894
Dear Mr. Formella:
The amended labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is acceptable.
This approval does not affect any terms or conditions that were previously imposed on this registration.
You continue to be subject to existing terms or conditions on your registration and any deadlines
connected with them.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously
accepted labeling. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed labeling before you release this
product for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR § 152.130(c), you may
distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 18 months from the date of this
letter. After 18 months, you may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling
or subsequently approved labeling. “To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its
implementing regulation at 40 CFR § 152.3.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to your company’s website on your label, then please be
aware that the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If the website is false or misleading, the product will be
considered to be misbranded and sale or distribution of the product is unlawful under FIFRA section
12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR § 156.10(a)(5) lists 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 EPA find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains statements or
claims substantially differing from statements or claims made in connection with obtaining a FIFRA
section 3 registration, the website will be referred to EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance.
Your release for shipment of this product constitutes acceptance of these terms. If these terms are not
complied with, this registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6.
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 279-3618
Action Case No. 00401894
If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Mabon via email at mabon.joseph@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Boukedes, Product Manager 92
Microbial Pesticides Branch
Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division (7511M)
Office of Pesticide Programs
Enclosure
Digitally signed by
ALEXANDRA BOUKEDES
Date: 2022.10.28
09:45:43 -04'00'
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F4018-4
MASTER LABEL
Sub-Label A: Seed Treatment Use
Sub-Label B: In-Furrow Use
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EPA Reg. No. 279-3618 EPA Est. No.
Active Ingredients: By Wt.
Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001* ............……………………………………… 3.50%
Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002** ............…………………………………………… 4.00%
Other Ingredients:................................................………………………………… 92.50%
100.00%
*Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
**Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
This product contains a total of 0.73 pound of active ingredients per gallon.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
[See other panels for additional precautionary information.]
[See inside booklet for additional precautionary information and complete
Directions for Use.]
Net Contents:
Sold By: Batch/Lot code: ____________________
FMC Corporation [For nonrefillable containers only. Will be located on
2929 Walnut Street this label or on the physical container.]
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Oct 28, 2022
279-3618
2
Sub-Label A:
F4018-4
FOR SEED TREATMENT USE
F4018-4
[ABN: Avodigen™ Biological Fungicide/Nematicide]
[ABN: Avoda]
A biological fungicide/nematicide for seed treatment use for early season protection
against listed fungal diseases and soil nematodes.
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EPA Reg. No. 279-3618 EPA Est. No.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: By Wt.
Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001* ............……………………………………… 3.50%
Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002** ............…………………………………………… 4.00%
OTHER INGREDIENTS:................................................…………………………… 92.50%
100.00%
*Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
**Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
This product contains a total of 0.73 pound of active ingredients per gallon.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
[See other panels for additional precautionary information.]
[See inside booklet for additional precautionary information and complete
Directions for Use.]
Net Contents:
Sold By: Batch/Lot code: ____________________
FMC Corporation [For nonrefillable containers only. Will be located on
2929 Walnut Street this label or on the physical container.]
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers (except treated seed baggers and bag sewers) must wear:
• long-sleeved shirt
• long pants
• waterproof gloves
• shoes plus socks
• A NIOSH-approved particulate respirator with any N, R, or P filter with NIOSH approval
number prefix TC-84A; or a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE
filter with NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C. (Repeated exposure to high
concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization.)
Treated seed baggers and bag sewers must wear:
• long-sleeved shirt
• long pants
• shoes plus socks
• A NIOSH-approved particulate respirator with any N, R, or P filter with NIOSH approval
number prefix TC-84A; or a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE
filter with NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C. (Repeated exposure to high
concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization.)
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.
Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, (40CFR
170.607 (d) and (e) (f for aerial application), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or
modified as specified in the WPS.
IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers
must be provided all PPE specified above for “applicators and other handlers” and have such
PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
clean clothing.
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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Environmental Hazards
For container sizes <5 gallons
For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or
to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing
of equipment washwaters or rinsate. Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading.
For container sizes ≥5 gallons
Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans,
or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing
prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without
previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your
State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Read entire label before using this product.
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 State or Tribal agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
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.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of
4 hours.
Exception: If the product is soil injected or soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard,
under certain conditions, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with
anything that has been treated.
For early entry into 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, wear:
-Coveralls
-Waterproof gloves
-Shoes plus socks
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Non-Agricultural Use Requirements
The requirements in this box apply to uses that are NOT within the scope of the Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies
when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or
greenhouses.
Keep unprotected persons out of treatment area until seeds have dried or been packaged.
Product Information
F4018-4 is a soluble seed treatment formulation that provides early season protection of
seedlings against Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. in a variety of crops as well as suppression of
lesion nematode in corn, root-knot nematode in corn and soybeans, and soybean cyst
nematode in soybeans. Seed must be sound and well-cured before treatment.
Seed Treatment Equipment
F4018-4 may be used both for commercial and for on-farm application. F4018-4 can be applied
with mechanical, slurry, or mist-type seed treating equipment, as long as the equipment can be
calibrated to accurately and uniformly apply the product to seed without undue mechanical
damage to the seed. Uniform application to seed is important for all seed treatment products.
Application Instructions
Seed must be sound and well-cured before treatment. Refer to the application rates below.
F4018-4 is diluted with chlorine-free water and/or mixed with other products to attain an
appropriate slurry application volume (fl oz/cwt slurry rates) to provide effective treatment. Mix
F4018-4 (application rates below) with a sufficient quantity of chlorine-free water and/or other
products to attain a final targeted slurry rate of at least 4 fl oz/cwt. of seed on large seed crops
such as corn and soybeans. On smaller size seeds such as grass or canola, a final targeted
slurry rate of at least 8 fl oz/cwt. of seed is necessary to ensure adequate and uniform
coverage. The appropriate volume of slurry depends on crop, temperature, humidity, type of
treater, and other factors and must be adjusted per normal treating practices for the
circumstances. Contact your local supplier or distributor representative for additional
specifications for slurry volumes and questions on any tank mixes or restrictions.
F4018-4 plus chlorine-free water and/or other products must be mixed thoroughly prior to
treating seed. Recalibrate treating equipment to compensate for the required slurry rate to
ensure all products are applied at the correct application rate.
NOTE: This product does not contain dye and is not covered by an appropriate tolerance,
tolerance exemption, or other clearance under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. To
comply with 40 CFR 153.155, therefore, all seed treated commercially with this product must be
colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant of a suitable color to prevent accidental use as
food for humans or feed for animals.
Do not use F4018-4 in combination with other seed treatment products unless compatibility has
been verified. Read and follow carefully all label directions of each product used in the treating
mixture. When using combinations of products, the most restrictive of label limitations and
precautions must be followed.
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Seed may be treated either on a per unit of seed basis or on a per weight of seed basis, as
shown in the table below.
Crops, Pests and Application Rates
CROP EARLY SEASON
PROTECTION OF
SEEDLINGS AGAINST
INJURY FROM
APPLICATION RATE
(Product/Seed Unit or
Seed Weight)
Alfalfa, Forage, and Turf
Grasses
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
1.4 to 13.8 fl oz/cwt
Beans and Peas
Lupinus spp., Phaseolus
spp., Vigna spp., and
Pisum spp.
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp. and
Fusarium spp.
Per Seed Weight:
0.6 to 1.13 fl oz/cwt
Brassica Vegetables
Broccoli, Cabbage
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.9 fl oz/cwt
Canola Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.8 fl oz/cwt
Cereal Grains (except
Corn)
Barley, Buckwheat, Oats, Pearl
and Proso Millet, Rice, Rye,
Teosinte, Triticale and Wheat
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
0.3 to 0.6 fl oz/cwt
Corn
Field corn, Popcorn, Sweet
corn, and Corn Grown for
Seed)
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp. and
Fusarium spp.
Root-knot nematode
(suppression)
Lesion nematode
(suppression)
Per Seed Unit:
0.3 to 0.5 fl oz/80,000
seeds
Cottonseed Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Unit:
0.38 fl oz/100,000 seeds
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CROP EARLY SEASON
PROTECTION OF
SEEDLINGS AGAINST
INJURY FROM
APPLICATION RATE
(Product/Seed Unit or
Seed Weight)
Cucurbit Vegetables
Chayote (Fruit),
Chinese Waxgourd
(Chinese Preserving Melon),
Citron Melon, Cucumber, Edible
Gourd (such as Chinese Okra,
Cucuzza, Hechima, and Hyotan),
Gherkin, Momordica spp. (such
as Balsam Apple, Balsam Pear,
Bitter Melon and Chinese
Cucumber), Muskmelon (such as
Cantaloupe), Pumpkin,
Summer and Winter Squash
(such as Acorn Squash,
Butternut Squash, Calabaza,
Crookneck Squash, Hubbard
Squash, Scallop Squash,
Spaghetti Squash, and
Zucchini), and Watermelon
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.9 fl oz/cwt
Fruiting Vegetables
African Eggplant, Bell Pepper,
Bush Tomato, Cocona,
Currant Tomato, Eggplant,
Garden Huckleberry, Goji Berry,
Groundcherry, Martynia,
Naranjilla, Nonbell Pepper, Okra,
Pea Eggplant, Pepino, Roselle,
Scarlet Eggplant, Sunberry,
Tomatillo and Tomato (Cultivars,
Varieties and/or Hybrids of
these)
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.9 fl oz/cwt
Leafy Vegetables
Amaranth, Arugula,
Collards, Head Lettuce,
Kale, Leaf lettuce, Mustard
Greens, Spinach, Swiss
Chard, Turnip Greens,
Watercress
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.9 fl oz/cwt
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SEED BAG LABEL REQUIREMENTS
The Federal Seed Act requires that bags containing seed treated with this product shall be
labeled with the following information:
• This seed has been treated with Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001 and Bacillus subtilis
strain FMCH002.
• Do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes. Store away from feed and food stuffs.
User is responsible for ensuring that the seed bag meets all requirements under the Federal
Seed Act.
CROP EARLY SEASON
PROTECTION OF
SEEDLINGS AGAINST
INJURY FROM
APPLICATION RATE
(Product/Seed Unit or
Seed Weight)
Root and Tuber
Vegetables (except
Potato and Sugarbeet)
Arracacha, Arrowroot, Bitter and
Sweet Cassava, Black and
Spanish Salsify, Carrot, Celeriac
(Celery Root), Chayote (Root),
Chicory, Chinese and Jerusalem
Artichoke, Chufa, Dasheen
(Taro), Edible Burdock, Edible
Canna, Garden Beet,
Horseradish, Leren, Oriental
Radish, Parsnip, Radish,
Rutabaga, Salsify (Oyster Plant),
Skirret, Sweet Potato, Tanier
(Cocoyam), True Yam, Turmeric,
Turnip, Turnip-rooted Chervil,
Turnip-rooted Parsley, and Yam
Bean
Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Weight:
3.5 to 13.9 fl oz/cwt
Soybean Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp. and
Fusarium spp.
Root-knot nematode
(suppression)
Soybean cyst nematode
(suppression)
Per Seed Unit:
0.51 to 0.75 fl oz/140,000
seeds
Sugarbeet Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Unit:
0.19 to 0.38 fl oz/100,000
seeds
Sunflower Seed rot and seedling
blight caused by
Rhizoctonia spp.
Per Seed Unit:
0.38 fl oz/100,000 seeds
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USE RESTRICTIONS
Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil purposes. For at-planting seed treatments, treat
only those seeds needed for immediate use, minimizing the interval between treatment and
planting. Care must be exercised in the handling of treated seed. Augers used for handling
treated seed must not be used to move seed for feed, food or oil processing. Do not re-use
bags from treated seed to handle food or feed products.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Do not freeze. Do not store below 40° F. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in
original container only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open
container. After partial use, replace lid of container and close tightly. Shake or roll container to
redissolve solids after storage and before use. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into
food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, or feed by
storage or disposal. In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area, and keep out animals and
unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call CHEMTREC (Transportation and Spills) at 1-800-424-
9300. To confine spill, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay.
Place damaged package in a holding container. If a leaky container must be contained within
another, mark the outer container to identify the contents.
Pesticide Disposal
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If
wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide
disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry).
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers (Containers equal to or less than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable
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. Add water – at least 2% of
the container volume, and up to ⅓ of the volume of water needed to make the proper slurry
composition with a maximum of ¼ of the container volume, and recap. Shake for 30 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. If
used in application equipment, adjust the slurry volume application rate to account for any
added rinsate water. Then offer container for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if
appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers (Containers greater than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable
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. Add water - at least 2% of the container volume, and up to 1/3 of the volume of
water needed to make the proper slurry composition with a maximum of 1/4 of the container
volume. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth,
ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 60 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. If used in application
equipment, adjust the slurry volume application rate to account for any added rinsate water.
Then offer container for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
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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 beyond the control of FMC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed
by Buyer and User, and, to the extent consistent with applicable law, Buyer and User agree to
hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the compositional description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use when used in
accordance with the directions under normal conditions of use.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, FMC MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION,
PURCHASE, OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied, having
been made are inapplicable if this product has been used contrary to label instructions,
or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or
beyond the control of) Seller or FMC, and, to the extent consistent with applicable law,
Buyer assumes the risk of any such use.
Treatment of seed, especially seed that is mechanically damaged 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 and conduct germination tests on a small test sample of seed before treating
commercial quantities with a selected treatment that includes this product. Due to seed quality
and seed storage conditions beyond the control of FMC, FMC makes no claims or guarantees
as to germination of carry-over seed.
To the extent consistent with applicable law, FMC or Seller shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. TO THE
EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER
OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC 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 FMC OR
SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not be amended by any
oral or written agreement.
FMC – Trademark of FMC Corporation
Avodigen – Trademark of FMC Corporation
© 2022 FMC Corporation All rights reserved.
Version: D4749 101922
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Sub-Label B:
F4018-4
FOR IN-FURROW USE
F4018-4
[ABN: Zironar Biological Fungicide/Nematicide]
[ABN: Zironar Biofungicide/Bionematicide]
A biological fungicide/nematicide for in-furrow use for early season protection against
listed fungal diseases and soil nematodes.
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EPA Reg. No. 279-3618 EPA Est. No.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: By Wt.
Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001* ............……………………………………… 3.50%
Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002** ............…………………………………………… 4.00%
OTHER INGREDIENTS:................................................…………………………… 92.50%
100.00%
*Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
**Contains a minimum of 2.3 X 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per milliliter of product.
This product contains a total of 0.73 pound of active ingredients per gallon.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
[See other panels for additional precautionary information.]
[See inside booklet for additional precautionary information and complete
Directions for Use.]
Net Contents:
Sold By: Batch/Lot code: ____________________
FMC Corporation [For nonrefillable containers only. Will be located on
2929 Walnut Street this label or on the physical container.]
Philadelphia, PA 19104
12
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• long-sleeved shirt
• long pants
• waterproof gloves
• shoes plus socks
• A NIOSH-approved particulate respirator with any N, R, or P filter with NIOSH approval
number prefix TC-84A; or a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE
filter with NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C. (Repeated exposure to high
concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization.)
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.
Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, (40CFR
170.607 (d) and (e) (f for aerial application), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or
modified as specified in the WPS.
IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers
must be provided all PPE specified above for “applicators and other handlers” and have such
PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
clean clothing.
- Remove clothing/PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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Environmental Hazards
For container sizes <5 gallons
For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or
to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing
of equipment washwater or rinsate.
For container sizes ≥5 gallons
Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans,
or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing
prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without
previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your
State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Read entire label before using this product.
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 State or Tribal agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
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.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of
4 hours.
Exception: If the product is soil injected or soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard,
under certain conditions, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with
anything that has been treated.
For early entry into 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, wear::
-Coveralls
-Waterproof gloves
-Shoes plus socks
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Product Information
F4018-4 is a fungicide/nematicide that contains Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001 and
Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002 each at a minimum of 2.3 x 1010 colony-forming units (cfu) per
milliliter. Bacillus licheniformis strain FMCH001 and Bacillus subtilis strain FMCH002 are soil
bacteria found to suppress the listed fungal diseases and nematodes.
Application and Mixing Instructions
Shake well before using.
F4018-4 can be mixed directly with water. The rate of application is variable according to pest
pressure. Use lower labeled rates under light to moderate pest infestations, and higher labeled
rates under heavier pest pressure. Use the highest labeled rate under arid conditions.
Fill the spray tank one-half full with water and begin agitation of tank contents. Add the proper
amount of F4018-4 then add the remainder of the water. Maintain agitation until the mixture has
been applied.
F4018-4 can be applied in-furrow with the seed or as a T-band (band over the open furrow).
Crop Rotation Restrictions
There are no crop rotation restrictions. Any crop can be rotated at any time after application of
F4018-4.
Tank-Mixtures
F4018-4 may be applied in tank mixtures with other products approved for use on the crops
listed on this label. Follow the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and precautions of all
products used in mixtures. To insure successful applications, product compatibility tests should
be conducted.
IN-FURROW AND T-BAND OVER THE OPEN FURROW AT PLANT USE
Apply in the open furrow in a narrow band at the seeding depth or as a T-band over the open
furrow during planting. Use the following table to convert the per acre rates in the crop specific
directions to rate/1000 row-ft.
Application Rate
fl oz/1000 row-ft
36-inch rows 30-inch rows 20-inch rows 15-inch rows
6 fl oz/A 0.41 0.34 Not applicable Not applicable
9 fl oz/A 0.62 0.52 0.34 Not applicable
12 fl oz/A 0.83 0.69 0.46 0.34
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Crops, Pests, and Application Rates
CROP EARLY SEASON PROTECTION
OF SEEDLINGS AGAINST
INJURY FROM
APPLICATION
RATE
Corn
Field Corn, Popcorn,
Sweet Corn, and Corn
grown for seed
Seedling blight caused by
Rhizoctonia solani and
Fusarium spp.
Root Knot Nematode
(suppression)
Lesion Nematode
(suppression)
6 to 12 fl oz/A
Apply in a minimum
of 3 gallons of water
per acre.
Cotton Seedling blight caused by
Rhizoctonia solani and
Fusarium spp.
Root Knot Nematode
(suppression)
6 to 12 fl oz/A
Apply in a minimum
of 3 gallons of water
per acre.
Soybean Seedling blight caused by
Rhizoctonia solani and
Fusarium spp.
Root Knot Nematode
(suppression)
Soybean Cyst Nematode
(suppression)
6 to 12 fl oz/A
Apply in a minimum
of 3 gallons of water
per acre.
Sugar beet Seedling blight caused by
Rhizoctonia solani and
Fusarium spp.
Root Knot Nematode
(suppression)
12 fl oz/A
Apply in a minimum
of 3 gallons of water
per acre.
Sugarcane Root Knot Nematode
(suppression)
Lesion Nematode
(suppression)
6 to 12 fl oz/A
Apply in a minimum
of 10 gallons of water
per acre.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Do not freeze. Do not store below 40° F. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in
original container only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open
container. After partial use, replace lid of container and close tightly. Shake or roll container to
redissolve solids after storage and before use. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into
food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, or feed by
storage or disposal. In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area, and keep out animals and
unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call CHEMTREC (Transportation and Spills) at 1-800-424-
9300. To confine spill, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay.
Place damaged package in a holding container. If a leaky container must be contained within
another, mark the outer container to identify the contents.
Pesticide Disposal
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If
wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide
disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry).
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers (Containers equal to or less than 5 gallons): 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 mix tank or store rinsate for later use
or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more
times Then offer for recycling if available, or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities.
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers (Containers greater than 5 gallons): Do not reuse or refill
this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse. 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 back and forth
several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip 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
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved
by State and local authorities Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into
application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for
later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container and rinse at
about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then
offer for recycling if available, or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill,
or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities.
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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 beyond the control of FMC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed
by Buyer and User, and, to the extent consistent with applicable law, Buyer and User agree to
hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the compositional description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use when used in
accordance with the directions under normal conditions of use.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, FMC MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION,
PURCHASE, OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied, having
been made are inapplicable if this product has been used contrary to label instructions,
or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or
beyond the control of) Seller or FMC, and, to the extent consistent with applicable law,
Buyer assumes the risk of any such use.
To the extent consistent with applicable law, FMC or Seller shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. TO THE
EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER
OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC 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 FMC OR
SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not be amended by any
oral or written agreement.
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