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# F9016-2 DF HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **279-9560**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Chlorimuron (3.88%); Sulfentrazone (62.12%)
- Label accepted: 2021-02-24
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-09560-20210224.pdf
---
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
F ebruary 24, 2021
S
hannon Cavanaugh
US Registration Manager
FMC Corporation
2929 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Subject: Registration Review Label Mitigation for Chlorimuron-Ethyl and Sulfentrazone
Product Name: F9016-2 DF Herbicide
E
PA Registration Number: 279-9560
Application Dates: 12/15/2017; 12/15/2017
Decision Numbers: 553949; 553965
Dear Ms. Cavanaugh:
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your
application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection
with the Sulfonylurea and Sulfentrazone Interim Decisions, and has concluded that your
submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration
under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable.
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.
A copy of your label stamped “Accepted” is enclosed. Products shipped after 12 months from the
date of this amendment must bear the new revised label. Your release for shipment of the
product bearing the amended label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these conditions
are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA
section 6.
Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 279-9560
Decision No. 553949; 553965
Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Darius Stanton by phone at 703-437-
0433, or via email at stanton.darius@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
Office of Pesticide Programs
Enclosure
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Sulfentrazone Group 14 Herbicide
Chlorimuron-ethyl Group 2 Herbicide
F9016-2 DF Herbicide
Alternate Brand Name: Authority Maxx
For selective early preplant, preplant burndown, preplant incorporated and
preemergence weed control in soybeans in AL, AR, DE, GA, lA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA,
MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.
EPA Reg. No. 279-9560 EPA Est. No.
Active Ingredients By Wt.
Sulfentrazone*: ................................................ 62.12%
Chlorimuron Ethyl* ............................................. 3.88%
Other Ingredients .............................................. 34.00%
TOTAL 100.00%
*F9016-2 DF contains 0.66 lb active ingredient per pound product (0.62 lb a.i./lb of sulfentrazone and
0.04 lb ai/lb of Chlorimuron ethyl)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
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 do so by the poison control center
or doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscious person.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice
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.
HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment. You may also contact 1-800-331-3148 for emergency medical treatment information.
Net Contents:_______________________
SOLD BY
FMC Corporation
2929 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Feb 24, 2021
279-9560
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and domestic Animals
Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
Wear protective eyewear.
Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl
chloride.
Shoes plus socks.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this
product. Do not reuse them. 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 Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR part 170.240 (d)(4-6)], the handler
PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
USERS SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothi ng/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should 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 pesticide is toxic to marine/estuarine invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where
surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be
hazardous to terrestrial and aquatic plants in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing
of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
Groundwater advisory: This product is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain
conditions as a result of label use. This product may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils
are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.
Do not use on coarse soils classified as sand which have less than 1% organic matter.
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 ground water. This product is classified as
having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several months or more after application. A
level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface
water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of this product from
runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be greatly reduced by avoiding applications when
rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours.
Windblown Soil Particles
This product has the potential to move off-site due to wind erosion. Soils that are subject to wind erosion
usually have a high silt and/or fine to very fine sand fractions and low organic matter content. Other
factors which can affects the movement of windblown soil include the intensity and direction of prevailing
winds, vegetative cover, site slope, rainfall, and drainage patterns. Avoid applying this product if
prevailing local conditions may be expected to result in off-site movement.
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Non-target Organism Advisory
This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms,
including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated area. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target
organisms by minimizing spray drift. For further guidance and instructions on how to minimize spray drift,
refer to the Spray Drift Management section of this label.
Physical /Chemical Hazards
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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.
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 12 hours.
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 over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof
material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, and shoes plus socks.
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
F9016-2 DF Herbicide, which contains the active ingredients sulfentrazone and chlorimuron-ethyl is a
group 14 and 2 herbicide based on the mode of action classification system of the Weed Science Society
of America.
Proactively implementing diversified weed control strategies to minimize selection for weed populations
resistant to one or more herbicides is a best practice. A diversified weed management program may
include the use of multiple herbicides with different sites of action and overlapping weed spectrum with or
without tillage operations and/or other cultural practices. Research has demonstrated that using the
labeled rate and directions for use is important to delay the selection for resistance.
The continued effectiveness of this product depends on the successful implementation of a weed
resistance management program.
To aid in the prevention of developing weeds resistant to this product, users should:
· Scout fields before application for weeds for identification of species and sizes.
· Start with a clean field, using either a burndown herbicide application or tillage.
· Control weeds early when they are relatively small (less than 4 inches).
· Apply full rates of F9016-2 DF Herbicide for the most difficult to control weed in the field at the specified
time (correct weed size) to minimize weed escapes.
· Scout fields after application to detect any poor performance or likely resistance in weeds.
· Control weed escapes before they reproduce by seed or proliferate vegetatively.
· Report any incidence of non-performance of this product against a particular weed to your FMC
representative, local retailer, or county extension agent.
· Contact your FMC representative, crop advisor, or extension agent to find out if suspected resistant
weeds to these MOAs have been found in your region. Do not assume that each listed weed is being
controlled by multiple sites of action. Products with multiple active ingredients are intended to broaden the
spectrum of weeds that are controlled. Some weeds may be controlled by only one of the active
ingredient in this product.
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· If resistance is suspected, treat weed escapes with an herbicide having a site of action other than Group
14 or 2 and/or use nonchemical methods to remove escapes, as practical, with the goal of preventing
further seed production.
· Suspected herbicide-resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators:
- Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied,
especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
- A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species; and
- Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
Additionally, users should follow as many of the following herbicide resistance management practices as
is practical:
· Use a broad spectrum soil-applied herbicide with other sites of action as a foundation in a weed control
program.
· Utilize sequential applications of herbicides with alternative sites of action.
· Rotate the use of this product with non-Group 14 or 2 herbicides.
· Avoid making more than two applications of F9016-2 DF Herbicide and any other Group 14 or 2
herbicides within a single growing season unless mixed with an herbicide with a different site of action
with an overlapping spectrum for the difficult-to-control weeds.
· Incorporate non-chemical weed control practices, such as mechanical cultivation, crop rotation, cover
crops and weed-free crop seeds, as part of an integrated weed control program.
· Use good agronomic principles that enhance crop development and crop competitiveness.
· Thoroughly clean plant residues from equipment before leaving fields suspected to contain resistant
weeds.
· Manage weeds in and around fields, during and after harvest to reduce weed seed production.
Proper handling instructions: This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of any wells
(including abandoned wells and drainage wells), sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers,
and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly capped or plugged
abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pads or properly diked mixing/loading areas.
Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling
or application equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are prohibited unless conducted on an
impervious pad constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved
across the pad. Such a pad shall be designed and maintained to contain any product spills or equipment
leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. Surface water
shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad, which means the pad must be self contained. The
pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain
at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad.
A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the
pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container
or application equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained at all
times. The above specific minimum containment capacities do not apply to vehicles when delivering
pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding
wellhead setbacks and operational containment.
x Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
x Do not use flood irrigation to apply or incorporate this product.
x Product must be used in a manner which will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
F9016-2 DF is a dispersible granule formulation to be mixed with water and sprayed for selective early
preplant, preplant burndown, preplant incorporated or preemergence weed control in soybeans. When
applied according to the instructions on this label, it will control many broadleaf weeds and provide partial
control of annual grasses.
Applications of F9016-2 DF require rainfall or sprinkler irrigation to activate the herbicide. Degree of control
and duration of effect depend on: rate used, weed spectrum, growing conditions at and following time of
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treatment, soil pH, texture, organic matter, moisture and precipitation. This label also contains use
information which is applicable to all F9016-2 DF use geography.
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
F9016-2 DF rapidly inhibits the growth of susceptible weeds. Following an application, susceptible weeds
may germinate and emerge, but growth then ceases and leaves become yellow 3-5 days after emergence.
Death of leaf tissue and growing point will follow in some species while others will remain green but stunted
and noncompetitive. F9016-2 DF provides partial control of some annual grasses when used as an early
preplant, preplant burndown, preplant incorporated or preemergence application, but other products may
be needed to ensure adequate grass control.
Poor growing conditions such as excessive moisture, cool temperatures, and soil compaction or the
presence of various pathogens may impact seedling vigor. Under these conditions the active ingredients in
F9016-2 DF, like other soil applied herbicides, may injure soybeans.
Best results are obtained if F9016-2 DF is followed by rainfall or irrigation before weeds germinate. Several
small rainfalls of less than 1/4” each are not as beneficial as one large rainfall of 1/2-1”. If moisture is
insufficient to activate the herbicide, a rotary hoeing or shallow cultivation should be made after emergence
of the crop while weeds are small enough to be controlled by mechanical means.
ROTATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL F9016-2 DF APPLICATIONS
When used as described, Table 1 describes the minimum length in months from the time of F9016-2 DF
application until F9016-2 DF treated soil can be replanted to the crops listed in Table 1. Cover crops for
soil health and erosion control can be planted at any time after an application of F9016-2 DF, but do not
use for food or feed. Residual activity of F9016-2 DF may result in injury to some cover crop species if
planted too soon following application.
Consult your local University extension service for cover crop
sensitivity to F9016-2 DF. Prior to using F9016-2 DF, consideration should be given to crop rotation
plans. Crops other than soybeans may be extremely sensitive to low concentrations of F9016-2 DF
remaining in the soil the next planting season. Choice of rotation crop is restricted following application of
F9016-2 DF. When a recommended tank mix is used, consult the tank mix partner labels for recropping
instructions and follow the directions that are most restrictive.
For Herbicide Use Rates – (See Table 2)
Refer to Importance of Soil pH section for additional information
Table 1
Crop
Rotation Interval A
For use only in AL,
AR, GA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MO, MS,
NE (east of Highway
281 and south of
Highway 30), NC,
OH, OK, PA, SC,
TN and TX
Rotation Interval B
For use only in DE,
IA, MD, MI, MN, NE
(west of Highway 281
and north of Highway
30), NJ, VA, WI and
WV
where soil pH is <6.8
and
rates are <5 oz/A
Rotation Interval C
For use only in DE, IA,
MD, MI, MN, NE (west of
Highway 281 and north of
Highway 30), NJ, VA, WI
and WV
where soil pH is 6.8 to 7.6
and/or
rates are >5 oz/A
Recropping
Interval in Months
Recropping
Interval in Months
Recropping
Interval in Months
Alfalfa 12 12 18
Barley 4 4 4
Cabbage 18 18 18
Canola (rapeseed) 36 36 36
Carrot 36 36 36
Clover 18 18 18
Corn, field** 10 10 18
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Corn, sweet 18 18 18
Cotton 18 or 12*** 18 or 12*** 18
Cucumber 18 18 18
Dry Beans 12 12 18
Flax 18 18 18
Lentils 18 18 18
Mustard 18 18 18
Oats 12 12 18
Onion 36 36 36
Peanuts 9 18 18
Potato 36 36 36
Pumpkin 18 18 18
Rice 10 10 18
Rye 4 4 4
Sorghum 18* or 10 18* or 10 18
Soybeans † Anytime Anytime Anytime
Sugar Beets 36 36 36
Sunflowers 18 18 18
Tobacco 10 10 18
Tomato (transplant) 15 15 18
Watermelon 18 18 18
Wheat 4 4 4
Any other crop not listed 36 36 36
Use rotational interval C above, if an application of F9016-2 DF herbicide is applied in the states of AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MO Bootheel,
MS, NC, OK, SC, TN and TX where soil pH is greater than 6.8.
Crops that have rotational intervals greater than 12 months after a F9016-2 DF application are the result of crop injury concerns. The
crops should only be planted after a successful bioassay.
* Sorghum may be planted after 10 months where F9016-2 DF herbicide was applied at rates 6.4 oz/acre or less.
** Field corn includes corn grown for grain, silage, popcorn, seed corn.
*** Cotton may be planted after 12 months where F9016-2 DF herbicide was applied at rates 5 oz/acre or less and meets the following
conditions:
x Medium and fine soils
x pH <7.2
x Rainfall or irrigation must exceed 15” after application of F9016-2 DF to rotate to cotton
†Do not feed treated soybean forage or soybean hay to livestock.
WEEDS CONTROLLED – PREEMERGE:
When used as directed F9016-2 DF will provide control of the following weed species:
Carpetweed Russian Thistle
Copperleaf, Hophornbeam Nutsedge, Purple
Copperleaf, Virginia Nutsedge, Yellow
Florida beggarweed Pigweed
Jimsonweed Palmer amaranth
Kochia Redroot
Lambsquarters Smooth
Mallow, Venice Spiny amaranth
Morningglory Poinsettia, wild
Annual Prickly sida (teaweed)
Ivyleaf Purslane, common
Entireleaf Senna, Coffee
Small flower Smartweed (annual)
Tall Spurge, Spotted
Mustard, wild Velvetleaf
Nightshade, Black Waterhemp, common
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Nightshade, Eastern Black Waterhemp, tall
Star of Bethlehem
When used as directed F9016-2 DF will provide partial control of the following weeds :
Barnyardgrass Mexicanweed
Burcucumber Panicum, Texas and fall
Cocklebur Pitted Morningglory
Crabgrass Ragweed, common
Foxtail, species Ragweed, giant
Goosegrass Sesbania, Hemp
Johnsongrass, seedling Sicklepod
Nightshade, Hairy Signalgrass, broadleaf
Marestail* Sunflower, wild
*F9016-2 DF must be tank mixed with 2,4-D, dicamba or Sharpen1 for burndown of marestail.
Pitted morningglory, cocklebur, common ragweed, giant ragweed and wild sunflower may emerge at
various times during the growing season. They may require cultivation or a follow up application of
postemergence herbicides for season-long control.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Equipment/Spray Volumes
Ground Application: Apply uniformly by ground equipment with a properly calibrated sprayer equipped
with fan-type nozzles or other appropriate nozzles. Adjust spray pressures to recommendations that are
appropriate for the nozzle type being utilized. Sprayer and spray nozzles should be set to minimize the risk
of fine droplets (<150 microns), yet achieve adequate coverage of existing weeds. Use nozzles that require
screens no finer than 50 mesh. Use 10 to 40 gals of water per acre.
Continuous agitation in the spray tank is required to keep the product in suspension. Avoid overlap and
shut off spray booms while starting, turning, slowing or stopping, as injury to the crop may result.
Aerial Application
F9016-2 DF may be applied by air using properly calibrated nozzle types and arrangements that will provide
optimum coverage while producing minimal amounts of fine droplets. Apply sufficient spray volume to
achieve adequate coverage. Apply a minimum of five (5) gallons of finished spray per acre. Do not apply
when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.
Spray Tank Preparation
It is important that spray equipment is clean and free of existing pesticide deposits before using F9016-2
DF. Follow the spray tank cleanout procedures specified on the label of product previously sprayed. If no
cleanout procedure is provided, follow the cleanout procedure in SPRAYER CLEANUP section of this label.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill the tank 1/4 to 1/3 full of water.
2. While agitating, add the required amount of F9016-2 DF.
3. Once the F9016-2 DF is fully dispersed, maintain agitation and continue filling tank with water.
4. F9016-2 DF should be thoroughly mixed with water in the spray tank before adding any other material.
As the tank is filling add (in the following order): other herbicide(s), the required spray adjuvant, and
ammonium sulfate and/or liquid nitrogen fertilizer where required.
5. Apply F9016-2 DF spray solution within 24 hours of mixing to avoid product degradation.
6. If the mixture has settled, thoroughly reagitate before using.
7. To improve mixing with liquid fertilizers prepare a slurry in water before adding to spray tank.
SPRAYER CLEANUP
To avoid subsequent injury to desirable crops, thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment immediately
following applications of F9016-2 DF as follows:
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1. Drain tank; thoroughly hose down the interior surfaces of the tank; then flush tank, boom, and hoses
with clean water for a minimum of 5 minutes.
2. Partially fill the tank with water and add one of the cleaning agents listed below. Complete filling the tank
with water, then flush the cleaning solution through the boom, hoses, and nozzles. Add water to completely
fill the tank and allow to agitate or recirculate for at least 15 minutes. Again, flush the boom, hoses and
nozzles, and drain the tank.
3. Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately in a bucket containing water and the cleaning
agent.
4. Repeat Step 2.
5. Thoroughly rinse the tank with clean water for a minimum of 5 minutes, flushing water through the boom
and hoses.
NOTE: Use any of the following cleaning agents. Carefully read and follow the individual cleaning agent
instructions.
1. One gallon of household ammonia (containing 3% active) per 100 gallons of water
2. Commercial spray tank cleaner
Do not drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or plants.
Do not contaminate any body of water including irrigation water that may be used on other crops.
Should small quantities of F9016-2 DF remain in inadequately cleaned mixing, loading, and/or spray
equipment, they may be released during subsequent applications potentially causing effects to certain crops
and other vegetation. FMC accepts no liability for any effects due to inadequately cleaned equipment.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Ground Boom Applications:
• Apply with the nozzle height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more than 3 feet above the
ground or crop canopy.
• For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a
Coarse or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
• For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE
S572.1).
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
Aerial Applications:
• Aerial application is allowed only when environmental conditions prohibit ground application.
• Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 feet above the vegetative canopy, unless a greater
application height is necessary for pilot safety.
• For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a
Coarse or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
• For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE
S572.1).
• The boom length must not exceed 65% of the wingspan for airplanes or 75% of the rotor blade diameter
for helicopters.
• Applicators must use one-half swath displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field.
• Nozzles must be oriented so the spray is directed toward the back of the aircraft.
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
Boom-less Ground Applications:
• Applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572.1) for all applications.
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
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SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide
target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be
greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Controlling Droplet Size – Ground Boom
• Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use
the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using
a nozzle with a higher flow rate.
• Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray
volume and droplet size.
• Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles
designed to reduce drift.
Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft
• Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to
reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.
BOOM HEIGHT – Ground Boom
Use the lowest boom height that is compatible with the spray nozzles that will provide uniform coverage.
For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.
RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft
Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to crops, do not
release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless a greater application height is
necessary for pilot safety.
SHIELDED SPRAYERS
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify
that the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.
TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized by
increasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no
wind. The presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of smoke from a
ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated
cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature inversions.
WIND
Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND
CONDITIONS.
Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect spray drift.
Boom-less Ground Applications:
• Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray drift.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1.Back to back application of ALS or ALS containing herbicides can occasionally result in residual
herbicide stacking and potential crop injury. The applicator and grower are responsible and should be
aware of previous herbicide use and potential interaction it may have with F9016-2 DF application
2. All direct or indirect contact (such as spray drift) to other crops or to land scheduled to be planted to
crops other than soybeans should be avoided.
3. Ensure the seed furrow is closed and the seed covered on acres treated with F9016-2 DF
4. Soybean stunting may occur if excessive rainfall occurs after application but before soybeans emerge.
Injury is more prevalent under poor drainage or compacted conditions or when soil is saturated for long
periods of time. Soybeans outgrow stunting once favorable growing conditions return.
5. Do not apply F9016-2 DF if there are visible signs of cracking due to soybean emergence, or serious
crop injury such as but not limited to stand loss may result.
6. Seedling disease, nematodes, cold weather, deep planting (more than 2”), excessive moisture, high salt
concentration, or drought may weaken soybean seedlings and increase the possibility of crop injury.
7. Do not tankmix F9016-2 DF with organophosphate insecticides. Do not apply F9016-2 DF within 14 days
before or after an organophosphate insecticide, as severe crop injury may occur.
8.When tank mixing, follow the most restrictive use rates and precautions of the mixing partners.
IMPORTANCE OF SOIL PH
Soil pH varies greatly, even within the same field. pH variations as much as 2 pH units are common.
Composite soil samples taken across an entire field, such as those samples taken for soil fertility
recommendations, may not detect areas of high pH. Sub-sampling is recommended for areas likely to have
pH values higher than the field average. The following is a non-inclusive list of potential high pH areas
where subsampling is recommended.
• Where different soil types are evident within a field, sample soil types separately.
• Where conditions vary within a field, sample areas separately, such as:
- Areas bordered by limestone gravel roads,
- River bottoms subject to flooding,
- Low areas in hardpan soils where evaporative ponds may occur,
- Eroded hillsides,
- Along drain tile lines, and
- Areas where drainage ditch spoil has been spread.
• Where lime has not been deeply incorporated, soil may exhibit significantly higher pH values in the
upper 3 inches of soil. Composite soil samples taken at a 6-8 inch depth may not reflect the elevated pH
near the surface. In these cases shallow sampling, the upper 3 inches, is advised.
Determine soil pH by laboratory analysis using a 1:1 soil:water suspension.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON SOYBEANS
x Apply F9016-2 DF according to rates in Table 2 as directed for specific types of application and
geographic areas.
x Follow all label restrictions regarding soil type, soil pH, organic matter, rotational crop intervals,
geographic location, and weed pressure, in selecting the rate of F9016-2 DF from Table 2.
x Use of F9016-2 DF on soils which exceed pH 6.8 may result in unacceptable injury to the following
rotational crop. F9016-2 DF may be used on fields which are generally pH 6.8 or less, but which may
contain isolated areas where the pH exceeds 6.8 only if the following rotational crop is soybeans.
RESTRICTIONS
Single application: Do not apply more than 9.6 oz of F9016-2 DF (0.37 lb ai sulfentrazone and 0.22 lb ai
chlorimuron-ethyl) more than once per acre per year.
Split application: Two applications totaling the full labeled rate 9.6 oz of F9016-2 DF (see Table 2) (0.37
lb ai sulfentrazone and 0.22 lb ai chlorimuron-ethyl) may be made per acre per year.
Do not make more than 2 applications per year.This product is for use only in AL, AR, DE, GA, lA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.
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Do not apply to black belt soil of Alabama or Mississippi with a soil pH >6.8 or history of nutrient deficiency
such as iron chlorosis, as injury may occur.
Do not follow F9016-2 DF with a post-emergence application of another chlorimuron-ethyl containing
herbicide in the same cropping season.
Do not apply F9016-2 DF to soils with soil pH greater than 7.6.
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
Do not feed treated soybean forage or soybean hay to livestock.
Do not apply F9016-2 DF if there are visible signs of cracking due to soybean emergence, or serious crop
injury may result.
Do not apply or drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants, or on areas where their
roots may extend, or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots,
or injury to desirable trees and plants may occur.
Do not tank mix F9016-2 DF with organophosphate insecticides. Do not apply F9016-2 DF within 14 days
before or after an application of an organophosphate insecticide, as severe crop injury may occur.
When tank mixing this product with other pesticides, follow the most restrictive of the labeling limitations
and precautions of all products used in the mixture.
Table 2: Herbicide Use Rate
Fall application, Early Pre-plant, Preplant Burndown, Pre-plant Incorporated, and Preemergence:
No-Till, Minimum-till, Conventional tillage
Soil Texture
Organic Matter
0.5 – 2% 2 – 4%
oz/A Product (lb ai/A)
Coarse*:
Loamy Sand, Sandy loam
5.0 (0.206) – 6.0 (0.248) 6.0 (0.248) – 7.0 (0.289)
Medium:
Loam, Silt Loam, Silt, Sandy clay loam
6.0 (0.248) – 7.5 (0.309) 7.0 (0.289) – 8.0 (0.33)
Fine:
Silty Clay Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
7.0 (0.289) – 8.0 (0.33) 8.0 (0.33) – 9.6 (0.396)
*Do not use this product in coarse sand soils with <1% organic matter.
Apply F9016-2 DF according to this rate table for types of application and specific geographic areas.
APPLICATION METHODS:
Do not apply F9016-2 DF after the soybean crop has emerged or severe injury or death of the crop may
occur. F9016-2 DF may be applied by any of the methods listed below.
CONSERVATION TILLAGE:
Early Pre-plant in No-Till, Minimum Till, or Stale seedbed
F9016-2 DF applied early Pre-plant will provide burndown of many existing weeds as well as preemergence
broadleaf weed control. When applied as a burndown treatment, F9016-2 DF is rainfast after one hour. For
burndown or control of existing vegetation, an appropriate burndown herbicide at labeled rates is
recommended such as 2,4-D, glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, dicamba or Sharpen etc. and should be
applied in combination with F9016-2 DF. Follow all label directions for the burndown herbicide including
application timing, spray volume, adjuvants to achieve control of targeted weeds. For applications of F9016-
2 DF made from 30 – 60 days before planting apply the higher rate in the appropriate soil range from Table
2 depending on the soybean system being grown.
Preplant Incorporated
Uniformly incorporate F9016-2 DF or F9016-2 DF tank mixes no deeper than 2" prior to planting soybeans.
If tank-mixing F9016-2 DF with a companion herbicide, follow all label instructions for the companion
herbicide, including proper incorporation of th e companion herbicide in t h e t o p 2 ” o f s o i l . Improper
incorporation can result in erratic weed control or potential crop injury.
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Preemergence
F9016-2 DF may be applied at planting time or within 3 days after planting, but before seed emergence.
F9016-2 DF may be applied alone or in tank mix combinations with other registered soybean herbicides.
When applied in tank mix combinations, follow applicable use directions, including application rates,
precautions and restrictions of each product in the mixture. The seed furrow should be completely closed and
seed covered before any applications of F9016-2 DF.
Fall Application and Spring Pre-plant Burndown of Broadleaf Weeds
F9016-2 DF can provide for some increased burndown activity on emerged weeds in no-till applications,
but is not intended to replace part or all of an appropriate preplant burndown program. For control of the
weeds listed below in no-till / minimum till fields, F9016-2 DF must be tank-mixed or used in combination
with a full burndown program. This may include 2,4-D alone or in combination with Aim
1, dicamba,
glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, or other appropriate burndown herbicides in tank-mixes at their
appropriate rate for the size and species of weeds present. Reduced rates of F9016-2 DF and/or the
corresponding burndown partner herbicides can result in weed escapes and unsatisfactory performance.
Chickweed* Nightshade species
Dandelion Pennycress
Garlic, wild Pigweeds
Henbit Ragweed, common
Lambsquarters Ragweed, giant
Lettuce, prickly Shepherd’s-purse
Marestail** Smartweeds, annual
Mustard, tansy Sunflower
Mustard, wild Waterhemp species
*For chickweed control add glyphosate or Express or Dicamba.
** For glyphosate resistant biotypes,include an alternative and effective mode of action to achieve complete
burndown.
For burndown control, pick the appropriate rate from Rate Table 2 and apply with:
x
x For complete burndown of emerged annual grasses or broadleaf weeds or for burndown of weeds not
listed above, F9016-2 DF must be tank mixed with: Sharpen 1, glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, 2,4-D
alone or in combination with Aim or other appropriate burndown herbicides. Some weed species have
developed resistance to one or more herbicide classes. The burndown tank-mix with F9016-2 must contain
one or more herbicides that will control targeted weed species and resistant bio-types.
x Crop Oil Concentrate (COC) or Methylated Seed Oil (MSO) at 1% v/v 1 gallon per 100 gallons of spray
solution, or Non-ionic surfactant (NIS) at 1 qt./100 gallon of spray solution.
x In addition to the specific adjuvants above, other adjuvants may be used if they provide the same or
similar functions as those previously mentioned. The addition of other adjuvants or fertilizers such as
ammonium sulfate (AMS) may aid in control of weeds when used with appropriate companion herbicides.
Consult specific companion herbicides for additional adjuvant, and fertilizer recommendations when
applying for burndown of existing vegetation.
x Use flat fan nozzles or other appropriate nozzle types and a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre.
Where dense vegetation or heavy crop residues are present, increasing the spray volume to 15-20 gallons
per acre or more may improve spray coverage and weed control.
To select the proper tank mix product, identify the weeds which need to be controlled and consult the
product labels to determine which product is needed. Consult the companion tank mix herbicide label for
use instructions, rates, precautions, restrictions, and other use information.
For instructions on how to prevent spray drift see Spray Drift Management section.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide storage
Store product in original container only, away from other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed. Store in a cool
dry place and avoid excess heat.
In Case of Spill
Avoid contact. Isolate areas and keep out animals and unprotected persons. Confine Spills. Call
CHEMTREC (Transportation and spills): (800) 424-9300.
To Confine Spills.
Dike surrounding area; sweep up spillage, Dispose of in accordance with information given under Pesticide
Disposal. Wash spill area with water, absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay, sweep up and dispose
of in an approved manner. Place damaged container in a large holding container. Identify contents per
required hazardous waste labeling regulations.
Pesticide Disposal
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of
Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your
State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative of the nearest
EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Handling
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly
after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: (For containers greater than 5 gallons) Empty the remaining contents
into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 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. Empty the rinsate into application
equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times.
(For containers 5 gallons or less) 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 1/4 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 reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or
incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Returnable/Refillable Containers - 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 refiller. To clean the container before
final disposal, empty the remaining contents into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about
10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump
rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more
times. Then offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if appropriate or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
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, loss of yield 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. To the extent consistent with applicable law, all such
risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and 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 chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for
the purposes stated on the Directions for Use when used in accordance with the directions under normal
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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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