# GALAXY HERBICIDE - EPA Reg No: **7969-77** - Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC - Signal word: Danger - Active ingredients: Sodium bentazon (33.4%); Sodium acifluorfen (6.8%) - Label accepted: 2003-07-22 - Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00077-20030722.pdf --- J UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460 JUL 22 2003 Ms. Laura A. Sears BASF Corporation Agricultural Products 26 Davis Dr., P.O. Box 13528 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528 Dear Ms. Sears: Subject: Galaxy Herbicide EPA Registration Number 7969- 77 Application Dated June 26, 2003 OffiCE OF PREVENTION. PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as amended is acceptable, provided you make the following changes before you release the product for shipment. 1. Add "Spray Drift Management" text from enclosure. 2. Add "Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage." in FIRST AID section, as in previous labels. Submit three (3) copies of final printed labeling incorporating the above changes before you release the product for shipment. Amended labeling will supercede all previously accepted ones. A stamped copy oflabeling is enclosed for your records. Sincerely, d::::::::} . JfJh~ Product Manager 23 Herbicide Branch Registration Division (7S05C) BASF For use on peanuts and soybeans Active Ingredients:' Sodium salt of bentazon: sodium (3-isopropyt-1 H-2, 1,3-benzothladiazin ACCEPTED with COMMENTS ID EPA. l.--I3ve !tle pl\)llllCI containel- or lab£·1 With you \"'hen calling a ;Joison control center or doctor, or going for treutr'l'H.-)rl\ You mOly also contact 1·800-S32-HELP (4357). Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals DANGER. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get In eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may -::3use aller~Jic reactions in some individuClls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeved shllt and long pants • Waterproof gloves • Shoes plus socks Protective eyewear Discord clothing and other absorbent materials that nave been drenched or heavily contaminated with tllis c~r-o(iuct's concentrote. Do not re~use them. Follow r1l811ufacturer's Instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE it no slIcll instructions fo:- wasllables. use deter­ ';lent ,-,Jlcj hot water Keep and wash PPE separately '(Dill other !QUllCJry Engineering Controls Statement :./1 ~l-;" he-IndictS use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or ;-l,IUi-dl in a rniJllilcr 11-181 meets the requireillents listed til!; VI/ol ~(;l Prutur;tlun St::md8rd IWPSl for agricultural "'-":1 ;:'Je:; i·Hi CFF{ 170,2<1Cl(d)':,4-G)]. the lld.nrJl8r PPE ··"\l'.,II-ulllcnt ) IIln)' 1)1' rcuuceeJ or 11lodifiecJ 35 specified 2 User Safety Recommendations Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. • Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets Inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clolhing. • 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 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 contaminale water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from target area. Groundwater AdviSOry Bentazon and acifiuorfen are present in thiS product. These chemicals are known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result 01 agri­ cullural use. Use of this product in areas where soils are permeable, such as sand and soils with loamy sand tex­ tures, and where water tables are shallow. could result in contamination of groundwater. The utilization of irri­ gated waler in these areas willincre3se the likelihood of contamination. Directions For Use It is a violalion of federal law to use thiS product Ie " manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply l~ li~ product in a way that will contact workers or othe, persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during q:,r--I:':::.J~:on, For any' requirements specific to your state rr tribe, consult :: I'~ agency responsible for pesticide reC'_ 'L t ::-i All applicublo directions, restrictions, mCC~}utILJI-l:; inU Conditions of Sale and Warranty lIr,J to Je foiiu/,"cd. This labeling must be in the user's POS:';USSIOrl ciL;rino application. 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 48 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 • Waterproof gloves • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear Storage and Disposal Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage: Do not store below 40° F or above 1 000 F. Store in a dry place away from heat or open flame. Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label Instructions, contact the state agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container Disposal: • Plastic Containers: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by InCineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities. by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. • Bulk/Mini-bulk Containers: Refillablelreusable containers should be returned to the point of purchase for cleaning and refilling because the container rnust be thoroughly cleaned before refilling. In Case of Emergency In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: CHEMTREC BASF Corporation 800-424-9300 800-832-HELP In case 01 medical emergency regarding this product, Call • Your local doctor for immediate treatment. • Your local poison control center (hospital). • BASF Corporation (800-832-HELP). 3 Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking rnatenal to separate containers for disposal. Remove contami­ nated clothing, and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. Wash clothing before re-use. Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. I. General Information Galaxy<' herbicide is intended for the early posterner­ gence control of a certain broad leaf weeds in peanuts and soybeans Crop Tolerance All peanut and soybean varieties are tolerant to Galaxy at all stages of growth. Leaf speckling may occur, but plants generally outgrow thiS condition within 10 days . New growth is normal and crop vigor is not reduced. Cleaning Spray Equipment 11f~ Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong detergent or commercial sprayer cleaner accord­ ing to the manufacturer's directions and then triple rinsing before and after applying this product. - II. Application Instructions Apply 2 pints of Galaxy per acre as follows unless instructed differently in Table 1. Application Timing. Applications can be rnade to actively growing weeds as aerial or broadcast applications at the rates and growth stages listed in Table 1. Application Timing. The most effective control will result from rnaking postemer­ gence applications of Galaxy early, when weeds are small. Early application to weeds results in improved weed control, and makes thorough spray coverage easier to obtain. Delaying application permits weeds to exceed the maximum size stated and will prevent ade­ quate control. Avoid drift to all other crops and nontarget areas. Do not apply when conditions favor drift from target areas or when windspeed is greater than 10 mph. Irrigation In irrigated areas, it may be necessary to irrigate before treatment to ensure active weed growth. Weeds growing under drought conditions usually are not ade­ quately controlled. Spray Coverage Weeds must be thoroughly covered with Spl JV. Alw8yS use an adequate volume of spray solution to ensure thorough coverage. DenSE-- IC:dl c;..nopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent ac;oquatL spray C0vtjl J()e. Cultivation 00 not cultivate witl1in 5 days bef..)fQ or 7 del.VS <3fter npplYlng Galaxy. Cultivating / days after II·catment may help provide season~long control Table 1 Application Timing Weed Growth Stages Weeds Controlled (including triazine and ALS-resistant biotypes) with 2 Pints of Galaxy Per Acre Leaf Stage (up to) Maximum Height ,\nooC;., Spurred GeJ~lCl:1iCksa DUC'",'.vlleat, \·\'1:(1 -::::::·c;-;lcUurb Ja-,"II:)W<3 1 Jevl.sclawc 'Jallnsog3' ~I:msonweed Lad\,'stllumb _3rl1:Jsquclrtcrs, COrlllllOn C •• ,1 _._ \ ,E"iStl'111813cl- 1'",""'.1.' l'l"lj.\'c ':0 "S[;;:113, 1",1,1<..1 '" .;1 S']:"1I' COIT'Il'd: F'J';!,:.0Cd, COln!110rl . Giant RceJweed SllcphC'rdspurse tl $,CJ Prickl), 01 Tecl'N€od Sn:Jrtweed. Penns)'lvUIl13 S13:bur. Bnstly SJ.:iQl'.'cr Wild ~Il,stle. Canod3' Vel ,'etle;)! \,,'a!OdlCrnp, Common, Tall 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 2 2 4 4 4 4 6 4 6 6 6 6 4 4 6 4 4 3" 6'" 3'" 6'" 4'" 4' 2" 6"" 6"" 2'" 4"" 2"" 4"" <2" <2"' G" 8" 2" 2"" 4"" 1"" 3'" 6" 6" 4" 3" 6" 2'" 5'" 8" to bud stage 5" 2" 2" a Tne rote of Galaxy may be Increased to a maximum of 3 pints per acre (for weed suppression) when weed height exceeds rec- ommended ~lelghts listed. b ~}:, n;)1 treD! earlier than Hie two leaf stage. Do not count cotyledon leaves. c ~o' l'egro'/"lh 0: new germinn!ion, a followup application of Basagran® herbicide may be necessary (refer to Basagran lobel). d rOi r(WOw!ll or new germination, a followup application of Ultra Blazer® herbicide may be necessary (refer to Ultra Blazer ~:bel, e J~' :~:,'t tr',;Jt rosette before seed stalk appears. Aerial Application Methods and Equipment Water Volume: Use 5-10 gallons of water per acre. Spray Pressure: Use up to 40 psi. Application Equipment: Use only diaphragm-type noezles that produce cone or fan spray patterns. Nc:?!es n1usl bc" oriented to discharge straight back :iC' ~!',{:; air stleanl (opposite the direction of travel of H,:-- (J..r-c:l"aftl .::mc:i 1101 Illore than 20° downward. Nozzles T.~.S: t·,;,. IX)Sltiu:,ecJ 6-10 foet above crop. Special Directions for Aerial Application To OLJ;(J111 uiliforrn cov8mge and to avoid drift hazards, fo!~o" ... tI18~/~ ~Jul(jelinC!s' L!SG coarso sprays (larger droplets) as they are less to c:ir ift .~(' :\I"::=:' Galaxy(1-) herbicide by 1 - 2 pints 1 flint \ It"lN :::;ulu\lon 4 - 8 pints <1 pints 0.5 - 1 pint ,! ' I· ~I ' . : It ! ~ , • 2 - ,1 pints oj UAN - ,", JI t I 'xV '11 or 1 - 2 pounds of AMS 5 IV. General Mixing Information Additives and/or other pesticides may be mixed in the spray tank with Galaxy" herbicide using the inforrma­ lion in this section. Tank Mix Partners/Components The following products may be tank mixed with Galaxy according to the tank mixing instructions in this label and respective product labels. • Assure® II (qulzalofop) • Classic® (chlonmuron ethyl) • Concert· SP (thifensulfuron methyl + chlorimuron ethyl) • FirstRate· (chloransulam-methyl) • Frontier" 6.0 (dimethenamid) • Fusilade® OX (fluazifop-p-butyl) • Fusion· (fluazifop-p-butyl + fenoxaprop-p-ethyl) • Matador" (quizalofop) • Pinnacle· ( thifensulfuron methyl) • Poast" (sethoxydim) • Poast" HC (sethoxydim) • Poast Plus· (sethoxydim) • PursuitO (imazethapyr) • Raptor" (imazamox) • Reliance® STS'· SP (thifensulfuron methyl + chlorimuron ethyl) • Resource® (flumiclorac) • Roundup® Ultra (glyphosate) • Scepter" (imazaquin) • Select" (clethodim) • Skirmish· (chlorimuron ethyl) • Starfire (paraquat) • Synchrony" STSTM (tllifensulfuron methyl + chlonmuron ethyl) • 2,4-06 See secllon VI. Specific Rate Information for more details. Read and follow the applicable Restrictions and Limitations and Directions for Use on all prod­ ucts Involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive label­ Ing applies to tank mixes. Separate applications should be made if all target "\leeds ;1re not at the labeled growth stage for treatment 3t the same 111'118. PI1'i:,I'~:al Hl:':OrTIpcltibility, reduced weed control, or crop Il1jur'y' 11liJY re~ult from mixing Galaxy with other pesti­ Cide:; (fllllCjICicJos, herbicides, insecticides, or miticides), d(jdlll\'8~;. 01 fertilizers. BASF does not recommend 6 using tank mixes other than those listed on BASF label­ Ing. Local agricultural authorities may be a source of information when using other than BASF recommended tank mixes. Compatibility Test for Mix Components Before mixing additives and/or other pestiCides, always perform a compatibility Jar test. For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use 3.3 cups (800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes, adjust rates accordingly. Only use water from the intended source at the source temperature. Add components in the sequence Indicated In the Mixing Order using 2 teaspoons for each pound or 1 teaspoon for each pint of recommended label rate per acre. Always cap the Jar and invert 10 cycles between com­ ponent additions. When the components have all been added to the jar, let the solution stand for 15 minutes. Evaluate the solu­ tion for uniformity and stability. The spray solution should not have free oil on the surface, nor fine particles that precipitate to the bottom, nor thick (clabbered) texture. If the spray solution is not compatible, repeat the compatibility test with the addition of a suitable compatibility agent. If the solution is then compatible, use the compatibility agent as directed on its label. If the solution is still incompatible, do not mix the ingredients in the same tank. Mixing Order When mixing additives and/or other pesticides in a spray tank, add the products to be used in the following sequence. 1) Water. Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer tank three quarters full of clean water. 2) Agitation. Maintain constant agitation throughout mixing and application 3) Products in PVA bags: Place any product con­ tained in water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait until all water-soluble PYA bags have fully dissolved and the product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before continuing. 4) Water-dispersible products: (such as dry flow­ ables, wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo-emulsions). If an Inductor is used, rinse It thoroughly after the component has been added. 5) Water-solubte products ( such as Galaxy) II dr I Inductor is used, nnse it thoroughly after the CGl"~u­ nent has been added. 6) Emulsifiable concentrates (SUCll as oil concentrate when applicable). If an inductor is J~!j( I, rinse it thur­ oughly after the component hac been ddded. 7) Water-soluble additives (suen 03 N1S or UAN when applicable). If an Inductor IS used, rinset t'lOI oughly after the component ha~-, ~)tOUI 2dded. 8) Remaining quantity of water. rvlalntain con~)tant agitation dunng application V. Restrictions and Limitation. o Maximum seasonal use rate: Do not 3pply more than a tot31 01 3 pints of Galaxy" herbicide per acre,per S8a501l. Do not appply morc tl1811 a total 01 1.75 pints 01 Basagran" herbicide or 1.0 pint 01 Ultra Blazer" her­ bicide aftel applyIng 3 pints of Galaxy per season. Do not apply more than a total of 2 pounds 01 bentazon a.i. (ilom all sources) per acre, per calendar year. Reier to Table 4 lor the maximum rate per acre, per application. o Pre-harvest Interval (PHI): 50 days for soybeans, 75 days for peanuts. o Restricted Entry Interval (REI): 48 hours. o Do not use treated plants lor leed or lorage. o Crop Rotation Restriction: Root crops (such as carrots, tumips, sweet potatoes, etc.) must not be planted In I,elds treated with Galaxy for 18 months following treatment. o In case of crop failure, only peanuts, rrce, or soybeans may be immediately replanted. o Stress: Do not apply to weeds or crops under stress due to lack of moisture, hail damage flooding, herbicide Injury, mechanical injury, or widely fluctuating temperatures, as crop injury or unsatisfactory centrol will probably result o Dr- not apply Galaxy to ClOpS that show injUry (leaf phytotoxicity or plant stunting) produced by anI' other prror Ilt __ '~lx:,cie applications, because this injury may be enhanced or prolonged . • Rainfast period: Rainfall or overhead irrigation within 4 hours after application may reduce the effectiveness of Galaxy o Do not apply through any type of irrigation equipment. TabJe 4 Crop-Specific Restrictions and Limitations Minimum Time Maximum Rate Maximum Rate Livestock Grazing Aircraft Crop from Application Per Acre Per Per Acre Per to Harvest (PHI) Application Season or Feeding Application F.)e:)l)eJ1S 75 days 3 pints' , 3 pints' No Yes Soybeans 50 days 3 pints' 3 pints' No Yes 'Ref,.;: to ~;ectlo!1IL Application Instructions for the recommended use rate. 7 VII. Crop-Specific Information Peanuts Apply 2 pints of Galaxy" herbicide per acre to peEHIuts pre-emergence at cracking stage (initiation of sc:iI nClcklllg, l}u! before peanut emergence from the SOl!;. or posteillergence to peanuts to control suscepti- 1111' weeds but no more than 75 days before harvest. All additional 1 -: 5 pints of 8asagran® herbicide may be applied per acre following an application of 3 pints of Galaxy per acre. per season, but no additional Ultra Blazer" herbicide should be applied. An additional 2.5 pints of Basagran or 1 pint of Ultra Blazer may be appl!ed follOWing an application of 2 pints of Galaxy per ~lC' e iJUr S8,1SO;' Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations: III :~;"O\'j trCCit:YI2nts of IIls8cticldes/nematocides rnay ~rcolsfJos"c pGJlluts to unjury from Galaxy. Peanut Tank Mixes Galaxy may be applied in a tank mix with one of the following herbicides: Tank Mix Partner Frontier" 6.0 Starfire® • 2,4-DB Additive Option A or C A A Re:e' to Table 2 for the additive option oppropriste for eJ~:: ::1Jlk mix 8 Soybeans To ensure optimum spray coverage of weeds. apply Galaxy to small actively growing weeds. Refer to Section II. Application Information and Table 1 for more information. Soybean Tank Mix Tank Mix Partner • Assure