# AXIOM AT - EPA Reg No: **264-769** - Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC - Signal word: Caution - Active ingredients: Atrazine (50.5%); Metribuzin (4.9%); Flufenacet (19.6%) - Label accepted: 2000-08-21 - Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/003125-00523-20000821.pdf --- } ) 3/~5" - 5.13 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 Brian A. Dehart Bayer Corporation P.O. Box 4913 Kansas City, MO 64120-0013 Dear Mr. Dehart: Subject: Increased Application Rate Axiom AT AUG 2 1 2000 EPA Registration No. 3125-523 Your Submission Dated June 30, 2000 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -, The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under section 3(c)(7)(A) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), is acceptable provided that you: 1. Submit/cite all data required for registration/reregistration of your product under FIFRA section 3(c)(5) or 4(a) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data. 2. Make the labeling changes listed below before you release the product for shipment bearing the amended labeling: :! The Agency has recently revised its recommended First Aid statements for pesticide products (refer to PR Notice 2000-3: First Aid Statements on Pesticide Product Labels). The new statements were developed as part of the Consumer Labeling Initiative in close cooperation with poison control center personnel and other medical experts. While it is not mandatory that you revise your label at this time, you are strongly encouraged to substitute the revised statements (see below) for those statements currently on the label at your next label printing. If you wish to receive a stamped copy of the label with the revised First Aid statements, submit an application for amendment (EPA Form 8570-1) and 4 copies of draft labeling for our review. '110 ) ), -2- FIRST AID If swallowed: • Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.·- • Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If 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. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing. clothing: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment aq.vice. If inhaled: • Move person to fresh air. • Ifperson is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Have the pr~duct container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. 3. Submit one (1) copy of your final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended labeling constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. Enclosure Sincerely yours, '\ \ ) ) • RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Ground and Surface Water Concerns For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their ) ) MAY CAUSE INJURY TO OTHER CROPS, ANIMALS, MAN, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. BAYER OFFERS, AND THE BUYER ACCEPTS AND USES, THIS PRODUCT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THAT EXTRAORDINARY OR UNUSUAL WEATHER, OR FAILURE TO FOllOW LABEL DIRECTIONS ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF BAYER AND ARE, THEREFORE, THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. GENERAL INFORMATION AXIOM AT is a selective herbicide for control of many important annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field com and com grown for silage. AXIOM AT is formulated as a 75% water dispersible granule (OF). AXIOM AT may be used in either conventional, conservation or no-tillage crop management systems and may be applied preplant surface, preplant incorporated (mix into the top 1 to 2 inch layer of soil) and preemergence. AXIOM AT will provide its most effective weed control when applied and subsequently moved into the soil by rainfall, sprinkler irrigation or mechanical tillage prior to weed emergence. AXIOM AT has multiple modes of actions: inhibition of protein synthesis/cell division and inhibition of photosynthesis. AXIOM AT may be applied using either water or sprayable grade fluid fertilizer as a liquid carrier or may be impregnated on dry bulk fertilizer. AXIOM AT may be applied either alone or in tank mix combination with additional herbicides. When tank mixing, always observe all precautionary statements and limilations on labeling of all products. GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS AXIOM AT is intended for use on field corn for grain or silage. Do not use on popcorn or sweetcorn. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. Do not apply aerially. Do not apply more than 3.951 pounds AXIOM AT per use season. Do not apply AXIOM AT or AXIOM AT tank mixtures when environmental conditions may favor drift to non-target sites. This product may not be applied within 66 feet of the points where field surface water run-off enters perennial or intermittent streams and rivers or within 200 feet around natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. If this product is applied to highly erodible land, the 66 foot buffer or set-back from run-off points must be planted to crop or seeded with grass or other suitable crop. Avoid spray overlap, as crop damage may result. If the com crop treated with AXIOM AT is lost, only com may be replanted immediately. QQ!1Ql make a second application of AXIOM AT. 3 RATE SELECTION/SOIL TEXTURE The recommended rates of AXIOM AT are defined by texture and organic matter content of the soil being treated. Unless a specific soil texture is mentioned, rate tables throughout this label refer to the following three soil texture groups: coarse, medium and fine. If you a[1l not sure how to classify your soil, contact your Bayer Corporation representative, the Cooperative Extension Service or other knowledgeable person. The following chart includes a complete listing of soil textures included in each of the soil textural grouping: COARSE MEDIUM Sand Loam Loamy sand Silt loam Sandy loam Silt Sandy clay loam Sandy clay MIXING INSTRUCTIONS LIQUID CARRIERS: FINE Silty clay loam Silty clay Clay loam Clay AXIOM AT is a dry ftowable herbici~ that must be mixed in water or sprayable fluid fertilizer. AXIOM AT can be directly added to water, or 28-0·0 or 32·0-0 liquid fertilizers. Compatibility of AXIOM AT with its labeled tank mix products, or other liquid carriers should always be predetermined prior to spraying. Refer to the COMPATIBILITY TEST (Appendix I) of this label to determine product compatibility in fluid fertilizer carriers. Before mixing AXIOM AT and its labeled tank mixtures, examine the spray equipment making sure it is completely free of rust and corrosion. Be sure the equipment is free of any residues from previously used pesticides. Flush the lines with dean water or recommended detergents after the last application. Use an approved method for disposing of rinsate. For optimal spray tank mixing convenience and efficiency, AXIOM AT is recommended to be added to the spray tank via an eductor system. / The proper mixing sequence for AXIOM AT and recommended tank mixtures with the appropriate liquid carrier is as follows: 1. Fill the spray tank or nurse.ta~k 114 full with the appropriate liquid carrier. .. . 2. SIart the recirculation and agitation system and conIiooe throughout mixing and application. 3. If the compatibility test indicates the need of a co ....... bility agent, add the recommended amount to the spray tank. 4. If ammonium sulfate is to be used, add it: ~~...;,. J • •• 5. If water or sprayable grade nitrogen fertilizilrs'(28-0-0, 3240) are the carriers, slo'.y~,OCd the reco:nmended quanlily of AXIOM AT through the:eductQr syctem or to the spray tank (for other sllllly?ble grat"e'teltM:ers, first check compatibility and mp,n either mix , , , , For more infonnation, refer to the -Rate SelectionlSoil Texture- sectionofthis label. ' . . , , DBP- Days before planting ., , , Do not exceed 3.1251bs on highly erodible soil with less than 30% plant residue cover. Control of certain weed species rria'y"be reduced and a tank-mix partner or an application of a postemergence herbicide may be needed. Rates of up to 3.95 Ibs may be used for all other applications. 5 / I i ) ) Table 2 AXIOM AT - PREPLANT SURFACE, PREPLANT INCORPORATE OR PREEMERGENCE (Applications made from 14 days or less belore planting to prior to crop emergence) BROADCAST USE RATES (POUNDS AXIOM AT PER ACRE) 1.2,3 SOil ORGANIC MAnER CONTENT SOil TEXTURAL GROUP' Less than 3% t ~orMore COARSE 1.5t01.751b 2.0 to 2.25 Ib MEDIUM 2.0 to 2.75 Ib 2.5 to 3.0 Ib FINE 2.75 to 3.0 Ib 3.25 to 3.75 Ib' , Do not use on coarse texiJred soils with <1 % organic matter. Use O.251b less than the lowest total recommended rate if organic matter is 1.5% or less or if applied on soils with pH levels greater than 7.4; use O.Slb less in those areas where organic matter is 1.5% or less and soil pH is greater than 7.4. 2 Use the .!Jigillrr AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: reduced or no~tillage and/or heavy surface plant residues. heavy weed pressure, soil organic matter at the upper end of the range, or applications made near the maximum preplant interval. Use the ~ AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: low soil organic matter, increased tillage and/or incorporation of surface plant residues, or applications made near the minimum preplant interval prior to planting. , Do not use on peat or muck soils (soils with 20% or more organic matter) . • For more information, refer to the ~Rate Selection/Soil Texture" section of this label. , Do not exceed 3.125 lbs on highly erodible soil with less than 30% plant residue cover. Control of certain weed species may be reduced and a tank-mix partner or an application of a postemergence herbicide may be needed. Rates of up to 3.75 Ibs may be used for all other applications. USE WITH ATRAZINE OR OTHER ATRAZINE CONTAINING PRODUCTS AXIOM AT contains 0.505 pounds of atrazine active ingredient (ai) per pound of product. When tankmixing or making sequential applications with atrazine- containing products, do not exceed the following total combined amounts of atrazine. Maximum atrazlne rates (al) which may be utilized per use season. Prior to Com Emergence 1.61b ai/A - Highly erodible soils with less than 30% plant residue cover 2.0 Ib ai/A - All other soils Following Corn Emerg'nce 2.0 Ib oVA - All soils Prior to or after Corn Emergence (Sequential Applications) 2.5 Ib aI/A - All soils TANK MIXTURES AXIOM AT may be applied in tank mixtures with certain registered herbicides. AXIOM AT use rates for these herbicide tank mixtures are presented in Tables 1 and 2 located in the USE RATES section. Herbicides tankmixed with AXIOM AT should be used at their recommended labeled use rates (use recommended labeled use rates unless use rates are specifically mentioned below) to provide improved burndown activity or residual control 01 certain hard-to-rontrol weeds such as velvetieal, morningglories, cocklebur or giant ragweed. AXIOM AT tank mixtures may be applied in either conventional, conservation tillage or no-till crop management systems. Tank mixtures may be applied with similar timings and methods as AXIOM AT alone unless specifically prohibited in the mix partner's product label. Three-way or mu~iple tank mixtures are permitted unless restricted by a product's label. 6 , Herbicides recommended for tank mixture with AXIOM AT include: 2,4-D Atrazine (0.5 to 1.0 Ib ai/A)'2 Balance® (112 to 1 ozlA)! BanveJ® BladeX® Clari\y® Extrazine®' Glyphosate Gramoxone Extra® Homet® Marksman®' Princep® python® Roundup® Roundup Ultra® Touchdown® Atrazine containing products. Do nC't exceed the maximum total use rates as mentioned' above. l Use the higher atrazine rate under any of the following conditions: heavy surface plant residues, heavy momingglory/cocklebur pressure, mediumlfine textured soils with > 3% organic matter, no-till crop management systems. , For improved control of velvetleaf and triazine resistant weeds the grower may choose to use 112 to 1 ovA of Balance® from up to 21 days preplant to preemers.ence. On coarse textured soils with pH >7.4, do not use an AXIOM AT + Balance tank mixture. On medium textured soils with pH >7.4 and organic matter content <2.5%, an AXIOM AT + Balance tank mixture is not recommended. The user is responsible for selecting the rates of both AXIOM AT and Balance in a tank mixture that is appropriate for all soils in the area of application. ))}' J > , , , , ) ) , "" ) ,), } , , . ,I }} , , ) , J } ) ,J, , ) ) ) ) SEQUENTIAL APPLICATIONS Sequential herbicide applications either before or following AXIOM AT treatments (labeled use rate, Table 1 and 2) may be used at registered use rates to control additional weeds. 2,4-D Bromoxynil+ Ughtning® Accent® Atrazine* Marksman®* Accent Gold® Buetril Gel® Permit® atrazine ft Buctril+Atrazine®* Poast® Balance® Buetril® Prowl® Banvel® Clarily® Pursuit® Basagran® CQntour®* Resolve® Basis Gold®* Exceed® Resource® BasiS® Extrazine®* Roundup Ultra® Battalion® Glyphosate Scorpion III® Beacon® Gramoxone Extra® Sencor® BladeX® Hornet® Touchdown® Bromoxynil Laddok S·12®· Tough® Uberty® or Atrazine containing products. Do not exceed the maximum total use rates as mentioned above. When using tank mixtures or sequential applications with AXIOM AT, always refer to the companion product(s) label for information concerning specific use rates (unless mentioned specifically in this label), precautions and restrictions. Use in accordance with the most restrictive label limitation and precautions. This product cannot be mixed with any product containing a prohibition against such mixing. CROP ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS In the event of a crop failure, only corn can be replanted immediately. If the original AXIOM AT treatment was broadcast, do not make a second application of AXIOM AT. If the original application was banded and the second crop is planted in the row middles, a second band application may be applied. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans may be planted the year following treatment. Injury may occur to soybeans planted the year following AXIOM AT application on soils having a calcareous surface layer. Do not plant sugar beets, tobacco, vegetables, spring-seeded grains or small-seeded legumes and grasses the year following application as injury may occur. 7 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage. If the container is leaking or material spilled for any reason or cause, carefully sweep material into a pile. Refer to Precautionary Statements on label for hazards associated with the handling of this material. Do not walk through spilled material. Dispose of pesticide as directed below. In spill or leak incidents, keep unauthorized people away. You may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team for decontamination procedures or any other assistance that may be necessary. The Bayer Kansas City Emergency Response Telephone No. is 800-414-0244 or contact Chemtrec at 800-424-9300. Pesticide Disposal: Do not contai'ninate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling 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. Accent®, Accent Gold®, Basis Gold®, Basis®, Bladex®. and Extrazine® are trademarks of DuPont. Balance@, Buctril Gel®, Buctril + Atrazine® and Buctril® are trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company. Banvel®, Basagran®, Clarity®. laddok S-12®, Marksman® and Poast are trademarks of BASF Corporation. Batlalion®. Pennit®, Roundup®, and Roundup Ultra® are trademarks of Monsanto Company. Beacon®, Exceed®, Princep®, and Tough® are trademarks of Novartis. Contour®, Prowl®, Pursuit® and Re$olve® are trademarks of American Cyanamid Company. .- ~ Gramoxone Extra® and Touchdown® are trademarks of Zeneca Inc. Ag Products. Resource® ~ a trademark of valent USA Corporation. Homet®. Python®, and Scorpion III® are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences. ' I > , Sencor® is a trademark of Bayer Corporation. Uberty® is a trademark of Agrevo USA Company. 'J J).» , " , J ) ) ) i , , ) ... » >, , • • » J I , ) ) • ) J .l •• " J , . .. :> I J ) )" , / ) ) ) ) • APPENDIX I COMPATIBILITY TEST A compatibility test is highly recommended for all applications with liquid fertilizers. Prior to mixing products in the spray tank, small quantities of each product can be mixed in proportionate quantities to evaluate compatibilities. The following test assumes a spray volume of 25 gallons per acre. If other spray volumes are to be used, adjust the appropriate amounts of ingredients. To check for compatibility, use the following procedure: 1. Add two inches of the liquid carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) to a one-quart jar fitted with a tight lid. 2. Add the appropriate amount of herbicide. If more than one product is used, the recommended mix sequence is the dry herbicide first, flowables next and emulsified concentrates last. For dry herbicides. add 1-1/2 level teaspoons/pound/acre use rate and for liquids add 1/2 teaspoon/pinUacre use rate. 3. Add one pint of the liquid carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) to the jar. Place the lid on the iar and gently shake the iar for one minute. Place the jar on a level surface and let it stand for 30 minutes. 4. Reagitate the mixture and observe for signs of phase separation, flakes, particles, gels, precipitates, etc., that would prevent the mixture from being a sprayable solution. If none of these conditions occur, the mix is compatible. 5. If incompatible, use of a compatibility agent is recommended. Rerun the above test but first add a compatibility agent (1/4 teaspoon is equal to a use rate of 2 pints/100 gallons spray mix) and gently shake the iar prior to adding herbicides. 6. If the mixture is now compatible, a compatibility agent should be used in the spray mixture at its recommended rate. 7.lf the components of the solution are still incompatible, the mixture should not be attempted for use in the spray tank. B. Contact your Bayer representative for further recommendations on testing spray solution compatibilities. Bayer Corporation Crop Protection Products Box 4913 Kansas City, MO 64120-0013 (BOO) 842-8020 http://usagri.bayer.com 8 APPENDIX" IMPREGNATION AND APPLICATION ON DRY FERTILIZER Dry bulk fertilizer may be impregnated or coated with AXIOM AT for applications to com and soylteans. Follow all AXIOM AT label recommendations, special instructions and precautions. All state regulations relating to dry bulk fertilizer blending, impregnating and labeling must also be followed. Rates: Select the recommended AXIOM AT use rate per acre from the crop section of this label and determine the quantity of dry bulk fertilizer to be applied per acre (use a minimum of 200 pounds and a maximum of 450 pounds per acre). Use the equation below to determine the amount of AXIOM AT needed per ton of fertilizer applied. Ibs AXIOM AT X 2000 = Ibs AXIOM AT per Acre Ibs fertilizer per Acre per ton fertilizer (1 Ib = 16 ounces AXIOM AT) Impregnation: AXIOM AT may be i]11pregnated on many commonly used dry fertilizers but slmuld not be impregnated on ammonium nitrate, fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate or powder limestone. To impregnate AXIOM AT on bulk fertilizer, use a closed rotary-drum mixer or other commonly used dry bulk fertilizer blender equipped with suijable spray equipment. Mix AXIOM AT with sufficient water to form a sprayable slurry <. mixture. Spray nozzles must be directed to provide uniform fertilizer coverage while avoiding spray contact with mi~i~g / equipment. Nonuniform impregnation can cause crop Injury or unsatisfactory performance. Spray the herbicide mixture onto the fertilizer after blending has started. If necessary, include a suitable drying agent to ensure a spreadable herbicide impregnated fertilizer. If the fertilizer materials are excessively dusty, use diesel fuel or other suitable additive to reduce dust prior to impregnation. Apply the treated fertilizer immediately after impregnation to avoid lump formation and spreading difficulties. Application: Accurate calibration of fertilizer application equipment and uniform fertilizer dis.tribution is essential for satisfactory weed control. Air flaw 6r auger metered application equipment is preferred (one pass application). If other equipment is used, the recommended application method is to apply one-haH the recommended rate and overlap 50 percent or to double apply by splitting the middles to obtain the best distribution pattern. D - 9395 030200 I»») , , " ) ) , , J , I)' II J! J, ))) ) , • • ,> ,) . , ) , .) • J J , , I J ) • • ,J) I BaysrEty