# ALA-SCEPT ESC HERBICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **241-329**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Alachlor (32.44%); Imazaquin (1.94%)
- Label accepted: 1980-02-06
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000241-00329-19800206.pdf

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RES1RICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to Oncogenicity 
For retail sale to and use only by Certified Applicators or persons under 
their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the Certified 
Applicator's certificatif'n. The use of this product: may be hazardous to 
your health. This product contains alachlor, which has 
cause tUJllors in laboratory ani.ab. ACe E PTE D 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
AlA-SCE~ 
herbicide 
FOR VEED CONTROL IN SOYBEANS 
Alachlor, [2 -chloro- 2' ,6' -diethyl-N - (methoxymethyl) acetani lide 1 .. 32.44% 
Imazaquin (2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-S-oxo-
IH-imidazol-2-ylJ-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid) .................... 1.94t 
INERT INGREDIENTS .................................................... 65.62% 
TOTAL ............................................................... 100.00% 
Contains 3 pounds/gallon of alachlor and 0.1875 pounds/gallon of imazaquin. 
EPA Reg. No. 241- EPA Est. ~o. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
DANGERI/PELIGROI 
PRECAUCION AL U5UARIO: 5i usted nO lee ingles, no use est:e producto hasta 
que la etiqueta Ie haya sido explicada ampliamente. 
nl:ST AID 
. II' IR EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush wi th a steady, gentle stream of 
'water for IS ~inutes. Call a physician. 
IF SVALLOVED: DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control 
Center immediately. 
ill' ON S~IN: Uash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if 
irritation persists . 
. IF INRAIZD: Remove victim to fresh air. 
See Next Page for Additional Precautionary Statements. 
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,tMERlCAN CYANAlfID COMPANY 
Agricultural Division 
Crop Protection Che.icals Department 
Vayna, JJ 07470 °1989 
~egistered Trade.ark of American Cyanaald Co.pany 
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~RECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOME';TIC ANIMALS 
Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes, on .kin or on 
clothing. HaI1llful if IIwallowed, inhaled or absorbed through akin. AYoid 
breathing spray mist. \lear goggles or face shield, rubber gloves, lOll!; 
trousers, long-sleeved shirt or jacket of tightly woven material alone with 
hoots high enough to cover ankles when transferring and mixing, and ,,·jwr. 
adj ust ing, repa i ring or c leaning equipment. IJear rubber boots "hen 
pouring from open containers. Clothing which come!; in contact with this 
product must be washed before reuse. Clothing Ot other materials which 
become drenched with the concentrated pesticide must be disposed of in a 
sani tary landfill, by incineration or, if allowed by state and ,-ocal 
authori ties, by burning. \lash thoroughly with soap and water after 
handling. 
In case of emergency endangering life or property involving this product, 
Call Collect, day or night, Area Code 201-835-3100. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Tl_;,- product contains alachlor which has been identified in lir.'t£<: 
rr(Juno""[1t<T samp1jnr And there is the possibility th~1t it call It';.I..'ll ~!.:i !~'L 
rl,( ~;ojl t.n !"xound \o,~at..er, especially \a,~here soils art' CG':lrf;(> and [~;·c'.::,:·· .. ~t: 
j s nC'?r thf' surface. Following application. ond during rainfall l ... , ;!~!.. 
t.lli1t Ciiuse runoff, this chemIcal may reach ~urfoc(' \o,'ater bodic£. incil:(~:nb 
.str~arns, rivers. and reservoirs. 
Care must be taken when using this product to prevent back-siphoning into 
~ells, spills or improper disposal of excess pesticide. spray mixtures or 
rinsates. 
Check valves or antisiphoning devices must be used on all m1x1ng equipm('n~. 
Disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsate sl-,ould be 
hccomplished ~ccordin& to label use instructions or according to the st~:( 
p£'sticide or environJTIental control agency or the hazardous wastE:­
representative at the nearest EPA regional offic~_ 
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash"aters. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE .. " .. 
It 1s a violation of Federal law to use this product in a ILllt'l'f'Y 
inconsistent with its labeling. 
Thi. labeling au.t be in the po ••••• ion of the user at the ti... of 
pesticide application. 
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Ob •• rve .11 cautioll8 and 11.1tations on this label and on the labels of 
,products used in combination with AU-SCEPT. Do :'l0!: USf' AU·SerPT other 
'than in accordance with the instructions set forth on this label. The use 
of AU-SCEPT not consistent with this label may result in injury to crops, 
animals or persons. Keep centainer closed to avoid spilili and 
eontamin.'itioI1. 
DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 
SHAKE VELL BEFORE USE. 
STORAGE: 
DISPOSAL: 
CONTAINER 
DISPOSAL: 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
STORE ABOVE J1DF TO KEEP PRODUCT IN SOLUTION. 
Below 370 F crystals may form and settle to the bottom. If 
crystals form, place in a warm room and roll and/or shake 
the container frequently to redissolve before using. 
DO NOT contaminat:e water, foodstuffs, or feed by ",ora[ .. or 
disposal of wastes. 
~astes of this pesticide may cause PyP irritation and may 
bf' dang£'rous. Improper disposal ('! {')o:c('ss pestlcide-, ~rray 
mix.tures, or rinsate is a \'iol.·i~i()I~ of Ft!G(ral 1ii •. ;. If 
thC5C- ""'aste~ canno\.: be dispos(·(! ('t ... cc0!cin[. to ];'~\fl usC' 
iustnJctioIlS, contact yOUl" St.:;tt' l't·~.ticic.t or En'~':>~('::::'f!ltal 
Control At;cncy. or the Ha;;:ardrnl~' .... ·;~s:( r('r:r{·sf'll~.:lti'\"e at. 
the nearest EP&~ Regional Officf' fr:'~· f'Jjdi1~1CE. 
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 stat. aed 
local authorities, by burninf,_ If burned, sta\, au:: of 
smoke. 
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DISCLAIKER 
Th~ label inst:ructions for t:he use of this p'-uduct refl<·ct II" opinoon of 
experts bas"d on research and field us(' _ Til<' directions are h. li('v('d to be 
reliable and should be followed carefully. However, it is ill'l'ossible t:o 
elimin.1t<· 1Ill risks inherently associftt"d .... ith use of this proGuct. C .... op 
injury, inc·ffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because 
of such factoro as weather condition~, presence of other materials, or the 
us.' of. or applic1ltion of th.· product contrary to label inst ruction", ,,11 
of .... hich an· beyond the control of ruN'rican Cyanamid Comp'lOY. All such 
risks shall be assumed by the us£r . 
. Americ'ln Cyanamid COlllpany shall not be responsible for loss"s or damages 
resulting frOlll use of this product in any manner DOt aet forth on thi. 
label. User assumes all risks dssociated with the use of this product in 
any manner not specifically set forth on this label. 
American Cyanamid Company warrants only that the material contained herein 
conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for 
the use therein described when used in accordance with the directions for 
use, subject to the risks referred to above. 
American Cyanamid Company mak£'s no other express or imp} i(-d .... ·arranty. 
i nc1 tldi nr, other e>:press or impl ied ",a.-rant)' of FITt;ESS or X!:l-'CH!,';TI £,1 LIT),. 
USER assumes the risk of any use contrary tc label instructi0r.S. or under 
abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably fon.seeable by 
,\l:-(·!"icnn Cyunamid Company. 
Any damages arising from a breach of thi~ ",,,rranty shall !.(. 1 imited to 
direct damag"s. and shall not include consequential commercial damages such 
as loss cf profits or values, etc. Cyanamid's liability will be limited to 
a refund of the purchase price of the ALA-SCEPT. In no case shall American 
Cyanamid or the seller bE' liable for consequential. special or indirect 
damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. 
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
AL\·SCEPT is a flexible broad-sp"ctrUIII herb; cid(· which may be applied 
preplant incorporated (includes ~h"llow incr':I'0l'ation), pre emergence or 
posremergence in soybeans. 
.'hen ALA-SCEPT is appli(·d to t:he soil, 
stops, and the weeds either die or remain 
susceptible weeds emerge, growth 
noncoll'p£'titive with the crop. 
A tiillely cultivat!on !lIay aid in th£' ("ont:l"ol oj c£'rtain weeds or improve 
beneral 'ieed control when adequal" ITl'istL:l£' is not received after 
application. Cultivation should be sh;'] 1 ,,\,:. 
The mode of weed killing activity in,,01,..,," lIrtoke of ALA-SCEPT by weed 
roots and/or foliage and rapid translocatio~ to growing ?oints. Therefore, 
adequate soil moisture is important for optimWII ALA-SCEPT activity. The 
amount of rainfall or irrigation required following application depends on 
existing soil moisture. soil texture ann n!t;.=.~ic :::'~""i!;:'tc:i f,;onLent:. 
Sufficient wa~ .. r ::;;. moisten t: .. e soil to a depth of 2 inches is normally 
adequate. If adequate moisture is not received wi thin 7 days after 
treatment, then a cultivation is recolllJl!ended to con::rol escaped weeds. 
Ilhen adequate moisture is received after dry conditions. ALA-SCEPT will 
provide residual control of susceptible germinating ",,,eds; activity on 
established weeds "'ill depend on the ", .. ed species and the location of its 
root system in the soil. 
LIO not. floorl irrir,ate follo\.:iIl[, applil:.1:.ion c': this t'roduct .alont- or in 
t;·~J: rrix~'!.n't. 
t.:l ALA·SeEPT f,uil trpi!~P.'('nt: fc11o",,9(,c. by ~, ~:~~:-:-~~2~ O!" SCEPTER~ O.T.~ 
post.emergence tr(>atrr.('n: ""'j:l control C't·rt ... lln j.'~-(.~,~ •.. ',,', \r.~; (S('c SEQVE~TIAL 
FROGFA.."1 section). USC' ~,t\ql .. l·ri~ial tl'eatmen~!, ::; > ('(.::.::. 'lH:\"~ states only. 
Occasionally, internode shortening of soybe.1n plan: ~ may be observed with 
AlA-SCEPT applications. This ~as no effect: on soybean vi .. lds. 
There must be an interval of at least 90 days het",ef'n the last AlA-SeEPT 
application and soybean harvest. DO NOT gra"e 01' f .. <cd treated soybean 
forage, hay or straw to livestock. 
11[,( of ALA·SCEPT lu·!11icich in accorOanc( .... it.h : .. ,[:(': (::l{'ctioI1!; is expected 
to result in normal growth of rotational crops ~:I rrrst situations; however, 
various environmentAl and agronomic factors w.1l:p it i:7TO!:sihle to eliminate 
all risks associated with the use of thi, product and. therefore, 
rotational crop injury is always possible. 
PRECAUTIOIIS : Do not use 
soybeans, 
injured by 
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on crops other than soybeans. Crops other lhan 
such as cotton. corn and vegetables, lIay' be 
spray drift or other indinct contact with AU.-
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To avoid injury to sensitive crops from spray drift, follow 
all use directions and precautions in SPRAYING !NSTRUCTIONS 
section on pages 10 and 11. 
To avoid injury to sensitive crops, spray equipment used 
for AlA·SCEPT applications must \H' drained and thoroughly 
cleaned with water before beinr- used to apply other 
products to these crops, See pages 8 and 9 for ROTATIONAL 
CROP RESTRICTIONS, 
Do not use ALA-SCEPT other than in accordance with the 
instructions set forth on this laL~I. 
Do not use AlA-SCL. r in any tank mixes other than those 
specifically provided in this label. • 
WEEDS CONTROLLED 
\lben applied as directed under conditions described, the follm"ng annual 
grass and broadleaf weeds are controlled by AlA·SCEP! herbicide: 
ANNUAL GRASSES 
Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus'Ealli) 
Crabgrass 
Smooth, (Difitaria ischaerotlrn) 
Large, (I)iritaria sanrujna]i~) 
Foxtail, giant (Setaria fabpri) 
Foxtail, green, robust purple, robust "'hite U;( :,,-~:j: viridis) 
Foxtail, yellow (Setaria lutescens) 
Goosegrass (Eleusine indica) 
Johnsongrass, seedling* (Sorghum halepense) 
Panicum, fall (Panicum dichotomlflorum) 
Signalgrass, broadleaf (Brachiaria platyphylla) 
~itchgrass (Panicum capillare) 
A~~AL BROADLEAVES 
Bristly Starbur (Acanthospermum hispidum) 
Burcucumber* (Sicyos angulatus) 
Carpetweed (Kollugo verticillata) 
Cockle~ur (Xanthi um strumarium) 
Galinsoga (Galinsoga spp.) 
Groundcherry, cutleaf* (Pbysalis angulata) 
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) 
Lamb.quarters (Ch~nopodiun elbum) 
liallow, venice (Hibiscus trionum) 
Morninulory 
Pal.leaf (Ipomoea wrightii) 
Pitted (Ipopoee lacunosa) 
S.allflower (Jacguemonth tanuifol1a) 
Mustard (BrassicA spp,) 
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Nightshade, black* (Solanwn nicrum) (~,<: 1 ~n",.!!! ptycanthum) 
Nightshade, hal ry* (Solanum sarrachoi '\"5) 
Pigweed, Carelessweed (Amaranthus spp.) 
Poinsettia, wild (Euphorbia heccrophvlla) 
Puncturevine (Trihulus terrestris) 
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) 
Pusley, Florida (Richard!a scabra) 
Ragweed 
Common (AmLrosia artemisi il oi 1 '!) 
Giant* (Ambrosia trifida) 
Redweed* (Helochia corcharifalia) 
Sida, prickly (Teaweed) (Sida spinosa) 
SlIartweed* 
Ladysthumb (Polygonum pcrsicaria) 
Pennsylvania (polygonum pensylvanicum) 
Sunflower, common (Helianthus annuus) 
Velvetleaf* (Abutilon theophrasti) 
*Preplant incorporated treatments only. 
I.'hen appli('d pr!'plant incorporated, a" pr{'{'ffi('rgence immediately aft:er 
planting and ""itl1in S days of l[,~t t:; ~"f" .;L'I-SCEPT applied alon(' or in a 
labeled tank mixturf' \"'ill aid ir: tJlt '.:(l!1:101 of and reduce competition from 
the follo .... ·:inr, 11;lrrl to contl-O] :1.7::'11'-;': ' •. :, \ (~,. 
ANNUAL GRA!'!'f.~ 
Panic'..lITl, Texas+ (p(-inicu~: tf'x.Jnt::~: 
Rice, red* (Oryza sativa) 
Sandbur, Field (Cenchrus incertus) 
Shattercane, wild cane* (Sorghum b:colnr) 
Nutsedge, yellow* (Cyperus esculentus) 
A~~AL BROAD LEAVES 
Beggarwe!'d, Florida** (Desmoditw J"", ""...:.'0'_ \ 
M · d** (C . ..,. ,. , eXlcanwee ~r('lnla ca~ .. ;~n'!.t 11,~, 
Texasweed** (Caperonia palu5tri~) 
Horningglory* 
Entireleaf (Ipomoea hedprace" ,'ar. in:q:1' iuscula) 
Ivyleaf (lpomoea hederacea) 
Tall (Ipolloea purpurea) 
Sicklepod** (Cassia obtusifolia) 
Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata) 
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* For i.proved performance on these weed species. ua. preplanl 
incorporated treatments or apply overhead irrigation. 
** Sequential postellergence treatment of SCEPTER herbicide applied bef."re 
weeds exceed the I to 2 true leaf star,e will cont~ol these weed species. 
Refer to the SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM section of the label for details. . , . 
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ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS 
The following rotational crops may be planted after applying ALA-SCEPT at 
recommend£d rates in soybeans: 
1. Wheat may be planted in the f{lll, four months after ALA-SCEPT 
application in soybeans. Rice may be planted in the spring of the 
year following ALA-SCEPT application (See Northern Use Area 
Restrictions*) . 
2. Eleven months after ALA-SCEPT applicatio~: 
Barley (See Northern Use Area Restrictions*) 
Oats (See Northern Use Area Restrictions*) 
Field corn (See Northern Use Area* or Souchern Use Area 
Restrictions**) 
Edible beans 
Grain sorghum 
Peanuts 
Tobacco 
3. Sugarbeets may be planted 26 .. onths after ALA-SCEPT application in 
soybeans. 
*NORTHERN USE AREA RESTRICTIONS: 
For the Northern Use Area as d"finc'c in the USE AREA section of this 
label; DO NOT plant fiE'ld CO!:~i. • ... ·L<:it .. barlcy, or Dilts as a rot.atiot1bl 
crop in the fall or in thE ',prill,-, of the year follo.in!; ALA-SeEPT 
application. 
**SOUTHERN USE AREA RESTRICTIONS: 
For the Southern Use Area, as defined in the USE AREA section of this 
label; field corn may be planted in the spring of the year following 
ALA-SCEPT application unless extreme drought conditions develop or less 
than 15 inches o~ rainfall or irrigation is received from the date of 
application thro 19h October of the year of application. For eastern 
Oklahoma, Arkansas, the bootheel of Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina 
and states south: field corn may be planted in the spring of the year 
following AL:.-SCEPT application unl{"s, extreme drought conditions 
develop or less than 15 inches of rainfall or irrigation is received 
within 6 months following the date of application. If poste_rgence 
applications of SCEPTER or SCEPTER O.T. follow an ALA-SCEPT treatment, 
the 6 .anth interval begins after th~ last post ... rsence application. 
ONLY rotatlona1 crops harvested at maturity DAy be u.ed for feed or foop. 
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application, ' , ' 
u •• of AIA-SCEPT herbicide in accordance with label dlrectl_ 1& .zpe4:r .... ". 
:to r •• ult 1.1I1Ot .. l srowth of rotational crop. la _t: .1~t:1_: bo •• ~er. 
varl0U8 .lIVlr_nta1 and asconomie faeton .. ke it t.po •• ible to .It-ir.ate : 
all ri.ks ••• oci.ted with the \lse of this product aael, th.r.fore. __ · 
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DO NOT apply products containing chlorl.uron ethyl (e.g. Classic, Canopy, 
Gemini, Lorox Plus, Preview 1 , etc.), imazaquin (e.g. SCEPTER, SQUADRON-, 
TRI-SCEpte, etc. [refer to th" SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM section of this label for 
exceptions), or imazethapyr (e.g. PURSUIt8, PURSUIt8 PLUS, etc.) the same 
year as AU-SCEPT or injury to follow crops may occur. 
In the event of a crop loss due to weather conditions, soybeans can be 
replanted, DO NOT work the soil deeper than 2 inches. 
DO NOT graze or feed tr,·at~c\ <coyuean forage, hay, or straw to livestock, 
MIXING PRECAUTIONS 
The use of a mechanical transfer system is required to be used by all 
mixer/loaders and/or applicators who treat 300 acres or more annually with 
pesticides containing alachlor as an active ingredient. 
Direct contact or exposure to this product should be minimized. The 
following instructions for transfer, mlxlng, cleaning or repairing 
equipment should be followed in order to minimize this exposure. Review 
the protective clothing requirements as listed in the PRECAUTIONARY 
STATEMENTS section of this label and do not use this product until you are 
wearing the necessary protf'c t i ve clothing. 
Eq":p,,"'nt Cleaning and Repair 
Cleaninl; and repair o~ ::, :.~ ~ to: s:.'!";t..e:ms and application e.quipr.:t-n: is a 
source of exposure to t.~.: ~ t f(;CUCt:. Care should be taken t.o minirnizf: 
exposure during cleani:l[. ,;:,,' '·(·pair of transfer systems and applicatiol! 
equipment. I.'henever possibl,·, these systems or equipment should be rinsed 
before being cleaned or repaired. loIhen repairs must be made during 
transfer or application, the "G\lipment should be shutdown, and special care 
taken to avoid contact with the pesticide. 
Always predetermine the co",pc,tibility of this product or labeled tank 
mixtures of this product with .... ater carrier or liquid fertilizer carrier by 
mixing small proportional G~antities in advance. See the LIQUID FERTILIZER 
COXPATIBILITY DETER!-1JN .... Tl0NS section of this label to determine the 
compatibility of this product and the labeled tank mixtures recommended for 
use with liquid f2rtilizer carrier. 
If applied in liquid fertilizer, application MUST be made prior to crop 
e:llergence. 
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Fill the spray lank one-half full with clean water or liquid fertil izer. 
While agitating add the required lUIIount of AiA-SCEPT and then fill the 
remainder of the tank with water or liquid fartilber. An antifoallling 
agent lIay be added 1;0 the tank if needed. Maintain agitation while 
spraying to ensure a uniform spray lIixture. 
When tank mixing AiA-SCEPT with recolIJIended herbicides, add the AL\-SCHT 
to the spray tank first and make sure it is thoroughly mixed before addin!'. 
the other herbicides. 
Thorough agitation is required until the contents of the tank are sprayed. 
If the spray mixture is allowed to settle, the contents in the tank must be 
resuspend.,d before spraying is resumed. This lIay involv~ vigorous and 
prolonged agitation. 
SPRAYING INSTlDCTIONS 
DO NOT make applications ",hen spray may be carried by wind to sensitive 
crops. 
Avoid overlaps when sprayinf,. 
GROUND APPLICATIONS: 
Uniformly apply with pr0I'(OrJv calibrated ground equipment in 10 or 1:(" ,. 
gallons of water per acre. Use sprayers equipped with nozzles that provid. 
accurate and uniform application. To minimize drift, use a maximum spr;;y 
pressure of 40 psi. 
Keep by-pass line on or near bottom of tank to minimize foaming. Nozzle or 
line strainer screen size should be no finer than 50 mesh. Check for ev<'n 
distribution of spray droplets. 
To ensure thorough coverage, use a mlnlmum of 20 gallons of ",ater per acre 
when applying AiA-SCEPT Co minimum or no-till soybeans. Use higher 
gallonage for fields "'ith dense vegetation or heavy crop residues. 
DO NOT apply with ground equipment when wind velocity is greater than 10 
mph. 
For band treatment, apply the broadcast equivalent rate and volume per 
acre. To determine these: 
Band width 
in inches 
Row width 
In inches 
Band width 
in inches 
Row width 
in inches 
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Broadcast 
RATE 
par acr 
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VOLUKE 
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AERIAL APPLICATIONS: 
Uniformly apply with properly calibrated aerial equipment In 5 or IIO.e 
gallons of water per acre. 
To avoid injury to sensitive crops from drift, aerial applicators must 
adhere to the following SPECIAL AERIAL USE DIRECTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS: 
NOTE: 
Use nozzles which produce a coarse spray. 
Nozzle height above ground must be a JlaXiJIUD of 10 feet. 
Nozzles must be pointed toward the rear of the aircraft. The 
downward angle of the nozzle should not be greater than 20 
degrees. 
To minillize wing-tip vortex roll, nozzles or spray boom must not 
be located any closer to end of wing or rotor than three-fourths 
the distance from the center of the aircraft. 
Use a maximum spray pressure of 40 psi. 
A buffer zone must be established between the area to be sprayed 
and sensitive crops. 
DO NOT spray when "'ind v<-locitY is greater than 5 "'ph. 
To avoid streaked, uneven or overlapped application, use 
mechanical marking systems only, HUMAN FLAGGERS PROHIBITED! 
Applicator is responsible for any loss or damage which results from 
spraying ALA-SCEPT in manner other than recommended in this label. In 
addition, applicator must folIo", all applicable state and local regulations 
and ordinances in regard to spraying. 
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USE AP.EA 
AlA-SCEPT herbicide can be applied only in the states or parts of states 
shaded in the followinr, map: 
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XXXX/: - Korthern t;~, r.:.;, (includes: Nebraska, east of U:S. 81. north of 
V.S. 34; South Dakor:n, u"st of U:S: 81; Illinois, north of S.R: 116 for 
area west of Peoria, nort:, of U: S: 24 for area east of Peoria; Indiana, 
north of U:S: 24 for area west of Huntington, north of U:S. 224 for area 
east of Huntington; Ohio. north of U.S: 224; and all other states or 
portions of states shaded in the Northern Use Area Map:) 
IIIII - Southern Use Arc" (includes: Kansas, east of V:S: 81 and Cloud, 
Ellsworth. Harvey, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, McPherson, Ottawa: Republic, 
Saline, Sedgewick, and Sumner counties; southern portions of Illinois. 
Indiana, Ohio and ""'tern Nebraska not covered by Northern Use Ar~a 
description; and all other states or portions of states shaded in the 
Southern Use Area map: 
NOTE: See ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS section for recolIIIDendations applying 
to the Northern vs. Southern Use Areas. . , .... 
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;r •• trictiona for thi. aethod of application. 
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Apply ALA-SCEPT at a broadcast rate of 2 2/3 quarts per acre. 
NOTE: In the Northern Use Area aa defined by the Use Area section of th,· 
label, apply ALA-SCEPT prior to July 1. 
APPLICATIONS WITH LIQUID FERTILIZERS 
,ALA-SCEPT can be applied to the soil in liquid hrtilizers, alone 01 in 
tank mix combinations with Lass0 2 . Follow all ALA-SCEPT L,bel 
recommendations regarding incorporation, timing of application, special 
instructions and precautions. Apply treatments in 20 or more gallons of 
liquid fertilizer per acre with ground equipment. 
All individual state regulations relating to fluid fertilizer mixing, 
registration, labeling and application are the responsibility of the 
individual and/or company selling the ALA-SCEPT liquid fertilizer mixture. 
LIQUID FERTILIZER COKPATIBILITY DETERMINATIONS 
If a liquid fertilizer and herbicide(s) mixture separates in the spray 
tank, clogged equip",ent and uneven application can result, which can ca"s(' 
poor weed concr01 ;md crop injury. Always predecermine the compacibij ;tv 
of ALA-SCEPT alOII( or 'dth ocher herbicides in the specific lj~"i'! 
fprtilizr·r to Lt" \1: fC ilcco:--din[, to the fc11o\.;in[. directions: 
1. Ad~ I pint f(reili •• r to each of 2 one-quart jars. 
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of adjuvant to one jar. 
below. 
NOTE: Compex-Kalo Laboratories lncorp->rated, Kansas City, MO; Sponto 168 D­
Witco Chemical Company, Houston, TX; Unite-Hopkins Agriculturp.1 Chemic~1 
Company. Madison. WI; or other comparable adjuvants. 
3. (a) ~~en using ALA·SCEPT alone, add to each jar the correct amount of 
AIA-SCEPT as specified in the table below. 
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of ALA - SCEPT and then add the 
recommended herbicide(s). 
first add the correct amount 
specified quantity of the 
Close both jars and shake thoroughly for 10 seconds. Let them sta~Q .. 
for 30 minutes and then observe the results. Look for signs' of 
separation, an oily layer or globules, sludge, flakes or ot.'ier 
precipitates. 
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(a> If the mixture without adjuvant does not separate, use this 
~ixture in your spray tank. 
(b) 11 the mixture with adjuvant does not separate, bu~ the one 
wi thout adjuvant separates, use the adj uvant mixture in your 
spray tank. Add the adj uvant to the liquid ferril izer as 
directed on the manufacturer's label. 
(c) If either mixture separates, but mixes readily with shaking, the 
ILixture can be used providing good agitation is maintained in 
the spray tank. 
(d) If separation of the mixture occurs and agitation and/or 
adjuvant does not correct this problem, DO NOT use the 
herbicide(s) in that specific liquid fertilizer. 
Gallons of Liquid 
Fertilizer to be 
Applied p£'r Acre 
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2 (: 
4U 
Teaspoons of Specified Herbi~ide 
to be Added to 1 Pint of 
Liquid Fertilizer Solution 
AU-SCEPT 
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3 
2 
Lasso 
3 
2 1/4 
1 1/2 
For changes in spray volume, make appropriate changes in the amount of 
ingredients in the test. 
PRE PUNT INCORPORATED APP~ICATIONS WITH DRY BULK FERTILIZERS 
AU\-SCEPT IT,")" be irr.pregnated on dry bulk fertilizers. When applied as 
directed, A;A·S([rT~bulk fertilizer rrixtures provide weed control equal to 
that provid,·d by th~ same rates of AU-SCEPT applied in water or liquid 
fertilizer . 
Follow all ALA-SCEfT label recommendations regarding incorporation, special 
instructions and precautions. Apply AlA-SeEPT/dry bulk fertilizer aixt,lres. 
only with ground equipment. :."., 
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individual and/or company selling the ALA-SCEPT/dry bulk fertiHnr:. 
mixture. 
A minimum of 200 pounds snd a maximun of 450 pounds of dry bulk fertilizer 
impregnated with the recommended amount of ALA-SCEPT IlUSt be appUed per 
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DO NOT impregnate ALA-SCEPT onto coated ... oni_ ni trate or l1_st_ 
because these lIIaterials will not absorb the herbicidt'. Dry ff'rti1izer 
bl ends containing mixtures 
impregnated wi th ALA· SeEPT. 
bulk fertilizer. excluding 
must be applied per acre. 
of alllllloniuDl nitrate or 1 imcston. may be 
A lIIinilllWII of 200 pounds of impreGnated dry 
the weight of aJIIIonium nitrate or limestone, 
Use the following table to determine the amount of ALA- seEPT to be 
impl cgnated on a ton of dry bulle fertilizer based on the rnt< cof fertilizer 
which will be applied per acre. 
RATE CHART FOP. IMPREGNATION OF DRY 
BULK FERTILIZER WITH ALA-SCEPT 
(Quarts of ALA-SeEPT per Ton of Fertilizer) 
ALA-SeEPT Fertilizer Rate 
Rate Per Acre Ibs/acre Quarts per Ton 
2.66 Quarts 200 26-2/3 
250 21-J/:, 
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400 13 -1 /3 
450 11· 3/4 
For those rates not listed in this table. calculate the qu~rts cf ALA·SeEPT 
Co be impregnated on a ton of dry bulk fertilizer usin[ the following 
formula: 
2000 
Pound~ of dry X 
fertilizer per acre 
2 2/3 Quart. of 
ALA-SCEPT per acre 
(reco ... nded rate) 
Quarts of 
ALA-SeEPT per :t;:JT.:. 
of fertllizex: 
To i~regnate ALA-SCEPT on bulk fertilizer, use a closed rotary-drum mixer 
or other commonly used dry bulle fertilizer blender equipped with suiteble. . , . , , ' 
spray equipment. Spray nozzles 8U&t be Flaced to provide uniform =overage 
of ALA-SeEPT onto the fertilizer during mixing. 
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, . Apply the ALA-SCIPT/dry bulk fereUt.er .1xture with an accurately 
cBlibrated dry fertllizer spre~der. The ALA-SCEPT/bulk fertilizer mixture 
must be spread uniformly on the soil surface. Uneven spreading can cause 
poor weed control and crop injury. 
Refer to INCORPORATION INSTRUCTIONS section of this label for incorporation 
directions. 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
PREP~T INCORPORATED APPLICATIONS 
Apply ALA-SCEPT before planting and incorporate uniformly into the top 1 to 
2 inches of soil. Mechanical incorporation can be achieved by the 
following: 
(a)Disk harrow set to cut 3 to 4 inches deep and operated in two different 
directions at 4 to 6 mph. 
(b)FTO-driven equipment (tillers, cultivators, hoes) set to cut 2 inches 
deep and operated one time at 4 mph or less. 
(c)Rolling cultivator set to cut 2 to 3 inches deep and operated t~o times 
at 6 to 8 mph. Use only on coarse textured soils. 
(djField cultivator with 3 to 4 rows of sweeps (Do not use chisel points), 
~;.;,ct. d 2.t. interval~ of 7 inch~s or less and sta£,l;~r{:'d so that no ~'O: 1 is 
~f! ~ unt.urn('d, set to cut 3 inches deep. and operated t",·o tim(;s ai.. I;JOr£: 
tl.id' 5 rr.ph "'ith t.he second pass made at an angle to the first. 
(to)LELY-Roterra 3 set and operated according to the manufacturer's 
directions to thoroughly incorporated ALA-SCEPT to a depth of 1 to 2 
inches. 
(f)Do-All set and operated according to the manufacturer's directions to 
thoroughly incorporate ALA-SCEPT to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. 
Incurporate within 7 days after application. Adequate moisture is rf"quired for 
activation of ALA-SeEFT. 
If soybeans are planted on beds, apply and incorporate after bed formation using 
PTO-driven equipment or rolling cultivator. 
PREEMERGENCE APPLICATIONS . , 
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Apply AL'I.-SCEPT during or after planting but before the crop emerges. 
Apply within 5 days of the last preplant tillage operation. As with Otll~:r.·.' 
herbicides applied preemer,ence, rainfall or irrigation is necessary to, 
activate ALA-SeEPT in the so11. If sufficient rainfall or irrigation. to • 
activate ALA-SCEPT is not received within 7 days after application,:' .... 
thorough shallow tillage or cultivation i. reco .. ended (preferably with·a 
rotary hoe) for control of emerged weeds. 
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POSTEKERG!NCE APPLICATIONS 
Apply before soybeans exceed the unifoliate st,,!,}' of r.n,,,,'rh (first two true 
leav('s), W('cds which are emerged at the lin,,' of .1ppl jcation may not be 
controlled by this treatment, Rainfall or overh,'ad sprinkler irrigation is 
required after application to move the herbicide treat-ment into the weed 
germination zone to control unemerged weeds, If "et'ds are emerged or 
application or after treatment, shallowly cultivate or rotary hoe 
immediately to improve performance, 
.... ICIDI COMBINATIONS 
mUA-SCEPT should be used only in accordance with the directions en this 
label, Do not use ALA-SCEPT in any tank mixes other than those 
specifically provided in this label, 
A soil treatment of AlA-SCEPT is active on a broad spectrum or grass and 
broadleaf weeds, For heavy weed infestations or more difficult to control 
weeds, ALA-SCEPT may be tank mixed with Lasso herbicide or followed by a 
sequential postemergence application of SCEPTER or SCEPTER O,T, herbiCides 
(See SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM section) 
For no, till uses, ALA, SeEPT may be tank mixf,d ,,'i th Gramoxone 4 Super or 
RoundupS, 
When used in combination "'ith another herbicide, /,Jj,-srF.!'T ~hould 1", uc"d 
on1\" ill accordii.nc( \"'ith r{'C'orrmc-ndiitioni': 011 t1lj~' 1~·1'll. i .. l\.: .. ,ys folIc'''; the 
won." rf-!"trictivp lah('l limitc;tions and precatltl(1L:, I:JI.-SCEPT cannot be­
mixed ... it" any product containing a label prohibi rion iif;,in~t such mixing, 
Soil Texture 
Al though the rate of AlA, SCEPT does not vary ... i th soi 1 texture, the 
recommended rates of other herbicides used wi th thi s product generally do 
vary with soil texture, Combination rate tables in this label refer to 
three soil texture groups: COARSE, MEDIUM, and FINE, The following tabl~ 
lists soil textures included in each of these three groups: 
sands 
loamy sands 
sandy loams 
MEDIUM 
sandy clay loams* 
sandy clays 
loams 
silt 10ams 
sUts 
Silty clay loa~s* 
sil ty clays 
clay loams 
clay!' , .. , ... 
*Sometimes considered transitional soils and Play:"" classiEed 
as either .ediu. or fine textured soils. 
4Roundup is a trade.ark of Monsanto Company, 
5Cramoxone Super is a trademark of ICI Americas Inc, 
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ALA-SCEPT Plus Lasso 
In cases of heavy weed infestations or for improved control of hard to 
control werd species (1.e., seedling Johnsongrass, grou!ldcherry, 
nightshade, smartweed, Texas panicum), Lasso herbicide can be added to the 
recoL1IDended ra te of AU- SCEPT. A max~mum of 2 quarts of Lasso ppr acre can 
be added to the 2 2/3 quarts per acre rate of ALA-SCEPT. 
,IIIRDfD!I AlQ) IIO-TILL BYBUIIS 
, ALA-SCEPT may be applied in minimum or no-till soybeans; To kill O!xisting 
. vegetation, Gramoxone Super or Roundup may be tank mixed with ALA-SCEPT 
alone or in combination with Lasso. Gramoxone Super or Roundup should be 
deleted from the tank mixture if vegetation is absent at the time of 
application. 
Apply ALA-SCEPT treatments immediately before, during or after planting but 
BEFORE CROP EMERGENCE. To ensuce thorough coverage, use a minimum of 20 
gallons of spray solution per acre. Use higher gallonage for fields with 
dense vegetation or heavy crop residues. Use ground equipment ONLY. 
Tank Kiztures with Roundup 
Annual Weeds 
Apply 1 t) 1 1/2 quarts of Roundup per acre in rpcolT'.m(·ndc·d tallk Ir.:xturf's. 
Use the 1 1/2 quart rate if annual weeds are mOH' thall 6 i:1Ch,·c t"ll. 
Rourldup ~ill contl-o] most annual emer£~~ ~(~(!<,. Rf'~{'1:0 :~.( Pc)undup lab~] 
for ~pecific use rt-corr.mendations and ,",·t.·{·d~ ("C'n:roll£'d. 
Perennial \leeds 
At normal application times i:, mlnlmum or no-till systems, perennial weeds 
may not be at the pro~er stage of growth for control with Roundup. Refer 
to Roundup label for the proper stage of growth for perennial weeds. Use 
of 2 to 4 quarts of Roundup per acre in tank mixtures under t~ese 
conditions provides top kill and reduces competition froln many emerged 
peren.1ial grass and broadleaf weeds. Refer to Roundup label for emerg"d 
perennial weeds controlled. To obtain control of perennial weeds, follow 
recomme:1dations on ~he Roundup label for staee of gro,,·th and rate of 
"pplicacion. 
NOTE: \.Then using these tank mixtures, DO !'OT pxceed 4 quarts of RounduD 
per acre. 
USE OF THESE ROUNDUP TANK MIXTURES FOR BlKKUOAGRASS OR JOHNSONGRASS CONT:R~~:. 
IS NOT RECOMMENDED. 
DO NOT use Roundup herbicide when Lasso Micro-Tecl)6 herbicide is included 
in the tank aixture_ . , 
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Observe all precautions and limitations on the Roundup label. 
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NOTE THAT GRAKOXONE SUPER HERBIClllE IS A POISON lJHICH KAY BE FATAL OR 
HARMFUl TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 
Broadcast Treatment -- Apply 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 pints of Gramoxone Super in 
this tank aixture ianediately before, during or after planting but BEFORE 
CROP EKEllGENCE. V.e the 2-1/2 pint rate if any veeds are 4 to 6 inche,; 
tall. This mixture may not control weeds taller than 6 incher. Add 8 oz. 
of non- ionic surfactant per 100 ga II OTIS of spray mixture as the last 
ingredient in the tank. Refer to the Gramoxone Super labe: for 
precautionary statements. 
SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM 
ALA-SeEPT followed by SCEPTERs herbicide 
Postemergence 
A preplant incorporated or preemergence application of ALA-SCEPT may be 
followed by a single po.>temergence application of SCEPTER to cC:ltrol 
certain problem weeds. 
Apply SCEPTER at 1/3 to 2/3 pint per acrt> as a sequential postemergence 
treatment following either a preplant incorporated or preemergence 
treat,,"nt of ALA-SeEPT. The sp.quential pos:~m"rgence treatment should be 
applied befor~ veed species exceed th~ 2 :0 ; :r~p Ipsf stage. 
Follow use di rec t ions for pos temerg .. nc" t r,·;, "'J''': S on the SCEPTER lab .. l. 
This sequential application can be used in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida. 
Georgia, Louisiana, MissiSSippi, Nort:, Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, 
Tennessee, and Texas only. 
When applied as directed, ALA-SCEPT preplant or preemerger.ce followed by 
SCEPTER postemergence at a rate of lil pint per acre will control the 
following weeds: 
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Mexieanweed 
Sicklcpod 
Texasveed 
(De sl"od I ll:C tortuc>sum) 
(Caper0~i~ c~~tani1folia) 
(Cas!;;;; o!.te:!o:folla) 
(Capprnnia ralustrls) 
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Postemergence 
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A preplant incorporated or preemergence application l'f AU-SCEPT may be 
followed by a single postemergence application of SCEPTER O.T. to control 
aorningglorles and hemp sesbania (Sesbania exaltata). 
A\-ply SCEPTER O. T. at 1 pint per acre as a sequential posumergence 
trea tment following e1 ther a preplant incorporated or preellergence 
tr~atment of ALA-SCEPT. 
Follow use directions for postellergence treatments on the SCEPTER O.T. 
label. See the SCEPTER O.T. label for weed height limitatio~. 
This sequent:ial applicat:ion can be used in Alabama. Arkansas. Florida, 
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, 
Tennessee, and Texas only. 
For postellergence control of other weeds following a soil application of 
ALA-SCEPT, refer to the SC~PTER or SCEPTER O.T. labels in the Postemergence 
Applications sect:ions for use rates, weeds controlled, and growth stages. 
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