# APRON FLOWABLE

- EPA Reg No: **2935-427**
- Registrant: WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Metalaxyl (28.35%)
- Label accepted: 2006-12-07
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/002935-00427-20061207.pdf

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t;.s. E!'IYIROI\'MEI\'TAL PROTECTION 
AGENCY 
EPA Reg 
Number 
Date of 
Issuance: 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division (7505C) 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 
2935-427 DEC I 2a 
\Vashington. D.C. 20460 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
_ Registration 
XX Reregistration 
(under FIFRA, as amended) 
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
Wilbur-Eilts Co. 
P.O. Box 1286 
Fresno. CA 93715 
T enns of Issuance: 
Conditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
Apron FJowabJe 
Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from iliat accepted in connection with this registration must be 
submitted to and accepted by the Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any 
correspondence on tills product always refer to the above EPA registration number. 
On the basis of information fumished by the registrant, ilie above named pesticide is hereby 
registered/reregistered under ilie Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. 
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the 
Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any 
time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of 
any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as 
giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. 
Based on your response to the Reregistration Eligibility Document( s), EPA has reregistered the product 
listed above provided that the following change is made to the label: 
I. Add the word, ONLY the the end of the phrase, "For use by cOIllinercial seed treaters." (page 
I) 
2. Delete COIllina (,) from chem.ical name in the ingredient statement (page 1) 
3. Delete the phrase beginning, "Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact. .. " from the 
precautionary statements and add the following, "Remove contaminated clothing and wash 
before reuse." 
Signature of Approving Official: 
Ma~lr;:;, ~nager (21) 
Fungicide Branch, Regist~ation Division 
EPA. form 8570-6 
Continued on page 2 
Date:

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Notice of Reregistration 
EPA Reg No 2935-427 
4. Delete the following sentence from the resistance NOTE (page I), "Therefore, Wilber-Ellis cannot 
assume liability for crop damage resulting from resistant strains of fungi." 
5. Add the following Groundwater Advisory statement below Environmental Hazards statement: 
This chemical is known to leach through the soil into groundwater under certain conditions as 
a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, 
particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. 
6. Revise the NOTE on page 2 to read: 
Label treated spinach seed with the additional statement: "Do not use seed for spinach destined 
to be grown ill the greenhouse." 
7. In the Storage and Disposal section (page 4), add the word Pesticide after 2. before "Storage." 
8. Delete #5 and associated sentence within the storage and disposal section (page 4). 
9. Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability section (page 4): 
• Change the word should to must in the second paragraph 
• Add the phrase, "To tbe extent consistent witb applicable law," to precede the following 
statements begirming, "All such risks ... ,"" Except for this warranty ... ," "Buyer and User 
accept all risks ... ," and "The exclusive remedy of the buyer or user. .. " 
This action is taken under the authority of section 4(g)(2)( c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act, as amended. Reregistration under this section does not eliminate the need for continual 
reassessment of pesticides. EPA may require submission of data at any time to maintain the registration of 
your product. 
A copy of your label stamped "Accepted with Comments" is enclosed for your records. 
Submit one copy of the fmal printed label before releasing the product for shipment. 
Enclosure 
Sincerely, 
lttr cI {iJa1/lJ-
Mary L. Waller 
Product Manager (21) 
Fungicide Branch 
Registration Division (7505P)

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EPA Reg No. 2935-427 
APRON @ FLOWABLE 
SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDE 
A seed treatment chemical for control of seed rot 
and damping-off diseases of certain crops. 
FOR USE BY COMMERCIAL SEED TREATERS 
A::;TIVE INGREDIENT 
Metalaxyl. N·(2,6·dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-
alanine, methyl ester ............. .. ....................... 28.35% 
OTHER INGREDIENTS ............... . .............. 71.65% 
TOTAL. .100.00% 
Contains 2.65 po.mds Metalaxyl per gallon. 
EPA Est No. 2935-CA-1 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
FIRST AID 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor. or going for treatment. 
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 b)! a poison control center or doctor 
-Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
IF ON SKIN -Take off contaminated clothing. 
OR CLOTHING: -Rmse skin Immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 
-Call a poison control center or doctorfor treatment advice. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION: Harmful if Swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Prolonged or frequently 
repsated skin contact may cause allergic reactions ie some individuals. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Do not apply directly to water. orto areas where surface water is present or to imertidal areas below the mean high water mark. 
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater. This chemical is known to leach through soil into ground-
water under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, 
particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in ground water contaminations. 
NOTE: WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE is a systemic fungicide having a specific mode of action. WILBUR-ELLIS APRON 
FLOWABLE could be subject to development of resistant strains of fungi. Development of resistance cannot be predicted. 
Therefore, WILBUR-ELLIS cannot assume liaDility for crop damage resulting from resistant strains offungi. Consult your State 
Agricultural Experiment Station or Extension Service specialist for guidance and ways to control any possible WILBUR-ELLIS 
APRDN FLOWABLE resistant strains of fungi which may occur. 
In Case of Emergency, Call CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 
NET CONTENTS: ______ _ 
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
Not for use on agricultural establishments in hopper-box, planter box, slurry box or other seed treatment application at or immedi­
ately before planting. 
ALWAYS READ ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIREC­
TIONS, AND WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS, 
IMPORTANT: READ THE ENTIRE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND THE CONDiTIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY BEFORE 
USING THIS PRODUCT. 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY OR POOR DISEASE CONTROL. 
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 
WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE may be applied as a water-based slurry with other registered seed treatment insecticides 
and fungicides through standard slurry or mist-type commercial seed treatment equipment. 
WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE is a systemic fungicide seed dressing specifically for control olPythium and Phytophthora spp. 
Federal law requires that bags containing treated seed shall be labeled with the following information: ''This seed has been treated 
with metalaxyl fungicide. Do not use for feed, food or oii purposes. Store away lrom leed and foodstuffs." 
Note: Do not use seed for spinach destined to be grown in the greenhouse. 
Always use WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE with an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the 
seed. 
SEED TREATMENT - DOMESTIC USE 
CARROTS: For pythlum damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 
II. oz per 100 pounds of seed. 
COTTON: For Pythium seed rot and damping-off, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment to machine­
dellnted or aCid-delinted cottonseed at the rate 010,75-1.50 ft. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
FORAGE GRASSES (All except scarified Bermuda): Grasses grown lor hay, grazing or silage, corn (ladder or silage) and small 
grains grown lor hay, grazing or silage 
For Pythium damping-off control apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate 010.75 ft. oz. per 100 
pounds of seed. 
FORAGE LEGUMES: Allalfa, clover, lespedeza, beans (lor lorage), soybeans (forlorage), soybean hay, peas (lor forage), pea vine 
hay, cowpeas (for forage), cowpea hay, trefoil, vetch and velvet beans (for foragel. 
For Pythium damping-off apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 to 1.50 ft. oz. per 100 
pounds of seed. 
For early season Phytophthora apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.50 fl. oz. per 100 
pounds of seed. 
GARDEN BEETS: For control of Pythium damping-off, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate 
of 0.75 II. oz. per 100 pounds of seed, 
GRAIN CROPS: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, millet, rice, corn (field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn), buckwheat and triticale. For 
Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 II. oz. per 100 
pounds of seed. 
For control of systemic downy mildew of sweet corn, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate 
of 1,50 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
PEANUTS: For Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 
fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
SEED AND POD VEGETABLES: Black-eyed peas, cowpeas dill, edible soybeans, field beans, chick peas (garbanzo beans), field 
peas, garden peas, green beans, kidney beans, lima beans, navy beans, okra, peas, pole beans, snap beans, string beans, wax 
beans, lentils and lupines. 
For Pythium damping-off and early season Phytophthora control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment 
at the rate of 0,75 fl. oz, per 100 pounds of seed. 
For control of Pythium damping-off and systemic downy mildew of peas, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed 
treatment at the rate of 1.50 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed.

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SORGHUM: For control of Pyt'llum damping-off oc disease resistant sorghum cultlvars. use 0.75 II oz per 100 pounds 01 seed 
applied as a seed treatment. 
For contro; of Pythlum damping-off oro non-disease resistant sorghum cultrvars, use 1.5 fi. oz, per 1 O~ pounds of seed applied as 
a seed treatment. 
For Pythium damping-off control when less disease pressure is expected, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APROJ'.: FLOWABLE as a seed 
treatment at the rate of 0 11-0.41 fi. oz. per 100 pounds of seed In combination with WILBUR-ELLIS Captan products at labeled 
ra~es 
For control of systemic downy mildew, apply 0.75 II. oz. of WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE per 100 pounds of seed on 
c;Jitrvars which possess sorghum downy mildew resistance 
To those cultrvars which do not possess resistance to a particular race of sorghum downy mildew in heavily Infected areas with 
recent severe hiStOry, apply 1.50 II 02 of WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE per 100 pounds of seed as a seed treatment. 
Only high quality sorghum seed (90% germ and above) should be treated with WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE. 
SOYBEANS: For Pythlurn dampl"g-ofi and early season Phytophthora control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FlOWABLE as a 
seed treatment at the rate of 0.75-1.50 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
For Pythium damping-off control when less disease is expected, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment 
at the rate of 0.11-0.41 fl. oz. per 100 pouods of seed In combination with WILBUR-ELLIS Captan or another registered seed 
treatment product. 
SPINACH: For Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON =LOWABLE as a seed treatITent at the rate of O. 75 
fI oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
Do not apply to spinach which IS to be grown In greenhouses. Containers or bags containing Apron treated seed must be labeled 
with the restriction, "Do not use spinach seed for greenhouse planting". 
SUGAR BEETS: For Pythlum damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 
0.75 II. 02. per 100 pounds of seed 
SUNFLOWER: For control of systemic downy mildew, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate 
of 3.00 II. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
TURF GRASSES (All except scarified Bermuda): For Pythium damping-off control on golf courses. home lawns, reclamalion 
and erosion control projects. apply WILBUR-ELLIS APROJ'.: FLOWASLE as 2 seed treatme"! at the rate 0' 1.50 f:. 0:. per 100 
pounds of seed. 
SEED TREATMENT·· EXPORT USE 
Seed treated in accordance with the export use pattern must be labeled as follows: For Export Only, Not for Domestic Sale or Use. 
NOTE: Federal law reqUires that bags containing treated seeds shall be labeled with the following information: 'This seed has been 
treated with metalaxyl fungicide. Do not use for feed, food, or oil purposes. Store away from feeds and foodstuffs." Use with an EPA­
approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed. 
BRASSICA(COLE) LEAFY VEGETABLES: For P)1hium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a 
seed treatment at the rate of 1.4 7 fl. oz. per 100 pouods of seed. 
CORN: For control 01 Pythium damping-off of corn, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 
1.47 fl. oz. per 1 00 pounds of seed. For control of systemic downey mildew apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed 
treatment at the rate of 3.00 II. oZ. per 100 pounds of seed. 
CUCURBITS: For Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 
fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
FRUITING VEGETABLES: For pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at 
the rate of 1.47 II. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
LEAFY VEGETABLES: For Pytlllum damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the 
rate of 1.47 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
NOTE; Do not apply to spinach to be grown in greenhouses. Containers or bags of spinach seed must be labeled with the 
restriction "Do not use spinach seed for greenhouse planting." 
MILLET: For control of Pythium damping-off apply WILBUR-ELLIS APR 0 J'.: FLOVVABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.47 fi. 
oz. per 100 pounds of seed. For control of systemic downey mildew apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed 
treatment at the rate of 2.52 fi. oz. per '00 poun:!s of seed 
ONIONS: Foe Pythium damping-off control appl" WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.47 fi. 
oz. per 100 pounds of seed.

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ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLES: For Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed 
treatment at the rate of 1.4 7 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
NOTE: Do not apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE to potatoes. 
SORGHUM: For Pythium damping-off control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.50 
fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
For systemic downy mildew control, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the rate of 4.50 fl. oz. per 
100 pounds of seed. 
SUNFLOWER: For control of systemic downy mildew, apply WILBUR-ELLIS APRON FLOWABLE as a seed treatment at the 
rate of 6.00 - 9.00 fl. oz. per 100 pounds of seed. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
1. Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Do 
not reuse empty container. 
2. Storage: Do not use or store near heat or open flame. 
3. Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide, spray mixture or rinse water that cannot be used according to labe! instructions 
must be disposed of according to applicable Federal, State or local authorities. 
4. Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or dispose of in a sani­
tary landfill, or by incinerating if allowed by State and local authorities. 
5. General: Consult Federal, State, or local disposal authorities for approved alternative procedures such as limited open 
burning. 
Conditions of SaJe and Limitation of Warranty and Liability: 
NOTICE: Read the entire Dtrections for Use and Conditions of Sale and limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or 
using the product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be 
refunded. 
The Di-ections for Use of the product should be fOllowed carefully. It IS Impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with 
the use of this product. Crop injury, Ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because of many different 
factors including, without limitation, manner of use or application, weather, combination with other products. or crop conditions. All 
such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold Manufacturer and Seller harmless from any 
claims relating to such factors. 
Seller warrants that this product conforms tc the chemical description on the label. EXCEPT FOR THIS WARRANTY, THE 
PRODUCT IS FURNISHED "AS-IS". AND NEITHER SELLER NOR MANUFACTURER MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT; SELLER AND 
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. Buyer and User accept all risks artsing from any use of this product, including without limitation uses contrary to label 
instructions, under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or beyond the control of) Seller or 
Manufacturer. 
To the extent permitted by law, neither Manufacturer nor Seller shall be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages 
resulting from the use or handling ofthis product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE BUYER OR USER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE 
LIABILITY OF MANUFACTURER AND SELLER, FORANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING 
CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RE­
SULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS 
PRODUCT, OR, ATTHE ELECTION OF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 
These Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and liability shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of 
California, excluding its conflicts of laws or rules, and may not be amended by any oral or written agreement. 
WILBUR-ELLIS logo and IDEAS TO GROW WITH are registered trademarks of WILBUR-ELLIS Company. 
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