# DU PONT "ARASAN" 75

- EPA Reg No: **352-218**
- Registrant: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Thiram (75%)
- Label accepted: 1970-04-16
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000352-00218-19700416.pdf

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DIRECTIONS 
"Arasan" 75 is formulated for dry treatment 
of seed but is a wettable powder and, for spe· 
cd uses. nay be applied as a sU~t-'ension. 
To treat Large Quantities of seed-use any suit· 
able commercial dust treater or a homemade 
rotary drum; for Small Quantities-use can or 
Jar. Fill drum or small container not more 
than half full of seed; add correct llmount of 
"Arasan" 75; rotate s!owJy for 1 minute. 
Seeds may be treated at any time after being 
well cured. Treat peanuts promptly after shell 
ing. For rates. follow table. 
Gladiolus Bulbs-Treat any time after drying. 
Coat bulbs well with "Arasan" 75 by shakinB 
in paper bag or similar deVice. or by dipPing 
in a suspension made by mixing 1 lb. of 
"Arasan" 75 in 8 gals. of water. Agitate the 
suspension frequently. If bulbs are to be stored. 
spread out to dry. 
Sweet Potatoes-For the control of stem rot 
and scurf of sweet potatoes, dip the roots of 
the sprouts for about one-half minute in a sus­
pension made by mixing 1 lb. of "Arasan" 75 
in 7 1,: gals. of water. Agitate the suspension 
frequently. Plant the sprouts promptly after 
treatment. 
IMPORTANT-Avoid handling this product or 
treated seeds with bare hands. Use of a dry 
filter dust mask is recommended. 
Do not re-use container. Crush and bury when 
empty. This product IS tOXIC to fish. Do not dis­
pose of any of thiS product or container In or 
near any body of water. 
NOTICE TO BUYER 
Seller warrants that thiS product conforms to 
the chemical deSCription on the label thereof 
and IS red')onably fit for purposes stated on 
such label only when used in accordance With 
directions under normal use conditions. This 
warranty does not extend to use of thiS product 
contrary to Idbel use directions. or under ab­
nor!Tlal IISP conditions. or under conditIons not 
rpa<,onatJly for'-.ppablp to spller: buyer assumes 
illl 115k of ,I'1'y '-,U(f~ u<,e. Seller m'lkes no other 
w.HrdntIP', • ~prI'''''5 or .rnplled. 
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THIRAM SEED PROTECTANT 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Thiram (Tetramethylthiuram disulfide) 
INERT INGREDIENTS .. _ ... 
USDA Reg. No. 352-218 
Keep out of reach of children. 
75% 
25% 
CA UTI 0 N! MA:N~R~I~~~E EYES, NOSE, THROAT. 
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWI\LLOWED. 
Avoid contact with skin, eyes. and clothing. 
Avoid breathing dust. 
Wilsh thoroughly after handling. 
In case of contact. flush skin or eyts with plenty of water; for eyes, 
get medical attention. 
GENERAL INFORMATION: Du Pont "Arasan" 75 . 
castor beans, rice, peanuts. sugar beets. sesame, 
cotton, sweet potato sprouts, gladiolus bulbs a 
herein. "Arasan" 75 when used as directe<y\wil 
yields by reducing losses from .,eprl ,j(>('av. Ha. 
caused by many sped· borne and soil·horne organ 
control the !,. ~~. oJild covered kernel smuts of ! 
in the control of stem rot and scurf of sweet poi 
basal rot and decay of ... I~rl;""o< h 'h" 
For pelleting coniferous seed, obtain Du Pont J 
local dealer. 
NET 25 LBS. 
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: reach of children. 
75% 
25% 
IRRITATE EYES, NOSE, THROAT, 
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MFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. 
ith skin, eyes, and clothing. 
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or eyes with plenty of water; for eyes, 
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GENERAL INFORMATION: Du Pont "Arasan" 75 Thiram Seed Protectant is .... 
ommended for the treatment of field and sweet com, sorghum, millet, soybeans, 
castor beans, rice, peanuts, sugar beets, sesame, graues, leelUnes, acid·dellntecl <&~;ofl 
cotton, sweet potato sprouts, gladiolus bulbs and the vgetable seeds IIsteclOll1l 
herein. ClArasan" 75 when used as directect(wlll usually Increase stands and 
yielels by reducing losses from seed decay~ lIamping-off and seedlll1l blllhts 
caused by many seed-bome and lOiI·bome organisms. "Arasan" 75 will usually 
control the loose' alld coverecfbrnel smuts of sorghum; is I ..... ally effective 
in the controlof' stem rot and scurf of sweet potatoes; and will usually prevent 
~sal rot and ~y of gladiolus hu''' •. 
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For pelleting coniferous seed, obtain Du Pont Airicultural Bulletin from your 
local dealer. 
NET 25 LBS. 
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Label Treated Seed "This ~eed treated with 
thiram fungicide (ARASANcB> 75). Do not use 
for food, feed, or oil purposes." 
RATE OF 
"ARASAN" 75 
'\ <:ROP.SEEDS** Tsp.· Oz •• per 
/Ld ::)l:f,L 1/2.i.,..lJJ)#"I~ per lib. bu. or 
J., tJ..< A ~ 1"-' ,:l J """" 
seed cwt. .... 
Com (Field), Rice \ '/ 
% l/bu. 
Com (Sweet) II;> 3 1h/cwt. 
Beans (Snap & Dry), 
Soybeans, Cowpeas 1;' 11/3/ Cwt. 
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So!'&hum. Millet 1/2 11/3/bu. 
Peas. Bean (lima). Sesame 113 2/cwt. 
Cantaloupe. Cucumber, 
Pumpkin. Squash. 1/2 3/cwt. 
Watermelon 
Castor Bean, 
Peanuts (Shelled) 1/2 3 /cwt. 
Cotton-Acid·delinted - 3/cwt. 
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Eggplant, Tomato. Okra, 
- 'lions··'" 213 4/cwt. 
Beets (Garden and Sugar) 
Broccoli 
Brussels Sprouts 
Carrots 
Cabbage 
Cauliflower 
Collards 
Endive 
Grasses 
Kale 1 5 1/3/ cwt. 
Kohlrabi 
Lettuce 
Mustard 
Peppers 
Radish 
Small-seed Legumes 
Spinach 
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Swiss Chard 
Turnip 
NOTE: 1 oz. is equivalent to 5 levei tablespoonfuls. 
·Tsp.-l level teaspoonful. 
UTreated legume seed can be inoculated. Treat first. 
inoculate just before planting. 
~. ~This rate for onions controls seed decay and 
damping-off. For slurry treatment. use at rate 
of 211.4 Ibs. per gal. of water with 46 c.c. slurry 
cup and No. 10 seed gate. For smut control in set 
onions, use 10% ozs. of "Arasan" 75. to 10 Ibs. 
of seed. For smut control in bulb ORions, pellet 
seed with 10% ozs. "Arasan" 75 per lb. of seed .