crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/264-1000.md

RTU-TRIFLOXYSTROBIN-METALAXYL FLOWABLE FUNGICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 264-1000
• Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Metalaxyl (1.017%); Trifloxystrobin (1.275%)
• Label accepted: 2010-05-17
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-01000-20100517.pdf

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'}b Cj--IOOO r-j I ~ ';lO { 0 ( ( UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460 Mr. Melvin Tolliver Bayer CropScience LP P.O. Box 12014,2 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Subject: RTU-Trifloxystrobin-Metalaxyl Flowable Fungicide EPA Reg. No. 264-1000 Amended Labeling (PR Notice 2007-4) EPA Decision Number: 425500 Your Application Dated: November 19,2009 Dear Mr. Tolliver: OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION MAY 1 7 2010 The amended label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act as amended is acceptable. One copy of the label stamped "Accepted" is enclosed for your records. This label supersedes all labels previously accepted for this product. Please submit one copy of the final printed label before the product is released for shipment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Whitehurst by phone at (703) 305-6129 or via email at whitehurst.janet@epa.gov. Enclosure Tony Kish Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7504P)

(~ (- RTU® -TRIFLOXYSTROBIN-METALAXYL Flowable Fungicide ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (% by weight): Trifloxystrobin ........................................................ , ...................................................... ; ............................................. · ... 1.275% Metalaxyl ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1.017% OTHER INGREDIENTS: ............................................................................................................................................ 97.708% TOTAL 1.00.000% EPA Reg. No. 264-1000 EPA Est. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION EmergenciesONL Y Celli 24 Hours A Pay 1-800-334-7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call1-866-99BA YER (1-866-992-2937) FIRST AID 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 eye. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. In case of emergency call toll free the Bayer CropScience Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION Causes slight eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category C on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks plus shoes, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material and protective eyewear. Engineering Controls: When handlers use closed systems in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or mOdified as specified in the WPS. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not appiy directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to. intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Cover or incorporate spilled treated seeds in accordance with local regulations. Groundwater Advisory: Metalaxyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where t~!L't'.$er..table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.>·J.T:··i·;.('·~~·-·p iii E~ D \ .£j.. ,; V J..:.:... J. , MAY 1 7 2010 . \l~::;::::;~~J Page 1 of4 ~/'r

( DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during. application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool,dry location. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis prodLict rnustbe disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons). Non-refillable .cor'ltainer. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or if allowed by state arid local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke. Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropSciencei Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781), or offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Refillable Containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. - Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the I BC by 1.5 inches on the side which is oppOSite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsateinto application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinSing. Continue pressure rinSing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums. Kegs (e.g. - Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, and Kegs) Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank: Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordancewith 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 wor'ker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 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, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. LABELING OF TREATED SEED Page 2 of4

( Seed commercially treated with RTU-Trifloxystrobin-Metalaxyl Flowable must be labeled in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Federal Seed Act. All bags containing treated seed must be labeled or tagged as follows: • This seed has been tre?ted with trifloxystrobin and metalaxyl. • DO NOT US·E FOR FOOD, FEED OR OIL PURPOSES. • Store away from feeds and other foodstuffs. GENERAL INFORMATION RTU-Triflo:wstrobinMt?ICiXYI Flow?bl~ provides seecl. anci seedling protection against seed borne fungi ~lIsing seed decay and the soill?qrne pathoge,ns, Rhizoetonia so/ani, FusWium spp. and Pythium spp. t<8using seed and seedlingdarrjping-off. RTU-Trifloxystrobin­ Metalaxyl Flowable FungiCide is a ready-to-use seed treatment especially formulated for on-farm equipmEmt for direct appiicatiqn, or may be appiied using standard slurry or mist-type seed treatment equipment. Consult a seed treatment specialist for proper guideiines in using RTU-Trifloxystrobin-Metalaxyl Flowable Fungicide to insure uniform coverage of seed, thus ensuring seed safety and best disease protection. USE PRECAUTIONS When using formulations that do not cqntain dye, to comply with 40 CFR 153.155, all seed treated with an economic poison must be colored to distinguish it and prevent subsequent inadvertent use as a food for man or feed for animals. USE RESTRICTION Do not use treated seed for food, feed, or oil processing. Rice: Apply at a product rate of 5.7 fl. oz. of product per 100 Ibs. of seed. Soybean, Adzl-Iki Bean, Asparagus Bean, Broad BElan (Succulent or Dry), Catjang Bean, Chinese Longbean, Field Bean, Guar ~ean, Jackbean, Kidney Bean, Lablab Bean., Lima Bean (succulent or pry), Moth Bean, (Succulent or Dry), Mung Bean, Navy Bean, Pinto Bean, Rice Elean, Runner Bean, Snap Bean, Sword Bean,. TeparyBean, Urd Bean, Wax Bean, Yardlong Bean, Blackeyed Pea (Succulent or Dry), Chickpea,Cowpea (Succulent or Dry), Crowder Pea, Dwarf Pea, Edible-Pod Pea, English Pea, Field Pea, garden Pea, Green Pea, Pigeon Pea (Succulent or Dry), Snow Pea, Southern Pea (Succulent or Dry), Sugar Snap Pea, Grain Lupin, Sweet Lupin, White Lupin, white Sweet Lupin, Lentil: Apply at a product rate of 5.7 fl. oz. of product per 100 Ibs. of seed. Refillable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one way valves or clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTION Areas planted with treated seed may be replanted immediately with any crop for which a tolerance exists for trifloxystrobin. Do not plant any crop without trifloxystrobin tolerances until 30 days after planting trifloxystrobin treated seed. Page 30f4 4-/<;

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability. Treatment of highly mechanically dam~ged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seealing vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to guarantee germination of carry-over seed. CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impoSsible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience LP. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience LP is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN' CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGUGENCE, STRICT LlABIUTY OR OTHERINISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP'S ELECllON, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. NOTICE TO BUYER Purchase of this material does not confer any rights under patents governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside of the United States. NET CONTENTS: RTU is a registered trademark of Bayer Ef.j Bayer CropScience Bayer CropScience LP P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 1-866-99BA YER (1-866-992-2937) RTU-TRIFLOXYSTROBIN-METALAXYL FLOWABLE (PENDING) 05/05/09, resub11/13/09, resub 02119/10 Page 4 of4