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# EPIC DF HERBICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **264-768**
- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Flufenacet (48%); Isoxaflutole (10%)
- Label accepted: 2000-01-21
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/003125-00522-20000121.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
May injure (phytotoxic) susceptible non·target plants. 
For retail sale to and use oniy by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervi iI.' I '!"P"T"E ' 
covered by the Certified Appiocato(s certification. C lJ ~ ~ 
Commerdal and certified applicators must ensure that all persons involved in these acti ities ajA1r'2l 0~00 precautionary statements. 
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OF Herbicide 
For weed control in fiekj com and corn grown for sIlage in 
the slates of Arkansas. Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 
Kar:sas, Kent,Jcky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North 
Dakota, Ohio. Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas 
(those counties north of or bisected by 1·20) and Wyoming. 
In the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and South 
Dakota (a section 24C) supplemental label that has been 
established that has mOfe restrictive conditions of the use of 
this product. You should check with your state regulatory 
authority prior to use. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT 
Ftufenacet: 
No( 4.Fluorophenyl )-No( 1'methylethyl )-2-[[5-
·(trifiuorome\hyl)- 1, 3,4·thiadiazol·2·yljoxyj· 
acetamk1e .... .48% 
lsoxaflutole 
[5-cyclopropyl-4-(2-methylsulfonyl-4-
·trifluoromethylbenzoyl) isoxazole] . 
INERT INGREDIENTS 
. ... 10% 
.. 42% 
100% 
EPA Reg. No. 3125-522 Net Contents: Pounds 
STOp· Read the label before use. 
Keep out of reach of children. 
CAUTION 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS 
AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION: Harmfu' if swallowee or inhaled. Avoid contact 
with skin, eyes. or c!oth·ng. Avoio breathing dust. 
Person,I Protective Equipment: 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
Long·sleeved sh''1 acd long pants 
Waterproof gloves 
Shoes plus socks. 
Chemical resistant aprOn (when mixing/loading and 
cleaning equipment). 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining 
PPE. If no such instructions for washables. use detergent 
and hot water. Keep ,nd wash PPE separately from other 
laundry. 
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User Safety Recommendations: 
Us.ers should: 
Wash hands before eati"g. drinking. ::t.ewing gum. 
using tobacco or usil'l9 the toilet. 
Remove c/oti ling immediately if pesticide gets inside. 
Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothlng. 
Remove Persona! Protective Equipment immediately 
after handling this product 
Wash the outSide of gloves before removing. 
As soon as possibl-e, wash thoroughly and change into 
clean clothing. 
Obtain prompt medical aid if poisoning s,ouid occur. 
STATEMENTS OF 
PRACnCALTREATMENT 
" swallowed, vomrting shoutd be induced. Administer water 
free,), and induce vomiting by giving one dose (1f2 oz or 15 
mL) of syrup of ipecac. If vomiting does not occur within 10 
10 20 minutes, administer secOnd dose. If syrup of ipecac is 
not available, induce vomiting by sticking finger down throat 
Repeat until vomit fiuid i. clear. Never give anything by 
mouth to an unconscious person. Professional medical 
assistance should be secured immediately. If on skin, wash 
thoroughly with soap and warm water. ff in eyes , 
imrMdiately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 
minJtes. For furth<lr treatment get medical attention. 
To Physician: No spec:fic antidote is available. Treat the 
patient symptomatically. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Drift or runoff may aaversely affect non-t2rget plants. Drift 
and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 
ne:ghboring areas. Dc not apply directly :0 water, or to areas 
where surface water is present or to jnte~jdaJ areas below 
the Mean high water rl""ark. Do not apply when weather 
cO'icitions favor drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate 
water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 
00 not use the same spray equipment for other purposes 
unle$s thoroughly cleaned. Do not allow sprays to drift onto 
adjacent desirable piants. EPIC has properties thai may 
resuft in ground water contamination. Use of EPIC in areas 
where soils are permeable or coarse and groundwater is 
near the surface could result in groundwater contaminalion. 
EPIC residues can con laminate surface water through spray 
drT't Under some condijions, EPIC residues may also have a

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high potential for runoff irlto surface water (primarily via 
dissolution in runoff water), for several weeks after 
application. These include poorly draining or wet soils with 
readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface waters, 
frequently flooded areas, areas over-laying extremely 
shallow ground water, areas with in-field canals or drtd1es 
that drain to surface water, areas not separated hom 
adjacent surface waters with vegetated fiUer strips and areas 
over-laying tile drainage systems that drain to surface water. 
In fields having sands, loamy sands and sandy loam soils, 
special care shouJd be taken n01 to over-irrigate since 
substantial over-irrjgation promotes the leaching of EPIC. 
This pesticide is toxic to some plants at very low 
concentrations. Non-target plants may be adversely affected 
if the pesticide is allowed to drift from areas of application. 
Exposure to isoxaflutole residues may injure or kill 
susceptible plants. To prevent damage to crops and other 
desirable plants, read and follow all directions and 
precautions on this label before using. 
This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of 
any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), 
sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and 
natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback 
does not apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned 
wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked 
mixing I loading areas. 
Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing 
of this product into or from pesticide handling or application 
equipment or containers within SO feet of any wefl are 
prohibited unless conducted on an imperviOUS pad 
constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that 
may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad 
shall be designed and maintained to contain any product 
spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or 
washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. Surface 
water shall not be allowed to either !low over or from the 
pad, whid1 means tha pad most be self contained. The pad 
shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. An unroofed 
pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 
110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or 
application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a 
roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from 
contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment 
capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide 
container or application equipment on the pad. Containment 
capacities as described above snatl be maintained at all 
times_ The above speCific minimum containment capacities 
do not apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments 
to the mixing !Ioading sUe. States may have in effect 
additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and 
operational containment. 
This product must be used in a manner which will prevent 
back siphoning in wells, spills or improper disposal of excess 
pesticide, spray mixtures or nnsates. 
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CONDITIONS OF SALE OR OF DEUVERY FOR USE: THE 
DIRECTIONS ON THIS !.ABEL WERE OETERMINED 
THROUGH RESEARCH TO BE THE DlREcnONS FOR 
CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT THtS PRODUCT HAS 
BEEN TESTED FOR A RANGE OF WEATHER 
CONDITIONS SIMI!.AR TO THOSE WEATHER 
CONDITIONS THAT ARE ORDtNARY AND CUSTOMARY 
IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHERE THE PRODUCT IS 
USED. INSUFFICIENT CONTROL OF PESTS AND/OR 
INJURY TO THE CROP TO WHICH THE PRODUCT IS 
APPLIED MAY RESULT FROM THE OCCURRENCE OF 
EXTRAORDINARY OR UNUSUAL WEATHER OR FROM 
FAILURE TO FOllOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. tN ADDITtON, 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW !.ABEL DIRECTIONS 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 RESPONSIB!LITY OF THE 
BUYER. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a 
manner inconsistent with its labeling 
00 not apply this product in a way that will con-:act workers 
or other persons, either directly or through drift. Do r·ct use 
on other crops grown for food or forage. Only p·otec:ed 
handlers may be in the area during application. For any 
requirements specific; to your State or Tribe, consult the 
agency responsible for pesticide regulation, 
AGRICULTURAL USE REOUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and 
with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. 
This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricuftural workers on farms. forests, nurseries, ard 
greenhouses, and handlers 01 agricultural pestcide$. It 
contains requirements for training, decontamrnation, 
notification, and emergency as5ictance. It al&O contains 
specifIC instructions and exceptions pertaining to the / 
statements on this label about personal protective / 
equipment (PPE), and restrided-efltry interval. The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this pewue! 
that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry rna treated areas 
during the restricted entry i:1terva.! (REI) of 12 .hours 
following application. 
Exception: If the product is SOil-injected or so.;­
incorporated. the Worke~ Protectic:1 Standard. unde~ 
certain circumstances. al~ wQr\(e~ to ef"lter the t;-eate-d 
area if there will be no CC;rJtact with anything tt:at h2S 
been treated. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas t~at is 
parrnitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 
Involves contact with anyt"1ing that has beer treated. 
sucn as plants, soil, or water, is: 
Coverall. 
Waterproof gloves 
Shoes plus socks 
IMPORTANT: Read these entire Directions and Conditions 
of Sate before using EPIC.

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GENERAL INFORMATION 
EPIC is a selective herbicide for control of important annual 
grasses and broadleaf weeds in field corn and corn grown 
for suage. EPIC i. formulaled as a 58 % water dispersible 
granule (OF). EPIC 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. Do 
not apply after corn emergence or crop injury may occur 
EPIC 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. EPIC has multiple modes of actions: inhibition of 
protein synthesis/cell dMsion and inhibition of enzymes that 
are essential to the protection of chlorophyll in plant leaves. 
EPIC may be applied using either watei or sprayable grade 
fluid fertilizer as a liquid carrier or be impregnated on dry 
bulk fertilizer. 
EPIC may be applied either a/one or in tank mix combination 
with additional herbicides_ When tank mixing. always 
observe all precautionary statements and limitations O;'l 
labeling of all products. 
EPIC is effective in controlling triazir.,a. or ALS..resistant 
populations of weed species. 
GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS 
For use in the states of Arkansas. Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, 
Iowa. Kansas, Kentucky. Missouri. Montana, Nebraska, 
North Dakota. Ohio ~outh Dakota, Tennessee, 
Texas, (North terstate 20) arid. Wyoming. In the states of 
Coiorado.;·K- sas and Mis-souri. there may be more 
restrictiv~e, ditions on the U$~ of this product, You should 
check w 'our state regul~ authority prior to use. 
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Use in coarse textured soils with 8 shallow water table: 
In the states of KS, KY, MO, and TN, if the water table (ie, 
level of saturalion) is less than 25 leet below the ground 
surface, do not use on loamy sand or sand surface son and 
subsoils with an average organic metter (in the upper 12 
inches) of less than 2% by weight. 
In the states of CO, IA, IL, IN, MT, NO, 00, SO, and WY if 
the water table (ie, level of saturation) is less than 25 feet 
below the ground surface, do not use on sandy loam. loamy 
sand or sand surface soils and !iiubscils with an average 
organic matter (in the upper 12 inches) of less than 2% by 
weight. 
Labeled crops: EPIC is intended for use on field corn or 
com grown for silage. Do not use on popcorn. sweetcorn. 
high oil corn hybrids or com grov..," for seed. 
Corn hybrids vary in their response to EPIC. Consult your 
seed corn company andlor your local Bayer representative 
for advice on varleties before applying EPIC. If the tolerance 
of a com hybrHj is not known, apply EPIC to a small area to 
first determine if this hybrid is tolerant prior to spraying large 
scale acreages of that hybrid. 
Plantlng depth: Com seed should be planted a minimum of 
1-1/2 inches deep and must be compfetety covered wrth soil 
or reduced crop stand or injury may occur. 
Application: Apply EPiC only with ground equipment 00 
not apply this product using aerial appljcation equipment 00 
not apply this product through any type of irrigation system 
nor use ftood irrigation for activation or incorporation. 
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Do not exceed maximum \abelet1 rate for soil type. Spray 
overlaps produce areas 01 over application which 
increase the potential for crop damage. 
Do not make more than one app1ication of EPIC per season. 
If soli pH is:> 7.5 on coarse textured soils, do not use EPIC. 
On medium textured soils, !f pH is > 7.5 and organic matter 
content is < 2.5% by weight, llse of EPIC is not 
recommended. 
Effect of adverse weather: FoHowir:g an application of 
EPIC, extended periods of cool/cold. wet conditions 
(cool/cold daytime\nighttime temperatures, saturated soil 
conditions, recurring rainfall events, etc.) during com seed 
getmination andlor early ClOp devebpment perrod may result 
in temporary crop injury. Injury symptoms may appear as 
leaf tissue bleaching (whitening) andior crop stunting. Com 
plants usualty recover from this injury without affecting yield. 
Effeet ot varlatM sons on use rate: The proper use rate 
of EPIC is affected by several soil factors. including soil 
texture, organic matter, and soil pH. Soils which contain 
variations in one or more of these factors in a gwen area are 
tenned variable soils and may be more likely to incur 
localized com injuty symptoms from an application of EPIC, 
especially in those focalized ares cc1taining a more COarse 
soil texture, a tower organK:. matter and/or a higher pH 
(alkaline/calcareous) soil iI',an other areas of the same field. 
The user is responsible for selecting the rate of EPIC that is 
appropriate for all soils in the area of apptication. 
In the event of crop failure: If the com crop treated with 
EPIC is lost. only corn may be replanted immediately. QQ 
oot make a second appJicatJon of EPIC. 
RATE SELECTION/SOIL TEXTURE 
The recommended rates of EPIC are defined by texture and 
organic matter content of the soil being treated. Unless a 
specffic soil texture is mentioned, rate tables tllroughout this 
label refer to the following three soil texture groups: coarse, 
medium and fine. If you are not sure how to classify your 
soil, contact your Bayer Corporation representative, the 
Cooperative Extension Service or O!her knowiedgeable 
person. The following chM includes a complete listing of soil 
textures included in each of the soil textures grouping: 
COARSE MEDIUM 
Sand Loam 
Loamy sand SlltbarTi 
Sarely loam Slit 
Sandy clay loam 
Sandy ciay 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
UQUID CARRIERS 
FINE I 
Silty clay lOam 
! Silty clay 
Clay loam 
I Clay 
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EPIC is a dry flowable herbicide that must be mixed in water 
Of sprayabte ftuid fertilizer. EPIC can be directly added to 
waler, or 2E1-O-0 or 32-0.j) liquid fertilizers. Compatibility of 
EPIC wijh ijs labeled tank mix prod":::!s in 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 carriers. 
Before mixing EPIC and its labeled tank mixtures, examine 
the spray equipment making sura n is completely free of rust 
and corrosion. Be sure the equipment i. free 01 any residues 
trom previously used pesticides. Flush the lines with clean 
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water or recommended d~tergents after the last application. 
Use an approved method for disposing of rinsate. 
For optimal spray tank mixing convenience and efficiency, 
EPIC is recommended to be aooed to the spray tank via an 
eductor system. 
The proper mixing seQuence for EPiC and recommended 
tank mixtures with the appropriate liquid camer is as follows: 
i. Fill the spray tank c~ nurse tank 1/4 full with the 
appropriate liquid carrier. 
2. Start the recirc:.Jlat!on and agrtation system and continue 
throughout mixing and appltcation. 
3. If the compatibility test indicates the need of a 
compatibility agent, add the recommended amount to the 
spray tank 
4. If ammonium sutfate is to be used, add it now. 
S. Next add the recorcmendec quantity of EPIC through the 
eductor system or to the spray tank !slowly add EPIC if 
water or sprayable grade nit~ogen fertilizers (28-0-0, 
32·0-0) are the carrters; for other sprayable grade 
fertilizers fir.st check compatibility and then either mix 
directly or preslurry EPIC first in water depending on the 
results of the compatibility test]. 
6. If tank mixing WIth wettable powders or other dry ftowable 
products, in water as the carrier, they may be added now. 
If tank-mixing these products in a sprayable grade 
fertilizer carrier, first preslurry these products with water if 
Indicated on their Pfoductlabel or by the results of the 
compatibility test and then slowly add them to the 
sprayable grade fe.1ilizer canier. 
7. If tank mixing with suspension concentrates, add the 
Pfoducts to the spray tank. 
8. If tank mixing with emulsifiable concentrates, add the 
products to the spray tank. 
9. If tank mixing with Gramoxone Extra®, a gtyphosate­
containing product, Touchdown® or other soluble 
concentrates. add the products to the spray tank. 
10. If mixing any additional spray adjuvants in the mixture, 
add them after aU other products have been mixed. 
11. Fiil the spray tank to the desired level with the 
appropriate liquid carrier. 
12. Continue agitation d.Jring transport and application until 
he spray tank is err·pty. 
EPIC and aU regIstered mixtures should be kept agitated 
once mixed and then sprayed out immediately. 00 not allow 
mixtl.;res to stand for p#olonged periods of time. Water 
qualrty, pH, temperatu~e and/or other components of the 
mix:ure may affect hew long the mixture may stand before 
app:ication. 
Sprayer Cleanup 
To avoid injury or exposure to non-target crops, thoroughly 
clean all mixing and spray equipment, including pumps, 
nozzles, lines and scree~, with a good quality tank cleaner, 
on an approved rinse pad or on a field site where an 
approved crop is grown. 
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APPLICATION tNFORM~TtON 
SPRAYER APPLICATION 
Ground Broadcast Treatment: Accurately calibrate the 
sprayer prior to mixing the herbicide treatments. Apply EPIC 
and the labeled tank mixtures in a minimum of 10 gallons of 
total spray volume per acre using broadcast boom 
equipment. Application mllSt be made at a sufficient spray 
pressure and volume to provide accurate and uniform 
application of spray particles to a given area without C8USil"lg 
spray drift to non-target areas. If mixed with other labeled 
herbicides, the spray volume may be no less than the 
minimum volume recommended by any tank mix product 
used or 10 gallons, whichever is greater. Use appropriately 
sized mesh screens and in-line strainers. Agitate thoroughly 
before and during application with either bypass or 
mechanical agitation. Rinse the sprayer thoroughly with 
clean water immediately after each use. 
APPLICATION METHODS AND TIMINGS 
EPIC may be applied either alone or in recommended tank 
mixtures in conventional, conservation or no-till crop 
management systems. Applications may be made preplant 
surface, preplant incorporated or preemergence. Do not 
make more than one application of EPIC per use season. 00 
not apply when environmental conditions favor drift. 
Preplant Surface: EPIC alone or as a recommended tank 
mixture may be applied as a broadcast spray up to 21 days 
before planting com. EPIC may be apptied up to 30 days 
prior to planting when used in conjunction with an 
appropriate planned sequential herbicide application. If 
possible, do not move treated soil out of the row or move 
untreated soil to the soil surface during planting, since weed 
control may be reduced. 
Preplant Incorporation: Apply EPIC alone or in combinaHon 
with recommended tank mixes as a broadcast spray and 
incorporate into the upper 1 to 2 inches of the soil surface up 
to 21 days before planting. EPIC may be applied up to 30 
days prior to planting when used in conjunction with an 
appropriate planned sequential herbicide application. Avotd 
deep incorporation since reduced weed control and/or crop 
injury may resutt. Incorporate with impkmlents which provide 
uniform. shal/ow incorporation (Example- finishing disk, 
harrow, rol/ing cuijivator, field cUijivator. etc.) 
Preemergence: EPIC alone and its recommended tank 
mixes may be applied to the soli surface during planting 
(behind the planter after furrow dosure) or after planting of 
the crop but prior to weed or crop emergence. Ensure that 
the seed furrow is dosed prior to herbicide application or 
crop injury may resuji. Rainfall and lor overhead sprinkler 
irrigation is necessari to move EPfC into the upper soif 
surface where weed seeds germinate. Dry weather 
conditions following application may reduce weed control. if 
adequate moisture is flot received within 7 to 10 days after 
application and weeds begin to emerge from the soil, a ligr·t 
rotary hoeing or shallow incorporation (no deeper than 1/2 
inch deep) will improve performance and minimize crop 
damage. Excessive rainfall or irrigation after application may 
reduce weed control and/or increase crop damage. 
Preplant I Preemergence Burndown: If weeds are 
present at the time of treatment, a tank-mixture of EPIC with 
crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil is recommended 
for burndown control of labeled weeds less than 3 inches in 
height. If weeds greater than 3 inches in height or weeds 
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not controlled by EPIC ale present, the addijion of a 
nonselective herbicide such as Gramoxone Extra, 
Touchdown or a glyphosate-containing product is 
recommended. For additional braodleaf weed control, a 
recommended formulation of 2.4·D may also be added. If 
giant ragweed or Pennsylvania smartweed are present at 
time of application, the addition of atrazine will improve 
control. Observe directions for use, precautions and 
restrictions on the labels of all products selected for a 
burndown tank.-mixture. Burndown tank-mixtures containing 
atrazine will result in the burndown of labeled broad leaf 
weeds less than 6 inches in height. 
WEEDS CONTROLLED! SUPPRESSED 
EPIC applied at recommended dosages and application 
timings will control many annual grasses and broadleaf 
weeds, including triazine and AlS resistant weed 
populations. 
WEED CONTROL LISTING 
ANNUAL GRASS WEEOS 
Barnyardgrass 
Crab9f~s, large 
Crabgrass, smooth 
Cupgrass, woolly"· : 
FOxtail, bristly 
Foxtail, giant 
Foxtail, green 
Foxtait, robust white 
Foxtad, robust purple 
Foxtail. yellow 
Goosegrass 
John!()f\9f3~. ~dliT'lg 
LOl/egrass. India 
Millet, wild proso'" 
Panicum. fall 
Panicum, browntop 
Panicum. Texas'" 
Sandbur, field .... 
Signatgrass, broad!eaf 
Witchgrass 
ANNUAL BROADLEAF WEEDS 
Amaranth, palmer 
8eggarweed, Florida 
Buffalobur 
Burcucumbe~" 
Carpetweed 
Chamomile sPP 
Chickweed, common 
Cocklebur"· 
Dandetion, seedling 
Galinsoga 
Jimsonweed 
Kochia 
Lambsquarters, common 
Ma!!ow, Venice 
Marestall 
Morningglory, annual·· 
Mustard, wild 
Nightshade, black 
Nightshade, eastern black. 
Pennycress. field 
Pigweed, redroot 
Pigweed, prostrate 
Pigweed, smooth 
Purstane, common 
Pusley, Florida 
Radish, wild 
Ragweed, giant­
Ragweed, common 
Russian thistle­
Shepherdspurse 
Smartweed, Penn. 
Spurge, spotted 
Sunflower, wild­
Velvetreaf 
Waterhemp. tall 
Waterhemp. comtl,on 
These weeds will be suppressed I or be reduced in competition. 
Reduced competition weeds will be stunted in growtt1 and I or be 
of reduced populations as compared to non..ueated areas 
Commercially acceptable control m&lY require the applK:ation of an 
appropriate preemergemi tank mixture or sequential 
postemergence herbicide treatmenl 
WooKy cupgrass at rates less than 13 Ql; is $UPP~ only. For 
residual control use the higher rates indicated ror wooly eupgra$$ 
control on designated soil types from the foRewing tables. 
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USE RATES 
EPIC may be applied alof'le. in tankmixture with, or 
sequentially with additional registered herbicides to provide 
control of annual grasses aod broadleaf weeds. Application 
rates may vary aC"...ording to app!icaticn timing and soil 
texture grouping. Choose trle correct rate of EPlC accordi: 1 g 
to your cropping managefT'l€nt and soil texture group. 
COARSE TEXTURED SOIL 
Conventional tillaae ,. Conservation tiUsae I Ntrtill 
ApplicaUon Soil Or aole Matter-(% bv weiahU 
Timing <1.5 1.5to2 2103 >3 
Preemeraence 
Preplant 6 to a 8 to 9 8 to 1::' 
{surfare or ovA oz!A ozJA 
incorporated. 0 to 7 
days before Dc plantinal nol 
Preplan1: 1,.;5': 7to9 9 to 10 9 to 11 
{suJiace or ovA ovA oz./A 
incorporated) 
8to2::!~ before . 
Use the.tli9t!m rate of EPIC withir. the app:icable riilte: range 
under any of the following co:"",ditions: t1igh soil organic matter. 
heavy surface plant residues. heal/y weed pressure, or when 
applying no---u", Or wif11 earti-ef' prepiar'1t applications. 
Use the ~ rate of EPIC w,thi" the appiicab!e rata range 
under any of the following co·,dftlons: IOn soil organIC matter, 
increased tillage and/or in~'"Porativn of surlace plant resKlues 
or preplant appl'~tions nwoe near ~he minimum interval pller:c 
planting. 
On coarse textured 5011 wft'1 a soil pH greater than 7_5, do no! 
use EPIC_ 
• EPIC may be applied up tc 30 days prior to planting when 
used in eonjum:tion with at'. 2l;Jpropnats ~anned sequential 
herbicide application.

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MEDIUM TEXTURED ~OIL 
Conventional tillaae I Conservation tillaoe/ No·till 
Application Soli Or :Janie Matter 1% bv welchtl 
Timing <1.5 1.5t02 ,..-
Preemergence 
Preplant 7 to 10 9 to 13 
(surface or ovA ovA 
incorporated, 0 to 7 
days ~~~ore Do olantin no! 
Preplant use 9 to 11 11 to 15 
(surface or ovA ovA 
inoorporstf:'d) 
8 to 21· days 
before planting 
Use the ~ rate of EPIC within the applicabkt rate range 
under any of the following condltions: htgh soil organic matter, 
heavy surface plant residues, heavy weea pressure, or wrn;r 
applying n:>-tin, or with earlier preplant applications. 
Use the ~ rate of EPIC witn;n the app(icable rate range 
under any of me following cor,d',nons~ low soil organic matter. 
increased tillage andlor incorpcration of surface plant residues, 
or prepl3r"1t application-s made near the m1nimum Interval pnOi to 
planting. 
On medium textured soij with a soil pH gr6ater than 7.5 and an 
organic matter of less than 2.5% by weight, EPIC is not 
recommer,ded. 
. EPIC may be applied up to 30 days prior to planting when 
used in conjunction with an appropriate planned sequential 
herbicide application. 
~. For residual control of wocHy cupgrass on medium textured 
soils with >2% organic matter by we~hI, the grower may 
select 13 • 15 oz of EPIC. Use of these EPIC rates 0·7 days 
prep!ant 0, preemergence 0,"; the indicated medium soil types 
FINE TEXT1JRED SOIL" 
Conventional tillage I ConservatiOn tIHaoe I No--till 
Application Soli Or anic Matt", 1% bv weiahtl 
TIming <1.5 >1.5 
Preem.rOt11C4 
Preplant 1Oto11 11 to 15 
(surlace or ovA ovA 
incorporated, Oto 7 
days ~~;ore plantin 
Preplant 11 to 13 12 to 17 
(surtace or ovA ovA 
incorporateo:: ; 
8to2'-days 
before plar:llng 
Use the higher rate of EPIC w~nm the aoplicable ra1e range 
under any of the follOWing CQflc,oons: Il!gh SOI\ Ol'ganic ma!1:er, 
heavy surface plant residues, heavy weed pressure. or whe-r-
applying no·till. 
Use the lower (ate of EPIC with;.., the applicable rate range 
under any of the following conditions: low soil organic maner, 
increased t!llage and/or incorporation (If surface p1am residC!e5, 
or preplant applications made near the minimum interval prj:,:){ to 
planting 
. EPIC may be applied up to 30 days pfio( to planting when 
used in conjunction witb an appropriate planned sequential 
herbicide application. 
- For residual control of wooly wpgrast. on fine textured soils 
the grower milY select 13 .. 15 ozcf EPtC. Use of these EPIC 
rates on fine textured ~16 with <1.5% organic matter by 
weight may Increase the potential fOr crop damage. 
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TANK MIX COMBINATIONS 
EPIC may be tank-mixed with additi""al herbicides to 
~rovkie improved control of certain hard-to-control weeds 
such as momingglories, cocklebur a"ld giant ragweed and 
'Toay be applied in either conventional. conservation or no·1111 
crop management systems. Mix partners may be applied 
with similar timings and methods as EPIC alone unless 
specifICally prohibited in the mix parher's product label. 
Three-way or multiple tank mixtures are permitted unless 
"estrlcted bj ary mix partner's label qefer to the individual 
product labels fc:- recommended use ~.ates (unless 
mentioned spec:::nca\\y on this label). ;)fecautions and 
restrictions. 
Herbicides recommended for tank m!x'ture with EPIC include: 
TANK MIX PARTNER 
RECOMMENDED 
USE RATES 
A~razi!'1e 
Axiom .. •• 
Axio01- AI~ 
~am .. efC 
::larit,A' 
Glyphosa~e 
Gramoxo.'"'e E:>.;ra­
Homer 
\1arksma.,c. 
=l.oundupC 
=i:ounCup Ut!rac 
Touchdo .... ."c 
2.4-D LVE 
:3.5 to 125 Ib eUA· 
1/2 t:) 1x Labeled Use Rates 
112~:: '1x Labeled Use Rales 
...abeled Use Rz!es 
Labeled Use Ra!es 
Labeled Use Rates 
l.abe~ Use Rates 
Labeled Use Rates 
Labeled Use Rates 
!..21beied Use RatM 
Labeled Use Rates 
Labeled Use Rates 
Labeled Use Rates 
Use the ~he~ rate urlder any of the fd' owing conditiol"lS: heavy 
surface o..arrt residues, heal/)' momingg-t.ory/cockfebur pressure, 
mediumtf·.,e textured soils wittl > 3% crg~nic matter by weight, 
no·tilI eto;:: ma.·agement systems, 
... These products and Epic contain flufenac.at. The maximum / 
applicatiot'l rate of flufenacet is 0.78 Ib (ai) per year. 
SeQUENTIAL APPUCATIONS 
Sequenlial heroicide applications e~her before or following 
EPIC treatments may be used to control additional weeds. 
24-0 Buc;tril Ger Poast'" 
Accent GO:~ Buctril+AtrazineC ProwJ'C 
Accer.t" 8uctri~ Pursuit" 
Am" Clarity"' Python" 
Atrazine Contou..e Reso!ve" 
Earlve'" Exceed~ Resou~ 
8.as.agta~( Extrazire 4 Roundup Ultra· 
;dsis Go;cr Glyphcsate Roundup" 
c.asi$c Gramo):cne Ex:~ac Scorpion l;fC 
Bartaii"on& Hornet" Senco~ 
::'-eaco.," Laddok. 5-1:ZC Shotgun-
3!adeXC Liberty" Spint" 
Ekomoxyr.,! Ughtni"'-~" Touchdownt 
... At"azj,"1E: MarkslTan
So Toughf 
E;omoxynil Permiti' 
Refer to the above information and me indivtdual product 
!abels tor detailed explanations on use rates and directions 
and special precautionslrestnctions.

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CROP ROTATION flECOMMENDATIONS 
In the event of a crop failure, only com can be replanted 
immediately. Do not make a second application of EPIC. Do 
not plant rotational crops for at least 6 months following the 
initial EPIC application. 
Waiting periods oner EPIC herbicide application 
before the following crops can be planted. 
IIMMEDIATELY 
Corn 
6 MONTHS 
Cotton Palato Soybean 
12 MONTHS 
Alfalfa Fescue Sorghum 
Barley lettuce Sugar beets 
8ermudagrass Millet peart Teosinte 
Bluegrass Millet prose Tritical 
Bromegrass Oats Wheat 
Buckwheat Peppers Wild Rice 
Cabbage Popcorn AU other leafy 
Carrots Radish vegetables 
Clover Rice 
Edible beans Rye 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or 
disposal. 
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Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool. dry place and in sucM a 
manner as to prevent cross contamination wrth mner 
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. 00 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 (lecessary. The Bayer Kansas Cily Emergency 
Response Telephone No. is 800-414-0244, or contact 
Chemtrec at 800-424·9300. 
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resu~ing from Ihe use of this 
product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste 
disposal facilily. 
Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer 
for recycling or reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in 
a sanitary landfiH, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and 
locaf authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 
Axiom®, Axiom® AT, EplC® and Sencor ® are trademarks of Bayer 
Corporation. 
Banvel®. C1arity®. Marksman®. Basagran®. laddok S~12®. Poast® 
and Tough® are tfsdem8fi<.s of BASF Corporation 
Gramoxone Extra® and Touchdown® are trademarks of Zeneca 
Homet®, Python@and Scorpion III® are trademarKs of Dow Elanco. 
liberty® is a trademark of AgrEvo. 
Roundup®, Roundup Ultra®. Battalion® and Permit® are 
trademarks of Monsanto. 
Accent®. Basis GokJ®. Accent Go!d®. BladaxSl and Extrazine® a.ra 
trademarks of DuPont 
Beacon®, Exceed® and Spiri1® are trademan...s of Novartis. 
6uctril®, Budril -+- Atrazine® and Buctril Gel® 2re trademarks of 
Rhone-Poulenc AG Company 
Contour®. Ughtning®. Prowl®. Pursuit®. and Resolve® are 
trademarks of American Cyanamide Company 
Resource® Is a trademarl< of Valei1t 
Airn® is a lrademafi<: of FMC Corporation. 
Shotgun® is a trademark of Platte Chemical Company.

APPENDIX I 
COMPATIBILITY TEST 
A compatibility test is highly recommended for all 
applicat,ons with liquid fertilizers. Pnor to mixing products in 
the spray tank, small quantities of each product can be 
mixed in proportionate quantities 10 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 ched<. for 
compatibility, use the following procedure: 
1. Add two inches of the liquid carrier (water or liquid 
ferti~jzer) 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 1-112 level 
teaspoons/pound/acre use rate and for liquids add 112 
teaspoon/pint/acre use rate. 
3. Add one pint of the liquid carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) 
to the jar. Place the lid on the jar and gently shake the jar 
for one minute. Place the jar on a leve! surface and let it 
stand for 30 minutes. 
4. Reagltate the mixture and observe for signs of phase 
separation. flakes. particles, gels, precipTtates, 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 
cc:-npat\t)\1ity agent {1/4 teaspoon is eQual to a use rate of 
2 pintsl100 gallons spray mix) and gently shake the jar 
prior to addIng herbicides. 
e. If the mixture is now compatible, a compatibitny agent 
should be used in the spray mixture at Its recommended 
rate. 
7. If tne components of the solution are stilt incompat~ble, the 
mi;dure should not be attempted for use in the spray tank. 
a. Contact your Bayer representative for further 
recommendatioos on testlng spray solution compabbitities. 
0-9379 011900 
Sayer Corporation 
Crop Protection Products 
Box 4913 
Karn>a' City, 1.10 64120-0013 
(600) 642-0020 
http://usagri.bayer.com 
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