crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/7969-113.md

PARAMOUNT HERBICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 7969-113
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Quinclorac (75%)
• Label accepted: 2011-04-29
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00113-20110429.pdf

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( UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 Laura Sears BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Dear Ms. Sears: Subject: Label Amendment Paramount Herbicide EPA Registration No. 7969-113 Submission Date: January 6, 2011 APR 29 2011 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POl:;l:;UTION-PREVENTION- The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for your records. Please submit one (1) final printed copy for the above mentioned label before releasing the product for shipment. If you have any questions regarding this label, please contact me at (703) 306-0415 or davis.kable@epa.gov. Enclosed- Stamped Label Sincerely yours, 3c=J---." - Kable Bo Davis -_..-7 Product Manager 25 Herbicide Branch Registration Division (7505P) -l

( ( -BASF I Group" Herbicide I The Chemical Company AO EPTBD Paramount® herbicide For weed control in pasture (including pasture grown for hay), rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), switchgrass establishment and maintenance, fallow systems, grass grown for seed, preplant wheat (see use directions for geographic limitations), preplant and in-crop sorghum and noncrop areas Active Ingredient: quinclorac: 3,7 -dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75.0% Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.0% Total: ......................................................... 100.0% EPA Reg. No. 7969-113 EPA Est. No. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION/PRECAUCION Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions. In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Net Contents: BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

( FIRST AID • Call a poison control center or doctor immediatly for treatment advice. If swallowed • Have person sip a glass of water ·if able to swallow. • DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. • DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. -If-in-eyes---- -- . - - - -- -·-Remove-GoRtact-lens,if-preseRt,after-first-5minl:Jtesi-then-continue-rinsing eye. .- • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. • Take off contaminated clothing. If on skin or clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. • Move person to fresh air. If inhaled • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You. may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information: 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Causes moderate eye injury. May cause allergic skin response. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow instruc­ tions for Category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as butyl rubber ~14 mils, or natural rubber ~14 mils, neoprene rubber ~14 mils, or nitrile rubber ~14 mils • Shoes plus socks Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Engineering Controls Statement When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or air­ craft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesti­ cides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 2 USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling thisproduct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Environmental Hazards This chemical has properties and characteristics associat­ ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contam ination. DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water by cleaning of equip­ ment or disposal of rinsate. Directions For Use It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man­ ner inconsistent with its labeling. DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other per­ sons, 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. All applicable directions, restrictions and precautions are to be followed. This labeling must be in the user's possession during application_

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( AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 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 agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contalnsrequirements for training, decontamination, notifi- ~~ __ c.atLon,~Dd_emergeocy_assistaoce. Jtalsocootaios __ . specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statemerits on this label about personal protective equip­ ment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are cov­ ered by the Worker Protection Standard. DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permit­ ted 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, such as butyl rubber ~14 mils, or natural rubber ~14 mils, neoprene rubber ~14 mils, or nitrile rubber ~14 mils • Shoes plus socks STORAGE AND DISPOSAL DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Store in a secure, dry, well-ventilated area. Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from use of this product may be dis­ posed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Container Handling Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy­ clirig, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by inciner­ ation, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. Triple rinse containers small enough to shake (capacity ~50 pounds) as follows: Empty the remain­ ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeatthis procedure two more times. (continued) ( STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued) Container Handling (continued) Triple rinse containers too large to shake (capacity> 50 pounds) as follows: Empty the remain­ ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten clo­ sures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring-atleast one-com plete revolution ,.for.30.seconds. . Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con­ tents into application equipment or mix tank. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing noizle in the side of the container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for

• 10 seconds after the flow,begins to drip. In Case of Spill 3 In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: • CHEMTREC 1 ~800-424-9300 • BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357) Use Information Paramountll!l herbicide is for use in pasture (including pasture grown for hay), rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), switchgrass establishment and main­ tenance, fallow systems, grass grown for seed, preplant wheat, preplant and in-crop sorghum and noncrop areas. Paramol,lnt is formulated as a dry flowable designed for dilution with water and spraying in common agricultural spray equipment. When used as directed, Paramount will provide suppression or control of weed species listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Target Weeds Annual Grasses 1 (0 to 2,inches) Barnyardgrass Junglerice Crabgrass, large Signalgrass, broadleaf Foxtail, giant ______ ~oxtail,-green------ -____ --__ --- --- Foxtail, yellow , ' Annual Broadleaves (0 to 2 inches) Bedstraw,catchweed Clovers Eclipta Flax, volunteer Perennial Broadleaves Bindweed', field Bindweed', hedge Jointvetches Lettuce, prickly Morningglory spp. Sesbania, hemp ,Annual Broadleaves (0 to 2 inches) Alligatorweed Sunflower, wild Kochia Thistle4 , Russian Lambsquarters, common Velvetleaf Ragweed, common Ragweed, giant Perennial Broadleaves Dandelion Sowthistle 4 , perennial , Spurge 3, leafy Thistle', Canada • DO NOT exceed a total of 16,0 ounces of Paramount" herbicide per acre per calendar year. Apply Paramount at yellow bract (prebloom) or in the fall prior to the first killing frost. For best performance on this species, tank mix B.O ounces per acre of Paramount with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct" herbicide. For improved control, add a tank mix partner that is active on listed species. 1 For best control of annual grasses, target application prior to tillering. 2 Refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. 3 Use B.O to 16.0 ounces of Paramount per acre in noncrop , areas for suppression and annual growth control. DO NOT exceed a total of 16.0 ounces of Paramount per acre per cal­ endar year. Apply Paramount at yellow bract (prebloom) or in the fall prior to the first killing frost. For best performance on this species, tank mix B.O ounces per acre of Paramount with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct. 4 Use B.O ounces of Paramount per acre for suppression and annual growth control. DO NOT exceed a total of 16.0 ounces of Paramount per acre per calendar year. Apply Paramount at rosette stage or bud stage. Avoid application when seed stalk is bolting. For best performance on this species, tank mix 8.0 ounces per acre of Paramount with, 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct. ( Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions For most effective bindweed control, apply Paramount in the fall just prior to the first killing frost. Bindweed plants should be actively growing and at least 4 inches long. If tillage is a part of local postharvest practices, allow a mini­ mum of 30 days for bindweed plants to regrow after tillage

• prIOr-to application. ForEjesfT6ng~ermbTnawe6dcontrol,---­ make yearly applications of Paramount at 5.3 to 4 8.0 ounces per acre in the fall. Use the higher specified rate for dense populations or large plants. Mode of Action Paramount is a systemic herbicide with plant uptake occurring through both the foliage and roots. Resultant herbicide symptoms on susceptible plants include twisting, stunting, reddening and chlorosis. For annual plants, symp­ toms may take up to two weeks after application to develop with death occurring in about three weeks. For perennial weeds, symptoms may not be evident for several weeks after application; full effect may not be evident for 3 to 6 months. Resistance Management Paramount has a low probability of selecting for resistant weed biotypes. However, repeated applications of a single mode of action in a weed management plan increase the probability of selecting for naturally occurring biotypes with less susceptibility to herbicides using that mode of action. Therefore, weed management programs should include rotations using herbicides with different modes of action . Coverage When making postemergence applications, weeds must be thoroughly covered with spray because foliar uptake of Paramount by the target weed is important for optimum control. Large leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent adequate spray coverage. Cleaning Spray Equipment Clean spray equipment thoroughly using a strong deter­ gent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the manufacturer's directions before and after applying this product. Application Instructions Based on the uses described in this label, Paramount should be applied by ground application equipment when possible. Paramount may also be applied using aerial application equipment in certain states (see Table 2A and Table 2B). In all aerial applications, read and adhere to all drift management guidelines in this labeling. Due to the possible presence of endangered plant species, DO NOT apply Paramount by air in any state not listed in Table 2A. Paramount may be applied as either a broadcast or spot spray application. Applications must be made to actively growing weeds.

c- For most broadleaf weeds, the most effective control will result from applying Paramount aD herbicide early when weeds are small. Delayingapplicatioh permits weeds to exceed the maximum size and may prevent adequate control. In irrigated areas, it may be necessary to irrigate before treatment to ensure active weed growth. __ Ground_Application_(Broadcast) - -- Water Volume Use 5 to 30 gallons of water per broadcast acre. When weed foliage is dense, higher spray volumes may be required. Spray Pressure Use a maximum of 30 psi (measured at the boom, not at the pump or in the line). Application Equipment .Use only nozzles that will produce uniform spray patterns and thorough coverage, spacedup to 20 inches apart. Select nozzles designed to produce minimal amounts of fine spray particles. DO NOT use controlled droplet appli­ cator (CDA) nozzles because erratic coverage can cause . inconsistent weed control. DO NOT use selective applica­ tion equipment such as recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators. Use drift reduction nozzles such as Delavan Raindrop Drift Reduction Flat Spray Tips, RF Tips, XR Tee Jet™ Extended-range Flat Spray Tips, .or other brands of comparable capabilities. Table 2A. States where Paramount Aerial Application is Permissible Arkansas* Nevada Colorado* New Mexico* Idaho* North Dakota* Illinois Oklahoma* Iowa Oregon* Kansas* South Dakota* Minnesota Texas* Missouri Utah* Montana* Washington* Nebraska* Wyoming *See Table 28 for specific county restrictions. 5 ( Table 28. Specific County Restrictions State County Arkansas See State-specific Restrictions Boulder, Delta, Garfield, Jefferson, La Colorado Plata, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Rio Blanco, San Miguel, Weld IBano ---- - - --- la8.nO;-Kootenai~Tatafi--- -- --- --- Alien, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Coffey, Crawford, Douglas, Franklin, Kansas Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Miami, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee Montana Lake, Missoula Nebraska Box Butte, Cherry, Garden, Hall, Lancaster, Morrill, Seward, Sheridan New Mexico Chaves, Dona Ana, Eddy, San Miguel North Dakota Ransom, Richland Oklahoma Choctaw, Craig, Rogers Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Douglas, Oregon Harney, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion, Polk, Wallowa, Washington, Yamhill Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Clay, South Dakota Coddington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody, Roberts, Todd, Turner, Union, Yankton Bandera, Brazos, Burleson, Coke, EI Paso, Fort Bend, Freestone, Harris, Hays, Hudspeth, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, Texas Kleberg, Leon, Live Oak, Madison, Mitchell, Nueces, Pecos, Refugio, Robertson, Runnels, San Patricio, Starr, Uvalde, Washington Cache, Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, Utah Garfield, Kane, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Washington, Wayne, Weber Washington Chelan, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Spokane Paramount may only be aerially applied in the states listed in Table 2A. For specific county restrictions in those states, see Table 28. Aerial Application Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions.

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements DO NOT apply to forestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dry formulations. 1 . The distance of the ()uterrnost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor. -------.c2-:-Nozzles-must-alwayspoint-backward -parallelwith-the­ airstream and never be pointed downward more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction advisory information presented below~ Information on Droplet Size The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift management sfrategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions (see Wind; Temperature and Humidity; and Temperature Inversions). Controlling droplet size: • Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. • Pressure - DO NOT exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed,use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. • Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of noz­ zles that provide uniform coverage. • Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientations and is recommended practice. Significant deflection from the horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. • Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce iarger droplets. Consider using lowed rift nozzles. Solid-stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. Boom Length For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. Application Height Applications must not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. ( Swath Adjustment When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the upwind and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compen­ sate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller __ dr:oplets,.elc.). ____ . ____ _ 6 Wind Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type, determine drift potential at any given speed. Application must be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind. patterns and how they affect spray drift. Temperature and Humidity When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when con- ditions are both hot and dry. . Temperature Inversions Applications must not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light, variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light-to-no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke genera­ tor. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Sensitive Areas The pesticide must only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bod­ ies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, or nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). Spray Additives To achieve consistent weed control, the use of spray addi­ tive(s) with Paramount'" herbicide is required. The recommended spray additive with Paramount is methyl­ ated seed oil (MSO). The use of crop oil concentrate (COG) with Paramount is also permitted. A nitrogen fertilizer source (ammonium sulfate [AMS] or urea ammonium nitrate [UANJ) can be added to enhance efficacy, but

( cannot be used in place of methylated seed oil or crop oil concentrate. Refer to Table 3. Spray Additive Rate per Acre for spray additive rates. Table 3. Spray Additive Rate per Acre Spray Additive Ground Application MSO 1.0to 2.0 pints2 COC . ' 2.9 Qints .. AMS' 2.5 pounds UAN solution' 0.5 to 1.0 gallon , Optional 2 For best grass control, use at least 1.5 pints/acre of methylated seed oil. When an adjuvant (or a specific adjuvant product, such as a drift control agent) is to be used with this product, the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPOA) certified adjuvant is recommended. Methylated Seed Oil or Crop Oil Concentrate A methylated seed oil or crop oil concentrate must contain either a petroleum or vegetable oil base and MUST meet all of the following criteria: • Non-phytotoxic • Contain only EPA-exempt ingredients • Provide good mixing quality in the jar test • Successful in local experience The exact composition of suitable products will vary; how­ ever, vegetable and petroleum oil concentrates should contain emulsifiers to provide good mixing quality. Highly refined vegetable oils have proven more satisfactory than unrefined vegetable oils. For additional information, see Compatibility Test for Mix Components. For bindweed control in New Mexico, Oklahoma and the designated counties of Texas, the use of methy­ lated seed oil plus AMS is mandatory with Paramount® herbicide when it is applied alone. Nitrogen Fertilizer Source • Urea ammonium nitrate (28%, 30%, or 32% nitrogen solution) - DO NOT use brass or aluminum nozzles when spraying UAN. • Ammonium sulfate - AMS may be substituted for UAN. Use high-quality AMS (spray grade) to avoid plugging spray nozzles. Other sources of nitrogen are not as effec­ tive as those mentioned. DO NOT apply AMS if applied in less than 10 gallons per acre because of potential problems with precipitation in reduced volumes. Use AMS only if it has been demonstrated to be successful in local experience. Because most nitrogen solutions are mildly corrosive to galvanized steel, mild steel, and brass . spray equipment, rinse the entire spray system with water soon after use. The AMS must be readily soluble in water and contain no insoluble materials. Local sources of high-quality, fine feed-grade AMS may be better than fertilizer grade. Low-quality AMS may contain material ( that will not readily dissolve, which could result in nozzle tip plugging. To determine AMS quality, perform a jar test. Add 1/3 cup of ammonium sulfate to 1 gallon of water and agitate for 1 minute. If any undissolved sediment is observed, pre-dissolve the AMS in water and filter before adding it to the spray tank. If the AMSis added directly to the spray tank, add slowly while agitating. Adding the mix too quickly may clog outlet lines.

• NonibnicSiJnactant 7 Alternatively, an 80% active non ionic spray surfactant may only be used when Paramount is tank mixed with other products that restrict the use of oil additives. However, the use of nonionic surfactant may result in reduced weed con­ trol with Paramount. The standard label instruction for non ionic surfactant is 1 quart per 100 gallons of water (0.25% volume/volume). Applications with nonionic surfac­ tant require the addition of a nitrogen fertilizer source. Tank Mixing Information Read and follow the applicable Restrictions and Limitations and Directions For Use on all products involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive labeling applies to tank mixes. Tank MixPartners/Components Use the following tank mixes to achieve control of the weeds listed as suppressed in Table 1. The following . herbicides may be tank mixed with Paramount according to the specific tank mixing instructions in this label and respective product labels. For all listed tank mixes, use Paramount at 5.3 to 8.0 ounces per acre. BASF does not recommend using tank mixes other than those listed on BASF labeling. Physical incompatibility, reduced weed control, or crop injury may result from mix­ ing Paramount with other pesticides, additives, or fertilizers. Local agricultural authorities may be a source of information when using other than BASF-recommended tank mixes. • Buctril® herbicide (bromoxynil) • Buctril + atrazine (bromoxynil + atrazine) • Clarity® herbicide (dicamba) • Distinct® herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) • Fallow Master® herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba) • Gramoxone Inteon® herbicide (paraquat) • Guardsman Max® herbicide (dimethenamid-P + atrazine) • Landmaster® herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-0) • Outlook® herbicide (dimethenarilid-P) • Peak® herbicide (prosulfuron) • Weedmaster® herbicide (dicamba + 2,4-0) • 2,4-0 • atrazine • glyphosate (e.g. Roundup® herbicide)

( Compatibility Test for Mix Components Add components in the following sequence using 2 teaspoons for each pound or 1 teaspoon for each pint of specified label rate per acre. 1 . Water - For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use 3-1/3 cups (800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes, . adjust rates accordingly. Use only water from the

2. Products in PYA bags - Cut an opening in the water­
soluble PVA bag just large enough to use a teaspoon for 
measuring purposes. Use the opened water-soluble PVA 
bag first when preparing spray solution. Cap the jar and 
invert 10 cycles. 
3. Water-dispersible products (including Paramounf' 
herbicide, such as dry flowables, wettable powders, 
suspension concentrates, or suspo-emulsions) - For the 
5.3-ounce rate, use 1 teaspoon. For the 8.D-ounce rate, 
use 1.5 teaspoons. Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles. 
4. Water-soluble products - Cap the jar and invert 
10 cycles. 
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (methylated seed oil or 
crap oil concentrate when applicabie) - Cap the jar and 
invert 10 cycles. 
6. Water-soluble additives (AMS or UAN when applica-
ble) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles. 
Let the solution stand for 15 minutes. 
Evaluate the solution for uniformity and stability. The spray 
solution should not have free oil on the surface, nor fine 
particles that precipitate to the bottom, nor thick (clab­
bered) texture. DO NOT use any spray solution that could 
clog spray nozzles. 
Mixing Order 
1 . Water - Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer 
tank 3/4 full of clean water. 
2. Agitation - Maintain constant agitation throughout mix~ 
ing and application. 
3. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after 
each component has been added. 
4. Products inPVA bags - Place any product contained 
in water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait until 
all water~soluble PVA bags have fully dissolved and the 
product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before 
continuing. 
5. Water-dispersible products (including Paramount, 
dry flowables, wettable powders, suspension concen­
trates, or suspo-emulsions) 
6. Water-soluble products 
7. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as oil concentrate 
when applicable) 
8. Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when 
applicable) 
9. Remaining quantity of water 
Maintain constant agitation during application. 
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Restrictions and Limitations 
• Maximum seasonal use rate - DO NOT apply more 
than a total of 16 ounces of Paramount per acre, per 
calendar year. 
• Restricted~entry interval (REI) - 12 hours 
• Crop rotation restrictions - In case of crop failure, only 
spring.or. winter wheator.grain.sorghum may-beimmedi~­
ately replanted. DO NOT plant any other crop other than 
spring or winter wheat or grain sorghum for 309 days 
(10 months) following application. For alfalfa, clover, dry 
beans, flax, peas, lentils, safflower, Solanaceous crops 
listed in Drift section, and sugar beets, DO NOT replant 
for 24 months and conduct a bioassay prior to planting 
any of these crops. 
• DO NOT apply to weeds or grasses under stress 
because of lack of moisture, herbicide injury, mechanical 
injury or cold temperatures, or unsatisfactory control may 
result. ' 
• DO NOT apply to crops subjected to stress conditions 
such as hail damage, flooding, drought, injury from other 
herbicides, or widely fluctuating temperatures, or crop 
injury may result. 
• DO NOT use selective application equipment such as 
recirculating sprayers, wiper applicators, or shielded 
applicators. 
• Rainfast period - Paramount is rainfast 6 hours after 
application. 
• Wind speed for ground applications - DO NOJ .apply 
Paramount when wind is blowing more than 10 mph. 
• DO NOT aerially apply Paramount in any state not listed 
in Table 2A. 
• DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation equipment. 
Drift 
• DO NOT allow Paramount to drift onto other desirable 
plants, especially sensitive crops belonging to the follow­
ing plant families: 
1. Solanaceae - tomato, potato, tobacco, eggplant, 
peppers (Capsicum), among others 
2. Umbelliferae - celery, parsley, carrots, among others 
3. Leguminosae - alfalfa, green bean, among others 
4. Convolvulaceae - sweet potato, among others 
5. Chenopodicaceae - spinach, sugar beet, among 
others 
6. Malvaceae - okra, among others 
7. Cucurbitaceae - watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, 
pumpkin, among others 
8. Compositae - lettuce, sunflowers, among others 
9. Linaceae - flax 
• DO NOT allow spray containing Paramount to drift onto 
areas where tomatoes are to be planted, have been 
planted, or onto emerged tomatoes, or severe injury will 
occur. 
• DO NOT use Paramount in tank mixes not specified on 
this label.

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• DO NOT premix Paramountll!> herbicide with fungicides, 
herbicides, insecticides, additives, or fertilizers or con" 
tamination of mixing equipment and movement of 
Paramount to off-site mixing areas can occur. 
State-specific Restrictions 
Because there are additional state restrictions in Arkansas, 
contact the Arkansas Plant Board or a representative for 
___ specific-.instructionsaboutapplying. Paramount.in .. ----. 
Arkansas. 
In Arkansas, Paramount (quinclorac) must not be applied 
in an, area from one-mile west of Highway No.1 to one­
mile east of Highway No. 163 from the Craighead/Poinsett 
county line to the Cross/Poinsett county line. 
Furthermore, NO AERIAL APPLICATION is allowed in the 
area of Poinsett County one-mile west of Highway No.1 to 
two-miles west of Highway No.1 and one-mile east of 
Highway No. 163 to Ditch No.1 0 from the 
Craighead/Poinsett county line to the Cross/Poinsett 
county line or any other county in Arkansas. 
Paramount may be used in the following Texas counties: 
Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Borden, Briscoe, Brown, 
Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress; Clay, Cochran, Coke, 
Coleman, Collin, Collingsworth, Concho, Cooke, Cottle, 
Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Denton, Dickens, 
Donley, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, 
Grayson, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, 
Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jack, Jones, Kent, King, 
Know, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, McCulloch, 
Montague, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, 
Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Runnels, Schackelford, 
Scurry, Sherman, Sterling, Stonewall, Swisher, Taylor, Terry, 
Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, Yoakum, 
and Young. 
Be sure to obtain and follow all Texas state require­
ments for Paramount uses. 
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Crop-specific Information 
For use in the following grasses grown for seed: 
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Bromegrass, meadow 
Brorne'gra~:fs;'Smo'oth--------"-- --- ,-
Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross 
European dunegrass 
Fescue, fine 
Fescue, tall 
Junegrass 
Kentucky bluegrass 
Needlegrass, green 
Orchardgrass 
Quackgrass 
Ryegrass, annual 
Ryegrass, Indian 
Ryegrass, perennial 
Wheatgrass, bluebunch 
Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross 
Wheatgrass, crested 
Wheatgrass, fairway 
Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross 
Wheatgrass, intermediate 
Wheatgrass, pubescent 
Wheatgrass, Siberian 
Wheatgrass, slender 
Wheatgrass, tall 
Wheatgrass, thickspike 
Wheatgrass, Western 
Wildrye, Altai 
Wildrye, basin 
Wild rye, beardless 
Wild rye, Dahurian 
Wildrye, mammoth 
Wildrye, Russian 
Bermudagrass 
Bluestem, big 
Bluestem, little 
Bluestem, sand 
Grama, blue 
Grama, side-oats 
Sandreed, prairie 
Switchgrass 
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Apply Paramount lll herbicide at 5.3 to 8.0 ounceS per 
acre for control of annual grasses and broad leaf weeds 
(see Table 1). Apply Paramount for bindweed control after 
grass seed harvest and hay removal but before the first 
killing frost. Refer to Fi.eld and Hedge Bindweed Control 
Instructions for use directions. 
Tank Mixing Information 
Other registered products may be tank mixed with 
Paramount. Read and follow the applicable Restrictions 
and Limitations and Directions For Use on all products 
involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive labeling applies 
to tank mixes. 
DO NOT use preplant wheat in the following states: 
10, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA or WY. 
Paramount can be applied in fallow areas or preplant 
wheat (DO NOT apply in 10, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, or wy) 
or preplant grain sorghum at5.3 ounces per acre for con­
trol of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds (see Table 1). 
For bindweed control with Paramount, refer to Field and 
Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use 
directions. 
When Paramount is applied as a preplant treatment in 
wheat, plant wheat at least i-inch deep. Shallow planting 
(less than i-inch deep) may result in possible crop injury 
when wheat is subjected to drought or other stress 
conditions. 
Fallow Tank Mixes 
Other registered products may be tank mixed with 
Paramount. Read and follow the applicable Restrictions 
and Limitations and Directions For Use on all products 
involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive labeling applies 
to tank mixes. 
• Claritylll herbicide (dicamba) 
• Distinctlll herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) 
• Fallow Master lll herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba) 
• Landmaster lll herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-0) 
• 2,4-0 
• glyphosate (e.g. Rounduplll herbicide) 
Apply Paramount to grain sorghum at 5.3 to 8.0 ounces 
per acre from preemergence to postemergence (to 12-inch 
tall sorghum) for control of annual grasses and broadleaf . 
weeds. For best annual grass control,apply Paramount at 
5.3 to 8.0 ounces per acre in a tank mix with atrazine at 
0.5 to 1 .0 pound ai per acre when weeds are less than 
2-inches tall. 
DO NOT use liquid fertilizer as a carrier for postemergence 
applications of Paramount to grain sorghum. 
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In New Mexico, Oklahoma, and in the designated counties 
in Texas, APPLY ONLY 8.0 ounces of Paramount per acre 
to in-crop sorghum. 
Table 4. Tank Mix Use Rate per Acre with Paramount 
Herbicide Fallow and Preplant Post-
Tank Mix Partner Preplant Sorghum emergence 
Wheat _~orghum_ 
.----~.-- ----_.- --- --- -~--- ---------
2,4-0 0.375 to 0.375 to 0.125 to 
1.0 Ib ai 1.0 Ib ai 0.51b ai 
atra:z:ine 0.5 to 0.5 to - 1.0 Ib ai 1.0 Ib ai 
Clarity 4 to 4 to 8 flozs 16 fl ozs 16 fl ozs 
Fallow Master 22 to 22 to 
44 ozs 44 ozs -
Landmaster 32 to 32 to 
54 fl ozs 54 fl ozs -
Peaklll - - 0.25 oz 
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glyphosate 12 to 12 to 
32 ozs 32 ozs -
Buctrilill - - 16 fl ozs 
Buctril + atrazine - - 32 fl ozs 
Guardsman Ma~ 40 to - - 64 fl ozs 
Paramount may be applied to noncrop areas (fence lines, 
roadsides, highway medians, utilities, and railroad and 
pipeline rights-of-way). Paramount may be applied to 
noncropland areas for the control of certain weeds in the 
Noxious Weed Control Programs, Districts or Areas includ­
ing broadcast or spot treatments. Use 5.3 to 8.0 ounces of 
Paramount per acre for control of annual weeds, or 8.0 to 
16.0 ounces per acre for other perennial weeds 
(see Table 1). DO NOT exceed a total of 16.0 ounces of 
Paramount per acre per calendar year. For bindweed con­
trol with Paramount, refer to Field and Hedge 
Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. 
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Noncrop Tank Mixes 
Other registered products may be tank mixed with 
Paramount. Read and follow the applicable Restrictions 
and Limitations and Directions For Use on all products 
involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive labeling applies 
to tank mixes. 
• Clarity (dicamba) 
• Distinct (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) 
• 2,4-0 
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup)

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Paramount!!> herbicide may be used in established 
pasture, rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program land 
---- --(G ~f2-},aRd-switGRgrass-establishment-and-maintenanGe as­
a postemergence product with residual control. 
Paramount may be applied at 3 to 16 ozs/acre to control 
grasses and broadleaf weeds, including field bindweed and 
leafy spurge (see Table 1. Target Weeds and 
Table 5. Application Rates). 
Table 5. Application Rates 
Target Weeds Rate per Acre 
(ozs product) 
Grass and broadleaf control 5.3 to 8.0 
Bindweed control 5.3 
Bindweed maintenance 3.0 
Leafy spurge control 8.0* to 16.0 
*Will provide only suppression; must be tank mixed with 
Overdrive'" herbicide at 4 to 6 ozs/acre for effective control. 
Pasture and Rangeland Tank Mixes 
Paramount may be tank mixed with other herbicides 
labeled for use in pasture and rangeland unless prohibited 
on the respective product label. The most restrictive label­
ing applies to tank mixes. 
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Table 6. Paramount may be used in the following 
pasture and rangeland grasses 
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Bromegrass, meadow 
Bromegrass, smooth 
Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross 
European dunegrass 
- Fesctle;,fine L ------ - ~.- -_._---_ .. --- ... '-' ------ ---~-~- ~--- . 
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Fescue, tall 
Junegrass 
Kentucky bluegrass 
Needle-and-thread 
Needlegrass, green 
Orchardgrass 
Ryegrass, annual 
Ryegrass, Indian 
Ryegrass, perennial 
Wheatgrass, bluebunch 
Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross 
Wheatgrass, crested 
Wheatgrass, fairway 
Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross 
Wheatgrass, intermediate 
Wheatgrass, pubescent 
Wheatgrass, Siberian 
Wheatgrass, slender 
Wheatgrass, tall 
Wheatgrass, thickspike 
Wheatgrass, Western 
Wildrye, Altai 
Wildrye, basin 
Wildrye, beardless 
Wildrye, Dahurian 
Wildrye, mammoth 
Wildrye, Russian 
1 Apply Paramount to fine fescue only when it is part of a blend. 
Bermudagrass* 
Bluestem, big 
Bluestem, little 
Bluestem, sand 
B uffalog rass 
Eastern gamagrass 
Grama, blue 
Grama, side-oats 
Indiangrass 
Lovegrass 
Sandreed, prairie 
Switchgrass 
* Applications of Paramount to 8ermudagrass may result in 
temporary yellowing (chlorosis) under certain conditions. 
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Switch grass Establishment and 
Maintenance for Biofuel, 'Forage, Wildlife 
Habitat, and Conservation Plantings 
Paramount 0 herbicide may be used for the establish­
ment and maintenance of switchgrass. Apply 5.3 to 
8.0 ozs/acre Paramount as an early postemergence treat-
____ ,menUoLweed .. controLin.newly.plantedsiNitcbgrass... . . 
Paramount may be applied with other labeled herbicides 
to improve the spectrum of weeds controlled during the 
establishment and maintenance of switchgrass. 
Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations 
• DO NOT cut treated area for hay within 7 days after 
treatment; however, there are no waiting period restric­
tions on grazing forage following the application of 
Paramount at labeled rates. 
• DO NOT apply to water or to areas where surface water 
is present. 
• DO NOT apply to irrigation ditches or areas that act as a 
channel for water entering cropland. 
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Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
The Directions For Use of this product reflect the 
opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The 
directions are believed to be reliable and must be 
followed carefully. However, 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 such factors as 
---vieatnerconai'fions, presenceof otne'rmateria]s,or use 01 " 
the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, all 
of which are beyond the control of BASF CORPORATION 
("BASF") or the Seller. To the extent consiste[l1 with 
applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the 
Buyer. 
BASF warrants that this product conforms to the 
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for 
the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use, 
subject to the inherent risks, referred to above. 
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LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR 
MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED WARRANTY. 
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EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 
TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR 
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT 
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. 
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LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, 
SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING 
FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. 
BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and 
User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of 
Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by 
agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized 
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