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BAS 500 ST SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 7969-240
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (20%)
• Label accepted: 2009-01-08
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00240-20090108.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Charlotte Sanson BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 Subject: BAS 500 ST Seed Treatment Fungicide EPA Registration No. 7969-240 . OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES JAN 8 200~ Decision D384981: Label amendment dated. October 10, 2007 to add new seed treatment uses for cotton; edible podded legume vegetables; fruiting vegetables; leafy vegetables; leaves of root and tuber vegetables; root vegetables (except sugar beets); succulent shelled peas and beans; tuberous and corm vegetables subgroup. Dear Ms.Sanson: We have reviewed the subject amended labeling, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. The amended labeling is acceptable, provided you make the following label changes and submit a final printed label within 45 days.

1. On page one add "fruiting vegetables" to the crop listing. 2, On page 2 in the "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)" subsection of the "PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS" section, after the first paragraph, add a paragraph (bulleted, if desired) that reads "Applicators and other handlers of tuberous and corm vegetable seed pieces must wear: coveralls (all day, including during clean-up), chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, shoes plus socks, and a dust/mist respirator with PFI 0."
2. On the page 4 "NOTE:" change "treated seeds" to "treated seeds and seed pieces". Also add "When opening this bag or loading, pouring, or handling the treated seed or seed pieces, wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of any water-proof material. After the seeds and/or seed pieces have been planted in soil or other planting media, do not enter or allow worker entry into areas with treated seeds for 12 hours, except that workers may enter the areas with treated seeds without restriction if there will be no worker contact with the soil/media subsurface."
3. On page 9 in the "Application Instructions for Sugar Beet:" add the active ingredient use rates (in pounds) per unit of 1 00,000 seeds.

"j J Enclosed please find a copy ofthe label stamped "Accepted With Comments", along with the risk assessments. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact John Bazuin at (703) 305-7381 or email at bazuin.john@epa.gov. Enclosures: Label stamped "Accepted with comments" Risk Assessments Sincerely yours, rT TonKish Productanager(22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505P)

WjBASF Group ___ F_u_n_9_iC_id_e_--, The Chemical Company BAS500ST seed treatment fungicide For seed treatment use in barley, brassicas, bulb vegetables, corn, cotton, cucurbits, dried shelled peas and beans, edible pod­ ded legume vegetables, leafy vegetables, leaves of root and tuber vegetables, peanut, root vegetables, rye, soybean, succulent shelled peas and beans, sugar beet, sunflower, tuberous and corm vegetables and wheat . . Active Ingredient: pyraclostrobin: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1 H-pyrazol-3- yl]oxy]methyl]phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) ........................ 20.0% Other Ingredients: ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80.0% Total: ...................................................... 100.0% EPA Reg. No. 7969-240 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION/PRECAUCION EPA Est. No. Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, and Conditions of Sale and Warranty. Net Contents: BASF Corporation, Agricultural Products 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

FIRST AID • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately 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. • Take off contaminated clothing. If on skin or clothing i· Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. I· Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. I· Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. If in eyes • Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes. • 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. .. HOT LINE 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 or absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product are listed below. For more options, refer to 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 made of any waterproof material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier lami­ nate) • Shoes plus socks Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and main­ taining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use deter­ gent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. User Safety Recommendations Users Should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. . • Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 2 . EnVironmental Hazards This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. DO NOT discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. DO NOT discharge effluent containing this prod­ uct to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or the Regional Office of the EPA. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 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. Only pro­ tected 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 or dis­ posal. Pesticide Storage: Store in original containers only. Keep container closed when not in use. DO NOT store near food or feed. In case of spill on floor or paved surfaces, mop and remove to chemical waste ·storage area until proper disposal can be made if product cannot be used according to label. . Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from using this prod­ uct may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste dis­ posal facility. If these wastes cannot be disposed of accord­ ing to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or

Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste rep­ resentative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. In Case of Spill In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357) Steps to be taken in case this material is released or . spilled: Dike and contain spill with inert materia! (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate con­ tainers for disposal. Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. General Information This package contains BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungi­ cide, a water-dispersible granule (EG). BAS 500 ST is a broad-spectrum fungicide that provides preventive seed and seedling protection against seed borne fungi causing seed decay and the soilborne pathogen Rhizoctonia so/ani. BAS 500 ST may be applied in conjunction with application of other registered seed treatment products. Make all appli­ cations according to the use directions in this label. Use the higher rates of BAS 500 ST when disease pressure is expected to be high. Resistance Management The active ingredient in BAS 500 ST, pyraclostrobin, belongs to the group of respiration inhibitors classified by the EPA as Quinone Outside Inhibitors (Qol) or Target Site , of Action Group 11 fungicides. Due to the minimal amounts of BAS 500 ST applied to the seed that relocate to the upper parts of the plant, the potential for development of resistance is extremely low. Seed treatments of BAS 500 ST can,therefore, be followed by foliar use and resistance man­ agement guidelines of foliar use fungicides containing pyra­ clostrobin (Cabrio® EG, Headline®, or Pristine® fungicides) as specified on the respective labels. Application Instructions For use on "crop" seed at commercial treatment facilities. Not for use on farm. Apply BAS 500 ST as a water-based mixture using standard slurry or mist-type seed treatment application equipment. The exact amount of water needed to provide the mixture or slurry rate (ml/100 kg or oz/cwt of seed) for optimum cover­ age is difficult to predict because weather conditions (hot or cold), seed type and surface, and equipment used all have a bearing on coverage. Consult a seed treatment specialist regarding slurry rates recommended for the crop seed to be treated with BAS 500 ST. The required amount of BAS 500 ST should then be diluted with the recommended amount of water that will provide uniform and complete cov­ erage on the seed surface. Uniform application on seed and complete seed coverage are necessary for seed safety and best disease protection, Seed should be sound and well cleaned prior to treatment. The purchaser of BAS 500 ST is responsible for ensuring that all seeds treated with this product are adequately dyed with a suitable color to prevent its accidental use as food for man or feed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2.25, Use an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed. Any dye or colorant added to treated seed must be cleared for use under 40CFR, Part 180.900, "Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance". Federal regulations have established official tolerances or exemptions from tolerances for residues on food and forage crops that should not be exceeded when the product (dye or colorant) is used at recommended rates. 3 Consult the seed treatment specialist for calibration and operation procedures of the seed treatment equipment being used. Mechanical agitation is required for proper mixing of BAS 500 ST. Prepare no more mixture of BAS 500 ST than is needed for immediate treating. Add % of the required vol­ ume of water to the mix tank. With agitation running, add the required amount of BAS 500 ST in the tank along with other seed treatment components. Add the remaining 14 amount of the required volume of water. Follow the mixing sequence listed below. Agitate thoroughly before and during applica­ tion. BAS 500 ST With Tank Mix Partners BAS 500 ST mixes easily with water and other water-based seed treatments manufactured by BASF Corporation. When using BAS 500 ST in a tank mixture with other seed treat­ ment products, observe ali directions for use, crops/sites, use rates, dilution ratios, precautions, and limitations that appear on the tank mix partner label. DO NOT exceed label dosage or application rate, and follow the most restrictive label precautions and limitations. DO NOT mix BAS 500 ST with any product that prohibits such mixing. Make all appli­ cations according to the use directions. When mixing BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide with products from other manufacturers, test compatibility prior to use by conducting a jar test as follows:

1. Mix all intended seed treatments with the appropriate amount of water in a clear glass container.

2. Mix well and allow to sit for 1 hour.

3. Remix and observe for incompatibility. Physical compatibility is only part of compatibility. Testing also needs to be done with the seed to make sure the com­ bination of products does not have detrimental effects on the seed. . Tank Mixing Instructions

4. Add % of the required amount of water to .the mix tank and turn on the agitation. Mechanical agitation is pre­ ferred.

5. Follow the mixing sequence: dye or colorant, wettable powders, soluble powders, flowable formulations, emulsi­ fiable concentrates, and remaining 14 of the required . water. The 14 of the required water as the last item for addition to the premix tank can be used as rinsate for the chemical container or to adjust the total slurry, to compen­ sate for water displacement by powdered products,

6. Maintain agitation until the entire slurry mixture has been used.

7. Ensure that seed is dry prior to bagging, NOTE: Federal law requires that bags of treated seeds shall be labeled with the following: "This seed has been treated with pyraclostrobin fungicide. DO NOT use for food, feed or oil purposes. Store away from food and feedstuffs. Use with an EPA-approved dye that imparts an unnatural color to the seed." 4

BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide Crop-specific Requirements for Seed Treatment Crop Target Disease Product Use Rate in I ozl100 Ibs Seed (Ib ai/100 Ibs seed) Barley Seed and seedling disease (damping-off) 0.4 to 0.8 caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, seed borne . (0.005 to 0.01) ( fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off i Brassica vegetables Seed and seedling disease (damping-off) 0.8 to 2.4 (includes head and stem and caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, and other (0.01 to 0.03) brassica leafy greens) seed borne fungi causing seed decay, Broccoli seedling damping-off Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, raab Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Chinese mustard Cauliflower Cavalo broccolo Collards Kale Kohlrabi Mizuna Mustard greens Mustard spinach Rape greens Bulb vegetables Suppression of seed and seedling dis- 0.8 to 2.4 Garlic ease (damping-off) caused by seedborne (0.01 to 0.03) Leek fungi causing seed decay, seedling Onions (all varieties) damping-off Shallot Corn Seed and seedling disease (damping-off) 0.4 to 0.8 (field, pop, sweet, corn for seed production) caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, seed borne (0.005 to 0.01) fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off -...,-- Cotton Seed and seedling disease (damping-off) 0.8 to 2.4 caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, seedborne (0.01 to 0.03) fungi causing seed decay; seedling damping-off 5

) ) BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide Crop-specific Requirements for Seed Treatment (continued) Crop Target Disease Product Use Rate in ozl106- Ibs Seed (Ib ai/100 Ibs seed) Cucurbits Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 Includes all types and hybrids of: off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, (0.01 to 0.03) Ca.ntaloupe seedborne fungi causing seed decay, . Chayote seedling damping-off Chinese waxgourd Citron melon Cucumber Edible gourds Gherkin Muskmelon Pumpkin Summer squash Watermelon Winter squash Zucchini Momordica spp. (such as) Balsam apple Balsam pear Bitter melon Chinese cucumber Dried shelled peas and beans Seed and seedlil}g disease (damping- 0.4 to 1.6 Broad bean, Chickpea, Guar, Lablab bean, Lentil, off) caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, (0.005 to 0.02) seedborne fungi causing seed decay, Pigeon pea seedling damping-off Lupinus spp.: Grain lupin, Sweet lupin, White lupin PhaseD/us spp.: Field bean, Kidney bean, Pink bean, lima bean, Navy bean, Pinto bean, Tepary bean Vigna spp.: Adzuki bean, Black-eyed pea, Catjang, Cowpea, Crowder pea, Moth bean, Mung bean, Rice bean, Southern pea, Urd bean Pisum spp.: Field pea Edible Podded Legume Seed. and seedling disease (damping- 0.4 to 1.6 Vegetables off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, (0.005 to 0.02) Jack bean, Pigeon pea, Soybean (immature seed borne fungi causing seed decay, seed), Sword bean seedling damping-off . Phaseo/us spp.: Runner bean, Snap bean, Wax bean Vigna spp.: Asparagus bean, Chinese longbean, Moth bean, Yardlong bean Pisum spp.: Dwarf pea, Edible-podded pea, Snowpea, Sugar snap pea 6

I j BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide Crop-specific Requirements for Seed Treatment (continued) Crop Target Disease Product Use Rate in oZ/100 Ibs Seed (Ib ai/100 Ibs seed) Fruiting vegetables Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 Eggplant off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, seed- (0.01 to 0.03) Ground cherry borne fungi causing seed decay, Pepino seedling damping-off Pepper (all varieties) Tomatilio Tomato Leafy vegetables Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 Amaranth off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, seed- (0.01 to 0.03) Arugula borne fungi causing seed decay, Cardoon seedling damping-off Celery Celery (Chinese) Celtuce Chervil Chrysanthemum (edible-leaved and garland) Corn salad Cress (garden and Upland) Dandelion ' Dock Endive Fennel (Florence) Lettuce (head and leaf) Orach Parsley Purslane (garden and winter) Radicchio (red chicory) Rhubarb Spinach Spinach (New Zealand and vine) .. Swiss chard Leaves of root and tuber Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 vegetables off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, seed- (0.01 to 0.03) Black salsify borne fungi causing seed decay, Carrot seedling damping-off" Celeriac Chervil (turnip-rooted) Chicory Edible burdock Garden beet, Oriental radish Parsley (turnip-rooted) Parsnip Radish Rutabaga Skirret Turnip 7

'\ I BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide Crop-specific Requirements for Seed Treatment (continued) r Crop Target Disease Product Use Rate in ozl100 Ibs Seed (Ib ai/100 Ibs seed) Peanut Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.4 to 1.6 off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, seed- (0.005 to 0.02) borne fungi causing seed decay, seedling dampingcoff Root vegetables (except sugar beet) Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 subgroup off) caused by Rhizoctonfa solani, seed- (0.01 to 0.03) Black salsify borne fungi causing seed decay, Carrot seedling damping-off Celeriac CheNii (turnip-rooted) Chicory Edible burdock Garden beet Ginseng Horseradish Oriental radish Parsley (turnip-rooted) Parsnip Radish Rutabaga Skirret Spanish salsify Turnip 1=-- .- Rye Seed and seedling disease (damping- . 0.4 to 0.8 off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, (0.005 to 0.01) seed borne fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off Soybean Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.4 to 1.6 (Glycine spp.) off) caused by Rhizoctonia solani, seed- (0.005 to 0.02) borne fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off Succulent shelled peas and beans Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.4 to 1.6 Broad bean, Pigeon pea off) caused by Rhizoctonia. so/ani, seed- (0.005 to 0.02) borne fungi causing seed decay, Vigna spp.: Black-eyed pea, Cowpea, seedling damping-off Southern pea Pisum spp.: English pea, Garden Pea, Green pea Phaseo/us spp.: Lima bean, green 8

tl[ fa BAS 500 ST seed treatment fungicide Crop-specific Requirements for Seed Treatment (continued) Crop Target Disease Product Use Rate in ozl100 Ibs Seed (Ib ai/100 Ibs seed) Sugar beet Application Instructions for Sugar Beet To provide protection from seedling diseases caused by Fusarium spp. and Rhizoctonia spp., apply as a commercial seed treatment at 1.76 to 5.28 ounces of BAS 500 ST in or on a unit of pelleted sugar beet seed with a weight ratio of 2:1 pelleting mixture to raw seed (seed count 100,000 seeds, approximately 1 kilogram by weight). Sunflower Seed and seedling disease (damping7 0.8 to 2.4 off) caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, (0.01 to 0.03) seed borne fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off Tuberous and corm vegetables subgroup Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.8 to 2.4 Arracacha off) caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, (0.01 to 0.03) Arrowroot seed borne fungi causing seed decay, Chinese artichoke seedling damping-off Jerusalem artichoke Cassava (bitter and sweet) Chayote (root) Chufa Dasheen Edible canna Ginger Leren Potato Sweet potato Tanier True yam Turmeric Yam bean Wheat Seed and seedling disease (damping- 0.4 to 0.8 off) caused by Rhizoctonia so/ani, (0.005 to 0.01) seed borne fungi causing seed decay, seedling damping-off 9

) 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 the presence of other or untested or unapproved materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, misapplication of the product, or weather conditions at planting or environmental conditions during seed storage, all of which are beyond the control of BASFCORPORATION ("BASF") or the Seller. To the extent consistent 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. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR­ RANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED, TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, TO REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROD­ UCT. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAM­ AGES 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 War.ranty which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of BASF. ST80l ) Cabrio, Headline and Pristine are registered trademarks of BASF 10 © 2007 BASF Corporation All rights reserved. 007969-00240.2007101 O.NVA 2007-04-089-0159 Supersedes: NVA 2005-04-089-0010 BASF Corporation Agricultural Products 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 ~BASF The Chemical Company