crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/7969-263.md

BAS 556 01F FUNGICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 7969-263
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Warning
• Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (12%); Metconazole (7.4%)
• Label accepted: 2009-05-15
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00263-20090515.pdf

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7C,69-2-63> ( ------------------ O~-lS-l..90C) ( U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Pesticide Programs Registration Division (7505P) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20460 NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: .1L Registration _ Reregistration (under FIFRA, as amended) Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 Research Trian~le Park, NC 27709-3528 EPA Reg. Number: 7969-263 Date of Issuance: MAY 1 5 2009 Term of Issuance: Conditional Name of Pesticide Product: BAS 556 01F Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in cotinection with this registration must be subinittedto and accepted by the Registration. Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registratio'n . number. . . . . .. On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c)(7)(B) provided that you:

1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA Section 3 ( c) (5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; and submit acceptable responses required for re-registration of your product under FIFRA Section 4.
2. Make the following label revisions: a) Revise the product registration number to read "EPA Registration Number 7969-263." b) On page 6 under "Ground Application", revise the first sentence to read "Apply BAS 556 01F in ~ 5 gallons/acre." c) On page 6 under "Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Com", revise the first sentence to read "DO NOT use adjuvants after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage of com growth." Signature of Approving Official: I 1 fi~~AI/.- ~ L 'L9VJ ~ j p*r'-r--./hP~ 1- ~ Mary L. Waller, Product Manager, Team 21 Fungicide Branch, Registration Division (7505P) EPA Form 8570-6 Page 1 of2 Date: MAY 1 5 2009

Page 2 of2 / t EPA Reg. No. 7969-263 ( d) On page 7 under "Additives and General Tank Mixing Infonnation", revise the second sentence to "However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 556 01F may cause an adverse crop response." e) On page 8 under "Instructions for Directed or Banded Sprays Related to Ground Applications", revise the third through fifth sentence to "For such uses, reduce the labeled BAS 556 01F rate in proportion to the area actually sprayed. This adjustment is necessary to avoid applying the product at use rates higher than pennitted according to the label directions. Use the following fonnula to detennine the broadcast equivalent rate for applying directed or banded sprays:" f) On page 9 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) from "7*" to "*,, which references the table footnote that directs the user to the crop-specific instructions. ' g) On page 9 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Maximum Product Rate per Acre per Season (fl ozs) from "64" to "51". Additionally revise the Maximum Product Rate per Acre per Season (fl ozs) for cotton from "27" to "26". h) On page 10 in Table 2 directions for com, revise the "Product Use Rate" per application from "9 to 16" to "9 to 13" and the "Maximum Product Rate per Acre per Season (fl ozs)" from "64" to "51" .. Additionally, on page 11, Table 2, revise the product use rate for cotton from "7 to 9" to "7 to 8.5" and the "Maximum Product Rate per Acre per Season (fl ozs) from "27" to "26". i) On page lOin Table 2 for com, revise the Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI)' by adding "popcorn forage" in the block indicating a 7 day PHI. 3) Submit one copy of the final printed label before the product is released for shipment. Ifthese conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA Section 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A copy of the label stamped "Accepted with comments" is enclosed for your records. Enclosures: Accepted Label Sincerely, lc5)A( 6i~ Product Manager, Team 21 Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505P) TRB Acute Toxicity Review TRB Product Chemistry Review -I~

( " ilBASF The Chemical Company Group ACCEPTED With COMMENTS In EPA letter Dated: ( Mo..y 151 .:100y Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, As amended, for the pesticide Registered under EPA Reg. No: rct(,C)- 'dC;.3 BAS 556 01F Active Ingredients: For use in disease control and plant health in corn (all types) and cotton fungicide pyraclostrobin*: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H­ pyrazol-3-yljoxyjmethyljphenyljmethoxy-,methyl ester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12.0% metconazole : 5 -[(4 -chlorophenyl)methyl]- 2,2 -d imethyl-1 - (1 H-1 ,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7.4% Other Ingredients*: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80.6% Total: ........................................................ 100.0% 'Equivalent to 1.083 pounds of pyraclostrobin per gallon. "Equivalent to 0.67 pound of metconazole per gallon. '''Contains petroleum distillates EPA Reg. No. 7969-EAG KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING/AVISO EPA Est. No. Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalie. (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, and Conditions of Sale and Warranty. 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 Fungicide

/ ( ( FIRST AID • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. If swallowed • DO NOT give any liquid to the person. • 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 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 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 mouth-to-mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center for further treatment advice. Note to physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Contains petroleum distillates - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. 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 WARNING. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. DO NOT get in eyes or clothing. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. 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: • Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants • Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses with front, brow, and temple protection) • Socks • Chemical-resistant footwear • Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier laminate) • Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure • Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, and loading Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, 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 require­ ments may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 2 User Safety Recommendation 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. Environmental Hazards This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift or runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. DO NOT apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contami­ nate water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate. Groundwater Advisory This chemical has properties and characteristics associat­ ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. Surface Water Advisory This product may contaminate water through drift of spray in wind. This product has a high potential for runoff for sev­ eral months or more after application. Poorly draining soils or soils with shallow water tables are more prone to runoff that contains this product. A level, well-maintained vegeta­ tive buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features, such as ponds, streams, and springs, will reduce the potential for

f " contamination of water from rainfall runoff. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rain­ fall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours. Sound erosion control practices will reduce this product's contribution to surface water contamination. 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 prod­ uct in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsi­ ble for pesticide regulation. Agricultural Use Requirements Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard 0NPS), 40 CFR part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, deconta­ mination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted­ entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours for all crops. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is per­ mitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: • Coveralls • Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses with front, brow, and temple protection) • Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier laminate) • Shoes plus socks Storage and Disposal DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 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 sur­ faces, mop and remove to chemical waste storage area until proper disposal can be made if product cannot be used according to label. (continued) 3 (' \ Storage and Disposal (continued) Pesticide Disposal. Wastes resulting from using this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representatives at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy­ cling, 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 :s; 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain­ ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 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. Repeat this procedure two more times. Triple rinse containers too large to shake (capacity> 5 gallons) 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 closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete 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 pro­ cedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con­ tents into application equipment or mix tank and contin­ ue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle 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. Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide only. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose. Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. (continued) 5 -l't

( Storage and Disposal (continued) Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all openings that have been opened during use; return the container to the point of purchase or to a designated location. This container must only be refilled with a pesti­ cide product. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads and closure devices. Check for leaks after refilling and before transport. DO NOT transport if this container is damaged or leaking. If the container is damaged, or leak­ ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase or to a. designated location, triple rinse emptied container and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container in compliance with state and local regulations. In Case of Spill In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: CHEMTREC BASF Corporation 1-800-424-9300 1 ~800-832-HELP (4357) Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to sepa­ rate containers for disposal. Remove contaminated cloth­ ing and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. General Information BAS 556 01 F fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide containing 2 active ingredients, pyraclostrobin and met­ conazole. BAS 55601 F provides systemic, curative and long-lasting residual control of target plant diseases. To maximize disease control and improve plant health, apply BAS 556 01 F in a regularly scheduled protective spray program and use in a rotation program with other fungicides. BAS 556 01 F is not for use in greenhouse or transplant production. Mode of Action Each of the components in BAS 556 01F provides a differ­ ent mode of action against plant pathogenic fungi. Pyraclostrobin belongs to the group of respiration inhibitors classified by the US EPA and Canada PMRA as Quinone Outside Inhibitors (001) or target site of action Group 11 fungiCides. Metconazole inhibits demethylation of sterol 4 ( biosynthesis (OM I), disrupting cell membrane synthesis or target site of action Group 3 fungicides. Resistance Management BAS 556 01 F contains pyraclostrobin, a Group 11 fungi­ cide, and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungi­ cides with modes of action different from those of 001 fungicides (target site Group 11), such as dicarboximides, sterol inhibitors, benzimidazoles, or phenyl-amides. Fungal isolates resistant to Group 11 fungicides, such as pyraciostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, trifloxystrobin, and kresoxim-methyl, may eventually dominate the fungal population if Group 11 fungicides are used predominantly and repeatedly in the same field in successive years as the primary method of control for the targeted pathogen species. This may result in reduction of disease control by BAS 556 01F or other Group 11 fungicides. To maintain the performance of BAS 556 01F in the field, DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the total number of applications of BAS 556 01 F per season and the maximum number of applications of BAS 556 01 F stated in General Restrictions and Limitations - All Crops and BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use. Adhere to the label instructions regarding the use of BAS 556 01 F or other target site of action Group 11 fungi­ cides that have a similar site of action on the same pathogens. Resistance Management Advisory The following recommendations may be considered to delay the development of fungicide resistance:

1. Tank Mixtures. Use tank mixtures with effective fungi­ cides from different target site of action groups that are registered/permitted for the same use and that are effective against the pathogens of concern. Use at least the minimum labeled rates of each fungicide in the tank mix.
2. Integrated Pest Management (lPM). BAS 556 01 F should be integrated into an overall disease and pest man­ agement program. Cultural practices known to reduce dis­ ease development should be followed. Consult your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor and/or BASF representative for additional IPM strategies established for your area. BAS 556 01 F may be used in agricultural exten­ sion advisory (disease forecasting) programs which recom­ mend application timing based on environmental factors favorable for disease development.
3. Monitoring. Monitor efficacy of all fungicides used in the disease management program against the targeted pathogen and record other factors that may influence fun­ gicide performance and/or disease development. Cleaning Spray Equipment Spraying equipment must be cleaned thoroughly before and after applying this product, particularly if a product with the potential to injure crops was used prior to BAS 556 01F. b ---It

;' I Directions For Use Through Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Sprayer Preparation. Chemical tank and injector system should be thoroughly cleaned. Flush system with clean water. Application Instructions. Apply BAS 55601 F fungicide at rates and timings as required in this label. Use Precautions for Sprinkler Irrigation Applications • Apply this product only through sprinkler irrigation sys­ tems including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side [wheel] roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irri­ gation systems. DO NOT apply this product through any other type of irri­ gation system. • Add this product to the pesticide supply tank containing sufficient water to maintain a continuous flow by the injection equipment. In continuous moving systems, inject this product/water mixture continuously, applying the labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT exceed 112 inch (13,577 gallons) per acre. In stationary or non­ continuous moving systems, inject the product/water mixture in the last 15 to 30 minutes of each set allowing sufficient time for all of the required pesticide to be applied by all the sprinkler heads and applying the labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pes­ ticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water. Thorough coverage of foliage is required for good control. Good agitation should be maintained during the entire application period. • If you have questions about calibration, you should con­ tact state extension service specialists, equipment manu­ facturers or other experts. • The system must contain a functional check valve, vacu­ um-relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contamination from backflow. • The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. • The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a func­ tional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being with­ drawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down. • The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide-injection pump when the water pump motor stops. • The irrigation line or water pump mustinclude a function­ al pressure switch that will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. • Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are 5 ( compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. • Allow sufficient time for pesticide to be flushed through all lines and all nozzles before turning off irrigation water. A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments should the need arise. • DO NOT connect an irrigation system used for pestiCide application to a public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place. Specific Instructions for Public Water Systems 1 . Public water system means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. 2. Chemigation systems connected to public water sys­ tems must contain a functional, reduced-pressure zone, back-flow preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the point of pesti­ cide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should be discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There shall be a complete physical break (air gap) between the outlet end of the fill pipe and the top or overflow rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe. 3. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a function­ al, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. 4. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a function­ al, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being with­ drawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down. 5. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. 6. Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fit­ ted with a system interlock. Application Instructions Apply rates of BAS 556 01 F as instructed by BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use. Apply BAS 556 01 F with ground sprayer, aerial equipment or through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Equipment should be checked frequently for calibration. Under low-level disease conditions, the minimum applica­ tion rates can be used while maximum application rates 1 -\t

( and shortened spray schedules are recommended for severe or threatening disease conditions. Ground Application. Apply BAS 556 01 F fungicide in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, blooms, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required for opti­ mum disease control. The use of a nonionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray cov­ erage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for specific use directions. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate or crop oil with emulsifier properties. For ground application to corn, refer to the Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants oli Corn. Aerial Application. DO NOT apply when conditions favor drift from target area. DO NOT use less than 2 gallons per acre (gpa) spray volume on all crops. For all aerial application volumes (gpa), the use of a non­ ionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for specific use directions. Refer to the Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate or crop oil with emulsifier properties. Select spray nozzles, pumping pressure, and sprayer height to provide medium­ to-fine spray droplets that penetrate throughout the crop canopy. Spray calibration must be conducted to confirm spray droplet sizes. Continue to monitor spray application (including weather conditions) to assure proper droplet size and canopy penetration. No aerial application in New York State except as permitted under FIFRA Section 24(c), Special Local Need Registration. Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn DO NOT use adjuvants after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage of corn growth unless specifically recommended on BASF labeling or by BASF technical bulletins. (The VT stage is defined as when the last branch of the tassel is completely visible outside of the whorl). A compatibility agent, another fungicide, or an insecticide may be included in the tank mix, if needed and labeled for use in corn. Refer to adjuvant product label for specific use directions and restrictions. Always follow the most restrictive label. Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authority for more information concerning use of additives. Spray Drift Management DO NOT spray when conditions favor drift beyond area intended for application. Conditions which may contribute to drift include thermal inversion, wind speed and direction, spray nozzle/pressure combinations, spray droplet size, temperature/humidity, etc. Contact your state extension agent for spray drift prevention guidelines in your area. All aerial and ground application equipment must be prop­ erly maintained and calibrated using appropriate carriers. Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibil­ ity of the applicator. 6 ( Aerial Application Methods and Equipment 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. DO NOT apply under circumstances where possible drift to endangered species, unprotected persons, to food, for­ age, or other plantings that might be damaged, or crops thereof rendered unfit for sale, use or consumption can occur. DO NOT release spray at a height greater than 10 feet above the crop canopy unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. The following drift management requirements must be fol­ lowed 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 outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downward more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be obseNed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction advisory information. Information on Droplet Size The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplet size consistent with acceptable efficacy. 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 iNith 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 air stream 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 larger droplets. Consider using

( low-drift nozzles. Solid-stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. Wind DO NOT apply at wind speeds greater than 15 mph. Drift potential is lowest when wind speed does not exceed 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type, determine drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. Temperature and Humidity Low humidity and high temperatures increase the evapora- . tion of spray droplets and, therefore, the likelihood of increased spray drift. Avoid spraying during conditions of low humidity and/or high temperatures. When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry. Temperature Inversions Applications should not occur during a temperature inver­ sion 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 cllaracterized 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 concentrat­ ed cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dis­ sipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Sensitive Areas The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. bodies of water or nontarget crops) is minimal and when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas. Additives and General Tank Mixing Information Under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants may improve the performance of BAS 556 01F fungicide. However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 556 01 F may cause crop response. The addition of a nitrogen-based fertilizer may result in some crop leaf burn from the fertilizer. The addition of an emulsifiable concentrate (EC)-based insecticide may result in some crop leaf burn. 7 DO NOT tank mix with products containing a prohibition against tank mixing. Follow the most restrictive labeling requirements of any tank mix product. BAS 556 01 F can be tank mixed with most recommended fungicides. However, all varieties and cultivars have not been tested with possible tank mix combinations. Local conditions can also influence crop tolerance and may not match those under which BASF has conducted testing. Physical incompatibility, reduced disease control, or crop injury may result from mixing BAS 556 01F with other products. Therefore, before using any tank mix (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, liquid fertilizers, biological control products, adjuvants and additives), test the combination on a small portion of the crop to be treated to ensure that a phytotoxic response will not occur as a result of application. Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authori­ ties for more information concerning additives. When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association certified adjuvant. 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 in PVA 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 (such as dry flowables, wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or sus po-emulsions) .
6. Water-soluble products.
7. Emulsifiable concentrates (or oil concentrates when applicable).
8. Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when applicable).
9. Remaining quantity of water. Make sure that each component is thoroughly mixed and suspended before adding tank mix partners. Maintain constant agitation during application. See sec­ tion BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use for more details. General Restrictions and Limitations - All Crops • DO NOT use less than 2 gallons per acre (gpa) spray vol­ ume on all crops. • Maximum seasonal use rate: DO NOT apply more than the maximum rate per acre per season as listed in

Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations and Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions. • Maximum rate per application: DO NOT apply more than the maximum rate per acre per application as listed in Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations and Table 2. BAS 556 01F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions. • DO NOT make more than the total number of applica­ tions per season, as listed in Table 1. BAS 556 01F fun­ gicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations, and not exceeding the maximum seasonal use rate. Also see Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop­ specific Instructions. • Preharvest Interval (PHI): See Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations and Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions. • DO NOT use BAS 556 01 F in greenhouse or transplant production. • Feeding Restrictions: See Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fun­ gicide Crop-specific Instructions. • Crop Rotation Restriction Leafy vegetables and Brassica leafy vegetables may be planted 30 days after the last application. Crops on this label (corn and cotton) plus barley, canola, oats, rye, triticale, wheat, soybean, sugar beet, and peanut may be planted immediately following the last application. All other crops may be planted 120 days after the last application. Instructions for Directed or Banded Sprays Related to Ground Applications The application rates shown in the following tables pertain to both aerial and ground (broadcast) methods of applica­ tion. BAS 556 01 F may also be applied as a directed or banded spray over the rows or plant beds with alleys or row middles left upsprayed. For such uses, the labeled BAS 556 01 F recommendation should be reduced in pro­ portion to the area actually sprayed. This adjustment is necessary to avoid applying the product at use rates higher than permitted according to label recommendations. The following formula may be used to determine the broad­ cast equivalent rate for applying directed or banded sprays: sprayed bed width + unsprayed row middles = total row width Sprayed Bed Width in Inches Total Row Width in Inches x Broadcast Rate Treated Acres Band Rate Field Acre Example: A directed spray application will be made to 45" plant beds that are separated by 15" of unsprayed row middles. 8 ( 45" sprayed bed width + 15" unsprayed row middles = 60" total row width The calculations to determine the appropriate equivalent rate of product to use for this situation based on a label broadcast rate recommendation of 12 fl oz/acre follows: 45" Sprayed Bed Width 12 II oz BAS 556 01 F 9 II OZ BAS 556 01 F 60" Total Row Width Treated Acres Field Acre

<' Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and limitations Minimum Time Maximum Product Maximum Maximum Product Rate Crop from Application Rate per Acre Number of per Acre per Season to Harvest per Application Sequential (PHI) (days) (tl ozs) Applications (flozs) Corn (all types) 7* 16 2 64 Cotton 30 9 2 27 *See BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions Aerial application is permitted for all labeled crops. No aerial application in New York State except as permitted under FIFRA Section 24(c), Special Local Need Registration. 9

( Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from Crop Target Disease Application Applications per Season Application to (flozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) Harvest (PHI) Corn Anthracnose 9 to 16 4 64 20 days Field corn (Gol/etotrichum for Pop corn graiminico/a) Field Corn Sweet corn Grain; Field Seed production Eyespot Corn Stover; corn (Kabatiel/a zeae) Pop Corn Grain; Pop Corn Gray leaf spot Stover; (Gercospora Sweet Corn zeae-maydis) Stover Northern corn leaf blight 7 days (Exserohi/um for turcicum) Field Corn Forage/Silage; Northern corn leaf spot Sweet Corn (Goch/iobo/us Forage; carbonum) Sweet Corn Kernel; Seed Physoderma brown spot Production Corn (Physoderma maydis) (all types) Rust (Puccinia spp.) Southern corn leaf blight (Bipo/aris maydis) Yellow leaf blight (Phyllosticta maydis) Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 55601 F prior to disease development and continue on a 7- to 14-day schedule if conditions for disease development persist. Use the higher rate and shorter interval when disease pressure is high. Resistance Management: To limit the potential for development of resistance, DO NOT make more than two (2) sequential applications of BAS 556 01 F before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. 10

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Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions (continued) If Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum Crop Target Disease Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from Application Applications per Season Application to (fl ozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) Harvest (PHI) Cotton Alternaria leaf spot, boll 7 to 9 3 27 30 days rot !.Alternaria spp.) Anthracnose, boll rot (Glomerella spp.) Ascochyta blight, boll rot !.Ascochyta gossypil) Cercospora blight and leaf spot (Cercospora spp.) Diplodia boll rot (Diplopia spp.) Hard lock, boll rot (Fusarium spp.) Phoma blight, boll rot (Phoma spp.) Rust (Puccinia spp., Phykopsora spp.) Stemphyllium leaf spot (Stemphyllium spp.) Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 55601 F prior to disease development and continue on a 7- to 14-day schedule if conditions are conducive for disease development. Use the higher rate and shorter interval when disease pressure is high. No livestock feeding restrictions. Resistance Management: To limit the potential for development of resistance, DO NOT make more than two (2) sequential applications of BAS 556 01F before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. 11

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