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BAS 555 SL FUNGICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 7969-264
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Warning
• Active ingredients: Metconazole (8.6%)
• Label accepted: 2009-05-15
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00264-20090515.pdf

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o )-l S-- 2- 0 0 C(:; 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: L Registration Reregistration (under FIFRA, as amended) Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528 EPA Reg. Date ofIssuance: Number: 7969-264 MAY 1 5 2009 Term ofIssuance: Conditional Name of Pesticide Product: BAS 555 SL Nofe: Changes iii labeling diffeljpg in -substance from that accepted ill connection With this regiStrati~n must be submitted tc:iiind:.accepted by the' . Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EP Aregistration . 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 7969-264." b) On page 5 under "Ground Application", revise the first sentence to read "Apply BAS 555 SL 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 corn growth." Signature of Approving Official: 1l1t;(w~ Mary L. Waller, Product Manager, Team 21 Fungicide Branch, Registration Division (7505P) EPA Form 8570-6 Page 1 of2 Date: MAY 1 5 2009 \ -II

( ( Page 2 of2 EPA Reg. No. 7969-264 d) On page 6 under "Additives and General Tank Mixing Infonnation", revise the second sentence to "However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 555 SL may cause an adverse crop response." e) On page 6 under "Restrictions and Limitations", revise the first bullet to "DO NOT use less than 2 gallons." This change will eliminate the contradiction under "Aerial Application" on the same page, column 1. f) On page 6 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 555 SL 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 determine the broadcast equivalent rate for applying directed or banded sprays:" g) On page 7 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. h) On page 7 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Maximum Number of Applications Per Season from "5" to "6". i) On page 7 in 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. If these 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, /uw.p/.~ Mary L. Waller Product Manager, Team 21 Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505P) TRB Acute Toxicity Review TRB Product Chemistry Review t. -I \

a-BASF The Chemical Company Group ACCEPTED With COMMENTS In EPA Letter Dated: ( fY\ 0.." '5, d ooq Under the Federal fnsecti6Ide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, As amended, for the pesticide Registered under EPA Reg. No: 1'1~9-d"'j BAS 555 SL fungicide For use in disease control in corn (all types) and cotton Active Ingredient*: metconazole: 5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1- (1 H-1 ,2 ,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6% Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91.4% Total: ....................................................... 100.0% 'Equivalent to 0.75 pound of metconazole per galion. EPA Reg. No. 7969-EAU KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNINGI 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 3 -l 1 Fungicide

r ( FIRST AID • Hold eye 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. • 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 • 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. 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. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breath­ ing 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 C on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Protective eyewear • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate, or butyl rubber, or nitrile rubber, or neoprene rubber, or polyvinyl chloride or viton • Shoes plus socks 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 sepa­ rately from other laundry. Engineering Controls Statement When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 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 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 contaminate water when disposing of equip­ ment wash water or rinsate. Groundwater Advisory This chemical has properties and characteristics associ­ ated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, partic­ ularly 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 several 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 vegetative 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 contamination of water from rainfall runoff. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours. 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 material is released or spilled: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers for disposal. Remove contaminated clothing 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. Directions For Use It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesti­ cide regulation. 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 contains requirements for training, decontamination, notifi­ cation, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), restricted entry interval, and notification to workers (as applicable). 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. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: • Protective eyewear • Coveralls • Chemical-resistant gloves, made of any waterproof material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier laminate) • Shoes plus socks 3 ( 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 surfaces, mop and remove to chemical waste storage area until proper disposal can be made if product cannot be used according to label. DO NOT store below 10° F. Pesticide Disposal. Pesticide wastes are acutely haz­ ardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix­ ture, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 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 recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. Triple rinse containers small enough to shake (capacity ~ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining 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 remaining 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 at least one complete revolution, for 30 sec­ onds. 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 contents into application equipment or mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equip­ ment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or dis­ posal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec­ onds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. (continued) s -

( STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued) 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. 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 col­ lection 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 loca­ tion. This container must only be refilled with a pesticide 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 leaking, or obso­ lete and not returned to the point of purchase or to a des­ ignated location, triple rinse emptied container and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container in compliance with state and local regulations. Endangered Species Concerns The use of any pesticide in a manner that may kill or other­ wise harm an endangered species or adversely modify their habitat is a violation of federal law. This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and must be used strictly in accordance with drift precautions on this label to minimize off-site exposures. DO NOT apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas to nontarget aquatic habitats. Notify state and/or federal authorities and BASF immediately if you observe any adverse environmental effects due to use of this product. General Information This package contains BAS 555 SL fungicide. To maximize disease control, apply BAS 555 SL in a regularly scheduled protective spray program and use in a rotation program with other fungicides. BAS 555 SL has good residual activity against target fungi. BAS 555 SL is not for use in greenhouse or transplant production. Mode of Action Metconazole, the active ingredient of BAS 555 SL, inhibits demethylation of sterol biosynthesis (OMI), disrupting cell membrane synthesis of target site of action Group 3 fungicides. 4 ( Resistance Management BAS 555 SL contains metconazole, a Group 3 fungicide, and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungicides with modes of action different from those of 001 fungicides (target site Group 3). Fungal isolates resistant to Group 3 fungicides may eventually dominate the fungal population if Group 3 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 555 SL or other Group 3 fungicides. To maintain the performance of BAS 555 SL in the field, DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the total number of applications of BAS 555 SL per season and the maximum number of applications of BAS 555 SL stated in Table 1. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations. Adhere to the label instruc­ tions regarding the use of BAS 555 SL or other target site of action Group 3 fungicides 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 (IPM). BAS 555 SL 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 rep­ resentative for additional IPM strategies established for your area. BAS 555 SL may be used in Agricultural Extension advisory (disease forecasting) programs, which recommend 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 fungi­ cide performance and/or disease development. If a Group 3 target site fungicide, such as BAS 555 SL, appears to be less effective against a pathogen that it previously controlled or suppressed, contact a BASF representative, local exten­ sion specialist, or certified crop advisor for further investiga­ tion. 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 555 SL. Directions for Use Through Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Sprayer Preparation. Chemical tank and injector system should be thoroughly cleaned. Flush system with clean water. -\ J

( Application Instructions. Apply BAS 555 SL fungicide at rates and timings as required in this label. Use Precautions for Sprinkler Irrigation Applications • Apply this product only through sprinkler irrigation systems including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side [wheel] roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irrigation sys­ tems. DO NOT apply this product through any other type of irrigation system. • Add this product to the pesticide supply tank containing sufficient water to maintain a continuous flow by the injec­ tion equipment. In continuous moving systems, inject this product-water mixture continuously, applying the labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT exceed 1/2 inch (13,577 gallons) per acre. In stationary or noncontinuous 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 pesticide residues in the crop can result from nonuniform 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 contact state extension service specialists, equipment manufactur­ ers or other experts. • The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contami­ nation 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 withdrawn 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 must include a functional pressure switch which 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), effec­ tively designed and constructed of materials that are com­ patible 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. 5 ( • 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 systems 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 pesticide 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 com­ plete 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 functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. 4. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, 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 withdrawn 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 fitted with a system interlock. Application Instructions Apply BAS 555 SL according to the rate, timing, resistance management and adjuvant use instructions in the disease­ specific use directions (Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions) in this label. BAS 555 SL may be applied by ground sprayer, aerial equipment, or through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Equipment should be checked frequently for calibration. Ground Application. Apply BAS 555 SL in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, blooms, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required for optimum disease control. The use of a non ionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adju­ vant product label for specific use directions. For ground application to corn, refer to the Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain 7 ---II

( methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate, or crop oil with emulsifier properties. 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 nonionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for spe­ cific use directions. Refer to 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 pres­ sure, 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. 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. Additives and General Tank Mixing Information Under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants may improve the performance of BAS 555 SL fungicide. However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 555 SL 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 emulsifi­ able concentrate (EC)-based insecticide may result in some crop leaf burn. DO NOT tank mix with products containing a prohibition against tank mixing. Follow the most restrictive labeling requirements of any tank mix product. BAS 555 SL 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 incom­ patibility, reduced disease control, or crop injury may result from mixing BAS 555 SL with other products. Therefore, before using any tank mix (fungicides, insecticides, herbi­ cides, 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. 6 ( Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authorities for more information concerning additives. When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF rec­ ommends the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association certified adjuvant. Restrictions and Limitations • DO NOT use less than 5 gallons per acre (gpa) for aerial applications. • No livestock feeding restrictions for all crops on the label. • Rotational Crop Restrictions 30-day plant back interval for leafy vegetables and Brassica leafy vegetables and 120-day plant back interval for all other crops not listed on this label. Crops listed on this label (corn and cotton) plus barley, oats, rye, soybeans, sugar beets, triticale, wheat, canola, and peanuts may be planted immediately following 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 application. BAS 555 SL 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 555 SL rec­ ommendation should be reduced in proportion 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 Reid Acre Example: A directed spray application will be made to 45" plant beds that are separated by 15" of unsprayed row mid­ dies. 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 broad­ cast rate recommendation of 12 fI oz/acre follows: 45" Sprayed Bed Width 60" Total Row Width x 12 ft oz BAS 555 SL Treated Acres 9 II oz BAS 555 SL Field Acre -\ \

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Table t. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Time from Product Rate Number of Number of Product Rate Crop Application to per Acre per Sequential Applications per Acre per Harvest Application Season (PHI) (days) (fl ozs) Applications per Season (flozs) Corn (all types) 7* 1'4 2 5 60 Cotton 30 14 2 3 42 *See BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions Aerial application is permitted for all labeled crops. Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from Crop Target Disease Application to Application Applications per Season Harvest (fl ozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) (PHI) Corn Eyespot 10 to 14 6 at 10 60 20 days Field corn (Kabatiella zeae) flozs/acre for Pop corn Field Corn Sweet corn Gray leaf spot 4 at 14 Grain; Field Seed production (Cercospora flozs/acre Corn Stover; corn zeae-maydis) Pop Corn Grain; Northern corn leaf blight Pop Corn (Exserohilum turcicum) Stover; Sweet Corn Northern corn leaf spot Stover (Cochliobolus carbonum) 7 days for Rust Field Corn (Puccinia spp.) Forage/Silage; Sweet Corn Southern corn leaf blight Forage; (Bipolaris maydis) Sweet Corn Kernel; Seed Southern rust Production (Puccinia po/yspora) Corn (all types) Yellow leaf blight (Phyllosticta maydis) Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 555 SL prior to disease develop- ment. If conditions for disease development persist, continue applications on a 7 - to 14-day interval. 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 555 SL or other OMI (Group 3) fungicides before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. BAS 555 SL at 4.5 fl ozs per acre may be tank mixed with a low rate of Headline® fungicide. 7

( Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions (continued) Crop Target Disease Cotton Alternaria leaf spot, boll rot I/Iiternaria spp.) Ascochyta blight, boll rot I/Iscochyta gossypil) Cercospora leaf spot (Cercospora spp.) Hard lock, boll rot (Fusarium spp.) Product Use Maximum Rate per Number of Application Applications (11 ozs/acre) per Season 8 to 14 3 ( Maximum Minimum Product Rate Time from per Season Application to Harvest (fl ozs/acre) (PHI) 42 30 days Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 555 SL prior to disease develop­ ment 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 555 SL or other DMI (Group 3) fungicides before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. BAS 555 SL at 4.5 fl ozs per acre may be tank mixed with a low rate of Headline!!> fungicide. 8 to \T

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 weather conditions, presence of other materials, or use of 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 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 WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY 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 representative of BASF. 1108 9 r Headline is a registered trademark of BASF. © 2009 BASF Corporation All rights reserved. 007969-00EAU .20090324. NVA 2009-04-267-0053 Supersedes: NVA 2007 -04-267 -0077 Based on: NVA 2008-04-267-0259 NVA 2007-04-268-0078 BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 a-BASF The Chemical Company l \ --\ \