crop-chem-docs/corpus/bayer/ginstar-ec-cotton-defoliant-plant-growth-regulator.md

# Ginstar EC Cotton Defoliant Plant Growth Regulator

- **Product class:** seed-treatment
- **EPA Reg No:** 264-634-ZA
- **Active ingredients:** Diuron, Thidiazuron
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/crop-protection/plant-growth-regulator/ginstar-ec-cotton-defoliant-plant-growth-regulator
- **Label PDF:** https://cs-assets.bayer.com/is/content/bayer/Ginstar_EC1d_Cotton_Defoliant_Labelpdf

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SMARTLINE US61380092C (210224C) GINSTAR 2.5 Gallon ETL   cmyk   01/13/22
Label Coordinator:  Mark Schmidt
US61380092C            210224C   01/22
Produced For
Bayer CropScience LP
800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63167
Ginstar® is a registered trademark of Bayer Group.
©2022 Bayer Group
For Agricultural Use Only
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Thidiazuron: N-phenyl-N’-1, 2, 3-thidiazol-5-ylurea ..........................  12%
Diuron: 3-(3, 4-dichlorophenyl)-1, 1-dimethylurea ...........................    6%
INERT INGREDIENTS: .................................................  82%
Contains 1 lb. Thidiazuron per gallon  and 0.5 lb. Diuron per gallon.  TOTAL    100%
EPA Reg No. 264-634
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER – PELIGRO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la
explique a usted en detalle.
(If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY
Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577
For PRODUCT USE Information  Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
See Back Panel for First Aid Instructions and Booklet for Complete Precautionary
Statements and Directions for Use.
Net
Contents:
2.5 Gallons
COTTON DEFOLIANT
Ginstar
®
 EC

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FIRST AID
IF IN EYES: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for
15-20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes,
then continue rinsing.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN
OR
CLOTHING:
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED:  • Move person to fresh air.
• 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 or doctor for further treatment
advice.
IF
SWALLOWED:
• Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison
control center or doctor.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control
center or doctor or going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:  Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use
of gastric lavage.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
DANGER
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if
inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing, and
avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may
cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
All handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks.
• All mixers, loaders, other applicators, and other handlers must wear:
• Coveralls worn over short-sleeved shirt and short pants
• Socks plus chemical-resistant footwear
• Chemical resistant gloves made of butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils or barrier laminate gloves
• Protective eyewear (such as goggles, or face shield, or shielded safety glasses)
• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading, or cleaning equipment or spills
• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure
• Mixer/loaders and applicators must wear (except when using closed mixing/
loading systems): Wear a minimum of a NIOSH approved particulate filtering
face piece respirator with any R or P filter (TC-84A); OR a NIOSH approved an
elastomeric NIOSH approved particulate respirator with any R or P filter (TC-84A);
OR a NIOSH approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE filter (TC-21C).

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See engineering controls for additional requirements.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or
heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS STATEMENT
Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d) (6)].  Flaggers
supporting aerial applications must use an enclosed cab that meets the definition in
the WPS for Agricultural Pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d) (5)] for dermal protection. In
addition, flaggers must wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks.
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.
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
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 equipment washwater or rinsate.  Do not apply when weather conditions
favor drift from the target area. Apply this product only as specified on this label.
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 and soils with shallow water tables are more prone to produce
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 runoff.  Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when
rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours.  Sound erosion control practices will
reduce this product’s contribution to surface water contamination.  This chemical
has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground
water.  Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where
the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
In case of spillage, cover with an absorbent such as soda ash, lime, clay, or
sawdust. Sweep up and bury. Wash area thoroughly with detergent and 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 pesticide regulation.

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Use of this product in certain portions of California, Oregon, and Washington is
subject to the January 22, 2004 Order for injunctive relief in Washington Toxics
Coalition. et al. v. EPA, C01-0132C, (W.D. WA). For further information, please
refer to www.epa.gov/espp/wtc/.
 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, notification, and emergency
assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining
to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE),
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 24 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:
• Coveralls worn over long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate or butyl rubber gloves
• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks
• Protective eyewear
POLLINATOR ADVISORY STATEMENT
This product may adversely impact the forage and habitat of local pollinators,
including monarch butterfly (and its larvae), birds, or bats if it reaches non-target
areas. Protect pollinators by following label directions to minimize spray drift.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
GINSTAR® EC is a defoliant to be used as a pre-harvest aid for cotton.
GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant has performed well under both cool and warm
weather conditions.
RESTRICTIONS
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
Do not feed foliage from treated cotton plants or gin trash to livestock.
Do not plant  the following crops earlier than  the specified periods after
application of GINSTAR® EC:
small grains, sorghum, corn  ............................. one (1) month
root crops (except carrots, onions) ....................... two (2) months
legumes (including alfalfa) or leafy vegetables (except lettuce) two (2) months
cole crops, garlic, safflower, tomatoes, and watermelon   ..... two (2) months
carrots ............................................. three (3) months
onions .............................................. four (4) months
cantaloupe, honeydew melon/ casaba melon, muskmelon,
  or peppers  ......................................... five (5) months
lettuce .............................................. two (2) months
with deep-plowing of soil (12-15 inches);
or nine (9) months when soil is only disked (4-6 inches).
Cover Crops: Small grains and/or legumes intercropped within the cotton crop
to which GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant will be applied may only be used as
cover crops and may not be harvested for food or feed. Small grains and/or

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legumes planted earlier than two (2) months following GINSTAR® EC application
may only be used as cover crops and may not be harvested for food or feed.
Do not plant any other rotational crops ( except those specified above) within
one year of application of GINSTAR ® EC.
Do not use immature crops for food or feed.
Do not allow spray drift to contact trees or crops other than the target crop
of mature cotton, or cotton you desire to defoliate, as this product may injure
or defoliate other crops.
Mixtures with organophosphates can increase non-target crop phytotoxicity.
Some crops (e.g., citrus, lettuce, cantaloupes, and others) are sensitive to this
chemical and additional care needs to be exercised if these crops are present
in adjacent fields.
USE PRECAUTIONS
Mixtures with organophosphates can increase non-target crop phytotoxicity.
Rainfall within 12 hours after application can reduce the effectiveness of
GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant.
Some crops (e.g., citrus, lettuce, cantaloupes, and others) are sensitive to this
chemical and additional care needs to be exercised if these crops are present
in adjacent fields.
Maximum of 2 applications per year.
Minimum retreatment interval is 21 days.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT FOR GROUND AND AERIAL APPLICATIONS
Use best practices to avoid drift to all other crops and non-target areas. Do not
apply when conditions favor drift from target areas. The interaction of many
equipment- and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift.
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator.
The applicator must follow the most restrictive precautions to avoid drift,
including those found in this labeling as well as applicable state and local
regulations and ordinances. A drift control agent may reduce drift, however, it
may also decrease weed control.
In general, a decrease in droplet size or increase in wind speed at the time of
application will result in risk to non-target organisms. Alternatively, if droplet size
is coarser 01’ wind speeds are lower, exposures due to drift would be reduced.
For both aerial and ground application, do not apply when wind speeds
exceed10 miles per hour at the application site.
Do not spray via ground or aerial application equipment during temperature
inversions.
Use a nozzle that produces medium spray or coarser spray according to ASABE
(ANSIIASAE) standard S572.1 MAR2009 for both ground and aerial application.
Additional requirements for ground applications:
When using ground application, apply with nozzle height no more than 2 feet
above the ground or crop canopy.
Additional requirements for aerial applications:
The spray boom must be mounted on the aircraft so as to minimize drift caused
by wing tip or rotor blade vortices. The boom length must not exceed 75% of
the wingspan or 90% of the rotor blade diameter.
When applying to crops via aerial application equipment, use ½ swath
displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field.
Nozzles must be oriented so the spray is directed toward the back of the aircraft.
Use upwind swath displacement
When applying to crops, do not release spray at a height greater than 6 to 10
feet above the ground or crop canopy.

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DO NOT APPLY BY AIR IF SENSITIVE NON-TARGET CROPS ARE WITHIN 100
FEET OF THE APPLICATION SITE EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW FOR LETTUCE
AND CITRUS.
SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the
potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these
factors when making application decisions.
IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets.
The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that
provide sufficient coverage and control. The presence of sensitive species
nearby, the environmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how
an applicator balances drift control and coverage. 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 sections of this label.
Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom
• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray
volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger volumes.
• Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle.
Higher pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy
penetration. WHEN HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER-
CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING PRESSURE.
• 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.
• Controlling Droplet Size -Aircraft
• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles with the highest
flow rate that provide uniform coverage.
• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is emitted backwards,
parallel to the airstream with produce larger droplets than other orientations.
AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR.
• Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and core with swirl plate
removed) oriented straight back produce larger droplets than other nozzle types.
• Boom Length - Longer booms increase drift potential. Therefore a shorter
boom length is recommended.
• Application Height - Application more than 10 ft. above the canopy increases
the potential for spray drift.
BOOM HEIGHT
Setting the boom at the lowest referenced height (if specified) which provides
uniform coverage reduces the exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have
minimal bounce.
DRIFT REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY (DRT)
The EPA Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) Program was developed to
encourage the manufacture, marketing, and use of spray technologies
scientifically verified to significantly reduce pesticide drift. The use of
DR Ts should result in significantly less pesticide from spray applications
drifting and being deposited in areas not targeted by those applications,
compared to spray technologies that do not meet the minimum DRT
standard. EPA-verified drift reduction technologies (DR Ts) and their
ratings will be added to the following webpage as they become available:
https://www.epa.gov/reducing-pesticide-drift/epa-verified-and-rated-drift-reduction-technologies.

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WIND
Drift potential increases at wind speeds of less than 3 mph (due to inversion
potential) or more than 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size
and equipment type determine drift potential at any given wind speed. AVOID
APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY OR WINDLESS CONDITIONS.
Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator needs to be
familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, set up equipment to
produce larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.
TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions
restrict vertical air mixing, which causes suspended droplets to remain close to
the ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud. Temperature inversions
are characterized by increasing temperature 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
generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud
(under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves
upward and rapidly dissipates indicated good vertical air mixing.
SHIELDED SPRAYERS
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the effects of wind.
However, it is the responsibility of the applicator to verify that the shields are
preventing drift and not interfering with uniform deposition of the product.
ADDITIONAL PRACTICES TO LOWER THE POTENTIAL FOR DRIFT
ONTO NONTARGET CROPS
During applications, particularly under windy conditions, GINSTAR® EC Cotton
Defoliant may drift to nontarget crops.  To help reduce the drift potential, use the
following practices:
• Do not apply GINSTAR ® EC by ground or air when wind speeds exceed ten
(10) miles per hour at the time of application. Follow local recommendations
if wind speeds of less than ten (10) miles per hour are specified in those
recommendations.
• Use of low nozzle pressure (20-30 psi) is recommended.
• Use the largest nozzle orifice possible, which permits proper deposition and
coverage of product.
• Do not apply GINSTAR® EC when a temperature inversion is present or when
conditions favor an inversion prior to completing application(s).
CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN APPLYING GINSTAR ® EC ADJACENT TO
LETTUCE, CITRUS, OR CANTALOUPE.
• Do not apply GINSTAR® EC by air within one-half (½) mile of lettuce or cantaloupe.
Do not apply GINSTAR® EC by ground equipment within 100 feet of lettuce.
• In addition, for citrus crops, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, do not
apply GINSTAR® EC by air when citrus in flush is within five (5) miles downwind
of the point of application. Do not apply GINSTAR® EC by ground when citrus in
flush is within one-half (½) mile downwind of the point of application.
RUNOFF PREVENTION
To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains,
drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather
when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain
does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Rinsing application equipment
over the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

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TIME OF APPLICATION
Apply GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant only to mature cotton plants when the last
boll you expect to harvest is mature. A boll can be described as “mature” when
it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, is difficult
to slice with a sharp knife, and/or when seeds cut in cross sections have fully
developed cotyledons, as evidenced by an absence of jelly within the seed.
Apply GINSTAR® EC at least 5 days prior to anticipated harvest.
PRECAUTION: The addition of adjuvants can cause desiccation and/or leaf
freezing during periods of high temperature. The use of compounds that
desiccate leaf tissue is not recommended.
Use of GINSTAR ® EC Cotton Defoliant under extremely cool or adverse
conditions can result in less than desirable defoliation and/or growth inhibition.
APPLICATION
GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant may be applied by air or ground equipment. Apply
specified dosages in 10–25 gallons of spray per acre with ground equipment or
2–10 gallons per acre by aircraft.
DOSAGE
Apply GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant at a rate of 0.4 to 1.0 pint of formulated
product per acre prior to harvest (see Application Rate Table). At some locations,
following the initial GINSTAR ® EC application, it  may be necessary to make a
second application of GINSTAR® EC (DO NOT exceed 1.0 pint/acre per season),
or an application of a standard defoliant.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Fill the spray tank with one-half of the required amount of water. Add the proper
amount of GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant and start the spray tank agitator. Finish
filling the tank with the balance of water needed. Maintain sufficient agitation
during both mixing and application to ensure uniformity of the spray mixture.
PRECONDITIONING
FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA ONLY
GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant may be used as a preconditioner to
enhance the activity of a defoliant application. Apply GINSTAR ® EC at
4-6 oz. formulated product per acre. Apply in 10-25 gallons of water per
acre by ground or 2–10 gallons of water per acre by aerial application.
Timing of application is recommended 7–10 days prior to a defoliation
application of GINSTAR® EC (see Application Rate Table) or the use of another
defoliant. Refer to the second product label prior to use for complete
recommendations.
GINSTAR® EC COTTON DEFOLIANT APPLICATION
RATE TABLE
To Achieve an
Application Rate of:
Use This Amount
of GINSTAR® EC
At the Indicated Rate, One-Gallon
of GINSTAR® EC Will Treat:
0.075 lbs. ai/Acre 0.4 pts./A
(6.4 oz./A)
20 Acres
0.10 lbs. ai/Acre 0.55 pts./A
(8.8 oz./A)
15 Acres
0.15 lbs. ai/Acre 0.8 pts./A
(12.8 oz./A)
10 Acres
0.1875 lbs. ai/Acre 1.0 pts./A
(16.0 oz./A)
8 Acres

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DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN 1.0 PINT OF GINSTAR® EC PER ACRE PER SEASON.
TANK MIX OF GINSTAR® EC PLUS FINISH® 6 PRO
The tank mix of Ginstar
®
 EC Cotton Defoliant plus Finish
®
 6 Pro is recommended
to improve overall defoliation, and as an aid in accelerating the opening of
mature, unopened cotton bolls. Best activity will be obtained where the tank
mix is applied to mature cotton plants.  Do not apply tank mix before sufficient
unopened bolls have matured to produce the desired cotton yield.
For cotton produced in non-arid conditions, apply Ginstar
®
 EC Cotton Defoliant
at a rate of 3.2 to 6.4 fluid ounces per acre plus Finish
®
 6 Pro at a rate of 21 to
42 fluid ounces per acre.
For cotton produced in arid conditions, apply Ginstar
®
 EC Cotton Defoliant at
a rate of 6.4 to 16 fluid ounces per acre plus Finish
®
 6 Pro at a rate of 21 to 42
fluid ounces per acre.
CLEANOUT INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow the spray solution to dry in the application equipment. Immediately
following application, clean all equipment (mix tanks, pumps, transfer lines,
application tanks, sumps, booms, nozzles, and all related equipment) thoroughly
with commercial tank cleaner and water. Consult your State Extension cotton
specialist for recommended tank cleaners and cleaning procedures.
The procedure for removing dried residues in the application equipment
requires allowing the diluted solution of a commercial tank cleaner to stand in
equipment, filled to capacity, for 7 days followed by thorough flushing.
Should small quantities of GINSTAR® EC Cotton Defoliant remain in inadequately
cleaned equipment, they may be released during subsequent applications
and may cause damage to crops.  To the extent consistent with applicable
law, Bayer CropScience accepts no liability for damage to crops due to
inadequately cleaned equipment.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
PESTICIDE  STORAGE: Store in original container and keep closed. Store in a cool,
dry place. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not contaminate food or
foodstuffs.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:  Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal
of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these
wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact
your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste
representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Non-refillable container.  Do not reuse or refill this
container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying.  Triple
rinse 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 ¼ 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.  Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities.
DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER

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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and
Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable,
return the unopened product container at once.
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions,
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability.
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be
adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate
all risks 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 the manner of use or application, all
of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience.  All such risks shall be
assumed by the user or buyer.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:  TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE
STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is
authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to
modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT
WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND
ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR
HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE
REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.

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SMARTLINE US61380092C (210224C) GINSTAR 2.5 Gallon Base   black   01/13/22
Label Coordinator:  Mark Schmidt
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
In case of spillage, cover with an absorbent such as
soda ash, lime, clay, or sawdust. Sweep up and bury.
Wash area thoroughly with detergent and water.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in
a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage
or disposal.
PESTICIDE STORAGE:  Store in original container
and keep closed. Store in a cool, dry place. Do
not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not
contaminate food or foodstuffs.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:  Pesticide wastes are
acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of
Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of
by use according to label instructions, contact your
State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest
EPA Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:  Non-refillable container.
Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse
container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying.
Triple rinse 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 ¼ 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.  Then offer
for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of
in sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved
by State and local authorities.
DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER
Produced For
Bayer CropScience LP
800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63167
Ginstar® is a registered trademark of Bayer Group.
©2022 Bayer Group
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FIRST AID
IF IN EYES: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly
and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing.
• Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN
OR
CLOTHING:
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse  skin immediately with
plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED:  • Move person to fresh air.
• 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
or doctor for further treatment
advice.
IF
SWALLOWED:
• Immediately call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment
advice.
• Do not induce vomiting unless
told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor.
• Have person sip a glass of water if
able to swallow.
• Do not give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day
 1-800-334-7577.
Have the product container or label with you
when calling a poison control center or doctor or
going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:  Probable mucosal damage
may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC
ANIMALS
DANGER
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Causes
skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled, or absorbed
through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
clothing, and avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged
or frequently repeated skin contact may cause
allergic reactions in some individuals.
Ginstar® EC COTTON DEFOLIANT
For Agricultural Use Only
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Thidiazuron: N-phenyl-N’-1, 2, 3-thidiazol-5-ylurea ............................................   12%
Diuron: 3-(3, 4-dichlorophenyl)-1, 1-dimethylurea .............................................     6%
INERT INGREDIENTS: ..................................................................    82%
Contains 1 lb. Thidiazuron per gallon  and 0.5 lb. Diuron per gallon.  TOTAL    100%
EPA Reg No. 264-634
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER – PELIGRO
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(If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577
For PRODUCT USE Information  Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
See Back Panel for First Aid Instructions and Booklet for
Complete Precautionary Statements and Directions for Use.
NET CONTENTS: 2 1/2 GALLONS