crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/100-670.md

APRON + CAPTAN FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT

• EPA Reg No: 100-670
• Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Captan (31.5%); Metalaxyl (12.5%)
• Label accepted: 1994-09-08
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-00670-19940908.pdf

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P" . ., 7 . M. L J ! 00 - 1ro70 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 THERESA KAMICKER CIBA-GEIGY CORP. P.O. BOX 18300 GREENSBORO, N.C. 27419 SEP 8 1994 OfFICE Of PREVENTION. PESTICIOES ANO TOXIC SUBSTANCES Subject: Label Amendment Submission of 09/15193 in Response to PR Notice 93-7 EPA Reg. No. 100 .. 670 APRON & CAPTAN FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Letter Requires You to Submit a Notification to the Office of Compliance Monitoring within 20 Days. Dear Registrant: The labeling cited above and submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FlFRA), as amended, is accepted subject to the comments listed on the enclosed sheet. A copy of your proposed labeling stamped "ACCEPTED WITH COMMENTS" is enclosed. SERIOUS ERROR(S) ON SUBMITTED LABELING: EPA has determined that one or more of the errors on the labeling you submitted to the Agency is categorized as "serious" as defined in PR Notice 93-11. In general, serious errors are those that may create a potential for harm to workers, handlers, other persons, or the environment; or those that prevent the achievement of the basic goals of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) or FIFRA. YOU MUST NOT SELL OR DISTRIBUTE (INCLUDING RELEASE FOR SHIPMENT) ANY PRODUCT BEARING TIlE SUBMITTED LABELING. Sale or distribution of any product with the incorrect labeling is a violation of FIFRA that could result in initiation of an action for civil penalties andlor cancellation of your product. This matter has been referred to the Office of Compliance Monitoring (OCM) for further action. YOU MUST SUBMIT A NOTIFlCATION TO THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE MONITORING WITIlIN 20 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS LETTER. (}Q Recyclecmecyclable 0- ~ Printed with SoylCanola Ink on _r!hal '00' _loins. !Not 50% racydecI fiber

Page 2 Each notification must include the following information:

1. Registrant's name and address.
2. EPA Registration number of the product for which the labeling was submitted.
3. Whether any product already has been sold or distributed (this includes released for shipment) bearing the submitted labeling. In addition, the notification must include the following information, IF you have already sold or distributed any product bearing the submitted labeling:
4. Quantity of the product that has been sold or distributed.
5. EPA Producing Establishment number.
6. Location of the product, if known.
7. Proposed plan for assuring that product with the incorrect labeling in your control, as well as that in the hands of dealers! distributors! users, will be corrected. The plan must include your proposal for assuring that the labeling is corrected as soon as possible. Submit the notification to: Michael Wood, Director Compliance Division, (7203) Worker Protection Notification Office of Compliance Monitoring U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 Failure to submit a notification also may result in initiation of an action under FIFRA for civil penalties, if you sold or distributed (this includes released for shipment) product bearing the incorrect labeling.

--------.--. ------ .. Page 3 IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD CONTACT IMMEDIATELY THE PE...;.")i'.S TO WHOM YOU SOLD OR DISTRIBUTED YOUR PRODUCT AND INFO.iv. fHBM NOT TO SELL OR DISTRIBUTE ANY PRODUCT WITH THE INCORRI:.CT LABELING. WHAT THIS ACCEPTANCE MEANS: Based on your certification, the Agency has accepted the labeling changes that are necessary to comply with the WPS labeling requirements of 40 CFR part 156. subpart K, described in PR Notices 93-7 and 93-11. Any other labeling changes submitted in connection with this amendment application but not directly related to compliance with the WPS have neither been reviewed no accepted by the Agency. If you wish to make such changes. you must submit e. separate amendment application proposing them. If your product is currently suspended, the acceptance of this labeling amendment does not affect the suspension in any way. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT: Submit the required notification. Then by the next label printing make all the specified changes to your labeling. Send to EPA one (1) copy of the final printed labeling: • BEFORE selling or distributing any product bearing the final printed labeling as amended AND • WITHIN one year from date of this acceptance. Submit the final printed labeling via the U.S. Postal Service to: Document Processing Desk (JolN-LABEL) Office of Pesticide Programs (7505C) U.s. Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street. SW Washington. D.C. 204~1

Page 4 Hand or courier deliveries of fmallabeling may be made to: Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL) Office of Pesticide Programs Room 266A, Crystal Mall 2 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 Attachment cc: Office of Compliance Monitoring [\ I . . JiftTo pki s, Deputy Chief r:~tration Support Branch '\j'tration Division (7505W)

, • GREGORY R. WATSON CEIBY GEIGY CORPORATION Comments for: EPA REG. NO. 100-670 APRON + CAPTAN SEED PROTECTANT ~( Iv J The following specific comments pertain to your WPS labeling submission concerning the product cited above: The restricted entry interval as outlined in supplement Three-A should be added as shown in item 4 of section F. The Personal Protective Equipment for early-entry as outlined in Supplement Three of PR 3-7 must be added to your label. You may add the following acception to allow early entry if ther will be no contact with treated seed. "Exception: if treated seed is soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been treated." Correct the typographical error in the spanish text circled on your proposed label.

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Front Panel Apron® + Capt an Fungicide Seed Protectant An on-farm soybean and sorghum seed treatment for protection against seed rots and certain diseases caused by PythiYm and Phytophthora spp. Active Ingredients: Metalaxyl: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N- WPS Proposed Label Highlighted Copy ACCEnED ..w. COMMENTS '" EPA leiter D.ted SEP 8 1994 u..... !he Fede .. 1 booeeIIcIft, '_1.... ..... lIo<Ie..,0I4. "'" •• _ •• d ... , lor !he .... lIdd • ....... rod vad.r EPA Re,. No. {l'lQ-VaQ (methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester ................. . 12.5% 30.8% .7% *Captan: ............................................ . Related derivatives; ... " ...................... '" ., • Inert Ingredients: Total: *N-trichloromethylthio-4- cyclohexene-l,2-dicarboximide Apron + Capt an is a powder for dry seed treatment. EPA Est. 42056-IL-l EPA Reg. No. 100-670 Keep Out of Reach of Children DANGER/PELIGRO 56.0% 100.0% Si usted no entiende la etia, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en . . (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)

If in eyes: If swallowed: If inhaled: -2- Front Panel (Continued) '1/1 t '7 . ) . / , , Statement of Practical Treatment Flush with plenty of water. Call a physi­ cian. Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or if these are not available, large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol. Do riot induce vom­ iting or give anything by mouth to an un­ conscious person. Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. Get medical attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Note to Physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. See additional precautionary statements on back of container. See directions for use on back of container. Five Pounds Net Weight Ciba-Geigy

-3- Back of Container DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY IMPORTANT: Read the entire Directions for Use and the Condi­ tions of Sale and warranty before using this product. 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 should be followed carefully. How­ ever, it is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently asso­ ciated with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because of such fac­ tors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application all of which are beyond the control of Ciba-Geigy or the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. Ciba-Geigy warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is rea30nably fit for the purposes referred to in the Directions for Use subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Ciba-Geigy makes no Qther express or implied warranty of Fitness or Merchantability or any other express or implied warranty. In no case shall Ciba-Geigy or the Seller be liable for conseuential. special. or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. Ciba-Geigy and the Seller offer this product, and te 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 Ciba-Geigy.

• -4- '. I f') . V ) 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. 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 work­ er~ on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assis­ tance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal pro­ tective 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR DISEASE CONTROL, AND/OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES. General Information Apron + Capt an Fungicide Seed Protectant is a dry powder formu­ lated specifically for seed treatment application at planting ~ in soybeans and sorghum. Unique formulation technology has been incorporated to help lubricate the planter; thus allowing a smooth even flow of seed to the furrow, while providing uniform seed coverage and adherence to the seed. Diseases Controlled The combination of Apron with Captan provides protectant activi­ ty against seed rot organisms and protectant and systemic activ­ ity against Pythium damping-off, as well as early season control of Phytophthora diseases of soybeans and downy mildew of sor­ ghum. Apron + Captan should be appJled at planting time, utilizing either the Gustafson JF-l farm unit treater or the Gustafson

-5- I .• ) i\ 1" . ) , CF-80* treater to maximize seed coverage. (*Calibrate the Gus­ tafson CF-80 treater as per the manufacturer's instructions.) Seed should be placed in the treater and then the chemical added as follows: Soybeans: Sorghum: Notes: Apply 2 ozs. of Apron + Capt an per 50 Ibs. of seed for protection against seed rots, Pythium damping-off and early season Phytophthora. Apply 2 ozs. of Apron + Capt an per 50 Ibs. of seed for protection against seed rots and Pythium damping-off. For control of early season downy mildew, apply 4 ozs. per 50 Ibs. of seed. (1) For planters with electric eye monitors, periodically clean them with brushes provided by the planter manufacturer, according to their directions. (2) Treated seed must not be used or mixed with food or animal feed, or processed for oil. (3) Treat only those seeds needed for immediate use, minimiz­ ing the interval between treatment and planting. (4) Do not store excess treated seeds beyond plant­ ing time. Storage and Disposal Pesticide Storage and Disposal Store in a cool, dry place. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal, or cleaning of equipment. Open dumping is prohibited. Wastes resulting from the use of this product are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of unused pes­ ticide is a violation of federal law. Pesticide that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of accord­ ing to federal, state, or local procedures. For guidance in proper disposal methods, contact your State Pesticide or Envi­ ronmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office. Container Disposal Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent), puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, keep out of smoke. For minor spills, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoid con­ tamination of equipment and facilities during cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other emergercy, call 1-800-888-8372 day or night.

-6- Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals DANGER/PELIGRO Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin. Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers (other than mixers and loaders) must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Waterproof gloves • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear Mixers and loaders must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Waterproof gloves • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear • Chemical-resistant apron when mixing and loading • Dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-2IC) Discard clothing and other absorbent mate ials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concen­ trate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately fr0m other laundry. ------------------.---------- -----

I -7- User Safety Recommendations; Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, tobacco or using the toilet. chewing '71 Iv - ) gum, using .' Remove clothing immediately if pesti"ide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Environmental Hazards This pesticide is toxic to fish. Keep out of any body of water. Do not clean equipment or dispose of equipment wash waters in a manner that will contaminate water resources. the event that treated seeds are spilled and cannot be sal- vaged, completely cover them with soil. Apron® trademark of Ciba-Geigy Corporation for metalaxyl U.S. Patent 4,151,299 @1993 Ciba-Geigy Corporation Ciba Plant Protection Ciba-Geigy Corporatic~ Greensboro, North Carolina 27419 CGA 83L1 (WPS) Initial Registration April 10, 1989 Revised - 9/17/93 - WPS [GANNONC.LABELA]ACAPWPS - 9/17/93 In