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# CUSTOM-PAK AMBER HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **100-768**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Triasulfuron (75%)
- Label accepted: 2019-09-30
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-00768-20190930.pdf
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
September 30, 2019
Travis Bui, Ph.D.
Regulatory Product Manager
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
Subject: Registration Review L abel Mitigation for Triasulfuron
Product Name: Custom-Pak Amber Herbicide
EPA Registration Number: 100-768
Application Dates: Dec 13, 2017
Decision Numbers: 555365
Dear Dr. Bui
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your
application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection
with Sulfonylurea Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The
label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is
acceptable.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the companys website on your label, then please be
aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide
Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product
would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40
CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition,
regardless of whether a website is referenced on your products label, claims made on the
website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false
or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration,
the website will be referred to the EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
A copy of your label stamped “Accepted” is enclosed. Products shipped after 12 months from the
date of this amendment must bear the new revised label. Your release for shipment of the
product bearing the amended label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these conditions
are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA
section 6.
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 100-768
Decision No. 555365
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Miguel Zavala by phone at 703-347-
0504, or via email at zavala.miguel@epa.gov.
S i n c e r e l y ,
L i n d a A r r i n g t on, Branch Chief
R i s k M a n a g e m e n t a nd Implementation Branch 4
P e s t i c i d e R e - E v a l u a t i o n D i v i s i o n
O f f i c e o f P e s t i c i d e P r o g r a m s
Enclosure
[Booklet]
CustomPak™ Amber® Herbicide
TRIASULFURON GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
For control of weeds in wheat, barley, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation Reserve
Program acres
Active Ingredient:
Triasulfuron* ............................................................................................................ 75.0%
Other Ingredients: 25.0%
Total: 100.0%
*CAS No. 82097-50-5
CustomPakTM Amber Herbicide is formulated as a water-dispersible granule and
contains 0.75 lb triasulfuron per lb of product.
EPA Reg. No. 100-768
EPA Est.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en
detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
See additional Precautionary Statements and Directions for Use inside booklet.
SCP 768A
18 ounces
Net Weight
6HS  

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FIRST AID
If on skin or
clothing
x Take off contaminated clothing.
x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If in eyes x 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 eye.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed x Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
x Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
x Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor.
x Do not give anything to an unconscious person.
If inhaled x Move person to fresh air.
x If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment
advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24-Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or
Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using
the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
x Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
x Waterproof gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber • 14 mils, nitrile rubber
• 14 mills, neoprene rubber • 14 mils, natural rubber • 14 mils, polyethylene,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) • 14 mils or Viton® • 14 mils
x Shoes plus socks
User Safety Requirements
Follow manufacturers 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
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:
x Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
x Remove clothing immediately/PPE if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly
and put on clean clothing.
x Remove clothing/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
For terrestrial uses: 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.
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Ground Water Advisory
This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in
groundwater. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils
are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.
Consult with the pesticide state lead agency or local agricultural agencies for
information regarding soil permeability and aquifer vulnerability in your area.
Surface Water Advisory
This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow groundwater. This product
is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several
months or more after application. 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 loading of triasulfuron from runoff
water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be greatly reduced by avoiding
applications when rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. 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 manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by
applicable law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any
claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not
extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions, or under conditions not
reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and (2) Buyer
and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for
any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of
this product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY
OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES
OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitations of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
SYNGENTA.
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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 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 4 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:
x Coveralls
x Waterproof gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber • 14 mils, nitrile rubber
• 14 mills, neoprene rubber • 14 mils, natural rubber • 14 mils, polyethylene,
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) • 14 mils or Viton • 14 mils
x Shoes plus socks
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR WEED CONTROL, AND/OR
ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
CustomPak Amber Herbicide is a selective herbicide for the control of many weeds in
wheat (including durum wheat), barley, fallow cropland, pastures, rangeland, and
Conservation Reserve Program acres. Refer to Table 1 for a listing of weeds
controlled. CustomPak Amber Herbicide is a 75% water-dispersible granule which must
be thoroughly mixed in water and applied as a spray.
This herbicide controls weeds by inhibiting a biochemical process that produces certain
essential amino acids necessary for plant growth. The inhibited enzyme system is
acetolactate synthase (ALS). Growth of susceptible weeds is inhibited soon after
CustomPak Amber Herbicide application. Leaves of susceptible plants turn yellow
and/or red followed by death of the growing point. These visible effects of control may
not be observed until 1-3 weeks after application, depending upon weed species,
growing conditions, and CustomPak Amber Herbicide rate.
Thorough coverage is necessary to provide good weed control.
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
TRIASULFURON GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
To reduce the potential for herbicide resistance issues, the end use product,
CustomPak Amber Herbicide, label contains the following label language that provides
the user with information on resistant weed management.
CustomPak Amber Herbicide is a Group 2 herbicide (acetolactate synthase (ALS) -
inhibitor mode of action). Some naturally occurring weed populations have been
identified as resistant to herbicides with the ALS-inhibitor mode of action. Selection of
resistant biotypes, through repeated use of these herbicides or lower than specified use
rates in the same field, may result in weed control failures. A resistant biotype may be
present if poor performance cannot be attributed to adverse environmental conditions or
improper application methods.
Principles of Herbicide Resistant Weed Management
Scout and know your field
• Know weed species present in the field to be treated through scouting and field
history. An understanding of weed biology is useful in designing a resistance
management strategy. Ensure the weed management program will control all
weeds present.
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• Fields should be scouted prior to application to determine species present and
growth stage. Always apply this herbicide at the full labeled rate and correct
timing for the weeds present in the field.
Utilize non-herbicidal practices to add diversity
• Use diversified management tactics such as cover crops, mechanical weed
control, harvest weed seed control, and crop rotation as appropriate.
Use good agronomic practices, start clean and stay clean
• Use good agronomic practices that enhance crop competitiveness.
• Plant into weed-free fields utilizing tillage or an effective burndown herbicide for
control of emerged weeds.
• Sanitize farm equipment to avoid spreading seed or vegetative propagules prior
to leaving fields.
Difficult to control weeds
• Fields with difficult to control weeds should be planted in rotation with crops that
allow the use of herbicides with an alternative mode of action or different
management practices.
• Difficult to control weeds may require sequential applications, such as a broad
spectrum preemergence herbicide followed by one or more postemergence
herbicide applications. Utilize herbicides containing different modes of action
effective on the target weeds in sequential applications.
Do not overuse the technology
• Do not use more than two applications of this or any other herbicide with the
same mode of action in a single growing season unless mixed with an herbicide
with a different mode of action which provides overlapping spectrum for the
difficult to control weeds.
Scout and inspect fields following application
• Prevent an influx of weeds into the field by controlling weeds in field borders.
• Scout fields after application to verify that the treatment was effective.
• Suspected- herbicide resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators
• Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at
the dose applied, especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
• A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species;
and
• Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
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• Report non-performance of this product to your Syngenta retailer, Syngenta
representative, or call 1-866-Syngent (866-796-4368). If resistance is suspected
ensure weed escapes are controlled using an herbicide with an effective mode of
action and/or use non-chemical means to prevent further seed production.
Prevent weed escapes before, during, and after harvest
• Do not allow weed escapes to produce seed or vegetative structures such as
tubers or stolons which contribute to spread and survival. Consider harvest
weed seed management and control weeds post-harvest to prevent seed
production.
Resistant weeds
• In some fields, there are naturally-occurring biotypes of kochia, Russian thistle,
chickweed, prickly lettuce, and annual ryegrass that will not be controlled by
sulfonylurea herbicides such as CustomPak Amber Herbicide.
• Contact your local Syngenta representative, retailer, crop advisor or extension
agent to determine if weeds resistant to this mode of action are present in your
area. If resistant biotypes have been reported, use the full labeled rate of this
product, apply at the labeled timing, and tank-mix with a different mode of action
product so there are multiple effective modes of application for each suspected
resistant weed.
Use Restrictions:
1. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
2. Use CustomPak Amber Herbicide in the following states only: CO, ID, KS, MN, MT,
ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, and WY.
3. Do not use CustomPak Amber Herbicide in the San Luis Valley of CO or in sections
of WA and OR, west of the Cascade Mountains. In WA, abide by all sulfonylurea
aerial application rulings in effect by the Washington Department of Agriculture.
4. Do not use CustomPak Amber Herbicide alone in any field where ALS-resistant
biotypes of any weed species have been identified. Where there are known
occurrences, CustomPak Amber Herbicide must be tank mixed or applied
sequentially with an appropriate registered herbicide having a different mode of
action (such as Aim™; 2,4-D; MCPA; Starane®; Curtail®; Banvel®; or Buctril®) to
insure control of these ALS-resistant biotypes.
5. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide or other herbicides with the same mode
of action within a 12-month period after CustomPak Amber Herbicide application,
except for planned sequential applications as described in the crop sections on this
label. If additional weed control is needed, use a herbicide with a different mode of
action than CustomPak Amber Herbicide.
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APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Use either ground or aerial spray equipment. Calibrate spray equipment before use.
Use equipment that is capable of continuous and vigorous tank agitation. Use spray
nozzles that provide medium-coarse droplets. When the tank is full, the agitation
system should be capable of creating a rippling or rolling action on the liquid surface.
Use a 16-mesh strainer at the tank outlet. For the nozzles, use the screen
recommended by the nozzle supplier. For ground application of 3-20 gal/A, use only
conventional or low pressure flat fan nozzles to assure adequate coverage. For ground
application of more than 20 gal/A, rain-drop or floodjet nozzles may be used. In dense
stands of wheat or barley, use an adequate spray volume to provide uniform coverage
of the weeds.
For aerial application to wheat, barley, and fallow cropland, use a spray volume of 2-5
gal/A. For aerial application to pastures, rangeland, and Conservation Reserve
Program acres, apply in a minimum of 2 gallons of spray volume per acre. Apply at a
maximum height of 10 ft above the crop with low-drift nozzles at a maximum pressure of
40 psi and wind speed not exceeding 10 mph to assure accurate application within the
target area.
Avoid application to wheat, barley, and fallow cropland, under conditions where uniform
coverage cannot be obtained or where excessive spray drift may occur.
Avoid application to humans or animals. Flagmen and loaders should avoid inhalation
of spray mist and prolonged contact with skin.
Sensitive Areas
The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive
areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or
endangered species, nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g., when wind is blowing away from
the sensitive areas).
This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-
target organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated area. It is critical
to avoid contaminating the forage sources and habitat of non-target organisms by
minimizing spray drift. For further guidance and instructions on how to minimize spray
drift, refer to the Spray Drift Management section of this label.
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SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
As with all crop protection products, it is important to avoid off-target movement onto
adjacent land or crops, as even small amounts may injure sensitive plants. To reduce
spray drift, the following spray drift management requirements must be followed.
SPRAY DRIFT
Ground Boom Applications
x Apply with the nozzle height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more
than 3 feet above the ground or crop canopy unless making a turf, pasture, or
rangeland application, in which case applicators may apply with a nozzle height
no more than 4 feet above the ground.
x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators
are required to use a Coarse or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser
droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
SPRAY DRIFT
Aerial Applications
x Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the vegetative canopy,
unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety.
x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators
are required to use a Coarse or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser
droplet size (ASABE S572.1).
x The boom length must not exceed 65% of the wingspan for airplanes or 75% of
the rotor blade diameter for helicopters.
x Applicators must use ½ swath displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the
field.
x Nozzles must be oriented so the spray is directed toward the back of the aircraft.
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
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SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS.
IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets
that provide target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the
potential for drift will be greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable
environmental conditions.
Controlling Droplet Size Ground Boom
x Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will
reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a
greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate.
x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to
produce the target spray volume and droplet size.
x Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application.
Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
Controlling Droplet Size Aircraft
x Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers recommendations for setting up
nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel
with the airflow in flight.
BOOM HEIGHT Ground Boom
Use the lowest boom height that is compatible with the spray nozzles that will provide
uniform coverage. For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop
and have minimal bounce.
RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft
Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to
crops, do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless
a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety.
SHIELDED SPRAYERS
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using
shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition
of the spray on the target area.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce
effects of evaporation.
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TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are
characterized by increasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with
limited cloud cover and light to no wind. The presence of an inversion can be indicated
by ground fog or 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 indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature
inversions.
WIND
Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING
GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect
spray drift.
WINDBLOWN SOIL PARTICLES
CustomPak Amber Herbicide has the potential to move off-site due to wind erosion.
Soils that are subject to wind erosion usually have a high silt and/or fine to very fine
sand fractions and low organic matter content. Other factors which can affect the
movement of windblown soil include the intensity and direction of prevailing winds,
vegetative cover, site slope, rainfall, and drainage patterns. Avoid applying CustomPak
Amber Herbicide if prevailing local conditions may be expected to result in off-site
movement.
MIXING PROCEDURES
1. Be sure the sprayer is clean.
2. Always use clean water or liquid fertilizer. Fill the tank with approximately 25% of
the total water volume needed, and begin agitation.
3. Be certain that the agitation system is working properly and that it creates a
rippling or rolling action at the liquid surface.
4. Add all of the appropriate amount of CustomPak Amber Herbicide to the tank all
at once (Refer to Table 2).
5. Complete filling of the tank, maintaining sufficient agitation at all times to ensure
complete and uniform dispersal of product. This applies to both spray and nurse
tanks.
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6. Disperse CustomPak Amber Herbicide completely (agitate for 3-5 minutes)
before adding surfactant or another chemical to the tank.
7. When using water as a carrier, a nonionic surfactant with a minimum of 80% of
the constituents effective as a spray adjuvant must be added at 1-2 qt/100 gal of
spray volume (0.25-0.5% volume per volume) for all applications to emerged
weeds. Use 0.5% surfactant when applying CustomPak Amber Herbicide to
dense weed populations or when applying CustomPak Amber Herbicide in a
spray volume of 10 gal/A or less.
8. Always maintain continuous agitation while the spray suspension is in the tank.
9. Mix only sufficient spray suspension to be used the same day; however,
CustomPak Amber Herbicide will remain active in the spray mixture for at least
36 hours.
Note: The addition of surfactant to spray mixtures containing more than 50% fertilizer
can cause increased temporary leaf burn. The surfactant may be omitted from the
spray solution if the carrier contains more than 50% fertilizer. If the surfactant is
omitted, control of some of the more difficult to control weeds (bottom of Table 1) may
be reduced under unfavorable conditions (i.e., larger weeds, dry soil, etc.). For
optimum control of those species, a 50% fertilizer solution as a carrier should be used
with an appropriate surfactant. Important: When using a surfactant with liquid fertilizer
solutions, add the surfactant to the mix water before adding CustomPak Amber
Herbicide to the spray tank.
SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Cleaning Equipment after Application
Because some broadleaf crops are extremely sensitive to low rates of CustomPak
Amber Herbicide, special attention must be given to cleaning equipment before spraying
a crop other than those registered for use and on this label. Mix only as much spray
solution as needed. Immediately after spraying, clean equipment thoroughly using this
procedure:
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of one gallon of household ammonia per 50 gallons
of water. A commercial tank cleaner may be used in place of the ammonia
solution if it has been proven effective for use with CustomPak Amber Herbicide.
Contact your Syngenta representative or dealer for information about the
suitability of specific tank cleaning products before using them according to
manufacturers directions. Do not use chlorine based cleaners such as Clorox®.
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3. When available, use a pressure washer to clean the inside of the spray tank with
this solution. Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top
surface. Completely fill the sprayer with the cleaning solution to ensure contact
of the cleaning solution with all internal surfaces of the tank and plumbing. Start
agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the cleaning solution for at
least 15 minutes. All visible deposits must be removed from the spraying
system.
4. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least one minute with the cleaning
solution.
5. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-3 in accordance with state and local regulations.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the cleaning
solution after completing the above procedures.
8. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
Note: If the tank is equipped with the proper number of correctly mounted 360° tank
washing nozzles which are attached to a dedicated rinsing system, less cleaning
solution than a full tank may be used. Use sufficient cleaning solution to thoroughly
rinse all surfaces. Start the sprayer agitation and recirculate the cleaning solution for at
least 15 minutes. Flush the spray boom with the cleaning solution. Repeat the rinsing
procedure as outlined in this Note 1-2 times, including flushing the spray boom with the
cleaning solution. After the last flush of the system, remove nozzles, screens, and
strainers and clean separately in fresh cleaning solution.
POSTEMERGENCE CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO WINTER
OR SPRING WHEAT, WINTER OR SPRING BARLEY, OR POSTEMERGENCE TO
WEEDS IN FALLOW CROPLAND (INCLUDING POST-HARVEST CEREAL
STUBBLE)
Apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide at a standard or enhanced rate when the target
weeds shown in Table 1 are ACTIVELY GROWING AND ARE WITHIN THE HEIGHT
AND DIAMETER RANGE SPECIFIED, and the wheat is at ANY STAGE UP TO PRE-
BOOT or barley is in the 2-LEAF TO PRE-BOOT STAGE. Optimal control can be
obtained for most weed species when the weeds are 2 inches or less in height and/or
diameter. Very large weeds may only be suppressed. Use the low rate (0.28 oz/A;
0.0131 lb ai/A) unless additional length of control is needed. If additional length of
control is needed, or if weeds are at or above the maximum height, use 0.35 - 0.47 oz/A
(0.0164 0.0220 lb ai/A) of CustomPak Amber Herbicide. These rates of CustomPak
Amber Herbicide can also be used for the more difficult to control weeds (such as wild
buckwheat) at the bottom of the standard rate section of Table 1. Include a nonionic
surfactant in the spray mixture as described in the Mixing Procedures section.
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CustomPak Amber Herbicide will also provide preemergence control of the weeds listed
in Table 1 that may germinate after application, provided rainfall (enough to wet the soil
2-3 inches deep) moves CustomPak Amber Herbicide into the soil before seedlings
emerge. Application of CustomPak Amber Herbicide at the enhanced rate will increase
the duration of weed control.
Use Precautions:
1. For optimum control, fall applications of CustomPak Amber Herbicide to weeds in
winter wheat, winter barley, or fallow cropland must be made before the emerged
weeds are exposed to extended freezing temperatures.
2. CustomPak Amber Herbicide applied to fallow cropland must be applied as a tank
mixture, or be followed by a herbicide with a different mode of action within 12
months.
3. An application of a herbicide with a different mode of action than CustomPak Amber
Herbicide, or a tillage operation, must be made to control any weeds before they
flower that may be present in fallow cropland treated with CustomPak Amber
Herbicide.
Use Restrictions:
1. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide at 0.56 oz per acre (0.0263 lb ai/A) in
areas with a soil pH greater than 7.5, except in the Blacklands of TX and OK.
2. To avoid possible crop injury, do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide to wheat or
barley that is stressed due to (1) extremes in temperature or rainfall; (2) disease or
insect pressure; or (3) when extremes in temperature or rainfall are expected within
one week of application.
3. CustomPak Amber Herbicide must be tank mixed with other appropriate herbicide(s)
to obtain broad spectrum weed control in fallow cropland. Refer to the CustomPak
Amber Herbicide Tank Mixtures with Other Herbicides section.
4. Do not plant durum wheat less than 8 months after a CustomPak Amber Herbicide
application.
5. Do not apply more than 0.56 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0263 lb
ai/A) in a single application.
6. Do not apply more than 0.56 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0263 lb
ai/A) per year.
7. Do not apply after the pre-boot stage.
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8. Pre-harvest Intervals
a. Forage may be cut or grazing allowed the day of application.
b. Do not cut for hay until 30 days after the last application.
c. Grain and straw may be harvested at normal harvest maturity.
PREPLANT, PREPLANT SHALLOW-INCORPORATED, OR PREEMERGENCE
CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO WINTER OR SPRING WHEAT
(EXCEPT DURUM WHEAT)
Preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated (top 1 inch of soil), or preemergence
CustomPak Amber Herbicide application at a standard or enhanced rate will provide
control of the weeds listed in Table 1, provided rainfall (enough to wet the soil 2-3
inches deep) is received before weed emergence. Preplant or preplant shallow-
incorporated applications should be used only if a disk drill is to be used for planting; not
hoe/sweep drills.
Apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or
preemergence to wheat at 0.56 oz/A; (0.0263 lb ai/A) for the suppression of annual
ryegrass and for suppression of light to moderate Japanese brome, downy brome, and
cheat populations that have not emerged. Sufficient and timely rainfall (enough to wet
the soil 2-3 inches deep) is required for preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or
preemergence activity. It may be necessary to apply a sequential application of
Sencor® or Lexone® if suppression of Japanese brome, downy brome, or cheat is not
adequate after CustomPak Amber Herbicide application. Refer to the Sencor or Lexone
label for directions for use and wheat variety restrictions. CustomPak Amber Herbicide
will not adequately suppress heavy or dense populations of downy brome or cheat.
CustomPak Amber Herbicide may be tank mixed with Metribuzin or Maverick™ for
improved control of downy brome and cheat (see Tank Mixtures section).
Use Restrictions:
1. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide preemergence to late fall-seeded winter
wheat if environmental conditions that stress wheat are expected within 2 weeks
after application.
2. Do not apply more than 0.56 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0263 lb
ai/A) in a single application.
3. Do not apply more than 0.56 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0263 lb
ai/A) per year.
4. A post-emergence application of CustomPak Amber Herbicide is not allowed if 0.56
oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide is applied pre-emergence.
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5. Forage, grazing, hay cutting, and harvest of grain and straw are allowed at normal
maturity for these commodities.
SPLIT CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS TO WINTER WHEAT
(SOIL PH LESS THAN 7.5)
CustomPak Amber Herbicide may be applied as a split application to winter wheat to
control susceptible weeds that may be expected to emerge later in the growing season.
Make the initial application of CustomPak Amber Herbicide either preplant, preplant
shallow-incorporated, preemergence, or postemergence at 0.28 oz/A; (0.0131 lb ai/A),
and follow with an additional postemergence application at 0.28 oz/A no sooner than 60
days after the first application. The second application must be tank mixed with a
herbicide registered for use in wheat having a different mode of action (such as Aim;
2,4-D; MCPA; Starane; Curtail; Banvel; or Buctril) to minimize selection of resistant
weed biotypes. The second application must be applied no later than pre-boot, or any
earlier growth stage specified on the tank mix partner label. Include a nonionic
surfactant in the spray mixture as described in the Mixing Procedures section.
Precaution: Weed control is dependent upon weed species, size at application,
growing conditions, and the level of competition from the crop. Weed control may be
reduced if weeds are stressed due to drought, excess cold or warm temperatures, or
other factors that reduce growth. Competition of the crop with the weeds helps in
providing control.
Use Restrictions:
1. Do not apply more than 0.28 oz of CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0131 lb
ai/A) per application in this split application program.
2. Do not make more 2 applications of 0.28 oz of CustomPak Amber Herbicide per
acre (0.0131 lb ai/A) per application per year.
3. The minimum retreatment interval for this split application program is 60 days.
4. Do not apply more than a total of 0.56 oz of CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre
per year (0.0263 lb ai/A) per year total.
5. Do not apply after the pre-boot stage.
6. Pre-harvest Intervals
a. Forage may be cut or grazing allowed the day of application.
b. Do not cut for hay until 30 days after the last application.
c. Grain and straw may be harvested at normal harvest maturity.
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Table 1: Weeds Controlled or Suppressed with CustomPak Amber Herbicide at
the Standard and Enhanced Rates
STANDARD RATES (0.28, 0.35, or 0.47 oz/acre)
Weeds Controlled
Maximum Height/Diameter for
Optimum Control (inches)
Blue mustard (purple mustard),
field pennycress (fanweed),
flixweed,
shepherds-purse,
tall hedge mustard,
tansymustard,
tumble mustard (Jim Hill mustard),
wild mustard
No size limit, but control is recommended
prior to weed competition with the crop
resulting in yield reductions
Bur buttercup,
common ragweed,
common sunflower,
creeping buttercup,
horseweed (marestail),
Indian mustard,
kochia*,
lanceleaf ragweed,
prickly lettuce (China lettuce*),
puncturevine,
tall buttercup,
Virginia pepperweed,
wild radish
Less than 6
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STANDARD RATES (0.28, 0.35, or 0.47 oz/acre)
Weeds Controlled
Maximum Height/Diameter for
Optimum Control (inches)
Annual fleabane,
bushy wallflower,
coast fiddleneck (tarweed),
common broomweed,
common cocklebur,
common purslane,
common yarrow,
corn gromwell,
cutleaf eveningprimrose,
giant ragweed,
hairy vetch,
jagged chickweed (umbrella spurry),
London rocket,
marshelder,
miners lettuce,
Plains coreopsis,
prostrate pigweed,
redroot pigweed,
rough fleabane,
smooth pigweed,
spring whitlowgrass,
woolly croton
Less than 4
Annual polemonium (Jacobs ladder),
common chickweed*,
common mallow,
forget-me-not,
Russian thistle*,
wild buckwheat (treat after true leaves
have emerged; not cotyledon stage)
Less than 2
Henbit
Preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or
preemergence
Weeds Suppressed***
Wild garlic,
wild onion No limit
Western ragweed,
annual morningglories Less than 5 inches
Henbit Less than 2 inches
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ENHANCED RATE (0.56 oz/acre)
Weeds Controlled
Maximum Height/Diameter for
Optimum Control (inches)
Additional Weeds Suppressed**
Canada thistle,
curly dock,
goldenrod,
greenflower pepperweed,
houndstongue,
musk thistle
Less than 6 inches
Annual ryegrass (Italian ryegrass),
cheat,
downy brome,
Japanese brome
Persian darnel
Preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or
preemergence
*See Weed Resistance Management section of this label.
**In addition to those controlled or suppressed by standard rates.
***Indicates “Partial Control” which means significant activity but not always at a level
generally considered acceptable for commercial weed control.
Table 2: Amount of CustomPak Amber Herbicide to Use to Treat Various
Acreages at the Standard and Enhanced Rates
Ounces of CustomPak Amber Herbicide to Use
Standard Rates Enhanced Rate
Acres to Treat 0.28 oz/A 0.35 oz/A 0.47 oz/A 0.56 oz/A
1 0.28 0.35 0.47 0.56
5 1.4 1.75 2.35 2.8
10 2.8 3.5 4.7 5.6
20 5.6 7 9.4 11.2
40 11.2 14 18.8 22.4
60 16.8 21 28.2 33.6
80 22.4 28 37.6 44.8
100 28 35 47 56
120 33.6 42 56 67.2
140 39.2 49 65.8 78.4
160 44.8 56 75.2 89.6
Note: One CustomPak bottle treats 38.3-64.3 acres at the standard rates (0.28
oz/A-0.47 oz/A) or 32.1 acres at the enhanced rate (0.56 oz/A). Volumetric measuring
cylinders should be used only as a guide or as a container for weighing, as the degree
of accuracy varies by +10%. For more precise measurement, scales that weigh in
ounces and calibrated to at least 0.1 oz are recommended.
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POSTEMERGENCE CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE APPLICATION TO
PASTURES, RANGELAND, AND CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
ACRES
CustomPak Amber Herbicide can be applied postemergence to emerged and actively
growing weeds in pastures, rangeland, and CRP acres at the standard or enhanced
rates (see Table 1) for weed control in the following established grasses:
Common Name Scientific Name
Bermudagrass Cynodon dactylon
Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardi
Bluestem, Little Andropogon scoparius
Bluestem, Old World Bothriochloa caucasica
Brome, Smooth Bromus inermis
Buffalograss Buchloe dactyloides
Fescue, Sheep Festuca ovina
Grama, Blue Bouteloua gracilis
Grama, Side-oats Bouteloua curtipendula
Redtop Agrostis alba
Timothy Phleum pratense
Wheatgrass, Bluebunch Agropyron spicatum
Wheatgrass, Crested Agropyron cristatum
Wheatgrass, Intermediate Agropyron intermedium
Wheatgrass, Pubescent Agropyron tricophorum
For new seedings of the above grasses, do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide until
at least 60 days after emergence of the desirable grasses or 30 days after sprigging of
bermudagrass. Even established stands of orchardgrass, red fescue, and ryegrasses
will likely be injured by CustomPak Amber Herbicide. If desirable broadleaves, such as
clovers and alfalfa, are present, they will likely be severely injured by CustomPak Amber
Herbicide applications.
Weed Control
For information on weeds controlled, size limitations, and rate of CustomPak Amber
Herbicide to use, refer to Table 1. Many of the weeds in that table commonly occur in
rangeland, pastures, and CRP acres. In addition to the weeds listed in Table 1,
CustomPak Amber Herbicide at the standard or enhanced rates will provide first year
control and subsequent year suppression of: hoary cress (whitetop) and poison
hemlock.
For all postemergence applications, CustomPak Amber Herbicide should be applied to
actively growing weeds and a nonionic surfactant should be included in the spray
mixture as described in the Mixing Procedures section of this label. To obtain
optimum control and to manage weed resistance, CustomPak Amber Herbicide should
be applied in tank mixture with an appropriate registered herbicide having another mode
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of action (examples are 2,4-D, Banvel, Clarity®, Curtail, Crossbow®, Grazon®,
Stinger®, Tordon™, Weedmaster®, and Weedone® LV6). The tank mix partner should
be used at a recommended tank mix rate; and all directions, restrictions, precautions,
etc. should be followed on both labels.
Biotypes of the weeds marked with an (*) in Table 1 have been selected which are
resistant to certain or all sulfonylureas. Those biotypes will likely not be controlled with
CustomPak Amber Herbicide. Follow the precautions and instructions in the Weed
Resistance Management section of this label.
CustomPak Amber Herbicide at the standard rate (0.28 oz/A; 0.0131 lb ai/A) will provide
partial control of western ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya) if applied to plants less than
5 inches tall. A second application of the standard or enhanced rate (0.28 or 0.56 oz/A;
0.0131 or 0.0263 lb ai/A) can be made no later than 60 days after the initial application
for additional control of late germinating western ragweed and for improved residual
control.
Refer to Table 2 for the amount of CustomPak Amber Herbicide to use to treat various
acreages.
Downy brome and cheat control: Partial control of downy brome and cheat can be
obtained by applying CustomPak Amber Herbicide at 0.56 oz/A (0.0263 lb ai/A) prior to
emergence of those grasses. Follow directions for control of downy brome in wheat as
described in the Preemergence CustomPak Amber Herbicide Application to Winter
or Spring Wheat section of this label.
Use Precautions:
1. Weed control is dependent upon weed species, size at application, growing
conditions, and the level of competition from the crop. Weed control may be
reduced if weeds are stressed due to drought, excess cold or warm temperatures, or
other factors that reduce growth. Competition of the crop with the weeds helps in
providing control.
2. Poisonous plants: The following weeds controlled by CustomPak Amber Herbicide
can be poisonous to livestock in pastures and rangeland: bur buttercup, coast
fiddleneck, cocklebur, creeping buttercup, goldenrod, and tall buttercup.
Use Restrictions:
1. Do not apply more than 0.56 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre (0.0263 lb
ai/A) in a single application.
2. Do not apply more than a total of 0.84 oz CustomPak Amber Herbicide per acre
(0.0394 lb ai/A) per year.
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3. Do not apply more than 2 applications per year.
4. The minimum retreatment interval is 60 days.
5. Do not cut for hay for 30 days following application. Grazing may occur immediately
following application.
TANK MIXTURES
Note: The many formulations of tank mix partner products have greatly varying mixing
characteristics. Before CustomPak Amber Herbicide is used in tank mixture with other
products, the mixture should first be tested in small containers for physical compatibility.
When conducting a compatibility test, follow the same procedures given for large
quantities given in the Mixing Procedures section.
CustomPak Amber Herbicide Tank Mixtures with Other Herbicides
Tank mix a standard rate of CustomPak Amber Herbicide with a suitable herbicide from
the list below to: (1) control broadleaf weeds that are beyond the optimum treatment
size; or (2) control broadleaf or grass weeds not named on this label; or (3) control ALS-
resistant weeds. CustomPak Amber Herbicide must be applied in tank mixture for use
in fallow cropland.
Refer to the label of the tank mix partner for appropriate crops, additional weeds
controlled, and directions for use; and observe all precautions and restrictions on the
labels of products used in tank mixtures. It is the pesticide users responsibility to
ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the
applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels
involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and
precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.
Recommended Tank Mix Partners
Aim Diuron Roundup®, Roundup Ultra®
Ally®* Fallow Master™ Sencor
Assert®* Gramoxone® Extra Starane
Banvel SC or SGF Hoelon® Starane + Saber®
Bronate® Landmaster® BW Starane + Salvo®
Buctril Lexone Starane + Sword®
Clarity Maverick Stinger
Curtail MCPA amine or ester 2,4-D amine or ester
Curtail M Puma™ Touchdown®
Discover®
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*Products with the same mode of action as CustomPak Amber Herbicide (ALS-
inhibitors). See the Weed Resistance Management section for information on
situations requiring mixture or sequential application with products of a different mode of
action.
Tank Mixes for Henbit Control
If henbit has emerged, apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide early postemergence at a
standard use rate in combination with Ally; Banvel + 2,4-D; Buctril; MCPA; Lexone; or
Sencor.
Tank Mix with Metribuzin (Lexone or Sencor) or Maverick for Suppression of
Downy Brome and Cheat
For suppression/partial control of downy brome and cheat in wheat, apply a standard
rate of Amber plus 0.062-0.25 lb. ai/A (2-8 oz/A of 4L or 0.083-0.33 lb/A of 75DF) of
metribuzin or Ҁ
oz/A of Maverick early postemergence. Refer to the Lexone, Sencor, or
Maverick label for rates, timings, and restrictions, such as variety limitations.
Tank Mix with Fallow Master for Conservation Tillage
For burndown plus residual control of weeds in Table 1, apply a standard rate of
CustomPak Amber Herbicide plus labeled rates of Fallow Master in fallow cropland or at
least 15 days prior to seeding winter or spring wheat in no-tillage or reduced-tillage
systems. To obtain good soil activity, enough rainfall is needed to wet the soil 2-3
inches deep before weed emergence. If weeds emerge, control them with a herbicide(s)
having a different mode of action than CustomPak Amber Herbicide; for example, 2,4-D
+ Banvel.
Tank Mix Application with Tilt® Fungicide
For control of foot rot in wheat in the Pacific Northwest, Tilt fungicide may be applied at
4 fl. oz/A in combination with CustomPak Amber Herbicide at either a standard or
enhanced rate. Refer to the Tilt label for specific use directions and restrictions.
CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE APPLICATION WITH ORGANOPHOSPHATE
INSECTICIDES
CustomPak Amber Herbicide may be tank mixed or applied sequentially with registered
organophosphate insecticides except malathion. These tank mixtures or sequential
applications may cause temporary crop discoloration or crop injury, especially if the crop
is under environmental stress at the time of treatment.
Delay CustomPak Amber Herbicide application for at least 60 days after an in-furrow
application of an organophosphate insecticide.
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GRAZING AND RE-SEEDING FOLLOWING CUSTOMPAK AMBER HERBICIDE
APPLICATION TO WHEAT, BARLEY, OR FALLOW CROPLAND
There are no grazing restrictions following CustomPak Amber Herbicide application.
Wheat (except durum wheat) may be re-seeded immediately after application of either a
standard rate or the enhanced rate.
ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS
The following crops may be planted after a CustomPak Amber Herbicide application
without a field bioassay, provided the following conditions are met and the required time
has elapsed between the last CustomPak Amber Herbicide application and the crop
planting date. When applying CustomPak Amber Herbicide in a tank mix, refer to the
rotational restrictions on this label and the label of the tank mix partner and observe the
more restrictive interval.
Wheat
Do not plant Durum wheat less than 8 months after a CustomPak Amber Herbicide
application. Other spring and winter wheat varieties may be replanted at any time.
Barley, Rye, Oats, or Bermudagrass
1. Six months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. In CO, KS, MT, NE, OK, SD, TX, Western ND - where soil pH is 7.9 or
less - and where one application of CustomPak Amber Herbicide at a
standard rate was made.
B. In all states - where soil pH is 6.9 or lower - one application of either a
standard or enhanced rate.
2. Eighteen months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in areas
not described above.
Proso Millet
Four months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate.
Field Corn
1. Four months ONLY if an IR corn hybrid is planted; either a standard or enhanced
rate.
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2. Fourteen months ONLY after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in
KS, NE, and CO east of I-25, where soil pH is 6.9 or lower, if a “normal” (not IR)
hybrid is planted.
3. Twenty-two months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate on soil
with pH 7.9 or lower, if a “normal” (not IR) hybrid is planted.
4. Thirty-six months after application in areas not described above. Corn may be
planted sooner if a successful field bioassay is completed.
Grain Sorghum
1. Fourteen months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and one application of a standard rate in Central TX
(excluding Panhandle); Western OK (excluding Panhandle); and West
Central and Western KS and NE.
B. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and one application of either a standard or enhanced
rate in Eastern TX; Central and Eastern OK; and Central and Eastern KS.
2. Twenty-four months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in
areas not described above.
Soybeans
1. Eleven months ONLY if STS® soybeans are planted; either a standard or
enhanced rate.
2. Fourteen months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.5 or lower and a minimum of 25 inches cumulative precipitation
from application to planting. One application of a standard rate in Central
KS.
B. Soil pH 7.5 or less and a minimum of 25 inches cumulative precipitation
from application to planting. One application of a standard or the
enhanced rate in Eastern TX; Central and Eastern OK.
3. Twenty-six months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.5 or lower and cumulative precipitation of 46 inches from
application to planting. One application of the enhanced rate in Central
KS.
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B. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and cumulative precipitation of 46 inches from
application to planting. One application of a standard rate in Central KS;
South Central NE.
4. Thirty-six months after application of a standard or enhanced rate in areas not
described above. Soybeans may be planted sooner if a successful field bioassay
is completed.
Sugar Beets, Sunflowers, or Onions
These crops are extremely sensitive to low levels of CustomPak Amber Herbicide in the
soil and should not be planted less than 24 months after any application of CustomPak
Amber Herbicide and only after a successful field bioassay is completed.
Other Crops
All crops other than wheat, barley, rye, oats, proso millet, bermudagrass, field corn,
grain sorghum, and soybeans under the specific conditions described above, may be
seeded only after the completion of a successful field bioassay and no sooner than 4
months after application. Refer to Field Bioassay Instructions section.
FIELD BIOASSAY INSTRUCTIONS
Using typical tillage, seeding practices, and timings for the particular crop, plant several
strips of the desired crop variety across the field which has been previously treated with
CustomPak Amber Herbicide. Plant the strips perpendicular to the direction CustomPak
Amber Herbicide was applied. The strips should be located so that all the different field
conditions are encountered, including differences in soil texture, pH, and drainage. If
the crop does not show visible symptoms of injury, stand reduction, and/or yield
reduction, this field can be seeded with this crop the next growing season after the
bioassay. If visible injury, stand reduction, or yield reduction occurs, this crop must not
be seeded, and the bioassay must be repeated the next growing season.
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
1. Do not use CustomPak Amber Herbicide in fields where the combination of all
three of these criteria occur:
ƒ Historic average annual rainfall (or the combination of historic annual rainfall
plus planned irrigation of the crop) exceeds 35 inches per year, and
ƒ The ground water table is 30 ft. or less below the soil surface, and
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ƒ The soil is classified as a coarse soil (sand or loamy sand soil texture in the
surface layer).
2. When applying to wheat, barley, or fallow cropland, do not apply more than one
application of 0.56 oz/A or two applications of 0.28 oz/A (separated by at least 60
days) per crop. Split applications must be made within the same cropping
season.
3. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide or other herbicides with the same
mode of action within a 12-month period after a CustomPak Amber Herbicide
application, except as directed on this label for split applications and tank mixes.
If additional weed control is needed, use a herbicide with a different mode of
action than CustomPak Amber Herbicide.
4. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide within 4 hours of an expected
rainfall/irrigation event. Rainfall or irrigation soon after application may reduce
foliar uptake by weeds, thereby reducing weed control.
5. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide to wheat or barley undersown with
legumes or forage grasses, as injury to the undersown crops may occur.
6. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide to irrigated land if the tail water will be
used on nontarget land.
7. Do not allow spray to drift to nontarget crops, other desirable plants, recreational
areas, ornamental plants, or onto land scheduled to be planted with crops other
than wheat or barley.
8. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide to snow-covered soil or to frozen soil
surfaces, since runoff may occur.
9. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide where its movement through the soil
or on soil particles may place it in contact with nontarget plants or their roots.
10. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide under conditions when uniform
coverage cannot be obtained.
11. Do not apply CustomPak Amber Herbicide to stressed or dormant weeds, or
when environmental conditions that stress weeds or cause weed dormancy are
expected within one week after application.
12. Do not mix with or apply sequentially with malathion. Tank mixture or sequential
application with other registered organophosphate insecticides may cause
temporary crop discoloration or crop injury. Delay CustomPak Amber Herbicide
application for at least 60 days after an in-furrow application of an
organophosphate insecticide.
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CATASTROPHIC CROP LOSS
Where a catastrophic crop loss has occurred after an CustomPak Amber Herbicide
application due to a natural disaster (such as late killing frost, hail, flooding, insect or
disease damage), wheat (except durum) may be replanted immediately and IR corn
hybrids after 4 months. Additionally, after 4 months barley, durum wheat, oats, rye, or
STS soybeans may be planted with the expectation that some level of discoloration,
stunting, or other crop injury will occur. Any damage and yield loss that occurs must be
accepted by the grower. Growers not willing to accept this potential injury and yield loss
are required to follow standard rotational guidelines.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a dry place.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling
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. 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 a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures
approved by state and local authorities.
Container Handling (bags)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag
into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or dispose of empty bag
in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and
local authorities.
Container Handling (fiber drums with liners)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty liner
by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue
into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or dispose of liner in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities. If drum is contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of it in the manner
required for its liner.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities
during cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or
other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day or night.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER.
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