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# Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment
- EPA Reg No: **7969-426**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (3.57%); Thiophanate-methyl (8.93%); Metalaxyl (14.73%); Fluxapyroxad (4.46%)
- Label accepted: 2026-09-23
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00426-20260923.pdf
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September 23, 2026
Casey Pehrson
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager (US)
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
2 TW Alexander Drive,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27713
Subject: Label Amendment – Add state-specific restrictions
Registration Review Label Amendment – Incorporating Mitigation Measures
from the Registration Review Interim Decision for Thiophanate-methyl
Product Name: Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment
EPA Registration Number: 7969-426
Application Date(s): 10/22/2025, 03/11/2025
Case Number/Decision Number: 00672592,00689261
Dear Casey Pehrson:
The amended label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is acceptable. This
approval does not affect any conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You
continue to be subject to existing conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected
with them.
The Agency, in accordance with 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 the [chemical] Interim Decision. The Agency has
concluded that your submission is acceptable.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all
previously accepted labeling. The next label printing of this product must use this labeling unless
subsequent changes have been approved. You must submit one copy of the final printed
labeling before you release the product for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with
40 CFR 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the previously approved
labeling for 12 months from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or
sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling.
“To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40
CFR 152.3.
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 7969-426
Case No./Decision No. 00672592,00689261
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please
be aware that the website becomes labeling under FIFRA 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) lists examples of
statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website
is referenced on your product’s 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 EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
Your release for shipment of the product 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Senedu Alemu via email at alemu.senedu@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Manjula Unnikrishnan
Product Manager 21
Fungicide Branch
Registration Division (7505T)
Enclosure
For commercial and on-farm use
A flowable concentrate for seed treatment to control various
seedborne and seedling diseases in peanut, soybean and dry
beans, including chickpeas
Active Ingredients:
fluxapyroxad*: 1H-Pyrazole-4-carboxamide, 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-
(3',4',5'-trifluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .46%
pyraclostrobin**: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]
methyl]phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .57%
metalaxyl***: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester . . . 14 .73%
thiophanate-methyl****: (dimethyl N,N'-[1,2-phenylenebis
(iminocarbonothioyl)]bis[carbamate]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .93%
Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 .31%
Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 .00%
* Contains 0 .417 lb of the active ingredient fluxapyroxad per U .S . gallon
** Contains 0 .334 lb of the active ingredient pyraclostrobin per U .S . gallon
*** Contains 1 .377 lbs of the active ingredient metalaxyl per U .S . gallon
**** Contains 0 .835 lb of the active ingredient thiophanate-methyl per U .S . gallon
EPA Reg. No. 7969-426 EPA Est. No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
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 .)
See full label for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use,
Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions .
In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product,
call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
Net Contents:
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
2 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27713
Thiophanate-methyl Group 1 Fungicide
Metalaxyl Group 4 Fungicide
Fluxapyroxad Group 7 Fungicide
Pyraclostrobin Group 11 Fungicide
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Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed . Causes moderate eye
irritation . Avoid contact with eyes or clothing .
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate,
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene
rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or
viton ≥ 14 mils
• All private handlers and applicators making seed treat -
ments, and commercial applicators conducting seed
treatment must wear double layer clothing and gloves .
User Safety Requirements:
Follow the 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 .
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 .
Physical and Chemical Hazards
DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing
agents . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates .
Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in
water adjacent to treated areas . For terrestrial uses,
DO NOT apply directly to water, or to areas where surface
water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high
water mark . DO NOT contaminate water when cleaning
equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or
rinsate .
DO NOT discharge effluent containing this product into
lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters
unless in accordance with the requirements of a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
and the permitting authority has been notified in writing
before discharge . DO NOT discharge effluent containing
this product to sewer systems without previously notifying
FIRST AID
If swallowed
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice .
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow .
• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor .
• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person .
If on skin or clothing
• Take off contaminated clothing .
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 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 by mouth to mouth, if possible .
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice .
If in eyes
• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes .
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes .
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice .
HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment .
In case of medical emergency involving this product, call BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC (hereafter “BASF”) at
1-800-832-HELP (4357) or dial 911 .
INSTRUCTION TO PHYSICIAN
No specific antidote is available . Treat symptomatically .
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the local sewage treatment plant authority . For guidance,
contact your State Water Board or the regional office of the
EPA .
Groundwater Advisory
Fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, and metalaxyl are known to
leach through soil into groundwater under certain condi -
tions as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach
into groundwater if used in areas where soils are perme -
able, particularly where the water table is shallow .
Surface Water Advisory
DO NOT apply during rain . This product may impact sur-
face water quality due to runoff of rain water . This is
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shal -
low ground water . This product is classified as having a
high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for sev -
eral months or more after application . A level,
well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to
which this product is applied and surface water features
including ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the
potential loading of fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin from
runoff water and sediment . Runoff of this product will be
reduced by avoiding the planting of treated seed when
rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours .
Sound erosion control practices will reduce this product’s
contribution to surface water contamination .
Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous
to wildlife . Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading . If
treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to
birds or endangered species, promptly clean up and dis -
pose of (cover or collect) spilled treated seed to prevent
ingestion . Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying
seed away from bodies of water .
Endangered and Threatened Species
Protection Requirements
Before using this product, you must obtain any applicable
Endangered Species Protection Bulletins (‘Bulletins’) within
six months prior to or on the day of application . To obtain
Bulletins, go to Bulletins Live! Two (BLT) at
https:/ /www.epa.gov/pesticides/bulletins . When
using this product, you must follow all directions and
restrictions contained in any applicable Bulletin(s) for the
area where you are applying the product, including any
restrictions on application timing if applicable . It is a viola-
tion of Federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling, including this labeling instruc -
tion to follow all directions and restrictions contained in any
applicable Bulletin(s) . For general questions or technical
help, call 1-844-447-3813, or email ESPP@epa .gov .
REPORTING ECOLOGICAL INCIDENTS : For guidance
on reporting ecological incidents, including death, injury, or
harm to plants and animals, including bees and other
non-target insects, see EPA’s Pesticide Incident Reporting
website: https://www .epa .gov/pesticide-incidents or call
BASF at 1-800-832-HELP (4357) .
Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling . This labeling must be in
the possession of the user at the time of fungicide seed
treatment application .
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 applica -
tion . For any requirements specific to your state or tribe,
consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation .
DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing
agent . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all
applicable directions, restrictions, precautions, and
Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed .
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 the restricted-entry intervals . The
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this prod-
uct 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 48 hours .
EXCEPTION: If the seed is treated with the product and
the treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the
Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstanc -
es, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will
be no contact with anything that has been treated .
PPE required for early entry to treated areas permitted
under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves
contact with anything that has been treated, including
plants, soil, or water, is:
• Coveralls
• Socks and shoes
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate,
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils,
neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal .
Pesticide Storage
Store in original container . Keep container closed and in
a secure place . Store in an area that is out of reach of
children and animals, away from food, feedstuffs, fertiliz -
ers and seed . Protect from frost and freezing .
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be dis-
posed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility .
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy -
cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incin -
eration, or by other procedures approved by state and
local authorities .
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake
(capacity ≤ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank
and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip . Fill
the container 1/4 full with water and recap . Shake for
10 seconds . Pour rinsate into application equipment or a
mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal . Drain
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip . Repeat this
procedure two more times .
Triple rinse containers too large to shake
(capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank .
Fill the container 1/4 full with water . Replace and tighten
closures . Tip container on its side and roll it back and
forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for
30 seconds . Stand the container on its end and tip it
back and forth several times . Turn the container over
onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times .
Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix
tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal . Repeat
this procedure two more times .
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con-
tents into application equipment or mix tank and
continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
drip . Hold container upside down over application
equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or
disposal . Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the
container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec -
onds . Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip .
Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide
only . DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose .
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container .
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller .
(continued)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final
disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container
into application equipment or mix tank . Fill the container
about 10% full with water . Agitate vigorously or recirculate
water with the pump for 2 minutes . Pour or pump rinsate
into application equipment or rinsate collection system .
Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times .
When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all
openings that have been opened during use; return the
container to the point of purchase or to a designated
location . This container must only be refilled with a pesti-
cide product . Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage
including cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads
and closure devices . Check for leaks after refilling and
before transport . DO NOT transport if this container is
damaged or leaking . If the container is damaged, or leak-
ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase
or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container
and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container
in compliance with state and local regulations .
In Case of Spill
In case of a large-scale spill of this product, call:
• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
• Your local doctor for immediate treatment
• Your local poison control center (hospital)
• BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
Steps to take if this material is released into the
environment or spilled:
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
avoid exposure when managing a spill . (See
Precautionary Statements section of this label for
required PPE .)
• Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material
(e .g ., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking
material to separate containers for disposal . Small-scale
spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi -
cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites .
• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin
areas with soap and water . Wash clothing before reuse .
• Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water .
Use Restrictions
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil
processing . Treated seeds are for planting purposes
only .
• DO NOT store Obvius® Plus fungicide seed
treatment near feed or foodstuffs .
• DO NOT contaminate feed or foodstuffs .
• DO NOT contaminate domestic or irrigation waters .
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• When applying both metalaxyl- and mefenoxam-
containing products to the same crop within the same
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum yearly
total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on
the label of the product containing the lowest yearly total
on that crop .
• DO NOT plant crops within 12 months after planting
Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment-treated seed
unless permitted according to the seed labeling note .
• DO NOT use the same auger or other seed treatment
equipment for treating seed that will handle commercial
or feed grains unless these have been thoroughly
cleaned .
• DO NOT store leftover treated seed where it could be
mixed with untreated seed . Store treated seed in cool,
dry conditions .
• DO NOT contaminate bodies of water when disposing of
equipment wash water .
• DO NOT plant treated seed by broadcasting to the soil
surface . Ensure that all planted seeds are thoroughly
incorporated by the planter during planting . Additional
incorporation may be required to thoroughly cover
exposed seeds .
• DO NOT apply where the texture of the underlying
(native) soil, is sand or loamy sand, the depth to ground-
water is 20 feet or less, the soil has less than 2% organic
matter .
• Treated seed sold or distributed for a use not permitted
by the following labeling does not qualify as an exempted
treated article under 40 CFR 152 .25(a) and is therefore
sale or distribution of an unregistered pesticide, pursuant
to FIFRA section 12 .
• Obvius Plus is not for sale, sale into, distribution,
or use in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York
State.
• Application to agricultural crops is limited to 0 .54 lb of
fluxapyroxad per acre per year in New York State .
Seed Treatment in Commercial Facilities
or Seed Treatment On-farm (When Treated
Seeds are to be Sold or Distributed) -
Seed Container Label Requirements
The Federal Seed Act requires that bags containing
treated seeds shall be labeled with the following
statements:
• This seed has been treated with pyraclostrobin ,
fluxapyroxad, metalaxyl , and thiophanate-methyl .
• DO NOT use for food, feed, or oil purposes .
(continued)
Seed Treatment in Commercial Facilities
or Seed Treatment On-farm (When Treated
Seeds are to be Sold or Distributed) -
Seed Container Label Requirements
(continued)
The U .S . Environmental Protection Agency requires that
bags containing treated seeds shall be labeled with the
following statements:
This seed has been treated with Obvius Plus
(EPA Reg. No. 7969-426) containing
pyraclostrobin, fluxapyroxad, metalaxyl, and
thiophanate-methyl.
Any seed treated with Obvius Plus that is sold or
distributed without these statements or that is
sold or distributed for a use not permitted by the
following labeling does not qualify as an exempted
treated article under 40 CFR 152.25(a) and is
therefore sale or distribution of an unregistered
pesticide, pursuant to FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(A).
• The contents of this bag are for planting purposes only .
DO NOT use for food, feed or oil purposes . DO NOT
use for fuel or ethanol production purposes .
• Store treated seed away from food and feedstuffs .
• DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have
access to treated seeds .
• DO NOT plant treated seed by broadcasting to the soil
surface . Ensure that all planted seeds are thoroughly
incorporated by the planter during planting . Additional
incorporation may be required to thoroughly cover
exposed seeds .
• Treated seed exposed on soil surfaces may be hazard-
ous to wildlife . Cover or collect treated seeds spilled
during loading and planting (such as in row ends) .
• Manage excess treated seeds (e .g ., spilled, unused, or
expired treated seeds) by one or more of the following
methods:
- Collect excess treated seeds for reuse for planting .
- Bury excess treated seeds (only allowed if totaling
1 pound or less) at least 50 feet away from bodies of
water at a depth of 6 inches or double the planting
depth, whichever is greater .
- Dispose of excess treated seed by placing them in a
landfill in accordance with applicable laws in your
state .
- Excess treated seeds may be returned to the supplier
if permitted by the state .
• DO NOT contaminate bodies of water when disposing
of equipment wash water .
• Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor-
dance with local requirements .
(continued)
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Seed Treatment in Commercial Facilities
or Seed Treatment On-farm (When Treated
Seeds are to be Sold or Distributed) -
Seed Container Label Requirements
(continued)
Advisory Dust-reducing Technique: The use of seed
flow lubricants or polymer coatings may help decrease
the amount of dust released during planting . Follow the
recommendations of the planter manufacturer regarding
the use of seed flow lubricants .
• Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus
socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier
laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber
≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils when opening this
bag or handling (e .g ., loading, pouring) treated seed or
seed pieces .
• Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to
fish and aquatic invertebrates . Drift and runoff may be
hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to
treated areas . DO NOT apply directly to water, or to
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal
areas below the mean high water mark . DO NOT con-
taminate water when disposing of equipment
washwaters or rinsate .
• Surface Water Advisory: DO NOT apply during rain .
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 ground water . This
product is classified as having a high potential for
reaching surface water via runoff for several months or
more after application . A level, well-maintained vegeta-
tive buffer strip between areas to which this product is
applied and surface water features including ponds,
streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading
of fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin from runoff
water and sediment . Runoff of this product will be
reduced by avoiding the planting of treated seed when
rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within
48 hours . Sound erosion control practices will reduce
this product’s contribution to surface water
contamination .
• Groundwater Advisory: Fluxapyroxad,
pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl are known to leach
through soil into groundwater under certain conditions
as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach
into groundwater if used in areas where soils are per-
meable, particularly where the water table is shallow .
• When applying both metalaxyl - and mefenoxam-
containing products to the same crop within the same
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum year-
ly total application rate for the active ingredient as
stated on the label of the product containing the lowest
yearly total on that crop .
(continued)
Seed Treatment in Commercial Facilities
or Seed Treatment On-farm (When Treated
Seeds are to be Sold or Distributed) -
Seed Container Label Requirements
(continued)
• In the event of crop failure or harvest of a crop grown
from this seed, the field may be replanted immediately
with dry beans, soybean, or any other crop which has
tolerances for all active ingredients: fluxapyroxad,
pyraclostrobin , metalaxyl , and
thiophanate-methyl .
• For crops with tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the mini-
mum plant back interval is 30 days from the date this
seed was planted .
• For crops without a tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the
plant back interval is 12 months .
• A cover crop without one or more tolerances may be
planted for purposes of erosion control or soil improve-
ment; however, the crop may not be grazed or
harvested for food or feed .
• Application to agricultural crops is limited to 0 .54 lb of
fluxapyroxad per acre per year in New York State .
Use of On-Farm Treated Seed (when treated
seeds are not for sale or distribution)
Treated seed sold or distributed for a use not per -
mitted by the following labeling does not qualify as
an exempted treated article under 40 CFR 152.25(a)
and is therefore sale or distribution of an unregis -
tered pesticide, pursuant to FIFRA section 12.
• Store treated seed away from food and feedstuffs .
• DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have access
to treated seeds .
• Treated seeds are for planting purposes only . DO NOT
use for food, feed, or oil purposes . DO NOT use treated
seeds for fuel or ethanol production purposes .
• DO NOT plant treated seed by broadcasting to the soil
surface . Ensure that all planted seeds are thoroughly
incorporated by the planter during planting . Additional
incorporation may be required to thoroughly cover
exposed seeds .
• Treated seeds exposed on the soil surface may be haz-
ardous to wildlife . Cover or collect treated seeds spilled
during loading and planting (such as in row ends) .
• Manage excess treated seeds (e .g ., spilled, unused, or
expired treated seeds) by one or more of the following
methods:
- Collect excess treated seeds for reuse for planting .
- Bury excess treated seeds (only allowed if totaling
1 pound or less) at least 50 feet away from bodies of
water at a depth of 6 inches or double the planting
depth, whichever is greater .
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- Dispose of excess treated seed by placing them in a
landfill in accordance with applicable laws in your state .
- Excess treated seeds may be returned to the supplier if
permitted by the state .
• DO NOT contaminate bodies of water when disposing of
equipment wash water .
Advisory Dust-reducing Technique
The use of seed flow lubricants or polymer coatings may
help decrease the amount of dust released during plant -
ing . Follow the recommendations of the planter
manufacturer regarding the use of seed flow lubricants .
Product Information
Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment , hereafter in
this label referred to as Obvius Plus , is a liquid broad
spectrum fungicide seed treatment that provides preven -
tive seed and seedling protection from several seedborne
and soilborne diseases .
Refer to the Diseases Controlled by Obvius ® Plus
fungicide seed treatment table for approved crops and
associated diseases controlled by Obvius Plus .
Mode of Action
Obvius Plus contains four active ingredients from different
fungicide groups that have distinct modes of action .
• Pyraclostrobin is classified as a Target Site of Action
Group 11 fungicide .
• Fluxapyroxad is classified as a Target Site of Action
Group 7 fungicide .
• Metalaxyl is classified as a Target Site of Action Group 4
fungicide .
• Thiophanate-methyl is classified as a Target Site of
Action Group 1 fungicide .
Resistance Management
Obvius Plus contains a Group 1 (thiophanate-methyl),
Group 4 (metalaxyl), Group 7 (fluxapyroxad), and
Group 11 (pyraclostrobin) fungicide . Any fungal population
may contain individuals naturally resistant to Obvius Plus
and other Group 1, Group 4, Group 7, and/or Group 11
fungicides . A gradual or total loss of pest control may
occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in
the same fields . Other resistance mechanisms that are not
linked to site of action but specific for individual chemicals,
including enhanced metabolism, may also exist . Follow
appropriate resistance- management strategies .
Due to the minimal amount of Obvius Plus applied to the
seed that relocates to the upper parts of the plant and the
multiple modes of action, the potential for development of
resistance is extremely low . Seed treatments of
Obvius Plus can therefore be followed by foliar use fungi-
cides containing the same modes of action in accordance
with resistance management guidelines as specified on
the respective labels .
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the fol-
lowing steps:
• Rotate the use of Obvius Plus or other Group 1,
Group 4 , Group 7, and/or Group 11 fungicides within a
growing season sequence with different groups that
control the same pathogens .
• Use tank mixtures with fungicide from a different group
that are equally effective on the target pest when such
use is permitted . Use at least the minimum application
rate as labeled by the manufacturer .
• Adopt an integrated pest management (IPM) program for
fungicide use that includes scouting, uses historical infor-
mation related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and
which considers host plant resistance, impact of environ -
mental conditions on disease development, disease
thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other
chemical control practices .
• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models
to effectively time fungicide applications . Note that using
predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage
resistance .
• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance devel -
opment . Monitor the efficacy of all fungicides used in the
disease management program against the targeted
pathogen and record other factors that may influence
fungicide performance and/or disease development .
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop
advisor for any additional pesticide resistance-
management and/or IPM guidance for specific crops and
pathogens .
• For information or to report suspected resistance, con -
tact your BASF representative, local extension specialist,
or certified crop advisor .
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Application Instructions
Seed must be well conditioned and free of chaff before
treating with Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment .
Uniform seed coverage and proper application equipment
calibration is essential for good disease control . Weather
conditions (hot or cold), seed type and surface, and equip -
ment used all have a bearing on the uniformity of
coverage .
When applied at the indicated rate(s), dilution with water is
not necessary unless advised by the manufacturer of the
seed treatment application equipment . Consult a seed
treatment specialist for calibration and operation proce -
dures of the seed treatment equipment being used .
Obvius Plus may be applied using standard commercial
seed treatment equipment (including, but not limited to,
slurry or mist-type equipment) or on-farm seed treatment
equipment . Obvius Plus may also be used in on-the-go
type air seeder treatment systems . DO NOT apply directly
into a planter box .
Removable chemical extraction probes (also known as
“stingers”) used in suction/extraction systems must be
rinsed within the pesticide container prior to removal .
Required Dye Statement
Seed treated with this product must be visually identifiable
from untreated seed by the use of an approved colorant or
dye to prevent accidental use of treated seed as food for
humans or feed for animals . Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2 .25 .
Any colorant or dye added to treated seed must be
cleared for use in accordance with 40 CFR,
Part 153 .155(c) .
Advisory Dust-Reducing Technique
The use of seed flow lubricants or polymer coatings may
help decrease the amount of dust released during plant -
ing . Follow the recommendations of the planter
manufacturer regarding the use of seed flow lubricants .
• Manage excess treated seeds (e .g ., spilled, unused, or
expired treated seeds) by one or more of the following
methods:
- Collect excess treated seeds for reuse for planting .
- Bury excess treated seeds (only allowed if totaling
1 pound or less) at least 50 feet away from bodies of
water at a depth of 6 inches or double the planting
depth, whichever is greater .
- Dispose of excess treated seed by placing them in a
landfill in accordance with applicable laws in your state .
- Excess treated seeds may be returned to the supplier if
permitted by the state .
Tank Mixing Information
Tank Mix Partners
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all
products are registered for the intended use . When using
Obvius Plus in a tank mixture with other seed treatment
products, read and follow all directions for use, crops/sites,
application restrictions, dilution ratios, precautions, and
limitations on the tank mix partner label . DO NOT exceed
label dosage or application rate . Users must follow the
most restrictive directions for use and precautionary state -
ments of each product in the tank mixture . DO NOT
combine with any product that prohibits mixing .
Compatibility Test for Tank Mix
Components
When tank mixing Obvius Plus , always test compatibility
before use by performing a jar test as follows:
1 . Add all intended seed treatment products and the
appropriate amount of water in a clear glass jar .
2 . Mix well and allow to sit for one hour .
3 . Remix and observe for physical incompatibility .
Also test with the seed to ensure the combination of tank
mix products does not have detrimental effects on the seed .
Mixing Order
For containers 5 gallons or less, shake well before use . For
containers greater than 5 gallons, recirculate before use .
1 . Water - Add 3/4 of the required volume of water to the
mix tank and turn on agitation .
2 . Agitation - Mechanical agitation is required for proper
mixing of Obvius Plus .
3 . Dye or colorant
4 . Wettable powders
5 . Soluble powders
6 . Flowable formulations (including Obvius Plus )
7 . Emulsifiable concentrates
8 . Water - Remaining 1/4 of required water volume is
added last and can be used as rinsate for the chemical
container or to adjust the total slurry to compensate for
water displacement by powdered products .
Maintain agitation until the entire slurry mixture has been
used .
Ensure seed is dry before bagging .
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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate
fl ozs/100 lbs seed
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Dry Beans
Cicer arietinum
chickpea
Lupinus spp.
grain lupine
sweet lupine
white sweet lupine
white lupine
Phaseolus spp.
kidney bean
lima bean
mung bean
navy bean
pinto bean
snap bean
waxbean
Vicia faba
broad bean
fava bean
Vigna spp.
asparagus bean
blackeyed pea
cowpea
For control of:
• Anthracnose
Colletotrichum spp .
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight
Fusarium spp .
Phytophthora spp .
Pythium spp .
Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot
Aspergillus spp .
Penicillium spp .
• Seedling blight
Ascochyta spp .
• Seed rot and seedling blight
Botrytis cinerea
1 .53
fluxapyroxad (0 .005)
pyraclostrobin (0 .004)
metalaxyl (0 .016)
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
For suppression of:
• Seed rot and seedling blight
Alternaria spp .
Aspergillus spp .
Cladosporium spp .
Penicillium spp .
Phomopsis spp .
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .347 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 2 .8 lbs ai/A .
(continued)
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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate
fl ozs/100 lbs seed
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Peanut
(Arachis hypogaea)
For control of:
• Seed rot caused by seedborne
Aspergillus spp .
Penicillium spp .
Rhizopus spp .
• Damping-off and seedling blight caused
by seed- and/or soilborne
Aspergillus spp .
Fusarium spp .
Rhizoctonia spp .
Sclerotinia spp .
Pythium spp .
1 .53
fluxapyroxad (0 .005)
pyraclostrobin (0 .004)
metalaxyl (0 .016)
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
For suppression of:
• White Mold/Stem Rot
Sclerotium rolfsii
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .261 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .735 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .
(continued)
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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate
fl ozs/100 lbs seed
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
fl oz/140,000 seeds*
(mg ai/seed)*
Soybean
(Glycine spp .)
For control of:
• Anthracnose
Colletotrichum spp .
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight
Fusarium spp .
Phytophthora spp .
Pythium spp .
Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot
Aspergillus spp .
Penicillium spp .
• Seedling blight
Ascochyta spp .
• Seed rot and seedling blight
Botrytis cinerea
1 .53
fluxapyroxad (0 .005)
pyraclostrobin (0 .004)
metalaxyl (0 .016)
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
0 .71
total ai (0 .0535)
fluxapyroxad (0 .0075)
pyraclostrobin (0 .0060)
metalaxyl (0 .0249)
thiophanate-methyl (0 .0151)
For suppression of:
• Seed rot and seedling blight
Alternaria spp .
Aspergillus spp .
Cladosporium spp .
Penicillium spp .
Phomopsis spp .
* Based on 3000 seeds per pound .
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .174 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .
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Conditions of Sale and Warranty
The Directions For Use of this product reflect the
opinion of experts based on field use and tests . The
directions are believed to be reliable and must be
followed carefully . However, it is impossible to eliminate
all risks inherently associated with the use of this
product . Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended
consequences may result because of such factors as
the presence of other or untested or unapproved
materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low
germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling, misapplication of the product, or
weather conditions at planting or environmental
conditions during seed storage, all of which are beyond
the control of BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
(“BASF”) or the Seller . To the extent consistent with
applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the
Buyer .
BASF warrants that this product conforms to the
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for
the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use ,
subject to the inherent risks, referred to above .
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TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT
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FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT.
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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
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