crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/7969-83.md

FASTER HERBICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 7969-83
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Sodium bentazon (29.8%); Sodium salt of fomesafen (7.2%)
• Label accepted: 1997-10-22
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00083-19971022.pdf

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1117 Z3 7167-}3 CCEPTED BASF OCT 22 :997 FasterTM herbicide Postemergence Herbicide For broad spectrum weed control in soybeans. A soluble liquid formulation containing: Active Ingredients:' Sodium salt of bentazon: ....................................................................... 29.8% Sodium salt of fomcsalen ......................................................................... 7.2% Inert ingredients ................................................................................. ~ Total .................................................................................................... 100.0% 'Equivalent to 2.66 pounds per gallon bentazon (3-(1-methy:othyl)-1 H-2, 1 ,3- benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2.2 dioxide and 0.67 pounds per gallon of fomesafen ) (5-(2-chloro-4-triftuorcmethyl) phenoxy)-N-methylsulfonyl)-2-nltrcbenzamide. EPA Reg. No. 7969-83 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DANGER/PELIGRO Si usted no entiende la etiqucta, busque a alguien para que so la explique a usted en detalle. (II you do not understand the label. find someoe to read it to you in detail.) Agricultural Use Requirements Use this product onty in n::cordanco I/v'ilh its ;i:.iueling and 'Jith ttle Worker Protection Standard. 40 CFR part i 70. Refer o supplC?mentai ;ab}!:ng U:1c!er • Ag,icl;ltuml Use nequiremcnts" in the Directions For Use section for information about this standard . .. __ ._ .•.•. , _ .. r...,,· ':'''''",--.,.,.::--"-':, .. ~~':.I" -. Net contents 2 1/2 gallons OASF Corporation P.O. Box 13528. Research TriJJ1ge :->J.;':(, NC. 27709 RT 10-16-97 Specimen Label

Precautionary Statements . HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS DANGER . This product contains fomesafen which has been determined to cause tumors in laboratory animals (mice). Risks can be reduced by ciosely fol­ lowing use directions and precau­ tions and by wearing the protective clothing specified elsewhere on this label. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes or on olothing. Avoid con­ tact with skin. Prolonged or frequently repeated skn contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals_ Personal Protective Equipment (pPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Waterproof gloves • ShOes plus socks • Protective eyewear 'card clothing and other Joment materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.' maintaining PPE. If no such instructios for washables, use detergent ad hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Engineering Controls Statement: When han:::ers use closed systems, enc:osed cabs, or aircraft in a man­ ner that mcsts the requ:rcments list­ ed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for a;;ricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.20(d)(4-6)J, the handler PPE requirc,11ents may be reduced or modified as specified in t18 WPS. J er Safety Recommendations ers should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. • Remove ciothing immediately if pes­ ticide gets inside. Then wash thor- 0ugh
y and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after han­ dling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Statement of Practical Treatment If in eyes: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If swallowed: Call a doctor or get rnedical atention. Do not Induce vomiting or gIVe any1tJing by mOlJlh to a'1 unconscious person. Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg VJhitcs. gelatin solution, or if these are nut availab!e, drinklarge quanti­ ties of water. Avoid alcohol. If on skin: Wash wilh plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention. Note to physician: Probably mucousal damage may contraindi­ cate the use of gastric lavage . Environmental Hazards For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present I or to inter­ tidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water ""hen disposing of equipment wash waters. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from target area. Bentazon and fome­ safen are present in this product. Bentazon is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use. Fomesafen sodium is also known to leach through soil into ground water under certain condi­ tions as a result of label use. Use of this product in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in ground-water contamination. 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 Slate or Tribe, consu:! 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 t 70. This standard contains requirements for tho protection of agricultural work­ ers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and I,andlers of agricul­ tural pesticides. It contains require­ ments for training, decontamination, notification. and emergency assis­ tance. It also contains specific instruc­ tions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about person­ al protective equipment (prE), and restricted entry interval. The require­ ments 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 to treated areas during the restricted entry interval REI of 48 hours. PPE required for eady cntry to treated areas that is permitted under the "Vorker Protoction Standard nnd that involves cont<Jct ' .... iH' r.ything that has been treated. such as p!ants, soil, and water. includes: • Coveralls • vVaterprocf gloves • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyC: ... ·/ear 2 Storage and disposal Do not allow product to freeze . Do not contaminate water. food or feed by storage or disposal. PestiCide wastes are acutely haz­ ardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture. or rinsate is a viOlation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by usc according to label instnctions, contact your State PestiCide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Represenlative at the nearest EPA regional office for guidance. Triple rinse container (or equivalent). Offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sani­ tary landfill, by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authori­ ties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Do not reuse empty container. In Case of Emergency In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product. call: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 BASF Corporation 800-832-HELP In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:

1. Your local doctor for immediate treatment.
2. Your local poison control center (hospital).
3. BASF Corporation - 800-832- HELP. Steps to be taken in case materi­ al is released or spilled: Dike and contain spill vf,th inert material (sa~d, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate con­ tainers for disposal. Remove con­ taminated clothing and wash affect- , ed skin areas with water. Wash clothing before re-use. Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. General Information Faster herbicide is intended for selective postemergence control of certain broadleaf weeds in soy­ beans. Faster is effective mainly through contact action; therefore, weeds must be thoroughly covered with spray. Soybeans are tolerant to Faster when applied at recom­ mended rates. Faster may cause somo soybean leaf-speckling and leaf-bronzing to occur under certain conditions; however, soybeans soon outgrow these effects vvith no subse­ quent adverse effects noted (Soe Restrictions and Limitations). Faster is intended for use in the fo!­ lowing states or parts of states [Faster canr.ot be applied more tilan once every two years in these states or parts of these states (Refer to

) Restrictions and Limitations)]: Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Ma:yland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Kansas (all counties easl of U.S. Highway 75), Michigan (all counties south of U.S. Highway 46). Minnesota (a!1 counties south of Highway 212). Nebraska (all counties cast of U.S. Highway 81). Wisconsin (a!1 counties south of U.S. Highway 94). New Hampshire, New Jersey. New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia Timing of applications Make postemergence applications of Faster early, when weeds are small and actively growing and before weeds reach the maximum size list­ ed in the Application Rate Table. Delay in application which permits weeds to exceed the maximum size stated will result in inadequate con­ trol. Cultivation before or during the appli­ cation is not recommended. Cultivation may put weeds under stress thus making control more diffi­ cult to obtain. Timely cultivation 5-7 days after application will usually assist in • .... eed control. Water Volume and Spray Pressure Apply recommended rates of Faster as follows: Ground equipment: Use sufficient spray volume and pressure to ensure thorough weed coverage. Use a minimum o~ 10 gallons of water per broadcast acre and a mi!limum of 40 psi pressure (measured at the boom. not at the pump or in the line). When crop and weed foliage is dense. usc up to 50 gallons of water and up to 80 psi pressure. Use standard higll pressure pesticide hollow cone or nat fan nozzles spaced 20 inches apart. Do not usc flood, whirl cham­ ber. or controlled droplet applicator (CDA) nozzles. Air equipment: Use sufficient spray volume and pressure to ensure thor­ ough weed coverage. Use 5-10 gal­ lons of water per acre and a maxi­ mum of 40 psi pressure. Use only diaphragm-type nozzles producing cone or fan spray patterns. Aerial Application - special direc­ tions and restrictions To obtain uniform coverage and to avoid drj:t [1azards, the following aDclicatiorl equipment and practices shou!d be used: Nozzle height: G 10 10 feet above crop. Nozzle orientation: NOlz;es must be oriented so as to discharge straight back with the air stream (opposite the direction of travel of the aircraft) and not more than 20 degrees downward. r-Jolzles must not be located further out lI,an 3/4 the distance from the center of the aircraft to the end of the wing or rotor. Do not apply Faster by aircraft wt1en IIle wind is blowing at a velocity above 10 mph. Coarse sprays (larg­ er droplets) are less likely to drift. Do not apply Faster by air if orna­ mentals or sensitive non -target crops, such as cotton, sugar beets, sunflowers or okra are within 200 feet downwind. Applicator must follow the most restrictive use cautions to avoid drift hazards, including those found in this labeling as well as applicable state and local regulations and ordi­ nances. Addition of Oil Concentrate A non phytotoxic crop oil concentrate (commonly referred to as oil conoen­ trate) should be added to the spray tank with Faster to achieve consis­ tent weed control. The oil concentrate must contain either a petroleum or vegetable oil base and must meet the following criteria: 1) be nonphytotoxic, 2) con­ tain only EPA· exempt ingredients, 3) provide good mixing quality in the jar test. a:ld 4) prove beneficial in local experience, The exact composition of suitable products wili va:y; however. veg­ etable and petroleum oil concen­ trates should contain emulsifiers which provide good mixing quality. For vegetable oil concentrates, it has been observed that highly refined vegetable oils are more satisfactory than unrefined vegetable oils. For additional information. see Jar test for estimating suitability of oil concentrates at the end of this scction. With the addition of oil concentrate to Faster on soybeans, some leaf burn may occur. but generally all new growth is normal and crop vigor is not reduced. The potential for leaf burn is incroased when relalive humidity and temperature are high. A few oil concentrates have exhibited excessive leaf burn. Refer to your supp!ier for information concerning successful local experience prior to purchasing any oil concentrato. 3 ?- / ..s 'I' (, Rate of oil concentrate: (J Ground application -1.25% vol­ umelvolume (2 pints/acre maxi­ mum). Air application - 1.25% volume/vol­ ume (1 pint/acre maximum). Jar test for estimating suitability of oil concentrates

1. Water supply: Use only water from intended source and at the source temperature.
2. Amount of water In jar: Ground application - For 20 ga!s.lA spray volume use 3'{3 cups (800 ml) of water. Air application - For 10 galS/A spray volume use 12{3 cups (400 m~ of water. For other spray volumes. adjust proportion­ ately to above.
3. Amount of Faster and oil con­ centrate to add: Add Faster and oil concentrate at the rate of 1 teaspoon (5 ml) for each pint of recommended label rate.
4. Add components In following sequence, gently mixing between component additions: a. Faster b. Oil concentrate 5_ Cap jar, invert 10"cycles, let stand for 15 minutes, evaluate.
5. Evaluation: An ideal tank mix combination wi!! be uniform: thus, the suitability of the oil concen­ trate is questionable if any of the foHowing are observed: Fc=c 8il (fi!m or globules) at tile sur- :as:? . F :xcuiation - fi1e oarticles which may be suspended in the liquid or ;OiJnd as a preCipitated layer at :he bot:om cf the jar. C'abcering - th·ckoning texture (coagulated) resembling yogurt or a curd-like texture as wittl cottage cheese. Mixing/spraying F'i tank of a thoroughly clean sp,ayer half to two-thirds full with c!ea.,,: water. Start agitation and add Faster: allow to mix tllOroughly. Add spray additive a.,d remaining volume of wa:er. Maintain constant agitation d"ring applicaticn. Restrictions and Limitations Do not apply more than a total of 2' i! pints of Faster per acre per season. Do not apply Faster to soybeans trat t"r8.'JO been subject to stress cC"",diti::ms such as hail damage, f·::>od,ng, drought, injury from other \i,::-rbic;des, or !/ide\y f1.uctuati:19 tcrn­ ~~ratu~es. as era;:> injury may result. Dc:> n(A apply Faster to soybeans tr..at srow injur:,' {leaf rhytmox:city a::d/or plant stunting}

ApPUCATION RATE TABLE Applications 01 Faster should be made when 'vcdds arc srnnll ind nctivc:y growing and before weeds reach the maxi· ,mum size listed in the Application Rate Table. Such appHcations genmally correspond to the soybean grownl stages of unifoJiate to two expanded trifoliate leaves. So)t;eans may expenence slight yelo'Ning, bronzing, speckling, or burning of loaves Linder certaln conditions. Soybean plants generally outgrow this condition within 10 days. Leaf Stage Up to Maximum Height Oil Concentrate Rate 'Ii -" 'Weed'Growth Stages i Faster Rate 'I Weeds Controlled 1---------.---'-----1,' Per Acre ',,' r l -B-eg-g-a-rt-ic-ks-----t----6 .. ,...' ---,'=--c:,-"' .. +---6-,---I-------I"--'-------1 1-B-la-ck-N-i-9h-t-a-de---iI----2-~~',...';-:-,'i~---2-"--~I Ii Canada Thistle' - 8" up to bud stage ... ~ Cocklebur" 6 6' -_ .. Common LambsquarterS' 4-6 2' Common Purslane 4 1" 3' ! DevilsclaW' 6 3" , .. ! linsoga' 6 I 2' I I Giant Ragweed' I 4 I 6" Prickly Sida or Teaweed I 6 ii, 3" : /--------+, -------+-- I ! Redroot Pigweed I 4 2" -----t-, --, _--,i"-----'ll I Shcphordspurse' i 6 4" Smooth Pigweed i 2" I }purred AIloda 6 3" 2' 4 all Waterhemp I I 5" Velvetleaf 6 Venice Mallow 6 4" I Wild Buckwheat 4 3" r Wild Mustard 6 4' Wild Sunflower 4 5" i Yellow Nutsedge' - 6-8' per acre 1,25% volume/volume {1-2 pints per acre maximum) a Control may bo inconsisten't with this ~~te f'Fasie'r:"Aia1cr<wP1lcatr6ffor Baslgran may be necessary {see label for Basagran), I b Do not treat earlier than leaf stage sho'lJn and do not count cotyledon leaves. c Control may be partial or inconsistent. I d Do not treat os0tte before seed s:alk appears. " - , . "," • .• '+t-- .... 4 . ... '-.- .. ,

) produced by other prior herbicide applications, because tllis -'jury may be enhanced and/or :."'J­ longed. Do not apply Faster dur,:,; ;JrO­ longed periods of drought ;r during 'unseasonably co!d wean"I:::. as unsatisfactory weed cont:-':t may result. Rainfall OJ" overhead irrigai.:n soon after ajJplication may nuli;;, the effectiveness of Faster. Physical incompatibility, r",:uced weed control, or crop injuc,' may result from mixing Faster " .. ith other pesticides (fungicides, her::,cides, insecticides, or miticides), =c!ditives, or fertilizers. BASF does n:t recom­ mend the use of Faster ta1k mixes other than those listed 0" 3ASF labels, supplementallabe's. or tech­ nical information bulletins. Local agricultural authorities mal be a source of information whe, using other than BASF approve: tank mixes. Clean sprayer thoroughly :r;or to application of Faster, pac: :ularly if a herbicide was used WhGl has ttee potential to injure the ero: :8 be sprayed with Faster. Rotational Crop Restrictions Do not graze treated areas or har­ vest for forage or hay. In the case of crop failure, only soy­ beans may be immediately replant­ ed. Avoid overlapping spray swaths. Otherwise, injury may occur to rota­ tiena; crops. Avoid dnft 10 all other crops and nontarget 2rcas. Do not apply Faster to any fif)ld more than once every two years. Do not apply Faster through any typo of irrigation system. Do not apply Reflex' 2LC herbi­ cide during the same year or follow­ ing year after application of Faster. Do not apply more than 21/2 pints of BasagranO herbicide following an application of 21/4 pints of Faster per acre per season. Do not apply more than a total of 2.0 pounds of bentazon a.i. (from all sources) per acre, per calendar year. The following rotation a' :;:r:s ;r.ay be planted after applying Faster at rec­ ommended rates in sC',:-=ans: Do not graze rotated S"'.=·, gea;n crops or haNes, lor livestock forage or straw. , Minimum Rotation Interval Crop to be Planted , ! (Months After Last Faster Application) Small grains, suerl as ','h.}.t. tar9::·, rye I 4 I Com, cotton, peanuts, rl:': , 10 ~ , To avoid crop injury do n::: ;::Iant sl..:nfiowers. suga beets. sorghum or any o:-~r crOjJ not listed abovel within. I 18 5

APPENDIX Tile following are scientific names for ttle weeds listed in this soction. For specific recommendations on the control of these weeds, refer to the Application Rate Tabte, Common Name Scientific Name ==----------~~. -Ocggartdci 13idons ron osa. Black n1ghtshade I Solanum nigrum Canada TIlistle ! Cirsium ar.;ense Cocklebur ! Xanthium strumanum Common Lmnbsquarter I Chenopodium a/bum Common Purslane I Portulaca oJeracea Common Ragweed i Ambrosia artemisiifi/ia Devilsclaw Ii Probiscidea fouislInjca Galinsoga Gahnsoga spp. Giant Ragweed I Ambrosia triffda Jimsonweed oaiura stramonium Ladysthumb Polygonum parsicaria Morningglory, Common Ipomoea purpurea , Cypressvine Ipomoea quamoclit , Ivyleat Ipomea hederacea , Entireleaf Ipomea hederacea , Palmleat Ipomea wrightii , Pitted Ipomoea lacunosa , Purple Moonllower Ipomoea muricata , Smallftower Jacquemontl8 tamnifolia Pennsylvania Smartweec! Polygonum pensy!vanicum °j'9Weed, Redroot Amaranthus retroffexus , Smooth Amaranthus hybridis . -rickly Sida or T ea'-'1eed Sida spinosa Shcptlcrdspursa Capsella bursa-pastMs Spurred Anoda Anoda cristata Tall Waterhemp Amaranthus tuberculatus VelveUeaf AbutJlon theophrasti Veni::e Mallow Hibiscus trianum I Wild Buckwheat Polygonum conovulus ! Wild Mustard Sinapsis arvensis r Wid Sunflower Helianthus annus I '{enow Nutsod e C."perus esculentus Agricultural Products 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 arc believed to be reliable

• and should be followed carcfuily. However, it is impossible to elim'nate un risks inherently associa!cd with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffec­ tiveness or other L:nintended conse­ Quences may rcsuit, because of such factors as weather conditions, pres­ ence of other materials, or use of the product in a manner inconsistent witrl its labeling, all ot which are beyond the control of BASF CORPORATION ("BASF") or the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. BASF warrants that this product con­ forms 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. BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPUED WARRANTY OF FIT­ NESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY On,ER EXPRESS OR iMPLIED WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL BASF OR THE SELLER BE LIABLE ; FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULT­ ING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by agreement In wnting signee by a duly authorized representative ot BASF. Faster is a trademark of BASF AG. © t 997 BASF Corporation NVA 97-4- -0107 BASF Corporation rO.8ox13528 ncsoarch Tr;angle Park, NC 27709 BASF 6 " {, I