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# Balance Flexx Herbicide
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- **Product class:** herbicide
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- **EPA Reg No:** 264-1067
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- **Active ingredients:** Isoxaflutole
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- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/crop-protection/herbicide/balance-flexx-herbicide
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- **Label PDF:** https://cs-assets.bayer.com/is/content/bayer/Balance_Flexx_Herbicide2i_Labelpdf
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US61380351J 250717J 09/25
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US61380351J (250717J) BALANCE FLEXX 2.5 GAL
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COLORS: CMYK DATE: 09/23/2025
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Label Coordinator: Mark Schmidt
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2.5 Gallons
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Net
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Contents:
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GROUPISOXAFLUTOLE HERBICIDE27
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Herbicide
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Escanee el código QR para español
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Scan QR Code for Spanish
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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
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May injure (phytotoxic) susceptible non-target plants.
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For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for
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those uses covered by the Certified Applicator’s certification. Commercial and certified applicators must
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ensure that all persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements.
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For: Weed control in field corn, seed corn and corn grown for silage in the states of: AR, AL, CO,
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DE, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NC, ND, MD, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN,
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TX, VA, WI, WV, and WY
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In the state of MN use is only allowed in accordance with the Minnesota Product Bulletin.
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In the state of WI use is only allowed in accordance with the Wisconsin Product Bulletin.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
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Isoxaflutole [5-cyclopropyl-4-(2-methylsulfonyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl) isoxazole] ... 20.00%
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OTHER INGREDIENTS: .................................................... 80.00%
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Contains 2.00 pounds active ingredient per U.S. gallon TOTAL: 100.00%
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EPA Reg. No. 264-1067
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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CAUTION
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See additional precautionary statements and directions for use on label.
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For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours a Day 1-800-334-7577
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For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
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Produced for
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Bayer CropScience LP
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800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
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St. Louis, MO 63167
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Balance is a registered trademark of Bayer Group.
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©2025 Bayer Group. All rights reserved.
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1
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FIRST AID
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If swallowed: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
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• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
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• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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If in eyes: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
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• Remove contact lenses, if present; after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.
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• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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If on skin: • Take off contaminated clothing.
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• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
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• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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If inhaled: • Move person to fresh air.
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• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial
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respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.
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• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
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In case of emergency, call the toll-free Bayer CropScience Emergency Response
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telephone number: 1-800-334-7577.
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Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor,
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or going for treatment.
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Note to Physician: No specific antidote is available. All treatments needs to be based on
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observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other
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than this product may have occurred.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
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CAUTION
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• Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
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• Causes moderate eye irritation.
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• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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• Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing
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gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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Applicators and other handlers must wear:
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• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
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• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
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• Shoes plus socks
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When mixing/loading or cleaning equipment, wear a chemical resistant apron in addition to the
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other required PPE. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or
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heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them.
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USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
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washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
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USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
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Users should:
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• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put
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on clean clothing.
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• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before
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removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs in a manner that meets the requirements
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listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides 40 CFR 170.607(d-f),
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the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
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2
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Non-Target Organism Advisory
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This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target
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organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and
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habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.
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Drift or runoff may adversely affect non-target plants. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to
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aquatic organism in neighboring areas. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface
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water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
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water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
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Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Do not use the same spray
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equipment for other purposes unless thoroughly cleaned. Do not contaminate water used for
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irrigation or domestic purposes.
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BALANCE® FLEXX Herbicide contains isoxaflutole which is known to leach through soil into
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ground water under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use. Use of BALANCE FLEXX
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Herbicide in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may
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result in ground water contamination.
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Isoxaflutole residues can contaminate surface water through spray drift. Under some conditions,
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isoxaflutole residues may also have a high potential for runoff into surface water (primarily via
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dissolution in runoff water) for several weeks after application. These include poorly draining or
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wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface waters, frequently flooded areas,
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areas over laying extremely shallow ground water, areas with in field canals or ditches that
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drain to surface water, areas not separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated filter
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strips, and areas over laying tile drainage systems that drain to surface water.
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In fields having sands, loamy sands, and sandy loam soils, special care must should be taken
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not to over-irrigate since substantial over-irrigation promotes the leaching of chemicals.
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This pesticide is toxic to some plants at very low concentrations. Non-target plants may be
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adversely affected if the pesticide is allowed to drift from areas of application. Exposure to
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isoxaflutole residues may injure or kill susceptible plants. Symptoms of phytotoxicity as a result
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of exposure to isoxaflutole include whitening or chlorosis of the foliage of affected plants.
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Cotton is particularly susceptible to isoxaflutole; therefore, exposure of cotton to isoxaflutole
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residues may affect cotton yield. To prevent damage to crops and other desirable plants, read
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and follow all directions and precautions on this label before using.
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This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned
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wells and drainage wells), sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural
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or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly capped or plugged
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abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked mixing/loading areas.
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Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide
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handling or application equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are prohibited unless
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conducted on an impervious pad constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may
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be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad shall be designed and maintained to contain
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any product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater and rainwater
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that may fall on the pad. Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad,
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which means the pad must be self-contained. The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal.
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An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of
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the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a roof
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of sufficient size to exclude completely precipitation from contact shall be of sufficient capacity
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to contain at a minimum of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application
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equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained at all times.
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The above specific minimum containment capacities do not apply to vehicles when delivering
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pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements
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regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment.
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Product must be used in a manner which will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper
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disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates.
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Endangered Species Advisory/Protection Requirements
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This product may have effects on federally listed threatened or endangered species or their critical
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habitat in some locations. When using this product, you must follow the measures contained in
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the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for the county or parish in which you are applying the
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pesticide. To determine whether your county or parish has a Bulletin, and to obtain that Bulletin,
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consult http://www.epa.gov/espp/, or call 1-800-447-3813 no more than 6 months before using this
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product. Applicators must use Bulletins that are in effect in the month in which the pesticide will be
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applied. New Bulletins will be available from the above sources 6 months prior to their effective dates.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
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Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability
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before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
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By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties
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and Limitations of Liability.
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CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be
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followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this
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product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because
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of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or
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application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. To the extent consistent
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with applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer.
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER
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CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
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OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS
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MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond
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those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT
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WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL,
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE
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REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING
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FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
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NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID,
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OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
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It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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Read the entire label before using this product.
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Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or
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through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements
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specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
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For Important crop safety information, refer to the Use Directions section under the specific crop.
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In Minnesota, this product must only be used in accordance with the Minnesota Product
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Bulletin. The Minnesota Product Bulletin, which accompanies the sale and packaging of the
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product, must be in possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
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In Wisconsin, this product must only be used in accordance with the Wisconsin Product
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Bulletin. The Wisconsin Product Bulletin, which accompanies the sale and packaging of the
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product, must be in possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
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AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
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Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard,
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40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers
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on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains
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requirements for training, decontamination, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific
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instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
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equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this
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box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
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Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI)
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of 12 hours.
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PPE required for early entry to treated areas (that is permitted under the Worker Protection
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Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants,
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soil, or water), is:
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• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants
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• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
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• Socks plus shoes
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• Protective eyewear
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4
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide:
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• is a selective herbicide for control of important broadleaf and grass weeds infesting field
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corn, seed corn and corn grown for silage.
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• is formulated as a suspension concentrate (SC) containing 2 pounds isoxaflutole active
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ingredient per gallon. Contains the active ingredient isoxaflutole which is an HPPD inhibitor
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mode of action that controls weeds by inhibiting enzymes that are essential to the protection
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of chlorophyll in plant leaves.
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• is effective in controlling glyphosate-, triazine-, PPO-, ALS- and auxin- herbicide resistant
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populations of weed species.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide:
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• may be used in either conventional, conservation tillage, or no-till crop management systems.
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• may be applied either preplant [surface applied or incorporated (less than 2” deep)],
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preemergence, or early postemergence.
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• will provide it’s most effective weed control when applied and subsequently moved into the
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soil by rainfall, sprinkler irrigation or mechanical tillage prior to weed emergence.
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• may be tank mixed or applied in sequential applications with other herbicides to control
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additional weeds.
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• may be applied using either water carrier or sprayable grade fluid fertilizer as a liquid carrier.
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• may be applied by ground application only. Aerial application is not permitted.
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• may be applied as either a broadcast spray or as a band application.
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NOTE: Thoroughly mix contents before use and application. Recirculate or mix the product for at
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least 5 minutes prior to each use. For large containers, 15 gallons containers or more, mix the
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product with the built-in mixer for 5-10 minutes before each use.
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Refer to the SPECIFIC USE DIRECTIONS section of this label for additional application information
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specific from each registered use of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide.
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Ground Application (Banding)
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Banding herbicide application equipment must be carefully calibrated to prevent crop exposure
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to concentrations of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide that exceed the labeled rate for the soil type. It
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is critical to insure that the calibrated band width equates to actual band width realized in field
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applications. Bands actually delivered at a width narrower than targeted will concentrate the
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product and increase the risk for crop response.
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Even flat spray tip nozzles and a band width of no less than 12” must be used.
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Apply a broadcast equivalent rate and volume per acre. The following equations may be used to
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make the required calculations as follows:
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band width (inches) * broadcast rate per acre = banding rate per acrerow width (inches)
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band width (inches) * broadcast spray volume per acre = banding spray volume per acrerow width (inches)
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Ground Application (Broadcast)
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Apply BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide either alone or in tank mixtures in a minimum of 10 gallons of
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spray mixture per acre. Uniform, thorough spray coverage is important to achieve consistent weed
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control. Keep the spray boom at the lowest possible spray height above the target surface. Refer
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to nozzle manufacturer’s specifications for proper nozzle, pressure setting, and sprayer speed for
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optimum product performance and minimal spray drift. Uneven application, sprayers not properly
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calibrated, or improper incorporation may decrease the level of weed control and/or increase
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the level of adverse crop response. Maintain constant ground speed while applying product to
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ensure proper distribution. DO NOT overlap spray patterns beyond equipment manufacturers
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specifications as excessive rates may result in adverse crop responses and potential stand loss.
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Maintain adequate agitation at all times, including momentary stops.
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5
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USE RESTRICTIONS
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• Use on coarse textured soils with a shallow water table
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o In the states of AL, AR, CO, DE, GA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NM, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA,
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and WV, if the water table (i.e., level of saturation) is less than 25 feet below the ground
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surface, DO NOT use on soils meeting all three of the following criteria. If the water table
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depth is unknown, DO NOT use on any of the soils meeting all three of the following
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criteria. If less than three criteria are met or the water table is greater than 25 feet below
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the ground surface, there is no restriction against application:
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The surface soil texture is loamy sand or sand.
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The subsoil texture is loamy sand or sand.
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The average organic matter (in the upper 12 inches) is less than 2% by weight.
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o In the states of IA, IL, IN, MI, MT, ND, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SD, and WY, if the water table (i.e., level of
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saturation) is less than 25 feet below the ground surface, DO NOT use on soils meeting all three
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of the following criteria. If the water table depth is unknown, DO NOT use on any of the soils
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meeting all three of the following criteria. If less than three criteria are met or the water table
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is greater than 25 feet below the ground surface, there is no restriction against application:
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The surface soil texture is sandy loam, loamy sand or sand.
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The subsoil texture is loamy sand or sand.
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The average organic matter (in the upper 12 inches) is less than 2% by weight.
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For the state of Kansas (KS) only:
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If the water table (i.e., level of saturation) is less than 25 feet below the ground surface, do
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not apply to the following vulnerable loamy sand or sand soils. If the water table is unknown,
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do not apply Balance Flexx Herbicide to a restricted soil.
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Aline Els Haxtun Lincoln Thurman
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Bankard Elsmere Inavale Pratt Tivoli
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Dillwyn Goltry Kanza Sarpy Valent
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Dix Goodnight Las Animas Schamber Valentine
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Dwyer Gracemore Likes Simeon
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If a field contains several soil types, one of which is a vulnerable soil listed above, and the
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water table is less than 25 feet, do not apply Balance Flexx Herbicide.
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For the state of Missouri (MO) only:
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In the state of MO, DO NOT use in the following counties: Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin,
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Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, and Stoddard. If the water table (i.e., level of
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saturation) is less than 25 feet below the ground surface, do not apply to the following
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vulnerable loamy sand or sand soils. If the water table is unknown, do not apply Balance Flexx
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Herbicide to a restricted soil.
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Alvin Carr Eustis Malden Scotco
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Beulah Clana Finchford Plainfield Shelldrake
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Bruno Crevasse Hodge Sandbur Sparta
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Canalou Diehlstadt Landes Sarpy Wideman
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If a field contains several soil types, one of which is a vulnerable soil listed above, and the
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water table is less than 25 feet, do not apply Balance Flexx Herbicide.
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• DO NOT apply more than 6.0 fluid ounces (0.094 lbs of isoxaflutole) per acre of BALANCE
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FLEXX Herbicide per year or exceed the maximum labeled rate for any given soil type.
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• DO NOT apply this product using aerial application equipment.
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• DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
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• DO NOT use flood or furrow irrigation to apply, activate, or incorporate this product.
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• DO NOT irrigate BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide into coarse soils at planting time when soils are
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saturated.
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• DO NOT allow cover crops in fields treated with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide to be grazed by
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livestock or harvested for food.
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6
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• DO NOT apply tank-mixes of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide with organophosphate or carbamate
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insecticides to emerged corn. Foliar applications of an organophosphate or carbamate
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insecticides must not be made within 7 days of an application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
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or crop injury may result.
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• To prevent off-site movement of soil containing this product to non-target areas, DO
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NOT apply BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide to areas receiving less than 15 inches of average
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annual precipitation unless supplemented to at least the equivalent of 15 inches of annual
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precipitation with irrigation water.
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• DO NOT apply solo HPPD inhibitor postmergence herbicides to corn that has been treated
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with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide in the same year.
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• DO NOT use COC, MSO, or a loaded glyphosate formulation with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
applied to emerged field corn.
|
||
• In the state of MN use is only allowed in accordance with the Minnesota Product Bulletin.
|
||
The Minnesota Product Bulletin, which accompanies the sale and packaging of this product,
|
||
must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
|
||
• In the state of WI use is only allowed in accordance with the Wisconsin Product Bulletin. The
|
||
Wisconsin Product Bulletin, which accompanies the sale and packaging of this product, must
|
||
be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
|
||
Refer to the specific use directions and restrictions in each specific crop section.
|
||
HERBICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
|
||
For resistance management, BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is a Group 27 herbicide. Any weed
|
||
population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
and other Group 27 herbicides. The resistant biotypes may dominate the weed population if
|
||
these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. Appropriate resistance management
|
||
strategies need to be followed.
|
||
To delay herbicide resistance take one or more of the following steps:
|
||
• Rotate the use of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide or other Group 27 herbicides within a growing
|
||
season sequence or among growing seasons with different herbicide groups that control the
|
||
same weeds in a field.
|
||
• Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group if such use is permitted; where
|
||
information on resistance in target weed species is available, use the less resistance-prone
|
||
partner at a rate that will control the target weed(s) equally as well as the more resistance-prone
|
||
partner. Consult your local extension service or certified crop advisor if you are unsure as to
|
||
which active ingredient is currently less prone to resistance.
|
||
• Adopt an integrated weed-management program for herbicide use that includes scouting
|
||
and uses historical information related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and that considers
|
||
tillage ( or other mechanical control methods), cultural (e.g., higher crop seeding rates;
|
||
precision fertilizer application method and timing to favor the crop and not the weeds),
|
||
biological (weed-competitive crops or varieties) and other management practices.
|
||
• Scout before and after herbicide application to monitor weed populations for early signs of
|
||
resistance development. Indicators of possible herbicide resistance include: (1) failure to
|
||
control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially
|
||
if control is achieved on adjacent weeds; (2) a spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a
|
||
particular weed species; (3) surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same
|
||
species. If resistance is suspected, prevent weed seed production in the affected area by an
|
||
alternative herbicide from a different group or by a mechanical method including hoeing or
|
||
tillage. Prevent movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and
|
||
tillage equipment when moving between fields, and planting clean seed.
|
||
• If a weed pest population continues to progress after treatment with this product, discontinue
|
||
use of this product, and switch to another management strategy or herbicide with a different
|
||
mode of action, if available.
|
||
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for additional pesticide
|
||
resistance-management and/or integrated weed-management recommendations for
|
||
specific crops and weed biotypes.
|
||
• For further information or to report suspected resistance contact Bayer CropScience at
|
||
1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937). You can also contact your pesticide distributor or
|
||
university extension specialist to report resistance.
|
||
|
||
7
|
||
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
|
||
Mandatory Spray Drift Requirements
|
||
DO NOT aerially apply this product.
|
||
Ground Applications
|
||
• Apply with the nozzle height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more than 3 feet above
|
||
the ground or crop canopy.
|
||
• For all applications, applicators are required to use a medium or coarser spray droplet size
|
||
(ASAE S572.3).
|
||
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
|
||
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
|
||
Boom-less Ground Applications:
|
||
• Applicators are required to use a medium or coarser droplet size (ASAE S572.3) for all applications.
|
||
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
|
||
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
|
||
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
|
||
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.
|
||
Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target
|
||
spray volume and droplet size.
|
||
Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider
|
||
using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
|
||
Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft
|
||
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.
|
||
• 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.
|
||
• 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.
|
||
• Boom-less Ground Applications:
|
||
Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray drift.
|
||
• Handheld Technology Applications: Take precautions to minimize spray drift.
|
||
|
||
8
|
||
COMPATIBILITY TESTING AND TANK MIX PARTNERS
|
||
Compatibility
|
||
If BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is to be tank mixed with liquid fertilizers or other pesticides,
|
||
compatibility needs to be tested prior to mixing. To test for compatibility, use a small container
|
||
and mix a small amount (0.5 to 1 qt) of spray, combining all ingredients in the same ratio as the
|
||
anticipated use. If any indications of physical incompatibility develop, DO NOT use this mixture
|
||
for spraying. Indications of incompatibility usually will appear within 5-15 minutes after mixing.
|
||
Read and follow all parts of the label of each tank-mix product.
|
||
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended
|
||
use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and direc tions 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.
|
||
Order of Mixing
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be used with other specified pesticides, fertilizers, and
|
||
micronutrients.
|
||
The proper mixing procedure for BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide, with water or liquid fertilizer as a carrier:
|
||
1. Fill the spray tank 1/4 to 1/2 of the required volume of water or liquid fertilizer prior to the
|
||
addition of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide.
|
||
2. Add the proper amount of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide, then add the rest of the water or
|
||
liquid fertilizer to the desired level.
|
||
3. Maintain sufficient agitation to ensure a uniform spray mixture during application.
|
||
4. If BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is applied in a tank mixture with other pesticides, add
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide to the spray tank first and ensure it is thoroughly dispersed
|
||
before adding other pesticides.
|
||
5. Continue to fill the tank with carrier to the desired volume while agitating. Continue
|
||
agitation during application to ensure a uniform spray mixture.
|
||
RE-SUSPENDING SC PRODUCTS IN SPRAY SOLUTION
|
||
Like other suspension concentrates (SCs), BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide will settle if left standing
|
||
without agitation. If the spray solution is allowed to settle for one hour or more, reagitate the
|
||
spray solution for a minimum of 10 minutes before application.
|
||
Equipment Cleanup Procedures
|
||
To avoid injury or exposure to non-target crops, thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment,
|
||
including pumps, nozzles, lines and screens with a good quality tank cleaner, on an approved rise pad or
|
||
on the field site where an approved crop is to be grown. Mix only as much cleaning solution as needed.
|
||
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
|
||
2. Use a pressure washer with a high quality commercial spray tank cleaner in water to clean
|
||
the inside of the spray tank. Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top
|
||
surface. If a pressure washer is not available, 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.
|
||
3. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least 1 minute with the cleaning solution.
|
||
4. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-3 in an appropriate manner.
|
||
5. Repeat steps 2-4.
|
||
6. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the cleaning solution
|
||
after completing the above procedures.
|
||
7. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
|
||
8. For cleanup, use an approved rinse pad or the field site where an approved crop is to be grown.
|
||
ROTATIONAL CROPS
|
||
Rotational crops vary in their crop response to low concentrations of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
remaining in the soil. The amount of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide that may be present in the
|
||
soil depends on soil moisture, soil temp, application rate, elapsed time since application, and
|
||
other environmental factors. When BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is used in combination with
|
||
other products, always follow the most restrictive rotational crop requirements. The following
|
||
rotational crops may be planted after applying BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide:
|
||
|
||
9
|
||
Crop Geography Rotational
|
||
Interval (months)
|
||
Minimum
|
||
Precipitation
|
||
Requirement1
|
||
Corn (Field) All 0
|
||
None
|
||
Wheat, Triticale,
|
||
Cereal and rye All 4
|
||
Soybeans, Barley,
|
||
Sweet corn,
|
||
Popcorn, Potato,
|
||
Grain Sorghum, and
|
||
Sunflower
|
||
All 6
|
||
Alfalfa, Cotton, Rice All
|
||
10
|
||
15 inches of
|
||
cumulative
|
||
precipitation from
|
||
application to planting
|
||
of rotational crop.2
|
||
Sugar beets East of the
|
||
Mississippi River
|
||
Peanut All 11
|
||
Tobacco All 12
|
||
Sugar beets West of the
|
||
Mississippi River 18
|
||
All other crops3 All
|
||
1 The amount of cumulative precipitation required before planting a rotational crop is in
|
||
addition to the required rotational interval given in months.
|
||
2 Furrow or flood irrigation not to be included in total. No more than 7 inches of overhead
|
||
irrigation included in total.
|
||
3 All other crops may be seeded only after the completion of a successful bioassay after a
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide application. Refer to the “Field/Small Scale Bioassay” section.
|
||
In the event of crop failure: If the corn crop treated with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is lost, only
|
||
field corn and corn grown for silage may be replanted immediately. DO NOT make an additional
|
||
application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide.
|
||
Cover Crops
|
||
Use of cover crops as a means of soil improvement, erosion control, weed and/or insect
|
||
suppression , etc., following harvest of corn in the Fall is increasing. Planting of cover crops
|
||
in fields treated with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is allowed as long as these cover crops are
|
||
not grazed by livestock nor harvested for food. Cover crops are to be tilled under or chemically
|
||
controlled with burndown herbicides in the spring. Many cover crops can be planted within
|
||
90-120 days after application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. However, all potential cover crops
|
||
have not been evaluated for sensitivity to BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide and significant injury may
|
||
occur. Prior to seeding a cover crop, complete a successful field/ home bioassay to provide an
|
||
indication of the level of sensitivity to the prior BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide application. Refer to
|
||
the “Field/Small Scale Bioassay” section. If used in tank mixtures with other herbicides, always
|
||
follow the most restrictive label.
|
||
Field/Small Scale Bioassay
|
||
A field/ small scale bioassay must be completed before rotating to a cover crop other than those
|
||
specified in the “Rotational Crop Restrictions” section of this label. To conduct an effective field
|
||
bioassay, grow strips of the crop(s) you intend to grow the following season in a field previously
|
||
treated with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. The test strip must be placed in a controlled area and
|
||
include low areas and knolls, and include variations in soil including type and pH. Crop response
|
||
to the bioassay will determine if the crop(s) grown in the test strips can be grown safely in the
|
||
areas previously treated with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide.
|
||
For an effective small scale bioassay, collect uniform samples of all soil types from the
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide- treated field (see example above for types of soil in the sample) and
|
||
place the soil into a sturdy container. Plant the desired cover crop into the soil, apply water and
|
||
place the container in a warm, sunny area to allow germination and growth of the crop. Monitor
|
||
growth of the cover crop over a three to four week period. If the cover crop emerges and grows
|
||
normally, the risk to establish and grow the cover crop in the BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide-treated
|
||
field must be acceptable.
|
||
|
||
10
|
||
WEEDS CONTROLLED
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide applied as directed in this label will control or suppress the weeds
|
||
listed below. Additional weeds may be controlled with tank mixtures or sequential applications
|
||
(refer to the TANK MIX INSTRUCTIONS section of this label). Always refer to the tank mix partner
|
||
labels for specific use rates and additional instructions.
|
||
BROADLEAF WEEDS CONTROLLED
|
||
Broadleaf
|
||
Weeds
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
Alone
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus
|
||
Atrazine or
|
||
Premixes
|
||
containing
|
||
Atrazine
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus
|
||
pre-emerge
|
||
grass
|
||
herbicide
|
||
Broadleaf Weeds
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
Alone
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus
|
||
Atrazine or
|
||
Premixes
|
||
containing
|
||
Atrazine
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide plus
|
||
pre-emerge
|
||
grass herbicide
|
||
Amaranth,
|
||
Palmer C C C Nightshade, black C C C
|
||
Buffalobur C C C Nightshade,
|
||
eastern black C C C
|
||
Burcucumber PC PC PC Nightshade, hairy C
|
||
Buttercup,
|
||
small flower C C C Pennycress, field C C C
|
||
Carpetweed C Pepperweed,
|
||
virginia C C C
|
||
Chamomile spp. C C C Pigweed, prostrate C C C
|
||
Chickweed,
|
||
common C C C Pigweed, redroot C C C
|
||
Clover, purple1 PC C PC Pigweed, smooth C C C
|
||
Clover, white1
|
||
PC C PC Plantain,
|
||
broadleaf1 PC C PC
|
||
Cocklebur1 C Purslane, common C C C
|
||
Copperleaf,
|
||
hophornbeam C C C Radish, wild C C
|
||
Dandelion
|
||
(seedling) C C C Ragweed,
|
||
common C C C
|
||
Deadnettle,
|
||
purple C C C Ragweed, giant1
|
||
PC C PC
|
||
Galinsoga C C C Russian Thistle C C C
|
||
Henbit PC C PC Shepherds-purse C C C
|
||
Jimsonweed C C C Smartweed,
|
||
Pennsylvania C C C
|
||
Kochia C C C Speedwell, corn PC C PC
|
||
Lambsquarters,
|
||
common C C C Spurge, toothed C C C
|
||
Mallow, Venice C C C Sunflower, wild1 C
|
||
Marestail C C C Velvetleaf C C C
|
||
Medic, black PC C PC Violet, field1 PC C PC
|
||
Morningglory,
|
||
annual1 C Waterhemp,
|
||
common C C C
|
||
Wild mustard C C C Waterhemp, tall C C C
|
||
C= Control PC=Partial control2
|
||
1 These weeds may require a postemergence application of DiFlexx ® Herbicide (dicamba, EPA# 264-1173) or other
|
||
appropriate postemergence herbicides.
|
||
2 Partially controlled weeds will be stunted in growth and/or be reduced in number as compared to non-treated areas;
|
||
performance may not be commercially acceptable. The degree of weed control will vary with weed size, density, spray
|
||
coverage, and/or growing conditions.
|
||
|
||
11
|
||
GRASS/SEDGES CONTROLLED
|
||
Grass Weeds
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
Alone
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus Atrazine
|
||
or Premixes
|
||
containing
|
||
Atrazine
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus
|
||
pre-emerge
|
||
grass
|
||
herbicide
|
||
Grass Weeds
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
Alone
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus Atrazine
|
||
or Premixes
|
||
containing
|
||
Atrazine
|
||
BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide
|
||
plus
|
||
pre-emerge
|
||
grass
|
||
herbicide
|
||
Barnyardgrass C C C Foxtail, yellow1 C C C
|
||
Bluegrass,
|
||
annual PC C PC Goosegrass C C C
|
||
Crabgrass,
|
||
large C C C Johnsongrass,
|
||
seedling C C C
|
||
Crabgrass,
|
||
smooth C C C Panicum, fall C C C
|
||
Cupgrass,
|
||
woolly1 C C C Panicum,
|
||
Texas C C C
|
||
Foxtail, bristly C C C Proso millet,
|
||
wild1 C C C
|
||
Foxtail, giant C C C Sandbur, field1 PC PC PC
|
||
Foxtail, green C C C Shattercane1 PC PC PC
|
||
Foxtail, robust
|
||
purple C C C Signalgrass,
|
||
broadleaf1 C C C
|
||
Foxtail, robust
|
||
white C C C Witchgrass C
|
||
C= Control PC=Partial control2
|
||
1 These weeds may require the addition of a pre-emerge grass herbicide tank-mix partner or an appropriate post-emergence
|
||
herbicide application for control of late season escapes.
|
||
2 Partially controlled weeds will be stunted in growth and/or be reduced in number as compared to non-treated areas;
|
||
performance may not be commercially acceptable. The degree of weed control will vary with weed size, density, spray
|
||
coverage, and/or growing conditions.
|
||
SPECIFIC USE DIRECTIONS
|
||
CORN (Field Corn, Seed Corn and Corn Grown for Silage)
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be used in either conventional, conservation tillage, or no-till crop
|
||
management systems and may be applied either preplant or preplant incorporated (less than 2” deep),
|
||
preemergence, or early postemergence.
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide treatments are most effective in controlling weeds when adequate rainfall is
|
||
received within 14 days after application. If cultivation is necessary because of soil crusting, soil compaction,
|
||
or weed germination before rain occurs, use shallow tillage including rotary hoe to lightly incorporate
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. Make certain corn seeds are below the tilled area. If treated soil is moved during
|
||
tillage practices in such a way that the herbicide barrier is no longer intact, weeds may emerge from areas
|
||
where treated soil has been removed. DO NOT incorporate with a drag harrow after planting.
|
||
APPLICATION RATES
|
||
Application
|
||
Timing1
|
||
Maximum Fluid Ounces of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide per Acre for Soil Type
|
||
Soil Texture
|
||
Coarse Soils:
|
||
Sand, Loamy sand, Sandy loam
|
||
Medium Soils:
|
||
Loam, Silt loam, Silt, Sandy clay loam
|
||
Fine Soils:
|
||
Silty clay loam,
|
||
Clay loam, Sandy
|
||
clay, Silty clay,
|
||
Clay
|
||
1.5% O.M. 2
|
||
or less > 1.5% O.M. 1.5% O.M.
|
||
or less >1.5% O.M.
|
||
Preplant (Surface Applied
|
||
or Incorporated):
|
||
Early 8 to 30 days prior to
|
||
planting
|
||
4.0
|
||
(0.063 lbs ai/A)
|
||
5.0
|
||
(0.078 lbs ai/A)
|
||
6.0
|
||
(0.094 lbs ai/A)
|
||
Preplant (Surface Applied
|
||
or Incorporated):
|
||
0 to 7 days prior to
|
||
planting
|
||
Preemergence
|
||
Early postemergence
|
||
3.0
|
||
(0.047 lbs ai/A)
|
||
4.0
|
||
(0.063 lbs ai/A)
|
||
5.0
|
||
(0.078 lbs ai/A)
|
||
6.0
|
||
(0.094 lbs ai/A)
|
||
1 BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be applied up to 30 days prior to planting when used in a planned sequential application
|
||
program followed by post applied herbicides.
|
||
2 O.M. = Organic Matter by weight
|
||
|
||
12
|
||
Application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide at less than listed rates for the appropriate soil will
|
||
only provide suppression of sensitive weeds.
|
||
RESTRICTIONS FOR USE
|
||
• DO NOT apply more than 6.0 fluid ounces (0.094 lbs of a.i) of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
per acre in a single application or exceed the maximum labeled rate for any given soil type.
|
||
• DO NOT apply more than 6.0 fluid ounces (0.094 lbs of a.i) per acre of BALANCE FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide per year or exceed the maximum labeled rate for any given soil type.
|
||
• DO NOT apply more than two applications of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide per acre per year
|
||
at reduced rates.
|
||
• DO NOT exceed from all sources 0.094 pounds per acre of isoxaflutole per year in corn.
|
||
• DO NOT exceed from all sources 0.20 pounds per acre per of cyprosulfamide per year in corn.
|
||
• DO NOT apply tank-mixes of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide with organophosphate or carbamate
|
||
insecticides to emerged corn. Foliar applications of an organophosphate or carbamate
|
||
insecticides must not be made within 7 days of an application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
or crop injury may result.
|
||
• Harvest of corn forage is permitted at 45 days or more after an early postemergence
|
||
treatment of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide.
|
||
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
|
||
• Planting depth: Corn seed must be planted a minimum of 1 ½ inches deep and must be
|
||
completely covered with soil and furrow firmed or reduced crop stand or injury may occur.
|
||
• Effect of variable soils on use rate: The proper use rate of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide is
|
||
affected by several soil factors, including soil texture, organic matter, and soil pH. Soils
|
||
which contain variations in one or more of these factors in a given area are termed variable
|
||
soils and may be more likely to incur localized corn injury symptoms from an application
|
||
of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. Characteristics of localized soil variants that are more likely
|
||
to incur injury are a more coarse soil texture, a lower organic matter and/or a higher pH
|
||
(alkaline/calcareous soil) than other areas of the same field and include, among others,
|
||
clay knolls, eroded hill sides, and terracing with scraped exposed subsoil. The user is
|
||
responsible for selecting the rate of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide that is appropriate for all
|
||
soils in the area of application.
|
||
• Effect of adverse weather: Following an application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide, extended
|
||
periods of cool/cold, wet conditions (cool/cold daytime/nighttime temperatures, saturated
|
||
soil conditions, recurring rainfall events, etc.) during corn seed germination and/or early
|
||
crop development period may result in temporary crop injury. Injury symptoms may appear
|
||
as leaf tissue bleaching (whitening) and/or crop stunting. Corn plants usually recover from
|
||
this injury without affecting yield.
|
||
• Corn hybrids and certain male pollinators: Corn hybrids and certain male pollinators
|
||
within blended corn varieties vary in their response to BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. Not all
|
||
hybrids or male pollinators within blended corn varieties have been tested for sensitivity
|
||
to BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. You need to consult with your seed provider, your local
|
||
Bayer CropScience representative, and/or other knowledgeable agricultural professionals
|
||
for advice on sensitivity of hybrids or varieties containing male pollinator lines before
|
||
applying BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide. If the sensitivity of a hybrid or variety containing a
|
||
male pollinator line is not known, you must apply BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide to a small area
|
||
to first determine if the hybrid is sensitive prior to spraying large acreages of that hybrid.
|
||
APPLICATION TIMING
|
||
Preplant Surface-Applied
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be applied up to 21 days before planting corn. BALANCE FLEXX
|
||
Herbicide may be applied up to 30 days prior to planting when used in a planned sequential
|
||
application program including BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide followed by postemergence applied
|
||
herbicides appropriate for control of the target weeds. Refer to the label of the respective
|
||
sequential partner for specific use directions. Split applications of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
can be made. It is specified that 60 percent of the listed broadcast rate (refer to APPLICATION
|
||
RATE table) be applied 15 to 30 days prior to planting and the remaining 40 percent applied at
|
||
planting. Total BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide applied may not exceed the listed rate for a preplant
|
||
treatment on the predominate soil type in the field. Moving treated soil out of the row or moving
|
||
untreated soil to the surface during planting may result in reduced weed control.
|
||
|
||
13
|
||
Preplant Incorporated
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be applied up to 21 days before planting field corn; up to 30 days
|
||
prior to planting when used in a planned sequential application program including BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX Herbicide followed by postemergence applied herbicides appropriate for control of
|
||
the target weeds. Refer to all parts of the respective sequential partner label for specific use
|
||
directions. Apply to the soil and uniformly incorporate in the top two inches of soil before planting
|
||
using a finishing disc, field cultivator or similar implement capable of providing uniform two inch
|
||
incorporation. DO NOT incorporate BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide deeper than 2” or weed control
|
||
may be reduced.
|
||
Preplant/Preemerge Burndown
|
||
When weeds are present at the time of treatment and prior to corn emergence, a tank mixture
|
||
of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide with COC or MSO is advised for burndown of labeled weeds 3” or
|
||
less in height. When weeds are greater than 3” in height or weeds not controlled by BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX Herbicide are present, the addition of a burndown herbicide (e.g., Diflexx ® Herbicide
|
||
(dicamba, EPA# 264-1173), paraquat, glyphosate, or 2,4-D) is advised. If giant ragweed,
|
||
common cocklebur, henbit, Pennsylvania smartweed, or purple deadnettle are present at the
|
||
time of application, the addition of atrazine will improve control. Observe directions for use and
|
||
precautions and restrictions on the label of the burndown herbicide. When mixing with liquid
|
||
nitrogen fertilizer or certain glyphosate formulations, substitute a non-ionic surfactant for crop
|
||
oil concentrate.
|
||
Preemergence
|
||
Apply BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide during planting (behind the planter after furrow closure) or
|
||
after planting but before weeds or crop emerge. Failure to thoroughly close and firm the seed
|
||
furrow may allow herbicide to directly contact the seed which can cause injury.
|
||
Early Postemergence
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide, alone or in tank mixture with atrazine, may be applied to corn from
|
||
spiking through the 2 leaf-collar growth stage (V2, the first leaf has a rounded tip). BALANCE
|
||
FLEXX Herbicide may not provide control of emerged weeds larger than a 1 true leaf stage.
|
||
Tank-mixtures with other herbicides or adjuvants are not advised for early postemergence
|
||
applications of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide as crop response symptoms including bleaching,
|
||
leave edge necrosis, and stunting may result. DO NOT use COC, MSO, or a loaded glyphosate
|
||
formulation with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide applied to emerged field corn.
|
||
Early postemergence applications of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide must be made in water as the
|
||
carrier. Sprayable fluid fertilizer as an herbicide carrier for early postemergence applications in
|
||
corn can typically cause corn injury up to and including tissue burn (necrosis). Sprayable fluid
|
||
fertilizer as a carrier is not advised for use with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide after crop emergence
|
||
unless typical fertilizer burn symptoms on the crop are acceptable.
|
||
DO NOT apply tank-mixes of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide with organophosphate or carbamate
|
||
insecticides to emerged corn. Foliar applications of an organophosphate or carbamate
|
||
insecticides must not be made within 7 days of an application of BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide or
|
||
crop injury may result.
|
||
TANK MIX INSTRUCTIONS
|
||
It is the pesticides user’s 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 products labels involved in tank mixing. users must follow the most restrictive directions
|
||
for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.
|
||
BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide may be used in tank mixture with other herbicides for improved control
|
||
of certain broadleaf and grass weeds in corn. Preplant/preemergence/early postemergence
|
||
tank mixtures with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide include but are not limited to those listed. Refer
|
||
to and follow all parts of the label of each tank-mix partner.
|
||
Tank-mix combinations may be used in either conventional, conservation tillage, or no-till
|
||
cropping systems and applied at the same timings as BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide unless
|
||
otherwise specified in the tank mix label.
|
||
Multiple tank mixtures are allowed unless otherwise specified by the respective product labels.
|
||
Check all tank-mix product labels for proper rates and compatibilities for multiple tank-mixes.
|
||
|
||
14
|
||
Possible Preplant/Preemergence Tank Mix Partners for Additional Weed Control – Not
|
||
Containing A Triazine Herbicide
|
||
Diflexx Herbicide
|
||
(EPA# 264-1173, dicamba)
|
||
Roundup PowerMAX® 3
|
||
(EPA# 524-659, glyphosate)
|
||
glyphosate s-metachlor
|
||
Harness® (EPA#524-473,
|
||
acetochlor)
|
||
Warrant® Herbicide
|
||
(EPA# 524-591, acetochlor)
|
||
glufosinate 2, 4-D
|
||
Roundup PowerMAX®
|
||
(EPA# 524-549, glyphosate)
|
||
acetochlor fluthiacet-methyl
|
||
Roundup PowerMAX® II
|
||
(EPA# 524-537, glyphosate)
|
||
dicamba pendimethalin
|
||
Roundup WeatherMAX®
|
||
(EPA# 524-537, glyphosate)
|
||
dimethenamid-P saflufenacil
|
||
Possible Preplant/Preemergence Tank Mix Partners for Additional Weed Control – Containing
|
||
A Triazine Herbicide
|
||
Degree Xtra® Herbicide
|
||
(EPA# 524-511,
|
||
acetochlor, atrazine)
|
||
Harness® Xtra 5.6L
|
||
(EPA# 524-485,
|
||
acetochlor, atrazine)
|
||
Harness® Xtra
|
||
(EPA# 524-480,
|
||
acetochlor, atrazine)
|
||
acetochlor
|
||
atrazine simazine
|
||
Possible Early Postemergence1 Tank Mix Partners For Additional Weed Control
|
||
DiFlexx Herbicide
|
||
(EPA#264-1173, dicamba)
|
||
atrazine dicamba
|
||
1See instructions in APPLICATION TIMING section of this label for early postemergence tank mixtures,
|
||
adjuvants and carrier solutions for directions on the use of tank mixtures with BALANCE FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
after crop emergence.
|
||
|
||
15
|
||
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
|
||
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
|
||
Pesticide storage
|
||
Store in original container away from feed and food. Store in cool, dry area. DO NOT store in
|
||
direct sunlight. DO NOT allow prolonged storage in temperatures that exceed 105ºF (40ºC) or
|
||
in temperatures that fall below 14ºF (-10ºC).
|
||
Pesticide disposal
|
||
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions.
|
||
If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste facility or pesticide disposal
|
||
program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry).
|
||
Container handling
|
||
Rigid, Non-refillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons)
|
||
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple
|
||
rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows:
|
||
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds
|
||
after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 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.
|
||
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a 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 seconds. Drain
|
||
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.
|
||
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
|
||
landfill.
|
||
Rigid Non-refillable containers (greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs)
|
||
Non-refillable Containers
|
||
Non-refillable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC
|
||
or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows.
|
||
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)
|
||
Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of
|
||
the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents
|
||
from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches
|
||
on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product
|
||
removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to
|
||
rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate
|
||
collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate
|
||
becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve.
|
||
Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.– Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs).
|
||
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing
|
||
of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining
|
||
contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at
|
||
least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for
|
||
2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or
|
||
rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
|
||
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
|
||
landfill.
|
||
Balance, Bayer, Bayer Cross, Degree Xtra, DiFlexx, Harness, Roundup PowerMAX, Roundup
|
||
WeatherMAX and Warrant are registered trademarks of Bayer Group . ©2025 Bayer Group. All
|
||
rights reserved.
|
||
|
||
US61380351J 250717J 09/25
|
||
US61380351J (250717J) BALANCE FLEXX 2.5 GAL Base
|
||
COLORS: Black DATE: 09/23/2025
|
||
Label Coordinator: Mark Schmidt
|
||
GROUPISOXAFLUTOLE HERBICIDE27
|
||
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
|
||
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC
|
||
ANIMALS
|
||
CAUTION
|
||
• Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
|
||
• Causes moderate eye irritation.
|
||
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
|
||
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water after
|
||
handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum,
|
||
using tobacco, or using the toilet.
|
||
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
|
||
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
|
||
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
|
||
manner inconsistent with its labeling.
|
||
Read the entire label before using this product.
|
||
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
|
||
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage
|
||
or disposal.
|
||
Pesticide storage
|
||
Store in original container away from feed and
|
||
food. Store in cool, dry area. DO NOT store in
|
||
direct sunlight. DO NOT allow prolonged storage
|
||
in temperatures that exceed 105ºF (40ºC) or in
|
||
temperatures that fall below 14ºF (-10ºC).
|
||
Pesticide disposal
|
||
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by
|
||
application according to label directions. If wastes
|
||
cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a
|
||
waste facility or pesticide disposal program (often
|
||
such programs are run by state or local governments
|
||
or by industry).
|
||
Container handling
|
||
Rigid, Non-refillable containers (equal to or less
|
||
than 5 gallons)
|
||
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this
|
||
container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse or
|
||
pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after
|
||
emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
|
||
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and
|
||
drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill
|
||
the container 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.
|
||
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
|
||
contents into application equipment or a 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 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds
|
||
after the flow begins to drip.
|
||
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available
|
||
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.
|
||
Balance and Bayer are registered trademarks
|
||
of Bayer Group. ©2025 Bayer Group. All rights
|
||
reserved.
|
||
Produced for
|
||
Bayer CropScience LP
|
||
800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
|
||
St. Louis, MO 63167
|
||
BALANCE® FLEXX Herbicide
|
||
For: Weed control in field corn, seed corn and corn grown for
|
||
silage in the states of: AR, AL, CO, DE, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA,
|
||
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NC, ND, MD, OH, OK, PA, SC,
|
||
SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, and WY
|
||
In the state of MN use is only allowed in accordance with the
|
||
Minnesota Product Bulletin.
|
||
In the state of WI use is only allowed in accordance with the
|
||
Wisconsin Product Bulletin.
|
||
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
|
||
Isoxaflutole [5-cyclopropyl-4-(2-methylsulfonyl-
|
||
4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl) isoxazole] .... 20.00%
|
||
OTHER INGREDIENTS: .............. 80.00%
|
||
TOTAL: 100.00%
|
||
Contains 2.00 pounds active ingredient per U.S. gallon
|
||
EPA Reg. No. 264-1067
|
||
KEEP OUT OF REACH
|
||
OF CHILDREN
|
||
CAUTION
|
||
See additional precautionary statements and
|
||
directions for use on label.
|
||
For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies
|
||
ONLY Call 24 Hours a Day 1-800-334-7577
|
||
For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER
|
||
(1-866-992-2937)
|
||
FIRST AID
|
||
If
|
||
swallowed:
|
||
• Immediately call a poison control
|
||
center or doctor for treatment
|
||
advice.
|
||
• Do not induce vomiting unless told
|
||
to do so by a poison control center
|
||
or doctor.
|
||
• Have person sip a glass of water if
|
||
able to swallow.
|
||
• Do not give anything by mouth to
|
||
an unconscious person.
|
||
If in eyes: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and
|
||
gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
|
||
• Remove contact lenses, if present;
|
||
after the first 5 minutes, then
|
||
continue rinsing.
|
||
• Call a poison control center or
|
||
doctor for treatment advice.
|
||
If on skin: • Take off contaminated clothing.
|
||
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty
|
||
of water for 15-20 minutes.
|
||
• Call a poison control center or
|
||
doctor for treatment advice.
|
||
If inhaled: • Move person to fresh air.
|
||
• If person is not breathing, call
|
||
911 or an ambulance, then give
|
||
artificial respiration, preferably
|
||
mouth-to-mouth if possible.
|
||
• Call a poison control center or
|
||
doctor for further treatment advice.
|
||
In case of emergency, call the toll-free Bayer
|
||
CropScience Emergency Response telephone
|
||
number: 1-800-334-7577.
|
||
Have a product container or label with you when
|
||
calling a poison control center or doctor, or
|
||
going for treatment.
|
||
Note to Physician: No specific antidote is
|
||
available. All treatments needs to be based on
|
||
observed signs and symptoms of distress in the
|
||
patient. Overexposure to materials other than this
|
||
product may have occurred.
|
||
NET CONTENTS: 2 1/2 GALLONS
|
||
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
|
||
May injure (phytotoxic) susceptible non-target plants.
|
||
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only
|
||
for those uses covered by the Certified Applicator’s certification. Commercial and certified applicators
|
||
must ensure that all persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements.
|