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# AXIAL STAR HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **100-1389**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester (12.4%); Pinoxaden (4.9%)
- Label accepted: 2026-03-03
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01389-20260303.pdf
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March 3, 2026
Jordan Moseley
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
Subject:
Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Pinoxaden and Fluroxypyr
Product Name: Axial Star Herbicide
EPA Registration Number: 100-1389
Application Dates: 12/16/2020
Decision Numbers: 473182; 677955
Dear Jordan Moseley:
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA),
as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to
support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the
Pinoxaden and Fluroxypyr Interim Decisions, and has concluded that your submission is
acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA,
as amended, is acceptable.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the companys website on your label, then please
be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the
product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E).
40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In
addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your products label, claims made on
the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration
process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website
contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved
registration, the website will be referred to the EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes
all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must
submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for
shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may
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EPA Reg. No. 100-1389
Decision No. 473182; 677955
distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months
from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this
product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To
distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation
at 40 CFR 152.3.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Jaclyn Pyne by email at
pyne.jaclyn@epa.gov.
S i n c e r e l y ,
Jaclyn Pyne, Team Leader
Risk Management and Implementation Branch 3
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
Office of Pesticide Programs
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label
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PINOXADEN GROUP 1 HERBICIDE
FLUROXYPYR GROUP 4 HERBICIDE
Axial® Star Herbicide
Postemergence herbicide for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds in wheat and
barley.
Active Ingredient:
Pinoxaden*: ............................................................................................................... 4.9%
Fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester**: ........................................................................... 12.4%
Other Ingredients: 82.7%
Total: 100.0%
*CAS No. 243973-20-8
**CAS No. 81406-37-3
Contains 0.42 pounds of pinoxaden and 0.73 pounds of fluroxypyr acid equivalent per gallon.
Contains petroleum distillates.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100-1389
EPA Est.
SCP 1389A
____ gallons
Net Contents
03/03/2026
100-1389
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FIRST AID
If on skin or
clothing
• 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 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 eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor.
• Do not give any liquid to the person.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If inhaled • Move person to fresh air.
• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment
advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor or
going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
May pose an aspirational pneumonia hazard. Contains petroleum distillates.
HOTLINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or
Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident)
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Contains petroleum distillate. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Causes moderate eye
irritation. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
socks, shoes, and gloves. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear protective eyewear.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some
individuals.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical resistant to this product are listed below.
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber
≥14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥14 mils, or Viton® ≥14 mils
• Protective eyewear
User Safety Requirements
Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other
laundry.
Engineering Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40
CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as
specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and
put on clean clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
clothing.
Environmental Hazards
This product is toxic to oysters. For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, to areas
where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do
not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate.
Non-Target Organism Advisory Statement
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This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target
organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and
habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.
Physical or Chemical Hazards
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before using this product. If the terms are not acceptable, return
the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate
all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or
other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or
application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing
factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of SYNGENTA CROP
PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Buyer and User
agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and
is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks
referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. To
the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not extend to the use of the
product contrary to label instructions or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or
beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and, (2) Buyer and User assume the risk of any
such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY
THIS LABEL.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for any
incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this
product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF SYNGENTA
AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES
(INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE
USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
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SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
SYNGENTA.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Axial Star Herbicide may be used only in accordance with directions on this label or in
separately published Syngenta supplemental labeling directions for this product.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or
through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any
requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 48 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such
as plants, soil, or water is:
• Coveralls
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile
rubber ≥14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥14 mils, or
Viton® ≥14 mils
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY AND/OR POOR WEED CONTROL.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Axial Star Herbicide is a postemergence systemic herbicide for the control of annual grasses
and broadleaf weeds in all varieties of spring wheat (excluding durum), winter wheat, and
barley not underseeded with legumes.
Axial Star Herbicide is absorbed by foliage and is rapidly translocated to the growing points of
leaves and stems of target weeds with growth stopping within days of application.
Susceptible grass weeds turn chlorotic (yellowing) within one to three weeks and are
completely controlled within three to five weeks. Susceptible broadleaf weeds exhibit twisting
and curling of stems (epinasty) and leaf cupping followed by growth inhibition and eventual
plant death within weeks. Level and rate of control depend on weed species, growing
conditions, crop competition, and coverage. Thorough spray coverage of target weeds is
essential for consistent control.
Rainfastness
Axial Star Herbicide is not affected by rain falling 1 hour or more after application.
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Resistance Management
PINOXADEN GROUP 1 HERBICIDE
FLUROXYPYR GROUP 4 HERBICIDE
For resistance management, Axial Herbicide is a Group 1 herbicide (ACCase-inhibitor mode
of action) and a Group 4 herbicide (auxin mimic). Some naturally occurring grass weed
populations have been identified as resistant to herbicides with the ACCase-inhibitor mode of
action. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to Axial
Herbicide and other Group 1 and/or Group 4 herbicides. Selection of resistant biotypes,
through repeated use of these herbicides in the same field or lower than labeled use rates,
may result in weed control failures. The resistant biotypes may dominate the weed population
if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. Appropriate resistance
management strategies should be followed. If resistance is suspected, contact your local
Syngenta representative and/or agricultural advisor for assistance.
Principles of Herbicide Resistant Weed Management
Scout and know your field
• Know weed species present in the field to be treated through scouting and field
history. An understanding of weed biology is useful in designing a resistance
management strategy. Ensure the weed management program will control all weeds
present.
• Fields should be scouted prior to application to determine species present and growth
stage. Always apply this herbicide at the full labeled rate and correct timing for the
weeds present in the field.
Utilize non-herbicidal practices to add diversity
• Use diversified management tactics including cover crops, mechanical weed control,
harvest weed seed control, and crop rotation as appropriate.
Use good agronomic practices, start clean and stay clean
• Use good agronomic practices that enhance crop competitiveness.
• Plant into weed-free fields utilizing tillage or an effective burndown herbicide for control
of emerged weeds.
• Sanitize farm equipment to avoid spreading seed or vegetative propagules prior to
leaving fields.
Difficult to control weeds
• Fields with difficult to control weeds should be planted in rotation with crops that allow
the use of herbicides with an alternative mode of action or different management
practices.
• Difficult to control weeds may require sequential applications, for example a broad
spectrum preemergence herbicide followed by one or more postemergence herbicide
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applications. Utilize herbicides containing different modes of action effective on the
target weeds in sequential applications.
DO NOT overuse the technology
• DO NOT use more than two applications of this or any other herbicide with the same
mode of action in a single growing season unless mixed with an herbicide with a
different mode of action which provides overlapping spectrum for the difficult to control
weeds.
Scout and inspect fields following application
• Prevent an influx of weeds into the field by controlling weeds in field borders.
• Scout fields after application to verify that the treatment was effective.
• Suspected- herbicide resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators
• Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the
dose applied, especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
• A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species; and
• Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
• Report non-performance of this product to your Syngenta retailer, Syngenta
representative, or call 1-866-Syngent(a) (866-796-4368). If resistance is suspected
ensure weed escapes are controlled using an herbicide with an effective mode of
action and/or use non-chemical means to prevent further seed production.
Prevent weed escapes before, during, and after harvest
• DO NOT allow weed escapes to produce seed or vegetative structures for example
tubers or stolons which contribute to spread and survival. Consider harvest weed
seed management and control weeds post-harvest to prevent seed production.
Resistant weeds
Contact your local Syngenta representative, retailer, crop advisor or extension agent to
determine if weeds resistant to the mode of action contained in this product are present in
your area. Premixes are intended to broaden the spectrum of weeds that are
controlled. Some weeds may be controlled by only one of the active ingredients in this
product. If resistant biotypes have been reported, use the full labeled rate of this product,
apply at the labeled timing, and tank-mix with an additional different mode of action product
so there are multiple effective modes of application for each suspected resistant weed.
Rotational Crop Restrictions
The following crops may be planted at the specified interval following application of Axial Star
Herbicide.
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Crop Rotation Interval (Months)
Barley, wheat 0
All other crops 4
CROP USE DIRECTIONS
Wheat and Barley
Axial Star Herbicide can be used on all varieties of spring wheat (excluding durum), winter
wheat, and barley.
Timing of Application
Apply Axial Star Herbicide to all varieties of spring wheat (excluding durum), winter wheat, and
barley from the 2-leaf stage to pre-boot stage.
For optimum results, apply Axial Star Herbicide to actively growing weeds. An early application
will maximize crop yields by reducing weed competition. Weed control following application of
Axial Star Herbicide alone or in combination with other herbicides can be reduced or delayed
under conditions of stress, such as drought, heat, insufficient fertility, flooding, and prolonged
cool temperatures. Optimum weed control will be obtained if application of Axial Star Herbicide
is delayed until the conditions of stress have ended and weeds are once again actively
growing. Weeds emerging after Axial Star Herbicide application will not be controlled.
USE RATE
Apply Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl. oz./A in a minimum of 8 gallons up to 10 gallons of water
per acre.
USE RESTRICTIONS
• DO NOT apply to a crop that is stressed by conditions such as frost, low fertility,
drought, flooding, disease damage, or insect damage as crop injury may result.
• DO NOT allow spray to drift to adjacent fields seeded to crops other than wheat or
barley.
• DO NOT treat wheat or barley underseeded with legumes.
• Make only one application per 12 consecutive months.
• DO NOT graze livestock or harvest forage for hay from treated wheat and barley for a
minimum of 30 days following application.
• DO NOT harvest grain for 60 days following application.
• DO NOT feed treated wheat or barley straw to livestock for a minimum of 60 days
following application.
• This product is persistent and may be presen t in plant materials for over 30 days after
application. DO NOT use treated plant material for compost, mulch, or mushroom
spawn until 30 days after application.
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• Animals that have been fed fluroxypyr-treated forage must be fed forage free of
fluroxypyr for at least 3 days before they are moved off the treated property.
WEEDS CONTROLLED
Weeds Controlled by Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl. oz/A.
Grass Weeds Controlled
Weed Size or Growth Stage for
Optimum Control
Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Canarygrass (Phalaris spp.) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Darnel, Persian (Lolium persicum) 1 to 6-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 4th tiller
Foxtail, Giant (Setaria faberi) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Foxtail, Green (Setaria viridis) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Foxtail, Yellow (Setaria pumila) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Oat, Volunteer (Avena sativa) 1 to 6-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 4th tiller
Oat, Wild (Avena fatua) 1 to 6-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 4th tiller
Proso Millet, Wild (Panicum miliaceum) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Ryegrass, Italian (Annual) (Lolium multiflorum) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Windgrass (Apera spp.) 1 to 5-leaf on the main stem, prior to
emergence of the 3rd tiller
Broadleaf Weeds Controlled
Weed Size or Growth Stage for
Optimum Control
Bedstraw, Catchweed (Galium aparine) Less than 4 inches tall
Cocklebur, Common (Xanthium strumarium) Less than 4 inches tall
Flax, Volunteer (Linum usitatissimum) Less than 4 inches tall
Kochia (Kochia scoparia) Less than 4 inches tall
Lettuce, Prickly (Lactuca serriola) 1 to 4-leaf sta ge
Ragweed, Common (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Less than 4 inches tall
Sunflower, Common (Helianthus annuus) 1 to 4-leaf sta ge
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BROADLEAF HERBICIDE TANK-MIX RECOMMENDATIONS
Axial Star Herbicide may be tank mixed with the broadleaf herbicides listed below to
broaden the weed control spectrum. Refer to the label of the tank-mix partner for
registered crops, additional weeds controlled, and directions for use. Observe all
precautions and restrictions on the labels of products used in tank mixtures. Use in
accordance with the most restrictive of label limitations and precautions. This product
cannot be mixed with any other product whose label prohibits such a mixture.
Under less than favorable environmental conditions, grass antagonism (i.e., reduced
grass control) may occur with certain broadleaf herbicide tank mixes.
Precaution: The many formulations of tank-mix partners have varying mixing
characteristics. Before Axial Star Herbicide is used in tank mixture with other products,
the mixture should first be tested in small containers for physical compatibility. For
directions on how to conduct a compatibility test, refer to the Tank-Mix Compatibility
Test section.
Broadleaf Herbicide Tank-Mix Partners
Table 1: For control of wild oat, volunteer oat, green foxtail, yellow foxtail, Italian
(annual) ryegrass, and additional broadleaf weeds (refer to the broadleaf tank-mix
partner label for weeds controlled), use Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl. oz./A plus one of
the following single or two-way broadleaf herbicide combinations. Broadleaf herbicide
combinations other than those listed in the table below are not recommended.
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SELECT ONLY ONE BROADLEAF HERBICIDE TANK-MIX
COMBINATION LISTED IN THE TABLE BELOW
Grass Weeds Controlled by Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl.
oz./A in Combination With Listed Mixture Partners*
Broadleaf HerbicideA Rate
Wild
Oat
Volunteer
Oat
Green
Foxtail
Yellow
Foxtail
Italian
Ryegrass
Affinity® BroadSpecB 0.4 oz./A C C S C C
Affinity® TankMixB 0.6 oz./A C C S C C
Ally® XPB 0.1 oz./A C C - - C
Amber®B 0.28-0.47 oz./A C C - - C
AmberB + MCPA esterC 0.28-0.47 oz./A +
0.5-0.75 pt./A C C - - C
Bronate Advanced™ 0.6-0.8 pt./A C C C C C
Buctril® 0.75-1.25 pt./A C C C C C
Curtail® M 1.75 pt./A C C C - -
Express® XPB 0.25-0.33 oz./A C C S S C
Finesse®B 0.2-0.4 oz./A C C - - C
Harmony® Extra XPB 0.3-0.6 oz./A C C C C C
Harmony® SGB 0.45-0.9
oz./A C C C C C
Huskie™B 11 fl. oz./A C C C C C
MCPA EsterC 0.5-0.75 pt./A C C C C C
Orion®B 17 fl. oz./A C C C C C
Peak®B 0.25-0.5 oz./A C C - - C
PeakB + MCPA EsterC 0.25-0.5 oz./A +
0.5-0.75 pt./A C C - - C
Pulsar™ 8.3 fl. oz./A C C C C C
Pulsar + MCPA esterC 8.3 fl. oz./A +
8.6 fl. oz/A C C C C C
*C = Control; S = Suppression (indicates “Partial Control” which means significant activity but not always at a level
generally considered acceptable for commercial weed control).
AOther products that contain equivalent active ingredient(s) and used at the same active ingredient rate(s) as the
broadleaf herbicide tank-mix partner listed in this table may be used.
BAddition of surfactants is not required.
CAssume 3.7 lb. ae/gal. product.
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TANK MIXES WITH FUNGICIDES, INSECTICIDES AND LIQUID NITROGEN
FERTILIZER
Tank-Mix Application with Tilt® Fungicide
Axial Star Herbicide may be tank mixed with Tilt Fungicide for annual grass and broadleaf
weed control and early season disease suppression. Apply Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl.
oz./A in a tank mix with Tilt Fungicide at labeled use rates. Refer to the Tilt Fungicide
label for specific use directions, application rates, restrictions, and a list of diseases
suppressed and/or controlled.
Tank-Mix Application with Quilt® Fungicide
Axial Star Herbicide may be tank mixed with Quilt Fungicide for annual grass and
broadleaf weed control and early season disease suppression. Apply Axial Star
Herbicide at 16.4 fl. oz./A in a tank mix with Quilt Fungicide at 7 fl. oz./A. Refer to the
Quilt Fungicide label for specific use directions, restrictions, and a list of diseases
suppressed and/or controlled. Note: Under certain environmental conditions, tank mixes
of Quilt Fungicide plus herbicides may cause crop injury.
Tank-Mix Application with Warrior II with Zeon Technology®
Axial Star Herbicide may be tank mixed with Warrior II with Zeon Technology for annual
grass and broadleaf weed control and insect control. Apply Axial Star Herbicide at 16.4 fl.
oz./A in a tank mix with Warrior II with Zeon Technology at labeled use rates. Refer to the
Warrior II with Zeon Technology label for specific use directions, application rates,
restrictions, and a list of insects controlled.
Mixtures with Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizers
Axial Star Herbicide may be mixed in a spray solution containing up to 50% liquid
nitrogen fertilizer. Add Axial Star Herbicide to the water first. Mix thoroughly and then
add the liquid nitrogen fertilizer in an amount no greater than 50% of the final volume.
Note: Under certain environmental conditions, mixtures of liquid nitrogen fertilizers as a
partial carrier may cause crop burn.
When using Axial Star Herbicide with approved herbicide tank-mix partners, consult the
label of the partner product and follow any additional instructions or restrictions on that
label which relate to mixture with liquid nitrogen fertilizers.
MANDATORY SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Aerial Applications:
• Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the ground or
vegetative canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot
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safety.
• Applicators are required to use a medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572).
• If the windspeed is 10 miles per hour or less, applicators must use ½ swath
displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field. When the windspeed is
between 11-15 miles per hour, applicators must use ¾ swath displacement
upwind at the downwind ed
ge of the field.
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 mph at the application site. If the
windspeed is greater than 10 mph, the boom length must be 65% or less of the
wingspan for fixed wing aircraft and 75% or less of the rotor diameter for
helicopters. Otherwise, the boom length must be 75% or less of the wingspan for
fixed-win
g aircraft and 90% or less of the rotor diameter for helicopters.
• Do not appl y during ground level temperature inversions.
Ground Boom Applications:
• User must only apply with the release height recommended by the manufacturer,
but no more than 4 feet above the ground or crop canopy.
• Applicators are required to use a medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572).
• Do not appl y when wind speeds exceed 15 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.
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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
For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal
bounce.
RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft
Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift.
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.
Boomless Ground Applications
Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray
drift
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Handheld Technology Applications
Take precautions to minimize spray drift.
Sensitive Areas
This pesticide may only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive
areas, e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, non-target plants is minimal, (i.e., when
the wind is blowing away from the sensitive area.)
Avoid all direct or indirect contact (such as spray drift) of Axial Star Herbicide with crops
other than those specified for treatment on this label since injury may occur.
Chemigation
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
MIXING PROCEDURES
Prior to using Axial Star Herbicide, ensure that the spray tank, lines, screens and filters
are thoroughly clean.
Mixing Instructions
1. Half fill spray tank with clean water. Start agitation or bypass system.
2. If a broadleaf herbicide mix partner is to be used, add the product FIRST prior to
adding Axial Star Herbicide and agitate for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add correct amount of Axial Star Herbicide.
4. Agitate for 2-3 minutes before adding remainder of water and then maintain
constant agitation.
5. After any break in spraying operations, a gitate thoroughly before spraying again.
6. Use the spray solution as soon as it is prepared.
Tank-Mix Compatibility Test
A jar test is recommended prior to tank mixing to ensure compatibility of Axial Star
Herbicide with mixture partners. Add proportion amounts of tank mixture components in
a clear quart jar one at a time in the recommended mixing order. Gently shake or invert
capped jar and let stand for 15-30 minutes. If the mixture clumps, forms flakes, oily films
or layers or other precipitates, it is not compatible and the tank mixture should not be
used.
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CLEANOUT PROCEDURES FOR SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Thoroughly clean application equipment immediately after spraying Axial Star Herbicide.
Ensure that all traces of the product are removed. The following directions are
provided:
1. Drain any remaining spray mixture from the application equipment.
2. Hose down the interior surfaces of the tank. Flush tank, hoses, boom and
nozzles with clean water for 10 minutes. Fill the tank with water and recirculate
for 15 minutes. Spray the mixture through hoses, booms and nozzles and drain
tank. Ensure that the area at the end of the spray boom beyond the last nozzle
is flushed with water.
3. Remove all spray nozzles and screens and clean separately.
4. If spray equipment will be used for pesticide application to crops sensitive to Axial
Star Herbicide, steps 1-2 should be repeated.
5. Exterior surfaces of spray equipment should also be thoroughly cleaned.
Note: Rinsate may be disposed of onsite according to label use directions or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a cool, dry, secure place. Do not store near seeds, fertilizers, or foodstuffs.
Pesticide Disposal
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticides, spray mixture, or
rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use
according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for
guidance.
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Container Handling (less than or equal to 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow
begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds.
Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or
disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two
more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration,
or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling (greater than 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container
(or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water.
Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth,
ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its
end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end
and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or
a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more
times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling (greater than 5 gallons)
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this
container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the
responsibility of the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the
remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the
container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with
the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate
collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration,
or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during
cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other
emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day or night.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
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