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# LOW VOL ESTER 4 WEED KILLER
- EPA Reg No: **34704-124**
- Registrant: LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC.
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: 2,4-D, 2-ethylhexyl ester (65.5%)
- Label accepted: 2009-10-30
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/034704-00124-20091030.pdf
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Mr. John Tice
Manager Registration
Loveland Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 1286
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UNITED ST ATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Greeley, Colorado 80632-1286
RE: Notification to Change in Manufacturer's Warranty permitted by PRN 98-10 Section II (1)
"Changes in Warranty Statements
EPA Registration Number: 34704-124
Date of Submission: September 28, 2009
Dear Mr. Wils.on:
The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide
Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 dated September 28,2009, as the above mentioned product.
The Registration Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under
PRN 98-10 and finds that the actions requested fall within the scope ofPRN 98-10. The label
. submitted with the application has been stamped "Notification" and will be placed in our
records.
If you have any questions, please me directly at 703-305-6249 or Joyce Edwards of my
staff at 703-308-5479.
Sincerely,
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Linda Arrington
Notifications & Minor Formulations Team Leader
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs
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(b)(i). my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling
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Loveland Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 1286
Greeley, Colorado 80632-1286
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Explanation: Use edditional page(s) if necessary. (For section I and Section II.)
Notification: change in Manufacturer's Warranty permitte'd by PRN 98-10 § II (J) "Changes in Warranty Statements". This notification is consistent
with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes have been made to the labeling or the
confidential statement of formula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S ,C. Sec, 1001 to willfully make any false statement to EPA.
I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in violation of
FIFRA and I may be subject to enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA.
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Certification with Respect to Label Integrity
version: 9/11/02
I certify that the information (including, but not limited to, text, tables, and graphics)
contained in the electronic file identified below by file name and submitted with this
certification is the same information as that on the paper copies of these documents
included with this submission.
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EPA Registration # Date Submitted Electronic file name
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34704-00124 20090928 034704-00124.20090928. LowVoL 4_ Warran
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I certify that the statements that I have made on this form are true, accurate, and
complete. I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statements may be
punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under applicable law.
09/28/2009
Signature Date
John T. Tice
Name (typed)
Manager Registrations, Loveland Products, Inc.
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RE: EPA Reg. No. 34704-124: Low Vol 4 Ester Weed Killer, Notification: Request to
change the Manufacturer's Warranty Statement.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Loveland Products, Inc. is submitting an application to change the manufacturer's
Warranty in accordance with PRH 98-10, Section II(J). Enclosed please find:
1. EPA Form 8570-1 (Notification)
2. E-Label Certification Statement.
3. CD ROM Containing a Searchable PDF File.
4. Copy of the EPA Letter Dated May 11,2009 Approving Warranty Language
5. Copies of the Current Label with Warranty Changes
If. you have any questions, please feel free to call or contact me at 970-534-3415 or
email atJohn.Tice@cpsagu.com.
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Manager Registrations
Loveland Products, Inc.
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LOW VOL 4
ESTER WEED KILLER
Low volatile emulsifiable formulation for control of broad leaf weeds in corn, wheat, barley, rye,
oats, sorghum, and non-crop areas ..
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Isooctyl (2-ethylhexyl) ester of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid* ............... 65.5%
OTHER INGREDIENTS** ................................................. 34.5%
TOTAL 100.0%
*Isomer specific by AOAC Method No. 6.275-6.279 (13th Ed.)
*Equivalent to 43.4% 2,4-D acid or 3.8 pounds per gallon.
**Contains Petroleum Distillates. NOTIFICATION
OCT 3 U lUO~
If swallowed:
If on skin
or clothing:
If in eyes:
If Inhaled:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
FIRST AID
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
• Do not give any liquid to the person.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or
doctor.
• Do not Qive anythinQ by mouth to an unconscious person.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT CALL: 1-866-944-8565.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or
going for treatment.
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LOW VOL 4
EPA REG. NO. 34704-124
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid con­
tact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic
reactions in some individuals. '
Personal' Protective Equipment:
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are made of waterproof material. If you
want more options, follow the instructions for category A on the EPA chemical resistance category
selection chart.
All mixers, loaders, applicators, flaggers, and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
• Shoes and socks,
• Chemical-resistant gloves (except for pilots),
• Chemical-resistant apron for mixing or loading, cleaning up spills or equipment, or otherwise
exposed to the concentrate.
See engineering controls for additional requirements.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for wash­
abies exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
Engineering Controls
Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the WPS for agricultural
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240( d)(6)].
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove c1othing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
clean clothing. If pesticide gets on skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
• 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 pesticide may be toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas
where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark except as
noted on appropriate labels. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adja­
cent to treated areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters or rin­
sate.
Groundwater Contamination: This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with
chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable,
particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. Application
around a cistern or well may result in contamination of drinking water or groundwater.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
COMBUSTABLE. Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
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LOW VOL 4
EPA REG. NO. 34704-124
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide
regulation.
00 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.
Although this product is much less volatile than butyl or isopropyl esters, at high temperatures
(above 95°F.) vapors from this product may injure susceptible plants growing nearby. Do not use
in a greenhouse. Flush sprayer out on suitable non-crop area after use. Do not use the same spray
equipment for applying other materials to 2,4-0 susceptible crops as injury may result.
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 con­
tains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about per­
sonal 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.
00 not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of
12 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,
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any water-proof material,
• Shoes plus socks.
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the
Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when
this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses.
Do not enter or allow people or pets to enter the treated areas until sprays have dried.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
A variety of factors including weather conditions (e.g., wind direction, wind speed, temperature, rel­
ative humidity) and method of application (e.g., ground, aerial, airblast, chemigation) can influence
pesticide drift. The applicator must evaluate all factors and make appropriate adjustments when
applying this product.
Droplet Size
When applying sprays that contain 2,4-0 as the sole active ingredient, or when applying sprays that
contain 2,4-0 mixed with active ingredients that require a coarse or coarser spray, apply only as a
coarse or coarser spray (ASAE standard 572) or a volume mean diameter of 385 microns or
greater for spinning atomizer nozzles.
When applying sprays that contain 2,4-0 mixed with other active ingredients that require a medi­
um or more fine spray, apply only as a medium or coarser spray (ASAE standard 572) or a volume
mean diameter of 300 microns or greater for spinning atomizer nozzles.
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EPA REG. NO. 34704-124
Wind Speed
Do not apply at wind speeds greater than 15 mph. Only apply this product if the wind direction
favors on-target deposition and there are not sensitive areas (including, but not limited to, residen­
tial areas, bodies of water, known habitat for nontarget species, nontarget crops) within 250 feet
downwind. If applying a medium spray, leave one swath unsprayed at the downwind edge of the
treated field.
Temperature Inversions
If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph, the applicator must determine if: a) conditions of tem­
perature inversion exist, or b) stable atmospheric conditions exist at or below nozzle height. Do not
make applications into areas of temperature inversions or stable atmospheric conditions.
Susceptible Plants
Do not apply under circumstances where spray drift may occur to food, forage, or other plantings
that might be damaged or crops ·thereof rendered unfit for sale, use or consumption. Susceptible
crops include, but are not limited tb, cotton, okra, flowers, grapes (in growing stage), fruit trees
(foliage), soybeans (vegetative stage), ornamentals, sunflowers, tomatoes, beans, and other veg­
etables, or tobacco. Small amounts of spray drift that might not be visible may injure susceptible
broadleaf plants.
Other State and Local Requirements
Applicators must follow all state and local pesticide drift requirements regarding application of
2,4-D herbicides. Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed.
Equipment
All aerial and ground application equipment must be properly maintained and calibrated using
appropriate carriers or surrogates.
Additional requirements for aerial applications: The boom length must not exceed 75% of the
wingspan or 90% of the rotor blade diameter. Release spray at the lowest height consistent with
efficacy and flight safety. Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 feet above the crop
canopy unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. This requirement does not apply to
forestry or rights-of-way applications. '
When applications are made with a crosswind,the swath will be displaced downwind.
The applicator must compensate for this by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind.
Additional requirements for ground boom application: Do not apply with a nozzle height
greater than 4 feet above the crop canopy.
General Precautions: 2,4-D esters may volatilize during conditions of low humidity and high tem­
peratures. Do not apply during conditions of low. humidity and high temperatures.
GENERAL INFORMATION
LOW VOL 4 is recommended for control of numerous broadleaf weeds and certain 2,4-D suscep­
tible woody plants without injury to most established grasses. Species controlled include the fol­
lowing, plus many others:
beggarticks cornflower
bitterweed coyote bru'sh
blueweed, Texas croton
broomweed dandelion
buckbrush docks
burdock dogfennel
burhead elderberry
carpetweed fanweed
catnip galinsoga
chamise . garlic, wild
chicory goatsbeard
cocklebur hemp, wild
coffeeweed jewelweed
4
jimsonweed
lambsquarters
loco, bigbend
mallow, Venice
manzanita
marshelder
milkvetch
morningglory, annual
mustards
nettles
onion, wild
pennycress
pepperweed, field
pigweed
plantains
poorjoe
rabbitbrush
radish, wild
ragweed
rape, wild
redstem
sage, coastal
sagebrush, big
sagebrush, sand
Cont'd. next page
salsify
sand shinneryoak
shepherdspurse
sicklepod
smartweed
sneezeweed, bitter
sowthistle, annual
. LOW VOL 4
EPA REG. NO. 34704-124
spanishneedles
sumac
sunflower
swe~tclover
tansymustard
tansyragwort
thistle, bull
thistle, musk
thistle, Russian
tumbleweed
velvetleaf
vervains
vetch
water plantain
willow
witchweed
wormwood
yellow rocket
yellow starthistle
NOTE: Local conditions, crop varieties and application regulations vary and may affect use of this
herbicide. Consult local agricultural experiment station or extension . service weed specialists and
state regulatory agencies for recommendations in your area.
Aerial applications may be of use for control of weeds on certain crops where there would be no
danger of drift to susceptible crops. Applications should only be made by applicators experienced
in the use of 2,4-0 formulations. Regulations governing aerial application of herbicides are in effect
in many states. Consult local regulatory agencies concerning requirements before making applica­
tions.
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
Treating Small Areas: Two tablespoonfuls of LOW VOL 4 in 1 Y2 gallons of water is about equal to
1 Y2 quarts in 100 gallons.
TO PREPARE THE SPRAY: (1) Fill the spray tank about half full with water, then add the required
amount of LOW VOL 4 with agitation, and finally the rest of the water. NOTE: LOW VOL 4 in water
forms an emulsion which tends to separate unless the mixture is kept agitated. (2) If oil is added,
first mix the LOW VOL 4 and the oil and then add this mixture to the water. However, with adequate
agitation, the oil can be added after the LOW VOL 4 is mixed in the water. (3) If straight oil is used,
a solution is formed and separation does not occur. Do not allow any water to get into the oil-her­
bicide mixture to avoid formation of an invert emulsion.
TIME OF APPLICATION: Best results are obtained when LOW VOL 4 is used on young weeds that
are actively growing. Applications of lower recommended rates to susceptible annual weeds usu­
ally will be satisfactory, but for perennial weeds and other conditions, such as in very dry areas
where kill is difficult, use higher recommended rates. When used as a selective spray on crops, the
stage of growth of the crop must be considered. Some woody plants and weeds are hard to kill.and
repeat applications may be necessary. '
SMALL GRAINS
General Restrictions:
The preharvest interval (PHI) is 14 days. Limited to 3.68 pints per acre (1.75 Ibs ae/A) per crop
cycle.
Postemergence: Limited to one postemergence application per crop cycle. Do not exceed a maxi­
mum of 2.63 pints per acre (1.25 Ibs ae/A) per application.
Preharvest: Limited to one preharvest application per crop cycle. Do not exceed a maximum of 1.05
pints per acre (0.5 Ibs ae/A) per application.
Spring Wheat and Barley: Apply Y2 to 1 pint per acre (.23 to .47 Ib ae/A). Spray when grain is in
full tiller stage (usually 4 to 8 inches tall) but before the boot stage and when weeds are small. Do
not apply before the tiller stage nor from early boot to the dough stage. Higher rates, up to 2 pints
per acre (.95 Ib ae/A), may be needed to handle difficult weed problems in certain areas such as
under dry conditions especially in western areas. However, do not use unless possible crop
injury will be acceptable.
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EPA REG. NO. 34704-124
Winter Wheat and Rye: Apply Y2 to 1 pint per acre (.23 to .47 Ib ae/A) in the spring at full tiller
stage but before the early boot stage.
Spring Seeded Oats: Apply Y2 pint per acre (.23 Ib ae/A) at the full tiller stage but before the early
boot stage. Oats are less tolerant to 2,4-0 than wheat or barley and are more likely to suffer some
injury.
Fall Seeded Oats (Southern) Grown for Grain: Apply % to 1V2 pints per acre (.35 to .71 Ib ae/A)
after full tillering but before the early boot stage. Some difficult weeds may require higher rates for
maximum control but crop injury may result. Do not spray during or immediately following cold
weather.
NOTE: Do not permit dairy animals or meat animals being finished for slaughter to forage or graze
treated grain fields within 7 days after treatment.
PreharvestTreatment: Apply 1 pint per acre (.47 Ib ae/A) when grains are in the hard dough stage
to control large weeds that may interfere with harvest. Best results will be obtained when soil mois­
ture is sufficient to cause succulent weed growth. NOTE: Do not feed treated straw to livestock.
CORN FIELD. SWEET AND POP
General restrictions
Field and pop:
Do not use treated crop as fodder for 7 days following application. The preharvest interval (PHI) is
7 days. Do not exceed a maximum of 6.3 pints per acre (3 Ibs ae/A) per crop cycle.
Preplant or preemergence: Limited to one preplant or preemergence application per crop cycle.
Maximum of 2.1 pints per acre (1.0 Ib ae/A) per application.
Postemergence: Limited to one postemergence application per crop cycle. Maximum of 1.05 pints
per acre (0.5 Ib ae/A) per application.
Preharvest: Limited to one preharvest application per crop cycle. Maximum of 3.16 pints per acre
(1.5 Ibs ae/A) per application.
Sweet Corn:
Do not use treated crop as fodder for 7 days following application.
The preharvest interval (PHI) is 45 days.
Observe a minimum of 21 days between applications.
Do not exceed a maximum of 3.16 pints per acre (1.5 Ibs ae/A) per crop cycle.
Pre plant or preemergence:
Limited to one preplant or preemergence application per crop cycle.
Maximum of 2.1 pints per acre (1.0 Ib ae/A) per application.
Postemergence: Limited to one postemergence application per crop cycle.
Maximum of to 1.05 pints per acre (0.5 Ib ae/A) per application.
Preemergence-Use LOW VOL 4 in sufficient water for uniform coverage. Best results are obtained
when applied 3 to 5 days after planting, but before corn emerges. Do not apply to light, sandy soils.
Postemergence-Apply LOW VOL 4 from emergence to tasseling. When spraying corn above 10
inches in height, use nozzle extensions ("corn drops"), directing the spray at base of the corn plant
to keep the spray off the leaves as much as possible. Do not apply from tassel emergence to dough
stage. Crop injury is more likely to occur if corn is growing rapidly under high temperature and high
soil moisture conditions. Under such conditions, use the lowest recommended rates. Delay cultiva­
tion for 8 to 10 days after application to reduce stalk breakage resulting from temporary brittleness
caused by 2,4-0. Hybrids vary in tolerance to 2,4-0. Consult local agricultural experiment station or
extension service weed specialists regarding the use of 2,4-0 on your specific hybrid. See chart for
recommended rates.
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Crop (See
Detailed
Directions Above)
Corn**
Preemergence
Postemergence
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Amount of LOW VOL 4 Per Acre
For Average
Conditions
2 pints (.95 Ib ae)
% pint (.23 Ib ae)
For Dry
Conditions as in
Western States*
% to % pint (.23 to .35 Ib ae)
* Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado &
-Western Nebraska. -
** If only rows or bands are treated, leaving middles unsprayed, reduce dosage rate per crop acre
proportionate to the ground area actually sprayed.
SORGHUM (MILO)
General Restrictions: The preharvest interval. (PHI) is 30 days. Do not permit meat or dairy ani­
mals to consume treated crop as fodder or forage for 30 days following application.
Postemergence: Limited to 1 application per crop cycle. Do not exceed a maximum of 1.05 pints
per acre (0.5 Ib ae/acre) per application
Apply % pint per acre (.23 Ib ae/A) when sorghum is 5 to 15 inches tall. A higher rate of % to 1 pint
per acre (.35 to .47 Ib ae/A) may be needed to control some weeds but the chance for crop injury
is likewise increased. Do not use with oil. Do not treat before the sorghum is 5 inches tall nor dur­
ing the boot, flowering or early dough stages.
If sorghum is taller than 8 inches, use drop nozzles to keep the spray off the foliage as much as
possible. Temporary crop inju'ry may occur under conditions of high soil moisture and high air tem­
peratures. Varieties vary in tolerance to 2,4-0 and some hybrids are quite sensitive. Spray only vari­
eties known to be tolerant to 2,4-0. Contact seed company and Extension Service authorities for
this information.
Do not permit meat or dairy animals to consume treated crop as fodder or forage for 30 days fol­
lowing application.
FOR USE IN CROP RESIDUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SOYBEANS (Preplant only)
General Restrictions: The maximum rate per crop cycle is 2 pints per acre (.95 Ib ae/A).
Preplant: Limited to 2 preplant applications per crop cycle. Maximum of 1 pint per acre (.47 Ib ae/A)
per preplant application. Apply not less than 7 days prior to planting soybeans.
or
Preplant: Limited to 1 application per crop cycle. Maximum of 2 pints per acre (.95 ae/A) per pre­
plant application.
Apply not less than 15 days prior to planting soybeans.
General Information
LOW VOL 4 is a phenoxy-type herbicide that provides postemergence control of many susceptible
annual and perennial broad leaf weeds. LOW VOL 4 may be applied prior to planting soybeans to
provide foliar burndown control of susceptible annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and certain
broadleaf cover crops such as those listed on this label. LOW VOL 4 should only be applied pre­
plant to soybeans in situations such as reduced tillage production systems, where emerged weeds
are present. Apply only according to the application instructions given below. Do not use any tillage
operations between application of LOW VOL 4 and planting of soybeans.
Mixing Instructions _
Compatible crop oil concentrates, agricultural surfactants and fluid fertilizers approved for use on
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growing crops may increase the herbicidal effectiveness of LOW VOL 4 on certain weeds and may
be added to the spray tank. Read and follow all directions and precautions on this label and on the
label of each product added to the spray mixture.
Application Procedures
Apply using air or ground equipment in sufficient gallonage to obtain adequate coverage of weeds.
Use 2 or more gallons of water per acre in aerial equipment and 10 or more gallons of spray mix­
ture per acre for ground equipment.
Appl.ication Timing And Use Rates
Maximum Rate Per Acre When to AQQly (Days Rrior to Rlanting soybeans)
1 ~int (.47 Ib ae) NOT LESS THAN 7 DAYS
2 pints (.95 Ib ae) NOT LESS THAN 15 DAYS
alfalfa*
bindweed*
bittercress,
smallflowered
bull nettle
buttercup,
smallflowered
Carolina geranium
cinquefoil, common
and rough
clover, red*
Weeds Controlled
cocklebur, common
dandelion*
dock, curly*
evening primrose,
cutleaf
garlic, wild*
horseweed or marestail
ironweed
lambsquarters,
common
lettuce, prickly
morningglory, annual
mousetail
mustard, wild
onion, wild*
pennycress, field
peppergrass *
plantains
purslane, common
ragweed, common
ragweed, giant
shepherdspurse
*These species are only partially controlled.
smartweed,
Pennsylvania *
sowthistle, annual
speedwell
thistle, bull
thistle, Canada*
velvetleaf
vetch, hairy*
Virginia copperleaf
In general, weeds should be small, actively growing and free of stress caused by extremes in cli­
matic conditions, diseases, or insect damage at the time of treatment. The response of individual
weeds species to LOW VOL 4 is variable. Consult your local county or state Agricultural Extension
Service or crop consultant for advice. .
Application Restrictions And Precautions
Important Notice: Unacceptable injury to soybeans planted in fields previously treated with LOW
VOL 4 may occur. Whether or not soybean injury occurs and the extent of the injury will depend on
weather (temperature and rainfall) from herbicide application until soybean emergence and agro­
nomic factors such as the amount of weed vegetation and previous crop residue present. Injury is
more likely under cool rainy conditions and where there is less weed vegetation and crop residue
present at the time of application. Do not apply LOW VOL 4 as described on this label unless you
are prepared to accept soybean injury, including loss of stand and yield.
Apply a maximum of one application per growing season regardless of the treatment rate.
Do not use on sandy soils with less than 1 % organic matter .
. Do not replant fields treated with LOW VOL 4 in the same growing season with crops other than
those labeled for use with LOW VOL 4:
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Do not apply LOW VOL 4 when weather conditions such as temperature air inversions or wind favor
drift from treated areas to susceptible plants.
Livestock Grazing Restriction: Do not feed hay, forage or fodder. Restrict livestock from grazing
treated fields. Livestock should be restricted from feeding/grazing of treated cover crops.
In fields previously treated with LOW VOL 4, plant soybean seed as deep as practical or at least 1
inch deep. Adjust the planter, if necessary, to ensure that planted seed is completely covered.
Use of this product in certain portions of California, Oregon and Washington is subject to the
January 22, 2004 Order for injunctive relief in Washington Toxics Coalition. et al. v. EPA, C01-
0132C, (W.O. WA). For further information, please refer to EPA Web site:http://www.epa.gov/espp.
GRASS SEED CROPS
General Restrictions: Limited to 2 applications per year. Maximum of 4.2 pints per acre (2.0 Ibs
ae/A) per application. Minimum of 21 days between applications.
Use 1 to 1 Y2 pints per acre (.47 to .71 Ib ae/A) in the amount of water required for uniform appli­
cations by air or ground equipment. Apply to established stands in spring from the tiller to early boot
stage. Do not spray in boot stage. New spring seedings may be treated with the lower rate after the
grasses have at least five leaves. Perennial weed regrowth may be treated in the fall.
Do not graze dairy animals on treated areas within 7 days after application. Do not graze meat ani­
mals on treated areas within 3 days before slaughter. Do not cut treated grass for hay within 30
days after application.
RANGELAND AND GRASS PASTURES
General Restrictions:
Postemergence: For susceptible annual and biennial broadleaf weeds: Use 2.1 pints per acre (1.0
Ib ae/A) per application. For moderately susceptible biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds: Use
2.1 to 4.2 pints per acre (1.0 to 2.0 Ibs ae/A) per application.
For difficult to control weeds and woody plants: Use 4.2 pints per acre (2.0 Ibs ae/A) per application.
Spot treatment: Use 4.2 pints per acre (2.0 Ibs ae/A).
Maximum of two applications per year. Maximum of 8.4 pints per acre (4.0 Ibs ae/A) per year.
Wait a minimum of 30 days between applications.
If grass is to be cut for hay, Agricultural Use Requirements for the Worker Protection Standard are
applicable.
NOTE: Do not graze meat or dairy animals on treated areas within 7 days after application. Do not
cut treated grass for hay within 30 days after application. Do not use on bentgrasses, alfalfa, clover
or other legumes or on newly seeded pastures. Do not apply after heading begins or when grass
is in the boot to milk stage where grass seed production is desired.
Bitterweed, Broomweed, Croton, Docks, Marshelder,' Muskthistle and Other Broadleaf
Weeds: Use 4 pints (1.9 Ib ae) of LOW VOL 4 per acre in the amount of water needed for uniform
application. If the weeds are young and growing actively, 2 pints per acre will provide control of
some species. Deep-rooted perennial weeds may require repeated treatments in the same year or
in subsequent years.
Wild Garlic and Wild Onion: Apply 4 pints per acre (1.9 Ib ae/A), making three applications (fall­
spring-fall or spring-fall-spring) starting in late fall or early spring.
Weed Control in Newly Sprigged Coastal Bermudagrass: Apply 2 to 4 pints (.95 t01.91bs ae/A)
per acre preemergence and/or postemergence.
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Sand Shinnery Oak and Sand Sagebrush: On the oak, use 2 pints (.95 Ib ae/A) in 5 gallons of
oil or in 4 gallons of water plus 1, gallon of oil per acre. Apply by aircraft between May 15 and June
15. ·On the sagebrush, use 2 pints (.95 Ib ae/A) in 3 gallons of oil per acre and apply by aircraft
when foliage is fully expanded and the brush is actively growing.
Big Sagebrush and Rabbitbrush: Use 4 pints per acre (1.9 Ib ae/A) in 2 to 3 gallons of oil or in
3 to 5 gallons of oil-water emulsion spray. Brush should be leafed out and growing actively when
treated. Retreatment may be needed.
Chamise, Manzanita, Buckbrush, Coastal Sage, Coyote brush and Certain Other Chaparral
Species: Use 4 pints (1.9 Ib ae/A) per acre in 5 to 10 gallons of water. One gallon of fuel oil may
be included in the spray mixture for added effectiveness. Make applications by aircraft or ground
equipment to obtain uniform spray coverage. For effective control, the brush must be fully leafed
out and growing actively when sprayed. Retreatment may be needed.
WOODY PLANT CONTROL
General Restrictions: Broadcast application: Limited to 1 broadcast application per year.
Maximum of 8.4 pints per acre (4.0 Ibs aelA) per broadcast application.
To control 2,4-0 susceptible woody plants such as alder, buckbrush, elderberry, sumac and willow
on non-crop land use 2 to 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 Ib ae) LOW VOL 4 in 100 gallons of water. Wet thor­
oughly all parts of the plants including foliage and stems, to the point of run-off. Higher volumes are
necessary where the brush is very dense and over 6 to 8 feet high. Applications are more effective
when applied to actively growing plants. Do not treat during periods of severe drought or in early
fall when leaves have lost their healthy green color. Hard-to-kill species may need retreatment the
following season.
NON-CROP AREAS SUCH AS GOLF COURSES, CEMETERIES, PARKS, ROADSIDES,
VACANT LOTS
General Restrictions: Postemergence (annual and perennial weeds): Limited to 2 applications per
year. Maximum of 3.16 pints per acre (1.5 Ibs ae/A) per application. Maximum seasonal rate is 6.3
pints (3.0 Ibs ae/A), excluding spot treatments. Minimum of 30 days between applications.
Postemergence (woody plants): Limited to 1 application per year. Maximum of 8.4 pints per acre
(4.0 Ibs aelA) per year. .
Apply 2 to 3.16 pints (.95 to 1.5 Ib ae) of LOW VOL 4 per acre in the amount of water needed for
uniform application. Treat when weeds are young and growing well. Do not use on creeping grass­
es such as bent and 8t. Augustine except for spot treating, nor on newly seeded turf until grass is
well established. Reseeding of treated areas should be delayed following treatment. Legumes are
usually damaged or killed so do not treat areas where the legumes are desired. Deep-rooted peren­
nial weeds may require repeated treatments in the same season or in subsequent years.
ORNAMENTAL TURF
General Restrictions: Limited to 2 applications per year. Maximum of 3.16 pints per acre (1.5 Ibs
ae/A) per application. The maximum season rate is 6.3 pints per acre (3.0 Ibs ae/A), excluding spot
treatments.
Do not use on creeping grasses such as bent and 8t. Augustines except for spot treating, nor on
newly seeded turf until grass is well established. Reseeding of treated areas should be delayed fol­
lowing treatment.
GENERAL WEED CONTROL
General Restrictions: Postemergence (annual and perennial weeds): Limited to 2 applications per
year. Maximum of 4.2 pints per acre (2.0 Ibs ae/A) per application. Minimum of 30 days between
applications.
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Postemergence (woody plants): Limited to 1 application per year. Maximum of 8.4 pints per acre
(4.0 Ibs ae/A) per year.
Applications to non-cropland areas are not applicable to treatment of commercial timber or other
plants being·grown for sale or other commercial use, or for'commercial seed production, or for
'research purposes.
Along fencerows, roadsides, industrial sites, around farm buildings and similar areas, use 1 to 2
quarts (.95 to 1.9 Ib ae) of LOW VOL 4 in 100 gallons of water per acre. Thoroughly wet all foliage
to run-off.
TULE (BULRUSH) AND OTHER RUSHES: Mix 4 pints (1.9 Ib ae) of LOW VOL 4 and 1 gallon of
diesel oil or kerosene, then add this mixture to 100 gallons of water. Spray to wet all foliage (400-
800 gals/A). Addition of a wetting agent may be advisable. Apply in the spring during flower head
emergence. Respray if needed when regrowth is 3 to 5 feet tall.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Do not store
under conditions which might adversely affect the container or its ability to function properly.
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Do not store below temperature of O°F. If frozen, warm to 45°F. and
redissolve before using by rolling or shaking the container. Store in safe manner. Store in origi­
nal container only. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Reduce stacking height where
local conditions can affect package strength. Personnel should use clothing and equipment con­
sistent with good pesticide handling.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray
mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law and may contaminate groundwater. 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.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container: Do not reuse this container to hold materi­
als other than pesticides or dilute pesticides (rinsate). After emptying and cleaning, it may be
allowable to temporarily hold rinsate or other pesticide-related materials in the container. Contact
your state regulatory agency to determine allowable practices in your state. Once cleaned, some
agricultural plastic pesticide containers can be taken to a container collection site or picked up
for recycling. To find the nearest site, contact your chemical dealer or manufacturer, or contact
The Agricultural Container Recycling Council (ACRC) at www.acrecycle.org.
Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying.
For packages up to 5 gallons. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into appli­
cation equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the con­
tainer % 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 remain­
ing 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 col­
lect 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.
For packages greater than 5 gallons and less than 56 gallons: Triple rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. ,Fill the container 14 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. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store
rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as
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Storage & Disposal cont'd.:
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 sec­
onds after the flow begins to drip.
For packages greater than 56 gallon5:'To clean the container before final disposal, empty the
remaining contents· from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container
about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 min­
utes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this
rinsing procedure two more times.
For refillable containers: 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 per­
son disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To
clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into
application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vig­
orouslyor 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.
For help with any spill, leak, fire or exposure involving this material, call day or night
CHEMTREC - 1-800-424-9300.
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BEFORE BUYING OR USING THIS PRODUCT, read the entire Directions for Use and the follow­
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buyer or user accepts the following Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability,
which no employee or agent of LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC. or the seller is authorized to vary in
any way.
Follow the Directions for Use of this product carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inher­
ently associated with the use of this product. Crop or other plant injury, ineffectiveness, or other
unintended consequences may result from such risks as weather or crop conditions, mixture with
other chemicals not specifically identified in this product's label, or use of this product contrary to
the label instructions, all of which are beyond the control of LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC. and the
seller. The buyer or user of this product assumes all such inherent risks.
Subject to the foregoing inherent risks, LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC. 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 when the product is used in strict accordance with such Directions for Use
under normal conditions of use. EXCEPT AS WARRANTED IN THIS LABEL AND TO THE
EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD "AS IS," AND LOVE­
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BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ELI-
GIBILITY OF THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR TRADE USAGE. '
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DEPARTMENT, P.O. BOX 1286, GREELEY, CO 80632-1286.
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SIVE REMEDY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE HANDLING OR
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THE SELLER: DIRECT DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROD­
UCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICA­
BLE LAW, LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC. AND THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE
BUYER OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES IN THE NATURE OF A PENALTY.
FORMULATED FOR
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