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# FIRSTRATE HERBICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **5481-676**
- Registrant: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Cloransulam-methyl (84%)
- Label accepted: 2020-11-24
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005481-00676-20201124.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 WASHINGTON, DC 20460


Notification Label Acceptable v.20150904
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
November 24, 2020

Jeannie S. Hemiller
Regulatory Director
AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1200
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Subject: Notification per PRN 98-10 – Update PBN and minor label changes due to
company transfer
 Product Name: FirstRate Herbicide
 EPA Registration Number: 5481-676
 Application Date: July 31, 2020
 Decision Number: 566515

Dear Ms. Hemiller:

The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide
Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 for the above referenced product. The Registration Division
(RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that
the action requested falls within the scope of PRN 98-10.

The label submitted with the application has been stamped “Notification” and will be placed in
our records.

Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be
aware that the website becomes labeling under 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 product’s label, claims made on the
website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false
or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration,
the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.

If you have any questions, you may contact please contact Lindsay DeMers by email at
demers.lindsay@epa.gov.

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EPA Reg. No. 5481-676
Decision No. 566515

Sincerely,


Shaja B. Joyner, Product Manager 20
Fungicide-Herbicide Branch
Registration Division 7505P

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[Split Label A: Bottled material]

(Base label):
CLORANSULAM-METHYL GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
FirstRate® HerbicideERBICIDE
HERBICIDE

For broadleaf weed control in soybeans.
Active Ingredient:
cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-carbomethoxy- 6-
chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-
fluoro(1,2,4)triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine-
2-sulfonamide ..................................................................................................................................................... 84%
Other Ingredients .............................................................................................................................................................. 16%
Total ................................................................................................................................................................................ 100%

Contains 0.84 lb of active ingredient per pound of product.

Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION

FIRST AID
If in eyes: x Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
x Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing: x Take off contaminated clothing.
x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment.
FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES, PHONE 24 HOURS A DAY:
For Medical Emergencies phone: … ……………………………………………………………….…………….……..…….…………..…..1-888-681-
4261
For Transportation Emergencies, including spill, leak or fire, phone: CHEMTREC® ………………… …………………..1-800-424-
9300
For Product Use Information phone: AMVAC® ………………………………………………………………… …………...……….….1-888-462-
6822
Refer to inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information including Directions for Use.

In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call 1-800-992-5994. Agricultural
Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing. EPA Reg. No. 62719-2755481-676
 EPA Est. No.: _________
NET WEIGHTNet Contents: _______

5481-676
11/24/2020

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AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1200
Newport Beach, CA 92660 U.S.A.


PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION
Causes Eye Irritation • Harmful If Absorbed Through Skin • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

APPLICATORS AND OTHER HANDLERS MUST WEAR:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as butyl rubber >14 mils, or natural rubber >14 mils, or neoprene rubber >14 mils or
nitrile rubber > 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks

See Engineering Controls for additional requirements.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent
and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.


ENGINEERING CONTROLS
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs 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.

Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protections Standard (WPS) for
agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4-6)].

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.
First Aid
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 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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment.You may also contact 1-800-992-5994 for emergency medical treatment information.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.

Non-Target Organism Advisory: 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 area. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target
organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.

Groundwater advisory: Cloransulam-methyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as
a result of label use. This chemical may leach into groundwa ter if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly
where the water table is shallow.

This chemical can contaminate surface water through spray drift.

Surface water advisory: This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rainwater. This is especially true
for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This product is classified as having high potential for reaching
aquatic sediment via runoff for several weeks after applicatio n. A level well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between
areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the
potential loading of cloransulam-methyl from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by
avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours.


(Storage and Disposal for rigid containers 5 gal or less)


(Storage and Disposal for nonrigid containers any size)
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR
Part 170. Refer to the label booklet under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use
section for information about this standard.

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(Storage and Disposal for refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal)


(Storage and Disposal for nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal)


Refer to label booklet for Directions for Use.

Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions. Before using this product, read Warranty
Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies at end of label booklet. If terms are
unacceptable, return at once unopened.

EPA Reg. No. 62719-275 EPA Est.

Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty
bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or
by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: 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 refiller. To clean the container before final disposal,
empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the
container about 10% full with water and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical,
agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with
water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least
one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several
times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this
procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse
as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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 30seconds.
Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local
authorities.

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®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

Produced for
Dow AgroSciences LLC
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
NET WEIGHT


(Label booklet cover):
CLORANSULAM-METHYL GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Causes Eye Irritation • Harmful If Absorbed Through Skin • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as butyl rubber 14 mils, or natural rubber 14 mils, or neoprene rubber
14 mils or nitrile rubber 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks

See Engineering Controls for additional requirements.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.


FirstRate®
HERBICIDE

For broadleaf weed control in soybeans.
Active Ingredient:
cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-carbomethoxy- 6-
chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-
fluoro(1,2,4)triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine-
2-sulfonamide .................................................... 84%
Other Ingredients............................................................. 16%
Total ............................................................................... 100%

Contains 0.84 lb of active ingredient per pound of product.

Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION

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Refer to inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information including Directions for Use.

Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions. Before using this product, read Warranty
Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies at end of label booklet. If terms are
unacceptable, return at once unopened.

In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call 1-800-992-5994.
Agricultural Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing.
EPA Reg. No. 62719-275 EPA Est.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow
First Aid
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 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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment. You may also contact 1-800-992-5994 for emergency medical treatment information.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR
Part 170. Refer to the label booklet under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use
section for information about this standard.

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Produced for
Dow AgroSciences LLC
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
NET WEIGHT

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Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs 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.

Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protections
Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4-6)].
Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean
high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.

Non-Target Organism Advisory: 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 area. Protect the forage and
habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.

Groundwater advisory: Cloransulam-methyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain
conditions as a result of label use. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are
permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.

This chemical can contaminate surface water through spray drift.

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Surface water advisory: This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This product is classified as having
high potential for reaching aquatic sediment via runoff for several weeks after application. A level well-
maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such
as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of Cloransulam- methyl from runoff water and
sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur
within 48 hours.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.

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
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 ag ricultural 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 exemptions 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 12 hours. Exception:
If the product is soil-injected or soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows
workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been treated.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas 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
• Shoes plus socks

Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site according
to label use directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Nonrefillable rigid containers 5 gallons or less:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Hold container upside down over
application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing

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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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable nonrigid containers:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into
application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration,
or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: 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 refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the
remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full
with water and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical, agitate vigorously or recirculate water
with the pump for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and
tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for
30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its
other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or
store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by in cineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and
local authorities. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix
tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of
in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
FirstRate® Herbicide controls many economically important broadleaf weeds in soybeans. FirstRate may be applied
preplant incorporated, preplant surface, preemergence or postemergence.

Use Precautions
xRead and carefully follow all applicable directions, precautions and restrictions on labeling for other products used in
combination with FirstRate.
xUse nozzle types and arrangements that will provide optimum spray distribution and maximum coverage. To minimize
spray drift, apply FirstRate in a spray volume of 3 or more gallons per acre. Increase spray volume to 5 or more gallons
per acre when there is a heavy weed pressure or dense crop foliage.

Iron Chlorosis: There are isolated geographic areas where soil-induced iron chlorosis routinely occurs. In these areas, the
severity of iron chlorosis symptoms or other nutrient induced crop injury may increase when FirstRate is applied.

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Crop Rotation Intervals
When tank mixing with other herbicides, follow crop rotation guidelines on the label of each product used. The following
rotational crops may be planted at the indicated interval following application of FirstRate. Unusual climatic or
environmental conditions that may increase the likelihood of rotational crop sensitivity (i.e., corn, sugar beets, and
sunflowers) include lower than normal rainfall and/or soil temperatures in the fall and spring; and/or soil pH extremes.

Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to Specific Crop Rotation Information.


Crop
Rotation Interval (1)
(Months)
soybeans 0
wheat 4
alfalfa, field corn, popcorn, seed
corn (2), cotton, peanuts, rice,
sorghum, dry beans, lima beans,
oats, peas, snap beans
9
Barley 12
potatoes, sweet corn 18
tobacco (3) and other crops
not listed
18 (3)
sugar beets, sunflowers (4) 30 (4)

Specific Crop Rotation Information:
1. Minimum number of months that must pass before planting other crops after application of FirstRate at up to 0.75 oz
per acre soil applied and/or 0.3 oz per acre postemergence.
2. Hybrid seed production: Corn inbred lines grown for hybrid seed production may be injured the growing season
following an application of FirstRate. Inbred lines should be thoroughly tested for crop tolerance before rotating to
large acreage. While growers are not prohibited from rotating to seed corn in the growing season following an
application of FirstRate, Dow AgroSciences AMVAC will not accept responsibility for any crop injury on field corn
grown for seed following an application of FirstRate.
3. Transplanted tobacco may be planted 10 months after application of 0.3 oz per acre of FirstRate.
4. Rotation to sugar beets and sunflowers require a 30-mon th rotation interval and a successful field bioassay.

Field Bioassay Instructions: Using typical tillage, seeding practices, and timings for the particular crop, plant several strips
of the desired crop variety across the field previously treated with FirstRate. Plant the strips perpendicular to the direction
in which FirstRate was applied. Locate the strips so that different field conditions are encountered, including differences
in soil texture, pH, and drainage. If the crop does not show visible symptoms of injury, stand reduction, or yield reduction,
the field can be seeded with the test crop. If visible injury or stand reduction occurs, do not seed the test crop and repeat
the bioassay the next growing season.

Use Restrictions
This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), sink
holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not
apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked
mixing/loading areas.

Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling or application
equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad constructed to
withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad shall be
designed and maintained to contain any product spills or

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 equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. Surface water shall
not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad, which means the pad must be self- contained. The pad shall be sloped
to facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity
of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size
to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of
the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described
above shall be maintained at all times. The above specific minimum containment capacities do not apply to vehicles when
delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding
wellhead setbacks and operational containment.

xDo not make more than one soil application during a single year.
xDo not exceed 0.039 lb active ingredient cloransulam-methyl (0.75 oz of FirstRate) per acre as a soil application
(preplant or preemergence).
xDo not apply more than 0.03 lb active ingredient cloransulam-methyl (0.6 oz of FirstRate) per acre as a postemergence
application during a single year (either as a single application or as a total of sequential postemergence applications).
xThe maximum cumulative application rate from preplant, preemergence, and/or postemergence use of cloransulam-
methyl must not exceed 0.055 lb active ingredient (1.05 oz of FirstRate) per acre per year.
xPreharvest Interval: Forage or Hay: Do not apply within 25 days before harvest. Soybeans: Do not apply within 70 days
before harvest.
xChemigation: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
xDo not use flood irrigation to apply or incorporate this product.
xProduct must be used in a manner that will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates.
xAerial applicators must be in enclosed cockpits.

Aerial Application: FirstRate Herbicide may be aerially applied for preemergence or postemergence control of broadleaf
weeds in soybeans. Aerial application of this product is prohibited in New York State.

Avoid all direct or indirect contact with non-target plants . Do not apply near desirable vegetation and allow adequate
distance between target area and desirable plants to minimize exposure.

Do not apply under conditions that favor runoff or wind erosion of soil containing FirstRate to non-target areas. To
prevent off-site movement due to runoff or wind erosion:
• Avoid treating powdery dry or light sandy soils when conditions are favorable for wind erosion. Under these conditions,
allow the surface soil to first be settled by rainfall or irrigation.
• Do not apply to impervious substrates such as paved or highly compacted surfaces or frozen or snow covered ground.
• Do not apply to soils when saturated with water.
• Do not use tailwater from the first flood or furrow irrigation of treated fields to treat non-target crops unless at least
1/2 inch of rainfall has occurred between application and the first irrigation.

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 spay drift is to apply large 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

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xVolume – Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest
practical spray volume for the applicatio n. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher
flow rate.
xPressure – Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet
size.
xSpray Nozzle – Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to
reduce drift.

Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft
xAdjust Nozzles – Follow nozzle manufacturer’s 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.

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 gr ound 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. Spray when conditions are calm or
wind speed is low. Do not spray when wind is gusting or steady wind speed is greater than 10 mph.

Weed Resistance Management
FirstRate, which contains the active ingredient cloransulam-methyl is a group 2 herbicide based on the mode of action
classification system of the Weed Science Society of America.
Proactively implementing diversified weed control strategies to minimize selection for weed populations resistant to one
or more herbicides is a best practice. A diversified weed management program may include the use of multiple herbicides
with different modes of action and overlapping weed spectrum with or without tillage operations and/or other cultural
practices. Research has demonstrated that using the labeled rate and directions for use is important to delay the selection
for resistance.

The continued effectiveness of this product depends on the successful implementation of a weed resistance management
program.

To aid in the prevention of developing weeds resistant to this product, users should:
x Scout fields before application to ensure herbicides and rates will be appropriate for the weed species and weed
sizes present.
x Start with a clean field, using either a burndown herbicide application or tillage.

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x If using post-emergence herbicides or tank mixes, control weeds early when they are relatively small.
x Apply full rates of FirstRate for the most difficult to cont rol weed in the field at the specified time to minimize
weed escapes.
x Scout fields after application to detect weed escapes or shifts in control of weed species.
x Control weed escapes before they reproduce by seed or proliferate vegetatively.
x Report any incidence of non-performance of this product against a particular weed to your local company
representative, local retailer, or county extension agent.
x Contact your local company representative, crop advisor, or extension agent to find out if suspected resistant
weeds to this MOA have been found in your region. If resistant biotypes of target weeds have been reported,
use the application rates of this product specified for your local conditions. Tank mix products so that there are
multiple effective modes of action for each target weed.
x If resistance is suspected, treat weed escapes with an herbicide having a mode of action other than Group 2
and/or use nonchemical methods to remove escapes, as practical, with the goal of preventing further seed
production.
x Suspected herbicide-resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators:
o Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if
control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
o A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species; and
o Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.

Additionally, users should follow as many of the following herbicide resistance management practices as is practical:
x Use a broad spectrum herbicide with other mode of action as a foundation in a weed control program, if
appropriate.
x Utilize sequential applications of herbicides with alternative modes of action.
x Rotate the use of this product with non-Group 2 herbicides.
x Avoid making more than two sequential applications of FirstRate and any other Group 2 herbicides within a
s i n g l e g r o w i n g s e a s o n u n l e s s m i x e d w i t h a n h e r b i c i d e w i t h a d i f f e r e n t m o d e o f a c t i o n w i t h a n o v e r l a p p i n g
spectrum for the difficult-to-control weeds.
x Incorporate non-chemical weed control practices, such as mechanical cultivation, crop rotation, cover crops and
weed-free crop seeds, as part of an integrated weed control program.
x Use good agronomic principles that enhance crop development and crop competitiveness.
x Thoroughly clean plant residues from equipment before leaving fields suspected to contain resistant weeds.
x Manage weeds in and around fields to reduce weed seed production.


Mixing Directions
Mixing FirstRate Alone:
1. Fill the tank with 1/2 of the total amount of water or liquid fertilizer required for the load
2. Start agitation.
3. Add the required amount of FirstRate for the acreage being treated by opening the bottle(s), measuring the required
amount, and pouring the measured amount directly into the spray tank while agitating the mixture and allowing time
for the herbicide to disperse.
4. Continue agitation while filling th e spray tank to the required volume.
5. To ensure a uniform spray mixture, continuous agitation is required during application. If product is allowed to settle,
thoroughly agitate to resuspend the mixture before spraying. Apply within 24 hours of mixing. Weed control with
FirstRate, which has been mixed and allowed to stand for more than 24 hours, may be reduced.

FirstRate Applied Alone with Liquid Fertilizer
In order to add FirstRate to a liquid fertilizer carrier, FirstRate must be premixed in a slurry of product and clean water.
Use a minimum of one gallon of water for each container of FirstRate. Stir until completely dissolved. With agitator
operating, add slurry to the

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 spray tank through a 20 to 35 mesh screen. Rinse container used for premixing and add rinsate to the spray tank.
Complete the filling of the spray tank with fertilizer. Maintain agitation during fi lling, mixing and application. Use the
spray mixture of FirstRate immediately after mixing. Do not store mixture.

Pre-Mixing (Other Products): If pre-mixing is required for other dry or flowable products applied in tank mix combination
with FirstRate, follow directions for pre-mixing of such products provided in their respective product labels.

FirstRate - Tank Mix
If a broader spectrum of weed control is needed, FirstRate may be tank mixed with labeled rates of other herbicides
provided (1) the tank mix product is labeled for the timing and method of application for the use site to be treated; and
(2) tank mixing is not prohibited by the label of the 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 directions
for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Us ers must follow the most restrictive directions for use and
precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.

Tank Mixing Precautions:
• Read carefully and follow all applicable use directions, precautions, and limitations on the respective product labels.
• Do not exceed specified application rates for respective products or maximum allowable application rates for any active
ingredient in the tank mix.
• Do not tank mix with products containing boron or mix in equipment previously used to apply a product mixture
containing boron unless the tank and spray equipment have been adequately cleaned. (See Equipment Clean-Out
Procedures.)
• Always perform a (jar) test to ensure the compatibility of products to be used in tank mixture.

Tank Mix Compatibility Testing: A jar test is recommended prior to tank mixing to ensure compatibility of FirstRate and
other pesticides. Use a clear glass quart jar with lid and mix the tank mix ingredients in their relative proportions. Invert
the jar containing the mixture several times and observe the mixture for approximately 1/2 hour. If the mixture balls-up,
forms flakes, sludges, jelsgels, oily films or layers, or other precipitates, it is not a compatible tank mix combination.

Vigorous, continuous agitation during mixing, filling and throughout application is required for all tank mixes. Sparger
pipe agitators generally provide the most effective agitation in spray tanks. To prevent foaming in the spray tank, avoid
stirring or splashing air into the spray mixture.

Mixing Order for Tank Mixes:
1. Fill the spray tank to 1/4 to 1/3 of the total spray volume required with water or liquid fertilizer.
2. Start agitation.
3. Add the required amount of FirstRate for the acreage being treated directly to the spray tank while agitating and allow
time to disperse. If liquid fertilizer is being used as the sp ray carrier rather than water, pre-mix FirstRate as described
above before adding to the spray tank.
4. After adding FirstRate, add different formulation types in the following order: (1) other formulation(s) packaged in
water soluble packets; (2) any compatibility agent, if requir ed; (3) dry flowables; (4) wettable powders; (5) aqueous
suspensions, flowables and liquids. Maintain agitation and fill spray tank to 3/4 of to tal spray volume and add: (6)
emulsifiable concentrates; (7) solutions; and (8) adjuvants. Allow time for complete mixing and dispersion after each
addition.
5. Finish filling the spray tank. Maintain continuous agitation during mixing and throughout application.

If application or agitation must be stopped before the spray tank is empty, the materials may settle to the bottom. Settled
materials must be resuspended before spraying is resumed. A sparger agitator is particularly useful for this purpose.
Settled material may be more difficult to resuspend than when originally mixed.

Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment

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1. Drain any remaining spray mixture from the application equipment.
2. Hose down the interior surfaces of the ta nk while filling the tank 1/2 full of water.
3. Add household ammonia at a rate of 1 gallon per 100 gallons of water. Recirculate for 5 minutes and spray out part of
this mixture for 5 minutes through the boom. Drain tank.
4. Remove all spray nozzles and screens and clean separately.
5. If spray equipment will be used for pesticide application to crops sensitive to FirstRate, repeat steps 1 through 3.
Thoroughly clean exterior surfaces of spray equipment.

Note: Rinsate must be disposed of on site according to label use directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Application in Liquid Fertilizer for Tank Mixes
Always pre-mix or slurry FirstRate with water prior to adding to liquid fertilizer in spray tanks. To slurry or pre-mix
FirstRate, use a minimum of one gallon of water for each container of FirstRate. Stir until completely dissolved. Make
sure FirstRate is completely and uniformly dispersed in water and then add to the spray tank or induction system through
a 20 to 35 mesh screen. Add any rinsate to the spray mixture.

When necessary, use a compatibility agent to ensure that FirstRate mixes properly. The use of an appropriate
compatibility agent is especially important when tank mixi ng FirstRate and other dry flowables, wettable powders,
flowables, liquids, aqueous suspensions, or solutions with emulsifiable concentrates in liquid fertilizer. If the emulsifiable
concentrate formulation rises to the surface of the fertilizer as an oil ("oils out"), the oil may combine with the wettable
powder, flowable, or suspension to form oily curds (viscous phase) which are difficult to disperse. A jar test, utilizing
relative proportions of the tank mix ingredients, is recommended prior to mixing with a large quantity of liquid fertilizer.

Note: Refer to Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment for directions on cleaning equipment prior to use in crops other
than soybeans.

Application with Dry Bulk Fertilizer
Dry bulk fertilizer may be impregnated or coated with FirstR ate. Application of dry bulk fertilizer impregnated with
FirstRate provides weed control equal to the same rates of FirstRate applied in liquid carriers. Follow label directions for
FirstRate regarding rates per acre, crops, special instructions, cautions and special precautions. Apply 200 to 700 lb of the
fertilizer/herbicide mixture per acre. Apply the mixture uniformly to the soil with properly calibrated equipment
immediately after blending. Uniform application of the herbicide/fertilizer mixture is essential to prevent possible crop
injury. Non-uniform application may also result in unsatisfact ory weed control. In areas where conventional tillage is
practiced, a shallow incorporation of the mixture into the soil may improve weed control.

Most dry fertilizers can be used for impregnation with FirstRate. When coated ammonium nitrate and/or limestone are
used alone, do not impregnate with FirstRate. These materials will not absorb the herbicide. Blends containing a mixture
of ammonium nitrate and/or limestone as part of the fertilizer mixture can be impregnated.

Compliance with all federal and state regulations relating to blending pesticide mixtures with dry bulk fertilizer,
registration, labeling and application are the responsibility of the individual and/or company offering the fertilizer and
chemical mixture for sale.

Impregnation: FirstRate must be pre-mixed with water to form a sl urry prior to impregnation of dry bulk fertilizer. For
best results, use a minimum of one gallon of water for each container of FirstRate. Make sure FirstRate is completely and
uniformly dispersed in water. Then add sufficient water to adjust the total volume of the mixture to deliver a spray volume
of at least 6 pints per ton of fertilizer. Place nozzles used to spray FirstRate onto the fertilizer to provide uniform spray
coverage. Use any closed drum, belt, ribbon or other commonly used dry bulk fertilizer blender.

Calculate amounts of FirstRate by the following formula:

2000
------------------------ X lb/acre of = Pounds of product
lb/acre of fertilizer FirstRate per ton of fertilizer

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Note: Thoroughly clean dry fertilizer blending and application equipment prior to use with other herbicides. It is
important to clean the blender, herbicide spray tank, and spraying apparatus thoroughly. Rinse the sides of the blender
and the herbicide tank with water. Clean spraying apparatus prior to preparing fertilizer/herbicide mixtures for crops
other than soybeans (see Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment). Then, impregnate the rinsate onto a load of dry
fertilizer intended for an approved crop. Use a maximum rate of 1 gallon of rinsate per ton of fertilizer. Follow with one
to two loads of unimpregnated fertilizer in the blender befo re switching herbicides. The fertilizer application equipment
must be empty, clean, and dry before applying any material to crops other than soybeans.

Soybeans
Apply with ground equipment using a standard low pressure (20 to 40 psi) herbicide sprayer equipped with nozzles that
provide uniform coverage. For best result s, apply in a spray volume of 10 gallons or more per acre for either soil or
postemergence applications. Use sufficient spray volume to provide uniform coverage. Main tain sufficient agitation
during mixing and spraying to ensure a uniform spray mixture. Screens in spray lines and nozzles should be no finer than
50 mesh (100 mesh is finer than 50 mesh).

Broadleaf Weeds Controlled by Soil Applications
The following weeds are controlled by FirstRate when applied to the soil surface at specified rates either as a preplant
incorporated, preplant surface, or preemergence application (FirstRate does not control known ALS resistant biotypes of
these weeds):

cocklebur, common
horseweed, (marestail)
jimsonweed
lambsquarters, common
mallow, venice
morning glory (annual species)
Palmer amaranth
1 pigweed
(annual species)
ragweed, common
ragweed, giant smartweed,
Pennsylvania sunflower,
common velvetleaf
waterhemp species
1
1FirstRate provides partial control of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. To improve control of these weeds, apply
FirstRate in tank mix combination with the appropriate labeled rate of a soil applied Group 15 herbicide such as Dual II
Magnum®, Warrant ®, or Zidua ® or Group 15 herbicide product such as Treflan® or Prowl H20®.

Application Rates and Methods for Soil Applications (Preplant Incorporated, Preplant Surface Applied, Burndown and
Preemergence)

Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table. See instructions for Special Situations below.

Area of Use Soil Organic
Matter
FirstRate
(oz/acre)
DE, CT, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MN,
MO (excluding the bootheel), ND, NE,
NH, OH, OK, SD, VT, WI, PA,
NY, and areas north of Interstate 64
in the states of IL, IN KY, WV, VA.
3% or less 0.6
greater than
3% (1) 0.75
aAll areas to the south of the above
mentioned geographic area.
all organic
matter levels 0.75

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1. Soil applications of FirstRate at 0.75 oz per acre on soils with greater than 5% organic matter may result in reduced
weed control. Under these conditions, postemergence applications of FirstRate or other herbicides may be required
to control specific weeds.

Special Situations:
Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table.

Situations Soil Organic
Matter
FirstRate
(oz/acre)
moderate to heavy giant ragweed or
morning glory infestations
3% or less 0.6 - 0.75
applications made 15 to 30 days prior
to planting
greater than
3% (1)
0.75
1. Soil applications of FirstRate at 0.75 oz per acre on soils with greater than 5% organic matter may result in reduced
weed control. Under these conditions, postemergence applications of FirstRate or other herbicides may be required
to control specific weeds.

Preplant Incorporated Application
Apply FirstRate alone or in tank mix combination with other herbicides registered for preplant incorporated application
to soybeans. For best results, the seedbed should be relatively free of clods. Incorporate the herbicide(s) into the top 1
to 3 inches of the final seedbed using equipment that provides thorough soil mixing. Do not apply FirstRate earlier than
4 weeks before planting. For best results, apply FirstRate within 2 weeks of planting. When FirstRate is applied in tank
mix combination with other herbicide(s), follow the incorporation directions for the tank mix partner(s). Follow applicable
use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture.

Preplant Surface Application
Apply FirstRate alone or in tank mix combination with other he rbicides registered for preplant soil surface application to
soybeans. For best results, the seedbed should be relatively free of clods. For best results, apply FirstRate within 2 weeks
of planting. Soil surface applications are not effective until ra infall of at least 0.5 inch has moved FirstRate into surface
soil where weed germination occurs. If rainfall is not anticipated, for best results, shallow incorporate (i.e., 2 inches deep)
prior to planting to place FirstRate in contact with germ inating weeds. FirstRate may provide suppression of annual
grasses at rates greater than 0.3 oz per acre if there is sufficient rainfall to move the herbicide into the soil prior to weed
germination. Timely subsequent rainfall is required for optimal herbicidal activity. If applied in tank mix combination,
follow use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture.
Note: Reduced weed control in the planted row may occur if untreated soil is exposed during planting operations.

Burndown Application
When used as a burndown treatment, FirstRate alone will provide foliar activity on those broadleaf weeds listed in the
Postemergence Application section of this label. In addition, FirstRate will provide residual control of broadleaf weeds
listed under the Application Rates and Methods for Soil Applications section. FirstRate may provide suppression of annual
grasses at rates greater than 0.3 oz per acre if there is sufficient rainfall to move the herbicide into the soil prior to weed
germination. Timely subsequent rainfall is required for optimal herbicidal activity. FirstRate does not control or suppress
emerged annual grasses. Include adjuvants for foliar burndown applications plus a liquid nitrogen fertilizer (see Adjuvant
Systems for Postemergence Application section). To broaden the spectrum of weeds controlled, FirstRate may be tank
mixed with other herbicides such as glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, 2,4-D, etc. If tank mixing, a jar test for compatibility
is always recommended.

Foundation Soil Herbicide in Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans: FirstRate can be used as a foundation soil herbicide in a
planned sequential program with products such as Durango ® DMA herbicide (or any glyphosate product labeled for use
in glyphosate-tolerant soybeans). Used as a foundation soil herbicide, FirstRate will control or suppress key broadleaf
weeds listed in the soil applied section of this label, allowing for optimal timing of a glyphosate in-crop treatment.

Preemergence Application
Apply after planting but prior to crop or weed emergence. For optimum results, apply FirstRate within two days after
planting. FirstRate may be applied alone or in tank mix combination with other herbicides registered for preemergence
application to soybeans. When applied in tank mix combinatio n, follow applicable use instructions, including application

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rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture.

Postemergence Application
FirstRate may be applied any time prior to the R2 (full fl ower) growth stage of soybeans. Application prior to full
emergence of the first soybean trifoliate leaf may cause temporary yellowing or chlorosis of soybeans. Tank mix partners
may cause other effects regardless of the application timing. Follow application timing restrictions of tank mix partners.
For FirstRate, optimum application timing for control of labeled weeds is provided in the table below.

Postemergence applications of FirstRate may provide residual soil activity on broadleaf weeds, excluding sicklepod (see
soil and postemergence weed lists). Length and effectiveness of residual activity from postemergence applications will
vary and is dependent upon weed species, application rate , rainfall following application (minimum of 0.5 inches of
rainfall within a week of application), density of the weed and crop canopy at application, and length of subsequent weed
germination events.

Environmental Conditions and Herbicidal Activity of FirstRate: Factors in effective weed control with FirstRate include
application rate, weed size, temperature, and soil moisture prior to and following application, and use of adjuvants. Best
weed control results are obtained when FirstRate is applied to small, actively growing weeds, when daytime temperatures
are warm (70°F or more), and optimal soil moisture to suppor t active weed growth prior to and following application. If
weeds are under drought stress, consider delaying application until more favorable conditions resume. Application when
weeds are under temperature or moisture stress, or larger than the recommended size, may result in reduced control.

• FirstRate is rainfast in 2 hours.
• Applications made immediately prior to, during, or immediat ely following periods of heat and/or drought stress, large
day/night temperature fluctuations or where daytime temperatures do not exceed 60°F may decrease weed control.
• Poor weed control may result from applications made to plants under stress from: abnormally hot or cold weather;
environmental conditions such as drought, water-saturated so ils, hail damage, or frost; or prior herbicide applications

Application Rate for Postemergence Applications: Apply as a broadcast spray at a rate of 0.3 oz per acre prior to the
maximum leaf stage and weed height for listed weeds using one of the recommended adjuvant systems. A second
application of up to 0.3 oz of FirstRate per acre may be ap plied to later germinating weeds. For especially heavy weed
infestations or added residual control, FirstRate may be used as a single application at a rate of up to 0.6 oz per acre. Do
not apply more than a total of 0.6 oz per acre per year as a postemergence application. FirstRate may be applied alone
or in tank mix combination with other labeled herbicides registered for postemergence application to soybeans. Refer to
labels for additional instructions and recommendations pertaining to tank mixes.

FirstRate (oz/acre)
0.3
0.6

Broadleaf Weeds Controlled and Optimum Stage of Growth: The following weeds are controlled by FirstRate when
applied postemergence at the indicated weed stage of growth. FirstRate does not control known ALS resistant biotypes
of these weeds. To improve coverage and product performance in heavy weed infestations, use a minimum of 15 gallons
per acre spray volume.
Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to Weed-Specific Use Information following table.
Target Weeds
Leaf Number at
Application (Optimum to
Maximum)
Maximum Height
(inches)
Controlled
cocklebur, common 4 - 8 10
dayflower, Asiatic 2 - 6 NA
dayflower, marsh 2 - 6 NA
dayflower, spreading 2 - 6 NA
horseweed (marestail) --- 6
jimsonweed 2 - 4 4
mallow, venice 2 - 4 <3

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marshelder 4 - 6 10
morning glory (annual species) (1) 2 - 4 4
mustard, wild (2) 2 - 4 2
ragweed, common 4 - 6 8
ragweed, giant 4 - 6 10
sicklepod (3) cotyledon - 1 <2
smartweed, Pennsylvania 2 - 4 6
sunflower, common 4 - 8 12
velvetleaf (4) 2 - 4 6
Suppressed
burcucumber 2 - 4 6
Canada thistle --- 10
hophornbeam copperleaf 1 - 2 4
nutsedge, yellow --- 8

Weed-Specific Use Information
1. Morning glory: Spray before morning glory plants begin to send out runners.
2. Wild mustard: For optimum control, apply before wild mustard plants exceed 4 inches in diameter.
3. Sicklepod: Applications made to sicklepod plants later than the 1-leaf stage of growth will likely result in reduced
control. A repeat application of FirstRate may be necessary 7 to 10 days after the first (do not apply more than a total
of 0.6 oz per acre per year as a postemergence application). Application of other postemergence herbicides may be
necessary to control later germinating sicklepod plants.
4. Velvetleaf: When velvetleaf is a primary target weed, always include urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) or ammonium
sulfate (AMS) with nonionic surfactant, crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil as the adjuvant system.

Adjuvant Systems for Post emergence Application: Use in combination with one of the following adjuvant systems
approved for application to growing crops:

• Nonionic surfactant at 1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons of spra y mixture (0.125 to 0.25% v/v) plus urea ammonium nitrate
at 2.5 gallons per 100 gallons (2.5% v/v) 1. Nonionic surfactant may be used alone at 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray
mixture 0.25% v/v when required in certain tank mixes.
• Crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil at 1.2 gallons per 100 gallons of spray mixture (1.2% v/v).
• Crop oil concentrate or methylated s eed oil at 1.2 gallons per 100 gallons of spray mixture (1.2% v/v) plus urea
ammonium nitrate solution at 2.5 gallons per 100 gallons (2.5% v/v).
1Dry ammonium sulfate may be used at a rate of 2 lb per acre (8.5 to 17 lb per 100 gallons of spray mixture) as a substitute
for urea ammonium nitrate.
Note: Use of crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil plus urea ammonium nitrate is preferred when weeds are under
drought stress, but may increase crop injury.

Refer to soil and post application instructions section for mixing instructions and mixing order for tank mix products and
adjuvants.

Tank Mix Options: For weeds not listed for postemergence control with FirstRate, the herbicides listed below may be
used per label instructions. When applied in tank mix combin ation with other herbicides, follow all use instructions for
all products, including application rates, precautions and restrictions for each product used in the tank mixture, including
use of adjuvants.

Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table.
Broadleaf Herbicides Grass Herbicides
Basagran®
Cadet®
Classic®
Cobra®
Durango® DMA glyphosate (1)
 Flexstar®
Glufosinate (2)
Harmony® GT
Assure® II (3)
Durango® DMA, glyphosate (1)
Fusion® (2)
Poast® Plus
Roundup® Original MAX™ (1),
 Roundup WeatherMAX® (1)
Select Max® (3)

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Phoenix®
Pursuit®
Raptor®
Reflex®
Resource®
Synchrony® STS
Ultra Blazer®
1. Tank mixtures of FirstRate plus glyphosate products may only be used postemergence in-crop over glyphosate-
tolerant soybeans (refer to paragraph below for specific use instructions for tank mixing FirstRate with these
products).
2. Tank mixtures of FirstRate plus glufosinate may only be used postemergence in-crop over glufosinate-tolerant
soybeans (refer to paragraph on tolerant soybeans for spec ific use instructions for tank mixing FirstRate with these
products).
3. Under certain conditions, tank mixing FirstRate with these postemergence grass herbicides may reduce their activity
on some grass species. However, broadleaf weed control with FirstRate will not be affected. This grass antagonism
may be overcome by using full labeled rates of these grass herbicides in tank mixtures with FirstRate. Making separate
a p p l i c a t i o n s o f F i r s t R a t e a n d A s s u r e I I o r F u s i o n i s t h e m o s t e f f e c t i v e m e t h o d f o r r e d u c i n g t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r
antagonism. Do not tank mix Assure II with FirstRate when the target weed is woolly cupgrass or fall panicum, a s
reduced control may occur.

Other Postemergence Herbicide Applications: Apply other postemergence herbicides at least 7 days before or 7 days
after an application of FirstRate.

Precautions for Postemergence Applications of FirstRate with Foliar Insecticides: FirstRate may be tank mixed with the
foliar applied Lorsban
®-4E insecticide or synthetic pyrethroid products. The addition of other herbicides with FirstRate in
combination with an insecticide may increase the risk for crop injury in the form of stunting or leaf burn.

FirstRate + Glyphosate and FirstRate + Glufosinate Tank Mix in Glyphosate and Glufosinate-Tolerant Soybeans:
FirstRate at 0.3-0.6 oz per acre may be tank mixed with Durango DMA, or other glyphosate herbicides labeled for use in
glyphosate-tolerant soybeans and glufosinate for use in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans to enhance control of key
broadleaf weeds such as giant ragweed, marestail, morning glory, velvetleaf, and others listed under the Postemergence
Application section of this label. Residual control from FirstRate may also reduce the potential need for subsequent
postemergence applications.

As a general rule, for best results when tank mixing FirstRate with glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides, add ammonium
sulfate (AMS) at 8.5 to 17 lb per 100 gallons of spray mixture. The order of mixing is: (1) water; (2) FirstRate; (3) AMS; and
(4) glyphosate product. No additional non-ionic surfactant is required when tank mixing with surfactant-loaded
glyphosate herbicide such as Durango DMA.

Note: If a non-surfactant-loaded glyphosate herbicide is tank mixed with FirstRate, a non-ionic surfactant is required. Add
no less than 1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray mixture (0 .125 to 0.25% v/v). Add the non-ionic surfactant before
completing the filling process.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with absorbent materials and
dispose as waste.

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site according to label use
directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Nonrefillable rigid containers 5 gallons or less:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for

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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 incine ration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local
authorities. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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 abou t 40 psi for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after
the flow begins to drip. Then offer for recycling if availabl e or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable nonrigid containers:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application
equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other
procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: 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 ref iller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the
remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with
water and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical, agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the
pump for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten
closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds.
Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip
it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use
or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as
follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then
offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures
allowed by state and local authorities.


LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
The manufacturer warrants (a) that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label; and (b) that the
directions, warnings, and other statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' evaluations of reasonable tests
of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and residues on food crops, and upon reports of field
experience. Tests have not been made on all varieties of food crops and plants, or in all states or under all conditions. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT CONTRARY TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS, OR UNDER CONDITIONS
NOT REASONABLY FORESEEABLE.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NO R INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR
REPRESENTATIVE, TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OF QUALITY
OR PERFORMANCE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND
ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF TH IS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH
THE LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S

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EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING
OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN TORT, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE,
SHALL BE LIMITED, AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, MANUFACTURER OR SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.

AMVAC offers this product, and Buyer accepts it, subject to the foregoing Limited Warranty which may be varied only by
agreement in writing signed by an authorized representative of AMVAC.

© 2020 AMVAC Chemical Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
AMERICAN VANGUARD, AMVAC, CLASSIC, ASSURE, FIRSTRATE a nd their respective logos are trademarks owned by AMVAC
Chemical Corporation. CHEMTREC is a service mark of the Amer ican Chemistry Council, Inc. Basagran, Pursuit, Raptor, and
Poast Plus are trademarks of BASF. Dura ngo and Lorsban are trademarks of Dow. Synchrony STS is a trademark of du Pont.
Harmony and Cadet are trademarks of FMC. Roundup, Rou ndup Original MAX and Roundup WeatherMAX are trademarks
of Monsanto. Fusion, Relfex, and Flexstar are trademarks of Syngenta. Ultra Blazer is a trademark of United Phosphorus.
Phoenix, Resource, and Select Max are trademarks of Valent USA.

AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1200
Newport Beach, CA 92660 U.S.A.

Terms and Conditions of Use

If terms of the following Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies are not
acceptable, return unopened package at once to the seller for a full refund of purchase price paid.
Otherwise, to the extent permitted by law, use by the buyer or any other user constitutes acceptance of the
terms under Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use and Limitations of Remedies.

Warranty Disclaimer

Dow AgroSciences warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is
reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in strict accordance with the directions, subject to
the inherent risks set forth below. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Dow AgroSciences MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Inherent Risks of Use

It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with use of this product. Crop injury, lack of performance, or other
unintended consequences may result because of such factors as use of the product contrary to label instructions
(including conditions noted on the label, such as unfavorable temperatures, soil conditions, etc.), abnormal
conditions (such as excessive rainfall, drought, tornadoes, hurricanes), presence of other materials, the manner of
application, or other factors, all of which are beyond the control of Dow AgroSciences or the seller. To the extent
permitted by law, all such risks shall be assumed by buyer.
Limitation of Remedies

To the extent permitted by law, the exclusive remedy for losses or damages resulting from this product (including claims
based on contract, negligence, strict liability, or other legal theories), shall be limited to, at Dow AgroSciences’ election, one
of the following:

Refund of purchase price paid by buyer or user for product bought, or
Replacement of amount of product used.

To the extent permitted by law, Dow AgroSciences shall not be liable for losses or damages resulting from handling or use of
this product unless Dow AgroSciences is promptly notified of such loss or damage in writing. To the extent permitted by law,
in no case shall Dow AgroSciences be liable for consequential or incidental damages or losses.

The terms of the Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies cannot be varied by any written or
verbal statements or agreements. No employee or sales agent of Dow

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AgroSciences or the seller is authorized to vary or exceed the terms of the Warranty Disclaimer or
Limitation of Remedies in any manner.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow ®DUAL and DUAL II
MAGNUM are registered trademarks of Syngenta ®Zidua and Prowl H2O are registered trademarks of BASF
Corporation

EPA accepted / /

[Split Label B: Water Soluble packets]

(Base label)

CLORANSULAM-METHYL GROUP 2 HERBICIDE


FirstRate®
HERBICIDE

For broadleaf weed control in soybeans.
Active Ingredient:
cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-carbomethoxy- 6-
chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-
fluoro(1,2,4)triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine-
2-sulfonamide .................................................... 84%
Other Ingredients............................................................. 16%
Total ............................................................................... 100%

Contains 0.84 lb of active ingredient per pound of product.

Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION


Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Causes Eye Irritation • Harmful If Absorbed Through Skin • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
First Aid
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 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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for
treatment. You may also contact 1-800-992-5994 for emergency medical treatment information.

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Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as butyl rubber 14 mils, or natural rubber 14 mils, or neoprene rubber
14 mils or nitrile rubber 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks

See Engineering Controls for additional requirements.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs 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.

Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protections
Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4-6)].


Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean
high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.

Non-Target Organism Advisory: 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 area. Protect the forage and
habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.

Groundwater advisory: Cloransulam-methyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain
conditions as a result of label use. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are
permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.

This chemical can contaminate surface water through spray drift.

Surface water advisory: This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This product is classified as having
high potential for reaching aquatic sediment via runoff for several weeks after application. A level well-
maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such
as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of Cloransulam- methyl from runoff water and
sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur
within 48 hours.


(Storage and Disposal for rigid containers 5 gal or less)
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.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR
Part 170. Refer to the label booklet under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use
section for information about this standard.

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Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.

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(Storage and Disposal for nonrigid containers any size)


(Storage and Disposal for refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal)


(Storage and Disposal for nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal)

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty
bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or
by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: 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 refiller. To clean the container before final disposal,
empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the
container about 10% full with water and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical,
agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.

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Refer to label booklet for Directions for Use.

Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions. Before using this product, read Warranty
Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies at end of label booklet. If terms are
unacceptable, return at once unopened.

In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call 1-800-992-5994.
Agricultural Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing.
EPA Reg. No. 62719-275 EPA Est.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

Produced for
Dow AgroSciences LLC
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
NET WEIGHT

[Split Label B: Water soluble packets]

(Label booklet cover):
CLORANSULAM-METHYL GROUP 2 HERBICIDE

FirstRate® Herbicide

HERBICIDE


For broadleaf weed control in soybeans.
Active Ingredient:
cloransulam-methyl: N-(2-carbomethoxy- 6-
chlorophenyl)-5-ethoxy-7-
fluoro(1,2,4)triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine-
2-sulfonamide ..................................................................................................................................................... 84%
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with
water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least
one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several
times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this
procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse
as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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 30seconds.
Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local
authorities.

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Other Ingredients .............................................................................................................................................................. 16%
Total ................................................................................................................................................................................ 100%

Contains 0.84 lb of active ingredient per pound of product.

Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION

FIRST AID
If in eyes: x Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
x Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
rinsing eye.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing: x Take off contaminated clothing.
x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES, PHONE 24 HOURS A DAY:
For Medical Emergencies phone: ……………………………………………………………….…………….……..…….…………..…..1-888-681-4261
For Transportation Emergencies, including spill, leak or fire, phone: CHEMTREC® …………………………………..1-800-424-9300
For Product Use Information phone: AMVAC® …………………………………………………………………………...……….….1-888-462-6822
Refer to inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information including Directions for Use.

EPA Reg. No. 62719-2755481-676 EPA Est. No.:
Net WEIGHTContents
Refer to inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information including Directions for Use.
Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions. Before using this product, read Warranty
Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies at end of label booklet. If terms are
unacceptable, return at once unopened.

In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call 1-800-992-5994.
Agricultural Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR
Part 170. Refer to the label booklet under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use
section for information about this standard.

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EPA Reg. No. 62719-275 EPA Est.
®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

Produced for
Dow AgroSciences LLC
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
NET WEIGHT


AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1200
Newport Beach, CA 92660 U.S.A.


(Page 1 through end):
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Causes Eye Irritation • Harmful If Absorbed Through Skin • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as butyl rubber >14 mils, or natural rubber >14 mils, or neoprene rubber >14 mils or
nitrile rubber >14 mils
• Shoes plus socks

See Engineering Controls for additional requirements.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs 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.

Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protections Standard (WPS) for
agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4-6)].


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.

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Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high
water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.

Non-Target Organism Advisory: 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 area. Protect the forage and habitat of non-
target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.

Groundwater advisory: Cloransulam-methyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions
as a result of label use. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly
where the water table is shallow.

This chemical can contaminate surface water through spray drift.

Surface water advisory: This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is especially
true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground wa ter. This product is classified as having high potential for
reaching aquatic sediment via runoff for several weeks after application. A level well-maintained vegetative buffer strip
between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will
reduce the potential loading of cloransulam-methyl from ru noff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be
reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours.

Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.

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 agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and wi th 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 exemptions 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 12 hours. Exception:
If the product is soil-injected or soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows
workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been treated.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with
absorbent materials and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site according
to label use directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Nonrefillable rigid containers 5 gallons or less:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as follows:
Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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

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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
• Shoes plus socks


seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill,
or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable nonrigid containers:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application
equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other
procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: Refillable container. Refill this container with pe sticide 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 refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents
from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water and, if possible,
spray all sides while adding water. If practical, agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.

Nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten
closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds.
Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip
it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use
or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. Pressure rinse as
follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offe r for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Product Information
FirstRate® Herbicide controls many economically important broadleaf weeds in soybeans. FirstRate may be applied
preplant incorporated, preplant surface, preemergence or postemergence.

Use Precautions
xRead and carefully follow all applicable directions, precautions and restrictions on labeling for other products used in
combination with FirstRate.
xUse nozzle types and arrangements that will provide optimum spray distribution and maximum coverage. To minimize
spray drift, apply FirstRate in a spray volume of 3 or more gallons per acre. Increase spray volume to 5 or more gallons
per acre when there is a heavy weed pressure or dense crop foliage.

Iron Chlorosis: There are isolated geographic areas where soil-induced iron chlorosis routinely occurs. In these areas,

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the severity of iron chlorosis symptoms or other nutrient induced crop injury may increase when FirstRate is applied.

Crop Rotation Intervals

When tank mixing with other herbicides, follow crop rotation guidelines on the label of each product used. The following
rotational crops may be planted at the indicated interval following application of FirstRate. Unusual climatic or
environmental conditions that may increase the likelihood of rotational crop sensitivity (i.e., corn, sugar beets,
sunflowers) include lower than normal rainfall and/or soil temperatures in the fall and spring; and/or soil pH extremes.

Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to Specific Crop Rotation Information.
Crop Rotation Interval (1)
(Months)
Soybeans 0
Wheat 4
alfalfa, field corn, popcorn, seed corn
(2), cotton, peanuts, rice, sorghum, dry
beans, lima beans, oats, peas, snap
beans
9
Barley 12
potatoes, sweet corn 18
tobacco (3) and other crops not listed 18 (3)
sugar beets, sunflowers (4) 30 (4)

Specific Crop Rotation Information:
1. Minimum number of months that must pass before planting other crops after application of FirstRate at up to 0.75
oz per acre soil applied and/or 0.3 oz per acre postemergence.
2. Hybrid seed production: Corn inbred lines grown for hybrid seed production may be injured the growing season
following an application of FirstRate. Inbred lines should be thoroughly tested for crop tolerance before rotating to
large acreage. While growers are not prohibited from rotating to seed corn in the growing season following an
application of FirstRate, Dow AgroSciencesAMVAC will not accept responsibility for any crop injury on field corn
grown for seed following an application of FirstRate.
3. Transplanted tobacco may be planted 10 months after application of 0.3 oz per acre of FirstRate.
4. Rotation to sugar beets and sunflowers require a 30-month rotation interval and a successful field bioassay.

Field Bioassay Instructions: Using typical tillage, seeding practices, and timings for the particular crop, plant several
strips of the desired crop variety across the field previously treated with FirstRate. Plant the strips perpendicular to the
direction in which FirstRate was applied. Locate the strips so that different field conditions are encountered, including
differences in soil texture, pH, and drainage. If the crop does not show visible symptoms of injury, stand reduction, or
yield reduction, the field can be seeded with the test crop. If visible injury or stand reduction occurs, do not seed the
test crop and repeat the bioassay the next growing season.

Use Restrictions
This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells),
sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback
does not apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked
mixing/loading areas.

Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling or application
equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad constructed
to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad shall be
designed and maintained to contain any product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater,
and rainwater that may fall on the pad.

Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad, which means the pad must be self- contained.
The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a
minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is
covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum

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containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad.
Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained at all times. The above specific minimum containment
capacities do not apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in
effect additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment.

xDo not make more than one soil application during a single year.
xDo not exceed 0.039 lb active ingredient cloransulam-methyl (0.75 oz of FirstRate) per acre as a soil application
(preplant or preemergence).
xDo not apply more than 0.03 lb active ingredient cloransulam-methyl (0.6 oz of FirstRate) per acre as a postemergence
application during a single year (either as a single application or as a total of sequential postemergence applications).
xThe maximum cumulative application rate from preplant, preemergence, and/or postemergence use of cloransulam-
methyl must not exceed 0.055 lb active ingredient (1.05 oz of FirstRate) per acre per year.
xPreharvest Interval: Forage or Hay: Do not apply within 25 days before harvest. Soybeans: Do not apply within 70
days before harvest.
xChemigation: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
xDo not use flood irrigation to apply or incorporate this product.
xProduct must be used in a manner that will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates.
xAerial applicators must be in enclosed cockpits.

Handling Precautions for Water Soluble Packets:

Follow these steps when handling pesticide products in WSPs.

1. Mix in spray tank or induction tank only.
2. Handle WSP(s) in a manner that protects package from breakage and/or unintended release of contents. If
package is broken, put on PPE required for clean-up and then continue with mixing instructions.
3. Keep the WSP(s) in outer packaging until just before use.
4. Keep the WSP dry prior to adding to the spray tank.
5. Handle with dry gloves and according to the label instructions for PPE.
6. Keep WSP intact. Do not cut or puncture WSP.
7. Reseal the WSP outer packaging to protect any unused WSP(s).

Aerial Application: FirstRate Herbicide may be aerially applied for preemergence or postemergence control of broadleaf
weeds in soybeans. Aerial application of this product is prohibited in New York State.

Avoid all direct or indirect contact with non-target plants . Do not apply near desirable vegetation and allow adequate
distance between target area and desirable plants to minimize exposure.

Do not apply under conditions that favor runoff or wind erosion of soil containing FirstRate to non-target areas. To
prevent off-site movement due to runoff or wind erosion:
• Avoid treating powdery dry or light sandy soils when conditions are favorable for wind erosion. Under these
conditions, allow the surface soil to first be settled by rainfall or irrigation.
• Do not apply to impervious substrates such as paved or highly compacted surfaces or frozen or snow covered ground.
• Do not apply to soils when saturated with water.
• Do not use tailwater from the first flood or furrow irrigation of treated fields to treat non-target crops unless at least
1/2 inch of rainfall has occurred between application and the first irrigation.

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 spay drift is to apply large 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

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xVolume – Increasing the spray volume so that larger drople ts are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest
practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spra y volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher
flow rate.
xPressure – Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet
size.
xSpray Nozzle – Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to
reduce drift.

Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft
xAdjust Nozzles – Follow nozzle manufacturer’s 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 compatib le with the spray nozzles that will provide
uniform coverage. 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. Spray when conditions are calm or
wind speed is low. Do not spray when wind is gusting or steady wind speed is greater than 10 mph.

Weed Resistance Management
FirstRate, which contains the active ingredient cloransulam-methyl is a group 2 herbicide based on the mode of action
classification system of the Weed Science Society of America.

Proactively implementing diversified weed control strategies to minimize selection for weed populations resistant to
one or more herbicides is a best practice. A diversified weed management program may include the use of multiple
herbicides with different modes of action and overlapping weed spectrum with or without tillage operations and/or
other cultural practices. Research has demonstrated that using the labeled rate and directions for use is important to
delay the selection for resistance.

The continued effectiveness of this product depends on the successful implementation of a weed resistance
management program.

To aid in the prevention of developing weeds resistant to this product, users should:
x Scout fields before application to ensure herbicides and rates will be appropriate for the weed species and
weed sizes present.
x Start with a clean field, using either a burndown herbicide application or tillage.
x If using post-emergence herbicides or tank mixes, control weeds early when they are relatively small.
x Apply full rates of FirstRate for the most difficult to control weed in the field at the specified time to minimize
weed escapes.
x Scout fields after application to detect weed escapes or shifts in control of weed species.
x Control weed escapes before they reproduce by seed or proliferate vegetatively.
x Report any incidence of non-performance of this product against a particular weed to your local company

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representative, local retailer, or county extension agent.
x Contact your local company representative, crop advisor, or extension agent to find out if suspected resistant
weeds to this MOA have been found in your region. If resistant biotypes of target weeds have been reported,
use the application rates of this product specified for your local conditions. Tank mix products so that there are
multiple effective modes of action for each target weed.
x If resistance is suspected, treat weed escapes with an herbicide having a mode of action other than Group 2
and/or use nonchemical methods to remove escapes, as practical, with the goal of preventing further seed
production.
x Suspected herbicide-resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators:
o Failure to control a weed species norm ally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if
control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
o A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species; and
o Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.

Additionally, users should follow as many of the following herbicide resistance management practices as is practical:
x Use a broad spectrum herbicide with other mode of action as a foundation in a weed control program, if
appropriate.
x Utilize sequential applications of herbicides with alternative modes of action.
x Rotate the use of this product with non-Group 2 herbicides.
x Avoid making more than two sequential applications of FirstRate and any other Group 2 herbicides within a
single growing season unless mixed with an herbicide with a different mode of action with an overlapping
spectrum for the difficult-to-control weeds.
x Incorporate non-chemical weed control practices, such as mechanical cultivation, crop rotation, cover crops
and weed-free crop seeds, as part of an integrated weed control program.
x Use good agronomic principles that enhance crop development and crop competitiveness.
x Thoroughly clean plant residues from equipment before leaving fields suspected to contain resistant weeds.
x Manage weeds in and around fields to reduce weed seed production.

Mixing Directions
To calculate the total number of water soluble packets required for your spray mix:
1. Determine the number of acres to be treated.
2. Divide the number of acres to be treated by the acres/packet value that corresponds to the desired rate. See rate
tables for broadcast application rates and corresponding acres per packet.
Note: If the calculated number of packets does not equal a whole number, round to the nearest whole number that
does not exceed the maximum allowable use rates per application and per year. Round up only if the maximum allowable
use rates are not exceeded.

FirstRate - Alone
Water dispersible granules of FirstRate are packaged in water soluble packets. Thorough mixing prior to and during
application is required. Note: The film used in water soluble packets is not soluble in liquid fertilizer. If applied in liquid
fertilizer, FirstRate must be pre-mixed with water to form a slurry and then added to the liquid fertilizer solution. Pre-
mixing may also be used if making an application in water. See pre-mixing instructions below.

Mixing FirstRate Alone:
Follow the steps below when mixing this product:

1. If a basket or strainer is present in the tank hatch, remove prior to adding the WSP to the tank.
2. Fill tank with water to approximately one-half of the desired final volume of spray.
3. Stop adding water and stop any agitation.
4. Place intact/unopened WSP(s) into the tank.
5. Do not spray water from a hose or fill pipe to break or dissolve the WSP(s).
6. Start mechanical and recirculation agitation from the bott om of tank without using any overhead recirculation,
if possible. If overhead recirculation cannot be turned off, close the hatch before starting agitation.
7. Dissolving the WSP(s) may take up to 5 minutes or longer, depending on water temperature, water hardness and
intensity of agitation.
8. Stop agitation before tank lid is opened.
9. Open the lid to the tank, exercising caution to avoid contac t with dusts or spray mix, to verify that the WSPs have

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fully dissolved and the contents have been thoroughly mixed into the solution.
10. Do not add other allowed products or complete filling th e tank until the bags have fully dissolved and pesticide
is thoroughly mixed.
11. Once the WSP have fully dissolved, add non-ionic surfac tants or other adjuvant and resume filling the tank with
water to the desired level, close the tank lid, and resume agitation.
12. Use the spray solution when mixing is complete.
13. Maintain agitation of the diluted pesticide mix during tran sport and application. If product is allowed to settle,
thoroughly agitate to resuspend the mixture before spraying. Apply within 24 hours of mixing. Weed control
with FirstRate, which has been mixed and allowed to stand for more than 24 hours, may be reduced.
14. It is unlawful to use any registered pesticide, in cluding WSPs, in a manner inconsistent with its label.

Pre-Mixing (Slurry) of Water Soluble Packets: The film used in water soluble packaging for FirstRate is not soluble in
liquid fertilizer solutions. In order to add FirstRate to liquid fertilizer carrier, the product must be pre-mixed with water
to form a slurry. Pre-mixing can also be used as an alternative mixing method for application in water. Use a minimum
of 1 quart of water for up to 5 water soluble packets of FirstRate. The packets can be stirred immediately on addition to
water or allowed to dissolve. Stir (or shake if pre-mixed in a closed container) until the packets are completely dissolved
and granules are dispersed and then add to the spray tank through a 20 to 35 mesh screen. Rinse container used for
pre-mixing and add rinsate to spray tank.

Pre-Mixing (Other Products): If pre-mixing is required for other dry or flowable products applied in tank mix combination
with FirstRate, follow directions for pre-mixing of such products provided in their respective product labels.

FirstRate - Tank Mix

If a broader spectrum of weed control is needed, FirstRate may be tank mixed with labeled rates of other herbicides
provided (1) the tank mix product is labeled for the timing and method of application for the use site to be treated; and
(2) tank mixing is not prohibited by the label of the tank mi x 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
directions 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.

Tank Mixing Precautions:
• Read carefully and follow all applicable use directions, precautions, and limitations on the respective product labels.
• Do not exceed specified application rates for respective products or maximum allowable application rates for any
active ingredient in the tank mix.
• Do not tank mix with products containing boron or mix in equipment previously used to apply a product mixture
containing boron unless the tank and spray equipment have been adequately cleaned. (See Equipment Clean-Out
Procedures.)
• Always perform a (jar) test to ensure the compatibility of products to be used in tank mixture.

Tank Mix Compatibility Testing: A jar test is recommended prior to tank mixing to ensure compatibility of FirstRate and
other pesticides. Use a clear glass quart jar with lid and mix the tank mix ingredients in their relative proportions. Invert
the jar containing the mixture several times and observe the mixture for approximately 1/2 hour. If the mixture balls-
up, forms flakes, sludges, gels, oily films or layers, or other precipitates, it is not a compatible tank mix combination.

Vigorous, continuous agitation during mixing, filling and thro ughout application is required for all tank mixes. Sparger
pipe agitators generally provide the most effective agitation in spray tanks. To prevent foaming in the spray tank, avoid
stirring or splashing air into the spray mixture.

Mixing Order for Tank Mixes:

The mixing directions 1 through 9 below take precedence over the mixing direction of the other tank mix products.
WSPs may, in some cases, be mixed with other pesticide products so long as the direction for use of all mixed products
do not conflict.

1. If a basket or strainer is present in the tank hatch, remove prior to adding the WSP to the tank.
2. Fill tank with water to approximately one-quarter to one-third of the desired final volume of spray.
3. Stop adding water and stop any agitation.

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4. Place intact/unopened WSP(s) into the tank.
5. Do not spray water from a hose or fill pipe to break or dissolve the WSP(s).
6. Start mechanical and recirculation agitation from the bottom of tank without using any overhead recirculation, if
possible. If overhead recirculation cannot be turned off, close the hatch before starting agitation.
7. Dissolving the WSP(s) may take up to 5 minutes or longer, depending on water temperature, water hardness and
intensity of agitation.
8. Stop agitation before tank lid is opened.
9. Open the lid to the tank, exercising caution to avoid contac t with dusts or spray mix, to verify that the WSPs have
fully dissolved and the contents have been thoroughly mixed into the solution.
10. Do not add other allowed products or complete filling the tank until the bags have fully dissolved and pesticide is
thoroughly mixed.
11. Once the WSP have fully dissolved, add different formulation types in the following order: (1) other formulation(s)
packaged in water soluble packets; (2) any compatibility agent, if required; (3) dry flowables; (4) wettable powders;
(5) aqueous suspensions, flowables and liquids. Maintain ag itation and fill spray tank to 3/4 of total spray volume
and add: (6) emulsifiable concentrates; (7) solutions; and (8) adjuvants. Allow time for complete mixing and
dispersion after each addition.
12. Resume filling the tank with water to the desire d level, close the tank lid, and resume agitation.
13. Use the spray solution when mixing is complete.
14. Maintain agitation of the diluted pesticide mix during tran sport and application. If application or agitation must be
stopped before the spray tank is empty, the materials may settle to the bottom. Settled materials must be
resuspended before spraying is resumed. A sparger agitator is particularly useful for this purpose. Settled material
may be more difficult to resuspend than when originally mixed.
15. It is unlawful to use any registered pesticide, including WSPs, in a manner inconsistent with its label.

If application or agitation must be stopped before the spray tank is empty, the materials may settle to the bottom.
Settled materials must be resuspended before spraying is resumed. A sparger agitator is particularly useful for this
purpose. Settled material may be more difficult to resuspend than when originally mixed.

Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment
1. Drain any remaining spray mixture from the application equipment.
2. Hose down the interior surfaces of the tank while filling the tank 1/2 full of water.
3. Add household ammonia at a rate of 1 gallon per 100 gall ons of water. Recirculate for 5 minutes and spray out part
of this mixture for 5 minutes through the boom. Drain tank.
4. Remove all spray nozzles and screens and clean separately.
5. If spray equipment will be used for pesticide application to crops sensitive to FirstRate, repeat steps 1 through 3.
Thoroughly clean exterior surfaces of spray equipment.

Note: Rinsate must be disposed of on site according to label use directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Application in Liquid Fertilizer
Always pre-mix or slurry FirstRate with water prior to adding to liquid fertilizer in spray tanks. Do not attempt to dissolve
water soluble packets in liquid fertilizer. The film used in water soluble packaging is not soluble in liquid fertilizer
solutions. To slurry or pre-mix FirstRate, use a minimum of 1/2 pint of water for each packet of product. Make sure
FirstRate is completely and uniformly dispersed in water and then add to the spray tank or induction system through a
20 to 35 mesh screen. Add any rinsate to the spray mixture.

When necessary, use a compatibility agent to ensure that FirstRate mixes properly. The use of an appropriate
compatibility agent is especially important when tank mixi ng FirstRate and other dry flowables, wettable powders,
flowables, liquids, aqueous suspensions, or solutions with emulsifiable concentrates in liquid fertilizer. If the emulsifiable
concentrate formulation rises to the surface of the fertilizer as an oil ("oils out"), the oil may combine with the wettable
powder, flowable, or suspension to form oily curds (viscous phase) which are difficult to disperse. A jar test, utilizing
relative proportions of the tank mix ingredients, is recommended prior to mixing with a large quantity of liquid fertilizer.

Note: Refer to Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment for directions on cleaning equipment prior to use in crops
other than soybeans.

Application with Dry Bulk Fertilizer
Dry bulk fertilizer may be impregnated or coated with FirstRate. Application of dry bulk fertilizer impregnated with

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FirstRate provides weed control equal to the same rates of FirstRate applied in liquid carriers. Follow label directions for
FirstRate regarding rates per acre, crops, special instructio ns, cautions and special precautions. Apply 200 to 700 lb of
the fertilizer/herbicide mixture per acre. Apply the mixture uniformly to the soil with properly calibrated equipment
immediately after blending. Uniform application of the herbicide/fertilizer mixture is essential to prevent possible crop
injury. Non-uniform application may also result in unsatisfac tory weed control. In areas where conventional tillage is
practiced, a shallow incorporation of the mixture into the soil may improve weed control.

Most dry fertilizers can be used for impregnation with FirstRate. When coated ammonium nitrate and/or limestone are
used alone, do not impregnate with FirstRate. These materials will not absorb the herbicide. Blends containing a mixture
of ammonium nitrate and/or limestone as part of the fertilizer mixture can be impregnated.

Compliance with all federal and state re gulations relating to blending pesticide mixtures with dry bulk fertilizer,
registration, labeling and application are the responsibility of the individual and/or company offering the fertilizer and
chemical mixture for sale.

Impregnation: FirstRate must be pre-mixed with water to form a slu rry prior to impregnation of dry bulk fertilizer. For
best results, use a minimum of 1/2 pint of water for each packet of product. Make sure FirstRate is completely and
uniformly dispersed in water. Then add sufficient water to adjust the total volume of the mixture to deliver a spray
volume of at least 6 pints per ton of fertilizer. Place nozzles used to spray FirstRate onto the fertilizer to provide uniform
spray coverage. Use any closed drum, belt, ribbon or other commonly used dry bulk fertilizer blender.

Calculate amounts of FirstRate by the following formula:

2000
------------------------ X lb/acre of = Pounds of product
lb/acre of fertilizer FirstRate per ton of fertilizer

Note: Thoroughly clean dry fertilizer blendi ng and application equipment prior to use with other herbicides. It is
important to clean the blender, herbicide spray tank, and spraying apparatus thoroughly. Rinse the sides of the blender
and the herbicide tank with water. Clean spraying apparatus prior to preparing fertilizer/herbicide mixtures for crops
other than soybeans (see Clean-Out Procedures for Spray Equipment). Then, impregnate the rinsate onto a load of dry
fertilizer intended for an approved crop. Use a maximum rate of 1 gallon of rinsate per ton of fertilizer. Follow with one
to two loads of unimpregnated fertilizer in the blender before switching herbicides. The fertilizer application equipment
must be empty, clean, and dry before applying any material to crops other than soybeans.

Soybeans
Apply with ground equipment using a standard low pressure (20 to 40 psi) herbicide sprayer equipped with nozzles that
provide uniform coverage. For best results, apply in a spray volume of 10 gallons or more per acre for either soil or
postemergence applications. Use sufficient spray volume to provide uniform coverage. Maintain sufficient agitation
during mixing and spraying to ensure a uniform spray mixture. Screens in spray lines and nozzles should be no finer than
50 mesh (100 mesh is finer than 50 mesh).

Broadleaf Weeds Controlled by Soil Applications
The following weeds are controlled by FirstRate when applied to the soil surface at specified rates either as a preplant
incorporated, preplant surface, or preemergence application (FirstRate does not control known ALS resistant biotypes
of these weeds):

cocklebur, common
horseweed, (marestail)
jimsonweed
lambsquarters, common
mallow, venice
morning glory (annual species)
Palmer amaranth
1 pigweed
(annual species)
ragweed, common
ragweed, giant smartweed,
Pennsylvania sunflower,
common velvetleaf
waterhemp species1
1FirstRate provides partial control of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. To improve control of these weeds, apply
FirstRate in tank mix combination with the appropriate labeled rate of a soil applied Group 15 herbicide such as Dual II

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Magnum®, Warrant ®, or Zidua ® or Group 15 herbicide product such as Treflan® or Prowl H20®.

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Application Rates and Methods for Soil Applications (Preplant Incorporated, Preplant Surface Applied, Burndown and
Preemergence)

Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table. See instructions for Special Situations below.

Area of Use Soil Organic
Matter
FirstRate
(oz/acre)
Acres per
0.6 oz
Packet (1)
DE, CT, IA, KS, MD, ME, MI, MN,
MO (excluding the bootheel), ND,
NE, NH, OH, OK, SD, VT, WI, PA,
NY, and areas north of Interstate 64
in the states of IL, IN KY, WV, VA.
3% or less 0.6 1
greater than
3% (2) 0.75 0.8
all areas to the south of the above
mentioned geographic area. all organic
matter levels 0.75 0.8
1. See instructions for calculating the total number of water soluble packets required in the Mixing Directions section.
2. Soil applications of FirstRate at 0.75 oz per acre on soils with greater than 5% organic matter may result in reduced
weed control. Under these conditions, postemergence applications of FirstRate or other herbicides may be required
to control specific weeds.

Special Situations:
Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table.

Situations Soil Organic
Matter
FirstRate
(oz/acre)
Acres per
0.6 oz
Packet (1)
moderate to heavy giant ragweed or
morning glory infestations 3% or less 0.6 - 0.75 1 - 0.8
applications made 15 to 30 days prior to
planting
greater than
3% (2) 0.75 0.8
1. See instructions for calculating the total number of water soluble packets required in the Mixing Directions section.
2. Soil applications of FirstRate at 0.75 oz per acre on soils with greater than 5% organic matter may result in reduced
weed control. Under these conditions, postemergence applications of FirstRate or other herbicides may be required
to control specific weeds.

Preplant Incorporated Application
Apply FirstRate alone or in tank mix combination with other herbicides registered for preplant incorporated application
to soybeans. For best results, the seedbed should be relatively free of clods. Incorporate the herbicide(s) into the top 1
to 3 inches of the final seedbed using equipment that provides thorough soil mixing. Do not apply FirstRate earlier than
4 weeks before planting. For best results, apply FirstRate within 2 weeks of planting. When FirstRate is applied in tank
mix combination with other herbicide(s), follow the incorp oration directions for the tank mix partner(s). Follow
applicable use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank
mixture.

Preplant Surface Application
Apply FirstRate alone or in tank mix combination with other herbicides registered for preplant soil surface application
to soybeans. For best results, the seedbed should be relatively free of clods. For best results, apply FirstRate within 2
weeks of planting. Soil surface applications are not effective un til rainfall of at least 0.5 inch has moved FirstRate into
surface soil where weed germination occurs. If rainfall is not anticipated, for best results, shallow incorporate (i.e., 2
inches deep) prior to planting to place FirstRate in contact with germinating weeds. FirstRate may provide suppression
of annual grasses at rates greater than 0.3 oz per acre if th ere is sufficient rainfall to move the herbicide into the soil
prior to weed germination. Timely subsequent rainfall is required for optimal herbicidal activity. If applied in tank mix
combination, follow use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in
the tank mixture. Note: Reduced weed control in the planted row may occur if untreated soil is exposed during planting

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operations.

Burndown Application
When used as a burndown treatment, FirstRate alone will pr ovide foliar activity on those broadleaf weeds listed in the
Postemergence Application section of this label. In addition , FirstRate will provide residual control of broadleaf weeds
listed under the Application Rates and Methods for Soil App lications section. FirstRate may provide suppression of
annual grasses at rates greater than 0.3 oz per acre if there is sufficient rainfall to move the herbicide into the soil prior
to weed germination. Timely subsequent rainfall is required for optimal herbicidal activity. FirstRate does not control
or suppress emerged annual grasses. Include adjuvants for foliar burndown applications plus a liquid nitrogen fertilizer
(see Adjuvant Systems for Postemergence Application section). To broaden the spectrum of weeds controlled, FirstRate
may be tank mixed with other herbicides such as glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, 2,4-D, etc. If tank mixing, a jar test
for compatibility is always recommended.

Foundation Soil Herbicide in Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans: FirstRate can be used as a foundation soil herbicide in a
planned sequential program with products such as Durango ® DMA herbicide (or any glyphosate product labeled for use
in glyphosate-tolerant soybeans). Used as a foundation soil herbicide, FirstRate will control or suppress key broadleaf
weeds listed in the soil applied section of this label, allowing for optimal timing of a glyphosate in-crop treatment.

Preemergence Application
Apply after planting but prior to crop or weed emergence. For optimum results, apply FirstRate within two days after
planting. FirstRate may be applied alone or in tank mix combination with other herbicides registered for preemergence
application to soybeans. When applied in tank mix combination, follow applicable use instructions, including application
rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture.

Postemergence Application
FirstRate may be applied any time prior to the R2 (full flower) growth stage of soybeans. Application prior to full
emergence of the first soybean trifoliate leaf may cause temporary yellowing or chlorosis of soybeans. Tank mix partners
may cause other effects regardless of the application timing. Follow application timing restrictions of tank mix partners.
For FirstRate, optimum application timing for control of labeled weeds is provided in the table below.

Postemergence applications of FirstRate may provide residual soil activity on broadleaf weeds, excluding sicklepod (see
soil and postemergence weed lists). Length and effectiveness of residual activity from postemergence applications will
vary and is dependent upon weed species, application rate, rainfall following application (minimum of 0.5 inches of
rainfall within a week of application), density of the weed and crop canopy at application, and length of subsequent
weed germination events.

Environmental Conditions and Herbicidal Activity of FirstRate: Factors in effective weed control with FirstRate include
application rate, weed size, temperature, and soil moisture prior to and following application, and use of adjuvants. Best
weed control results are obtained when FirstRate is ap plied to small, actively growing weeds, when daytime
temperatures are warm (70°F or more), and optimal soil moisture to support active weed growth prior to and following
application. If weeds are under drought stress, consider delaying application until more favorable conditions resume.
Application when weeds are under temperature or moisture stress, or larger than the recommended size, may result in
reduced control.

• FirstRate is rainfast in 2 hours.
• Applications made immediately prior to, during, or immediately following periods of heat and/or drought stress, large
day/night temperature fluctuations or where daytime temperatures do not exceed 60°F may decrease weed control.
• Poor weed control may result from applications made to plants under stress from: abnormally hot or cold weather;
environmental conditions such as drought, water-saturated soils, hail damage, or frost; or prior herbicide applications

Application Rate for Postemergence Applications: Apply as a broadcast spray at a rate of 0.3 oz per acre prior to the
maximum leaf stage and weed height for listed weeds using one of the recommended adjuvant systems. A second
application of up to 0.3 oz of FirstRate per acre may be applied to later germinating weeds. For especially heavy weed
infestations or added residual control, FirstRate may be used as a single application at a rate of up to 0.6 oz per acre. Do
not apply more than a total of 0.6 oz per acre per year as a postemergence application. FirstRate may be applied alone
or in tank mix combination with other labeled herbicides registered for postemergence application to soybeans. Refer
to labels for additional instructions and recommendations pertaining to tank mixes.

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FirstRate
(oz/acre)
Acres per 0.6
oz Packet1
0.3 2
0.6 1
1. See instructions for calculating the total number of water soluble packets required in the Mixing Directions section.

Broadleaf Weeds Controlled and Optimum Stage of Growth: The following weeds are controlled by FirstRate when
applied postemergence at the indicated weed stage of growth. FirstRate does not control known ALS resistant biotypes
of these weeds. To improve coverage and product performance in heavy weed infestations, use a minimum of 15 gallons
per acre spray volume.
Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to Weed-Specific Use Information following table.
Target Weeds Leaf Number at Application
(Optimum to Maximum)
Maximum Height
(inches)
Controlled
cocklebur, common 4 - 8 10
dayflower, Asiatic 2 - 6 NA
dayflower, marsh 2 - 6 NA
dayflower, spreading 2 - 6 NA
horseweed (marestail) --- 6
jimsonweed 2 - 4 4
mallow, venice 2 - 4 <3
marshelder 4 - 6 10
morning glory (annual species) (1) 2 - 4 4
mustard, wild (2) 2 - 4 2
ragweed, common 4 - 6 8
ragweed, giant 4 - 6 10
sicklepod (3) cotyledon - 1 <2
smartweed, Pennsylvania 2 - 4 6
sunflower, common 4 - 8 12
velvetleaf (4) 2 - 4 6
Suppressed
burcucumber 2 - 4 6
Canada thistle --- 10
hophornbeam copperleaf 1 - 2 4
nutsedge, yellow --- 8

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Weed-Specific Use Information
1. Morning glory: Spray before morning glory plants begin to send out runners.
2. Wild mustard: For optimum control, apply before wild mustard plants exceed 4 inches in diameter.
3. Sicklepod: Applications made to sicklepod plants later than the 1-leaf stage of growth will likely result in reduced
control. A repeat application of FirstRate may be necessary 7 to 10 days after the first (do not apply more than a total
of 0.6 oz per acre per year as a postemergence application). Application of other postemergence herbicides may be
necessary to control later germinating sicklepod plants.
4. Velvetleaf: When velvetleaf is a primary target weed, always include urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) or ammonium
sulfate (AMS) with nonionic surfactant, crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil as the adjuvant system.

Adjuvant Systems for Postemergence Application: Use in combination with one of the following adjuvant systems
approved for application to growing crops:

• Nonionic surfactant at 1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons of spra y mixture (0.125 to 0.25% v/v) plus urea ammonium nitrate
at 2.5 gallons per 100 gallons (2.5% v/v) 1. Nonionic surfactant may be used alone at 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray
mixture 0.25% v/v when required in certain tank mixes.
• Crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil at 1.2 gallons per 100 gallons of spray mixture (1.2% v/v).
• Crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil at 1.2 gallons per 100 gallons of spray mixture (1.2% v/v) plus urea
ammonium nitrate solution at 2.5 gallons per 100 gallons (2.5% v/v).
1Dry ammonium sulfate may be used at a rate of 2 lb per acre (8.5 to 17 lb per 100 gallons of spray mixture) as a substitute
for urea ammonium nitrate.
Note: Use of crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil plus urea ammonium nitrate is preferred when weeds are under
drought stress, but may increase crop injury.

Refer to soil and post application instructions section for mixing instructions and mixing order for tank mix products and
adjuvants.

Tank Mix Options: For weeds not listed for postemergence control with FirstRate, the herbicides listed below may be
used per label instructions. When applied in tank mix combin ation with other herbicides, follow all use instructions for
all products, including application rates, precautions and restrictions for each product used in the tank mixture, including
use of adjuvants.

Note: Numbers in parentheses (-) refer to footnotes following table.

Broadleaf Herbicides Grass Herbicides
Basagran®, Cadet®, Classic®, Cobra®,
Durango® DMA glyphosate (1), Flexstar®,
Glufosinate (2), Harmony® GT, Phoenix®, Pursuit®,
Raptor®, Reflex®, Resource®,
Synchrony® STS, Ultra Blazer®
Assure® II (3)
Durango® DMA, glyphosate (1) Fusion (2)
Poast® Plus
Roundup® Original MAX™ (1), Roundup WeatherMAX® (1)
Select Max® (3)
1. Tank mixtures of FirstRate plus glyphosate products may only be used postemergence in-crop over glyphosate-
tolerant soybeans (refer to paragraph below for specific use instructions for tank mixing FirstRate with these
products).
2. Tank mixtures of FirstRate plus glufosinate may only be used postemergence in-crop over glufosinate- tolerant
soybeans (refer to paragraph on tolerant soybeans for spec ific use instructions for tank mixing FirstRate with these
products).
3. Under certain conditions, tank mixing FirstRate with these postemergence grass herbicides may reduce their activity
on some grass species. However, broadleaf weed control with FirstRate will not be affected. This grass antagonism
may be overcome by using full labeled rates of these gra ss herbicides in tank mixtures with FirstRate. Making
separate applications of FirstRate and Assure II or Fusion is the most effective method for reducing the potential for
antagonism. Do not tank mix Assure II with FirstRate when the target weed is woolly cupgrass or fall panicum, as
reduced control may occur.

Other Postemergence Herbicide Applications: Apply other postemergence herbicides at least 7 days before or 7 days
after an application of FirstRate.

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Precautions for Postemergence Applications of FirstRate with Foliar Insecticides: FirstRate may be tank mixed with the
foliar applied Lorsban®-4E insecticide or synthetic pyrethroid products. The addition of other herbicides with FirstRate
in combination with an insecticide may increase the risk for crop injury in the form of stunting or leaf burn.

FirstRate + Glyphosate and FirstRate + Glufosinate Tank Mix in Glyphosate and Glufosinate-Tolerant Soybeans:
FirstRate at 0.3-0.6 oz per acre may be tank mixed with Durango DMA, or other glyphosate herbicides labeled for use in
glyphosate-tolerant soybeans and glufosinate for use in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans to enhance control of key
broadleaf weeds such as giant ragweed, marestail, morning glory, velvetleaf, and others listed under the Postemergence
Application section of this label. Residual control from FirstRate may also reduce the potential need for subsequent
postemergence applications.

As a general rule, for best results when tank mixing FirstRate with glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides, add ammonium
sulfate (AMS) at 8.5 to 17 lb per 100 gallons of spray mixture. The order of mixing is: (1) water; (2) FirstRate; (3) AMS;
and (4) glyphosate product. No additional non-ionic surfactant is required when tank mixing with surfactant-loaded
glyphosate herbicide such as Durango DMA.

Note: If a non-surfactant-loaded glyphosate herbicide is tank mixed with FirstRate, a non-ionic surfactant is required.
Add no less than 1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray mixture (0.125 to 0.25% v/v). Add the non-ionic surfactant before
completing the filling process.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In case of leak or spill, contain material with absorbent materials
and dispose as waste.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site according to label use
directions or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Nonrefillable rigid containers 5 gallons or less:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 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. 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 ti mes. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents in to application equipment or a mix tank. 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 s econds after the
flow begins to drip. Then offer for re cycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Nonrefillable nonrigid containers:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into
application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by
other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.

Refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: 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 refiller. To cl ean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining
contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water
and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical, agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump
for two 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 allowed by state and local authorities.

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Nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal:
Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
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. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten
closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds.
Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and
tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for
later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 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. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities.


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