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# BAS 556 01F FUNGICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **7969-263**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (12%); Metconazole (7.4%)
- Label accepted: 2009-05-15
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00263-20090515.pdf

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
AGENCY 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division (7505P) 
Ariel Rios Building 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW 
Washington, D.C. 20460 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
.1L Registration 
_ Reregistration 
(under FIFRA, as amended) 
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 
Research Trian~le Park, NC 27709-3528 
EPA Reg. 
Number: 
7969-263 
Date of Issuance: 
MAY 1 5 2009 
Term of Issuance: Conditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
BAS 556 01F 
Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in cotinection with this registration must be subinittedto and accepted by the 
Registration. Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registratio'n 
. number. . . . . .. 
On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. 
In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide 
in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as 
giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. 
This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c)(7)(B) provided that 
you: 
1) Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA Section 
3 ( c) (5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; 
and submit acceptable responses required for re-registration of your product under FIFRA 
Section 4. 
2) Make the following label revisions: 
a) Revise the product registration number to read "EPA Registration Number 7969-263." 
b) On page 6 under "Ground Application", revise the first sentence to read "Apply BAS 
556 01F in ~ 5 gallons/acre." 
c) On page 6 under "Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Com", revise the first sentence 
to read "DO NOT use adjuvants after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage of com 
growth." 
Signature of Approving Official: 
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Mary L. Waller, Product Manager, Team 21 
Fungicide Branch, Registration Division (7505P) 
EPA Form 8570-6 
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Date: 
MAY 1 5 2009

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d) On page 7 under "Additives and General Tank Mixing Infonnation", revise the second 
sentence to "However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 
556 01F may cause an adverse crop response." 
e) On page 8 under "Instructions for Directed or Banded Sprays Related to Ground 
Applications", revise the third through fifth sentence to "For such uses, reduce the labeled 
BAS 556 01F rate in proportion to the area actually sprayed. This adjustment is 
necessary to avoid applying the product at use rates higher than pennitted according to 
the label directions. Use the following fonnula to detennine the broadcast equivalent rate 
for applying directed or banded sprays:" 
f) On page 9 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Minimum Time from Application to 
Harvest (PHI) from "7*" to "*,, which references the table footnote that directs the user to 
the crop-specific instructions. ' 
g) On page 9 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Maximum Product Rate per Acre per 
Season (fl ozs) from "64" to "51". Additionally revise the Maximum Product Rate per 
Acre per Season (fl ozs) for cotton from "27" to "26". 
h) On page 10 in Table 2 directions for com, revise the "Product Use Rate" per application 
from "9 to 16" to "9 to 13" and the "Maximum Product Rate per Acre per Season (fl 
ozs)" from "64" to "51" .. Additionally, on page 11, Table 2, revise the product use rate 
for cotton from "7 to 9" to "7 to 8.5" and the "Maximum Product Rate per Acre per 
Season (fl ozs) from "27" to "26". 
i) On page lOin Table 2 for com, revise the Minimum Time from Application to Harvest 
(PHI)' by adding "popcorn forage" in the block indicating a 7 day PHI. 
3) Submit one copy of the final printed label before the product is released for shipment. 
Ifthese conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation 
in accordance with FIFRA Section 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes 
acceptance of these conditions. A copy of the label stamped "Accepted with comments" is 
enclosed for your records. 
Enclosures: Accepted Label 
Sincerely, 
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Product Manager, Team 21 
Fungicide Branch 
Registration Division (7505P) 
TRB Acute Toxicity Review 
TRB Product Chemistry Review 
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Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide 
and Rodenticide Act, As amended, for the 
pesticide Registered under EPA Reg. No: 
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BAS 556 01F 
Active Ingredients: 
For use in disease control and plant 
health in corn (all types) and cotton 
fungicide 
pyraclostrobin*: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H­
pyrazol-3-yljoxyjmethyljphenyljmethoxy-,methyl ester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12.0% 
metconazole **: 5 -[(4 -chlorophenyl)methyl]- 2,2 -d imethyl-1 -
(1 H-1 ,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7.4% 
Other Ingredients***: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80.6% 
Total: ........................................................ 100.0% 
'Equivalent to 1.083 pounds of pyraclostrobin per gallon. 
"Equivalent to 0.67 pound of metconazole per gallon. 
'''Contains petroleum distillates 
EPA Reg. No. 7969-EAG 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
WARNING/AVISO 
EPA Est. No. 
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 
detalie. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 
See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, 
and Conditions of Sale and Warranty. 
In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, 
call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357). 
Net Contents: 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
Fungicide

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FIRST AID 
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 
If swallowed • DO NOT give any liquid to the person. 
• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. 
• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. 
If in eyes • Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes. 
• Call a poison control center for treatment advice. 
• Take off contaminated clothing. 
If on skin or clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice . 
• Move person to fresh air. 
If inhaled • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, 
preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. 
• Call a poison control center for further treatment advice. 
Note to physician: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. 
Contains petroleum distillates - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. 
HOT LINE NUMBER 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You 
may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information: 1-800-832-HELP (4357). 
Precautionary Statements 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
WARNING. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes substantial 
but temporary eye injury. DO NOT get in eyes or clothing. 
Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product 
are listed below. For more options, refer to Category A on 
an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants 
• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety 
glasses with front, brow, and temple protection) 
• Socks 
• Chemical-resistant footwear 
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof 
material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier 
laminate) 
• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 
• Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, 
mixing, and loading 
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and 
maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use 
detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately 
from other laundry. 
Engineering Controls Statement 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or air­
craft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the 
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesti- . 
cides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE require­
ments may be reduced or modified as specified in the 
WPS. 
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User Safety Recommendation 
Users should: 
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco, or using the toilet. 
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. 
Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
clothing. 
Environmental Hazards 
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift 
or runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water 
adjacent to treated areas. 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 contami­
nate water when disposing of equipment wash water or 
rinsate. 
Groundwater Advisory 
This chemical has properties and characteristics associat­
ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this 
chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly 
where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater 
contamination. 
Surface Water Advisory 
This product may contaminate water through drift of spray 
in wind. This product has a high potential for runoff for sev­
eral months or more after application. Poorly draining soils 
or soils with shallow water tables are more prone to runoff 
that contains this product. A level, well-maintained vegeta­
tive buffer strip between areas to which this product is 
applied and surface water features, such as ponds, 
streams, and springs, will reduce the potential for

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contamination of water from rainfall runoff. Runoff of this 
product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rain­
fall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours. Sound erosion 
control practices will reduce this product's contribution to 
surface water contamination. 
Directions For Use 
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man­
ner inconsistent with its labeling. DO NOT apply this prod­
uct 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 responsi­
ble for pesticide regulation. 
Agricultural Use Requirements 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and 
with the Worker Protection Standard 0NPS), 
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, deconta­
mination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also 
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to 
the statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE), notification to workers, 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 for all 
crops. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is per­
mitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 
involves contact with anything that has been treated, 
such as plants, soil, or water, is: 
• Coveralls 
• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety 
glasses with front, brow, and temple protection) 
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof 
material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier 
laminate) 
• Shoes plus socks 
Storage and Disposal 
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or 
disposal. 
Pesticide Storage. Store in original containers only. 
Keep container closed when not in use. DO NOT store 
near food or feed. In case of spill on floor or paved sur­
faces, mop and remove to chemical waste storage area 
until proper disposal can be made if product cannot be 
used according to label. 
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Storage and Disposal (continued) 
Pesticide Disposal. Wastes resulting from using this 
product may be disposed of on site or at an approved 
waste disposal facility. If these wastes cannot be disposed 
of according to label instructions, contact your State 
Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the 
Hazardous Waste representatives at the nearest EPA 
Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL 
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this 
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 
equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy­
cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by inciner­
ation, or by other procedures approved by state and local 
authorities. 
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
(capacity :s; 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain­
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank 
and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 
Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake 
for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment 
or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. 
Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 
Repeat this procedure two more times. 
Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
(capacity> 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain­
ing 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 pro­
cedure two more times. 
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con­
tents into application equipment or mix tank and contin­
ue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 
Hold container upside down over application equipment 
or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. 
Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container 
and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain 
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 
Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide 
only. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose. 
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the 
responsibility of the person disposing of the container. 
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. 
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Storage and Disposal (continued) 
Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before 
final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this 
container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the 
container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously 
or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour 
or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate 
collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two 
more times. 
When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all 
openings that have been opened during use; return the 
container to the point of purchase or to a designated 
location. This container must only be refilled with a pesti­
cide product. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage 
such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads 
and closure devices. Check for leaks after refilling and 
before transport. DO NOT transport if this container is 
damaged or leaking. If the container is damaged, or leak­
ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase 
or to a. designated location, triple rinse emptied container 
and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container 
in compliance with state and local regulations. 
In Case of Spill 
In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: 
CHEMTREC 
BASF Corporation 
1-800-424-9300 
1 ~800-832-HELP (4357) 
Steps to be taken in case material is released or 
spilled: 
Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, 
etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to sepa­
rate containers for disposal. Remove contaminated cloth­
ing and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. 
Wash clothing before reuse. Keep the spill out of all sewers 
and open bodies of water. 
General Information 
BAS 556 01 F fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide 
containing 2 active ingredients, pyraclostrobin and met­
conazole. BAS 55601 F provides systemic, curative and 
long-lasting residual control of target plant diseases. 
To maximize disease control and improve plant health, 
apply BAS 556 01 F in a regularly scheduled protective 
spray program and use in a rotation program with other 
fungicides. 
BAS 556 01 F is not for use in greenhouse or transplant 
production. 
Mode of Action 
Each of the components in BAS 556 01F provides a differ­
ent mode of action against plant pathogenic fungi. 
Pyraclostrobin belongs to the group of respiration inhibitors 
classified by the US EPA and Canada PMRA as Quinone 
Outside Inhibitors (001) or target site of action Group 11 
fungiCides. Metconazole inhibits demethylation of sterol 
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biosynthesis (OM I), disrupting cell membrane synthesis or 
target site of action Group 3 fungicides. 
Resistance Management 
BAS 556 01 F contains pyraclostrobin, a Group 11 fungi­
cide, and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungi­
cides with modes of action different from those of 001 
fungicides (target site Group 11), such as dicarboximides, 
sterol inhibitors, benzimidazoles, or phenyl-amides. 
Fungal isolates resistant to Group 11 fungicides, such as 
pyraciostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, trifloxystrobin, 
and kresoxim-methyl, may eventually dominate the fungal 
population if Group 11 fungicides are used predominantly 
and repeatedly in the same field in successive years as the 
primary method of control for the targeted pathogen 
species. This may result in reduction of disease control by 
BAS 556 01F or other Group 11 fungicides. 
To maintain the performance of BAS 556 01F in the field, 
DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the 
total number of applications of BAS 556 01 F per season 
and the maximum number of applications of BAS 556 01 F 
stated in General Restrictions and Limitations - All 
Crops and BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For 
Use. Adhere to the label instructions regarding the use of 
BAS 556 01 F or other target site of action Group 11 fungi­
cides that have a similar site of action on the same 
pathogens. 
Resistance Management Advisory 
The following recommendations may be considered to 
delay the development of fungicide resistance: 
1. Tank Mixtures. Use tank mixtures with effective fungi­
cides from different target site of action groups that are 
registered/permitted for the same use and that are effective 
against the pathogens of concern. 
Use at least the minimum labeled rates of each fungicide in 
the tank mix. 
2. Integrated Pest Management (lPM). BAS 556 01 F 
should be integrated into an overall disease and pest man­
agement program. Cultural practices known to reduce dis­
ease development should be followed. Consult your local 
extension specialist, certified crop advisor and/or BASF 
representative for additional IPM strategies established for 
your area. BAS 556 01 F may be used in agricultural exten­
sion advisory (disease forecasting) programs which recom­
mend application timing based on environmental factors 
favorable for disease development. 
3. Monitoring. Monitor efficacy of all fungicides used in 
the disease management program against the targeted 
pathogen and record other factors that may influence fun­
gicide performance and/or disease development. 
Cleaning Spray Equipment 
Spraying equipment must be cleaned thoroughly before 
and after applying this product, particularly if a product with 
the potential to injure crops was used prior to 
BAS 556 01F. 
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Directions For Use Through Sprinkler Irrigation 
Systems 
Sprayer Preparation. Chemical tank and injector system 
should be thoroughly cleaned. Flush system with clean 
water. 
Application Instructions. Apply BAS 55601 F fungicide 
at rates and timings as required in this label. 
Use Precautions for Sprinkler Irrigation Applications 
• Apply this product only through sprinkler irrigation sys­
tems including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side 
[wheel] roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irri­
gation systems. 
DO NOT apply this product through any other type of irri­
gation system. 
• Add this product to the pesticide supply tank containing 
sufficient water to maintain a continuous flow by the 
injection equipment. In continuous moving systems, 
inject this product/water mixture continuously, applying 
the labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT exceed 
112 inch (13,577 gallons) per acre. In stationary or non­
continuous moving systems, inject the product/water 
mixture in the last 15 to 30 minutes of each set allowing 
sufficient time for all of the required pesticide to be 
applied by all the sprinkler heads and applying the 
labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT apply when 
wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for 
treatment. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pes­
ticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform 
distribution of treated water. Thorough coverage of 
foliage is required for good control. Good agitation should 
be maintained during the entire application period. 
• If you have questions about calibration, you should con­
tact state extension service specialists, equipment manu­
facturers or other experts. 
• The system must contain a functional check valve, vacu­
um-relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately 
located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source 
contamination from backflow. 
• The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, 
automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow 
of fluid back toward the injection pump. 
• The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a func­
tional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located 
on the intake side of the injection pump and connected 
to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being with­
drawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is 
either automatically or manually shut down. 
• The system must contain functional interlocking controls 
to automatically shut off the pesticide-injection pump 
when the water pump motor stops. 
• The irrigation line or water pump mustinclude a function­
al pressure switch that will stop the water pump motor 
when the water pressure decreases to the point where 
pesticide distribution is adversely affected. 
• Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive 
displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump), 
effectively designed and constructed of materials that are 
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compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted 
with a system interlock. 
• Allow sufficient time for pesticide to be flushed through all 
lines and all nozzles before turning off irrigation water. A 
person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and 
responsible for its operation, or under supervision of the 
responsible person, shall shut the system down and 
make necessary adjustments should the need arise. 
• DO NOT connect an irrigation system used for pestiCide 
application to a public water system unless the pesticide 
label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems 
are in place. 
Specific Instructions for Public Water Systems 
1 . Public water system means a system for the provision to 
the public of piped water for human consumption if such 
system has at least 15 service connections or regularly 
serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 
60 days out of the year. 
2. Chemigation systems connected to public water sys­
tems must contain a functional, reduced-pressure zone, 
back-flow preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent in 
the water supply line upstream from the point of pesti­
cide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water 
from the public water system should be discharged into 
a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There 
shall be a complete physical break (air gap) between the 
outlet end of the fill pipe and the top or overflow rim of 
the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of 
the fill pipe. 
3. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a function­
al, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the 
flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. 
4. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a function­
al, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on 
the intake side of the injection pump and connected to 
the system interlock to prevent fluid from being with­
drawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is 
either automatically or manually shut down. 
5. The system must contain functional interlocking controls 
to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump 
when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where 
there is no water pump, when the water pressure 
decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is 
adversely affected. 
6. Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive 
displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump), 
effectively designed and constructed of materials that 
are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fit­
ted with a system interlock. 
Application Instructions 
Apply rates of BAS 556 01 F as instructed by 
BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use. Apply 
BAS 556 01 F with ground sprayer, aerial equipment or 
through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Equipment should 
be checked frequently for calibration. 
Under low-level disease conditions, the minimum applica­
tion rates can be used while maximum application rates 
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and shortened spray schedules are recommended for 
severe or threatening disease conditions. 
Ground Application. Apply BAS 556 01 F fungicide in 
sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, 
blooms, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required for opti­
mum disease control. The use of a nonionic surfactant at 
the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray cov­
erage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for specific use 
directions. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain methylated 
seed oil, crop oil concentrate or crop oil with emulsifier 
properties. 
For ground application to corn, refer to the Restrictions 
for Use of Adjuvants oli Corn. 
Aerial Application. DO NOT apply when conditions favor 
drift from target area. DO NOT use less than 2 gallons per 
acre (gpa) spray volume on all crops. 
For all aerial application volumes (gpa), the use of a non­
ionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to 
improve spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product 
label for specific use directions. Refer to the Restrictions 
for Use of Adjuvants on Corn. DO NOT use adjuvants 
that contain methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate or 
crop oil with emulsifier properties. Select spray nozzles, 
pumping pressure, and sprayer height to provide medium­
to-fine spray droplets that penetrate throughout the crop 
canopy. Spray calibration must be conducted to confirm 
spray droplet sizes. Continue to monitor spray application 
(including weather conditions) to assure proper droplet size 
and canopy penetration. 
No aerial application in New York State except as 
permitted under FIFRA Section 24(c), Special Local 
Need Registration. 
Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn 
DO NOT use adjuvants after the V8 stage and prior to the 
VT stage of corn growth unless specifically recommended 
on BASF labeling or by BASF technical bulletins. (The VT 
stage is defined as when the last branch of the tassel is 
completely visible outside of the whorl). A compatibility 
agent, another fungicide, or an insecticide may be included 
in the tank mix, if needed and labeled for use in corn. Refer 
to adjuvant product label for specific use directions and 
restrictions. Always follow the most restrictive label. 
Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authority 
for more information concerning use of additives. 
Spray Drift Management 
DO NOT spray when conditions favor drift beyond area 
intended for application. Conditions which may contribute 
to drift include thermal inversion, wind speed and direction, 
spray nozzle/pressure combinations, spray droplet size, 
temperature/humidity, etc. Contact your state extension 
agent for spray drift prevention guidelines in your area. 
All aerial and ground application equipment must be prop­
erly maintained and calibrated using appropriate carriers. 
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibil­
ity of the applicator. 
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Aerial Application Methods and Equipment 
The interaction of many equipment-related and weather­
related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The 
applicator and the grower are responsible for considering 
all these factors when making decisions. 
DO NOT apply under circumstances where possible drift 
to endangered species, unprotected persons, to food, for­
age, or other plantings that might be damaged, or crops 
thereof rendered unfit for sale, use or consumption can 
occur. 
DO NOT release spray at a height greater than 10 feet 
above the crop canopy unless a greater height is required 
for aircraft safety. 
The following drift management requirements must be fol­
lowed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial 
applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements 
DO NOT apply to forestry applications, public health uses 
or to applications using dry formulations. 
1 . The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom 
must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor. 
2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air 
stream and never be pointed downward more than 
45 degrees. 
Where states have more stringent regulations, they should 
be obseNed. 
The applicator should be familiar with and take into 
account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction 
advisory information. 
Information on Droplet Size 
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply 
large droplets. Use the largest droplet size consistent with 
acceptable efficacy. Applying larger droplets reduces drift 
potential but will not prevent drift if applications are made 
improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions 
(see Wind; Temperature and Humidity; and 
Temperature Inversions). 
Controlling Droplet Size 
• Volume. Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest 
practical spray volume. Nozzles iNith higher rated flows 
produce larger droplets. 
• Pressure. DO NOT exceed the nozzle manufacturer's 
recommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower 
pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow 
rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of 
increasing pressure. 
• Number of Nozzles. Use the minimum number of noz­
zles that provide uniform coverage. 
• Nozzle Orientation. Orienting nozzles so that the spray 
is released parallel to the air stream produces larger 
droplets than other orientations and is recommended 
practice. Significant deflection from the horizontal will 
reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 
• Nozzle Type. Use a nozzle type that is designed for the 
intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower 
spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using

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low-drift nozzles. Solid-stream nozzles oriented straight 
back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 
Wind 
DO NOT apply at wind speeds greater than 15 mph. Drift 
potential is lowest when wind speed does not exceed 
10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and 
equipment type, determine drift potential at any given 
speed. 
Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable 
wind direction and high inversion potential. Local terrain 
can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be 
familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray 
drift. 
Temperature and Humidity 
Low humidity and high temperatures increase the evapora- . 
tion of spray droplets and, therefore, the likelihood of 
increased spray drift. Avoid spraying during conditions of 
low humidity and/or high temperatures. When making 
applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to 
produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. 
Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are 
both hot and dry. 
Temperature Inversions 
Applications should not occur during a temperature inver­
sion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions 
restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended 
droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can 
move in unpredictable directions due to the light, variable 
winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions 
are cllaracterized by increasing temperatures with altitude 
and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and 
light-to-no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and 
often continue into the morning. Their presence can be 
indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, 
inversions can also be identified by the movement of 
smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke genera­
tor. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrat­
ed cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an 
inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dis­
sipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 
Sensitive Areas 
The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for 
drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. bodies of water or 
nontarget crops) is minimal and when wind is blowing away 
from the sensitive areas. 
Additives and General 
Tank Mixing Information 
Under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants 
may improve the performance of BAS 556 01F fungicide. 
However, under some conditions, the use of additives or 
adjuvants with BAS 556 01 F may cause crop response. 
The addition of a nitrogen-based fertilizer may result in 
some crop leaf burn from the fertilizer. The addition of an 
emulsifiable concentrate (EC)-based insecticide may result 
in some crop leaf burn. 
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DO NOT tank mix with products containing a prohibition 
against tank mixing. Follow the most restrictive labeling 
requirements of any tank mix product. 
BAS 556 01 F can be tank mixed with most recommended 
fungicides. However, all varieties and cultivars have not 
been tested with possible tank mix combinations. Local 
conditions can also influence crop tolerance and may not 
match those under which BASF has conducted testing. 
Physical incompatibility, reduced disease control, or crop 
injury may result from mixing BAS 556 01F with other 
products. Therefore, before using any tank mix (fungicides, 
insecticides, herbicides, liquid fertilizers, biological control 
products, adjuvants and additives), test the combination on 
a small portion of the crop to be treated to ensure that a 
phytotoxic response will not occur as a result of 
application. 
Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authori­
ties for more information concerning additives. 
When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF 
recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and 
Distributors Association certified adjuvant. 
Mixing Order 
1) Water. Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer 
tank 3/4 full of clean water. 
2) Agitation. Maintain constant agitation throughout mix­
ing and application. 
3) Inductor. If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after 
each component has been added. 
4) Products in PVA bags. Place any product contained in 
water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait until 
all water-soluble PVA bags have fully dissolved and the 
product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before 
continuing. 
5) Water-dispersible products (such as dry flowables, 
wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or 
sus po-emulsions) . 
6) Water-soluble products. 
7) Emulsifiable concentrates (or oil concentrates when 
applicable). 
8) Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when 
applicable). 
9) Remaining quantity of water. 
Make sure that each component is thoroughly mixed 
and suspended before adding tank mix partners. 
Maintain constant agitation during application. See sec­
tion BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use 
for more details. 
General Restrictions 
and Limitations - All Crops 
• DO NOT use less than 2 gallons per acre (gpa) spray vol­
ume on all crops. 
• Maximum seasonal use rate: DO NOT apply more 
than the maximum rate per acre per season as listed in

Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific 
Restrictions and Limitations and Table 2. 
BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions. 
• Maximum rate per application: DO NOT apply more 
than the maximum rate per acre per application as listed 
in Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific 
Restrictions and Limitations and Table 2. 
BAS 556 01F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions. 
• DO NOT make more than the total number of applica­
tions per season, as listed in Table 1. BAS 556 01F fun­
gicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations, 
and not exceeding the maximum seasonal use rate. 
Also see Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop­
specific Instructions. 
• Preharvest Interval (PHI): See Table 1. BAS 556 01 F 
fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and 
Limitations and Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide 
Crop-specific Instructions. 
• DO NOT use BAS 556 01 F in greenhouse or transplant 
production. 
• Feeding Restrictions: See Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fun­
gicide Crop-specific Instructions. 
• Crop Rotation Restriction 
Leafy vegetables and Brassica leafy vegetables may be 
planted 30 days after the last application. 
Crops on this label (corn and cotton) plus barley, canola, 
oats, rye, triticale, wheat, soybean, sugar beet, and 
peanut may be planted immediately following the last 
application. 
All other crops may be planted 120 days after the last 
application. 
Instructions for Directed or Banded Sprays Related 
to Ground Applications 
The application rates shown in the following tables pertain 
to both aerial and ground (broadcast) methods of applica­
tion. BAS 556 01 F may also be applied as a directed or 
banded spray over the rows or plant beds with alleys or 
row middles left upsprayed. For such uses, the labeled 
BAS 556 01 F recommendation should be reduced in pro­
portion to the area actually sprayed. This adjustment is 
necessary to avoid applying the product at use rates higher 
than permitted according to label recommendations. 
The following formula may be used to determine the broad­
cast equivalent rate for applying directed or banded 
sprays: 
sprayed bed width + unsprayed row middles 
= total row width 
Sprayed Bed Width in Inches 
Total Row Width in Inches 
x 
Broadcast Rate 
Treated Acres 
Band Rate 
Field Acre 
Example: A directed spray application will be made to 45" 
plant beds that are separated by 15" of unsprayed row 
middles. 
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45" sprayed bed width + 15" unsprayed row middles 
= 60" total row width 
The calculations to determine the appropriate equivalent 
rate of product to use for this situation based on a label 
broadcast rate recommendation of 12 fl oz/acre follows: 
45" Sprayed Bed Width 12 II oz BAS 556 01 F 9 II OZ BAS 556 01 F 
60" Total Row Width Treated Acres Field Acre

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Table 1. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and limitations 
Minimum Time Maximum Product Maximum Maximum Product Rate 
Crop from Application Rate per Acre Number of per Acre per Season to Harvest per Application Sequential 
(PHI) (days) (tl ozs) Applications (flozs) 
Corn (all types) 7* 16 2 64 
Cotton 30 9 2 27 
*See BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions 
Aerial application is permitted for all labeled crops. No aerial application in New York State except as permitted 
under FIFRA Section 24(c), Special Local Need Registration. 
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Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions 
Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum 
Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from 
Crop Target Disease Application Applications per Season Application to 
(flozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) Harvest 
(PHI) 
Corn Anthracnose 9 to 16 4 64 20 days 
Field corn (Gol/etotrichum for 
Pop corn graiminico/a) Field Corn 
Sweet corn Grain; Field 
Seed production Eyespot Corn Stover; 
corn (Kabatiel/a zeae) Pop Corn Grain; 
Pop Corn 
Gray leaf spot Stover; 
(Gercospora Sweet Corn 
zeae-maydis) Stover 
Northern corn leaf blight 7 days 
(Exserohi/um for 
turcicum) Field Corn 
Forage/Silage; 
Northern corn leaf spot Sweet Corn 
(Goch/iobo/us Forage; 
carbonum) Sweet Corn 
Kernel; Seed 
Physoderma brown spot Production Corn 
(Physoderma maydis) (all types) 
Rust 
(Puccinia spp.) 
Southern corn leaf blight 
(Bipo/aris maydis) 
Yellow leaf blight 
(Phyllosticta maydis) 
Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 55601 F prior to disease development 
and continue on a 7- to 14-day schedule if conditions for disease development persist. Use the higher rate and shorter 
interval when disease pressure is high. 
Resistance Management: To limit the potential for development of resistance, DO NOT make more than two (2) 
sequential applications of BAS 556 01 F before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. 
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Table 2. BAS 556 01 F fungicide Crop-specific Instructions (continued) 
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Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum 
Crop Target Disease Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from 
Application Applications per Season Application to 
(fl ozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) Harvest (PHI) 
Cotton Alternaria leaf spot, boll 7 to 9 3 27 30 days 
rot 
!.Alternaria spp.) 
Anthracnose, boll rot 
(Glomerella spp.) 
Ascochyta blight, boll rot 
!.Ascochyta gossypil) 
Cercospora blight and 
leaf spot 
(Cercospora spp.) 
Diplodia boll rot 
(Diplopia spp.) 
Hard lock, boll rot 
(Fusarium spp.) 
Phoma blight, boll rot 
(Phoma spp.) 
Rust 
(Puccinia spp., 
Phykopsora spp.) 
Stemphyllium leaf spot 
(Stemphyllium spp.) 
Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 55601 F prior to disease development 
and continue on a 7- to 14-day schedule if conditions are conducive for disease development. Use the higher rate and 
shorter interval when disease pressure is high. 
No livestock feeding restrictions. 
Resistance Management: To limit the potential for development of resistance, DO NOT make more than two (2) 
sequential applications of BAS 556 01F before alternating to another fungicide with a different mode of action. 
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Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
The Directions For Use of this product reflect the 
opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The 
directions are believed to be reliable and must be 
followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all 
risks inherently associated with the use of this product. 
Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended 
consequences may result because of such factors as 
weather conditions, presence of other materials, or use of 
the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, all 
of which are beyond the control of BASF CORPORATION 
("BASF") or the Seller. To the extent consistent with 
applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the 
Buyer. 
BASF warrants that this product conforms to the 
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for 
the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use, 
subject to the inherent risks, referred to above. 
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LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR 
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IMPLIED WARRANTY. 
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EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 
TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR 
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT 
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. 
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LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, 
SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING 
FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT . 
. BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and 
User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of 
Sale and WarrantY which may be varied only by 
agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized 
representative of BASF. 1108 
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