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# BAS 555 SL FUNGICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **7969-264**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Metconazole (8.6%)
- Label accepted: 2009-05-15
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00264-20090515.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: 
L Registration 
Reregistration 
(under FIFRA, as amended) 
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528 
EPA Reg. Date ofIssuance: 
Number: 
7969-264 
MAY 1 5 2009 
Term ofIssuance: Conditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
BAS 555 SL 
Nofe: Changes iii labeling diffeljpg in -substance from that accepted ill connection With this regiStrati~n must be submitted tc:iiind:.accepted by the' . 
Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EP Aregistration . 
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 7969-264." 
b) On page 5 under "Ground Application", revise the first sentence to read "Apply BAS 
555 SL 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 corn 
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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EPA Reg. No. 7969-264 
d) On page 6 under "Additives and General Tank Mixing Infonnation", revise the second 
sentence to "However, under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants with BAS 
555 SL may cause an adverse crop response." 
e) On page 6 under "Restrictions and Limitations", revise the first bullet to "DO NOT use 
less than 2 gallons." This change will eliminate the contradiction under "Aerial 
Application" on the same page, column 1. 
f) On page 6 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 555 SL 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 determine the broadcast equivalent rate for 
applying directed or banded sprays:" 
g) On page 7 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. 
h) On page 7 in Table 1 directions for com, revise the Maximum Number of Applications 
Per Season from "5" to "6". 
i) On page 7 in 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. 
If these 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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Mary L. Waller 
Product Manager, Team 21 
Fungicide Branch 
Registration Division (7505P) 
TRB Acute Toxicity Review 
TRB Product Chemistry Review 
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ACCEPTED 
With COMMENTS 
In EPA Letter Dated: 
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fY\ 0.." '5, d ooq Under the Federal fnsecti6Ide, Fungicide 
and Rodenticide Act, As amended, for the 
pesticide Registered under EPA Reg. No: 
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BAS 555 SL 
fungicide 
For use in disease control in corn (all types) and cotton 
Active Ingredient*: 
metconazole: 5-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2,2-dimethyl-1-
(1 H-1 ,2 ,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6% 
Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91.4% 
Total: ....................................................... 100.0% 
'Equivalent to 0.75 pound of metconazole per galion. 
EPA Reg. No. 7969-EAU 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
WARNINGI 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: 
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26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
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FIRST AID 
• Hold eye 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. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 
If swallowed • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
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. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. 
DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Harmful if 
swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with 
eyes, skin, or clothing. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breath­
ing 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 C on an EPA chemical-resistance category 
selection chart. 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Protective eyewear 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate, or 
butyl rubber, or nitrile rubber, or neoprene rubber, or 
polyvinyl chloride or viton 
• Shoes plus socks 
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 sepa­
rately from other laundry. 
Engineering Controls Statement 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or 
aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in 
the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural 
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE 
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in 
the WPS. 
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User Safety Recommendations 
Users should: 
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco, or using the toilet. 
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets 
inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 
clothing. 
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
clothing. 
Environmental Hazards 
This 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 contaminate water when disposing of equip­
ment wash water or rinsate. 
Groundwater Advisory 
This chemical has properties and characteristics associ­
ated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of 
this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, partic­
ularly 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 several 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 vegetative buffer strip between 
areas to which this product is applied and surface water 
features, such as ponds, streams, and springs, will 
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reduce the potential for contamination of water from rainfall 
runoff. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding 
applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 
hours. 
In Case of Spill 
In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: 
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 
BASF Corporation 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 separate 
containers for disposal. Remove contaminated clothing 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. 
Directions For Use 
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner 
inconsistent with its labeling. 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 pesti­
cide regulation. 
Agricultural Use Requirements 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and 
with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. 
This standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and 
greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It 
contains requirements for training, decontamination, notifi­
cation, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific 
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements 
on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), 
restricted entry interval, and notification to workers (as 
applicable). 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. 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: 
• Protective eyewear 
• Coveralls 
• Chemical-resistant gloves, made of any waterproof 
material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier 
laminate) 
• Shoes plus socks 
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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 surfaces, 
mop and remove to chemical waste storage area until 
proper disposal can be made if product cannot be used 
according to label. DO NOT store below 10° F. 
Pesticide Disposal. Pesticide wastes are acutely haz­
ardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix­
ture, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. 
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be 
disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal 
facility. 
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 recycling, 
if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture 
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by 
other procedures approved by state and local authorities. 
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
(capacity ~ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining 
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and 
drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the 
container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 
10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a 
mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain 
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this 
procedure two more times. 
Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
(capacity> 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining 
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the 
container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten clo­
sures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, 
ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 sec­
onds. 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. 
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining 
contents into application equipment or mix tank and 
continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to 
drip. Hold container upside down over application equip­
ment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or dis­
posal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the 
container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec­
onds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued) 
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. 
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 col­
lection 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 loca­
tion. This container must only be refilled with a pesticide 
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 leaking, or obso­
lete and not returned to the point of purchase or to a des­
ignated location, triple rinse emptied container and offer for 
recycling, if available, or dispose of container in compliance 
with state and local regulations. 
Endangered Species Concerns 
The use of any pesticide in a manner that may kill or other­
wise harm an endangered species or adversely modify their 
habitat is a violation of federal law. This pesticide is toxic to 
fish and aquatic invertebrates and must be used strictly in 
accordance with drift precautions on this label to minimize 
off-site exposures. 
DO NOT apply when weather conditions favor drift from 
treated areas to nontarget aquatic habitats. Notify state 
and/or federal authorities and BASF immediately if you 
observe any adverse environmental effects due to use of this 
product. 
General Information 
This package contains BAS 555 SL fungicide. To maximize 
disease control, apply BAS 555 SL in a regularly scheduled 
protective spray program and use in a rotation program with 
other fungicides. 
BAS 555 SL has good residual activity against target fungi. 
BAS 555 SL is not for use in greenhouse or transplant 
production. 
Mode of Action 
Metconazole, the active ingredient of BAS 555 SL, inhibits 
demethylation of sterol biosynthesis (OMI), disrupting cell 
membrane synthesis of target site of action Group 3 
fungicides. 
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Resistance Management 
BAS 555 SL contains metconazole, a Group 3 fungicide, 
and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungicides 
with modes of action different from those of 001 fungicides 
(target site Group 3). Fungal isolates resistant to Group 3 
fungicides may eventually dominate the fungal population if 
Group 3 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 555 SL or other 
Group 3 fungicides. 
To maintain the performance of BAS 555 SL in the field, 
DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the 
total number of applications of BAS 555 SL per season and 
the maximum number of applications of BAS 555 SL stated 
in Table 1. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific 
Restrictions and Limitations. Adhere to the label instruc­
tions regarding the use of BAS 555 SL or other target site of 
action Group 3 fungicides 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 (IPM). BAS 555 SL 
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 rep­
resentative for additional IPM strategies established for your 
area. BAS 555 SL may be used in Agricultural Extension 
advisory (disease forecasting) programs, which recommend 
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 fungi­
cide performance and/or disease development. If a Group 3 
target site fungicide, such as BAS 555 SL, appears to be 
less effective against a pathogen that it previously controlled 
or suppressed, contact a BASF representative, local exten­
sion specialist, or certified crop advisor for further investiga­
tion. 
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 555 SL. 
Directions for Use Through Sprinkler Irrigation 
Systems 
Sprayer Preparation. Chemical tank and injector system 
should be thoroughly cleaned. Flush system with clean 
water. 
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Application Instructions. Apply BAS 555 SL fungicide at 
rates and timings as required in this label. 
Use Precautions for Sprinkler Irrigation Applications 
• Apply this product only through sprinkler irrigation systems 
including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side [wheel] 
roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irrigation sys­
tems. DO NOT apply this product through any other type 
of irrigation system. 
• Add this product to the pesticide supply tank containing 
sufficient water to maintain a continuous flow by the injec­
tion equipment. In continuous moving systems, inject this 
product-water mixture continuously, applying the labeled 
rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT exceed 1/2 inch 
(13,577 gallons) per acre. In stationary or noncontinuous 
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 pesticide residues in the crop can 
result from nonuniform 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 contact 
state extension service specialists, equipment manufactur­
ers or other experts. 
• The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum 
relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located 
on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contami­
nation 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 withdrawn 
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 must include a functional 
pressure switch which 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), effec­
tively designed and constructed of materials that are com­
patible 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. 
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• 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 systems 
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 pesticide 
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 com­
plete 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 functional, 
automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow 
of fluid back toward the injection pump. 
4. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, 
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 withdrawn 
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 fitted 
with a system interlock. 
Application Instructions 
Apply BAS 555 SL according to the rate, timing, resistance 
management and adjuvant use instructions in the disease­
specific use directions (Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide 
Crop-specific Instructions) in this label. 
BAS 555 SL may be applied by ground sprayer, aerial 
equipment, or through sprinkler irrigation equipment. 
Equipment should be checked frequently for calibration. 
Ground Application. Apply BAS 555 SL in sufficient water 
to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, blooms, and fruit. 
Thorough coverage is required for optimum disease control. 
The use of a non ionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate 
may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adju­
vant product label for specific use directions. For ground 
application to corn, refer to the Restrictions for Use of 
Adjuvants on Corn. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain 
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methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate, or crop oil with 
emulsifier properties. 
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 nonionic 
surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve 
spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for spe­
cific use directions. Refer to 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 pres­
sure, 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. 
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. 
Additives and General 
Tank Mixing Information 
Under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants 
may improve the performance of BAS 555 SL fungicide. 
However, under some conditions, the use of additives or 
adjuvants with BAS 555 SL 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 emulsifi­
able concentrate (EC)-based insecticide may result in some 
crop leaf burn. 
DO NOT tank mix with products containing a prohibition 
against tank mixing. Follow the most restrictive labeling 
requirements of any tank mix product. 
BAS 555 SL 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 incom­
patibility, reduced disease control, or crop injury may result 
from mixing BAS 555 SL with other products. Therefore, 
before using any tank mix (fungicides, insecticides, herbi­
cides, 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. 
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Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authorities 
for more information concerning additives. 
When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF rec­
ommends the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors 
Association certified adjuvant. 
Restrictions and Limitations 
• DO NOT use less than 5 gallons per acre (gpa) for aerial 
applications. 
• No livestock feeding restrictions for all crops on the label. 
• Rotational Crop Restrictions 
30-day plant back interval for leafy vegetables and 
Brassica leafy vegetables and 120-day plant back interval 
for all other crops not listed on this label. 
Crops listed on this label (corn and cotton) plus barley, 
oats, rye, soybeans, sugar beets, triticale, wheat, canola, 
and peanuts may be planted immediately following 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 application. 
BAS 555 SL 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 555 SL rec­
ommendation should be reduced in proportion 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 
Reid Acre 
Example: A directed spray application will be made to 45" 
plant beds that are separated by 15" of unsprayed row mid­
dies. 
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 broad­
cast rate recommendation of 12 fI oz/acre follows: 
45" Sprayed Bed Width 
60" Total Row Width 
x 
12 ft oz BAS 555 SL 
Treated Acres 
9 II oz BAS 555 SL 
Field Acre 
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Table t. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations 
Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum 
Time from Product Rate Number of Number of Product Rate 
Crop Application to per Acre per Sequential Applications per Acre per 
Harvest Application Season 
(PHI) (days) (fl ozs) Applications per Season (flozs) 
Corn (all types) 7* 1'4 2 5 60 
Cotton 30 14 2 3 42 
*See BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions 
Aerial application is permitted for all labeled crops. 
Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions 
Product Use Maximum Maximum Minimum 
Rate per Number of Product Rate Time from 
Crop Target Disease Application to Application Applications per Season Harvest (fl ozs/acre) per Season (fl ozs/acre) (PHI) 
Corn Eyespot 10 to 14 6 at 10 60 20 days 
Field corn (Kabatiella zeae) flozs/acre for 
Pop corn Field Corn 
Sweet corn Gray leaf spot 4 at 14 Grain; Field 
Seed production (Cercospora flozs/acre Corn Stover; 
corn zeae-maydis) Pop Corn 
Grain; 
Northern corn leaf blight Pop Corn 
(Exserohilum turcicum) Stover; 
Sweet Corn 
Northern corn leaf spot Stover 
(Cochliobolus 
carbonum) 7 days 
for 
Rust Field Corn 
(Puccinia spp.) Forage/Silage; 
Sweet Corn 
Southern corn leaf blight Forage; 
(Bipolaris maydis) Sweet Corn 
Kernel; Seed 
Southern rust Production 
(Puccinia po/yspora) Corn (all types) 
Yellow leaf blight 
(Phyllosticta maydis) 
Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 555 SL prior to disease develop-
ment. If conditions for disease development persist, continue applications on a 7 - to 14-day interval. 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 555 SL or other OMI (Group 3) fungicides before alternating to another fungicide 
with a different mode of action. 
BAS 555 SL at 4.5 fl ozs per acre may be tank mixed with a low rate of Headline® fungicide. 
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Table 2. BAS 555 SL fungicide Crop-specific Instructions (continued) 
Crop Target Disease 
Cotton Alternaria leaf spot, boll rot 
I/Iiternaria spp.) 
Ascochyta blight, boll rot 
I/Iscochyta gossypil) 
Cercospora leaf spot 
(Cercospora spp.) 
Hard lock, boll rot 
(Fusarium spp.) 
Product Use Maximum 
Rate per Number of 
Application Applications 
(11 ozs/acre) per Season 
8 to 14 3 
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Maximum Minimum 
Product Rate Time from 
per Season Application to 
Harvest (fl ozs/acre) (PHI) 
42 30 days 
Application Directions: For optimal disease control, begin applications of BAS 555 SL prior to disease develop­
ment 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 555 SL or other DMI (Group 3) fungicides before alternating to another fungicide 
with a different mode of action. 
BAS 555 SL at 4.5 fl ozs per acre may be tank mixed with a low rate of Headline!!> fungicide. 
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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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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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All rights reserved. 
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