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# Paramount L Herbicide

- EPA Reg No: **7969-316**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: QUINCLORAC, DIMETHYLAMINE SALT  (18.92%)
- Label accepted: 2011-11-29
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00316-20111129.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
NOV 2 9 2011 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
Mr. Raj Sandhu
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Dr., PO Box 13528
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Subject: Paramount L Herbicide
EPA Registration Numbers 7969-316
Application dated November 11,2011
Dear Mr. Sandhu,
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as amended is acceptable. Amended
labeling will supercede all previously accepted ones. A stamped copy of labeling is enclosed for
your records. Submit one (1) copy of final printed labeling before you release the product for
shipment.
If you have any questions, please contact Hope Johnson at 703-305-5410.
Sincerely,
>.able Bo Davis
Product Manager 25
Herbicide Branch
Registration Division (7505P)

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BASF Group
The Chemical Company
Herbicide
Paramountherbicide
For weed control in grass grown for seed; fallow systems, preplan! and in-crop
sorghum, and preplant wheat (see Crop-specific Information for geographic
limitations); noncrop areas; and pasture (including pasture grown for hay),
rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), and switchgrass
establishment and maintenance
Active Ingredient:
dimethylamine salt of quinclorac: 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid 18.92%
Other Ingredients: 81.08%
Total: 100.00%
Equivalent to:
1.50 Ibs quinclorac: 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid equivalent per gallon
EPA Reg. No. 7969-316
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
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See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use,
Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.
In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product,
call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
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BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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FIRST AID
If swallowed
If in eyes
If on skin or clothing
If inhaled
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
• 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.
• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1 5 to 20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
• Take off contaminated 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 person is not breathing, call 91 1 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration,
preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
HOTLINE 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
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed
through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Causes moderate eye
injury. May cause allergic skin response.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product
are listed below. If you want more options, follow instruc-
tions for Category A on an EPA chemical-resistance
category selection chart.
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, neoprene rubber >14 mils, or
nitrile rubber >14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and
maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables
exist, 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
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in
the WPS.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,
using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets
inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product.
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
clothing.
Environmental Hazards
This chemical has properties and characteristics associat-
ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this
chemical where soils are permeable, particularly where the
water table is shallow, may result in groundwater
contamination.
DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water
is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark. DO NOT contaminate water by cleaning of equip-
ment or disposal of rinsate.
_ Directions For Use [ * •- ^ ' • «-
It is a violation of federal law to use this product ima man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling. POcNQT apply this
product in a way that will contact Ivorkefe or other per-
sons, either directly or through drift. OrJy protease! < •
handlers may be in the area during application. For. any
requirements specific to your state*c,r>t:ibe, coniPiMt the
agency responsible for pesticide re
All applicable directions, restrictions and precautions-are to
be followed. This labeling must be in the user's possession
during application. ; l ' •• '-

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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 equip-
ment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements
in this box only apply to uses of this product that are cov-
ered 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 permit-
ted 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, such as butyl rubber
>14 mils, or natural rubber >14 mils, neoprene rubber
>14 mils, or nitrile rubber >14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a secure, dry, well-ventilated area.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from use of this product may be dis-
posed 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; 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 <. 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 sec-
onds. 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 pro-
cedure two more times.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
Triple rinse containers too targe 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 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 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 con-
tents 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 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.
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)
Use Information
Paramount® L herbicide is for use in grass grown for
seed; fallow systems, preplant and in-crop sorghum, and
preplant wheat (see Crop-specific Information for geo-
graphic limitations); noncrop areas; and pasture (including
pasture grown for hay), rangeland, Conservation Reserve
Program Land (CRP), and switchgrass establishment and
maintenance. Paramount L is formulated as a soluble liq-
uid designed for dilution with water and spraying in
common agricultural spray equipment. When used as
directed, Paramount L will provide suppression or control
of weed species listed in Table 1.
For improved control, add a tank mix partner that is active
on listed species.
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rTable 1. Target Weeds
, » Weeds Controlled !
Annual Grass Weeds1 (0 to 2 inches)
Barnyardgrass
Crabgrass, large
Foxtail, giant
Foxtail, green
Foxtail, yellow
Junglerice
Signalgrass, broadleaf
Annual Broadleaf Weeds (0 to 2 inches)
Bedstraw, catchweed
Clovers
Eclipta
Flax, volunteer
Jointvetch
Lettuce, prickly
Morningglory spp.
Sesbania, hemp
Perennial Broadleaf Weeds
Bindweed2, field Bindweed2, hedge
- •/•" "• * Weeds" Suppressed*, , (
Annual Broadleaf Weeds (0 to 2 inches)
Alligatorweed
Kochia
Lambsquarters, common
Ragweed, common
Ragweed, giant
Sunflower, wild
Thistle4, Russian
Velvetleaf
Perennial Broadleaf Weeds
Dandelion
Sowthistle4, perennial
Spurge3, leafy
Thistle4, Canada
*DO NOT exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount* L herbicide
per acre per calendar year. Apply Paramount L at yellow bract (pre-
bloom) or in the fall prior to the first k Iling frost. For best performance on
listed weeds suppressed, tank mix 32 fluid ounces per acre of
Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct® herbicide.
' For best control of annual grass weeds, target application prior to
tillering.
2 Refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use
directions.
3 Use 32 to 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre in noncrop areas
for suppression and annual growth control of leafy spurge. DO NOT
exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calen-
dar year. Apply Paramount L at yellow bract (prebloom) or in the fall
prior to the first killing frost. For best performance on leafy spurge, tank
mix 32 fluid ounces per acre of Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per
acre of Distinct.
"Use 32 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre for suppression and
annual growth control of perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle.
DO NOT exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre
per calendar year. Apply Paramount L at rosette stage or bud stage.
Avoid application when seed stalk is bolting. For best performance on
perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle, tank mix 32 fluid ounces per
acre of Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct.
Field and Hedge Bindweed Control
Instructions
For most effective bindweed control, apply Paramount L
in the fall just prior to the first killing frost. Bindweed plants
should be actively growing and at least 4 inches long. If
tillage is a part of local postharvest practice, allow a mini-
mum of 30 days after tillage for bindweed plants to regrow
prior to application. For best long-term bindweed control,
make yearly applications of Paramount L at 21.3 to
32.0 fluid ounces per acre in the fall. Use the higher speci-
fied rate for dense populations or large plants.
Mode of Action
Paramount L is a systemic herbicide with plant uptake
occurring through both foliage and roots. Resultant herbi-
cide symptoms on susceptible plants include twisting,
stunting, reddening and chlorosis.
For annual weeds, symptoms may take up to two weeks
after application to develop with death occurring in about
three weeks.
For perennial weeds, symptoms may not be evident for
several weeks after application; full effect may not be evi-
dent for 3 to 6 months.
Resistance Management
Paramount L has a low probability of selecting for resist-
ant weed biotypes. However, repeated applications of a
single mode of action in a weed management plan
increase the probability of selecting for naturally occurring
biotypes with less susceptibility to herbicides using that
mode of action. Therefore, weed management programs
should include rotations using herbicides with different
modes of action.
Coverage
When making postemergence application, weeds must be
thoroughly covered with spray because foliar uptake of
Paramount L by the target weed is important for optimum
control. Large leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can
prevent adequate spray coverage.
Cleaning Spray Equipment
Clean spray equipment thoroughly using a strong deter-
gent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the
manufacturer's directions before and after applying this
product.
Application Instructions
Based on the uses described in this label, apply
Paramount L by ground application equipment when pos-
sible. Paramount L may also be applied using aerial
application equipment in certain states (see Table 2A and
Table 2B). In all aerial applications, read and follow all drift
management guidelines in this labeling.

r r JParamount® L herbicide may be applied as either a
broadcast or spot spray application. Application must be
made to actively growing weeds.
For the most effective control of most broadleaf weeds,
apply Paramount L early when weeds are small. Delaying
application permits weeds to exceed the maximum size
and may prevent adequate control.
In irrigated areas, irrigate before treatment to ensure active
weed growth.
Ground Application (Broadcast)
Water Volume
Use 5 to 30 gallons of water per broadcast acre. When
weed foliage is dense, higher spray volumes may be
required.
Spray Pressure
Use a maximum of 30 psi (measured at the boom, not at
the pump or in the line).
Application Equipment
• Use only nozzles spaced up to 20 inches apart that will
produce uniform spray patterns and thorough coverage.
Select nozzles designed to produce a minimal amount of
fine spray particles. Use drift reduction nozzles such as
Delavan Raindrop Drift Reduction Flat Spray Tips, RF
Tips, XR Tee Jet™ Extended-range Flat Spray Tips, or
other brands of comparable capabilities.
• DO NOT use controlled droplet applicator (CDA) nozzles
because erratic coverage can cause inconsistent weed
control of perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle.
• DO NOT use selective application equipment such as
recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators.
Aerial Application
Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in
Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in
Table 2B.
Table 2A. Paramount L Aerial Application Permitted
Arkansas*
Colorado*
Idaho*
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas*
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana*
Nebraska*
Nevada
New Mexico*
North Dakota*
Oklahoma*
Oregon*
South Dakota*
Texas*
Utah*
Washington*
Wyoming
* See Table 2B for specific county restrictions where aerial application is
not permitted.
Because of the possible presence of endangered plant
species as well as the additional state restrictions in
Arkansas and Texas, aerial application is NOT permitted in
the counties listed in Table 2B.
Table 2B. County Prohibitions on Aerial Applications
State
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Washington
County
See State-specific Restrictions
section in this label.
Boulder, Delta, Garfield, Jefferson,
La Plata, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose,
Morgan, Rio Blanco, San Miguel, Weld
Idaho, Kootenai, Latah
Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon,
Coffey, Crawford, Douglas, Franklin,
Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson,
Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Miami,
Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley,
Shawnee
Lake, Missoula
Box Butte, Cherry, Garden, Hall,
Lancaster, Morrill, Seward, Sheridan
Chaves, Dona Ana, Eddy, San Miguel
Ransom, Richland
Choctaw, Craig, Rogers
Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Douglas,
Harney, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion,
Polk, Wallowa, Washington, Yamhill
Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Clay,
Coddington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Lincoln,
Minnehaha, Moody, Roberts, Todd,
Turner, Union, Yankton
Bandera, Brazos, Burleson, Coke,
El Paso, Fort Bend, Freestone, Harris,
Hays, Hudspeth, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble,
Kleberg, Leon, Live Oak, Madison,
Mitchell, Nueces, Pecos, Refugio,
Robertson, Runnels, San Patricio, Starr,
Uvalde, Washington
See State-specific Restrictions
section in this label.
Cache, Carbon, Duchesne, Emery,
Garfield, Kane, Salt Lake, San Juan,
Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah,
Washington, Wayne, Weber
Chelan, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Spokane

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Aerial Application (continued)
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the
responsibility of the applicator. 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.
The following drift management requirements must be
followed 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
airstream and never be pointed downward more than
45 degrees.
Where states have more stringent regulations, they must
be observed.
The applicator should be familiar with and take into
account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction
advisory information presented below.
Information on Droplet Size
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply
large droplets. The best drift management strategy is to
apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage
and control. 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 with 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 airstream 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
low-drift nozzles. Solid-stream nozzles oriented straight
back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift.
Boom Length
For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length
to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may further
reduce drift without reducing swath width.
Application Height
Applications must not be made at a height greater than
10 feet above the top of the largest plants unless a greater
height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at
the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets
to evaporation and wind.
Swath Adjustment
When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath
will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the upwind and
downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compen-
sate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the
aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should
increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller
droplets, etc.).
Wind
Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 to
10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and
equipment type, determine drift potential at any given
speed. Application must be avoided below 2 mph due to
variable wind direction and high inversion potential.
NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every
applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and
how they affect spray drift.
Temperature and Humidity
When making applications in low relative humidity, set up
equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for
evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when con-
ditions are both hot and dry.
Temperature Inversions
Applications must not occur during a temperature inversion
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 characterized 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
concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates
an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.

Sensitive Areas
The pesticide must only be applied when the potential for
drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bod-
ies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered
species, or nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is
blowing away from the sensitive areas).
Spray Additives
To achieve consistent weed control, the use of spray addi-
tive(s) with Paramount® L herbicide is required. The
recommended spray additive with Paramount L is methy-
lated seed oil (MSO). The use of crop oil concentrate (COG)
with Paramount L is also permitted. A nitrogen fertilizer
source (ammonium sulfate [AMS] or urea ammonium
nitrate [DAN]) can be added to enhance efficacy but cannot
be used in place of MSO or COG. Refer to Table 3. Spray
Additive Rate per Acre for spray additive rates.
Table 3. Spray Additive Rate per Acre
Spray Additive
MSO
COG
AMS*
DAN solution*
Ground Application
1 .0 to 2.0 pints**
2.0 pints
2.5 pounds
0.5 to 1.0 gallon
* Optional
** For best grass control, use at least 1 .5 pints/acre of MSO.
When an adjuvant (or a specific adjuvant product, such as
a drift control agent) is to be used with this product, the
use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association
(CPDA) certified adjuvant is recommended.
Methylated Seed Oil or Crop Oil
Concentrate
A methylated seed oil or crop oil concentrate must contain
either a petroleum or vegetable oil base and MUST meet
all of the following criteria:
• Non-phytotoxic
• Contain only EPA-exempt ingredients
• Provide good mixing quality in the jar test
• Successful in local experience
The exact composition of suitable products will vary; how-
ever, vegetable and petroleum oil concentrates should
contain emulsifiers to provide good mixing quality. Highly
refined vegetable oils have proven more satisfactory than
unrefined vegetable oils. For additional information, see
Compatibility Test for Mix Components.
MSO plus AMS must be used when Paramount L is
applied alone for bindweed control in New Mexico,
Oklahoma, and the designated counties of Texas.
Nitrogen Fertilizer Source
• Urea ammonium nitrate (28%, 30%, or 32% nitrogen
solution) - DO NOT use brass or aluminum nozzles when
spraying DAN.
• Ammonium sulfate - AMS may be substituted for UAN.
Other sources of nitrogen are not as effective as AMS
and UAN. Use AMS only if it has been demonstrated to
• be successful in local experience.
Use high-quality, readily water-soluble AMS (spray grade)
to avoid plugging spray nozzles. Local sources of high-
quality, fine feed-grade AMS may be better than fertilizer
grade. Low-quality AMS may contain material that will not
readily dissolve, which could result in nozzle tip plugging.
To determine AMS quality, perform a jar test. Add
1/3 cup of ammonium sulfate to 1 gallon of water; agitate
for 1 minute. If any undissolved sediment is observed,
pre-dissolve the AMS in water and filter before adding it
to the spray tank. If the AMS is added directly to the
spray tank, add slowly while agitating. Adding the mix too
quickly may clog outlet lines.
DO NOT apply AMS if applied in less than 10 gallons per
acre because of potential problems with precipitation in
reduced volumes.
Because most nitrogen solutions are mildly corrosive to
galvanized steel, mild steel, and brass spray equipment,
rinse the entire spray system with water soon after use.
Nonionic Surfactant
Alternatively, an 80% active nonionic spray surfactant may
only be used when Paramount L is tank mixed with other
products that restrict the use of oil additives. However, the
use of nonionic surfactant may result in reduced weed con-
trol with Paramount L. The standard label instruction for
nonionic surfactant is 1 quart per 100 gallons of water
(0.25% volume/volume). Applications with nonionic surfac-
tant require the addition of a nitrogen fertilizer source.

Tank Mixing Information
Other registered products may be tank mixed with
Paramount® L herbicide. Read and follow the applicable
Restrictions and Limitations and Directions For Use
on all products involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive
labeling applies to tank mixes.
Tank Mix Partners/Components
BASF does not recommend using tank mixes other than
those listed on BASF labeling. Physical incompatibility,
reduced weed control, or crop injury may result from mix-
ing Paramount L with other pesticides, additives, or
fertilizers. Local agricultural authorities may be a source of
information when using other than BASF-recommended
tank mixes.
Use the following tank mixes for control of the weeds listed
as suppressed in Table 1. The following herbicides may be
tank mixed with Paramount L according to the specific
tank mixing instructions in this label and respective product
labels. For all listed tank mixes, use Paramount L at
21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre.
Buctril® herbicide (bromoxynil)
Buctril + atrazine (bromoxynil + atrazine)
Clarity® herbicide (dicamba)
Distinct® herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba)
Fallow Master® herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba)
Gramoxone Inteon® herbicide (paraquat)
Guardsman Max® herbicide
(dimethenamid-P + atrazine)
Landmaster® herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-D)
Outlook® herbicide (dimethenamid-P)
Peak® herbicide (prosulfuron)
Weedmaster® herbicide (dicamba + 2,4-D)
2,4-D
atrazine
glyphosate
Compatibility Test for Mix Components
Add components in the following sequence using 2 tea-
spoons for each pound or 1 teaspoon for each pint of
specified label rate per acre.
1. Water - For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use
3-1/3 cups (800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes,
adjust rates accordingly. Use only water from the intend-
ed source at the source temperature.
2. Products in PVA bags - Cut an opening in the water-
soluble PVA bag just large enough to use a teaspoon for
measuring purposes. Use the opened water-soluble PVA
bag first when preparing spray solution. Cap the jar and
invert 10 cycles.
3. Water-dispersible products (such as dry flowables,
wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo-
emulsions)
- For the 21.3 fluid-ounce rate, use 1 teaspoon.
- For the 32.0 fluid-ounce rate, use 1.5 teaspoons.
Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
4. Water-soluble products (including Paramount L) -
Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (MSO or COC when
applicable) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
6. Water-soluble additives (AMS or UAN when
applicable) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
Let the solution stand for 15 minutes.
Evaluate the solution for uniformity and stability. The spray
solution should not have free oil on the surface, nor fine
particles that precipitate to the bottom, nor thick (clab-
bered) texture. DO NOT use any spray solution that could
clog spray nozzles.
Mixing Order
Maintain constant agitation throughout mixing and
application.
1. Water - Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer
tank 3/4 full of clean water.
2. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after
each component has been added.
3. 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.
4. Water-dispersible products (dry flowables, wettable
powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo-emulsions)
5. Water-soluble products (including Paramount L)
6. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as oil concentrate
when applicable)
7. Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when
applicable)
8. Remaining quantity of water
Maintain constant agitation during application.
Restrictions and Limitations
• Maximum seasonal use rate - DO NOT apply more
than a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per
acre per calendar year.
• Restricted-entry interval (REI) -12 hours
• DO NOT apply Paramount L by air in any state not list-
ed in Table 2A or the counties listed in Table 2B.
• Wind speed for ground application - DO NOT apply
Paramount L when wind is blowing more than 10 mph.
• DO NOT use selective application equipment such as
recirculating sprayers, wiper applicators, or shielded
applicators.
• DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation equipment.
• DO NOT apply to weeds or grass under stress because
of lack of moisture, herbicide injury, mechanical injury, or
cold temperatures, or unsatisfactory control may result.

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« DO NOT apply to crops subjected to stress conditions
such as hail damage, flooding, drought, injury from other
herbicides, or widely fluctuating temperatures, or crop
injury may result.
• Rainfast period - Paramount® L herbicide is rainfast
6 hours after application.
• Crop rotation restrictions
- In case of crop failure, only spring or winter wheat or
grain sorghum may be immediately replanted. DO NOT
plant any crop other than spring or winter wheat or
grain sorghum for 309 days (10 months) following
application.
- For alfalfa, clover, dry beans, flax, lentils, peas,
safflower, Solanaceous crops listed in Drift section, and
sugar beets, DO NOT replant for 24 months. Conduct
a bioassay prior to planting any of these crops.
Drift
• DO NOT allow Paramount L to drift onto other desir-
able plants, especially sensitive crops belonging to the
following plant families:
1. Solanaceae - tomato, potato, tobacco, eggplant,
peppers (Capsicum), among others
2. Umbelliferae - celery, parsley, carrots, among others
3. Leguminosae - alfalfa, green bean, among others
4. Convolvulaceae - sweet potato, among others
5. Chenopodicaceae - spinach, sugar beet, among
others
6. Malvaceae - okra, among others
7. Cucurbitaceae - watermelon, cantaloupe, squash,
pumpkin, among others
8. Compositae - lettuce, sunflowers, among others
9. Linaceae - flax
• DO NOT allow spray containing Paramount L to drift
onto areas where tomatoes are to be planted, have been
planted, or onto emerged tomatoes, or severe injury will
occur.
• DO NOT use Paramount L in tank mixes not specified
on this label.
• DO NOT premix Paramount L with fungicides, herbi-
cides, insecticides, additives, or fertilizers or
contamination of mixing equipment and movement of
Paramount L to off-site mixing areas can occur.
State-specific Restrictions y; Arkansas
Because there are additional state restrictions in Arkansas,
contact the Arkansas Plant Board or a representative for
specific instructions about applying Paramount L in
Arkansas.
In Arkansas, Paramount L (quinclorac) must not be
applied in an area from one-mile west of Highway No. 1 to
one-mile east of Highway No. 163 from the
Craighead/Poinsett county line to the Cross/Poinsett
county line.
Furthermore, NO AERIAL APPLICATION is allowed in the
area of Poinsett County one-mile west of Highway No. 1 to
two-miles west of Highway No. 1 and one-mile east of
Highway No. 163 to Ditch No. 10 from the
Craighead/Poinsett county line to the Cross/Poinsett
county line or any other county in Arkansas.
i T®xas
Paramount L may be used in the following Texas
counties:
Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Borden, Briscoe, Brown,
Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress, Clay, Cochran, Coke,
Coleman, Collin, Collingsworth, Concho, Cooke, Cottle,
Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Denton, Dickens,
Donley, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Garza, Glasscock, Gray,
Grayson, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell,
Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jack, Jones, Kent, King,
Know, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, McCulloch,
Montague, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham,
Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Runnels, Schackelford,
Scurry, Sherman, Sterling, Stonewall, Swisher, Taylor, Terry,
Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, Yoakum,
and Young.
Read and follow all Texas state requirements for
Paramount L uses.

Crop-specific Information
[ Grass Grown For Seed ,
Paramount81 L herbicide may be applied by air in the
states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions
listed in Table 2B.
For use in the following grass grown for seed:
Cool-season Grass
Bromegrass, meadow
Bromegrass, smooth
Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross
European dunegrass
Fescue, fine
Fescue, tall
Junegrass
Kentucky bluegrass
Needlegrass, green
Orchardgrass
Quackgrass
Ryegrass, annual
Ryegrass, Indian
Ryegrass, perennial
Wheatgrass, bluebunch
Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross
Wheatgrass, crested
Wheatgrass, fairway
Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross
Wheatgrass, intermediate
Wheatgrass, pubescent
Wheatgrass, Siberian
Wheatgrass, slender
Wheatgrass, tall
Wheatgrass, thickspike
Wheatgrass, Western
Wildrye, Altai
Wildrye, basin
Wildrye, beardless
Wildrye, Dahurian
Wildrye, mammoth
Wildrye, Russian
Warm-season Grass
Bermudagrass
Bluestem, big
Bluestem, little
Bluestem, sand
Grama, blue
Grama, side-oats
Sandreed, prairie
Switchgrass
Apply Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre
for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds (see
Table 1). Apply Paramount L for bindweed control after
grass seed harvest and hay removal but before the first
killing frost. Refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control
Instructions for use directions.
Fallow Systems, Preplant Sorghum,
jand Preplant .Wheat i
Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in
Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in
Table 2B.
DO NOT use preplant wheat in the following states:
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
or Wyoming
Paramount L can be applied in fallow areas, preplant
grain sorghum, and preplant wheat (DO NOT apply in ID,
MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, or WY) at 21.3 fluid ounces per acre
for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds (see
Table 1). For bindweed control with Paramount L, refer to
Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for
use directions.
When Paramount L is applied as a preplant treatment in
wheat, plant wheat at least 1 -inch deep. Shallow planting
(less than 1 -inch deep) may result in possible crop injury
when wheat is subjected to drought or other stress
conditions.
Fallow Tank Mixes
Other registered products may be tank mixed with
Paramount L. Read and follow the applicable
Restrictions and Limitations and Directions For Use
on all products involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive
labeling applies to tank mixes.
• Clarity® herbicide (dicamba)
• Distinct* herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba)
• Fallow Master® herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba)
• Landmaster® herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-D)
• 2,4-D
• glyphosate
\ v „ In-crop Sorghum
Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in
Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in
Table 2B.
Apply Paramount L to grain sorghum at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid
ounces per acre from preemergence to postemergence
(to 12-inch tall sorghum) for control of annual grass and
broadleaf weeds. For best annual grass control, apply
Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre in a
tank mix with atrazine at 0.5 to 1.0 pound ai per acre when
weeds are less than 2-inches tall.
DO NOT use liquid fertilizer as a carrier for postemergence
application of Paramount L to grain sorghum.
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aNew Mexico, Oklahoma, and designated
counties in Texas
Apply only 32.0 fluid ounces of Paramount® L herbicide
per acre to in-crop sorghum.
Table 4. Tank Mix Use Rate per Acre with
Paramount L
Herbicide
Tank Mix Partner
2,4-D
atrazine
Clarity®
Fallow Master®
Landmaster®
Peak®
glyphosate
Buctril®
Buctril + atrazine
Guardsman Max®
Fallow and
Preplant
Wheat
0.375 to
LOIbai
-
4 to
16flozs
22 to
44 ozs
32 to
54 fl ozs
-
12 to
32 fl ozs
-
-
-
Preplant
Sorghum
0.375 to
LOIbai
0.5 to
LOIbai
4 to
1 6 f I ozs
22 to
44 ozs
32 to
54 fl ozs
-
12 to
32 fl ozs
-
-
-
Post-
emergence
Sorghum
0.125 to
0.5 Ib ai
0.5 to
1 .0 Ib ai
8 fl ozs
-
-
0.25 oz
-
16flozs
32 fl ozs
40 to
64 fl ozs
t Noncrop Areas
(Fencelines, Roadsides, and Rights-of-way)
Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in
Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in
Table 2B.
Paramount L may be applied to noncrop areas (fence-
lines, roadsides, highway medians, utilities, and railroad
and pipeline rights-of-way). Paramount L may be applied
to noncropland areas for the control of certain weeds in the
Noxious Weed Control Programs, Districts or Areas includ-
ing broadcast or spot treatments. Use 21.3 to 32.0 fluid
ounces of Paramount L per acre for control of annual
weeds, or 32.0 to 64.0 fluid ounces per acre for other
perennial weeds (see Table 1). DO NOT exceed a total of
64.0 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calendar
year. For bindweed control with Paramount L, refer to
Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for
use directions.
Noncrop Tank Mixes
Other registered products may be tank mixed with
Paramount L. Read and follow the applicable
Restrictions and Limitations and Directions For Use
on all products involved in tank mixing. The most restrictive
labeling applies to tank mixes.
• Clarity (dicamba)
• Distinct® herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba)
• 2,4-D
• glyphosate
| Pasture (including pasture grown for hay),
I Rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program
Land (CRP), and Switchgrass Establishment
| ' and Maintenance
Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in
Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in
Table 2B.
Paramount L may be used in established pasture, range-
land, Conservation Reserve Program land (CRP), and
switchgrass establishment and maintenance as a post-
emergence product with residual control.
Paramount L may be applied at 12 to 64 fluid ounces per
acre to control grass and broadleaf weeds, including field
bindweed and leafy spurge (see Table 1. Target Weeds
and Table 5. Application Rates).
Table 5. Application Rates
Target Weeds
Grass and broadleaf control
Bindweed control
Bindweed maintenance
Leafy spurge control
Rate per Acre
(fl ozs product)
21.3 to 32.0
21.3
12.0
32.0* to 64.0
'Suppression only; must be tank mixed with Overdrive* herbicide at
4 to 6 ozs/acre for effective control.
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Paramount® L herbicide may be used in the cool-season
and warm-season pasture and rangeland grass listed in
Table 6.
Table 6. Pasture and Rangeland Grass
Cool-rseasori Grass "h v -- ,'; - _ , '
Bromegrass, meadow
Bromegrass, smooth
Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross
European dunegrass
Fescue, fine1
Fescue, tall
Junegrass
Kentucky bluegrass
Needle-and-thread
Needlegrass, green
Orchardgrass
Ryegrass, annual
Ryegrass, Indian
Ryegrass, perennial
Wheatgrass, bluebunch
Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross
Wheatgrass, crested
Wheatgrass, fairway
Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross
Wheatgrass, intermediate
Wheatgrass, pubescent
Wheatgrass, Siberian
Wheatgrass, slender
Wheatgrass, tall
Wheatgrass, thickspike
Wheatgrass, Western
Wildrye, Altai
Wildrye, basin
Wildrye, beardless
Wildrye, Dahurian
Wildrye, mammoth
Wildrye, Russian
'Apply Paramount L to fine fescue only when it is part of a blend.
Table 6. Pasture and Rangeland Grass (continued)
Warm-season Grass ' - . , V -,',.'.
Bermudagrass*
Bluestem, big
Bluestem, little
Bluestem, sand
Buffalograss
Eastern gamagrass
Grama, blue
Grama, side-oats
Indiangrass
Lovegrass
Sandreed, prairie
Switchgrass
'Paramount L application to Bermudagrass may result in temporary
yellowing (chlorosis) under certain conditions.
Pasture and Rangeland Tank Mixes
Paramount L may be tank mixed with other herbicides
abeled for use in pasture and rangeland unless prohibited
on the respective product label. The most restrictive label-
ng applies to tank mixes.
Switchgrass Establishment and
Maintenance for Biofuel, Forage, Wildlife
Habitat, and Conservation Plantings
Paramount L may be used for the establishment and
maintenance of Switchgrass. Apply 21 .3 to 32.0 fluid
ounces per acre Paramount L as an early postemergence
treatment for weed control in newly planted Switchgrass.
Paramount L may be applied with other labeled herbi-
cides to improve the spectrum of weeds controlled during
the establishment and maintenance of Switchgrass.
Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations
• DO NOT cut treated area for hay within 7 days after
treatment; however, there are no waiting period restric-
tions on grazing forage following the application of
Paramount L at labeled rates.
• DO NOT apply to water or to areas where surface water
is present.
« DO NOT apply to irrigation ditches or areas that act as a
channel for water entering cropland.
• DO NOT apply Paramount L by air in any state not list-
ed in Table 2A or the counties listed in Table 2B.
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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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