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# OPTILL PRO POWERED BY KIXOR HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **7969-332**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Saflufenacil (17.8%); dimethenamid-P (63.9%); Imazethapyr (50.2%)
- Label accepted: 2013-12-12
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00332-20131212.pdf
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF
CHEMICAL SAFETY AND
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Craig D. Kleppe, Ph.D.
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 DEC 1 2 2013
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Subject: Revised Confidential Statement of Formula and Master Labeling to
accommodate a change in the co-pack configuration from a dual-chambered jug to
individual dry & liquid components packaged together
Product Name: Optill PRO Powered by KIXOR Herbicide
EPA Reg. No: 7969-332
Decision Number(s): 481717
Dear Dr. Kleppe:
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration in accordance
with FIFRA section 3(C)(5), as amended, is acceptable, provided that you submit and/or cite all
data required for reregistration/registration review of your product under FIFRA when the
Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data.
A stamped copy of your label is enclosed for your records. This label supersedes all
previously accepted labels. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed label before you
release the product for shipment. Products released for shipment after eighteen (18) months from
the date of this letter must bear the new revised label.
The revised Basic CSF dated July 30, 2013 is acceptable and supersedes all previously
accepted Basic CSFs.
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation
in accordance with FIFRA §6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes
acceptance of these conditions. If you have questions or concerns regarding this letter, please
contact Beth Benbow at (703) 347-8072 or email at benbow.bethany@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Kathryn V. Montague
Product Manager 23
Herbicide Branch
Registration Division (7505P)
'BASFThe Chemical Company
Herbicide)
Optill PROPowered by Kixor® Herbicide
Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean
Active Ingredients (Dry Component):
saflufenacil: N'-[2-chloro-4-f!uoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,
6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)benzoyl]-N-isopropyl-N-methylsulfamide 17.8%
imazethapyr: (±)-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1 -methylethyl)-5-
oxo-1 H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 50.2%
Other Ingredients: 32.0%
Total: 100.0%
Contains 0.178 pound active ingredient saflufenacil and 0.502 pound acid equivalent imazethapyr
per pound formulated as a water-dispersible granule (WG)
Active Ingredient* (Liquid Component):
dimethenamid-P: (S)-2-chloro-N-[(1 -methyl-2-methoxy)ethyl]-
N-(2,4-dimethyl-thien-3-yl)-acetamide . 63.9%
Other Ingredients**: 36.1%
Total: 100.0%
'Contains 6.0 pounds of active ingredient per gallon formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate
"Contains petroleum distillates
EPA Reg. No. 7969-332
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
detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
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).
Net Contents: 2 x 2.5 pounds (Dry Component)
2 x 1.56 gallons (Liquid Component)
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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PIC 11 #13 f
FIRST AID
If in eyes
If swallowed
If on skin or clothing
If inhaled
• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the 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.
• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
• DO NOT give any liquid to the person.
• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 1 5 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 at 1 -800-832-HELP (4357).
Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate. Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
WARNING. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury.
Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the
skin. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact
with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or fre-
quently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions
in some individuals. •
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product
are listed below. For more options, refer to Category F 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 barrier laminate, butyl
rubber > 14 mils, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene
rubber > 14 mils, or viton > 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
• Protective eyewear (such as a face shield)
User Safety Requirements
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have
been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's
concentrate. DO NOT reuse them. Follow the manufac-
turer'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
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in
the WPS.
IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a
closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all
PPE specified above for applicators and other handlers
and have such PPE immediately for use in an emergency,
such as a spill or equipment breakdown.
Mixers and loaders for aerial applications must use
a closed system that meets the requirements listed in the
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural
Pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4)] for dermal protection,
and must:
• Wear personal protective equipment required in the PPE
section of this labeling for applicators and other handlers
• Wear protective eyewear, if the system operates under
pressure
• Either use a closed system that also meets the require-
ments in the WPS for inhalation protection or wear a
NIOSH-approved dust-mist respirator with a
TC84 cartridge
• Be provided and have immediately available for use in an
emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown:
coveralls, chemical-resistant footwear, and dust-mist
respirator, or if using a closed system cab that provides
respiratory protection, a NIOSH-approved dust-mist
respirator with a TC84 cartridge
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
For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water, areas
where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water
when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
Groundwater Advisory- This product has properties and
characteristics associated with chemicals detected in
groundwater. This chemical may leach into groundwater if
used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where
the water table is shallow.
Surface Water Advisory. This product may impact sur-
face water due to runoff of rainwater. This is especially true
for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow groundwater.
This product is classified as having high potential for reach-
ing surface water via runoff for several weeks after
application. A level, well-maintained buffer strip between
areas to which this product is applied and surface water
features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce
the potential loading of this chemical from runoff water and
sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoid-
ing application when rainfall is forecast to occur within
48 hours.
Proper Handling Instructions. This product may not be
mixed or loaded within 50 feet of wells (including aban-
doned wells and drainage wells), sinkholes, perennial or
intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded
lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to prop-
erly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not
apply to impervious pad or properly diked mixing/loading
areas.
Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing
of this product into or from pesticide handling or applica-
tion equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are
prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad con-
structed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that
may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a
pad must be designed and maintained to contain any
product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment
rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad.
Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or
from the pad, which means the pad must be self-
contained. The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material
removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to
contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest
pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A
pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely
exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a
minimum containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of
the largest pesticide container or application equipment on
the pad. Containment capacities as described above shall
be maintained at all times. The above specific minimum
containment capacity DOES NOT apply to vehicles when
delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site.
States may have in effect additional requirements regarding
wellhead setbacks and operational containment.
This product must be used in a manner which will prevent
back-siphoning in wells, spills, or improper disposal of
excess pesticide spray mixture.
Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in ground-
water contamination. Application in areas where soils are
permeable or coarse and groundwater is near the surface
could result in groundwater contamination.
Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in surface
water contamination via dissolved runoff and runoff erosion.
Practices should be followed to minimize the potential for
dissolved runoff and/or runoff erosion.
Point-source Contamination. To prevent point-source
contamination, DO NOT mix or load this or any other pesti-
cide product within 50 feet of wells (including abandoned
wells and drainage wells), sinkholes, perennial or intermit-
tent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes
and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly
capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to
impervious pad or dike mixing/loading areas as described
below.
Mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing operations performed
within 50 feet of a well are allowed only when conducted
on an impervious pad constructed to withstand the weight
of the heaviest load that may be on or move across the
pad. The pad must be self-contained to prevent surface
water flow over or from the pad. The pad capacity must be
maintained at 110% that of the largest pesticide container
or application equipment used on the pad and have suffi-
cient capacity to contain all product spills, equipment or
container leaks, equipment washwater, and rainwater that
may fall on the pad. The containment capacity does not
apply to vehicles delivering pesticide shipments to the
mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional
requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational
containment.
Care must be taken when using this product to prevent:
• Back-siphoning into wells
• Spills
• Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixes, or
rinsates
Check valves or anti-siphoning devices must be used on all
mixing equipment.
Movement Dissolved in Runoff or through Soil.
DO NOT apply under conditions which favor runoff.
DO NOT apply to impervious substrates such as paved or
highly compacted surfaces or frozen soils. Groundwater
contamination may occur in areas where soils are perme-
able or coarse and groundwater is near the surface.
To minimize the possibility of groundwater contamination,
carefully follow application rate as affected by soil type in
the Crop-specific Information section of this label.
DO NOT apply if all three criteria exist: coarse soils classi-
fied as sand (does not include loamy sand or sandy loam),
less than 3% organic matter (as determined by soil tests, if
not known), and where depth to groundwater is 30 feet or
less.
Movement by Water Erosion of Treated Soil.
DO NOT apply or incorporate this product by flood or fur-
row irrigation. Ensure treated areas have received at least
0.5 inch of rainfall before using tailwater for subsequent irri-
gation of other fields.
Endangered Species Protection
Requirements
This product may have effects on federally listed threatened
or endangered plant species or their critical habitat. When
using this product, you must follow the measures con-
tained in the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for
the county or parish in which you are applying the pesti-
cide. To determine whether your county or parish has a
Bulletin, and to obtain that Bulletin, consult
http://www.epa.gov/espp/, or call 1-800-447-3813 no
more than 6 months before using this product. Applicators
must use Bulletins that are in effect in the month in which
the pesticide will be applied. New Bulletins will generally be
available from the above sources 6 months prior to their
effective dates.
Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling. This labeling must be in
the possession of the user at time of herbicide application.
DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact work-
ers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only
protected handlers may be in the area during application.
For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult
the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
Observe all precautions and limitations in this label and the
labels of products used in combination with Optill® PRO
herbicide. The use of Optill PRO not consistent with this
label can result in injury to crops, animals or persons. Keep
containers closed to avoid spills and contamination.
Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all
applicable directions, restrictions, precautions and
Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed.
BASF Corporation does not recommend or authorize the
use of this product in manufacturing, processing or prepar-
ing custom blends with other products for application in
crops.
The separate formulated Dry and Liquid components of
Optill PRO are not for individual sale or use.
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.
EXCEPTION: If the product is soil injected or soil incor-
porated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain
circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if
there will be no contact with anything that has been
treated.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is 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 barrier laminate,
butyl rubber > 14 mils, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene
rubber > 14 mils, or viton > 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
• Protective eyewear (such as a face shield)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal. Open dumping is prohibited.
Pesticide Storage
DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in
original container in a well-ventilated area separately from
fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs and away from other pesti-
cides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of
on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a vio-
lation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed
of according to label instructions, contact the state
agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA
Regional Office for guidance.
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 < 50 pounds and < 5 gallons) as follows:
Empty the remaining contents of both chambers into
application equipment or a mix tank and ensure to drain
the liquid chamber for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
drip. Fill both chambers of the container 1/4 full with water
and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into appli-
cation equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later
use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins
to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents of both chambers into application equipment or
mix tank and ensure to drain the liquid chamber 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. Pressure rinse
both chambers of container, either simultaneously or
sequentially, by inserting the pressure rinsing nozzle in the
chamber(s) 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 Emergency
In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call:
• CHEMTREC 1 -800-424-9300
• BASF Corporation 1 -800-832-HELP (4357)
In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
• Your local doctor for immediate treatment,
• Your local poison control center (hospital)
• 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 sepa-
rate 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.
Product Information
Optill® PRO herbicide is a combination of two separate
formulated components defined as follows, which are
intended to be applied together as a tank mix application.
1. Dry component: two containers each weighing
40 ounces (2.5 pounds) of a saflufenacil and imazethapyr
product formulated as a water-dispersible granule.
2. Liquid component: two jugs each containing
200 fluid ounces (1.56 gallons) of a dimethenamid-P
product formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate.
Optill PRO is packaged as Dry and Liquid components
together in a carton (containing two 2.5 pound containers
of the Dry component and two 1.5 gallon jugs of the
Liquid component) that contains enough saflufenacil,
imazethapyr, and dimethenamid-P to treat 40 acres.
Optill PRO provides both contact burndown and residual
preemergence broadleaf and grass weed control (refer to
Table 1 for lists of weeds controlled) in soybean. Refer to
Crop-specific Information section for instructions on
herbicide tank mixtures.
Make burndown applications of Optill PRO when weeds
are small and actively growing. An adjuvant is required with
Optill PRO for optimum burndown activity (refer to
Additives section for details). Burndown activity may be
slowed or reduced under cloudy and/or foggy or cooler
weather conditions or when weeds are growing under
drought or other stress conditions. When targeting dense
weed populations and/or larger broadleaf weeds, use high-
er spray volumes. Angling nozzles forward (to 45 degrees)
may improve penetration of denser weed canopies.
Residual preemergence applications of Optill PRO must be
activated by at least 1/2 inch of rainfall or sprinkler irrigation
prior to weed seedling emergence. When Optill PRO is not
activated, a labeled postemergence herbicide or cultivation
may be needed to control weed escapes.
Table 1. Weeds Controlled by Optill® PRO herbicide
Common Name
Broadleaf Weeds
AHigatorweed
Amaranth, Palmer1
Amaranth, Powell
Anoda, spurred
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Bedstraw, catchweed
Beets, wild
Beggarticks, hairy
Beggarweed, Florida
Bindweed, field
Buckwheat, wild
Buffalobur
Canola, volunteer (rapeseed)
Carpetweed
Chickweed, common
Chickweed, mouse-ear
Cocklebur, common
Cowcockle
Cress, hoary
Dandelion
Eveningprimrose, cutleaf
Falseflax, smallseed
Filaree, redstem
Filaree, whitestem
Fleabane, hairy
Fleabane, rough
Flixweed
Galinsoga
Goosefoot, nettleleaf
Groundcherry, cutleaf
Groundsel, common
Henbit
Horseweed (marestail)
Jimsonweed
Knotweed, prostrate
Scientific Name
,
Alternanthera phiioxeroides
Amaranthus palmeri
Amaranthus powellii
Anoda cristata
Helianthus tuberosus
Galium aparine
Beta vulgaris
Bidens pilosa
Desmodium tortuosum
Convolvulus arvensis
Polygonum convolvulus
Solanum rostratum
Brassica spp.
Mollugo verticillata
Stellaria media
Cerastium vulgatum
Xanthium strumarium
Vaccaria pyramidata
Cardaria draba
Taraxacum officinale
Oenothera laciniata
Camelina microcarpa
Erodium cicutarium
Erodium moschatum
Conyza bonariensis
Erigeron asper
Descurainia sophia
Galinsoga parviflora
Chenopodium murale
Physalis angulata
Senecio vulgaris
Lamium amplexicaule
Conyza canadensis
Datura stramonium
Polygonum aviculare
Level of Control
C = Control S = Suppression
Residual Burndown
Application Application
'
- C
C C
C C
C C
C
C
- C
Q
- C
- S2
C C
S S
C C
C C
- C
- C
S ' C
- C
S
Q2
C
C
S
g
- C
C
- C
Q
- C
- C
- C
- S
C
S C
C
Maximum
Height or
Diameter
(inches)
Burndown
Application
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4
6
6
2
8
3
5
6
6
6
3
3
6
6
3
3
8
4
2
6
4
4
3
3
6
3.
6
3
6
4
3
6
3
3
(continued)
Table 1. Weeds Controlled
Common Name
by Optiir PRO herbicide (continued)
Scientific Name
Level of
C = Control S
Residual
Application
Control
= Suppression
Burndown
Application
Maximum
Height or
Diameter
(inches)
Burndown
Application
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Kochia1
Ladysthumb
Lambsquarters, common
Lambsquarters, narrowleaf
Lettuce, miner's
Lettuce, prickly
Mallow, common
Mallow, little (cheeseweed)
Mallow, Venice
Marestail (horseweed)
Marshelder
Milkweed, common
Morningglory, entireleaf
Morningglory, ivyleaf
Morningglory, palmleaf
Morningglory, pitted
Morningglory, smallflower
Morningglory, tall
Mustard, black
Mustard, tumble
Mustard, wild
Nettle, burning
Nightshade, black
Nightshade, cutleaf
Nightshade, Eastern black
Nightshade, hairy
Pennycress, field
Pepperweed, field
Pepperweed, Virginia
Pigweed, prostrate
Pigweed, redroot
Pigweed, smooth
Pigweed, spiny
Poinsettia, wild
Puncturevine
Purslane, common
Pusley, Florida
Kochia scoparia
Polygonum persicaria
Chenopodium album
Chenopodium prater/cola
Claytonia perfoliata
Lactuca serriola
Malva neglecta
Malva parviflora
Hibiscus trionum
Conyza canadensis
Iva xanthifolia
Asclepias syriaca
Ipomoea hederacea var. integriuscula
Ipomoea hederacea
Ipomoea wrightii
Ipomoea lacunosa
Jacquemontia tamnifolia.
Ipomoea purpurea
Brassica nigra
Sisymbrium altissimum
Sinapis arvensis
Urtica urens
Solarium nigrum
Solarium triflorum
Solanum ptycanthum
Solanum saccharoides
Thlaspi arvense
Lepidium campestre
Lepidium virgin/cum
Amaranthus blitoides
Amaranthus retroflexus
Amaranthus hybridus
Amaranthus spinosus
Euphorbia heterophylla
Tribulus terrestris
Portulaca oleracea
Richardia scabra
C
C
C
— •
S
C
S
S
S
C
S
C
C
C
S
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
S
1 to 3
Suppression of
button/puffball
stage at < 1 -inch tall
6
6
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
4
3
6
6
6
6
3
6
6
6
6
4
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
(continued)
Table 1 . Weeds Controlled by Optill® PRO herbicide (continued)
Common Name Scientific Name
Level of
C = Control S
Residual
Application
Control
= Suppression
Burndown
Application
Maximum
Height or
Diameter
(inches)
Burndown
Application
JBroadleaf Weeds (continued) . .-'•' . ' . . •'/ /' ... .- . -: •'.
Radish, wild
Ragweed, common1
Ragweed, giant1
Redmaids
Rocket, London
Rocket, yellow
Sesbania, hemp
Shepherd's-purse
Sida, prickly
Smartweed, Pennsylvania
Smartweed, swamp (seedling)
Sowthistle, annual
Sowthistle, spiny
Spurge, petty
Spurge, prostrate
Spurge, spotted
Spurry, corn
Starbur, bristly
Sunflower, common
Swinecress
Tansymustard, green
Tansymustard, pinnate
Thistle, Canada
Thistle, Russian
Velvetleaf
Watercress, creeping
Watercress
Waterhemp1
Willowweed
Raphanus raphanistrum
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Ambrosia trifida
Calandrinia ciliata
Sisymbrium irio
Barbarea vulgaris
Sesbania exaltata
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Sida spinosa
Polygonum pensylvanicum
Polygonum coccineum
Sonchus oleraceus
Sonchus asper
Euphorbia peplus
Euphorbia supina
Euphorbia maculata
Spergula arvensis
Acanthospermum hispidum
Helianthus annuus
Coronopus didymus
Descurainia incana
Descurainia pinnata
Cirsium arvense
Salsola kali
Abutilon theophrasti
Coronopus squamatus
Nasturtium officinale
Amaranthus tuberculatus
Epilobium adenocaulon
S
S
c
S
c
— •
c
S
_
c
S
c
S
C
C
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
S
S
c
c
c
c
c
c
S2
c
c
c
c
c
c
4
6
6
3
4
3
4
6
6
6
3
6
6
3
3
3
3
2
6
3
3
6
6
3
6
2
3
6
3
Table 1. Weeds Controlled by OptilP PRO herbicide (continued)
Level of Control
C = Control S = Suppression
Common Name Scientific Name
Residual
Application
Burndown
Application
Maximum
Height or
Diameter
(inches)
Burndown
Application
[Grass Weeds • ' '• ••:\'-,' ... ,;-.;'.>• . .. . . ' ;;. ; • _ ''--... ", •/•
Barley, volunteer
Barnyardgrass
Canarygrass, littleseed
Crabgrass, large
Crabgrass, smooth
Cupgrass, woolly
Foxtail, giant
Foxtail, green
Foxtail, yellow
Goosegrass
Johnsongrass (rhizome)
Johnsongrass (seedling)
Millet, wild proso
Oats, volunteer
Oats, wild
Panicum, fall
Panicum, Texas
Rice, red
Sandbur
Shattercane
Signalgrass, broadleaf
Wheat, volunteer
Sorghum, almum
Hordeum vulgare
Echinoch/oa crus-galli
Phalaris minor
Digitaria sanguinalis
Digitaria ischaemum
Eriochloa villosa
Setaria faberi
Setaria viridis
Setaria pumila
Eleusine indica
Sorghum vulgare
Sorghum vulgare
Panicum miliaceum
Avena saliva
Avena fatua
Panicum dichotomiflorum
Panicum texanum
Oryza rufipogon
Cenchrus spp.
Sorghum bicolor
Brachiaria platyphylla
Triticum spp.
Sorghum almum
C
S
C
C
S
C
C
C
C
C
S
C
S
C
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C
C
C
C
S
C
S
S
S
C
C
C
S
C
2
3
2
3
3
3
6
3
3
6
8
3
2
3
3
8
8
2
3
[Sedges: " ; •::. . "'-.•;';-',.' " ••-..-... -':".";„-. - . .
Nutsedge, purple
Nutsedge, yellow
Cyperus rotundus
Cyperus esculentus
S2
S2
S2
S2
3
3
1 Populations of noted weeds exist that are known to be resistant to Group 2/Group B, Group 14/Group E, and/or
Group 9/Group G (e.g. glyphosate) herbicides. Optill PRO may not provide full-season control of these herbicide-
resistant biotypes. See the Resistance Management section for practices to manage and minimize the impact of
resistant weeds (e.g. tank mix or alternate with other herbicide modes of action, crop rotation, and mechanical control).
2 Control of seedling stage and suppression of perennial growth stage
Mode of Action
OptilP PRO herbicide contains three herbicide active
ingredients. Saflufenacil is a potent inhibitor of
protoporphyrinogen-oxidase, belonging to herbicide
mode-of-action Group 14 (WSSA)/Group E (HRAC).
Imazethapyr is a potent inhibitor of acetohydroxyacid
synthase, belonging to herbicide mode-of-action
Group 2 (WSSA)/Group B (HRAC).
Dimethenamid-P inhibits very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA)
synthesis, belonging to the mode-of-action
Group 15 (WSSA)/Group K3 (HRAC). The Dry component
active ingredients of Optill PRO are rapidly absorbed by
roots and foliage. Plant death is the result of membrane
damage and inhibition of the production of branched chain
amino acids. Under active growing conditions, susceptible
emerged weeds usually develop chlorotic and necrotic
injury symptoms within hours and die within a few days.
Susceptible emerging weed seedlings will usually die as
they reach the soil.surface or shortly after emergence. The
Liquid component active ingredient of Optill PRO is
absorbed by roots and shoots of weeds following germina-
tion. Plant death is the result of very long chain fatty acid
synthesis inhibition; susceptible weeds typically do not
emerge.
Resistance Management
While weed resistance to protoporphyrinogen-oxidase-
inhibiting herbicide is relatively infrequent, populations of
resistant biotypes to protoporphyrinogen-oxidase or
acetohydroxyacid-synthase-inhibiting herbicides are known
to exist. Weed resistance to VLCFA synthesis-inhibiting
herbicides is rare. Resistance management practices
include:
1. Following labeled application rate and weed growth
stage instructions
2. Avoiding repeated applications of herbicides with the
same mode of action
3. Utilizing tank mixes and sequential applications with
other effective herbicides possessing different modes of
action
4. Using crop rotation so crop competition, tillage or
herbicides with alternative modes of action can be used
to control weed escapes
Crop Tolerance
Soybeans are tolerant to Optill PRO when applied accord-
ing to label directions as a preplant to preemergence
treatment and under normal environmental conditions.
Crop injury may occur under stressful growing conditions
(e.g. seedling disease, extreme hot or cold weather, exces-
sive moisture, high soil pH, high soil salt concentration or
drought).
Severe crop injury will result if Optill PRO is applied post-
emergence (over the top) to soybeans.
Application Instructions
Apply Optill PRO prior to crop emergence only.
Application Methods and Equipment
Optill PRO may be applied by either ground or air.
Thorough spray coverage is required for optimum weed
control and can be improved with proper adjuvant, nozzle,
and spray volume selection.
Use and configure application equipment to provide an
adequate spray volume, an accurate and uniform distribu-
tion of spray droplets over the treated area, and to avoid
spray drift to nontarget areas. Equipment should be adjust-
ed to maintain continuous agitation during spraying with
good mechanical or bypass agitation. Avoid overlaps that
will increase rates above the use rates specified in this
label.
Optill PRO may only be applied using water as the spray
carrier.
Aerial Application Requirements
Water Volume. Use 3 or more gallons of water per acre.
The following measures must be followed to reduce the
potential of spray drift to nontarget areas from aerial
applications:
1. The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom
must not exceed 3/4 the length of the fixed wingspan or
90% of rotor blade diameter.
2. Use low-drift nozzles such as straight-stream nozzles
(D-8 or larger). DO NOT use nozzles producing a mist
droplet spray..
3. Nozzles must'always point backward parallel with the
airstream and never be pointed downward more than
45 degrees.
4. Without compromising aircraft safety, applications
should be made at a height of 10 feet or less above the
crop canopy or tallest plants.
5. DO NOT apply during periods of temperature inversions
or stable atmospheric conditions.
6. Avoid potential adverse effects to nontarget areas by
maintaining a 150-feet buffer between the point of direct
application and the closest downwind edge of sensi-
tive terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested
areas, shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian
areas, and shrub lands).
Ground Application Requirements
Water Volume. Use 5 or more gallons of water per treated
acre for weed control applications. Thorough spray cover-
age is required for control of emerged broadleaf weeds.
High populations and/or variations in size can prevent ade-
quate spray coverage. Controlling fall-germinated weeds in
the spring (e.g. horseweed/marestail) will also require thor-
ough spray coverage. Use higher spray volumes (e.g. 15 to
20 gallons of water per acre) in these situations to increase
spray coverage and optimize burndown activity.
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The following measures must be followed to reduce the
potential of spray drift to nontarget areas from ground
applications:
1. Apply this product using nozzles which deliver medium-
to-coarse spray droplets as defined by ASAE
standard S-572 and as shown in nozzle manufacturer's
catalogs. Flat-fan nozzles are recommended for burn-
down applications while flood-jet type nozzles are
recommended for residual soil surface applications.
Nozzles that deliver coarse spray droplets may be used
to reduce spray drift provided spray volume per
acre (GPA) is increased to maintain coverage of target
(i.e. weeds or soil surface). DO NOT use nozzles that
produce fine (e.g. cone) spray droplets.
2. Apply this product only when the potential for drift to
adjacent nontarget areas is minimal (e.g. when the wind
is 10 MPH or less and is blowing away from sensitive
areas). DO NOT apply during periods of temperature
inversions or stable atmospheric conditions.
3. Avoid potential adverse effects to nontarget areas by
maintaining a 35-feet buffer between the application area
and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial
habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts,
woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and shrub lands).
Cleaning Spray Equipment
Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong
detergent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the
manufacturer's directions, followed by triple rinsing the
equipment before and after applying this product.
Spray Drift Management
It is the responsibility of the applicator to avoid spray drift at
the application site, especially onto nontarget areas. The
interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related
factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applica-
tor and the grower are responsible for considering all these
factors when making decisions.
The applicator must be familiar with and take into account
the information covered in the following spray drift reduc-
tion advisory information.
Controlling Droplet Size. The most effective way to
reduce drift potential is to apply the largest droplets that
provide sufficient coverage and control.
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 rec-
ommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower
pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates
are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increas-
ing pressure.
Number of Nozzles. Use the minimum number of nozzles
that provide uniform coverage.
Nozzle Type. Use a nozzle type that is designed for the
intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower
spray angles produce larger droplets.
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 compensate for this displacement by
adjusting the path of the application equipment (e.g. air-
craft, ground) upwind. Swath adjustment distance should
increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller
droplets, etc.).
Wind. Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 3 to
10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and
equipment.type, determine drift potential at any given
speed. If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph, the
applicator must determine if:
1. Conditions of temperature inversion exist, or
2. Stable atmospheric conditions exist at or below nozzle
height.
DO NOT make applications into areas of temperature
inversions or stable atmospheric conditions.
NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every
applicator must be familiar with local wind patterns and
how they affect spray drift.
Wind Erosion. Avoid treating powdery, dry or light sandy
soils when conditions are favorable for wind erosion. Under
these conditions, the soil surface should first be settled by
rainfall or irrigation.
Additives
For optimum burndown activity with Optill® PRO
herbicide, an adjuvant system must be used that includes
the following:
Adjuvant
methylated seed oil1 (MSO)
PLUS
ammonium sulfate (AMS)
or
urea ammonium nitrate (UAN)
Rate
1 gal/1 00 gals2 (1%v/v)
PLUS
8.5to17lbs/100gals
(1%to2%w/v)
or
1.25 to 2.5 gals/1 00 gals
(1.25%to2.5%v/v)
1 MSO-based adjuvant MUST contain at least 60% methy-
lated seed oil. Poor performance may occur with
adjuvants containing less than 60% methylated seed oil.
2 DO NOT use less than 1 pint/A of MSO with low-volume
(< 12.5 gallons per acre) aerial or ground applications.
BASF highly recommends the use of AMS fertilizer when
mixing Optill PRO with glyphosate-based herbicides.
DO NOT use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) as a substitute for
MSO or poor performance on broadleaf weeds will occur.
When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF
recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and
Distributors Association (CPDA) certified adjuvant.
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Tank Mixing Information
Optiir PRO herbicide may be tank mixed with one or
more registered herbicide products according to the spe-
cific tank mixing instructions in this label and respective
product labels. Read and follow the applicable restrictions
and limitations and directions for use on all product labels
involved in tank mixing. Always follow the most restrictive
label use directions. Refer to Crop-specific Information
section for details.
Tank mixtures with contact herbicides (e.g. carfentrazone,
paraquat) may reduce the burndown activity of
Optill PRO.
Compatibility Test for Mix Components
Before mixing components, always perform a compatibility
jar test.
1. For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use 3.3 cups
(800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes, adjust rates
accordingly. Only use water from the intended source at
the source temperature.
2. Add components in the sequence indicated in the mix-
ing order using 2 teaspoons for each pound or
1 teaspoon for each pint of label rate per acre.
3. Always cap the jar and invert 10 cycles between compo-
nent additions.
4. When the components have all been added to the jar, let
the solution stand for 15 minutes.
5. Evaluate the solution for uniformity and stability. The
spray solution should not have free oil on the surface, or
fine particles that precipitate to the bottom, or thick
(clabbered) texture. If the spray solution is not
compatible, repeat the compatibility test with the addi-
tion of a suitable compatibility agent. If the solution is
then compatible, use the compatibility agent as directed
on its label. If the solution is still incompatible, DO NOT
mix the ingredients in the same tank.
Mixing Order
The mixing of Optill PRO and other products in the spray
water must be conducted as follows:
1. Water - Fill tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water and start
agitation.
2. Agitation - Maintain agitation throughout mixing.
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-soluble additives (including dry and liquid fertil-
izers such as ammonium sulfate or urea ammonium
nitrate)
6. Water-dispersible products (including Dry component
of Optill PRO and others, such as dry flowables, wet-
table powders, suspension concentrates, or
suspo-emulsions)
7. Water-soluble products (such as glyphosate)
8. Emulsifiable concentrates (including Liquid compo-
nent of Optill.PRO and methylated seed oil adjuvants)
9. Remaining quantity of water
NOTE: DO NOT pour the Liquid component of
Optill PRO into the spray tank before the Dry component
of Optill PRO or poor product mixing may result.
Maintain agitation throughout application until spraying is
completed. If the spray mixture is allowed to settle for any
period of time, thorough agitation is essential to resuspend
the mixture before spraying is resumed. Continue agitation
while spraying.
Use Precautions
• Maximum seasonal use rate - Refer to the
Crop-specific Information section for maximum crop-
ping seasonal application use rates. A cropping season is
defined as the period following harvest of the preceding
crop through the harvest of the planned or current crop.
• DO NOT apply Optill PRO after crop emergence or
severe crop injury will occur.
• Rainfastness - Optill PRO is rainfast 1 hour after appli-
cation. Burndown activity may be reduced if rain or
irrigation occurs within 1 hour of application.
• DO NOT contaminate irrigation ditches or water used for
domestic purposes.
• DO NOT apply Optill PRO through any type of irrigation
system (e.g. chemigation).
• Full-rate application of products containing chlorimuron
ethyl, chloransulam-methyl, flumetsulam, or imazaquin in
the same year as Optill PRO may increase the risk of
injury to sensitive follow crops. Consult the respective
' labels of these products for recommended uses of these
products in combinations.
• Only rotational crops harvested at maturity may be used
for feed or food.
• When organophosphate or carbamate insecticides are
tank mixed with Optill PRO, temporary injury may result
to the treated crops.
• Optill PRO is not for sale, distribution, or use in
Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York State, or
in California.
Rotational Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation,
and Emergency Replanting Intervals
Use Table 2 and its exceptions in the paragraphs following
the table to determine the proper interval between
Optill PRO application and rotational crop planting. This
interval can be used to determine the acceptable planting
interval for rotational crops as well as replanting after crop
failure (because of environmental factors such as drought,
frost or hail, etc.). Be sure to determine the rotational crop
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interval for tank mix products and utilize the most restrictive
interval of all products applied.
Table 2. Rotational Crop Planting and Emergency
Replanting Intervals after an Application of
Optiir PRO herbicide
Crop
Clear-field® corn
Soybeans
Clearfield wheat
Edible beans and peas
(other than Southern peas)
Peanuts
Rye
Wheat
Field corn
Field corn grown for. seed
Alfalfa
Clover
Southern peas
Barley
Clearfield canola
Clearfield sunflower
Tobacco
Cotton
Lettuce
Oats
Popcorn
Safflower
Sorghum
Sunflower
Sweet corn
Flax
Potatoes
Other crops
Rotational Crop Interval
(months after application)
0
Oto1a
4
4
8.5
9
9.5
18
26
40b
aThe planting interval for this crop and rates are further
defined in the respective Crop-specific Information
section of this label. Use the longer interval within listed
ranges for indicated crops grown on coarse-textured soils
with organic matter less than or equal to 2.0%.
"Following 40 months after an Optill PRO application and
before planting any crop not listed elsewhere in the
Rotational Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation, and
Emergency Replanting Intervals, a successful field
bioassay must be completed. The field bioassay consists
of a test strip of the intended rotational crop planted
across the previously treated field and grown to maturity.
The test strip should include low areas and knolls and
include variations in soil such as type and pH. If no crop
injury is evident in the test strip, the intended rotational
crop may be planted the following year. Sugar beet pro-
duction can be reduced when grown in soil conditions
with a pH less than 6.5. If the field is limed to adjust pH
prior to planting rotational crops not listed in Rotational
Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation, and Emergency
Replanting Intervals, apply the lime at least 12 months
prior to planting the rotational crop.
Use of Optill PRO in accordance with label directions is
expected to result in normal growth of rotational crops in
most situations. However, various environmental and
agronomic factors make it impossible to eliminate all risks
associated with the use of this product and, therefore, rota-
tional crop injury is always possible.
Exceptions to Crop Rotation Restrictions
Barley
(Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia only)
Barley may be planted 4 months following an Optill PRO'
application in these states.
Corn Inbred Lines
Corn inbred seed lines may be planted the year following
an application of Optill PRO. Growers are directed to
contact the seed company for information and recommen-
dations regarding the planting of corn grown for seed in
fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. Because
growing conditions, environmental conditions, and grower
practices are beyond the control of BASF, all risks and con-
sequences associated with planting seed corn inbreds into
fields treated previously with Optill PRO shall be assumed
by the user.
Sweet Corn and Popcorn Varieties
(Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee,
and Wisconsin only)
Sweet corn and popcorn varieties may be planted the year
following an application of Optill PRO. Some sweet corn
and popcorn varieties may be injured when planted at less
than 18 months following an application of Optill PRO.
Before planting sweet corn for processing, contact the
processor company for information and recommendations
regarding the tolerance of sweet corn varieties planned for
fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. DO NOT
plant fresh market sweet corn varieties prior to 18 months
after Optill PRO use. Before planting popcorn, contact the
popcorn company for information and recommendations
regarding the tolerance of popcorn varieties planned for
fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. Because
growing conditions, environmental conditions, and grower
practices are beyond the control of BASF, all risks and con-
sequences associated with planting sweet corn or popcorn
varieties into fields treated previously with Optill PRO shall
be assumed by the user. Stunting and maturity-delay or
other adverse effects may result when sweet corn or pop-
corn are planted following Optill PRO use.
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Certain Vegetable Crops
(Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana,
Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia only)
The following crops may be planted 18 months following
the last application of Optill® PRO herbicide: Bahiagrass,
cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumber,. Irish potato, onion, sweet
pepper transplants, sweet potato transplants, tomato
transplants and watermelon.
Field Corn and Field Corn Grown for Seed
(Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon,
Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
Plant 9.5 months after Optill PRO application.
Crop-specific Information
This section provides use directions for Optill PRO in soy-
bean. Be sure to read about product information, mixing,
application, weeds controlled and adjuvant instructions in
preceding sections of the label. Read and follow tank mix
product labels for restrictions, precautions, instructions and
rotational crop restrictions.
Depending-on specific application directions, Optill PRO
may be applied for burndown control of emerged weeds
and/or residual control of germinating weeds (refer to
Table 1 for list of weeds controlled) before planting
(preplant/preseed) or after planting but before crop emer-
gence. Depending on the time between Optill PRO
application and planting, a followup in-crop herbicide appli-
cation may be needed for complete weed control
throughout the growing season.
Thorough spray coverage is required for control of
emerged broadleaf weeds. High populations and/or
variations in size can prevent adequate spray coverage.
Controlling fal'l-germinated weeds in the spring
(e.g. horseweed/marestail) will also require thorough spray
coverage. Use higher spray volumes (e.g. 15 to 20 gallons
of water per acre) in these situations to increase spray cov-
erage and optimize burndown activity.
Soybean
Optill PRO may be applied in the fall and/or in the spring
as a preplant 'or preemergence burndown application in
reduced or no-till soybean for weed control (refer to
Table 1 for list of weeds controlled). An adjuvant system
(refer to Additives section for details) is required for opti-
mum burndown activity.
Application Rate
Optill PRO is a combination of two separate formulated
components defined as follows, which are intended to be
applied together as a tank mix application.
1. Dry component: two containers each weighing
40 ounces (2.5 pounds) of a formulated water-
dispersible granule.
2. Liquid component: two jugs each containing 200 fluid
ounces (1.56 gallons) of a formulated emulsifiable
concentrate.
The entire contents of the Optill PRO carton will treat
40 acres.
If the intended treatment area is less than 40 acres, apply a
rate ratio equivalent to 2 ounces of the Dry component
with 10 fluid ounces of the Liquid component on a per
acre basis. DO NOT apply to soybean using a different
ratio of the Dry and Liquid components on a per acre
basis.
Application Timing
Fall Application
Apply Optill PRO for burndown and/or residual weed con-
trol after the prior crop is harvested. Applications must be
made prior to first killing frost. Fall applications can be
made to all soil types.
Spring Application
Apply Optill PRO early preplant through preemergence for
burndown and/or residual weed control prior to crop emer-
gence. A sequential application of Sharpen® herbicide at
1.0 and 2.0 fl ozs/A may be made with a minimum of
30 and 60 days between applications, respectively.
Soybean Planting Interval
Depending on soil texture and organic matter, an interval
between Optill PRO application and soybean planting may
be required (see Table 3). These intervals must be
observed prior to planting soybeans or crop injury may
occur.
Table 3. Minimum Preplant Intervals Required
Between Optill PRO Application and
Soybean Planting
Minimum Preplant Interval by Soil Texture
and Organic Matter Content
(days)
Soil Texture
Coarse
(Sand, loamy sand,
and sandy loam)
Medium
(Silt, silt loam, loam,
and sandy clay loam)
Fine
(Sandy clay, silty clay,
silty clay loam, clay
loam, and clay)
Organic Matter
£ 2.0%
30
None
None
> 2.0%
None
None
None
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Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations
• DO NOT apply more than 2.0 ozs/A of the Dry compo-
nent (0.022 Ib ai/A of saflufenacil and 0.063 Ib ae/A
imazethapyr) in a single application or cumulatively per
cropping season.
• DO NOT apply more than a maximum cumulative
amount of 0.089 Ib ai/A of saflufenacil per cropping sea-
son in soybean from all product sources.
• DO NOT apply more than a maximum cumulative
amount of 0.98 Ib ai/A dimethenamid-P (21.0 fl ozs/A of
Liquid component) per cropping season in soybean from
all product sources.
• DO NOT apply Optill® PRO herbicide to soybean in
North Dakota and Minnesota north of Highway #210.
• DO NOT apply when soybeans have reached the crack-
ing stage or after emergence because severe crop injury
will result.
• DO NOT apply Optill PRO with other products contain-
ing Group 14/Group E herbicides (such as sulfentrazone
or flumioxazin) as a tank mix or sequential application .
within 30 days of planting because crop injury may result.
• When applying Optill PRO in a sequential spring applica-
tion with other products containing Group 14/Group E
herbicides, separate applications by at least 44 days.
• Group 14/Group E herbicides labeled for post-
emergence applications in soybean may be used 14 days
after soybean emergence.
• DO NOT graze or feed treated soybean forage, hay or
straw to livestock.
• There must be a Preharvest Interval of at least 85 days
between an application of Optill PRO and soybean grain
harvest.
• Ensure that the seed row is sufficiently covered with soil
to avoid washing and concentration of the herbicide in
the seed zone.
• Always use the most restrictive preplant interval of all
inclusive herbicides when applying Optill PRO as part of
a tank mix.
Tank Mixtures
Broad-spectrum burndown of additional grasses or
broadleaf weeds will require a tank mix. Optill PRO may
be tank mixed with one or more of, but not limited to, the
following herbicide products:
• Clarity9 herbicide
• Outlook8 herbicide
• Prowl® H2O herbicide
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup® herbicide)
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Conditions of Sale and Warranty
The Directions For Use of this product reflect the opin-
ion 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, inef-
fectiveness 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 chemi-
cal 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.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF'S
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY
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 agree-
ment in writing signed by a duly authorized representative
of BASF. ' 1108
Clarity, Clearfield, Kixor, Optill, Outlook, Prowl, and
Sharpen are registered trademarks of BASF.
Roundup is a registered trademark of Monsanto
Technology LLC.
© 2013 BASF Corporation
All rights reserved.
007969-00332.20130729. NVA 2013-04-387-0133
Supersedes: NVA 2011-04-387-0188
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
BASFThe Chemical Company
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[Base decal Dry component]
[GroupH IB JEHerbicidel
The Chemical Company
Optill PROPowered by Kixor* Herbicide
[Base decal Liquid component]
H n RASP EroupH JB EHerbicide!
The Chemical Company
OptiMPROPowered by Kixor» Herbicide
Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean
Active Ingredients (Dry Component):
saflufenacil: N'-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6-
dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)benzoyl]-N-
isopropyl-N-methylsulfamide 17.8%
imazethapyr: (±)-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1 -methylethyl)-5-
oxo-1 H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 50.2%
Other Ingredients: 32.0%
Total: 1 100.0%
Contains 0.178 pound active ingredient saflufenacil and 0.502 pound acid equivalent imazethapyr
per pound tormu&ted as a water-dispersible granule (WG)
EPA Reg. No. 7969-332 EPA Est No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCIONSi usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle.
(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals.
CAUTION. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes
moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Environmental
Hazards: For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where
surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO
NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
See leaflet for complete Environmental Hazards and Groundwater and Surface
Water Advisories. FIRST AID: If on skin or clothing: 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. If swallowed: Call a poison
control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. DO NOT induce
vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. DO NOT give
any liquid to the person. DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15
to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then
continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center for treatment advice. If
inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an
ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth, if
possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
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 at
1- 800-832-HELP (4357).
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: DO NOT contaminate water,
food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide
Storage: DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in original
container in a well-ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs
and away from other pesticides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on-
site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes
cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency
responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 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 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. See leaflet for complete container disposal directions including
triple rinsing and pressure rinsing instructions.
See leaflet 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).
Not for individual sale or use.
Net Contents: 2 x 2.5 pounds (Dry Component)
BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
[Based on NVA 2013-04-387-0133J
Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean
Active Ingredient* (Liquid Component):
dimethenamid-P: (S)-2-chloro-N-[(1 -methyl-2-methoxy)ethyl]-
N-(2,4-dimethyl-thien-3-yl)-acetamide
Other Ingredients**: 36.1%
Total: 100.0%
"Contains 6.0 pounds of active ingredient per gallon formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate
"Contains petroleum distillates
EPA Reg. No. 7969-332 EPA Est No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING/AVISOSi usted no entiende la etiqueta. busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle.
(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals.
WARNING. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if inhaled,
swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing.
Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or frequently
repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Environmental Hazards: For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water,
areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high
water mark. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment
washwaters or rinsate. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in
groundwater contamination. Application in areas where soils are permeable or
coarse and groundwater is near the surface could result in groundwater
contamination. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in surface water
contamination via dissolved runoff and runoff erosion. Practices should be
followed to minimize the potential for dissolved runoff and/or runoff erosion. See
leaflet for complete Environmental Hazards. FIRST AID: If in eyes: Hold eyes
open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes.
Call a poison control center for treatment advice. If swallowed: Call a poison
control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. DO NOT induce
vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. DO NOT give
any liquid to the person. DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If on skin or clothing: 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. If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is
not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably
by mouth to mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice. 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 at 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Note to Physician: Contains petroleum
distillate. Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: DO NOT contaminate water,
food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide
Storage: DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in original
container in a well-ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs
and away from other pesticides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on-
site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess
pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes
cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency
responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 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 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. See leaflet for complete container disposal directions including
triple rinsing and pressure rinsing instructions.
See leaflet 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).
Not for individual sale or use.
Net Contents: 2 x 1.56 gallons (Liquid Component)
BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709