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# Obvius Fungicide Seed Treatment

- EPA Reg No: **7969-371**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (1.58%); Metalaxyl (1.26%); Fluxapyroxad (1.58%)
- Label accepted: 2025-03-25
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00371-20250325.pdf

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March 25, 2025 
 
Matthew Feinberg 
Group Leader Regulatory Affairs 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
 
Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Metalaxyl and 
Pyraclostrobin 
 Product Name: Obvius Fungicide Seed Treatment 
 EPA Registration Number: 7969-371 
 Application Date: October 28, 2020, and December 1, 2020 
Decision Number: 567332 and 568432 
 Case Number: 478003 and 478458 
 
Dear Matthew Feinberg: 
 
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 
as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to 
support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the 
Pyraclostrobin and Metalaxyl/Mefenoxam Interim Decisions, and has concluded that your 
submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration 
under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable. 
 
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please 
be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the 
product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 
40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In 
addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on 
the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration 
process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website 
contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved 
registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance 
Assurance.

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EPA Reg. No. 7969-371 
Decision No. 567332 and 568432 
 
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes 
all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must 
submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for 
shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may 
distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months 
from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this 
product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To 
distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation 
at 40 CFR 152.3. 
 
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Concepción Rodríguez by phone at 
202-566-0820, or via email at rodriguez.concepcion@epa.gov. 
 
 Sincerely, 
 
 
 Linda Arrington, Branch Chief 
 Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4 
 Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division 
 Office of Pesticide Programs 
 
 
 
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label

For commercial and on-farm use
A suspension concentrate for control of various seed-borne and soil-
borne diseases in edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 
6A); dried shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6C) including lentils, 
field pea, chickpeas and dry beans; succulent shelled pea and bean; 
rapeseed (crop subgroup 20A), including canola, Brassica juncea, and 
canola oil quality mustards and flax; and soybean
Active Ingredients:
fluxapyroxad*: 1H-Pyrazole-4-carboxamide, 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-
(3',4',5'-trifluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)- ................................. 1.58%
pyraclostrobin**: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]
methyl]phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) ................................ 1.58%
metalaxyl***: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester . . . 1.26%
Other Ingredients: ............................................. 95.58%
Total: ........................................................ 100.00%
* Contains 0.139 lb of the active ingredient fluxapyroxad per U.S. gallon
** Contains 0.139 lb of the active ingredient pyraclostrobin per U.S. gallon
*** Contains 0.111 lb of the active ingredient metalaxyl per U.S. gallon
EPA Reg. No. 7969-371 EPA Est. No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 
detalle. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
See full label 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:
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
2 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27713
Metalaxyl Group 4 Fungicide
Fluxapyroxad Group 7 Fungicide
Pyraclostrobin Group 11 Fungicide
Alternate Brand Names: Aramax TM F3 Seed Treatment, Vercoras TM F3 Seed Treatment
Mar 25, 2025
7969-371

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Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye 
irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing 
spray mist or contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash 
hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobac-
co, or using the toilet.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene 
rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or 
viton ≥ 14 mils
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for 
 cleaning/ maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for 
 washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 
wash PPE separately from other laundry.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets 
inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 
clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
clothing.
Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. 
Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 
water adjacent to treated areas. DO NOT apply directly to 
water, or to areas where surface water is present, or inter-
tidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT 
contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing 
of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
DO NOT discharge effluent containing this product into 
lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters 
unless in accordance with the requirements of a National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit 
and the permitting authority has been notified in writing 
before discharge. DO NOT discharge effluent containing 
this product to sewer systems without previously notifying 
the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, 
contact your State Water Board or the regional office of the 
EPA.
FIRST AID
If swallowed
• 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 by a poison control center or doctor.
• 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.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 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. 
In case of medical emergency involving this product, call BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC (hereafter “BASF”) at 
1-800-832-HELP (4357) or dial 911.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
No specific antidote is available. Treat symptomatically.

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Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous 
to wildlife. Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading. If 
treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to 
birds or endangered species, promptly clean up and 
 dispose of (cover or collect) spilled treated seed to prevent 
ingestion. Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying 
seed away from bodies of water.
Surface Water Advisory 
This product may impact surface water quality due to run-
off of rainwater. This is especially true for poorly draining 
soils and soils with shallow ground water. This product is 
classified as having high potential for reaching surface 
water via runoff for several months or more after applica-
tion. A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip 
between areas to which this product is applied and sur-
face water features including ponds, streams, and springs 
will reduce the potential loading of pyraclostrobin from run-
off water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be 
reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall or irrigation 
is expected to occur within 48 hours. Sound erosion con-
trol practices will reduce this product’s contribution to 
surface water contamination.
Groundwater Advisory 
Pyraclostrobin is known to leach through soil into ground-
water under certain conditions as a result of label use. This 
chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas 
where soils are permeable, particularly where the water 
table is shallow.
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 the time of fungicide seed 
treatment application.
DO NOT APPLY this product in a way that will contact 
workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. 
Only protected handlers may be in the area during applica-
tion. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, 
consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing 
agent. Hazardous chemical reaction may occur.
Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all 
applicable directions, restrictions, precautions, and 
 Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed.
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, 
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE) and the restricted-entry intervals. The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this prod-
uct that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas 
during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 24 hours.
EXCEPTION: If the seed is treated with the product and 
the treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the 
Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstanc-
es, 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 permitted 
under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves 
contact with anything that has been treated, including 
plants, soil, or water, is:
• Coveralls
• Socks and shoes
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, 
 neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 
≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or 
disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in original container. Keep container closed and in 
a secure place. Store in an area that is out of reach of 
children and animals, away from food, feedstuffs, fertiliz-
ers and seed. Protect from frost and freezing.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be 
disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal 
facility.
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this 
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 
equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy-
cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incin-
eration, or by other procedures approved by state and 
local authorities.
(continued)

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
(capacity ≤ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank 
and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill 
the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 
10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a 
mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain 
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this 
procedure two more times.
Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
 (capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank. 
Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten 
closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and 
forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 
30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it 
back and forth several times. Turn the container over 
onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. 
Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix 
tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat 
this 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 sec-
onds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.
Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide 
only. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose. 
For final disposal, 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 incin-
eration, or by other procedures approved by state and 
local authorities. Triple rinsing the container before final 
disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of 
the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility 
of the refiller.
Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final 
disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 
into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container 
about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate 
water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate 
into application equipment or rinsate collection system. 
Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times.
(continued)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all 
openings that have been opened during use; return the 
container to the point of purchase or to a designated 
location. This container must only be refilled with a pesti-
cide product. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage 
including cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads 
and closure devices. Check for leaks after refilling and 
before transport. DO NOT transport if this container is 
damaged or leaking. If the container is damaged, or leak-
ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase 
or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container 
and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container 
in compliance with state and local regulations.
In Case of Spill
In case of a large-scale spill of this product, call:
• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• BASF 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 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
Steps to take if this material is released into the 
 environment or spilled:
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 
avoid exposure when managing a spill. (See 
 Precautionary Statements section of this label for 
required PPE.)
• Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material 
(e.g., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking 
material to separate containers for disposal. Small-scale 
spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi-
cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites.
• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin 
areas with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
• Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water.
Use Restrictions
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
 processing.
• DO NOT store Obvius® fungicide seed treatment 
near feed or foodstuffs.
• DO NOT contaminate feed or foodstuffs.
• DO NOT contaminate domestic or irrigation waters.
• DO NOT plant crops within 12 months after planting 
Obvius-treated seed unless permitted according to the 
seed labeling note.
• DO NOT use the same auger or other seed treatment 
equipment for treating seed that will handle commercial 
or feed grains unless these have been thoroughly 
cleaned.

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• DO NOT store leftover treated seed where it could be 
mixed with untreated seed. Store treated seed in cool, 
dry conditions.
• When applying both metalaxyl- and mefenoxam- 
containing products to the same crop within the same 
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum yearly 
total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on 
the label of the product containing the lowest yearly total 
on that crop.
SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT
The Federal Seed Act requires that containers contain-
ing treated seeds shall be labeled with the following 
statements:
• This seed has been treated with Obvius
® fungicide 
seed treatment , a fungicide containing 
 pyraclostrobin , fluxapyroxad , and metalaxyl .
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
purposes.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the 
following statements on containers containing seed 
treated with fluxapyroxad , pyraclostrobin , and 
metalaxyl :
• Store treated seed away from food and feedstuffs.
• DO NOT allow children, pets or livestock to have 
access to treated seed.
• Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus 
socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier 
laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 
14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride 
(PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils when opening this 
bag or handling (e.g., loading, pouring) treated seed or 
seed pieces.
• DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into areas with 
treated seeds during the restricted entry interval of 
24 hours, with the exception that workers may enter if 
they will have no contact with the soil/media 
subsurface.
• Treated seed exposed on soil surfaces may be haz-
ardous to wildlife. Plant treated seed into the soil to the 
specified minimum depth or greater to minimize expo-
sure. Cover or collect treated seed spilled during 
loading and planting, in particular at row ends and field 
corners.
• Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying seed 
away from bodies of water.
• Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor-
dance with local requirements. Excess treated seed 
may be used for ethanol production only if:
1) by-products are not used for livestock feed; and
2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in 
ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic 
practice.
(continued)
SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT 
(continued)
• When applying both metalaxyl - and mefenoxam- 
containing products to the same crop within the same 
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum year-
ly total application rate for the active ingredient as 
stated on the label of the product containing the low-
est yearly total on that crop. Regardless of method of 
application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT 
apply more than 12.3 lbs metalaxyl/A per year.
• Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to 
fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff may be 
hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to 
treated areas. DO NOT apply directly to water, or to 
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT con-
taminate water when disposing of equipment 
washwaters or rinsate.
• Surface Water Advisory: This product may impact 
surface water quality due to runoff of rainwater. This is 
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with 
shallow ground water. This product is classified as 
having high potential for reaching surface water via 
runoff for several months or more after application. A 
level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between 
areas to which this product is applied and surface 
water features including ponds, streams, and springs 
will reduce the potential loading of pyraclostrobin 
from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product 
will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall 
or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours. 
Sound erosion control practices will reduce this prod-
uct’s contribution to surface water contamination.
• Groundwater Advisory: Pyraclostrobin is known 
to leach through soil into groundwater under certain 
conditions as a result of label use. This chemical may 
leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are 
permeable, particularly where the water table is 
shallow.
In the event of crop failure or harvest of a crop grown 
from this seed, the field may be replanted immediately 
with peas and beans, flax seed, rapeseed, soybean, or 
any other crop for which tolerances for pyraclostrobin , 
fluxapyroxad , and metalaxyl exist. For all other crops, 
the minimum plant back interval is 12 months from the 
date this seed was planted. A cover crop without these 
tolerances may be planted for purposes of erosion con-
trol or soil improvement; however, the crop may not be 
grazed or harvested for food or feed.

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Product Information
Obvius® fungicide seed treatment is a liquid broad 
spectrum fungicide seed treatment that provides preven-
tive seed and seedling protection from several seed-borne 
and soil-borne diseases.
Obvius contains an EPA-approved dye that imparts an 
unnatural color to the treated seed to prevent its accidental 
use as a food or feed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, 
Part 2.25.
Refer to the Diseases Controlled by Obvius
®  fungicide 
seed treatment table for approved crops and associated 
diseases controlled by Obvius.
Mode of Action
Obvius contains three active ingredients from different 
fungicide groups that have distinct modes of action.
• Pyraclostrobin is classified as a Target Site of Action 
Group 11 fungicide.
• Fluxapyroxad is classified as a Target Site of Action 
Group 7 fungicide.
• Metalaxyl is classified as a Target Site of Action Group 4 
fungicide.
Seed treatments of Obvius can be followed by foliar use 
fungicides. Follow the resistance management guidelines 
of foliar use fungicides containing the same modes of 
action as specified on the respective labels.
Resistance Management
Obvius contains a Group 4 (metalaxyl), Group 7 
 (fluxapyroxad) and Group 11 (pyraclostrobin) fungicide. 
Any fungal population may contain individuals naturally 
resistant to Obvius and other Group 4, Group 7, and/or 
Group 11 fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest con-
trol may occur over time if these fungicides are used 
repeatedly in the same fields. Other resistance mecha-
nisms that are not linked to site of action but specific for 
individual chemicals, including enhanced metabolism, may 
also exist. Appropriate resistance-management strategies 
should be followed.
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the fol-
lowing steps:
• Rotate the use of Obvius or other Group 4, Group 7 
and/or Group 11 fungicides within a growing season 
sequence with different groups that control the same 
pathogens.
• Use tank mixtures with fungicide from a different group 
that are equally effective on the target pest when such 
use is permitted. Use at least the minimum application 
rate as labeled by the manufacturer.
• Adopt an integrated pest management (IPM) program for 
fungicide use that includes scou ting, uses historical infor-
mation related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and 
which considers host plant resistance, impact of environ-
mental conditions on disease development, disease 
thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other 
chemical control practices.
• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models 
to effectively time fungicide applications. Note that using 
predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage 
resistance.
• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance devel-
opment. Monitor the efficacy of all fungicides used in the 
disease management program against the targeted 
pathogen and record other factors that may influence 
fungicide performance and/or disease development.
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop 
advisor for any additional pesticide resistance- 
management and/or IPM recommendations for specific 
crops and pathogens.
• For further information or to report suspected resistance, 
contact your BASF representative, local extension spe-
cialist, or certified crop advisor.
Application Method
Seed must be well conditioned and free of chaff before 
treating with Obvius. Uniform seed coverage and proper 
application equipment calibratio n is essential for good dis-
ease control. Weather conditions (hot or cold), seed type 
and surface, and equipment used all have a bearing on the 
uniformity of coverage.
When applied at the indicated rate(s), dilution with water is 
not necessary unless directed by the manufacturer of the 
seed treatment application equipment. Consult a seed 
treatment specialist for calibration and operation proce-
dures of the seed treatment equipment being used.
Obvius may be applied using standard commercial seed 
treatment equipment (including but not limited to, slurry or 
mist-type equipment) or on-farm seed treatment equip-
ment. Obvius may also be used in on-the-go type air 
seeder treatment systems. DO NOT apply directly into a 
planter box.
Tank Mixing Information
Tank Mix Partners
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all 
products are registered for the intended use. When using 
Obvius in a tank mixture with other seed treatment prod-
ucts, read and follow all directions for use, crops/sites, 
application restrictions, dilution ratios, precautions, and 
limitations on the tank mix partner label. DO NOT exceed 
label dosage or application rate. Users must follow the 
most restrictive directions for use and precautionary state-
ments of each product in the tank mixture. DO NOT 
combine with any product that prohibits mixing.
Compatibility Test for Tank Mix Components
When tank mixing Obvius, always test compatibility before 
use by performing a jar test as follows:
1. Add all intended seed treatment products and the 
appropriate amount of water in a clear glass jar.
2. Mix well and allow to sit for one hour.
3. Remix and observe for physical incompatibility.

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Also test with the seed to ensure the combination of tank 
mix products does not have detrimental effects on the 
seed.
Mixing Order
For containers 5 gallons or less, shake well before use. For 
containers greater than 5 gallons, recirculate before use.
1. Water - Add 3/4 of the required volume of water to the 
mix tank and turn on agitation.
2. Agitation - Mechanical agitation is required for proper 
mixing of Obvius
® fungicide seed treatment.
3. Dye or colorant
4. Wettable powders
5. Soluble powders
6. Flowable formulations (for example Obvius)
7. Emulsifiable concentrates
8. Water - Remaining 1/4 of required water volume is 
added last and can be used as rinsate for the chemical 
container or to adjust the total slurry to compensate for 
water displacement by powdered products.
Maintain agitation until the entire slurry mixture has been 
used.
Ensure seed is dry before bagging.

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® fungicide seed treatment
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Edible-podded Pea and Bean 
(crop subgroup 6A)
Cajanus cajan
Pigeon pea
Canavalia spp.
Jackbean
Sword bean
Glycine max
Soybean (immature seed)
Phaseolus spp.
Runner bean
Snap bean
Wax bean
Pisum spp.
Dwarf pea
Edible-pod pea
Snow pea
Sugar snap pea
Vigna spp.
Asparagus bean
Chinese longbean
Moth bean
Yardlong bean
• Anthracnose caused by seed-borne 
Colletotrichum spp.
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Pythium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot and seedling blight caused by 
seed-borne Botrytis cinerea
• Seedling blight caused by seed-borne 
Ascochyta spp.
4.6 
(0.018)
Use Restrictions
• Regardless of method of application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT apply more than 12.3 lbs metalaxyl/A 
per year.
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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Dried Shelled Pea and Bean 
(except soybean) 
(crop subgroup 6C)
Cajanus cajan
Pigeon pea
Cicer arietinum
Chickpea/Garbanzo bean
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Guar
Lablab purpureus
Lablab/Hyacinth bean
Lens esculenta
Lentil
Lupinus spp.
Grain lupin
Sweet lupin
White lupin
White sweet lupin
Phaseolus spp.
Field bean
Kidney bean
Lima bean
Navy bean
Pinto bean
Tepary bean
Pisum spp.
Field pea
Vicia faba
Broad/Fava bean
Vigna spp.
Adzuki bean
Black-eyed pea
Catjang
Cowpea
Crowder pea
Moth bean
Mung bean
Rice bean
Southern pea
Urd bean
• Anthracnose caused by seed-borne 
Colletotrichum spp.
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Pythium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot and seedling blight caused by 
seed-borne Botrytis cinerea
• Seedling blight caused by seed-borne 
Ascochyta spp.
4.6 
(0.018)
Use Restrictions
• Regardless of method of application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT apply more than 12.3 lbs metalaxyl/A 
per year.
(continued)

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Succulent shelled Pea and Bean
Cajanus cajan
Pigeon pea
Phaseolus spp.
Lima bean (green)
Pisum spp.
English pea
Garden pea
Green pea
Vicia faba
Broad/Fava bean (succulent)
Vigna spp.
Blackeyed pea
Cowpea
Southern pea
• Anthracnose caused by seed-borne 
Colletotrichum spp.
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Pythium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot and seedling blight caused by 
seed-borne Botrytis cinerea
• Seedling blight caused by seed-borne 
Ascochyta spp.
4.6 
(0.018)
Flax Seed
Linum usitatissimum
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
4.6 
(0.018)
Use Restrictions for Succulent shelled Pea and Bean
• Regardless of method of application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT apply more than 12.3 lbs metalaxyl/A 
per year.
• Restriction not applicable to flax seed.
(continued)

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Rapeseed (except flax seed) 
(crop subgroup 20A)
Cultivars, varieties, and/or 
hybrids of:
Borago officinalis
Borage
Crambe hispanica/C. abyssinica
Crambe
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Cuphea
Echium plantagineum
Echium
Camelina sativa
Gold of Pleasure
Conringia orientalis
Hare’s ear mustard
Lesquerella recurvata
Lesquerella
Lunaria annua
Lunaria
Limnanthes alba
Meadowfoam
Asclepias spp.
Milkweed
Brassica hirta spp.
Mustard seed
Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis
Oil radish
Papaver somniferum L. subsp. 
somniferum
Poppy seed
Brassica spp./Brassica napus L.
Rapeseed
Sesamum indicum/S. radiatum
Sesame
Hesperis matronalis
Sweet rocket
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Leptosphaeria maculans (i.e., blackleg) 
- Pythium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
• Seedling blight and root rot caused by 
soil-borne Alternaria brassicae
9.2 
(0.036)
Soybean
Glycine spp.
• Anthracnose caused by seed-borne 
 Colletotrichum spp.
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
caused by soil-borne: 
- Fusarium spp. 
- Pythium spp. 
- Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot and seedling blight caused by 
seed-borne Botrytis cinerea
• Seedling blight caused by seed-borne 
Ascochyta spp.
4.6 
(0.018)
Use Restrictions for Soybean
• Regardless of method of application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT apply more than 12.3 lbs metalaxyl/A 
per year.
• Restriction not applicable to Rapeseed (except flax seed) (crop subgroup 20A).

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followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate 
all risks inherently associated with the use of this 
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consequences may result because of such factors as 
the presence of other or untested or unapproved 
materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low 
germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent 
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