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Emesto Silver Seed Treatment Fungicide

• Product class: seed-treatment
• EPA Reg No: 264-1123
• Active ingredients: Penflufen, Prothioconazole
• Source: https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/crop-protection/seed-treatment/emesto-silver-seed-treatment
• Label PDF: https://cs-assets.bayer.com/is/content/bayer/Emesto_Silver1f_Labelpdf

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4.50” 4.25” 7.75” 7.50” COPY AREA COPY AREA Net Contents: 2.5 Gallons

US61380548D 160328Dv2 01/19 Produced for: Bayer CropScience LP 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63167 EMESTO is a registered trademark of Bayer. ©2019 Bayer CropScience

For use as a fungicide seed dressing for protection against listed seedborne and soilborne diseases in potatoes. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Penflufen ........................................................... 9.35% Prothioconazole ...................................................... 1.68% OTHER INGREDIENTS: ............................................... 88.97% TOTAL: 100.00% Contains 0.83 lb Penflufen and 0.15 lb Prothioconazole per gallon (100 g Penflufen and 18 g Prothioconazole per liter) EPA Reg. No. 264-1123 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) SMARTLINE US61380548D (160328Dv2) LABMC EMESTO SILVER 2.5 GAL ETL colors: CMYK 1/25/19

1 4.50” 4.0625” 7.75” 7.375” COPY AREA COPY AREA 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 to an unconscious person. IF ON SKIN: • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. In case of emergency call toll free the Bayer CropScience Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577. Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, polyvinyl chloride, or viton. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category C on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. All mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must wear: • long sleeved shirt and long pants, • socks plus shoes, • chemical resistant gloves, except when bagging or sewing bags of treated seeds, Follow 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 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, aquatic invertebrates, and freshwater/estuaries/marine aquatic plants. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Cover or collect seed spilled during loading. This product has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. This chemical may leach into ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. Therefore contain any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose of wastes according to the disposal instructions on this label.

2 4.50” 4.0625” 7.75” 7.375” COPY AREA COPY AREA DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For use only in commercial seed treatment equipment. Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other on-farm seed treatment applications except for potato seed pieces. The Agricultural Use Requirements statements below are specific to the potato seed piece 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, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. Exception: If the product is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, 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 reentry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: coveralls, chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, and shoes plus socks. POTATO SEED PIECE TREATMENT CROP DISEASE APPLICATION RATE FOR SEED PIECE DIRECTIONS Potato (seed piece application) Black scurf, stem & stolon canker, caused by seedborne and soilborne (suppression)

Rhizoctonia solani Silver scurf caused by seedborne Helminthosporium solani (suppression) Seed piece rot caused by Fusarium (suppression) Apply 0.31 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed pieces Maximum number of application per year is 3. For disease control, good coverage of the seed piece is required. Apply specified dosage as a diluted spray slurry using equipment that ensures uniform coverage of each seed piece. Do not apply more than 2.5 fl oz of slurry / 100 lbs of seed pieces. Apply only in areas with adequate ventilation or in areas that are equipped to remove spray mist or dust. As part of the seed cutting and treating process, application of an inert absorbent ingredient is recommended to improve suberization. For added Fusarium protection apply a Mancozeb containing product specifically designed for application to potatoes in place of the inert absorbent. Do not use treated seed pieces for food, feed, or fodder. Do not exceed more than 0.143 lbs of active ingredient/A (65 g ai/A) per crop season for seed piece treatment.

3 4.50” 4.0625” 7.75” 7.375” COPY AREA COPY AREA SEED BAG TAG The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed treated with Emesto ® Silver must be labeled with the following statements: • This seed has been treated with Emesto Silver which contains Prothioconazole and Penflufen. • Do not use treated seed for food, feed, or oil production. 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. • User is responsible for ensuring that the seed bag meets all the requirements under the Federal Seed Act. In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on the container of seed treated with Emesto Silver: • Store away from feeds and foodstuffs. • Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and chemical resistant gloves when handling treated seed. • Crops for which there are registered uses of Penflufen, which includes alfalfa; potatoes (Crop Subgroup 1C); legume vegetables (Crop Group 6/7); cereal grains (Crop Group 15/16); and oil seeds (Crop Group 20) may be replanted at any time. All other crops may be planted no less than 30 days after planting treated seeds. • After the seeds have been planted, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. Exception: Once the seeds are planted in soil or other planting media, the Worker Protection Standard allows worker to enter the treated area without restriction if there will be no worker contact with the treated seeds in the soil or planting media. • Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local requirements. Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment washwaters. • Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements. • Use planting equipment that will plant treated seed into the soil to a minimum depth of 0.5 inch. • This compound is toxic to birds and mammals. Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds and mammals. Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading. • Do not use treated seed pieces for food, feed, or fodder. • For potatoes: Do not exceed 0.143 lb. Penflufen /A (65 g ai/A) per crop season. The maximum number of applications per year is 3. This seed has been treated with xx mg active ingredients (ai) of Emesto Silver /seed which includes Penflufen (2 g ai/100 Kg seed) and prothioconazole (0.36 g ai/100 Kg seed) • This product has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. This chemical may leach into ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. Therefore contain any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose of wastes according to the disposal instructions on this label. • This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and freshwater/estuaries/ marine aquatic plants. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.

4 4.50” 4.0625” 7.75” 7.375” COPY AREA COPY AREA INFORMATION EMESTO SILVER is a fungicide seed dressing for protection against listed seedborne and soilborne diseases in potatoes. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage, disposal or cleaning of equipment. PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in original container away from feed and food. Store in cool, dry area. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not allow prolonged storage in temperatures that exceed 105°F (40°C) or in temperatures that fall below 14°F (-10°C). PESTICIDE DISPOSAL To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry). CONTAINER HANDLING Rigid, Non-refillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

5 4.50” 4.0625” 7.75” 7.375” COPY AREA COPY AREA IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability. Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to guarantee germination of carry-over seed. CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.

(01) 0 0785740 19038 8 PLACE BAR CODE HERE 5.50” BASE LABEL 4.125”0.875” 0.50” 7.75” 7.50” COPY AREA COPY AREA NET CONTENTS: 2 1/2 GALLONS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage, disposal or cleaning of equipment. PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in original container away from feed and food. Store in cool, dry area. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not allow prolonged storage in temperatures that exceed 105°F (40°C) or in temperatures that fall below 14°F (-10°C). PESTICIDE DISPOSAL To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry). CONTAINER HANDLING Rigid, Non-refillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Bayer CropScience LP 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63167 EMESTO is a registered trademark of Bayer. ©2019 Bayer CropScience US61380548D 160328Dv2 01/19 Emesto ® Silver For use as a fungicide seed dressing for protection against listed seedborne and soilborne diseases in potatoes. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Penflufen ................................................................ 9.35% Prothioconazole .......................................................... 1.68% OTHER INGREDIENTS: ................................................... 88.97% TOTAL: 100.00% Contains 0.83 lb Penflufen and 0.15 lb Prothioconazole per gallon (100 g Penflufen and 18 g Prothioconazole per liter) EPA Reg. No. 264-1123 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)