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# Acuron Flexi
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- EPA Reg No: **100-1568**
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- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
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- Signal word: Caution
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- Active ingredients: Bicyclopyrone (0.87%); S-Metolachlor (31.24%); Mesotrione (3.47%)
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- Label accepted: 2023-01-24
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- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01568-20230124.pdf
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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WASHINGTON, DC 20460
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OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
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AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
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January 24, 2023
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Rachel Hardie
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Regulatory Product Manager, Herbicides
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Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
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P. O. Box 18300
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Greensboro, NC 27419
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Subject: Registration Review Label Amendments Incorporating Mitigation Measures from
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the Interim Decisions for S-Metolachlor and Mesotrione and the National Marine
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Fisheries Services’ (NMFS) Biological Opinion on the Effects of S-Metolachlor
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on Pacific Salmonids
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Product Name: Acuron Flexi
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EPA Registration Number: 100-1568
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Application Dates: 6/11/2021, 9/3/2021 and 3/29/2022
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Decision Numbers: 576419, 578265 and 582923
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Dear Rachel Hardie:
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The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
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(FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your
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application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection
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with the S-Metolachlor and Mesotrione Interim Decisions. The Agency has concluded that your
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submission is acceptable.
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This letter also addresses the label mitigation resulting from the NMFS’ Biological Opinion on
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the effects of S-Metolachlor on Pacific salmonids. The Agency has concluded that your
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submission is also acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with
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registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable.
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Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be
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aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide
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Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product
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would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40
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CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition,
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regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the
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website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
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Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false
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or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration,
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the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
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Page 2 of 2
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EPA Reg. No. 100-1568
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Decision No. 576419, 578265 and 582923
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A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes
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all previously accepted labeling. You must submit one copy of the final printed labeling
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before you release the product for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40
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CFR 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the previously approved
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labeling for 12 months from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only
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distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently
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approved labeling. “To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its
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implementing regulation at 40 CFR 152.3.
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If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Anna Senninger at
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senninger.anna@epa.gov.
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Sincerely,
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Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
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Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
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Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
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Office of Pesticide Programs
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Enclosure
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Sale, use and distribution of this product in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in the
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State of New York is prohibited.
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BICYCLOPYRONE GROUP 27 HERBICIDE
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MESOTRIONE GROUP 27 HERBICIDE
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S-METOLACHLOR GROUP 15 HERBICIDE
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Acuron™ Flexi
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Selective Herbicide
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A Preemergence and Postemergence Herbicide for Control of Annual Grass and
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Broadleaf Weeds in Field Corn, Seed Corn, Silage Corn, Sweet Corn and Yellow
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Popcorn
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Active Ingredients*:
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Bicyclopyrone: (CAS No. 352010-68-5) ................................................................. 0.87%
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Mesotrione: (CAS No. 104206-82-8) ..................................................................... 3.47%
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S-metolachlor: (CAS No. 87392-12-9).................................................................. 31.24%
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Other Ingredients 64.42%
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Total: 100.00%
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*Active ingredients per gallon: Bicyclopyrone 0.08 pounds, Mesotrione 0.32 pounds
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and S-metolachlor 2.86 pounds.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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CAUTION
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See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
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EPA Reg. No. 100-1568
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EPA Est.
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2.5 gallons
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220 gallons
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___ gallons [bulk]
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Net Contents
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Jan 24, 2023
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100-1568
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FIRST AID
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If in eyes x Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
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minutes.
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x Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
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continue rinsing eye.
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x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
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If swallowed x Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
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advice.
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x Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
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x Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control
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center or doctor.
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x Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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If on skin or
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clothing
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x Take off contaminated clothing.
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x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
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x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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If inhaled x Move person to fresh air.
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x If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
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artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
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x Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
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Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
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doctor or going for treatment.
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HOT LINE NUMBER
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For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal)
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or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident),
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Call
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1-800-888-8372
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
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CAUTION
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Causes moderate eye irritation. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may
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cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear
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protective eyewear. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before
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eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Some materials that are chemical resistant to this product are listed below.
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3
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Mixers, Loaders, Applicators and other handlers must wear:
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x Protective eyewear
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x Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
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x Chemical-resistant gloves (made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber >14 mils, nitrile
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rubber >14 mils, neoprene rubber >14 mils, natural rubber >14 mils,
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polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) >14 mils, or Viton® >14 mils)
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x Shoes plus socks
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See engineering controls for additional requirements.
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Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
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for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other
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laundry.
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Engineering Control Statements
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When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs, in a manner that meets the
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requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides
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[40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified
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as specified in the WPS.
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User Safety Recommendations:
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Users should:
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x Wash hands before eating, drinking, c hewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
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toilet.
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x Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly
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and put on clean clothing.
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x Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
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before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
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clothing.
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Environmental Hazards
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Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal
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areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
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equipment wash water or rinsate.
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Ground Water Advisory
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Bicyclopyrone, mesotrione and S-metolachlor are known to leach through soil into
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ground water under certain conditions as a result of label use. These chemicals may
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leach into ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where
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the water table is shallow.
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Surface Water Advisory
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This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is
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especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This
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product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for
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several weeks or months after application.
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A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is
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applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the
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potential loading of S-metolachlor and mesotrione from runoff water and sediment.
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Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall or irrigation
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is expected to occur within 48 hours.
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Non-Target Organism Advisory
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This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-
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target organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the
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forage and habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to
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minimize spray drift.
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Reporting Ecological Incidents
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To report ecological incidents, including mortality, injury, or harm to plants and animals,
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call 1-800-888-8372.
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Mixing/Loading Instructions
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Care must be taken when using this product to prevent back siphoning into wells, spills,
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or improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsates.
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Check valves or antisiphoning devices must be used on mixing equipment.
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This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 ft of perennial or intermittent streams
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and rivers, natural or impounded lakes, and reservoirs. This product may not be
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mixed/loaded or used within 50 ft of all wells, including abandoned wells, drainage
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wells, and sink holes. Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of
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this product into or from pesticide handling or application equipment or containers within
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50 ft of any well are prohibited, unless conducted on an impervious pad constructed to
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withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across
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the pad. Such a pad shall be designed and maintained to contain any product spills or
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equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or wash water, and rain water that may
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fall on the pad. Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad,
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which means the pad must be self-contained. The pad shall be sloped to facilitate
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material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a
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minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application
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equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely
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5
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exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment
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capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application
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equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained
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at all times. The above-specified minimum containment capacities do not apply to
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vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site.
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Physical and Chemical Hazards
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Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not mix or allow contact with oxidizing
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agents. Hazardous chemical reaction may occur.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
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NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
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Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
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acceptable, return the produ
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ct at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
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refunded.
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Read and follow the Directions for Use of this product. It is impossible to eliminate all
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risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or
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other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use
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or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other
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influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
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SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by
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applicable law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any
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claims relating to such factors.
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SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
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and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
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inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
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use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not
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extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions or under conditions not
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reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and (2) Buyer
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and User assume the risk of any such use. To the extent permitted by applicable law,
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SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for
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any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of
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this product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY
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OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES
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OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
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CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
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RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
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RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
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OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
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SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
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foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
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modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
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SYNGENTA.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
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labeling.
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Endangered Species Protection Requirements
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It is a Federal offense to use any pesticide in a manner that results in an unauthorized
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“take” (e.g., kill or otherwise harm) of an endangered species and certain threatened
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species, under the Endangered Species Act section 9. When using this product, you
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must follow the measures contained in the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for
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the area in which you are applying the product. You must obtain a Bulletin no earlier
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than six months before using this product. To obtain Bulletins, consult
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http://www.epa.gov/espp/, call 1-844-447-3813, or email ESPP@epa.gov. You must use
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the Bulletin valid for the month in which you will apply the product.
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Use Acuron Flexi in accordance with the use directions on this label or in separately
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published Syngenta supplemental labeling for this product.
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Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either
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directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
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For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for
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pesticide regulation.
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AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
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Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
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Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
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agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
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agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
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notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructio
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ns and
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exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
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equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
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to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
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Do
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not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
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interval (REI) of 24 hours.
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For early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard
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and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil and
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water, wear:
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x Protective eyewear
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x Coveralls
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x Chemical-resistant gloves (made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber >14 mils, nitrile
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rubber >14 mils, neoprene rubber >14 mils, natural rubber >14 mils,
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polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) >14 mils, or Viton >14 mils
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x Shoes and socks
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
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LABEL MAY RESULT IN POOR WEED CONTROL, CROP INJURY, OR ILLEGAL
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RESIDUES.
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Sale, use and distribution of this product in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in the
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State of New York is prohibited.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Acuron Flexi is labeled for use in field corn, silage corn, seed corn, yellow popcorn, and
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sweet corn for control of many annual grass and broadleaf weeds. Acuron Flexi is a
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combination of the herbicides bicyclopyrone, mesotrione and S-metolachlor plus the
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safener benoxacor.
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Table 1. Acuron Flexi Application Methods
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Crop Acuron Flexi Application Method
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Field Corn Preplant1, Preemergence and Postemergence
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Silage Corn Preplant1, Preemergence and Postemergence
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Seed Corn Preplant1, Preemergence and Postemergence
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Yellow Popcorn Preplant and Preemergence
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Sweet Corn Preplant and Preemergence
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1Apply up to 28 days prior to planting
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See Tables 2 and 3 for a list of weeds controlled. Apply this product prior to weed
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emergence to effectively control most grass weeds.
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Applied according to use directions and under normal growing conditions, Acuron Flexi
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will not harm the treated crop. During germination and early stages of growth,
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environmental conditions or other factors that favor poor or slow growth can weaken
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crop seedlings. Acuron Flexi used under these conditions can result in crop injury.
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ACURON FLEXI USE PRECAUTIONS
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x Applied according to directions and under normal growing conditions, Acuron Flexi
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will not harm the treated crop. During germination and early stages of growth,
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extended periods of unusually cold and wet or hot and dry weather, insect or plant
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disease attack, carryover pesticide residues, the use of certain soil applied systemic
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insecticides, improperly placed fertilizers or soil insecticides may weaken crop
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seedlings. Acuron Flexi used under these conditions could result in crop injury.
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x Where reference is made to weeds partially controlled, partial control can either
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mean erratic control from good to poor or consistent control at a level below that
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generally considered acceptable for commercial weed control.
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x Dry weather following preemergence application of Acuron Flexi applied alone or in
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tank mixture may reduce effectiveness. If possible, cultivate if weeds develop.
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x Applying Acuron Flexi postemergence to corn that has received an at-planting
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application of Counter® insecticide can result in severe corn injury.
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x Temporary corn injury may occur if Acuron Flexi is applied postemergence to corn
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that has received and at planting application of an organophosphate insecticides
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other than Counter.
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x Postemergence (emerged corn) applications of any organophosphate or carbamate
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insecticide within 7 days before or 7 days after an Acuron Flexi application may
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result in severe corn injury.
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ACURON FLEXI USE RESTRICTIONS
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x Do not apply this product throug h any type of irrigation system.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply Acuron Flexi postemergence in a tank mix with emulsifiable
|
||
concentrate grass herbicide, unless specifically addressed under the tank-mix
|
||
sections of this label.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply postemergence with suspension fertilizers as the carrier.
|
||
|
||
x Do not feed or harvest forage or sweet co rn ears within 45 days after application.
|
||
|
||
x Do not make more than 1 postemergence application and not more than 2 total
|
||
applications of Acuron Flexi per year. Do not make the second application of Acuron
|
||
Flexi within 14 days of the first application.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply more than 2.25 qt of Acuron Flexi per acre per year-(0.18 lb ai/A
|
||
mesotrione, 1.61 lb ai/A s-metolachlor, and 0.045 lb ai/A bicyclopyrone).
|
||
|
||
x Do not exceed label dosage rates, nor combined maximum annual rates for any of
|
||
the active ingredients in Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply more than 0.045 lb of bicyclopyrone per acre of corn per year.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply more than 0.24 lb of mesotrione per acre of corn per year.
|
||
|
||
10
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply more than 3.71 lb of S-metolachlor per acre of corn per year.
|
||
|
||
x Do not harvest corn for forage, grain, or stover within 60 days after a postemergence
|
||
application of Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply Acuron Flexi to corn that is greater than 30 inches tall or corn that is
|
||
larger than the 8-leaf stage of growth.
|
||
|
||
x Do not use aerial application to apply Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply Acuron Flexi to sweet corn or yellow popcorn after the crop has
|
||
emerged.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply Acuron Flexi to white popcorn or ornamental (Indian) corn.
|
||
|
||
x Do not use a sprayer or applicator contaminated with other materials, or crop
|
||
damage or sprayer clogging of the application device may occur. Thoroughly clean
|
||
sprayer or other application device before using. Dispose of cleaning solution in a
|
||
responsible manner.
|
||
|
||
x Read and observe all precautions and limitati ons on this label and the label of each
|
||
product used in tank mixtures.
|
||
|
||
x Do not make postemergence (emerged corn) applications of Acuron Flexi in a tank
|
||
mix with any organophosphate or carbamate insecticide, or severe corn injury may
|
||
occur.
|
||
|
||
x Do not contaminate irrigati on water used for crops or water used for domestic
|
||
purposes.
|
||
|
||
x Do not apply under conditions which favor ru noff or wind erosion of soil containing
|
||
this product to nontarget areas. To prevent off-site movement due to runoff or wind
|
||
erosion:
|
||
|
||
Avoid treating powdery dry or light sa nd soils when conditions are favorable for
|
||
wind erosion. Under these conditions, the soil surface should first be settled by
|
||
rainfall or irrigation.
|
||
|
||
Do not apply to impervious substrates, such as paved or highly compacted
|
||
surfaces.
|
||
|
||
Do not use tail water from the first floo d or furrow irrigation of treated fields to
|
||
treat nontarget crops, unless at least ½ inch of rainfall has occurred between
|
||
application and the first irrigation.
|
||
|
||
11
|
||
|
||
|
||
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
||
Naturally occurring biotypes of certain weed species with resistance to triazines, ALS,
|
||
PPO, Glycine (glyphosate) and HPPD herbicides are known to exist. If biotypes of
|
||
weeds resistant to triazines, ALS, PPO and glycine inhibitors are present in the field,
|
||
this herbicide should control them if they are listed in Tables 2 and 3.
|
||
|
||
To reduce the risk of weeds developing resistance to HPPD inhibitors, implement a
|
||
program including both preemergence and/or postemergence herbicides that provides
|
||
effective control of all weeds using multiple modes of action. This includes scouting
|
||
fields before application to ensure the herbicide will be appropriate for the weeds
|
||
present. Scout fields and eliminate weed escapes. If suspected weed resistance is
|
||
observed against a particular weed species, contact your Syngenta or retailer
|
||
representative or call Syngenta Customer Service (1-800-334-9481). Lack of weed
|
||
control is not necessarily an indicator of weed resistance.
|
||
|
||
Consider weed resistance management strategies that include two or more modes of
|
||
action where a minimum of two modes of action are effective at controlling the target
|
||
weed when either are applied alone.
|
||
|
||
Read and follow all label directions.
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi Herbicide contains three herbicide active ingredients and two modes of
|
||
action and can be an effective component of a weed resistance management strategy.
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be integrated into an overall weed and pest management strategy.
|
||
Utilize practices known to reduce weed development (tillage, crop competition) and
|
||
herbicide use (weed scouting, proper application timing, banding and rotations)
|
||
wherever possible. Consult local agricultural and weed specialist for additional
|
||
Integrated Pest Management strategies established for your area.
|
||
|
||
Principles of Herbicide Weed Resistance Management
|
||
Scout and know your field
|
||
x Know weed species present in the field to be treated through scouting and field
|
||
history. An understanding of weed biology is useful in designing a resistance
|
||
management strategy. Ensure the weed management program will control all weeds
|
||
present.
|
||
x Fields should be scouted prior to application to determine species present and
|
||
growth stage. Always apply this herbicide at the full labeled rate and correct timing
|
||
for the weeds present in the field.
|
||
|
||
12
|
||
|
||
Utilize non-herbicidal practices to add diversity
|
||
x Use diversified management tactics such as cover crops, mechanical weed control,
|
||
harvest weed seed control, and crop rotation as appropriate.
|
||
Use good agronomic practices, start clean and stay clean
|
||
x Use good agronomic practices that enhance crop competitiveness.
|
||
x Plant into weed-free fields utilizing til lage or an effective burndown herbicide for
|
||
control of emerged weeds.
|
||
x Sanitize farm equipment to avoid spreading seed or vegetative propagules prior to
|
||
leaving fields.
|
||
Difficult to control weeds
|
||
x Fields with difficult to control weeds should be planted in rotation with crops that
|
||
allow the use of herbicides with an alternative mode of action or different
|
||
management practices.
|
||
x Difficult to control weeds may require sequential applications, such as a broad
|
||
spectrum preemergence herbicide followed by one or more postemergence
|
||
herbicide applications. Utilize herbicides containing different modes of action
|
||
effective on the target weeds in sequential applications.
|
||
Do not overuse the technology
|
||
x Do not use this or any other herbicide wit h the same mode of action in a single
|
||
growing season unless mixed with an herbicide with a different mode of action which
|
||
provides overlapping spectrum for the difficult to control weeds.
|
||
Scout and inspect fields following application
|
||
x Prevent an influx of weeds into the fie ld by controlling weeds in field borders.
|
||
x Scout fields after application to verify that the treatment was effective.
|
||
x Suspected herbicide-resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators
|
||
a. Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the
|
||
dose applied, especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
|
||
b. A spreading patch of non-controlled pl ants of a particular weed species; and
|
||
c. Surviving plants mixed with controll ed individuals of the same species.
|
||
x Report non-performance of this product to your Syngenta retailer, Syngenta
|
||
representative, or call 1-866-Syngent(a) (866-796-4368). If resistance is suspected
|
||
ensure weed escapes are controlled using an herbicide with an effective mode of
|
||
action and/or use non-chemical means to prevent further seed production.
|
||
Prevent weed escapes before, during, and after harvest
|
||
|
||
13
|
||
|
||
x Do not allow weed escapes to produce seed or vegetative structures such as tubers
|
||
or stolons which contribute to spread and survival. Consider harvest weed seed
|
||
management and control weeds post-harvest to prevent seed production.
|
||
Resistant Weeds
|
||
x Contact your local Syngenta representative, retailer, crop advisor or extension agent
|
||
to determine if weeds resistant to modes of action contained in this product are
|
||
present in your area.
|
||
x Do not assume that each listed weed is being controlled by multiple modes of action.
|
||
Premixes are intended to broaden the spectrum of weeds that are controlled. Some
|
||
weeds may be controlled by only one of the active ingredients in this product.
|
||
x If resistant biotypes have been reported, use the full labeled rate of this product,
|
||
apply at the labeled timing, and tank-mix with an additional different mode of action
|
||
product so there are multiple effective modes of application for each suspected
|
||
resistant weed.
|
||
APPLICATION INFORMATION
|
||
|
||
GROUND APPLICATION
|
||
|
||
Use spray nozzles of the same type and size that are evenly spaced to provide accurate
|
||
and uniform application.
|
||
|
||
Always ensure that agitation is maintained until spraying is completed, even if stopped
|
||
for brief periods of time. If the agitation is stopped for more than 5 minutes, resuspend
|
||
the spray solution by running on full agitation prior to spraying.
|
||
|
||
PREPLANT/PREEMERGENCE APPLICATION
|
||
|
||
Apply Acuron Flexi preplant (up to 28 days prior to corn planting) or preemergence with
|
||
a carrier volume of 10-80 gal/A.
|
||
|
||
POSTEMERGENCE APPLICATION
|
||
|
||
Use only clean water as a carrier and apply in a spray volume of 10-30 gal/A. Good
|
||
weed coverage is essential for optimum weed control. When weed foliage is dense, a
|
||
higher application volume may be required to achieve optimum spray coverage.
|
||
|
||
AERIAL APPLICATION
|
||
|
||
Do not use aerial application to apply Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
MANDATORY SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
|
||
|
||
Ground Boom Applications:
|
||
|
||
14
|
||
|
||
x Do not release spray at a height greater than 3 ft above the ground or crop canopy.
|
||
x Applicators are required to select the nozzles and pressure that deliver medium or
|
||
coarser droplet size in accordance with American Society of Agricultural & Biological
|
||
Engineers Standard 572 (ASABE S572.1).
|
||
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 mph at the application site.
|
||
x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
|
||
|
||
Boomless Ground Applications:
|
||
• Applicators are required to select the nozzle and pressure that deliver medium or
|
||
coarser droplet size in accordance with American Society of Agricultural & Biological
|
||
Engineers Standard 572 (ASABE S572.3).
|
||
• Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour at the application site.
|
||
• Do not apply during temperature inversions.
|
||
|
||
Spray Drift Advisories
|
||
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
|
||
BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS.
|
||
|
||
Importance of Droplet Size
|
||
• An effective way to reduce spray dr ift is to apply large droplets.
|
||
• Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control.
|
||
• While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be
|
||
greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental
|
||
conditions.
|
||
Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom
|
||
x Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will
|
||
reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a
|
||
greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate.
|
||
x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce
|
||
the target spray volume and droplet size.
|
||
x Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application.
|
||
Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
|
||
|
||
Boom Height - Ground Boom
|
||
x Use the lowest boom height that is comp atible with the spray nozzles that will
|
||
provide uniform coverage.
|
||
x For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have
|
||
minimal bounce.
|
||
|
||
Shielded Sprayers
|
||
x Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using
|
||
shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with the uniform
|
||
deposition of the spray on the target area.
|
||
|
||
15
|
||
|
||
|
||
Temperature and Humidity
|
||
x When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce
|
||
effects of evaporation.
|
||
|
||
Temperature Inversions
|
||
x Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion.
|
||
x Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature with altitude
|
||
and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind.
|
||
x The presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of
|
||
smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator.
|
||
x Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind
|
||
conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly
|
||
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
|
||
x Avoid applications during temperature inversions.
|
||
|
||
Wind
|
||
x Drift potential generally in creases with wind speed.
|
||
x AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
|
||
x Applicators need to be familiar with loca l wind patterns and terrain that could affect
|
||
spray drift.
|
||
|
||
Boomless Ground Applications:
|
||
x Setting nozzles at the lowest effective he ight will help to reduce the potential for
|
||
spray drift.
|
||
|
||
Handheld Technology Applications
|
||
x Take precautions to minimize drift.
|
||
Cleaning Equipment After Application
|
||
|
||
Special attention must be given to cleaning equipment before spraying a crop other than
|
||
corn. Mix only as much spray solution as needed.
|
||
|
||
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
|
||
|
||
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 gal of household ammonia per 25 gal of water.
|
||
Many commercial spray tank cleaners may be used.
|
||
|
||
3. Use a pressure washer to clean the inside of the spray tank with this solution.
|
||
Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top surface. If a
|
||
pressure washer is not available, completely fill the sprayer with the cleaning
|
||
|
||
16
|
||
|
||
solution to ensure contact of the cleaning solution with all internal surfaces of the
|
||
tank and plumbing. Start agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the
|
||
cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. Remove all visible deposits from the
|
||
spraying system.
|
||
|
||
4. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least 1 minute with the cleaning
|
||
solution.
|
||
|
||
5. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-3 in an appropriate manner.
|
||
|
||
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
|
||
|
||
7. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the ammonia
|
||
solution after completing the above procedures.
|
||
|
||
8. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
|
||
|
||
ADDITIVES
|
||
|
||
When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, use an adjuvant that meets the
|
||
standards of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) adjuvant
|
||
certification program.
|
||
|
||
Where Acuron Flexi is applied after the corn has emerged, a non-ionic surfactant (NIS)
|
||
at 0.25% v/v (1 qt/100 gal) may be used. The use of crop oil concentrate (COC) may
|
||
result in temporary crop injury. If used, add COC at a rate not to exceed 1% v/v (1
|
||
gal/100 gal) or not more than the equivalent of 1 qt/A. Do not use nitrogen based
|
||
adjuvants (AMS or UAN) or methylated seed oil (MSO) with Acuron Flexi when applied
|
||
alone to emerged corn, or when Acuron Flexi is applied as a postemergence tank
|
||
mixture with other products, unless directed for a specific tank mix on this label or as
|
||
part of a supplemental Acuron Flexi label. Any of these adjuvants may be used at a
|
||
preemergence or preplant timing, i.e. where the corn crop has not yet emerged to
|
||
increase burndown activity on existing weeds. Do not apply Acuron Flexi to emerged
|
||
sweet corn or yellow popcorn or severe crop injury may occur.
|
||
|
||
Sprinkler Irrigation: Do not apply Acuron Flexi by sprinkler irrigation. Use a sprinkler
|
||
system only to incorporate Acuron Flexi after application. After Acuron Flexi has been
|
||
applied, a sprinkler irrigation system set to deliver ½-1 inch of water may be used to
|
||
incorporate the product. Using more than 1 inch of water could result in reduced
|
||
performance. On sandy soil low in organic matter, use no more than ½ inch of water.
|
||
Do not use flood irrigation to apply or incorporate Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO CORN EMERGENCE (REFER TO TABLE 1 FOR CORN
|
||
TYPES)
|
||
|
||
Any adjuvants may be used at a preemergence or preplant timing, (i.e. where the corn
|
||
|
||
17
|
||
|
||
crop has not yet emerged) to increase burndown activity on existing weeds. However,
|
||
the best additives for weed control with Acuron Flexi are non-ionic surfactant at 1 qt/100
|
||
gal (0.25% v/v) plus an ammonium sulfate (AMS) product that delivers the equivalent of
|
||
8.5-17 lb/100 gal.
|
||
|
||
APPLICATIONS AFTER CORN HAS EMERGED (REFER TO TABLE 1 FOR CORN
|
||
TYPES)
|
||
|
||
When applying Acuron Flexi postemergence to corn, add a non-ionic surfactant (NIS) at
|
||
1 qt/100 gal (0.25% v/v). Using additives other than non-ionic surfactant may result in
|
||
lower levels of weed control and an increased risk of crop injury.
|
||
|
||
In addition to NIS, an ammonium sulfate (AMS) product that delivers the equivalent of at
|
||
8.5-17 lb/100 gal may also be added. The use of liquid nitrogen based adjuvants (e.g.,
|
||
UAN) will increase the risk of crop injury.
|
||
|
||
Do not use methylated seed oil (MSO) with Acuron Flexi applied alone or in tank
|
||
mixture to emerged corn.
|
||
|
||
MIXING PROCEDURES
|
||
|
||
Either water or liquid fertilizers (excluding suspension fertilizers) may be used as
|
||
carriers for preemergence applications. If fluid fertilizers are used, conduct a
|
||
compatibility test prior to mixing and applying this product. Even if Acuron Flexi is
|
||
physically compatible with a fluid fertilizer, constant agitation is necessary to maintain a
|
||
uniform mixture during application. Use only clean water as the carrier when applying
|
||
Acuron Flexi after crop emergence.
|
||
|
||
The spray tank must be clean, thoroughly rinsed and decontaminated before adding
|
||
either Acuron Flexi alone or with tank-mix partners. If water is used as the carrier, use
|
||
clean water.
|
||
|
||
Always refer to labels of other pesticide products for mixing directions and precautions
|
||
which may differ from those outlined here. Use in accordance with the most restrictive
|
||
label limitations and precautions. This product cannot be mixed with any product
|
||
containing a label prohibition against such mixing. Do not tank mix Acuron Flexi with
|
||
any other insecticide, fungicide, fertilizer solution, or adjuvant not on this label without
|
||
testing compatibility, as poor mixing may result. Determine the compatibility of any
|
||
tank-mix combination by conducting a small scale test such as a jar test before actual
|
||
tank mixing.
|
||
|
||
USE THE FOLLOWING MIXING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING ACURON FLEXI TO
|
||
THE SPRAY TANK
|
||
|
||
1. Only use sprayers in good operating condition with adequate agitation. Ensure
|
||
the sprayer is cleaned according to instructions on label of the product used prior
|
||
|
||
18
|
||
|
||
to use of Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
2. Begin to fill sprayer tank or premix tank with clean water and engage agitator.
|
||
Agitation must be continued throughout the entire mixing and spraying
|
||
procedure.
|
||
|
||
3. When the sprayer or premix tank is half full of water, begin to add the mixture
|
||
components.
|
||
|
||
4. If ammonium sulfate (AMS) is used, add slowly and continue agitation until
|
||
completely dispersed.
|
||
|
||
|
||
5. If a wettable powder or dry flowable formulation is used, add it slowly to the tank.
|
||
Mixing and compatibility may be improved when a wettable powder or dry
|
||
flowable is diluted with water before adding to the tank. Agitate during the
|
||
procedure.
|
||
|
||
|
||
6. If a flowable formulation is used, add slowly to the tank.
|
||
|
||
7. Add Acuron Flexi slowly to the tank.
|
||
|
||
8. Add any other liquid tank-mix products next with emulsifiable concentrates last.
|
||
|
||
9. Add an adjuvant last, if needed.
|
||
|
||
10. Complete filling the sprayer tank and continue agitation.
|
||
|
||
11. Apply as soon as possible after spray mi xture is prepared. Do not leave mixture
|
||
in spray tank overnight without agitation.
|
||
|
||
If Acuron Flexi is added to the spray tank via induction, compatibility may be
|
||
compromised. If an induction tank (or similar equipment) is used, add each product
|
||
separately and allow each to disperse into the spray tank before adding the next
|
||
product. For best tank-mix compatibility, rinse the induction tank with water before
|
||
adding each component.
|
||
|
||
To avoid mixing issues, do not add Acuron Flexi to the spray tank via in-line injection.
|
||
|
||
COMPATIBILITY TEST
|
||
|
||
Conduct a jar test (1 pt to 1 qt container) before tank mixing to ensure compatibility of
|
||
Acuron Flexi with liquid fertilizers or other pesticides. Start by adding the intended
|
||
carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) to the jar. Next, add the appropriate amount of
|
||
pesticide(s) in their relative proportions based on recommended label rates. If more
|
||
than one pesticide is used, add them separately as described in the Mixing Procedures
|
||
section of this label. After each addition, shake or stir gently to thoroughly mix.
|
||
|
||
19
|
||
|
||
After adding all ingredients, put a lid on the jar, tighten, and invert each jar 10 times to
|
||
mix. Let the mixtures stand 15-30 minutes and then examine for separation, large
|
||
flakes, precipitates, gels, heavy oily film on the jar, or other signs of incompatibility. If
|
||
the mixture separates but can be remixed readily, the mixture can be sprayed as long
|
||
as good agitation is used.
|
||
|
||
If the mixtures are incompatible, repeat the test using a compatibility agent at the
|
||
recommended rate. If incompatibility is still observed, do not use the mixture.
|
||
|
||
EQUIPMENT CLEANING PROCEDURE
|
||
|
||
Prior to use of Acuron Flexi, follow the cleanup procedures specified on the label of the
|
||
product(s) previously sprayed. If no instructions are provided, follow the instructions
|
||
below.
|
||
|
||
To avoid subsequent crop injury, following the last application of Acuron Flexi,
|
||
thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment per the instructions below.
|
||
|
||
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
|
||
|
||
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 gal of household ammonia per 25 gal of water.
|
||
Many commercial spray tank cleaners may be used.
|
||
|
||
3. Use a pressure washer to clean the insi de of the spray tank with this solution.
|
||
Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top surface. If a
|
||
pressure washer is not available, completely fill the sprayer with the cleaning
|
||
solution to ensure contact of the cleaning solution with all internal surfaces of the
|
||
tank and plumbing. Start agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the
|
||
cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. Remove all visible deposits from the
|
||
spraying system.
|
||
|
||
4. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least 1 minute with the cleaning
|
||
solution.
|
||
|
||
5. Remove boom end caps and flush dead space areas, with water, then replace
|
||
caps.
|
||
|
||
6. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-5 in an appropriate manner, according to all local
|
||
State and Federal regulations.
|
||
|
||
7. Repeat steps 2-6.
|
||
|
||
8. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the ammonia
|
||
solution after completing the above procedures.
|
||
|
||
9. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
WEEDS CONTROLLED
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi applied as directed in this label will control or partially control the weeds
|
||
listed in Tables 2 and 3. Optimum weed control will be obtained if Acuron Flexi is
|
||
applied according to all label directions.
|
||
|
||
If a significant rainfall does not occur within 7 days following a preemergence
|
||
application, weed control may be decreased.
|
||
|
||
When weeds are stressed or not actively growing due to drought, heat, lack of fertility,
|
||
flooding, or prolonged cool temperatures, postemergence control can be reduced or
|
||
delayed.
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
Table 2. Weeds Controlled or Partially Controlled Preemergence by Acuron Flexi
|
||
|
||
Common Name Scientific Name Weed Rating1
|
||
Broadleaf Weeds
|
||
Amaranth, Palmer Amaranthus palmeri C
|
||
Amaranth, Powell Amaranthus powellii C
|
||
Buckwheat, wild Polygonum convolvulus PC
|
||
Carpetweed Mollugo verticillata C
|
||
Cocklebur, common Xanthium strumarium PC2
|
||
Horseweed (marestail) Conyza canadensis C
|
||
Jimsonweed Datura stramonium C
|
||
Kochia Kochia scoparia PC
|
||
Lambsquarters, common Chenopodium album C
|
||
Mallow, Venice Hibiscus trionum C
|
||
Morningglory, entireleaf Ipomoea hederacea PC2
|
||
Morningglory, ivyleaf Ipomoea hederacea PC2
|
||
Mustard, wild Sinapis arvensis C
|
||
Nightshade, black Solanum nigrum C
|
||
Nightshade, Eastern black Solanum ptycanthum C
|
||
Nightshade, hairy Solanum sarachoides C
|
||
Pigweed, redroot Amaranthus retroflexus C
|
||
Pigweed, smooth Amaranthus hybridus C
|
||
Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris PC
|
||
Purslane, common Portulaca oleracea C
|
||
Purslane, pink Portulaca pilosa C
|
||
Pusley, Florida Richardia scabra C
|
||
Ragweed, common Ambrosia artemisiifolia C
|
||
Ragweed, giant Ambrosia trifida C
|
||
Sicklepod Senna obtusifolia C
|
||
Sida, prickly Sida spinosa C
|
||
Smartweed, ladysthumb Polygonum persicaria C
|
||
Smartweed, Pennsylvania Polygonum pensylvanicum C
|
||
Sunflower, common Helianthus annuus PC
|
||
Thistle, Russian Salsola tragus PC
|
||
Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti C
|
||
Waterhemp, common Amaranthus rudis C
|
||
Waterhemp, tall Amaranthus tuberculatus C
|
||
Grass Weeds
|
||
Barnyardgrass Echinochloa crus-galli C
|
||
Crabgrass, large Digitaria sanguinalis C
|
||
Crowfootgrass Dactyloctenium aegyptium C
|
||
Cupgrass, prairie Eriochloa contracta PC
|
||
Cupgrass, Southwestern Eriochloa acuminata PC
|
||
Cupgrass, woolly Eriochloa villosa PC
|
||
Foxtail, giant Setaria faberi C
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
Common Name Scientific Name Weed Rating1
|
||
Foxtail, green Setaria viridis C
|
||
Foxtail, robust (purple, white) Setaria viridis C
|
||
Foxtail, yellow Setaria pumila C
|
||
Goosegrass Eleusine indica C
|
||
Johnsongrass, seedling Sorghum halepense PC
|
||
Millet, foxtail Setaria italica C
|
||
Millet, wild proso Panicum miliaceum PC
|
||
Panicum, browntop Panicum fasciculatum C
|
||
Panicum, fall Panicum dichotomiflorum C
|
||
Panicum, Texas Panicum texanum PC
|
||
Rice, red Oryza sativa C
|
||
Ryegrass, Italian Lolium multiflorum C
|
||
Sandbur, field Cenchrus incertus PC
|
||
Shattercane Sorghum bicolor PC
|
||
Signalgrass, broadleaf Brachiaria platyphylla PC2
|
||
Sprangletop, red Leptochloa filiformis C
|
||
Stinkgrass Eragrostis cilianensis C
|
||
Witchgrass Panicum capillare C
|
||
Sedges
|
||
Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus esculentus PC
|
||
1C = Control, PC = Partial Control
|
||
2Adding atrazine as a tank mixture will provide control.
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
Table 3: Weeds Controlled or Partially Controlled by Early Postemergence
|
||
Applications of Acuron Flexi
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi applied early postemergence will provide control or partial control of small
|
||
emerged broadleaf weeds (less than 3 inches) but will not provide consistent or
|
||
effective control of weeds identified as resistant to postemergence HPPD inhibitors.
|
||
|
||
Common Name Scientific Name Weed Rating1
|
||
Broadleaf Weeds
|
||
Amaranth, Palmer Amaranthus palmeri C
|
||
Amaranth, Powell Amaranthus powellii C
|
||
Buckwheat, wild Polygonum convolvulus C
|
||
Buffalobur Solanum rostratum C
|
||
Carpetweed Mollugo verticillata C
|
||
Cocklebur, common Xanthium strumarium C
|
||
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale PC
|
||
Galinsoga Galinsoga parviflora C
|
||
Hemp Cannabis sativa C
|
||
Horsenettle Solanum carolinense C
|
||
Horseweed (marestail) Conyza canadensis C
|
||
Jimsonweed Datura stramonium C
|
||
Kochia Kochia scoparia PC
|
||
Lambsquarters, common Chenopodium album C
|
||
Mallow, Venice Hibiscus trionum C
|
||
Morningglory, entireleaf Ipomoea hederacea C
|
||
Morningglory, ivyleaf Ipomoea hederacea C
|
||
Mustard, wild Brassica kaber C
|
||
Nightshade, black Solanum nigrum C
|
||
Nightshade, Eastern black Solanum ptycanthum C
|
||
Nightshade, hairy Solanum sarachoides C
|
||
Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus esculentus PC
|
||
Pigweed, redroot Amaranthus retroflexus C
|
||
Pigweed, smooth Amaranthus hybridus C
|
||
Pokeweed Phytolacca americana C
|
||
Potatoes, volunteer Solanum spp. C
|
||
Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris PC
|
||
Purslane, pink Portulaca pilosa C
|
||
Ragweed, common Ambrosia artemisiifolia C
|
||
Ragweed, giant Ambrosia trifida C
|
||
Sicklepod Senna obtusifolia C
|
||
Sida, prickly Sida spinosa PC
|
||
Smartweed, ladysthumb Polygonum persicaria C
|
||
Smartweed, Pennsylvania Polygonum pensylvanicum C
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
Common Name Scientific Name Weed Rating1
|
||
Thistle, Russian Salsola tragus PC2
|
||
Thistle, Canada Cirsium arvense PC
|
||
Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti C
|
||
Waterhemp, common Amaranthus rudis C
|
||
Waterhemp, tall Amaranthus tuberculatus C
|
||
Grass Weeds
|
||
Barnyardgrass Echinochloa crus-galli PC2
|
||
Crabgrass, large Digitaria sanguinalis C2
|
||
Foxtail, giant Setaria faberii PC2
|
||
Signalgrass, broadleaf Brachiaria platyphylla PC2
|
||
Sedges
|
||
Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus esculentus PC
|
||
1C = Control, PC = Partial Control
|
||
2Apply before weeds exceed 2 inches in height.
|
||
|
||
ROTATIONAL CROPS
|
||
|
||
When Acuron Flexi is applied as directed on this label, follow the crop rotation intervals
|
||
in Table 4. If Acuron Flexi is tank mixed with other products, follow the most restrictive
|
||
product’s crop rotation interval.
|
||
|
||
Table 4. Crop Rotational Intervals
|
||
|
||
Crop Replant/Rotational Interval
|
||
Field corn
|
||
Silage corn
|
||
|
||
Seed corn
|
||
Yellow popcorn
|
||
Sweet corn
|
||
Anytime1
|
||
Small grain cereals including wheat, barley and rye 4 Months
|
||
Alfalfa
|
||
Cotton
|
||
|
||
Dry beans2
|
||
Peanuts
|
||
Potato
|
||
Rice
|
||
Soybeans
|
||
Sorghum (all types)
|
||
10 Months3
|
||
All other rotational crops 18 Months
|
||
1Do not exceed a total of 2.25 qt of Acuron Flexi per year.
|
||
2This rotational interval applies only to areas west of US Highway 83 in the states of
|
||
Colorado and Nebraska: If Acuron Flexi was applied to ground that was under center
|
||
pivot irrigation and the soil pH is greater than 6.5, dry beans can be planted 10 months
|
||
following application.
|
||
|
||
25
|
||
|
||
3If applied after June 1, rotating to crops other than corn (all types) may result in crop
|
||
injury.
|
||
|
||
CORN USE DIRECTIONS – ACURON FLEXI ALONE
|
||
|
||
Apply Acuron Flexi for preemergence control of many annual grass and broadleaf
|
||
weeds in field corn, silage corn, seed corn, sweet corn and yellow popcorn. Acuron
|
||
Flexi may also be applied early postemergence for the control of broadleaf weeds in
|
||
field corn, silage corn and seed corn. Do not apply Acuron Flexi to yellow popcorn or
|
||
sweet corn after the crop has emerged, or crop injury may occur. Refer to Tables 2 and
|
||
3 for a list or weeds controlled or partially controlled by Acuron Flexi.
|
||
|
||
ACURON FLEXI USE RATES
|
||
|
||
Apply Acuron Flexi preemergence or postemergence at a rate of 2.0-2.25 qt/A for
|
||
control or partial control of the weeds listed in Tables 2 and 3. The application rate is
|
||
based on the soil organic matter content of the field on which Acuron Flexi is to be
|
||
applied. Acuron Flexi may also be applied as a split application. Refer to the split
|
||
application section for directions.
|
||
|
||
Table 5. Acuron Flexi Use Rates in Corn
|
||
|
||
% Organic Matter Acuron Flexi Use Rate
|
||
<3% 2.0 qt/A
|
||
>3% 2.25 qt/A
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi is not recommended on soils with greater than 10% organic matter or poor
|
||
weed control may result.
|
||
|
||
BURNDOWN FOR REDUCED AND NO TILLAGE SITUATIONS
|
||
|
||
In reduced or no-till corn and before the crop has emerged, Acuron Flexi can be applied
|
||
alone or in tank mixture with Gramoxone® brands, Touchdown® brands, Roundup®
|
||
brands or other registered herbicides for burndown of existing weeds. Refer to Tables 2
|
||
and 3 for specific weeds controlled by Acuron Flexi. Read and follow all product labels
|
||
for specific use directions and information on weeds controlled. Refer to the
|
||
ADDITIVES and TANK MIX sections on this label for additional instructions.
|
||
|
||
EARLY PREPLANT AND PREEMERGENCE
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be applied early preplant (up to 28 days prior to planting) or
|
||
preemergence in field corn, silage corn, seed corn, sweet corn and yellow popcorn.
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
POSTEMERGENCE
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be applied in field corn, silage corn or seed corn after emergence until
|
||
the plants reach 30 inches in height or up to the 8-leaf stage of corn growth. Use only
|
||
clean water as the carrier when applying Acuron Flexi after crop emergence. Do not
|
||
apply postemergence in liquid fertilizer or severe crop injury will occur. Do not apply
|
||
Acuron Flexi to emerged yellow popcorn or sweet corn, or severe crop injury may occur.
|
||
Refer to the ADDITIVES section on this label for burndown adjuvant directions.
|
||
|
||
SPLIT APPLICATION
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be applied as a split application in corn (for grain, silage or seed). For
|
||
a split application program, apply ½ to ⅔ of the labeled rate of Acuron Flexi prior to crop
|
||
emergence followed by a second Acuron Flexi application at ⅓ to ½ of the labeled rate
|
||
as a post application after corn emergence. The total amount of Acuron Flexi applied in
|
||
the split application program cannot exceed 2.25 qt/A in soils with <3% OM and cannot
|
||
exceed 2.25 qt/A in soils with ≥3% OM. Refer to the Early Postemergence section
|
||
above for instructions on postemergence applications.
|
||
|
||
CORN USE DIRECTIONS – ACURON FLEXI TANK MIXTURES
|
||
|
||
PREEMERGENCE (APPLIED BEFORE THE CROP HAS EMERGED)
|
||
|
||
Tank-mix partners listed in Table 6 may be used in conventional, reduced, or no-till
|
||
systems. Read and follow all tank-mix product labels for use rates and restrictions.
|
||
|
||
Table 6: Acuron Flexi Tank Mixtures for Preemergence Applications in Corn
|
||
|
||
Tank Mix1 Objective
|
||
AAtrex® or other solo atrazine products Improved broadleaf and grass weed control
|
||
Banvel®, Clarity® Improved control of emerged broadleaves
|
||
Gramoxone Brands Improved control of emerged weeds
|
||
Tricor® or other solo metribuzin products Improved broadleaf weed control
|
||
Princep® Brands Improved broadleaf and grass weed control
|
||
Touchdown Brands Burndown existing weeds
|
||
Roundup Brands Burndown existing weeds
|
||
2,4-D Burndown existing weeds
|
||
Warrior® Brands To control insects, such as cutworm
|
||
1Read and follow all tank-mix product label directions for use, precautions, and
|
||
restrictions.
|
||
|
||
27
|
||
|
||
EARLY POSTEMERGENCE (APPLIED AFTER THE CROP HAS EMERGED)
|
||
|
||
Tank-mix products listed in Table 7 may be used in conventional, reduced, or no-till
|
||
systems. Read and follow all tank-mix product labels for use rates and restrictions.
|
||
Perform a compatibility test to ensure the tank mixture is physically compatible. Do not
|
||
apply Acuron Flexi postemergence to sweet corn or yellow popcorn.
|
||
|
||
Table 7: Acuron Flexi Tank Mixtures for Postemergence Applications in Field
|
||
Corn
|
||
|
||
Tank Mix1,2 Objective
|
||
AAtrex or other solo atrazine
|
||
products
|
||
Improved broadleaf and annual grass weed control
|
||
Accent® Q Emerged grass control
|
||
Basis® Blend Emerged grass control
|
||
NorthStar® Improved broadleaf and grass weed control
|
||
Peak® Improved broadleaf and grass weed control
|
||
Resolve® Q Emerged grass control
|
||
Roundup Brands See instructions under “Acuron Flexi Programs in
|
||
glyphosate tolerant Corn” section of this label
|
||
Spirit® Improved broadleaf and grass weed control
|
||
Status® Improved broadleaf control
|
||
Steadfast® Q Emerged grass control
|
||
Touchdown Brands See instructions under “Acuron Flexi Programs in
|
||
glyphosate tolerant Corn” section of this label
|
||
Warrior Brands To control insects, such as cutworm
|
||
1Read and follow all tank-mix product label directions for use, precautions, and
|
||
restrictions.
|
||
2Consult the “Additives” section of this label and tank mixture label(s) for
|
||
recommendations when applying Acuron Flexi in tank mixture to emerged field corn.
|
||
|
||
ACURON FLEXI PROGRAMS IN GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT CORN
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be applied early postemergence at a rate of 1.25-2.0 qt/A for soils
|
||
with <3% organic matter content and a rate of 1.25-2.25 qt/A for soils with >3% organic
|
||
matter content in a tank mixture with a solo glyphosate product (e.g. Touchdown or
|
||
Roundup brands) that is registered for use over-the-top in glyphosate tolerant field corn
|
||
(e.g. Roundup Ready or Agrisure® GT Corn). To minimize weed competition with the
|
||
crop, target the application of this mixture to weeds in the 1 to 2 inches tall. If the
|
||
glyphosate product has a built-in adjuvant system (i.e. the product label does not ask for
|
||
additional adjuvant), spray-grade ammonium sulfate (AMS) may be added at 8.5 lb/100
|
||
gal to this mixture. If the glyphosate product label calls for an adjuvant in addition to
|
||
AMS, add a non-ionic surfactant (NIS) at 0.25% v/v and AMS to this spray mixture. Do
|
||
not add urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), crop oil concentrate (COC), or methylated seed
|
||
oil (MSO) type adjuvants to these mixtures, or crop injury may occur. Read and follow
|
||
all directions for use and restrictions on the glyphosate product label.
|
||
|
||
28
|
||
|
||
|
||
Alternatively, Acuron Flexi may be applied preemergence to glyphosate tolerant corn
|
||
(e.g. Roundup Ready or Agrisure GT Corn) at a rate of 1.35-2.0 qt/A (soils with <3%
|
||
organic matter) or a rate of 1.5-2.25 (soils with >3% organic matter) as part of a two-
|
||
pass weed control system when followed by a postemergence application of a
|
||
glyphosate based product. When used in this way, Acuron Flexi will provide reduced
|
||
competition of the weeds listed in Table 2 for a period of 30 or more days, thus
|
||
improving the timing flexibility and effectiveness of the glyphosate based product
|
||
application. Read and follow all directions for use and restrictions on the glyphosate
|
||
product label.
|
||
|
||
Acuron Flexi may be applied preemergence to glyphosate tolerant corn (e.g. Roundup
|
||
Ready or Agrisure GT Corn) at 1.0-1.2 qt/A as part of a two-pass weed control system
|
||
when followed by Halex® GT. Apply Acuron Flexi at 1.0 qt/A on soils with <3% OM and
|
||
1.2 qt/A on soils with >3% OM. Read and follow all directions for use and restrictions on
|
||
each product label.
|
||
|
||
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
|
||
|
||
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
|
||
|
||
Pesticide Storage
|
||
|
||
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Do not store near seeds, fertilizers, or
|
||
food stuffs. Can be stored at temperatures as low as -10qF. Keep away from heat and
|
||
flame.
|
||
|
||
Pesticide Disposal
|
||
|
||
Open dumping is prohibited. Waste resulting from the use of this product may be
|
||
disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Rinse spray equipment.
|
||
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray
|
||
mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of
|
||
as described above, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or
|
||
the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
|
||
|
||
Container Handling [equal to or less than 5 gallons]
|
||
|
||
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling if
|
||
available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as
|
||
follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Drain
|
||
for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and
|
||
recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or
|
||
store rinsate for later use and disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
|
||
drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or
|
||
|
||
29
|
||
|
||
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures
|
||
approved by state and local authorities.
|
||
|
||
Container Handling [greater than 5 gallons]
|
||
|
||
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container
|
||
for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility
|
||
of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of
|
||
the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the remaining
|
||
contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container
|
||
about 10 percent 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. Then offer for recycling if
|
||
available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other
|
||
procedures approved by state and local authorities.
|
||
|
||
Container Handling [greater than 5 gallons]
|
||
|
||
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
|
||
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
|
||
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ 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 ties. 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.
|
||
Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
|
||
incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
|
||
|
||
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
|
||
|
||
|
||
AAtrex®, Acuron™ Flexi, Agrisure® GT, Gramoxone®, Halex® GT, NorthStar®, Peak®,
|
||
Princep®, Spirit®, Touchdown®, Warrior®, and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a
|
||
Syngenta Group Company
|
||
|
||
Accent® Q, Basis®, Resolve® Q, Steadfast® Q and Viton® are trademarks of E. I. du
|
||
Pont de Nemours and Company
|
||
|
||
Banvel®, Clarity®, Counter® and Status® are trademarks of BASF Corporation
|
||
|
||
Roundup® is a trademark of Monsanto Company
|
||
|
||
Tricor® is a trademark of United Phosphorus, Inc.
|
||
|
||
201X Syngenta
|
||
|
||
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|
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For non-emergency information (e.g., current product information), call
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Syngenta Crop Protection at 1-800-334-9481
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Manufactured for:
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Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
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P. O. Box 18300
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Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300
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SCP 1568
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Acuron Flexi 1568 MAS 0216 AMEND-D JUN2021-CL - CM – 11/29/2022
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000100-01568.20210610D.Acuron_Flexi.AMEND.JUN2021-CL.pdf
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