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# DIVIDEND 0.31 FS FUNGICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **100-778**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Difenoconazole (3.15%)
- Label accepted: 1997-05-27
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-00778-19970527.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
Dr. Gregory T . Peters' 
Ciba-Geigy Corporatiop P.O. Box 18300----- .. ---- ... -
Greensboro, North Carolina 
Subject: Dividend O.lS FS 
MAY 27 1997 
274l9-830a 
EPA Registration Number lOO-778 
OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES 
AND TOXIC SUBSTANC"S 
Your letter diited January 3l, 1997 -amended label 
Dear Dr. Peters: 
The labe'ling referred to, abdve"submttted ~- connection with 
registrat:Con, uri4er '" the Fed.eral.insec,tic:jde ,fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act:., asamendecCls' accept'able provided the following 
comments are incorporated, ' 
On the base label the Signal Wordc"CAUT:r:ON" shou;Ld 
immediately foTlow the-heading "Hazards to Hqmansand 
Domestic Anima'ls" ' ,-," 
On page"l,:oftheB.QQk:le,tlal::>el,under the "Note" 
section, delete the last sentence-sirrc'e-:the label and 
CSF indicates that the product already contains a dye. 
Submit one (l) copy of your final printe(i,labelpriOr to 
) releasing the product for shipment. ' 
Sincerely, 
6/ 
Cynthia Giles-Parker 
Product Manager (22) 
Fungicide Branch 
Registr<:l,tion Division (7S0SC)

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Dividend® 0.31 FS 
FUNGICIDE 
A seed treatment for control of diseases of wheat 
Active Ingre_dient 
[(2S.4R)/(2R.4S)]I[(2R.4R12S.4S)j 
1-{2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenylj-4-
methyl-1.3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl}-1 H-1.2,4-triazole ........... 3.15% 
Inert Ingredients: 96.85% 
Total: 100.00% 
212 Gallons 
U.S. Standard Measure 
5 Gallons 
U. S. Standard Measure 
15 Gallons 
U. S. Standard Measure 
EPA Reg. No. 100-778 
EPA Est. 5905-GA-01 (21/z gals. & 5 gals.) 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN .. 
CAUTION 
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside 
booklet. 
CGA 
CGA 
CGA 
(21/z gals.) 
(5 gals.) 
(15 gals.) ACCEPI'ED 
. with COMMENTS 
In EPA Leiter Dated 
MAY 27 1997 
u~ the Federal Inse.t!dd ... 
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND 
WARRANTY 
IMPORTANT: Read the entire Directions for Use and the Conditions 
of Sale and Warranty before using this product. If terms are not accept­
able, retum the unopened product container at once. 
Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
The Directions for Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts 
based on field use and tests. The directions are believed to be reliable 
and should be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all 
risks inherently associated with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffec­
tiveness, 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 Ciba-Geigy or 
the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. 
Ciba-Geigy warrants that this p"roduct conforms to the chemical descrip­
tion on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the 
Directions for Use subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Ciba­
Geigy makes no other express or implied warranty of Fitness or 
Merchantability or any other express or implied warranty. In no case 
shall Ciba-Geigy or the Seller be liable for consequential, special, or 
indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. 
Ciba-Geigyand the Seller offer this product, and the Buyera.nd user 
accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Warranty, 
which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a . duly 
authorized representative of Ciba-Geigy. . .. - -
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
11 is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent 
with its labeling. 
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other per­
sons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in 
the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State 
or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard con­
tains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 
farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricul­
tural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamina­
tion, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specif­
ic 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 seed 
is treated with the product and the treated seed is soil-injectea or 
soil-incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain cir­
cumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be 
no contact with anything that has been treated. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under 
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with any­
thing that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is: cover­
alls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and chemical 
resistant footwear and waterproof gloves. 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND 
PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, 
POOR DISEASE CONTROL, ANDIOR ILLEGAL RESIDUES,

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General Information 
Dividend 0.31 FS is a systemicseea dressingwhich controls or suppress­
es certain seed-borne, soil-borne, and fall season foliar diseases of 
wheat. An EPA-approved coloring agent. Pigment Red 48, has been 
added to the formulation. 
Mixing Procedures 
Dividend 0.31 FS is espeCially formulated for on-farm treatment using 
standard mechanical slurry or mist type seed treatment equipment which 
accurately meters and mixes a flowable seed treatment. The equipment 
must provide uniform coverage of Dividend 0.31 FS on the seed. Uneven 
seed coverage may not give the desired level of diseas,e control. This 
product does not require the addition of water for application. Consult the 
manufacturer of the application equipment ybuplan to use for suitabnity 
for this application and for instructions on operation and calibration of the 
equipment. 
Wheat 
Apply Dividend 0.31 FS to Wheat seed atthe ratesgiven iTl the following 
table for control of common bunt (seed-borne and soil-borne), dwarf bunt. 
loose smut, general seed rots, flag smut. seed-borne Septaria, and fall 
season powdery mildew, Septoria leaf blotch. and rust; and for partial 
control of take-all, Fusarium root and crown rot, and common root rot. 
For control of damping-off of wheat caused by Pythium spp., the recom­
mended rate of Dividend 0.31 FS may be tank mixed with Apron® flow­
able or wettable powder seed treatment products in accordance with the 
most restrictiVe of label limitations and precautions. No labeled dosage 
rates should be exceeded. Use the Apron product at a rate of 0.032 oz. 
active ingredient per 100 Ibs. of seed (2 9 active ingredient!100 kg of 
seed) tank mixed with the recommended rates of Dividend 0.31 FS. 
Follow application and other instructions found on the Apron product 
label. 
BeST AVAILABLE COpy

Rate/CWT Diseases Controlled 
10 fl. oz. 
5 II. oz. 
Common Bunt', 
Dwarf Bunt, 
Loose Smut, 
Flag Smut, 
Seed-borne Septoria, 
General Seed Rots', 
Fusarium Seed Scab 
Common Bunt', 
Dwali Bunt, . 
Flag Smut, 
Seed-borne Septoria, 
Loose 'S:mut, 
General Seed Rots', 
Fusarium Seed Scab 
2,5 II. oz." Common Bunt, 
Loose Smut 
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DIVIDEND 0.31 FS 
Winter Wheat 
Fall Season Foliar 
Diseases Controlled' 
Fall Season Powdery Mildew, 
Fail Season Leaf Rust, 
Fall Season Septoriat.eal Blotch 
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Diseases Partially 
Controlled' 
Common Root Rot 
(Coch/lobolus spp.), 
Fusarium Root Rot, 
Fusarium Crown Rot, 
Take-AU, 
Common Root Rot 
(Cochliobolus spp.) 
'Dividend 0.31 FS provides control of fall season powdery mildew,' fall seailon leaf rust, and fall season Septoria leaf 
blotch in winter wheat for the.lirst 6 weeks after pJanting. For f\111 season control of these foliar diseases, use nlt®. 
fungicide according to laber instructions. .! 
'Partial control can either mean erratic contral from go;od to poor 6r consistent control at a level below that generally con-
sidered acceptable for commercial disease control. . 
:Dividend 0.31 FS controls both seed-borne and soli-borne common bunt. 
'General seed rots controlled include those caused by saprophytic organisms such as Penicillium and Aspergillus. 
"The 2.5 II. oz. rate should only be used in the followln'g states:· TX, OK, KS, CO, MO, NE, NO, SO, MN, MT. 
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Rate/CWT 
10 II. oz. 
5 II. oz. 
2.5 II. oz.' 
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DIVIDEND 0.31 FS 
Spring Wheat 
Diseases Controlled 
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Common Bunt', 
Seed-borne Septoria, 
Loose Smut, 
General Seed Rots', 
Fusarium Seed Scab 
Common Bunt, 
Loose Smut, 
Fusarium Seed .Scab 
Diseases Partially 
Controlled' 
Take-All. 
Common Root Rot, 
Common Root Rot 
(Cochliobolus spp.), 
'Dividend 0.31 FS controls both seed-borne and soil-borne common bunt. 
'General seed rots controlled include those causecj by saprophytic organ­
isms such as Penicillium and Aspergillus. 
'The 2.5 II. oz. rate should only be used in the following states: TX, OK, 
KS, CO, MO, NE, NO, SO, MN, MT. . 
'Partial control can either mean erratic control from good to poor or con­
sistent control at a level below that generally considered acceptable for 
commercial disease control. 
Important: (1) Do not use treated seed for feed, lood, or oil. (2) Green 
forage may not be grazed until 55 days after planting. (3) Do not plant 
any crop other than wheat within 30 days to fields in which treated seeds 
were planted. 
Note: Federal law requires that bags containing treated seeds shall be 
labeled with the lollowinginlormation: "This seed has been treated with 
difenoconazole fungiCide. Do not use for feed, lood, or oil purposes. 
Store away from leeds and loodstuffs." If necessary, use with an EPA­
approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed. 
Storage and Disposal 
Pesticide Storage and Disposal 
Do not contaminate water, lood, or leed by storage, disposal, or cleaning 
01 equipment. Wastes resulting Irom the use 01 this product may be dis­
posed 01 on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

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(For 2 hand 5 Gallons) 
Container Disposal 
Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or eqhflialent), and offer for 
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of In a sanitary land­
fill, or by incineration. or by openbuming,if allowed by state and local 
authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke. 
(For 15 gallons) 
Container Refilling and Disposal 
Refer to label on container for refilling and disposal instructions. 
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label 
and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of 
equipment arid facilities during cleanup and disposal of wastes. In the 
event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day 
or night. 
Precautionary Statements 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
CAUTION 
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or cloth­
ing. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and shoes and water­
proof gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 
Statement of Practical Treatment 
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and .water. Get medical attention if 
irritation persists. 
Note to Physician: If ingested, induce emesis or lavage stomach. Treat 
symptomatically. 
Personal Protective Equipment 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks

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Follow manufacturer s Instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE If no 
such Instructions for washables use detergent and hot water Keep and 
wash PPE separately from other laundry 
Engineering Control Statements 
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs In a manner that 
meets the reqUirements listed In the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 
for agncultural pesticides [40 CFR 170 240(d) (4-6)] the handler PPE 
reqUirements may be reduced or modified as specified In the WPS 
User Safety Recommendations 
Users should: 
• Wash hands before eating dnnklng, chewing gum uSing tobacco, 
or uSing the toilet 
• Remove clothing Immediately If pesticide gets Inside Then wash 
thoroughly and put on clean clothing 
Environmental Hazards 
This product IS tOXIC to fish and aquatic Invertebrates Do not apply 
directly to water to areas where surface water IS present or to Intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark Do not contaminate water when 
dispOSing of equipment wash vaters or nnsate 
If treated seed IS spilled outdoors or In areas accessible to birds promptly 
clean up or bury to prevent Ingestion 
Apron® Dlvldend® and Tilt® trademarks of Clba-Gelgy Corporation 
U S Patent No 5 266 585 
©1996 Clba Geigy CorporatIOn

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Ciba Crop Protection 
Seed Treatmenf Products 
Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419 
CGA 
CGA· 
CGA 
(2 '12 gals.) 
(5 gals.) 
(15 gals.) 
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[QUARK\DIVIDEND 0.31 FS - DIVO.31FS-BKLTML-A]- ccg - 1/30/97

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Dlvldend® 0 31 FS 
FUNGICIDE 
10-
Base Label 
(For 21z and 5 Gallons) 
A seed treatment for control of diseases of wheat 
Active Ingredient 
[(2S,4R)/(2R 4S)]/[(2R,4R/2S 4S)] 
1 {2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl] 4 
methyl-1 3-dloxolan-2-yl-methyl}-1 H-1 2 4-tnazole 
Inert Ingredients 
Total 
See directions for use In attached booklet 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
315% 
9685% 
10000% 
Use this product only In accordance with ItS labeling and with 
the Worker ProtectIOn Standard, 40 CFR part 170 Refer to sup­
plementallabehng under "Agricultural Use Requirements" In the 
Directions for Use section for information about this standard_ 
EPA Reg No 100-778 
EPA Est 5905 GA 01 
212 Gallons 
U S Standard Measure 
5 Gallons 
U S Standard Measure 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN_ 
CAUTION 
Precautionary Statements 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Anrmals 
Harmful If absorbed through skin Avoid contact with eyes skin or cloth 
tng Wear long sleeved shirt and long pants socks and shoes and water 
proof gloves Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling 
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Statement of Practical Treatment 
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if 
irritation persists. 
Note to Physician: If ingested, induce emesis or lavage stomach. Treat 
symptomatically. 
Personal Protective Equipment 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no 
such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 
wash PPE separately from other laundry. 
Environmental Hazards 
This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply 
directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when 
disposing of equipment wash waters or rinsate. 
If treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to birds, promptly 
clean up or bury to prevent ingestion. 
Container Disposal 
Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or equivalent), and offer for 
recycling or reconditioning; or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary land­
fill, or by incineration, or by open burning, if allowed by state and local 
authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke. 
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label 
and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of 
equipment and facilities during cleanup and disposalof wastes. In the 
event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day 
or night. . 
Dividend® trademark of Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
U.S. Patent No. 5.266,585 
©1996 Ciba-Geigy Corporation

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Ciba Crop Protection 
Seed Treatment Products 
Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
Greensboro. North Carolina 27419 
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CGA 
CGA 
(2'12 gals.) 
(5 gals.) 
Product 10.: 52141 
Product 10.: 
January 19. 1995 - Initial label 
for 0.31 FS on-farm formulation 
February 19. 1996 - Reduced 
rotational crop restriction to 
30 days 
April 22. 1996 - Added Kamal 
Bunt to list of diseases 
partially controlled 
[QUARK\DIVIDEND 0.31 FS/DIVO.31FS-BKLTML-Aj- ccg - 10/30/97 
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Pressure-Sensitive Label 
Dividend® 0.31 FS 
FUNGICIDE 
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A seed treatment for control of diseases of wheat 
Active Ingredient: 
[(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]1I(2R,4R12S,4S)] 
1-{2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-
methyl-1 ,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl}-1 H-1 ,2,4-triazole ........... 3.15% 
Inert Ingredients: . .. 96.85% 
Total: 100.00% 
EPA Reg. No.1 00-778 . 
EPA Est. S905-GA-01 
15 Gallons 
U. S. Standard Measure 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 
CAUTION 
See additional precautionary statements at end of label. 
ACCEPI'ED 
with COMMENTS 
In EPA Letter Dated 
MAY 27 1997 
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND 
WARRANTY 
IMPORTANT: Read the entire Directions for Use and the Conditions of 
Sale and Warranty before using this product. If terms are not accept­
able, retum the unopened product container at once. 
Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
The Directions for Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts 
based on field use and tests. The directions are believed to be reliable 
and should be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all 
risks inherently associated with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffec­
tiveness, 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 Ciba-Geigy or 
the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. 
Ciba-Geigy warrants that this product conforms to the chemical descrip­
tion on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the 
Directions for Use subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Ciba­
Geigy makes no other express or implied warranty of Fitness or 
Merchantability or any other express or implied warranty. In no case 
shall Ciba-Geigy or the Seller be liable for consequential, special, or 
indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. 
Ciba-Geigy and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and user 
accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Warranty, 
which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a duly 
authorized representative of Ciba-Geigy. 
Precautionary Statements 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
CAUTION 
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin ·or cloth­
ing. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and shoes and water­
proof gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 
Statement of Practical Treatment 
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if 
irritation persists. 
Note to Physician: If ingested, induce emesis or lavage stomach. Treat 
symptomatically.

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Personal Protective Equipment 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no 
such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 
wash PPE separately from other laundry. 
Environmental Hazards 
This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply 
directly to water, to areas where surtace water is present, or to intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when 
·disposing of equipment wash waters or rinsates. 
If treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to birds, promptly 
clean up or bury to prevent ingestion. -
Container Refilling and Disposal 
This is a refillable container. If the container is to be refilled, do not rinse 
with any material or introduce any pesticide other than Dividend 0.31 FS. 
Reseal and return the container to an authorized Ciba-Geigy refilling facil­
ity. If the container is not tobe rejilled, triple rinse (or equivalent) and 
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sani­
tary landfill, or by incineration, or by open burning, if allowed by state and 
local authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke. 
To be used in accordance with directions for use in the Dividend 0.31 FS 
label booklet. 
See Dividend 0.31 FS label booklet for pesticide disposal instructions. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 
Worker Protection Standara, 40 CFR part 170. Refer to supplemen­
tal labeling under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions 
for Use section for information about this standard.

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For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label 
and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of 
equipment and facilities during cleanup and disposal of wastes. In the 
event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day 
or night. 
Dividend® trademark of Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
U.S. Patent No. 5,266,585 
©1996 Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
Ciba Crop Protection 
Seed Treatment Products 
Ciba-Geigy Corporation 
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419 
CGA (1!'i gals.) Product 10.: 51881 
January 19, 1995 - Initial label 
for 0.31 FS on-farm formulation 
[QUARK/DIVIDEND 0.31 FS/DIVID 0.31 FS-PSL-AJ - ccg - 9/5/96 
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