crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/1381-229.md

# TEBU+META

- EPA Reg No: **1381-229**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Metalaxyl (0.64%); Tebuconazole (0.48%)
- Label accepted: 2007-11-14
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/001381-00229-20071114.pdf

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U.S. ENy'fRONMENTALPROTECfION AGENCY 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division (7505P) 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20460 
, NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
....x. Registration 
_ Reregistration 
(under FIFRA, as amended) 
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
Winfield Solutions 
P.O. Box 64589 
St. MN 55164 
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EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 
1381-229 
Term of Issuance: 
Conditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
Tebu+Meta 
On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide 
and Rodenticide Act. 
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by th~ Agency. In order to protect health and the 
environment,' the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance 
of any name in connection with the registration of a 'product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant. a right to exclusive use of the name 
or to its use if it has been covered by others. 
This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA Sec: 3( c )(7) (A) provided 
that you: .I 
1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/reregistration of your product under 
FIFRA Sec. 3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such 
data; and submit acceptable responses required for reregistration of your product under FIFRA 
section 4. ' 
2. Make the following changes to the label. 
Add the phrase "EPA Registration Number 1381-229". 
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Date: 
Mary L. Waller, Product Manager (21) 
. . Division

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EPA Reg. No. 1381':229 
3. Line up the percentages within the "ingredient statement" section. 
,4. In the "Directions For Use" section, add the following additional seed labeling restriction 
statement so it appears as the fifth bullet: "Maximum usage when applying both metalaxyl and 
mefenoxam containing products to the same crop within the same season: Do not apply more than 
the maximum seasonal total for the active ingredient as stated on the label for the product 
containing the lowest seasonal total on that crop." 
5. In the "Conditions of Warranty" section, last sentence, delete the phrase "allowable under State 
law," and add the phrase "consistent with applicable law, so that the sentence reads, "To the 
extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks shall be assUmed by theuser or buyer." 
6. In the "Limitation of Liability" section, revise the first sentence by adding the phrase, "To the 
extent consistent with applicable law" so that the sentence reads, "To the extent consistent with 
applicable law, in no event shall Manufacturer or Seller be liable for special, incidental, or 
consequential damages ... ". Revise the second sentence by adding the phrase, "To the'extent 
consistent with applicable law," so that the sentence reads, "To the extent consistent with 
applicable law, Manufacturer or Seller Shall not be liable to buyer or user by way of 
indemnification to buyer or to customers or buyer ... ". Revise the last sentence to read "To the 
extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed ... ". 
,7. Submit one copy of the final printed label before the product is released for shipment. 
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation 
in accordance with FIFRA Sec. 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes 
acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 
Sincerely, 
~(j)~ 
Mary L. Waller 
Product Manager (21) 
Fungicide Branch 
Registratio'n Division (7505P) 
Enclosure: Label stamped "Conditionally Accepted with Comments"

TEBU-META® 
Contains 0.039 pounds Tebuconazole and 0.051 pounds Metalaxyl per U.S. gallon. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
T ebuconazole: . Alpha-[2-( 4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-alpha-( 1, 1-dimethly-ethyl)-1 H-1 ,2,4-
triazole-1-ethanol. .............................................. " 0.48% 
Metalaxyl: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)alanine methyl ester. . .. 0.64% 
OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................... 98.88% 
TOTAL 100.00% 
KEEP OUT OF REACH· OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, 
or oin for treatment. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
CAUTION 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and 
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. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or 
using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then 
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothes. Remove PPE immediately after handling this 
product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash 
thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
See Additional Precautionary Statements 
ACCEPTED with COMMENTS EPA Reg. No. 1381-
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish, estuarine and marine invertebrates. Do not 
apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when 
disposing of equipment washwaters. Cover or incorporate spilled treated seeds. 
Groundwater Advisory: Metalaxyl is known to leach through soil into groundwater under 
certain conditions as a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in areas where 
soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in 
groundwater contamination. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It 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 persons, either 
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. 
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for 
pesticide regulation. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage, disposal, or by cleaning of 
equipment. 
PESTICIDE STORAGE 
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a 
cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 
This pesticide's wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, 
,or reinstate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use 
according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control 
Agency, or the Hazardous Wastes representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for 
guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL 
Contact Agriliance or your chemical supplier for container return instructions. If 
container is not returned in accordance with instructions, triple rinse (or equivalent). 
Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 
landfill, or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, 
stay out of smoke. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection 
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and 
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply 
to users of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not 
enter or allow worker entry into treated areas durinQ the restricted entry interval (REI) of

24 hours. Exception: If the seed is treated with the product and the treated seed is soil­
injected or soil-incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain 
circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with 
anything that has been treated. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is 
permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything 
. that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: coveralls, chemical-resistant 
gloves made of any waterproof material, shoes plus socks. 
SEED LABELING 
To meet U.S. Federal Seed Act requirements, all seed treated with TEBU-META must 
be labeled: 
• TREATED SEED. 
• DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED OR OIL PURPOSES.. . 
• Treated with alpha-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]-alpha-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)-1 H-1 ,2,4-
triazole-1-ethanol (T ebuconazole) and Metalaxyl. 
• Seed labeling must contain the following restriction: "Barley, wheat, oat and 
triticale green forage may be grazed or harvested for hay 31 days after seeding." 
TEBU-META is a combination of the systematic fungicides, Tebuconazole and metalaxyl 
which aids in the control or suppression of the following seed, seedling and soilborne 
disease of wheat, barley, oats and triticale: stinking smut, flag smut, loose smut, early 
season Septaria disease complex, general seed rots, Pythium damping-off, early season 
Rhizoctania root rot, early season common root rot, seedborne Fusarium scab, early 
season Fusarium foot rot, early season suppression of powdery mildew and rust. 
In California - Registered only for use in commercial seed treating establishments. Not 
allowed for "on-farm" use. 
NOTE: If this product is undyed, the purchaser of this product is responsible for 
ensuring that all seed treated with this product are adequately·dyed with a suitable color 
to prevent its accidental use as a food for man or feed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, 
Part 2.25. Any dye added to treated seed must be cleared for use under 40 CFR, part 
180.1001. 
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS . 
Use 5 - 6.5 fluid ounces of TEBU-META per 100 pounds of seed .. Applications 
should be made using standard slurry or mist-type seed treatment equipment. In 
some instances, a water and chemical slurry dilution may enhance coverage. A 
. 1 part TEBU-META with 1 part water dilution may be used. This product is for 
commercial or on-farm application. This product is not intended for direct 
application into a planter box. Uniform application to seed is necessary to ensure 
seed safety and best disease control. Seed should be sound and well cured 
prior to treatment. Consult your area agronomist regarding planting depth· 
recommendations for the particular variety to be planted.

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IMPORTANT: READ BEFOR USE 
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations 
of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened 
product container at once. 
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of 
Warranties and Limitations of Liability. 
Treatment of highly mechanically. damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor 
quality, may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor. 
Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the 
total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond 
the control of Agriliance, no claims are made to guarantee germination of carry-over 
seed. 
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and 
must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated 
with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended 
consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of 
other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control 
ofAgriliance. To the extent allowable under State law, all such risks shall be assumed 
by the user or buyer. 
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER 
The directions for use of this product must be followed carefully. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH 
APPLICABLE LAW, (1) THE GOODS DELIVERED TO YOU ARE FURNISHED "AS IS" BY 
MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND (2) MANUFACTURER AND SELLER MAKE NO WARRANTIES, 
GUARANTEES, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND TO BUYER OR USER, EITHER EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, OR BY USAGE OF TRADE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD TO THE 
PRODUCT SOLD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE, OR ELIGIBILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR TRADE 
USAGE. UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INEFFECTIVENESS, 
MAY RESULT BECAUSE OF SUCH FACTORS AS THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF OTHER 
MATERIALS USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE GOODS, OR THE MAI\,INER OF USE OR 
APPLICATION, INCLUDING WEATHER, ALL OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF 
MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND ASSUMED BY BUYER OR USER. THIS WRITING CONTAINS ALL 
OF THE REPRESENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BUYER, MANUFACTURER AND 
SELLER, AND NO PERSON OR AGENT OF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO 
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THESE 
GOODS. 
LIMITATION OF LlABLITY 
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR 
SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR 
DAMAGES IN THEIR NATURE OF PENALTIES RELATING TO THE GOODS SOLD, INCLUDING USE, 
APPLICATION, HANDLING, AND DISPOSAL. MANUFACTURER OR SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO 
BUYER OR USER BY WAY OF INDEMNIFICATION TO BUYER OR TO CUSTOMERS OF BUYER, IF 
ANY, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES OR SUMS OF MONEY, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS WHATSOEVER, 
RESULTING FROM OR BY REASON OF, OR RISING OUT OF THE MISUSE, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW 
LABEL WARNINGS OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, OF THE GOODS SOLD BY MANUFACTURER OR

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SELLER TO BUYER, ALL SUCH RISKS SHALL BE ASSUMED BY THE BUYER, USER, OR ITS 
CUSTOMERS, BUYER'S OR USER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S 
TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL BE FOR DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE COST OF THE PRODUCT, 
If you do not agree with or do not accept any of directions for use, the warranty disclaimers, or limitations on 
liability, do not use the product, and return it unopened to the Seller, and the purchase price will be 
refunded,