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# RIVERDALE XRM-5202 PREMIUM LAWN WEED KILLER

- EPA Reg No: **228-337**
- Registrant: NUFARM AMERICAS, INC.
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: 2,4-D, triisopropanolamine salt (14.19%); Triclopyr, triethylamine salt (1.06%); Clopyralid (0.36%)
- Label accepted: 2004-02-05
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000228-00337-20040205.pdf

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CONTAINS 2,4-D, TRICLOPYR, AND CLOPYRALID 
One Quart Covers Up to 10,000 Square Feet 
(See Directions for Different Grasses.) 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Triisopropanolamine Salt of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid* . 
Triethylamine Salt of 3, 5, 6-Trichloro-2-pyridinyloxyacetic Acid** 
3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid*** 
INERT INGREDIENTS . . . . 
By Isomer Specific AOAC Method, Equivalent to: 
*2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid. 
**3,5,6-Trichloro-2-Pyridinyloxyacetic Acid 
***3,6-Dichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid. 
TOTAL 
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7.61%, 0.660 Ibs./gal. 
0.76%, 0.066 Ibs./gal. 
0.36%, 0.031 Ibs./gal. 
'IN CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON, TURFGRASB AND LAWN USES ARE RESTRICTED TO GOLF COURSES 
ONLY. IN OREGON, THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE SITES STATED ON THIS LABEL 
WHICH ARE AGRICULTURAL", FOREST", RIGHTS-OF-WAY, GOLF COURSE OR CEMETERY SITES. 
*This product cannot be used on agricultural or forest sites. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
SEE SIDE PANELS FOR FIRST AID 
AND ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
EPA REG. NO. 228-337 NET CONTENTS GALS. EPA EST. 1;0. 228-IL-l 
MANUFACTURED BY NUFARM AMERICAS INC., BURR RIDGE, ILLINOI3 S?~27-0366 
Revised 4/4/0) 
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Changed First Aid Statement per PR 2001-1 via Amendment. 
Revised per EPA's letter dated 5/5/03, added more weeds and added State 
Restrictions for California and Oregon all via Notification. 
Corrected per EPA's letter dated 10131/03 and e-mail dated 1121104.

R::'verdale XRM-'~)202 Premium Lawn Weed Killer (Commercial Only Label) Page ~~ 
(Side Panels) 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION 
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid 
contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. When using this product, wear long-sleeved shirt, 
long pants, socks, shoes, and rubber gloves. After using this product, rinse gloves 
before removing, remove clothing and launder separately before reuse, and promptly and 
thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing 
as soon as possible and shower. Do not allow people (other than applicator) or pets on 
treatment area during application. Do not enter treatment area until spray has dried. 
The maximum number of broadcast applications per treatment site is 2 per year. 
If this container is over one gallon and less than five gallons, then persons engaged 
in open pouring of this product must also wear coveralls or a chemical resistant apron. 
If this container is five gallons or more in capacity, do not open pour product from 
this container. A mechanical system (such as a probe and pump or spigot) must be used 
for transferring the contents of this container. If the contents of a non-refillable 
pesticide container are emptied, the probe must be rinsed before removal. 
FIRST AID STATEMENT 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 
doctor, or going for treatment. 
IF IN EYES: 
IF SWALLOWED: 
IF ON SKIN 
OR CLOTHING: 
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or 
doctor for treatment advice. 
Call a poison control c~n~er or doctor immediately for treatment 
advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not 
induce vomiting unless told t() do so by a poison control center or 
doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty 
of 
water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor 
for treatment advice. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Drift or runoff may adversely affect nontarget plants. Do not apply directly to water, 
or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high 
water may'A. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not 
apply thi.:," 'f.-roduct through any type of irrigation system. 
Most cases 0:' ground water contamination involving herbicides such as 2,4-D and 
ClopyraliC have t~:~ ~.ssociated with mixing/loading and disposal sites. Additionally, 
using ClcPYlc..lid ·."herr soils area permeable, particularly where the water table is 
shallow, ~.ay alsc rE~~lt in leaching to groundwater. Caution should be exercised when 
handling thi= pro~~ct at mixing, loading and disposal sites to prevent contamination of 
groundwatLr suppli2~ Use of closed systems for mixing and transferring this pesticide 
will reduce the pr-::--rrhility of spills. Placement of mixing/loading equipment on an 
impervioL~ pad to contain spills will help prevent groundwater contamination.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in 
labeling. READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS. 
a manner inconsistent with its 
USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
XRM~5202 PREMIUM LAWN WEED KILLER is a broad~spectrum herbicide for control of actively 
growing annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. It is for use only on established Non­
Residential Ornamental Turf (Athletic and Recreational Sports Fields, Cemeteries, Golf 
Courses, Industrial Sites, Non-Cropland, Parks, Rights-Of-Way and Roadsides). Do not use 
on Golf Greens nor Tees. 
Do not use on residential turf. 
not send clippings to a compost 
landowners/property managers to 
Do not collect grass clippings for mulch or compost. 
facility. Applicator must give notice to 
not use grass clippings for mulching or composting. 
XRM-5202 may be applied to the following established turfgrass species: 
Established Turfgrasses(Common Names) 
Sorthern Grasses(Cool Season) 
bentgrasst 
bluegrass, Kentucky 
fescue, chewing 
fescue, creeping red 
fescue, sheeps 
fescue, tall 
ryegrass, perennial 
Southern Grassestt(Warm Seasontt) 
bahiagrasst 
bermudagrasst 
buffalograss 
centipedegrasst 
zoysiagrasst 
zoysiagrasst 
fescue, tall (growing in 
warm season areas) 
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tDo not apply to these turfgrass species unless potential turfgrass injury can be 
tolerated. Also, when treating these turfgrass species, do not apply more than 4 ozs. per 
1000 sq. ft. To minimize grass injury, a second application should be made at least four 
weeks later Avoid swath overlaps. 
ttDo not treat warm season turfgrass with XRM~52~2 Premium Lawn Weed Killer when mowing 
height is less than 1/2 inch. 
~ote: XRM-S202 Premium Lawn Weed Killer may discolor andlor stunt turf that is not well­
established or is stressed or weakened due to unfavorable climatic conditions, temperature 
extremes, drought, nematodes, or other factors which damage or weaken turf. Apply this 
product only to healthy, well~established turf that has a well~anchored root system. Do 
not apply this product to grass species not listed on this label unless potential turf 
injury can be tolerated. 
USE PRECAUTIONS 
Do not apply this product directly to, or otherwise permit drift or spray mist to come 
into contact with cotton, citrus, grapes, tobacco, vegetables, flowers, orna~ent~l plants, 
shrubs, trees, and other desirable plants. Avoid fine mists. Use lawn typetsprayer with 
coarse spray as wind drift is less likely. Spray drift can be reduced by sptq~{j-Tta when 
wind speed is low and keeping spray boom as low as possible. Very small quantities of 
spray, which may not be visible, may seriously injure susceptible plants: Do n6t spray 
when wind is blowing toward susceptible crops or ornamental plants rlear ~nouQti to,. be 
injured. Do not pour spray solutions near desirable plants. Do not appiy to exp6~ed roots 
of shallow rooted trees and shrubs. Do not use grass clippings from tlitf tr~at:.eu,with 
this product for mulch or compost. Mow newly seeded turf at least tW±~~·gefor~~e1eatment 
with XRM~5202. Maximum kill (or controll of weeds will be obtained~~~m Spring'or early 
Fall applications when weeds are actively growing. Unless noted elsewhere on .t!lU!!i.label, 
do not apply more than 5.25 ozs. per 1,000 sq. ft. per application. Do not ex~~ed 
recommended rates because damage to turf may occur. Do not apply when tempera~u~~ exceeds 
90°F. .~~~ 
For optimum results: 
- ,··ion is used; 
(1) avoid applying during excessively dry or hot periods unless 
(2) avoid applying if rainfall is expected within 18 hours, nor should

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lawns be irrigated (watered) for 18 hours following application period. Watering will 
wash off weed killing material; (3) turf should not be mowed 1 to 2 days before and 
following application; (4) reseed no sooner than 3 to 4 weeks after application of this 
product. 
WEEDS CONTROLLED BY XRM-5202 PREMIUM LAWN WEED KILLER 
This product is designed to control many broadleaf weeds such as: Alder, Annual yellow 
sweet clover, Artichoke, Aster, Austrian fieldcress, Bedstraw, Beggartick, Biden, 
Bindweed, Bird vetch, Bitterweed, Bitter wintercress, Black-eyed Susan, Black medic, Black 
mustard, Blackseed pantain, Blackseed plantain, Blessed thistle, Blue lettuce, Blue 
vervain, Box elder, Bracted plantain, Brassbuttons, Bristly oxtongue, Broadleaf dock, 
Broadleaf plantain, Broomweed, Buckhorn, Buckhorn plantain, Bulbous buttercup, Bull 
nettle, Bull thistle, Burdock, Burning nettle, Bur ragweed, Burweed, Buttercup, Canada 
thistle, Carolina geranium, Carpetweed, Catchweed bedstraw, Catsear, Catnip, Chickweed, 
Chicory, Cinquefoil, Clover, Cockle, Cocklebur, Coffeebean, Coffeeweed, Common chickweed, 
Common mullein, Common sowthistle, Corn Chamomile, Creeping jenny, Crimson clover, Croton, 
Cudweed, Curly dock, Curly indigo, Dandelion, Dead nettle, Dock, Dogbane, Dogfennel, 
Elderberry, English daisy, Fall dandelion, False dandelion, False flax, False sunflower, 
Fiddleneck, Field bindweed, Field pansy, Flea bane (daisy), Flixweed, Florida betony, 
Florida pusley, Frenchweed, Galinsoga, Garlic mustard, Goathead, Goatsbeard, Goldenrod, 
Ground ivy, Gumweed, Hairy bittercress, Hairy fleabane, Hawkweed, Healall, Heartleaf 
drymary, Hedge bindweed, Hedge mustard, Hemp, Henbit, Hoary cress, Hoary plantain, Hoary 
vervain, Honeysuckle, Hop clover, Horsenettle, Horsetail, Indiana mallow, Ironweed, 
Jewelweed, Jimsonweed, Kochia, Knawel, Knotweed, Lambsquarter, Lespedeza, Locoweed, 
Lupine, Maliow, Marshelder, Matchweed, Mexicanweed, Milk vetch, Milkweed bloodflower, 
Mugwort, Morningglory, Mousear chickweed, Musk thistle, Mustard, Narrowleaf plantain, 
Narrowleaf vetch, Nettle, Orange hawkweed, Oxalis, Oxeye daisy, Parsley-piert, Parsnip, 
Pearlwort, Pennycress, Pennywort, Peppergrass, Pepperweed, Pigweed, Pineywoods bedstraw, 
Plains coreopsis, Plantain, Poison hemlock, Poison ivy, Poison oak, Pokeweed, Poorjoe, 
Povertyweed, Prairie, Prickly lettuce, Prickly sida, Primrose, Prostrate knotweed, 
Prostrate pigweed, Prostrate spurge, Prostrate vervain, Puncture vine, Purslane, Ragweed, 
Red clover, Redroot pigweed, Red sorrel, Redstem filaree, Rough cinquefoil, Rough 
fleabane, Roundleafed marigold, Rush, Russian pigweed, Russian thistle, St. Johnswort, 
Scarlet pimpernel, Scotch thistle, Sheep sorrel, Shepherdspurse, Slender plantain, 
Smallflower galinsoga, Smartweed, Smooth dock, Smooth pigweed, Sneezeweed, Southern wild 
rose, Sowthistle, Spanishneedle, Spatterdock, Speedwell, Spiny, Spiny Amaranth, Spiny 
cocklebur, Spotted catsear, Spotted knapweed, Spotted spurge, Spurge, Spurweed, Stinging 
nettle, Stinkweed, Stitchwort, Strawberry clover, Sumac, Sunflower, Sweet clover, Tall 
nettle, Tall vervain, Tansy mustard, Tansy rag-wort, Tanweed, Tarweed, Thistle, Tick 
trefoil, Toadflax, Trailing Crownvetch, Tumble nlu~tard, Tumble pigweed, Tumbleweed, Velvet 
leaf, Venice mallow, Veronica, Vervain, Vetch, Virginia buttonweed, Virginia creeper, 
Virginia pepperweed, Wavyleaf bullthistle, Western clematis, Western salsify, White 
clover, White mustard, Wild mustard, wild aster, Wild buckwheat, Wild carrot, Wild four­
o'-clock, Wild garlic, Wild geranium, Wild lettuce, Wild marigold, Wild onion, Wild 
parsnip, wild radish, Wild rape, Wild strawberry, Wild sweet potato, Wild vetch, Willow, 
Witchweed, Wooly morningglory, Woodsorrel, Wooly croton, Wooly plantain, Wormseed, Yarrow, 
Yellow rocket, Yellowflower pepperweed, and other broadleaf weeds. 
After app::'v'in-g this product, many broadleaf weeds will begin to show visible signs of leaf 
curl withi~~ few days. Some hard-to-kill(or control) broadleaf weeds may require a 
second brD~3~ast treatment in 3 to 4 weeks. In the event more than two broadcast 
applications per year are necessary, use as a spot treatment. Spot treat with ready-to­
use XRM-52o'2 Premi-lIrL ·S'I;:ot Weed Killer or make up solution as listed below, 
TURF APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 
Make application u~i~~ equipment that will ensure uniform coverage such as hose-end 
sprayer, tank-type pump-up pressure sprayer, or sprinkling can. Broadleaf weeds germinate 
at differ3nt times of the year. Only emerged weeds present at the time of application 
wlll be killed (or controlled) by XRM-5202 Premium Lawn Weed Killer. Spray entire lawn, 
wetting w'eeC's and lawn grasses. Be sure the lawn is well watered. If dry, water 1 to 2 
days before applying this product. Application under drought conditions may provide less 
than desirable results. When hard-to-kill(or control) species are prevalent, when 
applications are made in late Summer, when weeds are mature, or during drought conditions, 
use the higher rates, Measure the area to be treated. Multiply the length by the width

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to calculate the square feet. 
Cool Season Grasses - Listed above: use 3.2 to 5.25 ounces of this product in 5 gallons :,f 
water to 1,000 square feet of lawn. For smaller areas - use 3 teaspoons in 2 quarts of 
water applied to 100 square feet. 
War.m Season Grasses - Listed above: use 3.2 to 4 ounces in 5 gallons of water to treat 
1,000 square feet (3 teaspoonfuls in 4 quarts of water applied to 150 square feet) If 
slight turf yellowing occurs, it should disappear after about I week. 
Note: Some hybrid Bermuda grasses may be sensitive to this product. Contact your local 
Extension Service Weed Control Specialist. 
For Refill of Riverdale's Spot Weed Killer: Put 2.8 ounces of XRM-5202 Premium Lawn Weed 
Killer into the labeled empty quart container. Then add 30 ounces of tap water. Trigger 
Sprayer - adjust spray nozzle to give coarse spray. Aim at center of weed and spray to 
wet. Applicator Cap - Hold applicator end about 6 inches from surface to be treated and 
thoroughly wet. To obtain wider coverage raise container. One application should be 
sufficient. Effects begin to show after a few days and weeds gradually die. Repeat as 
necessary. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
STORAGE: Always store pesticides in a secured warehouse or storage building. Store at 
temperatu~es above 32°F. If allowed to freeze, shake well before using. Containers 
should be opened in well ventilated areas. Keep container tightly sealed when not in 
use. Do not stack cardboard cases more than two pallets high. Do not store near open 
containers of fertilizer, seed or other pesticides. Do not contaminate water, food or 
feed by storage or disposal. 
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. If container is damaged or if pesticide 
has leaked, contain all spillage. Absorb and clean up all spilled material with 
granules or sand. Place in a closed, labeled container for proper disposal. Improper 
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law 
and may contaminate groundwater. If the,se wRstes cannot be disposed of by use 
according to label instructions, contact your Stale Pesticide or Environmental Control 
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for 
guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equival~~t). Then offer for recycling or 
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other 
procedures approved by State and local authorities. Plastic containers are also 
disposable by incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. 
If burned, stay out of smoke. 
WARRANTY 
Seller warrants that this herbicide conforms to the chemical description on its ~abel. 
When used in accordance with label directions under normal conditions, this h£lL~cide is 
reasonably fit for its intended purposes. Since timing, method of applicatic~, \:eather, 
plant and soil conditions, mixtures with other chemicals, and factors affecti~g the use of 
this product a~e beyond our control, no warranty is given concerning ttc use of this 
product contrary to label directions or under conditions which are a~nor~al cr net 
reasonably foreseeable. The user assumes all risks of any such use, i~c~udin~ tLe use of 
this product. or. turf species not recommended on this label. 
(FV 012104)

Riverdale XRM-5202 Premium Lawn Weed Killer '(Commercial Only Label) 
Optional Marketing Statements 
Water Based 
Outdoor Use Only 
For Both Cool Season & Warm Season Grasses 
Editor's Note: 
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'The State Sale and Use Prohibitions of this product must be part of printed label 
text for any product which might possibly enter the channels of trade in the states of 
California, Oregon and/or Washington. The label prohibitions are optional for all other 
states. 
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