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# AXIOM AT

- EPA Reg No: **264-769**
- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Atrazine (50.5%); Metribuzin (4.9%); Flufenacet (19.6%)
- Label accepted: 2000-08-21
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/003125-00523-20000821.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
Brian A. Dehart 
Bayer Corporation 
P.O. Box 4913 
Kansas City, MO 64120-0013 
Dear Mr. Dehart: 
Subject: Increased Application Rate 
Axiom AT 
AUG 2 1 2000 
EPA Registration No. 3125-523 
Your Submission Dated June 30, 2000 
OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES 
AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
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The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under 
section 3(c)(7)(A) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), is 
acceptable provided that you: 
1. Submit/cite all data required for registration/reregistration of your product 
under FIFRA section 3(c)(5) or 4(a) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar 
products to submit such data. 
2. Make the labeling changes listed below before you release the product for 
shipment bearing the amended labeling: :! 
The Agency has recently revised its recommended First Aid statements for 
pesticide products (refer to PR Notice 2000-3: First Aid Statements on Pesticide 
Product Labels). The new statements were developed as part of the Consumer 
Labeling Initiative in close cooperation with poison control center personnel and 
other medical experts. While it is not mandatory that you revise your label at this 
time, you are strongly encouraged to substitute the revised statements (see below) 
for those statements currently on the label at your next label printing. If you wish 
to receive a stamped copy of the label with the revised First Aid statements, submit 
an application for amendment (EPA Form 8570-1) and 4 copies of draft labeling for 
our review. 
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FIRST AID 
If swallowed: • Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.·-
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or 
doctor. 
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
If in eyes: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, 
then continue rinsing. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 
If on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing. 
clothing: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment aq.vice. 
If inhaled: • Move person to fresh air. 
• Ifperson is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 
Have the pr~duct container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or 
going for treatment. 
3. Submit one (1) copy of your final printed labeling before you release the 
product for shipment. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be 
subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6(e). Your release for shipment 
of the product bearing the amended labeling constitutes acceptance of these conditions. 
A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 
Enclosure 
Sincerely yours, 
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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Ground and Surface Water Concerns 
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their <forect supervision, and on'!y-.!~~se uses 
covered by the certified applicator's certification. This product is a restricted use herbicide due to4.{iliHllfllBDface water 
concerns. ._ ~!.. CpMME~TS • 
AxiomTM AT 
DF Herbicide 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Flufenacet: 
N-( 4-Fluorophenyl)-N-( 1-methylethyl)-2-
[[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1, 3, 4-thiadiazol-2-ylj-
oxyjacetamide ________ ... .. .... __ ....... __ . ____ .19.6% 
Metribuzin: 
4-amino-B-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-
(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one ..... ____ . __ ... ____ .4.9% 
Atrazine: 
6-chloro-N-ethyl-N-( 1-methylethyl)-
1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine 
INERT INGREDIENTS: __________________ __ 
50.5% 
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100.0% 
EPA Reg. No. 3125-523 
EPA Est 3125-M0-1 Net Weight: Pounds 
STOP - Read the label before use. 
Keep out of reach of children. 
CAUTION 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS 
AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye 
irritation. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may 
cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals. Avoid 
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. 
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. 
User Safety Recommendations: 
User should: 
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco or using the toilet 
Remove clothing immediately i~esticide gets inside. 
Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
clothing. 
Obtain prompt medical aid if poisoning should occur, 
STATEMENTS OF 
PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
If in eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physiCian 
if irritation persiSts. If swallowed: Call a physician or Poison / 
Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce 
vomiting by touching back of throat with finger, or if available 
by administering syrup of ipecac. If person is unconscious, 
do not give anything by mouth and do not induce vomiting. 
To Physician: No specific antidote is available. Treat the L 
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
AXIOM AT contains the active ingredient atrazine. Atrazine 
is toxic to aquatic 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 
contaminant water by disposal of equipment washwaters or 
rinsate. Do not apply when weather conditions may favor 
drift from areas to be treated. I ) ) ) 
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Atrazine can leach through soil and has been fourid to result 
in contamination of water supplies by way of gr6u.dIlIater, 
Avoid use of AXIOM AT in well drained sand to Idarby sand 
soils, especially in those areas ~m'Kig~ groundwater tables. . ) , ) 
Care must be taken when using ltji~ pr0duct t<l plev'eht the 
following: back siphoning into wells: ~qi~s and ir]'lprCJner 
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures 01 rin.at~s. 
Check valves or antisiphoning devioes ;nust be ~~ed on all 
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Do not contaminate water when disposing of e~u'p:lI;nt 
washwalers. Apply this product only as specifiea,Orl this 
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Do not allow sprays to drift on to adjacent desirable plants. 
Observe all cautions and limitations on labeling of all 
products used in mixtures. 
Ground Water: Flufenacet is known to leach through soil 
into ground water under certain conditions as a result of 
label use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are 
permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may 
result in ground--water contamination. 
Surface Waler: Flufenacet residues can contaminate 
surface water through spray drift. Under some conditions, 
they also have high potential for runoff into surface water 
(primarily via dissolution in runoff water or erOSion), for 
several to many months post-application. These include 
poorly draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward 
adjacent surface waters, frequently flooded areas, areas 
over-laying extremely shallow ground water, areas with 
infield canals or ditches that drain to surface water, areas not 
separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated filter 
strips, and areas over-laying tile drainage systems that drain 
to surface water. 
This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of 
any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), 
sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and 
natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback 
does not apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned 
wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked 
mixing I loading areas. 
Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing 
of this product into or from pesticide handling or application 
equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are 
prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad 
constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that 
may be posijioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad 
shall be designed and maintained to contain any product 
spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or 
washwater, and rainwater that may fall on- the pad. Surface 
water shall not be aHowed to either flow over or from the 
pad, which means the pad must be self contained. The pad 
shall be sloped to facilijate material removal. An unroofed 
pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 
110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or 
application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by 
a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation 
from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment 
capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pestiCide 
container or application equipment on the pad. Containment 
capacities as described above shall be maintained at all 
times. The above specific minimum containment capacities 
do not apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments 
to the mixing floading sije. States may have in effect 
additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and 
operational containment. 
This product must be used in a manner which will prevent 
back siphoning in wefls, spills or improper disposal of excess 
pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates. 
Tile Terraced Fields Containing Standpipes 
To ensure the protection of surface water from run-off 
through standpipes and tile outlets in terraced fields, 
one of the following options may be used: 
Do not apply this product within 66 feet of standpipes in 
tile-outletted terraced fields. 
Apply this product to the entire tile-outletted field and 
immediately incorporate it to a depth of 2 - 3 inches in the 
entire tile-outletted terraced field. 
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Apply this product to the entire tile-outletted field under no­
til practice only when high crop residue management 
practices are used. High crop residue management 
practice is discribed as a crop management practice 
where little or no crop residue is removed from the field 
during or after crop harvest. 
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. 
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 requireme_nts for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, for~sts, nurseries, and 
greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It 
contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product 
that are covered by the Wor1<er Protection Standard. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas 
during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours 
following application. 
Exception: If the product is soil-injected or soil­
incorporated. the Worker Protection Standard, under 
certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated 
area if there will be no contact with anything that has 
been treated. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is 
permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 
invotves contact with anything that has been treated, 
such as plants, soil, or water, is: 
• Coveralls 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks 
IMPORTANT: Read these entire Directions an<;l ,G0nditions 
of Sale before using AXIOM AT Herbicide. ' 
CONDITIONS OF SALE OR OF DELIVERY F,OR.U$E: 
THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS LABEL WERE DE!7ERMINED 
THROUGH RESEARCH TO BE :Tfll; qRECTIOfloS FOR 
CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT. 'THIS ~~9j:ll JCT 
HAS BEEN TESTED FOR A RAN&,!! Gf WEATHER 
CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE ll/EATHEl" ;': 
CONDITIONS THAT ARE ORDli~A!,~·' A,.ND CUS'fOMARY 
IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA ...... t'm<: THE PROi)UCT IS 
USED. INSUFFICIENT CONTROL OF PEST!) :4NU/OR 
INJURY TO THE CROP TO WHICH THE PROUd':; T IS 
APPLIED MAY RESULT FROM THE OCCURReNCE', OF 
EXTRAORDINARY OR UNUSUAL WEATHER, CJK FROM 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. IN 
ADDITION, FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS 
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MAY CAUSE INJURY TO OTHER CROPS, ANIMALS, MAN, 
OR THE ENVIRONMENT. BAYER OFFERS, AND THE 
BUYER ACCEPTS AND USES, THIS PRODUCT SUBJECT 
TO THE CONDITIONS THAT EXTRAORDINARY OR 
UNUSUAL WEATHER, OR FAILURE TO FOllOW LABEL 
DIRECTIONS ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF BAYER 
AND ARE, THEREFORE, THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 
BUYER. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
AXIOM AT is a selective herbicide for control of many 
important annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field com 
and com grown for silage. AXIOM AT is formulated as a 75% 
water dispersible granule (OF). AXIOM AT may be used in 
either conventional, conservation or no-tillage crop 
management systems and may be applied preplant surface, 
preplant incorporated (mix into the top 1 to 2 inch layer of 
soil) and preemergence. AXIOM AT will provide its most 
effective weed control when applied and subsequently 
moved into the soil by rainfall, sprinkler irrigation or 
mechanical tillage prior to weed emergence. AXIOM AT has 
multiple modes of actions: inhibition of protein synthesis/cell 
division and inhibition of photosynthesis. 
AXIOM AT may be applied using either water or sprayable 
grade fluid fertilizer as a liquid carrier or may be impregnated 
on dry bulk fertilizer. 
AXIOM AT may be applied either alone or in tank mix 
combination with additional herbicides. When tank mixing, 
always observe all precautionary statements and limilations 
on labeling of all products. 
GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS 
AXIOM AT is intended for use on field corn for grain or 
silage. Do not use on popcorn or sweetcorn. 
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation 
system. 
Do not apply aerially. 
Do not apply more than 3.951 pounds AXIOM AT per use 
season. 
Do not apply AXIOM AT or AXIOM AT tank mixtures when 
environmental conditions may favor drift to non-target sites. 
This product may not be applied within 66 feet of the points 
where field surface water run-off enters perennial or 
intermittent streams and rivers or within 200 feet around 
natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. If this product is 
applied to highly erodible land, the 66 foot buffer or set-back 
from run-off points must be planted to crop or seeded with 
grass or other suitable crop. 
Avoid spray overlap, as crop damage may result. 
If the com crop treated with AXIOM AT is lost, only com may 
be replanted immediately. QQ!1Ql make a second 
application of AXIOM AT. 
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RATE SELECTION/SOIL TEXTURE 
The recommended rates of AXIOM AT are defined by texture 
and organic matter content of the soil being treated. Unless 
a specific soil texture is mentioned, rate tables throughout 
this label refer to the following three soil texture groups: 
coarse, medium and fine. If you a[1l not sure how to classify 
your soil, contact your Bayer Corporation representative, the 
Cooperative Extension Service or other knowledgeable 
person. The following chart includes a complete listing of 
soil textures included in each of the soil textural grouping: 
COARSE MEDIUM 
Sand Loam 
Loamy sand Silt loam 
Sandy loam Silt 
Sandy clay loam 
Sandy clay 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
LIQUID CARRIERS: 
FINE 
Silty clay loam 
Silty clay 
Clay loam 
Clay 
AXIOM AT is a dry ftowable herbici~ that must be mixed in 
water or sprayable fluid fertilizer. AXIOM AT can be directly 
added to water, or 28-0·0 or 32·0-0 liquid fertilizers. 
Compatibility of AXIOM AT with its labeled tank mix products, 
or other liquid carriers should always be predetermined prior 
to spraying. Refer to the COMPATIBILITY TEST (Appendix 
I) of this label to determine product compatibility in fluid 
fertilizer carriers. 
Before mixing AXIOM AT and its labeled tank mixtures, 
examine the spray equipment making sure it is completely 
free of rust and corrosion. Be sure the equipment is free of 
any residues from previously used pesticides. Flush the 
lines with dean water or recommended detergents after the 
last application. Use an approved method for disposing of 
rinsate. 
For optimal spray tank mixing convenience and efficiency, 
AXIOM AT is recommended to be added to the spray tank 
via an eductor system. / 
The proper mixing sequence for AXIOM AT and 
recommended tank mixtures with the appropriate liquid 
carrier is as follows: 
1. Fill the spray tank or nurse.ta~k 114 full with the 
appropriate liquid carrier. .. . 
2. SIart the recirculation and agitation system and 
conIiooe throughout mixing and application. 
3. If the compatibility test indicates the need of a 
co ....... bility agent, add the recommended amount to 
the spray tank. 
4. If ammonium sulfate is to be used, add it: ~~...;,. J 
• •• 5. If water or sprayable grade nitrogen fertilizilrs'(28-0-0, 
3240) are the carriers, slo'.y~,OCd the reco:nmended 
quanlily of AXIOM AT through the:eductQr syctem or to 
the spray tank (for other sllllly?ble grat"e'teltM:ers, 
first check compatibility and mp,n either mix <jirflctly, or 
presbTy AXIOM AT first in,vW~~, depend;pg'orj the 
resulls of the compatibility Ie,')') , ' 
6. Iflank mixing with wettable powders or o,t:\d,' Jry 
no.abIe products in water, they may be a~j"J now. 
If taM mixing these products in a spray.ble' 9r~de 
fedizer carrier, first pre-slurry these products with 
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results of the compatibility test and then slowly add the 
sprayable grade fertilizer. 
7. If tank mixing with suspension concentrates, add the 
product to the spray tank. 
8. If tank mixing with emulsifiable concentrates, add the 
products to the spray tank. 
9. If tank mixing with Gramoxone Extra®, a glyphosate 
containing product, Touchdown®, or soluble 
concentrates, add the products to the spray tank. 
10.lf mixing spray adjuvants in the mixture, add them after 
all other products have been mixed. 
11. Fill the spray tank to the desired level with the 
appropriate liquid carrier. 
12. Continue agitation during transport and application until 
the spray tank is empty. 
AXIOM AT and all registered mixtures should be kept 
agitated once mixed and then sprayed out immediately. Do 
not allow mixtures to stand for prolonged periods of time. 
Water quality, pH, temperature and/or other components of 
the mixture may affect how long the mixture may stand 
before application. 
DRY FERTILIZER CARRIERS: 
AXIOM AT may be impregnated or coated on dry bulk 
fertilizers for application. Refer to Appendix II of this label for 
details. 
APPLICATION INFORMATION 
SPRAYER APPLICATION 
Ground Broadcast Treatment: Accurately calibrate the 
sprayer prior to mixing the herbicide treatments. Apply 
AXIOM AT and the labeled tank mixtures in a minimum of 10 
gallons of total spray volume per acre using broadcast boom 
equipment. Use a pump with capacity to maintain 30 to 40 
psi at the nozzles, maintain adequate in-tank agitation to 
keep the spray mixture in suspension and provide a 
minimum of 20% bypass at all times. Application must be 
made at a sufficient spray pressure and volume to provide 
accurate and uniform application of spray particles to a given 
area without causing spray drift to non-target areas. If mixed 
with other labeled herbicides, the spray volume may be no 
less than the minimum volume recommended by the tank 
mix product or 10 gallons, whichever is greater. The use of 
screens to protect the pump and nozzles is recommended. 
Screens placed on the suction side of the pump should be 
16-mesh or coarser. Do not place a screen in the 
recirculation line. Use 50-mesh or coarser screens between 
the pump and boom, and where required, at the nozzles. 
Refer to the nozzle manufacturer for additional 
recommendations. Agitate thoroughly before and during 
application with either bypass or mechanical agitation. Rinse 
the sprayer thoroughly with clean water immediately after 
each use. 
Band Treatment: AXIOM AT and the labeled tank mixtures 
may be applied as a band treatment. Use the following 
formula to calculate the amount of herbicide needed for band 
treatments: 
Band width in inches X Broadcast rate :: Band rate 
Row width in inches per acre per acre 
DRY FERTILIZER APPLICATION 
Apply using a minimum of 200 Ib of dry fertilizer per acre. 
See Appendix II for additional details. 
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APPLICATION METHODS AND TIMINGS 
AXIOM AT may be applied alone, or in tank mixtures or 
sequentially with certain other registered and recommended 
herbicides. Applications may be made preplant surface, 
preplant incorporated or preemergence. Do not apply when 
environmental conditions favor drill 
Preplant Surface: For use in conservation, minimum or ne­
tillage crop production systems, AXIOM AT alone or as a 
recommended tank mixture may be applied as a broadcast 
spray up to 45 days before planting corn. If earty preplant 
applications are used (15 to 45 days before planting), use 
the highest recommended label rate for the specific soil type 
(Table 1). Early preplant applications are not recommended 
for those areas with coarse textured soils or in areas 
receiving in excess of 40 inches annual precipitation 
(rainfallflrrigation). A split application is recommended for 
applications made 30 to 45 days prior to planting, where 2/3 
of the rate is applied initially and the remaining 113 is applied 
at planting. Treatments made less than 30 days before 
planting may use either a single or split application. If weeds 
are present at the time of application, AXIOM AT may be 
tankmixed with a recommended nOnselective herbicide such 
as Gramoxone Extra, Touchdown, or a glyphosate-containing 
product. Observe directions for use, precautions and 
restrictions on the label of the nonselective herbicide. If 
possible, do not move treated soil out of the row or move 
untreated soil to the soil surface during planting, as weed 
control may be reduced. 
Preplant Incorporation: Apply AXIOM AT alone or in tank 
mixed combinations with other recommended herbicides as 
a broadcast spray and incorporate into the upper 1 to 2 
inches of the soil surface up to 14 days before planting. 
Avoid deep incorporation since reduced weed control and/or 
crop injury may result. Incorporate with implements which 
provide uniform, shallow incorporation (Example- field 
cultivator, finishing disk, harrow, rolling cultivator, etc.) 
Preemergence: AXIOM AT alone and its recommended tank 
mixes may be applied to the soil surface as a broadcast 
spray or band application after planting of the crop but prior 
to weed or crop emergence. Ensure that the seed furrow is 
closed prior to herbicide application or crop injury may result. 
If weeds are present at the time of application, apply AXIOM 
AT with a nonselective herbicide s",ch as Gramoxone Extra, 
Touchdown, or a glyphosate-contatning product. Observe 
directions for use, precautions and restrictions on the label of 
the nonselective herbicide. Rainfall and/or overhead 
sprinkler irrigation is necessary to move AXIOM AT into the 
upper soil surface where weed seeds germinate. Dry 
weather conditions following application may reduce weed 
control. If adequate moisture is not received "",tHin 7, to 1 0 
days after application and weeds begin to emerge 'flom the 
soil, a light rotary hoeing or shallow incorporatjdn !,nc\ deeper 
than 112 inch deep) will improve performance and minimize 
crop damage. Excessive rainfali;ur)i~rf{~tion after) 
application may reduce weed control arId/or in~IPF.!'e.crop 
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WEEDS CONTROLLED 
AXIOM AT applied at recommended rates and application 
timings will control many annual grasses and broadleaf 
weeds. 
WEEDS CONTROLLED 
ANNUAL BROADLEAF WEEDS ANNUAL GRASS WEEDS 
Amaranth, palmef Jimsonweed PeppelWeed, Sida, prickly Bamyardgrass Lovegrass, India 
BeggalWeed, Kochiab Virginia (Teaweed) Crabgrass. smooth Nutsedge, yellow
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Florida Ladysthumb Pigweed, smooth' Smartweed. Penn. Crabgrass, large Panicum, fall 
Buffalobur lambsquarters. Pigweed, prostrate' Spurge, spotted Cupgrass, Panicum, browntop 
Carpetweed spp. b Pigweed, redroof Spurge, toothed southwestern Panicum, Texas C 
Chamomile spp. Mallow, Venice Purslane, common Sunflower, wild Cupgrass, woollyC Sandbur c 
Chickweed, Marestail Pusley, Florida Thistle. Russian Foxtail, giant Shattercane C 
common Morningglory Radish. wild Velvetlear Foxtail. yellow Signalgrass, 
Cocklebur. Mustard,sPP· Ragweed, common Waterhemp, taW Foxtail, green broad leaf 
common· Nightshade, black Ragweed, giant" Waterhemp, Goosegrass Witchgrass 
Dandelion, seedling Nightshade, eastern Shepherdspurse common
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Johnsongrass, 
Galinsoga black Sicklepodc seedling 
Henbit Pennycress, field 
• Due to extended periods of germination and/or dry weather conditions control of these weeds may be erratic,and may require 
cultivation or an appropriate postemergence herbicide application for control of late season escapes. -, , 
Certain biotypes may have developed resistance to triazine herbicides. If weed resistance is known or suspected, use in combinatio 
or sequence with a registered non-triazine herbicide. 
, Suppressed growth (partial control) 
Following many years of atrazine use (one of the active ingredients in AXIOM AT) and products chemically related to 
atrazine, certain biotypes of weeds listed as being controlled by the atrazine portion of the product have been reported to 
develop resistance. Where resistant weed populations are known or suspected to occur, AXIOM AT is recommended to be 
used in combination qr in sequence with registered herbicides which do not contain triazines. Consult with your local state 
Agricultural Extension Service for specific recommendations. 
USE RATES 
AXIOM AT may be applied~alone or in tank mixture with 
additional registered herbicides to provide control of annual 
grasses and.broadleaf weeds. Application rates may vary 
according to crop management system, application timing 
and soil texture grouping, Rates for applying AXIOM AT 
alone are located in Tables 1 and 2. 
Table 1 
AXIOM AT - EARLY PREPLANT 
(Applications made 15 to 45 days before planting) 
BROADCAST USE RATES (Pounds AXIOM AT Per Acre) 1. 2,3,' 
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SPLIT APPLICATION' 
SOIL TEXTURAL GROUP' SINGLE APPLICATION 30 to 45 DBP' I At Planting Application 
COARSE 2.5 to 2.751b DO NOT APPLY 
MEDIUM 2.75 to 3.51b' 1.85 to 2.35 I 0.90 to 1.15) , , 
ANE 2.75 to 1.85 to 2.50 I 0.90 to 1.d)" 
, Split applications may be made less than 30 days before planting if deSed. . • • , , Do not use on coarse textured soils with <1% organic matter. Use O.251b less than the lowest total recommended rate if orgaAic 
matter is 1.5% or less or if applied on soils with pH levels greater than 7.4; use 0.51b less in those areas .. h~.t:.Jurganic matt!:!r is 1.5% 
or less and soil pH is greater than 7.4. ; '; • , , Use the higher AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: red'jO£.d~ ... no-ti1laf~~: ~~d;dr 
heavy surface plant residues. heavy weed pressure, soil organic matter at the upper end of the range, or ap~liC""plions marie r}f'?f the 
maximum preplant interval. j . • 
Use the krNer AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: low s011 org,.nic matte'r,' incr~ased 
tillage and/or incorporation of surface plant residues, or applications made near the minimum preplant inh~lv~t~rior to planting. , Do not use on peat or muck soils (soils with 20% or more organic matter). ,>, , , , For more infonnation, refer to the -Rate SelectionlSoil Texture- sectionofthis label. ' . . , 
, DBP- Days before planting 
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, Do not exceed 3.1251bs on highly erodible soil with less than 30% plant residue cover. Control of certain weed species rria'y"be 
reduced and a tank-mix partner or an application of a postemergence herbicide may be needed. Rates of up to 3.95 Ibs may be used 
for all other applications. 
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AXIOM AT - PREPLANT SURFACE, PREPLANT INCORPORATE OR PREEMERGENCE 
(Applications made from 14 days or less belore planting to prior to crop emergence) 
BROADCAST USE RATES (POUNDS AXIOM AT PER ACRE) 1.2,3 
SOil ORGANIC MAnER CONTENT 
SOil TEXTURAL GROUP' Less than 3% t ~orMore 
COARSE 1.5t01.751b 2.0 to 2.25 Ib 
MEDIUM 2.0 to 2.75 Ib 2.5 to 3.0 Ib 
FINE 2.75 to 3.0 Ib 3.25 to 3.75 Ib' 
, Do not use on coarse texiJred soils with <1 % organic matter. Use O.251b less than the lowest total recommended rate if organic 
matter is 1.5% or less or if applied on soils with pH levels greater than 7.4; use O.Slb less in those areas where organic matter is 1.5% 
or less and soil pH is greater than 7.4. 
2 Use the .!Jigillrr AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: reduced or no~tillage and/or 
heavy surface plant residues. heavy weed pressure, soil organic matter at the upper end of the range, or applications made near the 
maximum preplant interval. 
Use the ~ AXIOM AT rate within the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: low soil organic matter, increased 
tillage and/or incorporation of surface plant residues, or applications made near the minimum preplant interval prior to planting. , Do not use on peat or muck soils (soils with 20% or more organic matter) . 
• For more information, refer to the ~Rate Selection/Soil Texture" section of this label. , Do not exceed 3.125 lbs on highly erodible soil with less than 30% plant residue cover. Control of certain weed species may be 
reduced and a tank-mix partner or an application of a postemergence herbicide may be needed. Rates of up to 3.75 Ibs may be used 
for all other applications. 
USE WITH ATRAZINE OR OTHER 
ATRAZINE CONTAINING PRODUCTS 
AXIOM AT contains 0.505 pounds of atrazine active 
ingredient (ai) per pound of product. When tankmixing or 
making sequential applications with atrazine- containing 
products, do not exceed the following total combined 
amounts of atrazine. 
Maximum atrazlne rates (al) which may be utilized 
per use season. 
Prior to Com Emergence 
1.61b ai/A - Highly erodible soils with less than 30% plant 
residue cover 
2.0 Ib ai/A - All other soils 
Following Corn Emerg'nce 
2.0 Ib oVA - All soils 
Prior to or after Corn Emergence 
(Sequential Applications) 
2.5 Ib aI/A - All soils 
TANK MIXTURES 
AXIOM AT may be applied in tank mixtures with certain 
registered herbicides. AXIOM AT use rates for these 
herbicide tank mixtures are presented in Tables 1 and 2 
located in the USE RATES section. 
Herbicides tankmixed with AXIOM AT should be used at their 
recommended labeled use rates (use recommended labeled 
use rates unless use rates are specifically mentioned below) 
to provide improved burndown activity or residual control 01 
certain hard-to-rontrol weeds such as velvetieal, 
morningglories, cocklebur or giant ragweed. AXIOM AT tank 
mixtures may be applied in either conventional, conservation 
tillage or no-till crop management systems. Tank mixtures 
may be applied with similar timings and methods as AXIOM 
AT alone unless specifically prohibited in the mix partner's 
product label. Three-way or mu~iple tank mixtures are 
permitted unless restricted by a product's label. 
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Herbicides recommended for tank mixture with AXIOM AT 
include: 
2,4-D 
Atrazine (0.5 to 1.0 Ib ai/A)'2 
Balance® (112 to 1 ozlA)! 
BanveJ® 
BladeX® 
Clari\y® 
Extrazine®' 
Glyphosate 
Gramoxone Extra® 
Homet® 
Marksman®' 
Princep® 
python® 
Roundup® 
Roundup Ultra® 
Touchdown® 
Atrazine containing products. Do nC't exceed the maximum 
total use rates as mentioned' above. 
l Use the higher atrazine rate under any of the following 
conditions: heavy surface plant residues, heavy 
momingglory/cocklebur pressure, mediumlfine textured soils 
with > 3% organic matter, no-till crop management systems. 
, For improved control of velvetleaf and triazine resistant weeds 
the grower may choose to use 112 to 1 ovA of Balance® from 
up to 21 days preplant to preemers.ence. On coarse textured 
soils with pH >7.4, do not use an AXIOM AT + Balance tank 
mixture. On medium textured soils with pH >7.4 and organic 
matter content <2.5%, an AXIOM AT + Balance tank mixture is 
not recommended. The user is responsible for selecting the 
rates of both AXIOM AT and Balance in a tank mixture that is 
appropriate for all soils in the area of application. 
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Sequential herbicide applications either before or following 
AXIOM AT treatments (labeled use rate, Table 1 and 2) may 
be used at registered use rates to control additional weeds. 
2,4-D Bromoxynil+ Ughtning® 
Accent® Atrazine* Marksman®* 
Accent Gold® Buetril Gel® Permit® 
atrazine
ft Buctril+Atrazine®* Poast® 
Balance® Buetril® Prowl® 
Banvel® Clarily® Pursuit® 
Basagran® CQntour®* Resolve® 
Basis Gold®* Exceed® Resource® 
BasiS® Extrazine®* Roundup Ultra® 
Battalion® 
Glyphosate Scorpion III® 
Beacon® Gramoxone Extra® Sencor® 
BladeX® Hornet® Touchdown® 
Bromoxynil Laddok S·12®· Tough® 
Uberty® 
or Atrazine containing products. Do not exceed the maximum 
total use rates as mentioned above. 
When using tank mixtures or sequential applications with 
AXIOM AT, always refer to the companion product(s) label 
for information concerning specific use rates (unless 
mentioned specifically in this label), precautions and 
restrictions. Use in accordance with the most restrictive 
label limitation and precautions. This product cannot be 
mixed with any product containing a prohibition against such 
mixing. 
CROP ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 
In the event of a crop failure, only corn can be replanted 
immediately. If the original AXIOM AT treatment was 
broadcast, do not make a second application of AXIOM AT. 
If the original application was banded and the second crop is 
planted in the row middles, a second band application may 
be applied. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans may be planted 
the year following treatment. Injury may occur to soybeans 
planted the year following AXIOM AT application on soils 
having a calcareous surface layer. Do not plant sugar beets, 
tobacco, vegetables, spring-seeded grains or small-seeded 
legumes and grasses the year following application as injury 
may occur. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or 
disposal 
Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and in such a 
manner as to prevent cross contamination with other 
pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original 
container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a 
locked storage area. 
Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent 
spillage. If the container is leaking or material spilled for any 
reason or cause, carefully sweep material into a pile. Refer 
to Precautionary Statements on label for hazards associated 
with the handling of this material. Do not walk through 
spilled material. Dispose of pesticide as directed below. In 
spill or leak incidents, keep unauthorized people away. You 
may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team for 
decontamination procedures or any other assistance that 
may be necessary. The Bayer Kansas City Emergency 
Response Telephone No. is 800-414-0244 or contact 
Chemtrec at 800-424-9300. 
Pesticide Disposal: Do not contai'ninate water, food or feed 
by storage or disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this 
product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste 
disposal facility. 
Container Disposal: 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. 
Accent®, Accent Gold®, Basis Gold®, Basis®, Bladex®. and 
Extrazine® are trademarks of DuPont. 
Balance@, Buctril Gel®, Buctril + Atrazine® and Buctril® are 
trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company. 
Banvel®, Basagran®, Clarity®. laddok S-12®, Marksman® and 
Poast are trademarks of BASF Corporation. 
Batlalion®. Pennit®, Roundup®, and Roundup Ultra® are 
trademarks of Monsanto Company. 
Beacon®, Exceed®, Princep®, and Tough® are trademarks of 
Novartis. 
Contour®, Prowl®, Pursuit® and Re$olve® are trademarks of 
American Cyanamid Company. .- ~ 
Gramoxone Extra® and Touchdown® are trademarks of Zeneca Inc. 
Ag Products. 
Resource® ~ a trademark of valent USA Corporation. 
Homet®. Python®, and Scorpion III® are trademarks of Dow 
AgroSciences. ' I > , 
Sencor® is a trademark of Bayer Corporation. 
Uberty® is a trademark of Agrevo USA Company. 
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COMPATIBILITY TEST 
A compatibility test is highly recommended for all 
applications with liquid fertilizers. Prior to mixing products in 
the spray tank, small quantities of each product can be 
mixed in proportionate quantities to evaluate compatibilities. 
The following test assumes a spray volume of 25 gallons per 
acre. If other spray volumes are to be used, adjust the 
appropriate amounts of ingredients. To check for 
compatibility, use the following procedure: 
1. Add two inches of the liquid carrier (water or liquid 
fertilizer) to a one-quart jar fitted with a tight lid. 
2. Add the appropriate amount of herbicide. If more than one 
product is used, the recommended mix sequence is the 
dry herbicide first, flowables next and emulsified 
concentrates last. For dry herbicides. add 1-1/2 level 
teaspoons/pound/acre use rate and for liquids add 1/2 
teaspoon/pinUacre use rate. 
3. Add one pint of the liquid carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) 
to the jar. Place the lid on the iar and gently shake the iar 
for one minute. Place the jar on a level surface and let it 
stand for 30 minutes. 
4. Reagitate the mixture and observe for signs of phase 
separation, flakes, particles, gels, precipitates, etc., that 
would prevent the mixture from being a sprayable solution. 
If none of these conditions occur, the mix is compatible. 
5. If incompatible, use of a compatibility agent is 
recommended. Rerun the above test but first add a 
compatibility agent (1/4 teaspoon is equal to a use rate of 
2 pints/100 gallons spray mix) and gently shake the iar 
prior to adding herbicides. 
6. If the mixture is now compatible, a compatibility agent 
should be used in the spray mixture at its recommended 
rate. 
7.lf the components of the solution are still incompatible, the 
mixture should not be attempted for use in the spray tank. 
B. Contact your Bayer representative for further 
recommendations on testing spray solution compatibilities. 
Bayer Corporation 
Crop Protection Products 
Box 4913 
Kansas City, MO 64120-0013 
(BOO) 842-8020 
http://usagri.bayer.com 
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APPENDIX" 
IMPREGNATION AND APPLICATION ON DRY 
FERTILIZER 
Dry bulk fertilizer may be impregnated or coated with AXIOM 
AT for applications to com and soylteans. Follow all AXIOM 
AT label recommendations, special instructions and 
precautions. All state regulations relating to dry bulk fertilizer 
blending, impregnating and labeling must also be followed. 
Rates: Select the recommended AXIOM AT use rate per 
acre from the crop section of this label and determine the 
quantity of dry bulk fertilizer to be applied per acre (use a 
minimum of 200 pounds and a maximum of 450 pounds per 
acre). Use the equation below to determine the amount of 
AXIOM AT needed per ton of fertilizer applied. 
Ibs AXIOM AT X 2000 = Ibs AXIOM AT 
per Acre Ibs fertilizer per Acre per ton fertilizer 
(1 Ib = 16 ounces AXIOM AT) 
Impregnation: AXIOM AT may be i]11pregnated on many 
commonly used dry fertilizers but slmuld not be impregnated 
on ammonium nitrate, fertilizers containing ammonium 
nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate or powder 
limestone. 
To impregnate AXIOM AT on bulk fertilizer, use a closed 
rotary-drum mixer or other commonly used dry bulk fertilizer 
blender equipped with suijable spray equipment. Mix 
AXIOM AT with sufficient water to form a sprayable slurry <. 
mixture. Spray nozzles must be directed to provide uniform 
fertilizer coverage while avoiding spray contact with mi~i~g / 
equipment. Nonuniform impregnation can cause crop Injury 
or unsatisfactory performance. 
Spray the herbicide mixture onto the fertilizer after blending 
has started. If necessary, include a suitable drying agent to 
ensure a spreadable herbicide impregnated fertilizer. If the 
fertilizer materials are excessively dusty, use diesel fuel or 
other suitable additive to reduce dust prior to impregnation. 
Apply the treated fertilizer immediately after impregnation to 
avoid lump formation and spreading difficulties. 
Application: Accurate calibration of fertilizer application 
equipment and uniform fertilizer dis.tribution is essential for 
satisfactory weed control. Air flaw 6r auger metered 
application equipment is preferred (one pass application). If 
other equipment is used, the recommended application 
method is to apply one-haH the recommended rate and 
overlap 50 percent or to double apply by splitting the middles 
to obtain the best distribution pattern. 
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