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# THIODAN 3 EC

- EPA Reg No: **279-3074**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION 
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Endosulfan (33.7%); Xylene range aromatic solvent (60.5%)
- Label accepted: 1987-01-23
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-03074-19870123.pdf

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Elanco 10 'l(XXX 
COMMEIoCETM EC 
l\el Contents 
2 1/2 GaU .... ns 
A selective herbicide for the control of annual 
grasses and broad leaf weeds in soybeans. Do 
not use in California. 
For Agricultural or Commercial Use Only 
EPA Reg. f\.b. 
Acti"e Ingredients: 
( , , -trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-
N. N-dipropyl-p-toluidine) ••... 
2_(2_Chlorophenyl)m ethyl-4, 
4-di met hy 1-J- isox a zo I idi none .. 
Inert Ingredients: 
EPJ\ Est. 
By \'It. 
}}.2% 
24.9% 
41.9% 
100.0% 
Contains 5.25 pounds 8cti"e ingredient per 
gallon 
U.S. Patent Nl. 
COI.1t"IEr-r=E EC trademark of Elonco Products 
Company/PvlC Corporation 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRE N 
WARNN:O 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
If in eyes: !-bId eyelids open and flush 
immediately with large amounts of water. Call 
a physician immediately. 
If swallowedt Call 0 physician or Poison 
Control Center. This product contains an 
aromatic hydrocarbon and can be extremely 
harmful if swallowed. If this happens and the 
patient is conscious, ::nfl"'lediately administer 
activated charcoal (6-8 he.lpinq teaspoonfuls) 
vlith vlater. In the abserce of depression, 
conwlsions, or impaired gag refle'l(, vomiting 
can be induced with a blunt instru!Ttent or 
finger. IAake certain vomitus is not inhaled by 
keeping hips higher than head. If patient is 
unconscious, do not induce "o."Tliting. 
If on skim Wash v/ilh plenty of soap and vlater. 
Get medical attention if irritation develops. 
Elanco Products Company 
A Division of Eli Lilly and Company 
Indianapolis, IN 46285 
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If Inhaledl Remove individual to fresh air. If 
not breathing, provide cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation assistance and get medical 
attention. 
See other panel' for additional precautionary 
information. 
PRECAUTIO N<\R Y ST A TEME NT S 
Hazards to H.Jmans and Domestic Animals 
\'laming 
Causes temporary eye injury. 00 not get in 
eyes. \'/ear g019les, face shield, or safety 
glasses when halnUing. Harmful if swallowed or 
inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist and 
contact with skin or clothing. Commence EC 
may cause skin sensitization reactions in 
certain individuals. Use protective clothing 
such as coveralls, a long-sleeved shirt and 
impermeable gloves when handling this 
product. \'/ash thoroughly with soap and water 
after handling. Remo"e contaminated clothing 
and wash before reuse. 
ENlIROMlENT AL HAZAROS 
Direct contamination of any body of water with 
this emulsifiable concentrate may kill fish and 
other aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate 
any body of water by direct application, 
cleaning of equipme-t or disposal of wastes. 
00 not apply when weather conditions favor 
drift from the area treated. Do not apply 
where runoff is likely to occur. 
ISPEW.L PRECAuTioN· .. -
: Off-site movement of S dy drift or vapors of 
. Commence EC herbicide can cause foliar 
; whitening or yellowing of some plants. Prior to 
: making applications, read and strictly follow all 
! precautions and application instructions on this 
I label. 
OlRECTIO N; FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this 
product in a manner inconsistent with its 
labeling. 
152COMM/EC**"''''/LABELS/US/F5227/1 
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I'sror \GE AN) DISPoSAL 
Peatlcide Storage 
00 not freeze. 00 not store be!o\ ... 40oF. If 
solid crystals are observed, \'iarm material to. 
about 600 F by placing container in warm" 
location. Shake or roll contain~r periodically to 
redissolve solids. 
Keep out of reach of children and animals. i 
Store in original .:ontainers only. Store in a dry 
place. Carefully open containers. After partial" 
use, replace lids and close tightly. Do not put 
concentrate or dilute material into food or" 
drink containers. Do not contaminate other! 
pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed by: 
storage or disposal. 
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and: 
keep out animals and unprotected persons.' 
Confine spills. 
To confine spill: Dike surrounding area or, 
absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial' 
clay. Place damaged package in 8 holding" 
container. Identify contents. 
Pesticide Disposal 
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal 
of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsote is" 
a violation of t-"ederal law. If these wastes: 
cannot be dispos.:xi of by use according to label: 
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or' 
Envi;onmentol Control Agency or the: 
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest; 
EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
Container Oiaposal 
PI'lStic Containers: Triple rinse (or; 
equivalent), Then offer for recycling or· 
reconditioning, 1)1' puncture and dispose of in a 
sanilalY landfill or incineration, or, if allowed 
by stotP. and locol authorities, by burning. If" 
burned, stay out of smoke. 
1.1etal Containers: Triple rins!! (or equivalent). " 
Then offer for recycling or reconditionin,}. or· 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or 
by other procedures approved by state and local" 
authorities. 00 not cut 1)1' weld metal! 
!contain~_rs: _I 
See literature on container 
Directions for Use. R.ead 
carefully before applying. 
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oISQ.AIMER OF WARRANTIES 
T he manufacturer makes no warranties 
concerning this prorluct Of its use, which extend 
beyond the description on !.he label. All other 
warranties, express 01" implied, including but 
not limited to, any implied warranties of 
merchantability and fitness for a particular 
purpose, are disclaimed. All stat~ments 
concerning this product apply only when used as 
directed. 
LIMIT ATioNoF DAMAGES 
£Ianco's liability, whether in contract, 
warranty, tort, negligence, strict liobility or 
otherwise, shall not exceed the return of the 
amOU!1t of the purchase price of Commence EC 
and under no circumstences shall Elonco be 
liable for special, indirect Of consequential 
damages. 
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COMMEN:ETM EC 
Booklet 
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2 1/2 Go lions 
A selective herbicide f'1r the control of annual 
grosses and broadleaf ~/eeds in soybeans. 00 
not use in California. 
F .... r Agricultural or Commercial Use Only 
EPA Reg. f'h. 279 
Active Ingredients: 
bt v"J-t ri f luoro- 2. 6-di ni t ro-
t-... N-dip ropy I-p- to I ui di ne ) ..... 
2 -< 2 -Chlo rap he ny I~met hy 1-4, 
4 -di met hy 1-}-iso'l( a zo Ii di none .• 
Inert Ingredients: 
EPA Est. 279-
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}3.2% 
24,9% 
41.9% 
100,0% 
Contains a total of 50.250 pounds active 
ingredient per gallon 
U.S. Patent f'h. 
r:or,tMEt-CE trodelnllrk of Clanco Products 
Company/FMC Corporation 
KEEP OUT OF REACH Ot CHIl..DRE N 
WARNI\G 
FIRST AID 
If In eyes: l-bld ey~lids open and flush 
immediately wit h laflJe amounts of Vlater. Call 
a physician immediately. 
If swallowed: Call a physician 0,' P(lison 
Control Center. This product contains on 
;:Jromo\ic hydrocarbon and can be extremely 
harmful if swollowed. If this huppens And the 
patient is conscimls, immefiiatf!ly mlminister 
octivott!,J r;harcoal ~6·8 hCllpinq teaspoonfuls) 
wilh Vloler. In till"' nhsellce of deprf!ssion, 
convulsions, f)r irllpnirl'd qnq re fll'lo. , \'omitimJ 
con be il1lhu;I'rj with 0 blunt instrument or 
linqer. 1.181..e r:ertnin vomitus is not inhull~d by 
keeping hips higher thnn head. If patient is 
ullcnnscious, do not induce vomiting. 
It on skim \'Iash with plenty of soap and water. 
Get medicol attention if irritation develops. 
tMC 
fMC Corporotlon 
Agricultural Chemicol Croup 
2000 r .. lorket Street 
Philodelphio. PA 1910} 
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If Inhaled: Remove individual to fresh oil". If 
not breathing, provide cardiopulmonary 
resuscitation assistance and get medico I 
oUention. 
See other panels for additional precautionary 
Informetion. 
tor Emergency Assistance Call: (716) 7J5-3765 
PRECAUTlON<\R Y ST ATEMENTS 
Hazards to H.Jmans and Domestic Animals 
Warning 
Causes temporary eye injury. Do not get in 
eyes. \'/ear goggles, face shield, or safety 
glasses when handling. '-!armful if swallowed or 
inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist and 
contact with skin or clothing. Commence EC 
moy cous~ skin sensitization reactions in 
certain individuals, Use protective clothing 
such as co ... eralls, a long.sleeved shirt and 
impermeable gloves ·when handling th~s 
product. \'/ash thoroughly with soap and \</sler 
after han1UinlJ. Remove contaminated clothinIJ 
and \'I9sh before reuse. 
EIWIROr-MENT AL HAZARDS 
Direct conlamination of any body of \'/9ter with 
this emrtlsifioble concentrate may kill fish and 
other aquatic orgoni;;I-:ls. 00 not contaminate 
ony body of wster by direct Ilpplication, 
cleaning of equipment or dispOSdl of \'l8s~es. 
00 not apply vlhen Vleather conditions favor 
drift from the area treated. 00 not apply 
where runoH is likely tu uO::::'_''"'' 
SPECIAL PRECAUTION 
Off·sit(' :novernr.nt of spray drift or ... apors of 
Commence [C herbidde can caUSI! foliar 
v,hiteninq llr y~lIowinrJ of SUIRP. 1>lollts. Prior to 
rnokinq applications, rend and strictly foll(l\'l all 
precautions and opplication instrlJr;tions on this 
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DIRECTION> FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal low to use this 
product in 0 monner inconsistent with its 
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STORAGE AN) DISpOSAL 
Pesticide Storage i. 
00 not freeze. 00 Mt store bclo\"/ 40DF. If 
solid crystr,ls art! observed. \"Iorm material to 
about 600 F by piecing container in waron 
location. Shake or roll'contoiner peoiodically to 
redissolve solids. 
Kcejl out of reach of children and animols. 
Store in original containers only. Slote in 8 dry 
place. Carefully open conteiners. Alter portial 
use, reploce lids and close tightly. 00 not put 
concentrate or dilute material into food or 
drink containers. 00 not contaminate other 
pesticides, fertilizers. woter, food or feed by 
storage or disposal. 
In case of spill. avoid contact, isolate area end 
keep out animals and unprotected persons.. 
Confine spills. Call FMC Collect (716) 
7}S-'16S. 
To COnfine spill: Oike surrounding area or 
absorb v/ith sand, r;at liller or commercial 
clay. Place damaged package in a holding 
container. Identify contents. 
Pesticide Disposal 
Pesticide wastes are loxic. Improper disposal 
of excess pesticide. spray mixture or rinsole is 
a violation of Fer:teral 10"/. If these ",astes 
cannot be disposed of by use occordinq to label 
instructions, contact your State Pestie;ide or 
Environmental Control A.qency or the 
HazardQus \'Iaste representative o~ the nearest 
EPA Reqional Office for Quidance. 
Container Oi5posol 
Plastic ContBin~rs: Triple rinse (or 
C(luivalnnt), Then off('J' for nn.yclirnJ or 
recoOtlitioninq, or pun~tur.! ,loti dispose of in 0 
r;nnitory !cndfiil or- incinPration, (Jr, if allownd 
by slot~ nnd local Iluthorities, by hurning. If 
IMrncd, stay oul of smoke. 
t~letnl Containers: r riplp. rinse {or equivalent}, 
Then oller for recycling or reconditioning, or 
flllnclur~ and dispose of in G sanitary landfill, or 
by other procedun.!s approved by stote and local 
authorities. 00 not cut or "mld metal 
containers. 
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GENeRAL I"'ORMATION 
Commence EC 13elective herbicide must be 
utilited as a soil incorpcrated treatment for the 
control of Bnnual grosses and broodlesf \'Jeeds 
in soybeans. 
Commence EC herbicide mer be tank mixed 
with Ot followed by ovellsy or postemergence 
treatments of other soybean herbicides to 
broaden weed control spectrum competed to 
the products applied alone. Com~ence (C may 
be tank mixed with LexoneR or SencotR 
herbicides and applied preplant incorporated. 
rioter or liquid fertiliter rnay be used as II 
carrier for Commence (C when applied alone, 
or vJhen tank mixed with lexone or Sencor 
unless use directions specificBJly state 
otherwise. 
IMPORTANT 
FAILURE TO OBSERVE TI-£ APPLICATION 
PRECAUTION; SECTION OF THIS LABEL 
MA Y RESu.. T IN INJUR Y TO DESIRABLE 
VEGETATION 
o Desirable plants including some species of 
trees, shrubs, flowers, agronomic crops, and 
fruits and vegetablp.s arc sensitive to 
Commence EC herbicide. 
o t'" oliar contact ..... ith spray drift or vapors Inay 
cause whitening or yellowing of sensitive 
plants. Symptoms ore generally temporary in 
nature but may persist on SOme plants . 
SPRA YER CLEANJP 
Do not drain or Flush equip .... ent on Or near 
desirable trees or other piants, or in areas 
"'here lheir roots may extend or in locotions 
... ,here the cherniCo-Il may be woshe,j or ~novnlj 
into contact with their roots. I)Q not 
contaminate Ilny body of water inclwjing 
irrifJoth \'Jaler that may be used on other 
r.rops. Corefully loflow sprayer clean-up 
instructions noted below to prevent spray tonk 
residues from damaging other crops. 
Sprayer equipment should b? thoroughly cleaned 
to remove all traces of herbicide that might 
injure other subsequently spreyed crops. The 
steps below are suggested for the thorough 
cleaning of spray equipment following 
applications of Commence EC h~rbicide or tonk 
mIxes ot Commence EC with other labeled 
products.

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I) Drain any remaining spray solution from 
tonk and discard in on upproved manner (See 
NJte below), 
2} Thoroughly \'1ash down the inside as well as 
outside surfaces of equipment while rilling 
tOe sproy tonk hall full of water. Recycle 
water solution through the equipment for 
five minutes !'md dispose of il) on approved 
manner (see "'bte below). 
• }) Fill tonk with water v/hile addinq I quart of 
blench and I pint of detergent for every 25-
gallons of water. Operate the pump to 
circulate the solution through the sprayer 
system for 15 to 20 minutes nnd discharge 0 
small amount of the solution through the 
boom and nozzles. Let the solution stand 
for severol hours, preferably overnight. 
4) Start spray system up. recirculate for IS 
minutes. then flus.~ the solution out of sproy 
tank through the boom. 
50) Remove the nozzles. screens, end line filter 
nnd wosh in a poil of warm. soap)' water. 
6) Flush the system with twO tankfuls of woter. 
for£:: Oispose of excess sproy mixture ond/or 
rinsates by application and ino:orporation to 
cropland as described on this label. If excess 
spray mixture ond/or rinsat~s cannot be 
disposed of according to label i,.,~~ructions. 
contact your State Pesticide or E:nvironmental 
Control Agency or the Hazardous \'/aste 
representative at the nearest EPA Regional 
Office for l]uif1ance. 
GEIo£RAL MIXIN:> COI'DlTlmS 
Commence EC Alone: Start with a clean spray 
tonk. nil sprayer III to 1/2 full vlith ch!on 
wot~r or IiQ.Jid ferlilizpr. Slort o<)itation, Adf' 
cl)rrecl Quontity 01 Commence Ee. continue 
Jll']itotion Jlnd finish HlIinq the tank. 
Tank Mixtures: VilJormls. continuous o,]itation 
is mquired fOf 011 tonk 1I1ixes. Sparger pipe 
nqit otors generally provide the best agitation in 
spray tanks. To prevent fooming, avoid stirring 
or splashing air into the mixture during fillinl] 
by plocing the end of the fill pipe belo\O' the 
surface of the \'Inter in the spray tllnk. Do not 
ollow the mixture to siphon bock into the woter 
source • 
Mixing Order: Fill the tank 1/4 to 1/3 full with 
cleon vlater or IiQJid fertilizer. {See next poge 
for additional liquid fertilizer mixing 
instructions.} Start the agitation. Add in the 
following order: dry flo\'lAbles (On, wettable 
pO\'/ders ('"/P), aqueous suspensi(lns (AS), 
f10wables (n, and liquids (L) to the water and 
ogitote until the product(s) are completely 
disperSed. Allow additional mildng and 
dispersion time when using dry flowable 
products. Continue agitation and fill tank to 
J/4 full. add the Commence EC, mil( 
thoroughly. Maintain agitation during filling 
and through application. If spraying and 
agitation must be stopped before the tank is 
empty. the materials may settle to the bottom. 
In U.:os case. it is important to resuspend all of 
the ml1terial in the bottom of the tank befor~ 
co:!! i ...... i'lg the spray application. A sparger 
og,1.6tor is particularly useful for this purpose. 
Sometimes it is more difficult to resuspend 
settled rnaterial than it is to suspend originally. 
Read and carefully follow ell label instructions 
for each material added 10 the tank. Premixing 
dry and flowable formulations ''lith "'1'.,-".,:-, 
(:?Iurrying) and pouring the slurry through a 20 
or 35 mesh wetting screen in the top of the 
tank will help aS$urp good initiol dispersion in 
the tonk water. Line screens in the tank should 
be no finer than 50 mesh (100 mesh is finer than 
SO mesh). 
If a buildup of material on the walls of the 
spray tank is observed, wash the tank with 
soapy water bet ween fillings. Rinse and 
continue the spraying operation. Clean the 
tank. lines. and screenS thoroughly after use. 
As the spray volume per acre decreases, the 
importance of oc~urelC calibration and uniform 
application increases. Check the sprayer daily 
to enSllre proper calibration and uniform 
application. 00 not epply Commence EC when 
the wind can caus~ drifting of spray porticles 
which con result in non-uniform application. 
\'/h(!O usiOC} drill rerhlcinq aqents. follo\'l 
sp~ciHc product label instructions fQr order of 
addition to spray tonk.

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Liquld tertiHzer Mixing Directions: 
E:mulsi(iable concentrates, such as Commence 
t:C~ can be mixed with liQuid fertilizers. In all 
C8$CS, continous agitation is requited to prevent 
the Commence EC froln rising to the surface 85 
an oiry leyer. When necessary (see Liquid 
FertiliZer Compotibility T est below), a 
compatibility agent can be used to enSure that 
the Commence E:C erlllJlsifies properly (i.e., has 
8 milky appearance rather than an oily layer), 
The IJSC of compatibility agents is especially 
important when tank milting emulsifiable 
concentrates <Eel with dry f1owobles, wettable 
po\'.rders (WP), flowabfes (F), liquids (U, aqueous 
suspensions (AS), o. SQlutions (5) in liquir:J 
fertilizer. It the emulsion is not p.operly 
fl]fmerl, Bnd the £C rises to the surface 01 the 
fertili zer as 60 oil ("oils out"), the oil 018y 
combine with the wettable pO\'/der, f1ow8ble, or 
suspension to form oHy curds (viscous phase) 
which are difficult to disperse. 
Anyone 01 the compatibifity flqenls listed 
below is helpful jn causinq emuls; fiable 
concentrates to (orm non-oiling mixtures \ ... ith 
liquid fertilizers. These compatibility agents 
can be used Ilt rates as rov. os one end one-half 
(I 1/2) to lwo (2) pints pe, ton of liquid 
fertilizer Bnd should mixed well with the 
fertilizer before adding the emulsifiable 
concentrate. 
Read the Iubel on the compatibility aqent and 
follo\'l the directions. 
t. Spontn 168D {Wit::o Cftemicals, Co., 
Chiceqo,IU 
2. Compat (Farm Chemicals, fnc. ~\berdeen, 
'.C) 
). Unite (Hopkins Aq Chemical, '~fadison, \'11) 
4 r -I~'ul~ 7}4-~ (UlOmpsoll-l-layworQ Chemical 
ell., I<onsns City, '.10, 
? Higo Compatibility Aqent :"UI]r) Company, 
[lockner. J< y) 
6. Amoco Spray : ,late r:.l (Amoco Oil Co .• 
Chicago, ft.) 
7. l<i",~Link ',Universal Coop, r.linneapolis, Ut I) 
8. OIende:tt fI (Helena Chclnical Co., 
Ceyce,\'/est Columbio, SC) 
9. Sproy-Aide TI'" (Miller Ch~mic61 Bnd 
Fertilizer Corp •• 'lIlOo\'et, PA) 
Eech of the above is 0 phosphate ester type 
surfeclant designed to be used with liquid 
fertili~ets. They usually do 001 ~/ork well 6S 
compatibility agents in tonk mixtures;o water. 
T estinq for T Bok Mil< Compatibility in Liquid 
Fertilizers: Emolsilieble concentrates alone (II' 
in lank mil(tote vlith ury {towables (OF), 
weHHb)e powders (rtP), liquids (U, f1owobles 
(n. aqueous suspensions (AS', or solotions (5), 
may not combine properly \.,.ith some fluid 
fenilizer materiels. Small quantities should 
always be tested before (ull-scale mixing. This 
\'IjIJ determine whether a compatibility agent is 
needed, and \'Ihich agent does the best job. The 
nine (9) agents listed above have been 
thorouqhly lested. There are man~' other 
sUJfactonts on the fI1arket which were not 
designed fo(, use with liquid fertilizers. 
Use the foJlowing test to select the correct 
agent for you. mhture: 
I. Put one (J) pint of the liquid fertilizer io a 
quart jer • 
2. Add one (I) to four (4) tea.spoonful(s} of the 
OF, VIP, L, r, or AS formulalion (depending 
on the recommended rete per acre) to the 
liquid fertilizer. Close jar and agitate until 
dispersed evenly in the fertilizer. If the 
materials do nat disperse \,/eU, it lOay be 
neceSSary [0 slurry the chemicals in water 
before adding to the fertilizer. 
}. After dispersinq the materials {Step 2}, add 
three 0) to four (4) tcaspoons(uls of the 
Commence EC to the jar and shake well. 
Add solution hetbicides to the mixture last 
and agitate. Observe the jsr for about 10 
minutes. If the ma[erials rise to the StJrface 
and form a thick layer (oily curds) wMch 
will not disperse V1hen agitated, a 
compatibility agent is needed. If the 
mix tore is easily dispersed to its otiginal 
state with slight agitation, no agent is 
needed, but 9000 eqitation must be provided 
in the fertilizer spray tank. 
4. If the need for a cQmpotibility aqent is 
shown in Step J, IJsing II dean quart jar, 
start at Step I abo ... c, arid one-half (llll 
teaspoonful ()f the compatibility agent tll 
the liquid fertililer f H'Iix weU, then r~peat 
Steps 2 and J, 
.ective compatibility agenl !-/iII cause the 
rfuxture to remain unifo.mly mixed with Iiltle 
or no separating or oil riSing to the sul'face for 
one.holf 0/2) hour or longer. If slight 
separation (joes occur, two (2) or three (.J) 
inversions of the jar should give 6 unUorm 
remix. If oil curds form which will not 
disperl>e, more agent or another agent should be 
tried. 
Use a ctean jot (or each test. The compatible 
mb,turo wfll hS\'e 8 uniform appearance and 
will be relatively easy to keep mixed with 
gentle llqitotion of the jar.

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APPLICATION PRECAUTION;: 
00 not epply Commence EC within 1,000 feet 
of the areas listed below: 
Town:; and Subdivisions 
Commercial Vegetable Production 
Commercial Fruit Production 
Commercial rllrseries 
Commercial Greenhous€s 
APPLICA TlON PRECAUTlO~6: 
Plants such as the following may shoVI 
symptoms of foliar whitening or yellowing if 
contacted by Commence EC. Symptoms are 
usually temporary in nature but may result in 
permanent injury if the exposure is excessi ... e. 
It is recommended that, prior to Spplic8tion, 
adjacent properties be checked and that 
spraying within 100 feet of such plants be 
avoided. 
Trees (Deciduous) 
Apple ~incl • .fruit 
&. ornamental lypes) 
I\sh (Green, '·/hile. 
Mountsin) 
Oasswood 
Boxelder 
Catalpa 
Cherry (incl. fruit 
& ornamental lypes) 
Cottonwood 
Elm 
Ginkgo 
Hackberry 
tolulberry 
Pcsch 
Pear ~incl. fruit 
&: ornamental types) 
Pecan 
Poplar 
Russian olive 
f ree-of -~oven 
Tulip tree 
Wolnut trees 
\O/itlow species 
Trees (E ve.green) 
Fir species 
Spruce species 
Shrubs'" Vines 
Azalea 
Brambles 
(Raspberry) 
(Blockberry) 
Burningbush 
(\'Iinged Euonymus) 
Grape 
I-hneysucklt! 
Roses 
Vew 
Agronomic Crops 
AHaifa 
Oats 
Vegetables OM 
Flo ... /er planls 
Others 
F ems 
Slro'wberry 
~pply Commence EC only to surfaces that wilt 
be incorporated. 00 not apply CommenCe EC 
to non-field areas including fence rows, 
waterways, ditches, and rood sides. 
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Spray Drift Precautions! Care 
to minimize spray drift 
Commence EC. 
should be taken 
when applying 
o 00 noi. apply wboen \"/eather conditions favor 
drift. Wind speed should not exceed 7 mph. 
o A minimum sp.ay volume of I ~ gallons per 
acre is recommended with appropriate nozzle 
types and sizes that produce coarser sprays. 
a The use of agriculturally approved drift 
reducing additives is recommended for 
application volumes of I ~-40 gallons pc. acre 
when sprayinq in the proximity of desi.able 
plants (see list above). 
a The use of an agriculturally approved drift 
reducing additive is required at finished spray 
volumes of I 0-1 ~ gallons per acre. 
a \.iaintoin a uniform spray pattern, but use 
minimum nozzle presure and minimum boom 
height. 
GENeRAL USE PRECAUTION; 
Application and Environmental Conditions: 
Applied according to directions and unde. 
normal growing conditions Commence EC will 
not harm the treated crop. Overapplicetion 
may result in crop injury or a soil residUe. 
Uneven application or improper soil 
incorporation. of Commence EC can result in 
erratic weed control or crop injury. Seedling 
disease, cold \ ... eather, deep planting, excessive 
moisture, high solt concentration or drought 
mey weaken crop seedlings and increase the 
possibility of damage from Commence EC. 
Under these conditions, delayed crop 
development or reduced yields may result. 
Applicotion to soils with pH of 6.0 or lower may 
result in undesirable soil residues onu greater 
potential for injury to rotational crops. 
Rotational Crop/Grazing and Feeding 
Restrictions: 
The following rotational crops may be planted 
nine (9) months after the application of 
Commence EC. Do not rotate to any crops 
other than those listed below as crop injury may 
occur. 
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Cotton 
Cucurbits 
Dry Beans 
Peanuts 
Peas 
Popcom 
Potatoes 
Rice 
Soybeans 
Snap Oeans 
Sweel Corn 
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In those preas where at least twenty (20) inches 
of irritation and/or roinfall (total) was used to 
produce the soybean crop, sorghum should not 
be planted for twelve (I'l) months after en 
application of Commence EC. If less than 
twenty (20) inches of total water was used to 
produce the soybean crop, do not plant sorghum 
for eighteen (18) months after an application of 
Commence EC. Cool, wet weather'conditions 
during the early stege of grovlth may increase 
the possibility of injury to sorghum. 
In areas receiving gl<!eter thon twenty ('20) 
inches of rainfall per year, mold!>oard plow at 
least twelve (I2) inches deep before planting 
sugarbeets as 8 rotational crop. 00 not rotate 
to sugarbeets lor thirteen (I}) months after an 
application of Commence EC if less than 
twenty (20) inches of water Vias used to produce 
the soybean crop. 
N)fE: 00 not rotate to ""heat, oats, barley, 
rye, aHalfa or seed Cain in the fall of the year 
of application or in the spring of the following 
year as crop injury may occur. Cover crops 
lOay be planted onytime but stand reduction 
100y occur. 00 not graze or harvest these 
cover crops for food or feed. 00 not olio ... , 
livestock to graze on treated soybean vines or 
feed treated vines or vine trash to livestock. 
GEI'£RAL APPLICATION IN;TRUCTloN; 
T HIS PRO~UCT MUST BE APPLIED AS A 
PREPLANT lI'CoRPORATEO TREATMENT. 
00 "DT APPL Y AERIALL Y OR T !-ROUGH 
IRRIGATION EQUIPME NT. 
Ground Applications 
Broadcast Application: Apply Commence (C 
alone or in tank mix combinations by ground 
equipment using a finished spray volume of 10 
to 40 gallons of Vlater p~r acre. f\OTE: The use 
of an agriculturally approved drift reducing 
additive is required at finished spray volumes of 
10 to 15 gallons per acre. Use nozzles suitable 
for broadcast bearn application of herbicides. 
Coarse sprays arp. less likl:ly to drift out of the 
tsrget area than fine sprays. See 
"APPLICATION PRECAUfION;" Section for 
specific recommendations to reduce spray drift. 
II'CORPORATIONOIRECTloN; 
General Directions: Use incorporation 
equipment that thoroughly mixes Commence 
EC into the top 2 to } inches of the final 
seedbed, or erretic weed control end/or crop 
injury may result. Incorporation eQuipment 
such 8S a disc will mix Commence EC 
approximately half as dp.cp 3S the equipment is 
set to operate. for example, a disc set to cut 4 
inches deep will incorporate most of the 
Commence EC within the top 2 inches of soil. 
Incorporation: Application and immediate 
ir.corporalion to a depth of 2 to J inches is 
required unless the soil surface is dry. On dry 
soils, incorporation to a depth of 2 to 3 inches 
MUST be completed within J hours of 
Commence EC herbicide application. Soil must 
be in good tilth to allow for thorough mixing of 
the soil. Application to overly moist or wet 
soils will increase the potential for oU-site 
movement of Commence EC herbicide vapors 
and may result in poor soil incorporation and 
unsatisfactory weed control. 
A second incorporation is necessary, this time 
running the eqlJipr:lcnt in a different direction 
from the first. Incorporate the Commence EC 
uniformly into the top 2 to J inches of the final 
seedbed. Commence EC may be applied up to J 
weeks prior to planting. 
Recommended Equipment 
Any recommended incorporation tool may be 
used alone or in combination with any other 
recommended tool . 
Disc: set to cut 4 to 6 inches deep and operate 
at 4 to 6 mph. 
Field Cultivator: set to cut J to 4 inches deep 
and operate at S mph or :nore. A field 
cultivator is defined as an implement with J to 
4: ro ... ,s of sweeps, spaced at intervals of 7 
inches or less and staggered 51) that no soil is 
left unturned. Chisel points should not be used. 
Combination Seedbed Conditioners: set to cut 
J to 4 inches d~ep and operate at a speed of at 
least S mph. These implements are defined as 
three or more tillage devices combined and 
used (IS a single tool. For example, C- or S­
shaped shanks with an effective sweep specing 
of 6 to 9 inches (staggered so thot no soil is left 
unturned), followed by a spike-tooth or tlextine 
harrow, followed by a ground-driven reel or 
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deep and opeiste at 6 (0 8 mph. Rolling 
cultivatorS are adequate for use on cOarse and 
medium textured !loils only. 
Bed Ct;mditioner (Do-All): set to cut 2 to 4 
inches deep and operate at 4 to 6 mph. The 
Do-All is adequate for use on coarse and 
medium textured soils only. 
Mulch Treader (other similar disc-type 
implements): set to cut } to 4 inches deep and 
operate at S to 8 rnph. 
P.T .0. Driven Equipment (tillers, cultivators, 
hoes): adjust to incorporate Commence C::C into 
the top 2 to } inches of the seedbed with rotors 
spaced to provide a clean s\"leep of the soil. 
Only on incorporation is neceSSary. p.r .0. 
driven 2Quipment should not be operated 
greater than 4 mph. 
ClLTiVATIONATER PLANTIN3 
Soil treated with Commence EC moy be shallow 
cultivated without reducinQ the weed control 
activity of COfllmen":.! EC 00 not cultivate 
deeper than the treated soil since this may 
bring untreated soil to the surface and poor 
weed control may result. 
WEEDS CONTROLLED BY COMME N:E EC: 
Grass \'leeds 
Annual bluegrass 
8arnyardgrass 
(Watetgrass) 
Brachiarie 
(SignaJgt8ss) 
Bromegrass 
(Cheetgrass) 
(OOVInY brollle) 
Cheat 
(Chess) 
Crabgrass 
(Large crabgrass) 
(Slnoath crabgrass) 
Foxtail 
(8ottlegross) 
(8ristlcgrass) 
(Giant foxtail> 
(Green foxtail) 
(f"oxtailmillet) 
(Pigeongrass) 
(Robust foxtail) 
{Yef/o\-{ foxtail} 
Goosegrass 
(Silver crabgrass) 
(Silvergtass) 
(\'/iregrass) 
( Yardgross) 
Johnsongrass 
(from seed) 
Junglerice 
Panicum, fall 
Panicum, T el(8S 
(Buffalogi8ss) 
(Coloradoqrs5s) 
Sandbut 
(Burgross) 
Sprangletop 
(Lovegrassi 
Stinkqrass 
(Loveqrass) 
Woolly cupgra$s 
Poa ennUE! 
(ChinoCtifoa sp. 
Srechiaria sp. 
Bromus tectorum 
I)ror.\Us secalinus 
Digitaria spp. 
Setaria spp. 
Sorghum helepense 
Echinochloe c ... '(;mufTI 
Penicum dic~otum 
Panicur:l~ 
Cenchrus incertus 
Leptachloa filiformis 
£raqrostis cilianensis 
EriochJoa \.>ill058

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Carpel weed 
Chickweed 
f"Iorida pustey 
(Florida purslane) 
~Mexican clover) 
(Pus ley) 
Goosefoot 
1{notweed 
Kochia 
(Fire weed) 
(Mexican firev/eed) 
Lambsquarters 
Pigweed 
(Carelessweed) 
(Prostrate pigweed) 
Redroot) 
(Rough pigvleed) 
(Spiny pigweed) 
Purslane 
Russ'an thistle 
(f humble weed) 
Stinging neule 
(N?ttle) 
Velvet leaf 
{Button\'/c1!d} 
~onugo verticiUata 
Stellaria media 
RtchBrdi.a~6 
Chenopodium hybridum 
Po'yqonuffi aviculare 
~scop8rl8 
Chenopodium ~ 
Amaranthus sPP, 
Portulaca oleracea 
Salsola~ 
A.butilon theophrasti 
Commence (C ..... ill provide partial control or 
suppression of the followir.g weeds: 
Jimonwced 
f.10rningglory, annual 
Prickly side 
(T eawecd) 
R.agweed, common 
Smatlweed. Pennsylvania 
Venice mallow 
Control of these weeds moy be erratic. ranging 
frOm poor to ex.cellent depcndng upon soil 
temperature, time of weed germination, depth 
of weed seed in the soil and the amount and 
timing of soil moistlJre. Control may be 
improved \-/ith timely cultivation, 
SOIL PREPARATION 
Crop residues or Existing \'/eeds: Ground cover, 
such 6S crop residues or existing weeds, con 
interfere with the incorporation of Commence 
(C into the soil. l\ manogeable lev(!1 of such 
ground cover wm allow the Commence EC to 
be uniformly incorporated into the top 2 to } 
inches of soil. If the level of the qround cover 
is such that this cannot be done. till the soil 
prior to the application of CommenCe [C. 
Roughness: The soil surface should be smooth 
enough. to operate the sprayer and incorporation 
equipment efficiently ano at speeds which 
insure a IJnUorm application and incorporation 
of Commence EC. 
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General Soil Conditions: f 0 assure uni form 
incorporatii:m of Commence EC, soil moisture 
conditions ~oulo be such that large clods can be 
broken up during the incorporation. Appliclltion to 
overly moist or wet soils \vill increase the potential 
for off-site movement of Commence Ec herbicide 
vapors and may result in poor soil iflcorporation 
and unsatisfactory weed control. 
SOIL TEXTURE GUIDE 
fhe amount of Commence EC you apply will vary 
with the soil texture and organic matter. ..\ line 
textured soil will require :llore Commence EC per 
acre than a coarse soH. ChonS\! the proper rate for 
each application based on the following soil texture 
group, 00 not exceed recommended rales. 
Soil fexture Soil Classification 
Coarse Oight) Soils: Sand. loamy sand, sandy 
loam 
Medium Soils: Loam, silty clay loam·, 
silt loam, silt, sandy clay 
loam" 
Fine Soils: Clay, clay loam, silty clay 
loam·. silt y clay. sandy 
clay, sandy clay lOam" 
"Silty cloy loam and sandy clay loam soils are 
transitional soils and may be classified as either 
medium or fine textured soils. If silty clay 
loam or sandy clay loam soils are predominantly 
sahd or silt, they are usually classified as 
medium textured soils. If they are 
predominantly clay, they are usually classified 
as fine textured soils. 
SPECiAL PRECAUTION 
Off-site :novemenl of spray drift or vapors of 
Commence EC herbicide can cause toliar 
whitening or yellowing of some plants. Prior to 
'T\skinq sppli.cattQrts, renq e.nd strictly {o1tO\V all 
precautions and application instructions on this 
label.

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SOYBEAN APPLICA nON RATES 
Commence EC - Alone 
Broadcl3st Rates Per Acre 
Soil T eltture Commence EC 
(Pints) (FI 0<) 
Coarse I J/4 to 2· 28 to )2-
Medium 2 to 2 1/4· }2 to 36· 
Fine 22/3 4} 
-\O/here rete range e'(''3ls, select )m"er to higher 
rates within the ranges noted for lighter to 
heavier soil types within a textural group. 
Commence £C - Tank Mix wir:h Lexone or 
$eoCor 
The Commence ECfLexone Or Sencor tank mix 
control$; the annual grasses and brondleof weeds 
controlled by Commence EC alone plus these 
additional weeds: 
Jimsonweed 
Prickly Side 
(T caweed) 
Hogweed, common 
Sesbanie, hemp 
Smart weed, Pennsylvania 
Spotted Spurge 
Venice mellow 
rlild mustard 
Commence EC/Lexone or SenGor olso nrovides 
partial control or suppression of common 
cocklebur, ennual morningqlory and giont 
rag",eed. Control of these weeds may be 
erratic ranging from poor to excellent 
depending upon soil temperature, time of weed 
seed germination, depth of weed seed in the soil 
and the amount and timing or soil moisture. 
Control mo)' ~ improved with timely 
cultivation. 
Groadcast Hates Per ,",cre 
I Lexone 4L Lexone OF 
Soil I 0' 0' 
r exture Commence Eel Sencor 4F Sencor OF 
(pts/II oz) (Pts) (lbs) 
Coarse I If} pts 10 to 1/2 1/4 to IJJ 
0' 
21 ,1.Ol. 
Medium 2 pts 1/2 to }/4 10 to II' 
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"FTrle 3Z U. Qi: 
2 2/3 pts '/4 1/2 
0' 
4J fl. oz. 
HJT£: Use the higher rate ;0 the tote iange 
for Le:.;one or $encor where \.,eed populations 
are dense or for the control of Venice mallo·,., 
and wild mustard. Also, for best control of 
common cocklebUr, onnual :noringglory and 
giant ragweed, use Che higher raCe in the rate 
lenge for Sencor and Lexone On coarse soils. 
AddlUonal Precaut(oos; Do not 'usc Commence 
EC in combinatioll with Lexone or Sencor on 
soils with less than 0.5% organic metter, 051 
sand, Or on loamy sand with less than 2':'; 
organic motter, or on soils hoving a calcareous 
surface area or a pH of 7.50 or higher as -""exone 
or Sencor injury to soybeans may occur. 
Commence EC - Overlay T teatments 
Preemergence herbicides approved for use on 
soybeans may be applied follo\'/ing preplant 
incorporated treatments of Commence EC 
alone or in tank mix combinations with Lexone 
or Sencor for control of additional weed species 
listed Qn the preemergence produc.:t labels. 
Read alld follow the precautionary statements, 
directions for use, rates of application and all 
other information that appears on the pr.9duct 
labels. 00 not apply CanopyR, !....exoneH , or 
Sencol~ aFter a preplant incorporated 
Commence [C plus Lel(one or Scncor tank mix 
treatment. 
Commence EC - Postemergence Treatments 
Postemergence herbicides approved for use on 
soybeans may be applied following preplant 
incorporated treatments of Commence EC 
alone or in tank mix C(lmbinations with ~exone 
or Sencor for control of emerged ... /eeds as 
listed on the postemergence product labels. 
Read and folio ... , tt:.e precautionary statements, 
directions for use, rates of Application and all 
other information appearing on the product 
labels. 
CoMMEN:E 
SUPPLEMENT 
EC DRIFT CONTROL 
N:m-target spray drift of Commence EC 
herbicide should be avoided to prevent 
whitening of desirable vegetation. Drift is 
influenced by m9n)' fact(lts which include wind 
speed, spray pressure, particle size, nozzle 
type, and boom height. Selection and proper 
use of spray equipment is critical in minimizing 
spray drift. The table below suggests pressures, 
flow rates, and noule sizes for drift reduction 
using various nozzle types.

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Recommended Pressure Ranges for Minimi.~jng 
Drilt. 
Minimum 
now Rate 
Pressure \'/ithio Minimum 
Range Pressure N3zzle 
Nlzzle (PSI) Hooge (CPM) Size 
Flat-fan 15-JO O.} uo-
LP-fJBt-lsn 10-25 O.} OJ 
Even 
f1a':.-fan IS-30 O.} 00 
Flood 10-15 O.} U2.5· 
Whirl-
chamber 5-20 O.J 05 
R.aindrop 15-40 0.15 02 
Wide ongle 
full cone 15-40 o.} 05 
"~e(en to tip number such as 8004 or LF 2.5 
Some other drift control considerations ere 
kCtCping the booms low, avoiding strong (greater 
than 7 mph) and gusting winds, and using drift 
retardants. 
DeB leN Should Sell in Original Packages Only. 
Terms of Sa.le at Use: On purchase of this 
product buyer and uscr agree to the following 
conditions: 
Warranty: FMC makes no warranty, e>cpressed 
or implied, concerning the use of this product 
other than indicated on the label. Except as so 
,,,arranted, the product is sold as is. Ouyer and 
user assume all risk of use and/or handling 
snd/or storage of this material \vhen such use 
and/or handling and/or storage is contrary to 
label instructions. 
Directions and Recommendations: Folio ... , 
directions carefully. Timing and method of 
application, , ... eather and crop conditions, 
fJ1ixture with other chemicats not specifically 
recommended, and O'lther influencing foctots in 
the use O'lf this product are beyond the control 
of the seller and are assumed by the buyer at 
his ovm risk. 
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Use of ~roduct: FMC's recommendations for 
the use of this product are based ~on tests 
belio;!ved to be reliable. The use of this prOduct 
being beyond the control of the manufacturer, 
no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made to 
the effects of such or the results to be obtained 
is not used in accordance with directions or 
estab'lished safe practice, 
Damagetl Guyer's or user's exclusive remedy 
for damages for breach of warranty or 
negligence sholl be limited to direct damages 
not exceeding the purchase pdce peid and shall 
not inchx:le incidental or con.~~'lJ(>nttal damages. 
COMME r\.C( EC trademar1c of Ehmco 
Products Company/Ff.,tC Corporation 
Csnop~ (chlorir"'''lron ethyl plus metribuzin, 
DuPont) 
Lexone (metribul"in, DuPont) 
Sencor {metribuzin, Boyer GmBH) 
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