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# BALCOM BUTYL 6 ESTER WEED KILLER
- EPA Reg No: **34704-7**
- Registrant: LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC.
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, butyl ester (24.9%); 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, isobutyl ester (48.3%)
- Label accepted: 1969-09-08
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/034704-00007-19690908.pdf
---
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WAkNING-BE CAkEFUL WHEN YOU SPRAY. Never apply L V 6 except a.
rf!C( "llmended on this label, because use in any other way may result in damage or
injury to p£'"1'sons, animals, or crops, or other unint<;nded consequences. Crops such .s
t.,matoes, cotton, vegetables, grapes, fruit trees, soybeans, peas, tobacco or beans, and
lIowers or ornamentals are very susccptlblt> to 2,4-D weed killers, and ahound never
he treitted with I. V 6. Do not allow spray mist to drift onto desirable crops or plants­
r ven minute tJUitntities or the spray may cause severe injury .. Use low pressures
I'mn t:03rse sprays that arc less likely to drift. Do not spray on windy days. Although
SORGHUM - Apply 1/3 pint per acre. Crop is most tolerant
..
J. V 6 i., formulated with a low volatile ester of 2,4·11ichlorophenoxyacetic acid, it may
still release vapors after application that can injure sensitive plants nearby.
Du not usc J. V 6 in greenhouses or un newly M.edeu lawns. Do not spray 2,4-D weed
kilh-rs in food CrOr)S after the edible food portion begins to form ..
Usc of this her9.icide may be governed by local regulations ..
Creeping gr .. loloes, such as hent, and white clover or other legumes should not be sprayed
ulliess spot treatment<; arc made on weeds and localized turf injury can be tolerated.
Never use more L V 6 than recommended on this label. since heavier applications
C \/\rill seriou!oly <IamaJ:e some crops. Large amounts in the soil may temporarily inhibit
4- ';ced germination,
't "i;:; Keep this conta:ner closed when not in usc and do not reuse for other purposes.
- r: ~ . not use in any manner other than recommended on the label to avoid possible crop
" :;;. . t ~ ... Jury or residues at harvest,
~ ~ It is hest to use a separate sprayer for applying 2,4-11 weed killers, If you must use
~J Ihe same equipment for other spraying. thorou~hly flush your entire spray unit with
r----.:...--~~_water immediately after use. Then fill the sprayer with water containing household
W ... Q.... ; IUmonia (I quart to each 25. gallons of water) and aHow to stand for one day, Finally,
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~ 9~':s HAJ.COM L V 6 is one of the most hil{hly concentrated 2,4-D weed killers available:
. ¥d !:i~~ :-:JX POUNDS of active weed killer per gallon. BALCOM L V 6 covers 50% more
-; ,:., Krolrnd than ordi~ary "4 pound/gallon" wl:ed killer-costs less per acre .to use. The
;/ ~ ~ .." ItiJo:h concentration means you nee,1 carry fewer "caliS" into the field.
!l;f~ r·· . d C f HA Leo M L V I, also offcrs a special halance 0 mgredients tlrat grve the mlxe spray
... : hetter killing power. It sticks .. sprea,ls .. and penetrates tbc weeds' waxy leaf coat-
e- S! inK rot root·deep kill. HA LCOM J. V 6 kiits tough, hard-t'l-control broadleaf weeds
.~.g.. .lIId woody plants by wodung deep into the TOotS.
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GENI~~AI. IN~ORMATION
WHEHE 1'0 USE: In corn, wheat, barley, rye, rights·of-way, fencerows, and drainage
tlitchhanks.
'II':N TO USE: When weeds arc small and I:rowing fast. Treat perennial weeds
t hefore they hloom, if the crop is toler,II1t at this time, as indicated under "Specific
Crop Usc". Lack of soil moisture may reduce weed control.
HOW TO MIX WITH WATER: A.t.1 whilc filling the spray tank"water and mix
Ihoroul(hly. Sim\lly usc lilt' amollnt of ":;Iter rc.tltired by your sprayer to apply the
correct volume of MALCOM L V (, \ler acrc, as set 3Ut under "Specific Crop Use".
EASY TO KIl.1. WEI;:))S: Alli~;!tor Wl ... ,t, Arrowhead. ~qw, Carpetweed, Cock-
le!,ur, l)im,lclion, IJo,l;k, lIed!>e 1II11Iwct;rt.. .It";:;'nhif; K~a, l{,:,otwe~amDsguarrer;~
!'t1arsh elder, ~ti!!.!!s, ~y. PI!>weed; Plantam, ~ckly lettuce, R!gwee4~
~'wllhcnl"s Purse, Sunflower·, Tic Vine. Wild carrot, Wild sweet potato. --., --- -~--- - ... - ._--*' --
JlAl<1> TO KILl. WEEDS: .l!i!lIlwce,I, Buckwheat, Wucweed, Buckbrush, Canada
Thistle. Cottonwolul, lJ.I:uw. I.lor~;e ncttk. l~lIliwjl{1ilmath- jice£i, LocoWCed, Mexican_~,,:,-':"?'
wl'cil, Milkw--;;:;r.J>oh;!lII Ivy, Hhc'11 soii'd. whTtrt~ Hoary Cress, Wild OnIon, "
Wm"w~·-· .' ..... . .... - ....... .. .. .
to 2 .. 4-D when 4 to 12 inches tall. Use drop nozzle,s
when crop is over 10 inches high. Do not use when
plants are less than 3 inches taIlor after 12
inch,~s tall. Do not appl.y during flowering or early
dough stage.
6
Ester Weed Killer
Low volatile emulsifiable formulation for control of broadleaf weeds in cOI~nl
wheat, barley, rye, and non-crop areas.
CAUTIC)N: Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
CAUTION: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING.
DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD, FERTILIZER, SEEDS, INSECTICIDES,
OR FUNGICIDES. '. .
DO NOT CONTAMINATE \VATER USED FOR IRRIGATION, DO­
MESTIC OR SPRAY PURPOSES.
IN CASE OF FIRE, USE WATER SPRAY, FOAM, DRY <;HEi\UCAL
OR C02 .
HAR.MFUL IF SWALLOWED.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
\l 1.12'
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::lCrtvELJ
"'Isooctyl ester of SEP 27 973
acid uo CfJ •• ""ret •. ripri'," . .. ..
......... ............. .;; .... Jllrllllo,.·IPA······
2 ,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic
INERT INGltEUIENTS
"'Equivalent to 62.7'j{ 2,4-D acid or
6.0 POUlids per gallon.
<
............. 94.5 %
.............. 5.50/<,
lOo.07o
NET CONTENTS ................ U.S. GALLO~ (5),
EPA REG. NO. 960· 165
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Because of vauaUons in climate o.
to the best rate ot application. C
extension servic·) weed specialist I
plication, dosage., and timing of
whicb may vary somewhat from
CAUTION: Do not use until yo
WHEAT, BARLEY, OR RY
To control hard·to-kill weeds, ap
before crop em(:rges from the b
spring when we,~s are small, and
times may cause abnormal headin
legumes. Do not forage or graze
with 2,4-D. Do )lot feed treated s"
CORN-Apply VJ pint per acre.
8 inches or taller, avoid applicati
directing the sp 'ay near the base
in susceptibility to herbicides, c
extension servic·: weed specialist t
Avoid cultivatin;: soon after treat~
grown for seed production. For
acre; spray 1 tl 3 days before Q
sandy soils. I
LAWNS, GOLF COURSES ANI
small areas, US'! 2 teaspoonfuls pi
lawns until grass is well establisll
Clover or othe:' legumes may be
weather. A void spraying seed gr
Spray or vapon from this product
NON-CROP AREAS (Fence·ro,
ilar Areas)-Al.ply l~ to 2 pints
Repeat treatments may be needed
is visible.
. . SPOT TREA'~'MENT: For
tablespoon per gallon of water
WOODY PLANTS-To
brush, use 2% to 4 pints per
Treaf when brl all is growing
use 4. teaspoonl..lls per gallons of
Balcom Chemicals, Inc. warrants
tion on the lahel and is
(or use. This product is sold
risks of use 0) handliflg which
control of the seller, such as
manner of its use or
or on the soil or crop. Balcom
warranty of Ii ;ness or
and the limit cf the ability of
311 losses, injul ies or damages
be the purcha~e price paid by
volved. The b .yer and all users
which may nol be vari~d by ;IIlY
IPRA V. Never apply L V 6 except as
~. other way may result in damage or
~ntended consequences. Crops such a.
~ soybeans, peas, tobacco or beans. and
2,4-0 weed killers, and shoulld never
to drift onto desirable crops or plants­
severe injury. Use low pressures
Do not spray on windy days. Although
2.4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, it may
jure sensitive plants nearby.
I(.eded lawns. Do not spray 2.4-D weed
~n begins to form ••
i regulations.
: or other legumes should not be sprayed
I localized turf injury can be tolerated.
~n this label, since heavier applications
I nts in the soil may temporarily inhibit
I do not reuse for other purposes .
.,ded on the label to avoid possible crop
I
,
~g 2.4-D weed killers. If you must us£'
IIghly flush your entire spray unit with
prayer with water containing household
;and allow to stand for one day. Finally,
~ nozzles, several times with water.
bncentrated 2,4-D weed killers available:
fn. BALCOM L V 6 covers 50% more
i killer-costs less per acre to use. Tho
~ "cails" into the field.
i of ingredients that give the mixed spray
i'd penetrates the weeds' waxy leaf coat­
~ tough, hard-to-control broadleaf weed.
toots.
~RMATION
fe. rights-of-way, fencerows, and drainage
I
~d growlllg fast. Treat perennial weeds
: at this time, as indicated under "Specific
. weed control.
filling the spray tank water and mix
required by your sprayer to apply the
set out u.nder "Specific Crop Use".
~~~~~!'. Buckhorn, Carpetweed, Cock-
ia. Knotweea, Lamllsquarter; -::;:..
J?rickly lettUce, Ragweec\....
Apply 1/3 pint per ac;re. Crop is most tolerant
to 2 .. 4-D when 4 to 12 inches tall. Use drop nozzles
when crop is over 10 inches high. Do not use when
plan'cs are less than 3 inches tall or after 12
inch'l!s tall. Do not apply during flowering or early
dough stage.
6
Ester Weed Killer
Low volatile emulsifiable formulation for control of broadlea.f weeds in cOllll
wheat, barley, rye, and non-crop areas.
CAUTION: Keep Out Of Reach Of· Children"
CAUTION: Mt\Y CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION_
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING.
DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD, FE~TILIZER, SEEDS, INSECTICIDES,
OR FUNGICIDES.
DO NOT COj~TAMINATE WATER .USED FOR IRRIGATION, DO­
MESTIC OR SPRAY PURPOSES.
IN CASE OF FIRE, USE WATER S~R~Y, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
OR C02. . III I '}~
H .. \RMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
~ ". ~ :;tCf/VEU ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
*Isooctyl ester of SEP 27 973
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid _ .. crJ ".flllfleldtt·f(Tft-.--m --
INERT INGREDIENTS ___ ..... ___ . ___ ... _ ... ___ ---.J .... ~.-~--
*Equivalmt to 62.7% I 'i-D acid or
6.0 pour,ds per galJOla I
. ')
'" ..... ,.
~
.... __ ... _ .. _94.5 %
" ___ " __ "'_' 5.5%,
100.0%
NET CONTENTS ..... ,._ ...... __ U.S. GALLOl\(S).
EPA REG. NO. 960-165
SPECIFIC CROP USE
Because of variations in climate or other factors, there are various expert opinions as
to the best rate of applkation. Consult your state agricultural experiment station or
extension servic~ weed specialist for their specific recommendations' on type of ap·
plication, dosage;, and timing of use. Vou may wish to follow their recommendations,
which may vary somewhat from those given below.
CAUTION: Do not use until you have read the "WARNING" on this label.
WHEAT, BARLEY, OR RYE-To control easy-to-kill weeds, use Va pint per acre.
To control hard-to-kill weeds, apply Y2 pint per acre. Trr.at after tillcring begins and
before crop eml:rges from the boot or before jointing. Treat winter wheat only in
.pring when we(!ds are small, and before the crop begins heading. Application at other
times may cause abnormal heading. Do not spray these crops when seeded down with
legumes. Do not forage or graze treated grain fields within 2 weeks after treatment
with 2,4-D. Do 'lot feed treated straw to livestock.
CORN-Apply Va pint per acre. Treat any time before tassels appear, but Hcorn is
8 inches or taller, avoid application to the growing point by using drop nozzles and
directing the sp-ay near the base of the crop. Bl'cause different varieties of corn vary
in susceptibility to herbicides, consult your state agricultural experiment station or
extension servic;., weed specialist to determine if your particular hybrid is resistant.
Avoid cultivatin;t soon after treatment when corn may be brittle. Do not use in corn
grown for seed production. For pre-emergence treatment, use 2% pints overall per
acre; spray 1 t3 3 days before corn emerges. Do not use pre-emergence sprays on
sandy soils.
WNS, GOLF COURSES AND SIMILAR TURF-Apply IVa pints per acre. For
small areas, US'! 2 teaspoonfuls per gallon of water. Do not apply to newly seeded
lawns until grass is well established. DI) not use on bent or other creeping grasses.
Clover or othe;' legumes may be injured by spraying, especially during hot summer
weather. Avoid spraying seed grasses when in the blossoming or pollinating stage.
Spray or vaporf from this prodUct may injure Dichondra.
NON-CROP I.REAS (Fence-rows. Drain .. ge Ditchbanks, Rights-of-ways and Sim·
ilar Areas)-Apply lVa to 2 pints in 100 gallons of watt:r and wet foliage thoroughly.
Repeat treatments may be needed to control hard-to-kill weeds; re-treat when . regrowth
is visible.
SPOT TREA'i'MENT: For spot treatment spraying of small non-crop areas, mix 1
tablespoon per gallon of water and thoroughly wet all weed' foliage .
WOODY PLANTS-To control susceptible woody plants .WilJg,w, ~ac, Jlub
_brush, use 2% to 4 pints per hundred gallons of water and wet all foliage thoroughly.
Treat when brllsh is growing rapidly. in late spring or early summer. For small areas,
use 4 teaspoOniuls per gallons of water.
WARNING NOTICE
Balcom Chemkals, Inc. warrants that this material conforms to the chemical descrip­
tion on the lahel and is reasonably fit for the purposes r<:ferred to ip. the directions.
lor use. This prodUct is sold subject to the understanding .that the bl,lyer assumes all
risks of use or handling which may result in loss or damage which are beyond the
control of the sener. such as for example incompatibility ",-ith other products, the
manner of its use or application, or the presence of other products or mate~iats. in
or on the soil or crop. Balcom Chemicals. Inc. makes no other express or Imphed
warranty of fitness or merchantability. The exclusive remedy of ,the user or buyer •
and the limit of the ability of Balcom Chemie~ls. Inc. or any other seller, for any and
all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handlin.g of this. product sh.aU
be the purchaf.e price paid by the user or buyer for the quantity of thiS product in­
volved. The bllyer and all users are deemed to have accepted ·the terms of this notice.
which may nol be varied by any verbal or written agreement.
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