crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/352-571.md

# DUPONT BASIS HERBICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **352-571**
- Registrant: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Thifensulfuron (25%); Rimsulfuron (50%)
- Label accepted: 2010-06-29
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000352-00571-20100629.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Washington, D.C. 20460 
Tim McPherson 
E.!. du Pont de Nemours and Company 
1007 Market Street 
Wilmington, DE 19898 
OFFICE OF 
CHEMICAL SAFETY AND 
POLLUTION PREVENTION 
JUN 2 9 2010 
Subject: Label Amendment (crop rotational intervals, container disposal) 
DuPont Basis Herbicide 
EPA Reg. No. 352-571 
Application Dated June 2, 2010 
. Dear Mr. McPherson: 
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is acceptable, 
provided you make the following changes: 
1. Change the heading from "Inert Ingredients" to "Other Ingredients". 
2. On the front panel, add headings for "EPA Est. No. _" and "Net Contents: __ ". 
3. Change the Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals statement to "Causes moderate eye 
irritation. " 
4. Change the heading to "PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)". 
5. Change the User Safety Requirements phrase to "If no such instructions for washables exist," 
6. Change the User Safety Recommendations phrase to "Remove clothinglPPE". 
7. Change the Environmental Hazards sentence to "Do not contaminate water when cleaning 
equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate." 
8. Change the heading from "GENERAL INFORMATION" to "PRODUCT 
INFORMATION" . 
9. On pages 3 & 10, change the heading from "IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS" to 
"IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS". 
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EPA Reg. No. 352-571 
10. On page 8, change both instances ofthe statement to "The following rotational intervals must 
be observed when using BASIS at ... " 
11. Change the Pesticide Disposal sentence to "Wastes resulting from the use of this product 
must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility." 
A stamped copy of your label is enclosed for your records. This label supercedes all 
previously accepted labels. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed label before you 
release the product for shipment. Products shipped after eighteen (18) months from the date of 
this letter or the next printing of the label, whichever occurs first, must bear the new revised 
label. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in 
accordance with FIFRA §6( e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance 
of these conditions. 
Sincerely, 
Jim Tompkins 
Product~anager25 
Herbicide Branch 
Registration Division (7505P)

DuPont™ Basis® 
herbicide 
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Table of Contents 
Page 
Precautionary Statements ................. 1 
Directions For Use ...................... 2 
General Information ..................... 2 
Preemergence & Burndown 
Applications in the Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 
Rate ................................. 2 
Adjuvants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 
Tank Mix Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 
Application Timing and Weeds Controlled .. 2 
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 
Early Preplant, Preemergence, and 
Burndown Applications in the Spring ....... 3 
Rate ................................. 3 
Adjuvants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 
Tank Mixes ........................... 3 
Weeds Controlled ...................... 3 
Residual Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Sequential Applications ................. 4 
Application Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Mixing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 
Postemergence Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 
Timing to Crop ........................ 5 
Timing to Weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 
Rate ................................. 5 
Spray Adjuvants ....................... 5 
Tank Mixes ........................... 6 
Mixing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 
Chemigation .......................... 7 
Cultivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 
Environmental Conditions and 
Biological Activity ..................... 7 
Sequential DuPont™ ACCENT® 
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 
Soil Insecticide Interactions ................ 8 
Crop Rotation .......................... 8 
Application Information ................... 8 
Broadcast .............................. 8 
Band .................................. 9 
Aerial ................................. 9 
Sprayer Preparation/Cleanup ............. 9 
Spray Drift Management ............• ~ ~ : ~ 
Resistance ............... :~~:~: ..... ~~ 1(1 
• • •• • Important Precautions ...... ~ .... ~ . . . . . .. 10 
Storage and Disposal . . . . : .. ~ ~ : ~ ~ : . . . . . .. 11 
Notice of Warranty .......... :H ~ ...... ~.J.eAo 
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DuPont™ 
herbicide 
For use in Field Corn 
Active Ingredient 
Rimsulfuron 
N( (4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2 -yl) 
aminocarbonyl)-3 -( ethylsulfonyl)-2-
pyridinesulfonamide 
Thifensulfuron methyl 
Methyl 3-[ [[{ (4-methoxy-6-methyl-1 ,3,5-
triazin-2-yl)amino lcarbonylJamino 1 
suifonyI1-2-thiophenecarboxylate 
Inert Ingredients 
TOTAL 
EPA Reg. No. 352-571 
By weight 
50% 
25% 
25% 
100% 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
FIRST AID 
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 eye. 
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated 
clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 
15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for 
treatment advice. 
IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not 
breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial 
respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. 
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment 
advice. 
IF SWALLOWED: No specific intervention is indicated as 
the compound is not likely to be hazardous by ingestion. 
However, consult a poison control center or doctor if 
necessary. 
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ACCEPTED 
with COMMENTS 
in EPA Letter Dllted 
Under the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
as amended, for the pesticide 
registered IUlder EPA Reg. No. 
35.Q -Sci 
FIRST AID (cont'd) 
Have the product container or label with you when calling 
a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. 
You may also contact 1-800-441-3637 for emergency 
medical treatment information. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS 
AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
Caution! Causes eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed 
through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. 
Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Some of the materials that are chemical resistant to this 
product are listed below. If you want more options follow 
the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical­
resistant category selection chart. 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. 
Chemical Resistant Gloves Category A (such as butyl 
rubber, natural rubber, neoprene rubber or nitrile 
rubber), all2!14 mils. 
Shoes plus socks. 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining 
PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent 
and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other 
laundry. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
USERS SHOULD: Wash hands before eatinl!w •• : •• 
drinking, chewing gum, using t~~~<1 §r using f11\:: • 
toilet. Remove clothing immedi¥el~if"esticide gets 
inside. Then wash thoroughly ~~~~t.OJl clean 
clothing. : : . • 
ENVIRONMENTA~"JaARDS·· 
•• • Do not apply directly to water, ort~ Ydhs wher~surf~e 
water is present, or to intertidal areas below the~ta1I~gh 
water mark. Do not contaminate water by cleaniJe~ (i)~ 
equipment or disposal of wastes. • •••• •

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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 <lirectly 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 CPR part 170. 
This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and 
greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It 
. contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE) and restricted entry interval. The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this 
product that are covered by the Worker Protection 
Standard. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas 
during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 4 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is 
permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 
involves contact with anything that has been treated, such 
as plants, soil, or water, is: 
Coveralls. 
Chemical Resistant Gloves Category A (such as 
butyl rubber, natural rubber, neoprene rubber or 
nitrile rubber), all ~14 mils. 
Shoes plus socks. 
DuPont™ BASIS® herbicide must be used only in accordance 
with instructions on this label or in supplemental DuPont 
pUblications. DuPont will not be responsible for losses or 
damage resulting from use of this product in any manner not 
specified by DuPont 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
BASIS® is a selective herbicide for control of certain annual 
grass and broadleaf weeds in com. 
BASIS® is a water dispersible granule containing 75% active 
ingredient by weight. 
Make only one application of BASIS® per season. 
BASIS® may be applied to ''food grade" (yellow dent field corn 
with hard endosperm) and waxy field corn of greater than 88 
day Relative Maturity (RM). Not all "food grade" or waxy field 
corn hybrids of less than 88 day RM have been tested, nor does 
DuPont have access to all seed company data. Consequently, 
injury arising from the use of BASIS® on "food grade" or waxy 
hybrids with a maturity rating of 88 day RM or less is the 
responsibility of the user. Not all Hi-Lysine, or high oil corn 
have been fully tested for crop safety, nor does DuPont have 
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access to all seed company data. Consequently, DuPont is not 
responsible for any corn injury arising from the use of BASIS® 
on these specialty corn. Consult with your seed supplier before 
applying BASIS® to any of the corn types. 
PREEMERGENCE AND BURNDOWN. 
APPLICATIONS IN THE FALL 
BASIS® herbicide JIlay be applied after harvest but before the 
ground freezes for fall burn down of certain existing winter 
annual weeds with limited preemergence control of some early­
emerging spring annual grass and broadleaf weeds the following 
spring, providing a cleaner seedbed for spring planting. Field 
corn may be planted in the spring following a fall application of 
BASIS®. A cleaner seedbed is less attractive to cutworm moths 
and stink bugs. Some weeds such as deadnettle and henbit may 
be alternate hosts for soybean cyst nematodes. Reducing weed 
populations may help reduce pressure from these pests in 
subsequent crops. 
The following spring, weed control programs in field corn may 
include products containing rimsulfuron or nicosulfuron such as 
DuPont™ ACCENT® Q, DuPont™ RESOL VE® Q, or 
DuPont™ STEADFAST® Q. Follow the crop rotation intervals 
and <lirections provided on the labels for each of these products. 
RATE 
Apply .33 - .5 oz. BASIS® per acre alone or in combination 
with other herbicides registered for fall application. Do not 
apply to coarse soils (sand, loamy sandy or sandy loam) with 
less than 1 % organic matter. Make only one application of 
BASIS® in the fall. 
ADJUVANTS 
For bumdown control of emerged weeds, always add crop oil. 
See POSTEMERGENCE APPLICATIONS - SPRAY 
ADJUVANTS. 
TANK MIX APPLICATIONS 
For expanded weed control, BASIS® may be tank mixed with 
full or reduced rates of other herbicides labeled for fall 
application, such as DuPont™ EXPRESS®, simazine, or 2,4-D 
ester. Refer to the other product's label for rotationai crop 
intervals and other directions for use. When tank mixing, the 
most restrictive label applies. 
APPLICATION TIMING AND WEEDS 
CONTROLLED 
BASIS® may be applied after harvest but before the ground 
freezes to control the following emerged weeds and to provide 
limited residual control of early-emerging spring weeds. 
Apply 0.33 oz BASIS® for bumdown of smaller emerged 
weeds where little residual activity is desired. Reducedon of 
EXPRESS® herbicide (as low as 0.1 ~ac.-~).nay be-tu:k : 
mixed for improved bumdown activi~ on ;"e:ds such as -
dandelion and chickweed. Read and fo'bow aIflabel instructions 
on rotational intervals, precautions, ana msttiJions before using 
this tank mixture. Use 0.5 oz BASIS® fo;~urJtdown of ¥ge! 
emerged weeds and for added soil resiaa; tl.~vity. • •• • 
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For best control of emerged weeds, apply 0.5 oz DuPont™ 
BASIS® to the following weeds less than 3" tall and prior to 
flowering: 
Bittercress 
Brome, downy 
Bushy wallflower 
Buttercup, smallflower 
Butterweed 
Catch weed bedstraw 
Chickweed, common 
and mouse ear 
. Dandelion, 6" diameter* 
Deadnettle, purple 
Hemlock, poison 
(up to 12" dia.) 
Henbit 
Parsnip, wild 
Pennycress, field 
Shepherdspurse 
Speedwell, corn 
Wheat, volunteer 
Yellow rocket 
* for best results add 1 pt 2,4-D L VE (4 Ibs formulation) 
For best limited residual control of the following weeds, 
apply 0.5 oz BASIS® to contribute to a clean seedbed at 
planting: 
Bittercress 
Dandelion 
Foxtail, giant, yellow, 
green 
Lambsquarter (including 
triazine resistant) 
Ragweed, common and 
giant 
Smartweed, P A 
Speedwell, corn 
Sunflower 
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 
EARLY PREPLANT, PREEMERGENCE, 
AND BURNDOWN APPLICATIONS IN 
THE SPRING 
BASIS® herbicide may be applied alone or in a tank mixture 
with other registered corn herbicides for burndown control of 
emerged weeds and to provide early season residual weed 
control in com. Do not apply to popcorn, sweet com, or to field 
corn grown for seed. 
RATE 
For burndown of emerged weeds and early season residual weed 
control, broadcast applications of BASIS® may be applied pre­
emergence anytime before com plants emerge. For maximum 
residual control of grass and broadleaf weeds, tank mix 
BASIS® with atrazine and make applications preemergence, at 
planting, or up to 7 days before planting. 
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Apply BASIS® at a rate of .33 to 1 ounce per acre alone or in 
combination with one or more herbicides registered for use on 
field com (See "Tank Mixes" section). Do not apply less than 
.33 ounce ofBASIS® per acre. Observe the crop rotation 
intervals listed in the "Crop Rotation" section of this label. 
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Preemergence applications of BASIS® work best on soils 
having an organic content of 1.0% but not more than 3.5%. 
Apply the higher rate to heavier soil types. Applications on soils 
with organic matter greater than 3.5% may not provide the 
desired length of residual activity. 
ADJUVANTS 
For burndown control of emerged weeds, always add crop oil 
concentrate. See POSTEMERGENCE APPLICATIONS­
SPRAY ADJUVANTS. 
TANK MIXES 
For broader spectrum of control, early preplant to preemergence 
applications of BASIS® may be tank mixed with full or reduced 
rates of one or more herbicides registered for application in 
com, such as atrazine, atrazine-containing preemergence 
herbicides, simazine, dicamba, or 2,4-D LYE. Select a rate 
appropriate for the weeds present and the desired length of 
residual control. Refer to the tank mix product labels for 
additional use directions, use restrictions, rotational crop 
intervals and precautions. The most restrictive provision on 
either label shall apply. 
WEEDSCONTROLLED-BURNDOWN 
For best control of emerged weeds, apply BASIS® to the 
following grasses <2" tall, broadleaves <3" tall and winter 
annuallbiennials <6" tall. For enhanced bumdown control tank 
mix BASIS® with 2,4-D LYE plus atrazine or a preemergence 
herbicide containing atrazine. 
BASIS® applied alone at .33 - .5 oz. -
Weeds controlled (burndown) 
Bamyardgrass 
Bluegrass, annual 
Brome, downy* 
Butterweed 
Catchweed bedstraw 
Chickweed 
Lambsquarters 
Mustard, wild 
Panicum, fall 
Parsnip, wild 
Pigweeds 
Smartweeds, annual 
Sunflower 
Velvetleaf 
Crabgrass, large « 112") 
Dandelion (6" diameter) 
Fescue, tall * 
Foxtail, bristly, Carolina, giant 
green and yellow 
Wheat, volunteer winter 
Woolly cupgrass (up to I") 
Wild Oats «3 leaf) 
Hemlock, poison 
(up to 12" dia.) 
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Additional weeds controlled 
Crabgrass, large 
False chamomile 
Henbit 
Quackgrass 
Ragweed, common 
(*)suppression only 
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Shepbeupurse 
Voluntee~ barty 
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.33 - 1 oz DuPont™ BASIS® + 1 pint 2,4-D L VE + 1 pound 
active ingredient atrazine --Weeds controUed (burndown) 
Barley, volunteer 
Barnyardgrass 
Bluegrass, annual 
Brome, downy* 
Burdock 
Buttercup, smallflower 
Catchweed bedstraw 
Chickweed 
. Clover, red 
Crabgrass, large 
Dandelion 
Deadnettle, purple 
False chamomile 
Fescue, tall * 
Fleabane, daisy 
Foxtail, bristly, Carolina, giant, 
green and yellow 
Goldenrod 
Henbit 
Lambsquarters 
Marestail 
(*) suppression only 
RESIDUAL ACTIVITY 
Mustard, tansy and wild 
Nightshade 
Panicum, fall 
Pennycress, field 
Prickly lettuce 
Quackgrass (4-8" tall) 
Ragweed, common and giant 
Shepherdspurse 
Smartweed, annual 
Speedwell, corn and purslane 
lbistle, bull and Canada* 
Velvetleaf 
Venice mallow 
Waterhemp (up to 4") 
Wildgarlic* 
Wild oats « 3 leaf) 
Wild radish 
Wild strawberry 
Winter wheat, volunteer* 
Woolly cupgrass (up to I") 
Yellow rocket 
BASIS® applied at .33 oz may deliver 1-2 weeks of residual 
activity depending on time of activating rain, soil organic 
matter, and soil temperatures. 
BASIS® at a rate of .5 - 1 oz per acre applied up to 30 days 
early preplant until emergence of com will provide control or 
suppression of the weeds listed below. An activating rainfall or 
irrigation (> 112 inch) 5 to 7 days after application will be 
required for herbicide activation and best residual activity. For 
maximum duration of "in-season" residual control, apply 
BASIS® or BASIS® tank mixes preemergence, at-planting, or 
up to 7 days before planting. 
Residual control or suppression in soils with 1-3.5% organic 
matter 
Barnyardgrass 
Carpetweed* 
Cocklebur* 
Crabgrass, large* 
Foxtail, (giant, green, yellow) 
Jinisonweed* 
Kochia 
Larnbsquarters 
Morningglory, ivyleaf* 
Nightshade, (black*, hairy*) 
(*) suppression only 
Palmer arnaranth* 
Panicum, fall* 
Pigweed, (prostrate, redroot, 
smooth) 
Purslane,common 
Ragweed,common* 
Russian thistle, seedling 
Smartweed, P A * 
Velvetleaf* 
SEQUENTIAL APPLICATIONS 
DuPont™ ACCENT®, ACCENT® Q, DuPont™ 
RESOLVE® Q, DuPont™ STEADFAST® or 
STEADFAST® Q 
For season-long control of grass and broadleaf weeds, a 
sequential application of ACCENT® and/or a broadleaf 
herbicide may be needed. Make applications of ACCENT® 14 
or more days after the BASIS® application. Refer to the 
ACCENT® label for product use information. 
STEADFAST® Q or RESOL VE® Q may be used as a 
sequential application in a planned postemergence weed control 
program in corn following application of a reduced rate of 
BASIS®. Apply 0.33 to 0.62 ounces ofBASIS® preemergence 
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to corn and allow at least 3 weeks before making sequential 
applications of STEADFAST® Q, RESOL VE® Q or 
STEADFAST® at the proper timing for weeds and corn. Use 
the higher rates of BASIS® on heavier soil types or where weed 
pressures are expected to be heavy. 
Make sequential applications after the corn has reached the 2-
collar stage but before the corn exceeds the maximum 
application height listed on the respective product labels. Crop 
injury may result from applications of STEADF AST® Q, 
RESOLVE® Q or STEADFAST® made to plants under stress 
from prior herbicide application. Refer to the STEADFAST® 
Q, RESOL VE® Q or STEADFAST® labels for product use 
information. 
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND SPRAY 
VOLUMES 
Apply uniformly by ground equipment using a properly 
calibrated fixed boom sprayer with a minimum of 10 gallons per 
acre spray volume. Use a minimum of 15 gallons for best 
performance. Select a spray nozzle, spray volume, and spray 
pressure configuration to deliver uniform spray coverage onto 
weeds. Heavy crop residues may reduce bumdown control of 
emerged weeds if residues impede spray coverage. Higher spray 
volumes and pressures can improve burndown control in heavy 
crop residue situations. 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
BASIS® may be mixed with water or pre-slurried in water and 
added to liquid fertilizer for application. When using liquid 
fertilizer as the carrier, always pre-slurry BASIS® in water 
before adding fertilizer solutions. Add the BASIS® slurry to the 
final complete liquid fertilizer mixture--Do not add BASIS® 
during the fertilizer mixing process. Always use good agitation 
while adding the BASIS® slurry to liquid fertilizers and 
maintain good agitation until sprayed. 
When using liquid fertilizer as the carrier, conduct a 
compatibility test with all components prior to mixing. 
POSTEMERGENCE APPLICATIONS 
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TIMING TO CROP STAGE 
TIMING TO WEEDS 
Apply BASIS®when grasses are young and actively growing, 
but before they exceed the size listed in the table below. 
Applications made to weeds at growth stages greater than those 
listed below may result in incomplete control. Grass 
competition due to incomplete control may reduce yields. 
Grasses Maximum Height (Inches) 
Barnyardgrass 2" 
Crabgrass, large <112" 
Foxtails 
bristly 2" 
giant 2" 
green 2" 
yellow 2" 
Panicum, fall 2" 
Shattercane 4" 
Woolly cU12~ass* I" 
Wild oats <3 leaf 
Broadleaves** 
Lambsguarters, common 3" 
Mustard, wild 3" 
Pigweed, redroot 3" 
Smartweed, annual 3" 
Sunflower, wild 3" 
Velvetleaf 3" 
* Requires the use of crop oil concentrate. 
** Applications to broadleaf weeds in the cotyledon stage may 
result in less than satisfactory control. Broadleaf weeds that 
emerge after application may not be controllect by BASIS®. 
A properly timed cultivation or follow-up application of a 
broadleaf herbicide may be required. 
RATE 
SPRAY ADJUVANTS 
Applications of BASIS® must include either a crop oil 
concentrate or a nonionic surfactant. In addition, an ammonium 
nitrogen fertilizer must be used. If another herbicide is tank 
mixed with BASIS®, select adjuvants authorized for use with 
both products. Products must contain only EPA-exempt 
ingredients (40 CFR 1001). 
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Petroleum Crop Oil Concentrate (COC) 
or Modified Seed Oil (MSO) 
• Apply at 1 % v/v (1 gal per 100 gal spray solution) or 2% 
under arid conditions. 
• Oil adjuvants must contain at least 80% high quality, 
petroleum (mineral) or modified vegetable seed oil with at . 
least 15% surfactant emulsifiers. 
Nonionic Surfactant (NIS) 
• Apply at 0.25% v/v (1 qt per 100 gal spray solution) or 0.5% 
under arid conditions. 
• Surfactant products must contain at least 60% nonionic 
surfactant with a hydropbilic/lipopbilic balance (HLB) greater 
than 12. 
Ammonium Nitrogen Fertilizer 
• Use 2 qtlacre of a high-quality urea ammonium nitrate 
(VAN), such as 28%N or 32%N, or 2lb/acre of a spray-grade 
ammonium sulfate (AMS). Use 4 qtlacre UAN or 4lb/acre 
AMS under arid conditions. . 
Special Adjuvant Types 
• Combination adjuvant products may be used at doses that 
provide the required amount of NIS, COC, MSO and/or 
ammonium nitrogen fertilizer. Consult product literature for 
use rates and restrictions. 
• In addition to the adjuvants specified above, other adjuvant 
types may be used if they provide the same functionality and 
. have been evaluated and approved by DuPont Product 
Management. Consult separate DuPont technical bulletins for 
detailed information before using adjuvant types not specified 
on this label. 
TANK MIX APPLICATIONS 
For Additional Control of Broadleaf Weeds 
BASIS® may be tank mixed with the herbicides below for 
additional control of broadleaf weeds. See the tank mix 
partner label for weeds controlled, precautions, use 
restrictions and crop rotation information. 
Atrazine 90 DF 
"Callisto" 
''Hornet'' WDG 
Rate/A 
1I2-11b 
Adjuvant + Nitrogen 
Fertilizer. ••• 
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2-30z :. :COC* • 
1.25 - 2.0 oz. • ••••• COC 
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Rates listed are for the specific products noted in the table. If 
other brands or fonnulations are used, rates of active 
ingredients should be adjusted to correspond to the products 
indicated. Fonnulations of products other than those listed 
may not have been tested with DuPont™ BASIS®. Check 
with the manufacturer for infonnation on tank mix 
compatibility prior to using (see TANK MIX 
COMPATIBILITY TESTING). 
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC WEED 
PROBLEMS 
For Additional Control of Grass Weeds 
BASIS® herbicide may be tank mixed with DuPont™ 
ACCENT® herbicide for early postemergence control of 
emerged grasses. 
Apply .33 oz BASIS® + .25 oz ACCENT® per acre alone or 
in combination with other broadleaf herbicides listed on this 
label. If a sequential application of ACCENT® is applied, do 
not apply more than I oz ACCENT® per acre per season. 
Add crop oil concentrate and ammonium nitrogen fertilizer 
adjuvants. 
GRASSES CONTROLLED 
Maximum Weed Height 
Grasses At Application (inches) 
Foxtails, (bristly, giant, green) 3 
yellow 2 
Bamyardgrass 3 
Crabgrass, large** I 
Panicum, fall 3 
Johnsongrass, seedling* 8 
Shattercane* 6 
Sandbur, field 2 
Wild proso millet* 2 
Wild oats 2 
* Controls emerged plants only. Subsequent flushes may 
require sequential application of ACCENT® herbicide. 
** Large crabgrass will be controlled only if size is "mouse 
ear" (I leaf emerging) at application. 
For Additional Control of Crabgrass and Later 
Emerging Grasses 
BASIS® may be tank mixed with 213 to full labeled rates of 
preemergence grass herbicides labeled for early 
postemergence application tp field com (such as DuPont™ 
CINCH® brand products or DuPont™ BREAKFREE® brand 
products) for increased residual activity oflater-emerging 
flushes of grasses such as smooth and large crabgrass. 
Application must be made before the crabgrass emerges and 
before other grass weeds on the BASIS® label exceed their 
labeled sizes. -
Tank mixes of BASIS® and preemergence grass herbicides 
must be broadcast applied postemergence to field corn before 
the crop exceeds the heights listed on the preemergence grass 
herbicide label. 
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Refer to POSTEMERGENCE APPLICATIONS and the 
preemergence grass herbicide label for complete 
postemergence application infonnation, rates, and restrictions. 
Tank Mixtures with Dicamba 
BASIS® may be tank mixed with 2.0 - 4.0 oz a.i.!acre of 
dicamba for additional control of many broadleaf weeds. 
A com plant's predisposition to develop fused tissue emerging 
from the whorl (rattail) after the V-II stage may increase 
when a product containing dicamba or growth regulator 
herbicides is applied to small corn under early stressful 
conditions. Be aware of this when applying tank mixes with 
dicamba to small com (V-3 stage or smaller) under stressful 
conditions. See ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS for a 
description of these stressful conditions. 
Tank Mixtures with Insecticides 
BASIS® may be tank mixed with pyrethroid or carbamate 
insecticides such as DuPont™ ASANA® XL or DuPont™ 
LANNATE® insecticides. 
ADDITIONAL TANK MIX INFORMATION 
. ed d'l··''''1 th tank . Other than the excepUons not ,an m &OOll!on to e mIX 
• • partners and rates indicated in the tables ave, BASISP~!y 
be tank mixed or followed with sequet!I:F Auplicatioos'tlf full or 
reduced rates of other products registr~l~t-use in field~orn. 
Weed control and crop response with tank mixtures %l~~ • : • 
specified in this label are the responsibility of the user and 
manufacturer of the tank mix product Read and foll~VcftP • 
applicable use directions, precautions, and limitations"!>t>eMted 
on the respective product labels and fact sheets. BASIS® may 
be applied in tank mix combinations with other products 
provided: 
• The tank mix product is labeled for the same timing, method 
of application, adjuvants, and use restrictions as BASIS®.

• The tank mixture is not specifically prohibited on the label of 
the tank mix product. 
• The tank mix combination is compatible as determined by a 
'jar tesf' described in the TANK MIX COMPATIBllJTY 
JESTING section below. 
TANK MIX COMPATIBILITY TESTING 
Perfonn a jar test prior to tank mixing to ensure compatibility of 
DuPont™ BASIS® and other pesticides. Use a clear glass quart 
jar with lid and mix the tank mix ingredients in their relative 
proportions. Invert the jar containing the mixture several times 
and observe the mixture for approximately 112 hour. If the 
mixture balls-up, forms flakes, sludges, gels, fonns an oily film 
or layers, or fonus precipitates, it is not compatible and the tank 
mix combination should not be used. 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Fill the tank 114 to 113 full of water. 
2. While agitating, add the required amount of BASIS®. 
3. Continue agitation until the BASIS® is fully dispersed, 
at least 5 minutes. 
4. Once the BASIS® is fully dispersed, maintain agitation 
and continue filling tank with water. BASIS® should be 
thoroughly mixed with water before adding any other 
material. 
5. As the tank is filling, add the required spray adjuvants 
(Crop Oil Concentrate, nonionic surfactant, liquid 
nitrogen fertilizer, or ammonium sulfate). 
6. If the mixture is not continuously agitated, settling will 
occur. If settling occurs, thoroughly re-agitate before 
using. 
7. Apply BASIS® spray mixture within 24 hours of mixing 
to avoid product degradation. 
8.IfBASIS® and a tank mix partner are to be applied in 
multiple loads, pre-slurry the BASIS® in clean water 
prior to adding to the tank. This will prevent the tank mix 
partner from interfering with the dissolution of the 
BASIS®. 
CHEMIGATION 
BASIS® should not be applied through any type of 
irrigation system. 
CULTIVATION 
For best results, cultivate when BASIS® burndown and 
residual activity is complete or if new grasses have 
emerged. The best time for cultivation is usually 10 to 15 
days after application. 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. 
AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY 
BASIS® provides the best results when applied to young, 
actively growing grasses. Applications made during warm, 
moist conditions (70 OF or more) with adequate soil 
moisture both before and after application maximize 
performance. 
The degree and duration of control depend on spray 
coverage, weed spectrum, weed size, growing conditions 
both before and after application, soil moisture, 
precipitation, and adjuvant selection. 
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Thorough coverage is important for best performance. 
Excessively cloddy or rough field conditions may reduce 
coverage and affect performance. 
Poor grass control or crop injury may result from 
applications made to plants under stress from: 
• abnormally hot or cold weather 
• environmental conditions such as drought, water­
saturated soils, hail damage, or frost 
• disease, insect or nematode damage 
• prior herbicide applications, including carryover from a 
previous year's herbicide application 
If the corn or grass weeds are under stress, delay application 
of BASIS® until the stress passes and plants begin to grow 
again. If the corn stage or grass height exceed the sizes 
indicated on this label, DuPont™ ACCENT® may be used 
for grass control. Consult the ACCENT® labels for timing 
information. 
Applications of BASIS® to dry, dusty fields may reduce 
grass control in the wheel tracks. 
BASIS® rapidly inhibits the growth of susceptible grasses, 
reducing competition within as little as 6 hours after 
application. Susceptible grasses are controlled in 7-14 days. 
BASIS® is rainfast in 4 hours. 
SEQUENTIAL ACCENT® APPLICATIONS 
To control grasses under adverse environmental conditions, 
a sequential application of ACCENT® herbicide may be 
necessary. An application of ACCENT® may be made 14 
or more days after BASIS® applications. Refer to 
ACCENT® labels for grass species controlled, proper size 
of weeds, rates and other information. 
SOIL INSECTICIDE INTERACTIONS 
BASIS® may interact with certain.iil~~ides p!aw~u~y 
applied to the crop. Crop response~arils with field oorn 
type, insecticide used, insecticide :p;.lica~on method, and 
soil type. • : •• : 
• • BASIS® may be applied to com previMlily treated~M 
"Fortress", "Aztec", or "Force" in!lt:tOeru,s or •••• 
nonorganophosphate (OP) soil ins~iQj;:~ regardles~ of soil 
type. : ••• :. 
• • Do not apply BASIS® within 60 days of crop ew~ence 
where an organophosphate insecticide (such a~ •••• • 
"Counter") was applied as a treatment since crop injury 
may occur. Also, allow at least 60 days between a 
preemergence or pre-plant application of BASIS® and 
application of an organophosphate insecticide since crop 
injury may result.

• Applications of DuPont™ BASIS® to corn previously 
treated with "Counter", "Lorsban", or "Thimet" may 
cause unacceptable crop injury, especially on soils of less 
than 4% organic matter. 
CROP ROTATION 
The following rotational intervals should be observed when 
using BASIS® at .33 - .s oz.: 
Crop Interval in Months 
Alfalfa*t 10 
Canolat 10 
Cereals, Spring (wheat, oats, barley) 9 
Cereals, Winter (wheat, barley, rye) 3 
Com (field) Anytime 
Corn, pop or sweet 10 
Cottontt 
Cucumber 10 
Flax 10 
Peas 10 
Potatoes Anytime 
RedClovert 10 
Rice** 10 
Snap beans, dry beans 10 
Sorghumt 10 
Soybeans***§ 10 
STS Soybeans 1 
Sugarbeetst 10 
Sunflower 10 
Sweet potatoesttt 10 
Tomato 
Crops not listed 18 
* On sprinkler irrigated fields in Idaho, Utah, and Northern 
Nevada it is best to use deep fall tillage such as plowing 
prior to planting alfalfa. Product degradation may be less on 
furrow irrigated soils and may result in some crop injury. 
** For soils with pH less than 6.5. 
*** Rotational interval is 15 days if using .33 oz per acre. 
§ In the states of AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MO (bootheel), MS, 
NC, SC, and 1N the recrop interval is 30 days if using .5 oz 
per acre or less. 
t 18 months in the Red River Valley region of ND and MN. 
In all other areas, the rotation intervals should be extended 
to 18 months if drought conditions prevail after application 
and before the rotational crop is planted, unless sprinkler 
irrigation has been applied and totals greater than 15" 
during the growing season. 
tt Except in Oklahoma and Texas west of Route 183, where 
the rotational interval is 10 months. 
ttt On soils with pH<6.5 
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The following rotational intervals should be observed when 
using BASIS® at >.5 - 1 oz.: 
Crop Interval in Months 
Cereals, Spring (wheat, oats, barley) 9 
Cereals, Winter (wheat, barley, rye) 4 
Corn (field) Anytime 
Corn ( pop or sweet) 10 
Potatoes Anytime 
Snap beans, dry beans 10 
Soybeans 10 
STS soybeans 4 
Sunflowers 10 
Tomatoes 
Crops not listed 18 
APPLICATION INFORMATION 
BROADCAST GROUND APPLICATION 
Use a minimum of 15 gal of water per acre (GPA) applied at 
20-40 PSI for best penormance. Ensure that equipment is set 
up to avoid applying an excessive rate directly over the 
rows and into the corn plant whorl. 
• Use 50 mesh screens with all applications. 
• Use flat fan nozzles only. Do not use hollow cone, 
raindrop, whirl chamber or controlled droplet applicator 
(CDA) nozzles, or air-assisted sprayers. Unacceptable 
crop injury, excessive spray drift, or poor weed control 
may result. 
• Overlaps, or starting, stopping, slowing, and turning while 
spraying may result in crop injury. 
• For proper spray coverage, adjust the boom and nozzle 
height to manufacturers' specifications. 
BAND APPLICATION 
• For band applications, use proportionately less spray 
mixture. 
• To avoid crop injury, carefully calibrate the band 
applicator so as not to exceed the labeled rate. 
• Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for flat 
fan nozzle orientation, distance of nozzles from the crop 
and weeds, spray volumes, calibration and spray pressure. 
AERIAL APPLICATION 
(SEE ALSO SPRAY DRIFT 
MANAGEMENT) •••••• • •• 
•••• • •• •• • 
• Use nozzle types and arrange melts tFIat:will provide 
optimum spray distribution and IiIlOintQm coverage at a 
minimum of 5 GP A. : : •• • •• e. 
• Do not apply during a temperatu,~w~rsion, Vi~winds 
are gusty, or when conditions favo~oO: coverage jIldlor 
off-target spray movement. •• • • • •• •••••• • Do not apply by air in the state of New York. • 
SPRAYER PREPARATION/CLEANUP •••••• •••• 
It is important that spray equipment is clean and free of previous· 
pesticide deposits before using BASIS®. Follow the cleanup 
procedures specified on the label of the product previously 
sprayed including directions for rinsate disposal. If no cleanup 
procedure is provided, use the procedure that follows. 
Immediately following applications ofBASIS®, thoroughly

clean all mixing and spray equipment to avoid subsequent crop 
injury. 
Note: When applying multiple loads of DuPont™ BASIS®, do 
not allow empty sprayer or mixing equipment to stand 
ovemight. Partially fill the empty equipment with fresh water at 
the end of each day of spraying, flush the boom, hoses and other 
equipment, and allow to sit ovemight. 
Cleanup Procedure 
1. Drain the tank and thoroughly hose down the interior 
surfaces. Flush the tank, hoses, and boom with clean water for 
a minimum of 5 min. 
2. Partially fill the tank with clean water and add one gal of 
household ammonia* (containing 3% active) for every 100 
gal of water. Finish filling the tank with water, then flush the 
cleaning solution through the hoses, boom, and nozzles. Add 
more water to completely fill the tank and allow to 
agitate/recirculate for at least 15 min. Again, flush the hoses, 
boom, and nozzles with the cleaning solution, then drain the 
tank. 
3. Repeat Step 2. 
4. Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately in a 
bucket containing the cleaning agent and water. 
5. Thoroughly rinse the tank with clean water for a minimum of 
5 min, flushing the water through the hoses and boom. 
6. Rinsate may be applied to areas planted to field com. 
Do not exceed the labeled concentration of BASIS®. Read 
and follow all label directions for BASIS®. 
* Equivalent amounts of an alternate strength ammonia solution or a tank 
cleaner recommended in the DuPont bulletin "Sulfonylurea Herbicides, A 
Guide to Equipment Cleanout," may be used. 
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT 
The interaction of many equipment and weather-related 
factors determines the potential for spray drift. The 
applicator is responsible for considering all these factors 
when making application decisions. 
AVOIDING SPRAY DRlFf IS THE RESPONSIBILITY 
OF THE APPLICATOR. 
Importance of Droplet Size 
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply 
large droplets (> 150 - 200 microns). The best drift 
management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that 
provide sufficient coverage and control. The presence of 
sensitive species nearby, the environmental conditions, and 
pest pressure may affect how an applicator balances drift 
control and coverage. APPLYING LARGER DROPLETS 
REDUCES DRlFf POTENTIAL, BUT WILL NOT 
PREVENT DRlFf IF APPLICATIONS ARE MADE 
IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDmONS! See Wind, 
Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature 
Inversions sections of this label. 
Controlling Droplet Size - General Techniques 
• Volume' - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest 
practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows 
produce larger droplets. 
• Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommended 
for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size and 
does not improve canopy penetration. WHEN IllGHER 
\1:J;i( \ lP 
FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A IllGHER­
CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING 
PRESSURE. 
• Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the 
intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower 
spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low­
drift nozzles. 
Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft 
• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of 
nozzles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform 
coverage. 
• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray 
is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will 
produce larger droplets than other orientations. 
• Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and 
core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back 
produce larger droplets than other nozzle types. 
• Boom Length - The boom length should not exceed 3/4 
ofthe wing or rotor length - longer booms increase drift 
potential. 
• Application Height - Application more than 10 ft above 
the canopy increases the potential for spray drift. 
Boom Height 
Setting the boom at the lowest labeled height (if specified) 
which provides uniform coverage reduces the exposure of 
droplets to evaporation and wind. For ground equipment, 
the boom should remain level with the crop and have 
minimal bounce. 
Wind 
Drift potential increases at wind speeds of less than 3 mph 
(due to inversion potential) or more than 10 mph. However, 
many factors, including droplet size and equipment type 
determine drift potential at any given wind speed. AVOID 
GUSTY OR WINDLESS CONDITIONS. 
Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every 
applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and 
how they affect spray drift. 
Temperature and Humidity 
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, set up 
equipment to produce larger droplets to reduce effects of 
evaporation. 
Temperature Inversions 
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. 
Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixi~~ ~c,b 
causes small suspended droplets to)-!~close t<f~e • 
ground and move laterally in a conCen1!at~d cloud. -
Temperature inversions are charact&~;c1 py increasing 
. temperature with altitude and are corr4noIton nights with 
limited cloud cover and light to no wina.- They be~-t~­
form as the sun sets and often conu1ttl ~~ the nrcrrru1tg. 
Their presence can be indicated by ~4wJfog; howe~er, if 
fog is not present, inversions can also be identifi~~)It k 
movement of smoke from a ground source or an :U-crafi 
smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves lateMfrin 
a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) ht~!cates 
an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly 
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing . 
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Shielded Sprayers 
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the 
effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the 
applicator to verify that the shields are preventing drift and 
not interfering with uniform deposition of the product. 
RESISTANCE 
When herbicides with the same mode of action are used 
repeatedly over several years to control the same weed 
species in the same field, naturally-occurring resistant weed 
biotypes may survive a correctly applied herbicide 
treatment, propagate, and become dominant in that field. 
These resistant weed biotypes may not be adequately 
controlled. Cultural practices such as tillage, preventing 
weed escapes from going to seed, and using herbicides with 
different modes of action within and between crop seasons 
can aid in delaying the proliferation and possible dominance 
of herbicide resistant weed biotypes. 
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 
Injury or loss of desirable trees or vegetation may result 
from the failure to observe the following: 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store product in original 
container only. Do not contaminate water, other 
pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed in storage. Store in a 
cool, dry place. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, 
food, or feed by disposal. Waste resulting from the use 
of this product may be disposed of on site or at an 
approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER HANDLING: Refer to the Net 
Contents section of this product's labeling for the 
applicable "Nonrerdlable Container" or "Refillable 
Container" designation. 
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers 
(Capacity Equal to or Less Than 50 Pounds): 
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this 
container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) 
promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: 
Empty the remaining contents into application 
equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 114 full 
with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour 
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or 
store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 
seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this 
procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic 
Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture 
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. 
Do not bum, unless allowed by state and local 
ordinances. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling if 
available or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture 
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other 
procedures approved by state and local authorities 
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers 
(Capacity Greater Than 50 Pounds): Nonrefillable 
container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple 
rinse container (or equiValent) promptly after 
emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining 
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill 
the container 114 full with water. Replace and tighten 
closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and 
forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 
seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back 
and forth several times. Tum the container over onto its 
other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty 
the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or 
store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this 
procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic 
Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture 
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incine,atioo.. 
Do not burn, unless allowed by sW~ 6<i local • • •• : 
ordinances. For Metal Container(, o~rfor recycling if 
available or reconditioning if apIltopriat~, or puncture 
and dispose of in a sanitary landftlt,~~ other 
procedures approved by state and local authorities •• • ••• 
••••• • ••• • • •• • ••••• • • •••••• • 
•••• • • ••••

Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers, e.g., 
Intermediate Bulk Containers [lBC] (Size or Shape 
Too Large to be Tipped, Rolled or Turned Upside 
Down): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill 
this container. Clean container promptly after emptying 
the contents from this container into application 
equipment or mix tank and before fmal disposal using 
the following pressure rinsing procedure. Insert a lance 
fitted with a suitable tank cleaning nozzle into the 
container and ensure that the water spray thoroughly 
covers the top, bottom and all sides inside the 
container. The nozzle manufacturer generally provides 
instructions for the appropriate spray pressure, spray 
duration andlor spray volume. If the manufacturer's 
instructions are not available, pressure rinse the 
container for at least 60 seconds using a minimum 
pressure of 30 PSI with a minimum rinse volume of 
10% of the container volume. Drain, pour or pump 
rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection 
system. Repeat this pressure rinsing procedure two 
more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for 
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a 
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. For Metal 
Containers, offer for recycling if available or 
reconditioning if appropriate or puncture and dispose 
of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures 
approved by state and local authorities. 
Nonrefillable Paper or Plastic Bags, Fiber Sacks 
including Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers 
(FmC) or Fiber Drums With Liners: Nonrefillable 
container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 
Completely empty paper or plastic bag, fiber sack or 
drum liner by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to 
loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into 
application or manufacturing equipment. Then offer for 
recycling if available or dispose of empty paper or 
plastic bag, fiber sack or fiber drum and liner in a 
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless 
allowed by state and local ordinances. 
Refillable Fiber Drums With Liners: Refillable 
container (fiber drum only). Refilling Fiber Drum: 
Refill this fiber drum with DuPont™ BASIS® . 
containing rimsulfuron and thifensulfuron-methyl only. 
Do not reuse this fiber drum for any other purpose. 
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the· 
refiller. Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping 
sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty 
residue into application or manufacturing equipment. 
Disposing of Fiber Drum andlor Liner: Do not reuse 
this fiber drum for any other purpose other than 
refilling (see preceding). Cleaning the container (liner 
andlor fiber drum) before fmal disposal is the 
responsibility of the person disposing of the container. 
Offer the liner for recycling if available or dispose of 
liner in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not 
burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If 
drum is contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of 
it in the manner required for its liner. To clean the fiber 
drum before final disposal, completely empty the fiber 
drum by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to 
loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into 
application or manufacturing equipment. Then offer the 
fiber drum for recycling if available or dispose of in a 
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, 
unless allowed by state and local ordinances. 
All Other Refillable Containers: Refillable container. 
Refilling Container: Refill this container with BASIS® 
containing rimsulfuron and thifensulfuron-methyl only. 
Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. 
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the 
refiller. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage 
such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn out threads 
and closure devices. If damage is found, do not use the 
container, contact DuPont at the number below for 
instructions. Check for leaks after refilling and before 
transporting. If leaks are found, do reuse or transport 
container, contact DuPont at the number below for 
instructions. Disposing of Container: Do not reuse this 
container for any other purpose other than refilling (see 
preceding). Cleaning the container before final disposal 
is the responsibility of the person disposing of the 
container. To clean the container before fmal disposal, 
use the following pressure rinsing procedure. Insert a 
lance fitted with a suitable tank cleaning nozzle into the 
container and ensure that the water spray thoroughly 
covers the top, bottom and all sides inside the 
container. The nozzle manufacturer generally provides 
instructions for the appropriate spray pressure, spray 
duration andlor spray volume. If the manufacturer's 
instructions are not available, pressure rinse the 
container for at least 60 seconds using a minimum 
pressure of 30 PSI with a minimum rinse volume of 
10% of the container volume. Drain, pour or pump 
rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection 
system. Repeat this pressure rinsing procedure two 
more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for 
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a 
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless 
allowed by state and local ordinances. For Metal 
Containers, offer for recycling if available or 
reconditioning if appropriate or puncture and dispose 
of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures 
approved by state and local authorities. 
Outer Foil Pouches of Water Soluble Packets 
(WSP): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill 
this container. Offer for recycling if available or, 
dispose of the empty outer foil pouch in the trash as 
long as WSP is unbroken. If the outer pouch contacts 
the formulated product in any way, the pouch must be 
triple rinsed with clean water. Add the rinsate to the 
spray tank and dispose of the outer pouch as described 
previously. 
Do not transport if this container is damaged or 
leaking. If the container is damaged, leaking or •••• 
obsolete, or in the event of a major ~ill, fITe orO()th~ .. 
emergency, contact DuPont at l-a~(J-1U-3637, <lay or· 
night. : .: • 
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confer any rights under patents of countrie~ ~utside of tJ:l. • • 
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NOTICE: Read this Limitation of Warranty and 
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Terms Are Not Acceptable, Return the Product at Once, 
Unopened, and the Purchase Price Will Be Refunded. 
It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the 
use of this product. Such risks arise from weather 
conditions, soil factors, off target moveme~t, 
unconventional farming techniques, presence of other 
materials, the manner of use or application, or other 
unknown factors, all of which are beyond the control of 
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product, crop injury, or injury to non-target crops or 
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REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 
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such requirement, DuPont or its A~~er mu&1l\.av~ 
prompt notice of any claim so th:t an~~ediate • 
inspection of buyer's or user's gr~wing ctops can be 
made. Buyer and all users shall pt~~a:l notify DuPont 
or a DuPont Ag Retailer of any clai&l .. \thether b~w~ • 
on con~ct, negligence, strict lia~ielY. other tOil ~~ • 
otherwIse, or be barred from any reme")6-
•• • This Limitation of Warranty and UiltbiAty may vot be. 
amended by any oral or written agreement. : ••• •• 
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