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# Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment

- EPA Reg No: **7969-426**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (3.57%); Thiophanate-methyl (8.93%); Metalaxyl (14.73%); Fluxapyroxad (4.46%)
- Label accepted: 2024-11-07
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00426-20241107.pdf

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November 07, 2024
Matt Feinberg
matthew.feinberg@basf.com
BASF CORPORATION
Subject: Non-PRIA (Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) Labeling Amendment - Addition of
me-too use on peanut.
Product Name: Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment
Admin Number: 7969-426
EPA Receipt Date: 04/25/2024
Action Case Number: 00609313
Dear Matt Feinberg:
The amended labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable.
This approval does not affect any terms or conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You
continue to be subject to existing terms or conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected with
them.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously
accepted labeling. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed labeling before you release this product
for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR § 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this
product under the previously approved labeling for 18 months from the date of this letter. After 18 months, you
may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling.
“To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 CFR § 152.3.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to your company’s website on your label, then please be aware that
the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by EPA. If the website is false or
misleading, the product will be considered to be misbranded and sale or distribution of the product is unlawful
under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR § 156.10(a)(5) lists examples of statements the EPA may consider
false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims
made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
Therefore, should the EPA find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains statements or claims
substantially differing from statements or claims made in connection with obtaining a FIFRA section 3
registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
Your release for shipment of this product constitutes acceptance of these terms. If these terms are not
complied with, this registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6.

If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Suarez via email at suarez.stephanie@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Suarez, Ph.D., Senior Regulatory Specialist
FB, RD
Office of Pesticide Programs

For commercial and on-farm use
A flowable concentrate for seed treatment to control various 
seedborne and seedling diseases in peanut, soybean and dry 
beans, including chickpeas
Active Ingredients:
fluxapyroxad*: 1H-Pyrazole-4-carboxamide, 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N- 
(3',4',5'-trifluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .46%
pyraclostrobin**: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy] 
methyl]phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .57%
metalaxyl***: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester . . . 14 .73%
thiophanate-methyl****: (dimethyl N,N'-[1,2-phenylenebis 
(iminocarbonothioyl)]bis[carbamate]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .93%
Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 .31%
Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 .00%
 * Contains 0 .417 lb of the active ingredient fluxapyroxad per U .S . gallon
 ** Contains 0 .334 lb of the active ingredient pyraclostrobin per U .S . gallon
 *** Contains 1 .377 lbs of the active ingredient metalaxyl per U .S . gallon
**** Contains 0 .835 lb of the active ingredient thiophanate-methyl per U .S . gallon
EPA Reg. No. 7969-426 EPA Est. No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 
detalle . (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail .)
See full label for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, 
Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions .
In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, 
call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
 
Net Contents:
 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Thiophanate-methyl Group 1 Fungicide
Metalaxyl Group 4 Fungicide
Fluxapyroxad Group 7 Fungicide
Pyraclostrobin Group 11 Fungicide
11/07/2024
7969-426

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Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed . Causes moderate eye 
irritation . Avoid contact with eyes or clothing .
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene 
rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or 
viton ≥ 14 mils
User Safety Requirements:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for 
 cleaning/ maintaining PPE . If no such instructions for 
 washables exist, use detergent and hot water . Keep and 
wash PPE separately from other laundry .
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco, or using the toilet .
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets 
inside . Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 
clothing .
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product . 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing . As soon 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
clothing .
Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates . 
Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 
water adjacent to treated areas . For terrestrial uses, 
DO NOT apply directly to water, or to areas where surface 
water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high 
water mark . DO NOT contaminate water when cleaning 
equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or 
 rinsate .
DO NOT discharge effluent containing this product into 
lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters 
unless in accordance with the requirements of a National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit 
and the permitting authority has been notified in writing 
before discharge . DO NOT discharge effluent containing 
this product to sewer systems without previously notifying 
the local sewage treatment plant authority . For guidance, 
contact your State Water Board or the regional office of the 
EPA .
Groundwater Advisory
Fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, and metalaxyl are known to 
leach through soil into groundwater under certain condi -
tions as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach 
into groundwater if used in areas where soils are perme -
able, particularly where the water table is shallow .
Surface Water Advisory
This product may impact surface water quality due to run -
off of rain water . This is especially true for poorly draining 
soils and soils with shallow ground water . This product is 
classified as having a high potential for reaching surface 
water via runoff for several months or more after applica -
tion . A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip 
between areas to which this product is applied and 
FIRST AID
If swallowed
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice .
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow .
• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor .
• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person .
If in eyes
• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes .
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes .
• 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 to 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 .
HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment . 
In case of medical emergency involving this product, call BASF Corporation at 1-800-832-HELP (4357) or dial 911 .
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
No specific antidote is available . Treat symptomatically .

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surface water features including ponds, streams, and 
springs will reduce the potential loading of fluxapyroxad 
and pyraclostrobin from runoff water and sediment . Runoff 
of this product will be reduced by avoiding the planting of 
treated seed when rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur 
within 48 hours . Sound erosion control practices will 
reduce this product’s contribution to surface water 
contamination .
Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous 
to wildlife . Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading . If 
treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to 
birds or endangered species, promptly clean up and dis -
pose of (cover or collect) spilled treated seed to prevent 
ingestion . Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying 
seed away from bodies of water .
Physical and Chemical Hazards
DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing 
agents . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling . This labeling must be in 
the possession of the user at the time of fungicide seed 
treatment application .
DO NOT APPLY this product in a way that will contact 
workers or other persons, either directly or through drift . 
Only protected handlers may be in the area during applica -
tion . For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, 
consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation .
DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing 
agent . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all 
applicable directions, restrictions, precautions, and 
 Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed .
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and 
with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170 . 
This standard contains 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 the restricted-entry intervals . The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this prod-
uct 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 48 hours .
EXCEPTION: If the seed is treated with the product and 
the treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the 
Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstanc -
es, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will 
be no contact with anything that has been treated .
PPE required for early entry to treated areas permitted 
under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves 
contact with anything that has been treated, including 
plants, soil, or water, is:
• Coveralls
• Socks and shoes
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, 
 neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 
≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or 
disposal .
Pesticide Storage
Store in original container . Keep container closed and in 
a secure place . Store in an area that is out of reach of 
children and animals, away from food, feedstuffs, fertiliz -
ers and seed . Protect from frost and freezing .
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be 
disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal 
facility .
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this 
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 
equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy -
cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incin -
eration, or by other procedures approved by state and 
local authorities .
(continued)

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Container Handling (continued)
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
(capacity ≤ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank 
and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip . Fill 
the container 1/4 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 .
Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
 (capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank . 
Fill the container 1/4 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 . Turn 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 .
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con-
tents into application equipment or mix tank and 
continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to 
drip . Hold container upside down over application 
equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or 
disposal . Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the 
container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec -
onds . Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip .
Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide 
only . DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose . 
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the 
responsibility of the person disposing of the container . 
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller .
Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final 
disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 
into application equipment or mix tank . Fill the container 
about 10% full with water . Agitate vigorously or recirculate 
water with the pump for 2 minutes . Pour or pump rinsate 
into application equipment or rinsate collection system . 
Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times .
When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all 
openings that have been opened during use; return the 
container to the point of purchase or to a designated 
location . This container must only be refilled with a pesti-
cide product . Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage 
including cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads 
and closure devices . Check for leaks after refilling and 
before transport . DO NOT transport if this container is 
damaged or leaking . If the container is damaged, or leak-
ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase 
or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container 
and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container 
in compliance with state and local regulations .
In Case of Spill
In case of a large-scale spill of this product, call:
• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
• Your local doctor for immediate treatment
• Your local poison control center (hospital)
• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
Steps to take if this material is released into the 
 environment or spilled:
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 
avoid exposure when managing a spill . (See 
 Precautionary Statements section of this label for 
required PPE .)
• Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material 
(e .g ., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking 
material to separate containers for disposal . Small-scale 
spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi -
cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites .
• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin 
areas with soap and water . Wash clothing before reuse .
• Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water .
Use Restrictions
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
 processing .
• DO NOT store Obvius® Plus fungicide seed 
 treatment near feed or foodstuffs .
• DO NOT contaminate feed or foodstuffs .
• DO NOT contaminate domestic or irrigation waters .
• When applying both metalaxyl- and mefenoxam- 
containing products to the same crop within the same 
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum yearly 
total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on 
the label of the product containing the lowest yearly total 
on that crop .
• DO NOT plant crops within 12 months after planting 
Obvius Plus -treated seed unless permitted according to 
the seed labeling note .
• DO NOT use the same auger or other seed treatment 
equipment for treating seed that will handle commercial 
or feed grains unless these have been thoroughly 
cleaned .
• DO NOT store leftover treated seed where it could be 
mixed with untreated seed . Store treated seed in cool, 
dry conditions .

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SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT
The Federal Seed Act requires that containers contain -
ing treated seeds shall be labeled with the following 
statements:
• This seed has been treated with Obvius® Plus 
 fungicide seed treatment , a fungicide containing 
pyraclostrobin , fluxapyroxad, metalaxyl , and 
thiophanate-methyl .
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
purposes .
The U .S . Environmental Protection Agency requires the 
following statements on containers containing seed 
treated with fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin , 
 metalaxyl , and thiophanate-methyl :
• Store treated seed away from food and feedstuffs .
• DO NOT allow children, pets or livestock to have 
access to treated seed .
• Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus 
socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier 
laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber 
≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl 
 chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils when open -
ing this bag or handling (e .g ., loading, pouring) treated 
seed or seed pieces .
• Treated seed exposed on soil surfaces may be haz-
ardous to wildlife . Plant treated seed into the soil to the 
specified minimum depth or greater to minimize expo-
sure . Cover or collect treated seed spilled during 
loading and planting, in particular at row ends and field 
corners .
• Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor-
dance with local requirements .
• Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying seed 
away from bodies of water .
• Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol produc -
tion only if:
(1) by-products are not used for livestock feed; and
(2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in 
 ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic 
practice .
• Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to 
fish and aquatic invertebrates . Drift and runoff may be 
hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to 
treated areas . DO NOT apply directly to water, or to 
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal 
areas below the mean high water mark . DO NOT con-
taminate water when disposing of equipment 
washwaters or rinsate .
(continued)
SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT 
(continued)
• Surface Water Advisory: This product may impact 
surface water quality due to runoff of rain water . This is 
especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with 
shallow ground water . This product is classified as 
having a high potential for reaching surface water via 
runoff for several months or more after application . A 
level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between 
areas to which this product is applied and surface 
water features including ponds, streams, and springs 
will reduce the potential loading of fluxapyroxad and 
pyraclostrobin from runoff water and sediment . Run-
off of this product will be reduced by avoiding the 
planting of treated seed when rainfall or irrigation is 
expected to occur within 48 hours . Sound erosion 
control practices will reduce this product’s contribution 
to surface water contamination .
• Groundwater Advisory: Fluxapyroxad , 
 pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl are known to leach 
through soil into groundwater under certain conditions 
as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach 
into groundwater if used in areas where soils are per-
meable, particularly where the water table is shallow .
• When applying both metalaxyl - and mefenoxam- 
containing products to the same crop within the same 
season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum year-
ly total application rate for the active ingredient as 
stated on the label of the product containing the low-
est yearly total on that crop .
• In the event of crop failure or harvest of a crop grown 
from this seed, the field may be replanted immediately 
with dry beans, soybean, or any other crop which has 
tolerances for all active ingredients: fluxapyroxad, 
pyraclostrobin , metalaxyl , and 
thiophanate-methyl .
• For crops with tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the mini-
mum plant back interval is 30 days from the date this 
seed was planted .
• For crops without a tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the 
plant back interval is 12 months .
• A cover crop without one or more tolerances may be 
planted for purposes of erosion control or soil improve-
ment; however, the crop may not be grazed or 
harvested for food or feed .

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Product Information
Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment , hereafter in 
this label referred to as Obvius Plus , is a liquid broad 
spectrum fungicide seed treatment that provides preven -
tive seed and seedling protection from several seedborne 
and soilborne diseases .
Refer to the Diseases Controlled by Obvius ® Plus 
 fungicide seed treatment table for approved crops and 
associated diseases controlled by Obvius Plus .
Mode of Action
Obvius Plus contains four active ingredients from different 
fungicide groups that have distinct modes of action .
• Pyraclostrobin is classified as a Target Site of Action 
Group 11 fungicide .
• Fluxapyroxad is classified as a Target Site of Action 
Group 7 fungicide .
• Metalaxyl is classified as a Target Site of Action Group 4 
fungicide .
• Thiophanate-methyl is classified as a Target Site of 
Action Group 1 fungicide .
Resistance Management
Obvius Plus contains a Group 1 (thiophanate-methyl), 
Group 4 (metalaxyl), Group 7 (fluxapyroxad), and 
Group 11 (pyraclostrobin) fungicide . Any fungal population 
may contain individuals naturally resistant to Obvius Plus 
and other Group 1, Group 4, Group 7, and/or Group 11 
fungicides . A gradual or total loss of pest control may 
occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in 
the same fields . Other resistance mechanisms that are not 
linked to site of action but specific for individual chemicals, 
including enhanced metabolism, may also exist . Follow 
appropriate resistance- management strategies .
Due to the minimal amount of Obvius Plus applied to the 
seed that relocates to the upper parts of the plant and the 
multiple modes of action, the potential for development of 
resistance is extremely low . Seed treatments of 
 Obvius Plus can therefore be followed by foliar use fungi-
cides containing the same modes of action in accordance 
with resistance management guidelines as specified on 
the respective labels .
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the fol-
lowing steps:
• Rotate the use of Obvius Plus or other Group 1, 
Group 4 , Group 7, and/or Group 11 fungicides within a 
growing season sequence with different groups that 
control the same pathogens .
• Use tank mixtures with fungicide from a different group 
that are equally effective on the target pest when such 
use is permitted . Use at least the minimum application 
rate as labeled by the manufacturer .
• Adopt an integrated pest management (IPM) program for 
fungicide use that includes scouting, uses historical infor-
mation related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and 
which considers host plant resistance, impact of 
environmental conditions on disease development, dis -
ease thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other 
chemical control practices .
• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models 
to effectively time fungicide applications . Note that using 
predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage 
resistance .
• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance devel -
opment . Monitor the efficacy of all fungicides used in the 
disease management program against the targeted 
pathogen and record other factors that may influence 
fungicide performance and/or disease development .
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop 
advisor for any additional pesticide resistance- 
management and/or IPM guidance for specific crops and 
pathogens .
• For further information or to report suspected resistance, 
contact your BASF representative, local extension spe -
cialist, or certified crop advisor .
Application Instructions
Seed must be well conditioned and free of chaff before 
treating with Obvius Plus . Uniform seed coverage and 
proper application equipment calibration is essential for 
good disease control . Weather conditions (hot or cold), 
seed type and surface, and equipment used all have a 
bearing on the uniformity of coverage .
When applied at the indicated rate(s), dilution with water is 
not necessary unless advised by the manufacturer of the 
seed treatment application equipment . Consult a seed 
treatment specialist for calibration and operation proce -
dures of the seed treatment equipment being used .
Obvius Plus may be applied using standard commercial 
seed treatment equipment (including, but not limited to, 
 slurry or mist-type equipment) or on-farm seed treatment 
equipment . Obvius Plus may also be used in on-the-go 
type air seeder treatment systems . DO NOT apply directly 
into a planter box .
This product does not contain colorant . The purchaser of 
Obvius Plus is responsible for ensuring all seed treated 
with this product is adequately dyed with a suitable color 
to prevent accidental use as food for man or feed for ani-
mals . Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2 .25 .
• Use an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an 
unnatural color to the seed .
• Any dye or colorant added to treated seed must be 
cleared for use under 40 CFR, Part 180 .900, 
“ Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance” . 
 Federal regulations have established official tolerances or 
exemptions from tolerances for residues on food and for-
age crops that must not be exceeded when the product 
(dye or colorant) is used at specified rates .

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Tank Mixing Information
Tank Mix Partners
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all 
products are registered for the intended use . When using 
Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment in a tank mix-
ture with other seed treatment products, read and follow 
all directions for use, crops/sites, application restrictions, 
dilution ratios, precautions, and limitations on the tank mix 
partner label . DO NOT exceed label dosage or application 
rate . Users must follow the most restrictive directions for 
use and precautionary statements of each product in the 
tank mixture . DO NOT combine with any product that pro-
hibits mixing .
Compatibility Test for Tank Mix 
Components
When tank mixing Obvius Plus , always test compatibility 
before use by performing a jar test as follows:
1 . Add all intended seed treatment products and the 
appropriate amount of water in a clear glass jar .
2 . Mix well and allow to sit for one hour .
3 . Remix and observe for physical incompatibility .
Also test with the seed to ensure the combination of tank 
mix products does not have detrimental effects on the seed .
Mixing Order
For containers 5 gallons or less, shake well before use . For 
containers greater than 5 gallons, recirculate before use .
1 . Water - Add 3/4 of the required volume of water to the 
mix tank and turn on agitation .
2 . Agitation - Mechanical agitation is required for proper 
mixing of Obvius Plus .
3 . Dye or colorant
4 . Wettable powders
5 . Soluble powders
6 . Flowable formulations (including Obvius Plus )
7 . Emulsifiable concentrates
8 . Water - Remaining 1/4 of required water volume is 
added last and can be used as rinsate for the chemical 
container or to adjust the total slurry to compensate for 
water displacement by powdered products . 
Maintain agitation until the entire slurry mixture has been 
used .
Ensure seed is dry before bagging .

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Dry Beans
Cicer arietinum
chickpea
Lupinus spp.
grain lupine
sweet lupine
white sweet lupine
white lupine
Phaseolus spp.
kidney bean
lima bean
mung bean
navy bean
pinto bean
snap bean
waxbean
Vicia faba
broad bean
fava bean
Vigna spp.
asparagus bean
blackeyed pea
cowpea
For control of:
• Anthracnose 
Colletotrichum spp .
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
Fusarium spp . 
Phytophthora spp . 
Pythium spp . 
Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot 
Aspergillus spp . 
Penicillium spp .
• Seedling blight 
Ascochyta spp .
• Seed rot and seedling blight 
Botrytis cinerea
1 .53 
fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
metalaxyl (0 .016) 
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
For suppression of:
• Seed rot and seedling blight 
Alternaria spp . 
Aspergillus spp . 
Cladosporium spp . 
Penicillium spp . 
Phomopsis spp .
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .347 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 2 .8 lbs ai/A .
(continued)

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate 
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
Peanut
(Arachis hypogaea)
For control of:
• Seed rot caused by seedborne 
Aspergillus spp . 
Penicillium spp . 
Rhizopus spp .
• Damping-off and seedling blight caused 
by seed- and/or soilborne 
Aspergillus spp . 
Fusarium spp . 
Rhizoctonia spp . 
Sclerotinia spp . 
Pythium spp .
1 .53 
fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
metalaxyl (0 .016) 
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
For suppression of:
• White Mold/Stem Rot 
Sclerotium rolfsii
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .261 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .735 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .
(continued)

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Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
Crop Target Disease
Use Rate
fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
fl oz/140,000 seeds* 
(mg ai/seed)*
Soybean
(Glycine spp .)
For control of:
• Anthracnose 
Colletotrichum spp .
• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
Fusarium spp . 
Phytophthora spp . 
Pythium spp . 
Rhizoctonia solani
• Seed rot 
Aspergillus spp . 
Penicillium spp .
• Seedling blight 
Ascochyta spp .
• Seed rot and seedling blight 
Botrytis cinerea
1 .53 
fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
metalaxyl (0 .016) 
thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
0 .71 
total ai (0 .0535) 
fluxapyroxad (0 .0075) 
pyraclostrobin (0 .0060) 
metalaxyl (0 .0249) 
thiophanate-methyl (0 .0151)
For suppression of:
• Seed rot and seedling blight 
Alternaria spp . 
Aspergillus spp . 
Cladosporium spp . 
Penicillium spp . 
Phomopsis spp .
* Based on 3000 seeds per pound .
Use Restrictions
• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .174 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .

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directions are believed to be reliable and must be 
followed carefully . However, it is impossible to eliminate 
all risks inherently associated with the use of this 
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consequences may result because of such factors as 
the presence of other or untested or unapproved 
materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low 
germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent 
with its labeling, misapplication of the product, or 
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