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# BASAGRAN HERBICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **7969-45**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Sodium bentazon (44%)
- Label accepted: 2024-09-13
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00045-20240913.pdf

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September 13, 2024 
 
Kevin Finnegan 
Product Registration Manager 
BASF Corporation 
26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
 
Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Bentazon 
 Product Name: Basagran Herbicide 
 EPA Registration Number: 7969-45 
 Application Date: June 27, 2022 
Decision Number: 596247 
 
Dear Kevin Finnegan: 
 
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 
as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to 
support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the 
Bentazon Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label 
referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is 
acceptable. 
 
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please 
be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the 
product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 
40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements 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 Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website 
contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved 
registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance 
Assurance. 
 
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes 
all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must

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EPA Reg. No. 7969-45 
Decision No. 596247 
 
submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the 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 12 months 
from the date of this letter. After 12 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. 
 
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Caleb Carr by phone at (202) 566-
0636, or via email at carr.caleb@epa.gov. 
 
 Sincerely, 
 
 
 Linda Arrington, Branch Chief 
 Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4 
 Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division 
 Office of Pesticide Programs 
 
 
 
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label

Basagran
®
herbicide
For postemergence use in alfalfa grown for seed production, beans,
clover grown for seed, corn, nonbearing foods crops, peanuts,
peas, peppermint, rice, sorghum, soybeans, and spearmint
Active Ingredient:
sodium salt of bentazon*: (3-(1-methylethyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4
(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.0%
Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.0%
Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0%
* Equivalent to 4 pounds of bentazon per gallon, formulated as a soluble liquid
EPA Reg. No. 7969-45 EPA Est. No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use,
Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.
Net Contents:
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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.)
Group 6 Herbicide
Sep 13, 2024
7969-45

Precautionary Statements 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. 
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, 
skin, or clothing. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin 
contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks 
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and 
maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables 
exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE 
separately from other laundry. 
Engineering Controls 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or air-
craft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the 
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural 
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE 
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in 
the WPS. 
 
Environmental Hazards 
For terrestrial uses, 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 contaminate 
water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. 
Bentazon, which is present in this product, is known to 
leach through soil into groundwater under certain condi-
tions as a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in 
areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the 
water table is shallow, may result in groundwater 
 contamination. 
Bentazon can affect non-target plant species outside the 
treatment area. To limit adverse effects to non-target 
plants, the applicator must avoid making applications when 
wind can facilitate off-site movement of bentazon in direc-
tions of areas such as forested areas, riparian areas, 
wetlands, and areas that serve as habitat for desirable and 
protected animal species. 
It is a violation of federal law to use any pesticide in a man-
ner that results in the death of an endangered species or in 
adverse modification of their habitat. 
Pollinator Advisory Statement. This product may 
adversely impact the forage and habitat of local pollinators, 
including the monarch butterfly (and its larvae), birds, or 
bats if it reaches non-target areas. Protect pollinators by 
following label directions to minimize spray drift. 
Directions For Use 
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling. 
DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact 
workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. 
Only protected handlers may be in the area during applica-
tion. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, 
consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. 
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.
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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 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 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.
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 emergency endangering life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).

Observe all precautions and limitations in this label and the 
labels of products used in combination with Basagran® 
herbicide. Use of Basagran not consistent with this label 
can result in injury to crops, animals, or persons. Keep 
containers closed to avoid spills and contamination. 
 
 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or 
disposal. 
Pesticide Storage 
DO NOT allow product to freeze. 
Pesticide Disposal 
Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be dis-
posed 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 
recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by inciner-
ation, or by other procedures approved by state and local 
authorities. 
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
(capacity 
£ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining 
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 sec-
onds. 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 pro-
cedure two more times.
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, noti-
fication, and emergency assistance. It also contains 
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
statements on this label about personal protective equip-
ment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements 
in this box only apply to uses of this product that are cov-
ered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas 
during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is per-
mitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 
involves contact with anything that has been treated, such 
as plants, soil, or water, is: 
• Coveralls 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued) 
Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
(capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining 
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 proce-
dure 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 seconds. 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 collec-
tion 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 
such as 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.
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In Case of Emergency 
In case of large-scale spill of this product, avoid 
contact, isolate area, and keep out animals and unprotect-
ed persons. Confine spill and 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 material is released or spilled: 
• Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, 
etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to sepa-
rate containers for disposal. 
• Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin 
areas with soap and water. 
• Wash clothing before reuse. 
• Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. 
Product Information 
Basagran® herbicide is intended for selective 
 postemergence control of certain broadleaf weeds and 
sedges in alfalfa grown for seed, beans, clover grown for 
seed, corn, nonbearing foods crops, peanuts, peas, 
 peppermint, rice, sorghum, soybeans, and spearmint. 
Basagran does not control grasses. 
Mode of Action 
Bentazon, the active ingredient in Basagran, is a Group 6 
(WSSA) herbicide belonging to the benzothiadiazinone 
chemistry class. Basagran inhibits photosynthesis at 
 photosystem II site B resulting in symptoms of chlorosis 
that progresses to necrosis and control of emerged weeds. 
Herbicide Resistance Management 
Basagran is a Group 6 herbicide. Any weed population 
may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to 
Basagran and other Group 6 herbicides. Weed species 
with resistance to Group 6 may eventually dominate the 
weed population if Group 6 herbicides are used repeatedly 
in the same area or in successive years as the primary 
method of control for targeted species. This may result in 
partial or total loss of control of those species by 
Basagran or other Group 6 herbicides. 
To delay herbicide resistance consider: 
• Avoiding the consecutive use of Basagran or other 
 target- site-of-action Group 6 herbicides that have a simi-
lar target site of action on the same weed species. 
• Using tank mixes or premixes with herbicides from differ-
ent target-site-of-action groups as long as the involved 
products are all registered for the same use, have differ-
ent sites of action, and are both effective at the tank mix 
or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern. 
• Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM 
(Integrated Pest Management) program including cultural 
and mechanical methods. 
• Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field effi-
cacy, and control of escapes with effective alternative 
herbicides or mechanical methods. 
• Identify weeds present in the field through scouting and 
field history and understand their biology. The weed-
 control program needs to consider all of the weeds 
present. 
• Scout fields prior to application to identify the weed 
species present and their growth stage to determine if 
the intended application will be effective. 
• Scout fields after application to verify the treatment was 
effective. 
• Suspected herbicide-resistance weeds may be identified 
by these indicators: 
1. Failure to control a weed species normally controlled 
by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if con-
trol is achieved on adjacent weeds; 
2. A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a partic-
ular weed species; and 
3. Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the 
same species. 
• If resistance is suspected, treat weed escapes with an 
herbicide with a different MOA and/or use nonchemical 
methods to remove escapes, as practical, with the goal 
of preventing further seed production. 
• Report any incidence of non-performance of this product 
against a particular weed species to your local BASF rep-
resentative. 
• Contacting your local extension specialist, and/or manu-
facturer for herbicide resistance management and/or 
integrated weed management directions for specific 
crops and resistant weed biotypes. 
Crop Tolerance 
All labeled crops are tolerant to Basagran. Leaf speckling 
or bronzing may occur, but plants generally outgrow this 
condition within 10 days. New growth is normal and crop 
vigor is not reduced. 
Application Instructions 
Apply Basagran postemergence to small, actively growing 
weeds early in the season for the most effective control as 
broadcast, band, or spot spray applications. Delaying 
application permits weeds to exceed the specified maxi-
mum size and will prevent adequate control. 
Apply the specified rates of Basagran to actively growing 
weeds before they reach the maximum sizes listed in 
Table 1. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in 
All Crops Except Rice, in Table 3. Application Rates 
and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Flooded Fields, and in 
Table 4. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in 
Rice - Drained Fields. 
Irrigation 
In irrigated areas, it may be necessary to irrigate before 
treatment to ensure active weed growth because weeds 
growing under drought conditions usually are not satisfac-
torily controlled. 
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Cultivation 
DO NOT cultivate within 5 days before applying or within 
7 days after applying Basagran® herbicide. Timely culti-
vation after 7 days may help provide season-long weed 
control. 
Application Methods and Equipment 
Basagran may be applied by ground or air. Thorough 
spray coverage is required for optimum control of emerged 
weeds and can be improved with proper adjuvant, nozzle, 
and spray volume selection. Use and configure application 
equipment for adequate spray volume, accurate and uni-
form distribution of spray droplets over the treated area, 
and to avoid spray drift to non-target areas. Adjust equip-
ment to maintain continuous agitation during spraying with 
good mechanical or bypass agitation. Avoid overlaps that 
will increase rates above use rates specified in this label. 
Dense leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent 
adequate spray coverage. Early season application to small 
weeds makes thorough spray coverage easier to obtain. 
Aerial Application Requirements 
Water Volume. Use a minimum spray volume of 5 gallons 
of water per acre. 
Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the 
airstream and never point downward more than 
45 degrees. 
Avoid potential adverse effects to non-target areas by 
maintaining a 20-foot buffer between the point of direct 
application and the closest downwind edge of sensitive 
terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, 
shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and 
shrub lands). 
Special Directions for Aerial Application 
• DO NOT apply Basagran by air if sensitive crops (such 
as cotton, sugar beets, sunflowers, or okra) are within 
200 feet downwind. 
Ground Application Requirements 
Water Volume. Use a minimum spray volume of 10 gal-
lons of water per acre to ensure adequate spray coverage. 
Use higher spray volume (up to 20 gallons of water per 
acre) to improve spray coverage when crop and weed 
foliage is dense. 
Avoid potential adverse effects to non-target areas by 
maintaining a 10-foot buffer between the application area 
and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial 
habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts, 
woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and shrub lands). 
Special Directions for Ground Application 
• DO NOT use flood, whirl chamber, or controlled droplet 
applicator (CDA) nozzles or selective application equip-
ment such as recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators. 
• DO NOT use brass nozzles because of the corrosive 
effects of nitrogen additives. 
 
Spray Drift Advisories 
It is the responsibility of the applicator to avoid spray drift at 
the application site, especially onto non-target areas. 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. 
Importance of Droplet Size 
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply 
the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and 
control. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the envi-
ronmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how 
an applicator balances drift control and coverage. APPLY-
ING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIFT POTENTIAL, 
BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIFT IF APPLICATIONS ARE 
MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE ENVI-
RONMENTAL CONDITIONS. See Wind; Temperature 
and Humidity; and Temperature Inversion sections of 
this label. 
Mandatory Spray Drift Management 
Aerial Applications 
• When applying aerially to crops, do not release spray at 
a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, 
unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot 
safety. 
• Applicators are required to select nozzles that deliver 
medium or coarser spray droplets in accordance with 
ANSI/ASABE S641 May 2018. 
• When applying to crops via aerial application 
equipment, the spray boom must be mounted on the 
aircraft so as to minimize drift caused by wing tip or 
rotor blade vortices. The boom length must not exceed 
75% of the wingspan or 90% of the rotor blade 
 diameter. 
• When applying to crops via aerial application 
equipment, applicators must use 1/2 swath displace-
ment upwind at the downwind edge of the field. 
• Nozzles must be oriented, so the spray is directed 
toward the back of the aircraft. 
• DO NOT apply when wind speeds exceed 10 mph at 
the application site. 
• DO NOT apply during temperature inversions. 
Ground Boom Applications 
• When using ground application equipment, apply with 
nozzle height no more than 4 ft above the ground or 
crop canopy applications. 
• Applicators are required to select nozzles that deliver 
medium or coarser spray droplets in accordance with 
ANSI/ASAE S572.3 Feb 2020. 
• DO NOT apply when wind speeds exceed 10 mph at 
the application site. 
• DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
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Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom 
• 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 recommend-
ed for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size 
and does not improve canopy penetration. WHEN 
 HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER 
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 noz-
zles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform 
coverage. 
• Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and 
core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back pro-
duce larger droplets than other nozzle types. 
• Boom Length - Longer booms increase drift potential. 
Therefore a shorter boom length is recommended. 
• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray 
is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will pro-
duce larger droplets than other orientations. AVOIDING 
SPRAY DRIFT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 
 APPLICATOR. 
• Application Height - Application more than 10 ft above 
the canopy increases the potential for spray drift. 
Boom Height 
Setting the boom at the lowest referenced height (if speci-
fied) which provides uniform coverage reduces the 
exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. For ground 
equipment, the boom must 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 
APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY OR WINDLESS 
 CONDITIONS. 
Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every 
applicator needs to 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 Inversion 
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. 
Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which 
causes small suspended droplets to remain close to the 
ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud. 
Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 
temperature with altitude and are common on nights with 
limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form 
as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their 
presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog 
is not present, inversions can also be identified by the 
movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft 
smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in 
a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates 
an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly 
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 
Shielded Sprayers 
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the 
effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the appli-
cator to verify that the shields are preventing drift and not 
interfering with uniform deposition of the product. 
Cleaning Spray Equipment 
Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong 
detergent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the 
manufacturer’s directions, followed by triple rinsing the 
equipment before and after applying Basagran
® 
 herbicide. 
Runoff Prevention 
To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter 
or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or 
surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather 
when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to 
ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide 
off the treatment area. Rinsing application equipment over 
the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or 
drainage systems. 
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Table 1. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in All Crops Except Rice*
Weeds Controlled 
(includes ALS-resistant, 
glyphosate-resistant, and 
triazine-resistant biotypes)
Basagran® herbicide 
(pints/A)
1.5 2.0
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum 
Height 
(inches)
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum 
Height 
(inches)
Anoda, spurred Up to 6 3 6 to 8 4
Balloonvine 2 to 4 2 4 to 6 3
Beggarticks Up to 6 6 6 to 8 8
Bindweed, field
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Bindweed, hedge8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Buckwheat, wild Up to 4 3 4 to 6 5
Canada thistle
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Cocklebur1,8 2 to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Croton, tropic Up to 2 2 2 to 4 4
Dayflower Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Devilsclaw
2 — — Up to 6 3
Eclipta Up to 6 2 Up to 6 2
Galinsoga
2 — — Cotyledon to 6 2
Groundsel, common — — — 3
Jimsonweed Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Ladysthumb Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Lambsquarters, common
2,3 Up to 6 1.5 Up to 6 2
Marshelder Up to 4 2 Up to 8 4
Mayweed/dogfennel —2—3
Morningglory
5 4466
Morningglory, cypressvine5 4444
Morningglory, smallflower5 4444
Mustard, wild Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Nightshade, hairy
7 — — 2 to 6 4
Nutsedge, yellow8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Poinsettia, wild2 Up to 6 4 4 to 8 6
Purslane, common Up to 4 1 4 to 6 2
Radish, volunteer 2 to 6 4 6 to 10 10
Ragweed, common
2 — — 4 to 6 3
Ragweed, giant3 — — Up to 4 6
Redweed 4 to 6 6 6 to 10 8
Senna, coffee
2 — — Up to 1 pinnate 2
Sesbania2 — — 3 to 5 3
Shepherdspurse4 Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Sida, prickly (Teaweed) Up to 6 3 6 to 8 4
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Special Directions for Problem Weeds 
Field and Hedge Bindweed - In the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, apply 2 to 3 pints of 
Basagran per acre when weeds are up to a maximum of 10-inches tall for suppression only. 
Canada Thistle - Apply 2 pints of Basagran per acre when weeds are from 8-inches tall to the bud stage. Make a sec-
ond application at the same rate 7 to 10 days later. 
Yellow Nutsedge - Apply 1.5 to 2 pints of Basagran per acre when weeds are up to a maximum of 8-inches tall. If 
regrowth occurs, make a second application at the same rate 7 to 10 days later. 
Treatment for Late Rescue of Cocklebur - Make a single application of 2 to 3 pints of Basagran per acre to weeds 
up to 24-inches tall. For improved activity, apply 1.5 pints of Basagran per acre initially, and repeat application 10 to 
14 days later. 
Treatment for Late Rescue of Velvetleaf - Make a single application of 3 pints of Basagran per acre plus spray addi-
tives (an oil concentrate and UAN, refer to Additives section for more details) to weeds up to 12-inches tall. For 
improved activity, apply 1.5 pints of Basagran per acre plus spray additives (an oil concentrate and UAN or AMS, refer to 
Additives section for more details), followed by a second application at the same rate in 7 days.
Table 1. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in All Crops Except Rice* (continued)
Weeds Controlled 
(includes ALS-resistant, 
glyphosate-resistant, and 
triazine-resistant biotypes)
Basagran® herbicide 
(pints/A)
1.5 2.0
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum 
Height 
(inches)
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum 
Height 
(inches)
Smartweed, Pennsylvania Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Starbur, bristly Up to 4 2 4 to 6 3
Sugar beet, volunteer 2 to 4 — 4 to 8 —
Sunflower, wild Up to 4 5 4 to 6 8
Velvetleaf
6,8 Up to 4 2 4 to 6 5
Venice mallow Up to 6 2 6 to 10 4
* For Basagran use rates and weeds controlled in rice, refer to Table 3. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in 
Rice - Flooded Fields and Table 4. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Drained Fields in the 
Crop-specific Information section. 
1 DO NOT treat earlier than leaf stage shown, and DO NOT count cotyledon leaves. 
2 Use crop oil concentrate (COC) or COC plus urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). 
3 For regrowth or new germination, a second application of Basagran may be necessary. 
4 DO NOT treat rosette before seed stalk appears. 
5 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, 
Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - Make a second application 7 to 14 days later. For all other states, apply 2 to 
3 pints of Basagran per acre to annual morningglory plants not larger than 4 true leaves. Control may be partial or 
 inconsistent. 
6 Always use UAN or ammonium sulfate (AMS) as spray additive. 
7 Basagran does not control black nightshade or Eastern black nightshade. 
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
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Additives 
To achieve consistent and optimum weed control, one of 
or a combination of the following additives listed in 
Table 2. Additive Rates must be added to the spray 
tank. Additives may cause some leaf burn, but new growth 
is normal and crop vigor is not reduced. The potential for 
leaf burn is increased when relative humidity and tempera-
ture are high. When an adjuvant (or a specific adjuvant 
product, such as a drift control agent) is to be used with 
this product, BASF recommends the use of a Chemical 
Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) certified 
adjuvant. See Table 2. Additive Rates. Applicators must 
use the additive(s) that will provide the best performance 
suited for their geography, target weed and environmental 
conditions. 
 
1 Petroleum-based or vegetable seed-based crop oil concentrate may be 
used. The oil concentrate must be nonphytotoxic, contain only EPA-
exempt ingredients, provide good mixing quality in a jar test, and be 
successful in local experience. The exact composition of suitable prod-
ucts will vary; however, petroleum-oil or vegetable-oil concentrates 
should contain emulsifiers to provide good mixing quality. Highly refined 
vegetable oils are more satisfactory than unrefined vegetable oils. To 
determine the suitability of oil concentrates with Basagran
® herbicide, 
conduct a jar test (see Tank Mixing Information section). 
2 Methylated seed oil is recommended when weeds are under moisture or 
temperature stress. 
3 UAN may be added in place of other spray additives to improve control 
of cocklebur, devilsclaw, Pennsylvania smartweed, velvetleaf, Venice 
 mallow, wild mustard, and wild sunflower. Basagran plus a nitrogen 
solution will not provide adequate control of common ragweed and 
 common lambsquarters. If these weeds or other weeds requiring oil con-
centrate are present in addition to velvetleaf, then oil concentrate should 
also be used. 
Tank Mixing Information 
Additives and/or other pesticides may be mixed in the 
spray tank with Basagran according to the specific tank 
mixing instructions in this label and respective product 
labels. 
See Crop-specific Information for more details. Read 
and follow the applicable Restrictions and Limitations 
and Directions For Use on all products involved in tank 
mixing. The most restrictive labeling applies to tank mixes. 
Physical incompatibility, reduced weed control, or crop 
injury may result from mixing Basagran with other pesti-
cides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, or miticides), 
additives, or fertilizers not specified on this label. 
Jar Test to Estimate Oil Concentrate Suitability 
Water Supply - Use only water from the intended source 
at the source temperature. 
Water Spray Volume - For a spray volume of 20 gallons 
per acre, use 3.3 cups (800 mL) of water. For other spray 
volumes, adjust proportionately. 
Herbicide and Oil Concentrate - Add 2 teaspoons each 
of herbicide and oil concentrate for each 2 pints per acre of 
label rate. 
Add components in the sequence indicated in the 
Mixing Order using 2 teaspoons for each pound or 
1 teaspoon for each pint of labeled rate per acre. 
Cap jar, invert 10 cycles between component additions, let 
stand for 15 minutes. 
Evaluate - An ideal tank mix combination will be uniform. 
The suitability of the oil concentrate is questionable if any of 
the following are observed: 
• Free oil at the surface - Film or globules 
• Flocculation - Fine particles which may be suspended 
in the liquid or found as a precipitated layer at the bottom 
of the jar 
• Clabbering -Thickening texture (coagulated) resembling 
yogurt or a curd-like texture as with cottage cheese 
Mixing Order 
1. Water - Fill tank 1/2 to 2/3 full with clean water and start 
agitation. 
2. Agitation - Maintain agitation throughout mixing. 
3. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after 
each component has been added. 
4. Products in PVA bags - Place any product contained 
in water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait 
until all water-soluble PVA bags have fully dissolved and 
the product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before 
 continuing. 
5. Water-soluble additives (including NIS, and nitrogen 
fertilizers such as AMS or UAN) 
6. Water-dispersible products (such as dry flowables, 
wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or 
 suspoemulsions) 
7. Water-soluble products (such as Basagran) 
8. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as COC or MSO oil 
concentrate) 
9. Remaining quantity of water 
Table 2. Additive Rates
Additive/Adjuvant Rate 
(per volume of spray 
solution) 
Crop oil concentrate (COC)1 1 gal/100 gals 
(1% v/v)
Methylated seed oil concentrate 
(MSO)
1,2 
(MSO adjuvant must contain at 
least 60% methylated seed oil. 
Poor performance may occur 
with adjuvants containing less 
than 60% methylated seed oil)
1 gal/100 gals 
(1% v/v)
Nonionic surfactant (NIS) 
(use a NIS containing at least 
80% active ingredient. 
Organosilicone surfactant may 
be used in place of NIS.)
1 to 2 quarts/100 gals 
(0.25% to 0.50% v/v)
Additive/Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate 
(per volume of spray 
solution)
Ammonium sulfate (AMS) 
(use only spray-grade dry AMS)
8.5 to 17 lbs/100 gals 
(1% to 2% w/v)
Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN)3 
(recommended liquid fertilizers 
include 28% N, 32% N, or 
10-34-0)
1.25 to 2.5 gals/100 gals 
(1.25% to 2.5% v/v)
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Maintain constant agitation throughout application until 
spraying is complete. 
Application Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply to weeds under stress such as lack of 
moisture, herbicide injury, mechanical injury, or cold tem-
peratures, or unsatisfactory control may result. 
• DO NOT apply to crops subjected to stress conditions 
such as hail damage, flooding, drought, injury from other 
herbicides, or widely fluctuating temperatures, or crop 
injury may result. 
• DO NOT apply to crops that show injury (leaf phytotoxici-
ty or plant stunting) produced by any other prior 
herbicide applications because this injury may be 
enhanced or prolonged. 
• Rainfast period: Rainfall or overhead irrigation within 
4 hours after application may reduce the effectiveness of 
Basagran
® herbicide. 
• DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation system. 
Crop-specific Information 
This section provides use directions for Basagran in spe-
cific crops. Read product information, mixing, application, 
weeds controlled, and additive instructions in the preced-
ing sections of the label. Always read and follow all label 
directions when using this product alone, or when in tank 
mix combinations. The most restrictive labeling applies 
when using tank mixes. 
Alfalfa Grown for Seed 
For use ONLY in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, 
Washington, and Wyoming. 
Seed alfalfa is tolerant to postemergence applications of 
Basagran, however some leaf speckling, leaf bleaching or 
whitening, and temporary stunting may occur under certain 
conditions. Applications made at or after flower bud forma-
tion may reduce seed yields. 
Apply Basagran in the spring as a broadcast postemer-
gence application at rates up to 2 pints per acre to alfalfa 
with at least 2 trifoliate leaves, but with no flower bud for-
mation. If needed for additional control of troublesome 
weeds, make a second application 7 to 14 days later at the 
same use rate. 
The addition of oil concentrate (see Additives section for 
details) to Basagran on seed alfalfa may result in slight leaf 
burn or temporary stunting, but all new growth is normal. 
The potential for leaf burn is increased when relative 
humidity and temperature are high. A few oil concentrates 
have exhibited excessive leaf burn. Refer to your supplier of 
Basagran for information concerning successful local 
experience before purchasing any oil concentrate. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply Basagran if alfalfa shows injury (leaf phy-
totoxicity and/or plant stunting) produced by any other 
prior herbicide applications because this injury may be 
enhanced and/or prolonged. 
• For use only in fields of alfalfa grown for seed production. 
• DO NOT use on alfalfa produced for livestock feed. 
• DO NOT use Basagran-treated alfalfa seed for 
 sprouting. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2 pints (1.0 pound 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 7-day 
period. 
Special Crop Use Restrictions 
The pesticide applicator, the producer of the crop, and the 
seed conditioner must be aware that use of this product 
according to this labeling is deemed a nonfeed/nonfood 
use. If the applicator of this pesticide is not the producer, 
the applicator should provide a copy of this labeling to the 
producer of the crop. Producers of this crop who use this 
product, or cause the product to be used on a field they 
operate, should provide a copy of this pesticide label to the 
seed conditioner. 
This pesticide does not have an established pesticide 
residue tolerance for alfalfa. Consequently, no portion of 
this alfalfa seed crop, including but not limited to, forage or 
stubble, green chop, hay, pellets, meal, whole seed, 
cracked seed straw, or seed screenings, may be used or 
distributed for human food or animal feed purposes. 
Any alfalfa seed from a field treated with this product must 
bear a specific tag or conspicuous container labeling, or if 
shipped in bulk, on the shipment invoice or bill of lading, 
with the following statement: “Not for human or animal 
consumption”. All seed screenings from seed processing 
shall be disposed of in such a manner that the screenings 
cannot be distributed or used for human food or animal 
feed purposes. 
Beans, Dry and Succulent 
Bean types tolerant to Basagran are adzuki, navy, pinto, 
pink, great northern, kidney, red, white, cranberry, black 
turtle soup, small lima, large lima, and snap beans. 
Apply Basagran to beans after the first trifoliate leaf has 
fully expanded. Even at the tolerant stages, yellowing, 
bronzing, speckling or burning of leaves may occur under 
certain conditions. This temporary injury is generally 
 outgrown without delaying podset or maturity or reducing 
yield. Applying Basagran with an oil concentrate (COC or 
MSO) may increase crop injury (i.e., increase leaf burn) and 
may reduce yields, especially for snap beans. 
State-specific Instructions for Georgia and 
South Carolina. DO NOT apply Basagran as a solo 
treatment to dry and succulent beans or severe crop injury 
may occur. Basagran may be applied from 6 to 16 fluid 10

ounces per acre to dry and succulent beans only when 
tank mixed with Raptor® herbicide or Pursuit® 
 herbicide. Refer to the Raptor and Pursuit labels for 
additional use directions or restrictions. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply Basagran® herbicide to beans before 
the first trifoliate leaf is fully expanded because severe 
crop injury may occur. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to garbanzo beans or lupines 
at any stage of growth, or severe crop injury may occur. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to dry or succulent beans 
within 30 days of harvest. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may only be applied to dry beans in a tank mix 
or sequentially with one of the following herbicides: 
• Outlook® herbicide 
• Poast® herbicide 
• Pursuit 
• Raptor 
• Reflex
® herbicide 
• clethodim 
Basagran may only be applied to succulent beans in a 
tank mix with one of the following herbicides: 
• Poast 
• Pursuit 
• Raptor* 
• Reflex (snap beans only) 
• clethodim 
*Only in certain states that Raptor is labeled for use on 
succulent lima beans and snap beans (see Raptor label) 
Clover Grown for Seed 
For use ONLY in Oregon and Washington. 
Clover is tolerant to postemergence applications of 
Basagran; however, some leaf burning may occur under 
certain conditions. Clover plants generally outgrow this 
condition within 10 days. Apply Basagran with the appro-
priate additive and rate (see Additives section and 
Table 2). 
Apply Basagran in the spring as a broadcast 
 postemergence application at rates up to 2 pints per acre. 
If needed for additional control of troublesome weeds, 
make a second application 5 to 14 days later at the same 
use rate. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT graze livestock or harvest forage or hay for live-
stock feed for at least 36 days after treatment in Oregon 
and Washington. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2 pints (1.0 pound 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be applied in a tank mix with Raptor. 
Corn 
Apply Basagran postemergence to corn (corn in this label 
refers to field, sweet, popcorn, and corn grown for seed or 
silage). Before applying Basagran to seed corn, verify the 
selectivity of Basagran on your inbred line with your local 
seed company (supplier) to help avoid potential injury to 
sensitive inbreds. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT graze treated corn fields for at least 12 days 
after the last treatment with Basagran. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be tank mixed with one or more of, but not 
limited to, the following herbicide products: 
• Outlook 
• Status® herbicide 
• atrazine 
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup® herbicide) 
Peppermint and Spearmint 
Peppermint and spearmint are tolerant to Basagran; how-
ever, some leaf burning may occur under certain 
conditions, such as when plants are growing very actively 
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and have extensive new, succulent tissue. Mint plants gen-
erally outgrow this condition within 10 days. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply Basagran® herbicide to peppermint or 
spearmint within 20 days of harvest. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be applied in a tank mix with one of the 
following herbicides: 
• Poast® herbicide 
• Buctril® herbicide 
• Sinbar® herbicide 
• Stinger® herbicide 
Peas, Dry and Succulent 
Pea types tolerant to Basagran are garden, English, and 
southern peas. 
Apply Basagran to peas after three pairs of leaves (or 
4 nodes) are present. Even at the tolerant stages, yellow-
ing, bronzing, speckling, or burning of leaves may occur 
under certain conditions. This temporary injury is generally 
outgrown without delaying podset or maturity or reducing 
yield. 
In western irrigated areas, avoid applying Basagran during 
prolonged periods (for 2 to 5 days) of cold weather (day 
temperature below 75° F and night temperature below 
55° F) because weed control may be nullified. 
State-specific Instructions for Georgia and 
South Carolina. DO NOT apply Basagran as a solo 
treatment to dry and succulent peas or severe crop 
 damage may occur. Basagran may be applied from 6 to 
16 fluid ounces per acre to dry and succulent peas only 
when tank mixed with Raptor
® herbicide or Pursuit® 
 herbicide. Refer to the Raptor and Pursuit labels for 
additional use directions or restrictions. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to dry peas within 30 days or 
to succulent peas within 10 days of harvest. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to peas under stress from root 
rot. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to garbanzo beans or to 
lupines at any stage of growth, or severe crop injury may 
occur. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran when peas are in bloom. 
• DO NOT add oil concentrate to Basagran for use on 
peas, except for use in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). 
• Infurrow treatments of insecticides or nematicides may 
predispose the peas to injury from Basagran. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be applied in a tank mix with one of the 
following herbicides: 
• Pursuit 
• Raptor 
• Reflex
® herbicide 
• Thistrol® herbicide 
• MCPA 
The Basagran + Thistrol tank mix is for use in the north-
eastern states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, 
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, 
Rhode Island, Vermont, and in the mid-Atlantic states of 
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and in the Pacific northwest-
ern states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Apply this 
tank mix after the 3-leaf stage (4-node stage) of peas, but 
not later than 3 nodes before pea flowering. 
NOTICE TO USER: Because of variability among pea cul-
tivars and in application techniques, neither the 
manufacturers nor the sellers have determined whether or 
not the tank mix of Basagran + Thistrol can be safely 
used on all pea crops under all conditions. Therefore, 
determine if the tank mix of Basagran + Thistrol can be 
used safely before broad use. 
For improved control of pigweed species and common 
lambsquarters, apply a tank mix of Basagran + MCPA. 
Tank Mix Restrictions 
• DO NOT use oil concentrate, other oil-based additives, 
or any other spray additives or surfactants with these 
tank mixes. 
• DO NOT apply the tank mix to peas when temperatures 
exceed 90º F. 
• DO NOT apply the tank mix to peas after pea flower 
buds appear. 
• Other crops, in particular beans, cotton, grapes, toma-
toes, and ornamental plants, may be severely injured by 
off-target spray drift of Thistrol. 
 
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Peanuts 
Apply Basagran® herbicide from peanut cracking through 
pegging. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT graze treated peanut fields for at least 50 days 
after the last Basagran treatment. 
• Basagran treated peanut hay and forage may be fed to 
livestock. 
• Infurrow treatments of insecticides and nematicides may 
predispose peanuts to injury from Basagran. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be applied in a tank mix with one of the 
following herbicides: 
• Cadre® herbicide 
• Outlook® herbicide 
• Poast® herbicide 
• Pursuit® herbicide 
• Cobra® herbicide 
• ET® herbicide/defoliant 
• Gramoxone® Inteon herbicide 
• Ultra Blazer® herbicide 
• 2,4-DB amine 
Apply the Basagran + Gramoxone Inteon tank mix at 
the ground crack stage of peanuts to control an early flush 
of weeds. Apply a second application up to 28 days after 
ground crack stage. Always add NIS at the recommended 
rates to the Basagran + Gramoxone Inteon tank mix. 
DO NOT use an oil concentrate or any other oil-based 
additive with the Basagran + Gramoxone Inteon tank 
mix. 
Basagran may be tank mixed with foliar fungicides such 
as Headline
® SC fungicide and Priaxor® fungicide. 
Tank Mix Restrictions 
• DO NOT include UAN solution or AMS with Basagran + 
Ultra Blazer + Poast tank mix. 
• DO NOT add oil concentrate, UAN, or any other 
additives to Basagran + 2,4-DB tank mix. 
• Use only amine formulations of 2,4-DB. 
Rice 
Apply Basagran early postemergence in rice, at the use 
rates specified in and before weeds exceed the maximum 
size listed in Table 3 and Table 4. 
Alternate Flooding Culture 
In Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi, weed 
growth stages generally correspond to rice that is tillering 
(stooling) and occur before the permanent flood. 
Basagran must be applied when there is no water on the 
field and 24 hours or more before flooding. If Basagran 
cannot be applied until after flooding, see directions under 
Continuous Flooding Culture. 
Continuous Flooding Culture 
In states using continuous flooding culture, or when treat-
ing after the permanent flooding, treatment must be made 
only when weeds are above the surface of the water. 
Weeds submerged at the time of application will not be 
adequately controlled. For early treatment, water may be 
partly or completely drained to expose more weed growth 
to spray applications of Basagran. DO NOT raise water 
level for at least 24 hours after application or unsatisfactory 
control may result. DO NOT use ground equipment to 
apply to flooded fields because splashing will wash 
Basagran off weed leaf surfaces and ineffective control 
may result. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• Rice straw may be fed to livestock. 
• DO NOT use Basagran on rice fields in which the com-
mercial cultivation of catfish or crayfish is practiced. 
• DO NOT use water containing Basagran residues from 
rice cultivation to irrigate crops used for food or feed 
unless Basagran is registered for use on these crops. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per year whether one 
or two rice crops (including ratoon) are grown that year 
(season). 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2 pints (1.0 pound 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
• DO NOT release paddy water from Basagran treated 
fields for at least 4 days after last application to flooded 
paddies. 
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Tank Mixtures 
Basagran® herbicide may be applied in a tank mix with 
one of, but not limited to, the following herbicides: 
• Beyond® herbicide 
• Facet® L Herbicide 
• Newpath® herbicide 
• Command® herbicide 
• Grasp® herbicide 
• League™ herbicide 
• Londax
® herbicide 
• Permit® herbicide 
• Permit Plus® herbicide 
• RiceBeaux® herbicide 
• Strada® herbicide 
• Ultra Blazer® herbicide 
• propanil 
Tank Mix Restrictions 
• Apply the Basagran + Londax tank mix within 7 days of 
establishing permanent flood. 
• Apply the Basagran + propanil tank mix only to drained 
fields. 
• DO NOT use oil concentrate with the Basagran + 
propanil tank mix. Add propanil to the tank mix of 
Basagran based on active ingredient (ai) of formulation 
used. Test propanil products for physical tank mix com-
patibility with Basagran. 
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Table 3. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Flooded Fields
Weeds Controlled
Basagran Application Rates for Weed Growth Stages1 
(pints/A)
1.5 2.0
Maximum Height 
Above Soil 
(inches)
Height Range 
Above Water Level 
(inches)
Maximum Height 
Above Soil 
(inches)
Height Range 
Above Water Level 
(inches)
Cocklebur 10 3 to 6 15 6 to 10 
Dayflower 6 3 to 5 10 5 to 8 
Redstem 4 2 to 3 8 4 to 6 
Smartweed 6 2 to 5 10 5 to 8 
Water plantain, arrowhead — — 7 5 to 6 
Water plantain, common — — 7 5 to 6 
Yellow nutsedge 6 4 to 5 10 6 to 8
1 If a second weed flush develops after the first application, re-treat according to this rate table.

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Table 4. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Drained Fields
Weeds Controlled
Basagran® herbicide Application Rates for Weed Growth Stages1 
(pints/A)
1.5 2.0
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height 
(inches)
Weed 
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height 
(inches)
Cocklebur 2 to 10 10 10 to 15 15
Dayflower 2 to 10 6 10 to 15 10
Ducksalad — — 6 to 10 6
Eclipta 4 to 6 2 4 to 6 2
Gooseweed 4 to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Redstem Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Redweed 4 to 6 6 6 to 10 8
Smartweed 2 to 10 6 10 to 15 10
Spikerush 2 to 6 6 6 to 8 8
Water plantain, arrowhead — — Up to 4 7
Water plantain, common — — Up to 4 7
Yellow nutsedge 4 to 6 6 6 to 8 10
1 If a second weed flush develops after the first application, re-treat according to this rate table. 
Sorghum, Grain and Forage 
Apply Basagran postemergence to sorghum (sorghum in 
this label refers to grain and forage sorghum). Before 
applying Basagran to sorghum, verify the selectivity of 
Basagran on your inbred or hybrid line with your local 
seed company (supplier) to help avoid potential injury to 
sensitive inbreds and hybrids. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply more than 2 pints (1.0 pound of bentazon 
ai) of Basagran per acre per year in sorghum. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2 pints (1.0 pound 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 1 application per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period. 
• DO NOT apply to sorghum that is heading or blooming. 
• DO NOT graze treated sorghum fields for at least 
12 days after the last treatment with Basagran. 
Tank Mixtures 
Basagran may be tank mixed with one or more of, but not 
limited to, the following herbicide products: 
• Clarity® herbicide 
• Facet® L herbicide 
• Outlook® herbicide 
• atrazine 
Soybeans 
Apply Basagran postemergence to soybean, as they are 
tolerant to Basagran at all stages of growth. Slight leaf 
speckling and leaf bronzing may occur under certain condi-
tions, but soybeans generally outgrow these conditions 
within 10 days. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT graze or cut treated soybean fields for forage or 
hay for at least 30 days after the last treatment of 
Basagran. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 3 pints (1.5 pounds 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period.

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Tank Mixtures 
Basagran® herbicide may be tank mixed or applied 
sequentially with one or more of, but not limited to, the fol-
lowing herbicide products: 
• Outlook
® herbicide 
• Poast® herbicide 
• Pursuit® herbicide 
• Raptor® herbicide 
• Scepter® herbicide 
• Cobra® herbicide 
• Flexstar® herbicide 
• Reflex® herbicide 
• Resource® herbicide 
• Ultra Blazer® herbicide 
• 2,4-DB amine 
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup
® herbicide) 
Basagran may be tank mixed with foliar fungicides and/or 
foliar insecticides (except malathion and Sevin® herbicide) 
if the application timings properly coincide. 
Tank Mix Restrictions 
Basagran + Ultra Blazer + Poast. Oil concentrate must 
be used with the Basagran + Ultra Blazer + Poast tank 
mix in place of a spray surfactant. 
Basagran + 2,4-DB amine. Use only amine formulations 
of 2,4-DB. Use no other adjuvant except UAN at 2 to 
4 pints per acre with this tank mix. DO NOT apply more 
than 1 application of this tank mix per season. The use of 
this tank mix will cause soybean foliage injury (such as 
burning, bronzing, or crinkling) and may reduce yields. 
DO NOT use this tank mix on soybeans that show symp-
toms of disease such as Phytophthora root rot. 
The tank mixing of an insecticide with Basagran may 
increase the potential for crop injury. 
Nonbearing Food Crops 
Basagran may be used for selective postemergence weed 
control in the following nonbearing food crops: almonds, 
apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries*, blueberries, 
cherries, crabapples, dates, figs, grapes, grapefruit, 
lemons, limes, macadamias, nectarines, olives, oranges, 
peaches, pears, pecans, pistachios, plums, pomegranates, 
prunes, raspberries*, tangelos, tangerines, walnuts. 
(* Apply Basagran at or before planting only) 
Apply Basagran at 1.5 to 2 pints per acre as a postemer-
gence directed spray away from the foliage of desired 
plants. DO NOT allow spray to contact green stems, bark, 
or foliage. A directed spray application should reduce the 
potential for leaf injury. However, some leaf speckling and 
leaf bronzing may occur under certain conditions. If need-
ed, use a spray shield or wrap or cover the plants when 
spraying around very young trees or vines. 
Crop-specific Restrictions 
• DO NOT apply to nonbearing foods using aircraft or any 
aerial equipment that results in a broadcast spray 
 application. 
• DO NOT graze animals in treated orchards or fields. 
• DO NOT use hay from treated areas for animal feed or 
bedding. 
• DO NOT apply Basagran to nonbearing food crops 
within one year of harvest. 
• DO NOT apply more than 4 pints (2.0 pounds of 
 bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre, per year. 
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2 pints (1.0 pound 
of bentazon ai) of Basagran per acre per single 
 application. 
• Maximum number of applications per year: DO NOT 
make more than 2 applications per year. 
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day 
period.

Basagran, Beyond, Cadre, Clarity, Facet, Headline, 
Newpath, Outlook, Poast, Priaxor, Pursuit, Raptor, 
Scepter, and Status are registered trademarks of BASF. 
Buctril and Sevin are registered trademarks of Bayer 
Crop Science. 
Cobra and Resource are registered trademarks, and 
League is a trademark of Valent USA Corp. 
Command is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation. 
ET is a registered trademark of Nichino America, Inc. 
Flexstar, Gramoxone, and Reflex are registered 
 trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. 
Grasp and Stinger are registered trademarks of Dow 
Agrosciences LLC. 
Londax and Ultra Blazer are registered trademarks of 
United Phosphorus, Inc. 
Permit and Permit Plus are registered trademarks of 
Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. 
RiceBeaux is a registered trademark of RiceCo LLC. 
Roundup is a registered trademark of Monsanto. 
Sinbar is a registered trademark of Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. 
Strada is a registered trademark of Isagro USA. 
Thistrol is a registered trademark of Nufarm, Inc. 
 
 
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