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# AMBER HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **100-701**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Triasulfuron (75%)
- Label accepted: 2010-07-20
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-00701-20100720.pdf
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
Ms Pat Dinnen
Syngenta Crop Protection
P.O.BOX 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
JUL 2 0 201~
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
A1'iD POLLlJTI01'i PREVEI\TION
Subject: Label Notification(s) for Pesticide Registration Notice 2007-4
Dear Registrant:
The Agency is in receipt of your Application(s) for Pesticide Notification under
Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 2007-4 dated September 3, 2009 for:
EPA Registration 100-701 Amber ® Herbicide
The Registration Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for applicability
under PRN 2007-4 and finds that the label change(s) requested falls within the scope ofPRN-
2007-4. The label has been date-stamped ''Notification'' and will be placed in our records.
Please be reminded that 40 CFR Part 156.l40(a)(4) requires that a batch code, lot number,
or other code identifying the batch of the pesticide distributed and sold be placed on nonrefillable
containers. The code may appear either on the label (and can be added by non-notificationiPR
Notice 98-10) or durably marked on the container itself. .
Ify~u have any questions, please contact me directly at 703-305-5335 or Banza Djapao of
my staff at 703-305-7269.
Sincerely,
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Paul Mas~one, Acting Leader
Notifications & Minor Formulations Team Leader
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs
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Please read instructions on reverse before completinJ( form.
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&EPA Environmental Protection Agency Amendment Notification
Washington, DC 20460 x Other
Application for Pesticide - Section I
1. Company/Product Number 2. EPA Product Manager 3. Proposed Classification
100-701 Jim Tompkins
4. Company/Product (Name) PM# W None 0 Restricted
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5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include ZIP Code)
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) (b)(i),
my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling to:
P. O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419 EPA Reg. No.
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D "Me Too" Application. NOTIFICATION
JUN 2 0 2010 m Notification - Explain below. D Other - Explain below.
Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section II.).
Notification of label change per PR Notice 2007-4. This Notification is consistent with the guidance of PR Notice 2007-4 and the
requirements of EPA's regulations at 40 CFR §§156.10, 156.140, 156.144 156.146, and 156.156. No other changes have been made
to the labeling or the Confidential Statement of Formula for this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 to
willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further understand that if the amended label is not consistent with the requirements of 40
CFR §§156.1O, 156.140, 156.144, 156.146, and 156.156, this product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject to
enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 ofFIFRA.
Syngenta is amending the Storage and Disposal section of the label by Notification according to the directions stated in PR Notice
2007-4.
1. Material This Product Will Be Packaged In:
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I certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto are true, accurate and complete.' ( ~8'c&ived
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Document Processing Desk (NOTIF)
Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Room S-4900, One Potomac Yard
2777 South Crystal Drive
Arlington, V A 22202-450 I
Attention: Ms. Linda Arrington
SUBJECT: AMBER® HERBICIDE
EPA REG. NO. 100-701
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Syngenta Crop ,Prote" •• on, Inc.
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300
www.syngenta.com
NOTIFICATION OF LABEL CHANGE PER PR NOTICE 2007-4
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. is SUbmitting Notification for Amber Herbicide, EPA Reg. No. 100-70 l.
Syngenta is amending the Storage and Disposal section of the label by Notification according to the
directions stated in PR Notice 2007-4.
Attached are:
• One copy of the label with the changes clearly marked
• One unmarked copy of the label
• A CD of the unmarked copy of the label for "Electronic Comparison and Review"
• Certificate with Respect to Label Integrity Form
• Completed EPA Form 8570-1
Thank you in advance for approving this Notification. If you have any questions, please contact me at 336-
632-2494.
Sincerely,
Pat Dinnen
Label Group Leader
Regulatory Affairs
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Certification with Respect to Label Integrity
Version: 9/11/02
I certify that the information (including, but not limited to, text, tables, and
graphics) contained in the electronic file identified below by file name and
submitted with this certification is the same information as that on the paper
copies of these documents included with this submission.
PROPOSED LABEL
EPA Registration # Date Submitted Electronic file name
to EPA
100-701 9/3/2009 0001 00-00701.20090903.AMBER_PRN2007 -4_ SEP2009. pdf
I certify that the statements that I have made on this form are true, accurate,
and complete. I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading
statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under
applicable law.
Signature
Pat Dinnen
Name (typed)
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Amber®
Accu-Pak®
Herbicide
MASTER LABEL
NOTIFICATION
JUN 2 0 2010
For control of various weeds in wheat, barley, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation
Reserve Program acres
Active Ingredient:
Triasulfuron (CAS No. 82097-50-5) ......................................................................... 75.0%
Other Ingredients: 25.0%
Total: 100.0%
Amber is a water-dispersible granule.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100-701
EPA Est. 70992-FRA-001
Made in France
This outer protective bag contains Amber in 8 small water-soluble packets. These
packets and their contents dissolve in water. After opening outer bag, immediately
dump the required number of unopened packets into the partially filled sprayer or mix
tank. Do not handle the soluble packets or expose them to moisture, as this may cause
rupturing.
8 x 1.4 Ounce
Water-Soluble Packets
11.2 Ounces
Total Net Weight
SCP 701A-L7S 1003
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FIRST AID
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 treatment advice
If in eyes. • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
If on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing.
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or
Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
• •• •• • Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoict-l!Jte"thing ( •••
spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. : ": •
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
• Shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other
laundry.
Engineering Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft 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.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
toilet.
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 wash water or rinsate.
Ground Water Advisory
Amber has been identified in ground water sampling from a field research study under
vulnerable conditions. There is the possibility that Amber may leach through soil to
ground water, especially where soils are coarse and ground water is near the surface.
Consult with the pesticide state lead agency or local agricultural agencies for
information regarding soil permeability and aquifer vulnerability in your area.
Chemigation
Do not apply Amber through irrigation systems.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and limitation of
Warranty and liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to
eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors
as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, Inc. or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by
Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for
any claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. This warranty does not extend to the use of the product contrary to
label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably
foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and Buyer and User
assume the risk of any such use. SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
In no event shall SYNGENTA or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or
special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF
SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR
DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing conditions of sale and limitations of warranty and of liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
SYNGENTA.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 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 restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 4 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such
as plants, soil, or water is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
• Shoes plus socks
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR WEED CONTROL, ANDIOR
ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a dry place.
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
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling if
available or dispose of the empty outer foil pouch in the trash as long as WSP is
unbroken.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during
cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other
emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day or night.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Amber is a selective herbicide for the control of many weeds in wheat (including durum
wheat), barley, fallow cropland, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation Reserve
Program acres. Refer to Table 1 for a listing of weeds controlled. Amber is a 75%
water-dispersible granule which must be thoroughly mixed in water and applied as a
spray.
This herbicide controls weeds by inhibiting a biochemical process that produces certain
essential amino acids necessary for plant growth. The inhibited enzyme system is
acetolactate synthase (ALS). Growth of susceptible weeds is inhibited soon after Amber
application. Leaves of susceptible plants turn yellow and/or red followed by death of the
growing point. These visible effects of control may not be observed until 1-3 weeks
after application depending upon weed species, growing conditions, and Amber rate.
Thorough coverage is necessary to provide good weed control.
Use Amber in the following states only: CO, 10, KS, MN, MT, NO, NE, NM, NV, OK,
OR, SO, TX, UT, WA, and WY.
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Do not use Amber in the San Luis Valley of CO or in sections of WA and OR, west of
the Cascade Mountains. In WA, abide by all sulfonylurea aerial application rulings in
effect by the Washington Department of Agriculture.
SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Use either ground or aerial spray equipment. Calibrate spray equipment before use.
Use equipment that is capable of continuous and vigorous tank agitation. Use spray
nozzles that provide medium-coarse droplets (250-400 microns VMD). When the tank
is full, the agitation system should be capable of creating a rippling or rolling action on
the liquid surface.
Use a 16-mesh strainer at the tank outlet. For the nozzles, use the screen
recommended by the nozzle supplier. For ground application of 3-20 gals.lA, use only
conventional or low pressure flat fan nozzles to assure adequate coverage. For ground
application of more than 20 gals.lA, rain-drop or floodjet nozzles may be used. In dense
stands of wheat or barley, use an adequate spray volume to provide uniform coverage
of the weeds.
For aerial application to wheat, barley, and fallow cropland, use a spray volume of 2-5
gals.lA. For aerial application to pastures, rangeland, and Conservation Reserve
Program acres, apply in a minimum of 2 gals. of spray volume per acre. Apply at a
maximum height of 10ft. above the crop with low-drift nozzles at a maximum pressure
of 40 psi and wind speed not exceeding 10 mph to assure accurate application within
the target area.
Avoid application under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be obtained or
where excessive spray drift may occur.
Avoid application to humans or animals. Flagmen and loaders should avoid inhalation
of spray mist and prolonged contact with skin.
Do not apply Amber through irrigation systems.
MIXING PROCEDURES
Water as Carrier
1. Be sure the sprayer is clean.
2. Always use clean water. Fill the tank with approximately 25% of the total water
volume needed, and begin agitation.
3. Be certain that the agitation system is working properly and that it creates a
rippling or rolling action at the liquid surface.
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4. Add all of the appropriate number of Amber soluble packets and any other
product packaged in water-soluble film to the tank (Refer to Table 2).
5. Complete filling of the tank, maintaining sufficient agitation at all times to ensure
complete and uniform dispersal of product. This applies to both spray and nurse
tanks.
6. Disperse Amber completely (agitate for 3-5 minutes) before adding surfactant or
another chemical to the tank.
7. A non ionic surfactant with a minimum of 80% of the constituents effective as a
spray adjuvant must be added at 1-2 qts.l100 gals. of spray volume (0.25-0.5%
volume per volume) for all applications to emerged weeds. Use 0.5% surfactant
when applying Amber to dense weed populations or when applying Amber in a
spray volume of 10 gals.lA or less.
8. Always maintain continuous agitation while the spray suspension is in the tank.
9. Mix only sufficient spray suspension to be used the same day; however, Amber
will remain active in the spray mixture for at least 36 hours.
Liquid Fertilizer as Carrier
The mixing steps are the same as listed above except the Amber must first be
dispersed in water as described in the following steps prior to adding it to the spray tank
(step number 4 above).
1. Fill a 2.5 gal. container with 2 gals. of water.
2. Place the appropriate number of Amber soluble packets (Refer to Table 2) in the
container and wait 30 seconds.
3. Close the container and shake it vigorously until the packets are dissolved and
the product is completely dispersed.
4. When the water-soluble packets and the Amber are completely dispersed, add
the mixture to the spray tank. When using a surfactant with liquid fertilizer
solutions, add the surfactant to this water mixture before adding the mixture to
the spray tank.
5. Rinse the 2.5 gal. container with water, and add the rinsate to the spray tank.
6. Continue with steps 5-9 in the Water as Carrier instructions.
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Amber may be mixed in an inductor cone before adding it to the liquid fertilizer on
sprayers so equipped as described in the following steps.
1. Shut off inductor cone valve and fill the cone with 2-3 gals. of water.
2. Add the appropriate number of Amber soluble packets (Refer to Table 2) to the
water in the cone all at once.
3. Wait one minute to allow the packets and Amber to completely disperse.
4. When the water-soluble packets and the Amber are completely dispersed, open
the inductor cone valve in order to add the Amber mixture to the spray tank.
When using a surfactant with liquid fertilizer solutions, add the surfactant to the
water mixture in the cone before opening the inductor cone valve.
5. Rinse the inductor cone thoroughly and keep the valve open so the rinsate is
added to the spray tank.
6. Continue with steps 5-9 in the Water as Carrier instructions.
Note: The addition of surfactant to spray mixtures more than 50% fertilizer can
cause increased temporary leaf burn. The surfactant may be omitted from the
spray solution if the carrier contains more than 50% fertilizer. If the surfactant is
omitted, control of some of the more difficult to control weeds (bottom of Table 1)
may be reduced under unfavorable conditions (Le., larger weeds, dry soil, etc.).
For optimum control of those species, a 50% fertilizer solution as a carrier should
be used with an appropriate surfactant.
Spray Drift Management
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The
interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the potential for
spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these
factors when making decisions. The following drift management requirements must be
followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial applications to agricultural field
crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public health uses or
to applications using dry formulations.
1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the
length of the wingspan or rotor.
2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be
pointed downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent
regulations, they should be observed.
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The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in
the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory Information.
Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory Information
Importance of Droplet Size
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift
management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage
and control Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift if
applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions (see
Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversion section of this label).
Controlling Droplet Size
• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spay volume.
Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets.
• Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle. Higher
pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy penetration. When
higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing
pressure.
• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform
coverage.
• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released backwards,
parallel to the airstream will produce larger droplets than other orientations.
Significant deflection from the horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift
potential.
• 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. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce larger
droplets than other nozzle types.
Boom Length
For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the
wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width.
Application
Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the
largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications
at the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
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Swath Adjustment
When applications are made with a cross-wind, the swath will be displaced downwind.
Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compensate
for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment
distance should increase, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops,
etc.).
Wind
Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2-10 mph. However, many factors,
including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given speed.
Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high
inversion potential. Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator
should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect drift.
Temperature and Humidity
When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger
droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when
conditions are both hot and dry.
Temperature Inversions
Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion, because drift potential is
high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended
droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable
directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature
inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common
on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun
set 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 connected cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion,
while smoke that moves upwards and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air
mixing.
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Sensitive Areas
The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive
areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or
endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from
the sensitive areas).
Cleaning Equipment after Application
Because some broad leaf crops are extremely sensitive to low rates of Amber, special
attention must be given to cleaning equipment before spraying a crop other than those
registered for use and on this label. Mix only as much spray solution as needed.
Immediately after spraying, clean equipment thoroughly using this procedure:
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of one gal. of household ammonia per 50 gals. of
water. Many commercial spray tank cleaners may be used as well. Please read
Syngenta brochure "Clean It Up! - A Guide To Cleaning Your Sprayers" (NCP
175-00088-A 3/97) for a partial listing of approved tank cleaners and more
information about proper tank cleaning procedures. Do not use chlorine based
cleaners such as Clorox®.
3. When available, use a pressure washer to clean the inside of the spray tank with
this solution. Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top
surface. Completely fill the sprayer with the cleaning solution to ensure contact
of the cleaning solution with all internal surfaces of the tank and plumbing. Start
agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the cleaning solution for at
least 15 minutes. All visible deposits must be removed from the spraying
system.
4. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least one minute with -the cleaning
solution.
5.
6.
7.
Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-3 in an appropriate manner. Spray the cleaning
solution on untreated corn or return to a rinsate tank for later use as make-up
water for spraying corn.
Repeat steps 2-5.
Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the cleaning
solution after completing the above procedures.
8. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
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Note: If the tank is equipped with the proper number of correctly mounted 360·
tank washing nozzles which are attached to a dedicated rinsing system, less
cleaning solution than a full tank may be used. Use sufficient cleaning solution to
thoroughly rinse all surfaces. Start the sprayer agitation and recirculate the
cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. Flush the spray boom with the cleaning
solution. Repeat the rinsing procedure as outlined in this Note 1-2 times,
including flushing the spray boom with the cleaning solution. After the last flush
of the system, remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in
fresh cleaning solution.
WEED RESISTANCE TO ALS-INHIBITOR HERBICIDES
In some fields, there are naturally-occurring biotypes of kochia, Russian thistle,
chickweed, prickly lettuce, and annual ryegrass that will not be controlled by
sulfonylurea herbicides such as Amber.
Control of these weeds may be excellent with the use of Amber in many fields; but,
where there are known occurrences of ALS-resistant biotypes, Amber must be tank
mixed or applied sequentially with an appropriate registered herbicide having a different
mode of action* (such as AimTM; 2,4-0; MCPA; Starane®; Curtail®; Banvel®; or
Buctril®) to insure control of these ALS-resistant biotypes.
*Mode of action is the biochemical mechanism for interfering with plant growth.
The occurrence of ALS-resistant weed biotypes can be prevented or delayed by using
Amber in tank mixtures and/or in sequential applications with a registered herbicide
having a different mode of action, and by not allowing weed escapes to flower. Post­
harvest tillage or application of a herbicide with a different mode of action must be made
to control any weed escapes before they flower or set seed. If weeds will flower before
harvest, make a sequential application of an appropriate herbicide with a different mode
of action from Amber. A list of herbicides with the same mode of action as Amber can
be obtained from your local Syngenta representative. Amber applied to fallow cropland
must be applied as a tank mixture, or be followed by a herbicide with a different mode of
action within 12 months.
Do not use Amber alone in any field where ALS-resistant biotypes of any weed species
have been identified.
An application of a herbicide with a different mode of action from Amber, or a tillage
operation, must be made to control any weeds before they flower that may be present in
fallow cropland treated with Amber.
Do not apply Amber or other herbicides with the same mode of action within a 12-month
period after an Amber application, except for split applications as described below. If
additional weed control is needed, use a herbicide with a different mode of action from
Amber.
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POSTEMERGENCE AMBER APPLICATION TO WINTER OR SPRING WHEAT,
WINTER OR SPRING BARLEY, OR POSTEMERGENCE TO WEEDS IN FALLOW
CROPLAND (INCLUDING POST-HARVEST CEREAL STUBBLE)
Apply Amber at a standard or enhanced rate when the target weeds shown in Table 1
are ACTIVELY GROWING AND ARE WITHIN THE HEIGHT AND DIAMETER RANGE
SPECIFIED, and the wheat is at ANY STAGE UP TO PRE-BOOT or barley is in the 2-
LEAF TO PRE-BOOT STAGE. Optimal control can be obtained for most weed species
when the weeds are 2 inches or less in height and/or diameter. Very large weeds may
only be suppressed. Do not apply the enhanced rate in areas with a soil pH greater
than 7.5, except in the Blacklands of TX and OK. Use the low range (0.28 oz.lA) of the
standard rate unless additional length of control is needed. If additional length of control
is needed, or if weeds are at or above the maximum height, use the 0.35 or 0.47 oz.lA
rate of Amber. These rates of Amber can also be used for the more difficult to control
weeds (such as wild buckwheat) at the bottom of the standard rate section of Table 1.
Include a nonionic surfactant in the spray mixture as described in the Mixing
Procedures section.
Amber will also provide preemergence control of the weeds listed in Table 1 that may
germinate after application, provided rainfall (enough to wet the soil 2-3 inches deep)
moves Amber into the soil before seedlings emerge. Application of Amber at the
enhanced rate will increase the duration of weed control.
For optimum control, fall applications of Amber to weeds in winter wheat, winter barley,
or fallow cropland must be made before the emerged weeds are exposed to extended
freezing temperatures.
Precautions: To avoid possible crop injury, do not apply Amber to wheat or barley that
is stressed due to (1) extremes in temperature or rainfall; (2) disease or insect pressure;
or (3) when extremes in temperature or rainfall are expected within one week of
application.
Amber must be tank mixed with other appropriate herbicide(s) to obtain broad
spectrum weed control in fallow cropland. Refer to the Amber Tank Mixtures with
Other Herbicides section.
Do not plant durum wheat less than 8 months after anAmber application.
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PREPLANT, PREPLANT SHALLOW-INCORPORATED, OR PREEMERGENCE
AMBER APPLICATION TO WINTER OR SPRING WHEAT (EXCEPT DURUM
WHEAT)
Preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated (top 1 inch of soil), or preemergence Amber
application at a standard or enhanced rate will provide control of the weeds listed in
Table 1, provided rainfall (enough to wet the soil 2-3 inches deep) is received before
weed emergence. Preplant or preplant shallow-incorporated applications should be
used only if a disk drill is to be used for planting; not hoe/sweep drills.
Apply Amber preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or preemergence to wheat at the
enhanced rate (0.56 oz.lA) for the suppression of annual ryegrass and for suppression
of light to moderate Japanese brome, downy brome, and cheat populations that have
not emerged. Sufficient and timely rainfall (enough to wet the soil 2-3 inches deep) is
required for preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or preemergence activity. It may
be necessary to apply a sequential application of Sencor® or Lexone® ifsuppression of
Japanese brome, downy brome, or cheat is not adequate after Amber application.
Refer to the Sencor or Lexone label for directions for use and wheat variety restrictions.
Amber will not adequately suppress heavy or dense populations of downy brome or
cheat. Amber may be tank mixed with Metribuzin or Maverick™ for improved control of
downy brome and cheat (see Tank Mixtures section).
Precaution: Do not apply Amber pre emergence to late fall-seeded winter wheat if
environmental conditions that stress wheat are expected within 2 weeks after
application.
SPLIT AMBER APPLICATIONS TO WINTER WHEAT (SOIL PH LESS THAN 7.5)
Amber may be applied as a split application to winter wheat to control susceptible
weeds that may be expected to emerge later in the growing season. Make the initial
application of Amber either preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, preemergence, or
postemergence at the low standard rate (0.28 oz.lA), and follow with an additional
postemergence application at the low standard rate no sooner than 60 days after the
first application. The second application must be tank mixed with a herbicide
registered for use in wheat having a different mode of action (such as Aim; 2,4-D;
MCPA; Starane; Curtail; Banvel; or Buctril) to minimize selection of resistant weed
biotypes. The second application must be applied no later than pre-boot, or any earlier
growth stage specified on the tank mix partner label. Include a non ionic surfactant in
the spray mixture as described in the Mixing Procedures section.
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Precaution: Weed control is dependent upon weed species, size at application, growing
conditions, and the level of competition from the crop. Weed control may be reduced if
weeds are stressed due to drought, excess cold or warm temperatures, or other factors
that reduce growth. Competition of the crop with the weeds helps in providing control.
Note: To avoid possible illegal residues, do not apply more than a total of 0.56 oz. of
Amber per acre when making split applications.
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Table 1: Weeds Controlled or Suppressed with Amber at the Standard and
Enhanced Rates
STANDARD RATES (0.28 oz./acre = 1 soluble packet/5 acres, 0.35 oz.lacre = 1
soluble packet/4 acres, or 0.47 oz.lacre = 1 soluble packet/3 acres)
Weeds Controlled
Blue mustard (purple mustard),
field pennycress (fanweed),
flixweed,
shepherd's-purse,
tall hedge mustard,
tansymustard,
tumble mustard (Jim Hill mustard),
wild mustard
Bur buttercup,
common ragweed,
common sunflower,
creeping buttercup,
horseweed (marestail),
Indian mustard,
kochia*,
lanceleaf ragweed,
prickly lettuce (China lettuce*),
puncturevine,
tall buttercup,
Virginia pepperweed,
wild radish
Maximum Height/Diameter for Optimum
Control (inches)
No size limit, but control is recommended
prior to weed competition with the crop
resulting in yield reductions
Less than 6
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Annual fleabane,
bushy wallflower,
coast fiddleneck (tarweed),
common cocklebur,
common purslane,
common broomweed,
common yarrow,
corn gromwell,
cutleaf eveningprimrose,
giant ragweed,
hairy vetch,
jagged chickweed (umbrella spurry),
London rocket,
marshelder,
miner's lettuce,
Plains coreopsis,
prostrate pigweed,
red root pigweed,
rough fleabane,
smooth pigweed,
spring whitlowgrass,
woolly croton
Annual polemonium (Jacobs-ladder),
common chickweed*,
common mallow,
forget-me-not,
Russian thistle*,
wild buckwheat (treat after true leaves
have emerged; not cotyledon staQe)
Henbit
Weeds Suppressed***
Wild garlic,
wild onion,
Western ragweed,
annual morningglories,
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Maximum Height/Diameter for Optimum
Control (inches)
Less than 4
Less than 2
Preplant, preplant shallow- incorporated,
or preemerQence
Maximum Height/Diameter for Optimum
Control (inches)
No limit
Less than 5 inches
Less than 2 inches
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ENHANCED RATE (0.56 oz.lacre = 1 soluble packet/2.5 acres)
Additional Weeds Suppressed**
Canada thistle,
curly dock,
goldenrod,
greenflower pepperweed,
houndstongue,
musk thistle
Annual ryegrass (Italian ryegrass),
cheat,
downy brome,
Japanese brome
Persian darnel
Less than 6 inches
Preplant, preplant shallow-incorporated, or
preemergence
* See Weed Resistance to Sulfonylurea Herbicides section of this label.
** In addition to those controlled or suppressed by standard rates.
***Indicates "Partial Control" which means significant activity but not always at a level
generally considered acceptable for commercial weed control.
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Table 2: Number of Amber Soluble Packets to Use to Treat Various Acreages at
the Standard or Enhanced Rates
Number of Soluble Packets to Use
Enhanced
Standard Rates Rate
Acres to Treat 0.28oz./A 0.350z.lA 0.47oz./A 0.56oz./A
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4 - 1 - -
5 1 - - 2
10 2 - - 4
15 3 - 5 6
20 4 5 - 8
25 5 - - 10
30 6 - 10 12
40 8 10 - 16
50 10 - - 20
60 12 15 20 24
70 14 - - 28
80 16 20 - 32
90 18 - 30 36
100 20 25 - 40
120 24 30 40 48
140 28 35 - 56
160 32 40 - 64
Note: One packet treats 3-5 acres at the standard rates (0.28 oz.lA - 0.47 oz.lA). Two
packets treat 5 acres at the enhanced rate (0.56 oz.lA).
POSTEMERGENCE AMBER APPLICATION TO PASTURES, RANGELAND, AND
CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP) ACRES
Amber can be applied postemergence to emerged and actively growing weeds in
pastures, rangeland, and CRP acres at the standard or enhanced rates (see Table 1)
for weed control in the following established grasses:
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Common Name
Bermudagrass
Bluestem, Big
Bluestem, Little
Bluestem, Old World
Brome, Smooth
Buffalograss
Fescue,Sheep
Grama, Blue
Grama, Side-oats
Redtop
Timothy
Wheatgrass, Bluebunch
Wheatgrass, Crested
Wheatgrass, Intermediate
Wheatgrass, Pubescent
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Scientific Name
Cynodon dactylon
Andropogon gerardi
Andropogon scoparius
Bothriochloa caucasica
Bromus inermis
Buchloe dactyloides
Festuca ovina
Bouteloua gracilis
Bouteloua curtipendula
Agrostis alba
Phleum pratense
Agropyron spicatum
Agropyron cristatum
Agropyron intermedium
Agropyron tricophorum
For new seedings of the above grasses, do not apply Amber until at least 50 days after
emergence of the desirable grasses or 30 days after sprigging of bermudagrass. Even
established stands of orchardgrass, red fescue, and ryegrasses will likely be injured by
Amber. If desirable broadleaves, such as clovers and alfalfa, are present, they will likely
be severely injured by Amber applications.
Weed Control
For information on weeds controlled, size limitations, and rate of Amber to use, refer to
Table 1. Many of the weeds in that table commonly occur in rangeland, pastures, and
CRP acres. In addition to the weeds listed in Table 1, Amber at the standard or
enhanced rates will provide first year control and subsequent year suppression of:
hoary cress (whitetop) and poison hemlock.
For all postemergence applications, Amber should be applied to actively growing weeds
and a nonionic surfactant should be included in the spray mixture as described in the
Mixing Procedures section of this label. To obtain optimum control and to manage
weed resistance, Amber should be applied in tank mixture with an appropriate
registered herbicide having another mode of action (examples are 2,4-D, Banvel,
Clarity®, Curtail, CrossboW®, Grazon®, Stinger®, Tordon™, Weedmaster®, and
Weedone® LV5). The tank mix partner should be used at a recommended tank mix
rate; and all directions, restrictions, precautions, etc. should be followed on both labels.
Biotypes of the weeds marked with an (*) in Table 1 have been selected which are
resistant to certain or all sulfonylureas. Those biotypes will likely not be controlled with
Amber. Follow the precautions and instructions in the Weed Resistance to ALS­
Inhibitor Herbicides section of this label.
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Amber at the standard rate (0.28 oz'/A) will provide partial control of western ragweed
(Ambrosia psilostachya) if applied to plants less than 5 inches tall. A second application
of the standard or enhanced rate (0.28 or 0.56 oz'/A) can be made no later than 60
days after the initial application for additional control of late germinating western
ragweed and for improved residual control.
Precaution: Weed control is dependent upon weed species, size at application, growing
conditions, and the level of competition from the crop. Weed control may be reduced if
weeds are stressed due to drought, excess cold or warm temperatures, or other factors
that reduce growth. Competition of the crop with the weeds helps in providing control.
Refer to Table 2 for the number of water-soluble packets to use to treat various
acreages. The maximum total amount of Amber that can be applied in a calendar year
is 0.84 oz'/A.
Downy brome and cheat control: Partial control of downy brome and cheat can be
obtained by applying Amber at 0.56 oz'/A prior to emergence of those grasses. Follow
directions for control of downy brome in wheat as described in the Preemergence
Amber Application to Winter or Spring Wheat section of this label.
Poisonous plants: The following weeds controlled by Amber can be poisonous to
livestock in pastures and rangeland: bur buttercup, coast fiddleneck, cocklebur,
creeping buttercup, goldenrod, and tall buttercup.
Note: To avoid possible illegal residues, do not cut for hay for 30 days following
application. Grazing may occur immediately following application.
TANK MIXTURES
Note: The many formulatioins of tank mix partner products have greatly varying mixing
characteristics. Before Amber is used in tank mixture with other products, the mixture
should first be tested in small containers for physical compatibility. When conducting a
compatibility test, follow the same procedures given for large quantities given in the
Mixing Procedures section.
Amber Tank Mixtures with Other Herbicides
Tank mix a standard rate of Amber with a suitable herbicide from the list below to: (1)
control broadleaf weeds that are beyond the optimum treatment size; or (2) control
broadleaf or grass weeds not named on this label; or (3) control ALS-resistant weeds.
Amber must be applied in tank mixture for use in fallow cropland.
Refer to the label of the tank mix partner for appropriate crops, additional weeds
controlled, and directions for use; and observe all precautions and restrictions on the
labels of products used in tank mixtures.
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Recommended tank mix partners:
Aim
Ally®*
Assert®*
Banvel SC or SGF
Bronate®
Buctril
Clarity
Curtail
Curtail M
Oiscover™
Oiuron
Fallow MasterTM
Gramoxone® Extra
Hoelon®
Landmaster® BW
Lexone
Maverick*
MCPA amine or ester
Puma™
Roundup®, Roundup
Ultra
Sencor
Starane
Starane + Saber®
Starane + Salvo®
Starane + Sword®
Stinger
2,4-0 amine or ester
Touchdown®
*Products with the same mode of action as Amber (ALS-inhibitors). See the Weed
Resistance to ALS-inhibitor Herbicides section for information on situations requiring
mixture or sequential application with products of a different mode of action.
Tank Mixes for Henbit Control
If henbit has emerged, apply Amber early postemergence at a standard use rate in
combination with Ally; Banvel + 2,4-0; Buctril; MCPA; Lexone; or Sencor.
Tank Mix with Metribuzin (Lexone or Sencor) or Maverick for Suppression of
Downy Brome and Cheat
For suppression/partial control of downy brome and cheat in wheat, apply a standard
rate of Amber plus 0.062-0.25 lb. a.i./A (2-8 oz.lA of 4L or 0.083-0.33 Ib.lA of 750F) of
metribuzin or 213 oz.lA of Maverick early postemergence. Refer to the Lexone, Sencor,
or Maverick label for rates, timings, and restrictions, such as variety limitations.
Tank Mix With Fallow Master For Conservation Tillage
For burndown plus residual control of weeds in Table 1, apply a standard rate of Amber
plus labeled rates of Fallow Master in fallow cropland or at least 15 days prior to
seeding winter or spring wheat in no-tillage or reduced-tillage systems. To obtain good
soil activity, enough rainfall is needed to wet the soil 2-3 inches deep before weed
emergence. If weeds emerge, control them with a herbicide(s) having a different mode
of action than Amber; for example, 2,4-0 + Banvel.
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Tank Mix Application With Tilt® Fungicide
For control of foot rot in wheat in the Pacific Northwest, Tilt fungicide may be applied at
4 fl. oz.lA in combination with Amber at either a standard or enhanced rate. Refer to the
Tilt label for specific use directions and restrictions.
AMBER APPLICATION WITH ORGANOPHOSPHATE INSECTICIDES
Amber may be tank mixed or applied sequentially with registered organophosphate
insecticides except malathion. These tank mixtures or sequential applications may
cause temporary crop discoloration or crop injury, especially if the crop is under
environmental stress at the time of treatment.
Delay Amber application for at least 60 days after an in-furrow application of an
organophosphate insecticide.
GRAZING AND RE-SEEDING FOLLOWING AMBER APPLICATION TO WHEAT,
BARLEY, OR FALLOW CROPLAND
There are no grazing restrictions following Amber application.
Wheat (except durum wheat) may be re-seeded immediately after application of either a
standard rate or the enhanced rate.
ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS
The following crops may be planted after an Amber application without a field bioassay,
provided the following conditions are met and the required time has elapsed between
the last Amber application and the crop planting date. When applying Amber in a tank
mix, refer to the rotational restrictions on this label and the label of the tank mix partner
and observe the more restrictive interval.
Wheat
Do not plant Durum wheat less than 8 months after an Amber application. Other spring
and winter wheat varieties may be replanted at any time.
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Barley, Rye, Oats, or Bermudagrass
1. Six months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. In CO, KS, MT, NE, OK, SD, TX, Western ND - where soil pH is 7.9 or
less - and where one application of Amber at a standard rate was made.
B. In all states - where soil pH is 6.9 or lower - one application of either a
standard or enhanced rate.
2. Eighteen months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in areas
not described above.
Proso Millet
Four months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate.
Field Corn
1. Four months ONLY if an IR corn hybrid is planted; either a standard or enhanced
rate.
2. Fourteen months ONLY after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in
KS, NE, and CO east of 1-25, where soil pH is 6.9 or lower, if a "normal" (not IR)
hybrid is planted.
3. Twenty-two months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate on soil
with pH 7.9 or lower, if a "normal" (not IR) hybrid is planted.
4. Thirty-six months after application in areas not described above. Corn may be
planted sooner if a successful field bioassay is completed.
Grain Sorghum
1. Fourteen months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and one application of a standard rate in Central TX
(excluding Panhandle); Western OK (excluding Panhandle); and West
Central and Western KS and NE.
B. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and one application of either a standard or enhanced
rate in Eastern TX; Central and Eastern OK; and Central and Eastern KS.
2. Twenty-four months after application of either a standard or enhanced rate in
areas not described above.
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Soybeans
1. Eleven months ONLY if STS® soybeans are planted; either a standard or
enhanced rate.
2. Fourteen months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.5 or lower and a minimum of 25 inches cumulative precipitation
from application to planting. One application of a standard rate in Central
KS.
B. Soil pH 7.5 or less and a minimum of 25 inches cumulative precipitation
from application to planting. One application of a standard or the
enhanced rate in Eastern TX; Central and Eastern OK.
3. Twenty-six months ONLY under the following conditions:
A. Soil pH 7.5 or lower and cumulative precipitation of 46 inches from
application to planting. One application of the enhanced rate in Central
KS.
B. Soil pH 7.9 or lower and cumulative precipitation of 46 inches from
application to planting. One application of a standard rate in Central KS;
South Central NE.
4. Thirty-six months after application of a standard or enhanced rate in areas not
described above. Soybeans may be planted sooner if a successful field bioassay
is completed.
Sugar Beets, Sunflowers, or Onions
These crops are extremely sensitive to low levels of Amber in the soil and should not
be planted less than 24 months after any application of Amber and only after a
successful field bioassay is completed.
Other Crops
All crops other than wheat, barley, rye, oats, proso millet, bermudagrass, field corn,
grain sorghum, and soybeans under the specific conditions described above, may be
seeded only after the completion of a successful field bioassay and no sooner than 4
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FIELD BIOASSAY INSTRUCTIONS
Using typical tillage, seeding practices, and timings for the particular crop, plant several
strips of the desired crop variety across the field which has been previously treated with
Amber. Plant the strips perpendicular to the direction Amber was applied. The strips
should be located so that all the different field conditions are encountered, including
differences in soil texture, pH, and drainage. If the crop does not show visible
symptoms of injury, stand reduction, and/or yield reduction, this field can be seeded with
this crop the next growing season after the bioassay. If visible injury, stand reduction,
or yield reduction occurs, this crop must not be seeded, and the bioassay must be
repeated the next growing season.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not use Amber in fields where the combination of all three of these criteria
occur:
• Historic average annual rainfall (or the combination of historic annual
rainfall plus planned irrigation of the crop) exceeds 35 inches per year,
and
• The ground water table is 30 ft. or less below the soil surface, and
• The soil is classified as a coarse soil (sand or loamy sand soil texture in
the surface layer).
5. When applying to wheat, barley, or fallow cropland, do not apply more than one
application of 0.56 oz.lA or two applications of 0.28 oz.lA (separated by at least
60 days) per crop. Split applications must be made within the same cropping
season.
6. When applying to pastures, rangeland, or eRP acres, do not apply more than a
total of 0.84 oz.lA per year as follows: one application of 0.28 oz.lA may be
applied postemergence, followed by a second application not more than 60 days
later at up to 0.56 oz.lA.
7. Do not apply Amber or other herbicides with the same mode of action within a
12-month period after an Amber application, except as directed on this label for
split applications and tank mixes. If additional weed control is needed, use a
herbicide with a different mode of action than Amber.
8. Do not apply Amber within 4 hours of an expected rainfall/irrigation event.
Rainfall or irrigation soon after application may reduce foliar uptake by weeds,
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9. Do not apply Amber to wheat or barley undersown with legumes or forage
grasses, as injury to the undersown crops may occur.
10. Do not apply Amber to irrigated land if the tail water will be used on nontarget
land.
11. Do not allow spray to drift to nontarget crops, other desirable plants, recreational
areas, ornamental plants, or onto land scheduled to be planted with crops other
than wheat or barley.
12. Do not apply Amber to snow-covered soil or to frozen soil surfaces, since runoff
may occur.
13. Do not apply Amber where its movement through the soil or on soil particles may
place it in contact with nontarget plants or their roots.
14. Do not apply Amber under conditions when uniform coverage cannot be
obtained.
15. Do not apply Amber to stressed or dormant weeds, or when environmental
conditions that stress weeds or cause weed dormancy are expected within one
week after application.
16. Do not mix with or apply sequentially with malathion. Tank mixture or sequential
application with other registered organophosphate insecticides may cause
temporary crop discoloration or crop injury. Delay Amber application for at least
60 days after an in-furrow application of an organophosphate insecticide.
17. Do not apply Amber through irrigation systems.
CATASTROPHIC CROP LOSS
Where a catastrophic crop loss has occurred after an Amber application due to a natural
disaster (such as late killing frost, hail, flooding, insect or disease damage), wheat
(except durum) may be replanted immediately and IR corn hybrids after 4 months.
Additionally, after 4 months barley, durum wheat, oats, rye, or STS soybeans may be
planted with the expectation that some level of discoloration, stunting, or other crop
injury will occur. Any damage and yield loss that occurs must be accepted by the
grower. Growers not willing to accept this potential injury and yield loss are required to
follow standard rotational guidelines.
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Accu-Pak®, Amber®, Discover™, Tilt®, and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a
Syngenta Group Company
U.S. Patent No. 4,514,212
Assert® trademark of American Cyanamid Company
Clarity®, Banvel® and Weedmaster® trademarks of BASF Corporation
Bronate®, Buctril®, and Weedone® trademarks of Rh6ne-Poulenc Ag Company
Clorox® trademark of Clorox Company
CrossboW®, Curtail®, Grazon®, Saber®, Salvo®, Starane®, Sword®, Stinger®, and
Tordon TM trademarks of Dow AgroSciences
Fallow Master™, Landmaster®, Maverick™, and Roundup® trademarks of Monsanto
Company
Gramoxone® and Touchdown® trademarks of Zeneca Ag Products
Hoelon® and Puma ™ trademarks of AgrEvo USA Company
Ally®, Lexone® and STS® trademarks of E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company, Inc.
Sencor® trademark of Bayer Corporation
Aim ™ trademark of FMC Corporation
©2004 Syngenta
Manufactured for:
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
P. O. Box 18300
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300
SCP 701A-L7S 1003
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CONTAINER LABEL
Amber®
Accu-Pak®
Herbicide
For control of various weeds in wheat, barley, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation
Reserve Program acres
Active Ingredient:
Triasulfuron (CAS No. 82097-50-5) ......................................................................... 75.0%
Other Ingredients: 25.0%
Total: 100.0%
Amber is a water-dispersible granule.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
8 x 1.4 Ounce
Water-Soluble Packets
11.2 Ounces
Total Net Weight
See directions for use in attached booklet.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. Refer to supplemental labeling under "Agricultural Use
Requirements" in the Directions for Use section for information about this standard.
EPA Reg. No. 100-701
EPA Est. 70992-FRA-001
Made in France
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Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoid breathing
spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
FIRST AID
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 treatment advice
If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
If on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing.
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or
Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
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 wash water or rinsate.
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Ground Water Advisory
Amber has been identified in ground water sampling from a field research study under
vulnerable conditions. There is the possibility that Amber may leach through soil to
ground water, especially where soils are coarse and ground water is near the surface.
Consult with the pesticide state lead agency or local agricultural agencies for
information regarding soil permeability and aquifer vulnerability in your area.
Chemigation
Do not apply Amber through irrigation systems.
Accu-Pak®, Amber®, and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group
Company
u.s. Patent No. 4,514,212
©2004 Syngenta
Manufactured for:
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
P. O. Box 18300
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300
SCP 701A-L7S 1003
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