crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/7969-316.md

Paramount L Herbicide

• EPA Reg No: 7969-316
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: QUINCLORAC, DIMETHYLAMINE SALT (18.92%)
• Label accepted: 2011-11-29
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00316-20111129.pdf

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J UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 NOV 2 9 2011 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Mr. Raj Sandhu BASF Corporation 26 Davis Dr., PO Box 13528 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Subject: Paramount L Herbicide EPA Registration Numbers 7969-316 Application dated November 11,2011 Dear Mr. Sandhu, The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act as amended is acceptable. Amended labeling will supercede all previously accepted ones. A stamped copy of labeling is enclosed for your records. Submit one (1) copy of final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment. If you have any questions, please contact Hope Johnson at 703-305-5410. Sincerely,

.able Bo Davis Product Manager 25 Herbicide Branch Registration Division (7505P)

r BASF Group The Chemical Company Herbicide Paramountherbicide For weed control in grass grown for seed; fallow systems, preplan! and in-crop sorghum, and preplant wheat (see Crop-specific Information for geographic limitations); noncrop areas; and pasture (including pasture grown for hay), rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), and switchgrass establishment and maintenance Active Ingredient: dimethylamine salt of quinclorac: 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid 18.92% Other Ingredients: 81.08% Total: 100.00% Equivalent to: 1.50 Ibs quinclorac: 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid equivalent per gallon EPA Reg. No. 7969-316 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION/PRECAUCION EPA Est. No. Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions. In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Net Contents: BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 C C C L t.

FIRST AID If swallowed If in eyes If on skin or clothing If inhaled • 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. • Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1 5 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. • 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. • Move person to fresh air. • If person is not breathing, call 91 1 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information: 1 -800-832-HELP (4357). Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Causes moderate eye injury. May cause allergic skin response. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow instruc- tions for Category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as butyl rubber >14 mils, or natural rubber >14 mils, neoprene rubber >14 mils, or nitrile rubber >14 mils • Shoes plus socks Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 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 Statement 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 pesti- cides [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. • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Environmental Hazards This chemical has properties and characteristics associat- ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination. DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water by cleaning of equip- ment or disposal of rinsate. _ Directions For Use [ * •- ^ ' • «- It is a violation of federal law to use this product ima man- ner inconsistent with its labeling. POcNQT apply this product in a way that will contact Ivorkefe or other per- sons, either directly or through drift. OrJy protease! < • handlers may be in the area during application. For. any requirements specific to your state*c,r>t:ibe, coniPiMt the agency responsible for pesticide re All applicable directions, restrictions and precautions-are to be followed. This labeling must be in the user's possession during application. ; l ' •• '-

r 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, notifi- cation, 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 12 hours. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permit- ted 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, such as butyl rubber

14 mils, or natural rubber >14 mils, neoprene rubber 14 mils, or nitrile rubber >14 mils • Shoes plus socks STORAGE AND DISPOSAL DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Store in a secure, dry, well-ventilated area. Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from use of this product may 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 recy- cling, 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. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued) Container Handling (continued) Triple rinse containers too targe 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 clo- sures. 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 back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con- tents into application equipment or mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. In Case of Spill In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: • CHEMTREC 1 -800-424-9300 • BASF Corporation 1 -800-832-HELP (4357) Use Information Paramount® L herbicide is for use in grass grown for seed; fallow systems, preplant and in-crop sorghum, and preplant wheat (see Crop-specific Information for geo- graphic limitations); noncrop areas; and pasture (including pasture grown for hay), rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), and switchgrass establishment and maintenance. Paramount L is formulated as a soluble liq- uid designed for dilution with water and spraying in common agricultural spray equipment. When used as directed, Paramount L will provide suppression or control of weed species listed in Table 1. For improved control, add a tank mix partner that is active on listed species. (continued)

rTable 1. Target Weeds , » Weeds Controlled ! Annual Grass Weeds1 (0 to 2 inches) Barnyardgrass Crabgrass, large Foxtail, giant Foxtail, green Foxtail, yellow Junglerice Signalgrass, broadleaf Annual Broadleaf Weeds (0 to 2 inches) Bedstraw, catchweed Clovers Eclipta Flax, volunteer Jointvetch Lettuce, prickly Morningglory spp. Sesbania, hemp Perennial Broadleaf Weeds Bindweed2, field Bindweed2, hedge

• •/•" "• * Weeds" Suppressed*, , ( Annual Broadleaf Weeds (0 to 2 inches) Alligatorweed Kochia Lambsquarters, common Ragweed, common Ragweed, giant Sunflower, wild Thistle4, Russian Velvetleaf Perennial Broadleaf Weeds Dandelion Sowthistle4, perennial Spurge3, leafy Thistle4, Canada DO NOT exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L herbicide per acre per calendar year. Apply Paramount L at yellow bract (pre- bloom) or in the fall prior to the first k Iling frost. For best performance on listed weeds suppressed, tank mix 32 fluid ounces per acre of Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct® herbicide. ' For best control of annual grass weeds, target application prior to tillering. 2 Refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. 3 Use 32 to 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre in noncrop areas for suppression and annual growth control of leafy spurge. DO NOT exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calen- dar year. Apply Paramount L at yellow bract (prebloom) or in the fall prior to the first killing frost. For best performance on leafy spurge, tank mix 32 fluid ounces per acre of Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct. "Use 32 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre for suppression and annual growth control of perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle. DO NOT exceed a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calendar year. Apply Paramount L at rosette stage or bud stage. Avoid application when seed stalk is bolting. For best performance on perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle, tank mix 32 fluid ounces per acre of Paramount L with 4 to 6 ounces per acre of Distinct. Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions For most effective bindweed control, apply Paramount L in the fall just prior to the first killing frost. Bindweed plants should be actively growing and at least 4 inches long. If tillage is a part of local postharvest practice, allow a mini- mum of 30 days after tillage for bindweed plants to regrow prior to application. For best long-term bindweed control, make yearly applications of Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre in the fall. Use the higher speci- fied rate for dense populations or large plants. Mode of Action Paramount L is a systemic herbicide with plant uptake occurring through both foliage and roots. Resultant herbi- cide symptoms on susceptible plants include twisting, stunting, reddening and chlorosis. For annual weeds, symptoms may take up to two weeks after application to develop with death occurring in about three weeks. For perennial weeds, symptoms may not be evident for several weeks after application; full effect may not be evi- dent for 3 to 6 months. Resistance Management Paramount L has a low probability of selecting for resist- ant weed biotypes. However, repeated applications of a single mode of action in a weed management plan increase the probability of selecting for naturally occurring biotypes with less susceptibility to herbicides using that mode of action. Therefore, weed management programs should include rotations using herbicides with different modes of action. Coverage When making postemergence application, weeds must be thoroughly covered with spray because foliar uptake of Paramount L by the target weed is important for optimum control. Large leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent adequate spray coverage. Cleaning Spray Equipment Clean spray equipment thoroughly using a strong deter- gent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the manufacturer's directions before and after applying this product. Application Instructions Based on the uses described in this label, apply Paramount L by ground application equipment when pos- sible. Paramount L may also be applied using aerial application equipment in certain states (see Table 2A and Table 2B). In all aerial applications, read and follow all drift management guidelines in this labeling.

r r JParamount® L herbicide may be applied as either a broadcast or spot spray application. Application must be made to actively growing weeds. For the most effective control of most broadleaf weeds, apply Paramount L early when weeds are small. Delaying application permits weeds to exceed the maximum size and may prevent adequate control. In irrigated areas, irrigate before treatment to ensure active weed growth. Ground Application (Broadcast) Water Volume Use 5 to 30 gallons of water per broadcast acre. When weed foliage is dense, higher spray volumes may be required. Spray Pressure Use a maximum of 30 psi (measured at the boom, not at the pump or in the line). Application Equipment • Use only nozzles spaced up to 20 inches apart that will produce uniform spray patterns and thorough coverage. Select nozzles designed to produce a minimal amount of fine spray particles. Use drift reduction nozzles such as Delavan Raindrop Drift Reduction Flat Spray Tips, RF Tips, XR Tee Jet™ Extended-range Flat Spray Tips, or other brands of comparable capabilities. • DO NOT use controlled droplet applicator (CDA) nozzles because erratic coverage can cause inconsistent weed control of perennial sowthistle and Canada thistle. • DO NOT use selective application equipment such as recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators. Aerial Application Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. Table 2A. Paramount L Aerial Application Permitted Arkansas* Colorado* Idaho* Illinois Iowa Kansas* Minnesota Missouri Montana* Nebraska* Nevada New Mexico* North Dakota* Oklahoma* Oregon* South Dakota* Texas* Utah* Washington* Wyoming

• See Table 2B for specific county restrictions where aerial application is not permitted. Because of the possible presence of endangered plant species as well as the additional state restrictions in Arkansas and Texas, aerial application is NOT permitted in the counties listed in Table 2B. Table 2B. County Prohibitions on Aerial Applications State Arkansas Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington County See State-specific Restrictions section in this label. Boulder, Delta, Garfield, Jefferson, La Plata, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Rio Blanco, San Miguel, Weld Idaho, Kootenai, Latah Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Coffey, Crawford, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Miami, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee Lake, Missoula Box Butte, Cherry, Garden, Hall, Lancaster, Morrill, Seward, Sheridan Chaves, Dona Ana, Eddy, San Miguel Ransom, Richland Choctaw, Craig, Rogers Benton, Clackamas, Coos, Douglas, Harney, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion, Polk, Wallowa, Washington, Yamhill Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Clay, Coddington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Moody, Roberts, Todd, Turner, Union, Yankton Bandera, Brazos, Burleson, Coke, El Paso, Fort Bend, Freestone, Harris, Hays, Hudspeth, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, Kleberg, Leon, Live Oak, Madison, Mitchell, Nueces, Pecos, Refugio, Robertson, Runnels, San Patricio, Starr, Uvalde, Washington See State-specific Restrictions section in this label. Cache, Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Kane, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Washington, Wayne, Weber Chelan, Clark, Cowlitz, Island, Spokane

r Aerial Application (continued) Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related factors determines 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 outermost 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 airstream and never be pointed downward more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction advisory information presented below. Information on 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 Inversions). Controlling droplet size: • Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. • Pressure - DO NOT exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. • Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of noz- zles that provide uniform coverage. • Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientations and is recommended practice. 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 the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 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 Height Applications must 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. Swath Adjustment When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the upwind and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compen- sate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller droplets, etc.). Wind Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type, determine drift potential at any given speed. Application must 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 spray 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 con- ditions are both hot and dry. Temperature Inversions Applications must 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 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 genera- tor. 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.

Sensitive Areas The pesticide must only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bod- ies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, or nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). Spray Additives To achieve consistent weed control, the use of spray addi- tive(s) with Paramount® L herbicide is required. The recommended spray additive with Paramount L is methy- lated seed oil (MSO). The use of crop oil concentrate (COG) with Paramount L is also permitted. A nitrogen fertilizer source (ammonium sulfate [AMS] or urea ammonium nitrate [DAN]) can be added to enhance efficacy but cannot be used in place of MSO or COG. Refer to Table 3. Spray Additive Rate per Acre for spray additive rates. Table 3. Spray Additive Rate per Acre Spray Additive MSO COG AMS* DAN solution* Ground Application 1 .0 to 2.0 pints** 2.0 pints 2.5 pounds 0.5 to 1.0 gallon

• Optional ** For best grass control, use at least 1 .5 pints/acre of MSO. When an adjuvant (or a specific adjuvant product, such as a drift control agent) is to be used with this product, the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) certified adjuvant is recommended. Methylated Seed Oil or Crop Oil Concentrate A methylated seed oil or crop oil concentrate must contain either a petroleum or vegetable oil base and MUST meet all of the following criteria: • Non-phytotoxic • Contain only EPA-exempt ingredients • Provide good mixing quality in the jar test • Successful in local experience The exact composition of suitable products will vary; how- ever, vegetable and petroleum oil concentrates should contain emulsifiers to provide good mixing quality. Highly refined vegetable oils have proven more satisfactory than unrefined vegetable oils. For additional information, see Compatibility Test for Mix Components. MSO plus AMS must be used when Paramount L is applied alone for bindweed control in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and the designated counties of Texas. Nitrogen Fertilizer Source • Urea ammonium nitrate (28%, 30%, or 32% nitrogen solution) - DO NOT use brass or aluminum nozzles when spraying DAN. • Ammonium sulfate - AMS may be substituted for UAN. Other sources of nitrogen are not as effective as AMS and UAN. Use AMS only if it has been demonstrated to • be successful in local experience. Use high-quality, readily water-soluble AMS (spray grade) to avoid plugging spray nozzles. Local sources of high- quality, fine feed-grade AMS may be better than fertilizer grade. Low-quality AMS may contain material that will not readily dissolve, which could result in nozzle tip plugging. To determine AMS quality, perform a jar test. Add 1/3 cup of ammonium sulfate to 1 gallon of water; agitate for 1 minute. If any undissolved sediment is observed, pre-dissolve the AMS in water and filter before adding it to the spray tank. If the AMS is added directly to the spray tank, add slowly while agitating. Adding the mix too quickly may clog outlet lines. DO NOT apply AMS if applied in less than 10 gallons per acre because of potential problems with precipitation in reduced volumes. Because most nitrogen solutions are mildly corrosive to galvanized steel, mild steel, and brass spray equipment, rinse the entire spray system with water soon after use. Nonionic Surfactant Alternatively, an 80% active nonionic spray surfactant may only be used when Paramount L is tank mixed with other products that restrict the use of oil additives. However, the use of nonionic surfactant may result in reduced weed con- trol with Paramount L. The standard label instruction for nonionic surfactant is 1 quart per 100 gallons of water (0.25% volume/volume). Applications with nonionic surfac- tant require the addition of a nitrogen fertilizer source.

Tank Mixing Information Other registered products may be tank mixed with Paramount® L herbicide. 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. Tank Mix Partners/Components BASF does not recommend using tank mixes other than those listed on BASF labeling. Physical incompatibility, reduced weed control, or crop injury may result from mix- ing Paramount L with other pesticides, additives, or fertilizers. Local agricultural authorities may be a source of information when using other than BASF-recommended tank mixes. Use the following tank mixes for control of the weeds listed as suppressed in Table 1. The following herbicides may be tank mixed with Paramount L according to the specific tank mixing instructions in this label and respective product labels. For all listed tank mixes, use Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre. Buctril® herbicide (bromoxynil) Buctril + atrazine (bromoxynil + atrazine) Clarity® herbicide (dicamba) Distinct® herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) Fallow Master® herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba) Gramoxone Inteon® herbicide (paraquat) Guardsman Max® herbicide (dimethenamid-P + atrazine) Landmaster® herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-D) Outlook® herbicide (dimethenamid-P) Peak® herbicide (prosulfuron) Weedmaster® herbicide (dicamba + 2,4-D) 2,4-D atrazine glyphosate Compatibility Test for Mix Components Add components in the following sequence using 2 tea- spoons for each pound or 1 teaspoon for each pint of specified label rate per acre.

1. Water - For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use 3-1/3 cups (800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes, adjust rates accordingly. Use only water from the intend- ed source at the source temperature.
2. Products in PVA bags - Cut an opening in the water- soluble PVA bag just large enough to use a teaspoon for measuring purposes. Use the opened water-soluble PVA bag first when preparing spray solution. Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
3. Water-dispersible products (such as dry flowables, wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo- emulsions)

• For the 21.3 fluid-ounce rate, use 1 teaspoon.
• For the 32.0 fluid-ounce rate, use 1.5 teaspoons. Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.

4. Water-soluble products (including Paramount L) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (MSO or COC when applicable) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles.
6. Water-soluble additives (AMS or UAN when applicable) - Cap the jar and invert 10 cycles. Let the solution stand for 15 minutes. Evaluate the solution for uniformity and stability. The spray solution should not have free oil on the surface, nor fine particles that precipitate to the bottom, nor thick (clab- bered) texture. DO NOT use any spray solution that could clog spray nozzles. Mixing Order Maintain constant agitation throughout mixing and application.
7. Water - Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer tank 3/4 full of clean water.
8. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after each component has been added.
9. 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.
10. Water-dispersible products (dry flowables, wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo-emulsions)
11. Water-soluble products (including Paramount L)
12. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as oil concentrate when applicable)
13. Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when applicable)
14. Remaining quantity of water Maintain constant agitation during application. Restrictions and Limitations • Maximum seasonal use rate - DO NOT apply more than a total of 64 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calendar year. • Restricted-entry interval (REI) -12 hours • DO NOT apply Paramount L by air in any state not list- ed in Table 2A or the counties listed in Table 2B. • Wind speed for ground application - DO NOT apply Paramount L when wind is blowing more than 10 mph. • DO NOT use selective application equipment such as recirculating sprayers, wiper applicators, or shielded applicators. • DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation equipment. • DO NOT apply to weeds or grass under stress because of lack of moisture, herbicide injury, mechanical injury, or cold temperatures, or unsatisfactory control may result.

f « 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. • Rainfast period - Paramount® L herbicide is rainfast 6 hours after application. • Crop rotation restrictions

• In case of crop failure, only spring or winter wheat or grain sorghum may be immediately replanted. DO NOT plant any crop other than spring or winter wheat or grain sorghum for 309 days (10 months) following application.
• For alfalfa, clover, dry beans, flax, lentils, peas, safflower, Solanaceous crops listed in Drift section, and sugar beets, DO NOT replant for 24 months. Conduct a bioassay prior to planting any of these crops. Drift • DO NOT allow Paramount L to drift onto other desir- able plants, especially sensitive crops belonging to the following plant families:

1. Solanaceae - tomato, potato, tobacco, eggplant, peppers (Capsicum), among others
2. Umbelliferae - celery, parsley, carrots, among others
3. Leguminosae - alfalfa, green bean, among others
4. Convolvulaceae - sweet potato, among others
5. Chenopodicaceae - spinach, sugar beet, among others
6. Malvaceae - okra, among others
7. Cucurbitaceae - watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, pumpkin, among others
8. Compositae - lettuce, sunflowers, among others
9. Linaceae - flax • DO NOT allow spray containing Paramount L to drift onto areas where tomatoes are to be planted, have been planted, or onto emerged tomatoes, or severe injury will occur. • DO NOT use Paramount L in tank mixes not specified on this label. • DO NOT premix Paramount L with fungicides, herbi- cides, insecticides, additives, or fertilizers or contamination of mixing equipment and movement of Paramount L to off-site mixing areas can occur. State-specific Restrictions y; Arkansas Because there are additional state restrictions in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Plant Board or a representative for specific instructions about applying Paramount L in Arkansas. In Arkansas, Paramount L (quinclorac) must not be applied in an area from one-mile west of Highway No. 1 to one-mile east of Highway No. 163 from the Craighead/Poinsett county line to the Cross/Poinsett county line. Furthermore, NO AERIAL APPLICATION is allowed in the area of Poinsett County one-mile west of Highway No. 1 to two-miles west of Highway No. 1 and one-mile east of Highway No. 163 to Ditch No. 10 from the Craighead/Poinsett county line to the Cross/Poinsett county line or any other county in Arkansas. i T®xas Paramount L may be used in the following Texas counties: Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Borden, Briscoe, Brown, Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress, Clay, Cochran, Coke, Coleman, Collin, Collingsworth, Concho, Cooke, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Denton, Dickens, Donley, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Grayson, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jack, Jones, Kent, King, Know, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, McCulloch, Montague, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Runnels, Schackelford, Scurry, Sherman, Sterling, Stonewall, Swisher, Taylor, Terry, Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, Yoakum, and Young. Read and follow all Texas state requirements for Paramount L uses.

Crop-specific Information [ Grass Grown For Seed , Paramount81 L herbicide may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. For use in the following grass grown for seed: Cool-season Grass Bromegrass, meadow Bromegrass, smooth Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross European dunegrass Fescue, fine Fescue, tall Junegrass Kentucky bluegrass Needlegrass, green Orchardgrass Quackgrass Ryegrass, annual Ryegrass, Indian Ryegrass, perennial Wheatgrass, bluebunch Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross Wheatgrass, crested Wheatgrass, fairway Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross Wheatgrass, intermediate Wheatgrass, pubescent Wheatgrass, Siberian Wheatgrass, slender Wheatgrass, tall Wheatgrass, thickspike Wheatgrass, Western Wildrye, Altai Wildrye, basin Wildrye, beardless Wildrye, Dahurian Wildrye, mammoth Wildrye, Russian Warm-season Grass Bermudagrass Bluestem, big Bluestem, little Bluestem, sand Grama, blue Grama, side-oats Sandreed, prairie Switchgrass Apply Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds (see Table 1). Apply Paramount L for bindweed control after grass seed harvest and hay removal but before the first killing frost. Refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. Fallow Systems, Preplant Sorghum, jand Preplant .Wheat i Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. DO NOT use preplant wheat in the following states: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming Paramount L can be applied in fallow areas, preplant grain sorghum, and preplant wheat (DO NOT apply in ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, or WY) at 21.3 fluid ounces per acre for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds (see Table 1). For bindweed control with Paramount L, refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. When Paramount L is applied as a preplant treatment in wheat, plant wheat at least 1 -inch deep. Shallow planting (less than 1 -inch deep) may result in possible crop injury when wheat is subjected to drought or other stress conditions. Fallow Tank Mixes Other registered products may be tank mixed with Paramount L. 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. • Clarity® herbicide (dicamba) • Distinct* herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) • Fallow Master® herbicide (glyphosate + dicamba) • Landmaster® herbicide (glyphosate + 2,4-D) • 2,4-D • glyphosate \ v „ In-crop Sorghum Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. Apply Paramount L to grain sorghum at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre from preemergence to postemergence (to 12-inch tall sorghum) for control of annual grass and broadleaf weeds. For best annual grass control, apply Paramount L at 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre in a tank mix with atrazine at 0.5 to 1.0 pound ai per acre when weeds are less than 2-inches tall. DO NOT use liquid fertilizer as a carrier for postemergence application of Paramount L to grain sorghum. 10

aNew Mexico, Oklahoma, and designated counties in Texas Apply only 32.0 fluid ounces of Paramount® L herbicide per acre to in-crop sorghum. Table 4. Tank Mix Use Rate per Acre with Paramount L Herbicide Tank Mix Partner 2,4-D atrazine Clarity® Fallow Master® Landmaster® Peak® glyphosate Buctril® Buctril + atrazine Guardsman Max® Fallow and Preplant Wheat 0.375 to LOIbai

4 to 16flozs 22 to 44 ozs 32 to 54 fl ozs

12 to 32 fl ozs

Preplant Sorghum 0.375 to LOIbai 0.5 to LOIbai 4 to 1 6 f I ozs 22 to 44 ozs 32 to 54 fl ozs

12 to 32 fl ozs

Post- emergence Sorghum 0.125 to 0.5 Ib ai 0.5 to 1 .0 Ib ai 8 fl ozs

0.25 oz

16flozs 32 fl ozs 40 to 64 fl ozs t Noncrop Areas (Fencelines, Roadsides, and Rights-of-way) Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. Paramount L may be applied to noncrop areas (fence- lines, roadsides, highway medians, utilities, and railroad and pipeline rights-of-way). Paramount L may be applied to noncropland areas for the control of certain weeds in the Noxious Weed Control Programs, Districts or Areas includ- ing broadcast or spot treatments. Use 21.3 to 32.0 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre for control of annual weeds, or 32.0 to 64.0 fluid ounces per acre for other perennial weeds (see Table 1). DO NOT exceed a total of 64.0 fluid ounces of Paramount L per acre per calendar year. For bindweed control with Paramount L, refer to Field and Hedge Bindweed Control Instructions for use directions. Noncrop Tank Mixes Other registered products may be tank mixed with Paramount L. 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. • Clarity (dicamba) • Distinct® herbicide (diflufenzopyr + dicamba) • 2,4-D • glyphosate | Pasture (including pasture grown for hay), I Rangeland, Conservation Reserve Program Land (CRP), and Switchgrass Establishment | ' and Maintenance Paramount L may be applied by air in the states listed in Table 2A subject to the county prohibitions listed in Table 2B. Paramount L may be used in established pasture, range- land, Conservation Reserve Program land (CRP), and switchgrass establishment and maintenance as a post- emergence product with residual control. Paramount L may be applied at 12 to 64 fluid ounces per acre to control grass and broadleaf weeds, including field bindweed and leafy spurge (see Table 1. Target Weeds and Table 5. Application Rates). Table 5. Application Rates Target Weeds Grass and broadleaf control Bindweed control Bindweed maintenance Leafy spurge control Rate per Acre (fl ozs product) 21.3 to 32.0 21.3 12.0 32.0* to 64.0 'Suppression only; must be tank mixed with Overdrive* herbicide at 4 to 6 ozs/acre for effective control. 11

Paramount® L herbicide may be used in the cool-season and warm-season pasture and rangeland grass listed in Table 6. Table 6. Pasture and Rangeland Grass Cool-rseasori Grass "h v -- ,'; - _ , ' Bromegrass, meadow Bromegrass, smooth Bromegrass, smooth x meadow cross European dunegrass Fescue, fine1 Fescue, tall Junegrass Kentucky bluegrass Needle-and-thread Needlegrass, green Orchardgrass Ryegrass, annual Ryegrass, Indian Ryegrass, perennial Wheatgrass, bluebunch Wheatgrass, bluebunch x quack cross Wheatgrass, crested Wheatgrass, fairway Wheatgrass, fairway x crested cross Wheatgrass, intermediate Wheatgrass, pubescent Wheatgrass, Siberian Wheatgrass, slender Wheatgrass, tall Wheatgrass, thickspike Wheatgrass, Western Wildrye, Altai Wildrye, basin Wildrye, beardless Wildrye, Dahurian Wildrye, mammoth Wildrye, Russian 'Apply Paramount L to fine fescue only when it is part of a blend. Table 6. Pasture and Rangeland Grass (continued) Warm-season Grass ' - . , V -,',.'. Bermudagrass* Bluestem, big Bluestem, little Bluestem, sand Buffalograss Eastern gamagrass Grama, blue Grama, side-oats Indiangrass Lovegrass Sandreed, prairie Switchgrass 'Paramount L application to Bermudagrass may result in temporary yellowing (chlorosis) under certain conditions. Pasture and Rangeland Tank Mixes Paramount L may be tank mixed with other herbicides abeled for use in pasture and rangeland unless prohibited on the respective product label. The most restrictive label- ng applies to tank mixes. Switchgrass Establishment and Maintenance for Biofuel, Forage, Wildlife Habitat, and Conservation Plantings Paramount L may be used for the establishment and maintenance of Switchgrass. Apply 21 .3 to 32.0 fluid ounces per acre Paramount L as an early postemergence treatment for weed control in newly planted Switchgrass. Paramount L may be applied with other labeled herbi- cides to improve the spectrum of weeds controlled during the establishment and maintenance of Switchgrass. Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations • DO NOT cut treated area for hay within 7 days after treatment; however, there are no waiting period restric- tions on grazing forage following the application of Paramount L at labeled rates. • DO NOT apply to water or to areas where surface water is present. « DO NOT apply to irrigation ditches or areas that act as a channel for water entering cropland. • DO NOT apply Paramount L by air in any state not list- ed in Table 2A or the counties listed in Table 2B. 12

Conditions of Sale and Warranty The Directions For Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The directions are believed to be reliable and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, all of which are beyond the control of BASF CORPORATION ("BASF") or the Seller. To the extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. BASF warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use, subject to the inherent risks, referred to above. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of BASF. nos Clarity, Distinct, Guardsman Max, Outlook, Overdrive, and Paramount are registered trademarks of BASF. Buctril is a registered trademark of Bayer. Fallow Master and Landmaster are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. Gramoxone Inteon and Peak are registered trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Tee Jet is a trademark of Spraying Systems Company. Weedmaster is a registered trademark of Nufarm Australia Limited. ©2011 BASF Corporation All rights reserved. 007969-00316.20111021 .NVA 2011 -04-374-0183 Supersedes: NVA 2011-04-374-0124 BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 BASFThe Chemical Company 13