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OPTILL PRO POWERED BY KIXOR HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: 7969-332
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Saflufenacil (17.8%); dimethenamid-P (63.9%); Imazethapyr (50.2%)
- Label accepted: 2013-12-12
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00332-20131212.pdf
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Craig D. Kleppe, Ph.D. BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528 DEC 1 2 2013 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Subject: Revised Confidential Statement of Formula and Master Labeling to accommodate a change in the co-pack configuration from a dual-chambered jug to individual dry & liquid components packaged together Product Name: Optill PRO Powered by KIXOR Herbicide EPA Reg. No: 7969-332 Decision Number(s): 481717 Dear Dr. Kleppe: The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration in accordance with FIFRA section 3(C)(5), as amended, is acceptable, provided that you submit and/or cite all data required for reregistration/registration review of your product under FIFRA when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data. A stamped copy of your label is enclosed for your records. This label supersedes all previously accepted labels. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed label before you release the product for shipment. Products released for shipment after eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter must bear the new revised label. The revised Basic CSF dated July 30, 2013 is acceptable and supersedes all previously accepted Basic CSFs. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA §6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If you have questions or concerns regarding this letter, please contact Beth Benbow at (703) 347-8072 or email at benbow.bethany@epa.gov. Sincerely, Kathryn V. Montague Product Manager 23 Herbicide Branch Registration Division (7505P)
- 'BASFThe Chemical Company
- Herbicide)
- Optill PROPowered by Kixor® Herbicide
- Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean
- Active Ingredients (Dry Component):
- saflufenacil: N'-[2-chloro-4-f!uoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,
- 6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)benzoyl]-N-isopropyl-N-methylsulfamide 17.8%
- imazethapyr: (±)-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1 -methylethyl)-5-
- oxo-1 H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 50.2%
- Other Ingredients: 32.0%
- Total: 100.0%
- Contains 0.178 pound active ingredient saflufenacil and 0.502 pound acid equivalent imazethapyr
- per pound formulated as a water-dispersible granule (WG)
- Active Ingredient* (Liquid Component):
- dimethenamid-P: (S)-2-chloro-N-[(1 -methyl-2-methoxy)ethyl]-
- N-(2,4-dimethyl-thien-3-yl)-acetamide . 63.9%
- Other Ingredients**: 36.1%
- Total: 100.0%
- 'Contains 6.0 pounds of active ingredient per gallon formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate
- "Contains petroleum distillates
- EPA Reg. No. 7969-332
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- WARNING/AVISO
- 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 the 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: 2 x 2.5 pounds (Dry Component)
- 2 x 1.56 gallons (Liquid Component)
- BASF Corporation
- 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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FIRST AID If in eyes If swallowed If on skin or clothing If inhaled • Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes. • Call a poison control center for treatment advice. • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. • DO NOT give any liquid to the person. • DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 1 5 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 at 1 -800-832-HELP (4357). Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate. Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals WARNING. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or fre- quently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product are listed below. For more options, refer to Category F 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 barrier laminate, butyl rubber > 14 mils, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene rubber > 14 mils, or viton > 14 mils • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear (such as a face shield) User Safety Requirements Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. DO NOT reuse them. Follow the manufac- turer'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 pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all PPE specified above for applicators and other handlers and have such PPE immediately for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown. Mixers and loaders for aerial applications must use a closed system that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(4)] for dermal protection, and must: • Wear personal protective equipment required in the PPE section of this labeling for applicators and other handlers • Wear protective eyewear, if the system operates under pressure • Either use a closed system that also meets the require- ments in the WPS for inhalation protection or wear a NIOSH-approved dust-mist respirator with a TC84 cartridge • Be provided and have immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown: coveralls, chemical-resistant footwear, and dust-mist respirator, or if using a closed system cab that provides respiratory protection, a NIOSH-approved dust-mist respirator with a TC84 cartridge
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 For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. Groundwater Advisory- This product has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. Surface Water Advisory. This product may impact sur- face water due to runoff of rainwater. This is especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow groundwater. This product is classified as having high potential for reach- ing surface water via runoff for several weeks after application. A level, well-maintained buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of this chemical from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoid- ing application when rainfall is forecast to occur within 48 hours. Proper Handling Instructions. This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of wells (including aban- doned wells and drainage wells), sinkholes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to prop- erly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked mixing/loading areas. Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling or applica- tion equipment or containers within 50 feet of any well are prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad con- structed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad must be designed and maintained to contain any product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad, which means the pad must be self- contained. The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained at all times. The above specific minimum containment capacity DOES NOT apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment. This product must be used in a manner which will prevent back-siphoning in wells, spills, or improper disposal of excess pesticide spray mixture. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in ground- water contamination. Application in areas where soils are permeable or coarse and groundwater is near the surface could result in groundwater contamination. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in surface water contamination via dissolved runoff and runoff erosion. Practices should be followed to minimize the potential for dissolved runoff and/or runoff erosion. Point-source Contamination. To prevent point-source contamination, DO NOT mix or load this or any other pesti- cide product within 50 feet of wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), sinkholes, perennial or intermit- tent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or dike mixing/loading areas as described below. Mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing operations performed within 50 feet of a well are allowed only when conducted on an impervious pad constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be on or move across the pad. The pad must be self-contained to prevent surface water flow over or from the pad. The pad capacity must be maintained at 110% that of the largest pesticide container or application equipment used on the pad and have suffi- cient capacity to contain all product spills, equipment or container leaks, equipment washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. The containment capacity does not apply to vehicles delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment. Care must be taken when using this product to prevent: • Back-siphoning into wells • Spills • Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixes, or rinsates Check valves or anti-siphoning devices must be used on all mixing equipment. Movement Dissolved in Runoff or through Soil. DO NOT apply under conditions which favor runoff. DO NOT apply to impervious substrates such as paved or highly compacted surfaces or frozen soils. Groundwater
contamination may occur in areas where soils are perme- able or coarse and groundwater is near the surface. To minimize the possibility of groundwater contamination, carefully follow application rate as affected by soil type in the Crop-specific Information section of this label. DO NOT apply if all three criteria exist: coarse soils classi- fied as sand (does not include loamy sand or sandy loam), less than 3% organic matter (as determined by soil tests, if not known), and where depth to groundwater is 30 feet or less. Movement by Water Erosion of Treated Soil. DO NOT apply or incorporate this product by flood or fur- row irrigation. Ensure treated areas have received at least 0.5 inch of rainfall before using tailwater for subsequent irri- gation of other fields. Endangered Species Protection Requirements This product may have effects on federally listed threatened or endangered plant species or their critical habitat. When using this product, you must follow the measures con- tained in the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for the county or parish in which you are applying the pesti- cide. To determine whether your county or parish has a Bulletin, and to obtain that Bulletin, consult http://www.epa.gov/espp/, or call 1-800-447-3813 no more than 6 months before using this product. Applicators must use Bulletins that are in effect in the month in which the pesticide will be applied. New Bulletins will generally be available from the above sources 6 months prior to their effective dates. Directions For Use It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man- ner inconsistent with its labeling. This labeling must be in the possession of the user at time of herbicide application. DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact work- ers 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. Observe all precautions and limitations in this label and the labels of products used in combination with Optill® PRO herbicide. The use of Optill PRO not consistent with this label can result in injury to crops, animals or persons. Keep containers closed to avoid spills and contamination. Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all applicable directions, restrictions, precautions and Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed. BASF Corporation does not recommend or authorize the use of this product in manufacturing, processing or prepar- ing custom blends with other products for application in crops. The separate formulated Dry and Liquid components of Optill PRO are not for individual sale or use. 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. EXCEPTION: If the product is soil injected or soil incor- porated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been treated. PPE required for early entry to treated areas 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 barrier laminate, butyl rubber > 14 mils, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene rubber > 14 mils, or viton > 14 mils • Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear (such as a face shield)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide Storage DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in original container in a well-ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs and away from other pesti- cides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides. Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a vio- lation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 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 < 50 pounds and < 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining contents of both chambers into application equipment or a mix tank and ensure to drain the liquid chamber for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill both chambers of the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into appli- cation equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents of both chambers into application equipment or mix tank and ensure to drain the liquid chamber 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. Pressure rinse both chambers of container, either simultaneously or sequentially, by inserting the pressure rinsing nozzle in the chamber(s) 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 Emergency In case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call: • CHEMTREC 1 -800-424-9300 • BASF Corporation 1 -800-832-HELP (4357) In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call: • Your local doctor for immediate treatment, • Your local poison control center (hospital) • BASF Corporation 1 -800-832-HELP (4357) Steps to be taken in case material is released or . spilled: • Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc'.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to sepa- rate containers for disposal. • Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. • Wash clothing before reuse. • Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. Product Information Optill® PRO herbicide is a combination of two separate formulated components defined as follows, which are intended to be applied together as a tank mix application.
- Dry component: two containers each weighing 40 ounces (2.5 pounds) of a saflufenacil and imazethapyr product formulated as a water-dispersible granule.
- Liquid component: two jugs each containing 200 fluid ounces (1.56 gallons) of a dimethenamid-P product formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate. Optill PRO is packaged as Dry and Liquid components together in a carton (containing two 2.5 pound containers of the Dry component and two 1.5 gallon jugs of the Liquid component) that contains enough saflufenacil, imazethapyr, and dimethenamid-P to treat 40 acres. Optill PRO provides both contact burndown and residual preemergence broadleaf and grass weed control (refer to Table 1 for lists of weeds controlled) in soybean. Refer to Crop-specific Information section for instructions on herbicide tank mixtures. Make burndown applications of Optill PRO when weeds are small and actively growing. An adjuvant is required with Optill PRO for optimum burndown activity (refer to Additives section for details). Burndown activity may be slowed or reduced under cloudy and/or foggy or cooler weather conditions or when weeds are growing under drought or other stress conditions. When targeting dense weed populations and/or larger broadleaf weeds, use high- er spray volumes. Angling nozzles forward (to 45 degrees) may improve penetration of denser weed canopies. Residual preemergence applications of Optill PRO must be activated by at least 1/2 inch of rainfall or sprinkler irrigation prior to weed seedling emergence. When Optill PRO is not activated, a labeled postemergence herbicide or cultivation may be needed to control weed escapes.
Table 1. Weeds Controlled by Optill® PRO herbicide Common Name Broadleaf Weeds AHigatorweed Amaranth, Palmer1 Amaranth, Powell Anoda, spurred Artichoke, Jerusalem Bedstraw, catchweed Beets, wild Beggarticks, hairy Beggarweed, Florida Bindweed, field Buckwheat, wild Buffalobur Canola, volunteer (rapeseed) Carpetweed Chickweed, common Chickweed, mouse-ear Cocklebur, common Cowcockle Cress, hoary Dandelion Eveningprimrose, cutleaf Falseflax, smallseed Filaree, redstem Filaree, whitestem Fleabane, hairy Fleabane, rough Flixweed Galinsoga Goosefoot, nettleleaf Groundcherry, cutleaf Groundsel, common Henbit Horseweed (marestail) Jimsonweed Knotweed, prostrate Scientific Name , Alternanthera phiioxeroides Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus powellii Anoda cristata Helianthus tuberosus Galium aparine Beta vulgaris Bidens pilosa Desmodium tortuosum Convolvulus arvensis Polygonum convolvulus Solanum rostratum Brassica spp. Mollugo verticillata Stellaria media Cerastium vulgatum Xanthium strumarium Vaccaria pyramidata Cardaria draba Taraxacum officinale Oenothera laciniata Camelina microcarpa Erodium cicutarium Erodium moschatum Conyza bonariensis Erigeron asper Descurainia sophia Galinsoga parviflora Chenopodium murale Physalis angulata Senecio vulgaris Lamium amplexicaule Conyza canadensis Datura stramonium Polygonum aviculare Level of Control C = Control S = Suppression Residual Burndown Application Application '
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6 — 3 6 4 3 6 3 3 (continued)
Table 1. Weeds Controlled Common Name by Optiir PRO herbicide (continued) Scientific Name Level of C = Control S Residual Application Control = Suppression Burndown Application Maximum Height or Diameter (inches) Burndown Application Broadleaf Weeds (continued) ; • • • ' - .'-.'', ' '.V> ':.•"".;'- '•,;"- ":• •',.''- '-'•'• Kochia1 Ladysthumb Lambsquarters, common Lambsquarters, narrowleaf Lettuce, miner's Lettuce, prickly Mallow, common Mallow, little (cheeseweed) Mallow, Venice Marestail (horseweed) Marshelder Milkweed, common Morningglory, entireleaf Morningglory, ivyleaf Morningglory, palmleaf Morningglory, pitted Morningglory, smallflower Morningglory, tall Mustard, black Mustard, tumble Mustard, wild Nettle, burning Nightshade, black Nightshade, cutleaf Nightshade, Eastern black Nightshade, hairy Pennycress, field Pepperweed, field Pepperweed, Virginia Pigweed, prostrate Pigweed, redroot Pigweed, smooth Pigweed, spiny Poinsettia, wild Puncturevine Purslane, common Pusley, Florida Kochia scoparia Polygonum persicaria Chenopodium album Chenopodium prater/cola Claytonia perfoliata Lactuca serriola Malva neglecta Malva parviflora Hibiscus trionum Conyza canadensis Iva xanthifolia Asclepias syriaca Ipomoea hederacea var. integriuscula Ipomoea hederacea Ipomoea wrightii Ipomoea lacunosa Jacquemontia tamnifolia. Ipomoea purpurea Brassica nigra Sisymbrium altissimum Sinapis arvensis Urtica urens Solarium nigrum Solarium triflorum Solanum ptycanthum Solanum saccharoides Thlaspi arvense Lepidium campestre Lepidium virgin/cum Amaranthus blitoides Amaranthus retroflexus Amaranthus hybridus Amaranthus spinosus Euphorbia heterophylla Tribulus terrestris Portulaca oleracea Richardia scabra C C C — — — — • — S — C — S S — S C S C — C — C S C C — — — C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C — C C S 1 to 3 Suppression of button/puffball stage at < 1 -inch tall 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6 — 6 3 3 (continued)
Table 1 . Weeds Controlled by Optill® PRO herbicide (continued) Common Name Scientific Name Level of C = Control S Residual Application Control = Suppression Burndown Application Maximum Height or Diameter (inches) Burndown Application JBroadleaf Weeds (continued) . .-'•' . ' . . •'/ /' ... .- . -: •'. Radish, wild Ragweed, common1 Ragweed, giant1 Redmaids Rocket, London Rocket, yellow Sesbania, hemp Shepherd's-purse Sida, prickly Smartweed, Pennsylvania Smartweed, swamp (seedling) Sowthistle, annual Sowthistle, spiny Spurge, petty Spurge, prostrate Spurge, spotted Spurry, corn Starbur, bristly Sunflower, common Swinecress Tansymustard, green Tansymustard, pinnate Thistle, Canada Thistle, Russian Velvetleaf Watercress, creeping Watercress Waterhemp1 Willowweed Raphanus raphanistrum Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ambrosia trifida Calandrinia ciliata Sisymbrium irio Barbarea vulgaris Sesbania exaltata Capsella bursa-pastoris Sida spinosa Polygonum pensylvanicum Polygonum coccineum Sonchus oleraceus Sonchus asper Euphorbia peplus Euphorbia supina Euphorbia maculata Spergula arvensis Acanthospermum hispidum Helianthus annuus Coronopus didymus Descurainia incana Descurainia pinnata Cirsium arvense Salsola kali Abutilon theophrasti Coronopus squamatus Nasturtium officinale Amaranthus tuberculatus Epilobium adenocaulon — S S — — — — c S c — — • — — — c — — S _ — — — c S — — c — S C C c c c c c c c c c c c S S c c c c c c S2 c c c c c c 4 6 6 3 4 3 4 6 6 6 3 6 6 3 3 3 3 2 6 3 3 6 6 3 6 2 3 6 3
Table 1. Weeds Controlled by OptilP PRO herbicide (continued) Level of Control C = Control S = Suppression Common Name Scientific Name Residual Application Burndown Application Maximum Height or Diameter (inches) Burndown Application [Grass Weeds • ' '• ••:'-,' ... ,;-.;'.>• . .. . . ' ;;. ; • _ ''--... ", •/• Barley, volunteer Barnyardgrass Canarygrass, littleseed Crabgrass, large Crabgrass, smooth Cupgrass, woolly Foxtail, giant Foxtail, green Foxtail, yellow Goosegrass Johnsongrass (rhizome) Johnsongrass (seedling) Millet, wild proso Oats, volunteer Oats, wild Panicum, fall Panicum, Texas Rice, red Sandbur Shattercane Signalgrass, broadleaf Wheat, volunteer Sorghum, almum Hordeum vulgare Echinoch/oa crus-galli Phalaris minor Digitaria sanguinalis Digitaria ischaemum Eriochloa villosa Setaria faberi Setaria viridis Setaria pumila Eleusine indica Sorghum vulgare Sorghum vulgare Panicum miliaceum Avena saliva Avena fatua Panicum dichotomiflorum Panicum texanum Oryza rufipogon Cenchrus spp. Sorghum bicolor Brachiaria platyphylla Triticum spp. Sorghum almum — C S C C S C C C C — C S — — C S C S S S — S S S S S S C C C C — S C S S S — — C — C C S C 2 3 2 3 3 3 6 3 3 — 6 8 3 2 3 — — 3 — 8 8 2 3 [Sedges: " ; •::. . "'-.•;';-',.' " ••-..-... -':".";„-. - . . Nutsedge, purple Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus rotundus Cyperus esculentus S2 S2 S2 S2 3 3 1 Populations of noted weeds exist that are known to be resistant to Group 2/Group B, Group 14/Group E, and/or Group 9/Group G (e.g. glyphosate) herbicides. Optill PRO may not provide full-season control of these herbicide- resistant biotypes. See the Resistance Management section for practices to manage and minimize the impact of resistant weeds (e.g. tank mix or alternate with other herbicide modes of action, crop rotation, and mechanical control). 2 Control of seedling stage and suppression of perennial growth stage
Mode of Action OptilP PRO herbicide contains three herbicide active ingredients. Saflufenacil is a potent inhibitor of protoporphyrinogen-oxidase, belonging to herbicide mode-of-action Group 14 (WSSA)/Group E (HRAC). Imazethapyr is a potent inhibitor of acetohydroxyacid synthase, belonging to herbicide mode-of-action Group 2 (WSSA)/Group B (HRAC). Dimethenamid-P inhibits very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) synthesis, belonging to the mode-of-action Group 15 (WSSA)/Group K3 (HRAC). The Dry component active ingredients of Optill PRO are rapidly absorbed by roots and foliage. Plant death is the result of membrane damage and inhibition of the production of branched chain amino acids. Under active growing conditions, susceptible emerged weeds usually develop chlorotic and necrotic injury symptoms within hours and die within a few days. Susceptible emerging weed seedlings will usually die as they reach the soil.surface or shortly after emergence. The Liquid component active ingredient of Optill PRO is absorbed by roots and shoots of weeds following germina- tion. Plant death is the result of very long chain fatty acid synthesis inhibition; susceptible weeds typically do not emerge. Resistance Management While weed resistance to protoporphyrinogen-oxidase- inhibiting herbicide is relatively infrequent, populations of resistant biotypes to protoporphyrinogen-oxidase or acetohydroxyacid-synthase-inhibiting herbicides are known to exist. Weed resistance to VLCFA synthesis-inhibiting herbicides is rare. Resistance management practices include:
- Following labeled application rate and weed growth stage instructions
- Avoiding repeated applications of herbicides with the same mode of action
- Utilizing tank mixes and sequential applications with other effective herbicides possessing different modes of action
- Using crop rotation so crop competition, tillage or herbicides with alternative modes of action can be used to control weed escapes Crop Tolerance Soybeans are tolerant to Optill PRO when applied accord- ing to label directions as a preplant to preemergence treatment and under normal environmental conditions. Crop injury may occur under stressful growing conditions (e.g. seedling disease, extreme hot or cold weather, exces- sive moisture, high soil pH, high soil salt concentration or drought). Severe crop injury will result if Optill PRO is applied post- emergence (over the top) to soybeans. Application Instructions Apply Optill PRO prior to crop emergence only. Application Methods and Equipment Optill PRO may be applied by either ground or air. Thorough spray coverage is required for optimum weed control and can be improved with proper adjuvant, nozzle, and spray volume selection. Use and configure application equipment to provide an adequate spray volume, an accurate and uniform distribu- tion of spray droplets over the treated area, and to avoid spray drift to nontarget areas. Equipment should be adjust- ed to maintain continuous agitation during spraying with good mechanical or bypass agitation. Avoid overlaps that will increase rates above the use rates specified in this label. Optill PRO may only be applied using water as the spray carrier. Aerial Application Requirements Water Volume. Use 3 or more gallons of water per acre. The following measures must be followed to reduce the potential of spray drift to nontarget areas from aerial applications:
- The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the fixed wingspan or 90% of rotor blade diameter.
- Use low-drift nozzles such as straight-stream nozzles (D-8 or larger). DO NOT use nozzles producing a mist droplet spray..
- Nozzles must'always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downward more than 45 degrees.
- Without compromising aircraft safety, applications should be made at a height of 10 feet or less above the crop canopy or tallest plants.
- DO NOT apply during periods of temperature inversions or stable atmospheric conditions.
- Avoid potential adverse effects to nontarget areas by maintaining a 150-feet buffer between the point of direct application and the closest downwind edge of sensi- tive terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and shrub lands). Ground Application Requirements Water Volume. Use 5 or more gallons of water per treated acre for weed control applications. Thorough spray cover- age is required for control of emerged broadleaf weeds. High populations and/or variations in size can prevent ade- quate spray coverage. Controlling fall-germinated weeds in the spring (e.g. horseweed/marestail) will also require thor- ough spray coverage. Use higher spray volumes (e.g. 15 to 20 gallons of water per acre) in these situations to increase spray coverage and optimize burndown activity. 10
The following measures must be followed to reduce the potential of spray drift to nontarget areas from ground applications:
- Apply this product using nozzles which deliver medium- to-coarse spray droplets as defined by ASAE standard S-572 and as shown in nozzle manufacturer's catalogs. Flat-fan nozzles are recommended for burn- down applications while flood-jet type nozzles are recommended for residual soil surface applications. Nozzles that deliver coarse spray droplets may be used to reduce spray drift provided spray volume per acre (GPA) is increased to maintain coverage of target (i.e. weeds or soil surface). DO NOT use nozzles that produce fine (e.g. cone) spray droplets.
- Apply this product only when the potential for drift to adjacent nontarget areas is minimal (e.g. when the wind is 10 MPH or less and is blowing away from sensitive areas). DO NOT apply during periods of temperature inversions or stable atmospheric conditions.
- Avoid potential adverse effects to nontarget areas by maintaining a 35-feet buffer between the application area and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and shrub lands). Cleaning Spray Equipment Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong detergent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the manufacturer's directions, followed by triple rinsing the equipment before and after applying this product. Spray Drift Management It is the responsibility of the applicator to avoid spray drift at the application site, especially onto nontarget areas. The interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applica- tor and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. The applicator must be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the following spray drift reduc- tion advisory information. Controlling Droplet Size. The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. 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 rec- ommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increas- ing pressure. Number of Nozzles. Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Type. Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. 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 compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the application equipment (e.g. air- craft, ground) upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller droplets, etc.). Wind. Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 3 to 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment.type, determine drift potential at any given speed. If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph, the applicator must determine if:
- Conditions of temperature inversion exist, or
- Stable atmospheric conditions exist at or below nozzle height. DO NOT make applications into areas of temperature inversions or stable atmospheric conditions. NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator must be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. Wind Erosion. Avoid treating powdery, dry or light sandy soils when conditions are favorable for wind erosion. Under these conditions, the soil surface should first be settled by rainfall or irrigation. Additives For optimum burndown activity with Optill® PRO herbicide, an adjuvant system must be used that includes the following: Adjuvant methylated seed oil1 (MSO) PLUS ammonium sulfate (AMS) or urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) Rate 1 gal/1 00 gals2 (1%v/v) PLUS 8.5to17lbs/100gals (1%to2%w/v) or 1.25 to 2.5 gals/1 00 gals (1.25%to2.5%v/v) 1 MSO-based adjuvant MUST contain at least 60% methy- lated seed oil. Poor performance may occur with adjuvants containing less than 60% methylated seed oil. 2 DO NOT use less than 1 pint/A of MSO with low-volume (< 12.5 gallons per acre) aerial or ground applications. BASF highly recommends the use of AMS fertilizer when mixing Optill PRO with glyphosate-based herbicides. DO NOT use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) as a substitute for MSO or poor performance on broadleaf weeds will occur. When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) certified adjuvant. 11
Tank Mixing Information Optiir PRO herbicide may be tank mixed with one or more registered herbicide products according to the spe- cific tank mixing instructions in this label and respective product labels. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Always follow the most restrictive label use directions. Refer to Crop-specific Information section for details. Tank mixtures with contact herbicides (e.g. carfentrazone, paraquat) may reduce the burndown activity of Optill PRO. Compatibility Test for Mix Components Before mixing components, always perform a compatibility jar test.
- For 20 gallons per acre spray volume, use 3.3 cups (800 ml) of water. For other spray volumes, adjust rates accordingly. Only use water from the intended source at the source temperature.
- Add components in the sequence indicated in the mix- ing order using 2 teaspoons for each pound or 1 teaspoon for each pint of label rate per acre.
- Always cap the jar and invert 10 cycles between compo- nent additions.
- When the components have all been added to the jar, 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, or fine particles that precipitate to the bottom, or thick (clabbered) texture. If the spray solution is not compatible, repeat the compatibility test with the addi- tion of a suitable compatibility agent. If the solution is then compatible, use the compatibility agent as directed on its label. If the solution is still incompatible, DO NOT mix the ingredients in the same tank. Mixing Order The mixing of Optill PRO and other products in the spray water must be conducted as follows:
- Water - Fill tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water and start agitation.
- Agitation - Maintain agitation throughout mixing.
- Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after each component has been added.
- 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.
- Water-soluble additives (including dry and liquid fertil- izers such as ammonium sulfate or urea ammonium nitrate)
- Water-dispersible products (including Dry component of Optill PRO and others, such as dry flowables, wet- table powders, suspension concentrates, or suspo-emulsions)
- Water-soluble products (such as glyphosate)
- Emulsifiable concentrates (including Liquid compo- nent of Optill.PRO and methylated seed oil adjuvants)
- Remaining quantity of water NOTE: DO NOT pour the Liquid component of Optill PRO into the spray tank before the Dry component of Optill PRO or poor product mixing may result. Maintain agitation throughout application until spraying is completed. If the spray mixture is allowed to settle for any period of time, thorough agitation is essential to resuspend the mixture before spraying is resumed. Continue agitation while spraying. Use Precautions • Maximum seasonal use rate - Refer to the Crop-specific Information section for maximum crop- ping seasonal application use rates. A cropping season is defined as the period following harvest of the preceding crop through the harvest of the planned or current crop. • DO NOT apply Optill PRO after crop emergence or severe crop injury will occur. • Rainfastness - Optill PRO is rainfast 1 hour after appli- cation. Burndown activity may be reduced if rain or irrigation occurs within 1 hour of application. • DO NOT contaminate irrigation ditches or water used for domestic purposes. • DO NOT apply Optill PRO through any type of irrigation system (e.g. chemigation). • Full-rate application of products containing chlorimuron ethyl, chloransulam-methyl, flumetsulam, or imazaquin in the same year as Optill PRO may increase the risk of injury to sensitive follow crops. Consult the respective ' labels of these products for recommended uses of these products in combinations. • Only rotational crops harvested at maturity may be used for feed or food. • When organophosphate or carbamate insecticides are tank mixed with Optill PRO, temporary injury may result to the treated crops. • Optill PRO is not for sale, distribution, or use in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York State, or in California. Rotational Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation, and Emergency Replanting Intervals Use Table 2 and its exceptions in the paragraphs following the table to determine the proper interval between Optill PRO application and rotational crop planting. This interval can be used to determine the acceptable planting interval for rotational crops as well as replanting after crop failure (because of environmental factors such as drought, frost or hail, etc.). Be sure to determine the rotational crop 12
interval for tank mix products and utilize the most restrictive interval of all products applied. Table 2. Rotational Crop Planting and Emergency Replanting Intervals after an Application of Optiir PRO herbicide Crop Clear-field® corn Soybeans Clearfield wheat Edible beans and peas (other than Southern peas) Peanuts Rye Wheat Field corn Field corn grown for. seed Alfalfa Clover Southern peas Barley Clearfield canola Clearfield sunflower Tobacco Cotton Lettuce Oats Popcorn Safflower Sorghum Sunflower Sweet corn Flax Potatoes Other crops Rotational Crop Interval (months after application) 0 Oto1a 4 4 8.5 9 9.5 18 26 40b aThe planting interval for this crop and rates are further defined in the respective Crop-specific Information section of this label. Use the longer interval within listed ranges for indicated crops grown on coarse-textured soils with organic matter less than or equal to 2.0%. "Following 40 months after an Optill PRO application and before planting any crop not listed elsewhere in the Rotational Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation, and Emergency Replanting Intervals, a successful field bioassay must be completed. The field bioassay consists of a test strip of the intended rotational crop planted across the previously treated field and grown to maturity. The test strip should include low areas and knolls and include variations in soil such as type and pH. If no crop injury is evident in the test strip, the intended rotational crop may be planted the following year. Sugar beet pro- duction can be reduced when grown in soil conditions with a pH less than 6.5. If the field is limed to adjust pH prior to planting rotational crops not listed in Rotational Crop Restrictions, Crop Rotation, and Emergency Replanting Intervals, apply the lime at least 12 months prior to planting the rotational crop. Use of Optill PRO in accordance with label directions is expected to result in normal growth of rotational crops in most situations. However, various environmental and agronomic factors make it impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product and, therefore, rota- tional crop injury is always possible. Exceptions to Crop Rotation Restrictions Barley (Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia only) Barley may be planted 4 months following an Optill PRO' application in these states. Corn Inbred Lines Corn inbred seed lines may be planted the year following an application of Optill PRO. Growers are directed to contact the seed company for information and recommen- dations regarding the planting of corn grown for seed in fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. Because growing conditions, environmental conditions, and grower practices are beyond the control of BASF, all risks and con- sequences associated with planting seed corn inbreds into fields treated previously with Optill PRO shall be assumed by the user. Sweet Corn and Popcorn Varieties (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin only) Sweet corn and popcorn varieties may be planted the year following an application of Optill PRO. Some sweet corn and popcorn varieties may be injured when planted at less than 18 months following an application of Optill PRO. Before planting sweet corn for processing, contact the processor company for information and recommendations regarding the tolerance of sweet corn varieties planned for fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. DO NOT plant fresh market sweet corn varieties prior to 18 months after Optill PRO use. Before planting popcorn, contact the popcorn company for information and recommendations regarding the tolerance of popcorn varieties planned for fields treated with Optill PRO the previous year. Because growing conditions, environmental conditions, and grower practices are beyond the control of BASF, all risks and con- sequences associated with planting sweet corn or popcorn varieties into fields treated previously with Optill PRO shall be assumed by the user. Stunting and maturity-delay or other adverse effects may result when sweet corn or pop- corn are planted following Optill PRO use. 13
Certain Vegetable Crops (Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia only) The following crops may be planted 18 months following the last application of Optill® PRO herbicide: Bahiagrass, cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumber,. Irish potato, onion, sweet pepper transplants, sweet potato transplants, tomato transplants and watermelon. Field Corn and Field Corn Grown for Seed (Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) Plant 9.5 months after Optill PRO application. Crop-specific Information This section provides use directions for Optill PRO in soy- bean. Be sure to read about product information, mixing, application, weeds controlled and adjuvant instructions in preceding sections of the label. Read and follow tank mix product labels for restrictions, precautions, instructions and rotational crop restrictions. Depending-on specific application directions, Optill PRO may be applied for burndown control of emerged weeds and/or residual control of germinating weeds (refer to Table 1 for list of weeds controlled) before planting (preplant/preseed) or after planting but before crop emer- gence. Depending on the time between Optill PRO application and planting, a followup in-crop herbicide appli- cation may be needed for complete weed control throughout the growing season. Thorough spray coverage is required for control of emerged broadleaf weeds. High populations and/or variations in size can prevent adequate spray coverage. Controlling fal'l-germinated weeds in the spring (e.g. horseweed/marestail) will also require thorough spray coverage. Use higher spray volumes (e.g. 15 to 20 gallons of water per acre) in these situations to increase spray cov- erage and optimize burndown activity. Soybean Optill PRO may be applied in the fall and/or in the spring as a preplant 'or preemergence burndown application in reduced or no-till soybean for weed control (refer to Table 1 for list of weeds controlled). An adjuvant system (refer to Additives section for details) is required for opti- mum burndown activity. Application Rate Optill PRO is a combination of two separate formulated components defined as follows, which are intended to be applied together as a tank mix application.
- Dry component: two containers each weighing 40 ounces (2.5 pounds) of a formulated water- dispersible granule.
- Liquid component: two jugs each containing 200 fluid ounces (1.56 gallons) of a formulated emulsifiable concentrate. The entire contents of the Optill PRO carton will treat 40 acres. If the intended treatment area is less than 40 acres, apply a rate ratio equivalent to 2 ounces of the Dry component with 10 fluid ounces of the Liquid component on a per acre basis. DO NOT apply to soybean using a different ratio of the Dry and Liquid components on a per acre basis. Application Timing Fall Application Apply Optill PRO for burndown and/or residual weed con- trol after the prior crop is harvested. Applications must be made prior to first killing frost. Fall applications can be made to all soil types. Spring Application Apply Optill PRO early preplant through preemergence for burndown and/or residual weed control prior to crop emer- gence. A sequential application of Sharpen® herbicide at 1.0 and 2.0 fl ozs/A may be made with a minimum of 30 and 60 days between applications, respectively. Soybean Planting Interval Depending on soil texture and organic matter, an interval between Optill PRO application and soybean planting may be required (see Table 3). These intervals must be observed prior to planting soybeans or crop injury may occur. Table 3. Minimum Preplant Intervals Required Between Optill PRO Application and Soybean Planting Minimum Preplant Interval by Soil Texture and Organic Matter Content (days) Soil Texture Coarse (Sand, loamy sand, and sandy loam) Medium (Silt, silt loam, loam, and sandy clay loam) Fine (Sandy clay, silty clay, silty clay loam, clay loam, and clay) Organic Matter £ 2.0% 30 None None
2.0% None None None 14
Crop-specific Restrictions and Limitations • DO NOT apply more than 2.0 ozs/A of the Dry compo- nent (0.022 Ib ai/A of saflufenacil and 0.063 Ib ae/A imazethapyr) in a single application or cumulatively per cropping season. • DO NOT apply more than a maximum cumulative amount of 0.089 Ib ai/A of saflufenacil per cropping sea- son in soybean from all product sources. • DO NOT apply more than a maximum cumulative amount of 0.98 Ib ai/A dimethenamid-P (21.0 fl ozs/A of Liquid component) per cropping season in soybean from all product sources. • DO NOT apply Optill® PRO herbicide to soybean in North Dakota and Minnesota north of Highway #210. • DO NOT apply when soybeans have reached the crack- ing stage or after emergence because severe crop injury will result. • DO NOT apply Optill PRO with other products contain- ing Group 14/Group E herbicides (such as sulfentrazone or flumioxazin) as a tank mix or sequential application . within 30 days of planting because crop injury may result. • When applying Optill PRO in a sequential spring applica- tion with other products containing Group 14/Group E herbicides, separate applications by at least 44 days. • Group 14/Group E herbicides labeled for post- emergence applications in soybean may be used 14 days after soybean emergence. • DO NOT graze or feed treated soybean forage, hay or straw to livestock. • There must be a Preharvest Interval of at least 85 days between an application of Optill PRO and soybean grain harvest. • Ensure that the seed row is sufficiently covered with soil to avoid washing and concentration of the herbicide in the seed zone. • Always use the most restrictive preplant interval of all inclusive herbicides when applying Optill PRO as part of a tank mix. Tank Mixtures Broad-spectrum burndown of additional grasses or broadleaf weeds will require a tank mix. Optill PRO may be tank mixed with one or more of, but not limited to, the following herbicide products: • Clarity9 herbicide • Outlook8 herbicide • Prowl® H2O herbicide • glyphosate (e.g. Roundup® herbicide) 15
Conditions of Sale and Warranty The Directions For Use of this product reflect the opin- ion 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, inef- fectiveness 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 chemi- cal 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 agree- ment in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of BASF. ' 1108 Clarity, Clearfield, Kixor, Optill, Outlook, Prowl, and Sharpen are registered trademarks of BASF. Roundup is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. © 2013 BASF Corporation All rights reserved. 007969-00332.20130729. NVA 2013-04-387-0133 Supersedes: NVA 2011-04-387-0188 BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 BASFThe Chemical Company 16
18 IS [Base decal Dry component] [GroupH IB JEHerbicidel The Chemical Company Optill PROPowered by Kixor* Herbicide [Base decal Liquid component] H n RASP EroupH JB EHerbicide! The Chemical Company OptiMPROPowered by Kixor» Herbicide Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean Active Ingredients (Dry Component): saflufenacil: N'-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6- dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)benzoyl]-N- isopropyl-N-methylsulfamide 17.8% imazethapyr: (±)-2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1 -methylethyl)-5- oxo-1 H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 50.2% Other Ingredients: 32.0% Total: 1 100.0% Contains 0.178 pound active ingredient saflufenacil and 0.502 pound acid equivalent imazethapyr per pound tormu&ted as a water-dispersible granule (WG) EPA Reg. No. 7969-332 EPA Est No. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION/PRECAUCIONSi usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. CAUTION. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Environmental Hazards: For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. See leaflet for complete Environmental Hazards and Groundwater and Surface Water Advisories. FIRST AID: If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. DO NOT give any liquid to the person. DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center for treatment advice. If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information at 1- 800-832-HELP (4357). STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide Storage: DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in original container in a well-ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs and away from other pesticides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on- site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container Handling: Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. See leaflet for complete container disposal directions including triple rinsing and pressure rinsing instructions. See leaflet 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). Not for individual sale or use. Net Contents: 2 x 2.5 pounds (Dry Component) BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 [Based on NVA 2013-04-387-0133J Premium Residual Option herbicide for use in soybean Active Ingredient* (Liquid Component): dimethenamid-P: (S)-2-chloro-N-[(1 -methyl-2-methoxy)ethyl]- N-(2,4-dimethyl-thien-3-yl)-acetamide Other Ingredients**: 36.1% Total: 100.0% "Contains 6.0 pounds of active ingredient per gallon formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate "Contains petroleum distillates EPA Reg. No. 7969-332 EPA Est No. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING/AVISOSi usted no entiende la etiqueta. busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. WARNING. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Environmental Hazards: For terrestrial uses, DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in groundwater contamination. Application in areas where soils are permeable or coarse and groundwater is near the surface could result in groundwater contamination. Dimethenamid-P has properties that may result in surface water contamination via dissolved runoff and runoff erosion. Practices should be followed to minimize the potential for dissolved runoff and/or runoff erosion. See leaflet for complete Environmental Hazards. FIRST AID: If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center for treatment advice. If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. DO NOT give any liquid to the person. DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information at 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Note to Physician: Contains petroleum distillate. Vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide Storage: DO NOT use or store near heat or open flame. Store in original container in a well-ventilated area separately from fertilizer, feed, or foodstuffs and away from other pesticides. Avoid cross-contamination with other pesticides. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on- site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container Handling: Nonrefillable Container: DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. See leaflet for complete container disposal directions including triple rinsing and pressure rinsing instructions. See leaflet 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). Not for individual sale or use. Net Contents: 2 x 1.56 gallons (Liquid Component) BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709