crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/9779-313.md

# ASCEND PLUS

- EPA Reg No: **9779-313**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Gibberellic acid (0.0001%); Indole-3-butyric acid (0.0001%)
- Label accepted: 2005-06-28
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/009779-00313-20050628.pdf

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Application for Pesticide - Section I 
1. CompanylProduct Number 2. EPA Product Monagar 3. Proposed CI ... ification 
9779·313 Sheryl Reilly o Nono D Restricted -' 4. Company/Product (Name) PM' 
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5. Name and Addr.s. of Applicant f/nclud. ZIP Cod_) 6. Expedited Reveiw. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(cI(3) 
Agriliance, LLC, clo Alice Walker Consulting (bUi), my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling 
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Notification to change the primary brand name to ASCEND PLUS. to revise the Warranty and add the appropriate trademark credits. This notification is 
consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46. and no other changes have been made to the labeling or the 
confidential statement of formula of this product. I understand that It is a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 to willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further 
understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46. this product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may 
be subject to enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA. 
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REGULATORY CONSULTING' 481 COUNTRY CLUB DRNE' SENATOBIA, MS 38668 
CERTIFIED MAIL 
May 3, 2005 
Document Processing Desk (Noti±) 
Office of Pesticide Programs (7505C) 
u.s. Environmental Protection Agency 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW 
Washington, DC 20460 
Re: ESCALATE PLUS 12-8-8, EPA Reg. No. 9779-313 
Notification of Change of Primary Brand Name per PRN 98-10, II.A. 
Attn: Sherada Hobgood 
This correspondence will constitute notification from AGRlLIANCE, LLC to change the primary 
brand name of9779-313 from ESCALATE PLUS 12-8-8 to ASCENDTM PLUS. We also 
request to revise the Warranty and add the appropriate trademark credits. 
To this end, please find enclosed one copy of new labeling along with the appropriate application 
form. 
I believe this notification is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA 
regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes have been made to the labeling or the 
confidential statement offormula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C. 
Sec. 1001 to willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further understand that if this 
notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, these 
products may be in violation ofFIFRA and I may be subject to enforcement action and penalties 
under section 12 and 14 ofFIFRA. 
Thank you for adding this notification to the registration record for this product. We would 
appreciate a stamped "Notification" copy for our files. 
Sincerely, 
Alice Walker, Ph.D. 
Regulatory Agent for 
AGRlLIANCE, LLC 
Enclosures 
cc: Mr. Gary Halvorson 
Plwne 662·562·5995 • Fax 662·560·5391 
Email alicewalker@1:?paconsulting.net

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Date Reviewed: W JW'7 2OZJ~­
Reviewed By: M- 7>";)qaro 
ASCENO™ PLUS 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
Gibberellic Acid ......................................................... 0.0000625% 
Indole-3-Butyric Acid ................................................. 0.0000625% 
OTHER INGREDIENTS ....................................................... 99.9998750% 
TOT AL 100.0000000% 
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS (Fertilizer) 
12-8-8 
Total Nitrogen (N) ................................ 12.00% 
12.00% Urea Nitrogen 
Available Phosphate (P20.) .......................... 8.00% 
Soluble Potash (K20) .............................. 8.00% 
Boron (B) ...................................... 0.02% 
Copper (Cu) .................................... 0.05% 
0.05% chelated Copper 
Iron (Fe) ...................................... 0.10% 
0.10% chelated Iron 
Manganese (Mn) ................................. 0.05% 
0.05% chelated Manganese 
Zinc (Zn) ....................................... 0.05% 
0.05% chelated Zinc 
Derived from urea, orthophosphoric acid, potassium chloride, sodium borate, 
copper EDT A, iron HEDT A, manganese EDT A and zinc EDT A. 
ATTENTION: Crops high in boron may be toxic to livestock. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
Read additional precautionary statements on page two. 
EPA REG. NO. 9779-313 EPA EST. NO. 63603-KS-1 
Distributed by: . 
AGRILIANCE, LLC NET CONTENTS, 2 1/2 Galion 
P.O. Box 64089, St. Paul, MN 55164-0089 O/E03/5

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FIRST AID 
If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. 
• If person is not breathing. call 911 or an ambulance; then give 
artificial respiration. preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 
If on skin or • ::f ake off contaminated clothing. 
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 
If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 
minutes. 
• Remove contact lenses. if present. after the first 5 minutes. then 
continue rinsing eye. 
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor. 
or going for treatment. In case of emergency call 1-877-424-7452. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION 
Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid 
contact with skin. eyes or clothing. Causes moderate eye irritation. Wash thoroughly with 
soap and water after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 
Personal Protective Equipment: 
Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants. waterproof 
gloves. and shoes plus socks. 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for 
washables. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other 
laundry. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should wash hands before eating. drinking. chewing gum. using tobacco or using the 
toilet. Remove clothing 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 
Do not apply directly to water. to areas where surface water is present. or to intertidal areas 
below the mean high water mark. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from 
treated areas. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur. Do not contaminate water when 
disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons. either directly 
or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.

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Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for 
pesticide regulation. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product ooly in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection 
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, 
and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining 
to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted­
entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are 
covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval 
(REI) of 4 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection 
Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, 
soil, or water, is: coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. 
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of 
the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS 
applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, 
or greenhouses. 
Keep unprotected persons and pets out of treated areas un~il sprays have dried. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
ASCEND PLUS is a combination of plant growth hormones and foliar fertilizer. It is 
formulated to stimulate seedling vigor, flower and fruit set, and to increase crop yields. All 
directions are for foliar (broadcast) applications unless otherwise stated. 
PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS 
Fill spray tank half full with clean water. Start agitation. If compatibility problems are 
suspected, add an approved compatibility agent at labeled rates. Shake ASCEND PLUS well 
and pour directly from the container into the partially filled spray tank. Add the rest of the 
water. Provide agitation during mixing and applications to maintain a uniform suspension. 
Apply ASCEND PLUS either by ground in 5 to 50 gallons of water or by air in 1 to 10 gallons 
of water. When applied alone, use an approved non-ionic surfactant to enhance the wetting 
and spreading characteristics of the spray solution. When used with other pesticides, follow 
the label requirements of the pesticide used. 
FIELD CROPS 
COTTON: For early season vigor, broadcast two 1 qt. applications at cotyledon to 5-leaf 
stage 7-14 days apart (optional). Apply 2 qts. per acre at matchhead square. Broadcast an 
additional application of 2 qts. per acre at first bloom. 
GRAIN SORGHUM (MILO): Apply 2 qts. per acre at the 2-6 leaf stage.

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PEANUTS: Broadcast 2 qts. per acre at initial pegging. 
RICE: Make one application of 2 qts. per acre at the 2-5 leaf stage. 
SOYBEANS: Apply 2 qts. per acre at first sign of bloom. 
VEGETABLE CROPS 
BEANS (Green, Lima, Pinto, Blackeye, Mung): Broadcast 2 qts. per acre at first bloom. 
BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS: Spray 1 qt. per acre at 2 
weeks post-transplant or at 4-5 leaf stage. Follow with a second application of 1 qt. 2 
weeks later. 
CUCUMBERS, SQUASH: Apply 1 'h qts. per acre at the 2-4 leaf stage. Follow with an 
application of 1 'h qts. at early bloom. Repeat applications of 1 qt. per acre at 7-21 day 
intervals. 
LETTUCE, SPINACH, TURNIP, MUSTARD GREENS: Make an over-the-top application of 1 qt. 
per acre at the 2-5 leaf stage. For spinach and greens, apply 1 qt. per acre after each 
cutting. 
MELONS (Cantaloupes, Honeydews, Watermelons): Apply 1 'h qts. per acre at first sign of 
running and again 2 weeks later. 
PEPPERS: Apply 1 qt. per acre 2 weeks after transplanting. Follow with a 1 qt. application at 
early bloom. Continue treatments of 1/2 to 1 qt. per acre ever'! 7-21 days. 
TOMATOES: If machine-harvested: Apply 2 qts. per acre at early bloom. If hand-picked: 
Apply 1 qt. per acre 3 weeks after transplant; follow with 1 qt. per acre 3 weeks later. 
Spray 1/2 qt. per acre every 7-21 days. 
SOD, LAWNS, TunF AND ORNAMENTALS 
SHRUBS (Established): Apply 1/2 qt. in 2 gallons of water two to three times per year. Spray 
to point of run-off. 
TURF (Immediately after laying): Apply 1 qt. per 5,000 square feet and water in. Thirty days 
later, make a second application of 1 qt. per 5,000 square feet and water in. 
SOD: During initial sod production (4-6 weeks prior to harvest), apply 2 qts/acre. For growth 
enhancement after harvest, apply 2 qts/acre. Repeat application 6 weeks later. 
LAWNS (Established): Apply 1 pint per 5,000 square feet. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. 
STORAGE 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Do not store below 40 0 F. Store out of direct sunlight. Handle in 
accordance with information given under PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. In the event of 
spillage or leakage, soak up material with absorbent clay, sand, sawdust, or other absorbent 
material. Scrape up and dispose of in accordance with information given under DISPOSAL.

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Repackage and relabel useable product in a sound container. In case of fire or other 
emergency, report at once by toll-free telephone to 800-424-9300. 
DISPOSAL 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on 
site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and 
local authorities, by bu'rning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 
NOTICE OF WARRANTY: Seller warrants that the product conforms to its chemical 
description and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in 
accordance with directions under normal conditions of use. SELLER MAKES NO OTHER 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR IS ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER AUTHORIZED TO 
MAKE ANY SUCH WARRANTY OR MODIFY THESE TERMS. This warranty does not 
extend to the storage, handling or use of this jJroduct contrary to label instructions, or 
under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to Seller, and 
Buyer assumes the risk of any such storage, handling or use. Seller shall not be 
responsible for incidental or consequential damages, if any, resulting from a breach of 
warranty, 
ORIGIN and ASCEND are trademarks of Agriliance LLC.