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Drexel Chemical Company
MSMA CONTINUES TO BE ON THE MARKET
The Organic Arsenical Products Task Force (OAPTF) would like to clarify to its users and distributors that under the terms of the 2009 agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the sale, distribution, and use of MSMA products labeled for golf course, sod farms, and highway rights of way will continue. With the regard to cotton – the 2009 agreement with the EPA provides for unconditional re-registration for use of MSMA on cotton. The OAPTF in cooperation with the EPA has been advised that the December 31, 2013 use date restriction for the continued use of MSMA on Golf courses, Sod farms, and Highway Rights of Way has been rescinded. Persons having in their possession Drexel MSMA 6 Plus or MSMA 6.6, with this December 31, 2013 use date restriction on the label, may continue to sell and use the product in a manner described on the label past the December 31st date as this date has been rescinded by the EPA. Attached are the most current labels for MSMA 6.6 and MSMA 6 Plus. For more information about Drexel Chemical Company’s products and services please visit our website at www.DrexChem.com for Labels, MSDS or State Registration Information. Please call your Drexel Sales Representative for additional information or any questions about MSMA. Thank you, Don Spikes Marketing Specialist 901-490-5572 Attached: MSMA 6.6 & MSMA 6 PLUS specimen labels The DREXEL logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical Company. Always read and follow label directions. 1700 Channel Avenue • Post Office Box 13327 • Memphis, Tennessee 38113-0327 Phone: (901) 774-4370 • Fax: (901) 774-4666 • E-Mail: [email protected] • www.DrexChem.com Since 1972
HERBICIDE
MSMA liquid herbicide for selective post-emergent weed con- PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
trol on Cotton, Golf courses and Sod farms, and Highway Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of eyes, nose,
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
throat, and skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid OTHER INGREDIENTS: .
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
TOTAL: . 100.0%
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are poly- Total Arsenic (as elemental) all in water soluble form is 23.61%. ethylene or polyvinyl chloride. If you want more options, follow the This product contains 6.6 pounds of MSMA per gallon.
instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance categoryselection chart.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
All mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must wear:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, andshoes plus socks.
See FIRST AID Below
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Ifno such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot EPA Reg. No. 19713-41
Net Content:
water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
EPA Est. No. 19713-MS-1
2.5 Gals. (9.46 L)
When handlers use aircraft in a manner that meets the requirementslisted in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pes- FIRST AID
ticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements IF SWALLOWED:
may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. Pilots must • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the WPS for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(6)].
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing/PPE im- mediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on IF IN EYES:
clean clothing. 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod- • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as pos- sible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is pres- • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. ent or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not con- IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
taminate water by cleaning equipment or disposal of wastes. Do not • Take off contaminated clothing.
contaminate water used by wildlife or aquatic life or water used for do- • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
USE INFORMATION
IF INHALED:
MSMA 6.6 herbicide is useful for selective post-emergent weed con- trol, particularly for grassy weeds in Cotton, Golf courses and Sod • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give ar- farms, and Highway Rights-of-Way. Its activity is enhanced by addition tificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
of a suitable surfactant, cleared for application to growing crops, to the • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
spray solution. Best results are obtained on young actively growing Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison weeds at air temperature above 70°F.
control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For information onthis pesticide product (including health concerns, medical emergen-cies or pesticide incidents), call the National Pesticide InformationCenter at 1-800-858-7378.
Drexel Chemical Company
S I N C E 1 9 7 2
This product applied properly will kill or control noxious weeds sus- APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
• Do not apply this product in Florida except on Cotton in the counties listed in the Cotton use section of this label.
• Aerial application is prohibited, except when applying to Cotton.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Avoiding spray at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator.
The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors deter- mine the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are re- sponsible 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 ex- RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
ceed three-fourths the length of the wingspan or rotor.
2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream HERBICIDE
and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees.
This product is a Group 17 herbicide. Any weed population may contain Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed.
or develop plants naturally resistant to this product and other Group 17 The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the infor- herbicides. Weed species with acquired resistance to Group 17 may mation covered in the “AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY IN- eventually dominate the weed population if Group 17 herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years as primary AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION
method of control for targeted species. This may result in partial or Information on Droplet Size
total loss of control of those species by this product or other Group 17 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 • Avoiding the consecutive use of this product or other target site of drift potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly, action Group 17 herbicides that have a similar target site of action or under unfavorable environmental conditions (see Wind, Temperature
• Using tank mixtures or premixes with herbicides from different target and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions).
site of action Groups as long as the involved products are all regis- Controlling Droplet Size
tered for the same use, have different sites of action, and are both • Volume – Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical effective at the tank mix or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern.
spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets.
• Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM program.
• Pressure – Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer’s recommended • Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field efficacy.
pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger • Contacting your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate and/or manufacturer for herbicide resistance management and/or nozzles instead of increasing pressure.
integrated weed management recommendations for specific crops • Number of nozzles – Use the minimum number of nozzles that pro- • Nozzle Orientation – Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orien- It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner incon- tations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other • Nozzle Type – Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended ap- persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may plication. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT THROUGH ANY TYPE OF IRRI- oriented straight back produce larger droplets than other nozzle types.
GATION SYSTEM. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the Boom Length
agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less thanthree-fourths of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Application Height
Worker Protection Standard (WPS), 40 CFR part 170. This Standard Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on the top of the largest plants unless a greater height is required for air- farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agri- craft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe re- cultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontami- duces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
nation, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains Swath Adjustment
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be dis- this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted placed downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the entry interval (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses field, the applicator must compensate for this displacement by adjusting of this product that are covered by the WPS.
the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should in- Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI crease, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc).
of 12 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the WPS and that involves contact with anything that has been Drift potential is lowest between speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However, many treated, such as plants, soil, or water is: coveralls, chemical-resistant factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift po- gloves made of any waterproof material, and chemical-resistant tential at any given speed. Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. Note: Local
terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are Temperature and Humidity
NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agri- When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment cultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.
Temperature Inversions
Keep children and pets out of the treated area until sprays have dried.
Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, Post-emergent Applications Using Ground or Aircraft Equipment
which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated as an Over-the-Top Broadcast Spray when Cotton is 3 inches high
cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light until early first square stage as a salvage operation. One application:
variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are Use 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water for ground application, or in 5 to characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are com- 10 gallons of water for aircraft application per acre. DO NOT repeat mon on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin this treatment. Two applications: Mix at the rate of 0.9 to 1.2 pints of
to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their pres- this product in 40 gallons of water for ground equipment or in 5 to 10 ence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, gallons of water for aircraft application per acre of Cotton. If needed, inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a a second or repeat application should be made 1 to 3 weeks after the ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and first application. Apply only as a salvage operation. Apply only to moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) healthy, rapidly growing Cotton, 3 inches high, but no later than 6 indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Preference should dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
be given to directed sprays. In order to minimize injury, the second ap- Sensitive Areas
plication should be made as a directed spray when possible. DO NOT This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to ad- make more than two applications per season. Do not feed foliage to jacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is min- Post-emergent Directed Spray Applications: Mix this product at the
imal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive area).
rate of 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre for application as di-rected broadcast spray when weeds are small. For band applications, MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
mix 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre, then apply 1 gallon of the This product must be thoroughly mixed. Fill the spray equipment reser- diluted spray for each 1-inch band width to be treated of Cotton grown voir about half full with water and add the required amount of herbicide on 40-inch row spacing. Direct the spray solution to the base of the and surfactant with agitation. Finish filling the reservoir with water, ag- Cotton plant. Nozzles should be placed so as to avoid spraying the itate, then apply. After use, clean equipment thoroughly by flushing Cotton foliage, but to give good coverage of the weeds.
with water. Do not store spray solution in tank for a prolonged period.
If regrowth occurs, make a second application about 1 to 3 weeks after the first. Make directed applications only when Cotton is 3 inches high This product is useful for the control of weeds listed under “USE IN- to first bloom. Do not apply after first bloom. Do not feed foliage to live- FORMATION” section and many similar weeds. Applications can be made: 1) Post-emergent, over the top, when Cotton is 3 to 6 inches high or up to early first square stage, whichever occurs first using Mow turfgrass to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches before treatment. Mix 0.9 fluid ground or aircraft equipment. 2) Post-emergent as a directed spray ounce (1.8 tbsp.) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gallons of water for appli- with ground equipment when Cotton is 3 inches high to first bloom.
cation to a total area of 1,000 square feet. For established Bermudagrass Slight burning and a reddish discoloration of the Cotton leaf may oc- and Zoysiagrass, mix 0.9 to 1.8 fluid ounces (1.8 to 3.6 tbsp.) of this prod- casionally occur following application, but the Cotton plant will de- uct in 1 to 2.5 gallons of water for application to a total area of 1,000 square feet. Apply during warm weather when temperature is between USE RESTRICTIONS
80°F and 90°F. Do not water turf for at least 24 hours after application.
• Do not apply in Florida except on Cotton grown in the following Turfgrass may be temporarily discolored. Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, counties: Calhoun, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, and Zoysiagrass have shown tolerance if this product is properly ap- Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, plied. Injury may result if applied to Bentgrass, Fescue, and St. Au- gustinegrass. DO NOT apply to St. Augustinegrass except for
Note: Applications to Cotton in Florida should be confined to band
commercial sod production. DO NOT apply to Carpetgrass, Cen-
tipedegrass, or to Dichondra. DO NOT reseed until two weeks after • Only one application at 2 pounds a.i. (2.4 pts. of this product) per last application. For application to St. Augustinegrass in sod farms, acre is allowed per season, except when a salvage operation is last application can be made 4 to 5 weeks prior to lifting the sod for harvest to allow full recovery before lifting. St. Augustinegrass sod will • If a salvage operation is needed ( i.e., if Pigweed escapes the first be temporarily discolored following application. DO NOT apply to application), then a second or repeat application at 2 pounds a.i.
freshly mowed St. Augustinegrass sod.
(2.4 pts. of this product) per acre is allowed.
USE RESTRICTIONS
• A second or repeat application, if needed, should be timed 1 to • For newly constructed golf courses, ONLY one broadcast applica- 3 weeks after the first application. Apply only as a salvage opera- tion. Apply only to healthy rapidly growing Cotton 3 inches high, but • For all other applications to golf courses, this product can ONLY be no later than 6 inches high or early square, whichever occurs first.
used for spot treatments (100 sq. ft. per spot), not to exceed 25% Preference should be given to directed spray. In order to minimize of the total golf course acreage per year.
injury, the second application should be made as a directed spray • In sod farms, ONLY two broadcast applications are allowed. Do not apply within 25 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, • Do not make more than two applications per season.
including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, • Do not apply more than a total of 4 pounds a.i. per acre per season.
• Do not apply pre-plant to Cotton.
• Do not apply within 50 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, This product is useful for control of emerged weeds and grasses such streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
as those listed under “USE INFORMATION” and many similar weeds • Do not allow spray or spray drift to contact adjacent crops or injury on highway rights-of-way. Applications should be made when weeds are small and conditions are favorable for good weed growth.
• Apply only on still days when weather conditions do not favor drift Mix this product at a rate of 2.2 to 5.4 pints plus 1 to 2 quarts of a suitable from areas being treated. Aircraft applications of this product surfactant, cleared for application to growing crops, in 40 to 50 gallons should only be made by applicators experienced in use of herbi- of water. Spray unwanted vegetation thoroughly to point of runoff. Use cides, and application should be made in accordance with State spray equipment that gives good low volume coverage. If regrowth oc- USE RESTRICTIONS
• Do not apply more than two broadcast applications per year.
• Do not apply within 100 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic
habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers,streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
• Do not feed treated foliage to livestock nor graze treated areas.
WARRANTY—CONDITIONS OF SALE
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
OUR DIRECTIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method of ap- PESTICIDE STORAGE: Open dumping is prohibited. Do not store
plication, weather and crop conditions, mixtures with other chemicals this product near fertilizers, seeds, insecticides or fungicides. Do not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the use not store near heat or open flame. Freezing point of this product is of this product are beyond the control of the Seller. To the extent con- below 45°F. If stored below freezing, warm to 60°F and agitate thor- sistent with applicable law, Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage oughly before using. Containers should not be stacked more than and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions six feet high. Reclose all partially used containers by thoroughly given herewith. To the extent consistent with applicable law, in no case tightening screw cap. Damaged or leaking containers which cannot shall the Manufacturer or the Seller be liable for consequential, special be used immediately should be transferred to suitable sound con- or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product tainers and properly marked. Absorb any spills with a suitable clay when such use and/or handling is not in strict accordance with direc- absorbant and dispose of as indicated under “PESTICIDE DIS- tions given herewith. The foregoing is a condition of sale by the Seller POSAL”. For safety and prevention of unauthorized use, all pesti- and is accepted as such by the Buyer.
cides should be stored in locked facilities. To prevent accidentalmisuse, different pesticides should be stored in separate areas withenough distance between to provide clear identification. Open orpartially used pesticides should be stored in original labeled con-tainers when possible. When transfer to another container is nec- The DREXEL logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical essary because of leakage or damage, carefully mark and identify contents of the new container.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper dis-
posal of excess pesticides, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of
Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according
to label instructions, contact your state pesticide or environmental
control agency or the hazardous waste representative at the nearest
EPA regional office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; less than 5 gallons):
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for
recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying.
Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application
equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow be-
gins to drip. Fill the container one-fourth full with water and recap.
Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a
mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 sec-
onds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more
times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incin-
eration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If
burned, stay out of smoke.
Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; 5 gallons up to < 250
gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emp-
tying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into ap-
plication equipment or a mix tank. Fill container one-fourth full with
water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and
roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for
30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth
several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it
back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application
equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal.
Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container
in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and
local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Refillable Container (≥ 250 gallons & Bulk): Refillable container.
Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container
for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal
is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Clean-
ing before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the
container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from
this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the con-
tainer about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate
water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into appli-
cation equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing
procedure two more times.
GROUP 17 HERBICIDE
For selective post-emergent weed control in Cot on, Golf PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (Cont.)
courses and Sod farms, and Highway Rights-of-Way.
Al mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must wear:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and Monosodium acid methanearsonate* . 47.6% OTHER INGREDIENTS: . 52.4%
Fol ow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If TOTAL: . 100.0%
no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot * This product contains 6 pounds of MSMA per gal on.
water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
* Total Arsenic (as elemental), al in water-soluble form, is 22.0%.
When handlers use aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pes- ticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the See FIRST AID Below
WPS for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(6)].
EPA Reg. No. 19713-42
Net Content:
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
EPA Est. No. 19713-MS-1
2.5 Gals. (9.46 L)
Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing/PPE im- FIRST AID
mediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on IF SWALLOWED:
clean clothing. 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod- • Cal a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as pos- sible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swal ow.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is pres- ent or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not con- • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing taminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment IF IN EYES:
• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 USE INFORMATION
MSMA 6 PLUS is a herbicide useful for control ing weeds in Cot on, • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then Golf courses and Sod farms, and Highway Rights-of-Way. It is a com- bination of herbicide and surfactant. It is unnecessary to add any sur- • Cal a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
factant to the spray solution. Best results are obtained on young, IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
actively growing weeds at air temperatures above 70°F.
Weeds control ed by this product include: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cal a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED:
• If person is not breathing, cal 911 or an ambulance, then give ar- tificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
• Cal a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when cal ing a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For information on this pesticide product (including health concerns, medical emergen- cies or pesticide incidents), cal the National Pesticide Information PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Harmful if swal owed. May cause irritation of eyes, nose,
throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid (Continued)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are poly- Drexel Chemical Company
ethylene or polyvinyl chloride. If you want more options, fol ow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category S I N C E 1 9 7 2
(Continued)
(Cont.)
clean equipment thoroughly by flushing with water. Do not store spray solution in tank for a prolonged period. Although this product is only moderately corrosive, do not use in galvanized or aluminum equipment.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the ap- plicator. The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering al these factors when making decisions.
The fol owing drift management requirements must be fol owed to RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
avoid of -target drift movement from aerial applications to agricultural GROUP 17 HERBICIDE
field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, This product is a Group 17 herbicide. Any weed population may con- public health uses or to applications using dry formulations.
tain or develop plants natural y resistant to this product and other 1) The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not ex- Group 17 herbicides. Weed species with acquired resistance to Group ceed three-fourth the length of the wingspan or rotor.
17 may eventual y dominate the weed population if Group 17 herbi- 2) Nozzles must always point backward paral el with the air stream cides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years as and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees.
primary method of control for targeted species. This may result in par- Where states have more stringent regulations, they shal be observed.
tial or total loss of control of those species by this product or other The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the infor- mation covered in the “AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY IN- • Avoiding the consecutive use of this product or other target site of AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION
action Group 17 herbicides that have a similar target site of action Information on Droplet Size
The most ef ective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large • Using tank mixtures or premixes with herbicides from dif erent tar- droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest get site of action Groups as long as the involved products are a reg- droplets that provide suf icient coverage and control. Applying larger istered for the same use, have dif erent sites of action, and are both droplets reduces drift potential, but wil not prevent drift if applications ef ective at the tank mix or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern.
are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions • Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM program.
(see Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inver-
• Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field ef icacy.
sions).
• Contacting your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors and/or manufacturer for herbicide resistance management and/or Control ing Droplet Size
integrated weed management recommendations for specific crops • Volume – Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger • Pressure – Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer’s recommended It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner incon- pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger sistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product through any type of droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate irrigation system. Do not apply this product in a way that wil contact nozzles instead of increasing pressure.
workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected • Number of nozzles – Use the minimum number of nozzles that pro- handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pes- • Nozzle Orientation – Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released paral el to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orien- AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
tations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the horizontal wil reduce droplet size and increase drift potential.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS), 40 CFR Part 170. This standard • Nozzle Type – Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce farms, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and handlers of agricultural larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream noz- pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, zles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the low- notification and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label Boom Length
about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted entry in- For some use pat erns, reducing the ef ective boom length to less than terval (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this three-fourths of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift product that are covered by the WPS.
Do not enter or al ow worker entry into treated areas during the REI Application Height
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permit ed under Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the WPS and that involves contact with anything that has been the top of the largest plants unless a greater height is required for air- treated, such as plants, soil or water is: Coveral s, chemical- craft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe re- resistant gloves such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride and duces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
Swath Adjustment
When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath wil be dis- NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
placed downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are field, the applicator must compensate for this displacement by adjusting not within the scope of the WPS for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should in- Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce crease, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smal er drops, etc.) agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries or greenhouses.
Keep children and pets out of the treated area until sprays have dried.
Drift potential is lowest between speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However, APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
many factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine • Do not apply this product in Florida except on Cot on in the counties drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided below listed in the Cot on use section of this label.
2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential.
• Aerial application is prohibited, except when applying to Cot on.
Note: Local terrain can influence wind pat erns. Every applicator should
be familiar with local wind pat erns and how they af ect spray drift.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
This product is completely water-soluble. Fil the spray equipment reser- voir about half ful with water and add the required amount of herbicide with agitation. Finish fil ing the tank with water and apply. After use, Temperature and Humidity
gal ons of water for aircraft application per acre of Cot on. If needed, When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment a second or repeat application should be made 1 to 3 weeks after the to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet first application. Apply only as a salvage operation. Apply only to evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.
healthy, rapidly growing Cot on, 3 inches high, but no later than 6 Temperature Inversions
inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Preference should be given to directed sprays. In order to minimize injury, the second ap- Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because plication should be made as a directed spray when possible. DO NOT drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, make more than two applications per season. Do not feed foliage to which causes smal suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light Post-emergent Directed Spray Applications: Mix this product at the
variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are rate of 2.66 pints in 40 gal ons of water per acre for application as characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are com- directed broadcast spray when weeds are smal . For band applica- mon on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin tions, mix 2.66 pints in 40 gal ons of water per acre, then apply 1 gal on to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their pres- of the diluted spray for each 1-inch band width to be treated of Cot on ence can be indicated by ground fog. However, if fog is not present, grown on 40 inch row spacing. Direct the spray solution to the base of inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a the Cot on plant. Nozzles should be placed so as to avoid spraying ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and the Cot on foliage, but to give good coverage of the weeds. If regrowth moves lateral y in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) occurs, make a second application about 1 to 3 weeks after the first.
indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly Make directed applications only when Cot on is 3 inches high to first dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
bloom. Do not apply after first bloom. Do not feed foliage to livestock Sensitive Areas
This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to ad- jacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known Mow turfgrass to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches before treatment. Mix 1 fluid habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is min- ounce (2 tbsp.) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gal ons of water for application imal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive area).
to a total area of 1,000 square feet. For established Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass, mix 1 to 2 fluid ounces (2 to 4 tbsp.) of this product This product is useful for the control of weeds listed under “USE IN- in 1 to 2.5 gal ons of water for application to a total area of 1,000 FORMATION” section and many similar weeds. Applications can be square feet. Apply during warm weather when temperature is between made: 1) Post-emergent, over the top, when Cot on is 3 to 6 inches 80°F and 90°F. Do not water turf for at least 24 hours after application.
high or up to early first square stage, whichever occurs first using Turfgrass may be temporarily discolored. Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, ground or aircraft equipment. 2) Post-emergent as a directed spray and Zoysiagrass have shown tolerance if this product is properly ap- with ground equipment when Cot on is 3 inches high to first bloom.
plied. Injury may result if applied to Bentgrass, Fescue, and St. Au- Slight burning and a reddish discoloration of the Cot on leaf may oc- gustinegrass. DO NOT apply to St. Augustinegrass except for
casional y occur fol owing application, but the Cot on plant wil develop commercial sod production. DO NOT apply to Carpetgrass, Cen-
tipedegrass, or to Dichondra. DO NOT reseed until two weeks after USE RESTRICTIONS
last application. For application to St. Augustinegrass in sod farms, • Do not apply in Florida except on Cot on grown in the fol owing last application can be made 4 to 5 weeks prior to lifting the sod for counties: Calhoun, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, harvest to al ow ful recovery before lifting. St. Augustinegrass sod wil Holmes, Jackson, Jef erson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, be temporarily discolored fol owing application. DO NOT apply to freshly mowed St. Augustinegrass sod.
Note: Applications to Cot on in Florida should be confined to band
USE RESTRICTIONS
• For newly constructed golf courses, ONLY one broadcast applica- • Only one application at 2 pounds a.i. (2.66 pts. of this product) per acre is al owed per season, except when a salvage operation is • For al other applications to golf courses, this product can ONLY be used for spot treatments (100 sq. ft. per spot), not to exceed 25% • If a salvage operation is needed ( i.e., if Pigweed escapes the first of the total golf course acreage per year.
application), then a second or repeat application at 2 pounds a.i.
• In Sod farms, ONLY two broadcast applications are al owed. Do not (2.66 pts. of this product) per acre is al owed.
apply within 25 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, • A second or repeat application, if needed, should be timed 1 to 3 including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, weeks after the first application. Apply only as a salvage operation.
Apply only to healthy rapidly growing Cot on 3 inches high, but no later than 6 inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Pref- This product is useful for control ing weeds listed under “USE INFOR- erence should be given to directed spray. In order to minimize injury, MATION” section and similar other weeds on highway rights-of-way.
the second application should be made as a directed spray when Mix this product at a rate of 2.5 to 6 pints per 40 to 50 gal ons of water per acre. Use higher rates and spray volume for dense weed growth.
• Do not make more than two applications per season.
For smal areas, use 1 to 2 fluid ounces in 5 gal ons per 1,000 square • Do not apply more than a total of 4 pounds a.i. per acre per sea- feet. Spray undesirable vegetation thoroughly to point of runof . Ade- quate coverage and complete wet ing of foliage is important for ef ec- • Do not apply pre-plant to Cot on.
tive control. If regrowth occurs, reapply as required.
• Do not apply within 50 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, USE RESTRICTIONS
streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
• Do not apply more than two broadcast applications per year.
• Do not al ow spray or spray drift to contact adjacent crops or injury • Do not apply within 100 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, • Apply only on stil days when weather conditions do not favor drift streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
from areas being treated. Aircraft applications of this product should only be made by applicators experienced in use of herbicides, and application should be made in accordance with State and Federal Post-Emergent Applications Using Ground or Aircraft Equipment
as an Over-the-Top Broadcast Spray when Cot on is 3 inches high
until early first square stage as a salvage operation. One application:
Apply 2.5 pints in 40 gal ons of water for ground application, or in 5 to 10 gal ons of water for aircraft application per acre. DO NOT repeat this treatment. Two applications: Mix at the rate of 1 to 1.25 pints of
this product in 40 gal ons of water for ground equipment or in 5 to 10 WARRANTY—CONDITIONS OF SALE
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
OUR DIRECTIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
believed reliable. Fol ow directions careful y. Timing and method of ap- PESTICIDE STORAGE: Storage should be under lock and key and
plication, weather and crop conditions, mixtures with other chemicals secure from access by unauthorized persons and children. Storage not specifical y recommended and other influencing factors in the use should be in a cool, dry area away from any heat or ignition source.
of this product are beyond the control of the Sel er. To the extent con- High heat may form volatile arsenic compounds. Do not stack over sistent with applicable law, Buyer assumes al risks of use, storage 2 pal ets high. Move containers by handles or in cases. Do not move and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions containers from one area to another unless they are securely given herewith. To the extent consistent with applicable law, in no case sealed. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away shal the Manufacturer or the Sel er be liable for consequential, special from any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product feed, seed, fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers to avoid contam- when such use and/or handling is not in strict accordance with direc- ination. Store in original containers only. If the contents are leaking tions given herewith. The foregoing is a condition of sale by the Sel er or material is spil ed, fol ow these steps while wearing protective and is accepted as such by the Buyer.
1. Contain spil . Absorb with an inert material such as sand or saw- 2. Col ect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
3. Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pesticide.
The DREXEL logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical 4. Fol ow washing with clean water rinse.
5. Place a leaking container in a plastic tub and transfer content as soon as possible, to an empty, original container.
6. Do not al ow runof to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies.
7. Dispose of waste as indicated below.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. If these wastes
cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your state pesticide or environmental control agency or the haz- ardous waste representative at the nearest EPA regional of ice for CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
Nonrefil able Container (rigid material; less than 5 gal ons):
Nonrefil able container. Do not reuse or refil this container. Of er for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying.
Triple rinse as fol ows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow be- gins to drip. Fil the container one-fourth ful with water and recap.
Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 sec- onds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfil or by incin- eration, or, if al owed by State and local authorities, by burning. If Nonrefil able Container (rigid material; 5 gal ons up to < 250
gal ons): Nonrefil able container. Do not reuse or refil this container.
Of er for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emp- tying. Triple rinse as fol ows: Empty the remaining contents into ap- plication equipment or a mix tank. Fil container one-fourth ful with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and rol it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal.
Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfil or by incineration, or, if al owed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Refil able Container (≥ 250 gal ons & Bulk): Refil able container.
Refil this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Clean- ing before refil ing is the responsibility of the refil er. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fil the con- tainer about 10% ful with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into appli- cation equipment or rinsate col ection system. Repeat this rinsing

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