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Drexel Chemical Company
MSMA CONTINUES TO BE ON THE MARKET
The Organic Arsenical Products Task Force (Task Force) would like to clarify to its users and distributors that under the terms of the 2009 agreement with EPA the sale, distribution, and use of MSMA products labeled for golf course, sod farms, and highway rights of way will continue into and through 2013 and likely much longer. With the regard to cotton – the 2009 agreement with EPA provides for unconditional re-registration for use of MSMA on cotton. Attached are current labels for MSMA 6.6 and MSMA 6 Plus. As noted in the comments above from the Task Force, MSMA 6.6 and MSMA 6 Plus can be used through 2013 and likely much longer. 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 us if you have additional questions. 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: info@drexchem.com • www.DrexChem.com Since 1972
HERBICIDE
MSMA liquid herbicide for selective postemergent weed con-trol on Cotton, Golf courses and Sod farms, and Highway PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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 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.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If See FIRST AID Below
no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hotwater. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
EPA Reg. No. 19713-41
When handlers use aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements EPA Est. No. 19713-MS-001
Net Content: 2.5 Gals.
listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pes- FIRST AID
ticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirementsmay be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. Pilots must IF SWALLOWED:
use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment 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 onclean clothing. 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod- IF IN EYES:
uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as pos- • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 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, Highway Rights-of-Way, • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give ar- Golf courses, and Sod farms. Its activity is enhanced by addition of a tificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
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.
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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 Information
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 17herbicides.
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 • Avoiding the consecutive use of this product or other target site of provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces action Group 17 herbicides that have a similar target site of action drift potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly, 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, decontam- duces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
ination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also containsspecific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on Swath Adjustment
this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and re- When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be dis- stricted-entry interval (REI). The requirements in this box only apply placed downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the to uses of this product that are covered by the WPS.
field, the applicator must compensate for this displacement by adjusting Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should in- crease, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc).
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-resis- factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift po- tant 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 areNOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agri- Temperature and Humidity
cultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.
Keep children and pets out of the treated area until sprays have dried.
Temperature Inversions
Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because
drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, this product in 40 gallons of water for ground equipment or in 5 to 10 which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated gallons of water for aircraft application per acre of Cotton. If needed, cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light a second or repeat application should be made 1 to 3 weeks after the variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are first application. Apply only as a salvage operation. Apply only to characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are com- healthy, rapidly growing Cotton, 3 inches high, but no later than 6 mon on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Preference should to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their pres- be given to directed sprays. In order to minimize injury, the second ap- ence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, plication should be made as a directed spray when possible. DO NOT inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a make more than two applications per season. Do not feed foliage to ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) Postemergent Directed Spray Applications: Mix this product at the
indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly rate of 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre for application as di- dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
rected broadcast spray when weeds are small. For band applications, Sensitive Areas
mix 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre, then apply 1 gallon of the This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to ad- diluted spray for each 1-inch band width to be treated of Cotton grown jacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known on 40-inch row spacing. Direct the spray solution to the base of the habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is min- Cotton plant. Nozzles should be placed so as to avoid spraying the imal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive area).
Cotton foliage, but to give good coverage of the weeds.
If regrowth occurs, make a second application about 1 to 3 weeks after MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
the first. Make directed applications only when Cotton is 3 inches high This product must be thoroughly mixed. Fill the spray equipment reser- to first bloom. Do not apply after first bloom. Do not feed foliage to live- voir about half full with water and add the required amount of herbicide and surfactant with agitation. Finish filling the reservoir with water, ag-itate, then apply. After use, clean equipment thoroughly by flushing with water. Do not store spray solution in tank for a prolonged period.
Mow turfgrass to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches before treatment. Mix 0.9 fluid ounce (1.8 tablespoonsful) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gallons of waterfor application to a total area of 1,000 square feet. For established This product is useful for the control of weeds listed under “USE IN- Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass, mix 0.9 to 1.8 fluid ounces (1.8 to 3.6 ta- FORMATION” section and many similar weeds. Applications can be blespoonsful) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gallons of water for application made: 1) Postemergent, over the top, when Cotton is 3 to 6 inches to a total area of 1,000 square feet. Apply during warm weather when high or up to early first square stage, whichever occurs first using temperature is between 80°F and 90°F. Do not water turf for at least ground or aircraft equipment. 2) Postemergent as a directed spray with 24 hours after application. Turfgrass may be temporarily discolored.
ground equipment when Cotton is 3 inches high to first bloom.
Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, and Zoysiagrass have shown tolerance if Slight burning and a reddish discoloration of the Cotton leaf may oc- this product is properly applied. Injury may result if applied to Bent- casionally occur following application, but the Cotton plant will de- grass, Fescue, and St. Augustinegrass. DO NOT apply to St. Au-
gustinegrass except for commercial sod production. DO NOT
USE RESTRICTIONS
apply to Carpetgrass, Centipedegrass, or to Dichondra. DO NOT re- • Do not apply in Florida except on Cotton grown in the following seed until two weeks after last application. For application to St. Au- counties: Calhoun, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, gustinegrass in sod farms, last application can be made 4 to 5 weeks Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, prior to lifting the sod for harvest to allow full recovery before lifting.
St. Augustinegrass sod will be temporarily discolored following appli- Note: Applications to Cotton in Florida should be confined to band
cation. DO NOT apply to freshly mowed St. Augustinegrass sod.
USE RESTRICTIONS
• Only one application at 2 lbs. a.i. (2.4 pts. of this product) per acre • For newly constructed golf courses, ONLY one broadcast applica- is allowed per season, except when a salvage operation is needed.
• If a salvage operation is needed ( i.e., if pigweed escapes the first • For all other applications to golf courses, this product can ONLY be application), then a second or repeat application at 2 lbs. a.i. (2.4 used for spot treatments (100 sq. ft. per spot), not to exceed 25% pts. of this product) per acre is allowed.
of the total golf course acreage per year.
• A second or repeat application, if needed, should be timed 1 to 3 • In sod farms, ONLY two broadcast applications are allowed. Do not weeks after the first application. Apply only as a salvage operation.
apply within 25 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, Apply only to healthy rapidly growing Cotton 3 inches high, but no including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, later than 6 inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Pref- erence should be given to directed spray. In order to minimize injury, • Use of this product on golf courses and sod farms after December 31, 2013 the second application should be made as a directed spray when • Do not make more than two applications per season.
• Do not apply more than a total of 4 lbs. a.i. per acre per season.
This product is useful for control of emerged weeds and grasses such • Do not apply preplant to Cotton.
as those listed under “USE INFORMATION” and many similar weeds • Do not apply within 50 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic on highway rights-of-way. Applications should be made when weeds habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, are small and conditions are favorable for good weed growth.
streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
Mix this product at a rate of 2.2 to 5.4 pints plus 1 to 2 quarts of a suitable • Do not allow spray or spray drift to contact adjacent crops or injury surfactant, cleared for application to growing crops, in 40 to 50 gallons of water. Spray unwanted vegetation thoroughly to point of runoff. Use • Apply only on still days when weather conditions do not favor drift spray equipment that gives good low volume coverage. If regrowth oc- from areas being treated. Aircraft applications of this product should only be made by applicators experienced in use of herbicides, and USE RESTRICTIONS
application should be made in accordance with State and Federal • Do not apply more than two broadcast applications per year.
• Do not apply within 100 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic Postemergent Applications Using Ground or Aircraft Equipment
habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, as an Over-the-Top Broadcast Spray when Cotton is 3 inches high
streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
until early first square stage as a salvage operation. One application:
• Use of this product on highway rights-of-way after December 31, Use 2.4 pints in 40 gallons of water for ground application, or in 5 to 10 gallons of water for aircraft application per acre. DO NOT repeat • Do not feed treated foliage to livestock nor graze treated areas.
this treatment. Two applications: Mix at the rate of 0.9 to 1.2 pints of
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 or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product containers and properly marked. Absorb any spills with a suitable when such use and/or handling is not in strict accordance with direc- clay 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 pesticides and is accepted as such by the Buyer.
should be stored in locked facilities. To prevent accidental misuse,different pesticides should be stored in separate areas with enoughdistance between to provide clear identification. Open or partiallyused pesticides should be stored in original labeled containers whenpossible. When transfer to another container is necessary because The DREXEL logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical 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.
HERBICIDE
For selective post-emergent weed control in Cotton, Highway PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Rights-of-Way, Golf courses, and Sod farms.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of eyes, nose,
throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid OTHER INGREDIENTS: .
TOTAL: . 100.0%
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
* This product contains 6 pounds of MSMA per gallon.
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are poly- * Total Arsenic (as elemental), all in water-soluble form, is 22.0%.
ethylene or polyvinyl chloride. If you want more options, follow the KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance categoryselection chart.
All mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must wear:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and
shoes plus socks.
See FIRST AID Below
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If EPA Reg. No. 19713-42
no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hotwater. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
EPA Est. No. 19713-MS-001
Net Content: 2.5 Gals.
When handlers use aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements FIRST AID
listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pes-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 • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is pres- IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
ent or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not con- • Take off contaminated clothing.
taminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment • 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 PLUS is a herbicide useful for controlling weeds in Cotton, Highway Rights-of-Way, Golf courses, and Sod farms. It is a combi- • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give ar- nation of herbicide and surfactant. It is unnecessary to add any sur- tificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
factant to the spray solution. Best results are obtained on young, • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
actively growing weeds at air temperatures above 70°F.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poisoncontrol 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.
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Weeds controlled by this product include: NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are not within the scope of the WPS 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 children and pets out of the treated area until sprays have dried.
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.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
This product is completely water-soluble. Fill the spray equipment reser- voir about half full with water and add the required amount of herbicide with agitation. Finish filling the tank with water and apply. After use, 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.
Sandbur (Cenchrus sp.)Sicklepod (Cassia obtusifolia) 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 all these factors when making decisions.
RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
The following drift management requirements must be followed to GROUP 17 HERBICIDE
avoid off-target drift movement from aerial applications to agriculturalfield 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 naturally 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 eventually dominate the weed population if Group 17 herbi- 2) Nozzles must always point backward parallel 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 shall 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 Information sec- • Avoiding the consecutive use of this product or other target site of action Group 17 herbicides that have a similar target site of action AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION
Information on Droplet Size
• Using tank mixtures or premixes with herbicides from different target The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large site of action Groups as long as the involved products are all regis- droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest tered for the same use, have different sites of action, and are both droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger effective at the tank mix or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern.
droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift if applications • Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM program.
are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions • Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field efficacy.
(see Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions).
• Contacting your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors Controlling Droplet Size
and/or manufacturer for herbicide resistance management and/or • Volume – Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical integrated weed management recommendations for specific crops 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 will 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 parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orien-tations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential.
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the • Nozzle Type – Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended Worker Protection Standard (WPS), 40 CFR Part 170. This standard application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream noz- farms, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and handlers of agricultural zles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the low- pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification and emergency assistance. It also contains specific in- Boom Length
structions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted entry in- three-fourths of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift terval (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the WPS.
Application Height
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the largest plants unless a greater height is required for air- PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under craft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe re- the WPS and that involves contact with anything that has been duces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
treated, such as plants, soil or water is: Coveralls, chemical-resis-tant gloves such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride and shoes Swath Adjustment
When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be dis-placed downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compensate for this displacement by adjusting Post-Emergent Applications Using Ground or Aircraft Equipment
the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should in- as an Over-the-Top Broadcast Spray when Cotton is 3 inches high
crease, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.) until early first square stage as a salvage operation. One application:
Apply 2.5 pints in 40 gallons of water for ground application, or in 5 to Drift potential is lowest between speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However, 10 gallons of water for aircraft application per acre. DO NOT repeat many factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine this treatment. Two applications: Mix at the rate of 1 to 1.25 pints of
drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided below this product in 40 gallons of water for ground equipment or in 5 to 10 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential.
gallons of water for aircraft application per acre of Cotton. If needed, Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should
a second or repeat application should be made 1 to 3 weeks after the be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.
first application. Apply only as a salvage operation. Apply only tohealthy, rapidly growing Cotton, 3 inches high, but no later than 6 Temperature and Humidity
inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Preference should When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment be given to directed sprays. In order to minimize injury, the second ap- to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet plication should be made as a directed spray when possible. DO NOT evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.
make more than two applications per season. Do not feed foliage to Temperature Inversions
Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because Postemergent Directed Spray Applications: Mix this product at the
drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, rate of 2.66 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre for application as di- which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated rected broadcast spray when weeds are small. For band applications, cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light mix 2.66 pints in 40 gallons of water per acre, then apply 1 gallon of variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are the diluted spray for each 1-inch band width to be treated of Cotton characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are com- grown on 40 inch row spacing. Direct the spray solution to the base of mon on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin the Cotton plant. Nozzles should be placed so as to avoid spraying to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their pres- the Cotton foliage, but to give good coverage of the weeds. If regrowth ence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, occurs, make a second application about 1 to 3 weeks after the first.
inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a Make directed applications only when Cotton is 3 inches high to first ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and bloom. Do not apply after first bloom. Do not feed foliage to livestock moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidlydissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
Sensitive Areas
This product is useful for controlling weeds listed under “USE INFOR-MATION” section and similar other weeds on rights-of-way. Mix this This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to ad- product at a rate of 2.5 to 6 pints per 40 to 50 gallons of water per jacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known acre. Use higher rates and spray volume for dense weed growth. For habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is min- small areas, use 1 to 2 fluid ounces in 5 gallons per 1,000 square feet.
imal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive area).
Spray undesirable vegetation thoroughly to point of runoff. Adequate coverage and complete wetting of foliage is important for effective con- This product is useful for the control of weeds listed under “USE IN- trol. If regrowth occurs, reapply as required.
FORMATION” section and many similar weeds. Applications can be USE RESTRICTIONS
made: 1) Postemergent, over the top, when Cotton is 3 to 6 inches • Do not apply more than two broadcast applications per year.
high or up to early first square stage, whichever occurs first using • Do not apply within 100 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic ground or aircraft equipment. 2) Postemergent as a directed spray with habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ground equipment when Cotton is 3 inches high to first bloom.
streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
Slight burning and a reddish discoloration of the Cotton leaf may oc- • Use of this product on highway rights-of-way after December 31, 2013 casionally occur following application, but the Cotton plant will develop USE RESTRICTIONS
Mow turfgrass to a height of 1 to 1.5 inches before treatment. Mix 1 fluid • Do not apply in Florida except on Cotton grown in the following ounce (2 tablespoonsful) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gallons of water for counties: Calhoun, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, application to a total area of 1,000 square feet. For established Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass, mix 1 to 2 fluid ounces (2 to 4 table- spoonsful) of this product in 1 to 2.5 gallons of water for application to Note: Applications to Cotton in Florida should be confined to band
a total area of 1,000 square feet. Apply during warm weather when temperature is between 80°F and 90°F. Do not water turf for at least • Only one application at 2 lbs. a.i. (2.66 pts. of this product) per acre 24 hours after application. Turfgrass may be temporarily discolored.
is allowed per season, except when a salvage operation is needed.
Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, and Zoysiagrass have shown tolerance if • If a salvage operation is needed ( i.e., if pigweed escapes the first this product is properly applied. Injury may result if applied to Bent- application), then a second or repeat application at 2 lbs. a.i. (2.66 grass, Fescue, and St. Augustinegrass. DO NOT apply to St. Au-
pts. of this product) per acre is allowed.
gustinegrass except for commercial sod production. DO NOT
• A second or repeat application, if needed, should be timed 1 to 3 apply to Carpetgrass, Centipedegrass, or to Dichondra. DO NOT re- weeks after the first application. Apply only as a salvage operation.
seed until two weeks after last application. For application to St. Au- Apply only to healthy rapidly growing Cotton 3 inches high, but no later gustinegrass in sod farms, last application can be made 4 to 5 weeks than 6 inches high or early square, whichever occurs first. Preference prior to lifting the sod for harvest to allow full recovery before lifting.
should be given to directed spray. In order to minimize injury, the sec- St. Augustinegrass sod will be temporarily discolored following appli- ond application should be made as a directed spray when possible.
cation. DO NOT apply to freshly mowed St. Augustinegrass sod.
• Do not make more than two applications per season.
• Do not apply more than a total of 4 lbs. a.i. per acre per season.
USE RESTRICTIONS
• Do not apply preplant to Cotton.
• For newly constructed golf courses, ONLY one broadcast applica- • Do not apply within 50 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, • For all other applications to golf courses, this product can ONLY be streams, marshes, ponds, and estuaries.
used for spot treatments (100 sq. ft. per spot), not to exceed 25% • Do not allow spray or spray drift to contact adjacent crops or injury of the total golf course acreage per year.
• In sod farms, ONLY two broadcast applications are allowed. Do not • Apply only on still days when weather conditions do not favor drift apply within 25 feet of permanent water bodies or aquatic habitat, from areas being treated. Aircraft applications of this product including, but not limited to lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, should only be made by applicators experienced in use of herbi- cides, and application should be made in accordance with State • Use of this product on golf courses and sod farms after December 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: 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 specifically 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 Seller. To the extent con- High heat may form volatile arsenic compounds. Do not stack over sistent with applicable law, Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage 2 pallets 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 shall the Manufacturer or the Seller 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 Seller or material is spilled, follow these steps while wearing protective and is accepted as such by the Buyer.
1. Contain spill. Absorb with an inert material such as sand or saw- 2. Collect 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. Follow 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 allow runoff 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 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.

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