ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Mesotrione……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15%

INERT INGREDIENT:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..85%

TOTAL:100%

For control of many kinds of annual weeds, including spinosus amaranthus, chenopodium weeds, mustard, barnyard grass and crabgrass, etc. in maize.

DANGER

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Causes serious eye damage.

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

DO NOT pollute ditches, water sources and fishponds with the product or its container.

Avoid breathing spray.

Clean used empty packages thoroughly, dispose them properly, and be sure not to reuse them or for other use.

DO NOT eat, drink or smoke when using.

Keep out of reach of pregnant women, nursing mothers and children.

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Use soap and water to clean face and hands thoroughly after use.

FIRST AID

IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 – 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 – 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going or treatment.

Dispose of contents/container to a licensed hazardous waste disposal contractor or collection site except for empty, clean containers which can be disposed of as non-hazardous waste. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURA HERBICIDE

Other specific restrictions:

Extreme care must be taken to avoid spray drift onto plants outside of the target area. Take extreme care to avoid drift onto all crops outside the target area, otherwise crop damage will result.

READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE. USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL MAY BE AN OFFENCE. FOLLOW THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USING PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operator Protection

Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable, in addition to the following personal protective equipment:

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD) when handling the concentrate.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling the contaminated surfaces.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) when applying by vehicle-mounted or trailed equipment.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (IMPERMEABLECOVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when applying by hand-held equipment.

TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY all contaminated clothing, then wash body thoroughly and put on clean clothing.

WASH ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING thoroughly after use, especially the insides of gloves.

WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet and after work.

IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

If you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters. PRODUCT should not be used in areas where irrigation or rainfall results in the direct or indirect (via ditches and canals) contamination of surface waters through dissolved runoff or erosion of soil particles to which mesotrione is absorbed.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a dry, cool, ventilated and rainproof place.

KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WASH OUT CONTAINER THOROUGHLY, empty washings into spray tank and dispose of safely.

DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINER FOR ANY PURPOSE.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

RESTRICTIONS OR WARNINGS

Read entire label before using this product. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

For the best results, PRODUCT should be applied when the weeds are actively growing i.e. in warm humid weather with adequate soil moisture. Treatment in poor growing conditions or in dry soil may give less reliable control. It is not recommended to spray crops suffering from stress e.g. when in very cold or drought conditions, or when wide temperature fluctuations are expected or excessive rainfall is expected to follow application. Under these adverse conditions mild to moderate chlorosis may be observed on sprayed leaves. This effect is usually transient and does not affect yield.

Do not spray when weed or crop foliage is wet.

Extreme care must be taken to avoid spray drift onto plants outside of the target area. Take extreme care to avoid drift onto all crops outside the target area, otherwise crop damage will result.

Ensure that spray swaths are matched accurately and do not overlap.

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 12 hours.

CONSULT PROCESSORS BEFORE USING ON CROPS RECOMMENDED FOR PROCESSING.

Extreme care must be taken to avoid spray drift on to non-crop plants outside of the target area.

WEEDS CONTROLLED

PRODUCT is an adjuvant system and the addition of an adjuvant or a tank mix wetting agent is not recommended. The recommended dose rate is 0.75 to 0.975 litres per hectare depending on the type of weeds present and on their growth stage.

APPLICATION

Good spray cover is essential and care should be taken to ensure that the sprayer has a matched set of nozzles, the machine is correctly calibrated and adjusted to the correct height above the crop.

Apply using a MEDIUM quality spray at a pressure of a least 2 bar.

Apply through conventional spraying equipment.

PREPARATION OF THE SPRAY

Half-fill the spray tank with clean water, add the required amount of TEMSA SC and agitate while filling the tank. On emptying the container, RINSE CONTAINER THOROUGHLY by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times, Add washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of container safely. Continue agitation during spraying.

VOLUME OF WATER

Even cover of the weeds is essential.

Use 450 to 600 litres (maximum) of water per hectare. The lower rate is preferable, but the higher volume may be necessary where there are dense or well developed weed populations.

APPLICATION METHODS

Apply through a conventional field crop sprayer using a pressure of 2-3 bars. Ensure the sprayer is correctly calibrated before use. Do not leave spray liquid in the sprayer for long periods (I.e. overnight).

AFTER USE

It is important to wash equipment thoroughly after use to remove all traces of PRODUCT as even small amounts may cause damage to crops. Rinse inside of tank with clean water using at least one tenth of the spray tank volume. After flushing through pump and spray lines, drain and repeat procedure. Disposal of spray tank washings should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

PRODUCT is a 4-HPPD inhibitor, disrupting development of plant pigments which are essential for photosynthesis. This inhibition causes leaf chlorosis and eventual death of sensitive weed species. The mode of action is different to other herbicide groups, and there is no known cross resistance in weeds which exhibit reduced sensitivity to other herbicides. Weed control may be reduced if strains of individual species less sensitive to PRODUCT develop.

The use of PRODUCT in programmes or tank mixtures with a weed herbicide possessing a different mode of action will reduce the likelihood of resistance developing in weeds e.g. Fat hen, Black nightshade, Common amaranth. At the present time there is no similar mode of action in herbicides for crops and therefore crop rotation will also delay the onset of any resistance.

CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY

All goods supplied by us are of a high grade and we believe them to be suitable but, as we cannot exercise control over their storage, handling, mixing or use, or the weather conditions before, during or after application which may affect the performance of the goods, all conditions and warranties, statutory or otherwise, as to the quality or fitness for any purpose of our goods are excluded. No responsibility will be accepted by us or re-sellers for any failure in performance, damage or injury whatsoever arising from their storage, handling, application or use. These conditions cannot be varied by our staff or agents whether or not they supervise or assist in the use of such goods.

XINGYU CHEMICAL shall not be liable for losses or damages resulting from handling or use of this product unless XINGYU CHEMICAL is promptly notified of such loss or damage in writing. In no case shall XINGYU CHEMICAL be liable for consequential or incidental damages or losses.

The terms of the Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and this Limitation of Remedies cannot be varied by any written or verbal statements or agreements. No employee or sales agent of XINGYU CHEMICAL or the seller is authorized to vary or exceed the terms of the Warranty Disclaimer or this Limitation of Remedies in any manner.