ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Thifensulfuron-methyl……………………………………………………………………………………………………………25%

INERT INGREDIENT:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..75%

TOTAL:100%

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP is recommended for selective post-emergence control, or partial control, of broadleaf and gramineous weeds in sugar beets.

FIRST AID

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

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 treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-441-3637 for emergency medical treatment information.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION! Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

For medical emergencies involving this product, call toll free 1-800-441-3637.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

Long-sleeve shirt and long pants. Chemical Resistant Gloves Category A (such as butyl rubber, natural rubber, neoprene rubber or nitrile rubber), all >14 mls.

Shoes plus socks.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater.

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

USERS SHOULD: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

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

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP herbicide should be used only in accordance with the recommendations on this label.

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 4 hours.

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is:

Coveralls.

Chemical Resistant Gloves Category A (such as butyl rubber, natural rubber, neoprene rubber or nitrile rubber), all >14 mls.

Shoes plus socks.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

FOR USE ON SUGAR BEETS INCLUDING THOSE GROWN FOR SEED

RATE

BROADCAST APPLICATIONS

The maximum use rate is 2.5 ounces Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP per acre per growing season.

Treat small weeds beginning with the first application. Use higher rates as weed size or population increases.

Applications should be made 5 to 10 days apart or as weeds germinate. Use a close sequential application if first application was on weeds with 4 leaves.

With an adjuvant, some weeds are controlled with Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP alone (see Weeds Controlled). For best results on these weeds, use a minimum of two sequential applications 5-10 days apart or as weeds germinate.

BAND APPLICATIONS

Dosage Chart for Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP Band Applications

Band Rates* according to Row Spacing

* Equivalent 1/2 oz/Acre Broadcast.

Use proportionately more for higher broadcast rate equivalents.

Wider band widths may result in better overall weed control on fields with high weed populations.

CROP STAGE AT APPLICATION

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP can be safely applied to sugar beets any time after planting.

Chlorosis (yellowing) may be observed following an application of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP . This effect is temporary.

Applications of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP to crops under stress (such as stress due to lack of moisture, hail damage, flooding, herbicide injury, mechanical injury, or widely fluctuating temperatures) may result in crop injury. Before making applications of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP to crops previously under stress, or injured from other pesticide applications, the crop needs to be fully recovered and growing vigorously.

Apply no later than 60 days before harvest. Tank mix partners have different preharvest intervals. Always use the most restrictive interval when tank mixing.

WEED STAGE AT APPLICATION

The growth stage of weeds at application is very important for satisfactory control. For best results, apply to small, emerged weeds between the cotyledon and two true leaf stage.

Weeds should be actively growing and not under stress. Applications made to larger weeds or to weeds under stress may result in unsatisfactory control. See Environmental Conditions and Biological Activity.

Since Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP has little to no soil activity, only weeds that have emerged above the soil surface will be controlled. Use sequential tank mix applications to control new weed flushes.

SPECIFIC WEED PROBLEMS

Wild buckwheat- Apply to cotyledon to 2 leaf stage.

Mallow species- Apply to cotyledon to 1 leaf stage. Three applications may be required to control multiple flushes. Larger sizes may only be suppressed.

Velvetleaf- Apply to cotyledon to1 leaf stage. Using Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP + adjuvant may give best control. Three applications may be required to control multiple flushes.

Larger sizes may only be suppressed.

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

Some crops are sensitive to Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP . All direct and indirect contact (e.g. spray drift) with crops other than sugar beets should be avoided. See Spray Drift.

Since foliar absorption is the primary means of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP uptake by plants, thorough spray coverage of weeds is essential. Select a spray volume and delivery system that will ensure thorough coverage and a uniform spray pattern.

Weeds shielded from spray by other weeds or sugar beet leaves may not be controlled.

Use 50 mesh or finer strainer and nozzle screens.

Make sure screens are clean prior to using Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

Continuous agitation is required to keep Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP in Suspension.

Do not apply Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP through any type of irrigation Equipment.

GROUND APPLICATION (SEE SPRAY DRIFT)

Use a minimum of 10 gallons water per acre. Under heavy weed pressure, dense crop foliage, or moisture stress conditions, increase volume an additional 5 gallons per acre.

Change nozzle size to increase gallonage. Broadcast or band applications are recommended. For proper spray coverage, adjust the boom and nozzle height according to equipment manufacturer's specifications. Injection systems can be used with Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP . More information is included in the bulletin "Using (liquid) Chemical Injection Systems with Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP herbicide".

AERIAL APPLICATION (SEE SPRAY DRIFT)

Use a minimum of 5 gallons water per acre.

CULTIVATION

Timely cultivation(s) can be used in addition to Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP tank mixes for optimum weed control in a sugar beet management program.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP provides the best postemergence results when applied to small, actively, growing weeds. Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP rapidly stops growth of susceptible weeds. Weeds turn yellow 7-21 days after postemergence application, followed by death of the growing point.

Conditions that promote the activity of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP are warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture before, during and immediately after application. Treating large or stressed weeds may result in poor weed control. Delay application until stress passes and weeds begin to grow again. Best results are obtained when applications avoid: injury from previous herbicide applications, cold, dry conditions, stress conditions due to frost, drought or water saturated soil, disease or insect damage.

Dry, dusty field conditions may reduce weed control in wheel track areas. Higher volumes and wider band widths may improve control in these conditions.

A vigorously growing crop will aid weed control by shading and providing competition for weeds. In areas of thin stand or seeding skips, additional flushes of weeds may occur.

Rainfall within 6 hours may reduce weed control.

INFORMATION ON RESISTANT WEEDS

Naturally occurring weed biotypes will also be resistant to Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

If resistant weed biotypes, such as kochia, are suspected or known to be present, spray Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP in tank mixtures with other broadleaf herbicides having a different mode of action**. Adjust the use rate of the tank mix partner so that it alone will control the resistant biotypes.

Several strategies can delay the development of resistant weed biotypes:

1. Use preplant incorporated or preemergence herbicides for weed control prior to postemergence use of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

2. Application of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP in a tank mix with another mode of action herbicide.

3. The use of cultivation and/or hand weeding to control escapes.

4. Improve control of these species in rotational crops.

* Biotypes are naturally-occurring individuals of the species which have a slightly different genetic makeup. Resistant biotypes may look exactly the same as susceptible biotypes. Herbicide-resistant biotypes are able to survive a use rate several times higher than needed to control susceptible biotypes.

** Mode of action is the chemical interaction that disrupts plant growth and development.

his product may be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program which can include biological, cultural, and genetic practices aimed at preventing economic pest damage. Application of this product should be based on IPM principles and practices including field scouting or other detection methods, correct target pest identification, population monitoring, and treating when target pest populations reach locally determined action thresholds. Consult your state cooperative extension service, professional consultants or other qualified authorities to determine appropriate action treatment threshold levels for treating specific pest/crop or site systems in your area.

CROP ROTATION

Sugar beets may be replanted anytime after application of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

Any other crop, except corn, may be planted 14 days after the last application of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP . Corn can be planted 21 days after using Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

GRAZING

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP has no restriction on grazing or feeding of crop residue to livestock. Tank mix partners may have grazing or feeding restrictions, therefore always refer to the label of the tank mix partner and follow the most restrictive label.

SPRAYER PREPARATION AND CLEANUP

It is important that spray equipment is cleaned and free of existing pesticide deposits before using Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP . Follow the cleanup procedures specified on the label of the product previously sprayed. If no cleanout procedure is provided, use the one that follows.

To avoid subsequent injury to other crops, thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment immediately following applications of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP .

AT THE END OF THE DAY

It is recommended when Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP will be applied over several days, at the end of each day, rinse the interior of the tank with fresh water, then partially fill the tank and flush the boom and hoses. This will prevent the buildup of dried pesticide deposits which are difficult to remove from application equipment.

CLEANUP PROCEDURE

1. Drain tank and thoroughly hose down the interior surfaces. Flush the tanks, boom, and hoses with clean water. Loosen and physically remove any visible deposits.

2. Partially fill the tank with clean water and one gallon household ammonia* (contains 3% active ingredient) for every 100 gallons of water. Flush the hoses, boom, and nozzles with the cleaning solution, then add more water to completely fill the tank. Circulate, with agitation, the cleaning solution through the tank and hoses for at least 15 minutes. Flush the hoses, boom, and nozzles again with the

cleaning solution and drain the tank.

3. Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately in a bucket containing cleaning agent and water.

4. Repeat step 2

5. Rinse the tank, boom, and hoses with clean water.

6. The rinsate may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Notes:

1. When Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP is tank mixed with other pesticides, all cleanout procedures should be examined and the most rigorous procedure should be followed.

2. In addition to this cleanout procedure, any pre-cleanout procedures for the next product to be sprayed should be examined and the most rigorous procedure should be followed.

3. Where routine spraying practices include shared equipment frequently being switched between applications of Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP and applications to crops other than sugar beets during the same spray season, it is recommended a sprayer be dedicated to Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP to further reduce the chance of crop injury.

SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions.

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR.

IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE

The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets (>150 - 200 microns). The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the environmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how an applicator balances drift control and coverage.

APPLYING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIFT POTENTIAL, BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIFT IF APPLICATIONS ARE MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS!

See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions sections of this label.

Controlling Droplet Size - General Techniques

• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets.

• Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy penetration.

WHEN HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHERCAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING PRESSURE.

• Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using lowdrift nozzles.

Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft

• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform coverage.

• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will produce larger droplets than other orientations.

• Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back produce larger droplets than other nozzle types.

• Boom Length - The boom length should not exceed 3/4 of the wing or rotor length - longer booms increase drift potential.

• Application Height - Application more than 10 ft above the canopy increases the potential for spray drift.

BOOM HEIGHT

Setting the boom at the lowest labeled height (if specified) which provides uniform coverage reduces the exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.

WIND

Drift potential increases at wind speeds of less than 3 mph (due to inversion potential) or more than 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type, determine drift potential at any given wind speed.

AVOID GUSTY OR WINDLESS CONDITIONS.

Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

When making applications in hot and dry conditions, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.

TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS

Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain close to the ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud.

Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.

SHIELDED SPRAYERS

Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the applicator to verify that the shields are preventing drift and not interfering with uniform deposition of the product.

AIR ASSISTED (AIR BLAST) FIELD CROP SPRAYERS

Air assisted field crop sprayers carry droplets to the target via a downward directed air stream. Some may reduce the potential for drift, but if a sprayer is unsuitable for the application and/or set up improperly, high drift potential can result. It is the responsibility of the applicator to determine that a sprayer is suitable for the intended application, is configured properly, and that drift is not occurring.

Note: Air assisted field sprayers can affect product performance by affecting spray coverage and canopy penetration. Consult the application equipment section of this label to determine if use of an air assisted sprayer is recommended.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP should be used only in accordance with recommendations on this label or in separately published recommendations.

Injury to or loss of desirable trees or vegetation may result from failure to observe the following:

Do not apply, drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants, or on areas where their roots may extend, or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots. Do not use on lawns, walks, driveways, tennis courts or similar areas. Prevent drift of spray to desirable plants.

Do not contaminate any body of water.

Thoroughly clean application equipment immediately after use (refer to "Sprayer Preparation and Cleanup" section of this label). Thifensulfuron-methyl 25% WP is non-corrosive, non-flammable, non-volatile, and does not freeze in storage.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Storage: Store product in original container only. Do not contaminate water, other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed in storage. Store in a cool, dry place.

Product Disposal: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by disposal. Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Container Disposal: For Plastic Containers:Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

For Fiber Sacks: Completely empty fiber sack by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into manufacturing or application equipment. Then dispose of sack in a sanitary landfill or by incineration if allowed by State and local authorities.

For Fiber Drums With Liners: Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application equipment. Then dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill or by incineration if allowed by State and local authorities. If drum is contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of in the same manner.

For Bags Containing Water Soluble Packets: Do not reuse the outer box or the resealable plastic bag. When all water-soluble packets are used, the outer packaging should be clean and may be disposed of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by open burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. If the resealable plastic bag contacts the formulated product in any way, the bag must be triplerinsed with clean water. Add the rinsate to the spray tank and dispose of the outer wrap as described above.

For Metal Containers (non aerosol): Triple rinse (or equivalent) the container. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities.

For Paper and Plastic Bags: Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of Smoke.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

NOTICE: Read This Limitation of Warranty and Liability Before Buying or Using This Product. If the Terms Are Not Acceptable, Return the Product at Once, Unopened, and the Purchase Price Will Be Refunded. It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Such risks arise from weather conditions, soil factors, off target movement, unconventional farming techniques, presence of other materials, the manner of use or application, or other unknown factors, all of which are beyond the control of Xingyu. These risks can cause: ineffectiveness of the product; crop injury, or; injury to non-target crops or plants.

XINGYU does not agree to be an insurer of these risks.

WHEN YOU BUY OR USE THIS PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THESE RISKS.

XINGYU warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label thereof and is reasonably fit for the purpose stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks described above, when used in accordance with the Directions for Use under normal conditions.

XINGYU MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.IN NO EVENT SHALL XINGYUOR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. BUYER'S OR USER'S BARGAINED-FOR EXPECTATION IS CROP PROTECTION. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF XINGYU OR SELLER, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT LIABILITY), WHETHER FROM FAILURE TO PERFORM OR INJURY TO CROPS OR OTHER PLANTS, AND RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT THE ELECTION OF XINGYUOR SELLER,THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.

XINGYU or its Ag Retailer must have prompt notice of any claim so that an immediate inspection of buyer's or user's growing crops can be made. Buyer and all users shall promptly notify XINGYU or a XINGYU Ag Retailer of any claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability, other tort or otherwise or be barred from any remedy.

This Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not be amended by any oral or written agreement.

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.