EPA Registration Jacket 85678‐9
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PR01ECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

MAR 2 5 2011 

RedEagle International LLC 

clo Ms. Catherine M. Byrd 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

Hockessin. DE 19707 

OFFlCEOF 

I'REVENTION, PESTICIDES AND 

TOXICSUBSTANCES 

Subject: Submission of Alternate Brand Name "ETHEPHON 2 Turf & Ornamental"' per 

PR Notice 98-10 

Dear Ms. Byrd: 

The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under 

Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 dated January 25,2011 for the product 

ETHEPHON 2, EPA Reg. No. 85678-9. The Registration Division (RD) has conducted 

a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that, although the 

action requested does fall within the scope of PRN 98-10, we cannot accept it at this time. 

We cannot approve of an Alternate Brand Name (and label) that contains uses that have 

not been approved. When the Registration Division has approved your amendment to add 

turf and ornamental uses you may resubmit your request for an Alternate Brand Name . 

. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, contact Tracy Keigwin 

of my staff by phone at 703-305-6605 or via email at keigwin.tracy@epa .• ov or myself 

at 703-308-9443 or via email at kish.tony@epa.gov. 

~elY, 

'Tly Kis 

Product Manager (22) 

Fungicide Branch 

Registration Division (7505P) 
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Label (Sub A) - Turfgrass and Ornamental Amendment 

ETHEPHON 2 

[ABN: ETHEPHON 2 Turf & Ornamental] 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

For use on Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Barley and Wheat 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' """""'."""""""""".,, .. ""'''''''' 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per galion 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-9 

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you 

do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detaiL) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements. 

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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. 

IFON SKIN OR • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do SO by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment. 

You may also contact 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (transportation and spills) 

(800) 222-1222 Poison Control Center (human health) 

(800) 345-4735 ASPCA (animal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based,gp, 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materi'als' , 

other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by! ~ •• ~. 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hOlles f0f delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion; car&ful gG1Strit~ 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perro!i<lion. i;lJf~ 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it,:-e -contrainfHcaied. , > 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do 

not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemjcal~resistant footwear plus socks. 

• Protective eyewear such as, goggles, face shield, or safety glasses. 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning 

and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep 

and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

reqUirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves bef""', , , removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. ,'" 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS noon ' 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply direc'ily,to ,water, or 

to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean'HiliH .\vater m'a'rk. Do not 

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contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. " >, 0 ~,. ~ o· 

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Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growih., Rlant injury 

or reduced yields may result. : , 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not apply aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger 

droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target 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 outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always paint backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

• Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

• Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide unifonn coverage. 

• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 

• 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 low-drift nozzles. Solid 

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stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 

Boom Length 

For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor 

length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

Application Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants 

unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size and equipment type determine drift potential 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 with local wind patterns and how they 

affect spray drift. 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up eqUipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, 

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through 

drift, Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regUlations, Read the entire label 

before using this product. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 through any type of irrigation system, 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals, 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 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is penmitted under the Worker Protection Standard 

and that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls 

over short-sleeved shirts and short pants or long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant 

gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier laminate, 

chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear such as goggles, face shield, or 

safety glasses. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. When mixing, 

loading, or cleaning equipment, a chemical-resistant apron is required. 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance to 

treated areas. 

INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2 promotes earlier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, 

BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, 

PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and TOMATOES. It also aids in barrenberry control on 

BLUEBERRIES, Ethephon 2 loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES and WALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit 

abscission (slipping), Ethephon 2 increases donmant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of 

SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest Ethephon 2 reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY, 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray equipment 

under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural 

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Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your area. 

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, Red Eagle suggests the use of a Chemical 

Producers Distributors Association certified adjuvant. 

APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is 

affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, 

plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is important to choose an 

equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual 

spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. 

In California and Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gal/ons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON 2 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand 

overnight. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or 

reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

Do not use Ethephon 2 with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray eqUipment or airplane parts. 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHEPHON 21S CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2 promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier 

and more efficient. Ethephon 2 applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to control pre-harvest 

drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit. When applied to 

young trees (less than two years old), Ethephon 2 will suppress vegetative growth and promote 

flower bud formation. 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray 

coverage, based on type of sprayer and size of trees. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

• Use of Ethephon 2 can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on young trees just 

starting to bear. 

.. Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable to obtain experience 

under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone 

program . 

.. Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result in weak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially if fruit is small at time 

of treatment 

• If applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may resuft in reducec fruit qualily 

and size. 

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Crop & Desired Effect 

Promoting Fruit 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(Le., maturing wtth 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

2. Late Maturing 

Varieties in the 

Eastern United 

States (Le., maturing 

later than Mcintosh) 

Promoting Uniform 

Opening and Coloring 

of red Varieties 

Without Fruit 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(Le., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

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APPLES 

Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

P',nts/Acre 

2.5 Apply a dilute foliar spray of Treat when air temperatures are 

Ethephon 2 at 7 to 14 days between 60°F and gO°F. However, 

before normal anticipated application may be made at 50°F 

harvest. under rising temperature 

Monitor fruit maturation daily, conditions. If daytime 

since treated fruit will mature temperatures are warm, color 

sooner than untreated fruit. response from Ethephon 2 

treatment will be reduced, but 

5.0 ripening and loosening effects will 

be accelerated. Cool weather may 

extend the interval between 

treatment and harvest. 

Do not allow fruit to become 

overripe on trees. Fruit intended 

1.0-4.0 Apply a dilute foliar spray of for fresh market must be checked 

Ethephon 2 and a pre-harvest for quality and maturity, since frutt 

drop control chemical color alohe is not an accurate 

registered for use on apples indicator of fruit maturity. Use a 

such as the product pressure gauge or other suitable 

FRUITONE® N. Use the methods to determine maturity. 

preharvest drop control When stored, overmatured fruit 

product according to label may soften sooner than untreated 

directions. Begin spraying 2 fruit. 

to 3 weeks before normal Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more 

harvest period and about 1 to acreage than can be harvested in 

2 weeks before desired 1 to 2 days. 

harvest date. Treated fruit can be satisfactorily 

Use the lower rate for apples held in cold air storage provided 

. . lfM fruit is in good condition. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

2. Late Maturing 2.0-4.0 Monitor fruit maturation daily, Since recommendations for 

Varieties (i.e., since treated fruit will mature chemical control of pre-harvest 

maturing later than sooner than untreated fruit. drop vary according to location 

and variety, follow directions on Mcintosh) the FRUITONE® N label. In 

addition, you may consult your 

local extension Pornolagist or 

Horticulturist for his 

recommendations. 

Thinning and Return Treat with Ethephon 2 at 10 Whenever a high percent of the 

Bloom to 20 days after full bloom. spurs and lateral buds bloom in a 

For greater thinning, apply single season, severe alternate 

(1) Most Varieties (1 ) Ethephon 2 in combination bearing can develop the following with AMID-THIN® W or with a 1.5-4.0 Carbaryl-containing year. 

insecticide registered for use To overcome this problem, use 

(2) on apples at 7 to 21 days Ethephon 2 or a combination or 

(2) Difficult to Thin after full bloom. Use tank mix Ethephon 2 plus AMID-THIN® W 

Varieties Such as 3.0-6.0 partners in accordance with or a Carbaryl-containing 

Golden Delicious their respective directions for insecticide, depending on the 

use, limitations and amount of thinning required and 

precautions. Do not tank mix the biennial bearing history of your Ethephon 2 with any product orchard. prohibtting such mixing. Expect Red Delicious to show a Consult local extension 

recommendations. Addition of reduction of "typiness" and fruit 

a non-ionic surfactant can size, particularly on trees under 

enhance treatment stress. 

performance. Buffering spray Use of higher label rates may 

solution to a pH 3-5 can reduce fruit size. 

improve performance where 

water is alkaline. Use a spray 

volume sufficient to cover 

trees thoroughly and 

uniformly. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Increasing Flower Bud Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full Ethephon 2 should reduce 

Development bloom. vegetative growth and increase 

Use the higher rate on more flowering the following spring. 

(1) Non-bearing Trees (1 ) vigorous trees. Trees should be large enough to 

2.0-8.0 Spray trees thoroughly and support a crop of apples before 

uniformly to the point of treatment to initiate flower buds. 

runoff. 

(2) Bearing Trees (2) To minimize fruit thinning, 

0.5-3.0 reduced fruit size and yield 

reduction in the year of 

usage, delay application to 

bearing trees until 6 weeks 

after full bloom and after June 

drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• Do not graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2 will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while 

reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest. 

Crop Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

PintslAcre 

Promoting Fruit 5.0-8.0 To loosen fruit and concentrate Use Ethephon 2 either 

Loosening and maturity, apply a foliar spray of 1) early in the harvest season to 

Uniform Ripening Ethephon 2 at least 3 days reduce the number of pickings 

(Cultivars - Chehalem before expected harvest when or 

Thomless and air temperatures are between 2) later in the harvest season 

Evergreen) 60°F and 90°F and rain is not for a onceover final picking. 

predicted within 24 hours. Do not treat more acreage than 

Use sufficient volume to insure can be harvested on the third 

thorough and uniform wetting of day following treatment as 

foliage and fruit. considerable fruit may drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy, 

vigorous plants, as a reduction in berry size may occur. 

• Do not harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest Ethephon 2 will 

abort black barrenberry (Aronia me/anocarpaj flowers and/or fruitgrowing in Maine lowbush blueberry 

fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applications to Gultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or 

premature crops. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Concentrating Maturity 4.0-8.0 To concentrate first harvest, Harvest blueberries at proper 

and Earlier Fruit apply a foliar spray of Ethephon maturity when colored, 

Coloring (Cultivars - 2 when 15% to 20% of the generally one to two weeks after 

Bluecrop, Weymouth, berries are blue. To concentrate treatment Observe fruit daily as 

Jersey, Rancocas, final harvest, treat after the first the proper picking period for 

Rubel, Bluetta, or second picking. Apply optimum internal and external 

Erliblue, Wolcott, Ethephon 2 in 150-200 gallons quality is shorter with Ethephon per acre. Use the higher spray Croatan, Murphy, volume and rate on large dense 2 treated fnuit than with 

Angola, Morrow, foliage bushes or when untreated fruit. High 

Garden Blue, Trifblue temperatures are cool. Treat temperatures (90'F) accelerate 

and NC901) when air temperatures are 60°F fruit ripening. 

to 90'F. Thorough uniform spray Ethephon 2 treatments may 

coverage of foliage and fruit is increase fruit with stems, slightly 

essential for maximum fruit decrease fruit size, soluble 

maturation and c%ration. To solids and acidity. Ethephon 2 

aid uniform wetting of plants, may not induce internal ripening 

use a wetting agent such as as rapidly as fruit color. 

Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 

gallons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 

100 gallons. 

Control of Black 4.0-8.0 Apply Ethephon 2 in Use the lower rates of Ethephon 

Barrenberry in approximately 100-200 gallons 2 when black barrenberries are 

Lowbush Blueberries per acre for ground sprayers between 90% to 100% petal fall 

in Maine and approximately 10 gallons and use the higher rates of 

per acre for aerial application. Ethephon 2 when black barThorough uniform spray renberry fruit is 1/8 to 3/16 inch 

coverage is essential. To aid in in diameter. This is generally 7 

to 10 days after blueberries are uniform wetting of plants, use a in the same stages of wetting agent such as X-77 at development. Harvest blueberry 0.1% of the spray volume. fruit when ripe, generally 6 to 8 

weeks after application. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not make more than one application per season. 

• Do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for 

barren berry control in Maine. 

• Do not treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation 

and reduoed yield may result. 

• Do not apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California and Texas) 

Ethephon 2 promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2 promotes abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar The effect will be faster at 

Abscission spray when fruit has developed higher temperatures. Proper 

marketable levels of soluble timing of Ethephon 2 treatment 

solids and flesh color. Using is critical, but may vary from 

Ethephon 2 too soon will result season to season. Fruit quality, 

in poorly colored fruit with in terms of soluble solids and 

substandard soluble solids. flesh color, does not improve 

For adequate spray coverage, following treatment Therefore, 

use at least 40 gallons/acre for Ethephon 2 should not be used 

ground and at least 10 until after fruit has developed 

gallons/acre for aerial marketable levels of soluble 

application. (Aerial applications solids and flesh color. 

are only permitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields 

Be prepared to harvest abscised frequently and pick fruit when 

fruit 2 to 5 days after treatment market quality is reached. Fruit 

The exact pre-harvest interval allowed to remain in the field too 

will vary with temperature. Be long will lose quality. Plants with 

sure to coordinate your low vigor will not respond 

harvesting schedule with your properly. 

packer/shipper. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 when night temperatures are below 60T 

• Do not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Treat only those fruit that have a 

fairly uniform fruit set, have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and 

internal flesh color. 

• Do not harvest treated cantaloupes sooner than 2 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 3.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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CHERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force 

needed for mechanical fruit harvest. These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, 

maintain frurr quality and reduce tree injury. A fall application of Ethephon 2 to sweet cherries in the 

Pacific Northwest will increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom the following spring. 

Precautions: 

• Uniform coverage is important. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or 

erratic application can result in gummosis and tip dieback. 

• Some early leaf yellowing and drop may be noted following application. 

• Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2 treatment. 

• High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

• If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TART CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with At the time of application, all fruit 

-Promoting Fruit Spray sufficient water for thorough, including those inside the tree 

Loosening and 1.0 uniform coverage. The optimum canopy should be in stage 3 as 

Uniform Ripening spray volume will depend on indicated by rapid size increase 

tree size, planting density and and the presence of ground 

eqUipment used. color (change from bright green 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally to yellow background color). 

Spray less than 100 gallons per acre, Expect a longer treatment to 

0.66-1.0 require uniform coverage for harvest interval with lower rates. 

optimum response. 

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Crop & Desired Effect 

SWEET CHERRIES 

(varieties such as 

Windsor, NapoleonRoyal Anne, Emperor 

Francis) - Promoting 

Fruit Loosening and 

Uniform Ripening 

SWEET CHERRIES in 

the Pacific Northwest 

- Increasing Dormant 

Fruit Bud Hardiness 

and Delaying Spring 

Bloom 

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CHERRIES (continued) 

Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Dilute Apply a dilute spray with Some gummosis of cherry trees 

Spray sufficient water for thorough is associated with Ethephon 2 

3.0-4.0 uniform coverage. Actual treatment. 

volume will depend on the type 

of delivery, sprayer used and If possible, irrigate orchards to 

s'lze of trees, Use low rates on prevent drought stress resulting 

the light or yellow-colored in gummosis. 

varieties. 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally 

Spray 2.0- less than 100 gallons per acre, 

3.0 require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

3.0 Treat in first two weeks of A fall application of Ethephon 2 

September. will increase fruit bud hardiness 

by decreasing the chance for 

winter injury and delaying bloom 

by 3 to 5 days which may help 

avoid frost injury. Treatment of 

early flowering varieties may 

delay bloom to better coincide 

with pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummosis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

'In gummosis. 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not treat too early (more than 14 days before anticipated harvest) as this can cause early fruit 

drop with stems attached. 

• Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. 

• Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, 

drought, or disease), since gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures and/or 

drought follow treatment. 

• Do not treat when air temperatures exceed 85°F. Treat when air temperatures are between 60°F 

and 85°F. 

• Do not harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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GRAPES 

(For Use Only in California and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Ethephon 2 promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties 

such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more 

efficient harvests of quality fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Rates higher than 1 pintJA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in 

areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-toMe%r in past 

seasons. 

• Ethephon 2 treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limit or 

influence storage considerations. 

• GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION: Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity of Thompson seedless 

grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and increased raisin quality. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TABLE GRAPES 0.5 - 2.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Harvest fruit at desired maturity 

(varieties such as 2 when 5% - 30% of berries and quality as indicated by 

Cardinal, Flame show color. sugar content, acidity and color. 

Seedless, Red For high temperature conditions This is generally two weeks or 

Malaga, and Queen} (above 85°F) use lower rates of more after treatment Monitor 

0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For low treated crop closely and harvest 

temperature conditions (but before berries become too dark. 

above 65°F), use higher rates. For more information regarding 

Apply in sufficient water to wet local experiences with this 

vines and fruit clusters product on grapes, consult 

uniformly, using conventional your Farm Advisor or 

ground sprayers. Extension Viticulturist. 

TOKAY GRAPES 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% - 15% berries 

show color. 

Apply in sufficient water to wet 

vines and fruit clusters 

uniformly, using conventional 

ground sprayers. 

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GRAPES FOR 1.0-2.0 Apply a foliar spray at 5% berry Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity 

RAISIN softening. Treat when 5% - 30% of Thompson Seedless grapes 

PRODUCTION, of berries show color. resulting in reduced acids, 

(Thompson Seedless) Apply in sufficient water to wet increased sugars and increased 

vines and fruit clusters raisin quality. For more 

uniformly, using conventional information regarding local 

ground sprayers. experience with this product on 

grapes consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension 

Viticulturist. 

USE LIMITATIONS: 

Table Grapes 

• Do not store treated Tokays. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) 

• Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated 

vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of 

fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes 

that will insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 with desiccants containing sod'ium chlorate 

could result in the formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes, 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

PintslAcre 

Promoting Earlier, 1.25-4.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar spray Check several field locations 

Uniform Ripening and to bell peppers when 10% of fruit to determine crop stage and 

Coloring are red and chocolate and to chili degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and pimento pepper varieties 2 treatments may reduce total 

when 10% to 30% of fruit are red yields if applied too early or 

and chocolate and there is there is a lack of uniform, 

sufficient mature green fruit to mature, green fruit resulting 

produce desired tonnage, from split fruit set or variable 

Ethephon 2 will not ripen soil cultural practices. Harvest 

immature, green fruit. fruit after desired color and 

Use the higher rate when cool maturity, generally 14 or more 

temperatures are anticipated (less Idays after treatment. 

than 65°F), when plants are ; 

growing vigorously or when foliage I 

is dense to assure thorough i 

wetting of all leaves and fruit ! 

Use the lower rates with lower 

spray volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint I 

rate in 20 gallA) and higher rates 

I with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 

pints/40 gallA). The 3.0-4.0 pint 

rate in less than 40 6PA may 

cause foliage burn under hot dry 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 95°F after treatment are expected. 

• Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100°F. Applications made under high temperatures will 

accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. 

• Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60°F. Low temperatures after treatment may 

reduce or negate the effects of Efhephon 2. 

• Do not harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2 induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Induction to 4.0-8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Proper rate varies with local 

Stimulate Uniform 2 when foliage is dry and plants growing conditions, varieties, 

Initiation of Flowering are at "bearing age," plantation management 

approximately 12 months after practices and the time of year. 

planting, usually about 6 months 

before desired harvest 

Use higher rate when earlier 

harvest is desired. 

Maturity 2.0-8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and 

Concentration to thoroughly cover both fruit and 

Stimulate Uniform foliage when the first fruits begin 

Shell Color to change color. 

Development Use higher rate during periods 

of cloudy or cool weather when 

normal ripening has slowed. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated pineapple forage. 

• Do not apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

Ethephon 2 reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and 

recoverable sugars. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Prevention and 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2 just before Actual biomass increase is 

Increase in Biomass flower initiation. Use helicopter affected by the time between 

Accumulation and or fixed-wing aircraft to apply a treatment and harvest. 

Recoverable Sugar uniform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine optimum harvest 

Yield gallons of finished spray per date, consider anticipated 

acre. recoverable sugars as well as 

biomass. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated sugarcane. 

• Do not apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2 shortens curing time, 

allows more efficient use of curing barn space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2 may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant 

or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2 is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. 

Ethephon 2 will not color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one 

location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. 

If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2 

treatment Wait a few days to permit further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2 in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to 

each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist 

To determine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then 

use bam capacity to calculate the number of acres to treat. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before 

application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2 

application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny 

weather can speed up the process. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, 

closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color 

intensity. Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2 application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, 

interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription 

temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be 

taken to closely observe and control the currng process, especially during the late "coloring" and early 

"drying" stages of the leaf. 

Ethephon 2 treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, which will reduce 

the time required for the leaf coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If 

tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them 

for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), follow 

standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2 treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated 

leaves should not be cured together in the same barn. 

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TOBACCO (continued) 

Application Rate Specific Directions 

Method Pints/Acre 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50-60 GPA 

at 35-40 psi when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one 

nozzle on each side of the row and positioned to direct the spray to the 

target leaves to be ripened for harvest Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

yellowing. 

Over-the-Top 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure 

Spray remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as 

described under the section "Application Timing". Use the lower rate on a 

typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a tendency to be more rank. Use higher rates only during cool, slow 

ripening conditions when temperatures are below 65°F at the time of 

treatment Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough 

to respond to treatment with Ethephon 2 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-60 psi, using three nozzles 

per row (one nozzle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to 

assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for applications of systemic 

sucker control agents). 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to immature tobacco leaves as this can resu~ in unsatisfactory coloring, 

weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 

• Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using Ethephon 2, since this may cause some 

reduction in yield and quality. 

• Do not apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65°F at the time of treatment 

• Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

TOMATOES 

Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, uniform coverage of foliage and 

frui!. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes that will assure adequate 

spray coverage. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle pattems can cause severe 

foliage injury. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2 in proportion to 

the area actually treated. 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2 accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green 

fruit, thereby increasing recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing gro~ers to 

schedule harvest and handling more effectively. 

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Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general ag',ng of foliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening and 

increases early yields of marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment. 

Crop & Situation Rate 

Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

PROCESS 1.25-3.25 Apply as a foliar Apply Ethephon 2 when desired tonnage 

TOMATOES Early spray when 5% to of fruit has reached marketable size and 

and Midseason 15% of the fruit in the maturity. Monitor fields frequently for 

Crops or Warm field are red and pink stage and degree of uniform maturity 

Conditions (including breakers) before application. Sample plants 

and there is sufficient throughout the field to determine proper 

mature green fruit to application timing. Sort, weigh and 

produce the desired calculate the percent fruit which is red 

tonnage. and pink, including breakers, to determine 

Under high maturity stage. Fruit size alone is not an 

temperatures (above adequate indicator. Walk treated fields 

85°F), rates as low frequently to monitor crop condition. 

as 1.25 pints/acre Maintain normal cultural practices 

can be effective. between treatment and harvest Timely 

harvest is essential for maximum return of 

Observe treated high quality fruit Consult processor 

fields closely and representatives conceming delivery 

harvest fruit at schedules and quotas prior to application 

proper maturity. of Ethephon 2. 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Fann Advisor for 

suggestions on the proper use of 

Ethephon 2 when fields have variable 

plant vigor due to differences in soil 

conditions or cultural practices and for 

rates of fruit ripening as affected by 

temperature, within the rate and timing 

limitations shown on the label. 

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TOMATOES (continued) 

Crop & Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

PROCESS 3.25-6.5 Apply foliarly when 5% to 30% Harvest at proper maturity. 

TOMATOES Late of fruit in the field are red and Temperatures above gO°F may 

Season or Coastal pink (including breakers) and cause fruit to ripen sooner 

Crops or Cool there is suffIcient mature green whereas temperatures below 

Conditions fruit to produce the desired 65°F retard natural color 

tonnage. Maximum response is development and may extend 

achieved when fruit to be the time between treatment and 

treated is 5% to 15% pink and harvest. 

red. 

Use the higher rate of Ethephon 

2 when nighttime temperatures 

are cool (below 65°F) or 

vegetative growth is dense. 

FRESH 1.25-5.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar Monitor treated fruit frequently 

MARKET spray when desired tonnage of and harvest at desired maturity. 

TOMATOES fruit has attained marketable When programming harvest, 

California size and maturity, generally 3 to spray a different block each day 6 days before desired harvest and harvest blocks daily in the date. Expect only one harvest 

from treated areas. 

same sequence. 

Use the higher rate and longer 

pre-harvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures 

are cool (generally below 85°F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates 

as low as 1.25 pints per acre 

have been effective while 

reducing foliage damage 

particularly on more sensitive 

varieties - see above. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Ethephon 

2 will not ripen immature green fruit. 

• Do not treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil conditions, drought, 

or severe disease or insect damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation and 

increase sunburn and sun scald potential, especially when temperatures are high. 

• Do not treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are anticipated. 

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F. Foliar damage is 

more severe on certain varieties such as VF10, VF315, VF145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of 

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high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. 

• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other 

additives. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to varieties known to soften rapidly or shalter when ripe. 

• Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• Do not harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2 will loosen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, promote earlier 

harvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from an once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening 

response. Choose equipment for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier 

sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury 

(such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Rate 

Desired Effect Specific Directions Remarks Pints/Acre 

Promoting 3.0-5.0 For best results, use a foliar spray Walnuts are mature when the 

Earlier Harvest with concentrations of 300 to 900 packing tissue between 

ppm. Refer to spray Ethephon 2 kernel halves completes 

preparation chart below. browning. Collect nut 

Under low temperatures and/or low samples from throughout the 

humidity conditions use the higher tree canopy when 

label rates. Expect less time between determining percent nut 

application and harvest with higher maturity. 

label rates. 

F or best results treat when air 

temperatures are between 60°F and 

95°F. Expect reduoed effectiveness if 

above 90°F with low humidity due to 

spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 

95%-100% of the nuts have reached 

maturity. Inspect frequently and 

harvest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generally 10-16 

days after treatment depending on 

variety and weather conditions. Plan 

second shake 10-12 days after first 

shake. 

Onoe Over Harvest: Apply to mature 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected 

harvest date. Expect actual harvest 

to range from 7-12 days after 

treatment. 

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• Do not treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur. 

• Do not harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last applkation. 

• D I o not apply more th an 5' J pin t f S 0 Eth eol h 2 on per acre per year. 

Spray Preparation Chart 

Ethephon 2 Rate SQra~ Volume (gallons/acre) 

Pints/A Lbs/A 100 200 300 400 500 

Concentration of Etheehon 2 (QQm) 

3.0 0.75 900 450 300 - -

4.0 1.00 - 600 400 300 -

5.0 1.25 - 750 500 375 300 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except in California) 

To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2 as a preventative measure when the flag 

leaf is just visible to the boot stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has split - Feekes 

Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described in the following table. 

Do not allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefully 

inspect frelds to determine that applkation is possible at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2nd Node Flag Leaf Flag Leaf Boot First 3/4 of 

Description Detectable Just Ligule Swollen Spikelet Inflorescence 

Visible Visible Visible Completed 

Feekes- 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Large 

Zadok's Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too Late 

Treatment Time 

NON-IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the Mississippi 

River. 

EXCEPTION: West of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

Ethephon 2 is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in those states east of the Mississippi River 

and west of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Irrigation before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24 hours after 

application. If conditions are dry and hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fill. When 

using Ethephon 2, it is important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum 

yield and quality. 

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Precautions: 

• Elhephon 2 is not effective on crops that have already lodged. 

• Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2 is not properly used. 

• Using Ethephon 2 on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

• MOisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of Ethephon 2 can result in yield 

loss. 

• Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

• For Ethephon 2 to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. 

Also, the temperature after application should be at least 60" F. 

• Elhephon 2 may affect disease infestation (septoria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control 

program where needed. 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme 

temperatures-below 35" F or above 85" F in non-irrigated crops, or 90" in irrigated crops-within 5 

days after application may cause further delay in maturity. 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especially under 

temperature or moisture stress. 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional 

ground equipment. Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre 

with controlled droplet application (CDA) or air foil type equipment. Adjust spray boom to plant 

canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2 can be tank mixed WITh approved cereal fungicides and insecticides if 

timing of fungicide or insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2 application timing. Do not 

apply tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 to crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low 

moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. Tank 

mixtures of Ethephon 2 plus a fungiCide containing propiconazole applied by air under stress 

conditions may result in flag leaf burn and yield loss. 

Do not mix Ethephon 2 with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

Do not add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT-Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine the 

probability of lodging. Apply Ethephon 2 only under the following conditions: 

1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quality, and/or 

harvest efficiency is expected. 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. 

3. If soil irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after application. 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 35" F or above 85" F non-irrigated and 90" irrigated) are not 

expected for 5 days after application. 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage - Feekes 8 to 10 (see growth stage chart). 

Use Rates: Lodging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Ethephon 2 as 

noted in the Table below. 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more infonnation is needed, consult 

with your state extension specialist 

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Expected Lodging Pressure/Rates (Pints/Acre) 

Situation Moderate Heavy Severe Comments* 

Barley (Spring and 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 Some tall varieties having vigorous growth 

Winter) may require 2.0 pints per acre. 

Winter Wheat 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

straw varieties such as "Agassiz" and 

"Roughrider. " 

Most Spring 1.0 1.0 1.5 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

Wheats not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

Sensitive or High 1.0 1.0 1.0 durum wheats such as "Vic." 

Temperature 

Varieties** 

RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

• Lim·,t use of the 2 pint rate to those situations when lodging is expected to result in a high loss of yield 

potential, such as 1) An irrigated crop with unusually severe lodging pressure: 2) Very tall varieties that 

are prone to lodging: or 3) A cereal type such as durum that is known to be subject to severe lodging . 

•• If daytime temperatures for the period of 5 days after application are expected to exceed 85° F in 

non-irrigated or 90° F in irrigated wheat or barley crops, DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not use this product on late-seeded crops in short season growing areas because possible 

maturity delay may cause harvest dlfficulties. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 on Tyler Wheat or Azure Barley. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2 

• Do not exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not allow livestock to forage of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage. Mature 

straw haIV8sted in normal conditions may be fed to animals. 

• Do not plant another crop before 30 days after treatment. 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up 

immediately. Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves 

and goggles or face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other 

suitable material and dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 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 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out 

of smoke. 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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. Fill the 

container 1/4 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. Then offer for recycling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by 

state and local authortties, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of smoke. 

Refillable Container: Refill this container with ethephon 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. Cleaning 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 container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or 

recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or 

rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. 

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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liability before using this 

product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully. However, it ·[S impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of 

which are beyond the control of Red Eagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assumed by the 

user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law, RedEagle 

International LLC. makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

Red Eagle International LLC. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, RedEagle 

International LLC. disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resu~ing from the use or handling of this product 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at RedEagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE® N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by 

AMVAC. 

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EllHEHHON 2 illunf1& Onnamental •. . . 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

For the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental 

Deciduous Trees; for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, Crabapple, Carob, and Olive trees; 

and for retarding the growth of Turfgrasses. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' ................................................. 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ....................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-9 

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you 

do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements. 

NET CONTENTS: 2.5 gallons (9.46l) 

Manufactured for: 

Red Eagle International llC 

1925 E. Edgewood Drive 

lakeland, Florida 33803 

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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. 

IFON SKIN OR • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

o Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a pOison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

- Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: .. Move person to fresh air. 

-If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible . 

.. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a pOison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment. 

You may also contact: 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (transportation and spills) 

(800) 222-1222 Poison Control Center (human health) 

(800) 345-4735 ASPCA (an'lmal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials 

other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do 

not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

• Protective eyewear such as, goggles, face shield, or safety glasses. 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning 

and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep 

and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toile!. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 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 washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury 

or reduced yields may resul!. 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not apply aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger 

droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target 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. 

3. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

4. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered 'rn the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

• Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

• Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. 

• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 

• 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 low-drift nozzles. Solid 

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stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 

Boom Length 

For some use pattems, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor 

length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

Application Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants 

unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size and equipment type determine drift potential 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 pattems. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they 

affect spray drift. 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drlft to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through 

drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label 

before using this product. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental through any type of irrigation system. 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental per acre per year recommended on this 

label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. 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 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

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, sailor water is coveralls 

over short-sleeved shirts and short pants or long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant 

gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier laminate, 

chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear such as goggles, face shield, or 

safety glasses. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. When mixing, 

loading, or cleaning equipment, a chemical-resistant apron is required. 

Notify workers of the application by waming them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance to 

treated areas. 

INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental is a plant growth regulator that may be used to suppress the formation 

of seedheads of various plants including Poa annua and white clover and also to suppress the growth 

of cool season grasses. Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental is foliarly absorbed and is most effective on 

actively growing healthy turf. For best results, apply in sufficient volume of water to provide uniform 

coverage. Use of a spreader/sticker with an application of Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental is not 

necessary. Ethephon 2 is rainfast within 2 hours. Do not allow entry into treated area until Ethephon 2 

Turf & Ornamental has dried. For maximum performance, delay mowing until the day after 

application. 

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PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, 

drought, disease, or insect damage. 

Do not use this product in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated. ' 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury 

may result. 

Scalping may occur on creeping bentgrass cultivars after more than 2 application of this product for 

Poa seed head suppression. 

This product has been used successfully on many bentgrass cultivars. Tolerance testing should be 

done on new cultivars before extensive use. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand 

overnight. 

Do not buffer spray solutions. 

Test tank mixes with other products on a small area before using widely. 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS THIS PRODUCT IS 

CORROSIVE. 

DO NOT MIX THIS PRODUCT WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

DO NOT EXCEED A MAXIMUM OF 30 OZ OF THIS PRODUCT PER 1,000 SQ FT PER YEAR. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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TURF 

Seedhead Suppression: Foliar application of Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental will provide suppression 

of Pca annua and white clover seed heads. Make the initial application prior to the emergence of new 

seedheads. A period of 2-3 weeks after application is required for maximum performance. Repeat 

applications may be made to predominately Poa annua or white clover sites as needed, but not less 

than two weeks after the previous application. 

APPLICATION SITES RATE SPRAY VOLUME 

Paa annua and Golf course turf 5 fl. oz.I 1.0-2.0 gal./ 

White Clover including Greens*, 1000 ft.' 1000 ft.' 

Seed head Tees*, Fairways, and 

Suppression Roughs 

Commercial 

Reapplication Turfgrasses 

Interval: including Bentgrass, 

2 weeks or greater Kentucky Bluegrass, 

for all labeled Perennial Ryegrass, 

grasses Tall and Fine 

Fescue, and 

Bermudagrass* 

*Do not use in California on greens, tees, or Bermudagrass unless accompanied by supplemental 

labeling. 

Tank Mixture with Products containing the active Ingredient Trinexapac-Ethyl; Tank mixtures of 

Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental at 5 oz.l1 000 sq. ft. and trinexapac-ethyl-containing products, at 0.125 

or 0.25 oz.l1000 sq. ft. can be used to promote seed head suppression as well as turfgrass quality. 

Multiple applications of the tank mix combination may be needed. The number of applications must 

not exceed recommendations for rates or timings for either product applied once. Follow the 

recommendation on each product label for the most restrictive application interval for each turfgrass. 

Application of this tank mixture during frost periods may cause temporary turf discoloration. 

Growth Suppression: An application of Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental slows the growth of 

turfgrasses, thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volume of clippings collected. 

For best turfgrass growth regulation, apply Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental when daytime air 

temperatures are 65"F and rising. Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental should only be applied once 

turfgrass mowing heights have been established for the season. Avoid multiple applications of 

Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated. 

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APPLICATION SITES RATE SPRAY VOLUME 

Turfgrass Growth Regulations Golf course turf 5 fl. OZ./ 1.0-2.0 gal./ 

Reapplication including Greens*. 1000 ft.' 1000 ft.' 

Intervals: Tees*, Fairways, and 

Roughs 

• Kentucky Bluegrass - 7 weeks Commercial Turfgrasses 

• Perennial Ryegrass - 7 weeks Including Bentgrass, 

• Tall/Fine Fescue - 4 weeks Kentucky Bluegrass, 

• Bentgrass - 4 weeks Perennial Ryegrass, 

Tall and Fine Fescue 

• Do not use In California on greens or tees unless accompanied by supplementallabeilng. 

NOTE: Since Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental is an acidic product, prolonged exposure to spray 

deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Thoroughly rinse all exposed acrylicplastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to 

spray deposits. 

MISTLETOE REMOVAL 

Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental will remove dwarf mistletoe shoots in ornamental conifers and 

leafy mistletoe from ornamental deciduous trees. 

Sites Amount Specific Directions Remarks 

DWARF MISTLETOE 2.0 pints! Apply as a foliar spray to dwarf Applications made in 

On Omamental 20 gallons mistletoe shoots before mistletoe conjunction with silvicultural 

Conifers seed dispersal. If mistletoe mistletoe management will 

On Omamental 1.0 pint! regrowth occurs, re-treat before prevent spread of the 

Douglas Firs 20 gallons seed dispersal. For effective mistletoe parasite to other 

removal, all mistletoe shoots parts of the tree and other 

must be sprayed to wet. Use a trees. Mature needle drop, 

non-ionic surfactant as which normally occurs in 

recommended rates may the fall, may be hastened 

increase effectiveness. by the use of Ethephon 2 

Turf & Ornamental. 

Applications of higher rates 

on Douglas fir may result in 

excessive needle drop. 

LEAFY MISTLEOE On 2.0 Make foliar applications after fall Large mistletoe infections 

Omamental Deciduous quarts! 20 leaf drop through mid-winter. If and mistletoe found in 

Trees gallons mistletoe regrowth appears, re- mesquite may be difficult to 

treat before mid-winter. For control with a single 

effective removal, all mistletoe application and reshoots must be sprayed to wet. treatment may be 

Use of a non ionic surfactant at necessary. 

recommended rates may 

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UNDESIRABLE FRUIT ELIMINATION (For Use Only on Ornamentals) 

Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental will reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on apple, 

crabapple, carob, and olive trees. 

Sites Amount Specific Directions Remarks 

APPLES, 8.0-12.0 Apply as a foliar spray at the Application must be made 

CRABAPPLES fl. oz. per flower bud to full bloom stage before fruit set for best 

20 gallons prior to fruit set. Wet foliage results. Some leaf drop or 

CAROB (Ceratonia 6.0 fl. oz. thoroughly. Excess application of temporary leaf yellowing 

siliqua) per 20 Ethephon 2 Turf & Ornamental may occur after treatment. 

gallons can result in excessive leaf drop 

and/or tree defoliation. Use 

higher rates when temperatures 

are cool. 

OLIVE' (O/ea 12.0 fl. Apply as a foliar spray. Wet all 

europaea) oz. per 20 foliage thoroughly. Amount of 

gallons spray will depend on tree size. 

*This recommendation is not intended to be used on commercial fruit production as a thinning agent. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not treat weak trees or trees under stress (drought, insect, or disease damaged trees), as 

excessive leaf drop or twig drop can result. 

• Do not use on small red fruited varieties of crabapple, as fruit elimination will not be 

satisfactory. 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. 

Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or 

face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal faciltty. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 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 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out 

of smoke. 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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. Fill the 

container 1/4 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 oontainer 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. Then offer for recycling or 

recondttioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of smoke. 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND 

LIABILITY before using this product. If tenms are not acceptable, return the unopened product 

container at once. 

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liabilITy before using this 

product. If tenms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

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product Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of 

which are beyond the control of Red Eagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assurned by the 

user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law, Red Eagle 

International LLC. makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

RedEagle International LLC. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Red Eagle 

International LLC. disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resulting from the use or handling of this product 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at Red Eagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

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January 25, 2011 

Document Processing Desk (NOTIF) 

ATTN: Mr. Tony Kish, PM 22 

Registration Division (7504P) 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Room S~4900, One Potomac Yard 

2777 South Crystal Drive 

Arlington, Virginia 22202-4501 

Dear Mr. Kish, 

Re: RedEagle International LLC, Ethephon 2, EPA Reg. No. 85678-9 

Notification of addition of alternate brand name 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

7460 Lancaster Pike, Suite 9 

Hockessin, Delaware 19707 

On behalf of RedEagJe International LLC, Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (WRA) is 

submitting this notification of the addition of the following alternate brand name for this 

registered product - ETHEPHON 2 Turf & Ornamental. An application to amend the label 

(Sub Label B) to include turf and ornamental uses has been submitted under separate ~ver. 

• 

In support of this notification I have enclosed the following: 

• Letter authorizing WRA to serve as agent, 

• Application for Pesticide Notification (8570-1), and 

• I copy oflabeling with the alternate brand name. 

If you have any questions concerning this submission please contact me at (302) 234-2780 or 

catherine@wagnerreg.com. 

Sincerely, 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Agent for RedEagle International LLC 

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Please read inslructions on reverse before come!! ';,form. Form Aooro' "QMB No. 2070-0060. ApPioval expires 05-31-98 

. ~~gistration OPP Identifier Number 

.oEPA United States 

Environmental Protection Agency Arnendrnent 

Washington, DC 20460 X Other 

Application for Pesticide - Section I 

1. Company/Product Number 2. EPA Product Manager 3. Proposed Classification 

85678-9 Tony Kish 

4. Company/Product (Name) PM" IiSl None Restricted 

RedEagle International LLCIEthephon 2 22 

5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include Zip Code) 6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) 

Red Eagle International LLC 

(b){I), my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling 

to: 

clo Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

EPA Reg. No. 

Hockessin, DE 19707 Product Name: 

o Check if fhis is a new address 

Section -II 

0 Amendment· Explain below. 0 Final printed labels in response to 

Agency letter dated 

0 Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated 0 "Me Too" Application. 

181 Notification - Explain below. ALTERNATE BRAND NAME 0 Other· Explain below. 

Explanation: 

This notification is consistent with the prOVisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes have 

been made to the labeling or the confidenlial statement of formula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 

10 willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR 

Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject 10 enforcement action and penalties 

under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA. 

Section - III 

1. Material This Product Will Be Pac~g.E:!d In: 

Chil'~F:."a'kaging U~ckaging W~ Soluble Packaging 2. Type of Container 

Yes Yes Metal 

X No rx No X No X Plastic 

If "Yes" No. per If "Yes" No. per Glass 

'" Certifrcation must Unil Packaging wgt. container Package wgt container Paper 

be submffted I Other (Specify) HDPE lined bags 

3. Location of Net Contents Information 4. Size(s) Retail Container 5. Location of Label Directions 

[]] Label 

•••• D Container 2.5 gallons [g On Label •••••• 

On Labeling accompar.ying product >~~3~' 

6. Manner in Which Label is Affixed to Product § Uthograph 0 Other _adJre:S;)itf~backed lalJel 

X Paper glued , , " , , , , Stenciled ' " , , , , , , " 

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1 . Contact Point (Complefe items directlY be/ow for identification of individual to be confacfed, if necess~a~rY,~(o process thiS applicafion.) 

Name I Title I Telephone No. (Incl~yea Code) 

Catherine M Bvrd Aqent for RedEaQle Inlernational LLC (302i 234-2780 ' 

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Cert!fication 6. Date Appli~atlun 

I certify that the statements I have made on this fO/m and aU attachments thereto are Irue, accU/ate and complete. Received 

I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statement may be punishable by fine 01 imprisonment or 

bolh under applicable law. (Stamped) 

2. Signature 

~'fx.&faL 3. Title 

Agent for RedEagle International LLC 

4. Typed Name 5. Date 

Catherine M. Byrd January 25, 2011 

.. ThIS IS a reproduction of EPA Form 8570-1 (Rev. 8-94) PrevIous edItIons are obsolete . 
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November II, 20 I 0 

Document Processing Desk (REGFEE) 

ATTN: Tony Kisn 

Registration Division (7504P) 

U.S, Environmcntal Protcc1iol1 Agency 

Office of Pesticide Programs 

Room S-4900, One Potomac Yard 

2777 South Crystal Drive 

Arlington, Virginia 22202-450 I 

Dear ML Kish; 

Subject: EPA Reg No. 85678-9 - Ethephol1 2 

Final Print Label 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

7460 Lancaster Pike, Suite 9 

Hockessin, Delaware 19707 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc., as agent for RcdEagle International LLC, is pleased to sublnlt tbe 

final print label for the above-referenced prodllct in accordance \\,jth the Notice of Registration dated 

October 22, 20 I O. 

In support of this request, the following doclnnents and studies are attached: 

• Letter fr0111 RedEagle Inte111ational LLC. appointing Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. as its 

agent 

• Application tor Pesticide Rcgistration (8570-1) 

• Certification with Respect to Label Integrity 

It Final Label, 2 copies aud CD 

Ifyoll have any questions abom this submission please COllt(lct the undersigned. 

Respectflllly submitted, 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Agent for RedEagIe International LLC 

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August 1.2009 

To Whom It May Concern 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Phone: (863) 682-6698 

Fax: (863) 682-6690 

This letter serves as notification that RcdEagle International LLC. has appointed Wagner 

Regulatory Associates, Inc. (WRA, Inc.) to serve as the Agent on our company's behalf 

regarding all state and federal regulatory matters relative to products that RedEagle 

International LLC. will register with the U.s. EPA and the states. Please forward all 

correspondence for RedEagle International LLC. and its products to: 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc, 

P.O. Box 640 

Hockessin. DE 19707-0640 

Thank you for your time and assistance. Please feel free to call me ifyau have any 

questions. 

Respectfully submitted. 

Yingxue Yu 

Chief Executive Officer 

cc: WRA. Inc. 

Address: 1925 e. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33803 
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Please read inslructions on reverse before comD! ',foml. Form Aoorol/€' "'MB No. 2070-0060. Aoproval exoires 05-31-98 , 

X , _gistration OPP Identifier Number 

oEPA United States 

Environmental Protection Agency Amendment 

I-- Washington, DC 20460 Other 

Application for Pesticide - Section I 

I. CompanylProduct Number 2. EPA Product Manager 3. Proposed Classification 

RedEagle Intemational LLC/85678~9 Tony Kish 

4. Company/Product (Name) PM" llil None Restricted 

Red Eagle International LLCfEthephon 2 22 

5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include Zip Code) 6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) 

RedEagle International LLC 

(b)(I), my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling 

to: 

eto Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. EPA Reg. No 

P.O. Box 640 

Hockessin, DE 19707 Product Name: 

o Check if this is a new address 

Section - II 

0 Amendnl€nt - Explain below. Il!I Final plillted labels in response to 

Agency letter dated October 22, 2010 

0 Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated 0 "Me Too' Application. 

0 Notification - Explain below. 0 Other - Explain below. 

Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section n.) 

Section - III 

1. Material This ProductWm Be Packaged In: 

Child-Resistant Packaging u~ackaging W~ Soluble Packaging 2. TYpe of Container iii y,,- Ye, Ye, Metal 

X No ex No ex No X Plastic 

If "Yes" No. per If "Yes" No. per Glass 

* Certification must Unit Packaging wgt. containel Package wgt container Paper 

be submitted I Other (Specify) HDPE lined bags 

3. Location of Net Contents Information 4. Size(s) Retail Container 5. Location of Label Directions 

00 Label D Container bulk ~ On Label 

2.5 gallons On Labeling accompanying product 

6. Manner in Which Label is Affixed to Product § Ulhograph 0 Other _adhesive backed label 

X Paper glued 

Stenciled 

Section -IV 

1. Contacl Point (Complete items directly below for identification of individual to be contacted, if necessary, to process this aDDlication 

Name I Title I Te;~\hone No. (Include Area Code) 

Catherine M, Byrd Agent for Red Eagle International LLC (302 2342780 

Certification 6. Date Application 

I certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto me true, accurate and complete. Receive,d , I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading slatement may be punishable by fine or imprisonmenl or ,,~>,> 

, both under applicable law. (Stamped) 

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Certification with Respect to Label Integrity 

version: 9/11 { 02 

I certify that the information (including, but not limited to, text, tables, and graphics) 

contained in the electronic file identified below by file name and submitted with this 

certification is the same information as that on the paper copies of these documents 

included with this submission. 

IPROPOSED LABEL 

Date Submitted 

EPA Registration # to EPA Electronic file name 

85678-9 11111/2010 85678.9.20101111.v2.pdf 

I certify that the statements that I have made on this form are true, accurate, and 

complete. I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statements may be 

punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under applicable law. 

Signature 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name (typed) 

Agent for RedEagle International LLC 

Title 

November 11,2010 

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There is an ELECTRONIC lASEI.. for thisi;lction 

You can use Acrobat to compare the e-Iabel to the previous version (and find the 

changes). You can also use Acrobat to mark-up the e-Iabel with your comments. 

If e-Iabel was submitted via 

CD-ROM with paper application 

. then you will find e-Iabel in 

Electronic Label Library 

If the o-tabel is not found In the ELL then It was probabty not named 

COlT6ctly and could not bo entered Into the ELL. Howevor; the file 

can be retrieved from tile CD whICh Is retained by tho Fron! End. 

or If e-Ia bel was submitted via 

XML E-Submission (no paper) 

then you will find e-Iabel in 

Documentum 

See overview of processing e-Iabels on other side of this sheet. 

If you have any questions on e-Iabels, please contact one of your division e-Iabel experts: 

AD Willie Abney 308-1689 

Renae Whitaker 308-7003 

Tracy Lantz 308-6415 

BPPD 

RD Tom Harris 308-9423 
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85678-9-V2-280CT1 0 I!!I •• : Ethephon 2 EPA Approved Label 

ETHEPHOJV2 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

For use on Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Barley and Wheat. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' ................................................. 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-9 

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you 

do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detaiL) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements. 

NET CONTENTS: 2.5 gallons (9A6l) 

Manufactured for: 

RedEagle International lLC 

1925 E. Edgewood Drive 

Lakeland, Florida 33803 

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R"see. On Draft Labeling Dated 

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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 • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately wtth plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give any1hing by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment. 

You may also contact: 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (transportation and spills) 

(800) 222-1222 Poison Control Center (human health) 

(800) 345-4735 ASPCA (animal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials 

other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

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RedEag/e Ethephon 2 EPA Approved Label 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do 

not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resist,!nt gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

• Protective eyewear such as, goggles, face shield, or safety glasses. 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning 

and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep 

and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 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 washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury 

or reduced yields may result. 

Do not plant another crop WIThin 30 days after treatment 

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SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not apply aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger 

droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potentiaJ'for spray drift. 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target 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 outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

• Volume - Use high fiow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

• Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher fiow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

• Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. 

Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

prod uces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 

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 low-drift nozzles. Solid 

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stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 

Boom Length 

For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 314 of the wingspan or rotor 

length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

Application Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants 

unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upWind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size and equipment type detenmine drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided 

below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: Local terrain can 

inftuence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they 

affect spray drtft. 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up eqUipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through 

drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label 

before using this product. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 through any type of irrigation system. 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pestiCides, It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. 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 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

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 

over short-sleeved shirts and short pants or long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant 

gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor barrier laminate, 

chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear such as goggles, face shield, or 

safety glasses. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. When mixing, 

loading, or cleaning equipment, a chemical-resistant apron is required. 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance to 

treated areas. 

INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2 promotes earlier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, 

BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, 

PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and TOMATOES. It also aids in barrenberry control on 

BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2 loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES and WALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit 

abscission (slipping). Ethephon 2 increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of 

SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest Ethephon 2 reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray equipment 

under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural 

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Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your area. 

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, RedEagle suggests the use of a Chemical 

Producers Distributor~ Association certified adjuvant. 

APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is 

affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, 

plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is important to choose an 

equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual 

spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. 

In California and Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON 2 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand 

overnight. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or 

reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

Do not use Ethephon 2 with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts. 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHEPHON 21S CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2 promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier 

and more efficient. Ethephon 2 applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to control pre-harvest 

drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit. When applied to 

young trees (less than two years old), Ethephon 2 will suppress vegetative growth and promote 

flower bud formation, 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray 

coverage, based on type of sprayer and size of trees. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

• Use of Ethephon 2 can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on young trees just 

starting to bear. 

• Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable to obtain experience 

under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone 

program. 

• Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result in weak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially if fruit is small at time 

of treatment 

• If applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit quality 

and size. 

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APPLES 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 2.5 Apply a dilute foliar spray of Treat when air temper:atures are 

Loosening; Ethephon 2 at 7 to 14 days between 60°F and gOT However, 

1. Early and mid-sea- before normal anticipated application may be made at 50°F 

son maturing varieties harvest. under rising temperature 

(i.e., maturing with Monitor fruit maturation daily, conditions. If daytime 

Mcintosh or earlier) since treated fruit will mature temperatures are warm, color 

sooner than untreated fruit. response from Ethephon 2 

treatment will be reduced, but 

2. Late Maturing 5.0 ripening and loosening effects will 

Varieties in the be accelerated. Cool weather may Eastern United extend the interval between 

States (i.e., maturing treatment and harvest. 

later than Mcintosh) Do not allow fruit to become 

overripe on trees. Fruit intended 

Promoting Uniform 1.0A.0 Apply a dilute foliar spray of for fresh market must be checked 

Opening and Coloring Ethephon 2 and a pre-harvest for quality and maturity, since fruit 

of red Varieties drop control chemical color alone is not an accurate 

Without Fruit registered for use on apples indicator of fruit maturity. Use a 

Loosening; such as the product pressure gauge or other suitable 

1. Early and mid-sea- FRUITONE® N. Use the methods to determine maturity. 

son maturing varieties preharvest drop control When stored, overmatured fruit 

(i.e., maturing with product according to label may soften sooner than untreated 

Mcintosh or earlier) directions. Begin spraying 2 fruit. 

to 3 weeks before normal Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more 

harvest period and about 1 to acreage than can be harvested in 

2 weeks before desired 1 to 2 days. 

harvest date. Treated fruit can be satisfactorily 

Use the lower rate for apples held in cold air storage provided 

. Ifm fruit is inJlood oondition. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

PintsfAcre 

2. Late Maturing 2.0-4.0 Monitor fruit maturation daily, Since recommendations for 

Varieties (i.e., since treated fruit will mature chemical control of pre-harvest 

maturing later than sooner than untreated fruil. drop vary according to location 

and variety, follow directions on 

Mcintosh) the FRUITONE® N label. In 

addition, you may consult your 

local extension Pomolagist or 

Horticulturist for his 

recommendations. 

Thinning and Return Treat wtth Ethephon 2 at 10 Whenever a high percent of the 

Bloom to 20 days after full bloom. spurs and lateral buds bloom in a 

For greater thinning, apply single season, severe alternate 

(1) Most Varieties (1 ) Ethephon 2 in combination bearing can develop the following with AMID-THIN® War with a 1.5-4.0 Carbaryl-containing year. 

insecticide registered for use To overcome this problem, use 

(2) on apples at 7 to 21 days Ethephon 2 or a combination or 

(2) Difficult to Thin after full bloom. Use tank mix Ethephon 2 plus AMID-THIN® W 

Varieties Such as 3.0-6.0 partners in accordance with or a Carbaryl-containing 

Golden Delicious their respective directions for insecticide, depending on the 

use, limitations and amount of thinning required and 

precautions. Do not tank mix the biennial bearing history of your Ethephon 2 with any product orchard. 

prohibiting such mixing. Expect Red Delicious to show a Consult local extension 

recommendations. Addition of reduction of "typiness" and fruit 

a non-ion'le surfactant can size, particularly on trees under 

enhance treatment stress. 

performance. Buffering spray Use of higher label rates may 

solution to a pH 3-5 can reduce fruit size. 

improve performance where 

water is alkaline. Use a spray 

volume sufficient to cover 

trees thoroughly and 

uniformly. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Increasing Flower Bud Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full Ethephon 2 should reduce 

Development bloom. vegetative growth and increase 

Use the higher rate on more flowering the following spring. 

(1) Non-bearing Trees (1 ) vigorous trees. Trees should be large enough to 

2.0-8.0 Spray trees thoroughly and support a crop of apples before 

uniformly to the point of treatment to initiate flower buds. 

runoff. 

(2) Bearing Trees (2) To minimize fruit thinning, 

0.5-3.0 reduced fruit size and yield 

reduction in the year of 

usage, delay application to 

bearing trees unt1l6 weeks 

after full bloom and after June 

drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• Do not graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2 will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while 

reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest. 

Crop Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 5.0-8.0 To loosen fruit and concentrate Use Ethephon 2 either 

Loosening and maturity, apply a foliar spray of 1) early in the harvest season to 

Uniform Ripening Ethephon 2 at least 3 days reduce the number of pickings 

(Cultivars - Chehalem before expected harvest when or 

Thomless and air temperatures are between 2) later in the harvest season 

Evergreen) 60'F and 90'F and rain is not for a onceover final picking. 

predicted within 24 hours. Do not treat more acreage than 

Use sufficient volume to insure can be harvested on the third 

thorough and uniform wetting of day following treatment as 

foliage and fruil. considerable fnuit may drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy, 

vigorous plants, as a reduction in berry size may occur . 

• Do not harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application. 

Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 concentrates maturITY of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest Ethephon 2 wil/ 

abort black barrenberry (Aronia me/anocarpaj flowers and/or fruitgrowing in Maine lowbush blueberry 

fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applications to Gultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or 

premature crops. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Concentrating Maturity 4.0-8.0 To concentrate first harvest, Harvest blueberries at proper 

and Earlier FruIT apply a foliar spray of Ethephon maturity when colored, 

Coloring (Cultivars - 2 when 15% to 20% of the generally one to two weeks after 

Bluecrop, Weymouth, berries are blue. To concentrate treatment Observe fruit daily as 

Jersey, Rancocas, final harvest, treat after the first the proper picking period for 

Rubel, Bluetta, or second picking. Apply optimum intemal and external 

Erliblue, Wolcott, Ethephon 2 in 150-200 gallons quality is shorter with Ethephon per acre. Use the higher spray Croatan, Murphy, volume and rate on large dense 2 treated fruit than with 

Angola, Morrow, foliage bushes or when untreated fruit. High 

Garden Blue, Trifblue temperatures are cool. Treat temperatures (90°F) accelerate 

and NC901) when air temperatures are 60°F fruit ripening. 

to 90T Thorough uniform spray Ethephon 2 treatments may 

coverage of foliage and fruit is increase fruit with stems, slightly 

essential for maximum fruit decrease fruit size, soluble 

maturation and coloration. To solids and acidity. Ethephon 2 

aid unifomn wetting of plants, may not induce internal ripening 

use a wetting agent such as as rapidly as fruit color. 

Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 

gal/ons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 

100 gal/ons. 

Control of Black 4.0-8.0 Apply Ethephon 2 in Use the lower rates of Ethephon 

Barrenberry in approXimately 100-200 gal/ons 2 when black barren berries are 

Lowbush Blueberries per acre for ground sprayers between 90% to 100% petal fall 

in Maine and approximately 10 gallons and use the higher rates of 

per acre for aerial application, Ethephon 2 when black barThorough uniform spray renberry fruIT is 1/8 to 3/16 inch 

coverage is essential. To aid in in diameter. This is generally 7 

to 10 days after blueberries are uniform wetting of plants, use a in the same stages of wetting agent such as X-77 at development. Harvest blueberry 0.1% of the spray volume. fruit when ripe, generally 6 to 8 

weeks after application, 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not make more than one application per season. 

• Do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for 

barrenberry control in Maine. 

• Do not treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation 

and reduced yield may result. 

• Do not apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California.and Texas) 

Ethephon 2 promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2 promotes abscission of immature fnuit as well as marketable fruit. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar The effect will be faster at 

Abscission spray when fnuit has developed higher temperatures. Proper 

marketable levels of soluble timing of Ethephon 2 treatment 

solids and fiesh color. Using is critical, but may vary from 

Ethephon 2 too soon will result season to season. Fruit quality, 

in poorly colored fruit with in terms of soluble solids and 

substandard soluble solids. fiesh color, does not improve 

For adequate spray coverage, following treatment Therefore, 

use at least 40 gallons/acre for Ethephon 2 should not be used 

ground and at least 10 until afier fruit has developed 

gallons/acre for aerial marketable levels of soluble 

application. (Aerial applications solids and flesh color. 

are only pemnitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields 

Be prepared to harvest abscised frequently and pick fnuit when 

fruit 2 to 5 days afier treatment market quality is reached. Fnuit 

The exact pre-harvest interval allowed to remain in the field too 

will vary with temperature. Be long will lose quality. Plants with 

sure to coordinate your low vigor will not respond 

harvesting schedule with your properly. 

packer/shipper. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 when night temperatures are below 60'F. 

• Do not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Treat only those fruit that have a 

fairly uniform fnuit set, have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and 

internal flesh color. 

• Do not harvest treated cantaloupes sooner than 2 days afier last application. 

• Do not apply more than 3.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days afier treatment 

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CHERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force 

needed for mechanical fruit harvest. These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, 

maintain fruit quality and reduce tree injury. A fall application of Ethephon 2 to sweet cherries in the 

Pacific Northwest will increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom the following spring. 

Precautions: 

• Uniform coverage is important. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or 

erratic application can result in gummosis and tip dieback. 

• Some early leaf yellowing and drop may be noted following application. 

• Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2 treatment. 

• High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

• If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TART CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with At the time of application, all fruit 

-Promoting Fru'it Spray sufficient water for thorough, including those inside the tree 

Loosening and 1.0 uniform coverage. The optimum canopy should be in stage 3 as 

Uniform Ripening spray volume will depend on indicated by rapid size increase 

tree size, planting density and and the presence of ground 

eqUipment used. color (change from bright green 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally to yellow background color). 

Spray less than 100 gallons per acre, Expect a longer treatment to 

0.66-1.0 require uniform coverage for harvest interval with lower rates. 

optimum response. 

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CHERRIES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

SWEET CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with Some gummosis of cherry trees 

(varieties such as Spray sufficient water for thorough is associated with Ethephon 2 

Windsor, Napoleon- 3.0-4.0 unifonn coverage. Actual treatment. 

Royal Anne, Emperor volume will depend on the type 

Francis) - Promoting of delivery, sprayer used and If possible, irrigate orchards to 

Fruit Loosening and size of trees. Use low rates on prevent drought stress resulting 

Uniform Ripening the light or yellow-colored in gummosis. 

varieties. 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally 

Spray 2.0- less than 100 gallons per acre, 

3.0 require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

SWEET CHERRIES in 3.0 Treat in first two weeks of A fall application of Ethephon 2 

the Pacific Northwest September. will increase fruit bud hardiness 

- Increasing Donnant by decreasing the chance for 

Fruit Bud Hardiness winter injury and delaying bloom 

and Delaying Spring by 3 to 5 days which may help 

Bloom avoid frost injury. Treatment of 

early flowering varieties may 

delay bloom to better coincide 

with pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummosis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

(in gummosis. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not treat too early (more than 14 days before anticipated harvest) as this can cause early fruli 

drop with stems attached. 

• Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. 

• Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, 

drought, or disease), since gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures and/or 

drought follow treatment. 

Do not treat when air temperatures exceed 85"F. Treat when air temperatures are between 60"F 

and 85'F. 

• Do not harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. 

Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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GRAPES 

(For Use Only in California and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: ,Ethephon 2 promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties 

such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more 

efficient harvests of quality fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Rates higher than 1 pinUA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in 

areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-te-color in past 

seasons. 

• Ethephon 2 treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limit or 

influence storage considerations. 

• GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION: Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity of Thompson seedless 

grapes resulting in reduced acids , increased sugars and increased raisin quality 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TABLE GRAPES 0.5 - 2.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Harvest fruit at desired maturity 

(varieties such as 2 when 5% - 30% of berries and quality as indicated by 

Cardinal, Flame show color. sugar content, acidity and color. 

Seedless, Red For high temperature condITions This is generally two weeks or 

Malaga, and Queen) (above 85°F) use lower rates of more after treatment Monitor 

0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For low treated crop closely and harvest 

temperature conditions (but before berries become too dark. 

above 65°F), use higher rates. For more information regarding 

Apply in sufficient water to wet local experiences with this 

vines and fruit clusters product on grapes, consult 

unifonnly, using conventional your Fann Advisor or 

ground sprayers. Extension Viticulturist. 

TOKAY GRAPES 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% - 15% berries 

show color. 

Apply in sufficient water to wet 

vines and fruit clusters 

uniformly, using conventional 

ground sprayers. 

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GRAPES FOR 1.0-2.0 Apply a foliar spray at 5% berry Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity 

RAISIN softening. Treat when 5% - 30% ofThompson Seedless grapes 

PRODUCTION, of berries show color. resulting in reduced acids, 

(Thompson Seedless) Apply in sufficient water to wet increased sugars and increased 

vines and fruit clusters raisin quality. For more 

uniformly, using conventional information regarding local 

ground sprayers. experience with this prod uct on 

grapes consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension 

Viticulturist. 

USE LIMITATIONS: 

Table Grapes 

• Do not store treated Tokays. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) 

• Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated 

vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of 

fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes 

that will insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 with desiccants containing sodium chlorate 

could result in the formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Earlier, 1.25-4.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar spray Check several field locations 

Uniform Ripening and to bell peppers when 10% of fruit to determine crop stage and 

Coloring are red and chocolate and to chil"r degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and pimento pepper varieties 2 treatments may reduce total 

when 10% to 30% of fruit are red yields if applied too early or 

and chocolate and there is there is a lack of uniform, 

suffident mature green fru'rt to mature, green fruit resulting 

produce desired tonnage. from split fruit set or variable 

Ethephon 2 wiJ/ not ripen soil cultural practices. Harvest 

immature, green fruit. fruit after desired color and 

Use the higher rate when cool maturity, generally 14 or more 

temperatures are anticipated (less days after treatment. 

than 65°F), when plants are 

growing vigorously or when foliage 

is dense to assure thorough 

wetting of all leaves and fruit 

Use the lower rates with lower 

spray volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint 

rate in 20 gallA) and higher rates 

with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 

pints/40 gallA). The 3.0-4.0 pint 

rate in less than 40 6PA may 

cause fOliage burn under hot dry 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 95°F after treatment are expected. 

• Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100°F. Applications made under high temperatures will 

accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. 

Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60cF. Low temperatures after treatment may 

reduce or negate the effects of Ethephon 2. 

Do not harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2 induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Induction to 4.0-8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Proper rate varies with local 

Stimulate Unlform 2 when foliage is dry and plants growing conditions, varieties, 

Initiation of Flowering are at "bearing age ," plantation management 

approximately 12 months after practices and the time of year. 

planting, usually about 6 months 

before desired harvest 

Use higher rate when earlier 

harvest is desired. 

Maturity 2.0-8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and 

Concentration to thoroughly cover both fruit and 

Stimulate Uniform foliage when the first fruits begin 

Shell Color to change color. 

Development Use higher rate during periods 

of cloudy or cool weather when 

normal ripening has slowed. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated pineapple forage. 

• Do not apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

Ethephon 2 reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and 

recoverable sugars.! 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Prevention and 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2 just before Actual biomass increase is 

Increase in Biomass flower initiation. Use helicopter affected by the time between 

Accumulation and or fixed-wing aircraft to apply a treatment and harvest. 

Recoverable Sugar uniform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine optimum harvest 

Yield gallons of finished spray per date, consider anticipated 

acre. recoverable sugars as well as 

biomass. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Do not harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application. 

Do not graze treated sugarcane. 

• Do not apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. Elhephon 2 shortens curing time, 

allows more efficient use of curing barn space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2 may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant 

or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2 is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. 

Ethephon 2 will not color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one 

location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. 

If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2 

treatment Wait a few days to permit further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2 in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to 

each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist 

To determine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then 

use bam capacity to calculate the number of acres to treat. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before 

application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2 

application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny 

weather can speed up the process. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, 

closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color 

intensity. Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2 application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, 

interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription 

temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be 

taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late "coloring" and early 

"drying" stages of the leaf. 

Ethephon 2 treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, which will reduce 

the time required for the leaf coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If 

tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them 

for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), follow 

standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2 treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated 

leaves should not be cured together in the same barn. 

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TOBACCO (continued) 

Application Rate Specific Directions 

Method Pints/Acre 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50-60 GPA 

at 35-40 psi when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one 

nozzle on each side of the row and positioned to direct the spray to the 

target leaves to be ripened for harvest Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

yellowing. 

Over-the-T op 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all/eaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure 

Spray remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as 

described under the section "Application Timing". Use the lower rate on a 

typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a tendency to be more rank. Use higher rates only during cool, slow 

ripening conditions when temperatures are below 65°F at the time of 

treatment A[ways test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough 

to respond to treatment with Ethephon 2 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-60 psi, using three nozzles 

per row (one nozzle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to 

assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for applications of systemic 

sucker control agents). 

USE L[M[TATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to immature tobacco [eaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, 

weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 

• Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using Ethephon 2, since this may cause some 

reduction in yield and quality. 

• Do not apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65°F at the time of treatment 

Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop [ass. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

TOMATOES 

Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, unifonm coverage of foliage and 

fnuit. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes that wil[ assure adequate 

spray coverage. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns can cause severe 

foliage injury. [f application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2 in proportion to 

the area actually treated. 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2 accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green 

fruit, thereby increaSing recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing growers to 

schedule harvest and handling more effectively. 

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Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESf;! MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening and 

increases early yields of marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment. 

Crop & Situation Rate 

Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

PROCESS 1.25-3.25 Apply as a foliar Apply Ethephon 2 when desired tonnage 

TOMATOES Early spray when 5% to of fruit has reached marketable size and 

and Midseason 15% of the fruit in the maturity. Monitor fields frequently for 

Crops or Warm field are red and pink stage and degree of uniform maturity 

Conditions (including breakers) before application. Sample plants 

and there is sufficient throughout the field to determine proper 

mature green fruit to application timing. Sort, weigh and 

produce the desired calculate the percent fruit which is red 

tonnage. and pink, including breakers, to determine 

Under high maturity stage. Fruit size alone is not an 

temperatures (above adequate indicator. Walk treated fields 

85°F), rates as low frequently to monitor crop condition. 

as 1.25 pints/acre Maintain normal cultural practices 

can be effective. between treatment and harvest Timely 

harvest is essential-for maximum return of 

Observe treated high quality fruit Consult processor 

fields closely and representatives concerning delivery 

harvest fruit at schedules and quotas prior to application 

proper maturity. of Ethephon 2. 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for 

suggestions on the proper use of 

Ethephon 2 when fields have variable 

plant vigor due to differences in soil 

conditions or cultural practices and for 

rates of fruit ripening as affected by 

temperature, within the rate and timing 

limitations shown on the label. 

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TOMATOES (continued) 

Crop & Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

PROCESS 3.25-6.5 Apply foliarly when 5% to 30% Harvest at proper maturity. 

TOMATOES Late of fruit in the field are red and Temperatures above gO°F may 

Season or Coastal pink (including breakers) and cause fruit to ripen sooner 

Crops or Cool there is sufficient mature green whereas temperatures below 

Conditions fruit to produce the desired 65° F retard natural color 

tonnage. Maximum response is development and may extend 

achieved when fruit to be the time between treatment and 

treated is 5% to 15% pink and harvest. 

red. 

Use the higher rate of Ethephon 

2 when nighttime temperatures 

are cool (below 65°F) or 

vegetative growth is dense. 

FRESH 1.25-5.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar Monitor treated fruit frequently 

MARKET spray when desired tonnage of and harvest at desired maturity. 

TOMATOES fruit has attained marketable When programming harvest, 

California size and maturity, generally 3 to spray a different block each day 6 days before desired harvest and harvest blocks daily in the date. Expect only one harvest 

from treated areas. 

same sequence. 

Use the higher rate and longer 

pre-harvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures 

are cool (generally below 85°F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates 

as low as 1.25 pints per acre 

have been effective while 

reduc'rng foliage damage 

particularly on more sensitive 

varieties - see above. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Ethephon 

2 will not ripen immature green fruit. 

• Do not treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil conditions, drought, 

or severe disease or insect damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation and 

increase sunburn and sun scald potential, especially when temperatures are high. 

Do not treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are anticipated. 

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F, Foliar damage is 

more severe on certain varieties such as VF10, VF315, VF145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of 

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high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. 

• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other 

additives. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. 

• Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• Do not harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2 will lopsen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, promote earlier 

harvest, 'Improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from an once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening 

response. Choose equipment for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier 

sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may result ·in tree injury 

(such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Rate 

Desired Effect Specific Directions Remarks Pints/Acre 

Promoting 3.0-5.0 For best results, use a foliar spray Walnuts are mature when the 

Earlier Harvest w'rth concentrations of 300 to 900 packing tissue between 

ppm. Refer to spray Ethephon 2 kernel halves completes 

preparation chart below. browning. Collect nut 

Under low temperatures and/or low samples from throughout the 

humidity conditions use the higher tree canopy when 

label rates. Expect less time between determining percent nut 

application and harvest with higher maturity. 

label rates. 

For best results treat when air 

temperatures are between 60°F and 

95° F. Expect reduced effectiveness if 

above 90°F with low humidity due to 

spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 

95%-100% of the nuts have reached 

maturity. Inspect frequently and 

harvest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generally 10-16 

days after treatment depending on 

variety and weather conditions. Plan 

second shake 10-12 days after first 

shake. 

Once Over Harvest: Apply to mature 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected 

harvest date. Expect actual harvest 

to range from 7-12 days after 

treatment. 

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• Do not treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive !eaf drop may occur. 

• Do not harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• o o no t I apPIV more th . an 5' I Pin t f S 0 Eth epr h 2 on ~ per acre per vear. 

Spray Preparation Chart 

Etheohon 2 Rate Sgray Volume (gallons/acre) 

Pints/A Lbs/A 100 200 300 400 500 

Concentration of Etheghon 2 (ggm) 

3.0 0.75 900 450 300 - -

4.0 1.00 - 600 400 300 -

5.0 1.25 - 750 500 375 300 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except in California) 

To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2 as a preventative measure when the fiag 

leaf is just visible to the boot stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has split - Feekes 

Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described in the following table. 

Do not allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefully 

'Inspect fields to determine that application is possible at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2nd Node Flag Leaf Flag Leaf Boot First 314 of 

Description Detectable Just Ligule Swollen Spikelet Inflorescence 

Visible Visible Visible Completed 

Feekes- 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Large 

Zadok's Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too Late 

Treatment Time 

NON-IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the Mississippi 

River. 

EXCEPTION: West of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

Ethephon 2 is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in those states east of the Mississippi River 

and west of the Cascade Range 'In Oregon and Washington. 

IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Irrigation before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24 hours after 

applicaflon. If condiflons are dry and hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fllL When 

using Ethephon 2, it is important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum 

yield and quality. 

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Precautions: 

• Ethephon 2 is not effective on crops that have already lodged. 

• Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2 is not properly used. 

• Using Ethephon 2 on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

• Moisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of Ethephon 2 can result in yield 

loss. 

• Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

• For Ethephon 2 to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. 

Also, the temperature after application should be at least 600 F. 

• Ethephon 2 may affect disease infestation (septaria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control 

program where needed. 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme 

temperatures-below 350 F or above 850 F in non-irrigated crops, or 900 in irrigated crops-within 5 

days after application may cause further delay in maturity. 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especially under 

temperature or moisture stress. 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional 

ground equipment. Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre 

with control/ed droplet application (CDA) or air foil type equipment. Adjust spray boom to plant 

canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2 can be tank mixed with approved cereal fungicides and insecticides if 

timing of fungicide or insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2 application timing. Do not 

apply tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 to crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low 

mOisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. Tank 

mixtures of Ethephon 2 plus Tilt® fungicide applied by air under stress conditions may result in flag 

leaf burn and yield loss. 

Do not mix Ethephon 2 with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

Do not add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT-Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine the 

probabil'rty of lodging. Apply Ethephon 2 only under the following conditions: 

1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quality, andlor 

harvest efficiency is expected. 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. 

3. If soil irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after application. 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 350 F or above 850 F non-irrigated and 900 irrigated) are not 

expected for 5 days after application. 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage - Feekes 8 to 10 (see growth stage chart). 

Use Rates: Lodging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Ethephon 2 as 

noted in the Table below. 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more information is needed, consult 

with your state extension specialist 

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Expected Lodging Pressure/Rates (Pints/Acre) 

Situation ,Moderate Heavy Severe Comments* 

Barley (Spring and 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 Some tall varieties having vigorous growth 

Winter) may require 2.0 pints per acre. 

Winter Wheat 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

straw varieties such as "Agassiz" and 

"Roughrider. " 

Most Spring 1.0 1.0 1.5 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

Wheats not be sufficient to control lodgihg in some tall 

Sensitive or High 1.0 1.0 1.0 durum wheats such as "Vic." 

Temperature 

Varieties** 

RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

• Limit use of the 2 pint rate to those situations when lodging is expected to result in a high loss of yield 

potential, such as 1) An irrigated crop with unusually severe lodging pressure; 2) Very tall varieties that 

are prone to lodging; or 3) A cereal type such as durum that is known to be subject to severe lodging . 

•• If daytime temperatures for the period of 5 days after application are expected to exceed 85' Fin 

non-irrigated or 90' F in irrigated wheat or barley crops, DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not use this product on late-seeded crops in short season growing areas because possible 

maturity delay may cause harvest difficulties. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 on Tyler Wheat or Azure Barley. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2 

• Do not exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not allow livestock to forage of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage. Mature 

straw harvested in normal conditions may be fed to animals. 

• Do not plant another crop before 30 days after treatment. 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. 

Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or 

face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 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 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out 

of smoke. 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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. Fill the 

container 1/4 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. Then offer for recycling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of smoke. 

Refillable Container: Refill this container with ethephon 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. Cleaning 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 container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or 

recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or 

rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND 

LIABILITY before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product 

container at once. 

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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liability before using this 

product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of 

which are beyond the control of Red Eagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assumed by the 

user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law, Red Eagle 

International LLC. makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

Red Eagle International LLC. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, RedEagle 

International LLC, disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resulting from the use or handling of this product 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liabiltly or otherw',se, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at Red Eagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE® N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by 

AMVAC, 

Ethrel® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience, 

Primo MAXXTM and Tilt® are trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection 

Ouali-Pro and T-NEX are registered trademarks of Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc. 

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BTHBPHON2 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

For use on Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Canlaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Barley and Wheat. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' ................................................. 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-9 Nar REVIlllIED 

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 In Accordance with PH Notice 82-2 

Ba.eq On Draft. Labeling Dated 

\2.L \w\S~l \.:::..-\) __ _ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRE:N·--Me 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que.se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you 

'. do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements. 

NET CONTENTS: 2.5 gallons (9.46L) 

Manufactured for: 

RedEagle International LLC 

1925 E. Edgewood Drive 

Lakeland, Florida 33803 

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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. 

IFON SKIN OR • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advi.~e. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center Of 

doctor or going for treatment. 

You may also contact: 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (transportation and spills) 

(800) 222-1222 Poison Control Center (human health) 

(800) 345-4735 ASPCA (animal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials 

other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do 

not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes, 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resist~nt gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

• Protective eyewear such as, goggles, face shield, or safety glasses. 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning 

and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep 

and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacto or using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or 

to areas where sunace water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury 

or reduced yields may result. 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not apply aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger 

droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential'for spray drift. 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target 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 outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always paint backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. 

Nozzle Orientation· Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 

• 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 low-drift nozzles. Solid 

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stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. 

Boom Length 

For some use patterns, reducing the effeclive boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor 

length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

Application Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants 

unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided 

below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: Local terrain can 

inftuence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they 

affect sp ray drift. 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative hurnidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature Inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud caver 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent WITh its labeling. 

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through 

drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label 

before using this product. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 through any type of irrigation system. 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), no.tification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. 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 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

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 

over short-sleeved shirts and short pants or long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant 

gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene and/or barrier laminate, 

chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear such as goggles, face shield, or 

safety glasses. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. When mixing, 

loading, or cleaning eqUipment, a chemical-resistant apron is required. 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance to 

treated areas. 

INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2 promotes earlier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, 

BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, 

PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and TOMATOES. It also aids in barrenberry control on 

BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2 loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES and WALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, IT also promotes fruit 

abscission (slipping). Ethephon 2 increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of 

SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest Ethephon 2 reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gal/ons of water per acre), and spray equipment 

under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural 

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Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your area. 

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, Red Eagle suggests the use of a Chemical 

Producers Distributors Association certified adjuvant. 

APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is 

affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, 

plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is important to choose an 

equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual 

spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. 

In California and Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON 2 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand 

overnight. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or 

reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

Do not use Ethephon 2 with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts. 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHEPHON 21S CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2 promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier 

and more efficient. Ethephon 2 applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to control pre-harvest 

drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit. When applied to 

young trees (less than two years old), Ethephon 2 will suppress vegetative growth and promote 

flower bud formation. 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray 

coverage, based on type of sprayer and size of trees. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

• Use of Ethephon 2 can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on young trees just 

starting to bear. 

• Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable to obtain experience 

under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone 

program. 

• Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result in weak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially if fruit is small at time 

of treatment 

• If applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit quality 

and size. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

PintslAcre 

Promoting Fruit 2.5 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

2. Late Maturing 5.0 

Varieties in the 

Eastern United 

States (i.e., maturing 

later than Mcintosh) 

Promoting Uniform 1.0-4.0 

Opening and Coloring 

of red Varieties 

Without Fruit 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

RedEagle Ethephon ~ t::PA Approved Label 

APPLES 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply a dilute foliar spray of Treat when air temperatures are 

Ethephon 2 at 7 to 14 days between 60°F and gO°F. However, 

before normal anticipated application may be made at 50°F 

harvest. under rising temperature 

Monitor fruit maturation daily, conditions. If daytime 

since treated fruit will mature temperatures are warm, color 

sooner than untreated fruit. response from Ethephon 2 

treatment will be reduced, but 

ripening and loosening effects will 

be accelerated. Cool weather may 

extend the interval between 

treatment and harvest. 

Do not allow fruit to become 

overripe on trees. Fruit intended 

Apply a dilute foliar spray of for fresh market must be checked 

Ethephon 2 and a pre-harvest for quality and maturity, since fruit 

drop control chemical color alone is not an accurate 

registered for use on apples indicator of fruit maturity. Use a 

such as the product pressure gauge or other suitable 

FRUITONE® N. Use the methods to determine maturity. 

pre harvest drop control When stored, overmatured fruit 

product according to label may soften sooner than untreated 

directions. Begin spraying 2 fruit. 

to 3 weeks before normal Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more 

harvest period and about 1 to acreage than can be harvested in 

2 weeks before desired 1 to 2 days. 

harvest date. Treated fruit can be satisfactorily 

Use the lower rate for apples held in cold air storage provided 

. < fm fruit is in aood condition. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

2. Late Maturing 2.0-4.0 Monitor fruit maturation daily, Since recommendations for 

Varieties (i.e., since treated fruit will mature chemical control of pre-harvest 

maturing later than sooner than untreated frui!. drop vary according to location 

and variety, follow directions on 

Mcintosh) the FRUITONE® N label. In 

addition, you may consult your 

local extension Pomologist or 

Horticulturist for his 

recommendations. 

Thinning and Return Treat with Ethephon 2 at 10 Whenever a high percent of the 

Bloom to 20 days after full bloom. spurs and lateral buds bloom in a 

For greater thinning, apply single season, severe alternate 

(1) Most Varieties (1 ) Ethephon 2 in combination bearing can develop the following with AMID-THIN® W or with a 1.5-4.0 Carbaryl-containing year. 

insecticide registered for use To overcome this problem, use 

(2) on apples at 7 to 21 days Ethephon 2 or a combination or 

(2) Difficult to Thin after full bloom. Use tank mix Ethephon 2 plus AMID-THIN® W 

Varieties Such as 3.0-6.0 partners in accordance with or a Carbaryl-containing 

Golden Delicious their respective directions for insecticide, depending on the 

use, limitations and amount of thinning required and 

precautions. Do not tank mix the biennial bearing history of your Ethephon 2 wi!h any product orchard. prohibiting such mixing. Expect Red Delicious to show a Consult local extension 

recommendations. Addition of reduction of "typiness" and fruit 

a non-ionic surfactant can size, particularly on trees under 

enhance treatment stress. 

performance. Buffering spray Use of higher label rates may 

solution to a pH 3-5 can reduce fruit size. 

improve performance where 

water is alkaline. Use a spray 

volume sufficient to cover 

trees thoroughly and 

uniformly. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Increasing Flower Bud Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full Ethephon 2 should reduce 

Development bloom. vegetative growth and increase 

Use the higher rate on more flowering the following spring. 

(1) Non-bearing Trees (1 ) vigorous trees. Trees should be large enough to 

2.0-8.0 Spray trees thoroughly and support a crop of apples before 

uniformly to the point of treatment to initiate flower buds. 

runoff. 

(2) Bearing Trees (2) To minimize fruit thinning, 

0.5-3.0 reduced fruit size and yield 

reduction in the year of 

usage, delay application to 

bearing trees until 6 weeks 

after full bloom and after June 

drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Do not harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last application. 

Do not graze Of feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2 will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while 

reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest. 

Crop Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 5.0-8.0 To loosen fruit and concentrate Use Ethephon 2 either 

Loosening and maturity, apply a foliar spray of 1) early in the harvest season to 

Uniform Ripening Ethephon 2 at least 3 days reduce the number of pickings 

(Cultivars - Chehalem before expected harvest when or 

Thomless and air temperatures are between 2) later in the harvest season 

Evergreen) 60°F and gO°F and rain is not for a onceover final picking. 

predicted within 24 hours. Do not treat more acreage than 

Use sufficient volume to insure can be harvested on the third 

thorough and uniform wetting of day following treatment as 

foliage and fruit. considerable fnuit may drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy, 

vigorous plants, as a reduction in berry size may occur . 

• Do not harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application . 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in Califomia) 

Ethephon 2 concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest Ethephon 2 will 

abort black barrenberry (Aronia me/anocarpaj flowers and/or fruitgrowing in Maine lowbush blueberry 

fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applications to cultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or 

premature crops. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Concentrating Maturlty 4.0-8.0 To concentrate first harvest, Harvest blueberries at proper 

and Earlier Fruit apply a foliar spray of Ethephon maturity when colored, 

Coloring (Cultivars- 2 when 15% to 20% of the generally one to two weeks after 

Bluecrop, Weymouth, berries are blue. To concentrate treatment Observe fruit daily as 

Jersey, Rancocas, final harvest, treat after the first the proper picking period for 

Rubel, Bluetta, or second picking. Apply optimum internal and external 

Erliblue, Wolcott, Ethephon 2 in 150-200 galions quality is shorter with Ethephon per acre. Use the higher spray Croatan, Murphy, volume and rate on large dense 2 treated fruit than wlth 

Angola, Morrow, foliage bushes or when untreated fruit. High 

Garden Blue, Trifblue temperatures are cool. Treat temperatures (90°F) accelerate 

and NC901) when air temperatures are 60°F frUIT ripening. 

to 90°F. Thorough uniform spray Ethephon 2 treatments may 

coverage of foliage and fruit is increase fruit with stems, slightly 

essential for maximum fruit decrease fruit size, soluble 

maturation and coloration. To solids and acidITy. Ethephon 2 

aid uniform wetting of plants, may not induce internal ripening 

use a wetting agent such as as rapidly as frult color. 

Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 

gallons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 

100 galions. 

Control of Black 4.0-8.0 Apply Ethephon 2 in Use the lower rates of Ethephon 

Barrenberry in approximately 100-200 gallons 2 when black barren berries are 

Lowbush Blueberries per acre for ground sprayers between 90% to 100% petal fall 

in Maine and approximately 10 gallons and use the higher rates of 

per acre for aerial application. Ethephon 2 when black barThorough unifonm spray renberry fruit is 1/8 to 3/16 inch 

coverage is essential. To aid in in diameter. This is generally 7 

uniform wetting of plants, use a 

to 10 days after blueberries are 

in the same stages of wetting agent such as X-77 at development. Harvest blueberry 0.1 % of the spray volume. fruit when ripe, generally 6 to 8 

weeks after application. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

Do not make more than one application per season. 

• Do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for 

barrenberry control in Maine. 

• Do not treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation 

and reduced yield may result. 

• Do not apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California. and Texas) 

Ethephon 2 promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2 promotes abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar The effect will be faster at 

Abscission spray when fruit has developed higher temperatures. Proper 

marketable levels of soluble timing of Ethephon 2 treatment 

solids and flesh color. Using is critical, but may vary from 

Ethephon 2 too soon will result season to season. Fruit quality, 

in poorly colored fruit with in terms of soluble solids and 

substandard soluble solids. flesh color, does not improve 

For adequate spray coverage, following treatment Therefore, 

use at least 40 gallons/acre for Ethephon 2 should not be used 

ground and at least 10 until after fruit has developed 

gallons/acre for aerial marketable levels of soluble 

application. (Aerial applications solids and flesh color. 

are only permitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields 

Be prepared to harvest abscised frequently and pick fruit when 

fruit 2 to 5 days after treatment market quality is reached. Fruit 

The exact pre-harvest interval allowed to remain in the field too 

will vary with temperature. Be long will lose quality. Plants with 

sure to coordinate your low vigor will not respond 

harvesting schedule with your properly. 

packer/shipper. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 when night temperatures are below 60°F. 

• Do not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Treat only those fruit that have a 

fairly uniform fruit set, have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and 

internal flesh color. 

• Do not harvest treated cantaloupes sooner than 2 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 3.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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CHERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force 

needed for mechanical fruIT harvest. These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, 

maintain fruit quality and reduce tree injury. A fall application of Ethephon 2 to sweet cherries in the 

Pacific Northwest will increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom the following spring. 

Precautions: 

• Uniform coverage is important Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or 

erratic application can result in gummosis and tip die back. 

• Some early leaf yellowing and drop may be noted following application. 

• Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2 treatment. 

• High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

• If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TART CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with At the time of application, all fruit 

-Promoting Fruit Spray sufficient water for thorough, including those inside the tree 

Loosening and 1.0 uniform coverage. The optimum canopy should be in stage 3 as 

Uniform Ripening spray volume will depend on indicated by rapid size increase 

tree size, planting density and and the presence of ground 

equipment used. color (change from bright green 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally to yellow background color). 

Spray less than 100 gallons per acre, Expect a longer treatment to 

0.66-1.0 require uniform coverage for harvest interval with lower rates. 

optimum response. 

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SWEET CHERRIES Dilute 

(varieties such as Spray 

Windsor, Napoleon- 3.0-4.0 

Royal Anne, Emperor 

Francis) - Promoting 

Fruit Loosening and 

Unifonm Ripening 

Concentrate 

Spray 2.0-

3.0 

SWEET CHERRIES in 3.0 

the Pacific Northwest 

- Increasing Dormant 

Fruit Bud Hardiness 

and Delaying Spring 

Bloom 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

RedEag!e Ethephon .:::: cPA Approved Label 

CHERRIES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply a dilute spray with Some gummasis of cherry trees 

sufficient water for thorough is associated with Ethephon 2 

uniform coverage. Actual treatment. 

volume will depend on the type 

of delivery, sprayer used and If possible, irrigate orchards to 

size of trees. Use low rates on prevent drought stress resulting 

the light or yellow-colored in gummasis. 

varieties. 

Concentrate sprays, generally 

less than 100 gallons per acre, 

require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

Treat in first two weeks of A fall application of Ethephon 2 

September. will increase fruit bud hardiness 

by decreasing the chance for 

winter injury and delaying bloom 

by 3 to 5 days which may help 

avoid frost injury. Treatment of 

early flowering varieties may 

delay bloom to better coincide 

with pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummasis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

in gummasis. 

• Do not treat too early (more than 14 days before anticipated harvest) as this can cause early fruit 

drop with stems attached. 

• Do not treat trees that had severe gummasis the previous year as tree damage will result. 

• Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, 

drought, or disease), since gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures andior 

drought follow treatment. 

• Do not treat when air temperatures exceed 85°F. Treat when air temperatures are between 60°F 

and 85°F. 

• Do not harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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GRAPES 

(For Use Only in California and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Ethephon 2 promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties 

such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more 

efficient harvests of quality fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Rates higher than 1 pintJA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in 

areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-to-color in past 

seasons. 

• Ethephon 2 treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limit or 

influence storage considerations. 

• GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION: Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity of Thompson seedless 

grapes resu If Ing In re d d uce aCI 'd' 5, Increase d d . d sugars an Increase raiSin qua I't [ y. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

TABLE GRAPES 0.5 - 2.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Harvest fruit at desired maturity 

(varieties such as 2 when 5% - 30% of berries and quality as indicated by 

Cardinal, Flame show color. sugar content, acidity and color. 

Seedless, Red For high temperature conditions This is generally two weeks or 

Malaga, and Queen) (above 85°F) use lower rates of more after treatment Monitor 

0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For low treated crop closely and harvest 

temperature conditions (but before berries become too dark. 

above 65°F), use higher rates. For more information regarding 

Apply in sufficient water to wet local experiences with this 

vines and fruit clusters product on grapes, consult 

unifonnly, using conventional your Farm Advisor or 

ground sprayers. Extension Viticulturist. 

TOKAY GRAPES 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% - 15% berries 

show color. 

Apply in sufficient water to wet 

vines and fruit clusters 

uniformly, using conventional 

ground sprayers. 

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GRAPES FOR 1.0-2.0 Apply a foliar spray at 5% berry Ethephon 2 will hasten maturity 

RAISIN softening. Treat when 5% - 30% of Thompson Seedless grapes 

PRODUCTION, of berries show color. resulting in reduced acids, 

(Thompson Seedless) Apply in sufficient water to wet increased sugars and increased 

vines and fruit clusters raisin quality. For more 

uniformly, using conventional information regarding local 

ground sprayers. experience with this product on 

grapes consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension 

Viticulturist. 

USE LIMITATIONS: 

Table Grapes 

• Do not store treated Tokays. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) 

• Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated 

vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of 

fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes 

that will insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit 

Precautions: 

Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 with desiccants containing sodium chlorate 

could result in the formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Earlier, 1.25-4.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar spray Check several field locations 

Uniform Ripening and to bell peppers when 10% of fruit to determine crop stage and 

Coloring are red and chocolate and to chili degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and pimento pepper varieties 2 treatments may reduce total 

when 10% to 30% of fruit are red yields if applied too early or 

and chocolate and there is there is a lack of uniform, 

sufficient mature green fruit to mature, green fruit resulting 

produce desired tonnage. from split fruit set or variable 

Ethephon 2 will not ripen soil cultural practices. Harvest 

immature, green fruit. fruit after desired color and 

Use the higher rate when cool maturity, generally 14 or more 

temperatures are anticipated (less days after treatment. 

than 65°F), when plants are 

growing vigorously or when foliage 

is dense to assure thorough 

wetting of all leaves and fruit 

Use the lower rates with lower 

spray volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint 

rate in 20 gallA) and higher rates 

with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 

pints/40 gallA). The 3.0-4.0 pint 

rate in less than 40 6PA may 

cause foliage burn under hot dry 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 95°F after treatment are expected. 

• Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100°F. Applications made under high temperatures will 

accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. 

• Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60°F. Low temperatures after treatment may 

reduce or negate the effects of Ethephon 2. 

• Do not harvest treated peppers soonerthan 5 days after last application. 

Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2 induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Induction to 4.0-8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Proper rate varies with local 

Stimulate Uniform 2 when foliage is dry and plants growing conditions, varieties, 

Initiation of Flowering are at "bearing age," plantation management 

approximately 12 months after practices and the time of year. 

planting, usually about 6 months 

before desired harvest 

Use higher rate when earlier 

harvest is desired. 

Maturity 2.0-8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and 

Concentration to thoroughly cover both fruit and 

Stimulate Uniform foliage when the first fruits begin 

Shell Color to change color. 

Development Use higher rate during periods 

of cloudy or cool weather when 

normal ripening has slowed. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Do not harvest treated pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last application . 

• Do not graze treated pineapple forage. 

Do not apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

Ethephon 2 reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and 

recoverable sugars., 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

PintslAcre 

Flower Prevention and 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2 just before Actual biomass increase is 

Increase in Biomass flower initiation. Use helicopter affected by the time between 

Accumulation and or fixed-wing aircraft to apply a treatment and harvest. 

Recoverable Sugar uniform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine optimum harvest 

Yield gallons of finished spray per date, consider antiCipated 

acre. recoverable sugars as well as 

biomass. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application. 

Do not graze treated sugarcane . 

• Do not apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2 shortens curing time, 

allows more efficient use of curing bam space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2 may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant 

or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2 is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. 

Ethephon 2 will not color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one 

location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. 

If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2 

treatment Wait a few days to permIT further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2 in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to 

each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist 

To determine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then 

use bam capacity to calculate the number of acres to treat. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before 

application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2 

application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny 

weather can speed up the process. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, 

closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color 

intensity. Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2 application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, 

interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription 

temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be 

taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late "coloring" and early 

"drying" stages of the leaf. 

Ethephon 2 treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, which will reduce 

the time required for the leaf coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If 

tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them 

for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), follow 

standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2 treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated 

leaves should not be cured together in the same bam. 

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TOBACCO (continued) 

Application Rate Specific Directions 

Method Pints/Acre 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50-60 GPA 

at 35-40 psi when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one 

nozzle on each side of the row and positioned to direct the spray to the 

target leaves to be ripened for harvest Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

yellowing. 

Over-the-Top 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure 

Spray remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as 

described under the section "Application Timing". Use the lower rate on a 

typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a tendency to be more rank. Use higher rates only during cool, slow 

ripening conditions when temperatures are below 65°F at the time of 

treatment Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough 

to respond to treatment with Ethephon 2 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-60 psi, using three nozzles 

per row (one nozzle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to 

assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for applications of systemic 

sucker control agents). 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to immature tobacco leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, 

weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 

• Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after uS'lng Ethephon 2, since this may cause some 

reduction in yield and quality. 

• Do not apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65°F at the time of treatment 

• Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

TOMATOES 

Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, uniform coverage of foliage and 

fruit. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes that will assure adequate 

spray coverage. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns can cause severe 

foliage injury. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2 in proportion to 

the area actually treated. 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2 accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green 

fruit, thereby increasing recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing growers to 

schedule harvest and handling more effectively. 

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Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening and 

increases early yields of marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging olloliage may be observed following treatment. 

Crop & Situation Rate 

Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

PROCESS 1.25-3.25 Apply as a foliar Apply Ethephon 2 when desired tonnage 

TOMATOES Early spray when 5% to of fruit has reached marketab.le size and 

and Midseason 15% of the fruit in the maturity. Monitor fields frequently for 

Crops or Warm field are red and pink stage and degree of uniform maturity 

Conditions (including breakers) before application. Sample plants 

and there is sufficient throughout the field to detennine proper 

mature green fruit to application timing. Sort, weigh and 

produce the desired calculate the percent fruit which is red 

tonnage. and pink, including breakers, to determine 

Under high maturity stage. Fruit size alone is not an 

temperatures (above adequate indicator. Walk treated fields 

85'F), rates as low frequently to monitor crop condition. 

as 1.25 pints/acre Maintain normal cultural practices 

can be effective. between treatment and harvest Timely 

harvest is essential for maximum return of 

Observe treated high qualITy fruit Consult processor 

fields closely and representatives concerning delivery 

harvest fruit at schedules and quotas prior to application 

proper maturity. of Ethephon 2. 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for 

suggestions on the proper use of 

Ethephon 2 when fields have variable 

plant vigor due to differences in soil 

conditions or cultural practices and for 

rates of fruit ripening as affected by 

temperature, within the rate and timing 

limitations shown on the label. 

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TOMATOES (continued) 

Crop & Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

PROCESS 3.25-6.5 Apply foliarly when 5% to 30% Harvest at proper maturity. 

TOMATOES Late of fruit in the field are red and Temperatures above gO°F may 

Season or Coastal pink (including breakers) and cause fruitto ripen sooner 

Crops or Cool there is sufficient mature green whereas temperatures below 

Conditions fruit to produce the desired 65°F retard natural color 

tonnage. Maximum response is development and may extend 

achieved when fruit to be the time between treatment and 

treated is 5% to 15% pink and harvest. 

red. 

Use the higher rate of Ethephon 

2 when nighttime temperatures 

are cool (below 65°F) or 

vegetative growth is dense. 

FRESH 1.25-5.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar Monitor treated fruit frequently 

MARKET spray when desired tonnage of and harvest at desired maturity. 

TOMATOES fruit has attained marketable When programming harvest, 

California size and maturity, generally 3 to spray a different block each day 6 days before desired harvest and harvest blocks daily in the date. Expect only one harvest 

from treated areas. 

same sequence. 

Use the higher rate and longer 

pre-harvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures 

are cool (generally below 85°F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates 

as low as 1.25 pints per acre 

have been effective while 

reducing foliage damage 

particularly on more sensitive 

varieties - see above, 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Ethephon 

2 will not ripen immature green fruit 

• Do not treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil conditions, drought, 

or severe disease or insect damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation and 

increase sunburn and sun scald potential, especially when temperatures are high. 

Do not treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are anticipated. 

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F. Foliar damage is 

more severe on certain varieties such as VF10, VF315, VF145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of 

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high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. 

• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other 

additives. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. 

Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• Do not harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

Do not apply more than 6.5 pints of Elhephon 2 per acre per year. 

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WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2 will loosen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, promote earlier 

harvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from an once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening 

response. Choose equipment for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier 

sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury 

(such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin fomnation and twig dieback). 

Rate 

Desired Effect Specific Directions Remarks Pints/Acre 

Promoting 3.0-5.0 For best results, use a foliar spray Walnuts are mature when the 

Earlier Harvest with concentrations of 300 to 900 packing tissue between 

ppm. Refer to spray Ethephon 2 kernel halves completes 

preparation chart below. browning. Collect nut 

Under low temperatures and/or low samples from throughout the 

humidity conditions use the higher tree canopy when 

label rates. Expect less time between determining percent nut 

application and harvest with higher maturity. 

label rates. 

For best results treat when air 

temperatures are between 60°F and 

95°F. Expect reduced effectiveness if 

above 90°F with low humidity due to 

spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 

95%-100% of the nuts have reached 

maturity. Inspect frequently and 

harvest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generally 10-16 

days after treatment depending on 

variety and weather conditions. Plan 

second shake 10-12 days afterfirst 

shake. 

Once Over Harvest: Apply to mature 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected 

harvest date. Expect actual harvest 

to range from 7-12 days after 

treatment. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

RedEagle Ethephon 2 t:.PA Approved Label 

• Do not treat diseased, low v·lgor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur, 

• Do not harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• Do not apply I h more t an 5' ' Pints 0 1 Eth epr h 2 on ~ per acre per year. 

Spray Preparation Chart 

Ethephon 2 Rate SgraY Volume (gallons/acre) 

Pints/A Lbs/A 100 200 300 400 500 

Concentration of Etheghon 2 (ggm) 

3.0 0.75 900 450 300 - -

4.0 1.00 - 600 400 300 -

5.0 1.25 - 750 500 375 300 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except in California) 

To reduce lodging 01 wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2 as a preventative measure when the flag 

leaf is just visible to the boot stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has spirt - Feekes 

Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described in the following table. 

Do not allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefully 

inspect fields to determine that application is possible at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2nd Node Flag Leaf Flag Leaf Boot First 3/4 of 

Description Detectable Just Ligule Swollen Spikelet Inflorescence 

Visible Visible Visible Completed 

Feekes- 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Large 

Zadok's Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too Late 

Treatment Time 

NON-IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the Mississippi 

River. 

EXCEPTION: West of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

Ethephon 2 is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in those states east of the Mississippi River 

and west of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Irrigation before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24 hours after 

application. If conditions are dry and hot. continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fill. When 

using Ethephon 2, it is important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum 

yield and quality. 

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Precautions: 

o Ethephon 2 is not effective on crops that have already lodged. 

o Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2 is not properly used. 

o Using EthephOn 2 on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

o Moisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of Ethephon 2 can result in yield 

loss. 

o Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

o For Ethephon 2 to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. 

Also, the temperature after application should be at least 60° F. 

o Ethephon 2 may affect disease infestation (septaria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control 

program where needed. 

o Use of Ethephon 2 may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Ex1reme 

temperatures-below 35° F or above 85° F in non-irrigated crops, or 90° in irrigated crops-within 5 

days after application may cause further delay in maturity. 

o Use of Ethephon 2 may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especially under 

temperature or moisture stress. 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional 

ground equipment. Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre 

with controlled droplet application (CDA) or air foil type equipment. Adjust spray boom to plant 

canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2 can be tank mixed with approved cereal fungicides and insecticides if 

timing of fungicide or insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2 application timing. Do not 

apply tank mix1ures of Ethephon 2 to crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low 

moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. Tank 

mixtures of Ethephon 2 plus Tilt® fungicide applied by air under stress conditions may result in flag 

leaf bum and yield loss. 

Do not mix Ethephon 2 with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

Do not add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT-Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine the 

probability of lodging. Apply Ethephon 2 only under the following conditions: 

1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quality, and/or 

harvest efficiency is expected. 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. 

3. If soil irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after application. 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 35° F or above 85° F non-irrigated and 90° irrigated) are not 

expected for 5 days after application. 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage - Feekes 8 to 10 (see growth stage chart). 

Use Rates: Lodging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Ethephon 2 as 

noted in the Table below. 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more information is needed, consult 

with your state extension specialist 

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Expected Lodging Pressure/Rates (Pints/Acre) 

Situation ,Moderate Heavy Severe Comments* 

Barley (Spring and 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 Some tall varieties having vigorous growth 

Winter) may require 2.0 pints per acre. 

Winter Wheat 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

straw varieties such as "Agassiz" and 

"Roughrider. n 

Most Spring 1.0 1.0 1.5 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

Wheats not be sufficient to control lodgihg in some tall 

Sensitive or High 1.0 1.0 1.0 durum wheats such as "Vic." 

Temperature 

Varieties** 

RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

• Limit use of the 2 pint rate to those situations when lodging is expected to result in a high loss of yield 

potential, such as 1) An irrigated crop with unusually severe lodging pressure; 2) Very tall varieties that 

are prone to lodging; or 3) A cereal type such as durum that is known to be subject to severe lodging . 

.. If daytime temperatures for the period of 5 days after application are expected to exceed 850 F in 

non-irrigated or 900 F in irrigated wheat or barley crops, DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not use this product on late-seeded crops in short season growing areas because possible 

maturity delay may cause harvest difficulties. 

Do not use Ethephon 2 on Tyler Wheat or Azure Barley. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2 

• Do not exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not allow livestock to forage of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage. Mature 

straw harvested in normal conditions may be fed to animals. 

• Do not plant another crop before 30 days after treatment. 

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8567B-9-V2-2BOCT10 Red Eagle Etheohon £ EPA Approved Label 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. 

Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or 

face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 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 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out 

of smoke. 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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. Fill the 

container 1/4 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 bac/k 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. Then offer for recycling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of smoke. 

Refillable Container: Refill this container with ethephon 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. Cleaning 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 container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or 

recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or 

rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinSing procedure two more times. 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND 

LIABILITY before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product 

container at once. 

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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liability before using this 

product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully. However, it ',S impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, aI/ of 

which are beyond the control of Red Eagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assumed by the 

user or buyer, 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law, RedEagle 

International LLC. makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

RedEagle Internaflonal LLC. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Red Eagle 

International LLC. disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resulflng from the use or handling of this product 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at Red Eagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE® N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by 

AMVAC. 

Ethrel® is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience. 

Primo MAXX'" and Tilt® are trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection 

Quali-Pro and T-NEX are registered trademarks of Makhteshim-Agan of North America, Inc. 

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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

Office of Pesticide Programs 

Registration Division (7505P) 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20460 

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 

....x. Registration 

_ Reregistration 

(under FIFRA, as amended) 

EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 

85678-9 

Term of Issuance: 

Conditional 

Name of Pesticide Prodnet: 

Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 

RedEagle International LLC 

1925 E. Edgewood Drive 

Lakeland, Florida 33803 

Ethephon 2 

Mailed to: Agent for RedEagle 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

7460 Lancaster Pike, Suite 9 

Delaware 19707 

On the basis ofinfonnation furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby 

registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Registration is in no 

way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In 

order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time 

suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of 

any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed 

as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by 

others. 

This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3( c)(7)(A) provided 

that you: 

1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA section 

3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; 

and submit acceptable responses required for reregistration of your product under 

FIFRA section 4 . 

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2. You must submit the following GLP conditional data, within 12 months of the date of 

this notice. 

a. Storage Stability (830.6317), and 

b. Corrosion Characteristics (830.6320) studies. 

3. Make the following changes to the label version dated 7/1/2010: 

A. Change the product registration number to "EPA Reg. No. 85678-9", 

B. On page 2, remove or replace with an operating emergency number for the 

"Poison Control Center" as the number listed on the label (800-900-4044) is no 

longer in service. 

C. On page 3, under "Applicators and other handlers must wear" within the fourth 

bullet after "Protective eyewear" insert "such as, goggles, face shield, or safety 

glasses." 

D. On page 4, at the top of the page within the sentence "AVOIDING SPRAY 

DRlFT ...... " insert a space between "THE" and "APPLICATOR". 

E. On page 6, within the "Agricultural Use Requirements" box ensure the PPE 

matches page 3. On the same page, under the "Information" section delete the 

second paragraph beginning with "Ethephon 2 removes mistletoe from 

ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS ......... " as the uses within that section are not 

included in the "Directions for Use". 

F. On page 7, under "Use Precautions" within the last sentence replace "ETHPHON 

2" with "ETHEPHON 2". 

G. On page 8, clearly define "young" by specifying how young the trees are. On the 

same page, under "Precautions" within the third bullet replace "on" with "in". 

H. On page 10 and 11, within the table for multiple rates insert "(1 yo or "(2)" next to 

the appropriate rate to match the timing and variety in the crop column. 

l. On page 17, under USE LIMITATIONS", defme '100 early" within the second 

bullet. 

J. On page 18, under "Precautions" after the second bullet, insert the following 

statement: "GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION: Ethephon 2 will hasten 

maturity of Thompson seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars 

and increased raisin quality." Within the table, in the first row and column, 

replace "GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION" with "Crop & Desired Effect". 
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K. On page 29, within the "Spray Preparation Chart" insert "of Ethephon 2" after 

"Concentration" . 

L. On pages 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 17, and 31 ensure periods are added at the end of each 

sentence. 

M. Clearly identify the product name from the general text by italicizing "Ethephon 

2" throughout the labeL 

N. General comments, to eliminate extra spacing between words align the text to the 

left versus justified formatting. Also, remove all dead space between 

paragraphs/sections within the label. 

4. Submit one copy of the revised final printed label for the record before the product is 

released for shipment. 

If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in 

accordance with FIFRA section 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes 

acceptance of these conditions. 

A copy of the label stamped "Accepted with Comments" and the August 17,2010 Product 

Chemistry Review are enclosed for your records. 

Signature of Approving Official: Date: 

,"~l~~!"A~ t--' (0 /~p--l Co 

Fungicide Branch, Registration Division (7505P) 

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ETHEPHON2 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

For use on Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Barley and Wheat. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' ................................................. 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la expJique a usted en detalle. (If you 

do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements. 

NET CONTENTS: 2.5 gallons (9.46L) 

Manufactured for: 

RedEagle International LLC " , , A<XllI'lllD :'" J: , , 

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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 • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is .not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment. 

You may also contact: 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (transportation and spills) 

(800) 900-4044 Poison Control Center (human health) 

(800) 345-4735 ASPCA (animal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials 

other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated . 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do 

not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

• Protective eyewear. 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacture~s instructions for cleaning 

and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for wash ables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 

wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or 

to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water maric Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury 

or reduced yields may result. : • , , , , ....: 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment ' , ., 

SPRAY DRIFT, , 

Avoid spray drift Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift Do nut i!11~w thill' pJpduct to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury tc), :adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not ~ppl\\ ,aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use,of larger 

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droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF 

THEAPPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target 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 outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles WITh 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. 

Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. 

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 low-drift .nozzles. Solid 

stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. > , > ~ "">. > , 

Boom Length f :: ,~ 

For some use patterns, reduCing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of. lbe: wingspan or rotor 

length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. :" : 

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Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of th,l3> tmget plants 

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unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size and eqUipment type determine drift potential 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 with local wind patterns and how they 

affect spray drift. 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidify, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling,." • 

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, eitb~d directly 0; t~rough drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requ;rements specific to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. R~",iJ the entire label 

before using this product. " , .. :",: 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 through any type of irrigation system. 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

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Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. 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 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

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 

over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective 

eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance to 

treated areas. 

INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2 promotes earlier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, 

BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, 

PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and TOMATOES. It also aids in barrenberry control on 

BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2 loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES and WALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit 

abscission (slipping). Ethephon 2 increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of 

SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest Ethephon 2 reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. 

Ethephon 2 removes dwarf mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS and leafy mistletoe from 

ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES. Ethephon 2 eliminates undesirable fruit from APPLE, 

CRABAPPLE, CAROB, and OLIVE TREES. When used on TURFGRASSES, Ethephon 2 retards 

grass growth to reduce mowing frequency. 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray equipment 

under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural " , Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your area. :": ': ',: 

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, RedEagle suggests the 'use of a 'Chemical , , ; , " 

Producers Distributors Association certified adjuvant. 

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APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is 

affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, 

plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is important to choose an 

equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual 

spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. 

In Califomia and Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON 2 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand 

ovemight. .. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or 

reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

Do not use Ethephon 2 with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts. 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHPHON 2 IS CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2 promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier 

and more efficient. Ethephon 2 applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to control pre-harvest 

drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit When applied to 

young trees, Ethephon 2 will suppress vegetative growth and promote flower bud formation. 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray 

coverage, based on type of sprayer and size of trees. A welting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

• Use of Ethephon 2 can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on young trees just 

starting to bear. 

• Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable to obtain experience 

under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone 

program. 

• Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result on weak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially if fruit is small at time 

of treatment 

• If applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit quality 

and size. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

PintS/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 2.5 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

2. Late Maturing 5.0 

Varieties in the 

Eastern United 

States (I.e., maturing 

later than Mcintosh) 

Promoting Uniform 1.0-4.0 

Opening and Coloring 

of red Varieties 

Wtthout Fruit 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

RedEagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

APPLES 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply a dilute foliar spray 0 f Treat when air temperatures are 

Ethephon 2 at 7 to 14 days between 60°F and gOT However, 

before normal anticipated application may be made at 50°F 

harvest. under rising temperature condiMonitor fruit maturation daily , tions. If daytime temperatures are 

since treated frun will mature warm, color response from 

sooner than untreated fruit. Ethephon 2 treatment will be 

reduced, but ripening and loosening effects will be accelerated. 

Cool weather may extend the 

interval between treatment and 

harvest. 

Do not allow fruit to become overripe on trees. Fruit intended for 

Apply a dilute foliar spray of fresh market must be checked for 

Ethephon 2 and a pre-har- quality and maturity, since fruit 

vest drop control chemica I color a/one is not an accurate indiregistered for use on apples 

such as the product 

FRUITONE® N. Use the preharvest drop control product 

according to label directions. 

Begin spraying 2 to 3 weeks 

before normal harvest period 

and about 1 to 2 weeks 

before desired harvest date. 

Use the lower rate for apples 

intended for storage. 

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cator of fruit maturity. Use a pressure gauge or other suitable methods to determine maturity. When 

stored, over-matured fruit may 

soften sooner than untreated fruit. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more 

acreage than can be halV8sted in 

1 to 2 days. 

Treated fruit can be satisfactorily 

held in cold air storage provided 

fruit is in good condition. 

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Crop & Desired Effect 

2. Late Maturing 

Varieties (i.e., 

maturing later than 

Mcintosh) 

Thinning and Return 

Bloom 

1. Most Varieties 

2. Difficult to Thin 

Varieties Such as 

Golden Delicious 

Rate 

PintslAcre 

2.0-4.0 

1.5-4.0 

3.0-6.0 

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APPLES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Monitor fruit maturation daily, Since recommendations for 

since treated fruit will mature chemical control of pre-harvest drop vary according to location 

and variety, follow directions on sooner than untreated fruit. 

the FRUITONE® N label. In 

addition, you may consult your 

local extension Pomologist or 

Horticulturist for his 

recommendations. 

Treat with Ethephon 2 at 10 Whenever a high percent of the 

to 20 days after full bloom. spurs and lateral buds bloom in a 

For greater thinning,. apply single season, severe altemate 

Ethephon 2 In comblnalion bearing can develop the following With AMID-THIN® W or With a 

Carbaryl-containing insecti- year. . cide registered for use on To overcome this problem, use 

apples at 7 to 21 days after Ethephon 2 or a combination or 

full bloom. Use tank mix Ethephon 2 plus AMID-THIN® W 

partners in accordance with or a Carbaryl-containing insectitheir respective directions for cide, depending on the amount of 

use, . limitations and thinning required and the biennial 

precautions. Do not tank mix bearing history of your orchard. 

Ethephon 2 With any product Expect Red Delicious to show a 

prohibiting such mixing. reduction of "typiness" and fruit 

Consult local extenSion. . recommendations. Addition of Size, particularly on trees under 

a non-ionic surfactant can stress. 

enhance treatment Use of higher label rates may 

performance. Buffering spray reduce fruit size. 

solution to a pH 3-5 can 

improve performance where 

water is alkaline. Use a spray 

volume sufficient to cover 

trees thoroughly and 

uniformly. 

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APPLES (continued) 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Increasing Flower Bud 2.0-8.0 Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full Ethephon 2 should reduce vegeDevelopment 0.5-3.0 bloom. tative growth and increase flower1. Non-bearing Trees Use the higher rate on more ing the following spring. Trees 

2. Bearing Trees vigorous trees. should be large enough to support 

Spray trees thoroughly and a crop of apples before treatment 

unifomnly to the point of to initiate flower buds. 

runoff, 

To minimize fruit thinning, 

reduced fruit size and yield 

reduction in the year of 

usage, delay application to 

bearing trees until 6 weeks 

after full bloom and after June 

drop. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• Do not graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2 will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while 

reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest. 

Crop Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 5.0-8.0 To loosen fruit and concentrate Use Ethephon 2 either 1) early 

Loosening and maturity, apply a foliar spray of in the harvest season to reduce 

Uniform Ripening Ethephon 2 at least 3 days the number of pickings or 2) 

(Cultivars - Chehalem before expected harvest when later in the harvest season for a 

Thomless and air temperatures are between onceover final picking. 

Evergreen) 60°F and gO°F and rain is not Do not treat more acreage than 

predicted within 24 hours. can be harvested on the third 

Use sufficient volume to insure day following treatment as conthorough and uniform wetting of siderable fruit may drop. 

foliage and fruit 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy, 

vigorous plants, as a reduction in berry size may occur. 

• Do not harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest Ethephon 2 will 

abort black barren berry (Aronia me/anocarpaj flowers and/or fruitgrowing in Maine lowbush blueberry 

fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applications to cultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or 

premature crops. 

Desired Effect 

Concentrating Maturity 

and Earlier Fruit 

Coloring (Cultivars -

Bluecrop, Weymouth, 

Jersey, Rancocas, 

Rubel, Bluetta, 

Erliblue, Wolcott, 

Croatan, Murphy, 

Angola, Morrow, 

Garden Blue, Trifblue 

and NC901) 

Control of Black 

Barrenberry in 

Lowbush Blueberries 

in Maine 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

4.0-8.0 

4.0-8.0 

Specific Directions Remarks 

To concentrate first harvest, Harvest blueberries at proper 

apply a foliar spray of Ethephon maturity when colored, 

2 when 15% to 20% of the generally one to two weeks after 

berries are blue. To concentrate treatment Observe fruit daily as 

final harvest, treat after the first the proper picking period for 

or second picking. Apply optimum internal and ex1ernal 

Ethephon 2 in 150-200 gallons quality is shorter with Ethephon 

per acre. Use the higher spray volume and rate on large dense 2 treated fruit than with 

foliage bushes or when untreated fruit. High 

temperatures are cool. Treat temperatures (90°F) accelerate 

when air temperatures are 60°F fruit ripening. 

to 90°F. Thorough uniform spray Ethephon 2 treatments may 

coverage of foliage and fruit is increase fruit with stems, slightly 

essential for maximum fruit decrease fruit size, soluble 

maturation and coloration. To solids and acidITY. Ethephon 2 

aid uniform wetting of plants, may not induce internal ripening 

use a wetting agent such as as rapidly as fruIT color. 

Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 

gallons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 

100 gallons. 

Apply Ethephon 2 in approxi- Use the lower rate" Df li:thephon 

mately 100-200 gallons per acre 2 when ,qljl,qk barrenhelrries are 

for ground sprayers and approx- between',90l'/o, to 100% petal fall 

imately 10 gallons per acre for and use" !Ol'; higher rates of 

aerial application. Ethephon 2

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wheq, plapk barThorough uniform spray cover- renberry fr,~I,J~ .1/8,to :0/16 lOch 

age is essential. To aid in In dlamet~r, :I~IS IS, geQerally 7 

'f tt' fit to 10 days after blu?tJeclies are 

Un! ~nn we Ing 0 p an s, use a in the same s{a~s of 

we~rng agent such as X-77 at development. Harves',1:Jllreberry 

0.1 Yo of the spray volume. fruIT when ripe, generally 6 to 8 

weeks after application. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in Califomia. 

• Do not make more than one application per season. 

Do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for 

barren berry control in Maine. 

• Do not treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation 

and reduced yield may result. 

• Do not apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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85678-XX-V1-1JUL 10 RedEagle Ethepr,.;>n 2 DRAFT LABEL 

CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California.and Texas) 

Ethephon 2 promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2 promotes abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a folia rThe effect will be faster at 

Abscission spray when frutt has developed higher temperatures. Proper 

marketable levels of soluble timing of Ethephon 2 treatment 

solids and flesh color. Using is critical, but may vary from 

Ethephon 2 too soon will result season to season. Fruit quality, 

in poorly colored fruit with sub- in terms of soluble solids and 

standard soluble solids. flesh c%r, does not improve 

For adequate spray coverage, following treatment Therefore, 

use at least 40 gallons/acre for Ethephon 2 should not be used 

ground and at least 10 until after fruit has developed 

gallons/acre for aerial applica- marketable levels of soluble 

tion, (Aerial applications are solids and flesh color. 

only permitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields 

Be prepared to harvest abscised frequently and pick fruit when 

fruit 2 to 5 days after treatment market quality is reached. Fruit 

The exact pre-harvest interval allowed to remain in the field too 

will vary with temperature. Be long will lose quality. Plants with 

sure to coordinate your harvest- low vigor will not respond 

ing schedule with your properly. 

packer/shipper. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 when night temperatures are below 60T 

• Do not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Treat only those fruit that have a 

fairly unifonm fruit set, have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable solublE"solj~s and 

internal flesh color. : ,., " ': , " 

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CHERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force 

needed for mechanical fruit harvest. These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, 

maintain fruit quality and reduce tree injury. A fall application of Ethephon 2 to sweet cherries in the 

Pacific Northwest will increase donmant bud hardiness and delay bloom the following spring. 

Precautions: 

• Uniform coverage is important Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or 

erratic application can result in gummosis and tip dieback. 

• Some early leaf yellowing and drop may be noted following application. 

• Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2 treatment. 

• High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

• If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions 

Pints/Acre 

TART CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with suffi-

-Promoting FruIT Spray cient water for thorough, uniform 

Loosening and 1.0 coverage. The optimum spray 

Uniform Ripening volume will depend on tree size, 

planting density and equipment 

used. 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally 

Spray 0.66- less than 100 gallons per acre, 

1.0 require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

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Remarks 

At the time of application, all fruit 

including those inside the tree 

canopy should be in stage 3 as 

indicated by rapid size increase 

and the presence of ground 

color (change from bright green 

to yellow background color). 

Expect a longer treatment to 

harvest interval with lower rates. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

Pints/Acre 

SWEET CHERRIES Dilute 

(varieties such as Spray 

Windsor, Napoleon- 3.0-4.0 

Royal Anne, Emperor 

Francis) - Promoting 

Fruit Loosening and 

Uniform Ripening 

Concentrate 

Spray 2.0-

3.0 

SWEET CHERRIES in 3.0 

the Pacific Northwest 

- Increasing Dormant 

Fruit Bud Hardiness 

and Delaying Spring 

Bloom 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in Califomia. 

RedEagle Ethepr,on 2 DRAFT LABEL 

CHERRIES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply a dilute spray with suffi- Some gummosis of cherry trees 

cient water for thorough uniform is associated with Ethephon 2 

coverage. Actual volume will treatment. 

depend on the type of delivery, If possible, irrigate orchards to 

sprayer used and size of trees. prevent drought stress resulting 

Use low rates on the light or yel- in gummosis. 

low-colored varieties. 

Concentrate sprays, generally 

less than 100 gallons per acre, 

require unifonn coverage for 

optimum response. 

Treat in first two weeks of A fall application of Ethephon 2 

September. will increase fruit bud hardiness 

by decreasing the chance for 

winter injury and delaying bloom 

by 3 to 5 days which may help 

avoid frost injury. Treatment of 

early flowering varieties may 

delay bloom to better coincide 

with pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummosis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

in gummasis. 

• Do not treat too early as this can cause early fnuit drop with stems attached. "', : 

• Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage~\yil~ result. ." 

• Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress l.such:as winter injury, 

drought, or disease), since gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high ;~n1~eratures and/or 

droughtfollow treatment ' ,,o :','. 

• Do not treat when air temperatures exceed 85°F. Treat when air temperatures'ar$~tweEm 60°F 

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• Do not harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. ' ,. " 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. ., •• 

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85678-XX-V1-1JUL 10 

GRAPES 

(For Use Only in California and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Ethephon 2 promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties 

such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more 

efficient harvests of quality frui!. 

Precautions: 

• Rates higher than 1 pintiA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in 

areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-to-color in past 

seasons . 

• Ethephon 2 treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limit or 

influence storage considerations 

GRAPES FOR Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

RAISIN Pints/Acre 

PRODUCTION: 

TABLE GRAPES 0.5 - 2.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Harvest fruit at desired maturity 

(varieties such as 2 when 5% - 30% of berries and quality as indicated by 

Cardinal, Flame show color. sugar content, acidITY and color. 

Seedless, Red For high temperature conditions This is generally two weeks or 

Malaga, and Queen) (above 85°F) use lower rates of more after treatment Monitor 

0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For low treated crop closely and harvest 

temperature conditions (but before berries become too dark. 

above 65°F), use higher rates. For more information regarding 

Apply in sufficient water to wet local experiences with this 

vines and fruit clusters uni~ product on grapes, consult 

formly, using conventional your Farm Advisor or 

ground sprayers. Extension Viticulturist 

TOKAY GRAPES 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% - 15% berries 

show color. 

Apply in sufficient water to wet 

vines and fruit clusters uniformly, using conventional 

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RAISIN softening. Treat when 5% - 30% of ThCilnp'son Seedless grapes 

PRODUCTION, of berries show color. resu~ir.y;' in reduced acids, 

(Thompson Seedless) Apply in sufficient water to wet increased 'S-ugars!aPlc~(i'ncreased , 

vines and fruit clusters uni- raisin "quajity. ror more 

formly, using conventional informaiibh' . reg~rdiil@ local 

ground sprayers. experience with tl1i~,product on 

grapes consult' your Farm 

Advisor or Extension 

Viticu Ituris!. 

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USE LIMITATIONS: 

Table Grapes 

• Do not store treated Tokays. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) 

• Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated 

vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of 

fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes 

that will insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 with desiccants containing sodium chlorate 

could result in the formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes. 

Desired Effect 

Promoting Earlier, 

Uniform Ripening and 

Coloring 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

1.25-4.0 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar spray Check several field locations 

to bell peppers when 10% of fruit to determine crop stage and 

are red and chocolate and to chili degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and pimento pepper varieties 2 treatments may reduce total 

when 10% to 30% of fruit are red yields if applied too early or 

and chocolate and there is suffi- there is a lack of uniform, 

cient mature green fruit to produce mature, green fruit resulting 

desired tonnage. Ethephon 2 will from split fruit set or variable 

not ripen immature, green fruit. soil cultural practices. Harvest 

Use the higher rate when cool fruit after desired color and 

temperatures are anticipated (less maturity, generally 14 or more 

than 65'F), when plants are grow- days after treatment 

ing vigorously or when foliage is 

dense to assure thorough wetting 

of all leaves and fruit 

Use the lower rates with lower 

spray volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint 

rate in 20 gal/A) and higher rates 

with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 

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• Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 95'F 'after treatm~Ai ~re expeCted. 

• Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100'F. Applications made under high'iemperat~re§\vill 

accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. ,"", 

• Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60'F. Low temperatures after treatme'rltmay 

reduce or negate the effects of Ethephon 2. 

Do not harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2 induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

PintS/Acre 

Flower Induction to 4.0-8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Proper rate varies with local 

Stimulate Uniform 2 when foliage is dry and plants growing conditions, varieties, 

Initiation of Flowering are at "bearing age," plantation management pracapproximately 12 months after tices and the time of year. 

planting, usually about 6 months 

before desired harvest 

Use higher rate when earlier 

harvest is desired. 

Maturity 2.0-8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and 

Concentration to thoroughly cover both fruit and 

Stimulate Uniform foliage when the first fruits begin 

Shell Color to change color. 

Development Use higher rate during periods 

of cloudy or cool weather when 

normal ripening has slowed. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated pineapple forage. 

• Do not apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

Ethephon 2 reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and 

recoverable sugars.' 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Prevention and 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2 just before Actual biomass increase is 

Increase in Biomass flower initiation. Use helicopter affected by the time between 

Accumulation and or fixed-wing aircraft to apply a treatment and harvest 

Recoverable Sugar uniform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine optimum harvest 

Yield ga/lons of finished spray per date, consider anticipated 

acre. recoverable sugars as well as 

biomass. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application . 

• Do not graze treated sugarcane, 

Do not apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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85678-XX-V1-1JUL 10 Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2 shortens curing time, 

allows more efficient use of curing barn space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2 may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant 

or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2 is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. 

Ethephon 2 will not color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one 

location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. 

If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2 

treatment Wait a few days to permit further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2 in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to 

each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist 

To determine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then 

use bam capacity to calculate the number of acres to treat. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before 

application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2 

application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny 

weather can speed up the process. To detennine harvest timing and avoid quaJrty loss or leaf drop, 

closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color 

intensity. Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2 application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, 

interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription 

temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be 

taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late "coloring" and early 

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Ethephon 2 treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harve~ted::Which will reduce 

the time required for the leaf coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco shoul;!' -lie dried faster. If 

tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necEbaary tcroq(or them 

for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventiJation'nh~st;be adjusted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is'(Ji'ietJ (3/4:tl"l<);.follow 

standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2 treated leaves cure faster, treated and ,lJQ!reated 

leaves should not be cured together in the same barn. • ..••• 

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TOBACCO (continued) 

Application Rate Specific Directions 

Method Pints/Acre 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50-60 GPA 

at 35-40 psi when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one 

nozzle on each side of the row and positioned to direct the spray to the 

target leaves to be ripened for harvest Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

yellowing. 

Over-the-Top 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure 

Spray remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as 

described under the section "Application Timing". Use the lower rate on a 

typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a tendency to be more rank. Use higher rates only during cool, slow 

ripening conditions when temperatures are below 65°F at the time of 

treatment Always test spray to detenmine if the tobacco is mature enough 

to respond to treatment with Ethephon 2 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-60 psi, using three nozzles 

per row (one nozzle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to 

assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for applications of systemic 

sucker control agents). 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to immature tobacco leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, 

weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 

• Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using Ethephon 2, since this may cause some 

reduction in yield and quality. 

• Do not apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65°F at the time of treatment 

• Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application. 

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Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, uniform c0v~fage JlfJoIiage and 

frutt. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes thaI y,;11, assQre:adequate 

spray coverage. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns )can c.ause severe ,',~~~ 

foliage injury. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2 in p~9Pprtion to 

the area actually treated. ..,,' 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2 accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green 

frutt, thereby increasing recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing growers to 

schedule harvest and handling more effectively. 

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Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening and 

increases early yields of marketable ripe frui!. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatmen!. 

Crop & Situation 

PROCESS 

TOMATOES Early 

and Midseason 

Crops or Warm 

Conditions 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

1.25-3.25 

Specific Directions 

Apply as a foliar 

spray when 5% to 

15% of the fruit in the 

field are red and pink 

(including breakers) 

and there is sufficient 

mature green fruit to 

produce the desired 

tonnage. 

Under high 

temperatures (above 

85°F), rates as low 

as 1.25 pints/acre 

can be effective. 

Observe treated 

fields closely and 

harvest fruit at 

proper maturity. 

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Remarks 

Apply Ethephon 2 when desired tonnage 

of fruit has reached marketable size and 

maturity. Monitor fields frequently for 

stage and degree of uniform maturity 

before application. Sample plants 

throughout the field to determine proper 

application timing. Sort, weigh and 

calculate the percent fruit which is red 

and pink, including breakers, to determine 

maturity stage. Fruit size alone is not an 

adequate indicator. Walk treated fields 

frequently to monitor crop condition. 

Maintain normal cultural practices 

between treatment and harvest Timely 

halVest is essential for maximum return of 

high quality fruit Consult processor 

representatives concerning delivery 

schedules and quotas prior to application 

of Ethephon 2 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for 

suggestions on the proper use of 

Ethephon 2 when fields have variable 

plant vigor due to differences in soil 

conditions or cultural practigel> and for 

rates of fruit ripe,n]~g" as affeeied by 

temperature, within; thE :rate an'd timing 

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Crop & Situation 

PROCESS 

TOMATOES Late 

Season or Coastal 

Crops or Cool 

Conditions 

FRESH 

MARKET 

TOMATOES 

California 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

TOMATOES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

3.25-6.5 Apply foliarly when 5% to 30% Harvest at proper maturity. 

of fruit in the field are red and Temperatures above 90'F may 

pink (including breakers) and cause fruit to ripen sooner 

there is sufficient mature green whereas temperatures below 

fruit to produce the desired 65'F retard natural color develtonnage. Maximum response is opment and may extend the 

achieved when fruit to be time between treatment and 

treated is 5% to 15% pink and harvest. 

1.25-5.0 

red. 

Use the higher rate of Ethephon 

2 when nighttime temperatures 

are cool (below 65'F) or 

vegetative growth is dense. 

Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar Monitor treated fruit frequently 

spray when desired tonnage of and harvest at desired maturity. 

fruit has attained marketable When programming harvest, 

size and maturity, generally 3 to spray a different block each day 

6 days before desired harvest and harvest blocks daily in the 

date. Expect only one harvest 

from treated areas. same sequence. 

Use the higher rate and longer 

pre-harvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures 

are cool (generally below 85'F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates 

as low as 1.25 pints per acre 

have been effective while reducing foliage damage particularly 

on more sensitive varieties - see 

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• Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desi,~(r,tpnnade.' ahephon 

2 will not ripen immature green fruit. ' , 

• Do not treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soii 'Cc;nditiol)$: Jrought, 

or severe disease or insect damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation ,and' , 

increase sunburn and sun scald potential, especially when temperatures are high. "" 

• Do not treat when sustained temperatures above 1 05'F are anticipated. 

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100'F. Foliar damage is 

more severe on certain varieties such as VF10, VF315, VF145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of 

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high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. 

• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other 

additives. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. 

• 00 not use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• Do not harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2 will IQosen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, promote earlier 

harvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from an once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening 

response. Choose equipment for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier 

sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may resultin tree injury 

(such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Desired Effect 

Promoting 

Earlier Harvest 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

3.0-5.0 

Specific Directions 

For best results, use a foliar spray 

wtth concentrations of 300 to 900 

ppm. Refer to spray Ethephon 2 

preparation chart below. 

Under low temperatures and/or low 

humidity conditions use the higher 

label rates. Expect less time between 

application and harvest with higher 

label rates. 

For best results treat when air 

temperatures are between 60°F and 

95°F. Expect reduced effectiveness if 

above 90°F with low humidity due to 

spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 

95%-100% of the nuts have reached 

maturtty. Inspect frequently and 

harvest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generally 10-16 

days after treatment depending on 

variety and weather conditions. Plan 

second shake 10-12 days after first 

shake. 

Once Over Harvest: Apply to mature 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected 

harvest date. Expect actual harvest 

to range from 7-12 days after 

treatment. 

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Remarks 

Walnuts are mature when the 

packing tissue between 

kernel halves completes 

browning. Collect nut 

samples from throughout the 

tree canopy when 

determining percent nut 

matunty 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

• Do not treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur. 

Do not harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• D t I o no apPlY more th an 5' I Pin t S 0 fEth epr h 2 on per acre per year. 

Spray Preparation Chart 

Ethephon 2 Rate Sgray Volume (gallons/acre) 

Pints/A LbsiA 100 200 300 400 500 

Concentration (ggm) 

3.0 0.75 900 450 300 - -

4.0 1.00 - 600 400 300 -

5.0 1.25 - 750 500 375 300 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except in California) 

To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2 as a preventative measure when the flag 

leaf is just visible to the boot stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has split - Feekes 

Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described in the following table. 

Do not allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may· result. Carefully 

inspect fields to determine that application is possible at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2nd Node Flag Leaf Flag Leaf Boot First 3/4 of 

Description Detectable Just Ligule Swollen Spikelet Inflorescence 

Visible Visible Visible Completed 

Feekes- 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Large 

Zadok's Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too Late 

Treatment Time 

NON-IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the'lV!i~~issippi 

River. JJ J ~ J :, 

, , EXCEPTION: West of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. ' 

Ethephon 2 is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in those states east of ttl~',MisSi~s!P~l River 

and west of the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. ,. ". ," .' , . ' 

IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Irrigation before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24 tlours after 

application. If conditions are dry and hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling periud~ • 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antttheses and grain fill. When 

using Ethephon 2, it is important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum 

yield and quality. 

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Precautions: 

• Ethephon 2 is not effective on crops that have already lodged. 

• Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2 is not properly used. 

• Using Ethephon 2 on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

• Moisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of Ethephon 2 can result in yield 

loss. 

• Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

• For Ethephon 2 to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. 

Also, the temperature after application should be at least 600 F. 

• Ethephon 2 may affect disease infestation (septoria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control 

program where needed. 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme 

temperatures-below 350 F or above 850 F in non-irrigated crops, or 900 in irrigated (irops-within 5 

days after application may cause further delay in maturity. . 

• Use of Ethephon 2 may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especially under 

temperature or moisture stress. 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional 

ground equipment. Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre 

with controlled droplet application (CDA) or air foil type equipment. Adjust spray boom to plant 

canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2 can be tank mixed with approved cereal fungicides and insecticides if 

timing of fungicide or insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2 application timing. Do not 

apply tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 to crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low 

moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. Tank 

mixtures of Ethephon 2 plus Tilt® fungicide applied by air under stress conditions may result in flag 

leaf bum and yield loss. 

Do not mix Ethephon 2 with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

Do not add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT-Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine the 

probability of lodging. Apply Ethephon 2 only under the following conditions: 

1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quality, andlor " , harvest efficiency is expected. • ,: J J J , " 2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. • :: 

3. If soil irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after applicat!qQ,.', 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 350 F or above 850 F non-irrigated and 900;i,rJiiatedHreJlot 

expected for 5 days after application. .. ", ." 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage - Feekes 8 to 10 (see growti'. :?t~1Je ch,art), J , , , , ~ 

Use Rates: Lodging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Etl1~pr;,on 2 as , , noted in the Table below. "" 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more information is needed, consult 

with your state extension specialist 

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Expected Lodging Pressure/Rates (Pints/Acre) 

Situation Moderate Heavy Severe Comments* 

Barley (Spring and 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 Some tall varieties having vigorous growth 

Winter) may require 2.0 pints per acre. 

Winter Wheat 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

straw varieties such as "Agassiz" and 

"Roughrider." 

Most Spring 1.0 1.0 1.5 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

Wheats not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

Sensitive or High 1.0 1.0 1.0 durum wheats such as "Vic." 

Temperature 

Varieties** 

RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

* Limit use of the 2 pint rate to those situations when lodging is expected to result in a high loss of yield 

potential, such as 1) An irrigated crop with unusually severe lodging pressure; 2) Very tall varieties that 

are prone to lodging; or 3) A cereal type such as durum that is known to be subject to severe lodging. 

** If daytime temperatures for the period of 5 days after application are expected to exceed 85° Fin 

non-irrigated or 90° F in irrigated wheat or barley crops, DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Notlor use in California. 

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not use this product on late-seeded crops in short season growing areas because possible 

maturity delay may cause harvest difficulties. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 on Tyler Wheat or Azure Barley. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• Do not harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2 

• Do not exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not allow livestock to forage of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage. Mature 

straw harvested in nonmal conditions may be fed to animals. 

• Do not plant another crop before 30 days after treatment 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides, IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately, 

Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or 

face shield, Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility, 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous, Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or 

rinsate is a violation of Federal law, If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use acc.ording 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip, Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap, Shake for 10 

seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment Of a mix tank or store rinsate for later use Of 

disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip, Repeat this procedure two more times, 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanITary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by buming, If container is burned, stay out 

ofsmoke, 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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, Fill the 

container 1/4 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, Then offer for reCYCling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanITary landfill or by incineration or})f aUowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning, If container is burned, stay out of smoke, ' ,: 

Refillable Container: Refill this container with ethephon only, Do not reuGe'i;;;. contaiMr for any 

other purpose, Cleaning the container before final disposal is the resp~D~jl;;Uity of the person 

disposing of the container, Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of tM refiller, ,To olean the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this copj";i"~r into 'application 

equipment or mix tank, Fill the container about 10 percent full with water",\\gj(ate v.igorp,usly or 

recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes, Pour or pump rinsate into application "'iMpment or 

rinsate col/ection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. ',: ".', 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND 

LIABILITY before using this product, Iftenms are not acceptable, return the unopened product 

container at once. 

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'i ) RedEagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liability before using this 

product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of 

which are beyond the control of RedEagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assumed by the 

user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law; Red Eagle 

International LLC. makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

RedEagle International LLC. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, RedEagle 

International LLC. disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resulting from the use or handling of this product 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at RedEagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE® N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by 

AMVAC. 

Ethrel® is a registered trademark of Bayer Crop Science. 

Primo MAXXTM and Tilt® are trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection 

Quali-Pro and T-NEX are registered trademarks of FarmSaver.com, LLC 

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I 

Jane Rothwell 

Registration Specialist 

Makhtesrum Agan of North America, Inc. 

4515 Falls of Neuse Road 

Suite 300 

Raleigh, NC 27609 

October 16, 2007 

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Nations Ag 112SC (EPA Reg.·No. 66222-151) Me- j D :<?-./ 0 

Amend Label to Clarify Use Directions - N on Crop fc ~ ~ / t> (q \ 

Subject: 

Label Amendment Dated May 22, 2007 0 L1 ) 

Resubmission Sent Via Electronic Mail on September 19, 20 7 

Dear Ms. Rothwell: 

The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, to update the turf section of the 

label citing Bayer's Proxy product reliistration (EPA Reg. No. 432-1230) and warranty statement 

in accordance with the EPA guidance document dated October 17,2006, is acceptable. Should 

you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tawanda Spears via telephone at 

703.308.8050 or e~mail at spears,tawanda@epa.gov. 

Product Manager (22) 

Fungicide Branch 

Registration Division (7505P) 
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Nations Agil ETHEPHON 2SC 

For Commercial or Agricul,tural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. 

Plant Growth Regulator for use to promote earlier ripening and maturation of Apples, 

Blackberries, BILieberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers. Pineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Wheat and BarleYi 

for the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in 

Ornamental Deciduous Trees; for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, 

Crabapple, Carob and Olive trees; and for retarding the growth of Turfgrasses. 

Contains the same active ingredient as found in Ethrel® 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: % BY WT. 

Ethephon [[2..chloroelhyl)"phosphonlc acidY ..................................................... : ................................................................ 21. 7% 

INERT INGREDIENTS: .............................. ,....... .. .................................................................................................. 78.3% 

TOTAL:' 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 136222-151 

Net Contents: 

Manufactured For: 

Makhteshlm Agan of North America, tnc. 

4515 Falls of Neuse Rd, Ste 300 

Raleigh NC 2'1'809 - -

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER - PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la i .",liq.'. a usted en detalle. 

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you I center or 

medical emergencies, you may also call Presar 24 1-877-250-9291. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may the use of gastric lavage. NO specific anlloote is available. 

All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of i in the pallen!. Overe)(posure to materials other than 

this product may have occurred. 

Victims of severe overe)(posure 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

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HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safely goggles when handling. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through 

skin. DO NOT gel in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact willi skin. DO NOT inhale vaporS,.as this product will inilale mucous 

membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

AppJJcators and other handlers must wear: 

• CoveraJis over short-sleeved shirts and-short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long"pants. 

Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof malerial such as nilrile, butyl, neoP'"ene and/or barrier laminate. 

Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

• ProJective eyewear. 

Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

Chemical-rasistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have I;!een drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's 

concentrate. DO. NOT reuse them. Follow manufacturer's lnstrucflons for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such 

instructions for Wl:!shables, use detergent and hot water. Keep anp wash p'PE separately' from other laundry: 

When handl~rs use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker' 

Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides 40 CFR 170.240{d)(4-S)), the handler PPE requirements· may be 

reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. ' 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users Shou!d: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Wash 

contaminated clothing before reuse. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as pOSSible, 

. wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVtRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

DO NOT contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. DO NOT app!y directly to water, or to areas where 

surface water is present or to inlertidal areas below the mean high water marie DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of 

equipment washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications In plant growth. Plant injury or"reduced yields may 

result. 

DO NOT plent another crop within 30 days after treatment. 

SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drift. DO NOT apply when weather cohditions may cause drift. DO NOT allow this product to drift on to non-target 

areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or: Injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of !eaf yellowing and 

defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of 

temperature inversions. Use of larger ~roplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRA Y DRIFT AT THE APPLfC~ TlON SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICA TOR. 

T)1e interaction of many equipment~and-weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is 

responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. . 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target movement from <lerial ap~ication.s 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 outer most nozzles on the boom !!lust not exceed 3f4 the length of the wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards. more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into accounlthe information covered 'In the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory 

below: . 

AERtAL DRtFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size . 

The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large drop!ets. The best drift management stralegy is. to apply the 

largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and contro!. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but wiU not prevent 

drift if applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmenta! conditions (See Wind, Temperature and 

Humidity, and T.emperatur~ Inversions). 

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Controlling Droplet Size 

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

larger droplets. 

Pressure - DO NOT exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure 

produces larger droplets. When higher now rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. ' 

Nozzle Orientation - orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than 

other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase 

drift potential. ' 

Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. Wijh most nozzle types, narrower spray angles 

produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest 

droplets and the lowest·drift. 

Soom Length 

For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than '% of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce 

drift without reduCing swath width. 

AppllcatJon Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a grealer height is 

required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation 

and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, lhe swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind 

edges of tlie field, the appllcator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath 

adjustment distance shQuld increase, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wtnd 

Drift polential is lowest between wind speeds bf 2 - 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet'size and equipment 

type determine drift polential 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 pattems. Every applicator should be familiar with local 

wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. 

Temperature and Humtdity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensale for evaporation. 

Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is h·Ig"i. Temperature 'Inversions resirict 

vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in 

unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized 

by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin tt? 

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. . 

SensltJve Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of 

water, known habitat for threatened or end.angered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from 

the sensitive areos). 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either direCtly or through drift. Only protected 

handlers may be in the area duri[l9 application. For any requirements specific to your Staie or Tribe, consult the agency 

responsible for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label before using this product. 

DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC through any type of irrigation system. 

DO NOT use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

DO NOT exceed the rate of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its.labeling.and with the Worker protection Slandard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standai'd 

contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on fanns, forests, nurseries, al)d greenhouses, al")d handlers of 

agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. Jt also 

contains specific instructions and .exceptions pertaining to the slalements on {his label about personal protective equipment 

(PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry Intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product 

that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. . 
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DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas-during the restricted-entry Interval (REI). of48 hOurS. The REI is 

72 hours in areas where average rainfall is-less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for earty entry to treated areas thai is pellTIilled under the-Worker Proleclion Standard and thai involves contact 

with anything that has been"treated such as plants, soil or water is overalls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical 

resistant gloves such as any waterproof gloves, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead 

_ exposure, chemical·resistant headgear is also required" 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at_entrance to treated areas. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2SC promotes earlier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES" 

CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and TOMATOES. Italso aids.in 

barrenberry control on BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2SC loosens' APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES, and WALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit abscission (slipping). 

Ethephon 2SC increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific 

Northwest. Ethephon 2SC reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. Ethephon 2SC removes dwarf mistletoe from 

ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS and leafy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES. Ethephon 2SC eliminates 

undesirable fruit.from APPLE, CRABAPPLE, CAROB and OLIVE TREES. When used on TURFGRASSES, Ethephon 2SC 

retards grass growth to reduce mowing frequency. . 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray equipment under varying 

temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his 

experience with this product in your area. 

APPliCATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is-essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is affected by choice of 

equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, plant i?ize al!d canopy density. For both air and 

ground applications, it is' important to choose an equipment setup that will assure thorough- coverage of plant cancpy (foliage 

and fruit). The actual spray ,volume requiret;l will val)' with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. In 

Califomia and Arizona u~e a volume 9f no t.ess than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX Ethephon 2SC WITH M1MONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION 

OF TOXIC FUMES. ' 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. DO NOT allow mixed ~luti9n to stand overnight. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crop,s as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plent injury or reduced yields wiJl 

result. DO NOT plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. 

DO NOT use-Ethephon 2SC with addilives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid ,spills of concentrated product on spray eqUipment or airplane parts, . 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER A_S Ethephon 2SC is CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, 

and metals. 

Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic--plaslic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after 

exposure to spray deposits, 

CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2SC promotes fruit maturity and loosens ap~es, making harvest by hand or machine easier and more efficient. 

Ethephon 2SC applied in combination with FRUITONE N to conlrol pre-harvest drop sflmulates early development of red 

color and ripening without loos~nlng fruit". When applied to young Irees, Ethephon 2SC will suppress vegetative growth and 

promote flower bud formation. 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. _Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray coverage. based on type of 

sprayer and size of trees. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

• Use of Ethephon 2SC can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on young trees lust starting to bear. 

• Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable- to obtain experience under your conditions by 

initially testing only a small percent of your trees each-year with anyone program . 

• _ Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result on Weak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially if fruii is small at time of treatment. 

• If applied ear1ier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit quality and size. 

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loosening; 

t. Eartyand 

mid-season 

maturing 

varieties 

( Le., matur'lng 

with Mcintosh or, 

(i.e., maturing 

laier than 

Mcintosh) 

2.5 

I ( 

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spray 

days before anticipated 

i fruit maturation daily, since treated 

fruit will mature sooner than untreated fruit: 

between 60"F and However, "'"

application may be made at 50"F under 

rising temperature conditions. If daytime 

temperatures are wann, color response 

from Elhephon 2SC treatment will be' 

reduced, but ripening and loosening 

effecls will be accelerated.. Cool 

weather may extend the interval 

between treatment 'and harvest. 

DO NOT allow fruit.to become overripe 

on trees. Fruit intended for fresh market 

must be checked .for quality and 

maturity, since fruit color alone is not an 

accurate indicator of fruit maturHy. 'Use 

a pressure gauge or other suitable 

~~~~~;1-----n~~~a~~~~~c~~~~~:1 methods to determine maturity. When i Ii spray stored, over·matured fruit may soften 

a pre-harvest' drop I chemical sooner than untreated fruit. 

registered for use on apples such as the DO NOT apply .Ethephon 2SC to more 

red Varieties product fRUITONE® N. Use the pre-harvest acreage than can be har.vested in t io 2 

Without Fruit drop control product according to label days. 

Loosening; 1.0 -'4.0 directions; Begin spraying 2 to 3 weeks belore Treated fruit can be satisfactorily held in 

1. Early and normal harvest period and about -1 to 2 weeks cold air storage provided fruit is in good 

mid-season before desired harvest date. condition. 

maturing Use the lower rate for apples intended for Since recommendations for chemical 

varieties storage. control of pre-harvest drop vary 

(i.e., maturing Monilor fruit maturation daily, since treated according to location and variety, follow 

with I or fruit will mature sooner than untreated fruit. directions on the FRUITON~ N label. 

2. Difficult to Thin 

Va(leties Such as 

Golden Delicious 

3.0 - 6.0 

.Ite' 

For greater thinning, apply Ethephon 2SC in 

combination with AMID-THIN® W or with- a 

Carbaryl-containing Insecticide registered for 

use on apples at 7 to 21 days after full blo'om. 

Use tank mix partners in accordance with their 

respective directions for use, limitations and 

precautions. DO NOT tank mix Ethephon 2SC 

with any product prohibiting such mixing. 

Consult local extension recommendations. 

Addition of a non·lonic surfactant can enhance 

treatment performance. 

Buffering spray solution to a pH 3-5 can 

improve perfof1)1ance where water is alkaline. 

Use a volume sufficient to cover trees 

~::~~--t----tuse higher rate on more vigorous trees. 

Development 

t. Non-bearing 

Trees 

2. Bearing Trees 

2.0-8.0 

0.5-3.0 

• USE liMITATIONS' 

Spray trees thoroughly and uniformly to the 

point of ru_noff. 

To minimize fru"!! thinn'lng, -reduced fruit 'size 

I in th~ year of usage, delay 

trees until 6 we'ek.s after 

• DO NOT harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last appiication. 

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In addition, you may consult your local 

extension Pomologlst or Horticulturist 

for his recommendations. 

spurs 

and lateral in'a sirigle 

season, severe alternate bearing can 

develop the following year.. 

To overc'ome this problem, use 

Ethephon 2SC or a combination or 

Elhephon 2SC plus AMID-THIN®W or a 

Carbaryl-containing Insecticide, 

depending on the amount of thinning 

required and the biennial bearing 

history of your orchard. 

Expect Red Delicious to show a 

reduction of «typiness~ and fruit size, 

particularly on trees under stress. 

Use of higher label rates may reduce 

fruit size. 

vegetati~e growth and increase 

flowering the following spring. Trees 

should be large enough to support a 

crop of apples before treatment to 

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• DO NOT graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

• DO NOT apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only In Oregon and Washington) 

-Elhephon.2SC will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while reducing cane injury from 

mechanical harvest. 

Rate 

Crop Situation .pints/Acre Specific-Directions Remarks 

Promoting Fruit 5.0 8.0 To loosen fruit ancf"c6ncentrale maturity;- U" Elhephon 2SC eilher t) early in the 

Loosening and apply a foliar spray of Elhephon 2SC al harvest season to reduce the number of 

Uniform least 3 days befa're expected harvest when pickings or 2) later in the harvest season 

Ripening air temperatures are betwean 60°F and for a once.over final picking. 

(Cultivars· 90°F and rain is not predicted within 24 DO NOT treat more acreage than can be 

Chehal.em hours. harvested 00 the third day following 

ThomlesSn~nd Use sufficient volume to insure thorough treatment as considerable fruit may drop. 

Everareen and uniform wettina of foliaoe and fruit. 

USE LIMITATJONS 

• DO NOT use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates·on healthy, vigorous plants, ~s 

a reduction in berry size may occur. 

• DO NOT harvesttrea!ed b!ackbenies sooner than 3 days after las! application. 

• DO NOT apply more !han 8.0 pin!s of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

E!h.ephon 2SC concen!ra!es maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest. Ethephon 2SC will abort. black 

barren berry (Amnia melanocarpa) flowers and/or fruit growing In Maine lowbush blueberry·fields, thereby r~ducing the number 

of undesirable barrenberry fruil harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applica!ions !o cultivars o!her !han those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or premature crops . 

Rate 

Desfred Effect Plnts/Acre SpecifiC Directions Remarks 

Concen!rating 4.0 8.0 To concentrate first. harvest, apply a foliar Harves! blueberries a! proper l\Iaturi!y when 

Maturity and spray of E!hephon 2SC when 15% to. 20% of .colored, generally one to two weeks after· 

Earijer Fruit the berries ace blue. To concentrate fmal !reatmen!. Observe fru'lt daily as the proper 

Coloring h",rvest, treat after !he first or second picking. ·plcking period foc optimum internal 'nd 

(Cul!ivars - Apply Ethephon 2SC in 150·200 gallons per external quality is shorter with Ethephon 2SC 

Bluecrop, acre. treated fruit than with untrea!ed fruit. High 

Weymouth, Use the higher spray volume and rate on large temperatures (90"Ffaccelera!e fl'\.li! ripening. 

Jersey, dense foliage bushes or when tempera!ures Ethephon 2SC treatments may increase fruit 

Rancoca~, are cool. Treat When air temp!!ratures are 60"F with stems, slightly decrease fruit size, soluble 

Rubel. Bluetta, to 90·F. solids and aCidity. Ethephon 2SC may not 

Erliblue, Wolcott, Thorough unirorm spray coverage of foliage induce intemal ripening as rapidly as fruit 

Croatan, Murphy, "d fruit 

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essential roc maximum fruit color. 

Angola, Morrow, maluration ·and coloration. To aid uniform 

Garden Blue. wetllng of plants, use a wetting agent such as 

Trifblue and Tiiton B· t956 at 0.5 pint per 1{I0 gallons or X~ 

NC90 f) 77 at 2.0 p'mts per 100 gallons. 

Control of 4.n 8.0 Apply Ethephon 2SC in approximately 100-200 Use the lower rates of Ethephon 2SC when 

Black gallons per acre for ground sprayers oed biack barrenberries are between 90% to 100% 

Barrenberry approximalely 10 gallons per acre for aerial petal fall and use the higher rates of Ethephon 

in lowbush application. 2SC when black barrenberry fruit is 1/8 to 3116 

Blueberries Thorough uniform spray coverage is essential. inch in diameter. This is generally 7 to 10 days 

in Maine To aid in· uniform wetling of plants, use a after blueberries are ·in the same stages of 

wetting agent such as X-77 at 0.1% of the 

spray volume. 

development. Harvest blueberry fruit when 

ripe, gElnerallY 6to 8 weeks after application. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in Califomia. 

• DO NOT make more than one application per season. 

• DO NOT make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for barren berry control in 

Maine. 

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• DO NOT treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures' as defoliation and reduced yield 

may result. 

• DO NOT apply more than 8 pints of Elhephon 2SC per, acre per year. 

CANTA,LOUPES 

(For Use Only In Arizona, Californla,and Texas) 

Elhephon 2SC promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficienl and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2SC promotes abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. 

Rate 

Desired Effect Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2SC as a foliar spray Th, effect will b, faster at higher 

Abscission when fruit hos developed marketable temperatures. Proper timing of Ethephon 

levels of soluble solids and flesh color. 2SC treatment is critical, but may vary from 

Using Ethephon 2SC too soon will result in season to season. Fruit quality, in terms of 

poorly colored fruit with substandard soluble solids and flesh color, does not 

soluble solids. improve following treatment. Therefore, 

For adequate spray coverage, use at least Ethephon 2SC should not be used until 

40 gallonsfacre for ground and at least 10 after fruit has developed marketable levels 

gallonsfacre for aerial application, (Aerial of soluble solids and flesh color. 

applications are only permitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields frequently and pick 

Be prepared to harvest abscised fruil2 to 5 fruit when market quality is reached. Fruit 

days after treatmenl. Th' exact pre- allowed to remain in the field too long will 

harvest interval will vary with temperature. lose quality. Plants with low vigor will not 

Be sure to coordinate your harvesting respond properly. 

schedule wHh vour oackerfshiooer. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

... DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC when night temperatures are below OO°F. 

• DO NOT treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Treat only those fruillhat have a fairly uniform fruit 

set, have vir")es In good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and Internal flesh color. 

.. DO NOT harvest treated cantaloupes sooner than 2 days after last application. 

.. DO NOT apply more than 3.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

.. DO NOT plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. 

CHERRIES 

(Except In California) 

Ethephon 2SC loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force needed' for mechanicalJruit 

harvest. These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, maintain fruit quality and reduce tree injury, A fall 

application of Ethephon 2SC to sweet cherries in the Pacific Northwest will increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom 

the following spring. 

Precautions: 

.. Uniform coverage is important. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or erratic application can 

result in gummosis and tip dieback. . 

• Some early leaf yelloWIng and drop may be noted follOwing application. 

.. Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2SC treatment. 

.. High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

.. If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Rate' 

Effect PlntsfAcre SDecific Directions Remarks 

TART Dilute Spray Apply a dilute spray with sufficient water for At the lime of application, all fruit including 

CHERRIES- 1.0 thorough, uniform coverage. The optimum those inside the tree canopy, should be in 

Promoting Fruit spray volume will depend on tree size, stage 3 as indicated by rapid size increase 

loosening and I plantinQ density and equipment used. and the presance of ground color (change 

Uniform Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally less .. ~han from bright green to yellow background 

Ripening Spray 100 gallons per acre, require uniform color). Expect a longer treatment to harvest 

0.66 - 1.0' coveraQe for ootimum response. interval with lower rates. 

SWEET Dilute Spray Apply a dilute spray with sufficient water for Some gummosis of cherry trees i, 

CHERRIES 3.0 -4.0 thorough un'lform coverage. Actual volume associated with Ethephon 2SC treatment. 

(varieties such will depend on the type of delivery, sprayer If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent 

as Windsor, used and size 6f trees. Use low rates on drought stress resulting in g!Jmmosls. 

Napoleon-Royal the Ii ht or ellow-colored varieties. 

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Fruit 

Loosening and 

Uniform 

;~!~~:s;o 

Increasing 

Dormant Fruit 

Bud Hardiness 

and Delaying 

Spring Blbom 

USE LIMITATIONS 

( 

Spray 

2.0 -3:0 

• Not for use in.Califprn'·' ,---

sprays, 

100 gallons per acre, un"lform 

coverage for optimum response. 

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j hardiness by decreasing 

the winter Injury and delaying 

bloom by 3 to days which may help avoid 

frost injury. Treatment of early flowering 

var'lelies may delay bloom to beUer 

coincide with pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummosis of cheny trees is 

associated with Ethephon 2SC treatment. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

,. 

• DO NOT treatCoe~ s this can cause earlyfruij drop with stems ,attached. 

• DO NOT treat ~ had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. 

• DO NOT apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (suCh as winter injury, drought, or 

disease), since gummosis will be e;xcessive, particularly when high temperatures and/or drought follow treatment. 

• DO NOT treat when air temperat\lres exceed 8S"F. Treat when airtemperatures'are between 60°F and 8S"F. 

• DO NOT harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• "DO NOT apply more than 4.0 pin~ of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

GRAPES 

(For Use O~ly In Californta and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Elhephon 2$C promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties such as Cardinal, 

Emperor, Flame seedless, Red:Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more efficient harvests of quality fiuu. 

precautions; 

• Rates higher than 1 pinUA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and shOuld be used only in areas or during weather 

conditions where grapes have been especially hard-to-color in past seasons. 

• Ethephon 2SC treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limfl or influence storage 

considerations. 

GRAPES FOR RAISIN PRODUCTION: Ethephon 2SC will hasten maturity of Thompson seedless grapes resulting in. 

reduced acids, increased sugars and increased raisin quality. 

, Rate 

Crop PInts/Acre Specific Directions RemarkS 

TABLE GRAPES 0.5 2.0 Applya foliar spray of Ethephon 2SC when Harvest fruit at desired maturity and quaJHy 

(varieties such 5% - 30% of berries show color. as indicaled by sugar content, acidity and 

~s Cardinal, For high temperature conditions (above color. This is generally two weeks or more 

Flame Seedless, 85~F) use lower rates of 0.5 to '1.0 pint per after treatment. Monitor treated 'crop 

Red Malaga, and acre. For low temperature conditions (but closely and halVest before berries ·become 

Queen) above 65°F), use higher rates. too dark. For more information regarding 

Apply In sufficient water to wet vines and local experiences with this product on 

fruit clusters ul1iformly, using con .... entional grapes, consult your Farm Advisor oe 

Qround sprayers. Extension Viticulturist. 

TOKAY 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% . 15% berries show color. 

GRAPES Apply in suffiCient water to wet vines and 

fruit clusters uniformly, using conventional , ! around sprayers. 

GRAPES FOR 1.0-2.0 Apply a foliar spray al 5% berry softening. Ethephon 2SC will hasten maturity of 

RAISIN Treat when 5% - 30% of berries show Thompson Seedless grapes reSUlting in 

PRODUCTION, color. reduced acids, increased sugars aod 

(Thompson Apply in sufficient water to wet vines and increased raisin quality. Foe more 

Seedless) fruit ch.(sters uniformly, using conventional information regarding local experience with 

ground sprayers. this product on grapes consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension Vrticultu~st. 

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USE liMITATIONS 

Table Grllpes 

) . 

( 

• DO NOT store treated Tokays. 

• DO NOT harvest treated grapes sooner'than 14 days after lasl application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 2.0 pints of Elhephon 2SC per acre per yearRaisin Production (Thompson Seedloss) 

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• DO NOT apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated vineyard:; closely and 

harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• DO NOT harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after lasl application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC pei'acre·peryear. 

PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2SC promotes-early, uniform ripening and,coloring for more efficient packing and handling of fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure uniform 

coverage of foliage and fruit. 

Precautions: 

• S'ome yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures 01 Ethephon 2SC with desiccants containing sodium chlorate could result in the 

formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fume_s. 

Desired Effect 

Promoting 

Earlier, Uniform 

Ripening and 

Coloring 

USE LIMITATIONS 

R,te 

PintsfAcre 

1.25-4.0 

Specific Directions 

Apply Ethephon 2SC as a foliar spray to 

bell peppers when 10% of fruil are red and 

chocolate ,and to chili and pimento pepper 

varieties when 10% to 30% of fruit are red 

and chocolate and there is sufficient 

mature green fruit to produce desired 

tonnage. Ethephon 2SC will not ripen 

immature, green fruit. 

Use the higher rate when cool 

temperatures are anticipated (less' than 

6S·F), when pi'ants are growing vigorously 

or when foliage is dense, to assure 

thorough wetting of all leaves and fruit. 

Use the lower rates with lower spray 

volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint rate in 20 gallA) 

and higher rates with higher volumes (3.0-

4.0 pints/40 gallA). The 3.0-4.0. pint rate ,in 

less than 40 GPA may cause.foliage burn 

under hot drv conditions. . 

Remarks 

. Check several field locations to delermine 

crop stage and degree of maturity. 

Ethephon 2SC treatments may reduce total 

Yields if applied too early or there is a lack 

of uniform, mature, green fruit resulting from 

split fruit set or variable soil cultural 

practices. Harvest fruit after desired color 

and maturity, generally 14 or more days 

after treatment. 

• DO NOT apply when prolonged ;;verag~ high temperatures of 9S·F after treatment are ,expected. 

• DO NOT treat -when temperatures exceed 100'F .. Applications made under high temperatures will accentuate fruit 

ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immatUre fruit abscission. 

• DO NOT treat when average tempe~atures are below 60·F. Low temperatures after treatment may reduce or negate. the 

effects of Ethephon 2SC. 

• DO NOT harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year .. 

PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2SC induces uniform flower initiailon and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Rate 

Desired Effect PintsfAcre Specific Directions Remarks 

Flower Induction 4.0 - 8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon 2SC when Proper ""e varies with local growing 

to stimulate foliage is dry and plants are at "bearing conditions, varieties, plantation 

un\form initiation age," approXimately 12 months after management 'practices and the time of 

, of flowering. planting, usually about 6 months before year. 

desired harvest. 

Use higher rate whe, earlier harvest is 

desired. 

Maturity 2.0·'·8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and thoroughly 

'Concentration to cover both fruit. and foliage when the first 

stimulate 'uniform fruits beQin to chanoe color. ' 

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shelf color Use higher rate during periods of cloudy or 

development. cool weather when normal ripening has 

slowed. 

USE UMITATIONS 

• DO NOT halYest trea1ed pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last·application. 

• DO NOT graze treated pineapple forage. 

• DO NOT apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only In HawaII) 

Ethephon 2SC reduces or prevents flOWering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and recoverable sugars. 

Rate 

Desired Effect Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

Flower 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2SC just before flower Actual biomass increase is affected by the 

Prevention and iniliaUon. U" helicopter or fixed-wing time between treatment and harvest. 

Increase In aircraft to apply a uniform foliar spray in al To determine optimum ha.r\ie~t date, 

biomass least 7 gallons of finished spray per acre. consider anticipated recoverable sugars"as 

accumulation well as biomass. 

and recoverable 

sJ!.g~r ield . 

USE (.IMITATIONS 

• DO NOT harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the lasl application. 

• DO NOT graze treated sugarcane. 

• DO NOT apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Elhephon 2SC promotes early, uniform ':yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2SC shortens curing lime, allows' more 

efficient use of curing barn space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Elhephon 2SC may be applied as a directed spray 10 the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant or as an over·the-top 

spray. 

Ethephon 2SC is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves~ that is, not overly rank green leaves, Ethephon 2SC; will not 

color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and 

observe the response. Mature leaves w·!if begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are 

not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2SC treatment. Wait a few days to permil further maturation, then make another 

test spray' to assess leaf maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2SC in 1 quarl of water. Apply about t ounce to each test plant 

covering all leaves with a fine mist . 

To detennine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then use barn capacity to 

calculate the number of acres to tree!. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before applicalion. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2SC application. The 

yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. To 

determine harvest timing and avoid quafity loss or leaf drop, closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color Intensity. 

Harvest can begin within 48 hours afte( Ethephon 2SC application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between treatment 

and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be establish.ed. 

To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late 

·coloring" and early "drying" stages of the leaf. 

Ethephon 2SC treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, which will reduce the time required for 

the leaf colOring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green 

when harvested, it may be n'ecessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature arid 

ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 

dry), follow standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2SC treated leaves cure faster, treated an:! untreated leaves 

.should not be cured together in the same barn. 

Application Rate 

Method Pints/Acre Specific Olrections 

Direcled Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or DC spray Ups designed to apply 50-S0 GPA at 35-40 psi 

when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one nozzle on each side of the row 

and oositioned to direct the -spray to the target leaves to be ripened for harvest. Thorough 

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spray_ coverage is essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

! yellowing. -

Over-Ihe-Top 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure remaining leaves 

Spray are mature, lest spray severa! tobacco plants as described under the section "Application 

Timing". Use the lower rale on a typically mature crop when experience" indicates that 

minimum ripening_Inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a. tendency to be more rank. 'Use higher rates __ only during cool, slow ripening 

conditions when temperatures are below 6soF at the time of treatment. Always test spray todetermine if the tobacco is mature enough to respOnd.to treatment with Ethephon 2SC. 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at-40-60 psi, .using three nozzles per row (one 

~(oZZle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to assure thorough coverage 

e.a., similar to that for applications' of systemic sucker control agents). 

USE LlMITATtONS 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC to immature tobacco leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and 

reduced leaf qUality. 

• DO·NOT allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using Ethephon 25C, since this may cause some reduction in yield 

and quality, 

• DO NOT apply higher rates when temperatures are above 6S"F at the time. of.treatnwnt. 

• DO NOT treat before anticipated major stonn which could prevent haNest and result in crop loss. 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC if rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• DO NOT harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application, 

• DO NOT apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

TOMATOES 

Ethephon 2SC accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, uniform coverage of foliage and fruit. For ground or. 

air application choose equipment and spray volumes that will assure adequate spray coverage. OVerdosing from overlapping 

swaths or spray nozzle patterns can cause severe foliage injury. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of 

Ethephon 2SC in proportion to the area actually treated .. 

TOMATOES (P~OCESSED): Ethepnon 25C ·accelerates and concentrates :the ripeniog of mature green fruit. thereby 

increasing recoverable fruit yield from once·over harvest and' allowing growers to schedule harvest and handling more 

effectively. 

Precautlons: 

• Some yellowing and general a9'1n9 of foliage may be observ.ed following tregtmeni. 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): EtIlephon 2SC accelerates tomato ripening and increases early yields of 

marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

~~'~'~f!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'~'~~~~~---------"------------, 

or w,"" 

Conditions 

I are red and pink ('n",","'r '9 breakers) and there is sufficient 

mature green fruit to produce the desired 

tonnage. 

Under high temperatures (above 8S"F), 

rates as low as 1,25 pints/acre can be 

effective. 

Observe treated fields closely and haNest 

fruit at proper maturity. 

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reached I size 

maturity. Monitor fields frequently for stage 

and degree of uniform maturity before 

application. Sample plants throughout the 

field to detennine proper application timing. 

Sort, weigh and calculate the percent fruit 

which is red and pink, including breakers, to 

determine malurity stage. Fruit size alone is 

not an adequate indicator. Walk treated 

fields frequently 10 monitor crop co"ndition. 

Maintain normal cultural practices between 

treatment and harvest. Timely harvest is 

essential for maximum return 'of high quality 

fruit. Consult processor representatives 

concerning delivery schedules and quotas 

prior to application of Ethephon 2SC. . 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for suggestions 

on the proper use of Ethephon 2SC when 

fields 'have variable plant vigor due to 

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affected by temperature, within the rate and 

timing limitations shown on the label. 

PROCESS 3.25-6.5 Apply faliarly whan 5% to 30% of fruit in Harvest. at proper maturity. Temperatures 

TOMATOES (h, field. are cod aod pink. (including above 90°F may cause fruit to ripen sooner 

late Season breakers) and there is sufficient-mature whereas temperatures below 6S'F retard 

oc green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. natural color development and may.extend 

Coastal Crops Maximum response is achieved_when fruit the time between treatment and harvest. 

oc to be treated is 5% to 15% pink and red. 

Cool Conditions Use the higher raJe· of Elhephon 2SC 

when nighttime temperatures .co cool 

(below 65°F) or vegetative growth 

dense, " 

FRESH 1.25 5.0 Apply Elhephon 2SC' as a foliar spray Monitor treated fruit frequently and harvest 

MARKET when desired tonnage of fruit has attained at desired maturity. When programming 

TOMATOES marketable size and maturity, generally 3 harvest, spray a different block each day 

Califomia to 6 days before desired harvest date. aod harvest blocks dailY '0 (h, same 

Expect only one harvest from treated sequence. 

areas. 

Use the higher rate and longer pre-harvest' 

interval on- late season crops, when 

temperatures are cool (generally below 

8S"F) and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates as low as 

1.25 pints per acre have been effective 

wtlile reducing foliage damage particularly 

on more sensitive varieties ~ see above. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Ethephon 2SC will not ripen 

immature green fruit. 

• DO NOT treat plant's with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil condiUons, drought, or severe disease or 

insect damage. Treating weak plants -will result in rapid defoliation and increase sunburn and sun scald potential, 

especially when temperatures are high. 

• DO NOT treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are antiCipated. 

• DO NOT treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100·F. Foliar damage is more severe on 

certain varieties such as VF 10,.VF 315, VF 145,21-:4, and 13L During periods of high temperatures use the lower rates 

on sensitive varieties. 

• DO NOT tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other additives. 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC to more acreage than can be harvested In 2 to 3 days. 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SC to varieties known to soften rapidly .or shatter when ripe. 

• DO NOT use on greenhouse Jomatoes. 

• DO NOT harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon"2SC per acre per year. 

WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2SC win loosen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical liarves~ promote earlier harvest, improve hull 

removal, and increase recoverable yields from a once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Choose equipment 

for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier sprayers 'Nhere tree size ieopardizes coverage. 

VolUte sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop Is associated with Ireatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may result in tree intury (such as excessive 

defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Rate 

De,.ired Effect Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

Promoting 3.0 -5.0 - For best results, use a foliar spray with Walnuts are mature when the packing 

Eariier Harvest concentrations of 300 to gOO ppm. Refer to tissue between kernel halves 'completes 

spray Ethephon 'SC preparation chart browning. Collect oo( samples from 

below. throughout (h, tree canopy when 

'Under low temperatures and/or low humidity determining percent nut maturity. 

conditions use the hiaher label rates, 

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Expect less lime between application and 

harvest with higher label rales. 

For best results treat when air temperatures ". between 60°F "d 9S"F. Expect 

reduced effectiveness if above gO°F with 

low humidity due to spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 95%-100% 

of the nuts have reached maturity. Inspect 

frequently. and harvest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generany 10·16 days after 

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0o,," Over Harvesl: Variety, growing 

treatment depending on variety and weather conditions and weather affect maturity and 

conditions. Plan second shake 10-12 days the opportunity foc once-over harvest , after first shake:. Contact a local fieldman or Fann·Advisor 

Once Over Harvest: Apply to mature to determine if once over harvest can be 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected harvest expected in your situation. 

date. Expect actual harvest to range from 7~ 

12 davs after treatment. 

USE L1M1TA~IONS 

• DO NOT treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur. 

• DO NOT harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• DO NOT.apply more than 5 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

Ethephon 2SC 

Rate 

Pints/A lbs/A 

3,0 0.75 

4,0 1.00 

5,0 1.25 

s " Pre aratlon Chart 

SpravVolume tgallonsiacrel 

100 200 300 400 

Concentration (ppm) 

900 450 300 ~ 

,- 600 400 300 0- 750 500 375 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except In California) 

500 

'0, 

300 

To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2SC as a preventative measure when the flag leaf is just visible to the 

boot stage, but before awn's have emerged or the sheath has split .. Feekes Large Scale 8to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as 

describsd in the following table. 

DO NOT allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefuny inspect fields to determine 

that application is possible.at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

,Growth 2 Node Flag Leaf Just Ffagleaf Boot Swollen First Spikelet %of 

Description Detectable Visible Ligule VIsible . Visible Inflorescence 

Completed 

Feekes Lar e 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Zadok'S Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too late 

Treatment 

Time 

NON_IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

DO NOr apply Ethephon 2SC to non~irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the Mississippi River. EXCEPnON: 

West 6f the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

Ethephon 2SC is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in those states easf of the Mississippi River and west of the 

Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

IRRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

Irrigation before treatment is recommended to aVoid ,stress and may be resumed 24 hours after application. If conditions are 

dry and hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fill. When using Ethephon 2SC, it is 

important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum yield and quality. 

Precautions: 

• Ethephon 2SC is not effective on crops that have already lodged 

• Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2SC is not properly used. 

• Using Ethephon 2SC on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

• Moisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of E~hephon 2SC can result in yield loss. 

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• Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

• For. Ethephon 2SC to be effective, observe temperature limHations at application as described below. Also, the 

temperature after application should be al least 600 F. 

• Ethephon 2SC may affect disease infestation (septoria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control program where 

needed. 

• Use of Ethephoh 2SC may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme temperaturesbelow 350 F or above 85" F in non-irrigated crops, or 900 In irrigated crops-within 5 days after application may cause 

further delay in maturity. 

• Use of Ethephon 2SC may increase secondary iillers in some spring barleys, especially under temperature .or moisture 

stress. 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional ground equipment. Flat fan 

nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre with controlled droplet application (COA) or air foil type 

equipment. Adjust 'spray boom to plant canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven appliealion. 

Aerial APplication: Use at least 3 gallons of water per a~re. 

Tank Mixtures: E)hephon 2SC can be tank mixed with approved cereci! fungickles and insecticides if timing of fungicide or 

insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2SC application timing. DO NOT apply tank mixture's of Ethephon 2SC to 

crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop 

yield loss or injury may result. Tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SC plus nit" fungicide applied by air under stress conditions may 

result in flag leaf burn and yield loss, 

DO NOT mix Ethephon 2SC with herbicides or nitrogen solulions. 

DO NOT add surfactants, adJuvanls orwettlng agents to Ethephon 2SC. 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT -- Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine. the probability of lodging. 

Apply Ethephon 2SC only under the following conditions: 

1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quality, and/;or harvest efficiency is 

expected. 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or diseasa. 

3. If soli irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after application. 

4, If temperalure fluctuations (below 350 F or above 850 F non-irrigated and 900 irrigated) are not expecled for 5 days after 

application. 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage-Feekes 8 to 10 (see growth stage chart). 

Use Rates: LOdging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Ethephon 2SC as noted in the Table below. 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more information is needed, consult with your state extension 

specialist. 

not be 

straw 

" 

may 

control lodging in some tall 

such t as "Agassiz" .and 

i use situations when lodging is .expected to result in a high loss of yield potential, sLich as 1) An ...... ;: .: irrigated 

durum that 

.... If daytime 

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USE LIMITATtONS 

• Not for use in Califomia. 

2) Very tall varieties that are prone to lodging; or ,3) A cereal type such as 

rare expected'to exceed 85°' F in non-irrigated or 90" F in irrigated 

• DO NOT apply this product tl)rough an'y type of irrigation system. 

• DO NOT use this product on late-seeded crops in short seaso'n growing areas because possible maturity delay may 

cause harvest difflcullies. 

• DO NOT use Ethephon 2SC on Tyler Wheat or Azure Bariey. 

• DO NOT use Ethephon 2SC If rain is expected within 6 hours. 

• DO NOT harvest wheat or barley within 40.days of the last application of Ethephon 2SC. 

• DO NOT exceed a total 0(2.0 pints of Ethephon 2SC per acre per year. 

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• DO NOT allow livestock to forage. of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage. Mature straw harvested in 

normal condilions may be fed to animals. 

• DO. NOT plant another crop before 30 days after treatment. 

. MISTLETOE REMOVAL, 

Ethe hon'2SC will remove dwarf mislletoe shoots in ornamental conifers and lea mislletoe from ornameni'al deciduous trees. 

Sites Amount S eclfle Directions Remarks 

DWARF Apply as -a foliar spray to dwarf niistleiioe' 

MtSTLETOE shoots before mistletoe seed dispersel. If 

On Ornamental mistletoe regrowth occurs, refreat before seed 

Conifers 2.0 pints/ dispersal. 'r 

1r;;c;'-'::::;"":w_t--,2'i0'iCa~12',,,,Oe'-I For effective removal, all mislletoe shoots 

On Ornamental 1.0 pinU must be sprayed to wet. 

Douglas Firs 20 gallons Use of a non-ionic surfactant at recommended 

rates may increase effectiveness. 

LEAFY 

MtSTLETOE 

On Omamental 

Deciduous Trees 

2.0 quarts! 

20 gallons 

Make follar applications after fall leaf drop 

through mid-winter.' If mistletoe regrowth 

occurs, retreat before mid-winter. 

For effective removal, all mistletoe shoots 

must be sprayed to wet. 

Use of a non-ionic surfactant at recommended 

rates ma increase effectiveness. 

I on Omamentals) 

ApPlicalions made 'in eonjuncti9n with 

sylvicultural mistletoe management will prevent 

sprea9 of the mislll:!toe paiasife to otfieit'_paits of 

the tree and other trees . 

. Mature needle drop, that normally occurs in the 

fall, may be hastened by the use of Ethephon 

2SC. 

Applications oj higher rates on Douglas fir may 

result in excessive needle dro 

Large mislletoe infections and mistletoe found 

in mesquite may be difficult to control with a 

single application and retreatment may be 

necessary. 

oz. per 20 

__ gallons 

,,~,~~~ ~ must 

results. 

USE LlMITATtONS 

", per20 

galtons 

y~i~~'iO;'eaf drop or temporary leaf 

Ii of Ethephon 2SC can may occur after treatment. 

leaf drop end/Or tree 

Use higher rates when 

temperatures are cool. 

." 

• DO NOT treat weak trees or trees under stress (drought, insect or disease' damaged trees) as excessive leaf drop or tw'lg 

drop can result 

• DO NOT use on small red fruited varieties of crabapple as fruit elimination will not be satisfactory. 

TURF 

Ethephon 2SC is a plant growth regulator that may be used to suppress the formation of seedheads of various plants Including 

Poa annua and white clover. It maY,also be used to suppress the growth of certain cool season grasses. Ethephon 2SC Is 

foliarly absorbed and is most effecllve on actively growing healthy turf. For best results, apply in sufficient volume of water to 

provide uniform coverage. Use of spreader/sticker with an application of Ethephon 2SC is not necessary. Ethephon 2SC is 

rainfast within 2 hours. Do not allow entry into treated area until Ethephon 2SC hes dried. For maximum performance, delay 

mowing until the day after application. 

Precautions and Restrictions: 

• Do not. treat turfgra'ss with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil condWons, drought, disease, or 

'Insect damage: 

Do not use Ethephon 2SC in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated. 

• Scalping may occur on creeping bentgrass eultivars after more than 2 applications of Ethephon 2SC for POa seedhead 

suppression. 

• Ethephon 2SC has been used successfully on many bentgrass cultlvars. Toleranc:e testing should be done in new 

cultivars before extensive use. 

Do not exceed a maximum of 30 oz. of Ethephon 2SC per 1000 sq. ft. per year. 

• Do nbt mix with ammonium thiosulfate. This tax mix may result In the formation of toxic fumes. 

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Seedhead Suppression: Foliar application of Ethephon 2SC will provide suppression of Poa annua and white clover 

seedheads. Make the initial appNcation prior to the emergence of new seedheads. A period of 2-3 weeks after application is 

required for maximum performance. Repeat applications may be made to predominately Poa annua or white clover sites as 

needed, but not less{han'two weeks after the previous application. 

APPLICATION SITES RATE SPRAY VOLUME 

Poa annua and White Golf course turf including, 5 fl, oz.lfOOO ft" f.0-2.0 gal/1000 ft 

Clover Seedhe3-d Greens, Tees, Fairways, and 

Suppression Roughs 

Reapplication interval: 2 Commercial Turfgrasses 

weeks or greater for all including Bentgrass, 

labeled grasses Kentucky Bluegrass, 

Perennial Ryegrass,Tali and 

Fine Fescue, and 

Bermudagrass 

Tank Mixture with Products containing the active ingredient Trlnex,Bpac-Ethyl: Tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SC at 5 , . _ • • 1M' Ii> I ozlfOOO sq. It and tnnexapac ethyl-containing products such as T-NEX or Pnmo MAXX , at 0.125 or 0.250zl1000 sq. ft. can 

be used to promote seedhead suppression as well as turfgrass quality. Multiple applications of the tank mix combination may 

be needed. The number of applications must not exceed recommendations for rates or timings for either product applied once. 

Follow the recommendation on each product label for the most restrictive application Int~rval for each turfgrass'. Application of 

this tank mixture during frost periods may cause tem~orary turf discoloration. 

Growth Suppression: An application of Ethephon 2SC slows the growth of lurfgrasses, thus reducing the requ'lred frequency 

of mowing and the volume of clippings collected. For best turtgrass growth regulation~ apply Ethephon 2SC wnen daytime air 

temperatures at 6soF and rising. Elhephon 2SC should only be applied once turfgrass mowlng heights have been established 

for the season. Avoid multiple applications of Ethephon 2SC in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated. 

Ii I, 

7 weeks 

• Perennial Ryegrass7 weeks 

• Tall/Fine Fescue-4 

weeks 

aod 

Commercial Turfgrasses' 

Including Bentgrass, 

Kentucky Bluegrass, 

Perenn'laI Ryegrass, Tal! and 

Fine Fescue 

an i 

rinse all exposed acrylic 

spray deposits. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contamin'ate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

d~,'~""t and water 

Store in a cool, dry place and away (rom food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have 

spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up Immediately. Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, longsleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other 

suitable material and dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess peSticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of 

Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed o.f.by use according to label instructionS, contact your State Pesticide or 

Environmental·Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste represantative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL 

Triple rinse (or equivalent) the empty containers. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 'or puncture and disp'ose of in a_ 

sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by state and local author1ties, by buming. If container Is bumed, stay out of 

smoke. 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AN'D LIABILITY before using 

this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product, If terms are 

not acceptable, return the u~opened product container at once .. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the follOwing Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and limitations of Liability. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefuHy. However, it 

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is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product .. Crop injury, ineffectiveness .or other unintended 

consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or 

application, all of which are beyond the control of Makhteshim Agal) of North America, Inc. All such risks shall be assumed by 

the, user or.buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consislent with applicable law, Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. 

makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability .or of fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, that 

extend beyond the statements made on this' label. No agent of Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. is authorized to make 

any warranHes beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. To ihe eXtent consistent with 

applicable law, Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. disclaims any liability wha.tsoever for special, incidental or 

consequentia{diimages resulting from.the use or handling onbis pnjduct. 

LIMITATIONS OF WABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of the user or buyer for any 

and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this product, whether in contract, warranty, ·tort, 

negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price paid or at Makhteshim Agan of North America, 

Inc. 's election, the replacement of product. . 

AMID_THINw Wand FRUITONE®N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by AMVAC. 

File name: Ethephon 2SC (66222- f5 f)(to EPA 5-22-07)(revised 9-19-07) 

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85678-XX-V1-1JUL 10 Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

, . 0 I. 1J.-( 'If .' Lvt)'.l. {II' hI1~VW/ :J ·,Y 

ETHEPHON2 

FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

NOT INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 

V 1./ c..---- ~ '--- V ~/. . '.oj 

For use o~pples, Blackherries, Blueberrie" pantaloupes, Cherries, Grap~Peppervineapple, 

Sugarcane, Tob~co, TomatolfS, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in I3arley and Wheat. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid' ................................................. 21.7% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................ 78.3% 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................... 100.0% 

'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 85678-

EPA Est No. 69352-CHN-001 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you 

do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detaiL) 

Refer to booklet for additional precautionary, handling and use statements . 

NET CONTENTS: 2.5 gallons (9.46L) 

Manufactured for: 

Red Eagle International LLC 

1925 E. Edgewood Drive 

Lakeland, Florida 33803 

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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 

V' continue rinsing eye . 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

/ IFON SKIN OR • Take off contaminated clothing. , 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advi~.e. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 

advice. 

, • Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

~ center Of doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is .not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give 

/ artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. \/" 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment 

You may also contact: 

. EMERGENCY NUMBERS: (800) 424-9300 CH!=MIREC (karLs.pQrtation and spills) 

y \~OQ} 900-4044 J2.0ison Control Center (human hea 

rv-, ~/(>.f (800) 345-4735 ASPCA (animal health) 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of 

gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on 

observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to mate'rials : 

V -other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overe);po~'~re by ," 

inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hoy\~ f9f delayed 

onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingeiiiion, c'a,r¢ful 9'l~tri9 

lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal pegpSfltion. :rnis,' 

material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize iUs: cpntraindicated. , , , " > , , • 

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if 

swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact WITh skin. Do 

J"Hhhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR long-sleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor 

barrier laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. ) 

• Protective eyewear. 7<.1c..lJc1;r'-. _ _ " c../ 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

DiscWd clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated 

with'this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow m~nufacturer's instructions for cleaning 

0nd maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 

wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard CNPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

~~tnove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

V clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse . 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS " 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not api,li'directly to water, or 

to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean hig'~:'i;ater !,nar,ri .. Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. ::' 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in p",r\! 'growth: RIElnt injury 

or reduced yields may result. ' "" 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

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SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray dnt90 not apply when weather conditions may cause drift'lDo not allow this product to 

drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or ihfury to adjacent crops and 

vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do not apply aerially 

when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger 

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droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF 

THEfP.PLlCATOR, 

The in~i~ny equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray dri!Q 

The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target movement from 

aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry 

applications, pyblic health uses or to applications using dry formulations/ 

V'1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not excee){ 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. ~.~ 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with air stream and never be pointed downwards 

more thaM5 degrS'es. . . 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift 

Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

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 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). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with 

higher rated flows produce larger droplets. 

Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle 

types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow 

rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide unifonn covera!;Je~ : 

• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released paralleCId In,, airstreim 

produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practiee. Significant 

deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential:;' '~ 

Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is deSigned for the intended application.. With m~st nOzzle 

types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drill ndzzles. Solid 

stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lo';',,'st drift:, •• : • 

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length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

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Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants 

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unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is 

safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on 

the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by 

adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing 

drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 1..---/--

Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 -10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet 

size 'lperequipment type determine drift potentiiii at any given speed. Application should be avoided 

below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: Local terrain can 

infiue""i'iCe wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they 

affect spray drift. 

Temperature and Humidity 

vWhen making applications in low relative humidity, set up eqUipment to produce larger droplets to 

compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and 

dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. 

Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain 

in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable 

winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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. , , . , . , Sensitive Areas >,,,, J J • a 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacellt ,Iellsitive ateas (e.g. 

residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endanger-etJ >~pecies, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). ' .. ' :','. 

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

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly,n,,!hrough 

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 regulations. Read the entire label 

before using this product. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 through any type of irrigation system. 

Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

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Do not exceed the rate of Ethephon 2 per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains 

requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements 

in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 

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V A3~~~ enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) 

of 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection St'l/ldatJt 

~cLthaLiwLQlves _C(lnt~ct 'A'ith anything that has been treated such as placts, sailor water js,.bo'veralls 

over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective 

eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. -y' +-------------------------------------- Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrance a 

treated areas. / 

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INFORMATION - ~ ~hephon 2 promol):s earlier fru~roration and m'jjtrtation whef]/ used on /~L~r.: v S-kACKBERRIEZ, \tBLUEBER~S, CANTAU'lUPES, vtHERRIES, VGRAPES, VPEPPERS, 

VpINEAPPLE,'iUGARCANE,vfoBACCO and'vTOMATOES. It also aids in barrenbeC!}' control on 

\ BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2 loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES ancJVWALNUTS for 

earlier, more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit 

abscission (slipping). Ethephon 2 increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of 

SW~~ICH_E:~_~I.E§I~!h~~_a::ific_~orth~thephon 2 reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. 

--~- -~ . Ethephon 2 removes dwarf mistletoe from ORNAMENTM,. CONIEERS «tl : mistr8toe fro 

ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREE oEfhephon 2 eliminates undesirable fruit from APPLE, 

CRABAPPL , CAROB, and OLIVE TREES. When used on TURFGRASSE$; 'Ethephon 2 retards 

gras ce mowi f(;eqtlency. ~) j ~'~»! • 30Jjj • ~~ 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acr!,);!\rid spraY'8quipment 

under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologis~d-lGrticultural 

Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your area. ".' 

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When an adjuvant is to be used wtth this product, RedEagle suggests the use of' ""Chemical) 

Producers Distributors Association certified adjuvant. / 

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APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is 

affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, 

plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is important to choose an 

equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual 

spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. 

In California and Arizona use a volume of no less thar\-5sallons per acre for aerial applications. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON 2 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSI)LFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY 

RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand ~rn_ . 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or 

reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within ~..QJ;fays after treatment 

Do not use Ethephon 2 with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplan~,p'arts: 

IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ET~ON 2 I~ CORROSIVE. \.../ 

/ EQUIPMENT CLEANING '. ' . 

. Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage 

Vacrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and 

painted sunaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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CROP USE INSTRUCTIONS 

APPLES 

hephon 2 promotes fruit maturity and Sltns apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier 

and more efficient. Ethephon 2 applied in corrrbi~ion with FRUITONE® N to control pre-harvest 

drop stimulates early development of red color and r'ipeni!'g without loosening fruit When applied to 

v~rees, Ethephon 2 will suppress vegetative growth andF>r.Q!:,.~te flower bud formation. 

Rlrbest results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient vila! r for thorough uniform spray 

coverage, based on type of sprayer and size of trees. A wetting agent may ove spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

Use of Ethephon 2 can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especially on youn rees just 

starting to bear. 

Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom. It is advisable to obtain experience 

under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone 

JiV ./ program. ,tf.) .. • Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will reSUI~veak trees. 

• Avoid double coverage. 

• FrUIT size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturITY, especially if frU" is small at time 

of treatmenQ 

• If applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced frUIT quality 

and size. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

PintslAcre 

Promoting Fruit 2.5 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

2. Late Maturing 5.0 

Varieties in the 

Eastern United 

States (i.e., rnaturing 

later than Mcintosh) 

Prornoting Unifomn 1.0-4.0 

Opening and Coloring 

of red Varieties 

Without Fruit 

Loosening; 

1. Early and mid-season maturing varieties 

(i.e., maturing with 

Mcintosh or earlier) 

Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

APPLES 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply a dilute foliar spray a f Treat when air temperatures are 

Ethephon 2 at 7 to 14 days between GO'F and 90'F. However, 

before normal anticipated application may be made at 50'F 

harvest. under rising temperature condiMonitor fruit maturation daily , tions. If daytime temperatures are 

since treated fruit will mature 

sooner than untreated fruit. 

Apply a dilute foliar spray of 

Ethephon 2 and a pre-harvest drop control chernical 

registered for use on apples 

such as the product 

FRUITONE® N. Use the preharvest d rap control product 

according to label directions. 

Begin spraying 2 to 3 weeks 

before nomnal harvest period 

and about 1 to 2 weeks 

before desired harvest date. 

Use the lower rate for apples 

intended for storage. 

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wann, color response from 

Ethephon 2 treatment will be 

reduced, but ripening and loosening effects will be accelerated. 

Cool weather may extend the 

interval between treatrnent and 

harvest. 

Do not allow fruit to becorne overripe on trees. Fruit intended for 

fresh market rnust be checked for 

quality and maturity, since fruit 

color alone is not an accurate indi~ 

cator of fruit rnaturity. Use a pressure gauge or other suitable rnethods to deterrnine rnaturity. When 

stored, over-matured fruit may 

soften sooner than untreated fruit. 

Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more 

acreage than can be harvested in 

1 to 2 days. 

Treated fruit can be satisfactorily 

held in cold air storage provided 

fruit is in good condition. 

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Crop & Desired Effect 

2. Late Maturing 

Varieties (i.e., 

maturing later than 

Mcintosh) 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

2.0-4.0 

Thinning and Return ;--1.5-4.0 

Bloom _~ 0-6 0 

1. Most Varieties .. 

2. Difficult to Thi~~ Varieties Such as 

Golden Delicious 

RedEagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

APPLES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Monitor fruit maturation daily, Since recommendations for 

since treated fruit will mature chemical control of pre-harvest drop vary according to location 

and variety, follow directions on 

sooner than untreated fruit. 

the FRUITONE® N label. In 

addition, you may consult your 

local extension Porn%gist or 

Horticulturist for his 

recommendations. 

Treat with Ethephon 2 at 10 Whenever a high percent of the 

to 20 days after full bloom. spurs and lateral buds bloom in a 

For greater thinning,. apply single season, severe alternate ~ 

Ethephon 2 m combination bearing can develop the following with AMID-THIN® W or with a 

Carbaryl-containing insecti- year. . cide registered for use on To overcome thiS problem, use 

apples at 7 to 21 days after Ethephon 2 or a combination or 

full bloom. Use tank mix Ethephon 2 plus AMID-THIN® W 

partners in accordance with or a Carbaryl-containing insectitheir respective directions for cide, depending on the amount of 

use, . limitations and thinning required and the biennial 

precautions. Do not tank miX bearing history of your orchard. 

Ethephon 2 with any pr~duct Expect Red Delicious to show a 

prohibiting such mlxmg. reduction of "typiness" and fruit 

Consult local extension. . recommendations. Addition of Size, particularly on trees under 

a non-ionic surfactant can stress. 

enhance treatment Use of higher label rates may 

performance. Buffering spray reduce fruit size. 

solution to a pH 3-5 can 

improve performance where 

water is alkaline. Use a spray 

volume sufficient to cover 

trees thoroughly and 

unifonmly. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

Pints/Acre 

Increasing Flower Bud ;-2.0-8.0 

Development ;,--0.5-3.0 

1. Non-bearing Trees /, 

2. Bearing TreesJ 

USE LIMITATIONS 

RedEagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

APPLES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full Ethephon 2 should reduce vegebloom. tative growth and increase flowerUse the higher rate on more ing the following spring. Trees 

vigorous trees. should be large enough to support 

Spray trees thoroughly and a crop of apples before treatment 

uniformly to the point of to initiate flower buds. 

runoff. 

To minimize fruit thinning, 

reduced fruit size and yield 

reduction in the year of 

usage, delay application to 

bearing trees until 6 weeks 

after full bloom and after June 

drop. 

v60 not harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last application. V- Do not graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards . 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2 will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while 

reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest. 

Crop Situation Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 5.0-8.0 To loosen fruit and concentrate Use Ethephon 2 either 1) early 

Loosening and maturity, apply a foliar spray of in the harvest season to reduce 

Uniform Ripening Ethephon 2 at least 3 days the number of pickings or 2) 

(Cultivars - Chehalem before expected harvest when later in the harvest season for a 

Thomless and air temperatures are between onceover final picking. 

Evergreen) 60°F and gO°F and rain is not Do not treat more acreage than 

predicted within 24 hours. can be harvested on the third 

Use sufficient volume to insure day following treatment as conthorough and uniform wetting of siderable fruit may drop. 

foliage and fruitO 

USE LIMITATIONS 

'}'o not use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy, V ~gorous plants\ as a reduction in berry size may occur. 

• Do not harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application. 

, Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest Ethephon 2 will 

abort black barrenberry (Aronia me/anocarpaj flowers andlor fruitgrowing in Maine lowbush blueberry 

fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Applications to cultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or 

premature crops. 

Desired Effect 

Concentrating Maturity 

and Earlier Fruit 

Coloring (Cultivars -

Bluecrop, Weymouth, 

Jersey, Rancocas, 

Rubel, Bluetta, 

Erliblue, Wolcott, 

Croatan, Murphy, 

Angola, Morrow, 

Garden Blue, Trifblue 

and NC901) 

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Control of Black 

Barrenberry in 

Lowbush Blueberries 

Rate 

PintslAcre 

4.0-8.0 

4.0-8.0 

Specific Directions Remarks 

To concentrate first harvest. Harvest blueberries at proper 

apply a foliar spray of Ethephon maturity when colored. 

2 when 15% to 20% of the generally one to two weeks after 

berries are blue. To concentrate treatment Observe fruit daily as 

final harvest, treat after the first the proper picking period for 

or second picking. Apply optimum internal and external 

Ethephon 2 in 150-200 gallons qualITy is shorter with Ethephon 

per acre. Use the higher spray 2 treated fruit than with 

volume and rate on large dense 

foliage bushes or when untreated fruit. High 

temperatures are cool. Treat temperatures (90°F) accelerate 

when air temperatures are 60°F fruit ripening. 

to 90°F. Thorough uniform spray Ethephon 2 treatments may 

coverage of foliage and fruit is increase fruit with stems, slightly 

essential for maximum fruit decrease fruit size, soluble 

maturation and coloration. To solids and acidity. Ethephon 2 

aid uniform wetting of plants, may not induce internal ripening 

use a wetting agent such as as rapidly as fruit color. 

Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 

gallons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 

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Apply Ethephon 2 in approxi- Use thei /O{vEi,rC:-:ra"'tCCe-=-s-"o7f "E"thC':e"p"h"-on::-l 

mately 100-200 gallons per acre 2 when:p!'19~ barrenberrles are 

for ground sprayers and approx- between 90;;' to .~ qo~ petal fall 

imately 10 gallons per acre for and uS\", ilie higher. 'rates of 

aerial application. Ethepho,n:,~: when black barThorough uniform spray cover- renberry fruit [S 113,!Q:~/16 Inch 

age is essential. To aid in in diameter. This l~ ,g~nerally 7 

'f tt· fit to 10 days after biLJeberries are 

Un! ~rm we Ing 0 p an s, use a in the same stages of 

we~lng agent such as X-77 at development. Harvest blueberry 

0.1 Yo of the spray volume. frurt when ripe, generally 6 to 8 

weeks after application. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

Not for use in California. 

• Do not make more than one application per season. 

• Do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring if used for 

~berry control in Maine. r . ~~An"~t treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation 

and reduced yield may result. 

• Do not apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California. and Texas) 

Ethephon 2 promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. 

• Ethephon 2 promotes abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Promoting Fruit 3.0 Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar The effect will be faster at 

Abscission spray when fruit has developed higher temperatures. Proper 

marketable levels of soluble timing of Ethephon 2 treatment 

solids and flesh color. Using is critical, but may vary from 

Ethephon 2 too soon will result season to season. Fruit quality, 

in poorly colored fruit with sub- in terms of soluble solids and 

standard soluble solids. flesh c%r, does not improve 

For adequate spray coverage, following treatment Therefore, 

use at least 40 gallonslacre for Ethephon 2 should not be used 

ground and at least 10 until after fruit has developed 

gallons/acre for aerial applica- marketable levels of soluble 

tion. (Aerial applications are solids and flesh color. 

only permitted in Texas.) Observe treated fields 

Be prepared to harvest abscised frequently and pick fruit when 

fruit 2 to 5 days after treatment market quality is reached. Fruit 

The exact pre-harvest interval allowed to remain in the field too 

will vary with temperature. Be long will lose quality. Plants with 

sure to coordinate your harvest- low vigor will not respond 

ing schedule with your properly. 

pac~er/shipper. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• gsn1'ot apply Ethephon 2 When night temperatures are below 60°F. ." • 

~o not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10o/~. Treat only; Ih9sl' fruit thal!have a 

fairly uniform fruit set, have vines in good condition, and have frUIT with market<4ll€i Sbluble solids and 

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CHERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2 loosen.s fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, which reduces the shaker force 

needed for mechanical fruit harvest. These effects improve harvest effidency, recoverable yields, 

maintain fruit quality and reduce tree injury. A fall application of Ethephon 2 to sweet cherries in the 

Pacific Northwest will increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom the following spring. 

Precautions: 

• Uniform coverage is importamThverdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns or 

erratic application can resuldrf'gummosis and tip dieback. 

• Some early leaf yellowing and drop may be noted following application. 

• Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2 treatment. 

• High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

• If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resufting in gummosis. 

Crop & Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions 

Pints/Acre 

TART CHERRIES Dilute Apply a dilute spray with suffi-

-Promoting Fruit Spray cient water for thorough, uniform 

Loosening and 1.0 coverage. The optimum spray 

Uniform Ripening volume Will depend on tree size, 

planting density and equipment 

used. 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally 

Spray 0.66- less than 100 gallons per acre, 

1.0 require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

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Remarks 

At the time of application, all fruit 

including those inside the tree 

canopy should be in stage 3 as 

indicated by rapid size increase 

and the presence of ground 

color (change from bright green 

to yellow background color). 

Expect a longer treatment to 

harvest interval wtth lower rates. 

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Crop & Desired Effect Rate 

Pints/Acre 

SWEET CHERRIES Dilute 

(varieties such as Spray 

Windsor, Napoleon- 3.0-4.0 

Royal Anne, Emperor 

Francis) - Promoting 

Fruit Loosening and 

Uniform Ripening 

Concentrate 

Spray 2.0-

3.0 

SWEET CHERRIES in 3.0 

the Pacific Northwest 

- Increasing Donnant 

Fruit Bud Hardiness 

and Delaying Spring 

Bloom 

USE LIMITATIONS 

CHERRIES (continued) 

Specific Directions 

Apply a dilute spray with sullicient water for thorough uniform 

coverage. Actual volume will 

depend on the type of delivery, 

sprayer used and size of trees. 

Use low rates on the light or yellow-colored varieties. 

Concentrate sprays, generally 

less than 100 gallons per acre, 

require uniform coverage for 

optimum response. 

Treat in first two weeks of 

September. 

Remarks 

Some gummosis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

in gummosis. 

A fall application of Ethephon 2 

will increase fruit bud hardiness 

by decreasing the chance for 

winter injury and delaying bloom 

by 3 to 5 days which may help 

avoid frost injury. Treatment of 

early flowering varieties may 

delay bloom to better coincide 

WITh pollination from other 

varieties. 

Some gummosis of cherry trees 

is associated with Ethephon 2 

treatment 

If possible, irrigate orchards to 

prevent drought stress resulting 

in gummas is. 

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• Do not treat1iJQ6mry'iaSlhis can cause early fruit drop with stems attached. ;":': 

• Do not treat~ had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage"Njij result. 

• Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (supt; as winter injury, V drought, or disease), si~~ gummosis wi!! be excessive, particularly when hi9~,t?m;perakJr~s 'and/or 

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GRAPES 

(For Use Only in Califomia and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Ethephon 2 promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties 

such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay, thereby allowing more 

efficient halVests of quality fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Rates higher than 1 pinVA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only In 

areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-to-color in past 

seasons . 

• Ethephon 2 treatment of certain varieties may cause some berry softening, which may limit or 

influence storaae considerations. &~S \"VII. 'AAtfu.J l'iUllYUcil.rn S~1lUWdrsa:APES ~C(.p Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

RAI Pints/Acre 

PRQrl'UCl'lt!N: 

ABLE GRAPES 0.5 - 2.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon HalVest fruit at desired maturity 

(varieties such as 2 when 5% - 30% of berries and quality as indicated by 

Cardinal, Flame show color. sugar content, acidity an,!" color. 

Seedless, Red For high temperature conditions This Is generally two weeks or 

Malaga, and Queen) (above 85°F) use lower rates of more after treatment Monitor 

0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For low treated crop closely and halVest 

temperature conditions (but before berries become too dark. 

above 65'F), use higher rates. For more information regarding 

Apply in sufficient water to wet local experiences with this 

vines and fruit clusters uni- product on grapes, consult 

formly, using conventional your Farm Advisor or 

ground sprayers. Extension Viticu~urist 

TOKAY GRAPES 1.0-2.0 Treat when 5% w 15% berries 

show color. 

Apply in sufticient water to wet 

vines and fruit clusters unifonmly, using conventional ". • 

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GRAPES FOR 1.0-2.0 Apply a foliar spray at 5% berry Ethep/;J9I12, will hasten maturity 

softening. Treat when 5% w 30% ' . RAISIN of TholTllJ~~n S~"dless grapes 

PRODUCTION, of berries show color. resultir:t~ . ,iJl reduced acids, 

(Thompson Seedless) Apply in sufficient water to wet increas.g~ 'OlJga~ an~ increased 

vines and fruit clusters uni- raisin quality. ~'. Pdr more 

fonmly, using conventional information reg~ti1~g local 

ground sprayers. experience with tliis 'product on 

grapes consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension 

Viticulturist. 

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USE LIMITATIONS: 

Table Grapes 

• Do not store treated Tokays. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) 

• Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated 

vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• Do not harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PEPPERS 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of 

fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equ"pment and spray volumes 

that will insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 with desiccants containing sodium chlorate 

could result in the formation of hypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes. 

Desired Effect 

Promoting Earlier, 

Uniform Ripening and 

Coloring 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

1.25-4.0 

Specific Directions Remarks 

Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar spray Check several field locations 

to bell peppers when 10% of fruit to determine crop stage and 

are red and chocolate and to chin degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and pimento pepper varieties 2 treatments may reduce total 

when 10% to 30% of fruit are red yields if applied too early or 

and chocolate and there is suffi- there is a lack of uniform, 

cient mature green fruit to produce mature, green fruit resulting 

desired tonnage. Ethephon 2 will from split fruit set or variable 

not ripen immature, green fruit. soil cultural practices. Harvest 

Use the higher rate when cool fruit after desired color and 

temperatures are anticipated (less maturity, generally 14 or more 

than 65°F), when plants are grow- days after treatment 

ing vigorously or when foliage is 

dense to assure thorough wetting 

of all leaves and fruit 

Use the lower rates with lower 

spray volumes (1.25 to 2.0 pint 

rate in 20 gallA) and higher rates 

with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 

pints/40 gallA). The 3.0-4.0 pint 

rate in less than 40 6PA may 

cause foliage burn under hot dry 

conditions. 

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• Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 95°F after treatment are expected. 

• Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100°F. Applications made under high tempera\~(~~will 

accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. 

• Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60°F. Low temperatures after treatment may 

reduce or negate the effects of Ethephon 2. 

Do not harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2 induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Induction to 4.0-8.0 Apply a foliar spray of Ethephon Proper rate varies with local 

Stimulate Uniform 2 when foliage is dry and plants growing conditions, varieties, 

Initiation of Flowering are at "bearing age," plantation management 

approximately 12 months after tices and the time of year. 

planting, usually about 6 months 

before desired harvest 

Use higher rate when earlier 

harvest is desired. 

Maturity 2.0-8.0 Apply a broadcast spray and 

Concentration to thoroughly cover both fruit and 

Stimulate Uniform foliage when the first fruits begin 

Shell Color to change color. 

Development Use higher rate during periods 

of cloudy or cool weather when 

normal ripening has slowed. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated pineapples Sooner than 2 days after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated pineapple forage. 

• Do not apply more than 12 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

Ethephon 2 reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumulation and 

recoverable sugars. 

Desired Effect Rate Specific Directions Remarks 

Pints/Acre 

Flower Prevention and 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2 just before Actual biomass increase is 

Increase in Biomass flower initiation. Use helicopter affected by the time between 

Accumulation and or fixed-wing aircraft to apply a treatment and harves!. 

Recoverable Sugar uniform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine optimum harvest 

Yield galions of finished spray per date, consider anticipated 

acre. recoverable sugars as well as 

biomass. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application. 

• Do not graze treated sugarcane. 

• Do not apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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TOBACCO 

(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2 promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2 shortens curing time, 

allows more efficient use of curing barn space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2 may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant 

or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2 is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. 

Ethephon 2 will not color immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturity for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one 

location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. 

If test leaves fail to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are not ready for Ethephon 2 

treatment Wait a few days to penmit further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2 in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to 

each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist 

To determine amount of crop to treat, first estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then 

use bam capacity to calculate the number of acres to treat. 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before 

application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2 

application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny 

weather can speed up the process. To detenmine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, 

closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color 

intensity. Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2 application. 

Curing Treated Tobacco: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, 

interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility belore prescription 

temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be 

taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late "colorih'g'~ ?,nd early 

"drying" stages 01 the leaf. "":"; , 

Ethephon 2 treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvestl.'d)whic,ll wiJI reduce 

the time required lor the leaf coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco shq~l<l,be dileci-faster. If 

tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be n~se,~sary to cblor them 

for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be ~dju~ted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 aryl, follow 

standard procedures for curing. Since Ethephon 2 treated leaves cure faster, treated and 'untreated 

leaves should not be cured together in the same barn. 

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TOBACCO (continued) 

Application Rate Specific Directions 

Method Pints/Acre 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50-60 GPA 

at 35-40 psi when tractor speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row (one 

nozzle on each side of the row and positioned to direct the spray to the 

target leaves to be ripened for harvest Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more 

yellowing. 

Over-the-Top 4.0-8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure 

Spray remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as 

described under the section "Application Timing". Use the lower rate on a 

typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and 

has a tendency to be more rank. Use higher rates only during cool, slow 

ripening conditions when temperatures are below 65'F at the time of 

treatment Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough 

to respond to treatment with Ethephon 2 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-60 psi, using three nozzles 

per row (one nozzle over the center of the plant and one on each side) to 

assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for applications of systemic 

sucker control agents). 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to immature tobacco leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, 

weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 

• Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using Ethephon 2, since this may cause some 

reduction in yield and quality. 

• Do not apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65'F at the time of treatment 

• Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 if rain is expected within 6 hours. ", , 

• Do not harvest treated tobacco sooner than 2 days after application. ""., '.: > ,,. 

• Do not apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. : • C 

TOMATOES 

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fruit. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes th&t>Nill ass.ur~ adequate , s , > • ~ 

spray coverage. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns can (;ause severe 

foliage injury. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2 in'p'[Q9ortion to 

the area actually treated. 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2 accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green 

fruit, thereby increasing recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing growers to 

schedule harvest and handling more effectively. 

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Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): Ethephon 2 accelerates tomato ripening and 

increases early yields of marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment. 

Crop & Situation 

PROCESS 

TOMATOES Early 

and Midseason 

Crops or Warm 

Conditions 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

1.25-3.25 

Specific Directions 

Apply as a foliar 

spray when 5% to 

15% of the fruit in the 

field are red and pink 

(including breakers) 

and there is sufficient 

mature green fruit to 

produce the desired 

tonnage. 

Under high 

temperatures (above 

85°F), rates as low 

as 1.25 pints/acre 

can be effective. 

Observe treated 

fields closely and 

harvest fruit at 

proper maturity. 

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Remarks 

Apply Ethephon 2 when desired tonnage 

of fruit has reached marketable size and 

maturity. Monitor fields frequently for 

stage and degree of uniform maturity 

before application. Sample plants 

throughout the field to determine proper 

application timing. Sort, weigh and 

calculate the percent fruit which is red 

and pink, including breakers, to determine 

maturity stage. Fruit size alone is not an 

adequate indicator. Walk treated fields 

frequently to monitor crop condition. 

Maintain nonnal cultural practices 

between treatment and harvest Timely 

harvest is essential for maximum return of 

high quality fruit Consult processor 

representatives concerning delivery 

schedules and quotas prior to application 

of Ethephon 2 

Consult your local Extension Horticultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for 

suggestions on the proper use of 

Ethephon 2 when fields have variable 

plant vigor due to differenc,,~ :in soil 

conditions or culturill"practices 'and for , " ~ rates of fruit ripElnin'g; as affected by 

temperature, within >t[{e; rate and timing 

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Crop & Situation 

PROCESS 

TOMATOES Late 

Season or Coastal 

Crops or Cool 

Conditions 

FRESH 

MARKET 

TOMATOES 

California 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Rate 

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Red Eagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

TOMATOES (continued) 

Specific Directions Remarks 

3.25-6.5 Apply foliarly when 5% to 30% Harvest at proper maturity. 

of fruit in the field are red and Temperatures above gO°F may 

pink (including breakers) and cause fruit to ripen sooner 

there is sufficient mature green whereas temperatures below 

fruit to produce the desired 65°F retard natural color develtonnage. Maximum response is opment and may extend the 

achieved when fruit to be time between treatment and 

1.25-5.0 

treated is 5% to 15% pink and harvest. 

red. 

Use the higher rate of Ethephon 

2 when nighttime temperatures 

are cool (below 65°F) or 

vegetative growth is dense. 

Apply Ethephon 2 as a foliar Monitor treated fruit frequently 

spray when desired tonnage of and harvest at desired maturity. 

fruit has attained marketable When programming harvest, 

size and maturity, generally 3 to spray a different block each day 

6 days before desired harvest and harvest blocks daily in the 

date. Expect only one harvest 

from treated areas. same sequence. 

Use the higher rate and longer 

pre-harvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures 

are cool (generally below 85°F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates 

as low as 1.25 pints per acre 

have been effective while reducing foliage damage particularly 

on more sensitive varieties - see 

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2 will not ripen immature green fruit. . 

• Do not treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil conditiCi';~,: rltought, 

or severe disease or insect damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation and 

increase sun bum and sun scald potential, especially when temperatures are high. 

• Do not treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are anticipated. 

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F. Foliar damage is 

more severe on certain varieties such as VF10, VF315, VF145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of 

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high temperatures use the lower rates on sensttive varieties. 

• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other 

additives. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• Do not apply Ethephon 2 to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. 

• Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• Do not harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• Do not apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

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WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2 will 10,osen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, promote earlier 

harvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from an once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening 

response. Choose equipment for maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier 

sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer attachments may help. 

Precautions: 

• Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended niay resultin tree injury 

(such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Desired Effect 

Promoting 

Earlier Harvest 

Rate 

Pints/Acre 

3.0-5.0 

Specific Directions 

For best results, use a foliar spray 

with concentrations of 300 to 900 

ppm. Refer to spray Ethephon 2 

preparation chart below. 

Under low temperatures and/or low 

humidity conditions use the higher 

label rates. Expect less time between 

application and harvest with higher 

label rates. 

For best results treat when air 

temperatures are between 60°F and 

95°F. Expect reduced effectiveness if 

above 90°F with low humidity due to 

spray evaporation. 

Advancing Harvest: Apply when 

95%-100% of the nuts have reached 

maturity. Inspect frequently and 

halVest as soon as adequate 

hullability occurs generally 10-16 

days after treatment depending on 

variety and weather conditions. Plan 

second shake 10-12 days after first 

shake. 

Once Over Harvest: Apply to mature 

walnuts 10 days prior to expected 

harvest date. Expect actual harvest 

to range from 7-12 days after 

treatment. 

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Remarks 

Walnuts are mature when the 

packing tissue between 

kernel halves completes 

browning. Collect nut 

samples from throughout the 

tree canopy when 

determining percent nut 

maturity 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

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• Do not treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur. / 

• Do not harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after last application 1 

• Do not apply more than 5 pints of Ethephon 2per acre per year. ,j fOfhra~ 

Spray Preparation Chart /' 

Ethephon 2 Rate Spray Volume (oallor.>$facre) 

PintsfA LbsfA 100 200 300 l 400 500 

Concentration lppm) V' 3.0 0.75 900 450 300 ' - -

4.0 1.00 - 600 400 300 -

5.0 1.25 - 750 500 375 300 

WHEAT AND BARLEY 

(Except in California) 

To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2 as a preventative measure when the flag 

leaf is just visible to the boot stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has split - Feekes 

Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described in the following table. 

Do not allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefully 

inspect fields to determine that application is possible at the proper stage. 

Allow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2nd Node Flag Leaf Flag Leaf Boot First 3f4 of 

Description Detectable Just Ligule Swollen Spikelet Inflorescence 

Visible Visible Visible Completed 

Feekes- 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Large 

Zadok's Code 32 37 39 45 50 57 

Recommended Too Early Too Late 

Treatment Time 

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Do not apply Ethephon 2 to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states :.ve~l;of the Mississippi 

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Irrigation before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24' }lOU~S after 

application. If condITions are dry and hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fill. When 

using Ethephon 2, it is important to avoid plant stress during these growth periods to obtain optimum 

yield and quality. 

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Precautions: 

o Ethephon 2 is not effective on crops that have already lodged. 

o Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2 is not properly used. 

o Using Ethephon 2 on non-lodging varieties may result in yield loss. 

o Moisture, temperature, or disease stress at or after application of Ethephon 2 can result in yield 

loss. 

o Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

o For Ethephon 2 to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. 

Also, the temperature after application should be at least 60' F. 

o Ethephon 2 may affect disease infestation (septaria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control 

program where needed. 

o Use of Ethephon 2 may delay heading 1 to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme 

temperatures-below 35' F or above 85' F in non-irrigated crops, or 90' in irrigated Crops-within 5 

days after application may cause further delay in maturity. 

o Use of Ethephon 2 may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especially under 

temperature or moisture stress, 

Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons of water per acre when using conventional 

ground equipment. Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre 

with controlled droplet application (CDA) or air foil type equipment. Adjust spray boom to plant 

canopy height and operate at a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2 can be tank mixed with approved cereal fungicides and inseelicides if 

timing offungicide or insecticide application coincides with Ethephon 2 application timing. Do not 

apply tank mixtures of Ethephon 2 to crops that are stressed by adverse weather conditions, low 

moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. Tank 

mixtures of Ethephon 2 plus Tilt® fungicide applied by air under stress conditions may result in flag 

leaf burn and yield loss. 

Do not mix Ethephon 2 with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

Do not add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT-Just prior to application, inspect fields to determine the 

probability of lodging. Apply Ethephon 2 only under the following conditions: . ~, . 1. If the crop is expected to lodge and significant reduction of recoverable yi<7!d" £rain qualilr, andlor 

harvest efficiency is expected. : :; , 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. ' , : " : 

3. If soil irrigation or moisture is adequate to prevent crop stress after applicatior.h· ;','. 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 35' F or above 85' F non-irrigated and 90;'Itrigatea) ~re not 

expected for 5 days after application. ' . , , , " >,~,.~ 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage - Feekes 8 to 10 (see growth stage "hart). , , > > 

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Use Rates: Lodging pressure and environmental conditions will affect the rate of Etfiej:lhon 2 as 

noted in the Table below. 

Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more information is needed, consult 

with your state extension specialist 

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Expected Lodging Pressure/Rates (Pints/Acre) 

Situation Moderate Heavy Severe Comments* 

Barley (Spring and 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 Some tall varieties having vigorous growth 

Winter) may require 2.0 pints per acre. 

Winter Wheat 1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2 I n severe lodging situaflons, these rates may 

not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

straw varieties such as "Agassiz" and 

"Rough rider. II 

Most Spring 1.0 1.0 1.5 In severe lodging situations, these rates may 

Wheats not be sufficient to control lodging in some tall 

Sensitive or High 1.0 1.0 1.0 durum wheats such as "Vic,1t 

Temperature 

Varieties** 

RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS: 

• Limit use of the 2 pint rate to those situations when lodging 'IS expected to result in a high loss of yield 

potential, such as 1) An irrigated crop with unusually severe lodging pressure: 2) Very tall varieties that 

are prone to lodging; or 3) A cereal type such as durum that is known to be subject to severe lodging . 

•• If daytime temperatures for the period of 5 days after application are expected to exceed 85' F in 

non-irrigated or 90' F in irrigated wheat or barley crops, DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in California. 

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not use this product on late-seeded crops in short season growing areas because possible 

maturity delay may cause harvest difficulties. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 on Tyler Wheat or Azure Barley. 

• Do not use Ethephon 2 if rain is expected wtthin 6 hours. 

v/Do not harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2 

• Do not exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2 per acre per year. 

• Do not allow livestock to forage of graze treated crops or fields OR cut for hay or silage,.,tylalure 

straw harvested in normal conditions may be fed to animals. , , . , , , ' ,: 

• Do not plant another crop before 30 days after treatmen0 : : 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container 

is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. 

Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or 

face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 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 (five gallons or less): 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 begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 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 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by 

incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out 

of smoke. 

Nonrefillable Container (greater than five 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. Fill the 

container 1/4 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. Tum 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. Then offer for recycling or 

reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or,!l allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of sm,Qk<'!," ',: 

Refillable Container: Refill this container WITh ethephon only. Do not reuqe f41i§ contaiiler for any 

other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the respgnsit:ility of the person 

disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of th~,rffiiller.:".o <olean the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this con\ain,er into application 

equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with wate" :A@ltate "vigorously or 

recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application squii,ment or 

rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. ".~ • > , , 

IMPORTANT: Read the entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND 

LIABILITY before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product 

container at once. 

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85678-XX-V1-1JUL 10 RedEagle Ethephon 2 DRAFT LABEL 

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

Read the entire directions for use, conditions of warranties and limitations of liability before using this 

product, If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once, 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF 

WARRANTIES and LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be 

followed carefully, However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this 

product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such 

factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of 

which are beyond the control of RedEagle International LLC. All such risks shall be assumed by the 

user Of buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law; RedEagle 

International LLC, makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a 

particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No agent of 

RedEagle International LLC, is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or 

to modify the warranties contained herein, To the extent consistent with applicable law, Red Eagle 

Intemational LLC, disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages 

resulting from the use or handling of this product , 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of 

the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed 

the purchase price paid or at Red Eagle International LLC's election, the replacement of product 

AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE® N are registered trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc licensed by 

AMVAC, 

Ethrel® is a registered trademark of Bayer Crop Science, 

Primo MAXXTM and Tilt® are trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection 

Quali-Pro and T-NEX are registered trademarks of FarmSaver,com, LLC 

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@ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

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and O.2S hollIS per response for n:regislntion and spccbll review activities, ineludin; time for rwlinjl the iruuuC\iollS and completi", the nect!SSaly (orms. Sern.l 

comments reprdinB bulden mimate onny other aspect oflllis col\cetion orinfonmtion, including suggestions for reducing the burden til: Direcw. Collection 

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to this .ddress. 

Certification with Respect to Citation of Data 

AppllcanfsIReglstrMI'$ Name, Address. and Telephone Number EPA RuglstrilUon NumberIFDe Symbol 

RodE.gIG International LLC, P.O. 80)1; 640, Hockessin, De 19707 8S678-

Adlw InliredlenUs) endlor reorasenlative lest compoundlsl 0,,. 

Ethaphon Oc\obur2t.20IO 

Geneflll U$O Pattem(s) (list aU thO$O dalmed for this product usinA 40 eFR Part 155) Product Name 

TerrestriallGOd acp use; TelTltstt1al nonlood crop use Ethephon 2 

NOTE: \I your product Is a 100% repackaging of another purchased EPA-rvgl$lellXf product labeled 10r aU Ihft same uses on your label. you do nol need 10 

submit this form. You musl submit the Fonnulator's Exempllon Slatemenl (EPA Form 857().27). 

0 I am re5ponci'lng 10 a Dala·ClIITl-ln NoUce, and haw Included with this Iorm a 1151 01 ccmpanles senl offars olcompensalion (lhe Data Matrix ronn should 

be used lor this purpose). 

SEcnON I: METHOD OF DATA SUPPORT (Chedc one mathod only) 

0 I am using the dtwll method 01 support, and have Indudad with this lorm 0 I am using the seloctlve method 01 support (or CitHU opUon 

a tisl 01 companies senl offers of compenseUon (\he Data MatriX lorm under the setadiVe method). and have tnduded with this fGllTl a 

should be used for this purpose). comptated Us! 01 dala requirements (the Dala Matrix form musl be 

used). 

SECTION II: GENERAL OFFER TO PAY 

[Required if using the dte-aft method or when using Ihe die-aU opllon under \he se\actlve method to sallsfy one or more dela reqWemenls) 

0 I hereby olfer and agree to pay compensaUon.IO Other persons, With regald' to the approval 01 \his applicaUon, to the extenll1!qutred by FIFRA. 

SECTION III: CERTIFICATION 

I celtify thaI this application forreglstratJon.lhls form for ntreglslralion, or this Dala-CalHn ntspOf\GflIs supported by aU dall! submIHed or dtad In the 

application for reglslrallon, thO fomt for rereglll\r.lllon, orthe Data-CaU·ln response. In addlUon,lf\he dle-aU opllon ordte-allopUon undertha selactillO method Is 

fndlcaled In section I, this eppllcallon Is supported by an data In the Agen~ !lies thaI (1) concem the properties or effects of this product or an ldenUcal or 

lubslanllally slmlluproduct, or one or more of \he Ingredients In this producl; and (2) Is a type of data thel would ba roqulred 10 be submitted under the data 

requirements In effect on the dete of epproval 01 this eppllcalion IftheapPlleatJon soughl the Inilial reglstraUon of a product of ldenttcal or similar composition and 

usos. 

I ooltify thaI for each e)!;cluslve use sludy eItod In support of this reglBlra\ltJn or reregistration, \hall am the ortglnal dala submitter or IIlatl have obtained 

the willlen permlS5wn of \he ortglnal dala submitter 10 dIe thaI sludy. 

I certify thaI for each study cited In 6Upport 01 \hIe regisltaUon or reregistration thaI Is not an exclustve use sludy, either. (a) I am the orlglna\dala 

IWbmlttet; (b) I hova obtained the perm!SI!on oflhe orlgtnaldala submillerlo uselhe sludy In SlJpport oflh!s appUcaUon; (e) aU periods 01 eligibility for 

compensellen have explredfor\tlo sludy; (d) tho study Isln the publlcUlerature; or (0) I have noUnadln wrilt'lg the compeny thaI submitted the alvdy and have 

o/fered (\) to pey compensation 10 tho extenl required by aacUons 3(e)(1)(F) andlor 3(c)12)(8) oIFIFRA; end (I~ 10 commence nagouallons 10 dolennlne the 

emount and tonns 01 compensaUon,1f eny, 10 be peld forlhe use 01 \ha study. 

IcerU/y !hal In a~lnsl.noo$ where an offor of compensaUon Is IDqulred, coplea of all offers to pay compensalion and ovIdance 01 tholrdellvof)'1n 

.cc:ordance With leCliona 3(c)(1)(F) andlor 3(e)(2)(8) 01 FlFRA ant avatlable and wm be 8ubmlUed 10 the Agencyupon roquesl, Should I faillo predlK8 such 

aW/ence 10 \he Agency upon request, I understand thel the Agency maylnlllate action to deny, cancel or suspend tho registration 01 my product In conformity with 

'IFAA 

I cortll'y thetthe atatomonts I have made on thla fORn and ell attachments to lIare truo, accurato, end complete. lecknowledge thetany 

lInoMngty falso ormb\04dlng statomont may bo pUntahable by fine or Imprlsenmont or both undor applicable law. 

Stgnarure JtrjJwwA g.;tp1 / "''' Typed or Printad Neme and TlIIe 

10121/2010 Cethorina M. Byrd. Agent 

EPA Form 557(1.34 (12 . 2003) E!ectron Icand Pa per .... TS I ons ",," able. Submtlonty Paper version 
210 ,/".;.;"'. 

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Form A

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: Tlte public reporting burden for this collection of infonnation is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response for re

hours per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instruction and completing the necessary forms. Send c

burden estimate or any otlter aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Director, OPPE Infonnation Man

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the fonn to this address. 

Date: October 21, 20 I 0 

Applicant'siRegistrant's Name and Address: 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

PRODucr SPECIFIC 

830.1550, 830.1600, 830.1620, 

830.1650,830.1670 I c. to 

DATA MATRIX 

RedEagle International LLC 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

I MIUD 

148141502 

of 

tification of Limits 

830.1800 830.6302 830.6303 

830.6304 

830.6313 

,319 

Ph sical State 

Odor 

Stability 

m.IR, 

Vis 

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Sign,Me !x.&jrzf-

& Elevated f!1y()Jtage 

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4782050 

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4814150 

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14150 

14150 

141501 

148141501 

tedEa 

EPA Fonn 8570-35 (9-97) Electronic and Paper versions available. Submit only Paper version. 

EPA Reg No.! File Symbol: 

85678-

Product 

Ethephon 2 

LC 

li LLC 

alLLC alLLC 

Name and Title 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle Inte

LLe 
211

Form A

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY -" 401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response for r

hours per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instruction and completing the necessary forms. Send 

burden estimate or any other aspect ofthis collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Director, OPPE Information Man

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the form to this address. 

DATA MATRIX 

Date: October 21, 2010 EPA Reg No.1 File Symbol: 

85678-

ApplicalIt'sJRegistrant's Name and Address: RedEagle International LLC Product: 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 Ethephon 2 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

Guideline Reference Number Guideline Study Name MRID Number Submitter 

830.7220 Boilin ointfboilin mn e 48141501 RedEa Ie International LLC 

830.7300 DcnsityJRelative Density 48141504 RedEagle International LLC 830.7370 Dissociation constants in water 48141501 RedEa Ie International LLC 830.7520 Particle size, fibcr len til, and diameter 48141501 RedEa Ie International LLC 830.7550 Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) 48141501 RedEagle International LLC 830.7840 Water solubility 48141501 RcdEaglc International LLC 830.7950 Vapor pressure 48141501 RedEagle International LLC 870.1100,1200,1300,2400, Acute Oral, Dennal, Inhalatiou, Eye Cite All Agriculturall-landlers Exposure Task Force, Macon, MO 

2500,2600 Irritation, Dennallrritation, Skin 

Sensitization and Remaining Generic 

Data 

A ricultural Reent Task Force, Washin ton, DC Arysta Lifescience North America LLC, Ca ,Ne 

BASF S arks LLC, Research Trian Ie Park, NC Bayer Cro science LP, Research Triangle Park, NC E.1. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Newark, DE 

Eti ra LtC, Gig Harbor, \VA 

FlFRA Endan ered S ecies Task Force, LLC, Washin ton, DC 

Generic Endan ered S ecies Task Force (GESTF), Washington, DGriffin LLC, Newark DE 

Gro-Pro, LLC, Oi Harbor, WA 

IntenJational S eial Products, Wayne, NJ 

Loveland Products, Inc, Greel , CO 

Makhteshim-A an of North America, Ine., Ralei h, NC 

Nations A II, Ralei h, NC 

Si<n,'"" 

Name and Title 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for Red Eagle Int

ILC 

EPA Form 8570-35 (9-97) Electronic and Paper versions available. Submit only Paper version. 
212

Form A

(.izl UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The public reporting burden for this collection of infonnation is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response for re

hours per reSponse for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the insullction and completing the necessary fonns. Send c

burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection suggestions for reducing the burden to: Director, OPPE Information Man

U.S. Environmental Protection A!!encv, 401 M Street, S.W., Washin on DC 20460. Do not send the fonn to this address. 

DATA MATRIX 

Date: October21,2010 EPA Reg No.1 File Symbol: 

Applicant's/Registrant's Name and Address: RedEagle International LLC Product: 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 Ethephon 2 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

Guideline Reference Number Guideline Study Name MRIDNumber Submitter 

OUldoor Residenlial Ex osure Task Force, LLC, Washin Ion, DC 

Spray Drift Task Force Washington, DC 

1) Certification of Limits is provided in the Confidential Statement ofFonnula EPA fonn 

Name and Title 

Si,notu" 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle Inte

LLe 

EPA Fonn Electronic and Paper versions available. Submit only Paper version. 
213

DATA PACKAGE BEAN SHEET 

Date: 09-Aug-201 0 

Page t of2 

* * * Registration Information * * * 

Registration: 85678-0 - ETHEPHON 2 

Company: 85678 - RED EAGLE INTERNATIONAL LLC 

Risk Manager: AM 22 - Tony Kish - (703) 308-9443 Room# PYt 5-7318 

Risk Manager Reviewer: Tawanda Maignan TMAIGNAN 

Sent Date: ____ _ Calculated Due Dale: 23-001-2010 

Type of Registration: Product Registration - Section 3 

Action Desc: (A30D) NEW PAODUCT;ME-TOO PRODUCT FAST TRACK; 

Ingredients: 099801, Ethephon{2t.7%) 

Decision #: 436750 

DP #: (380807) 

PRIA 

Parent DP #: 

Submission #: 877772 

Edited Due Dale: ____ _ 

------ -- ---------- -------------------------

* * * Data Package Information * * * 

Expedite: 0 Yes. No Date Sent: 05-Aug-20 10 Due Back: ____ _ 

DP Ingredient: 099801, Elhephon 

DP Title: 85678-0 Elhephon Me-Too Prod Chern Review 

CSF Included: • Yes 0 No Label Included: • Yes 0 No Parent DP #: 

Assigned To Date In Date Out / 

Organization: cR~D~/~T~R~B _______ _ _____ Last Possible Science Due Date: 08-Sep-20tO 

Team Name: cC~H=E~M,-_______ _ 

Reviewer Name: hA /?I fVI U Ie IT 0 T t , 

g (ff{ZC(0 

'4 Science Due Date: ____ _ 

Sub Data Package Due Date: ____ _ 

Contractor Name: __________ _ 

* * * Studies Sent for Review * * * 

Printed on Page 2 

* * * Additional Data Package for this Decision * * * 

No Additional Data Packages 

* * * Data Package Instructions * * * 

Attention TRB/Product Chemistry Team ---

Please review the attached product chem data and CSF in support of RedEagle International, LLC "Me-Too" application for acceptability and 

compliance with FIFAA. For reference, a copy of the company's cover leller, proposed label and data matrix is allached, The registrant has 

cited Ethephon 2SL, EPA Reg. No. 66222-t5t as being substantiality similar to this proposed registration. 

Should you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Tawanda (308-8050) 
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DP#: (380807) ••• Studies Sent for Review··· Decision#: (436750) 

48t4f502 

~_I~I~I--I 

4814150t 

48t4f503 

48t41501 

48141502 

4814t501 

48t41501 

48t41504 

4814t504 

4814t50t 

4814t502 

48141504 

48t4t503 

48f4t503 

4814t504 

48t4150t 

48t4t502 

48t41502 

RedEagle Intemational, LLC (20tO) Ethephon 2: Product 

Chemistry: Product Identity and Composition, Description of 

Materials Used to Produce the Product, Description of the 

Production Process, Description of the Formulation Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. Unpublished study 

prepared by RedEagle Intemational, LLC. 18 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Associates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (20tO) Ethephon 2: 

Preliminary Analysis, Certified Limits and Enforcement Analytical 

Method. Unpublished study prepared by Red Eagle International, 

LLC. 13 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Assoc:iates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

Red Eagle International, LLC (2010) Ethephon 2: Product 

Chemistry: Productldenfity and Composition, Description of 

Materials Used to Produce the Product, Description of the 

Production Process, Description of the Formulation Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. Unpublished study 

prepared by RedEagle International, LLC. t8 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: ProdUct Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Associates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Assoc:iates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

Sun, G. (2010) Ethephon End-Use Product (EUP): Physical and 

Chemical Characteristics: Final Report. Project Number: 

Ot/t2763/02/004, GLP/SP/092. UnpUblished study prepared by 

Southwest Research Institute. 9 p. 

Sun, G. (20tO) Ethephon End-Use Product (EUP): Physical and 

Chemical Characteristics: Final Report. Project Number: 

Ot/t2763/02/004, GLP/SP/092. Unpublished study prepared by 

Southwest Research Institute. 9 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Associates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

Red Eagle International, LLC (2010) Ethephon 2: Product 

Chemistry: Product Identity and Composition, Description of 

Materials Used to Produce the Product, Description of the 

Production Process, Description of the Formulation Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. Unpublished study 

prepared by RedEagle International, LLC. t8 p. 

Sun, G. (20tO) Ethephon End-Use Product (EUP): Physical and 

Chemical Characteristics: Final Report. Project Number: 

Otft2763/02/004, GLP/SP/092. Unpublished study prepared by 

Southwest Research Institute. 9 p. 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (2010) Ethephon 2: 

Prelirninary Analysis, Certified Limits and Enforcement Analytical 

Method. Unpublished study prepared by Red Eagle International, 

LLC. 13 p. 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (20tO) Ethephon 2: 

Preliminary Analysis, Certified Limits and Enforcement Analytical 

Method. Unpublished study prepared by Red Eagle International, 

LLC. t3 p. 

Sun, G. (2010) Ethephon End-Use Product (EUP): Physical and 

Chemical Characteristics: Final Report. Project Number: 

Otft2763/02/004, GLP/SP/092. Unpublished study prepared by 

Southwest Research Institute. 9 p. 

Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2: Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Associates, 

Inc. 4 p. 

RedEagle International, LLC (20tO) Ethephon 2: Product 

Chemistry: Product Identity and Composition, Description of 

Materials Used to Produce the Product, Description of the 

Production Process, Description of the Formulation Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. Unpublished study 

prepared by RedEagle International, LLC. 18 p. 

RedEagle International, LLC (2010) Ethephon 2: Product 

Chemistry: Product Identity and Composition, Description of 

Materials Used to Produce the Product, Description of the 

Production Process, Description of the Formulation Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. Unpublished study 

prepared by RedEagle International, LLC. t8 p. 

830.1620fDescripticn of production 

process 

830.63t3/Stability to normal and 

elevated temperatures, metals, and 

metal ions 

830.t750/Certified limits 

830.6319/Miscibility 

830. t650/Description of formulation 

process 

830.752OfParticle size, fiber length, 

and diameter distribution 

830.6315/Flammability 

830.6303lPhysical state 

830.7000/pH 

830.6316/Explodab ·lIity 

830. t550/Productldentity and 

composition 

830.7300fDensity/reiative density 

830. t800/Enforcement analytical 

method 

830. t700/Preliminary analysis 

830.7tOONiscosily 

830.63M/Oxidizing or reducing 

action 

830.t600/Description of materials 

used to produce the product 

830. t670/Discussion of formation of 

impurities 
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48141501 Byrd, C. (2009) Ethephon 2; Product Chemistry Data Waivers. 830.632 t/Dielectric breakdown 

Unpublished study prepared by Wagner Regulatory Associates, voltage 

Inc. 4 p. 
216

DP BAR CODE NO,: 380807 

PC Code(s): 099801 

FOOD Use: Yes 

DATE OUT: August 17,2010 

FEE 

FILE SYMBOL NO,: 85678-0 

ACTION CODE: R300 

NON~FOOD Use: No 

SUBJECT: End Use Product Chemistry Review 

DECISION NO,: 436750 

Product Name: Ethephon 2 ~ 

Hari Mukhoty, Product Chemistry Team ('.--0 ........ _'\. 

Technical Review Branch I Registration Division (7505P) . 0' ~v"" 

. - 21 101i0 

FROM: 

TO: Tawanda Maigan I Tony Kish RM - 22 

Fungicide Branch I Registration Division (7505P) 

Company Name: 

Formulation Type: 

INTRODUCTION: 

RedEagle International 

Liquid 

The Registrant re-submitted one basic CSF (dated: 08/1812010) and a proposed product specific label (dated 

07/0212010) for registration of the aforesaid products under EPA File Symbol No. 85678-0. The product 

chemistry data have been submitted under MRIDs: 481415-01, -02, -03 and -04. 

The registrant claims that the aforesa'id proposed basic product is substantially similar to the cited product 

EPA Reg. No. 66222-151 (Product name: Ethephon 2SL). 

TRB has been requested to evaluate the product chemistry data required for the registration of the proposed 

basic product. 

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: 

1. Name of Active Ingredient(s): Ethephon (21.7%). 

2. The source material of the active ingredient is registered with the Agency. 

3. The inert ingredient is only . According to Label statement this proposed product is to be used for 

food uses (fruits, vegetables and other agricultural crops). Other pesticide products containing the active 

ingredient Ethephon have been registered and found to be acceptable forfooo uses previously by the 

Fungicide Branch of Registration Branch. 

*Inert ingredient information may be entitled to confidential treatment*
217

DP BAR CODE NO.: 380807 

PC Code(s): 099801 

FOOD Use: Yes 

FILE SYMBOL NO.: 85678-0 

ACTION CODE: R300 

NON~FOOD Use: No 

4. Confidential Statement of Formula(s): 

DECISION NO.: 436750 

[Xl Basic- Daled: 07/02/2010 fe-submitted - Dated: 08/18/2010 

[X] Alternate NA re-submitted - Dated: NA 

Alternate CSF{s) complies with 40CFR §152.43: [X 1 Yes [1 No 

5. Product labe! 

a. Ingredient statement: Nominal concentration of AI listed on CSF(s) concur with product label (PR Notice 

91-2) 

1 X J Yes, if not, explain below: 

Metallic equivalent: [ 1 Yes [X 1 NA; 

Soluble arsenic: [J Yes [ X [NA 

Isomeric ratios: [1 Yes [X 1 NA 

b. Health related sub statements: 

Petroleum distillate at > 10%: [1 Yes [ J No [X [NA 

Methanol at> 4%: [ JYes [ 1 No [X 1 NA 

c. Physical chemical hazard statement: Product labe! requires a statement per 40 CFR §156.78 for: 

flammability, explosive potential or electric insulator breakdown? 

I )Yes IX JNo 

Is the sub statement in compliance with PR Notice 97-6? [X J YES - Uses the term "Other 

Ingredients" 

, if not, explain below: 

d. Laber requires an additional Storage and Disposal statement: [ 1 Yes [X 1 No - from product 

chemistry point of view; if yes explain below: 

Final decision of overa!ilabel acceptance will be made by the PM. 

2 
218

DP BAR CD DE ND.: 380807 

PC Code(s): 099801 

FOOD Use: Yes 

FILE SVMBOL NO.: 85678·0 

ACTION CODE: R300 

NON·FOOD Use: No 

6. Group A: Product Chemistry Data 

DECISION NO.: 436750 

TRB's determination of the acceptability of the data for the proposed product is listed in the tables below. 

Data submitted 

TRB's Guideline 

No. Study Title Assessment MRID Nos. of Data 

Ves No 481415·02 and ·03 

Product Identity & Composition " 

830.1550 X A 

Description of materials used to A " 

830.1600 I produce the product X 

Description of formulation A " 

830.1650 I process X 

Discussion on the formation of " 

830.1670 impurities X A 

830.1700 Preliminary analysis NA 

Standard certified 

Limits X A 

Certified 

limits Proposed Limits NA A 

(158.350) Justification for 

830.1750 wider limits 

Enforcement analytical method 

830.1800 X A " 

A = Acceptance, N = Not Acceptable, G = Data Gap, 

W = Waiver Request, I = In Progress, NA = Not Applicable 

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DP BAR CODE NO.: 380807 

PC Code(s): 099801 

FOOD Use: Yes 

7. Group B: 

GUideline Study Title 

No. 

FILE SYMBOL NO.: 85678-0 

ACTION CODE: R300 

NON·FOOD Use: No 

Value or Qualitative 

Description 

830.6303 Ph'lsical State liquid 

830.6315 Flammability NIA 

830.6316 Explodabilitv NIA 

830.7000 pH 2.7 

1.122 g/cm 

830.7300 Density (units) 

DECISION NO.: 436750 

TRB's 

Assessment 

of Data 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A = Acceptance, N;:; Not Acceptable, G = Data Gap, W;:; Waiver request, 

NA = Not applicable, I = In progress 

CONCLUSIONS: 

MRID Nos. 

451415-01 &-

04 

" 

" 

" 

" 

" 

1. TRB has reviewed the CSF for the proposed basic product (Dated: 08/18/2010) and has found it to be 

acceptable. The proposed product is substantially similar to the cited product. The CSF is attached with this 

review. 

2. Product chemistry data requirements for Group A and Group 8, with the exception of one year storage 

stability (830.6317) and corrosion characteristics 830.6320) studies are satisfied and found to be acceptable. 

3. The registrant must generate one year storage stability (830.6317) and corrosion characteristics 

(830.6320) data on the proposed product. It is required that the observ?l-tions be made at 0,3,6,9, and 12 

month intervals. The results must be submitted to the Agency in electronic and hard copy format. 

4. The proposed label was screened as it pertains to the product chemistry requirements. The final review of 

the proposed label and uses are the purview of the PM team. 

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Memorandum 

Date: 0" / D;r / 10 

To: ____ -'-2--'..,1'-, ~"_n"_ _____ ,Regulatory Manager 

From: Information Services Branch, ITRMD 

Your receipt of this data submission is not an 

indication that MRIDs for the enclosed studies have 

been posted to OPPIN. 

We expect that it will be approximately 5 days 

from the above date before the study-level data is 

available in OPPIN. 

If you have any questions about this process, 

please contact Teresa Downs (305-5363). 

This is a: ~fully accepted submission 

D partially accepted submission 

D rejected submission 
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D,C, 20460 

July 7, 2010 

REDEAGLE INTERNA TlONAL LLC 

7460 LANCASTER PIKE, SUITE 9, PO Box 640 

HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-0640 

Report of Analysis for Compliance with PR Notice 86-5 

OFFiCE OF 

PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

Thank you for your submittal of 02-JUL-l O. Our staff has completed a preliminary 

analysis of the material. The results are provided as follows: 

Your submittal was found to be in full compliance with the standards for submission of 

data contained in PR Notice 86-5. A copy of your bibliography is enclosed, annotated with 

Master Record IDls (MRIDs) assigned to each document submitted. Please use these numbers in 

all future references to these documents. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any 

questions concerning this data submission, please raise them with the cognizant Product 

Manager, to whom the data have been released. 
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DATA TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

48141501 

48141502 

Name and AddressofSubmitter 

Red Eagle International LLC 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates 

PO Box 640 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Rgaulatory Action In Support Of Which This PackBQe Is Submitted 

Application for Registration 

Ethephon 2 

TransrnfttaJ Date 

July 2,2010 

Ustof Submitted Studies 

Vol. 1: Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (20 I 0) Ethephon 2 - Product Chemistry 

Data Waivers. RedEagle International LLC, Lakeland, Florida. 4 pages. 

- - VoL2~ - WagnerRe-g-ul;to-ryAss'~ciates, lll;;-: (20 10) Eihepholl-i:p~oduct-Iiielltlty and 

Composition, Description of Beginning Materials, Manufacturing Process, and 

Discussion of Fonnation of Impurities. RedEagle International LLC, Lakeland, 

Florida. Non-confidential pOltion 6 pages, Confidential portion 12 pages . 

. ----.•....•..••. --.•.. --...... .. - ..... - .........• --:-C:-~,' --.--.-••.••.. --" .•• -

VoL 3: Wagner Regnlatory Associates, Inc. (2010) Ethephon 2 - Preliminary 

Analysis, Celtified Limits, and Enforcement Analytical M'ethod. RedEagle 

International LLC, Lakeland, Florida. Non-confidential portion 6 pages, Confidential 

portion 7 pages. 

48141503 

48141504 

Vol. 4: Sun, Gang (2010). Ethephon End-Use_Product (EUP) Physical and Chemical 

Characteristics. Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Report Number 

01.12763.02.004.9 pages. 

Company Official: 

Company Name: 

Company Contact: 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name 

Wagner Regulatory Assodates, Inc. 

Agent for Red Eagle Intemational LLC 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name 

Signature 

(302) 234-2780 

Phone 

481415·00 
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21-Day Screen Completed by - . 

Contractor 

21-Day Expires on 7- :23-/0 

Jacket# gSt>7? -0 

MRID# Lf'6! cf0 

Content Screen: Recommended to 1P§/Fail 

86-5 Reviewlrasse«!yFaHed/NA 

Transfer This Jacket to: 
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PRIA 2 - 21 Day Content Screen Review Worksheet 

(EPA/OPP Use Only) 

7- 3/23/09 21 Day Screen Start Date: -c----'---.,;.).~-__i:I-'()"----_;:_:__=:_c Experts In-Processing Signature: i3. i~ Date7 -7-/0 Fee Paid: Yes X 

Division management contacted on issues No Yes Date 

EPA Reg. Number: B.5? 7'1-0 EPA Receipt Date: 7-2-ID 

Items for Review Yes No N/A* 

1 Application Form (EPA Form 8570-1 )(link to form) signed & complete 

including package type :/---

Confidential Statement of Formula all boxes completed, form signed, and 

dated (EPA Form 8570-4) (Link to form) >'---

2 a) All inerts (link to http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOI/inerts/), yes no 

including fragrances, approved for the proposed uses (see 

Footnote A) X 

3 Certification with Respect to Citation of Data (EPA Form 8570-34) (Link to 

Y- form) completed and signed (N/A if 100% repack) 

Certificate and data matrix consistent Y--

If applicant is relying on data that are compensable, is the offer yes no 

to pay statement included. (see Footnote B) 

If applicable, is there a letter of Authorization for exclusive use only_ 

Formulator's Exemption Statement (EPA Form 8570-27) (Link to fonn) 

K 4 completed and signed (N/A if source is unregistered or applicant O\Vl1S the 

technical) 

Data Matrix (EPA Form 8570-35) (Link to form) both internal and external 

Y--, copies (PR 98-5) (Link to PR 98-5) completed and signed (N/A if 100% 

repack) 

5 yes no . 

a) Selective Method (Fee category experts use) X , -'-;, 

. 

, 

b) Cite-All (Fee category experts use) , 

.',;"" , . 'c;; c) Applicant O\Vl1S all data (Fee category experts use) , . -" ,.' ., .. 

" .., ." , 

5 Copies of Label Oink to httJ!:lIwww.eJ!a.gov/oJ!J!feadl/labelingllrmD X 6 (Electronic labels on CD are encouraged and guidance is available)( link to 

http:!twvvw.epa.gov/pesticides/regu!aflngfregistering/su bm 'Issio ns/i nd ex. htm#!abeJs 

I ) 

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7 Is the data package consistent with PR Notice 86-5 (link to PRN 86-5) X 

Notice of Filing (link to 

8 htt)!://www.e)!a.gov/)!esticides/regu!atineitolerance [!etitions.htm) included 

with petitions (link to 7- http://www.epa.gov/pestictdes/reuulating/tolerances.htm) 

9 If applicable for conventional applications, reduced risk rationale (link to /- http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOllworkplanireducedrisk.html) 

Required Data (link to 

httJ)://www.e)!a.gov/l!esticides/regulatimvdata reguirements.htm) and/or 

data waivers. See Footnote C. 

a) List study (or studies) not included with application 

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Comments: 

* N/A - Not Applicable 

Footnotes 

A. During the 21 day initial content review, all eSFs will be reviewed to determine 

whether all inerts listed, including fragrances, are approved for the proposed uses. If an 

unapproved inert is identified, the applicant must either 1) resolve the inert issue by, for 

example, removing the inert, substituting it with an approved inert, submitting 

documentation that EPA approved the inert for the proposed pesticidal uses, correcting 

mistakes on the eSF, etc. or 2) provide the data to support OPP approval of the inert or 3) 

withdraw the application. Removing or substituting an inert ingredient will require a new 

eSF and may require submission of data. All information, forms, data and 

documentation resolving the inert issue must have been received by the Agency or the 

application withdrawn within the 21 day period, otherwise, the Agency will reject the 

application as described below. 

To successfully complete this aspect of the 21 day initial content screen, applicants are 

strongly encouraged to verify that all inert ingredients have been approved for the 

application's uses even if a product is currently registered by consulting the inert Web 

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site [link to http;//www.epa.gov/opprdOOl/inerts/lists.html] and if the inert is not 

approved, to obtain the necessary inert approval prior to submitting an application 

to register a pesticide product containing that inert ingredient. Some inert 

ingredients are no longer approved for food uses or certain types of uses. The name 

and/or CAS number on a CSF must match the name and CAS number on this web site. 

Simple typographical errors in the name or CAS number have resulted in processing 

delays. 

If an inert is not listed on the inert ingredient web site and the applicant believes that the 

inert has been approved, the applicant should contact the Inert Ingredient Assessment 

Branch (IIAB) at inertsbranch@epa.govandresolvetheissue. Copies of the 

correspondence with IIAB resolving the issue should accompany the application. All 

new inerts except PIP inerts are reviewed by lIAB. The IIAB should also be contacted 

for any questions on what supporting data needs to be submitted for and the Agency's 

inert review process. Questions on PIP inerts should be directed to the Chief of 

Microbial Pesticides Branch (Link to 

http;//www.epa.gov/oppbppdllbiopesticides!contactsbppd.htm]. 

Vlhen a brand, trade, or proprietary name of an inert ingredient is listed on a CSF, 

additional information such as an alternate name of the inert, CAS number or other 

information [link to http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOllinerts/tips.pQfl must also be included 

to enable the Agency to determine if it has been approved, Each component of an inert 

mixture (including a fragrance) must be identified. In some cases, the supplier of the 

mixture or fragrance may need to provide this information to the Agency. Prior to the 

Agency's receipt of an application, applicants must arrange with a proprietary mixture or 

fragrance supplier to provide the component information to the Agency or promptly upon 

EPA's request. If the inert ingredients in a proprietary blend (including fragrances) 

cannot or are not identified or provided within the 21-day content review period, the 

Agency will reject the application. 

During the 21 day content review, applicants should submit information to the individual 

identified by the Agency when the applicant is informed of an unapproved inert. 

Unapproved Inerts Identified on CSFs 

All applications except conventional new products and PIPs 

Once an unapproved inert is identified on a eSF, the Agency will contact the 

applicant with the following options: 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the inert's identity or CAS 

number, providing documentation that the inert has been approved, or 

removing the unapproved inert from the CSF or replacing it with one that is 

approved for the application's uses; or 

2. Submit the information and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert. If this option is selected and implemented, the Agency may 

request an extension in the PRIA decision review timeframe to accommodate 

the inert review/approval process; 

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3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

Ifnone of these options is selected and implemented by the applicant within the 

21 day content review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 

25% of the full fee of the category identified. 

Conventional New Product Applications 

"When the Registration Division identifies an unapproved inert on a CSF with an 

application for a new product that the applicant has not identified as requiring an 

inert approval (R311, R312 or R313), it will contact the applicant with the 

following options: 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the inert's identity or CAS 

number, providing documentation that the inert has been approved, or 

removing the unapproved inert from tlie CSF or replacing it with one that is 

approved for the application's uses; or 

2. Submit the infonnation and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert, including any required petition to establish or amend a 

tolerance or exemption from a tolerance. (This option may change the PRIA 

category for the application, which could require a longer decision review 

time and a larger fee. If additional fees are due, they must be received by the 

Agency within the 21 day content review period.) 

3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

Ifnone of the above options is selected and implemented during the 21~day 

content-review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 25% of 

the appropriate fee for the new product-inert approval category. 

PIP Applications 

When the Biopesticide and Pollution Prevention Division identifies an 

unapproved inert on a PIP CSF and a request to approve the inert does not 

accompany the application, it will contact the applicant with the following 

options: 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the spelling or name of the 

inert to that in 40 CFR 174, or providing documentation that the inert has been 

approved; or 

2. Submit the infonnation and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert. If an inert ingredient tolerance exemption petition is 

required, the petition must be received by the Agency and the B903 fee paid 

within the 21 day period. If this option is selected and implemented, the 

Agency will discuss harmonizing the timeframe for both actions. 

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3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

Ifnone of the above options is selected and implemented during the 21 day 

content review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 25% of 

the fee. 

B. A policy on documentation of offers to pay is still being developed, however, for a 

me-too or fast track (similar/identical) new product, R300 or A530, an application 

without the necessary authorizations of offers to pay will be placed into either R301 or 

A531. The Agency recommends that authorizations of offers to pay be submitted with 

other PRIA applications to avoid delays in the Agency's decision. 

C. Biopesticide applicants are advised to contact the Agency and discuss study waivers 

prior to submitting their application to the Agency. Documentation of such discussions 

should be submitted with the study waiver. 

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) 

R 300 and 301 

100% identical (repack): -;:,YE~S0!lor';:;t..fl':9.-'J,'c~ir!,"c1",e-,o~n"-1e 

{If yes, it's a 100% repack - then G A and B product chemistry data are not required} 

Data on Group and A and B must be submitted - Group A and B can not be cited. 

Group A: Product Chemistry Data 

Data submitted 

Guideline No. Stndy Title Yes No 

830.1550 Product Identity & Composition V 

Description of materials used to produce the v" 830.1600 I product 

83.0.1650 Description'of formulation process 1/ 

830.1670 Discussion on the fonnation of impurities .....-' 

830.1700 Preliminary analysis v 

830.1750 Certified limits (158.345) v 

830.1800 Enforcement analytical method ./ 

GroupB: Product Chemistry Data 

Data submitted 

Guideline No. Stndy Title Yes No 

830.6302 Color V 

830.6303 Physical State V 

830.6304 Odor v 

830.6314 OxidationlReduction (Chemical incompatibility) ~ 

830.6315 Flammability ~ 

830.6316 Explodability ./ 

830.6317 Storage stability V 

830.6319 Miscibility ,/ 

830.6320 Corrosion Characteristics ./ 

830.6321 Dielectric Breakdown voltage v" 

830.7000 IpH V 

830.7100 Viscosity V 

830.7300 Density ,/ 

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R 300 and 301 

New products must provide a brid'ging rationale document. The bridging document directs 

opp to use a currently registered set of 6 acute toxicity data and label; instead of 

submitting product specific data .. 

Guideliue Acute toxicity (6 pack) Cited 

No. Study Title Yes No 

830.1100 Acute Oral (LD50) .,/ 

830.1200 Acute Dermal (LD50) J 

830.1300 Acute lnbalation (LC50) ./ 

830.2400 Acute Eye Irritation ./ 

8302500 Acute Dermal Irritation J 

830.2600 Dennal Sensitization ./ 

Efficacy - which guideline depends on the proposed label use and they must cite the data to 

be used for the hodging rationale. 

Guideline Cited 

No. Efficacy Study Titles Yes No 

810.3100 Soil Treatments for Imported Fire Ants 

Livestock, Poultry, Fur and Wool-Bearing 

810.3200 Animal Treatments , Treatments to Control Pests of Humans and 

810.3300 Pets 

Mosquito, Black Fly, and Biting Midge 

810.3400 ! (Sand F1ylTreatments 

810.3500 Premises Treatments 

810.3600 Structural Treatments 

Methods for Efficacy Testing of Termite 

810.3800 Baits 

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

July 6, 2010 

OPP Decision Number: D-436750 

EPA File Symbol or Registration Number: 85678-0 

Product Name: ETHEPHON 2 

EPA Receipt Date: 02-Jul-2010 

EPA Company Number: 85678 

Company Name: REDEAGLE INTERNATIONAL LLC 

Catherine Byrd 

WAGNER REGULATORY ASSOCIATES, INC. 

REDEAGLE INTERNATIONAL LLC 

7460 LANCASTER PIKE, SUITE 9, PO Box 640 

HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-0640 

OFFICE OF 

PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

SUBJECT: Receipt of Registration Application Subject to Registration Service Fee 

Dear Registrant: 

The Office of Pesticide Programs has received your application and certification of 

payment. If you submitted data with this application, the results of the PRN-86-5 screen will be 

communicated separately. During the administrative screen, the .office of Pesticide Programs 

has determined that this Action is subject to a Pesticide Registration Service Fee as defined in 

the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. 

The Action has been identified as Action Code: R300 

NEW PRODUCT;ME-TOO PRODUCT FAST TRACK; 

No additional payment is due at this time. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Pesticide Registration Service Fee 

Ombudsman at (703) 308-9362. 

In ="-"&'A(esources Management Division 
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IFee for Servicel {877772JThis package includes the following I I for Division 

r---------------------

@New Registration 

°Amendment 

OAD 

oBPPD 

@RD 

21 Studies? D Fee Waiver? 

Risk Mgr. []D I D volpay % Reduction: 

D 

Receipt No. s-I 877772 ~::::::::=:::::::==::===i 

EPA File Symbol/Reg. No. ~I =8=5=6=7=8-=0== 

Pin-Punch Date: ,-I _7_/_2/_2_01_0_ 

This item is NOT subject to FFS action. 

Action Code: II ParenUChild Decisions: I 

Requested: 1 'K3D D I ' ' 

Granted: I Q3/J 0 I 

L-__ A_m_ou_n_t_D_u_e: __ $_I_'3_~ ______ ~iIL ________________ ~ IiiJ Inert Cleared for Intended Use IiiJ 

Reviewer:~f (c,'/v<J 

Remarks: 

Uncleared Inert in Product 

Date: 7th; ~1 
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)i 

FEE FOR SERVICE 
238

Online Payment ) 

Step 3: Confirm Payment 

Thank you. 

Your transaction has been successfully completed. 

Pay.gov Tracking Information 

Application Name: PRIA Service Fees 

pay.gov Tracking 10: 2512FDS1 

Agency Tracking 10: 74124343170 

Transaction Date and Time: 07/01/2010 13:57 EDT 

Payment Summary 

Address Information 

Account ~~~:~ James M Wagner 

7460 Lancaster 

Billing Address: Pike 

Billing Address 2: Suite 9 

City: Hockessin 

State I Province: DE 

Zip I Postal Code: 19707 

Country: USA 

Account Information 

Card Type: American Express 

Card Number: ***********1018 

Decision 

Number: 

Registration 85678 

Number: 

Red Eagle 

Company Name: International 

Company 85678 

Number: 

Action Code: R300 

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Payment Information 

Payment Amount: $1,365.00 

Transaction Date 07101/2010 

and Time: 13:57 EDT 

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Please read instructions on reverse before compl' ''Ifom). Form Approvf 1MB No. 2070-0060. Approval expiles 05-31-98 

X • ,jgistration OPP Identifier Number 

oEM United States 

Environmental Protection Agency Amendment 

Washington, DC 20460 Other 

Application for Pesticide - Section I 

1. Company/Product Number 2, EPA Product Manager 3. Proposed Classification 

RedEagle International LLC/85678- 0 Tony Kish 

4. Company/Product (Name) PM# llil None Restricted 

Red Eagle International LLC/Ethephon 2 22 

5. Name and Address of Applicant (fnc/ude Zip Code) 6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) 

RedEagle International LLC 

(b)(!), my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling 

to: 

clo Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

EPA Reg. No. 66222-151 

Hockessin. DE 19707 Product Name: Ethephon 2SL 

D Check if this is a new address 

Section -II 

0 Amendment - Explain below. 0 Final printed labels in lesponse to 

Agency Imter dated 

0 Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated Ilil -Me Too" Application. 

0 Notification - Explain below. 0 Other - Explain below. 

Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section II.) 

Section - III 

1. Material This Product Wilt Be Packa ed In: 

Ch;I'~r~::;aOkag;"g U~ckaging W~ Soluble Packaging 2. T e of Container 

Yes Yes Metal 

X No rx No X No X Plastic 

It "Yes" No. per If "Yes" No. per G!ass 

* Certification must Unit Packaging wgt. container Package wgt containel Paper 

be submitted I Other (Specify) HDPE lined bags 

3. Location of Net Contents !nformaHon 4. Size(s) Retail Container 5. Location of Label Directions 

m Label D Container bulk ~ On Label 

2.5 gallons On Labeling accompanying product 

6. Manner in Which Label is Affixed to Product § L1thog,aph CJ Other _adhesive backed label 

X Paper glued 

Stenciled 

Section -IV 

1. Contact Poin~ (Comp/ete items direct! below foridentiflcation of individual to be contacted, if necessa , to process this a lication. 

Name I Title I !3el~fhone No. (Include Area Code, ~, : 

Catherine M. Byrd Aqent for RedEaQle International LLC 3022342780 """ ,~ 

Certification 6. Date A~~ati$ • 

I certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto ale !lue, accurate and complete. Receive9, , , , , I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or , , 

both under applicable law. (St3JrtPed) ., , , , , 

2. Signature 3. Title ' " " , ., , 

~ru#.II$v , , Agent for RedEagle International LLC " , > , , , • , > ' >. 

4. Typed Name 5. Date , 

, > j , 

Catherine M. Byrd July 2, 2010 , , > , ' , 

ThIS IS a reproductIon of EPA Form 8570-1 (Rev. 8-94) PrevIous edItIons are obsolete. 
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July 2, 20]0 

Document Processing Desk (REGFEE) 

ATTN: Tony Kish 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

Registration Division (7504P) 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Office of Pesticide Programs 

Room 5-4900, One Potomac Yard 

2777 South Crystal Drive 

Arlington, Virginia 22202-450 I 

Dear Mr. Kish; 

7460 Lancaster Pike, Suite 9 

Hockessin, Delaware 19707 

Subject: Application to register a new product containing a currently registered active ingredient-

"Ethephon 2" 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc., as agent for RedEagle International LLC, is requesting registration 

of the above referenced product This product is substantially similar to the ethephon product registered 

by Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (Ethephon 2SL), under EPA Registration Number 66222-

]51. 

In support of this request, the following documents and studies are attached: 

• Letter from RedEagle International LLC, appointing Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. as its 

agent 

• Application for Pesticide Registration (8570-1) 

• Confidential Statement ofFonnula (8570-4),2 copies 

• Certification with Respect to Citation of Data (8570-34) 

• Data Matrix (8570-35) 

• Data Transmittal Document 

• Product 1dentity and Composition data (3 copies) as outlined in the transmittal document 

• Physical and Chemical Properties data (3 copies) as outlined in the transmittal document 

• Draft labeling, 3copies and CD 

• For "me-too" product labeling, please refer to the EPA approved label for Registration Number 

66222-151. 

• A copy of the receipt confinning payment of the required registration fees. 

If you have any questions about this submission please contact the undersigned. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Agent for RedEagle International LLC 

Enclosures 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4 . 

DATA TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT 

Name and Address of Sutmitter 

RedEagle International LLC 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Assoclates 

PO Box 640 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Regulato!y Action In Support Of Which This Package Is Submitted 

Application for Registration 

Ethephon 2 

Transmittal Date 

July 2.2010 

List of Submitted S1udies 

... _ .. _-._._._ ..................... - .. _-_ ............ == ........... _-.. _._ ........... _ .. . Vol. I: Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (2010) Ethephon 2 - Product Chemistry 

Data Waivers. RedEagle International LLC, Lakeland, Florida. 4 pages. 

Vol. 2: Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. (20 IO) Ethepholl2~Product Identity and 

Composition, Description of Beginning Materials, Manufacturing Process, and 

Discussion of Formation of Impurities. RedEagle International LLC, Lakeland, 

Florida. Non-confidential portion 6 pages, Confidential portion 12 pages. 

Vol:T: . Wagller Regulatory-Asso-cj;ltes~ Inc. (20105 Ethepho;12 ~ Preliminary 

Analysis, Certified Limits, and Enforcement Analytical Method. RedEagle 

International LLC, Lakeland, Florida. Non~confidential portion 6 pages, Confidential 

portion 7 pages. 

·-~""-·----'··"'VoC4~- Slln-:-Oang (2oTQf Ethephon End:'Us'e~ProdllcT(EUpfphysi~'aTand C'i~'e';:;;'i~~r'" 

Characteristics. Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Report Number 

O1.l2763.02.004. 9 pages. 

- ... _ ............. -_ ............. _ ..... _.........._ ........... _ ..... _ ... - .. _ ... _ ...... _ ...................... . 

Company Official: 

Company Name: 

Company Contact: 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name 

Wagner Regulatory Associates, Inc. 

Agent for Red Eagle International LLC 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name 

Signature 

(302) 234·2780 

Phone 
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Certification with Respect to Label Integrity 

versIon: 9/11/02 

I certify that the information (including, but not limited to, text, tables, and graphics) 

contained in the electronic file identified below by file name and submitted with this 

certification is the same information as that on the paper copies of these documents 

included with this submission. 

IPROPOSED LABEL 

Date Submitted 

EPA Registration # to EPA Electronic file name 

85678- July 2, 2010 85678.XXXXX.20100702.V1.pdf 

I certify that the statements that I have made on this form are true, accurate, and 

complete. I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statements may be 

punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under applicable law. 

Signature 

Catherine M. Byrd 

Name (typed) 

Agent for Red Eagle International LLC 

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F orm Approve A B ". d OM N 20700060 - 2070-0057 20700 - 1 07 20700122 - 2070-0164 

~~1 "'" UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

~ 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The pubtic reporting burden for this cotlection of information is estimated to average t.25 hours per response for registration 

and 0.25 hours per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instructions and completing the necessary forms. Send 

comments regarding burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection ofinfonnation, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Director, Collection 

Strategies Division (2822T), u.s. Environmental Protection Agency, t200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.w., Washington, DC 20460. Do not send the completed form 

to this address. 

Certification with Respect to Citation of Data 

Applicant'slRegis/rant's Name, Address, and Telephone Number EPA Registration Number/File Symbot 

RedEagle International LLC, P.O. Box 640, Hockessin, DE 19707 85678-

Active InQredient/s} and/or representative test compound,s} Date 

Ethephon July 2, 2010 

General Use Pattern(s) (list all those claimed for this product using 40 CFR Part 158} Product Name 

Terrestrial food crop use; Terrestrial nonfood crop use Ethephon 2 

NOTE: If your product is a 100% repackaging of another purchased EPA-registered product labeled for all the same uses on your label, you do not need to 

submH this fonn. You must submit the Fonnulator's Exemption Slatement (EPA Fonn 8570-27). 

D I am responding to a Data-Call-In Notice, and have included with this form a list of companies sent offers of compensation (the Data Matrix fonn should 

be used for this purpose). 

SECTION t: METHOD OF DATA SUPPORT (Check one melhod only) 

D I am using the cite-all method of support, and have included with this fonn [2] I am using the seleclive method of support (or cHe-ali option 

a list of companies sent offers of compensation (the Data Matrix fonn under the selective method), and have included wHh this fonn a 

shoui:l be used for this purpose). completed list of data requirements (the Data Matrix fonn must be 

used). 

SECTION II: GENERAL OFFER TO PAY 

IRequired if using the cite-all method or when using the cite-all option under the selective method to satisfy one or more data requirements) 

[2] I hereby offer and agree to pay compensalion, to other persons, with regard to the approval of this application, to the extent required by FIFRA. 

SECTION Ill: CERTIFtCA nON 

I certify that this application for registration, this form for reregistration, or this Data-Call-In response is supported by all data submitted or ciled in the 

application for registration, the fonn for reregistration, or the Data-Call-In response. In addition, if the cite-all bption or cite-all option under the selective method is 

indicated in Section I, this application is supported by all data in the Agency's files that (1) concern the properties or effects of this product or an identical or 

substantially similar product, or one or more of the ingredients in this product; and (2) is a type of data that would be required to be submitted under the dala 

requirements in effect on the date of approval of Ihis application if the application sought the initial registrallon of a product of identical or similar composition and 

uses. 

t certify thai for each exclusive use study cited In support of this registration or reregistration, thai I am the original data submitter or that I have obtained 

the written permission of the original dala submitter to cite that study. 

I certify that for each study cited in support of this registration or reregistration that is not an exclusive use study, either: (a) I am the original data 

submitter; (b) I have obtained the pennisslon of the original data submitter to use the study in support of this application; (c) all periods of eligibility for 

compensation have expired for the study; (dl the study is in the public literature; or (e) t have notified in writing the company that submitted the study and have' 

offered (I) 10 pay compensation to the extent required by sections 3(c)(1)(F) and/or 3(c)(2)(B) of FIFRA; and (ii) to commence negotiations tP3dJ!~eT.line the ~ • 

amount and terms of compensation, if any, to be paid for the use of the study. , , . , • , • , , I certify that in all instances where an offer of compensation is required, copies of all offers to pay compensation and evidence ofjpp'J 95lliyel)' in 

accordance with sections 3(c}(1)(F) and/or 3(c)(2)(8) of FIFRA are available and wilt be submitted to the Agency upon request. Should I fail tt.;pro0Jce such 

evidence to the Agency upon request, I understand that the Agency may Inillate action to deny, cancet or suspend the registration of my product ~,conform~ywLth 

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t certify that the statements I have made on 1hls form and all attachments to it;lre true, accurate, and complete. I ackM:N!('nije that any , 

knowingly false or misteading stalement may be punishabte by fine or imprisonment or both under applicable taw. :' ~~1' Signature 

~/1L;3t;r;G Date Typed or Printed Name and Title 'r " , 

July 2, 2010 Catherine M. Byrd, Agent 

EPA Form 8570 -34 (t2 -2003) Electromc and Paper versions available. Submit only Paper version. 
246 ,.",,,,"'>. 1"'1 ,SliZZ • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Fornl 

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hours per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instruction and completing the oecessmy forms. Sen

burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of infonnation, including suggestions for reducblg the burden to: Director, OPPE Information M

U.S. EnvirolUnental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S. W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the fonn to this address. 

Date: luly 2, 2010 

Applicant'sfRegistrant's Name and Address: 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

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PRODUCT SPECIFIC 

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DATA MATRIX 

RedEagle International LLC 

c/o Waguer Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 Hockessin, DE 19707 

.y Name IMRID 

EPA Reg No.! File S)11lbol: 

85678-

Product: 

Ethephon 2 

830.1550, 830.1600, 830.1{l20, Product Identity, RcdEaglc LLC 

830. I6S0. 830.1670 Composition/Descriptioll ofMmeJials 

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830.1700 830.1750 

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LLC 

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Name and Title 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle I

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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

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hOllrs per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instruction and completing the necessary fomlS. Send 

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc ,401 M Street, S.W., Washilll!ton DC 20460. Do not send the tOl1n to tillS address. 

DATA MATRIX 

Date: July 2, 20}O EPA Reg No.! File Symbol: 

85678-

Applicant'siRegistrant's Name and Address: RedEagle International LLC Product: 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 Ethephon2 Hockessin, DE 19707 

Ingredient: Ethepholl 

Guideline Reference Number Guideline Study Name MRID Number Submitter 

830.72tlO Meltin ointlmeltina rMae RedEugle International LLC 830.7220 Boililll: fJointiboilin ran e RedEagJe Intcl"Ilational LLC 830.7300 Densil '/Rclativc Deusitv RedEa<'"le International LLC 830.7370 Dissociation eon3tants ill water Red Eagle Intemadonal LLC 

830.7520 Pm1icle sizc, fiber len th, and diameter RClIEa<'"le Interuationai LLC 830.7550 Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water RedEagle International LLC 830.7840 Watcr sohlbility RedEaale Intemational LLC 

830.7950 Vapor pressure RedEagle International LLC 870.1100,1200,1300,2400, I Acute Oral, Dermal, Inhalatioll, Eye ! Cite All Agricultural H(lndlers Exposure Tllsk Force, Macon, MO 

2500,2600 Irritation, Demlallrritntion, Skin 

Seasitizati(lll 

i Agrieultllral Reent ; Task Force, Washin ton, DC I 

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Arysta Lifescienec North America, LLC, Car', NC 

BASF Sparks LLC, Research Triallgle Park. NC 

Buyer Cro scicnec LP, Research Trilln' e Pllrk, NC 

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i EJ. DuPont de Nemollrs & Co., Newark, DE Eti 'a LLC, Gil? Harbor, WA 

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FIFR.,.\ Endangered Spccies Tusk Force. LLC, Washinl?lOn, DC 

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Generic Endangered S Jccies Task force (GESTF), WashingtonGriffin LLC, Newark DE 

, , Gro-Pro, LLC, Gig Harbor, WA 

- I " -- . I IntcnIatiollul Special Products, Wa 'ne, NJ " 

, i" • .""". :p , Lovelaud Inc, Greely, CO I Makblesitim-Aoan of North America, Inc., Ralei 1, NC Nations Aa II, Ralciah, NC 

• Name aud Title 

Ji:: C<ltherine M. Byrd, Agent for Red Eagle I

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ",-","'!" 4011\1 Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response for 

hours per response for reregistration and special review activities. incllJding time for reading the instruction and completing the necessary fOims. Send 

burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of infonnation, including suggestions for reduciug the burden to: Director, OPPE Infonnation M

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S. W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the fonn to this address. 

DATA MATRIX 

Date: July 2,2010 EPA Reg No.1 File Symbol: 

85678-

Applicant'slRegistrant's Name and Address: RedEagle luternatioual LLC Product: 

c/o Wagner RegulatOlY Associates luc. 

P,O. Box 640 Ethephon 2 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Iugredient: Ethephon 

Guideline Hcfercnce Numbcr Guideline Study Name 1\.oJRID Number Submitter 

0uIdoor Residemial Exposure Task Force, LLC, Washington, D

S)fa Drift Task Force Washin 'Ion, DC 

1) Celtification of Limits is provided in the Confidential Statement of Fonnula EPA Conn 8574A 

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Sionature '1 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle I

LLC 

EPA Form 8570-35 Electronic and Paper versiolls available. Submit only Paper versIOn. 
249 .,., ',« ft- Form 

.?lOllI!Z' UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTroN AGENCY 

401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The public repOlting b'mden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 hours per response for 

Iloms per response for reregistration and special review activities, including time for reading the instruction and completing the necessary forms. Send 

bW'den estimate or any other aspect oft111S collection of infomlation, including suggestions for redllcing the burden 10: Director, OPPE Infomlation M

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the fonn to this address. 

DATA MATRIX 

Date: July 2, 20 I 0 EPA RegNo) File Symbol: 

85678-

AppliC<lut's/Registrant's Name anti Address: RedEagle International LLC Product: 

c/o Wagner RegulatOly Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 Ethephon 2 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

: Name and Title 

'i J)' Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle I

S. lonature LLC 

EPA FonJi 8570-35 (9-97) Electronic and Paper versions available. SlIbmit oilly Paper versIOn. 
250 , , Fonn 

( .... , l.'lI!'Z ' UNTTED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

401 M Street, S.W. 

WASHL"lGTON, D.C. 20460 

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 hems per response for 

honrs per response for reregistration and special review activities, including tillle for reading the instruction and completing the necessmy [onm. Sen

burden esrimate or any other aspect of this collectiOll ofintol1nation, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Director, OPPE Infonnation M

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington DC 20460. Do not send the form 10 this address. 

DATAMATRTX 

Date: July 2, 2010 

Applicant's/Registnmt's Name and Address: RedEagle International LLC 

c/o Wagner Regulatory Associates Inc. 

P.O. Box 640 

Hockessin, DE 19707 

Ingredient: Ethephon 

Guideline Refrrence NlImber 

S(gnlltnre 

?i/fl,;lrh- "8/7· 

EPA Fonn 8570-35 (9-97) Electronic and Paper versions available. Submit only Paper version. 

EPA Reg No.1 File Symhol: 

85678-

Product: 

Ethephon 2 

Name and Title 

Catherine M. Byrd, Agent for RedEagle I

LLC 
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Ms. Christie Hitchcock 

Product Registration 

MANA, Inc. 

4515 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 300 

Raleigh, NC 27609 

SUBJECT: Application for Pesticide Notification.PRN 98 R l 0 

Request Alternate Brand Name "QualiRPro Ethephon 2 SL" 

EPA Reg. No. 66222·151 

Application Dated August 21,2009 

Dear Registrant: 

OFf!crOf 

PREVENTiON, PESTICIDES AND 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

SEP 2 2 2009 

The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide 

Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 dated 08/21109 for the above product, The Registration 

-Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and 

finds that the action(s) requested fall within the scope ofPRN 98-10. The label submitted with 

the application has been stamped "Notification" and will be placed in our records. 

If you have any questions. please call me directly at 703~305~6249 or Owen F. Beeder of 

my staff at 703·308·8899. 

Sincerely, 

Linda 

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Notifications & Minor Formulations Team Leader 

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1. Compofly!Product Number 2. EPA Product Manoger 3. Proposed C!o$$ificetion 

66222-151 Linda o Nono o Restricted 

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Ethephon 2Sl 22- i Branch 

'6. Nllmo and Addross of Applicant (tncludo ZIP Codo) 6. Expedited Reveiw. In accotdance with FIFRA Section 3{c)(3) 

Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (bHiI, my ptoduct is similar or identical in composition and Ia.beling 

4515 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 300 to; 

Raleigh. NC 27609 EPA Reg. No. 

n,-,- new sddrllf)!; I D. , Name 

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r= Rosubmil)siOn jn f(lSpOnSI) to Agoncy I",ttor dated 

Agencv !ouar dat04 

PMo Too~ AppHcetion. IIV" '==/ '== l!:: _ Exp!ain betow. Other· Explain batow. AUG 222009 

EXplartation: Uso odditi?nal pegel,,) if necessory. IFor soction I ami SoctiDn I!.I 

Notification of altemate brand name per PR Notice 98-10. ABN is Quan-Pro Ethaphon 2 SL. This notKication is consislent with tho provisions of PR Notice 98-

10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, ",nd no OUlfH changes have been made 10 Ihe !abenng orUm confidential statemenl 01 formula-of this product. ! 

understand that n !s a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001· to willfully make false statements to EPA. I further understand that if this notitica!ion is nol conslslent 

Wilh the ferms 01 PR Notice 98-1.0 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in vio!alion of FIFRA and I may bs subject to enforcement acHon and penalties 

under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA. 

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Christie H~chcock Regulatory Specialist ,> , 

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! cortify that tho !:tatomonts ! hava mll40 on this form and olt owichments thoroto oro truo, accurate and c~'WJ~t;" , . • I acknowlodgo that any knowHnglly foil:" or mi$l(lQding tlttltom"'nt may bo punhi::hab!., by fin., ~r imprisonment 8r"" ~ , • both und~r , tClW. , , 0, 0 

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August 21,2009 

Document Processing Desk (NOTJ F) 

Registratfon Division (7504P) 

OPP, USEPA 

Ariel Rios Building 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 

Washington DC 20460 

Re: Ethephon 2SL: EPA Reg. No. 66222~151 

Notification of Alternate Brand Name per PRN 98~ 10 

To Whom It May Concern: 

Maktheshim Agan of North America, Inc. is submitting a notification for an alternate brand name for the 

product referenced above. The label will be marketed as: Quali~Pro Ethephon 2 SL. 

This notification is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98~10 and EPA regulations at 40CFR 

152.46, and no other changes have been made to the labeling or the confidential statement of formula 

for this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 USC Sec. 1001 to willfully make any false 

statement to EPA I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 

98~10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in violation of FtFRA and I may be subject to enforcement 

action and penalties under Sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA. 

In support of this submission, the following documents are attached: 

• Application for registration (EPA-Form 8570-1) 

• One copy of labeling 

Should you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact me at 919-256~9342 or by 

email atchitchcock@manainc.com. 

Sincerely, 

f/',,_:b.~ 

~:e~~ock Regulatory Specialist 

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Ethephonz SL 

FOA COMMERCIAL OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY. 

NOT FOR RESIPENTIAL USE. 

For the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental 

Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental 

Deciduous Trees; for the elimination of undesir~ 

able fruft on Apple, Crabapple, Carob, and Olive 

trees; and for retarding the growth of Turlgrasses. 

Ac1iv~ Ingredient: % BY WT. 

Ethephon [(2-chloroelhyl)-phosphonic acid]' ,< •• 21,7% 

1nert 1ngredients: .....................•........ ~ 

TOTAL: •...•.••••.•••.•••...•..•...•...••••• t.OO.O% 

'COlllaintl 2 pounds elhephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 66222-151 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF 

CHILDREN 

DANGER - PELIGRO 

Si us16d no entientl9 la eliquela, busque a algulen para que 

se la explique a usled en delalle. 

[11 you dO nol undersland the label. Hnd someone 10 explain it 

to you in delall.) 

For additional precaufionary, handling, and use statemenls, 

see inSide 01 \t1is booklel. 

Manufactured for: 

Makhleshim .4.goo of North Amelica, Inc. 

4515 Falls 01 Neusi1 Rd" Sulle 300 

Raleigh. NC 27609 

EPA 101607/Nolil 080508IRev B 

FIRST A1D 

IF IN EYES: • Hold ayo open and rins!llIlowly und genlly 

wnh willer lor ts.20 minute,. 

• Remove contacllensas. il present. allerthe 

lirolS minutes; then conlinue riMing eye. 

o Call a poison conlrol (:(In\sr or doctor lor 

lrealmenl advice. 

IF ON SKIN OR • Take off COl1lllminated clolhing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immedialely with plenly 01 

warer lor 15·20 minutes. 

• Call a poison conlrol center or doctor 101 

IrElilmanl advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: 'Immediataly call a poison conlrol C1!ntl!rOJ 

doclor lor 1Jealmenl adVIce. 

• 00 nol induce vomiling unless told to do 

so by II poison conlrol cenler or docloJ. 

• He ... " person sip a 9111$$ 01 waler if able 10 

swallow. 

·00 not give anything by moulh to an 

unconscious person. 

IF INHALEO: • Move pllfSoul0 lrash !lir. 

011 person is not bJolllhlng, call 91 t or an 

ambulance: IhBn givs artilicial re~piraliOl1. 

preferably moulh-to-moulh il possible. 

• Cell II poison conlfol center or doclor lor 

lurtner lrealmenl advice. 

Hi.ve Ihe product OOfItainer or label wilh)lOU wt1en calr.ng a poison con· 

trol cenll!r or doctorOI 9Qing ror treatrrn:mt. Yoo may moo conloot P= 

III 1-877-250·92\? 110r emal9~MY medicallr9atJ1\ertl inlormaoon. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probabto mucosal d~rnage maycOl1lralndiCIIte Ine use 01 gMtric evage. No specific antidote is oveilable. All 

trea.tm(!nts should be bM8don obI>ervi>d ~IgM and symptbms 01 dO(;· 

tress in lhe patient OV!!l'1!xpol;ur0 10 materia)!) other ttlan thiS product may have occurred. Victims 01 seve~ O'Icrelqlcsura by inhaJa~(iIV • 

Should be kepi under medical obsclVa~on /0: up to~7J.1'9urs for 

dllfayectonscl 01 pulmona!),edema.ln a vlctim,ol UV1re:posorg.IJ./~ c ingesijon. care lui gaslric lavage i$ reqo..ired du~~to lhIl polpslbilf'!y':({J 0,0 

slOmach or iISOphageal pertoration. ThIs mall!rta1is il.n acid, bu~tIyI c 

UIW 01 a11\"Jna subsl(l!lOO$lo neutralize il is COlrtrb.i~oW~. " ... ,";';.0 

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Ethephon 2 SL 

FOR COMMERCIAL OR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY. 

NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. 

For the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental 

Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental 

Deciduous Trees; for the eliminalion of undesirable fruit on Apple, Crabapple, Carob, and Olive 

trees; and for retarding the growth of Turfgrasses. 

Aclive Ingredient: % BY WT. 

Elhephon [(2-chtoroethyl)-phosphonic acidr ......... 21.7% 

Inert Ingredients: ....•.•................. : ..... 78.3% 

TOTAL: ..........•.................... , ..... 100.0% 

·Conlains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg, No. 66222~151 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF 

CHILDREN 

DANGER - PEUGRO 

SI usled no enliende la etiquela, busque a alguten para que 

S6 la explique a usted en detalie. 

(If you do not understand the label, find someone 10 explain it 

to you in detait.) 

For additional precautionary, handling, and use statements, 

see Inside of this booklet. 

t2903 

Manufactured for: 

'Makhleshim Agan of North America, Inc. 

4515 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suile 300 

Raleigh, NC 27609 

EPA tOt607/Nolif 0805081Rev B 

ARSTAIO 

IF IN EYES: • Hold aye open and rinse slowly and gently 

with waler for t5-20 minutes. 

• Remove conlact lensElS, if presenl, after !he 

first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eye. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor lor 

trealment advice. 

IF ON SKIN OR • Take off contaminated clothing. 

CLOTHING: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty 01 

water lor 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor lor 

trealment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: • Immedialely call a poison control center or 

doctor for treatment advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do 

so by a poison control center or doctor, 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to 

swallow. 

• Do not rive anything by mouth to an 

unconscious person. 

IF INHA.LED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• II person is not breathing. call 9 It or an. 

ambulance; then give artificial respiration, 

prelerably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for 

further treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label \YUh you when calling a poison conlrol center or docloror going for treatment. 'rbu may also conlact Prosar 

at 1-877--250-929 t for emergency medical treatment ioforfuafiop, : 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mUcQ;o!t'dsfuilge f11i>.yt'.{lnyaindicate the use of gaslric lavage, No speci.!ic antidryle is ~\!!'IiII.!Dle. All 

lreatments should be based on observeSl::¢.99iS!}I1d smJptgms 01 distress in the patient. Overexposure.to mater1als 0jtI6r<-tQ'1;O'ti11.3 product may have cccurred. Viclims of severe OV::lf<!!xposurei:J1 ~'lh<'llalion 

should be kept under medical obse~ati~l!,I'~,t:p to 72 hci'urs fur 

delayed onset 01 pulmonary edema. 'In a vic~m d o>')Vii.l.>(p8~ure by 

i~estlon, careful gastric lavage Is rgqEiQ:,fd\flie'to tlfe po:lSibilily 01 

stomach or esophageal parloralion. This fffaterial is il, \l.Sid,~.fltf\e 

use of alkaline subslances to neutraKz,J~fi!) sontraind~&ter~ '; >' 

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PRECAU.TfONARY STATEMENTS 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles 

when handling. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed fhrough skin. Do 

not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale 

vapors, as this product will Irritate mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants OR longsleeved shirts and long pants. 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made o/"any waterproof malerial such 

as nitrite, butyl. neoprene, and/or barrier laminate. 

• Chemlcat-resisfant footWear plus socks. 

• Protecfive eyewear. 

• Chemicat-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

• Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading, or cleaning equipment. 

Discard ctothing and other absorbent materials that have been 

drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do 

not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions lor cleaning and 

mail)taining PPE. If no such instructions ,for washables. use detergent and hot water, Keep and wash PPE separately from other laund~, 

When handlers use ctosed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a 

manner that meets fhe requirements listed in the Worker Protection 

Sfandard (WPS) for agricultural pesticide.s (40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)J, 

the handler PPE requirements may be reduce!=! or modtHed as specIfied in the WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users Should: . 

• Wash hands batore eating, drinking,_ chewing gum, using tobacco, 

or using the toilel 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then 

wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing, Wash contaminated 

clothing before reuse. 

• RemOVe PPE immediately atter handling this product. Wash the 

outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash 

thorolJghly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes, 

00 not' apply dfrectly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or fo intertidal areas below the mean high wafer mark. Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as fhis product will cause mOdifications In plant growth. Plant iniury or reduced yields may result 

Do not plant another crop within 30 days atter treatmenf. 

SPRAYDRfFT 

AVoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause 

drilt. Do not aflow this product to drift onto non-target areas. Drift may 

result'in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation in 

the form of leaf yelfowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, do nof 

apply aerially when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during peri2 

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ods of temperature inversions, Use of targer droplet size will also 

reduce spray driU. 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE 

RESPONSIBILITY OFTHE APPLICATOR, 

The interaction of many equipment- and weather-related. factors 

determines the potential lor spray drift. The applicator is responsible 

for considering all these factors when making decisions. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to 

avoid off-target movement from aeriat applicafions to agricultural field 

crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public health useS, or to applications using dry formulefions. 

1_ The distance of the outermost nozztes on the boom must not 

exceed 3/4 the lengfh of the wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with airstream ,and 

never be pointed downward more than 4-5 degrees. 

Where stateS have more stringent regulations, they should be 

observed. 

The appticator should be fammar with and take into account the information covered in the AERfAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY below: 

AERfAL DRIFT REDUCTfON ADVfSORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does nof supersede the 

mandatory labet requirements. 

Information on Droplet Size 

The most effective way to reduce drilf potential is to apply large 

droplets, The best drift managemenf strategy is to apply the largest 

dropletS that provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger 

droplets reduces drift potential but will not prevent drift il applications 

are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions 

(See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature 

Inversions). 

Controlltng Droplel Size 

Volume - ~se high flow rate nozztes to apply the highest practical 

spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger 

droptets, 

Pressure - DO not exceed the noz-Lie mamJladurer's recommen~d 

pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger 

droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rafe 

nozzles insfead of increasing pressure. 

Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles thaI provide uniform coverage. 

Nozzle Orientation - Orieniing nozzles so that the spray is released 

parallel to the airstre·am produces larger droplefs than other orientations and is fhe recommended practice. Significant joflec/ion from 

horizontal will reduce droplet size an9 ,ln9S~a?e drift pote~~. 

Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type thJ.t isod6<ligned for tGe intended 

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ti W' h , j" 0"<-" app Ica on. it most nozz e types, 'llarrowo;r spo,y ang~es produce 

larger droplets. Consider using low-cY1I,r __ <'-z:.!les. s8~d' stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the f~rge~t dropr9t!flV1d the lowest drift. ' , <' <~ ~"" ~. . 

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Boom Length t ":~ : ~" o. 

For some use patterns, reducing ttw.;~tt.~Jtive b~on!..tfl:figtjl·to tess 

than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor leng~"\n;;~y furthero~:&~t8 0'1111: without noducing swath width, " c ~ ... co<-" , .... ,,,;,, 0' , <-~ ... ~~ ,-"" 

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Application Height 

Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet 

above the top 01 the target plants unless a greater height is required 

for aircraft sately. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe 

reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjuslment 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the 

field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should 

increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops. etc.). 

Wind 

Drill potential is towest between wind speeds of 2 - 10 mph. 

However, many factors. including droplet size and equipment type 

determine drilt potential 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 appijcEltor should be familiar with local wind patterns and how 

they affect spray drift 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment 

to produce ·Iarger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet 

evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should nol occur during a temperature inversion 

because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict verticat air mixing Wllich causes smalt suspended droptets to remain in a 

concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictabte directions 

due to the light variable winds common during inversions. 

Temperature Inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures 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 log is not present, inversions 'can also be identilied 

by the movement ot smoke from a ground soun::e 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. 

Sensitive Areas 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to 

adjacent sensit'lve areas (e.g., residentiat areas, bodies ot water, 

known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target 

crops) is minimal (e.g., when wind is blowing away from the sansitive 

areas). 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a vlotalion of Federal taw 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 handters may 

be in the area during application. For any requirements specitic to 

your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label before using this product. 

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Do not apply Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 Sl through any type of irrigation 

system. 

Do not use- this product for purposes other than those listed on the 

label. 

Do not exceed the rate of Quail-Pro Ethephon 2 Sl per acre per year 

recommended on this label. 

AGRtCULTURAL USE REQUtREMENTS' 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 

Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements lor the protection of agricultural workers on 

farms .. forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agri· 

cultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training. deco·ntamination. notitication. and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specitic instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements 

on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE). notification to workers, and restricted-entry intelVals. 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 restrlcted-entry tnterval (REI) of 48 hours. The REI is 72 

hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per 

year. 

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 over long-sleeved shirt and long pants. chemical· 

resistant gloves such as any waterproot gloves. chemical-resistant 

footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. 

Notify workers ot the application by warning them orally and by 

posting warning signs at entrance to treated areas. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL removes dwarf mistletoe trom ORNAMEN· 

TAL CONIFERS and leafy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES. Quan-Pro Ethephon 2 Sl eliminates undesirable fruit 

from' APPLE, CRABAPPLE, CAROB, and OLIVE TREES. When 

used on TURFGRASSES. Quail-Pro Ethephon 2 Sl retards grass 

growth to reduce mowing frequency. 

For locat recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water 

per acre). and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainlall conditions, consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural 

Specialist, or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in 

your area. > ,., ~ 

When an adjuvant is to be used with iliis ?rc;~uct. Makhtl}~him Agan 

of North America, Inc. suggests Ihe uf:e ofa ChefQ.i8a:t'tIro;lducers and 

Distributors Association certified adju\(ap_lJ J , C <:<' 0 

APPLICATION VOLUMES AND iSp,ijAv <9g~~AGE Thorough spray coverage is esse?,tia,WL~c~hieve m~irtll!m ~product 

effectiveness. Spray coverage is Qffeol~~' b~' choice of Bquipment, " )0' 00 e nozzle selection, and spray boom seb? R~"-well oS<5graj' Qressure, 

plant size, and canopy density. For"tl'&j11 ~fr and g?our,0'appM"ations, 

it Is important to choose an equipment s-efup that ~jfl&.€s4:;-e thorough <:<·c'~C <." ~~., 

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coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual spray volume 

required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and 

the equipment use<l.-In CaJifomia'and Arizona, use a volume of no 

less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

Do not use Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL with additives other than recommended on this label. 

Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane 

parts. 

USE PRECAUTfONS IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER, AS 

QUAlI-PRO ETHEPHON 2 SLIS CORROSIVE. DO NOT MIX QUALI-PRO ETHEPHON 2 SL WITH AMMONIUM 

THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. ' EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each dey. Do not 

allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Do not 

plant another crop within 30 days after'treatment. 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to 

spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

MISTLETOE REMOVAL 

Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL will remove dwarf mistletoe shoots in ornamental conifers and leafy mistletoe from ornamental deciduous trees. 

Sites Amount 

DWARF MISTLETOE 2.0 pints! 

On Ornamental 20 gallons 

Conifers 

On Ornamental 1.0 pint! 

Douglas Firs 20 gallons 

LEAFY MISTlETOE 2.0 quarts! 

On Omamental 20 gallons 

Deciduous Trees 

Specific Directions 

Apply as a foliar spray to dwarf mistletoe shoots 

before mistletoe seed dispersal. If mistletoe 

regrowth occurs, rIO-treat before seed dispersal. 

For effective removal, all mistletoe shoots must be 

sprayed to wet. 

Use of a non:lonic surfactant at recommended 

rates may increase effectiveness. 

Make follar applications after fall leaf drop through 

mid-winter. If mistletoe regrowth occurs. re-treat 

before mid-lIllnter. 

For effeclive removal, all mistletoe shoots musl be 

sprayed to wet. 

Use of a non·ionic surfactant at recommended 

rates may increase effectiveness. 

UNDESIRABLE FRUIT ELlMtNATION 

(For Use Only on Omamentnls) 

Remarks 

ApplJcatlons made in conjunction with sylvicultural mistletoe management will prevent sprsad 

of the mistletoe parasite to other,parts of the tree 

and other trees. 

Mature needle drop. that normally occurs in the 

fall. may be hastened by the use of Quali-Pro 

Ethephon 2 SL. 

Applications of higher rates on Douglas fir may 

result in excessive needle drop. 

Large mistletoe infections and mistletoe found in 

mesquile may be difficult to control with a single 

application and re-Ireatment may be necessary. 

Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL will reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on apple, crabapple, carob. and oHlle trees. 

Sites Amount Specific Directions Remarks 

APPLES. 8.0 12.0 Apply as a foliar spray at the tlower bud to full Application must be made before fruit set for 

CRABAPPLES fl. oz. per bloom stage prior to fruit sel. Wet foliage thor- best results. 

20 gallons oughly. Some leaf drop or temporary leaf yellow'lng may 

CAROB 6.0 fl. oz. Excess application of Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL occur efter treatmenl. " , , (Cerafonia sl1iqua) per 20 gallons can result in excessive leaf drop and/or tree defo- , , 

liation. Use higher rates when temperatures are ,. , ., , " 

cool. . · · c ~ ~ ~ • . " " OLIVE' 12,.0 fl. oz. Apply as a foliar spray. Wet all foliage thoroughly. c ,.c 0 

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(Olea europaea) per 20 gallons Amount of spray will depend on tree size. , , 00 , , · , . " - .. o ij C' ThiS recommendatIOn IS not mtended to be used on commerClSl fruit production as a thmnmg agent. . , ~'.'.iJ')'o) "c'~ 

USE LfMITATIONS 

• Do not lreat weak trees or trees under stress (drought. insect. or 

disease damaged trees), .as excessive leaf drop or twig drop can 

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TURF 

Quall·Pro Ethephon 2 SL Is a plant growth regulator that may be used 

to suppress Ihe lorrnaflon 01 seedheads 01 various plants including 

Paa annUli and white clover. It may also be used to suppress the 

growth 01 certain cool season grasses. Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL is 

loliarly absorbed and is most effective on actively growing heallhy 

tUrl. For best results, apply in sufficient volume 01 water to provide 

uniform coverage. Use 01 spreader/sticker with an applicalion 01 

Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL is not necessary. QuaH-Pro Ethephon 2 SL 

is rainfast within 2 hours. Do not allow entry into treated area until 

Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL has dried. For maximum perlonnance, 

delay mowing until the day after application. 

precautions and Aestrictlons: 

• Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under 

stress due 10 poor soil conditions, drought, disease, or insect damage. 

• Do not use Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL in areas where excessive 

thatch has accumulaled. 

• Scalping may occur on creeping bentgrass cultivars after more than 

2 applications 01 Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL for Poa seedhead sup.-

pression. 

• Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL has been used successfully on many 

bentgrass cu!tivars. Tolerance testing should be done in new cUIlivars before extensive use. 

• Do not exceed a maximum of 30 oz. 01 Quati-Pro Ethephon 2 SL per 

1000 sq. ft. per year. 

• Do not mix with ammonium thiosullate. This tax mix may result in 

the lormation of toxic lumes. 

Seed head Suppression: Foliar application 01 Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 

SL will provide suppression 01 Poe annua and wMe clover seedheads. Make Ihe 'Initial application prior to the emergence of new 

seedheads. A period 01 2-3 weeks after application is required lor 

maximum perlormance. Repeat applications may be made to predominately Pea annUli or white clover sites as needed, bul not less 

than two weeks after the previous application. 

APPLICATION SITES RATE SPRAY . VOLUME 

Poa annua and Golf course turf 511. ozJ 1.0-2.0 gal.l 

White Clover including Greerw~, 1000 It! tOOO tt.· 

Seedhead Tees', Fairways, and 

Suppression Roughs 

Reappncat10n Commercial 

interval: 2 Turigrasses 

weeks or greater. including Bentgrass, 

for all labeled Kentucky Bluegrass, 

grasses Perennial Ryegrass, 

Tall and Fine 

Fescue, and 

Bermudagrass· 

· Do not use If'I California on greens, tees, or Bermudagrass unless 

accompanied by supplemental labeling. 

Tank Mixture with Prodycts cqntaining the ~ctive Ingredient 

TrinexBpac.Ethyl: Tank mixtures of Quali·Pro Ethephon 2 SL at 5 

5 

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oz.ltOOO sq. fl. and trinexapac-ethyl-containing products such as TNEXt ... or Primo MAXX'i' at O. t25 or 0.25 ozJtOOO sq. II. can be used 

to promote seedhead suppression as weI! as turfgrass quality. 

Multiple applications of the tank mix combination may be needed. 

The number 01 applications must no1 exceed recommendations lor 

rates or timings for either prOduct applied once. Follow the recommandation on each product label for the most restrictive application 

interval lor each turfgrass. Application of this tank mixture during frost 

periods may cause temporary turf discoloration. 

,Growth Syppression: An application 01 Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL 

slows the growth 01 turfgrasses, thus reducing the required frequency 

01 mowing and the volume of clipp'lngs collected. For best lurfgrass 

growth regulation, apply Quail-Pro Elhephon 2 SL wheu daytime air 

temperatures are 65"F and rising, Quali-Pro Ethephon 2 SL should 

only be applied once turfgrass mowing heights have been established 

lor the season. Avoid muHiple applications of Qual i-Pro Ethephon 2 SL 

in areas where excessiva thalch has accumulated. 

APPLICATION SITES RATE SPRAY 

VOLUME 

Turfgrass Growth Gol! course turf 5fl. ozJ t.0-2.0 

Regulation Including Greens', tOOO It! gal.l 

Reapplication Tees*, Fairways, and 1000 ft.> 

intervals: Roughs 

• Kenlucky " 

Bluegrass - Commercial 

7 weeks Tw:/grasses Including 

• Perennial Bentgrass, KentucKy 

Ryegrass - Bluegrass, Perennial 

7 weeks Ryegrass, Tall and 

• TalVFine Fescue - Fine Fescue 

4 weeks 

• Bentgrass -

4 weeks 

. Do not use If'I Cahfornla on greens or tees unless accompanied by 

supplemental labeling. . 

NOTE: Since Quail-Pro Ethephon 2 SL is an acidic product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Thoroughly rinse all exposed acrylic-plastic 

materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waler within one 

hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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Do no! contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE: 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed, and other pesticides. 

IF SPILLED: !I container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all 

precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. Before cleaning up, put on fulHength trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective 

gloves, and goggles or laca shield, Soak up spill with absorbent 

media such as sand, earth, or other suitable materia! and 9'ispose of 

waste at an approved wasle disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: 

pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess 

pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsale is a violation of Federal law. If 

lhese wastes cannol be disposed of by use according to Iebel instructions, contact your Slate Pesticide or Environmental Controt Agency 

or the Hazardous Waste representalive at the nearest EPA Regional 

Office for guidance, 

CONTAINER DfSPOSAL: 

Nonrefillable Container (five gallons or less): Nonretillable co'nta'mer,Do not reuse Of rniillthis container. Offer for recycling, if available, Clean container prompUy after emptying. T!iple rinse as tollows: 

Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix 

tank and drain for to seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill Ihe 

container 14 lull w~h water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipmenl or a mix tank orstore rinsate for later 

use or disposal. Drain for to seconds after the now begins 10 drip. 

. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recy?ling or 

racondilioning, Of puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landltll or by 

inCineration or, ff allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If 

container is burned. stay out of smoke. 

Nonrefi!!abfe Container (greater than five gaUons): Nonrefillable 

container. Do not reuse or refill Ihis container. Offer for recycling, if 

available. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as tollOWS: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a 

mix tank. Fllllhe container 14 full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll It back and forth, ensuring et 

least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand tile container on 

its o;<nd and tip it back and forth several times. Tum the container over 

onto its other end and tip it back and lorth several times. Empty the 

rinsate into application eqUipment or a mix tank or store rinsote for 

later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then 

offer for recycling or recondiUoning, or puncture and dispose of In a 

sanitary land Ii" OT by incineration or, if aUowed by state and local 

authorities, by burning. If conlainer is burned, slay out of smoke. 

Refi11able ContainsI'; Refillable container. Refill this container. with 

ethephon only. Do not reuse Ihis container for any other purpose. 

Cleaning the container before linal disposal is the responsibility of Ihe 

person dispOSing of the container. Cleaning before mtilling is the 

responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before tina! disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application 

equipment or mix tank. Fin the container about 10 percent full with 

water. Agilate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. 

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IMPORTANT: Read Ihe entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE and the LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LfABfLITY before using this product. 

If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at 

once. 

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LlABILtTY 

Read Ihe entire Directions for Use, Conditions of Warranties and 

Urnitations of liability before using this product. !I terms are not 

acceplable, relurn the unopened product container al once_ 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following 

CONDITfONS, DISCLAIMER OFWARAANTIES and Llf,!lfTATiONS 

OF LIABILITY. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use 01 this product are beieved to 

be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossi· 

ble to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop 

iniury. ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result 

because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of olher 

materials. or the manner of use or application, all of which are 

beyond the control of Makhteshlm Agan of North America, Inc. All 

such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTfES: To the extent consistent with 

applicable law. Makhteshim Agan 01 North America, Inc. makes no 

other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability or of fitness 

for a particular purpose or othen'(ise, that extend beyond the statements made on this'labei. No agent of Makhteshim Agan of Norlh 

America, Inc. is authorized to make any warranties beyond those 

contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. To the 

extent conSistent with applicable law, Makhteshim Agan of North 

America, Inc. disclaims any liability whatsoever for special, Incidental 

or consequential damages resulting trom the use or handling,of this 

product. 

WMITATfONS OF LIABILITY: To the eXlent consistent with eppliceble law, the exclusive remedy of the user or buyer for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this 

product, Whelher in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strlctliabimy 

or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price paid or at 

Makhteshim Aga!\ of North America, Inc:s election, tbe replacement 

01 product. 

QualiPro" is a registered trademark of Makhteshim Agan of North 

America, Inc. 

Primo MAXXTM is a trademark of Syngenta Crop Protection. 

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Notification to EPA for'ln aile mate brand name. ABN: Ethephon 2.SC, Updated Warranty Statementand updaled EPA Reg. No. due to change in company 

ownershlp.This notification Is consistent with the pl"Ollisions of PR Notice 98·10 and EPA regulations al 40CFR t52.46, and no other changes have been made 

to the labelIng or the COnfidential statemen1 offormula ror this ploducJ. I understand that It Is a violaHon of 18 USC Sec. t001 to willfully make any false 

slatement to EPA. I further understand that Uthi!> nolification Is nor conslstenl With the lerms of PR Notice 98·10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in 

viOlation ot FIFRA and I may be subject to enfOlcement actlon and penahles under Sections t2 and 14 of FIFRA. 

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North America, Inc. 

October 1 ) 2007 

Document Processing Desk. (NOTIF) 

Registration Division (7504P) 

Office of Pesticide Programs 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Ariel Rios Building 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 

Washington DC 20460 

Attn: Cynthia Giles-Parker 

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Re: Nations Ag 11 E1hephon 2SC- EPA Reg. No. 66222-151 (fonner1y EPA Reg. No. 72167~48) 

Notification of Alternate Brand Name, updated Warranty statement and updated EPA Registration 

number due to the Change of company Ownership 

Dear Ms. Giles-Parker: 

Mak.hteshim Agan of North America, Inc. is submitting a notification to EPA for an alternate brand name for the 

product referenced above. We Intend to market the product under the name: EthephOn 2SL. We have also 

updated the Warranty Statement in accordance with the guidelines in the October 17, 2006 document. The 

EPA registration number has also been updated to reflect the new company ownership. 

This notification Is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98·10 and EPA regulations at 40CFR 152.46, 

and no other changes have been made to the labeling orthe confidential statement offorrnula for this product. I 

understand that it is a violation of 18 USC Sec. 1001 to willfully mak.e any false statement to EPA. I further 

understand that If this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this 

product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject to enforcement action and penaHies under Sections 

12 and 14 ofFIFRA. 

In support of this submission, the following documents are attached: 

• Application for Peslicide Registration (8570-1) 

• One copy of labeling 

Please contact me at 901·861·4400 or by email at: janer@manainc.comshould you have any questions 

regarding Ihis submission. 

Sincere~'aJ 

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Enclosures 

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Tel: 919·256·9300 Fax: 919-256-9308 

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1lI0'l"UFICATHON 

OCT t 6 2008 

For Commercial Or Agricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. 

Plant Growth Regulator for use to promote earlier ripening and maturation of Apples, 

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Grapes, Peppers, Pineapple, Sugarcane, 

Tobacco, Tomatoes, Walnuts; for reducing lodging in Wheat and Barley; for the removal of 

Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental Deciduous Trees; 

for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, Crabapple, Carob and Olive trees; and for 

retarding the growth of Turf grasses. 

Active Ingredient: 

Ethephon ff2-chloroethyl)-phosphonic acid}'" ....... ' ...................... "'" ................... ' .," ... " ............................. ", ................. 21.7% 

Inert Ingredients: ............................................................................................................................................... 78.3% 

TOTAL: ................................................................................................................................................ 100.0% 

*Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon 

EPA Reg. No. 66222~ t51 EPA Est. No. 37429-GA-01 

Manufactured for: 

Makhteshim Agan of North .America, Inc. 

4515 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 300 

Raleigh, NC 27609 

NET CONTENTS: 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER - PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detane. 

{If you do not understand the label, flJld someone to explain itto you in detail} 

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Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

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Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

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Victims of severe overexposure by inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of 

pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or 

esophageal perforation. This material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize It is contraindicated. 

DANGER 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmfu[ if swanowed or absorbed through skin. 

DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. DO NOT inhale vapors, as this product will irritale mucous membranes. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

AppUcatol1> and other handlers must wear: 

Coveralls over short·sleeved shirts and short pants OR [ons-sleeved shirts and long pants.. 

Chemlcal·resistant gloves made of any vvaterproof material such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene andlor barrier laminate. 

Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. 

Protective eyewear. 

Chemica[·resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 

Chemical·resistant apron when mixing, loading or cleaning equipment. 

Discard clolhing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this prodUct's concentrate. 

DO NOT reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washab[es, 

use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in th~' W3~er Protection Standard (WPS) for agricu[tural pesticides 40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirement§iol'il3.] .t:.'!;te..duc,ed or 

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Users Should: 

Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toiJet. 

Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing, Wash contaminated 

clothing before reuse. 

Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, 

wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

DO NOT contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 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 

washwaters. 

Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields may result. 

DO NOT plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. 

SPRAY DRIFT 

Avoid spray drifl:. DO NOT apply when weather conditions may cause drift DO NOT allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. 

Drift may result In illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid 

spray drift, DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature Inversions. Use of 

larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. 

AVOIDING SPRA Y DRIFT AT THE APPLjCATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. 

The interaction of many equipment-and-weather~related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator Is responsible 

for considering all these factors when making decis'rons. 

The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target movement from aerial applications to agricultural 

field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations. 

The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length olthe wingspan or rotor. 

Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pOinted downwards more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY 

This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements. 

Information on Droptet Size 

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 drift potential, but will not prevent drift if 

applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions (See Wind, Temperature and Humicfrty, and 

Temperature Inversions). 

Controlling Droplet Size 

Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to appty the hIghest practical spray volUme. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger 

droplets. 

Pressure - DO NOT exceed the nome manufacturer's recommended pressures, For many nozzle types lower pressure produces 

larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. ." ~ " 

Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droglets than~ other 

orient~lions and is the recommended practiCe. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet ,sj.7ft1, 3.~~d) :I':c:~case. drift 

potential. , .' 

Nozzle Type - Use a n02Zle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nome :w.Re~ J j1ario .... :a"})s'p!:,y angles 

produce larger d~oplets_ Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight bac~ pn}dl,l3o IlJe ~ge'st d[Oplms 

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Application Height 

Applicallons should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a greater height is required 

for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjusbnent 

When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of 

the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment 

distance should increase, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind 

Drift potential is lowest between Wind speeds of 2 - 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type 

determine drift potential 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 appUcator should be familiar with local wind patterns and 

how they affect spray drilt 

Temperature and Humidity 

When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. 

Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are bolh hot and dry. 

Temperature Inversions 

Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical 

air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud This cloud can move in unpredictable 

directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing 

temperatures 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 Ihe 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. 

Sensitive Arou 

The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residenlial areas, bodies of water, 

known habilat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive 

areas). 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It Is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 

DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected 

handlers may be in the area during application. For any requiremenls specific 10 your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible 

for pesticide regulations. Read the entire label before using this product 

DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SL through any type of inigation system. 

DO NOT use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. 

DO NOT exceed the rate of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year recommended on this label. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeUng and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This standard 

contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 

agricultural pesticides. It contains reqUirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains 

specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification 

to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covor.aJ py~the 

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DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restrlcted.entry interval (REI) of ~ hGuri5. 1he REI is 72 

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PPE raquired for early entry to treated areas that is pennitted under the Worker Protection Standard 'and that involves'contacfw'.th 

anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is overalls over long-sleeved shirt and Jbr.g't1~nts., C;;513~it?J reaistint 

gloves such as any waterproof gloves, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewed~'jfJor ov~rhCad exposure, 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Ethephon 2SL promotes eartier fruit coloration and maturation when used on APPLES, BLA.CKBERR!ES, BLUEBERR!ES, 

CANTALOUPES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO and WMATOES. It also aids in 

barrenberry control on BLUEBERRIES. Ethephon 2SL loosens APPLES, BLACKBERRIES, CHERRIES and WALNUTS for earlier, 

more efficient harvest. When applied as directed to CANTALOUPES, it also promotes fruit abscissIon (sUpping). Ethephon 2SL 

increases donnant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest. Ethephon 2SL 

reduces lodging in WHEAT and BARLEY. Ethephon 2SL removes dwaJi mistretoe from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS and leafy 

mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECtDUOUS TREES. Ethephon 2SL eliminates undesirable fruit from APPLE, CRABAPPLE, 

CAROB and OUVE TREES. When used on TURFGRASSES, Ethephon 2SL retards grass growth to reduce mowing frequency. 

For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray eqUipment under varying temperature and 

rainfall condflions consult your Extension Pomo!oglst, Hort!cultural Specialist, or Farm Advisor for h!s experience with this product in 

your area. 

APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE 

Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is affected by choice of 

eqUipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground 

applications, it is important to choose an eqUipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foUage and fruit). The 

actual spray volume required will vary with the size and density of the plant canopy and the equipment used. In CalifornIa and 

Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gaUons per acre for aerial appUcatlons. 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

DO NOT M!X Ethephon 2SL WITH AMON!UM TH!OSULFA TE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMAT!ON OF roXlC 

FUMES. 

Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. DO NOT allow mixed solution to stand overnIght 

AvoId spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant gro'Nth. Plant injUry or reduced yields will result. DO 

NOT plant another crop within 30 days after treatment 

DO NOT use Ethephon 2SL with additives other than recommended on this label. 

AVoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts_ 

!MMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS W!TH PLENTY OF WATER AS Ethephon 2SL is CORROSIVE. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and 

metals. 

Rinse thoroughly an exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after 

exposure to spray deposits. 

APPLES 

Ethephon 2SL promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine easier and more efficient. Ethephon 2SL 

applied in combination With FRUlroNeC' N to control pre-harvest drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without 

loosening fruit. When applied to young trees, Ethephon 2SL will suppress vegetative growth and promote flower bud fonnation. 

For best results, apply a thorough uniform spray. Use sufficient water for thorough unifo:rm spray coverage, based on type of sprayer 

and size of trees. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. 

Precautions: 

Use of Ethephon 2SL can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size, especiaUy on young trees just starting to bear. • 

Environmenta! factors can affect thinning and retum broom. It is advisable to obtain experience under your condItions by inilHuly.test!ng 

only a small percent of your trees each year with anyone program. , , , co ~ 

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Late Maturing 

Varieties in the 

Eastem United 

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(I.e., maturing 

later than 

McIntosh) 

2.5 

5.0 

14 days 

harvest 

Monitor fruit maturation dally, since treated 

fruit witt mature sooner than untreated fruit. 

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at 50·F under rising temperature conditions. If 

daytime temperatures are warm, cotor 

response from Ethephon 2SL treatment will be r~duced, but ripening and loosening effects witt 

be accelerated, Cool weather may extend the 

interval between treatment and harvest. 

00 NOT anow fruit to become overripe on 

trees. Fruit intended for fresh market must be 

checked for quality and maturity, since fruit 

color atone is not an accurate indicator of fruit 

mahHity. Use a pressure gauge or other 

suitable methods to determine maturity. When 

stored, over-matured fruit may soften sooner 

than untreated fruit 

DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SL to more acreage 

~~~~~~r---~--~-r~~~a~~~~~'~P~ffi~Y~~~~~~~thancanbehaNe~edin1to2da~. a pre-harvest drop control chemIcal Treated fruit can be satisfactorily held in cold 

registered for use on apples such as the air storage provided fruil is in good condition, 

product FRUITONE* N. Use the pre-harvest Since recommendations for chemica! control of 

i drop control product according to label pre-harvest drop vary according to location 

Loosening; 1.0-4.0 directions. Begin spraying 2to 3 weeks before and varie!y, follow directions on the 

Early and mid- normal harvest period and about 1 to 2 weeks FRUITONE'"' N label. In addition, you may 

season maturing before desired harvest date. consult your local extension Pomotogist or 

varieties Use the lower rate for apples intended for Horticulturist for his recommendations. 

(I.e., maturing storage. 

with McIntosh or MonItor fruit maturation daity, since treated 

earlier) fruit will mature sooner than untreated fruit. 

Late Maturing 

Varieties 

(i.e., maturing 

later than 

. Difficurtto Thin 

Variettes Such as 

Golden Delicious 

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Flower 

Development 

Non-bearing 

Trees 

Sealing Trees 

2.0-4.0 

1.5-4.0 

3.0-6.0 

2.0-8.0 

0.5-3.0 

fuJI bloom. 

For greater thInning, apply Ethephon 2SL in 

combination with AMID_THINe W or with a 

Carbaryl'containing insecticide registered for 

use on apples at 7 to 21 days after full bloom. 

Use tank mix partners in accordance with their 

respective directions for use, limitations and 

precautions. DO NOT tank mix Ethephon 2SL 

with any product prohibiting such mixing. 

Consult local extension recommendations. 

Addition of a non-ionic surfactant can enhance 

treatment perfonnance. 

Suffering SOlution to a pH 3-5 can 

improve where water is alkaline. 

Use a sufficient to cover trees 

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Spray trees thoroughly and uniformly to the 

pOInt of runoff. 

To minimize fruit thinning, 

and i reduction in the year of.""'9~, 

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lateral buds bloom i a single season, severe 

altemate bearing can develop the foRowing 

year. 

To overcome this problem, use Ethephon 2SL 

or a combination or Ethephon 2SL plus AMIDTHIN® W or a Carbaryl-containing insecticide, 

dependIng on the amount of thinnIng required 

and the biennial bearing history of your 

orchard. 

Expect Red DerrcJous to show a reduction of 

"typiness" and fruit size, particularly on trees 

under stress. 

Use of higher label rates may reduce fruit si::e. 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT harvest treated apples sooner than 7 days after last applicatIon. 

• DO NOT graze or feed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. 

• DO NOT apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

BLACKBERRIES 

(For Use Only in Oregon and Washington) 

Ethephon 2SL win concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, thereby improving harvest efficiency while reducing cane injury from 

mechanical harvest 

USE LIMITATIONS 

r 

a foliar spray of Ethephon 2SL at 

before expected harvest when i 

temperatures are between 6O°F and SO°F and 

rain is not predicted wTthin 24 hours. 

Use sufficient volume to insure thorough and 

season to reduce the pickings or 2) 

later in the harvest season for a once-over final 

pIcking. 

00 NOT treat more acreage than can be 

harvested on the third following treatment 

• DO NOT use on damaged or diseased plants. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthY, vigorous plants, as a reduction In 

berry size may occur. 

• DO NOT harvest treated blackberries sooner than 3 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 8.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

BLUEBERRIES 

(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2SL concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest. Ethephon 2SL will abort black barrenberry 

(Aroma me/anocarpa) flowers and/or fruit growing in Maine lowbush blueberry fields, thereby reducing the number of undesirable 

barrenbeny fruit harvested with blueberries. 

Precautions: 

• Appncations to cultivars other than those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or premature crops. 

Rate 

DesIred Effect PintsiAcre Specific DIrections Remarks 

Concentrating 4.0-8.0 To concentrate first harvest, apply a foliar Harvest blueberries at proper maturity when 

Malurity and spray of Ethephon 2SL when 15% to 20% of colored, generally one to two weeks after 

Earlier Fruit th, berries ere blue. To concentrate final treatment. Observe fruit dally as the proper 

Coloring harvest, treat after the first or second picking. picking period for optimum internal aod 

(Cultivars - Apply Ethephon 2SL in 15()"200 gallons per external quanty is shorter with Ethephon 2SL 

Bluecrop, acre. treated fruit than with untreated fruit. High 

Weymouth, Use the higher spray volUme and rate on large temperatures (SO"F) accelarate fruit ripening. 

Jersey, dense foliage bushes or when temperatures Ethephon 2SL treatments may increase fruit 

Rancocas, are cool. Treat when air temperatures are 60"F with stems, slightly decrease fruit size, soluble 

Rubel, Bluetta, to goOF. solids and acidrty. Ethephon 2SL may lJot 

Erliblue, Wolcott, Thorough uniform spray coverage of foliage induce internal ripening as rapidl» 'as, fruit 

Croatan, Murphy, aod fru' ;s essential for maximum "wit color. ' . Angola, Morrow, maturation aod coloration. To aid uniform "J' ' , 

Garden Blue, wetting of plants, use a wetting agent such as , ' " , ' , Trifblue and Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 gallons or X- , 

NC901) 77 at 2.0 pints per 100 gallons. ' , ", " , . . .. , . , , , ' .- Control of 4.0-8.0 Apply Ethephon 2SL in approximately 100-200 Use the lower rates of EV1~j:,t;o9 2SL whoo 

Black ganons per acre for ground sprayers and blackbarrenberries are betwe,n SO% to 100%. 

Barrenberry approximately 10 gallons per acre for aerial petal fall and use the higher> (CItes of Ethe~Mn > 

in Lowbush application. 2SL when black barrenberrv fruit is 118 to '3Jo-t,[, , 

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in Maine To aid in unifonn wetting of plants, use a after blueberries are in the same stages of 

wetling agent such as X-77 at 0.1% of the development. Harvest blueberry fruit when 

spray volume. ripe, generally 6 to a weeks after apprrcation. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use In California. 

• DO NOT make more than one application per season. 

• DO NOT make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or cotoring If used for barren berry control in Maine. 

• DO NOT treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessively high temperatures as defoliation and reduced yield may result 

• DO NOT apply more than 8 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

CANTALOUPES 

(For Use Only in Arizona, California and Texas) 

Ethephon 2SL promotes abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines wilt be seen fottowing trealment. 

• Ethephon 2Sl promotes abscission of immature fruit as weU as marketable fruit. 

USE lIMITAnONS 

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marketable of 

soluble solids flesh color. Using Ethephon 

2Sl too soon win result in poorly colored fruit 

with substandard soluble soUds. 

For adequate spray coverage, use at least 40 

gallons/acre for ground and at least 10 

gallons/acre fOr aerial application. (Aerial 

applications are only permitted in Texas.) 

Be prepared to harvest abscised fruit 2 to 5 

days after treatment The exact pre-harvest 

interval wilt vary with temperature. Be sure to 

coordinate your harvesting schedule with your 

• 00 NOT apply Ethephon 2SL when night temperatures are below 60"F. 

of Ethephon treatment is 

critical, but may vary from season to season. 

Fruit quali1y, in terms of soluble solids and flesh 

color, does not improve foDowing treatment. 

Therefore, Ethephon 2Sl should not be used 

until after fruit has developed marketable levels 

of soluble solids and flesh cotor. 

Observe treated fields frequently and pick fruit 

when market quality is reached. Fruit allowed to 

remain in the field too long will lose quality. 

Plants with low vigor wilt not respond properly. 

• DO NOT treat fields where soluble solids are running tess than 10%. Treat only those fruit that have a fairly uniform fruit set, have 

vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and intemal flesh color. 

• DO NOT harvest treated cantaloupes sooner than 2 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 3.0 pints of Ethephon 2Sl per acre per year. 

• DO NOT plant another crop within 30 days after b"ealment 

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(Except in California) 

Ethephon 2Sll00sens fruit and promotes early unifOrm ripening, which reduces the shaker force needed for mechanical fruit harvest 

These effects improve harvest efficiency, recoverable yields, maintain fruit quarrty and reduce tree injury. A fait application of E~hep!"lon 

2Sl to sweet cherries In the Pacific Northwest wHI increase dormant bud hardiness and delay bloom the fono'hing spring. ' > ~ ~ • ~ 

Precautions; 

Uniform coverage is important. 

gummosis and tip dieback. 

" ' ' " , .. Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle pattems or erratic ai'jpticirtion can result in 

Some early leaf yenomng and drop may be noted follOwing application. 

Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with Ethephon 2Sl treatment. 

High temperatures during and after application may cause severe gummosis. 

If possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosls. 

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Effect PintS/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

TART Dilute Spray Apply a dilute spray With sufficient water for 

CHERRIES- t.O thorough, uniform coverage. Th. optimum 

Promoting Fruit spray volume will depend on tree size, planting 

Loosening and density and equipment used. At the time of application, all fruit including 

Uniform Ripening those inside the tree canopy, should be in 

Concentrate Concentrate sprays, generally less than tOO stage 3 as indicated by rapid size increase and 

Spray gallons per acre, require uniform coverage for the presence of ground color (change from 

0.66-1.0 optimum response. bright green to yellow background color). 

SWEET Dilute Spray Apply a dilute spray with sufficient water for Expect a longer treatment to harvest interval 

CHERRIES 3.0-4.0 thorough uniform coverage. Actual volume will with lower rates. 

(varieties such as depend on the type of delivery, sprayer used Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated 

Windsor, and size of trees. Use low rates on the light or with Ethephon 2SL treatment 

Napoleon-Royal yellow-colored varierles. If pOSSible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought 

Anne, Emperor stress resulting in gummosis. 

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loosening and Spray gallons per acre, require uniform coverage for 

Uniform RipeninQ 2.0-3.0 optimum response. 

SWEET 3.0 Treat in first two weeks of September. A fall application of Ethephon 2SL will increase 

CHERRIES in fruit bud hardiness by decreasing the chance 

the Pacific for winter injury and delaying bloom by 3 to 5 

Northwest- days which may help avoid frost injury. 

Increasing Treatment of early flowering varieties may 

Dormant Fruit delay bloom to better coincide with pollination 

Bud Hardiness from other varieties. 

and Delaying Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated 

Spring Bloom with Ethephon 2SL treatment 

If pOSSible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought 

stress resulting in gummosis. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• Not for use in CalifOrnia. 

• DO NOT treat too early as this can cause early fruit drop with stems attached. 

• DO NOT treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. 

• DO NOT apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, drought, or disease), since 

gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures and/or drought folloW treatment 

• DO NOTtreat when air temperatures exceed 85~F. Tieat when air temperatures are between 60°F and 8S"F. 

• DO NOT harvest treated cherries sooner than 7 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 4.0 pints ofEthephon 2SL per acre per year. 

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(For Use Only in California and Arizona) 

TABLE GRAPES: Ethephon 2SL promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties such as Cardinal, Emperor, 

Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and TOkay, thereby allOWing more efficient harvests of quality fruit. 

Precautions: 

Rates higher than 1 pintiA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in areas or during weather conditiops 

Where grapes have been especially hard·to..color in past seasons. ,> *. • 

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Cardinal, Flame 

Seedless, Red 

Malaga, and 

Queen) 

TOKAY 

GRAPES 

GRAPES FOR 

RAISIN 

PRODUCTION, 

(Thompson 

Seedless) 

USE LIMITATIONS 

Table Grapes 

0.5-2.0 

1.0 2.0 

1.0 2.0 

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- 30% of berries show color. 

For high temperature conditions (above as"F) 

use lower rates of 0.5 to 1.0 pint per acre. For 

low temperature conditions (but above 65°F), 

use higher rates. 

Apply in sufficient water to wet vines and fruit 

clusters uniformly, using conventional ground 

sprayers. . 

Treat when 5% -15% berries show color. 

Apply in sufficIent water to wet vines and fruit 

clusters uniformly, using conventional ground 

sprayers. 

Apply a foliar spray at 5% berry softening. 

Treat when 5% - 30% of berries show color. 

Apply in sufficient waler to wet vines and fruit 

clusters uniformly, using conventional ground 

sprayers. 

• DO NOT harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

Raisin PrOductIon (Thompson Seedless) 

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Harvest fruit at desired maturity and quality as 

indicated by sugar content, acidity and color. 

This is generally two weeks or more after 

treatment. Monitor treated crop closely and 

harvest before berries become too dark. For 

more information regarding local experiences 

with this product on grapes, consult your Farm 

Advisor or Extension Viticulturist. 

Ethephon 2BL will hasten maturity of 

Thompson Seedless grapes resulting In 

reduced acids, increased sugars on' increased raisin quality. For more information 

regarding local experience with this product on 

grapes consult your Farm Advisor or Extension 

Viticulturist. 

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• DO NOT apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated vineyards closely and harvest at proper· 

maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. 

• DO NOT harvest treated grapes sooner than 14 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

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Ethephon 2SL promotes early, uniform ripening and coloring for more efficient packing and handling of fruit. 

Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure uniform coverage 

of fofiage and fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted after treatment. 

• Under certain conditions, tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SL with desiccants containing sodium chlorate could result in the formation of 

hypochlorous acids which on heating will emfttoxic chloride fumes. 

~~~~.,~ar~,p"Y~~~I~~ 10% of fruit are red and stage and degree of maturity. Ethephon 

and to chili and pimento pepper treatments may reduce total yields if appned too 

varieties when 10% to 30% offruit are red and early or there is a lack of uniform, mature, green 

chocolate and there is sufficient mature green fruit resulting from spirt fruit set or variable soil 

fruit to produce desired tonnage. Ethephon cultural practices. Harvest fruit after ,aosire't! 

2SL will not ripen immature, green fruit color and maturity, generally 14 or more da~ 

Use the higher rate when cool temperatures after treatment , ) , ~ 

"', ' are anticipated (less than 65"F), when plants ' " 

are growing vigorously or when foliage is 

dense to assure thorough wetting of all leaves 

and fruit 

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(1.25 to 2.0 pint rate in 20 gallA) and higher 

rates with higher volumes (3.0-4.0 pintsJ40 ." , , 

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USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT apply when prolonged average high temperatures of 9soF after treatment are expected. 

• DO NOT treat when temperatures exceecl100"F. Applications made under high temperatures will accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of 

foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. 

• DO NOT treat when average temperatures are below 60~F. Low temperatures after treatment may reduce or negate the effects of 

Ethephon 2SL. 

• DO NOT harvest treated peppers sooner than 5 days after last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 4.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

PINEAPPLE 

Ethephon 2SL induces uniform flower initiation and stimulates uniform shell color of pineapple plants. 

to i 

uniform initiation 

of flowering. 

stimulate uniform 

shell color 

development 

USE LIMITATIONS 

spray 

and plants are at "bearing age: 

.pprO.xinm"iy 12 months after planting, 

months before desired harvest 

rate when earlier harvest is 

I and foliage begin 

to change color. 

Use higher rate during periods of cloudy or 

cool weather when normal ripening has 

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• DO NOT harvest treated pineapples sooner than 2 days after the last application. 

• DO NOT graze treated pineapple forage. 

• DO NOT apply more than f2 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

SUGARCANE 

(For Use Only in Hawaii) 

conditions, varieties, plantation 

practices and the time of year. 

Ethephon 2SL reduces or prevents flowering of sugarcane to increase biomass accumUlation and recoverable sugars. 

Rate 

Desired Effect Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks 

Rower 2.0 Apply Ethephon 2SL just before flower Actual biomass increase is affected by the 

Prevention and initiation. Use helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft time between treatment and harvest. 

increase in to apply a un·lform foliar spray in at least 7 To determine opl"lmum harvest date, 

biomass gallons of finished spray per acre. anticipated recoverable sugars ., 

accumulation biomass. 

and recoverable 

sugar yield 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT harvest treated sugarcane sooner than 2 months after the last application. " >',' ~ • DO NOT graze treated sugarcane. , " , • DO NOT apply more than 2 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

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(Flue-Cured Only) 

Ethephon 2SL promotes early, uniform 'yellowing" of mature tobacco. Ethephon 2SL shortens curing time, allows more efficient use of 

curing bam space and increases control over harvest scheduling. 

Ethephon 2SL may be applied as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion of the tobacco plant or as an over-the-top spray. 

Ethephon 2SL is most efficacious when applied to mature leaves; that is, not overly rank green leaves. Ethephon 2SL will not color 

immature leaves. 

To determine leaf maturtty for proper treatment timing, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the 

response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. If test leaves faiJ to yellow within 72 hours, they are not mature and are 

not ready for Ethephon 2SL treatment Wait a few days to permit further maturation, then make another test spray to assess leaf 

maturity. 

To prepare a test spray, mix 4 teaspoonfuls of Ethephon 2SL in 1 quart of water. Apply about 1 ounce to each test plant covering all 

leaves with a fine mist 

To detennine amount of crop to treat, frrst estimate the number of leaves per plant that will color, then use bam capacity to calculate the 

number of acres to treat 

To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any already-yellowed leaves before application. 

When to Harvest: Mature treated leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after Ethephon 2SL application. The yellowing 

process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. To determine harvest 

timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, closely monitor Ireated crop and weather conditions. 

Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. 

Harvest can begin within 48 hours after Ethephon 2SL application. 

Curing Treated Tobaoeo: Curing procedures must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval behNeen treatment and 

harves~ weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation SChedules can be established. To obtain 

maximum quality, care must be taken to closely observe and control the curing process, especially during the late "colOring" and early 

"drying" stages of the leaf. 

Ethephon 2SL trealed tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, which will reduce the time required for the leaf 

coloring phase of cUring. Treated tobacco should be dried fasler. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it 

may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yelloW, temperature and ventUation must be adjusted in a 

manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3f4 dry), follow standard procedures for curing. 

Since Ethephon 2SL treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same bam. 

Application Rat. 

Method Pints/Acre Specific Directions 

Directed Spray 4.0 Use drop nozzles with TG orOe spray tips designed to apply 5O-S0 GPA at 35-40 psi when tractor 

speed is 2-3 mph. Use 2 noules per row (one nozzle on each side of the rr:m and pOSitioned to 

direct the spray to the target leaves to be ripened for harvest. Thorough spray coverage is 

essential. For directed sprays, harvest all leaves with 20% or more yellowing~ 

Over-the-Top 4.0 8.0 Treat only when all leaves remaining on the plant are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are 

Spray mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Application Timing". Use 

the lower rate on a typically mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening 

inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop Is heavy and has a tendency to be more 

rank. Use higher rates only dUring cool, slow ripening conditions when temperatures are below 

65°F at the time of treatmet\t. Amays test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to 

respond to treatment with Ethephon 2SL. 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist at 40-80 psi, using three noules per row (one nozzle over 

the center of the plant and one on each side) to assure thorough coverage (e.g., similar to that for 

applications of systemic sucker control agents). > • ~ , , 

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DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SL to immature tobacco leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight los$ and rqduced leaf 

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DO NOT apply higher rates when temperatures are above 65"F at the time of treatment. , . > 

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TOMATOES 

Ethephon 2SL accelerates tomato ripening when applied with thorough, uniform coverage of foliage and fruit. For ground or air 

application choose equipment and spray volumes that win assure adequate spray coverage. OVerdosing from overlapping swaths or 

spray nozzle patterns can cause severe foliage injUry. If application is banded over the row, reduce the amount of Ethephon 2SL in 

proportion to the area actually treated. 

TOMATOES (PROCESSED): Ethephon 2SL accelerates and concentrates the ripening of mature green fruit, thereby increasing 

recoverable fruit yield from once-over harvest and allowing growers to schedule harvest and handling more effectivelY. 

Precautions; 

• Some yellowing and general aging offoliage may be observed following treatment 

TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CAUFORNIA): Ethephon 2SL accelerates tomato ripening and increases early yields of 

marketable ripe fruit. 

Precautions: 

• Some yelloWing and general aging of foliage may be observed following treatment 

Early and 

Midseason Crops 

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Coastal Crops 

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Cool Conditions 

MARKET 

TOMATOES 

California 

i the field red and P~'"~k:(~'"~cl~"~"~,"~g~;~~~~~~,f}::~~';'rr,~~Slii,,;;r;o;;;;a,,,ot1 breakers) and there is sufficient mature green Monitor fields frequently for 

fruit to produce the desired tonnage. uniform maturity before 

Under high temperatures (above 85~F), rates plants throughout the field 

as low as 1.25 pintslacre can be effective. application timIng. Sort, weigh and 

Observe treated fietds closely and harvest fruit percent fruit which is red and pink, including 

at proper maturity. breakers, to determine maturity stage. Fruit sIZe 

'';e';:':;'~:'Uff;cj;,nt :m,;t~(;i~nclUding breakers) and ~: green fruit to produce 

the desired tonnage. Maximum response is 

achieved when fruit to be treated is 5% to 15% 

pink and red. 

u",'ge,hti'm.ehigher rate of Ethephon 2SL when '~ temperatures are cool (below 65e

F) 

as a spray 

tonnage of fruit has attained 

marketable size and maturity, generaUy 3 to 6 

days before desired harvest date. Expect only 

one harvest from treated areas. 

Use the higher rate and longer pre-harvest r 

alone is not an adequate indicator. Walk treated 

fields frequently to monitor crop condition. 

Maintain normal cultural practJces between 

treatment and harvest llmely harvest is 

essential for maximum retum of high quality 

fruit. Consult processor representatives 

concerning delivery schedules and quotas prior 

to application of Ethephon 2SL 

Consult your local Extension HortIcultural 

Specialist or Farm Advisor for 'suggestions on 

the proper use of Ethephon 2SL when fields 

have variable plant vigor due to differences in 

soit conditions or cultural practices and for rates 

of fruit ripening as affected by tempera hire, 

within the rate and timing limitations shown on 

OO°F may 

temperatures below 6soF retard 

development and may extend the ti;';m~;e j,~e;':;;~i·I' a • ~ 

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desired maturity. When programming,I1<oitwst, 

spray a different block each day and flarJest 

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temperatures are cool (generally below 85°F) 

and foliage is dense. 

Under high temperatures, rates as low as :1.25 

pints per acre have been effective whHe 

reducing foliage damage particularly on more 

sensitive varieties see above. 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT apply before there is sufficient mature green fruitto produce the desired tonnage. Ethephon 2SL will nol ripen immature green 

fruit. 

• DO NOT treat plants with poor root systems or that are stressed due to poor soil conditions, drought, or severe disease or insect 

damage. Treating weak plants will result in rapid defoliation and increase sunburn and sun scald potential, especially When 

temperatures are high. 

• DO NOT treat when sustained temperatures above 105°F are anticipated. 

• DO NOT treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F. Foliar damage is more severe on certain varieties 

such as VF 10, VF 315, VF 145, 21-4, and 13L During periods of high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. 

• DO NOT tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants or other additives. 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SL to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. 

• DO NOT apply Ethephon 2SL to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. 

• DO NOT use on greenhouse tomatoes. 

• DO NOT harvest treated tomatoes sooner than 3 days alter last application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 6.5 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

WALNUTS 

(For Use Only In California) 

Ethephon 2SL will loosen walnuts for increased efficiency of mechanical harvest, fX"omote earlier harvest, improve huH removal, and 

increase recoverable yields from a once-over harvest. 

Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Choose equipment for 

maximum spray penetration of the tree canopy. Use large air carrier sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Volute sprayer 

attachments may help. 

Precautrons: 

• treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. 

• Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. 

• Accurately measure dosage rates, since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury (such as excessive defOliation, 

reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 

Rate 

Desired Effect PintsfAcre Specific Directions Remarks 

promoting Earlier 3.0-5.0 For best results, ,,. a foliar spray with Walnuts are mature when the packing tissue 

Harvest concentrations of 300 to 900 ppm. Refer to between kernel halves completes browning. 

spray Ethephon 2SL preparation chart below. Collect nut samples from throughout the tree 

Under low temperatures and/or low humidity canopy when detennlning' p~r£ent nut 

conditions use the higher label rates. Expect maturity. ,., " , , , , " 

less time between application and harvest with , , , , , , higher label rates. ,,", , For best results treat when air temperatures , • 

• , are between 60°F and 9soF. Expect reduced " " , 

effectiveness if above gO°F with low humidity , , , , , , " • " due to spray evaporation. , . . , , Advancing Harvest Apply when 95%-100% of ,,, , , , , , the nuts have reached maturity. Inspect ' , . , , . . frequentry and hervest as soon as adequate , > > > 

hullability occurs generally to-16 days after , , 

treatment depending on variety and weather Once Ovec Harvest VarietY,' > ~growing 

conditions. Plan second shake 10-12 days condilions and weather affect maturity and 

after first shake. the opportunity foc once-over harvest. 

Once OVer Harvest: Apply to mature walnuts Contact a local fieldman or Fann Advisor to 

10 days prior to expected harvest date. Expect determine if once over harvest can b. 

actual harvest to ranae from 7·12 days after eXPected in vour situation. 
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• DO NOT treat diseased, low vigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leaf drop may occur. 

• DO NOT harvest treated walnuts sooner than 5 days after Jast application. 

• DO NOT apply more than 5 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

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WHEAT AND BARLEY 

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To reduce lodging of wheat and barley, apply Ethephon 2SL as a preventative measure when the flag leaf is just visible to the boot 

stage, but before awns have emerged or the sheath has split - Feekes Large Scale 8 to 10 or Zadok's Code 37 to 45, as described In 

the following table. DO NOT allow spray to contact exposed heads as reduced yield and damage may result. Carefully inspect fields to 

determine that application is possible at the proper stage. 

Anow 7 days after applying this product for lodging reduction activity to begin. 

Growth 2 Node Flag leaf Just Rag leaf Boot Swollen First Spikelet %of 

Description Detectab[e Visible Ugu[e Visible Visible [nfforescence 

Completed 

Feekes-La e 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.4 

Zadok's Gode 32 37 39 45 50 5/ 

Recommended Too Ear[y Too late 

Treatment 

Time 

NON·IRR[GATED WHEAT AND BARLEY 

DO NOT apply Ethephon 2Sl to non-irrigated wheat and barley in those states west of the Mississippi River. EXCEPTION: West 01 

the Cascade Range in Oregon and Washington. 

Etllephon 2Sl is recommended in the non-irrigated areas in tllose states east 01 the Mississippi River and west of the Cascade Range 

in Oregon and Washington. 

[RRIGATED WHEAT AND BARLEY •••• > 

IrrigaUon before treatment is recommended to avoid stress and may be resumed 24 hours after applicaticIl) ,If !l~nditions are'dry and 

hot, continue irrigation through the grain head filling period. ; ~ ~ 

Significant yield loss may result from moisture and heat stress during antitheses and grain fill. When' using~Ethephon 2Sl, it is 

important to avoid plant stress during these growtll periods to obtain optimum yield and quality. ) , ,j , ; 

Precautions: 

Ethephon 2SL is not effective on crops that have already lodged 

Decreased yields or product quality may result if Ethephon 2Sl is not properly used. 

Using Ethephon 2Sl on non.lodglng varieties may result in yield loss. 

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Avoid spray overlap which may result in excess rate and yield loss. 

For Ethephon 2Sl to be effective, observe temperature limitations at application as described below. Also, the tempe;crt~:e after 

application should be at [emBO" F. 

Ethephon 2SLmay affect disease infestation (septoria, rust, mildew, etc.). Use a fungicide control program where needed. 

Use of Ethephon 2Sl may delay Ileadin~ t to 2 days and delay harvest maturity 1 to 4 days. Extreme temperatures-below 35" F or 

above 85" F in non.lrrigated crops, or 90 in irrigated crops--within 5 days after application may cause further delay in maturity. 

Use of Ethephon 2Sl may increase secondary tillers in some spring barleys, especiaDy under temperature or moisture stress. 
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Ground Application: Apply with at least of 7 gallons afwater per acre when using conventional ground equipment Flat fan nozzles 

are recommended. Use at least of 5 gallons of water per acre with controlled droplet application {COAl or air foil type equipment. 

Adjust spray boom to plant canopy height and operate al a moderate speed to prevent uneven application. 

Aerial Application: Use at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 

Tank Mixtures: Ethephon 2SL can be tank mixed with approved cereal fungicides and insectlcides if timing of fungicide or insect>cide 

application coincides with Ethephon 2SL application timing. DO NOT apply tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SL to crops that are stressed 

by adverse weather conditions, low moisture, cold, heat or by disease or insect damage, since crop yield loss or injury may result. 

Tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SL plus Tilf! fung'lcide applied by ak under stress cond·rtions may result in flag leaf bum and yield loss. 

DO NOT mix Ethephon 2SL with herbicides or nitrogen solutions. 

DO NOT add surfactants, adjuvants or wetting agents to Ethephon 2SL. 

Treatment Decision Guide: IMPORTANT - Just prior to application, inspect fields to detennine the probability of lodging. Apply 

Ethephon 2SL only underthe following conditions: 

t. If the crop is expected to lodge and Significant reduction of recoverable yield, grain quallty, and/;or harvest efficiency is expected. 

2. If the crop is free of stress from insect damage or disease. 

3. If soil irrigalion or moisture is ade.quate to prevent crop stress after application. 

4. If temperature fluctuations (below 350 F or above ssg F non-irrigated and 900 irrigated) are not expected for 5 days after 

application. 

5. If application can be made at the correct stage-Feekes 8 to to (see growth stage chart). 

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Use only a 1 pint per acre rate on more responsive varieties. If more infonnation is needed, consult with your state extension specialist. 

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.. Limit use of the 2 pint rate to situations when lodging is expected to result in a high loss of yield potential, such as 1) An 

irrigated crop with unusually severe l;::;;:;!~".;,~~'''~ :2) Very tail varieties that are prone to lodging; or 3) A cereal type such as 

durum that is known to be subject to ~~ 

,.,. for the application are expected to exceed 8So F in non-irrigated or 900 F in irrigated 

USE LIMITATIONS , , ,> > , , , Not for use in California ' ~ 

DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system. :. , 'J' , 

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difficulties. ' , ", 

DO NOT use Ethephon 2SL on Tyler Wheat or .A.zure Barley. " ) , , >, 

DO NOT use Ethephon 2SL If rain is expected within 6 hours. , , ; ,J 

DO NOT harvest wheat or barley within 40 days of the last application of Ethephon 2SL. 

DO NOT exceed a total of 2.0 pints of Ethephon 2SL per acre per year. 

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conditions may be fed to animals. 

DO NOT plant another crop before 30 days after trealment. 

MISTLETOE REMOVAL 

Ethephon 2SL will remove dwarf mistletoe shoots in omamental conifers and leafy mistletoe from omamental deciduous trees. 

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MISTLETOE: 

On Ornamental 

Conifers 2.0 pints! 

20 gallons 

On Ornamental 1.0 p"lnt! 

Douglas Firs 20 gallons 

LEAFY 

MISTLETOE; 

On Ornamental 

Deciduous Trees 2.0 quarts! 

20 gallons 

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Apply as a fOliar spray to dwarf mistletoe Applications made io conjunction with 

shoots before mistletoe seed dispersal. If sylvicultural mistletoe management will prevent 

mistletoe regrowth occurs, retreat before seed spread of the mistletoe parasite to other parts of 

dispersal. the tree and other trees. 

For effective removal, an mistletoe shoots Mature needle drop, that normally occurs in the 

must be sprayed to wet. fall, may be hastened by the use of Ethephon 

Use of a non~ionic surfactant at recommended 2Sl. 

rates may increase effectiveness. Applications of higher rates on Douglas fir may 

result in excessive needle drop. 

Make foliar applications after fan leaf drop Large mistletoe infections and mistletoe found 

through mid..winter. If mistletoe regrowth in mesquite may be difficult to control with a 

occurs, retreat before mid......;nter. single application and retreatment may be 

For effective removal, all mistletoe shoots necessary. 

must be sprayed to wet. 

Use of a non-ionic surfactant at recommended 

rates may increase effectiveness. 

UNDESIRABLE FRUIT ELIMINATION 

(For Use Only on Ornamentals) 

Ethephon 2SL will reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development on apple, crabapple, carob and olive trees. 

Sites Amount S ific Directions Remarks 

APPLES, 8.0 - 12.0 fl. Apply as a forlar spray at the flower bud to full Application must be made before fruit set for 

CRABAPPlES oz. per20 bloom stage, prior to fruit set. Wot foliage best results. 

gallons thoroughly. Some leaf drop or temporary leaf yellowing 

Excess application of Ethephon 2SL can result in may occur after treatment. 

CAROB 6.011. oz. excessive leaf drop and/or tree defoliation. Use 

(Ceratonia per 20 higher rates when temperatures are cool. 

siliqua) gallons 

OLIVE· 12.0 fl. oz. Apply as a foliar spray. W .. an foliage 

(Olea europaes) per 20 thoroughly. Amount of spray will depend on tree 

gallons size. 

• thiS recommendation IS not Intended to be used on commercial fruit production as a thmmng agent 

USE LIMITATIONS 

DO NOT treat weak trees or trees under stress (drought, insect or disease damaged trees) as excessive leaf drop or twig drop can 

result 

DO NOT use on small red fruited varieties of crabapple as fruit elimination will not be satisfactory . 

TURFGRASS • • • • Apply Ethephon 2SL with e sprayer in sufficient volume of water to provide uniform coverage. 

2SL is not necessary. 

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GROWTH R~~DANT: Ethephon 2SL slows the growth of turfgrasses thus reducing the required fr~,O}l!!1)9Y, of mowing and the 

volume of clippings collected. For best results, apply when daytime air temperatures are 65GF and risin8. i}pplications at lower 

te,,!,peratures may result in poor performance for clippings reductions. Ethephon 2SL should not be applied>unt]1 turff~I~~s "mowing 

heights have been established for the season. Avoid use in areas where excessive thatch has aC~1.!mljbted. Avoid' nitrogen 

fertilization within 3 weeks 'before OR after application of Ethephon 2SL. ; '; • , > J > ) , , 

Poa annua and White Clover SEEDHEAD SUPPRESSION: Foliar application of Ethephon 2SL to actively grOWing turfw1rf suppress 

Poa annua and white clover seedhead development within approximately 2-3 weeks after applicaoon. Applications to prcdcminantly 

Pca annua orWhite Clover sites may be repeated at 6-7 week intervals. ' »' > •• 

Tank Mixtures: Before using tank mixtures with Ethephon 2SL, treat a small area and obseNe after a few days any signs of any 

undesirable effects to turf. 

Tank Mixtures with Primo MAXX: Tank mixtures of Ethephon 2SL at 5.0 fl. oz/1000 ft2 plus Primo MAXX at 0.125 or 0.25 fl. ozl1000 

rf to promote seedheed suppression in ad dillon to turfgrass quality. Multiple applications of these tank mixtures may be necessary. 
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Use the two products in accordance with their respective labeling for rates and application timings and for the most restrictive re· 

appffcation interval for each turfgrass. 

NOTE: Since Ethephon 2SLJs an acidic product. prolonged exposure to spray deposits wnl damage acryllc plastics, certain paints and 

metals, Thoroughly rinse aU exposed acryffc plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after 

exposure to spray deposits. 

Sites Rate A JJcation .co Volume 

Fair.vays, Golf 5.0 fl. oZl1 000 tr Apply ETHEPHON 2SL only to actively 0.54.0 galsl1000 ft' 

Course Greens, growing turf. It will require 7·10 days for 

Roughs & results. 

Commercial 

Turfgrasses, ReappUcation intervals: 

including Kentucky Bluegrass - 7 wks, 

Bentgrass Perennial R yegrass - 7 wks. 

(Fairway cut), Tall/Fine Fescue -4 wks. 

Kentucky Bentgrass - 4 wks. 

B[uegrass, 

Perennial 

Ryegrass, Tall & 

Fine Fescue 

USE LIMITATIONS 

• DO NOT treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, drought disease or insect damage. 

Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, that Is not gOing into a dormancy perIod. 

• DO NOT allow enby to treated areas until sprays have dried. 

• DO NOT apply more than 6 applications per season. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. [F SP[LLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, 

follow all precautions indlcated above and 'clean up immediately. Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, [ong-sleeved shirt, 

protective gloves and goggles or face shle[d. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and 

dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PEST[C[DE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a Vlo[ation of Federa[ law. 

[f these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to labe[ instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmenta[ Control 

Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regiona[ Office for guidance. 

CONTAINERD[SPOSAL )", , 

Triple rinse (or equivalent) the empty contaIners. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or punctur&~ all~ 'j~pose of in a'sanitary 

[andfill or by incineration or, if allowed by state and loca[ authorities, by burning. [f container is burned, stay ou'< o('smoke. • 

[MPORTANT: Read the entire D[RECTIONS FOR USE and the CONDmONS OF SALE AND WARRAN'rY;6cl1re using this prodUct. 

If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. ' ) , , " > • " , , , , " 

L1M[TAT[ON OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ; • 

Read the entire Direclions for Use, Conditions of Warranties and Umitations of Uability before using thIs' Phkluct. IUerms are not 

acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. ~ ~ ~ ~. f 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the follOWing Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Uabllity. > ~ ~ ~ 

CONDmONS: The dlrections for use of this product are beJleved to be adequate and must be followed carefully. tj,q,~e4'y~r, It is 

impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this prodUct. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences 

may result because Of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which 

are beyond the control of Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. AJI such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. 

D[SCLA[MER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with appHcable law, Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. makes no 

other warranties, express or Implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, that extend beyond the 

statements made on this label. No agent of Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. is authorized to make any warranties beyond 

those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Makhteshim Agan of 
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North America, Inc. disclaims any tlabWty whatsoever for specialj incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or 

handling of this product 

lIMtTAnONS OF UABIUTY: To the extent consistent with applicable taw, the exclusIVe remedy of the user or buyer for any and all 

losses, injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this product, whether in contract, waJTanty, tort, negUgence, strict 

liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price paid or at Makhteshlm Agan of North America, Inc. 's election, the replacement 

of product. 

AMtD-THt~W and FRUtTONE* N are registered trademarks of Rhone-poulenc licensed by AMVAC. 

F~e name: Elhephon 2SL (66222-151)(EPA app 10-25-05){EPA npp transfer2-7..Q7)(notifto EPA 10-1-07 ABN & WS) 

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