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AMV-1018 EP 

FOR USE AS A POTATO SPROUT INHIBITOR 

For Indoor Use Only 

FOR USE THOUGH FOGGING EQUIPMENT ONLY 

Active Ingredient: 3-decen-2-one.................................98.0% 

Inert Ingredients......................................................... 2.0% 

TOTAL 100.0% 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

WARNING - AVISO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 

detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 

See (back) (side) panel for first aid, additional precautionary statements, and 

directions for use 

EPA Reg. No.: 5481-LTR 

EPA Est. No.: XXXXX-XXX-XXX

Net Contents: XXXX

Manufactured by: 

AMVAC Chemical Corporation 

4100 E. Washington Boulevard 

Los Angeles, CA 90023 U.S.A. 

1-888-462-6822 

Batch Code: 
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FIRST AID 

If on skin  Take off contaminated clothing. 

 Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

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

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 five 

minutes, then continue rinsing eye. 

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

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 treatment advice. 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION 

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

doctor, or going for treatment.

FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES, PHONE 24 HOURS A DAY: 

For Medical Emergencies phone:........................................................1-888-681-4261 

For Transportation Emergencies, including spill, leak or fire, phone: 

CHEMTREC....................................................................................1-800-424-9300 

For Product Use Information phone : AMVAC..................................1-888-462-6822 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

WARNING: Causes skin irritation and substantial but temporary eye injury. 

Harmful if inhaled. Do not get on skin or on clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. 

Avoid breathing vapor. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 

Wear coveralls worn over long sleeve shirt and long pants, socks, chemical 

resistant footwear, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, face shield, or shielded 

safety glasses. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before 

eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and 

wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for 

cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables are available, 

use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
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Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to 

intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when 

disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

its labeling. 

General: AMV-1018 provides effective long-term sprout control by destroying the 

growing meristem of sprouting (“peeping”) potato tubers and “burning off” 

sprouts. Further sprouting of potatoes is prevented for 1-3 months depending on 

variety and storage temperatures. 

Use Precautions: 

 Do not make applications to potatoes in the field. 

 Do not use on seed potatoes. Do not allow the thermal fog to come into 

contact with or to enter areas used for storage of seed potatoes, potato 

handling or cutting equipment. Seed potatoes can be safely stored in 

potato storage which were previously treated with AMV-1018 only after full 

ventilation and clean out procedures have been followed. The air system 

including ducts, plenums and the storage building itself must be 

thoroughly ventilated prior to storing seed potatoes. 

 Follow all application equipment manufacturers’ use directions. 

 Do not enter the treatment area during the time of application. Do not 

reenter until the ventilation period is complete. If early reentry is required, 

the PPE required is coveralls worn over long sleeve shirt and long pants, 

socks, chemical resistant footwear, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, 

face shield, or shielded safety glasses and a respirator. 

Directions for use 

Non-Agricultural Use Requirements 

The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are not within the 

scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 

170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on 

farms, forests, nurseries or greenhouses.

Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas until sprays have dried or 

dusts have settled. Do not enter the treatment area during the time of 

application. Do not reenter until the ventilation period is complete. If early 

reentry is required, the PPE required is coveralls worn over long sleeve shirt 

and long pants, socks, chemical resistant footwear, chemical-resistant 

gloves, goggles, face shield, or shielded safety glasses and a respirator. 
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AMV-1018 can effectively leverage the natural dormancy of potatoes when used 

according to label directions. AMV-1018 is generally used only when the 

dormancy period has ended. An application should preferably be made when the 

tubers display “peeping” sprouts but more advanced sprouting can also be 

treated and controlled (see Sprout Control Programs below). The interval 

between harvest and the onset of sprouting is dependent on the cultivar and 

storage temperature. 

The preferred method of application is through standard aerosol (thermal 

fogging) equipment. Thermal fogging provides the most efficacious and 

consistent sprout control. 

Excellent movement of the fog through the potato pile is important for consistent 

efficacy. 

Do not apply more than 16.8 fl oz/ton (0.84 fl oz/cwt) per storage season. 

Procedure for Thermal Fogging with AMV-1018: 

1. Do not enter the treatment area during the time of application. Do not 

reenter until the ventilation period is complete. If early reentry is required, 

the PPE required is coveralls worn over long sleeve shirt and long pants, 

socks, chemical resistant footwear, chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, 

face shield, or shielded safety glasses and a respirator. 

2. Calculate the quantity of product required based on total tonnage of tubers 

in storage prior to application. 

3. Prepare aerosol/fog generating equipment and insert intake hose into the 

container with AMV-1018. 

4. Configure settings such that the air-ducts are set to re-circulate with 

adequate pressure to move the fog through the potato pile. Turn off all 

humidifier units. These steps will ensure good distribution of AMV-1018 

inside the storages. 

5. Place the exhaust end of the aerosol/fog generator in the center of the air 

mixing chamber or plenum pointed in the direction of the air flow. Potato 

storages vary greatly in design and air movement patterns. It is therefore 

advisable to work with your local custom applicator to ensure accurate 

applications. 

6. Adjust flow rate of AMV-1018 through the equipment to match the 

appropriate aerosol/fogging temperature. Do not allow the product to 

dribble out at the injection point. 

7. Close off the ventilation system and turn on the fans/re-circulation system. 

8. Turn on the fogging equipment and allow the fog into the mixing chamber. 

Operate the fans to continuously re-circulate the fog through the pile for 24 

hours. 

9. After recirculation is completed, open the ventilation louvers and allow 

fresh air to move back into the potato storage unit. 
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10. Within 3-5 days following application, tubers should exhibit “burnt out” or 

darkened sprouts. 

Sprout Control Programs with AMV-1018: 

(a) General Use Directions 

AMV-1018 can effectively leverage the natural dormancy of stored potatoes 

when used according to label directions. Make first application when 75% of 

tubers show visible signs of sprouting (peeping). Apply AMV-1018 at the rate of 

4.20 fl oz. per ton or 0.21 fl oz/cwt. One gallon of AMV-1018 will treat 610 cwt. 

Reapply AMV-1018 as necessary when tubers show visible signs of re-sprouting. 

Minimum reapplication interval is 7 days. Potatoes can be removed from 

storages and shipped 24 hours after ventilation is resumed. 

(b) Combinations of AMV-1018 with other Sprout Control Products: 

AMV-1018 can be used effectively as part of a program which combines other 

sprout control products. However, AMV-1018 is effective only after sprouting has 

commenced and can be used in combination programs such as chlorpropham 

(CIPC), diisopropyl naphthalene (DIPN) or dimethyl naphthalene (DMN) 

products. Follow all product label instructions. 

(i) AMV-1018 Sprout Control Programs with Chlorpropham (CIPC) or DIPN 

(Amplify®) or DMN (1,4 Sight®) 

During the storage cycle, when sprouting is observed on tubers where CIPC, or 

DIPN or DMN applications were made earlier, these can be treated with AMV1018 to burn off the sprouts. The best timing of application is when at least 75% 

of the tubers show visible signs of sprouting (“peeping”). Alternatively, CIPC, 

DIPN or DMN and AMV-1018 can also be applied sequentially on the same day, 

when visible sprouting is observed. Either product may be applied first, 

immediately followed by the other product or co-injected into the fogging 

equipment. Follow all use directions and product precautions. 

 (ii) AMV-1018 Sprout Control Programs with Maleic hydrazide (Royal MH-30®): 

At dormancy break, potatoes treated with Royal MH-30 prior to harvest can be 

treated with AMV-1018 later in storage to further extend the sprout-free period of 

tubers. Depending on storage temperature and potato variety, an additional 1-3 

months of sprout control may be achieved. Make additional applications as 

needed. 

(c) Sprout Control in Potatoes undergoing Reconditioning: 

When stored at low temperatures, reducing sugars increase in tubers and affects 

the fry quality of potatoes. Such tubers can be reconditioned by raising the 

storage temperature leading to lower reducing sugar content. Such conditions, 

however, favor sprouting. AMV-1018 can be used effectively to burn off sprouts 
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during the reconditioning phase, or even just prior to shipment. For best results, 

do not allow potato sprouts to exceed 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the time of treatment. 

(d) Rescue of Storage Potatoes with Excessive Sprouting: In cases where 

storage conditions lead to undesirable sprouting, especially during late in the 

storage cycle, AMV-1018 can be effectively used to “burn off” sprouts which are 

up to1 inch (2.5cm). Apply AMV1018 at the rate of 4.2 fl oz per ton (0.21 fl oz per 

cwt). 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

Pesticide Storage: Store in cool dry area. 

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from use of this product may be disposed 

of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 

Container Handling: [For containers less than 30 gallons] (Nonrefillable 

Container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Then offer for recycling if 

available or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 

landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If 

burned, stay out of smoke.) 

[For containers equal to or greater than 30 gallons] (Refillable container. Refill 

this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other 

purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the 

person disposing of the container. 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 a mix tank. Fill the 

container about 10% 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 procedure two more times.) 

LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 

The manufacturer warrants (a) that this product conforms to the chemical 

description on the label; (b) that this product is reasonably fit for the purposes set 

forth in the directions for use, subject to the inherent risks referred to herein, 

when it is used in accordance with such directions; and (c) that the directions, 

warnings, and other statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' 

evaluations of reasonable tests of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals 

and upon reports of field experience. Tests have not been made on all varieties 

of potatoes, or in all states or under all conditions. 

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET 

FORTH HEREIN. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW 

THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT 

AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE, TO MAKE, ANY OTHER 

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES 

AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT 
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LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT 

EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, 

ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF 

THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE 

LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. 

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW BUYER'S 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE 

LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES 

RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER 

OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT 

OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED, AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, 

TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE 

FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES 

ARE CLAIMED. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY WITH APPLICABLE LAW 

MANUFACTURER OR SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, 

INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE 

OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. 

AMVAC offers this product, and Buyer accepts it, subject to the foregoing Limited 

Warranty which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by an 

authorized representative of AMVAC. 

Amplify® is a registered trademark of Aceto Corporation, NY 

1,4 Sight® is a registered trademark of 1,4 Sight Group, ID 

Royal MH-30® is a registered trademark of Chemtura Crop Protection, CT