Spirotetramat Technical

An Insecticide for Formulating Use Only

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

spirotetramat: cis-3-(2,5-dimethlyphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1-azaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl-ethyl carbonate ............... 97.82% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ................................................................................................................................................ 2.18% 

TOTAL: 100.0% 

EPA Reg. No. 264-1049 EPA Est. No. 

STOP - Read the label before use

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

WARNING 

For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

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 five minutes, then continue rinsing. 

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

IF SWALLOWED: • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 

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

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. 

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

IF ON SKIN OR 

CLOTHING: 

• Take off contaminated clothing. 

• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. 

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

For emergency medical treatment information, call toll free the Bayer Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577. 

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

Note To Physician: No specific antidote is available. Treat patient symptomatically. 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

WARNING 

Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. 

Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses). Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before 

eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, 

or clothing. Wear long sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, and gloves. 

Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Formulators and handlers must wear long sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and shoes, chemical resistant gloves, and protective 

eyewear. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates and oysters. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, 

ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 

System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing 

this product into sewer systems without previously notifying the sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State 

Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

For use as an insecticide for the following: 

I. Terrestrial Food and Feed Crops: Hops; Potato and Other Tuberous and Corm Vegetables (Crop Subgroup 1C); Leafy NonBrassica Vegetables (Crop Group 4); Leafy Brassica Vegetables (Crop Group 5); Legume Vegetables (Crop Group 6); Fruiting 

Vegetables including Okra (Crop Group 8-10); Bulb Vegetable (Crop group 3-07); Citrus Fruits (Crop Group 10-10); Pome Fruits (Crop 

Group 10-11); Soybean; Stone Fruits (CropGroup 12); Small Fruit Vine Climbing except Fuzzy Kiwifruit (Crop Subgroup 13-07F); Tree 

Nuts including Pistachio (Crop Group 14), and Tropical Fruits (Acerola, Avocado, Black sapote, Canistel, Feijoa, Jaboticaba, Guava, 

Longan, Lychee, Mamey sapote, Mango,Papaya, Passionfruit, Persimmon, Pulasan, Rambutan, Sapodilla, Spanish lime, Star apple, 

Starfruit, Wax jambu, White sapote, Banana (including plantain); Pomegranate; Watercress; Globe Artichoke; Coffee; Pineapple; 

II. Terrestrial Nonfood Crops: Christmas Trees; Nursery and Greenhouse; Turf (Golf Courses and Sod Farms) 

III. Terrestrial Food and Non Food Crop, Residential and Commercial Outdoor: Citrus 

IV. Uses for which US EPA has accepted the required data and/or citations of data that the formulator has submitted in support of 

registration, and: 

V. Uses for experimental purposes that are in compliance with US EPA requirements. 

Detailed information on chemical and physical properties and other formulating recommendations for Spirotetramat Technical are 

available upon request from Bayer CropScience. Obtain and read this information before undertaking the formulation of Spirotetramat 

Technical in order to avoid formulation hazards and insure a satisfactory finished product. 

Labeling for products formulated from this product must conform to that which is currently registered with the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency. For specific information on federally registered uses, contact Bayer CropScience. Any variance from the federally 

registered labeling for products containing Spirotetramat will have to be supported by data provided by the formulator. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store 

in original container and out of the reach of children, in a locked storage area. 

Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage. If container is leaking, invert to prevent leakage. If the container is 

leaking or material is spilled for any reason or cause, carefully dam up spilled material to prevent runoff. Refer to Precautionary 

Statements on label for hazards associated with the handling of this material. Do not walk through spilled material. Absorb spilled 

material with absorbing type compounds and dispose of as directed for pesticides below. In spill or leak incidents, keep unauthorized 

people away. You may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team for decontamination procedures or any other assistance that 

may be necessary. The Bayer Emergency Response Telephone No. is (800) 334-7577, or contact Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide 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 HANDLING 

Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons) 

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) 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. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs) 

Non-refillable Containers 

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Non-refillable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs 

information as follows. 

Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) 

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of 

the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. 

Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or 

drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or 

until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. 

Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.– Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). 

Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the 

container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior 

surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once 

container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

Refillable Containers 

Refillable container – Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container 

with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to 

Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or 

dispose of the container as follows: 

Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) 

Pressure rinsing 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 pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the 

IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom 

discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 

40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while 

pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. 

Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g. – Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). 

Triple rinsing 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 triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into 

application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the 

pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat 

this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is 

equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper 

evident cables, one way valves or clean container. 

Non-Rigid 

Non-Refillable 

Do not reuse or refill this container. 

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DISCLAIMER AND INDEMNITY FOR FORMULATORS’ USES

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR 

CLAIMS AND ACTIONS (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY) ARISING 

OUT OF, RESULTING FROM OR CONNECTED WITH A FORMULATION CONTAINING THIS PRODUCT WHEN USED FOR ANY 

PURPOSE OTHER THAN THOSE USES SET FORTH IN (1) ABOVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT DEVELOPED SCIENTIFIC 

DATA TO SUPPORT, NOR HAS IT EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY APPROVED, ANY USES OTHER THAN THOSE IN (1) ABOVE. 

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, ANY FORMULATOR OR BUYER WHO USES THIS PRODUCT IN 

FORMULATIONS FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN THOSE STATED IN (1) ABOVE ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS AND 

ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH OR RESULTING FROM SUCH USE AND AGREES BY SO USING THIS 

PRODUCT TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE MANUFACTURER FROM SUCH CLAIMS AND ACTIONS. THIS 

DISCLAIMER AND INDEMNITY IS IN ADDITION TO, NOT IN LIEU OF, THE BELOW DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATIONS. 

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE 

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer 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 Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE 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 Bayer CropScience is authorized to 

make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT 

WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE 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 BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. 

NET CONTENTS: 

PRODUCED FOR 

Bayer CropScience 

P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

Spirotetramat Technical (PENDING) 12/07/2015, 01/18/2016 

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