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XDE-729 Methyl Technical 

EPA Reg. No. 62719-XXX 

Registration Notes: 

Proposed new Section 3 label.

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Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow 
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(Base label): 

XDE-729 Methyl Technical 

HERBICIDE 

For Manufacturing Use Only 

Active Ingredient: 

 XDE-729 Methyl: 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4- 

 amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3- 

 methoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester ..................... 95.9% 

Other Ingredients .................................................... 4.1% 

Total ..................................................................... 100.0% 

Keep Out of Reach of Children 

CAUTION 

 Precautionary Statements 

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 

Harmful If Absorbed Through Skin. 

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. 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. 

 First Aid 

If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 

15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact 

lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for 

treatment advice. 

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

treatment. You may also contact 1-800-992-5994 day or night, for emergency treatment information. 

 Environmental Hazards 

Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the 

mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. 

 Directions for Use 

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

Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying. 

For formulation into an end-use herbicide only for use on wheat (including spring, winter, and 

durum), barley, and triticale (not underseeded with legumes). 
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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, well-ventilated place. Store in original container only. In case of 

leak or spill, contain material and dispose as waste 

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an 

approved waste disposal facility. 

Nonrefillable containers 5 gallons or less: 

Container Handling: Nonrefillable 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. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty 

the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after 

the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect 

rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at 

about 40 psi for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then offer for 

recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other 

procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

Nonrefillable nonrigid containers: 

Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty 

bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or 

by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

Refillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal: 

Container Handling: 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 and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical, 

agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for two minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into 

application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then 

offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by 

other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

Nonrefillable rigid containers larger than 5 gal: 

Container Handling: Nonrefillable 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. 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. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container 

upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert 

pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 psi for at least 30 seconds. 

Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and 

dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local 

authorities. 
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 Warranty Limitations and Disclaimer 

Dow AgroSciences warrants that at the time of delivery, the product will conform to its chemical 

description on the label, that it will pass without objection in the trade under the contract description, that 

seller will convey good title thereto, and that such product will be delivered free from any lawful security 

interest, lien or encumbrance. 

This is the only warranty made on this product. Dow AgroSciences EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 

AND, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH, ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES. Buyer acknowledges the use of its own independent skill and expertise in the selection 

and use of the product and does not rely on any oral or written statements or representations. 

In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving this product, call 1-800-992-5994. 

Manufacturing Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing. 

EPA Reg. No. 62719-XXX EPA Est. _________ 

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Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow 

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Dow AgroSciences LLC 

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