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PROPULSETM

A fungicide for control of diseases in dried beans, peanut, and sugarbeet 

 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

FLUOPYRAM*: ............................................................................................................. 17.4% 

PROTHIOCONAZOLE*: ................................................................................................. 17.4% 

INERT INGREDIENTS:...................................................................................................................... 65.2%

Contains 1.67 lbs FLUOPYRAM and 1.67 lbs PROTHIOCONAZOLE per gallon Total 100.0% 

*(CAS Numbers 658066-35-4 and 178928-70-6) 

Net Contents: XX 

EPA Reg. No. 264-1084 EPA Est. No. 

READ THE LABEL AND BROCHURE BEFORE USING 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

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

FIRST AID 

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

IF IN EYES • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. 

Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing 

eye. 

GROUP 7 3 FUNGICIDE 
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• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

In case of spills, poisoning or fire call telephone emergency response number 1-800-334-7577 (24 hours a 

day). 

Take container, label or product name and registration number with you when seeking medical attention. 

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Treat Symptomatically. Medical Personnel should contact Bayer’s medical 

information services, Toll Free: 1-800-334-7577

PRECAUTIONS 

Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, 

eyes, or clothing. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the 

toilet. 

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. 

Prothioconazole-desthio (a degradate of prothioconazole) is toxic to shrimp. 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. 

Prothioconazole-desthio (a degradate of prothioconazole) is known to leach through soil into ground water 

under certain conditions as a result of label use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, 

particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in ground-water contamination. 

This product may contaminate water through drift of spray in wind. This product has a high potential for runoff 

for several months or more after application. Poorly draining soils and soils with shallow watertables are more 

prone to produce runoff that contains this product. A level, well maintained vegetative buffer strip between 

areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will 

reduce the potential for contamination of water from rainfall-runoff. Runoff of this product will be reduced by 

avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

Pesticide Storage: Do not store below freezing. If stored for 1 year or longer, shake well before using. Store 

the tightly closed container away from feeds, seeds, fertilizer, plants and foodstuffs. Keep the product in the 

original container during storage. 

Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes may be toxic. Improper disposal of unused pesticide, spray mixture, or 

rinse water is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be used according to label instruction, contact 

your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest 

EPA Regional Office for guidance in proper disposal methods. 

Container Disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if 

available. Triple 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. After triple rinsing procedure, dispose of container.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 

Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, and chemicalresistant gloves made of any of any waterproof material such as natural rubber > 14 mils. (if more options are 

needed, follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart). 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions exist for washables, 

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

Engineering Control Statements: 

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 the outside of gloves before removing.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

Read entire label before using this product. 

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

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

Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
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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) and restricted entry 

interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker 

Protection Standard. 

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hours 

for all crops.

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 longsleeved shirt and long pants, socks and shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves made of any of any waterproof 

material such as natural rubber > 14 mils.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

PROPULSE is a broad-spectrum fungicide with preventative, systemic and curative properties recommended 

for the control or suppression of certain crop diseases. When reference is made to disease suppression, 

suppression can mean either erratic control from good to fair or consistent control at a level below that 

obtained with the best commercial product. 

LABELED USES 

Dried beans, peanut, and sugarbeet. 

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT 

The active ingredients in PROPULSE Fungicide belong to two different fungicide groups, the pyridinyl-ethylbenzamides (Group 7) and the DMI or demethylation inhibitors (Group 3). To maintain long-term effectiveness 

of this fungicide, follow the specific resistance management guidance listed at the bottom of each crop label. 

Additionally, the following general recommendations should be considered to delay the development of 

fungicide resistance. 

1. Start spray programs early: Spray programs that begin before pathogens attack keep fungal populations 

low and reduce the likelihood of resistance. Consult your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor 

and/or manufacturer representative for recommendations on when to begin spray programs.

2. Alternate products: Use spray programs that include alternation of products from different fungicide 

groups. Group numbers are listed in a box at the top right of product labels. 

3. Use at least the minimum labeled rate and do not extend spray intervals beyond crop use 

recommendations: Use of rates below the minimum labeled rate can shorten the useful life of a fungicide. 

Furthermore, stretching application intervals too long may leave a crop unprotected, allowing the pathogen 

population to multiply, and increasing the likelihood for resistance to develop. 

4. IPM: Applications of fungicides should be integrated into an overall disease and pest management program. 

Cultural practices known to reduce disease development should be followed. Consult your local extension 

specialist, certified crop advisor and/or manufacturer representative for additional IPM strategies established 

for your area. This product may be used in Agricultural Extension advisory (disease forecasting or risk 
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assessment) programs, which recommend application timing based on environmental factors favorable for 

disease development. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Use sufficient water volume to provide thorough and uniform coverage to obtain the most effective disease 

control. Do not make applications when conditions favor drift beyond the target application area. Avoid 

spraying when windy, high temperature, drought, dusty, low relative humidity, or temperature inversion 

conditions exist. 

Ground Application 

For ground application equipment, a minimum of 50 gallons of water per acre for tree crops and 10 gallons of 

water per acre for field and vegetable crops is recommended. 

Aerial Application 

For aerial application equipment, a minimum of 15 gallons of water per acre for tree crops and 5 gallons of 

water per acre for field and vegetable crops is recommended. No aerial application is allowed on Long Island, 

New York. 

Air-Blast Application 

Air-assisted or air-blast sprayers move spray droplets into the crop canopy using a forced-air system. The fan 

should be set up to deliver only enough air volume to penetrate the canopy and provide good coverage. Adjust 

deflectors or other aiming devices to direct spray only to the target area. Equip sprayers with nozzles that 

provide accurate and uniform application. 

SPRAY MIXING AND COMPATIBILITY 

Begin with clean spray equipment and add one-half of the required amount of water to the spray or mixing tank 

and start agitation. Add the required quantity of fungicide and the tank-mix partner if applicable to the water 

and complete filling with water to the required total volume. Follow the recommendations of your State 

Cooperative Extension Service for tank-mixing with other products. In general, follow the order beginning first 

with water soluble packaging (wait for it to completely dissolve), wettable powders and water-dispersible 

granular products, liquid flowables and suspension concentrates, and emulsifiable concentrates last. Maintain 

agitation throughout spraying. Do not allow spray mixture to remain in the tank overnight, or for long periods 

during the day without agitation. 

PROPULSE is physically compatible with most commonly used fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and foliar 

nutrient products. However, the compatibility of PROPULSE with all potential tank-mix partners has not been 

fully investigated. If tank mixing with other pesticides is desirable, conduct a jar test with the volumes and rates 

typically used in agricultural application. Using a small container of water, add the proportionate amounts of the 

products: wettable powders and water-dispersible granular products first, then liquid flowables, and 

emulsifiable concentrates last. After thoroughly mixing, let stand for at least 15 minutes. Look for signs of 

separation, globules, sludge, flakes, or other precipitates. Physical compatibility is indicated if the combination 

remains mixed or can be remixed readily. 

The crop safety of all potential tank-mixes with PROPULSE has not been tested on all crops. Before applying 

any tank-mixture not specifically recommended on this label, safety to the target crop should be confirmed on a 

small portion of the crop to be treated to ensure an adverse response will not occur. 

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 
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Do not apply more than the maximum seasonal rate for each specific crop from any combination of products 

containing FLUOPYRAM or PROTHIOCONAZOLE. Areas treated with this product may be replanted 

immediately following harvest with any crop for which a FLUOPYRAM and PROTHIOCONAZOLE tolerance 

exists. This includes but is not limited to: dried beans, peanut, and sugarbeet. Alfalfa, apple, cherry, cotton, 

potato, strawberry, tree nuts, watermelon, and wine grapes may be planted into treated areas 30 days after the 

last application. Additionally, following dried beans these crops may be immediately planted: canola, cereal 

grains (except rice), corn, and soybean. Do not plant all other crops for one year following the last application. 

USE DIRECTIONS FOR SPECIFIC CROPS 

DRIED BEANS (except soybean): 

Bean (Lupinus spp., includes grain lupin, sweet lupin, white lupin, and white sweet lupin), Bean (Phaseolus

spp., includes field bean, kidney bean, lima bean, navy bean, pinto bean, tepary bean), Bean (Vigna spp., 

includes adzuki bean, blackeyed pea, catjang, Crowder pea, moth bean, mung bean, rice bean, southern 

pea, urd bean), Broad Bean (dry), Chickpea, Guar, Lablab Bean, Lentil

Disease Control Product Rate 

fl oz/acre Use Information 

White mold 

 (Sclerotinia 

sclerotiorum) 

10.3 Begin fungicide applications preventatively. 

When disease pressure is high or when agronomic or weather 

conditions are conducive to disease development, continue 

applications as needed on a 7- to 14-day interval. 

Use shorter intervals for best protection. 

Ascochyta blight 

 (Ascochyta spp.) 

Mycosphaerella blight 

 (Mycosphaerella 

pinodes) 

6.8 – 10.3 Begin fungicide applications preventatively. 

When disease pressure is high or when agronomic or weather 

conditions are conducive to disease development, continue 

applications as needed, on a 10- to 14-day interval. 

Ensure that the area to be treated is covered uniformly. Good 

spray coverage and canopy penetration are important for best 

results. 

Use higher rate when conditions for heavy infestation exist. 

Use higher rate when growing less resistant cultivars. 

Restrictions: Do not apply more than 20.5 fl oz/acre per season. Do not apply PROPULSE within 14 days 

of harvest. To limit the potential for development of disease resistance to this fungicide, do not make more 

than 2 sequential applications of PROPULSE or any Group 7 or Group 3 containing fungicide before rotating 

with a fungicide from a different Group. Allow a minimum of 7 days from the last application until cutting or 

swathing the crop for harvest. Hand-harvesting is prohibited. Do not feed hay or threshings or allow livestock 

to graze in treated areas. 
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PEANUT 

Disease Control Product Rate 

fl oz/acre Use Information 

Sclerotinia blight 

 (Sclerotinia minor)

Rhizoctonia Limb Rot, 

Peg Rot, Pod Rot 

 (Rhizoctonia solani) 

Cylindrocladium Black 

Rot 

 (Cylindrocladium 

crotalariae) 

 (Suppression Only) 

13.6 Soil-Borne Disease Spray Program: For optimum control of 

the specified soil-borne diseases, four consecutive applications 

of PROPULSE should be made at 14-day intervals. In a typical 

7 spray application program beginning 30-40 days after 

planting or as recommended by the local Extension Service. 

Applications of fungicides with a different mode of action 

should be made prior to and following applications of 

PROPULSE to discourage development of resistant strains of 

fungi. Use in conjunction with cultural practices that are known 

to reduce the severity of soil-borne diseases, such as proper 

crop rotation practices. 

Restrictions: Do not apply more than 34.2 fl oz/acre per season. Do not apply PROPULSE within 14 days 

of harvest. Do not feed hay or threshings or allow livestock to graze in treated areas. To limit the potential for 

development of disease resistance to this fungicide, do not make more than 2 sequential applications of 

PROPULSE or any Group 7 or Group 3 containing fungicide before rotating with a fungicide from a different 

Group. 
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SUGARBEET 

Disease Control Product Rate 

fl oz/acre Use Information 

Cercospora leaf spot 

 (Cercospora beticola) 

Powdery mildew 

 (Erysiphe polygoni) 

8.55 Begin fungicide applications preventatively. 

When disease pressure is high or when agronomic or weather 

conditions are conducive to disease development, continue 

applications as needed on a 14-day interval. 

Restrictions: Do not apply more than 17.1 fl oz/acre per season. Do not apply PROPULSE within 7 days of 

harvest. May not be applied with aerial application equipment. To limit the potential for development of 

disease resistance to this fungicide, do not make more than 2 sequential applications of PROPULSE or any 

Group 7 or Group 3 containing fungicide before rotating with a fungicide from a different Group. 
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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 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 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. 

PROPULSE Fungicide is specially formulated and sold by Bayer CropScience LP for the control of various 

pathogens according to the directions on this label. The purchase price of PROPULSE Fungicide includes a 

prepaid license under which purchaser agrees to employ the purchased quantity of PROPULSE Fungicide only 

for the above-specified uses and to provide notice of the terms and conditions of this license to any 

subsequent purchaser. Uses of PROPULSE Fungicide other than those specified on this label are not licensed 

through the purchase of this product. 

NET CONTENTS: 

PRODUCED FOR 

 Bayer CropScience LP 

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

 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

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

FLUOPYRAM/PROTHIOCONAZOLE 400 SC Fungicide (PENDING) 08/18/11