For control of mites in citrus, grapes, pome fruits, strawberries,

tomatoes, and tree nuts

Active Ingredient:

cyflumetofen: (2-methoxyethyl(RS)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-cyano-3-oxo-3-

(α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolyl)propionate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.7%

Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.3%

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

NealtaTM miticide contains 1.67 pounds of cyflumetofen per gallon.

EPA Reg. No. 7969-XXX EPA Est. No.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION/PRECAUCION

See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, 

Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.

In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product,

call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).

Net Contents: 

BASF Corporation

26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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

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Group 25 Acaricide

NealtaTM

miticide
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Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin,

or inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact

with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product

are listed below. For more options, refer to Category A on

an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart.

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier

laminate)

• Shoes plus socks

Follow the 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.

Engineering Controls Statement

When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs 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.

Environmental Hazards

DO NOT apply directly to water, areas where surface water

is present, or 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. 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.

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Users should:

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,

using tobacco, or using the toilet.

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets

inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.

• 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.

FIRST AID

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.

If inhaled

• Move person to fresh air.

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

preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible.

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

If in eyes

• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes.

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

HOTLINE NUMBER

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

may also contact BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information at 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
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(continued)

In Case of Emergency

In case of large-scale spill of this product, call: 

• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:

• Your local doctor for immediate treatment 

• Your local poison control center (hospital) 

• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Steps to take if this material is released or spilled:

• In case of spill on floor or paved surfaces, mop and

remove to chemical waste storage area until proper disposal can be made if product cannot be used according

to label.

• Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth,

etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers for disposal.

• Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin

areas with soap and water.

• Wash clothing before reuse.

• Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water.

Product Information

NealtaTM miticide is a suspension concentrate formulation

containing the active ingredient cyflumetofen, a member of

the beta-ketonitrile class of chemistry. When used as

directed, Nealta provides knockdown and residual control

of tetranychid mites on the crops listed on this label.

Nealta is a highly active contact miticide on egg, nymph,

and adult stage tetranychid mites. Because Nealta is not

systemic and has no translaminar activity, thorough coverage of plant surfaces is necessary for effective control.

Nealta is not effective on non-tetranychid mites such as

broad mite, flat mite, or rust mite. See Pests Controlled

list for mites controlled.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)

Container Handling (continued)

Triple rinse containers small enough to shake

(capacity ≤ 5 gallons) 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 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.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or

disposal. 

Pesticide Storage

Store in original containers only. Keep container closed

when not in use. DO NOT store near food or feed.

Pesticide Disposal

Wastes resulting from using this product may be disposed

of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. If

these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label

instructions, contact your State Pesticide or

Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste

representatives at the nearest EPA Regional Office for

guidance.

Container Handling

Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this

container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container

(or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for

recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or

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

authorities.

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

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 12 hours.

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

• Chemical-resistant gloves, made of any waterproof

material (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, and/or barrier

laminate)

• Shoes plus socks
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NealtaTM miticide is compatible with most biological control products. 

Because Nealta is compatible with beneficial arthropods,

it can be used effectively in Integrated Pest Management

(IPM) and resistance management programs. Nealta does

not have a negative impact on field populations of the following beneficial insects:

Beneficial Insects

Nealta is not systemic or translaminar; therefore, thorough coverage of plant surfaces is important for

optimum performance.

Resistance Management 

Cyflumetofen, the active ingredient in Nealta, belongs to

the group of respiration inhibitors classified by the

Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) as

target-site-of-action Group 25 acaricide, a Mitochondria

complex ll electron transport inhibitor. Repeated use

of miticides with similar modes of action can lead to the

buildup of resistant strains of mites.

DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the

total number of applications of Nealta per season. To

reduce the potential for developing mite resistance, rotate

to a miticide with a different mode of action. Monitor treated mite populations for resistance development. Read

product label before applying any miticide and follow label

directions. Contact your local extension specialist, certified

crop advisor, and/or BASF representative for additional

resistance management or IPM recommendations.

Plant Tolerance

Plant tolerance to Nealta has been found to be acceptable

in research trials for the crops listed on this label. However,

due to the large number of plant species and their associated varieties or cultivars, and due to variable growing

conditions, it is impossible to test every plant for tolerance

to this product.

Neither the manufacturer or seller has determined whether

this product can be used without injury on all varieties of

plants. It is the responsibility of the user to determine if this

product can be used without causing plant injury prior to

commercial use. In a small test area, test the specified

rates on plants for phytotoxicity prior to large-scale use.

The end user assumes all risks arising from application of

Nealta in a manner inconsistent with the label

requirements.

Pests Controlled

When used according to label instructions, Nealta is effective in controlling the following tetranychid mites:

Application Instructions

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign

of mites before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended

treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations. 

Apply to foliage using properly calibrated ground sprayers

(refer to Crop-specific Application Instructions table).

Thorough and uniform spray coverage of foliage, with

direct contact to target pest, is required for effective control. Applications made at lower volumes may result in less

than thorough coverage which can lead to slower activity

and/or less control than those made with higher spray volumes. Consult with your local or state extension personnel

for advice on miticide use and selection.

Nealta is rainfast one (1) hour after an application has

dried.

Apply Nealta in sufficient volume of water to ensure

thorough coverage of foliage. For thorough coverage,

use higher water volume.

Common Name Scientific Name

Common lacewing Chrysopa carnea

Insidious flower bug Orius insidiosus

Predatory mite Amblyseius fallacies

Phytoseiulus persimilis

Typhlodromus pyri

Zezellia mali

Seven-spotted lady beetle Coccinella septempunctata

Six-spotted thrips Scolothrips sexmaculatus

Spider mite destroyer Stethorus punctum

Western predatory mite Galendromus occidentalis

Common Name Scientific Name

Banks grass Oligonychus pratensis

Brown almond Bryobia rubrioculus

Brown wheat Petrobia lateens

Carmine Tetranychus cinnabarinus

Citrus red Panonychus citri

European red Panonychus ulmi

Spider mite, McDaniel Tetranychus mcdanieli

Spider mite, Pacific Tetranychus pacificus

Spider mite, spruce Oligonychus ununguis

Spider mite, strawberry Tetranychus turkestani

Spider mite, two-spotted Tetranychus urticae

Spider mite, Willamette Eotetranychus willamettei

Spider mite, Yuma Eotetranychus yumensis

Texas citrus Eutetranychus banksi
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Apply NealtaTM miticide in minimum water volume per

acre as indicated in Crop-specific Application

Instructions table. Because Nealta is not systemic or

translaminar, thorough coverage of plant surfaces is necessary for effective control. Applying Nealta at spray volumes

lower than directed can make it harder to obtain thorough

crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Controlling Spray Drift

Variable Winds. DO NOT apply in variable wind

conditions. 

Wind Direction. Wind direction (e.g. away from nontarget

areas) must be based on the average direction (not

instantaneous). 

Wind Speed. Maximum sustained wind must not exceed

15 mph measured at the nozzle height (release height).

Inversion Restriction. DO NOT apply if conditions will

entrain spray droplets (consult Pasquill stability categories).

Sensitive Areas. To ensure the protection of threatened or

endangered species, it is important to maintain spray drift

loadings below levels of concern for any area adjacent to

the application site that is not excluded as possible habitat

for these organisms. The following restrictions apply:

• Buffer distance - 15 feet

• Release height - 20 inches

• Droplet size - A combination of spray nozzles and

appropriate pressure must be selected to provide

ASABE standard S571.1 droplet size category of fine

(DV0.5 of ≥ 180 microns) or coarser than fine.

• Maximum wind speed - 15 mph

Cleaning Spray Equipment

Spraying equipment must be cleaned thoroughly before

and after applying this product, particularly if a product with

potential to injure crops was used before Nealta.

Additives and Tank Mixing Information

Shake container well before use.

Nealta can be tank mixed with most recommended fungicides, insecticides, liquid fertilizers, biological control

products, adjuvants, and additives.

Under some conditions, the use of additives or adjuvants

can improve the performance of Nealta. However, all varieties and cultivars have not been tested with all possible

tank mix combinations. Local conditions can also influence

crop tolerance and may not match those under which

BASF has conducted testing. Physical incompatibility,

reduced disease control, or crop injury can result from mixing Nealta with other products. 

Before using any tank mix (fungicides, insecticides, liquid

fertilizers, biological control products, adjuvants, and additives), test the combination on a small portion of the crop

to be treated (including plant cultivars) to ensure that a phytotoxic response will not occur as a result of application.

Evaluate for crop response 3 to 7 days before making an

application to the entire crop.

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, BASF

recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and

Distributors Association certified adjuvant.

Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authorities for more information concerning additives.

Mixing Order

1. Water - Begin by agitating a thoroughly clean sprayer

tank 3/4 full of clean water. 

2. Agitation - Maintain constant agitation throughout mixing and application.

3. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after

each component has been added.

4. Products in PVA bags - Place any product contained

in water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait until

all water-soluble PVA bags have fully dissolved and the

product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before

continuing.

5. Water-dispersible products (such as Nealta,

dry flowables, wettable powders, other suspension

concentrates, or suspo-emulsions)

6. Water-soluble products

7. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as oil concentrates

when applicable)

8. Water-soluble additives (such as AMS or UAN when

applicable)

9. Remaining quantity of water

Make sure each component is thoroughly mixed and suspended before adding tank mix partners. Maintain constant

agitation during application. 

Restrictions and Limitations

• DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate, the

maximum rate per application, or the total number of

Nealta applications per season as stated in

Crop-specific Application Instructions table.

Preharvest Interval (PHI) restrictions are also included in

this table.

• DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation system. 

• DO NOT apply if rain is expected before the spray is dry

for 1 hour. Nealta is rainfast 1 hour after drying.

• DO NOT apply Nealta via aerial application.
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Crop-specific Application Instructions

(continued)

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Citrus Fruit Group

Calamondin

Citrus citron

Citrus hybrids

Chironja

Grapefruit

Kumquat

Lemon

Lime

Mandarin orange

(sour and sweet)

Pummelo

Satsuma

Tangelo

Tangerine

Tangor

See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

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For knockdown and residual control of mites in citrus fruit, apply NealtaTM miticide at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 100 gallons of spray solution per acre; for small nonbearing trees, apply in at least 50 gallons

of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed can make it harder to obtain thorough

crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Grapes See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

13.7 14

For knockdown and residual control of mites in grapes, apply Nealta at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 50 gallons of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed

can make it harder to obtain thorough crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.
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Crop-specific Application Instructions (continued)

(continued)

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Pome Fruit Group

Apple

Crabapple

Loquat

Mayhaw

Oriental pear

Pear

Quince

See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

13.7 7

For knockdown and residual control of mites in pome fruit, apply NealtaTM miticide at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 100 gallons of spray solution per acre; for small nonbearing trees, apply in at least 50 gallons

of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed can make it harder to obtain thorough

crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Strawberry See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

13.7 1

For knockdown and residual control of mites in strawberries, apply Nealta at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 50 gallons of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed can

make it harder to obtain thorough crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.
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Crop-specific Application Instructions (continued)

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Tomato See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

13.7 3

For knockdown and residual control of mites in tomatoes, apply NealtaTM miticide at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 50 gallons of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed can

make it harder to obtain thorough crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.

Crop Pest

Product Use Rate

per Application

fl ozs/A

Minimum Time

from Application

to Harvest

(PHI) days

Tree Nuts Group

Almonds 

Beech nut

Brazil nut

Butternut

Cashew

Chestnut

Chinquapin

Filbert

Hickory nut

Macadamia nut

Pecan

Walnuts 

(black and English)

See

Pests Controlled

under

Product Information 

section

13.7 7

For knockdown and residual control of mites in tree nuts, apply Nealta at first sign of infestation.

DO NOT make Nealta applications at intervals shorter than 14 days.

For maximum effectiveness, apply Nealta at the first sign of mites, and before the population increases. Application

should be timed to coincide with locally recommended treatment threshold levels in developing mite populations.

Apply Nealta in at least 100 gallons of spray solution per acre; for small nonbearing trees, apply in at least 50 gallons

of spray solution per acre. Applying Nealta at spray volumes lower than directed can make it harder to obtain thorough

crop coverage and may reduce performance.

Resistance Management. DO NOT make more than 1 Nealta application before using an effective miticide with a different mode of action.

DO NOT apply more than 27.4 fl ozs/A per season per crop.
Nealta is a trademark of BASF.

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All rights reserved.

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BASF Corporation

26 Davis Drive

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Conditions of Sale and Warranty

The Directions For Use of this product reflect the

opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The

directions are believed to be reliable and must be

followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all

risks inherently 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 use of

the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, all

of which are beyond the control of BASF CORPORATION

(“BASF”) or the Seller. To the extent consistent with

applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the

Buyer.

BASF warrants that this product conforms to the

chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for

the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use,

subject to the inherent risks, referred to above.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE

LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR

MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED WARRANTY.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE

LAW, BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF’S

EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,

TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR

OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT

OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE

LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY

LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY,

SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING

FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.

BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and

User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of

Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by

agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized

representative of BASF. 1108

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