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Re: Withdrawal ofApplications for Pesticide Amendment End Usc Products ContainingEthephon On September 17, 2004 Bayer CropScience submitted several applications for pesticide amendments for end use products containing the active ingredien.t Ethephon. The proposed amendments reflected a) changes which are not yet approved for the manufacturing use product Base 250 Confidential Statements ofFonnula (CSFs) and b) the use ofmanufacturing use products which arc notyet registered, 

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## reasonably occur on any site on this label. Do any other Ethephon labels have greenhouse uses? If not, then theoretically this change could require an HED risk assessment. What do you think? However, when I cruised the rest of the label I found many other changes (compared to the "ACCEPTED" label from ca. 6.5 months ago). Most of these are deletions of rates and minimum gallonages of spray per acre but there are some other changes. Do they look reasonable tp you? It ticks me off to see so many seemingly significant changes when only one is stated to have been made. I'm" 

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## Otlicc orpcsticidc Programs 

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## Crystal Mall 2 1921 Jcficrsoll Davis IIighway Arlington, VA 22202-4501
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Sub: ETI-IREUji) brand Ethcphon Plant Regulator (EPA Reg. No. 264-267) Use on greenhouse tomatoes.
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# Ethephon Plant Regulator For Commercial OrAgricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Tobacco, Tomatoes. Cherries, Grapes, Apples, Walnuts. Peppers, Blackberries, Blueberries and 

## Cantaloupes, for the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental Deciduous Trees and for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, Crabapple, Carob, and Olive trees. AGIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon 1(2·chloroethyljphosphonic acidj'"

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### IS covered by United Stales and foreign patents including US, Patent t240,Bt9 No license is granted to use this produ(1 In 

### (Ountnes other than the Untied Stath or lor allY use not contemplated by this label Liabiltty lor patent inlringement may re-;ult Itom use or sale 01 thiSproduct outSide the United Stiltes.

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## PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS (orrosive, (ames ;n('Versible eye (Iant.lgc Wear X11t'ly gogglt5 when h,lflrihng Harmlul d swallowed Of**ab~(bed** Ihrough skin. Do nol gel 

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# • • SPRAY DRIFT AVOid spray drih. 00 nOI apply when wealhcr condrilons**ma~** cause dr'!L 00 rlOI allow Ihis product 10 dult 

### on 10 non·targe: ueas. Drill [Jlay result in ilitgill**(~Idues** or Inlury 10 adjacent ClOPS and vegetallon, in Ihe lo(m 01 leal yellOWing and deloliation To .\Vo,d Wrav dull. 00 NOT apply aerially wtlen ".,ind speed is gll:,aler Ihan 10mph Or dm,ng penods ollemperalure Inversions, Use 01 W8N droplel**~l(>** will also reduce spray dlifL AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT Tf-IE APPlI(AfiON SITE IS THE RfSPONSIBllITY or 1 HE APPuo.roR The inleraction 01 many tQu'pmenl·and·

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### ,~ IHFQRMATIOH ON DROPLET SIZE The mosl eUective way to reduce dnlt pOlent:al 'S 10 apply IJrge droplets The besl dull mMragemenl Sllal\'gy 's 10 ilpply Ihe largesl droplels thai prO'<id(' sullici('nl (Overagt' and control Apply'ng larg('r droplets reducts dnlt pOlenl,al, bUI wrll nOI plevenl dntl it**applicalion~** are made 'mpropedy, or under**uni~vorable** environmenlal cond,tions(See W,nd. T t'mperJlure and 1 fum,dlly, and Temperalure Invt'f)lons), (ONlROlUNG DROPLET SIZE ) Volul11e· Use rugh lIow rail' nouks 10 JPply Ille 1I;&li('51 pra,lIc,iI spray .olume "joalesw,tll h,gher raled lIow-; produce larger droplel;, Prhsurt' ' 00 nOI cvet'd Ihe (louk**mafl,-,laClllr~(S** reco,oOlendcd pressllres For marl;' noaie Iypes 10WN**Prt~"'-Ire** produCM larger droplels When h,gher 110

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### etA SWATH AOJU5TMENT Whrn appll(allOIlS are made wllh a crosswind, Ihe swalh wlit be displ.l(ed dOl\nv.ind Thelelole, on Ihe up and downwind edges 01 Ihe lield, Ihe applrcalOl should compensale lor lhls dlsplacemenl br ,ldlusllng Ihe palll 01 the ;IIlcrall upWllld Swalh adjuslmene d,\la!1(e would muease. wilh Incle.wng drlh pOlential Ih,glIN Yrlnd, smailI'I drops, elc.). Lt-r) CL

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### LA SE TEMPERATlJRE AND HUMIDITY When mabng apph(allOflS 111 low relalll'l' hum,d,ly, sel uP equlpmenl 10 prod'rte lalgel dlOplelS 10 colnpeOS.l(e lor f"VapOlalion Droplel evaporillion IS mosl st'.'ele when condllions ale bolh hoi and dry TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Applications should nOI OCcul dllrmg a lemperature in."ersion**be(iJU~e** drIll polenllal is high. Tempf'lalure inversions resllicl verlical air mixing. wlll(h causes small suspended dlOplClS 10 r<,maln in a concenlraled tloud Ih,s cloud can move in unpred,clabl(' dirE'(llOns duE' 10 Ihe lighl va/lable WInds (Ommon dUllng Inversions. T emDtfalure Invef'.;lons are chara(!eri,ed by Inueasmg lemperdlules \\-llh alilludt'and are common on**ITIghl~**wllh limiled cloud covel and lighlto nowmd Ihey begIn 10 lorm <1S Ihe sun sees and ollen conhnue InlO Ihe momlng BleIl pr('S<!"n(e can be mdicaled by ground tog, how('Vef, II log IS 001**pl~enl.** In',erslons can also be Idenlitied by Ihe movemenl 01 sOlok<, Irom a glound soune Of an aircrall smoke generaWI Smoke thai la)l.'rs and moves 1,1leraliy in a conctnlraled CIOlld (under low wmd (OndillOI1S) indicales anll1velSlon, while smoke Ihal mows upward and rapidly dissipales ,nd'calesgood vN1lcal air m,x,ng. SENSITIVE AREAS The pesllclde should only be apphed wilen Ihe pOlenlial lor dllil W adiacenl senslliw.' ilreas (e.g**r~(lenlial** areas, bodies ot waler, knov.n hab,la( lor Ihrealened Or E'ndangered specres. non·larget ClODS) IS mllllmal (e.g when wind is blowmg away Irom Ihe**s('n>ih~e** areas). IMPORTANT: 00 nOI**appl~** £IHR£l' brand flhephon Plant Regulalor Ihrough any Iype01 lIf1gilllOrl sYSlem. 

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## AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS thIS producl only ma{(ordarue wllh liS lab<,hng dnd wilh Ihe Worker Proleclion Sli/ndald. 40 (fR pall 170 Ihis slandard (Onlains reqlllrClllen(S Ihe prOleClion 01 agri(ullural Yti)lkcr<. on lalms, lorescs. nurseries, and gleE'nllOuses. and handiNS 01 agri(ullural peslicides. I( 

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# • • II,ple r;m<; ror equ'l'afent) rhen offer for re('t(hng or recOmfll,onmg or plm(lule a'ld d,s-pMe of 'n a !.1n,IJry IJndf.!1 or by monerahon. or ,I allowed b)' Slaleand lo(al aulf,or,l,es. bv bnrn;ng, II blJ/ned, slay 01.11 of smoke flHREl& BRANO ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR**Promol~** ea/l;er, umfonn (Olenng of malure nUE·(URED 10!lA(CO, Pron,Oles ear!'er (oloral>On ,1nd malurlly of TOMATOES. GRAPES. APPlES. and PEPPERS loosens CHERRIES, WALNurs. and APPLES lor earher, n,ore eff;(ien: harvest. Promoles fru,1**abs6s~,ou** (sf;pp,ng) ,u CANTALQUPES,**Inuea~e.** dormanl flWI bud hard;ness and delayed spr;ng bloom of SWEET CHERRIES m Ihe Pa(,fi( NOl1hwest. A«elerales BLACKBERRY l;penmg and**loo~n;ng** Con(eniraies BLUEBERRY malurlly and aIds on barrenbe//y (OullOf Removes dwarf m;stleloe from ORNAMENTAl**co~m**ERS and leafy mislleloe fron, ORNAMfNIAL 0[CIOUOU51R(ES Ellmmales undes>rable fru,1 on APPLE, CP..ABAPPLf, (AROB, and OLIVE lIees (I£NERAlINFORMATfON For 100ai rexon'mendal,onson rilles. spray vofurlwS {gallonsofwaler per aart and splay equ,pmenl**und~r** vary'mg lempelillme and raonfall (o1,d,l;ons (onwlt your olens,on Pomolog,sl, Hort,(ulturaf Spe(;af,sl,**A\'I~nIIS (lollSc;~n(e**  Represental;ye or ram, Adv'sor lor h,s**e~pe,;en(e** w,lh Ih,s plodu(1 on your area_ 

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TOBACCO (FLUE·CURED); Afoliar spray 01**ETHREL~** brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator promotes early. unitorm ·yellowing" 01 mature tobacco. ETHREl**~** redu<;es curing time, allowing moreelficientuse 01 curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules.**ETHREl~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator increases the capacity 01 the curing barn by shortening the curing time and allows adiust'ment!. in harvest schedules.**ETHREl~** can be used as adirected spray to the bottom or middle portion 01 the tobacco plant or as an over.the·top spray. ETHREl" is not 

### intended or recommended for use on immature tobacco.

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### Crop Situation 

### Pinb/Acu Specific Directions DIRECTED SPRAY 

# , Use drop nou.tes. Choose TG or OC spray tips designed to apply SO· 60 spa at 35-'10 psi and at tractor speed APPLICATION 012·3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side 01 the row dropped low enough to direct Ihespray 10 the leaves 10 be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With adireCled spray, be sure to harvesl all leaves wilh 20%or morevellowin!!: OVER·THE·TQ? '·8 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are malure. To ensure remaining leaves are malure, test APPLICATiON spray severaltoba<co plants as described under the section "Application Timing"

. Use Ihe lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use Ihe higher rate when the crop is heal»' and has a lendency to be more rank or when lemperatures are lower than normal. Always tesl spray to determine il the lobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment wilh ETHREL". Apply over·the·top ETHREL" spray as a line mist using three nozzles (one nozzle tips over the <enler ollhe plant, and one on each side) to assure all leaves are covered thoroughly, similar to Ihe application panern 01 

## Isv..temic sucker control nents. Use aspra'/ oressure 01**~o** to 60 p$1. USE LIMITATIONS Do not apply ETHREl" br.md Elhephon Plant RegulatOr to immalUre leaves as this can result in unsatislaClOry coloring. Weight loss and reduced leal Quality. Do not allow the crop to ""Nripen in the Held alter using ETHREL- brand Ethephon Ptant Regulator,**~nce** this may cause some reduction in yield and Quality. Do not treat belore anticipated major 510rm which coutd prf'>'ent harvest and result in crop 10';5. 00 not apply ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator if rain is expected within 6hours. 00 not harvest tobacco treated with ETHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 2days after appHcation. Follow use rates listed abovelor labeled uses. Do not exceed 8 pintsollhisproduct (lIb elhephon) per acre per year. APPLICATION TIMING Successful results with ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator (all lor treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the propt'r treatment timing. and the number 01 leaves per stalk ready lor harvest. test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaveswill begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves thatlail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready lor ETHREL" treatment. Wait alew days to permillurther natural maturing, then make another testsprayor "maturity' check. Determine acres to treat by lir!.l: conlirming the number 01 leaves per plant that will color, then use barn capacity to calculate the number 01 acres to treat. Atest spray can 

### be prepared by**mi~ing** 4 teaspoons 01 ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regutator in t quart 01 water. Apply about 1ounce to each test plant coveringailleaveswith aline mist. ETHREl" will not color immature leaves. To avoid quality loss and or possible leal drop, harvest any yellowed leaves prior to apptication. Use lower rates under most conditions. limit use 01 higher rates to cool (below**6S~f** at the time01 treatment) slow ripening conditions. WHEN TO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within**2~** to 72 hours alter**ETHREl~** application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot. 5llnnyweather can speed up the proces5. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the**de~red** color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours aitt.'r ETHREL- brand Ethephon Plant Regulator apPlication. TOdetermine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leal drop. closety monitor treated crop and weatherconditions. CURING fTHREl& BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each rure must be judged on the basis 01 tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type 01 curing lacility belore prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality. care mUSt be taken to observeand controllhe curing process closely, especially during the late 'coloring' and early "drying' stages01 the leaf.

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## TOMATOES
TOMATOES (PROCESSED): A 101r31 sprav 01**fll(RfL~** l)r<)nd [lllephon Planl Regu1dlor accelerates and concefl(lJI!."S 10111.110 IIpen,ng ,ncreaslng re(o'o'elable lrull yield f'om d Oll(('·over harvesL**PI~nl** Regulalor appli(allOn**slart~** :Ile normal flpelilng**PIO(~S** earlier**~Ild** Illueases the rail' 01 rlpenmg 01 matllh" gre-en Irult (Oll(('fllfa(mg rIlat(Jflly. Concentraled nla(Ufily enabl<-S high 1(>(ovelaiJle ywlds 01 IIpe lomaloes m once-over**harv~1** tarly (Qmenlraled nlalUrily e\lendsthe normal**haf\~1** st'ason and helps grol'<(,I> S(hedule harvesl and handling more**elf('(li~ely** TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CAUfORNIA):

... lollar**spla~'** of rTflR£l"' bland Elhephon Planl Re-gul,ltor ,)l"Ielerales 10mato ripenmg Increasing Ihe eMlyYields of marketable ripe IrUit.
(rop Sitlalion fTHREL"'**Pints!Auc~** Spe·dfic Oirections Remarks PROC!:SSlOMAIOfS 1 tf4-31f4 Apply when 5% 10 15% 01 (he Illlil In Ihe Apply flHREl" when desired lonnage of 11U11 has reached Earlyand field are led and**Pill~** iimludmg**blea~ers)** markelable size and Illalurlly. Check fields cfosely lor slage and Mldseason Clops or and Ihea' IS slillioeni nlalure gretn IrUlI degree01 uniform Illatllflly prior 10 appli(Jlion Sample several Warm CondloollS 10 product Ihe**d~Hed** lormage. planls Ihroughoul llie held lu delermine proper ',pray dale Under Iligh lemperalures (abO\·c 8S 

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### limilations Use Ihe hIgher rale alld longer pr("harvesl inlerval on lale season crops. when temperalur('S are cool (gellerally below 85"0 and foliage IS dense Under high**tenlper.ltur~.** rates as low as t t/4 p,nls per acre have been effccllve w1"le redUCIng lohage damage


## ,. Remarks HaNest at proper Iflatur,t)'**Tempe(Jlu(~** above 90 0r may CJuse fru,t to ripen sooner whNeas**tenlperatur~** below 65" r retard naturat cotor devefopment and may the lime het

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(heck treated Iruit frcquently and harvesl at desired**malurit~,** When programming harvesl, spray a different block each day and harvesl hlocks d,)IIy in the -same Sctjuence,

00 not aptlly before there is suffIcient mature green frUIt to produce the**d~~Ired** tOflnJge flHRH' brand Elhephon Plam Regulator will not ripen inlmature gr('{:n Iruit. Same yellOWIng andgeneral aging 01 loliage may be obsetved lollowing treatment 00 not Ireat plants wllh poor rOOI S}";terns or gro\\ing under stress due to POOl Y"JlI wndlilons, drought. ri,seal.e or inseO damage Treatmenlol weak plantsWIll result in rapId lossol lolrage ((j,('fincreaSIng sunburn and 

### sun scald polellilal. espNI,ll1y under high lemperature condilions Do not Ireat when sustallled trmperJturesabove**\05~F** are anticipated Do not treal sensihve vaneh('"S durIng perIod \\hen temperalures I?)..ceed lOO'f rohar danlage is more severe on certa,n vanNies such as VF 10. vr 3tS, VF 14S, 21-4. and 13L Ounng pcrioosol high**temperatur~** use Ihe lowcr rates on**sensitlvcvarieti~**

• Do nol lank mix with SUII plotection products, sun proleclion whil"ners.. spray adluvants orolher additives 00not apply fTHREL* br,lIld Elhephon Plant R<i\ulalor to more acreage th:1Il can be harvested In 2to 3dal'S Do not apply flHRH**~** brand [tI,t-phon Plant**Rtgul~lor** to**~anehes** known 10 '>Often rapldlyol shatter when I'lpr.

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.. 4.Clual vollJlne \\rll deptnd on the type 01 ;nteNJI With lower ratM. Windsor. Napoleon' d('livef)', sprayer lI!>('d Jnd sile ollr('es. Uw low rat;:s on tfle Royal Anne, hght or yellow-wlored v,lIIelies. Emperor framls) (on((:'n· COrltentral{> \/lrar>. generallv less lhan 100 g.llioilS per acre, tratt Spray require unrlorm IrlV{>rage for ophmHm re-sp(lnse.

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# , lall applicatron ,f ETHREt" wrll**DORMA~T** nwn rncrease frllit bod hatdrness 

### by BUD HARDINESS deoNsing the chanlefor winter Inlury AND OftMm .HIt! dela),lng bloom by 3 10 S CJ)"'> SPRtNG BLOOM which may help a,oid liost IIltury (Sweel (her(lBIn lreallnent 01 e.lrly Ilowering valletre<. lhe Paoflc may delay bloom 10 beller 10lncide Norlhwe;ll \\Ilh pollinalion from other varretie;.**u~** limitations 

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....hen air h:rnperatures (':t(eed 8:N Unilorrn (Ovtrage IS IfllpOr[ilnl, Ionlentraled spray'S**a~<,(lCi,lted** With errallc JPplrtJtron can result In**gIJll1fno~is** and tip dlcbacl: Some eariv Iral velI01' rng and drop rnay be nottd 10110WIng JPpliCalion Slight**gUfllmoSl~** ,lild Indlvldllallrurt Sile redllwon rl1av rMull Wllh liln Jpplicallon hud hardlrle!<s trealment. FoliO" llY.' ralt"> IiSled abnl!.' Iw lJbekd US6 00 nOl (xl{'f'd 40 pints 01**thl~** product (10 lb**elh~ptlon)** per**~tre** per 'r{',Jr

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# • • GRAPES 

## (Only in California and Arizona) GRAPES (TABLE GRAPES IN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA): An app/ica1ion of ETHRELI brand fthephon Plant Regulator promotes early uniform color development on table grape**Yarietie~** such as Gordina!. Empe!Of, flame seedless. Rt'd Malaga, Queen and Tokay allowing more efficient harvests 01 quality huit. GRAPES (RAISIN PRODUCTION): Afohar spray of ETHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will hasten maturity01 Thompson seedfes!o grapes resulting In 

### reduced acids. increased sugars and increased raisin quality.
Crop Situation TABLE GRAFtS (such as Cardinal,**flame$('edles~** Red Malaga, and Queen)

TOKAYGAAPfS
RAISIN PRooucnQN (Thompson Seedless) 

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### Remarks foe high temperatures conditions 

### Harvest fruit at desired maturity and quality as indicated by sugar (above BSfj use lower rales of 1/2 fo I content, acidity and color.**Thi~** is generally 

### two weeks or more pinl per acre. For low lemperatures alter treatment. Walch treated**area~** closely and harvest before**condi(lon~** (but above 6Sf) use h'Igher berries become 100 dark. For more informat"lon regarding local rates. Apply in suffkient waler to weI experiences wilh this producl on grapes, consult your farm vines and fruil**clu~ler~** uniformly, Advisoror Exten!.ion Viticulturist. using convenlional ground**~praye~.** Treal when 5 - 30')6 of berries**~how** color. Treat Tokar.> when 5

- 15% 01**berrie~ ~how**  color. Apply as a loliar spray at 5% berry A loliar spray of ETHREL" will**ha~len** malurity of Thompson softening. Treat when 5

- 30% 01 Seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and berries show color. increased rai!.ln quality. For more inlormation regarding local experience wilh this product on grapes consull your Farm Advisor or Exlension Viticulturist.

Rates higher lhan 1 pinl/A may increa!.e lhe incidence of cracked Iruit and should be usN only in**area~** or during**w~alher condilion~**  when' grapes have been especially hard-lo-color in**pa~1** seasons. Some berry softening**i~** associated with ETHREL· brand Hht'phon Plant Regulator trealmt'nl 01 some varieties which may limil or inllut'nce**~torage consideration~_**  Do nol**~tore** Tokays. 00 not harvest grapes treated with E1HREL· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 14 dar.> alter**la~t applic~lion.**  00 nol exceed 2 pints of**thi~** product (0.5 Ib elhephon) peracre per year. Raisin Produdion (Thompson Seedfess) 00 nol apply to grapes under slress from insect d<lmage or**moi~ture ~tres~.**  Observe treated vineyards closely and harvest at proper malurity as delermined by sugar acid levels. 00 not exceed 2**pint.sollhi~** produCl (0.5 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.

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# • • APPLES
APPlES- A lohar spray 01 OHRfL**~** brand flheplron Plal)! Resu1alor p,omoles Irul! fnJlllflly dnd loosells "pples, maklr)g l)JrvK! by bantl or machine easier and mor(' elf,ocO! 

## nHRfll applied In cofubinallon \\dlll fRUllONE t N 10 control pre·haO"ll.'sl drop shmldale<. earl\, developillent 01 red color and riperllf)g wltbou! 100000enmg tnlll Applied (0 young treeS. IIHR[l' Will supprN \'<,,£<:'1<1111{' glo"l11 and promole 1I00

.."r bud lormilhol).

(ropSituatron fRUIT lOOSENING
I EARLY AND MIOSEASON MATURING VARIETIES (varieTIes malurlng wllh Mcinlosh or earlier)

2. LATE MA.TURING VARlfTlES IN THf [ASHRN UNlffO STATES (varielles rnatlrrlng**fTHRH~** Pinl1tAcre

2 tl2

\ Spe<ific Direction! "Ilplya lollar**~rJy** 10 apple lrees 7 10 14 dal-'!> prror 10 norma; anllClpJted harvest Use sulhClenl waler for lholOlrgh lrndo!m spray coverage The type 01 sprayer Irse-d and size ollrees WIll ellecl volume required, ObSt'rve frUIt daily as the proper pIcking penod IS shorter WIth fTHREL' treated Irwl lhan Ullirealed Irurl 'V- c" Po 

# trw--T e Xc: e

# e.A**f~1-..'5'**

### f'0w,~~S ",:")

# /A \;,.'Z-r ,/ I '---'- ! 

### :s (-oL:$(::'ll".**~** (lA.FA L(;I1. Remarks [THRH'**prO~ldes** sev/.'ral benefiCial reSr;OnSK on apple'S Depe,)(]ing on rail.' and lime 01 applicallon fTHRU' will promOle fruit IOlY..ening. promote unlforrn ripening and coloring wlthoul**I~nlng.** promole Illl(l(lIng and return bloom. and increase [Io\\er bud development In young trees for desired response, 101101'.' speClhc dire(\lons. TreJ! wli('n Jlr lemperatures are belween 60" Fand 90" F However, apphcallon may be made al 50° F under riSing temperJlure condllions. II daytime lemperalures Me warm, color response from**fIHRfl~** lreatment will 

### be reduced, b,rl r,pen,ng and loosemng efleels will be acceleraled Cool wea!ller may extend lhe Illlerval bt'!ween lr\'allnenl and harvesL 00 nol allow IWll 10 become overripe on lrees frUll Inlended lor Iresh market mUSI be checked lor qualily arId malurlty Color alon;: IS 1101 an ad.:quate gUIde lor IrUll maturily, us.e a pressure gJlIge OJ olher suilable methods lor determlnrng inl;>rnal rnalurily. FrUllover· olatured ",lien harvesled and slored Olay sohen \OOner later lban Mclr}lOsh) hIdI 

## I-

________ 

# +

_____---j

________________ -jl an unlrea e rUlt PROMOTION OF UNlTORM RlPE,..tNG AND COLORING OF REO VARIETIES WITHOUT lOOSENING

I fARLYOR MIDSEASON MATuRING VARlfTIfS (varielles malurlng wllh Mclnlosh or earlier) I ·4 Apply loliar !>pral' 01 ET HREl' and iI preharvest drop control chemICal registeled lor**u~** on apples such as the product FRUITONE" N**lJ~** lhe preharvf'Sl drop COlltrol product ilccord,ng 10 labe! directions, Beg,n**~praylflS** 2 10 3 werk; belore normal harvest period and aboul T102 weeks before desIred harvesl dale,
Apply as a normal dllule spray usingsulr,cienl water for Ihorough unilorm cO'>'erage Actual volume will depend on Ibe l;'pe 01 deliver) 01 sprayer us.ed and sue ollree<"

Use- Ihe 100000r rate lor apples Inlended lor 

## 1-

_______ 

# +

____--1 slorage,

## "<-'~Do >-\c&"\ eXc£tf-c4 

## t.2.'5" 

## f'ov'.v'-<'"Ls- 17_

### ~ 

## If\ 

## f'**e~l~** .St'.Cl.SCV\ 

### ,,>; 

## oleA

# e..tr2-et 2, LATE MATURING VA.RIETIES (varielles maturing laler t!lan t,\(lnlom) Do nol apply**ETIiREL~** 10 more acreage lhan wn be harvested In t to 2days Treated frUIt can be Sdllslaclorlly held ,n cold a,r "Wrage pr(t'o\ded Iruil is If)good condllion. SinH' recommendatIons lor chemical conlrol of pretlJrvl."Sl drop**~ary** according 10 localroo ;lfId vanety. 10110

.... dIrections on lhe FRUITONE" N label. In addrllon. you nlaY consult your local exten'tion Pomologlsl or HorTIcultUrist lor hisrecommendat'lons.



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# • • (rop Situation**ETHREl~** Pints/A(fe THt:-:NINGANO RfTURN BLOOM

1.**~tost** 

### varieties t.S·4



### 2. Difficultto Thin 3·6 

### varietiesSuch as Golden Delicious

tNCREASED HOWER SUD DEVElOPMENT 1. 

### NON-BEARING TREES 

### 2-8

2 

### BEARING TREES 1/2- 3



### Use UmrtaHons 

## APPLES (continued)
Sp«ific Directions Treall0 to 20 dayS alter lull bloom. For greatellhinnin&. this product can be mixed with AMID·THIN' W, SEVIN" brand 4F Carbaryl tnsedicide. SEVIN" brand 80 WSP Carba!)i Insecticide. SEVIN" brand 80 

### Scarbaryl tnsediddeor SEVIN" brand XlR Plus Carbaryllnseclicide lor use on apples 

### in accordancewith the most restrictive01 theAMID·THlN° W.**SEVlN~** 

### and ETHREL''' label limitationsandprecautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. ETHREL

### °cannot be mixed with any product conlainingalabel prohibition against such mixing.. Consultlocal extension recommendations. Addition 01 anon·ionic surfactant can enhance treatment effectiveness. Bufferingspray solution to 

### apH of3

### to S can improve performance where wateris alkaline. Use 

### a spray volume sufficient to cover treesthoroughl' and uniformly. Spray trees thoroughly and uniformly to the point ot runofl. Use 

### the higher rate on more vigorous tree. Treat 2 

### to 4

### weeks aher lull bloom.

To help minimize fruit thinning. delay application until 6weeb

### after lull bloom and afterJune drop. Remarks 

### Regulating cropping from one season to another is a problem. Whenever a high percent 01 the spurs and 

### tateral buds bloom in a single season severe alternate bearing can develop the following yeaL To overcome this problem use ETHREt° or acombination 01 ETHREL" plusAMID·**THIN~W**or ETHREtO plus one 01 the 

### SEVIN' ptoduru 

### listed under Specific Direcrions applied 7 to 2t days alter tull bloom. The program to use will depend on the amount 

### 01 thinning required and the biennial bearing history01 your orchard. Expect Red Delicious to show a reduction of "type" and fruit size particularly on trees under Stress. Use 

### ofhigher label rates may reduce fruit 

### size.

To increase flower bud development on non·bearing trees apply afoliar wray ofETHRElo 

### 2to4

### weeks alter bloom. Treatment can result in exc!5Sive fruit thinning and reduced fruit size and yield reduction the year of usage. fTHRH

### ° should reduce vegetative growth and increase /lowering the following spling. Trees should be large enough to suppon 

### a crop 01 apples before treatment to initiate flower buds.

The use 01 ETHRElobrand Ethephon Plant Regulator {anresult inover thinning and reduced fruit size. Avoid double coverage and use on low vigor trees. Environmental**facto~** 

### can affect thinning and return bloom, it is advisable to obtain experience under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent ofyour treeseach year with anyone program. [Mr muSi consider ri$l:: ofexcessive fruit thinning and fruit size reduction when using ETHREL

### °brand Ethephon Plant Regulator on young trees just starting to bear. Treatonlyvigoroustrees since excessive growth reduction will result onweak trees. Fat

### best results athorough uniform spray is needed. A wettingagent mayimprove spray coverage. 00 not sraze orfeed cover crops grown in treated appleorchards. 00 not harvest apples treated with ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 7days aller last application. Fruit size reduction may occur when used 10 obtain early maturity, especially il Iruitis small at time 01 treatment.**ETHREL~** 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator apptied earlier than 3weeks belore normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced Iruit quality and 

### size. follow use rates listed above for labeted**u~.** 

### 00not exceed 8.0 pints 01 this product (2.0 Ib ethephon) per acreper year.

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# • • WALNUTS WALNUTS IN CALIFORNIA: Afoliar s;lray of ETHREL**~** brand E1hephon Plant Regulator wililoor.en walnuts for ,nClcased elfidency 01 mechanical 

### him'est. promote earlier harvest. improve ht:1I removal. and increase recoverable yields from aonce·over harvest. (rop fTHREl· 

### specific Directions Situation 

### Pints/Acre upecl best results with spray concentrations 01 300 california 3· S to 900 ppm. Refer to spray ElHREL- preparation 

### chart below. Under low temperatures. and/or low 

### humidity conditions use Ih' higher label 

### rales. Expect 

### less time between application and harvest with higher label rates. For best results treat when air temperatures are between 

### 6O"F aod 950F. Expect reduced effectiveness il above goOF with low humidity due to $prayevaporation. Thorough uniform coverage 01 walnut hulls 

### ;, essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Choose equipment that provides maximum spray penetration of the entire tree canopy.**U~** large air carrier**Spraye~** where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Or volute**~rayer** anachments may help.



### USE LIMITATIONS Treatment prior to packing**ti~e** brown (mature) stage may reduce nut Quality. SOme leaf drop is associated with treatment. Do not treat diseased, lowvigoror moisture stressed trees as excessh'e leal drop mayoccur. Remarks Walnuts are mature when the packing tissue between 

### kernel halves (Ompleles browning. (oiled nul samples from throughout the tree canopy when determining percent nul maturity. Advancing Harvest· Apply when 95·10()'jl, of the nuts have reached maturity. Inspect frequently and harvest as soon as adequate hullabllity**o((u~** generally 10-16 days after treatment depending on variety and weather conditions. Plan s«ond shake 10-12 days alter first shake. Once Over**H~rvest** • Variety. growing conditions and weather ailed maturity and the opponunity for once over harvest. Contad alocallieldman or Farm Advisor to determine if once over harvest can be expeded in your situation. Apply to mature walnuts to days prior to expeded harve5t date. Expect adual harvest 10 range from 7·t2 days alter trNtmenl

Assure that dosage rates are measured accurately since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury (such as acessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). Do not harvest walnuts treated with ETHREl- sooner than 5days alter last application. Do not aceed 5pintsolthis produd (1.25 Ib ethephon} peracre per year.

ETHREL- SPRAY PREPARATION (HART**S~ray** Volume**{gallonu~cre)** ETHREl- Rate 

### 100 200 300 .00 Pints/A 

### llilt Concentration**(~~m)**



### 3 0.75 

### 900 

### 'SO 300 

## ... 

# , 1.00 

## ... 600 

### '00 300 S 1.25 

## ... 7SO SO<) 17S 500



### ...

.

## .. 100

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# • • PEPPERS PEPPERS: Afoliar spray of ETHRU" brand Ethephon Plant Regulatol promotes eally, uniform ripening and coforing for 

### more efficient packing and handling of fruit
£THR£Lt

Crop**Snu~tion** 

### Pints/Acre Specific Dir«lions Remarks PEPPERS I 1/4·4 

### Thorough coverage is e$!.entiaL For ground or 

# '" (heck seyeral lidd locations to determine crop application choose equipment and spray volumes thai will 

### stage 

### 'nd de&ree of 

### maturity. ETHREl' insure uniform coverage 01 foliage and fruit Use the 

### treatments may reduce 10Iai yields if

### applied 100 higher rale when cool temperatures are anticipated (l("Ss earlyor there is alack of uniform, mature, green 

### than 65cF). 

### when plants are glowing 

### yigorously or when 

### fruil resufting from splil fruil set or variable soil foliage is dense to assure thorough welling 01 all leaves cultural practices. HalVes! fruit after desired and fruiL color and maturity, generally t1 or more 

### days Use the lower rates with lower spray volumes (t 1/1 to 2 after treatment. pint rate in 2Dga1JA) and higher rates with higher volumes (3-4 p'lnts/40 gallA), The 3-4 pint rate in Il.'S$than**~o** 

### gpa may**cau~** 

### foliage burn under hot dry conditions. Apply £THREl" to bell**peppe~** 

### when tO% 01 fluit ale rtd and chocofate and to chili and pimtnto pepper varieties when to to 30% of fruit are red and chocolate and there is sufficient mature green fwitto produce desired tonnage. ETHREl" will not ripen immature, green fruil. Use limitations

00 not applywhen prolonged average high temperatures of9soF after treatment are expected. 00 not treat when temperatures exceed too"F. Applications made under high temperatures will accentuate fruit ripening. .yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit**abscis~on.** 

### 00 not treat when average temperatures are below**6O~F.** 

### lOW temperalures after treatment may reduce or 

### negate the effects of ETHREl" brand Ethephan Plant Regulator. Some

### yellowingand general agingof leaveswill be noted alter treatment. 00 not harvest peppers treated with ETHREl· brand Ethephon Pli!ntRegutator $ClOner

### than 5days 

### after last application. 00 not exceed 4pintsof this product (1.0 Ib ai ethephon) per

### ,we**~ryei!r.** 

### NOTE: Under certain conditions tank mixtures ofETHREle**br~nd** 

### Ethephon Plant Reguli!tor with desiccants containing sodium chlorate could rewlt in theformation ofhypochlorous acids which on heatingwill**emitto~c** 

### chtoridefumes. 

## BlACKBERRIES BLACKBERRIES tN OREGON AND WASHINGTON: Afoliar spray of ETHREl· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will concentrate maturily and loosen lruit, improving harvestingefficiency while reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest.
ETHRU· 

### Crop Sjtui!1ion Pinu/Acu Sp«ific**Oi~j01\5** 

### Remaro tN OREGON AND 

### 5-8 To loosen fruit and concentrate maturity. apply usc ETHRfle : t) early in the harvest season to reduce WASHINGTON a foliar spray 01 ETHREl" at least 3days prior to the number 01 pickings or 2) treat later in the harve-n (CultivarsChehalem expected harvest when air temperatures are season for a once-over final picking. Thornlessand between**6O~F** 

### and 90°F and rain is not predicted Evergreen) within 24 hours. Use sufficient volume to insure thorough 

# ,,' uniform wellinRoffolineandfruil. Use umitations

00not spraymOle than can be harvested on the third day lollowingtreatment asconsiderable lruitlThly dlop. Use onfy at recommended times and rates on healthy, vigorous plants. as a reduction I(l 

### berry size may occur. Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. 00not harvestblackberrieslIeatedwith ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator!>OOner than 3d",!,>after tast application. 00 not exceed B pintsofthis product (2 tb ai ethephon) per

### acre peryear.

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# • • BLUEBERRIES BLUEBERRIES: Aloliar spray 01 ETHRH' brand Elhephon Plant Regulator concentrates maturity of blueberries lor easier and more efficient harvest A 101iar spray 01 ETHREl' brand Elhephon Planl Regulator will abort black barrenberry (Aronic**m~lonlY.Ofpo)** liower5 and/or Iruit growing in Maine lowbush blueberry lieIds reducing the number 01 undesirable barrenberry Iruil harvested with blul'berries.
ETHRUCrop Situa1ion 

### Pints/Acre Spedfi<. Directions 

### Remarb CONCENTRATION OF 4· , Applyaloliar spray 01 ETHREl' brand Elhephon To**COn(enlr~le** firsl harvest, apply ETHREl' brand MATURITYAND Planl Regulator at it rate 01 4 10 Bpints in 150 Elhephon Planl Regulator when IS 

### to 2();i 01 the EARliER FRUIT 10 100 gallons Pl'r acre. Use the higher spray berries are blue. To concentrate linal harvest, treat COLORING volume and rate on large dense foliage bushes alter the 

### limor se{ond picking. Harvest blueberries at ((ultiyars Bluecrop, or when temperaluresare cool. Treat when air proper maturity when colored, generally one to two Weymouth, Jersey, temperatures are 600 10 900 F. weeks alter trealmenl. Observe fruit daily as the Rancocas, Rubel, Thorough uniform spray coverage of foliage proper picking period for optimum internal 

# ,,' Bluella, Erliblue. 

# ,,' fruil i, essential I" maximum fruit external quaflty 

# ." shorter wilh EHIREL' brand Wolcoll, (roatan, maturation and coloralion. To aid uniform Ethephon Plant Regulator Ireated fruit than with Murphy, Angola, wening 01 plants, use 

### awelting agent such as untreated frui\. High temperatures**(90~** F)**~ccelerate** Morrow.**G~rden** Blue, Triton B·1956 at 0.5 pint per to{} gallons or X· Iruit ripening. Trilblue and N(90t) 77 at 2.0 pints per 100 gallons. ETHREl' treatments**m~y** increase fruit with stems, slighlly dwease fruit size, soluble solids and acidity. ETHREl' may not induceinternal ripening as rapidly as Iruit color. BLACK BARRENBERRY 4·, Apply >1 108 pints per acre of ETHREl' brand Use the lower rales 01 ETHREl' brand Ethephon Planl CONTROL IN LOW Ethephon Planl Regulator in approximalely 100 Regulator when black barrenberries are between 90 10 BUSH BLUEBERRIES IN to 200 gallons per acre forground sprayer:. and IOtm petal 1.111 and use the higher rates of ETHRU' MAINE approximall'ly 10 gallons per acre for**aeri~1** when blad: barrenberry fruit is tlB to 3/t6 inch in application. diameler. This is generally 7 to 10 dol.,.. alter Thorough uniform spray coverage is essential. blueberries are in the same slages 01 development. To aid in unilorm welting pf**plan~,** use a Harvesl blueberry fruit when ripe, generally 6 10 B welling agent such as X·77 at 0.1% of the spray weeks alter application. \lolume. 

### Use Umitations

Applications to cuitivars otherthan those listedabOvemay cause**exces~\le**steminessandlor premature crops. Make no more Ihan 

### oneapplicalion per season. If used for b.lrrenberry control in Maine. do nol make

### ase<ond**~pplic~tion** for blueberry**concentr~tion** 01 maturityor coloring. Donot treat blueberry plants under drought stress or excessiyelyhigh temperaturesas defolialion and r«luced yield may result



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# • • CANTALOUPES CANTALOUPES IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, AND TEXAS: Afoliar**~pray** o! fTHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes abscission (slipping) offruil 

### allowing more efficient and economical hafvesling.
(ropSituation ETHREL'" 

### Pints/Acre Spedfic**Oirection~** Remarks CALIFORNIA. 3 Good**~pray** 

### coverage 

### ;, The effect will be laster .1\ higher temperatures. Proper liming 01 ETHRH· ARIZONA, TEXAS imponanl 

# '0' producing 

### treatment**i~** 

### critical. but nlay vary from season \0 season. Fruit quality. in



# . uniform**absd~~ion.** Use 40 or terms 

### 01 soluble solids and flesh color, does nol improve following 

### more gallons/acre lor ground treatment. Therelore, ETHREL- should not be used unli! alter fruit has 

### and 10 or more gallons/acre lor developoo marketable levels of soluble solids and lIesh co!or. ETHREL· aerial application. (Aerial promotes abscission of immature fruit as we!!**a~** 

### marketable fruit. Thos,**application~**

### are only permilled USing ETHRH· too soon wilt resull in poorly colored fruit with substandard in**Texa~.)** 

### sotuble solids. Be prepared to harvest abscised Observe treated**lield~** 

### frequently and pick fruit when market quality**i~** 

### fruit 2 10 S 

# d,,, alter reached. Fruit allowed to remain in the field too long will lose quality. treatment. Th, 

### exact pre· Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines will be seen following treatment. haIVest inteIVal will vary with Plants with low vigor will not respond properly. 00 not plant another temperature. 

### S,**~ure** 10 

### crop within 30 days aUer treatment. coordinate your harvesting schedule with your**packer/~hipper.** 

### Use limitatrons

fTHRElcbrand Ethephon Plant Regulator should not be applied when night temperatures are below 606

### F. Treat only those Iruit that have a fairly uniform fruit set. have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble solids and internal flesh color. Do 

### not**treatlield~**

### where soluble solidsare running**les~**

### than 10%. 00 not harvest cantaloupestreated with ETHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regutator soonerthan 2days altet last application. 00 not exceed 3pints**ofthi~** 

### product (0.7S Ib ethephon) per acre peryear. 

## MISTlETOE REMOVAL DWARF AND LEAFY MISTLETOE REMOVAL: Afoliar

### ~pray offTHREL· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will remove dwarf mistletoe shoots in ornamental conifersand leafy mistletoe Irom ornamental d«iduoustrees.**ETHREL~** 

### CropSituaUon Amount Spe<ific**Oiredion~** 

### Remarks DWARF MISTLETOE ON 2**pint~** 

### Apply**a~**

### afoliar**~pray** 

### to dwarf mistletoe**Appli(ation~** made 

### in conjundion with**~Ivicultural** 

### ORNAMENTAL 

### po< shoots before mistletoe**~eed di~persal.**  

### mistletoe management will prevent**~pread** 01 Ih, 

### CONIFERS ZO**gallon~** 

### 10' elledive removal, ,II 

### mistletoe mistletoe parasite to other pans of the tree and other**shootsmu~t** 

### trees. DOUGLAS FIR t 

### pint be**~prayed** 

### to we\. 

### Use 01 a non·ionic Mature needle 

### drop. that normally OCCUIS in the fall. ORNAMENTALS 

### po<**~urfadant** 

### at recommended rates may may be**ha~tened** 

### by the use of ETHREl-

. 20**gal!on~** 

### increase elledivenes!>. Treat 

### '"V mistletoe regrowth before**~,d Application~**  

### of higher rates on**Oougla~** 

### fir may result in dispeIYI. excessive needle drop. LEAFY MtSTLETOE 2quarts Make applications atter taU leaf drop Large**mi~tletoe** 

### infections and**mi~tletoe** 

### found 

### ;0 

### ON po< through mid·winter. 

### F" eHedive mesquite may be dilHcult to control with a**~ingle** 

### ORNAMENTAL 20**gallon~** 

### removal. all mistletoe**shoot~ mu~t**  

### be application and retreatnlent may be ne!ess3ry. DECIDUOUS TREES**~prayed** 

### to weI. U!>e of a non·ionic surfactant at recommended rales may increase e(fectiveness. Any mistletoe regrowth**~hould** 

### be treated during the labeled application window.



### T5

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# • • FRUIT ELIMINATION (Ornamental Use Only) 

## • UNDESIRABlE FRUIJ ruMINATION A foilJ! sprJy of rJHREl brand tllle-pholl Plant Regu!.'lor 1'1,11 reduce or el,Jnmalt' undewable frull developmen! on apple, cr.•b.•ppk. (awb and olive Irt6

£THREl" (ropSiluation Amount Specific Directions Remarks APPLES 810 12 OUJl(6 App!)"**J~** a lohill wray al Ihe !lower bud Appllcallon muSI be made belo!!.' fwd 'X'I for b1?S1 CRABAPPlfS 

### P" 10 full bloom**~Iage.** prlOI 10 fruit sel**rl"'lu!i~** Wei foliage IhOlOUgh1y. 0,,, Do nOI Ilt.'JI weak tire. 01 Uet'S under stress (dwughl, 20 gallons application of HHRfl" Planl Regulator \\;Do 

### Ao.4:-[ 8xU(-cl Ian**r~ull** 10 e'H'SSlve lea! drop and/or 

### insect or d,se3se damaget.illte-s) as ew.''Ssiv{' leaf dlop**!2'~ IY~Vl.;:;""S**  01 Iwig drop tan rMtl11. Hee de1oflalion, Use hrgher lales when 

# (OtTo,>' ,,:.I remperal!!lesa1t'coof. t**.;;~;:;..{t:tr;'..J** Some fe.•1dlOP 01 lerllpolaly leaf yelfowmg may OCCUI 

# Iif'''' -'n; pt>'<",

## f--P01', .i-;:c;J1 I 

### if'"t r! aflellrealrnt'nl. CAROB 60unces Apply as a lohal spray. Wei al! fofiage 00 nol HSC on small red Irurled valleli6 ofclabapple as (Cfratoma 51i!qua) Pl'l Ihoroughl)". Amounl 01 splay Will Iluil eiullinalion will nol be '>allsla(lOry 20 R,llions depend on !lee Sile**OuvE~** 120unc6 (alta fufOparoJ pel 20**~allons ~Jhls**  rewmmendallon IS nOIIllI('nd('d 10 be used on Cotl1nlel(lal hUll produCflon <IS a Ihlnlllng agenl


## TURF

A.n applicalion of flhlel slOW';. Ihe glO

....1h 01 ludglJSses Ihus ledUCIng Ihe reljuiled fleqHency of mowui& ilnd the\olume- of clippings collecled
SITH 

### RATE APPUCATION SPAAYVOLUME Fairway\>. Roughs & Comme-rnal 6fl. otJlOOO fl..' Appfy 10 actively &IOwlng lurt II wdl 05-4 Bgalsl1000 fll 1urigrasses. rncludlllg Benlglass require 7·10 dol}'" for fJ HRH**~** 10acl. (fairway cur). Kentucky 8Iue-glass. Reappfrcalwn mlervah' Perennial Rj-egrass. TilII &. rille fM(ue Kenlucky**Blue1\!a<,~7** 

### wis. Perenniaf Ryeg!Jss·7 wks JalfiFine Fe!.{ue·.j wb,**Benl~la\~·4** wb 

### Use Umilarions:

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• PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive. Causesirreversible f!ye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful 'If 

### swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get 1n eyes or on clothing. Avoid contactwith skin. Do not inhalevapors asthis product will irritate mucous membranes. 

### PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicatorsand otherhandlers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plussocksand protective eyewear. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (WPS) {40 CFR 170.240 (d) (H)]. the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavlly contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for deaninglmaintaining PPE. tf no such instructions for washabfes. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE**~parately** from other laundry. 

## User Safety Recommendations Users shoufd wash hands before eating. drinking. chewing gum. using tobacco or using the toifet. Users shoufd remove cfothing immediatefy if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into dean cfothing. The contaminated cfothing shoufd be washed before**reu~.** Uscrs should remove PPE immediately after handling this product As. soon as possible. wash thoroughfy and change into dean cfothing. Wash the outside of gfoves before removing. 

### ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purpost'S. Do not appfy directfy to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidafareas befow the mean high water mark. Do not contaminatewaterwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as th'ls product wiff cause modificationsin plant growth. Pfant injuryor reduced yiefdsnlay resuft. Do not pfant another cropwithin 30 days after treatment. 

### SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drilt. Do not appfy when weather conditionsmay causedrift. Do not aflow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in iIIegaf residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of feaf yellowing and defofiation. To a'o'Oid spray drift, DO NOT appfy aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph or during periodS 01 temperature inversions. Useof farger dropfet sizewill afso reduce spray drift. AVOtOtNG SPRAY DRIFTAT THE APPLICATION StTE ISTHE RESPONStBtUTY OF THEAPPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment·and-weather.related lactors determine the potential lor spray drift. The applicator is responsible lor considering all these lactorswhen making decisions

. The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target movement from aerial applitations to agricultural field crops.**Th~** requirementsdo not apply to forestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dry lormulations. 1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on lhe boom must not exceed 3/4 the length ofthe wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and nC'Jer be pointed downwards more than 4S degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. Theapplicatorshould be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisorybelow: 

### AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION ON DROPL£T SIZE The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drill management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sullicient coverageand control. Applying largerdroplets reduces drift potential. but will not prevent drilt il applications are made improperly. or under unfavorable environmental conditions (SeeWind. Temperatureand Humidity, and Temperature tnversions). CONTROUING DROPLET SIZE Volume

- Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical sprayvolume. Nozzleswith higher rated flows produce largerdroplets. Pressure

- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer'S recommclIded pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, usehigher Ilow rate nozzlesinstead of increasing pressure. Number of nozzles

- Usethe minimum number ofnonlesthat provide unilorm coverage. Nozzle Orientation

- Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet sizeand increase drift potential. Nozzle Type· Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest dropletsand the lowest drift.

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### swath width. APPLICATION HEIGHT 

### Appficalionsshoufd nol be made al aheigh! greater than 10 feel above the lop 

### of the larget plants unless agreater height is required lor aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest heighllhal is sale reduces exposure 01 droplets \0 evaporation and wind. SWATH ADJUSTMENT 

### When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath 

### will be displaced downwind. Therefore. on the up and downwind edges 01 the field, the applicator should compensate for Ihis displacement by adjusting the path 01 the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasingdrilt polential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). WIND 

### Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds 01 2

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### lactors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given speed, Application should be avoided below 2mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: local terrain can inlluence wind patterns, Every applicator should be lamiliar with local wind patterns and how theyaffect spraydrill. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate lor evaporation, Droplet evaporation is most severewhen conditions are both hotand dry. TEMPERATURE tNVERSIONS Applications should not occur during atemperature inversion be<ause drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can mOve in unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversionsare characterized by increasing temperatures with altitudeand are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to lorm as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated byground log; however, illog is not present. inversions can also be identilied by the movement 01 snloke Irom a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layersand moves laterally in aconcentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicatesan inversion. while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicatesgood vertical air mixing. SENSfT1VE AREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential lor drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies 01 water, known habitat lor threatened or endangered species, non·target crops) isminimal (e.g. when wind is blowingawayIrom the sensitive areas). tMPORTANT: Do not apply ETHREl" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator through any

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### not exceed the rateol ETHRa" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator per acre per year recommended on this label. 

## DIREUIONS FOR USE It

### is a violation of Federal laW to usethisproduct tn a manner mconsi'stent with its labeling

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### not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drilL Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your StateorTribe, consult the agency respons'lble lorpesticide regulations. Read entire label belore using this product. 

## 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 lor the protection 01 agricultural workers on larms, lorests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers 01 agricultural pesticides. It 

### contains requirements lor training, decontamination, notilication, and emergency assistance. It 

### also contains spedlic instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this labelabout personal protective equipment (PPE), notilication to workers, and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box onlyapply to uses 01 this product that are covered by theWorker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) 01 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. PPE required lor 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 long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant glo\tes such as anywaterprool gloves. chemical resistant lootwearplus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notilyworkers01 the application bywarning them oraffyand bypostingwarning signsat entrance to treated areas.



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# • • STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE 

### Do not contaminate waler, lood, or feed bystorage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPDSAl 

### Wastes resulting from the use 01 ti1isproduct may be disposed 01 on sileor al an approved waSle disposallacility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (orequ-ivalenl). Then oller for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose 01 in asanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed 

### bystate and local authorities, by burning. If 

### burned, slay oul ofsmoke. ETHREl" BRAND ETHEPHON PlANT REGUlATOR Promotes earlier, uniform coloring of mature FLUE·CURED TOBACCO. Promotes earlier coloration and maturity of TOMATOES, GRAPES, APPLES, and PEPPERS. Loosens CHERRIES, WALNUTS, and APPLES lor earlier, more efficient harvesL Promotes fruil abscission (slipping) in CANTALOUPES. Increases dormantlruit bud hardinffiand delayed spring bloom 01 SWEET CHERRtES in the Pacilic Northwesl. Accelerates BLACKBERRY ripening and loosening. concentrates BLUEBERRY maturity and aids in barrenberry control. Removes dwarl mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS. and lealy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUSTREES. Eliminates undes'lrable fru'lt on APPLE, CRABAPPLE, CAROB, and OLIVE trees. 

### GENERAllNFORMATlDN For local recommendations on rates, sprayvolumes (gallons of Wilter per acre), and spray equipment undervarying temperature and rainlall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural Specialist, Aventis CropSdence Representative or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in yourarea. 

### APPLICATfON VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE Thorough spr<ty coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure, plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications, it is imporlantto choose an equipment setup that will a'iSure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and Iruit). The actual spray volume required will vary with the size and density 01 the plant canopy and the equipment used. tn calilornia and Arizona use avolume 01 no less than 5gallons per

### acre loraerial applications. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS 00 NOT MIX ETHREL" WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount 01 sprayyou expect to use each day. 00 not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Ayoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will resull. 00 not plant another crop within 30 days. alter treatment. 00 not use ETHRtL· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator with additives other than rerommended on this label. Avoid spills 01 concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts. tMMEDIATElY RINSE ANY SPtLLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHREL**~** BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR tS CORROStVE. 

### EQUIPMENT ClEANING Because 01 the acidiC nature 01 this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materiats and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour aiter exposure to spray deposits.

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TOBACCO (FLUE-CUREOj: Afoliar spray of ETHRELs brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes early. IIniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. ETHREl'" reduces curing time. allolVing more efficient use 01 cu(mg barn space, and increased (Olllrol over harvest schedules.**ETHREl~** 

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### increases Ihe capacity of the curing barn by shortening the curing lime and allows adjustments in harvest schedules.**ETHREl~** 

### can be used as a dirffted spray to the ballom or middle portion allhe lobacco planl or as an over.the-Iop spray. ETHRElII> 

### is nol intended or recommended for use on immature tobacco.
ETHREl* (ropSituation Pints/Acre Specific Directions DIREGED SPRAY 4 Use drop noules. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply SO· 60 gpa at 35·40 psi and at tractor speed APPLICATION 012·3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side 01 the row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spraycoverage is essential. With adirected spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or moreyellowing: OVER-THE-TOP 4

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## a Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature. test APPLICATION spray several tobacco ptants as described under the section "Application Timing"

. Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when Ihe crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine ilthetobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with ETHRELe

. Apply over·the·top**ETHREl~** spray as a line mist using three nozzles (one nozzle tips over the center 01 the plant, and one on each side) to assure all leaves are covered thoroughly, similar to the application pallern 01 systemic sucker control aRents. Use aspray pressure 0140 to 60 nsi.
USE LIMITATIONS Do not apply**ffHREl~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfadory coloring. weight loss and reduced leal quality. Do not allowthe crop to over ripen in the lield after using**ETHREl~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do not \feat belore anticipated maior storm which could prevent harvest and reSlllt in crOp loss. Do not appiy ffHREloill brand Ethephon Plant Regulator il rain is expected within 6 hO\lrs. Do not harvest tobacco treated with ETHREl**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 2days after application. Follow use rates listed above lor labeled uses. Do not exceed 8 pints 01 this product (21b ethephon) per acre per year. APPlICATfON TIMING Successlul results with**ETHREl~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator call for treatment when leaves are mature. not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number 01 leaves per stalk ready lor harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each lield and observe the response. Matur(> leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that lail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready lor ETHREL" treatment. Wait alewdays to permit lurther natural maturing, then make another test spray or "maturity" check. Determine acres to treat by first confirming the number 01 leaves per plant that will color, then use barn capacity to calculale the number 01 acres 10 treat. A test spray can be prepared by mixing 4 teaspoons 01 ETHREL" brand Ethepholl Plant Regulator in 1quart 01 water. Apply about 1ounce to each test plant coveringall leaveswith a fine mist.**ETHREl~** will not color immature leaves. To avoid quality loss and or possible leal drop. harvest any yellowed leaves prior to application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use 01 higher rates to cool (below 6S0F at the time 01 treatment) slow ri peningconditions. 

### WHEN TO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after ETHREL" application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunnyweather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color inlensily. Harvest can commence 48 hours after**ETHREL~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop. closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. CURING ETHREl«l BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an arl as a science and each cure musl be judged on lhe basis 01 tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest. weather and type 01 curing lacility belore prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, espe<ially during Ihe late "coloring" and early**"drying~**stages of the leaf.
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### in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possibte without scatding. Once the leaf is dried (314 dry), you should fotlow normaf procedures for curing. Since ETHREl&treated teaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same barn.


## TOMATOES TOMATOES (pROCESSED): A fotiar spray of ETHREl

## * brand Ethephon Ptant Regufator accelerates and concentrates tomato ripening increasing recoverable Iruit yield from a once-over harvest. Plant Regulator appfication starts the normal ripening process earlier and increases the rate 01 ripening of mature green fruit concentrating maturity. Concentrated maturity enabtes high recoverabfe yiefds of ripe tomatoes in once-over harvest. Earfy concentrated maturity extends the normat harvest season and hetps growers schedule harvest and handling more ellectively. TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET fN CAlIFORNfA): Afofiar spray of ETHREl* brand Ethephon ptant Regulator accelerates tomato ripening increasing the earfy yietds of marketabte ripe Iruit.

Crop Situation "HREl' Pints/Acre PROCESSTOMATOES 1114 -3 1/4 Earlyand Midseason Crops or Warm Conditions Sp«ificDirections Appty when S% to 15% of the fruit in the fiefd are red and pink (incfuding breake(5) and there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Remarks Appfy ETHREl& when desired tonnage of fruit has reached marketable size and maturity. Check fields cfosely for stage and degree of uniform maturity prior to application. Sampte several ptants throllghout the field to determine proper spray date. Under high temperatures (above 8S rates as low as 1**1/~** pints/acre can ellective. F), Sort, weighd.andbcatcutate the percent**frui~** which is rded and be pink. inctu 109 reaker5. Fruit size afone IS not an a equate Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes that will assure uniform spray coverage of foliage and huit. OverdOSing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle palterns can cause severe foliage injury. II bands are sprayed over the row. reduce the amount of ETHREl'" used in proportion to the area actually treated. Observe treated fields cfosely and harvest fruit at proper maturity, indicator. Observe specific directions to determine treatment stage for your situation. Watk treated fietds frequentty to evatuate crop condition. Maintain normat culturat practice between treatment and harvest. Timefy harvest is essentiaf for maximum return of high quality fruit. Consult procCS5Qr representatives concerning detivery schedutes and quotas prior to apptication of**ETHREl~.** Consult your focat Aventis CropScience Representative, Extellsion Horticulturaf Speciafist or Farm Advisor for suggestiol1s on the proper use of E1HREl" when fields have variable plant vigor due to dillerences in soil conditions or cultural practices and for rates 01 fruit ripeningas affected bytemperature, within lhe rate and timing limitationsshown on the label.



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### (ause produce the desired tonnage. Maximum**rcspon~** is achieved fruit 10 ripen sooner whereas when fruit 10 be trealed is 510 1 S% pink and red. Use the higher temperatures below 650 F retard rale oj ETHREl" when nighttime temperatures are cool (below natural color development and may 

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### growth is dense. Thororlgh coverage is extend the lime betweell treatment and essential. For ground or air application choose equipment and harvest. sprayvolumes 

### that will assureunilorm spraycoverage Apply ETHREl" when desired tonnage 01 lwit has reached marketable size and maturity, generally 3 

### to 6days belore desired harvest date. Expect onlyone harvest from treated areas. Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air application choose equipment and spray volumes that wiU assure uniform spray coverage Use the higher rate and longer preharvest intelVal on late season crops, when temperatures are cool (generally below 85GF) and loliage is dense. Under high temperatures, rates as low as 1 1/4 pints per acre have been ellective while reducing fotiage dalnage particularlyon more sensitivevarieties· seeabove. Check treated lruit frequently and harvest at desired maturity. When programming harvest, spray a dillerent block each day and harvest blocks daily in the samesequence.

Do not apply belore thereis sullicient mature green fruit to produce the desired tOl\nage. ETHREL**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will not ripen immaturegreen Irui\. SOme yellowing and general aging01 loliage may be observed lollowingtreatment. Do not treat plants with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions. drought, disease or insect damage. Treatment 01 weak plantswill result in rapid loss01 foliage coverincreasing sunburn and sun scald potential. especially under high temperatureconditions. Do not treat when sustained temperatures above tOSOF areanticipated. Do not treat sensitivevarieties during period when temperatures exceed 100°F. Foliar damage is more severe on certain varieties such as VF to, VF 3t5,VF 145, 21·4, and 13l. During periods01 high temperatures use the tower rates on sensitive varieties. Do not tank mix with sun protection products. sun protedion whiteners, sprayadjuvants or other additives. Do not apply ETHREl- brand Ethephon Piant Regulator to moreacreage than can be harvested in 2to 3days. Do not apply ETHREl**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator tovarieties known 

### to soften rapidly orshaller when ripe. Do not harvest tomatoes treated with Ethrel" brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorsooner than 3days alter last application. Follow use tates listed above lor labeled uses. Do not exceed 6.5 pints01 this product(1.63 Ib ethephon) per acre peryear.

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• • CHERRIES Except California CHERRIES: Afoliar spray 01 

### ETHREl'" brand Ethephon Plan! Regulator loosens fruit and promotes early uniform ripening, and reduces the shaker lorce needed to mechanically harvest fruit. These eife(ts are important lor increasing ellidency, recoverable yields, maintaining Iruit quality and reducing tree injury. DD NOT USE ON CHERRIES IN UlUfORNIA Alall application 01 ETHREl" to sweet cherries in the Pacilic Northwest area increases dormant bud hardiness and delays bloom the following spring. (rop Situation ETHREL* Pints/Acre 

### Specific Directions TART CHERRIES 

### Dilute Spray Apply as a dilute spray with $ullicienl waler lor thorough, 1 u"nilorm coverage. The optimum spray volume will depend 

### on tree size, planlinRdensity and eQuipment used. (onccn- Concentrate sprays, generally less than 100 

### gallons per acre, trate Spray require uniform coveragefor optimum response.



### 2/3 to 1



### SWEETCHERRtES Dilute Spray Apply as a dilute spray with sul!1cient waler for thorough (varieties such as 3

### to 4 

### uniform coverage. Actual volume will depend on the type of Windsor, Napoleon- delivery, sprayer used and size of trees. Use low rates on the Royal Anne, light or yellow·colored varieties. Emperor Francis) Concen· Concentrate sprays, generally less than 100 

### gallons per acre, trate Spray require uniform coverage for optimum response.



### 2-3

tNCREASED 

### 3 Treat in first two weeks 01 September. DORMANT FRUtT BUD HARDINESS AND DELAYED SPRING BLODM (Sweet Cherries in the Pacific Northwest) 

### Use limitations Not for use on cherriesin california Do not treat too early as this can cause early fruit drop with stemsattached. Some gummosis ofcherry trees is associated with treatment. High temperaturesduring and alterapplication may cause severe gummosis. Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damagewill result. Remarks



### Expect a longer treatment to harvest interval with lower rates.

A lall application 

### 01 ETHREl- will increase Iruit bod 

### hardiness by 

### decreasing the chance fOr winter iniury and delaying bloom by 3 

### to S days which may help avoid frost iniury. Treatment of early flowering varieties may delay bloom to better coincide with pollination from other varieties.

Do 

### not apply to trees that are 01 low vigor or have**e~perienced** 

### severe stress (such as winter injury. drought. or disease). since gummosis will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures andlor drought follow treatnlent. If 

### possible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. Do not harvest cherries treated with ETHREl" sooner than 7days after lasl application. At Ihe time ofapplication, all fruit including those inside the treecanopy, should be in stage 3as indicated by rapid size increaseand the presence 01 ground color (change from bright green to yellow background color). Treat when air temperatures are between 60 and BsoF. 00 not treat when air temperatures**e~ceed** 

### gsoF. Uniform coverage is imIX>rtant, concentrated sprays associated w·lth erratic application can result in gummos·1S and tip dieback. Some early lealyellowingand drop may be noted following appliGltion. Slight gummosis and individual fruit size reduction may result with fal! application bud hardiness treatment. Follow use rates listed above lor labeled uses. 00 not exceed 4.0 pints of this product (1.0 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.

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• • GRAPES 

## (only in California and Arizona) GRAPES (fABLE GRAPES IN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA); An application of fTHRElw brand fthephon Plant Regulator promotes early uniform (Olor 

### development on**labl~** 

### grape varieties such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga. Queen aud Tokay allowing nlOre efficient harvests of quality fruit. GRAPES (RAISIN PRODUCTION): A[oliarspray01 ETHREl$ brand Elhephon Plant Regulatorwill hasten maturity 01Thompson seedless grapes resulting in 

### reduced acids, increased sugarsand increased raisin quality.
(ropSituation TABlEGRAPE5 (such as Cardinal, 

### flame Seedless, Red Malaga. and Queen)

TOKAY

### GRAPES
RAISIN PRODumON (Thompson Seedless)



## . . Use Ltmttattons TableGrapes ETHREL$ 

### Pints/Acre

1/2·2

1 -1

1-2 

### SpeciHc Directions Remarks Foc 

### high 

### temperatures conditions Harvest [ruil at desired maturityand quality as indicated by sugar (above 85f) use lower rates of 1/2 to 1 content, acidity and (olor. This is generally tWO weeks or more pint per acre. For low temperatures after treatment. Watch treated areas cfosely and harvest before conditions (but above 6SF) use higher berries become too dark. For more information regarding local rates. Apply in sulficient water to wet experiences witll this product on grapes. consult your farm vines and lruit clusters uniformly, Advisoror Extension Viticulturist. using conventional ground sprayers. Treat when 5 - 30% 

### of berries show (olor. Treat Tokays when 5 - 15% of berries Show

### color. Apply as a foliar spray at 5% 

### berry A 

### loliar spray 01 ETHREl" will hasten maturity 01 Thompson softening. Treat when 5 - 30% 

### of Seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and berriessho\ycolor. increased raisin quality. For more information regarding local experience with this product on grapes consult your Farm Advisor or Extension Viticulturist.

Rates higher than 1pint/A may increase the incidence 01 cracked fruit and 5hould be used only in areas orduring weatherconditions where grapes have been especially hard-to·colorin past seasons. Some berry softening is associated with ETHREl"' brand Ethephon Plant Regulator treatment of

### some varieties which may limit or inlluence storage considerations. 00 not store Tokays. 00 not harvestgrapes treated with ETHREl- brand Ethepfmn Plant Regulator sooner than t4 days alterlast application. Do not

### exceed2pints01 th·lsproduct (0.5 Ib ethephon) peracreperyear. Raisrn production (Thompson seedless) Do not apply to grapes under strrn from insect damage or moiSlUre stress. Observe trealed vineyards cfosely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. Do not exceed 2pintsofthis product (0.5 Ib ethephon) per acre peryear.

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• • APPLES APPLES: Afoliar spray of

### fTHREl~ brand tlhephon 

### Plant Regulator promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making 

### harvest by hand or machine easier and more efficient. ETHRElIllo applied in combination with FRUITONE* Nto control pre-harvest drop stimulates early devciopment 01 red color ilnd ripening withoulloosening Inu\. Applied 10young trees, ETHREL*will suppressvegetative growth and promote lIower bud formation.

ETHREL* Crop Situation 

### Pints/Acre specific Directions Remarks FRUIT LOOSENING Apply a loliar spray to apple trees 7 10 14**da~'S** ETHREl'" provides several beneficial 

### responses 00 prior to normal anticipated harvest. apples. Depending on rate and lime of application 1. EARLYAND 

### Use sufficient water lor thorough uniform fTHREl" will: promote fruit loosening, promote MloSEA50N 21/2 spray coverage. The type of sprayer used and unilorm ripening and coloring without loosening, MATURtNG sile of trees will ellect volume required. promote thinning and return bloom, and increase VARtETIES Observe lruit daily as the picking flower bud development in young trees. For desired proper response, lollowspecific directions. (varieties maturing period is shorter with**ETHREL~** treated Iruit with Mctntosh or than untreated lruit. Treat when air temperatures are between**60~** Fand 90" earlier) f. However, application may be made at SO" F under rising temperature conditions. II daytime temperatures are warm. color response from ETHREL" treatment will be reduced, but ripening and loosening effects will be accelerated. (001 weather may extend the interval between treatment and harvest. 2. LATE MATURtNG S Do not allow fruit to become overripe on trees. Fruit VARtETIES IN THE intended for fresh market must be checked lor quality EASTERN UNITED and maturity. (olor alone is not an adequate guide lor STATES Iruit maturity. Use a pressure gauge or other suitable (varieties maturing methods for determining internal maturity. Fruit over· later than Mcintosh) matured when harveSled and stored may sclten sooner than untreated lruit. PROMoTtON OF Apply loliar spray 01 ETHREL" and apreharvest 00 not apply**ETHREL~** to more acreage than can be UNtFORM RIPENtNG drop control chemical registered lor use on harvested in 1to 2days. AND COLORtNG OF RED apples such as the product**FRUtTONE~** N. Use Treated fruit can be satisfactorily held in cold air storage VARtETIES WITHOUT the preharvest drop control product according provided Iruit is in good condition. LOOSENtNG to label directions. Begin spraying 2 to 3 weeks belore normal harvest period and about Since recommendations 

## roc chemical control 

## or 1to 2weeks belore desired harvest date. preharvest drop vary according to location and variety, 1. EARLY DR lollow directions on lh' FRUtTONE"' N label. 10 MtDSEA50N addition, 

### V'" m<ty consult your local extension MATURtNG 1-4 Appty as a normal dilute spray using sullicient Pomologist or Horticulturist for his recommendations. VARtETIES water for thorough uniform coverage. Actual (varieties maturing volume will depend on the type 01 delivery 01 with Mctntosh or sprayer used and sile 01 trees. earlier) Use the lower rate lor apples intended 

## roc storage. 2. LATE MATURtNG H VARtETIES (varieties maturing later than Mcintosh)

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• • ETHREllI> 

### Crop Situation 

### Pints/Acre THINNINGAND RETURN BLOOM

1. Most Varieties 1.5

- 4

2. Difficult to Thin 

### 3·6 varieties Such as Golden Delidous

tNCREASED FLOWER BUD DEVELOPMENT 1. NON·BEARING TREES 2-8

2. BEARING TREES 1/2-3

Use Lim/tal/ons 

## APPLES (continued)
Specific Directions Treall0 10 20 daysal1erlull bloom. 

### For greater thinning, thisproduct (an be mixed with**AMID·THIN~** W, SEVIN'" brand 4F Carbaryl Insecticide,**SEVIN~** brand aD WSP Carbaryl Insedicide, SEVIN" brand aD SCarbaryllnseclicide or SEVIN" brand XLR 

### PlusCarbaryl Insecticide lor use on apples in accordance with the most restridive of Ihe**AMID·THIN~** W, SEVIN- and ETHREL**~** label limitalionsand precautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. ETHREL" cannot be mixed with any product containing alabel prohibition againstsuch mixing. Consult local extension rerommendations. Addition 01 a non-ionic surfaclant can enhance treatment effectiveness. Buffering spray solution to apH 013 to 5 can improve performance where water is alkaline. Use asprayvolume sullicienl 10 cover trees thoroughly and uniformly. Spray trees thoroughly and unilormly to Ihe point of runoff. Use Ihe higher rale on morevigorous trees. Treat2104 weeks alter full bloom.

To help minimize fruit Ihinning, delay application untif 6weeks aiter full bloom and after June drop. 

### Remarks Regu1aling cropping from 

### one season to another is a problem. Whenever a high percent 01 the spurs and 

### lateral buds bloom in a single season severe alternate bearingcan develop the following year. To overcome this problem use ETHREL"' or acombination 01 ETHREl· pluSAMID-THIN"W or**ETHREL~** plus one 01 the SEVIN· products listed.under Specific Directions applied 7 to 21 days aiter full bloom. The program 10 use will depend on the amount of Ihinning reQuired and the biennial bearing history ofyour orchard. Expect Red Delicious 10 show a reduct'lon of "type' and fruit size particularly on trees understreSS. Use of higher label rates may reduce fruit size.

To increase lIower bud development on non·bearing Irees applyafoliar spray of ETHREL" 2to 4 weeks alter bloom. Treatment can result in excessive fruit thinning and reduced fruit size and yield reduction the year of usage. ETHREL" should reduce vegetative growth and increase lIowering the following spring. Trees should be large enough to support a crop of apples before treatment 10 initiate flower buds.

The use 01 ETHREL" brand Elhephon Plant Regulator GIn resul tin over Ihinningand reduced Iruit size. Avoid double coverage and use on low vigor trees. Environmental factors can allect thinning and return bloom, it is advisable to obtain experience under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent 01 yourtrees each year wilh anyone program. User must consider risk of excessive fruit thinning and fruit size reduction when using ETHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator on young trees jusl starting to bear, Treat onlyvigorous Ireessince excessive growlh reduction will result on weak trees. For best results a thorough uniform spray is needed. Awetting agent may improve spray coverage. Do not graze or feed covercrops grown in treated apple orchards, Do not harvesl apples treated with ETHREL'" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 7days alter last application. Fruit size reduclion may occurwhen used to obtain early maturity, especially Hfmit is small at 

### time of treatment. ETHREL" brand Elhephon Plant Regulator applied earlier Ihan 3weeks belore normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit Qualily and size. Follow use rates listed above lor labeled uses. Do not exceedB,O pintsol this producl (2.0 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.

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• • WALNUTS WALNUTS IN CALIFORNIA: Afoliar spray of ETHR£L**~** brand Elhephon Plant Regulator 

### will loosen walnuts for increased eliiciency01 mechanical harvest, 

### promote earlierharvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverableyieldsfrom aonce-overharvest. Crop**ETHREl~** 

### specifkDirections Situation 

### Pints/Acre Expect best**r~ulls** with spray concentrations 01 300 California 3,5 to 900 ppm. 

### Reier to spray ETHRfl- preparation chart below. Under low temperatures and/or low 

### humldit'!' conditions use the higher label rales. bpecl 

### less lime between application and**hafV~t** 

### with higher label rates. For**b~t** 

### results treat when air temperatures are between WOF eod 9S

### oF. Expect reduced eflectiveness if above 90

### 0Fwith low humidity due to spray evaporation. Thorough uniform coverage of 

### walnut hulls 

### ;, essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Choose equipment that provides maximum spray penetration 01 the entire tree canopy_ Use large air carrier sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Or volute sprayer allachments may help.



### USE LIMITATIONS Treatmentpriorto packing tissue brown (mature) stage mayreduce nut quality. Some leal drop is associated with treatment. 00 not treat diseased, low vigor or moisture**str~sed** 

### trees asexce';sive leafdrop mayoccur. Remarks Walnuts are mature when the packing tissue between 

### kernel halves completes browning. Coliect nut samples from throughout the tree canopy when determining percent nut maturity. 

### Advancing Harvest

- Apply when 95·100% 

### of the nuts have reached maturity. tnspectlrequenlly and harvest as soon as adequate hullability occurs generally 10-16 

### days after treatment depending on varietyand weather conditions. Plan second shake 10-12 

### days after first shake. Once Over Harvest

- Variety. growing conditions and weather affect maturity and the opportunity for once over harvest. Contact a local fieldman or Farm Advisor to determine it 

### once over harvest can be expected in your situation. Apply to mature walnuts 10 

### days prior to expected harvest date. Expect actual harvest to range from 7-12 

### days alter treatment.

Assure that dosage rates are measured accurately since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury (such as**exc~ive** 

### defoliation. reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 00 not harvest walnutstreated with ETHREl" soonerthan 5days alter last application. 00 not exceed 5pintsof thisproduct (1.25

### Ib ethephon) peracre per year.**ETHREL~** SPRAY PREPA.RATION (HART 

### £!!ray Volume (gallons/acre) ETHRH" Rate 100 200 300 400 

### Pints/A Lbs{A Concentration (ppm)

3 0.75 900 450 300 ", 4 1.00 .., 600 400 300 5 1.25 .., 

### 7SO SOD 375 500

..,

.., 300



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• • PEPPERS PEPPERS: Afoliar spray 01 ETHRElOi> brand Ethepllon plant Regulator promotes cilrly, uniform ripening and coloring lor more efficient packing and 

### handlingol fruit.
ETHREL*

Crop Situation 

### Pinu/Acre Specific Directions RemarKS PEPPERS 11/4-4 Thorough coverage 

### is essential. fm ground or air Check several field locations \0 determine HOp application choose equipment and spray**~'Olumes** that will 

### stage .od degree 

### 01 maturity, ETHREtC 

### insure uniform coverage of foliage and lruit. Use the 

### treatments may reduce total yiefds if

### applied too higher fate when cool temperalures are anticipated (less earlyor there is alack 01 uniform, mature, green than 65°f), when plants are growing vigorously or when lruit resulting from split fruit set or variable soil foliage is dense to assure thorough welting 01 all leaves cultural practice!>, Harvest fruit alter desired and fruit. color and maturity, generalfy 14 or more days Use the lower rates with lower spray volumes (11/4 to 2 after treatment. pint rate in 20 gallA) and higher rates with highervolumes (3·4 pints/40 gallA). The 3·4 pint rate in less than 40 gpa may cause foliage burn under hot dry conditions. Apply**ETHREl~** to bell peppers when 10% 01 Iruit are red and chocolate and to chili and pimento pepper varieties when to to 30% oflruit are red and chocolate and there is sullicient mature green fruit to produce desired tonnage. ETltREt"will not ripen inlmature, green fruit. Use: limitations

Do not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of9so f alter treatment are**e~pected.** Do not treat when temperatures exceed 100"F. Applications made under high temperatures will accentuate Iruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immature fruit abscission. Do not treat when average temperatures are below 60°F. low temperatures aller treatment may reduce or negate the effects of**ETHREt~** brand Ethephon Plant Regutator. Some yellowing and general aging of leaves will be noted alter treatment. Do not harvest peppers treated with ETHREt**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator woner than Sdays alter last application. Do not exceed 4 pints of this product (1.0 Ib ai ethephon) per acre peryear. NOTE: Under certain conditions tank mixtures of ETHREl- brand Ethephon Plant Regulator with desiccants containing sodium chlorate could result in the lormation 01 hypochlorous acids which on heatingwill emit toxic chloride fumes. 

## BLACKBERRIES BLACKBERRtES IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON: A loliar spray 01**ETHREt~** brand Elhephon Planl Regulalor will concentrate maturity and loosen Iruit, improving harvesling efliciency while reducing cane iniuryfrom mechanical harvest**ETHREL~** Crop Situation Pinn/Acre Specifi"c Directions Remarks tN OREGON AND 5-8 To loosen fruit and concentrate malurity, apply Use ETHREl" : 1) early in the harvest season to reduce WASHtNGTON afoliar spray 01 ETi1REt" al least 3 days prior to the number 01 pickings or 2) treat later in the harvest (Cuitivars Chehalem expected harvest when air temperatures are season for aonce·over final picking. Thomlessand between**6O~F** and**90~f** and rain is nOI predicted Evergreen) within 24 hours. Use sufficient volume to insure Ihorough oed uniform weltinSl, offolial!.e and fruit. 

### Use limitations

Do not spray more than can be harvested on the Ihird dayfollowing Irealmenl as considerable fnlil nlay drop. Use only al recommended times and rales on healthy, vigorous planls, as a reduction in berry size may occur. Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Do nOI harvest blackberries Irealed wilh ETHREl**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 3days alter last application. Do nol exceed 8pintsol this product (2 Ib ai ethephon) per acre per year.

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• • BLUEBERRIES BLUEBERRIES: Afoliar spray 01 ETHRfl' brand Ethephon Plant Regulator concentrates maturityof blueberries lor easier and more efficient harvest. A foliar spray 01 ETBRfl- brand EtheJ)'lon Plant Regulator will abort black barrenberry (AmniD me/o{1ocorpa) flowers and/or fruit growing in Maine lowhush blueberry fields reducing the number 01 undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries.
ETHREl'" Crop Situation Pints/Acre SpecifkDirections Remarks CONCENTAATION OF 4

- B Apply afoliar spray of ETHREl· brand Ethephon To concentrate first harvest, apply ETHREL' brand MATURITYAND Plant Regulator at a rate 01 4 to Bpints in 150 Ethephon Plant Regulator when 15 to 20% 01 the EARLIER FRUIT 

### to 200 

### gallons per acre. Use the higher spray berries are blue. To concentrate linal harvest, treat COLORING volume and rate on large dense foliage bushes alter the lirst orsecond picking. H;l!veSI blueberries at {Cultivars Bluecrop, or when temperatures are (001. Treal when air proper maturily when colored, generally one to two Weymouth, Jersey, temperatures are 60" 10 90c F. weeks after treatment. Observe lruit daily as the Rancocas, Rubel, Thorough uniform spray coverage 

### 01 loliage proper picking period for oplimum internal 

### and Bluetta. Erliblue, 

### and Iruit " essential 

# ,,, maximum lruit exlernal quality 

### " shorter with ETHREL' brand Wolcott, Croatan, maturation and coloration. To aid unilorm Ethephon Plant Regulator treated lruit than with Murphy, Angola, wetting of planIs, use a wetting agent such as untrealed fruit. High temperatures {90C F) accelerate Morrow, Garden Blue, Triton B·1956 at 05 pint per 100 gallons or X· fruit ripening. Trifblue and N(901) 77 at 2.0 pinls per 100 gallons. ETHREL' Ireatments may increase fruit with stems, slightly decrease fruit size, soluble solids and acidity. ETHREL' may nol induce internal ripening as rapidly as fruit color. BLACK 8ARRENBERRY 4

- B Apply 4 10 B pints per acre of**ETHREL~** brand Use the lower rates 01 ETHREL' brand Ethephon Plant CONTROL IN LOW Ethephon plant Regulator in approximately 100 Regulator when black barrenberries are between 90 to BUSH BLUEBERRIES IN to 200 gallons per acre forground sprayers and 100% petal fall and use the higher rates of ETHREL' MAtNE approximately 10 gallons per acre for aerial when black barrenberry fruit is l/B to 3/16 'lnch 'In application. diameter. This is generally 7 to 10 days alter Thorough uniform spray coverage is essential. blueberries are in the same stages of development. To aid in uniform welling pf plants, use a Harvest blueberry fruit when ripe, generally 6 to B wetting agent such as X·77 at 0.1% of the spray weeks alter application. volume, Use Limitations

Applications to cultivars otherthan those listed above maycause excessive steminess and/or premature crops. Make no more than one application per season. II used for barrenberrycontrol in Maine, do not make asecond application for blueberryconcentration of maturity or coloring. Do not treat blueberry plants under droughl stress or excessivelyhigh temperatures as defoliation and reduced yield may result.

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• • CANTALOUPES CANTALOUPES IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, AND TEXAS: Aloliar spray 01 ETHREL«' brand Elhephon Plant Regulator promotes abscission (slipping) ollrlli\ allow'log more effldenl and economical harvesting.
fTHREL* Crop Situation 

### Piots/Acre Specific Directions Remarks CALIFORNIA, 3 

### Good spray 

### coverage 

### ;, The effect

### will be lasterat higher temperatures. Proper timing 01**ETHREl~** ARIZONA, TEXAS important 

### loe producing treatment is crilical, but may vary from season \0 season. Fruit quality. in uniform abscission. Use 40 or terms 

### 01 soluble solids and lIesh color, does nol improve following mort galionsiacre lor ground treatment. 

### Therefore,**ETHREL~** 

### should not be used until after lruil has 

### and 10 ormortgallons/acre lor developed marketable levels 01 soluble solids and lIesh color. ETHRELc aerial application. (Aerial promotes abscission 01 immature Iruit as well as marketable lruit. Thus, applications are only permiUed using ETHREL"too soon will result in poorly colored Iruit with substandard in**Texa~.)** soluble solids. Be prepared to harvest abscised Observe treated lields Irequently and pick Iruit when market quality is Iruit 2 10 S 

# d,,, alter reached. Fruit allowed to remain in the lield too long will lose quality. treatment. 

### Th, exact pre- Some yellowing or rapid aging 01 vines will be seen lollowing treatment. harvest interval will vary with Plants with low vigor will not respond properly. 00 not plant another temperature. 

### B, sure 10 crop within 30 days alter treatment. coordinate your harvesting schedule with your**packer/~hipper.** 

### Use Limitations

ETHREL" brand Ethephon ptant Regulator should no1 be applied whell night temperatures are below**6O~F.** Treat only those Iruitthat have a lairly uniform Iruil set, have vines in good condition. and have Iruit with marketable soluble solids and internal lIesh color. Do**nottreatlield~**where soluble solids are running less than to%. Do not harvest cantaloupes Heated with ETHRELC brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 2days alter last application. 00 not exceed 3 pintsolthis product (0.7S Ib ethephon) per acre peryear. 

## MISTlETOE REMOVAL OWARF ANO LEAFY MtSTLETOE REMOVAL: Aloliar spray 01 ETHREL$0 brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will remove dwarf mistletoe shoots in ornamental conilers and lealy miStletoe from ornamental deciduous trees.
ETHRELO Crop Situalion Amount Specific Directions Remarks OWARF MISTLETOE ON 2pints Apply as afoliar spray to dwarl mistletoe Applications made in conjunction with sylvicultural ORNAMENTAL 

### P" shoots before mistletoe seed dispersal. mistletoe management will prevent spread 01 

# 'h' CONtFERS 20 gallons 

### foe eflective re[lIoval, 

## ,rr mistletoe**mi~tletoe** parasite to other parts 01 the tree and other shoots must trees. DOUGLAS FtR 1pint be sprayed to weI. Use 01 a non·ionic Mature needle drop, that normally occurs in the fall, ORNAMENTALS 

### P" surlactant at recommended rates may may be hastened by the use of ETHREL". 20 gallons increase ellectiveness. Treat 

### .oy mistletoe regrowth belore seed Applications 01 higher rates on**Dougla~** lir may result in dispersal. excessive needle drop. LEAFY MISTLETOE 2quarts Make applications alter fall leal drop Large mistletoe infections and mistletoe lound ;, 

### ON 

### P" through mid-winter. 

### fO, elledive mesquite may be dilficult to control with a single ORNAMENTAL 20 gallons removal, all mistletoe shoots must be application and retreatment may be necessary. OECIDUOUSTREES sprayed to wet. Use 01 a non·ionic surlactant at recommended**rate~** may increase ellectiveness. My mistletoe regrowth should be treated during the labeled aDDlication window.

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• • FRUIT ELIMINATION (Ornamental Use Only) UNDESiRABLE fRUIT ELIMINATION: Afoliar spray 01 ETHRELf\' brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will reduce or eliminate undesirable fruit development 

### on apple. crabapple. carob and olive trees.

fTHREl- 

### (tOP Situation Amounl 

### Specific DirectiofU Remarks APPLES 

### ato 12

### ounces Apply as a lollar spray al the flower bud Application must be made before fruil set for best CRABAPPLES pee to full bloom stage, prior \0 fruil set. results. Wet foliage thoroughly. <NO' 

### Do nol treat weak trees or trees under stress (drought. 20 gallons application of**ETHREL~** Plant Regulator 

### can result in excessive leaf drop and/or insect or disease damaged trees) as excessive leaf drop or twig

### drop GIn 

### result tree delol"ialion. 

### Use higher rales when Some 

### leal drop or temporary leaf yellowing may occur temperatures are cool. alter treatment. CAROB 6ounces Apply as a loliar spray. Wet all loliage Do not use on small red Irulted varieties 01 crabapple as (Ceratonio siliqJro) pee 

### thoroughly. Amount 

# " spray will Iruit elimination will not be satisfaclory, 20 gallons depend on tree size.
OLIVE" 12 ounces (O/ea europaco) pee 

### 20 gallons

.. "lnlsrecommendatIOn IS nOJ mtended to be used on commerCIal fruIt productIOn as athmnlng agent.


## TURF
An application of fthrelslowsthe growth 01 lurlgrassestlws reducing the required Irequency 01 mowing and the volume ofclippings collected.
SITES 

### RATE APPLICATION SPRAY VOLUME 

### Fairways. Roughs &

### Commercial 6II, oz.l1000 ft.2 Apply to actively growing turl. II will 0.5-4.0 gal!Jl000 It2 Turfgrasses, including Bentgrass require 7-10 days for ETHRELo to ac\. (Fairway cut). Kentucky Bluegrass, Reapplication intervals: Perennial Ryegrass, Tall & 

### Fine fescue Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. Perenn'lal Ryegrass-7 wks. Tall/Fine Fescue-4 wks. Bentgrass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations!

Do not allow entryto treated areas until sprays have dried. Forbest results. applywith sprayerin sullicientvolume 01 water to provide unilorm coverage. ETHREL* is loliarly absorbed. Apply only to actively growing Iurl, 

### under lavorable growingcondilions, that is not going into adormancy period. 00 nottreatturfgrass with poor root systems orgrowing understress due to poorsoil conditions. drought, disease orinsect damage. Do not apply to golf course greens. Useofspreaders)stickerswilh ETHREl'D is not necessary, ETHRfL<D 

### is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spraydepositswill damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and paintedsurfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one hourafter exposure to spray deposits. res! tankmixeswith oJher products on asmall aua belore usingwidely.

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# • • IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the enlire Directions lor Usc, Conditions, Disclaimer 01 Warranties and Limitations 01 liability before using this product If 

### terms are nol acceptable, return the unopened productcontainer at once. By using this product. user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer 01 WarrantieS and limitations01 liability. CONDITIONS: The directions lor use 01 this product are believed \0 be adequate andshould be followed carefully. However, it is impossible 10 eliminate 

### all risks associated with the use 01 this produc\. Crop injury, inellec\iveness or other unintended consequences may result because 01 such faclors as weather conditions, presence 01 other materials, or the manner 01 use or application. all of which are beyond the control of Aventis CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISClAIMER OfWARRANTIES: AVENTIS 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 THtS LABEL No agent of Aventis cropS<ience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. AVENTIS CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCtOENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDYOfTHE USER OR BUYER FOR ANYAND ALL LOSSES, INJURtESOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONfRNJ,WARAANTY,TORT, NEGlIGENCESTRICTUABlUlYOROTIIDM1SE,9-W1NOT EXCEEDTHE**ru~PRlCEPNO,**OR ATAVENTlSCROPSOE.N(fS!lE01ON,THERm.AcrMENTOFPROJUCT.

Aventis CropStience USA LP P.O. Box 12014, 2T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North carolina 27709 AMID-THIN" Wand FRUtTDNE- Nare registered trademarks 01 theAventis Group licensed byAMVAC. ETHREl is aregistered trademark 01 the Aventis Group.**ETHREL~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator (pENDtNG) Submilled 9f21/01.

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## c;erti£ied No.

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### The following infonnalionis being submitted to 

### EPA pur:mant to the Agency's interpretalion imposed on registrants: 

## by Section 6 (a)(2) ofFlFRA. The infonnation in lhis report may not constitute additional factual information regarding unreasonable adverse effects withinlhe 

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### • support this datarequirement for 21b pergallon elhephon products. In March, 1997, EPA rejected this study. At Ihis lime Rhone POlllenc agreed 10 

### conducl a new eye irritation sllldy committing to complete the studyby January, 1998. In lhis study, severe eye irritationoccurred and persisted for 21 days. Only one rabbit was ueated. I have attached a copy ofthe data and a snmmary from this study. The complete study is being submittedto Wanda Daughtry under**~separate** 

### coverletter. Rhone POlllenc is working wilh the Reregistration Division to 

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### I labeling changes thaI are required as a resuh ofthis study.
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## SUMMARY

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## corrosive effects of Ethrel® brand Plant Growth Regulator (Ethrel·2 Ib) were evaluated on the eye ofa NewZealand White**rabb~.** 

## One rabbit received a0.1 mL dose ofthe test article in the conjunctival sac ofthe right eye. The contralateral eye remained untreated and served as acontrol. Test and control eyes were examined for signs of irritation for up to 21 days following dosing. Initially, nine rabbits (6 no rinse and 3rinse) were scheduled to be dosed; however, due to the severity ofthe ocular response in the first animal, no additional animals were dosed. Exposureto the test article produced comeal opacity in the test eye at the 1 hourscoring interval. The comeal injury was confirmed by positive fluorescein dye retention at the 24 hour scoring intervai. The comeal opacity persisted in the test eye to study termination (grade 4 opacity/grade 2 area). Iritis was observed in the test eye at the 1 hour scoring interval and resolved completely in the test eye by study day 14. Conjunctivitis (redness, swelling and discharge) was noted In the test eye at the 1 hour scoring intervai. The conjunctival irritation persisted in the test eye to study termination (grade 2 redness, swelling and discharge).**Add~ional** 

## ocular findings included blanching of the nictating membrane, blanching ofthe upperand lower lids, no visible nictating membrane, corneal neovascularization and apparent scartissue in the comerofthe eye proximal to the nose attaching the upperand lower lids together. Based on this data, Ethrel®brand PlantGrowth Regulator (Ethrel.2 Ib) is considered to be avery severe**irr~ant** 

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Suh: Responsc to Ethcphon RED (EPA Reg. No. 

## 264-267) ETIIREI. brand Ethephon Plant Regulator <llId PROXY Your leiter Jated Novelllber 3D. 

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In compliance with the Ethepholl Registration Eligihility Document (RED). 

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All the changes arc highlighted in yellow on the first copy ofthe label to f:lcilitatc quick review.
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I. A statement orcontent/Net Weight is shown on the last page or the attached label. On the printed labd however. this statement will appear on the first page. 2. Rot<lt'I(lllul crop restriction 'Do not plant another crop within 30 days alter trentmcnt' is inchHleJ under GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS section on page 3. This rotational crop restril:tioll is not repeated under tomatoes. Trust this will beacceptablc to YOII. 

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# Ethephon Plant Regulator ForCommercial Or Agricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Tobacco, Tomatoes, Cherries, Grapes, Apples, Walnuts, Peppers, Blackberries, Blueberries and Cantaloupes, for the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and 

## leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental Deciduous Trees and for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, CrabappJe, Carob, 

## and Olivetrees. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acidJ-

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### EPA Reg. No. 264-267 EPA Est. No. 264-PA-Ol 

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### onobservedsignsand symptoms ofdistressin lhe pallent. OvlllexllOSllre to lMtef'itt[sotherlhanlhis product 

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### absorbed thfough $kin. Do not

### get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact withskin. 00 not inhale**vapo~**as this product will irritatemucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some 

### mat«ials that

### are cl1emleal-resistantto this

### productlife listed 

### below. If

### you want mOfe**optl~** 

### follow the

### irutructionsfor Category 

### Aon an EPA themicaJ.tesistanceselectionchan. Applicators and 0100 handlers must wear long-slooved shins and long pants, chemical-resistant 

### gloves made of any waterproof material $fJCh as 

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### or polyvinyl 

### chloride, shoos plus socksand ptotocUve

### eyewcar. When handlers usa closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a 1Tl3nnN that meets the requirements listed in the Worker ProtflCtion Standard for 

### agricultural pesticides (wps) 

### 140CFR 170.240 (el) (4-6)1. 

### the handler PPE requirements may 00 reduced or modified as specified in the

### WPS. Discard clothing and ottuK- absorbent materials thathave been drenched or heavilycontaminated with this products concentrate, 

### Do not reuse them. follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPL If no suclr instructions for wamablcs,**u~** detergent and hot walef. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundr;'. 

### User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands beforecating, drinking, chewinggum, using tobacco or using thetoilet. Users should remove clothing Il1"Ut'lIldiately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The conlBminaled clothingmould bewashed before reuse. Users should remove PP£ immedialely after handling this product. 

### As soon as possible, wam thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outsideofgloves before rllfTlOVing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 notapply directly to**w~t(lf",** or to areas where surface water is prC5ellt or to intertidal areas below the mean highwater mark. Do not contaminate wawwhendisposing ofequipmentwashwatoo. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It isII violation or federal lawtousethis

### productIn a manner inconsistent with infabeling. 00not apply this 

### product in a 

### way that 

### will contact workcrs or other

### persons, either directly or through drifL Only prot&ted handlers may be in the area during application. foranyrequirements specific to yoUI' Stateor Tribe, consult the 

### ngencyresponsiblefor pesticideregulations. Read entir/! label before using thisprodUCL 

# AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordancewith its labelil"9 and with theWorker ProtectiollStardard. 40 efR 

### part 110, This startdJrd contains requ'lrements for the protection of agricultlul workefs on farms, forests,**m~ics,** and greenhouses. and**hand~r.;** of agricultural pesticidll5. It contllim rcquiremootsfor training. decontamination, notiflcatiOl1, and

### emefgcocy assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to thestatementsonthislabel about per.;onal protectiveequipmoot (PPf), notification to WOfJu;rs. andrestricted·cntry int(!fWIls. Therequirements in this box only apply touresofthisproductthatare covered by theWmiler Protection StMdard. 

### Do not enter or allowworker Imtryinto treated areas during therestrictoo-entry fnlerval (REI) of 4B hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall isless than 25 inches 

### peryear. 

### PPf required for earlyentry to treated areas that is permiUoo under the Wruker Protection Stafldard and that involves contact with anything that has been treatedsuchas plants. soli orwater iscoveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants. chemical-resistant glows madeof

### anywatllfpfOOfmaterial 

### ruth as polyethylene Of 

### polyvinyl chloride, chemical resistant footwear**plu~** socks. and 909!J11!$ or flKe shield. for o'Xlfhoad exposure, chemical· resistant helldgoor is also 

### requirod. NotifyWOf1(ersof\heapplication bywarning them orallyand by postingwalning signs at enlranceto ueatoo areas.


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### notrom.aminate watllf, food, 

### orfefld 

### by5torageand disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAl. Pestkklewastes are acutely 

### halardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide, 

### spray mixture, orrlnsate is a violation offederal Law. 

### II these 

### wastes cannot be disposed 

### ofby 

### use according to 

### label imtru;tlons, contactyour 

### State Ptntk;ide 

### or Environmental Control Agency Of the 

### Hazardous Waste 

### representativeatthenearest

### EPA Regional 

### Officeforguidance, Wastes resulting from !he use ofthi5 product may be disposed ofOIl siteor at an approvedW.'IStedispo5al flldlity. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rill'>e (or equivalent). Then oHer for rocyc:Jing or rt!Conditionlng or puncture and dispose of in aSllnitary landfill or by incineration, or ifallowed 

### by state and local authorities. by burning. Ifburned, stay outof5moke. 

### ETHREle 

### BRAND £THEPHON PlANT REGUlATOR Promotes earlier, unifonn coloring of maUJre FlUE-CUREO TOBACCO. Promotes earlier coloration and maturity 01 TOMATOES, GRAPES, APPlEs, and 

### PEPPfRS. loosens 

### CHERRIES, WALNL1TS, and

### APPlES fOf

### earli«, more efficient 

### harvest. Promotes fruit amci5sion**~Ipping)** 

### in CANTAlOUPES. Increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed 

### wring bloom ofSWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest. Accelerates BlACKBERRY ripening and loosening. Concentrates BlUEB£RRY matlEity and aids in MlTenbefry control. Removes dwarfmistletoo from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS, and leafy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL D£CIDUOUS TREES. Eiiminatl!S undesirable fruil onAPPlE, 

### CRABAPPlE. CAROB, and OliVE trees. 

### GENERAl INFORMATION For focal rcwmmenootionson rates. spray volumes 

### (ga"01l5 ofwatcr per acre), and sprayequipment undervarying tefJlpcrature ami rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist. Honlcultural Specialist. Aventis CropSclencc RcprescntatiV{! 

### or Farm Advisor for his experience with this product in your 

### area. 

### APPliCATION VOlUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE Thorough sprny 

### covorogc is essential to achieve maximum product erfectiveness, Spray coverage is affocUm by choice ofequipment noule seloction and spray boom 

### So'rtUp as

# we" as spray pressure. plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications. it is important to choose an equipment wtup that win azure thorough co'lel"l!!Jl! Ofplant caoopy (foliage and fruit). The actual spray volume required will vary with the size and densityofthe plant canopy andtheequipment usM. In california andArizona usc avolumeof

### no lessthan 5gallens 

### per

### acre for aerial applications. 

### GENERALPRECAUTIONSAND RESTRICTIONS 00 notcontaminatewat«usedfor Irrigation ordomestic

### purposes. Avoid

### spraydrift tonoorbycropsaslhis productwillcause modiftcatioll5 in plant 

### !1owth. Plant Injuryorreducedyields will result 00notplantanother

### cropwithin 30 

### days aftertreatment. 

### DO NOT MIXETliREl·WITH AMMONIUM THIOSUlFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES WtY R£SUlT IN FORMATION 

### OF TOXIC FUMES, Mixonly the amountofspray

### you expect.to lOOeathday. Do not allowmixedsolution to standovernight. 

### Do not tm!ETHREl· brand Elhtphon Plant Regulator with additives other than rKommendedon this label. Avoid spills ofconcentrated product onspray equipment

### or airplane 

### pam. IMMEDIATElY RINSE.

### ANY SPillWITH 

### PlENTY OF WATERASETHRU· BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT RfGULATORIS CORROSIVE. IMPORTANT: 

### 00 oot

### applyETHREl· brand Ethephon 

### PlantRegUlatorthrough any Iypeofirrigation 

### system. Do not

### methl$productfor

### purposes otherthanthose 

### listed 0fIthe label. 

### Do not

### exceedtherateofETHRU·brand Ethephon PlantRegulator

### peracm peryearrocommcnded on this label. 

### SPRAY OI!IFT Avoid 

### sptaydrift. 

### Donot

### appIywtlenweather

### eonditlOf\$ fOO'j 

### cause drift. 

### Donot

### allowthi$ 

### productto drift onto noo-target 

### areas. Drift

### may result In illegal residues or il!iuryto

### adjacent crops and vegetation. in the form of loaf

### yellowing and defoliation. To 

### avoid spray

## wift. DO NOTapply OOfially when wind speedis 

### greater than 10mphor

### during periods oftempcrahnlrwmlons.**U~** oflargerdroplet sizewill alsoreduce

### spraydrift. 

### AVOIDING SPAAYDRIFTAT

### THEAP:PllCAnONSITE ISTH£RESPONSIBlUTYOfTHEAPPlICATOR. 

### The interaction of

### many oqulpmenNlnd--wcathcf·rel3ted fattoo: 

### detetmine the potential for 

### spray drift. The 

### applicator Is responsible for coosldefing all these factoo when**mald~** decisions. 

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### healUtuses .. 

## 1:**atiPI~**using dry formulations. 

### • 

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### wlfl!Wlln or mtOf. 2. Noules mw1 always pointbackwardparallel with

### the airstreamand !"leV«be pointeddownwards more than 45 degrees. Where5tl'lteshave I"l"\Ofestringentregulations, they should be

## ob1tfed.•• : ••• ..: ••• Theapplicatorshould befamiliarwith andtake intoaccount the

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### e1fecrive way to reduc'e drift 

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### large droplets. The best drift 

### management strategy is to 

### apply the 

### largest droplets 

### that providesuffltientcoverage and

### control. Applying larger droplets

### recluces drift

### potentJaI, butwill 

### notprowl'll drift

### if

### appUcatJonsaro made 

### improperly, 

### orunderunfavorable etl'Iironmental 

### amdltiorn (See

### WindTempernlUrc and 

### HumIdity. andTempenmreInvmions). CONTROUINGDROPlETSIZE VottHl1Q**~**

### Usehigh flow rate IlOniestoapplythe 

### highest practical SJlfl'lY

### volume. Nozzles with 

### higherratedflows produce larg«droplets. 

### PrtIssore· Do 

### notexceedthe 

### no:ule manufacttzcr's recommended pre$$UfC5. 

### For many !lOuIe types 

### lowerpnmure produces 

### largerdroplets. When higherflow ratesareneeded, lI$e

### higherflow rate nozzlesinstead oflncruasing**pr~.** Number

### of

### nonles:·Usethe

### minImumnumberofnonlesthat

### provideI.I'liformcoverage. Nozzle Orimllation·

### Orienting nonles so thatthe

### spray is rotoosed 

### para/letto the 

### airstreamproduces larger dropletsthan other orientations and

### is the recommended

### prnttlte. stgnIftcanldeOectionfrom horizOntal will redtxe droplet

### sizelindIncreasedriftpotential. 

### NomeType· 

### Use nnozzle type that

### is designed for

### the

### intended appIieatIon. With most noWe types. 

### narrowllfspray angles produce larger droplets. Coosider 

### using low-drlftMules. Solid stream

### noulesorientedwaightbockproducethe 

### largestdroplets and 

### thelowestdrift 

### BOOM LENGlll for some use patt(!fm.

### rodudng the effective boom length

### to lessthan 3/4 01 thewingspan orrotor length may further 

### roduce drift wlthout 

### reducing swalh

### width. APPlICATION HElGHT Applicationsmoukl 

### not bemadeat

### aheight

### greaterthan 10

### footabove the

### top ofthetarget

### plants unless

### agreaterheight

### is required for airtfaftsafety. 

### Makingapplicationsatthe lowest

### hclghtthat is s.aferedUCC$exposureofdropletstoevaporation and wind

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### Wher! 

### applications are made 

### with 

### a crosswind, 

### tile swath will be 

### dIsplaced downwind. Therefore, 

### on the 

### up and downwind 

### edges of the 

### field, the applicator 1hould compensate 

### for this displacement by adjusting the 

### path of the 

### aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, with increasing

### drjft potootlal (hlghefwind. smallerdrops. etc.). WIND Drift 

### pOIentialls lowest between wind**~** 

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### any giwn speed. 

### Application should be avoided 

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### mph due to 

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### NOTE: local terrain

### can innuencewind pIItlem5. 

### Everyappllcatorshould be

### familiarwith localwind patterns and how

### they affectspraydrift 

### TEMPERATUREANDHUMIDITY When 

### making applications in

### tow relative humidity,.set

### up equipment 10produce larger droplets to 

### compensate for 

### evaporation. Droplet 

### e'lllporatlon Is

### mostseverewhen 

### condItionsareboth hotand

### dry. 

### TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Applleations 

### should notOCW'dtxing atemperaturelflVCl'Slon becausedolt potential is 

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### invernoosrestrictvertical air mi:rlng, Which 

### causes $fI1aI1 

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### a concentrated

### cloud. This cloud can 

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### due to the 

### light\lafiab/e winds 

### common during 

### inversions. Tempctatureinvooians

### arecharacterizedbyincreasing temperaltl'OS

### withaltitudeamiNecommonon

### nightswith limltoo cloud coverand light tonowind. Theybeginto foon as

### the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Theirpresencecan 

### be indicatoo

### byground fog; however, iffog 

### is not

### present. ItM!rSions can also be

### Identified 

### by the

### movement of SfT'IOl(e 

### from a groundsourceor an alreraft smoke generalOf. 

### Smoke that

### lay«sand

### fl'ICMISlateraily in 

### aconcentrakld cloud 

### (under Iowwind

### oondltiom) indicatesaninversion, while smokethat I110YeS

### upwardand 

### rapidlydissipatesIndicates

### good vertical airmixing, 

### $[NSITIVEAREAS Tile pesticideshould only be appliedv.tJen the 

### potootlal for drift to adjacent

### sern:ltlve areas (e.g, residential areas, 

### bodIes ofwater, 

### known habitat for threatenedor endangored spDCi(lS, I'lOflotargc1 

### crops)isminimal (e,g. when wind 

### isblowing IJWeYfrom the sensitive

### amas). 

### EQUIPMENT ClEANING Because 01 theacidic natureofthis 

### product. prolongedf!J:posure to splaYdeposits.will damageacrylic plastics, certllin paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughlyall exposedacrylic-plastic malerillls and painted surfaceswitha delergentand water within one hOI'" afterexposurcto spray dcpmits,



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TOBACCO (FlUE-CURlD): Afoliar spray of

### ETHRUe brand

### Ethcphon PlantRegulatorpromotesearly, unifonn "yellowing" ofmature tobacco. ETHREls reduces curingtime, allowing moreefficient

### weofwring

### barnspate,

### andIncreasedcontrol O\'el hafVest schedules. ETHRfl

### e brard Ethephon PlantRegUlator increases the 

### t:apat;'rty ofthe curing barn by shortmlng the

### cUr'lIlg time and allows adjustments in haJVest 

### schedules. 

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### bottom or middle portion ofthe

### tobacco plantor as an owr-the-top spray. ElHREL· isnot intended orl1!(:ommemied foruseon immaturetobacco.


### CropSituation £THRU" Pints/Acre SpeciritOlrettioos 

### DIRECTED SPRAY 

# , Use

### drop nozzles. ChooseTG or OC spraytipsdesignedto apply50

- 60

### gpo at 3>40psi and at Iractor speed 

### APPLICATION of2-3 mph. Use 2nozzles per

### row; one on each side ofthe rowdropped Jow 

### enough to direct the spray to the

### leaves

### to be ripenedand harvested. Thorough

### spraycoverage isessential. Witha directed spray, be

### sure to harvestaU leaW!$with 20% ormorevellowina. 

### OVER-THE-TOP 

# ,., Treatonly when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are malure. test APPlICATION spray several tobacco plants a$ described under the section "Application Timing"

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### Use the 

### lower rate In a normally mature crop when experience indicales thaI minimum ripening inducementis required. Use the higher rale when the crop is heavy and has atendency to be more rank or when 

### temperatures are lower than normal. Always test sprayto determine ifthe IObacoo is mature enough to respond to treatmenl wilh 

### ETHREl·. Apply oYef-the-top ETHRfl· spray 

### as a fine mist using three nozzles (one nozzle tips over llie center ofthe plan!, and oneon each 

### side) to assureaUleaves are

### covered thoroughly. similarto

### the application pattern of 

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# aoents. Use iI

### sora...oressureof40

### to 60 O$i. 

### USE LIMITATIONS 00

### not apply ETHREl· brand Elhephon Planl Regulalor to immature leaves 

### as this can result in unsalisfactory coloring. weight loss and reduced leafquality.
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### notallowthe

### crop 10 

### overripen inthe

### field after using ETHREl-brand Ethephon Plant Regulator. since lhis may cause

### some reduction in yield and quality. 

### Do nottreatbeforeanticipated majorstann

### whichcould prevenlhalvestand resull in crop loss. 00 

### notapply ETHREl· brand

### Ethephon PlantRegulator if

### rain isexpectedwithin 6

### hours. 00not harvest

### tobaccotre.aledwithETHREl-brand Ethephon PlantRegulalorsoonerIhan 2days after application. Follow**~** 

### raleslistedaboveforlabeled uses. 00

### notexceed 8

### pints ofthis product (2 

### Ib elhephan) peracreper year. 

### APPLICATION TIMING Sw::cessful results with ETHREl· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator call fortreatmenl when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily oo[e(ltllne thepropertreatmenttiming andthenumbel'ofleaves per stalkready for

### h3lVeS!, test spray severnl plants in more 

### [han one location in eachfield and

### observe the

### response. Mature leaveswill begin toyeUow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leavesthat fail toyellow in 72 

### hours are notmature andare not

### readyforETHREl-treatment Waila few days 

### top«mitfurther natural maturing. then makeanothertest sprayor**~maturity"** 

### check. Determine acres to treat byfil1t confirming the number ofleaves perp1anl thaI will color, then 

### use bam capacity to calculale the number ofacres to 

### treat, Atestspraycan be prepared by mixing 4teaspoonsofETHREl-brand Ethephon PlantRegulator in 1quart of

### water. Apply about 1ounce 10 

### each test plamcovefingallleaveswith afine mist ETHREl-will not

### colorImmature leaves. To avoid quality loss and orpossible leafdrop, harvestany yellowed leaves 

### prior to application. 

### Use lowerrates under mosl conditions. limil use of higherrales 10 cool (belOW65°Fatthetimeoftreatment) slow ripening conditions. 

### WHEN TO HARVEST All mature. sprayed 

### leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after fTHREl· application. The yellowing proce5$ is wealher dependent; cool weatherwindelay. while halsunnyweathercan speed

### up the process. Harvfst**tea~toM¢o**

### when leaves hllVe readled

### thedesiredcolorimensity. 

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### delermine harvest liming and avoid quality loss Of

### leaf drop, dO'Selymonitortreated crop and weatherconditions.

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### an 

### art as a science and each cure must be

### judged on the basis oftobncco condition, interval between troatment and hafvert 

### weathcrandtype ofcuring 

### facUity before**pr~iptlon** 

### temperature andventifation schedules can be estab!imoo. To obtain maximum quality. 

### care must be

### tal«!n to

### observe and

### controfthe

### curing processclosely, especiallyduring the

### late HcolorfngH and

### OMly "drying" sItlge$of

### the leaf. Etlmphon lIeated tobatto will 

### have started the coloring process when harwstoo, reducing the time required in the coloring phase ofcuring. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. Iftobacco feaves arc greenorcontainwmegrOOfl

### whenharvested,it may be necessaryto colorthemfor 

### a few houn.. If 

### the leaWlS" are complf!tefy yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted 

### in a manOCfto dry the 

### tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Oncethe 

### leafis dried 

### PM dry). you should follow normal proceduresforcuring. Since 

### ETHREl-treated leaves cure faster, lIeated and untreated leaves mould 

### not be 

### cured

### together"In the 

### same bam.


# TOMATOES TOMATOES (PROCESS£D): 

### Afoliar spray of ETHRElI> brand Ethcphon Plant Regulator accelerates and 

### conctmtra!eS tomato ripening iru:masing recoverable fruit yield from a onre-over harvest. 

### Plant RegulatOf application 

### starts the normal ripening process earlier and ina-roses the rate of ripenIng ofmature 

### green fruit conrentratlng maturity. Coru:entrated maturity enables high ll!Covl.'fable yields of 

### ripe tomatoes in once-over harvest. EarlycOflCefJtratoo maturity Cl(tends the 

### normal harvestseason and helpsgrowers schedule harvest and handling moreeffectively. TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CAlIFORNIA); II foliar 

### spray of

### ETHR£lf) brand Ethephon Plant Regulatoraccelerates tomato ripening 

### increasing the earlyyieldsofmarketableripe fruit.
CropSituation ETHREle Specific Directions Remarks PInts/Acre PROCESSTOfMTOES 11/4-31/4 

### Apply 1%to3Y. 

### pints

### peracto of

### ETHRfle Apply ETHREl- When desired tonnage of fruit has reached Earlyand brand Elhephon Plant Regulatvf in a marketable size and maturity. Checkfields cfosely for 

### stage and Midsea!i()flCropsor minimum of 20 galloru 

### per acre fOf degree ofuniform maturity priOfto application. Sample several Warm ConditIons ground 

### application and II minimum of 

### 10 plants throughout the field to determine proper $pray dale. gallons 

### per acre fOf auial application. 

### Sort. weigh and calculate the 

### p«WI1t fruit which is red and Apply when 5% to 15% of the fruit in the 

### pink, including breakers. Fruit sire alone is 

### not an adequate field arc roo and pink (incfuding breakersl indicator. Observe specific directions to detCfmine ttcatment and 

### thefe is suffICient mature green fruit 

### stage for your situation. Walk treated fields frequently to to produce the desired tonnage. evaluate crop condition. Maintain normal cultural practice Under higlt tetnperotures (above 85 f). 

### between treaunent and har"vest 

### TImely harvest is essential for rates as low 

### as 1 114 pint51acre can be 

### lrunimum return of high quality fruit. Consult processor effectiVfl. representatives concerning delivery Wledules and quotas priOf Thorough coverage is essential.**F~** 

### to appfiution of

### ETHREl·. 

### ,wuod**~** 

### air applicaticm 

# d,,,,,. Consultyour local Aventis CropScieow Representative, Extension equipment and sprny volumes that 

### will Horticultural Specialist or Farm Advisor for suggestions on the assure unifonn spray COllefagc of 

### foliage properuse ofETHRH·when fields havo variable plant vigor

### due andfruil. Ovoo:Iosing from overlapping to differeru:es in soil conditions or cultural practices and for swaths or spray nonl!} pattllfl"lS can cause ratesoffruit ripening as affectedby twnp&ature, within the rate s.evNC foliage injury. If bands are**~** 

### ilnd timinglimitations shown

### on the label. OVl'f the row, reduce the amount of 

### ETHRfl· uwd 

### in proportion to the 

### area actually treated. Obserw treated nclds cfosely and harvest fruit atpropel" maturity.



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• TOMATOES (continued) 

### Crop Situation 

### ETHRElPints/Acre Specific DIrections Remarks 

### PROCESSTOMATOES 31/4-61/2 Apply 3}\: to 6

# *pints

### per &Q"e of

### ETHREl· brood Ethephon Plant 

# ",,"" 

# " pw"," maturity. 

### lateSeasonor 

### Regulator in II 

### minimum of 

### 20 gallons per aero for ground Temperatures above 

### go'F may cause Coastal Cropsor application ami II 

### minimum of 

### 10 gartons 

### per acre for aerial fruit to ripen 

### sooner

# -- CoolConditiom application. Apply when 5% to 30% offruit in the field are red temperi'lUXCS 

### below 

### 65' F retard 

### and pink (including breakers) and there 15 5Utndent mature green 

### naturnr color development and may fruit to produce the 

### desired tonnage. Maximum response is extend the time betweefl treatment and achleved when fruit to be troated 15 5 to 15% pink and roo. Use h"""l the 

### higherrate of ETHREt· 

### when nighttime temperntures are cool 

### (below**65~f)** 

### orvcgetatiYl') growth is dense. Thorough coverage 15 

### esentiaL for ground Of 

### air application choose 

### equipment and 

# !sprayVo/lIfTleS thatwill assure uniform 5prayCOVOOIgC. FRESH MARKET 11/4-5 Appry fTHREl- when dcsirad tonnaQC of fruit has reached Check 

### treated fruit 

### frequentfy 

# ,,'" TOMATD£S rTl3fketable 5iro andmaturity, generally 

### 3to 

### 6days 

### before de5ired harvest at desiroo maturity. Whoo 

### Cafffornia hatvestdate. upoct only one 

### halVl!$t from treated areas. programming harvest. spray 

### a different Apply 

### 1 14 to 

### 5 pints 

### per acre 

### of 

### ETHRU· brand 

### Ethephon Plant blodr. each day and halVest blocks**daH~** 

### Regulator In a minimum of 40 garlOl1$ 

### per acre for ground in the

### samesequence. application and 

### a minimum of 

### 10 glllIom 

### per acre for anrial appliC<ltKm. 

### Thorough COVefilge i5 e-;sentiat. 

### For ground or air application choow equipment and SJNay volume5 mat 

### will aSMJre uniformspray OOVCfi'lge Use 

### the higher 

### rate and 

### longer proharvest 

### inttlfYal on late season 

### crops. when temperatures are cool {genOOIlly below 8S·Fj 

### and foliage is dense. Under high 

### temperatures, rates 

### as low as 1 114 

### pints 

### per acre have been 

### effective while reducing fOliage dMrulge 

## I**oarticularl~**

### on more

### sensitive varieties

-**~** 

### above. , 

### Use limitatIOns 

### Do notapply befcre tllMe 15 5ufficient mature green fruit to produw the desired tonnage. ETHRH

- brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator win not ripen immaturegroon fruit Some 

### yellowingand general aging offoliage 

### may be obSl.lfVl.ld 

### following treatment. Do not treat plants with 

### poor root 

### systems ()( growing under 

### stress due to 

### poor soil conditions, drought, disease or inse<:t 

### damage. Treatment 01 

### Wt!akplantswill result in rnpid loss of

### foliage cover 

### increasing sunborn and sun SCAld potential, espoclally under high temperatUfeconditiom. 

### Do not treat when 

### rustalned II!mpI!f1ItUl'es abQIe l05"F 

### areanticipated. 

### Do not treat sensitlvc varietiesdaingperiod when temporntUfIlS exceed lOO"f. foliar damage is moresevere on certain varieties such as VF to, Vf 315, 

### Vf 145, 21-4, 

### and 13l. Duringperiods ofhigh temperatures uw the 

### lowerrates on5ensitivevarieties

. 

### Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whitenoo:. sprayadjuvants Of'

### otheradditives. 

### Do not applyfTHREl- brand EthepIlon PlantRegulator to more acreage than

### can be

### harvested in 2to 3da)'$. Do 

### not applyETHREl- brand Elhephon PlantRegulatortovarieties kJ1(lWoto soften rapidlyor shatter when 

### ripe. Do

### not useongrOOl1housetomatoes. 

### Do notharvest tomatoestreated with Ethrel-brand Ethcphon Plant Regulator 500flCfthan 3days after lastapplication. Follow too

### rates li!Jooabove for labeleduses. 00 not exceed 6.5 

### pints of

### thi5 product (1.63 Ib ethephonJ 

### peracre 

### per yeat,



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• CHERRIES Except California CHERRIES: Afoliar spray of 

### ETHRU· brand Erhnphon Plan! RegulalOf' loosensfrull and promotes carly uniform ripening, and mduws the shak(lf force needed to mechanically harvest fruit 

### These effects are Importanr for inaeasfng efficlency, rocovnrable ykllds. maintaining fruit qUlllity and reducing tree injury. DO NOT Us[ ON CHERRIES IN CAliFORNIA. Afall appliCl'ltion of ETHREL· to 

### sweet cherries In rhe Pru:ific Northwest Mea inacastls donnant bud hardinessanddelays bloom the following**~jng** 

### Crop Situation ETHRElPints/Acre Specific Directions 

### TARTCHERRIES Dilute Spray Apply as a dilute spray with sufficient water for thorouglt 1 unifoon CClWfage. The optimum spray VOlume will depend on tree size, o!antjnQ densirvand ooulPi'nent used. 

### Concen· Concoottale sprays,**~erarry** 

### 1e!iS than 100 gallons per 

### aae. trate 

### Spray require uniformtoVCfage foroptimumresponse.

213 to 1

SW££T

### CHERRIES Dilure Spray Apply 

### as iI 

### dllure spray with 

### sufficient water for thorough ('1i1ljeties such as 3to 4 uniform coverage. Actual volume will depend on thetype of Windsor. delivery. sprayer 

### used and 

### size of

### troos. Use low rates on the Napoleon-Royal lightoryellow-«olored varielies. Anne, Emperor Francis) 

# """0- Concentrate sprilYS. generally less than 100 gallons 

### per 

### atm. traleSpray requiru unlfonncoverage for optimumresponse.

2-3

INCR£AS£O 3 Tleal infIrSt two wct'ks of**~tember.** 

### DORMANT fRUIT BUD HARDINESS AND DELAYED SPRING 

### BlOOM (Sweel Cherries in thePacirtc 

# """"-) Use limitations Not foruse oncherries in California. Apply ETrIRU·brandEthophon Plant Regulator in a minimum sprayvolwneof50 gallons 

### peracre. 

### Do rn>t tIcat too early <B this can caU5C carly fruil dropwith stemsattached

. Some gummosisofchefty

### troos is associaledwilhtreatrnenl. Hightllmptlfaturesduringandafter application 

### maycause sC\'Cl"egummosis. 

### Do nol Ireat treesthat had severe gut1llTl()sis the previousyear

### as**tr~** 

### damage willrerulL 

# 'om"'"

I 

# I

Expect a longer tnwtntenl to harvest interval with lower riltes.



# I

A fall application of ETHREl- will increase fruit 

### b,. hilrdiness 

### by docreaslng tile chance for winter injury and delaying bloom by 3 to 5 days which may help avoid frost injury. Treiltroont of early nowering varieties 

### may delay bloom 10 belief coincide with pollination from other varieties.



### Do not apply to tIOOS that Me of low vigor 

### or have etpeJiertced 

### severe stress (such as winter injury, droUght, 

### or disease), since gumrnosis will be exCl!$sive, particUlarly when high IllmperallHcs and/ordrought follow treatment. If**po~ible,** irrigale orchards 10 prevent drought**slJ~** resulting ingumrnosis. 

### Donol harvest cherries lrealed with 

### ETHRH·

### sooner tfliln 

### 7days after last application. AI the timeofapplication, all fruit inclUding Ihose inside theIroo canopy, should be in SI<lge 3as indicated byrapid sizeincreMe and !hepresence ofgroundrolor (change from blight groon 10 yellowbackground color). Treat wOOn air lemperolures 

### are betwoon 60 and SS·f. Do not treal When air temperalures cxctlt'd 8S"f. Uniform coverngc is Importanl. cooccnlrated 5p!ilys associaled wilh crrntic application can resull in gummasls and tip diebock. ., _ _._ 

### Some early leafyenowing and drop may be noted following applicalion. :.: _: : 

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# .. _. Slight gummosisandindividual fruit size reduction mayresult with fall**a~ieat1bpllu<J** L$diness treatmenl. Followuse rates listedabovefor I"belt!<! uses. 00 nol exceed 4.0pints of thisproducl (1.0 Ib cthephon) peracre petynar.



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• GRAPES (Only in California and Arizona) GRAPES (TABLE GRAPES IN CAlIFORNIA AND ARIZONA): An 

### application of ETHREl

### e brand Ethephon 

### Plant Regulator promotes early uniform 

### color de",elopmoot on table grape varieties such as Cardinal. Emperor, flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay 

### allowing more efficient harvests or quaJityfruit. 

### GRAPES (RAISIN PRODUCTION): A roliar spray of

### ETHRElebrandEthephon PrantRegulatorwil! hasten 

### maturity ofThompsonseedles.sgrapesresulting In reducedacids, increasedsugarsand inct'emed 

### raisinquality.
CropSituation TABlEGRAPES (suchas cardinal, 

### flame Seedless, Red Malaga, and Queen)



### TOKAYGRAPES
RAJ.N 

### PRODUCTION (Ihompson 

# """""
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1/2- 2



### 1-Z 1-Z Specific Directions R.""",, 

# ,.". high 

### temperatures conditions HaNe$T. fruit 

### atdesired maturity and quality

### as: indicated by 

### sugar (above 85f)

### use lower

### rates 011/2 

### to 1 

### content acidity and COlor. 

### This is 

### generally two weeks 

### or more pint per acfe. for low 

### temperatures aner treatment Watch treated areas. closely and harvest be/ore 

### conditions (but above 65F) 

### use higher benies become too dark. 

### for more infonnation regarding local rates. Apply 

### in suffICient water to wet experiences with this product 

### on grapes, consult your Farm 'lines 

### and fl'Uit dusters unilormIy, AdvisororExtensionViticulturist. USing conventional ground sprayers. Treat when 5 - 30% 

### of berries show 

### color. Treat Tokays when 5 - 15% ofberries show

### color. Apply 

### as a roliar spray at 5'J(, 

### berry Aloliar spray 01 

### ETHREl· will 

### hasten maturity 01 

### Thompson softening. Treat when S - 30% 

### of Seedless grapes resulting in reduced 

### acids, il1tfe3sed sugars and berriesshowcolor. lnaeased raisin quality. For more Information regarding local experience with this producton grapes consult your farm Advisor 

### orExtensionViticulturist.

Rates higher than 

### 1

### pintlA may inaeasethe incidence orcracked

### rruit and 

### should be used

### only in areasor

### during weatherconditions where 

### grapes havebeenespeciallyhwttM:Olorinpast**~easons.** 

### Some berr) 

### softening isassocIated with 

### ETHREL-brand

### EthephOn PlantRegulatortreatment 01 

### somevarietieswhich may limitorInfluence storage considerations. 00notstore

### Tokays. 00

### notharvestgrapestreated

### with ETHREL· brandEthephon PlantRegulatorsoonerthan 14

### days afterlast application. Do

### notexalCd2pints orthisproduct(a.Slb ethephon) peracre peryear. Raisin Production (fhompson 

### Seedless) Do not apply

### to grapes under**str~** 

### rrom inse(t

### damage or moiruJre stress. 

### Observe treated vineyards closely and 

### harvest at proper maturity as 

### determined

### bysugar

### acid levels. 00

### notexceed 2pints 01

### this product (O.Slb ethephon)

### peracre peryear.



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• APPLES
APPlES: Afoliar 

### 5pray or ETHREl c brand Etlwphon Plant Regulator promotes fruit maWfity and loosens apples, making harvest by hand or machine 

### easier and 

### morn efficient. ETHR[l- 

### applied in combination with 

### fRUlTONE'" N

### to control P$harvest drop**~imurates** 

### early development of

### red color and ripening withOut loosening fruil. Applied toyoung

### trees. HHR[l**~**

### will suppressvegetative growth and 

### plomotenowe! bud formation.


### ETHRU· Crop SillJation Pints/Aero Specific Directions Remarks fRUrr lOOSfNING Apply a foliar 

### spray 10 apple**I~s** 1to 14 days ETHRU· 

### provides several beneficial respollScs 00 priortonormal anticipated harvest. 

### apples. Depending 

### on rate and 

### time or application 1. 

### flIRlYAND 

### Use sufficient water 

### for thorough unlrorm ETHREl· will: 

### promote fruit loosening, 

### promote MIDSEASON 2W 

### spray COVIlfage. TIw 

### type of sprayer used and uniform ripening and 

### coloring without loosening. MATURING size oftree\will

## erroct volumerequired. promote thinning and return bloom, and imrclIS(1 VARlmES Obserw fwit daffy as the proper picking 

### flower bud development in young trees. For desired (varielresmatUfing pl.!fiod is !>t\orter with ETHREl· Ireated fruit response, rollow spocificdirections, with Mcintosh Of than untrcatOOfruit Treatwhen air tl.!mpcratun.'S arc between 50" f and 90' earlier) Donot elC«!d 1,25 pounds ai/A 

### Jlef"w.lSOO. f. However, application may be made at 5Do f undet rising temperature conditions. Ir daytime temperatures are warm, color lesponse trom ETHREl· treatment will be reduced, but ripening and loowning effects will be accelernted

. 

### Coo! weather may extend the intCfV81 between treatment**~nd** harvest. 2. LATE MATURING 5 

### Do not allow rruit to bocome overripe on tree<;. Fruit VARI£TIES IN THE intended ror fresh market must be checked for quality EAmRN UNITED and rrullurity. Color alonl.! is not an adequate guide for SlAT£S (ruit maturity. Use a pressure gauge or other suitable (variflties maturing methods rOf detOO11ining intemal maturity. Fruit oller· later than Mcintosh) matured when harvested and stored may soften SOOfWf Ulan untreated rruit PROMOTION OF Apply roliar spray of(fHRfl·and a preh.'lrvest 00 not apply ETHREl- to mOl"e acreage than can be UNIFORM RIPENING drop control chemical registered ror use on harvested in 1to 2days. ANDCOLORING Of RfD apples such 

### as. the product fRUITONE" N. Use Treatedfruit can be satisfactorily held in cold air storage VARIETIES WITHOUT tlx! 

### prcllarvest drop control product according provided rruit Is in good condition. LOOSENING to label directions. Begin spraying 2 to 3 weeksbeforenormal harvest period and about 

# "ore recommendations 

### r", chemical control 

### or 1to2weeks berore desired haI"\'CSt datI.!. prehnrwst drop vary according to location and variety, 1. 

# fARl' OR rollow diroclions on the fRUITONE"" N label. 

# '" MIDSfASON Apply as a nOfmal dilute sprayusing sufficient addition, 

### you ""y consult 

### you, local extension MATURING t·• water ror thorough unifOfTll cOllefage. Actual Pomologist or Horticulturist rOfhisrecommendations. VARIETIES volume will depend on the type or delivery or (varieties maturing sprayer usedand size oftrees. withMcintosh or Use me lower rate tor upplcs intended rot earlier) 

### storage. 2. LATE MATURING 2·• 00notexceed 1.25 potru1s /lilA 

### per seSWl. VARIETIES (varieties maturing later than Mclntoot'd



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### e Pints/Acre 

### THINNINGAND 

### RETURNBLOOM

1. 

### Most Varieties 

### 1.5·4



### 2. DifficulttoThin 3·6 

### VarietiesSuch as Golden Delicious

INCREASED FLOWER 

### BUDDEVELOPMENT 1. NON·

### BEARING lREfS 

### 2-8


### 2. SEARING 

## lRfES 1/2 - 3



### Use limitations 

# APPLES 

# (continued) Spec:ific Directions Treat 10to 

### 20 da)'$.after

### full bloom. 

### Forgreaterthinning. this productcan be mixedwithAMID.THIN-W. SEVIN- brand 4F Carbaryl Insecticide, SEVIN-brand 80 

### WSPCarbaryllnsectitide.**SEVl~**

### brand 00 

### SCarbaryl 

### Insecticide orSEVIN-brandXlR 

### PlusCarbaryl Insecticidefor useonapples inaccordancewith the

### mostrestrictive of theAMI().THlttW, SEVIN-and

### ETHREl· label1imitationsand precautions. 

### No label dosage rates should beexceeded. E'THREl-cannotbe

### mixedwithany productcontaining alabel prohibition againstsuchmixing. Consultlocal extension recommendations. Addition of II 

### non·ionic surfactantcan eohaOC1!

### treatmenteffectiveness. 

### BufferingspraySOlutionto 

### apH of3

### to 5 

### can improve performance where

### wateris alkaline. Use 

### asprayvolume sufficienttocover trees thorduQhI' and unifomtl

. Spray trees thoroughly and unifol1llly to the point ofrunoff. Use the 

### higher rate on morevigoroustrees. Treat 2to4weeks 

### after full bloom.

To help minimize fruit thinning, delay application until 6 

### weeks after full bloom and afterJune drop. 

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### Whenever a high 

### percent of the 

### spurs and 

### lateral buds bloom in a single season severe alternate bearing can developthe

### following year. 

### To overcome this problem use ETHREl- ora combination ofETHREl·

### plusAMID·THlttW orETHREl-

### plus one ofthe SEVltfproducts listed 

### under Specific Directions applied 

### 7 to 21 

### days after 

### full bloom. The 

### program to use will depend on the amoUllt of thinning required and the 

### biennial beating

### historyofyour OI'chard. EJ:pett Red 

### Delicious to show a reduction of Mtype" 

### and fruit size

### particularlyon

### treesunder-

### wess. Use

### ofhigherlabel ratesmay reducefruit size.

To increaseflower bua deVelopmenton non·bealing trees applyafoliar sprayofETHREl- 2to

### 4weeks after

### bloom. Treatment can result in excessive fruit thirming and reduced fruit size and yield reduction the year of 

### usage. ETHREl· should reduce vegetative growth and increase flowering the following spring. Trees should be large enough to 

### support a crop of apples before treatment 10 

### initiateflower

### buds.

The 

### useofETHREl-brand Ethephon Plant Regulalor can result inoverthinning and reduced fruit size. Avoid doublecoverageand use onlowvigor lroes

. Environmental factors can affect thinning and relum bloom, it 

### is advisable to obtain 

### experience under your conditions by iniliaUy tesring only a small percent of

### yourtrees

### eachyearwith 

### anyoneprogram. Uwmustconsiderriskofexcessive fruitthinning and fruit sizereduction when using ETHREl·brand Ethephon PlantRegulator on young lIeesjust 

### startingto bear. Treatonlyvigoroustreessince**e~ive** 

### growthreductionwill 

### resultonweak

### trees. For best 

### results athorough uniformspray is 

### needed. A

### wettingagent may improvespraycoverage. Donotgrazeorfeed

### covercrops grown 

### in treated apple

### orchards. Do notharvestapplC!$treated with ETHRfl-brand Ethephon PlantRegulatorsoonerthan 7

### days afterlast application. Fruitsize

### reduction mayoccur when 

### used toobtain early maturity, especiallyIffruit is

### small attimeoftreatment. ETHREl- brand Elhephon Plant Regulator applie<l earlier than 3 

### weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduted 

### fruit quality and size. Follow use rales listed above for labeled uses. 

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### promote earlierharvest, improve

### hull removal, 

### and fnaeaserecoverableyieldsfromaonoo-overharvest. Crop £THREL- SpecificDirections Situation 

### PinWAa'e Expett best

### results with spray concentrations. of 

### 300 california 

### 3-S to 

### 900 ppm. Refer to spray ETHREt- preparation chart below. 

### Under low temperatures and/or low humidity conditions use 

### the**hl~** label rates. 

### Expect less time between aPPlication and harvest with higherlabel rates. 

### For best results treat 

### when aIr [emperaMes are 

# "'- roo, 

# ,,'" 9S0F. 

### "P'" reduced effectiveness ifabove gOOF with low humidity due to 

### sprayevaporation. Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Ch_ 

### eqUipment that provides maximum 

### spray**~etration** 

### of the entire 

### tree 

### canopy. Use large air carriersprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. Or 

### volute spmyer attachments 

### mayhelp.


### USE LIMITATIONS Treatmentpriorto packing 

### tissue brown

### (mawre) stage

### mayreduoonut quality. Some leaf

### drop isassociated with treatlTHmt Do

### not treatdlseMed.low vigor Of

### moisturestressed trees as excessiveleafdrop mayoccur. 

### R"",,'" Walnuts are mature when the packing tissue between 

### kernel halVt!$ completes browning. Collect nut

### samples from ttv"oughout the tree canopy when determining percentnut maturity. Advancing Harvest

- Apply when 95-too% of [he nuts have reached maturity. Inspect frequently and harvest as soon as adequate hullabilfty octurs generally 10-16 

### days 

### aftertreatmentdependIng on variety and weather conditions. 

### Plan second shake 10-12 days after first shake. Once Om Harve$!: • Variety, growing conditions and weather affect 

### maturity and the 

### opportunity for once overharvest Contact 

### alocal fieldman or

### Farm Advisor to 

### determine if once over harvest 

### can be 

### expected in your siwation. Apply to mature walnuts to days prior to expected harvest 

### date. £xpect actual harvest 

### to rangefrom 7-

### t2 days

### after treatment.

Assure that dosage mtes are measured accumtely since rates higher than rerommeflded may 

### result in tree injury (such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). 00 not

### harvestwalnuts treatedwith 

### ETHREl- soonerthan 5days

### afterlastapplication. Do notexceed 5pints ofthis product (

### t.251b ethephon)peracre peryear.

fTHRfleSPRAY PREPARATION CHART**~a~**

### Voty!I!f.: !gallQ!!s/acre\ £THill- 

### Rate 

### 100 200 

### 300 

### 400 PintsJA 

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### 3 

### 0.75 900 

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Crop Situation £THRE1 III 

### Pints/Acre Specific

# orrections R

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## PEPPERS 11/4-4 

### Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air Check 

### several field locations to determine crop 

### application choose equipmentand sprayvolumes that

### will .". 

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### maturity. ETHREL· insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit. Use the treatments may reduce

### total yields

### ifapplied too higher rate when cool temperatures are anticipated (less 

### ealiy orthere Is a latk

### ofuniform, mature, green than 6S"F), 

### when plants are growing vigorously or when fruit resulting from splitfruit set or variable soli 

### fOliage is dense to 

### assure thorough wetting of 

### all leaves cultural practices. HalVes!: fruit after 

### desired and fruit. 

### color and maturity, generally 14 or more days 

### Use tilt

### lowerrateswith lower spray volumes (1 114 to 

### 2 aftertreatment pintrate in 

### 20gaVA) and 

### higherrates with highervolumes (3.4 plnts/40 gallA). The 34pintrate in less than 40

### gpa 

### maycause foliageburnunderhotdryconditions. Apply OHm·to bell 

### peppm when 10% 

### of fruit are rOO 

### and chocolate and to chili and pimento pepper varieties when 10

### to 3()'j(, 

### offruit are red and chocolateand there Is sufficient mature green fruit 10 

### produce desired tonnage. ETHREl·will 

### not ripen immature,

## ween fruit 

### Use limitations

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### prolonged average high 

### temperatures of

### 9S"f aftertreatrnelt areexpected, Do not 

### treat whoo 

### temperalUres exceed l00·f. Applications made under high temperalUres will accentuate fruit ripening, yellowing of foliage, defoliation and immaturefruit abstission. Do not treat when 

### average temperatures are below 6O·f, lowtemperatures after treatment may reduce or negate the effects ofETHREl· brand Ethephon PlantRegUlator. Some yellowingandgeneral aging ofluvcswill be noted aftertreatment Do

### notharvest

### peppers treatedwith ETHREl·brandEthephonPlantRegulatorsoonerthan Sdays afterlastapplicatkm, 00notexteed 4pintsofthis product{t.O Ib ai ethephonl 

### peracreperyear, NOTE: Under certain conditions tank. 

### mixtures of 

### ETHREl· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator with 

### desiccants containing sodium chlorate could result in theformation ofhypochlorous acids which 

### onheatingwill emittoxic chloride fumes.. 

## BLACKBERRIES BlACKBERRIES IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON: Afoliar spray ofETHREl- brand Ethephon Plant

### R~ulator will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit. 

### improving harvestingefficientywhile reducingcane injlfl}'frommechanical harveSt.
Crop

### SilUation ETHREt

### e Pirrts/Aa'e Spec:lficOimctions 

### R"",,,,, IN OREGON AND 

### 5-8 To loosen fruit and concentrate maturity. apply Use ETHREl·: 1) early In the harvest season to reduce WASHINGTON a foliar spray ofETHRU·atleast 3days prior to 

### the number ofpickings or 2) 

### treat later in the harvest (CuIUVim

### Chehalem erpected harvest 

### when air temperatures are se3!;Onfor aonClHlverfinal picking. Thornlessand between 60e

### fandOO·fand rain is not predicted Evergreen) w'lthin24 hours. Use sufficient volume to insure thorough 

## .M uniform wettina offolianeand fruit 

### Uselimitations

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### notspray more than can be harve5tedon the third dayfollowing**tr~eq,t**

### ascopsiwiblefruit may drop, 

### Useonly atrecommended times and rates on healthy. vigorous plants,**as:a.~ctilln** 

### in

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### fTHREl- brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorconcentrates maturity ofblueberries for easier and more efficientharvest A foliar spray of ffHREl- 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator wi!! 

### abort black harrenbooy 

### (Atonia melanocarp4 flowers 

### and/or fruit growing 

### in Maine lowbush blueberry fields reducing the 

### number ofundesirablebarrenbenyfruit harvestedwith 

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### PlantRegulator at II

### rate of4to 8pints In 150 Ethephon Plant Regulator when 15 to 20% of the EARlIERFRUIT 

### to 200 gaUons per 

### sae. Use lhe higher spray berries are blue. 

### To concentrate final harvest, 

### treat 

### COLORING 

### volume and rate on large dense foliage bUShes after !hefirst

### or second picking. Harvestblueberries at**(Culti\la~**

### BluetrOp, 

### orwhentemperatures are cool. Treatwhen air 

### proper maturity when colored, generally one to 

### two 

### Weymouth. Jersey. 

### temperaturesare 60" 10**9O~** F. weeks 

### after treatment. Observe fruit daily as the 

### Rancocas, Rubel, 

## , Thorough uniform spray coverage of fOliage proper picking period for optimum internal and Bluetta, Erliblue, and fruit is essential for maximum 

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# " shorter with fTHRU- brand Wolcott. CrOlltan, maturation and toloration. To aid uniform Ethephon Plant Regulator treated 

### fruit than with Murphy, Angola, wetting ofplants, use a wetting agtmt such as untreated fruit. High temperatures**(9~** f) 

### acce!efate Morrow, GardenBlue, Triton 8-1956 at 0.5 pint 

### per 100 gallons or X· fruitripening. Trifblueand NC901) 77 at 2.0pints 

### per 100gallons. ETHREl- treatments may increase fruit with stems, slightly docrease fruit size, soluble solids and acldity. ETHREl- maynotinduce internal ripening as rapidly as fruitcolor. BLACK BARRENBERRY 

### 4-8 Apply 4 to 8 pints 

### per aae offTHRELe 

### brand 

### Use the lower rates offfHREl- brand Ethephon Plant CONTROL

### IN LOW Ethephon PlantRegulatorin approximately 100 Regulator when blackbarrenbemes are between 90 to 

### BUSH BLUEBERRIES IN to 200 gallons: per acre forground sprayers and 100% petal fall and use the higher rates of ETHRElMAJN' 

### approximately 10 gallons per acre for aerial whtn 

### black barrenbefry fruit is 1/8 to 3116 inch in application. diameter. This is generally 7 to 10 days after Thorough uniform spray coverage is essential. blueberries are in the same stages d 

### development. To aid in uniform wetting pf plants. use a Harvest blueberry fruit when ripe, generally 6 ttl 

### 8 wetting agent such as

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### spray weeks after application. volume. 

### Use

### limitations

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### abovemaycause excessive steminessand/or prematurecrops. Makenomorethanone applicatIon 

### perseason. Ifused

### forbarrenbeny control in Maine, do 

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### foliar spray of ETHREl· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes abscission (slipping) offruit allowing moreefficientand economical harvesting.


### CropSituation 

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### PinulAcre SpecificDirections 

### Remaoo CAlifORNIA, 3 Good 

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### treatmentis critical. but

### mayvary from season to season. Fruitquality. in uniform abscission. Use 40 or terms 

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### treatment Therefore, ETHREl- should not be 

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### aner fruit has and 

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### of soluble solids and flesh color. ETHREl· aerial application. (Aerial 

### promotes abSCission ofimmature fruit as well as marketable fruit Thus, applitaLioIlSam only 

### permitted usingETHREl-too soonwill result in poorlycoloredfruitwith 

### substandard 

### inTexas.) soluble solids. Be prepared 

### to harvestabscised 

### Obserw treated fields frequently and pick fruit when market quality is fruit 

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### reached. fruit allowed to remain in the field too long will lose quality. treatment 

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### Some yellowing or rapid aging ofvines will be SHn following treatment hBf1lest interval will vary with temperatLU"e. Be 

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## YO"' haNesting crop within 30days aftertreatment. schedule with 

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### Use Limitations

ETHREl-brand EthephonPlantRegulaforshould notbe appliedwhen nighttemperaturesarebelowGO·f. Treat only those fruit that have a fairly uniform fruit set, have vines in good condition. and have fruit with marketabte soluble solids and internal flesh color. Do 

### nottreatfields wheresoluble solidsare running less than 10%. 00notharvestcantaloupestreatedwith ETHREl-brandEthephon PlantRegulatorsoonerthan 2

### daysafterlastapplication. Donotexceed 3pintsofthisproduct (O.75Ib elhephon) peracre

### peryear. 

# MISTlETOE REMOVAL DWARfAND 

### LEAfY MlSTlfTOE REMOVAl: Afoliar spray of

### ETHREL·brand Ethephon PlantRegulator will 

### removedwarfmistletoeshoots in ornamental conifers and leafy mistletoe fromornamental deciduoustrees.
Crop Situation ETHREl e Amount SpecificDirections Remarks DWARfMIS11.ETOE ON Zpints Applyas afoliarsprayto dwarfmistletoe Applications made in conjunction with sylvicultural 

### ORNlWINTAl 

# '" shoots before mistletoe seed dispersal, mistletoe management will prevent spread of the CONIFERS ZOgallorn 

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### mistletoe mistletoe paraslte to other 

### parts or the tree and other shoots must 

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### sprayed to wet Use 

### 01 a non-ionic Mature needle drop. that normally occurs in the 

### fall. ORNAMENTALS 

# '" surfactant at recommended rates may maybe hastened bytheuseofETHRR·

. 20ganons increase effectiwmess. 

# T,,,,, '"Y mistletoe 'egrowth 

### before 

# .... Applications ofhigherrates on Douglas fir may result in dlsoersal. excessiveneedledrop. lEAfYMISTlETOE 2quarts Mai:e applications after fall leaf drop large mistletoe infections and mistletoe found in 

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### difficult to control with a single ORNAMENTAl 20gallons removal. aI/ mistletoe shoots must be 

### application and retreatment may be 

### necessary, DECIDUOUSTREES sprayed to wet. 

### Usc of 

### a non-ionic surfactant at recommended rates may increase effectiveness. 

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### on apple, crabapple, carob and

### olive trees.

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### Arnow' Specific Directions 

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### ounces Apply as afoliar 5ptay at the floWt'!( bud Application muM be made before fruit set for best CRABAPPlES 

# "" to full bloom stage. prior to fruit set results. 

### W" foliage thoroughly. 

# """ Do not Ileat weak trees or trees under stress (drought 20gallons 

### application uf ETHRH· 

### Plant Rtlgulator insect Of 

### diseasc damaged trees) as excessive leaf drop 

### 00not

### exceed 

### 12 can resul! in**eXC1!1~ive** leaf 

### drop and/or 

### ortwig 

### dropcanresult 

### ounres {O.15 OL uee defoliation. Use higher rales 

### when Some 

### leaf drop 

### or temporary leafyellowing may occur

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### per tempera!lJr1!$ Me

### cooL 

### aPPlIcation. after treatment CAROB 60unteS 

### Apply as a foliar 

### spray. Wet all foliage Do 

### rwt use on small rod 

### fruitlKl varieties ofcrabapple as {CcratoniasiliqUfJ} 

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### spray 

### win fruit elimination win nol be**~!ifactory.** 20(};'lliorn de-pend onIree size.
OlIVE" 12 ounces (01tm europac.il) 

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# TURF
An applicationof [thrill slows tlwgrowth ofturfgrasresthmredw;inglherequired frequency ofmowing and thevolume ofdippingscollected.


### SITES 

### RATE APPUCATION 

### SPRAY VOLUME fairways, Roughs & ColllfTl{)rcial 6fl. oz)1000 ft2 Applyto actiV1llygrowing turf. Itwill 0.5·4.0galS/l000 ft" Turfgr3%C$, includingBentgtass rlXlUire T·10days forETHRU'Oto act (Fairwaycut). Kentucky8lucgrass, Reapplication intefvals: Perennial Rycgrass, TaU & Fine Ff&ue Kentucky Bh.JI.'gfIlSS-7wks. Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. Tall/Fincfescue-4 wIo;s. Bentgrass·4wh

. 

### Use Limitations;

Do notallowentryto trealed areas until sprays havedried. fa best results, applywith sprayer in sufficienl volumeofwater tnprovide unifonn cOVCfage. fTHREle is foliarly absorbed. Apply only to acllvely growing 

### tuff, undcffavorable growingconditions, thatis notgoinginto adormancyperiod. 

### Do nottreat turfgrasswith 

### poor rOOI syslermor

### growing undNstress due 10 

### poorwitcondilions, drought, disease or**jn~t**damage. Donotapply 10 golfcotJJ!,C greens.**U~**ofspreaderS/stickerswith ETHREl" is nol**~ry.** fTHRU-ls an acidic product and prolonged exposure 10 spray deposils will damage acrytlc plastics. certain paint5 and metals. Rinse thoroughly all ClpIMd acrylic plastic materials andpainterJsUlfaceswilh adetcrgenl and water within onehOll" allN cxpoMcto spraydeposits

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### term5 are not 

### atteptable. return the 

### unopened productcontaineratonce. By using 

### thisproduct. userot

### buyerm:cepts the 

### following Conditions, Disclaimer ofWarranties andlimitatiof15 ofliability. CONDITIONS: 

### The direttiomforuse ofthis product are believed to be adequate and should be followed C<lrelully. HOWC"ICf, itIsilllpOSSiblc ID eliminate 

### all risks 

### assocIated with the 

### use ofthis product. Crop injlX}', ineffectiveness or ottmr unintended cornequern;es may result because ofSlXh fOClors 3S weather 

### conditions, ptllS(!O(e of 

### other materials, or the marll1ef 

### ofuse Of

### application, all of which 

### are beyond the 

### control of 

### Aventis CropScicnce. All such rlsks 

### mall be 

### assumedbythe

### userorbuyer. DISClAIMER Of WARRANTIES: AVENTIS CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPUEO, Of MERCHANTABILITY OR Of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ORornERW1S£. THAT EXT£NO BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS lA8£L No 

### agent ofMentis CropSciern:e is authorized to 

### make any warranties beyond 

### those contalned herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. AVENflS CROP$CIENC[ DISClAIMS ANY LIABilITY WHATSO£V£R FOR SPECIAl, INCIDENTAl ORCONSEQUENTiAl DAMAGESRESUlTING FROM mE USE OR HANOUNG OF THISPRODUCT. LIMITATIONSOF**lI~llI1Y:** mE EXCLUSIVE REMfDY Of TIlEUSER ORBUYER FOR ANYAND 

### AU WSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE 

### OR HANDLING Of THIS 

### PRODUCT, WHETHER IN 

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AventisCropScicnro USALP 

## p.o. Box 120t4, 2T'w. AICllInder

### Drive ResearchTriangle Park. North Carolina 21709 AMID.THIN-Wand FRUITDN£" Namregisteredtrademarks oftheAventis Group licensed byAMVAC. ETHRUjs a registered trademark ofthe AVllnti5 Group. 

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• UNITED STATES ENvIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460



## Gail powell, Ph.D. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company P.O. Box 12014 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 

## AUG 9 1996 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES ANO TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## Subject: Ethrel brand Ethephon Plant Regulator EPA Reg. Number 264-267 Your label amendment dated June 24, 1996 

## Dear Dr. Powell, The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for your records. Submit one copy of your final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment. Please note that further labeling corrections may be necessary following full review of toxicology and product chemistry data submitted in response to the Registration Eligibility Decision (RED). If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Tobi Colvin-Snyder of my staff at 703-305-7801.

cc: Wanda Daughtry Judy Loranger Reregistration Branch Sincerely, 

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Cynthia Giles-Parker Product Manager (22) Fungicide-Herbicide Branch Registration Division 

## (7505C)

Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508W)

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• UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460

OFFICE OF PREVENTION. PESTICIOES AND TOXIC SUeSTANCES 

## "OV 30 <LUU

Richard M. Gorrell Manager, Registrations Aventis Environmental Science USA LP 95 ChestnutRidge Road Montvale, NJ07645
Dear

## Mr. Gorrell:
SUBJECT: Response to Ethephon RED ETHREL brand Ethephon Plant Regulator and Proxy EPA Reg. No. 264-267 Yourapplication dated December IS, 1995
The Agencyhascompleted its review ofthe current approved label for compliance with the Ethephon Reregistration Eligibility Document (RED). The labeling referred to is unacceptable. Within 30 days from receipt ofthis letter, submit 5 copies ofthe label revised as indicated below:
1. A.statement of ComentslNet Weight must appear on the label. The preferred location is the bottom ofthe front pane! below the company name and address

. 2. There have been recent changes to the Statements ofPractical Treatment(FIRST AID). Please see PRNotice 2000-3 for the language, headings and format that must

## be included on the labeL First Aid statements are optional for Toxicity cateory IV.
3. UnderPrecautionary Statements, at the beginning ofthe section for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), add the statements, "Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. Ifyou want more options, follow the instructions for**c~tegory** 

### A on an EPA chemical-resistance selection chart". Then change, "waterproofgloves" to read, "chemicalresistant gloves made ofany waterproofmaterial such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride".
4. UnderEnvironmental Hazards, the statements, "Do not contaminate waterused for irrigation

.......purposes", "Avoid spray drift to nearby crops......", "Plant 

## injury orreduced yields will result", and "Do 

### not plant"anothercrop...." must be moved from the ENVIRONMENTAI.. 

### HAZARDS to DIRECTIONS FOR USE preferably to a section entitled "General Precautions and Restrictions"

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# • 5. Under AGRlCULTURAL USE REQUlREMENTS, early entry PPE, change,**"protectiv~.eyewear"** 

## to read, "Goggles or face shield". 

# , 6. Under STORAGE AND DISPOSAL, Pesticide Disposal, comply with PRNotice 83-3 

## by adding the statement, "Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violationofFederal Law. Ifthese wastescannot be 

## disposed afby use according to

## label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency orthe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
7. The Agency recommends that the Spray Drift labeling be moved to 

### under DlRECTIONS FOR USE and be placed following the Chernigation Prohibition

. 8. Based on section V ofthe Ethephon RED, Under DIRECTIONS FOR USE, Directions 

## for Application the following 

## Use Limitations must 

## be added:
Tomatoes (for processing)· A minimwn spray volume 0[20 gallA for ground application and 10 

## gaUA for airapplication. A 30day plant-back interval is specified.
Tomatoes (fresh market)(California) - A minimum spray volume of40gallA for ground application and 10 gallA for air application. A 30day plant-back interval is specified.
Cherries

- Apply in a minimum of50 gallA. This use is not permitted in California. Apples

- The maximum seasonal rate may not exceed 1.25 lbs ail 

### A. Apples and Crabapples (fruit elimination)

- The maximum single applicationrate may not exceed • 0.15 

## oz. ai/gal. 

# DJtc--

. Daniel C. Kenny

# ~ Acting Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505C)

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• UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

OFFICE OF PREVENTtoN, PESTICIDESAND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## MEMORANDUM: Date: Subject:

From: 

## May 28,1998 Data review forprimary eye initation ofEthrel & 

## use ofthe same data for batching four otherproducts from Batch 2 ofEthephon RED EPA Reg. No.: 264-267 DP Barcode: D243987

# ~ Case No.: 3228 \..;

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## Mukhoty, DVM, PhD '.

# A'}~**~** Product Reregistration Branch (pRB) 

# '0\ Special Review and Reregistration Branch (SRRD), 

## Mail Code: 7508W Applicant: Rhone Poulenc Ag Company P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. AlexanderDrive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
FORMULATION FROMLABEL:
Active Ingredient: %by wt. Ethephon

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.........................................78.3%



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• BACKGROUND:
The Rhone Poulenc Ag Company has submitted data for primary eye irritation (MRID 

## 44476001) ofproduct EPAReg. No. 264-267. Theprimary eye irritation study was conducted by the Springborn Laboratories, Inc., Ohio. Ethre1 is thetrade nameofthe aforesaid product. Ethephon is aplantgrowth regulator used to promote fruit ripening, flower. induction and other similar responses from treated plants. The Agency has placed products EPA Reg. Nos. 264-267,264-292, 264-376, and VA83OO1700 in Batch 2 ofthe Ethephon RED. Product EPA Reg. No. 51036-243 has not been mentioned in the Ethephon RED. A review ofthe CSF indicates that the last named product is very similar to the products placed in Batch 2 ofthe Ethephon RED. This company is requesting the Agency to evaluate the study as to the acceptability ofthe aforesaid products in satisfying the 81-4 guideline for their reregistration.
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## should be 

## noted that this company has previously submitted or cited acute toxicity data for reregistration ofthe aforesaid products. Mark

## J. Perry from Precautionary Review Section (PRS) ofthe Registration Division (RD) 

## has evaluated the acute toxicity data for classification ofthe Ethephon RED Batch 2 products (pRS/RSB Memorandum dated September 30, 1996). He used product specific data submitted to 

## the Agency by theregistrant 

## for classification ofacute oral, acute dermal toxicity, and 

## primary skin irritation data. 

## Classification ofacute inhalation toxicity and dexmal sensitization ofthe aforesaid products was based on the technical data. The company previously cited a primary eye irritation study (MRID 

## 00070086) for meeting the requirement of81-4 guideline for reregistration ofthe above referenced Batch 2 products. That study could not belocated, and therefore, Mark 

## suggested that the company should resubmit the cited 

## document for review or cite alternative eye irritation data to support the reregistration ofthe Batch 2 products listed above.
Pursuantto the Agency Rule, 40 CFRSection 150-340, there is no need forprimary eyeirritation data forclassification ofcorrosive 

## test material with pH less than 2. Such products will beclassified as toxicity category I on the basis ofpotential eyeirritation effects. AsperCSFs, 

## all the Ethephon Batch 2 products listed above havepH less than 

## 2 (ranging from 1.7 to 1.9). Therefore, the above listed Ethephon RED Batch 2 products should be placed into toxicity category I by default.

## RECOMMENDATIONS: (I). 

## Product EPA Reg. No. 51036-243 has not been mentioned in theEthephon RED. This product has chemical similarity (e.g., %

## active ingredient, pH, and fonnulation type) with otherEthephon RED Batch 2 Products. Therefore, for assessing primaryeye irritation effects the aforesaid product will beplaced in Batch 2 ofEthephon RED. Forthepurpose of this action, PRB 

## has made no determination ofthe adequacy ofthe toxicological data hase or theprecautionary label.

• (2). The acute toxicity promeofthe products EPAReg. Nos. 264-267, 264-292, 264-



# • 376, 51036-243, and VA83001700 iscurrently:
81-1 Acute oral toxicity 

## MRID 43920502 ill 

## Acceptable 81-2 Acute dennal toxicity MRID 43920503 ill 

## Acceptable 81-3 Acute inhalation data Based onTGAI IV 

## Acceptable 81-4 Primary eyeirritation MRID 44476001 I 

## Acceptable 81-5 Primary skin irritation MRID 00251542 ill 

## Acceptable 81-6 Dermal irritation Based on TGAI 

## Non-sensitizer Acceptable

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## #: 000264-00267 Ethrel plant regulator
RESTRICTEDUSE CLASSIFICATIONRECOMMENDED:


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CHILDRESISTANT PACKAGINGREQUIRED:
AGRICULTURALUSEREQUIREMENTS:

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Forearly entry to treated areas that ispennittedunderthe Worker Protection Standard and that 

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## 100g- sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and chemical resistant footwear. wear goggles orface shield, and chentical resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, andlor BarrierLaminate).


## SIGNALWORD: DANGER PELIGRO
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful 

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## breathing spray mist. Wearlong-sleeved shirt and long-pants, socks and shoes, goggles or 

## face shield and chemical resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, andlorBarrier Laminate). Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse. 

## \ STATEMENT OFPRACTICAL TREATMENT (SOPT): 

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## Do not induce vontiting. Drinkpromptly a large quantity ofmilk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or

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## IFON SKIN: Wash with plenty ofsoap and water. 

## Ifsymptoms persist, get medical attention.


## IF INHALED: Remove victim to 

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## IFINEYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with steady, gentle stream ofwater for 

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ProductManager: Cynthia Giles-Parker, 22 

## MRID No.: 44476001 Reviewer: HariMukhoty Study CompletionDate: January 28, 1998 ReportNo.: Sil 3147.244 TestingLaboratory: Springborn Laboratories, loc., Spencerville, Obio Author: Deborah A. Douds, M.S. Quality Assurance (40 CFR 

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TestMaterial: Ethrel-2lb, Lot No. 4081052, White waxy solid Dosage: 0.1 ml Species: New Zealand White rabbits Sex: Male Weight: 2.726 Kg 

## Age: Not given Source: Myrtle's Rabbitry, Thompson Station, TN 

## Summary: 1. Toxicity Category: I 

## 2. Classification: Acceptable
Procedure (Deviations 

## From §81-4): Only one animal was dosed; signs ofirritation were examined for 21 days following dosing.

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## 10 14 21 Corneal Opacity 

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## the test eye at the 1 hour scoring interval and resolved completely inthe test eye by study day 21. Conjunctivitis (redness, swelling and discharge) was noted in the test eye at the 1 hour scoring interval. The conjunctival irritation (grade 2 redness, swelling and discharge) persisted in the test eyeto study termination. Additional ocularfindings included blanching ofthe nictitating membrane, blanching ofthe upper and lowerlids, no visible 

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## May 27, 1998 3. TESTMATERIAL: Ethrelplantregulator, EPA Reg. No. 264-267 (EPA Reg.Nos.264- 292,264-376, 51036-243,and VA83001700) Ethephon 21.0% Study/Species/ MRID# Results Tox. 

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## acute inhalation toxicity/ LC., males mg/L females mg/L combined mg/L primary eye irritation! Rabbit! 44476001 Corneal opacity, and conjunctivitis I Springborn Labs., Inc. Sil 

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### In compliance with your fetter 01 November 30, 2000, Aventis Environmental Science is submitting a revised Proxy label containing the suggeSled fabel text ehangcs. 

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We hereby notify the Environmental Protection Agency that we are withdrawing the alternate brand 

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## Herbicide, from the product registration, ETHRECl\>brand Ethephon Plant Regulator, EPA Reg. No. 264-267.
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### have any questions, please contactme at telephone number**919~549-2365** 

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### at Karen.Shearer@aventis,com. Sincerely.

Karen S. Shearer Regulatory Affairs Manager Fungicides-Herbicides



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# • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460

OFFICE OF PREVENT!ON, ?ESTICIOESANO TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

# NOV 30 

# 2000 Richard M. Gorrell Manager, Registrations Aventis Environmental Science USA LP 95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645
Dear Mr. Gorrell:
SUBJECT: Response to Ethephon RED ETHREL brand Ethephon Plant Regulator and Proxy EPA Reg. No. 264-267 Your application dated December 15, 1995
The Agency

## bas completed its review ofthe current approved label for compliance with 

## the Ethephon Reregistration Eligibility Document(RED). The labeling referred to is unacceptable. Within 30 days from receiptofthis letter, submit 5copiesofthe label revised as indicated below:
1. A statement of ComentslNet Weight must appearon the label. The preferred location is the bottom ofthe front panel below the company name and address.
2. There have been recent changes to the StatementsofPractical Treatment (FIRST AID)

. Please see PRNotice**2000~3** 

## for the language, headings and fonnat that must be included on the label. First Aid statements are optional for Toxicity cateory lV.
3. Under Precautionary Statements, at the beginning ofthe section for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), add the statements, "Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are 

## listed below.lfyouwant more options, follow the instructions for category Aon an EPA chemical-resistance selectionchart". Then change, "waterproofgloves" to read,**"chemica1~** 

## resistantgloves made ofany waterproofmaterial such as polyethylene orpolyvinyl chloride".
4. Under Environmental Hazards, the statements, "Do not contaminate waterused for irrigation

.......purposes", "Avoid spray drift to nearby crops......", "Plant injury orreduced yields will result", and "00 

## not plant another crop...."must be moved from the ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS to DfRECTIONS FOR USE preferably to asection entitled ."General Precautions and Restrictions".

### 5. Under AGRlCUL ruRAL USE REQUIREMENTS, early entry PPE, change, "protective eye,wear" to 

### read, "Goggles or face shield".
6:·Under STORAGE AND DISPOSAL, Pesticide Disposal, comply with PR Notice 

## 83-3 

## by adding the statement, "Pesticide wastes are 

## acutely hazardous. Improperdisposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixture, orrinsate is a violation ofFederal Law. ffthese 

## wastes cannot be disposed ofby 

### use according to label instructions, contactyour State Pesticide orEnvironmental 

## Control Agency orthe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 7, The Agencyrecommends that the Spray Drift labeling 

## be moved to under DIRECTIONS FORUSE and be placed following the Chemigation Prohibition.
8. Basedon section V ofthe Ethephon RED, Under DIRECTIONS FOR USE, Directions 

## for Application the following Use Limitations 

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Tomatoes (forprocessing)

. A minimum spray volume 0[20 gall 

## A for ground application and 10 gal/A 

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### A 30 day plant-back interval is specified.
Tomatoes (freshmarket)(California) - A minimum spray volume of

## 40 gallA for ground application 

## and 10 ga1JA for air application. A 

## 30 day plant-back interval is specified.
Cherries

- Apply in a minimum of50 gallA. This use is not permitted in California. Apples

- The maximum seasonal fate may not exceed 1.251bs ai/A. Apples and Crabapples (fruit elimination).- The maximum single application rate maynot exceed 0.15 oz. ailgal.

# lJ~c- Daniel C. Kenny

# ~ Acting Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505C)

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• UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460



### Richal-d M. 

### Gorrell Aventis Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, New Jersey 07645 

## A,UG 7 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



### Subject: Ethrel® bl-and 

### Ethephon Plant Regulator/Proxy® 

## EPA Registration Number**264~267** 

## The label amendment dated June 12, 2000 t.hat contains

The addition of the "Poa annua 

### Seedhead Suppression II 

## Section to the "Directions for Use'!

Dear Mr. GOl-rell, The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for your records. The other version of the amended label that was submitted for the subject product on the same date contains the same amendments as the accepted amended version of the label except that it does not contain the 

## "Foa annua Seedhead Suppression" section in the "Directions for Use", so the accepted amended vel-sion of the label is considered the most recent version of the label (supersedes the other version of the label)

. Submit one copy of your final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment.

Attachment: Sincerely yours,

Cynthia L. Giles-Parker Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7S05C)

Label stamped "Accepted· 1

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# PROX'r

For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2-chloroelhyl)phosphonic 

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### INERT INGREDIENTS:

...........................................................................................................................................78.3% ·Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 264·267-432 EPA Est. No. 264·PA·01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
5i usled no entiende 

### Ia etlqueta, busque a alguien**~ara** que sa la**e){~lique** a usted en detalle. (If

### you do not understandthe label, find someone to**ex~laln** Itto you in detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800_334·7577 

### For PRODUCT USE InformatIon Call 1-800-334·9745 The use of Ihis produci for a vaJiety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by Uniled Siaies and foreign**~alenls** including U.S. 

# It Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted 10 use this product in countries other than the Uniled Stales orfor any use nol

## contem~lated bythis label. Liability for**~atent** infringement may result from use orsale ofthis**~roduct** outside Ihe United Slates. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF tN EYES; Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith waterfor 15-20 minules. Remove contacllenses if**~resenl** after Ihe firsl 5 minutes Ihen continue rinsing. Call a pOison control centerordoctorfor treatment advice. tF SWALLOWED: Call a pOison control center ordoctor immediately for treatment advice. Have**~erson si~**  a glass ofwaler if able 10 swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told by a**~oison** control centeror doctor. tF ON SKIN: Take 

### offcontaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty ofwater for 15·20 minules. Call a**~oison** conlrol center ordoctorfor trealment advice. IF tNHALED: Move person 10 fresh air. If**~erson** is not breathing, call gt1 orambulance, and then give artificial**res~iralion ~referably**  moulh to moulh if**~ossible.** Call a poison control center ordoctorfor further Ireatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No**s~ecific** antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to mater'lals otherthan Ihis product may have occurred

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..Viclims of severe overexposure, by inhalation, should be kept under medical observation for**u~** to 72 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric lavage is required due 10 the possibility of stomach or esophageal**~erforalion.** This material is an acid. but the use ofalkaline substances to neulralize iI is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wearsafety goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not gel in eyes oron clothing. Avoid contact wilh skin. Do not inhale vapors, as Ihis producl will irrilate mucous membranes. 

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User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating. drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately 

### if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean Clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 00 not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas belowthe mean high water 

### malK 00 not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Avoid spray drill to nearby crops, as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. tMPORTANT: 

### 00 not apply PROXY®through any type ofirrigation system. 

### 00 not use this product for purposes otherthan those listed on the label. 

### 00 not exceed the rate of PROXY® peracre per year recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE ItIs a violation of Federat lawto use this product In 

### a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 

### 00 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 appUcation. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STOAAGE 00 notcontaminate water, 

### food, or feed by storage and disposal. PEsnCtDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed ofonsite or at an approved waste disposat faCility. CONTAtNER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill or by incineration or ifallowed by slate and local authOrities, by burning. Ifburned, stayout ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallOns ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experience with this product in yourarea. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS 00 NOT MIX PRO)(Y® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC 

### FUMES. Mix only the amount ofsprayyou expect to use each day. 

### 00 not allow mixed solution to stand ovemight. 

### 00 not use PROXY®with additives otherthan recommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPillS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. 

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Growth Regulator: An application of PROXY® slows the growth of furfgrasses thus reducing fhe required frequency of mowing anc the volume of clippings collected. POll annUB Seedhead Suppression: Foliar applicafion of Proxy, to actively growing turf, al the labeled rale (5 noz-110DO ft2) wit provide suppression of Poa 

### annua and white clover seedheads. Allow 2·3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applications should be made al the Intervals specified in !he chart for the desired turfgrass. Repeal application to predominately Poa annua OJ While Clover sites may be made at a 6·7 week interval. Follow othergeneral recommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLfCATfON SITES RATE SPRAYVOLUME 

### Turfgrass GrQwth 

### Regulatfon Fairways, Roughs and 

### 5fl. 

### oz.11000 

### ft2 0.5-4.0 gals/1000 ft2 

### and Poa 

### annua and White Commercial Turfgrasses, Clover Seedhead Suppression: including Bentgrass (Fairway CU), Apply to actively growing turf. I! Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial 

### will require 7-10 days 

### fo' Ryegrass, Tall 

### & Fine Fescue PROXY® to act. Reapplication intervals: 

### • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks

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## • Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. 

## • Tall/Fine Fescue-4 wks. 

# I • BentQrass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations: Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried. For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficientvolume ofwater 10 provide uniform coverage. PROXY® is foliarfy absorbed. Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, that is nol going into a dormancy period. 

### Do not treat lurfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, drought. and disease orinsect damage. Do not apply to golf course greens. Use ofspreaders/stickers with PROXY® is not necessary. PROXY® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spraydeposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic malerials and painted surfaces wilh a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spraydeposits. Use on Turfgrass not registered in the State ofCalifomia.
Test tankmixes with other products on a small area before using widely.

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LIMITED WARRANTYAND DISCLAIMER The manufa.cturer warrants (a) that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label; (b) that !his product is reasonably 

### fit for the .purposes set forth in the directions for use when 

### it is used in accordance with such directions; and (c) that the directions, wamings and other statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' evaluation of reasonable tests of effectiveness. of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports of field experience. Tests have nol been made on art 

### varieties or in all stales or under all conditions. 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY DR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. BUYER'S EXCLUSNE 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT DR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOTICE TO BUYER Purchase of Ihis material does not confer any righls under patent goveming !his producl or the use thereof in countries outside of the Uniled Stales

Aventis Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Montvale. NJ 07645 PROXY is a registered trademark ofAventls Environmental Science PROXY® (MASTER) Approved 

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OFFICE OF PFlEVENTION, PESnCIOES ANO TOXIC SUBSTANCES



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# • To: ETIIREL'" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator EPA Reg. No.264-26? and VA-83001? Re: PRE Label Assessment
John L.Dupuy Ph.D Product Reregistration Branch 

## Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C)
Lawrence Schnaubelt 

# ..(--.e-**~ /""/~6/?$**  Product Reregistration Branch 

## Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C) Cynthia Giles-Parker ProductManager 22 

## Registration Division (7505C)

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# • BACKGROUND: Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company has submitted 5 copies ofdraft labeling for the subject product and SLN in its 8 month response to the Ethephon RED.! PRB has 

## completed apreliminary assessment ofthe draft labeling. In its assessment, PRE has considered the following: 1) Labeling requirements specified in the Ethephon RED; 2) 

## Labeling specified or required in the Product Chemistry and Acute Toxicity Reviews; and 3) Labeling requirements as specified in 40 CFR Part 

## 156.10 and associated labeling policy 

## documents such as the Label Review Manual or Pesticide Regulation Notices (PRNs). In addition, PRB has made recommendations that 

## will improve the comprehension and consistency ofall product labels.This document can be accessed electronically on the Lan through the Q:Drive in Word Perfect. Thepath is q:lprbllabeII0002641267.



## NOTE: This preliminary assessment contains recommendations intended to assist Product Managers in their final review ofthe pesticide label. Product Managers are encouraged to use all or portions ofthis assessment and then apply their own knowledge ofthe subject product to conduct a fmal review ofthe label. It 

## is the responsibility ofthe PM to attain the necessary label improvements required for final product reregistration.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS; 

## I RED RiskMitigation:



## IT The subjectproduct label contains risk mitigation labeting requirements as specified in the RED.



## Technical Review Requirements:
Product Chemistry: Based on the Product Chemistry Review by Sami Malak, dated 

## November 5,1996, the Ingredients, Physical and Chemical Hazards and Storage and Disposal statements cited on the product label are acceptable. Acute Toxicity: Based on the Acute Toxicity Review by Mark J. 

## Perry dated September9, 1998, the following changes are required: 

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# * The Signal Word must bechanged from WARNING to DANGER.



## The Statement ofPractical Treatment must be revised. Appendix 

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## The Precautionary Statements under Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals must be revised.
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The Early Entry PPE statements in the Agicultural Use Requirements box must 

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III OtherLabeling Requirements:
The subject product does not contain the required labeling as specified by 40 CFR Part 156.10, PR Notices and the Label Review Manual.



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# • TheSpray Driftlabeling must be placed underDirections for Use. 

## The statements "Do not contaminate.....or domestic purposes. n ) 

## "Avoid spray drift

.......days after treatment."and "Do 

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...days after treatment." must be moved from the Environmental Hazards section to Directions for Use.



## Refer to Appendix I and IT for further details.



## For purposes ofclarity 

## and consistency) PRB recommends that the Registrant make the fOllowing Changes:

The sub-heading "General Instructions and Infonnation" should be placed directly under the Storage and Disposal box. Certain specified statements under Environmental Hazards should be moved to Directions for Use.

The Spray Drift labeling should be placed directly under the Chemigation 

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General Information should beplaCed directly under the Spray Drift Labeling.
USEPRECAUTIONS should be changed to "General Precautions and 

## Restrictions" and placed directly

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"Directions for Application" should be added as a sub·heading and placed directly above the site TOBACCO (Flue·Cured Only). 

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IV SUILabel Review:
SLN VA-8300l7 has been review and found to be acceptable. See appendix III for details 

# RECOMMENDATIONS:

The subject product requires significant revisions to confonn with the Technical Reviews and Agency label policies. Refer to Appendix 1and II

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### Appendix 

# r. ED-mEL ®

### brand Ethephon PlantRegulator EPA Reg. No.264-267



# PRB LabelAnalysis

Restricted Use Pesticide

Product Name CompanyName and Information IdentificationNumbers Statement NetContents (KOROC) 

### Signal Word

Precautionary Statements Header X X

X X

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### Noteto the PM: The AcuteToxicityReport, recommends a RESTICTED USEclassification based on aToxicity Category 1, 

### which is due to eye irritation The PM team should decide ifrestricted use classification is nttessary orifalternative labeling will allay thc requirement for restricted use classification.

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### AstatemcntofNet Contents must appear on the label. The Signal Word mustbechangedfrom W ARNrNG to DANGER X 

### based on aToxicity Category 1, 

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### StatementofPractical TreatmentlFirst Aid

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 

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# x As per the acute toxicity review, the StatementsofPractical Treatment mustberevised to read as follows:
IFIN EYES: Hold eyelids open andflush with steady. gentle stream ofwatcrfor 15 minutes. Gctmedical attention. 

### IFSWALLOWED: Call It

### physician orPoison Control Center. Do not inducevomiting. Drinkpromptly a large quantity ofmilk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or ifthese arenot availablc, 

### drink large quantities ofwater. Avoid alcohol. 

### IFON SKIN: Wash withplenty ofsoap and water. Ifsymptoms persist. getmcdical attention. 

### NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damagemay contraindicatethc use ofgastric lavagc." 

### The Note to Physician should includethefollowing:

,. technical information on symptomatology; 

# * use ofsupportive treatments to maintain life functions;

.. medicine that will counteract the specific physiological effectsof pesticide;

,. company telephone numberto specificmedical persomel who can provide specialized medical advice.
NOles to PM:
The 

### "IfInhaled" statemcntcurrentlyon thc label is not required by the Acute Toxicity data. Also, UtC statemcnt "Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation

......onset ofpulmonary edema." which currently appearson !he label under NOTE TO PHYSICIAN is not requiredfor this productbasedon !heAcute Toxicity Data Review dated May28, 1998 (Toxicity Category IVfor inhalation route of exposure). However, 

### iftheregistrant has medical information which supportsthe needfor this statement, it may beretained on the label at the discretionofthePM. TheHazards to Humansand Domestic Animalsmustbemodified to read as follows: 

### DANGER Corrosive. Causes irriversable eyedamage. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes oron clothing. Avoid contactwith skin.



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### PPE 

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User Safety Requirements X Engineering Controls X User Safety X 

### Reconunendations Environmental Hazards 

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Physical and Chemical N/A 

### Hazards

Header "Directionsfor X 

### Use" Violation ofFederal Law X Text 

### WPS Text 

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### WPS Text N/A 

### TIle PPEmustbe modified to read as follows: Applicators and otherhandlersmustwear: 1. Long·sleeved shirt andlong pants. 

### 2. Socks and shoes. 3. Goggles orface shield. 

### 4. Chemical-resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, and/or BarrierLaminate).

Thestatements "Donot contaminatewaterused for irrigation 

### purposes", "A 

### void spray Driftto nearby crops....", "Plantinjury or reduced yields will result", and "Donot plant anothercrop ...." must be 

### movedfrom the ENVIRONNfENTALHAZARDS to the Directions For Use preferablyto 

### a section entitled "General Precautions and Restrictions",
See Appendix 2 for placement.



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# , Coveralls overlong-sleeved shirt and longpants; socks and chemical resistantfootwear; Goggles orface shield; Chemical resistantgloves (such

### as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, and/orBarrierLaminate. Chemical-resistantheadgear is onlyrequired 

### ifthe potential existsfor overheadexposures.

### Storage andDisposal

Genemllnstructions and Infonnation Sub-Header
ChemigatiolllProhibition (ifapplicable)

Spray Drift Lobeling

Generallnfonnation (non·site specific infonnation on uses, pests, mixing and loading, tank mixing. etc

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# x Based on PR Notice 83·3, the Pesticide Disposal statementmustbe changed to read as follows: "Pesticidewastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide. spray mixture, orrinsate is a violation ofFederal Law, 

### Ifthese wastes cannot be disposed ofby usc according to label instructions, contactyour State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Wasterepresentative atthe nearest Office fo",·S',;d,,"ee.

Forpurposes ofclany andconsistency, PRE recommends thatthe subheading"General Instructions andInfonnation" be inserted underthe Storage and Disposal box. SeeAppendix II for placement. Thechentigation prohibition statement"Donot apply ETHREL® brand Ethephon PlantRegulatorthrough any type ofinigatiol1 !t)'stem." mustbeplaced in the Directionsfor UseperPRNotice 87·1 and should beplaced directly underGeneral Instructions and Infonnation. See Appendix II. Forthe purpose ofclarity and consistency, PRB recommends that the Spray Drift labelingbe moved underDirectionsfor Use and beplaced direclly following the Chemigation Prohibition. See Appendix II.

Forpurposes ofclarity andconsistency, PRB recommends that the Generallnfonnation should bcplaced directlyfollowing the Spray DriftLabeling and should include thc following texton page4: "ETHREL®BrandEtltephon PlantRegulator

...........for aerial applications." and "EQUIPMENT CLEANING

.........to spray deposits." Remove "GENERAL fNFORMATION" within the text above since itis redWldant. Refer to Appendix II

Forpurposes ofclarity and consistency.PRB recommends that the "USEPRECAUTIONS"be changed to "General Precautions and Restrictions" and include the following text on page4: "DO NOT MIX

............REGULATOR IS CORROSIVE".



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# x Basedon section Vofthe Ethephon RED, the following changes nre required in the Directions for Application: 

# *Tomatoes

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- Aminimum spray volume of20gnl.lA for ground application and 10 

### gaLlA for airapplication must be spccified. 

# *Tomatoes (fresh market) (California) - A minimum sprayvolume of 40 gaLlA for ground application and 10 gaLlA for air applicationTIlust be specified.
'" Cherries - A minimum spray volume of50 gal.lAmust be specified. 

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# -'TIle maximwn seasonal rate must be specified and may not exceed 1.25 Ibs. ai/A. 

### ·Applesand Crabapples (fruitelimination)

- Themaximum single application ratemust be specified and may not excced0.15 

### oz. ai/gal.

Forpurposesofclarity and consistency, 

### PRB recommendsthe subheading "Directions for Application" should beplaced above the begining ofthe specific sites Ie. Tobacco

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## Appendix II. EUIREL ®brand Ethcphon Plant Regulator EPA 

### Reg. No.264-267



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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE

Product Name Ingredients................................................................ EPA Registration and Establishment Numbers 

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FIRST AID

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
PPE 

## Engineering Controls
USER SAFETYRECOMMENDATIONS



## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

10

# •

• DIRECTIONS FORUSE

Itis a Violation ofFederal Law

...... Do not apply this productin a way.... Only protected handlers may be in the 

## area.... "Read entire Label before

............ 

# I

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS] 

# I

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMAIION

Do not apply ETHREL®brand Ethephon Planl Regulalor through any type ofinigalion system. 

## Spray Drift

## Labeling
General Infonnation "ETHREL®BrandEthephon Plant Rcgulator.

..........foraerial applications." and 

### "EQUIPlv1ENT CLEANING

.........to spray

### deposits."



## General Precautions and Restrictions

"DONOTMIX.

..........REGULATOR IS CORROSIVE",


## [ljRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION (site-specific)



# WARRANTY STATEMENT
II

# APPENDIX III

PRE SLNLABEL ASSESSMENT FOR EPA REG. NO. VA-830017

SLN Directions for Use· 

## Product Name Name and Address of24(c) Registrant EPA No. (If

## applicable) SLN No. 

## Statement prohibiting use inconsistent 

## with label(s)

General Instructions and Information General Precautions and 

## Restrictions

3rd Party Registrant Waiver Statement 

# x x 

# x

x x x

x

x

N/A NfA



## 12

## 3rd 

## Party Registrant N/A 

## Waiver of Statement N/A



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•

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# • 10/23/98 

## UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C.• 20460

OFFice OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## MEMORANDUM: Subject:



## From:

Through

To: ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator EPA Reg. NO.264-267 and VA-830017 Re: PRB Label Assessment John L.Dupuy Ph.D[J.L.Dupuy 10/23/98, 

## 2nd L.Schnaublet] Product Reregistration Branch Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508C) Lawrence Schnaubelt Product Reregistration Branch Special Review and Reregistration Division (7S08C) Cynthia Giles-Parker Product Manager22 Registration Division (7S0SC)

# •

• BACKGROUND: 

## Rhone-PoulencAg Company has submitted 5 copies ofdraft labeling forthe subject product and SLN in its 8 month response to the Ethephon RED.I PRB has completed a preliminary assessment ofthe draft labeling. In its assessment, PRB has considered the following: 1) Labeling requirements specified in the Ethephon RED; 2) Labeling specified or required in the Product Chemistry and Acute Toxicity Reviews; and 3) Labeling requirements as specified in 40 CFR Part 156.10 and associated labeling policy documents such as the Label Review Manual or Pesticide Regulation Notices (PRNs). In addition, PRB has made recommendations that will improve the comprehension and consistency ofall product labels.This document can be accessed electronically on the Lan through the Q:Drive in Word Perfect. The path is q:lprbllabeII0002641267. NOTE: This preliminary assessment contains recommendations intended to assist Product Managers in their final review ofthe pesticide label. Product Managers are encouraged to use all or portions ofthis assessment and then apply their own knowledge ofthe subject product to conduct a final review ofthe label. It isthe responsibility ofthe PM to attain the necessary label improvements required for final 

## product reregistration. SUMMARY 

## OF FINDINGS:



## II RED 

## Risk Mitigation: The subject product label contains risk mitigation labeling requirements as specified in the RED.

Technical Review Requirements: ProductChemistry: Based on the Product Chemistry Review by Sami Malak, dated November 5,1996, the Ingredients, PhYSical and Chemical Hazards and Storage and Disposal statements cited on the product label are acceptable. Acute Toxicity: Based on the Acute Toxicity Review by Mark J. 

## Perry dated September 9,1998, the following changes are required:


# •

•

•

• The Signal Word must be changed from WARNING to DANGER.

The Statement of Practical Treatment must be revised. Appendix I. 

## The Precautionary Statements under Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals must be revised. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) statements must be revised.

# •

• • The Early Entry PPE statements in the Agicultural Use Requirements box must be revised.



## III Other Labeling Requirements: The subject product does not contain the required labeling as specified by 40 CFR Part 156.10, PR Notices and the Label Review Manual.



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•

•

•

•



# •

•

• The Spray Drift labeling must be placed under Directions for Use. The statements "Do not contaminate

.....or domestic purposes.", "Avoid spray drift

.......days aftertreatment."and "Do not plant...

..days after treatment." must be moved from the Environmental Hazards section to Directions for Use.

Refer to Appendix I and II for further details.

For purposes ofclarity and consistency, PRB recommends that the Registrant make the following changes:

.
The sub-heading "General Instructions and Information" should be placed directly underthe Storage and Disposal box. Certain specified statements under Environmental Hazards should be moved to Directions for Use.

The Spray Drift labeling should be placed directly underthe Chemigation Prohibition. General Information should be placed directly underthe Spray Drift Labeling. USE PRECAUTIONS should be changed to "General Precautions and Restrictions" and placed directly under General Information. "Directions forApplication" should be added as a sub-heading and placed directly above the site TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only).

See Appendix I and II for further details.

## . 

# .



# •

• IV SLN Label Review: SLN VA-830017 has been review and found to be acceptable. See appendix III for details 

# RECOMMENDATIONS:

The subject product requires Significant revisions to conform with the Technical Reviews and Agency label pOlicies. Refer to Appendix I and II.

# • Appendix 

### 1. ETHREL 0 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator EPA Reg.**No.264~267**



# PRBLabelAnalysis

The Signal be changed from X based on a Toxicity Category I, due to eye irritation,H 0' 

### TreatmentIFirst Aid



### to ,and Domestic Animals 

## x

X 

# IA, p,nh,"'" th" ot Treatment must

## b;'~~¥~j~e'd\0 

### read as follows;
IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with steady, gentle 

### stream ofwaler for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
IFSWALLOWED! Call a physician orPoison Control Center. Do not induce vomiting. Drink promptlya large quantity ofmilk, egg whiles, gelatin solution, or ifthese are not available, drink large quantities ofwater. Avoid alcohol.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plentyofsoap and water. Ifsymptoms persist, get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage."
The Note to Physician should include the following:

.. technical infonnation on symptomatology;

.. use ofsupportivetreatments to maintain life functions;

.. medicine that will counteract the specific physiological effects of pesticide;

.. company telephone number to specific medical personnel who can provide specialized medical advice.
Notes to PM:
The "IfInhaled" statementcurrently onthe label is not required by the Acute Toxicity data. Also, the statement "Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation

......onset ofpulmonary edema," which currently appears on the label under NOTE TOPHYSICIAN is not required for this product based on the Acute Toxicity Data Review dated May 28,1998 (Toxicity Category IV for inhalation route of exposure). However, ifthe registrant has medical infonnation which supports the need for this statement, it may be retained on the label at 

### th'

## "~fthe PM. The to Humans and [ to 

### read as follows: DANGER 

### Corrosive. Causes irriversable eye damage. Hannful if

### swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid

## I~~

## ________**~**

## ______ 

# i--v

____**~~t~w;;thh~'k;n~.** 

# 1

PPE X Th, ppE most

### b, edtto;;-,;;;oaacdlO,;,

# W;;S:------i

X Applicators and other handlers mu::t wear: 

### I. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, 2. Socks and shoes. 

### 3. Goggles or face shield. 4. Chemical-resistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, and/or BarrierLaminate),

### I l( 

### X 

### User Safety 

### X 

### ; Environmental Hazards 

### X I r "Do 1101

. Ii water lIsed for purposes", "Avoid sprDy 

### Drift 10 nearby crops....", "Plant illjrny or 

### reduced yields will 

### n::slll!", aDd "Do 

### IIO! plan! anothercrop . .."must 

### be moved frollllhc ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS to tire Directions Fur Usc Ih'dcrably 10 a section clItilled "General 

### ['recarniolls and 

### RC.'\{ricliorrs H • 

### Sec Appendix :2 [(Ir

### placerrrent.


### ; I and, I N/A 

## >\',

# ~ Text, WPS and ,and Header ui for X 

### kU,,"I 

# '"' ,It"" X



### Texl 

### WPS Text 

### X A$ per 

### lire aCUle ToxicilY review, Early Elltry PPE requires 

# , I, arrd must Tcad as follo\\'S"



## , Cowralls ovcr lotl,l,;-sleevcd shin and lnrrg pnnlS;



## , socks arrd drcmieal resistant footwear; 

## • C;ogglcs orface slrield;



## , ClrclJrical resistant gloves (such as NorrIe, BlltyL Ncuprcrrc, arrd/nr Barrier Laminate. 

# • C:h('rnkal*resiWrnt hcadgear is only reql!lred iftIre pfllellli:Jl exists for (lverlread exposrrres.

Non- WPS Texl N/A 

### .tonrgeand X 

### Based orr PH. Notice X3-), tIre Peslicide Disposal statemerrtwust be clral1ged 10 read;ls 10110\\"5: "Pesticide wastes are aClrldy lrazardous. Improper disposal orexcess pC.'.licide, spray nrixtrrre, orrinsnte is a violatiorr 01' Federal Law. lftlrcse WK'ites canrrot be disJlosed

# or hy rrs..: accordirrgto label instructiorrs, corrtael your Sr;llc Pesticide or Errvironmental Corrlrol Agency, or rhe lhr".aruorrs Waste rcpresentativc allhe**lIeare~t** 

### EPA Regional ontce for guidarrce.
fo

- TT<e 

### ,",,,1



## , I X 

### For purposes ufclariy arrd,PRB r •**~** 

### tlratthe Information**Srrb~Header** 

### sllb-headirrg"CierrerallrrSlnrctiorrs aUd

## lnlormation~ be inserted rrnder Ihe ' ,·,,,,ddbox, See I' II , I , Chemi 

## '1'''' 

# , , 

### rprohibilum Slalement "Do rrot apply ETlIRELi!.' (ifapplicable) bmnd Etlrcplton Plalll Regulator through mry type ofirrigati{ln system." rrmSI be placet! in tire Directions J"br Use per PR Notice 87-1 arrd slrorrld be placed dircctly uuder Gerremllrrstnrcliulls (lud

r Ir,' I.Sec

.. :ll.

### Sproy O,;ft

.

G,",,,,i ; , (non-site specific 

### information on uses, pests, mixing and loading, 

### tank mixing, etc,

...)

Restrictions

.., 

### .. . 

## .... . 

### .. 

### -[ Directions 

### for Application 

# x

x

x



# x For tlte purpose ofclnrity and consistency, PRB recommends lhill 

### the Spray Drifllabclillg be moved under Directions for Use and be placed directly following tlte Chc111igmion Prohibition. Sec 

### Appendix II.
Forpurposes (ll <.:I,ll il).- and l' PRB recommends 

### tlwt the Oenera] infonm1(loll should be placed direcl]Y following the Spray 

### Drift Laheling and should include the follnwing text nn page ,I: " 

### ETI-IREL® Brand Ethcphonl)!;1111 Rcglllator.

..........for aerial applicntiolls." and "EQUIPMENT**CLl~AN1NG**

### .........IO spray 

### dcpl1silS." Remove "GENERAL lNFORMATION* within the lex( above since 

### it is redundant.
Refer 10 Appendix"


### 1'0' P"'P0'"'

### "r,:~:;.'Y,""'d, 

# ; ,PRB >

### th" the " USE**Pl{ECAliT10NS~** he changed to**~Gcncral** Preca11liollS and Restrictions" null 

### inclllllc the 

### /oilowillg text on pngc 4:
"DO NOT MIX « •••••••••REGULATOR IS CORROS1VE*.



### <II

Based 011 section V ofthe Ethephon RED. the reqnired ill tlte Direclions fur Application: 

### chanb'CS are

..**T01llatl1c~** 

### L.fQ.u1rocl.'sslug)**~** 

### A minimultl spray volume of2U gaL A for grOlmd applicati(\l1 mid 10 

### 6<alJA [or

### air applicati011 1)111St be specified

.



### .. ]11111,1IoeS**U!:£hl!JD-;!.lli~!lJCalifom@)·** 

### Aminimum spray volume of40gaLlA ]01' gro11l1J application mId 10 gaJ.lA for air appliclltiml mllst be 

### sp....cilled.



### ,. Cherries

- A ll1inlll111111 spray Vohlmc 

### of50 gaLlA nll1S1 

### be specified.



### ,.ArmIes**~** 

### The nmxinmm seasonal r<1tc must be specified and may not exceed 1,25 lbs. aiiA. 

### ***fulJll~s** and Cm®Q[lJes (fruit elilllinati011) • The nJaxinmm :;:inglc application ra!e mUSl be specified and Illny no! exceed 0.15 oz. ai/gal.

For pnrpmes orclnri!), and consistency. PRB recommends lhe snb-lwading n])ircctiom ror ApplicntiOlt shonld be placed above lhc hcgining orthe specific siles ie. Tobacco.

# • Appendix II. ETHREL ® 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulalor EPA Reg. No264-267 

# Recommended Presentation ofLabel 

# IRESTRICTEDUSE PESTICIDE

Product Name



## • Ingredients

................................................................ EPARegistration and EstablishmentNumbers Company Name, Address, Phone Number


## Net Contents

KEEP OUTOFREACH OFCHILDREN

SIGNALWORD



# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

# •

• FIRST AID

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
PPE Engineering Controls 

## USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS



# DIRECTIONS FORUSE

It 

## is aViolation ofFederal 

## Law...... Do notapply this productinaway.". Only protected handlers may be in the area.... 

## "Read entire Label before............ 

# IAGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS



# ISTORAGE AND DISPOSAL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Do not apply ETHREL® brand Ethephon Planl Regulator Ihrough any type ofirrigalion system. 

## Spray Drift Labeling 

## General Infonnation

### "ETHREL® Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator...........for aerial**applications.~** 

### and U 

### EQUIPMENT CLEANING.........to spray deposits,"



## General Precautions and Restrictions
"DO NOTMIX

............REGULATOR IS CORROSIVE".



## DIRECTIONS FOR APPLrCATION (site-specific) 

# • WARRANTY STATEMENT

APPENDIX III

PRB SLN LABEL ASSESSMENT FOR EPA REG. NO. VA-830017

of24(c) 

# EPA SLN

# •

•

## , 

## .

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

OfFICE Of PREVeNTION, PESTICIO£SAND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## MEMORANDUM: Date: 

## Subject:

From: 

## May 28, 1998 Data review forprimary 

## eye irritation 

## ofEthrel & 

## use ofthe same data for batching four otherproducts from B tch 2 ofEthephon RED EPA Reg. No.: 264-267 DPBarcode: D243987 \ 

# \y \

# cC£ Case No.: 3228 

# i \1'1) 

# Cl

# \~ Hari Mukhoty, DVM, PhD 

# (;\1 Product Reregistration Branch (pRB) SpecialReview and Reregistration Branch (SRRD), Mail Code: 7508W Applicant: Rhone Poulenc Ag Company P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive

## ~. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
FORMULATION FROMLABEL:
ActiveIngredient: %by wI. Ethephon

...................................................21.7% Inert Ingredients

.........................................78.3%



## ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total

........................................................100.0%



# ro Rec:yclttdIRecyclablo 

# {)-n Ptirrtod with SoylCal'lOla Ink on paporthat 

## '00 c:cntWIIC III: 1oUI5O% rDC,'dtd fibM

# •

• BACKGROUND:


## The Rhone Poulenc Ag Company has submitted data for primary eye initation (MR1D 

## 44476001) ofproductEPA Reg. No. 264-267. Theprimary eye initation study was conducted by the Springborn Laboratories, Inc., Ohio. Etbrel is the trade name ofthe aforesaidproduct. Etbephon is aplant growth regulatorused to promote fruit ripening, flower induction and other similarresponses from treated plants. The Agency has placed products EPA Reg. Nos. 264-267, 264-292, 264-376, and VA83OO1700 in Batch 2 ofthe Etbephon RED. Product EPA Reg. No. 51036-243 has not been mentioned in theEthephon RED. A review ofthe CSF indicates that the last named productis very similarto the products placed in Batch 2 ofthe Ethephon RED. This company is requesting the Agency to evaluate the study as to the acceptability ofthe aforesaid products in satisfying the 81-4 guideline for their reregistration.
It 

## should be noted that this company has previously submitted orcited acute toxicity data for reregistration ofthe aforesaid products. MarkJ. 

## Perry from Precautionary Review Section (PRS) ofthe Registration Division (RD) 

## has evaluated the acute toxicity data for classification ofthe Ethephon RED Batch 2products (pRS/RSB 

## Memorandum dated September 30, 1996). He used product specific data submitted to the Agency by the registrant for classification ofacute oral, acute dennal toxicity, and primary skin irritation data. 

## Classification ofacute inhalation toxicity and dennal sensitization ofthe aforesaid products 

## was based on the technical data. The company previously cited aprimary eye initation study (MR1D 

## 00070086) for meeting the requirement of81-4 guidelineforreregistration ofthe above referenced Batch 2products. 1batstudy could notbelocated, and therefore, Mark suggested that the company should resubmit the cited document for review orcite 

## alternative 

## eye initation data to support the reregistration ofthe Batch 2products listed above.
Pursuant to 

## the Agency Rule, 40 CPR Section 150-340, there is no need forprimary eye irritation data for classification ofcorrosive test material 

## with pH less than 2. Such 

## products will be classified as toxicity category I on the basis ofpotentia! eye initation effects. As

## per CSF" all 

## the Ethephon Batch 2products listed above have pH less than 2 (ranging from 1.7 to 1.9). Therefore, the above listed Etbephon RED Batch 2products should be placed into toxicity category I by default.

# • RECOMMENDATIONS: 

## (1). Product EPA Reg. No. 51036-243 has not been mentioned in the Ethephon RED. Thisproduct has chemical similatity (e.g., %

## active ingredient, pH, and formulation type) with otherEthephon RED Batch 2 Products. Therefore, for assessingprimary eye irritation effects the aforesaid product will be placed in Batch 2 ofEthephon RED. Forthe pUIpOseof this action, PRB 

## has made no determination ofthe adequacy ofthe toxicological data base or theprecautionary label. (2). The acute toxicity proftle oftheproducts EPA Reg. Nos. 264-267, 264-292. 264- 376.51036-243. and VA83OO1700 is currently:
81-1 Acute oral toxicity MRlD

## 43920502 ill 

## Acceptable 81-2 Acute dennal toxicity MRlD

## 43920503 ill 

## Acceptable 81-3 Acute inhalation data Based on TGAI 

## tv 

## Acceptable 81-4 Primary eye irritation MRlD

## 44476001 I 

## Acceptable 81-5 Primary skin irritation MRlD

## 00251542 ill 

## Acceptable 81-6 Dermal irritation Based on TGAI 

## Non-sensitizer 

## Acceptable

Labeling:

• ID 

## #: 000264-00267 Ethrel plant regulator
RESTRICTEDUSE CLASSIF1CATION RECOMMENDED:


## Due to eye irritation toxicity category.


## The PM Team should decide if

## restricted use classification is necessary or if

## alternative labeling will alley the requirement for restricted use classification.
CHILD RESISTANT PACKAGING REQUIRED:
AGRICULTURALUSE REQUIREMENTS:

# •

• DIRECTIONS FORUSE:
Forearly entry to treated areas that is pennitted under theWorkerProtection Standard and that 

## involves contact 

## with any thing 

## that has been treated, 

## such as plants, soil, or water, wear: coveralls over long- sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and chemical resistant footwear, wear goggles orface shield, and chemicalresistant gloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, and/or BanierLaminate).


## SIGNALWORD: DANGER PELIGRO
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Hannful ifswallowed orabsorbed through the skin or 

## inhaled. Do not get 

## in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid 

## breathing spray mist. Wearlong-sleeved shirt and long-pants, socks and shoes, goggles or face shield and chemical resistantgloves (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene, and/or Barrier Laminate). Wash thoroughly with soap and water afterhandling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.


## STATEMENTOFPRACTICAL TREA1MENT (SOPI'):
IF SW ALWWED: Call aphysician orPoison Control Center. Do not inducevomiting. Drinkpromptly a large quantity ofmilk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or ifthese arenot available, drink large quantities ofwater. Avoid alcohol.


## IFON SKIN: Wash with plenty ofsoap and water. 

## Ifsymptoms persist, get medical attention.


## IFINHALED: Removevictim to fresh 

## air. Ifnot breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-ta-mouth. Get medical attention.


## IFINEYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with steady, gentle stream ofwaterfor 

## 15 minutes. 

## Get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
The proposed label should contain a Note to Physicians. Some suggested types ofinfonnation include the following:



## ... technical infotmation on symptomatology;

... use ofsupportive treatments to maintain life functions;

# •

• • medicine that will counteractthe specificphysiological effects ofpesticide; • company telephone number to specific medical personnel who canprovide specialized 

## medical advice.
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage

.

## DATA REVIEW FORPRlMARY EYE IRRITATIONTESTING (§81-4,870.2400)


## Reviewer: Hari 

## Mukhoty ProductManager: Cynthia Giles-Parker, 22 

## MRID No.: 44476001 Study Completion Date: 

## January 28, 1998 Report No.: SIl3147.244 Testing Laboratory: Springborn 

## Laboratories, Inc., Spencerville, Ohio Author: Deborah 

## A. Douds, M.S. Quanty Assurance (40 CFR §160.12): Included
Test Material: Ethrel-2Ib, Lot No. 4081052, White 

## waxy solid Dosage: 0.1 ml Species: New Zealand White rabbits Sex: Male Weight: 2.726 Kg Age: Not given 

## Source: Myrtle'S 

## Rabbitry, Thompson Station, TN Summary: 

### 1. Toxicity Category: I 2. Classification: Acceptable
Procedure (Deviations From §814): 

### Only one 

## animal was dosed; signs ofirritation were 

## examined for 21 

## days following dosing.
Results: (number**~positive"/number**

## tested) Hours Davs OBSERVATIONS I 24 48 72 7 10 14 21 Corneal Opacity III III III III III III III IiI
Iris III III 111 IiI III III III Oil 

## Conjunctivae Redness III 111 III III Iii IiI 111 III Chemosis III III III III III III 111 III Dischare:e 011 III III 111 

## Oil III 111 111

# •

• Exposure to the testarticleproduced corneal opacity in the test eye at the one hour scoring interval. Thecorneal opacity persisted inthe test eye to study termination. Iritis was observed in the test eye at the 1 hour scoring inaerval and 

## resolved completely inthetest 

## eye by study day 21. Conjunctivitis (redness, swelling and discharge) was noted in the test eye at the 1 hour scoring interval. The conjunctival irritation (grade 

## 2 redness, swelling and discharge) persisted in the test eyeto study termination. Additional ocularfindings included blanching ofthe nictitating membrane, blanching ofthe upperand lowerlids, no visible nictitating membrane, corneal neovascularization and apparent scartissue in the comerofthe eyeproximalto the nose attaching the upperand lowerlids together. No corneal opacity, iritis orconjunctivitis was observed in the control eye. Animal

## vocalized and exlrlbited excessive hyperactivity following dosing: Day O. Immediate corneal opacity was observed after 

## vocaIization

.

# · . .



# •

• ACUTE TOXONE-LINER <PRIMARY EYEIRRITATIONOFBATCH2 PRODUCTS OFETHEPHON RED)


## 1. PC CODE: 99801 2. CURRENTDATE: May 27, 1998 3. TESTMATERIAL: Ethrel plantregulator, EPAReg. No. 264·267 (EPA Reg.Nos.264- 292,264-376, 51036-243,and VA83001700) Ethephon 21.0% 

## Study/Species/ MR1D# 

## Results 

## Tax. Lab/Study#/Date Cat. 

## acute oral toxicity LDlO 

## males mg/kg females mg/kg combined mg/kg acute dennal toxicity LDlO 

# >2000 mg/kg limit test acute inhalation 

## toxicityl LClO 

## males mg/L females mglL combined mg/L primary eye irritation! Rabbit! 44476001 

## Corneal opacity, and conjunctivitis I SpringbornLabs., Inc. Sil persisted to day 21, iritis resolved 3146.244/0112811998 completely by study day 21. primary dennal irritation!



## skin sensitization


# --

ore Graoe Ke : 

## y**A~Acceptable, S~**  

## Supplementary (upgradeable),**U~Unacceptable, V~Self-validated**  

## Core Grade

A

# .'

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# ..



# •

• DATE 0U'1'. 

## NOV fi \ 

## l!f1i

SUBJECT. BP [X] 

## HP [] PRODUCT CHBHISTRY REVIEW DP BARCODB No.:226710 REG./Fil. Symbol No•• 264-267 REGISTRATION [ ] REREGISTRATION [X] 

## REREG CASE NO.0382 

## PRODUCT NAHBS.Ethrel Brand Ethellhon Plant RegulatOr 

## 21.

# n and ChillQO Flord Brand PRO Plant Regulator 21.HAl COHPANY:llhone-poulenc Ag 

## Company RECEIVED DATB: 

## 01123196 HRID NOS. 

## 439205 06

TO: 22 Cynthia Giles-Parker/Wanda Ruffin Daughtry 

## Fungicide-Herbicide Branch

FROH:

THRU. 

## Registration Division (7505C) 

## Sami Malak, chemist, 11/05/96 

## (30S-S392)a

# 7F?kWC: Product Chemistry Review section**Regist~~P~** 

## Branch/RD (7S05W) Harold Podall, section Head Product Chemistry Review Section INTROPUCTION: The applicant submitted product chemistry data, two CSFs and two 

## labels for subject products seeking registration of a basic and an alternate formulations, both are identical except for the 

## differences in the trade name. The trade name for the basic formulation is Ethrel Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator; and that for the alternate formulation is Chipco Florel Brand PRO Plant Regulator. Both CSFs are dated 12/19/95 and both have the same Reg. No. 264-267. The label text of the alternate formulation with the trade name Chipco Florel Brand PRO Plant Regulator describes a different use pattern than the label with the trade name Ethrel Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator. 

## FINDINGS: 1. The submitted product chemistry data requirements for reregistration of subject end-use products, Ethrel Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator and Chipco Florel Brand PRO Plant Regulator, Reg. No. 264-267, is adequate. 2. product chemistry data requirements pertaining to series 63 for both products, summarized in the table below, is adequate. 3. The submitted product's label for Ethrel Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator, Reg. No. 264-267, EPA received. 1/23/96, is acceptable. 4. The submitted product f 

## s label for Chipco Florel Brand PRO Plant Regulator, Reg. No. 264-267, EPA received 1/23/96, is

# •

• f 

# •

2 

## unacceptable. To qualify for an alternate formulation as per 

## the regulation of 40CFR§152.43(3) , the label text of the alternate formulation, should be identical to that of the 

## basic formulation, Ethrel Brand Ethephon Plant Regulator, Reg. No. 264-267. The appliqant should be advised to seek a 

## different registration number for the alternate formulation. S. The submitted product's CSF, a basic formulation, dated 

## 12/19/95 is acceptable. 6. Acceptance of the alternate formulation, Reg. No. 264-267, CSF 

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### Correspondence No. GSP/ethX149 April 22. 1997
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### RE: EPA Reg. No. 264·267 CHIPCO® fLOREL® brand PRO Plam RegulatorNotification ofAlternate brand name :Ind withdrawal ofprior Confldcnti.1i Statement ofFormula. Copy: Ms. Wanda Daughtry"') ij',' 

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# '. Subject: EPA Registration No. 264-267 Ethrel brand Ethephon Plant Regulator and Proxy
This letter will confirm our conversation on September25, 2000. Theproductreferenced above has two acceptable labels under the conditions of "split" labeling. The labels for the following brand names are currently valid for this registration:
Etbrel brand Etbephon PlantRegulator for conunercial oragricultural use. The label was accepted and stamped November 8, 1999. Proxyfor commercial use only onTurf. The label was accepted and stamped August 7, 2000.
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Subiect: EthrelelProxy· (ethephon) Plant Growth Regulator: letter to 

## California Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) Product Ethrel (EPA Reg. No. 264-267) and Proxy (EPA Reg. No. 264-267-432) Oe.r Mr. Kenny: Department of

In reference to Our recent telephone**conver~ations.** 

## Aventis Environmental Science is requesting that the EPA send 

## to the CDPR (Attn: Ms. Susan McCarthy) an explanation for the Ethrel\Proxy split labels. Proxy contains the uses for reduced mowing and seedhead suppression in turfgrass. AES has petitioned CDPR for a turf registlation of Proxy (same as the EPA label) for use in the state. COPR is not sure of the validity of the split label concept for Proxy. Aletter of explanation to CDPR that explains the split label concept and that the Ethrel and Proxy labels are I,gitimate labels would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. and if 

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## Richard M. Gorrell Aventis Environmental Science 9S Chestnut Ridge Road 

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### Subject: Ethrel® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator/Proxy@) 

## EPA Registration Number**264~267** 

## The label amendment dated June 12, 2000 that contains

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Dear Mr. Gorrell, 

## The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

## Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for your records. The other version of the amended label that was submitted for the sUbject product on the same date contains the same amendments as the accepted amended version of the label except that 

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Attachment: Sincerely yours,

Cynthia L. Giles-Parker Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Divisioll (7S05C)

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## For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2-chloroethyJ)phosphonic acid]-

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• The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries otherthan the United States or for any use not contemplated by this labeL Liability for patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF tN EYES; Hold eye open and rinse slowly and genUy with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses ifpresent afterthe first 5 minutes then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater ifable to swallow. 00 not inducevomiting unless told by a pOison control center ordoctor. IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15·20 minutes. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. tF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. Ifperson is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth ifpossible. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor furthertreatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wearsafety goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed orabsorbed through skin. Do not getin eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. 00 not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes

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# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed by storage and disposal. PESTlC[DE D[SPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed ofon site or at an approved waste disposal facility, CONTA[NER D[SPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then 

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Dear Ms. Parker: Application Form latest EPA Stamped Approved label with Cover letter and Additional Changes through Notification

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### til ostimat&<! to avorago 0.85 hour pijr rnponsa, including tim<t for r<tvillwing instructions, searchillg axi:l-ting data sourcas, gothoring and maintaining tha data noodod, and oomploting end ro.viawing tho colloctio11 of informatlo.n. Send commonts regtHding tho burden ilstimata or any othar Upact of th!, colloctlon of information, including lIuggostlons for reducing thill burdon, to Chiof, Informutlon poncy**BfI~nch,** (2136), U.S. Environmental Protoction Agonoy, 401 M Strollt, SIN, INlishington, DC 20460. 

### INSTRUCTIONS; This form Is to ba up<X! for ell applications for now raw:Watlon, and uso raragistratio.n, amondment, rosubmiuion, to appliGations for notificatio.ns, finnl print<X! fobaling, raraijistrotion, otc. In ordor to procass an llpplicat!on for a no.w rogistretion $ubmittod o.n thi:; form, tho following matorial must occompany tho oppliclltion: 1. Cortificatlon with Ro'pect to Citotion of Dalo IEPA Form 8570-291. [If not oXo.mptod by 40 CFR 152.81 Ib) (4)1; 2. ConffdGntiDl Statoment of Formule IEPA Form 8570.4); 3. FormUlator'1I Exemption Stotemllnt fEf>A Fo.rm 8570.27); 4, Fivo copies of draft labeling; 5. ThfOO co.pies of any data iliubmittod; 6. Autho.rization latter whero applicablo; 7. Matricot= whoro epplicabla. $ubmllllll.lcn of Laboling· Labeling should first be liubmittod In tho fo.rm of droft lubels with 011 applicotions fo.r nilW ragistration. Such draft lubols may 130 in thc form of typed Io.bol taxt on 8.5 x 11 lnch pOPo.r for submission Or a mookup of the proposild Illbol. If preparad for mockup, it should bo oonstructed in /J way a$ to lacilitate lIItorag<t ill an a.5 x 11 Incll fila. Mo.ckup lubQl1I' signifiMntly smallor than a.5 x 11 incho.s ohould ba mount<X! on a.s x 11 inch papor for SUbmission. SUbmhu:fon of Data· Oatil submitted in suppcrt of this application must be $ubmittod in accordance with PR Notice 86·5. 

# • SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: Please rlwd tlla instructiollll li;,:tad below bofore co.mpleting this o.pplicntion. First dotormino th1l' typo of ragistrntion action, listod in Block A, for which you me submitting thill opplictltio.n. For o.PpliClltio.M submitted in connuction With New Registration actions, $oclions I, III, and IV**mu~t** be co.mplated by lho oppliceot. For upplications**~ubmittod** In connoct[on with o.mended rnragistnltion actions, ra$ubmission$, notifioation!'!<, rorogistrations, otc

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### SECTION!· Thi$ 111I'ctJon must b1l' co.mploted, os applicllble, for nil registration (lction,. 1. CompllnyfProduet Numbor**~** Insert your Compllny NUmbor, if ono ho.G- b01l'n aSlIignod by EPA. Thill number m3Y hoVo. been 3ssigned to you as a boeic registrant, 0 distributor, or 311 an ostablishmenl, If your product is ragistered, insert tha ProdUct Numbor. 2. EPA Product Manag{ir

- If khOwn, lillin tho n3m. and pM numhor of the EPA Product Meheg!!r. 3. Propta.d**ch~GIllf1clltion·** Specify the propolled tlauification of this proouct. 4. Product Nom.

- Entor tile campillte product namo of this pellticide us it willllppeor on tho 100bo.I. The nama must b. sPo.c1fio to this product only. Duplication of names ill not permitted o.mong products of th" SOffiO company. 00 not includll any brand nama or company line dosignolioon. 5. Nome lindAdd'

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### tiused for a now IIpplicetion for regilaration. 1. Subjllct of cubmiuion • Chock tho applicable block and provido tho Agency lottM dnta if approprillto. Provide a brlof explallatlon of the**purp05el~1** for tho submission, such 8S "tho addition of II site, pest or crop tspecify)W; "amend tho Confidential Stotement of Formula by

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For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2..chforoelhyl)phosphonic acid]-

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...........................................................................................................................................78.3% ·Contains 2 pounds elhephon per gallon. EPA Reg. No. 264.267-432 EPA Est. No. 264·PA.o1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
51 usted no entiende la eUqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en deta!le. (If

### you do not understand the label, find someone to explain itto you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Oay 1-800*334*7577 For PRODUCT USE Information**Call1-800~334·9745** At,The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by United Slates and foreign patents including U.S. W'Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES: Hold 

### eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith waterfor 15*20 minutes, Remove contact lenses ifpresent after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing. Call a pOison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Cal! a pOison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater if able to swallow. 00 not induce vomiting unless told by a poison control center ordoctor. tF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated ctothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty ofwater for 15*20 minutes. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. IF tNHALED: Move person to fresh air. Ifperson is not breathing, call 91 t orambulance, and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth ifpossible. Call a poison control center ordoctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICtAN: Probable mucosal damage 

### maycontraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. 

# C ictims of severe overexposure, by inhalation, should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of

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esophageal perforation. This material is an acid, but the use ofalkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety g09gles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. 00 not get 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean highwater mark. Do nol contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant iniury may result. IMPORTANT: Do not apply PROXY®through any type ofirrigation system. Do not use this product for purposes otherthan those listed on the [abe!. Do not exceed the rate ofPROXY@peracreperyearrecommended on this [abel. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE

_ [t [s a vlo[ation of Federa[ Lawto use this product in a manner inconsistent with its [abeling. 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 regu[atlons. Read entire [abel before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTIC[DE D[SPOSAl Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed ofon site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER D[SPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill or by incineration or ifallowed by state and loca[ authorities, by buming. [fbumed, stay out ofsmoke. GENERAL INFORMATION 

# _or loca[ recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and

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## PRoxY® W[TH AMMONIUM TH[OSULFATE. SUCH TANK M[XTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMAT[ON OF TOX[C FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use PROXY®with additives otherthan recommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. EQUtPMENT CLEAN[NG 

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# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT tF tN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith waterfor 

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• Notification of brand name change from Chipco® brand Proxy® to Proxy®, Aventis Environmental Science Supplemental Registration number (264-267-432) and Statement added in the Turf section under Use Limitations: "Use on Turfgrass not registered in the State ofCalifornia". • Copy of Final Print Label for Proxy® and EPA Letter of (November 8,1999 EPA approved label amendments) and the changes through notification

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Si usted no entfende fa etlqueta, busque a algufen para que se fa expHque a usted en delaffe. (Ifyou do not understand the fabel, find someone to explain Itto you In detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Cafl24 Hours A Day**1-800~334~7577 ~_**  For PRODUCT USE Information Calf**1-800-334~9745** ..-rhe use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States orfor any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use orsale of this product outside the United States. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES; Hold eye open and rinse slowly and genlfy with water for 15·20 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present afterthe first 5 minutes then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center ordoctorfortreatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center ordocfor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water ifable to swallow. 00 not induce vomiting unless told by a poison control center ordoctor. IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated ctothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15·20 minutes. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. tF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. Ifperson Is not breathing, call 91 t orambulance. and Ihen give artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth if possible. Call a poison controt center or doctorfor further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is avaifabte. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this ..rroduct may have occurred. -'lictims of severe overexposure, by inhalation. should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion. careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibitity of stomach or esophageal perforation. This material is an acid. but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversibte eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful Ifswallowed orabsorbed through skin. Do notget in eyes oron cfothing. Avoid contact with skin. 00 not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate mucous melnbranes. 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do nol apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do nol contaminate walerwhen disposing ofequipmenl washwaters. Avoid spray drift 10 nearby crops, as this product will cause modifications in plant growlh. Plant iniury may result. IMPORTANT: Do not apply PROXV®through any type ofirrigation system. Do not use Ihis product for purposes olher Ihan those listed on the label. Do notexceed the rale of PROXY® per acre peryear recommended on Ihis label. 

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# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate waler, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis producl may be disposed ofon site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill or by incineralion orifallowed by state and local aulhorilies, by burning. Ifbumed, slay out ofsmoke

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### .,ENERAL INFORMATION For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of water per acre}, and spray equipment under varying temperalure and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Represenlative for his experience with this producl in your area. 

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## EPA REGISTRATIQN NO. PRODUCT NAME

264-267 

## ETHREL®brand Ethephon Plant Regulator 

# ftl Cynthia Giles-Parker Product Manager (PM22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division 7505C

# CHIPCO® brand 

# PROXY®

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### INERT INGREDIENTS:

...........................................................................................................................................78.3% ·Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 264-267 EPA Est. No. 264-PA-01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detane. (If

### you do not understand the label, find someone to explain 

### it to you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Calt24 Hours A Day '·800·334·7577

not contemplated 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently

### with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, jf present, after the first 5 

### minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. tF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater if able to swallow. 00 not induce vomiting unless told by a pOison control center or doctor. 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. tF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth·to-mouth, ifpossible. Call a poison control center ordoctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHY$ICtAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. "flims of severe overexposure by Inhalalion should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of ·..,dmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion. careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforalion. This material is an acid, but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive, Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. 00 not inhale vapors as this product

### wi!! irritate mucous membranes. 

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### dean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing, Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigatlon or domestlc purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark, Do not contaminate water when disposing of eqUipment washwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product wlU cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. IMPORTANT: Do not apply CHIPCO® brand PROXY® through any type ofirrigation system. Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. Do not exceed the rate of CHIPCO® brand PROXY® per acre per year recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

# 4ft Itis a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a mannerinconsistent 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**m~y** be in the area during appllcation. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed ofon site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offerfor recycling or reconditloning or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or ifallowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION 

# 6rlocal recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and _infall conditions consult RhOne-Poulenc Ag Company Representative for hls experience with this product in yourarea. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX CHIPCO® brand PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use CHIPCO® brand PROXY® with additives other than recommended on thIs label. Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray eqUipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS CHIPCO® brand PROXY® IS CORROSIVE., EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. RInse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one hour after exposure to spray deposits.



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An application of CHIPCO® brand PROXY® slows the growth of turfgrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the 

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SITES RATE APPLICATION 

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### Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial 

### Reapplication intervals: Ryegrass, Tall & 

### Fine Fescue 

### Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. Tall/Fine Fescue-4 wks. Bentnrass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations: 

# • Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried

. For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficient volume ofwater to provide uniform coverage. CHIPCO® brand PROXY® is foliarfy absorbed. Apply only to acUvely growing turf, underfavorable growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period. Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, drought. disease or insect damage. 00 not apply to golf course greens. Use of spreaders/sUckers with CHIPCO® brand PROXY® is not necessary. CHIPCO® brand PROXY® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly aU exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces with adetergent and water Within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. Test tankmixes with other products on a small area before using widely

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# LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER The manufacturer warrants (a) thaI this product conforms to the chemical description on the label: (b) that this product is reasonably 

### fit for the purposes set forth in Ihe directions for use when it is used in accordance wilh such direclions; and (e) that the direclions, 

### warnings and other statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' evaluation of reasonable tesls of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports of field experience. Tests have nct been made on all 

### varieties or in aU states or under all conditions_ 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 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, 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, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, 

### NOTICE TO BUYER A.;rchase of Ihis material does not confer any rights under patenl governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside of Ihe

### ~nited States



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RMne·Poulenc Ag Company P.O, Box 12014, 2T.W, Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 CHIPCO and PROXY are regislered trademarks of RhOne·Poulenc. CHIPCO® brand PROXY® (MASTER) Approved 11/8/99

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# ETHREL brand 

# Ethephon Plant Regulator For Commercial Or Agricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Tobacco, Tomatoes, Cherries, Grapes, Apples, Walnuts, Peppers, Blackberries, Blueberries and Cantaloupes, for the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and Leafy Mistletoe in Ornamental Deciduous Trees and for the elimination of undesirable fruit on Apple, Crabapple, Carob, and Olive trees. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2·chloroethyljphosphonic acid]'

......................................................................21.7% INERT INGREDIENTS:

...........................................................................................................................................78.3% 'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 264·267 EPA Est. No. 264·PA·01 

# • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
5i 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) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies

### Q!:!.!:Y Call 24 Hours A Day '·800·334·1511 For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1·800·334·9145 

### The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use or sale ofthis product outside the United States. 

## STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 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, IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immedialely for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater n able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told by a poison control center or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Take offcontaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice

.

• INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably ,outh-to-mouth, ifpossible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal dam'age may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on obselVed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure by inhalation should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This material is an acid, but the use of alkanne substances to neutralize 

### it is contraindicated. 

## PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on Clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handlers musl wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (WPS) {40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4·6)J, the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified 'In the WPS.Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them, Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE, 

### If no such instructions for washables. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry, 

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside, Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofqloves before removing: 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipment washwaters, Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications In plant growth, Plant injury or reduced yields may result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. 00 not applywhen weather conditions maycause drift. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leafyellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray Aift. DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger "UIft'roplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction ofmany equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. The fonowing drift management requirements must be followed to avoid Off-target movement from aerial appl'lcations to agricultural field crops, These requirements do not applyto forestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations, 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 

### 3/4 the length ofthe wingspan or rotor. 2, Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downwards morethan 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION ON DROPLET SIZE The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift if

• ;)PlicatiOnS are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions (See Wind. Temperature and Humidity, and emperature Inversions). CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE Volume

- Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume, Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure

- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets, When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead ofincreasing pressure, NUmber ofnozzles

- Use the minimum numberofnozzles that provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation

- Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Sign'lficant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential. Nozzle Type

- Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types. narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. BOOM LENGTH For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 

### 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. APPLlCATtON HEIGHT Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure ofdroplets to evaporation and wind.SWATH ADJUSTMENT 

### When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath 

### will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement 

### by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment 

### distance should increase, with increaslng drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

### WIND Drift potential is lowest between 

### w'lnd speeds of 2 . 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given speed. Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high 

### inversion potential. NOTE: 

### local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative humkfity. set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry. TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Applications should not occur during atemperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and lightto no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present. inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentraled cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates

• . dicates good vertical air mixing. ENSITIVE AREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ofwater, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). IMPORTANT: Do not apply ETHREl

# =brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorthrough any type ofirrigation system. Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label. Do not exceed the rate of ETHREle brand Ethephon Plant Regulator per acre per year recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itisa violation of Federal lawto use this product In a manner inconsistentwith its labeling. 00 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 regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

# AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS this ploduct only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests. nurseries, and greenhouses, and agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It

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Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted·entry interval (REI) of 48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in where average rainfall isless than 25 inches peryear. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical 1

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### if allowed 

### by state and local authorities, 

### by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. ETHREL® BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR Promotes earlier. uniform coloring of mature FLUE-CURED TOBACCO. Promotes earlier coloration and maturity of TOMATOES, GRAPES. APPLES, and PEPPERS. Loosens CHERRIES, WALNUTS, and APPLES for earlier, more effICient 

### harvest. Promotes fruit abscission (slipping) in CANTALOUPES. Increases dormant fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom of SWEET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest. Accelerates BLACKBERRY ripening and loosening. Concentrates BLUEBERRY maturity and aids in barrenberry control. Removes dwarf mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS. and leafy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES. Eliminates undesirable fruit on APPLE. CRABAPPLE. CAROB. and OLIVE trees. GENERAL tNFORMATtON For local recommendations on rates. spray volumes (gallons of water per acre). and spray equipment under varying temperature and

• infall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticultural Specialist, RhOne-Poulenc Ag Company Representative or Farm dvisorfor his experience with this product inyour area. 

### APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effectiveness. Spray coverage is affected by choice of equipment, nozzle selection and spray boom setup as well as spray pressure. plant size and canopy density. For both air and ground applications. it is important to choose an equipment setup that will assure thorough coverage of plant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual spray volume required will vary with the size and density ofthe plant canopy and the equipment used. In California and Arizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX**ETHREL~** 

### WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modification in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Do not plant another crop within 30 days aftertreatment. Do not use ETHREL<t 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator with additives other than recommended on this label. Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment or airplane parts.

_ MEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHRELe BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR IS ORROSIVE. 

### EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product. prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints. and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits.



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# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) TOBACCO (FLUE·CURED): A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes early. uniform "yellowing" of 

### mature tobacco. 

### ETHREL® 

### reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules. ETHREL<to 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator increases the capacity of the curing barn 

### by shortening the curing lime and allows 

### adjustments in harvest schedules. ETHREL® 

### can be used as a directed spray to the bottom or middle portion ofthe tobacco plant or as an over·the-top spray. ETHREL® 

### is not intended or recommended for use on immature tobacco.

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### Crop Situation 

# "' ,® 

### Directions DIRECTED 

### 4 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply 50 • 60 9pa at 35·40 psi and SPRAY at tractor speed of 2·3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side of the row dropped low APPLICATION enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or more**~~:;,~; n_~~'u"**  

### 4·8 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Application Timing"

. •v, Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine jf the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with ETHRELoa. Apply over·the·top ETHRELIt spray as a fine mist using three nozzles (one**nozzl~yPS ~v~r**  the center ofthe plant, and one on each side) to assure all leaves , 

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### I Use a som", ,o(461060 os,: USE LIMITATIONS 

# • Do not apply ETHRELIt brand Ethephon Plant Regulator to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leafquality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using ETHREL0» brand Ethephon Plant Regulator, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. Do not apply ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator ifrain is expected w'lthln 6 hours• Do not harvest tobacco treated with ETHRELIP brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 2 days after application. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 8 pints ofthis product (2 Ib ethephon) per acre per year. 

### APPLICATION TIMING Successful results with ETHREL· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest, test spray several plams in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellOW in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail toyellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for ETHRELe treatment. Wait a few days to permit further natural maturing, then make another test spray or "maturity" check. Determine acres to treat by first confirming the number of leaves per plant that will color, then use barn capacity to calculate the number ofacres 

### to treat. A test spray can be prepared by mixing 4 teaspoons of ETHREL**~** brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator in 1 quart ofwater. Apply about 1 ounce to each test plant covering all leaveswith a fine mist. ETHRELIt will not color immatute leaves. To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any yellowed leaves prior to application. Use tower rates under most conditions. Umit use ofhigher rates to cool (below 6SoF at the time of treatment) slow ripening conditions.

### WHEN TO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves 

### will begin to cotor within 24 to 72 hours after ETHRElo application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather 

### witt delay, white hOt, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have 

### reached the desired cotor intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after ETHREl" brand Ethephon 

### Plant Regulator application. To determine harvest timing and avoid 

### quality toss or feafdrop, closely monitor treated crop and weather conditions. 

### CURING ETHREL® 

### BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as ascience and each cure must bejudged on the basis of tobacco condition. interval between treatment and harvest. weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and early**~dryingh** stages of the leaf. Ethephon treated tobacco will have slarted the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvesled, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventifation musl be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried 

### (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures for curing. Since ETHREle treated leaves cure fasler, treated and unlreated leaves should not be cured togelher in the same barn.


## TOMATOES eOMATOES (PROCESSED): A fonar spray of ETHREL <II brand Ethephon Plant Regulator accelerates and concentrates lomato ripening increasing recoverable fruit yield from a once-over harveSt. Plant Regulator application starts the normal ripening process earner and increases the rale of ripening ofmature green fruit concentrating maturity. Concentrated maturity enables high recoverable yields of ripe tomaloes in once-over harvest. Early concentraled malurity extends the normal harvest season and helps growers schedule harvest and handling more effectively. TOMATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA) : A foliar spray of ETHREl <$.I brand Ethephon Plant Regulator accelerates tomato ripening increasing the earlyyields ofmarketable ripe fruil. 

# ." ,® i i i Directions Remarks PROCESS 

### 11/4-31/4 Apply when 5% to 15% of the fruit in Apply ETHREl

# * when desired tonnage of fruit has TOMATOES the field are red and pink (including reached marketable size and maturity. Check fields Early and breakers) 

### and there 

### is sufficient closely for stage and degree of uniform maturity prior to Midseason Crops mature green fruit to produce the application. Sample several plants throughout the field or Warm desired tonnage. to delermine proper spray date. Sort, weigh and Conditions Under high temperatures (above 85 calculate the percent fruit which is red and pink, including F), rates as low as 1 1/4 pinls/acre breakers. Fruit size alone is not an adequate indicalor, can be effective. Observe specific directions to determine trealment stage Thorough coverage is essenlial. 

### For for your situation, Walk Ireated fields frequentty to evaluate crop condilion, Maintain normal cultural ground 

### or air application choose practice between treatment and harvest. Timely harvesl equipment and spray volumes that is essential for maximum return of high quality fruit. will assure uniform spray coverage of Consult processor represenlatives conceming delivery foliage and fruil. Overdosing from schedules and quotas priorto application 

### of ETHREl$, overlapping swaths or spray nozzle patterns can cause severe foliage Consult your local Rhone-Poulenc 

## A9 Company injury, If bands are sprayed over the Representative, Extension Horticultural Specialist 

### or row, reduce the amount of ETHREL**~** Farm Advisor for suggestions on the proper use of used 

### in proportion 

### to the area ETHREl

# * when fields have variable plant vig>r due to actually treated. dilferences in soil conditions or cultural praclices and for Observe treated fields closely and rates of fruit ripening as affected by temperature, within 

### tfruit at proper Ihe rate and timing limitalions shown On Ihe label.

# TOMATOES (continued)
0" 

### ,® Crop Situation Directions Remarks 

### PROCESS 31/4

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### 6112 Apply 

### when 5% to 30% of fruit in the field are red and pink Harvest 

## at proper maturity. TOMATOES 

### (including breakers) and there is sufficient mature green 

### Temperatures 

## above gO°F 

## may Late Season or fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Maximum response 

### cause fruit to ripen sooner whereas is achieved when fruit to be treated is 5 to 15% pink and 

### temperatures below 65· F retard 

### Coastal Crops or red. Use the higher rate of ETHRELe when nighttime 

### natural color development and may 

### Cool Condirlons extend the time between treatment temperatures are cool (below 65°F) or vegetative growth is dense. Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air 

### and harvest. application choose equipment and spray volumes that will 

## ass",e , , somv FRESH MARKET t 1/4

- S Apply ETHREL'" when desired tonnage offruit has reached Check treated fruit frequently and TOMATOES marketable size and maturity, generally 3 to 6 days before harvest at desired maturity. When California desired harvest date. Expect only one harvest from treated programming harvest spray 

## a different block each day and areas. Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air harvest blocks daily in the same application choose equipment and spray volumes that

### ~i'il sequence. assure uniform spray coverage Use the higher rate and longer preharvest interval on late season crops, when temperatures are cool (generally below 8S GF) and fOliage is dense. Under high temperatures, rates as low

### a~~~~~~~ints per acre have been effective while i damage particularly 

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## ,,·see. . Use Limitations 

# • Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. ETHREL**~** brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will not ripen immature green fruil. Some yellowing and general aging offoliage may be observed following treatment. Do not treat plants with poor root. systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions. drought, disease or insect damage. Treatment ofweak plants will result in rapid loss offoliage cover increasing sunburn and sun scald potential, especially under high temperature conditions. Do not treat when sustained temperatures above lOSeF are anticipated. Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed WO°F. Fonar damage is more severe on certain var"let'les such as VF 10, VF 315, VF 145, 21·4, and 13L. During periods of high temperatures use the lower rates on sensitive varieties. Do not tank mix with sun protection products. sun protection whiteners. spray adjuvants or other additives. Do not apply ETHREL 0 brand Ethephon Plant Regulator to more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. Do not apply ETHREL'" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator to varieties known to soften rapidly or shatter when ripe. Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. Do not harvest tomatoes treated with Ethrere brand Ethephon Plant Regulator soonerthan 3 days after last application. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 6.S pints ofthis product (1.63 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.



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## CHERRIES Except California CHERRIES: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator loosens fruit and promotes earfy uniform ripening, and reduces the shaker force needed to mechanically harvest fruit. These effects are important for increasing effICiency, recoverable 

### yields, maintaining fruit quality and reducing tree injury, DO NOT USE ON CHERRIES IN CALIFORNIA. A fall application of ETHREL®

### to sweet cherries in the Pacific Northwest area increases dormant bud hardiness and delays bloom the following spring. 

## ETHREL® crop Situation Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks TART 

### Dilute Spray Apply as a dilute spray with sufficient water for CHERRIES 

### 1 thorough, uniform coverage. The optimum spray volume will depend on tree size, planting density and equipment used. Concen· Concentrate sprays, generally less than lOa gallons trate Spray per acre, require uniform coverage for optimum



### 213 to t response.

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### a longer treatment to 

# • CHERRIES 3 t04 thorough uniform coverage. Actual volume win depend harvest interval with lower rates. (varieties such as on the type of delivery, sprayer used and size of trees. Windsor, Use low rates on the fight or yellow-colored varieties. Napoleon-Royal Anne, Emperor Francis) Concen- Concentrate sprays, generally less than 100 gallons trate Spray per acre, require uniform coverage for optimum 

### 2-3 response.
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### 3 Treat in first two weeks of September. A fan application of ETHREL**~** 

### will DORMANT increase fruit bud hardiness by FRUIT BUD decreasing the chance for winter HARDINESS injury and delaying bloom by 3 to AND DELAYED 5 days which may help avoid frost SPRING BLOOM injury. Treatment of early {Sweet Cherries flowering varieties 

### may delay bloom to better coincide with Northwest pollination from othervarieties. in the**pa~~fic** 

# e;se Limitations Not for use on cherries in California Do not treat too early as this can cause early fruit drop with stems attached. Some gummosis of cherry trees is associated with treatment. High temperatures during and aller application may cause severe gummosis. Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. Do not apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, drought, or disease), since gummosis will be excessive, particUlarly when high temperatures andlor drought follow treatment. If possible, irr'lgate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummos·lS. Do not harvest cherries treated with ETHREL**~** 

### sooner than 7 days after last application. At the time of application, all fruit including those inside the tree canopy, should be in stage 3 as indicated by rapid size increase and the presence of ground color (change from bright green to yellow background color). Treat when air temperatures are between 60 and**B5~F.** 

### Do not treat when air temperatures exceed B5°F. Uniform coverage is important, concentrated sprays associated with erratic application can result in gummosis and tip dieback. :•••:. Some early leafyellowing and drop may be noted following application. • 

## • • Slight gummosis and individual fruit size reduction may result with fall application bud hardiness treatment. :••••• Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 4.0 pints of this product (1.0 Ib ethephon) per acre pel·year. 

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### promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay allowing more efficient harvests ofqualityfruit. GRAPES (RAISIN PRODUCTION): A 

### foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator 

### will hasten maturity of Thompson 

### seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and increased raisin quality.


### Crop Situation TABLE GRAPES (such as 

### Cardinal, Flame 

### Seedless, Red Malaga, and Queen)

TOKAY GRAPES
RAISIN PRODUCTION (Thompson Seedless)



### Use Limitations Table Grapes 

### 1/2·2

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### 1-2 SpeCifiC Directions For high temperatures conditions 

### (above 85F) use lower rates of 112 to 

### 1 pint per acre. 

### For low temperatures conditions (but above 65F) use higher rates. Apply in sufficient water to wet vines and fruit clusters uniformly, using conventional ground

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Apply as a loliar spray at 5% berry softening. Treat when 5 - 30% of berries show color. Remarks Harvest fruit at desired maturity and quality as indicated by sugar content, acidity and color. This is generally two weeks or more after treatment. Watch treated areas closely and harvest before bertles become too dark. For more information regarding local experiences with this product on grapes, consultyour Farm Advisor or Extension Viticulturist.

A foliar spray of ETHREl <II> wi!! hasten maturity of Thompson Seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and increased raisin quality. For more information regarding local experience with this product on 

### I**gE~pes** consult your Farm Advisor or Extension 

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Rates higher than 1 pintlA may increase the incidence of cracked fruit and should be used only in areas or during weather conditions where grapes have been especially hard-to-color in past seasons, Some berry softening is associated with ETHREl

# =brand Ethephon Plant Regulator treatment of some varieties which may limit or influence storage considerations.

. Do not storeTokays. 

# e Do not harvest grapes treated with ETHREl 

# * brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator soonerthan 14 days after last application. Do not exceed 2 pints ofthis product (0.5 Ib ethephon) per acre per year. Raisin Production (Thompson Seedless) Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid levels. Do not exceed 2 pints ofthis product (0.5 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.

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# APPLES
APPLES: A foliar spray of

### ETHREl® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes fruit maturity and loosens apples, making harvest 

### by hand or machine easier and more efficient. ETHREl® 

### applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to 

### control pre-harvest drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit. Applied to young trees, 

### ETHREl® 

### will suppress 

### vegetative growth and promote flower bud formation.**c~**Situation 

### FRUIT LOOSENING
1. 

### EARLY AND MIDSEASON MATURING VARIETIES (varieties maturing with Mcintosh or earlier) 

### 2 1/2 

### i Directions Apply a foliar spray to apple trees 7 to 14 days priorto normal anticipated harvest. Use sufficient water for thOrough uniform spray coverage. The type of sprayer used and size of trees will effect volume required. Observe fruit daily as the proper picking period Is shorter with ETHREle 

### treated fruit than untreated fruil. 

### Remarks 

### ETHREle provides several beneficial responses 

### on apples. Depending on rate and time of application 

### ETHREle 

### will: promote fruit 

### loosening, promote uniform ripening and coloring without loosening, promote thinning and return bloom, and increase flower bud development in 

### young trees. For desired response, follow specific directions. Treat when air temperatures are between 

### 60· F and 

### 90 0 

### F. However, application may be made at 

### 50· F under rising temperature conditions. If daytime temperatures are warm, color response from ETHREL**~** 

### treatment will be reduced, but ripening and loosening effects will be accelerated. Cool weather may extend the interval between treatment and harvest. 

### 2. LATE MATURING 

### 5 Do not allow fruit to become overripe 

## on trees. VARIETIES IN Fruit intended for fresh market must be checked THE EASTERN for quality and maturity. Color alone is not an UNITED STATES adequate guide for fruit maturity. Use a pressure (varieties gauge or other suitable methods for determining maturing later internal maturity. Fruit over·matured when than Mcintosh) harvested and stored may soften sooner than 

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### Apply foliar spray of ETHREL

# ° and a Do not apply ETHREll'Ii to more acreage than can preharvest drop control chemical be harvested in 

### 1 to 

### 2 days. registered for use on apples such as the Treated fruit can be satisfactorily held in cold air product FRUITONE 0 

### N. Use the storage provided fruit is in good condition. preharvest drop control product according to label directions. Begin Since recommendations for chemical control of spraying 2 to 3 weeks before normal preharvest drop vary according to location and harvest period and about 1 to 2 weeks variety, follow directions on the FRUITONEI'II N before desired harvest date. label. In addition, you may consult your local
Apply as a normal dilute spray using sufficient water for thorough uniform coverage, Actual volume will depend on the type of delivery of sprayer used and size oftrees. extension Pomologist or Horticulturist for his recommendations.

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specific Directions 

### Treat 10 to 20 days after full bloom. For greater thinning. this product can 

### be mixed with AMID-THINe W, SEVIN" brand 4F Carbaryl Insecticide. SEVIN" brand 80 WSP Carbaryl Insecticide, SEVIN" brand 80 SCarbaryl Insecticide or SEVIN" brand XlR Plus Carbaryl Insecticide for use on apples in accordance with the most restrictive ofthe AMIDTHIN* W, SEVINGand ETHREL" label limitations and precautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. ETHRELe cannot be mixed with any product containIng a label prohibition against such mixing

. Consult local extension recommendations. Addition of a non·ionic surfactant can enhance treatment effectiveneSS. Buffering spray solution to a pH of 3 to 5 can improve performance where water is alkaline. Use a spray volume sufficient to cover trees thoroughly and uniformly. Spray trees thoroughly and uniformly to the point ofrunoff. Use the higher rate on more vigorous trees. Treat 2to 4weeks afterfull bloom.
To help minimize fruit thinning, delay application until 6 weeks after full bloom and afterJune drOD. Remarks 

### Regulating cropping from one season to another is a problem. Whenever a high percent of the spurs and lateral buds bloom in a single season severe 

### alternate bearing can develop the following year, To overcome this problem use ETHREle or a combination of ETHREle piuS AMID.THIN" W or 

### ETHRELIl 

### piUS one of the 

### SEVIN· products listed under Specific Directions applied 7 to 21 days after full bloom. The program to use will depend on the amount of thinning required and the 

### biennial bearing history ofyour orchard. Expect Red Delicious to show a reduction of "type" and fruit size particularly on trees understress. Use of higher label rates may reduce fruit size.

To increase flower bud development on non· bearing treeS apply a foliar spray of ETHRELo 2 to " weeks after bloom. Treatment can result in excessive fruit thinning and reduced fruit size and yield reduction the year of usage. ETHRELG 

### should reduce vegetative groW1h and increase flowering the following spring. Trees should be large enough to support a crop of apples before treatment to initiate flower buds. 

### Use Limitations The use ofETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator can result in over thinning and reduced fruit size. Avoid double coverage and use on low vigor trees. Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom, it is advisable to obtain experience under your conditions by Initially testing only a small percent ofyour trees each year with anyone program. User must consider risk of excessive fruit thinning and fruit size reduction when using ETHRElID brand Ethephon Plant Regulator on young treesjust starting to bear. Treat only vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result on weak trees. For best results athorough uniform spray is needed. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage. Do not graze orfeed cover crops grown in treated apple orchards. Do not harvest apples treated with ETHRELIt brand Ethephon Plant Regulator soonerthan 7days after last application. Fruit size reduction may occur when used to obtain early maturity, especially iffruit is small at time of treatment. ETHRELG brand Ethephon Plant Regulator applied earlier than 3 weeks before normal anticipated harvest may result in reduced fruit quality and size. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 8.0 pints of this product (2.0 Ib ethephon) per acre per year.

# WALNUTS WALNUTS tN CAUFORNtA: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator wm loosen walnuts for increased efficiency ofmechanical harvest, promote earlier harvest. improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from a once·over harvest. 

### Crop 

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### Specific Directions 

### Remarks Situation
California 

### 3·5**".x~,,:.'** 

### oes' results wnn.spray of 300 

### to 900 

### ppm. Refer to spray ETHREL·

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### low Collect nut samples from throughout the tree temperatures and/or low humidity conditions 

### canopy when determining percent nut maturity. use the higher label rates. 

### Expect Jess time Advancing Harvest·

### Apply when 95-100% of the 

### between application and harvest with higher nuls have reached maturity. Inspect frequently label rates. and harvest as soon as adequate huUabilily For best results treat when air temperatures occurs generally 10·16 days after treatment are between 600F and 950F. Expect reduced depending on variety and weather conditions. effectiveness if above 900F with low humidity Plan second shake 10·12 days after rlTst shake. due to spray evaporation. Once Over Harvest· Variety, growing conditions Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is and weather affect maturity and the opportunity for once over harvest. Contact a local fieldman essential for maximum hull split and nut or Farm Advisor to determine if once over loosening response. Choose equipment that harvest can be expected in your situation. Apply provides maximum spray penetration of the to mature walnuts 10 days prior to expected entire tree canopy. Use large air carrier harvest date. Expect actual harvest to range sprayers where tree size jeopardizes coverage. from 7·12 days after treatment. Or volute sprayer attachments may help.


### USE liMITATIONS 

# •Treatment prior to packing tissue brown (mature) stage may reduce nut quality. Some leaf drop is associated with treatment. Do not treat diseased, lowvigor or moisture stressed trees as excessive leafdrop may occur. Assure that dosage rates are measured accurately since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury (such as excessive defoliation, reduced catkin formation and twig dieback). Do not harvest walnuts treated with ETHREL(II sooner than 5 days after lastapplication. Do not exceed 5 pints ofthis product ( 1.25 Ib ethephon) per acre peryear
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# PEPPERS PEPPERS: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes early. uniform ripening and coloring for more 

### efficient packing and handling of fruit.

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### i, Directions Remarks 

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### 1/4 • 4 Thorough coverage is essentiaL For ground or air Check several field locations to determine application chOose equipment and spray volumes 

### crop stage and degree of maturity. that will 

### insure uniform coverage of foliage and fruit. ETHRELII treatments may reduce total Use the higher rate when cool temperatures are 

### yields if 

### applied too early or there 'IS a lack anticipated 

### Oess than 65"F), when plants are of uniform, mature. green fruit resulting growing vigQ(ously or when foliage is dense to from split fruit set or variable soil cultural assure thorough wetting ofall leaves and fruit practices. Harvest fruit after desired color Use the lower rates with lower spray volumes (1 and maturity. generally 14 or more days 114 to 2 pint rate in 20 gallA) and hJgher rates with after treatment. higher volumes (3·4 pintsl40 galfA). The 3-4 pint rate in less than 40 gpa may cause foliage burn under hot dry conditions. Apply ETHRELe to bell peppers when 10% of fruit 

# f are red and chocolate and to chili and pimento pepper varieties when 10to 30% offruit are red and chocolate and there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce desired tonnage. ETHRELe win not 

### riDen ; . areen fruit. Use limitations

00 not apply when prolonged average high temperatures of

### 9SoF after treatment are expected. Do not treat when temperatures exceed 

### lOO"F. Applications made under high temperatures will accentuate fruit ripening. yellowing offoliage. defoliation and immature fruit abscission. Do not treat when average temperatures are below 

### GO°F. Low temperatures after treatment may reduce or negate the effects of ETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant Regulator. Some yellowing and general aging ofleaves will be noted after treatment. Do not harvest peppers treated with ETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than Sdays after last application. Do not exceed 4 pints of this product (1.0 Ib ai ethephon) per acre per year. NOTE: Under certain conditions tank mixtures of ETHRELill' brand Ethephon Plant Regulator with desiccants containing sodium chlorate could result in the formation ofhypochlorous acids which on heating will emit toxic chloride fumes.


# • BLACKBERRIES BLACKBERRIES IN OREGON AND WASHtNGTON: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit. improving harvesting efficiency while reduCing cane injury from mechanical harvest.
ETHREL® Crop Situation Pints/Acre Specific Directions Remarks IN OREGON 

### 5-8 To loosen fruit and concentrate maturity. Use ETHRELe: 1) early in the harvest season to 

## AND apply a foliar spray of ETHRELe at least 3 reduce the number of pickings or 2) treat later in WASHINGTON days prior to expected harvest when air the harvest season for a once-overfinal picking. (Cultivars temperatures are between 

### 60°F and 

### gO°F Chehalem and rain is not predicted within 24 hours. Thornless and Use sufficient volume to insure thorough Evergreen) and uniform wettinQ offoliaqe and fruit Use limitations Do not spray morethan can be harvested on the third day following treatment as considerable fruit may drop. Use only at recommended times and rates on healthy. vigorous plants, as a reduction in berry size may occur. Do not use on damaged or diseased plants. Do not harvest blackberries treated with ETHRELe brand EthephOn Plant Regulator sooner than 3 days after last application. Do not exceed 8 pints ofthis product (21b ai ethephon) per acre per year.

# BLUEBERRIES BLUEBERRIES: A foliar spray of ETHRElllf brand Ethephon Plant Regulator concentrates maturity of blueberries for easier and more efficient harvest. A foliar spray of ETHRELI!f 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator

### will abort black barrenberry (Aronia melanocarpa) 

### flowers andlorfruit growing in Maine lowbush blueberry fields reducing the number of undesirable barrenberry fruit harvested with blueberries.
Cr?p Situation CONCENTRATION OF MATURITY AND EARLIER FRUIT COLORING (Cultivars Bluecrop, Weymouth, Jersey, Rancocas, Rubel. Bluetta, Erliblue, Wolcott, Croatan, Murphy, Angola, Morrow, Garden Blue,_Trifblue and 

## 'o'U"

BLACK BARRENBERRY CONTROL IN LOW BUSH BLUEBERRIES IN MAINE



### Use Limitations 

### 4·8

4 ·8 

### I Directions 

### Apply a foliar 

### spray of ETHRElo 

### brand Ethephon Plant Regulator at a fate of 4 to a pints in 

### 150 to 

### 200 gallons per acre. 

### Use the higher spray volume and rate on 

### large dense foliage bushes or when temperatures are cool. Treat when air 

### temperatures are 

### 60" to 

### 90" F. Thorough uniform spray coverage .Of foliage and fruit is essential for maximum fruit maturation and coloration. To aid uniform wetting of plants, use a wetting agent such as Triton B-1956 at 0.5 pint per 100 gallons or X-77 at 2.0 pints per 100 gallons.

Apply 4 to 8 pints per acre of ETHREL· brand Ethephon Plant Regulator in approximately 100 to 200 gallons per acre forground sprayers and approximately 10 9allons per acre for aerial application. Thorough uniform spray coverage is

### ~faS~~~i~1. To aid

### i~**~~~i:?rm** wetting pf

## a~-o:**l%u~,ett"** ' """'" such as X·77 Remarks To concentrate first harvest, apply ETHREL" brand Ethephon Plant Regulator when 15 to 20% of the berries are blue. To concentrate final harvest, treat after the first or second picking. Harvest blueberries at proper maturity when colored, generally one to two weeks after treatment. Observe fruit daily as the proper picking period for optimum internal and external quality is shorter with ETHRElII> brand Ethephon Plant Regulator treated fruit than with untreated fruit. High temperatures (900 F) accelerate fruit ripening. ETHREL" treatments may increase fruit with stems, slightly decrease fruit size, soluble solids and acidity. ETHREl- not induce internal



### . I nlnlV 

### as fruit c'oloL Use the lower rates of ETHREL<II brand Ethephon Plant Regulator when black barrenberries are between 90 to 100% petal fall and use the higher rates of ETHREL<II when black barrenberry fruit is 1/8 to 3/16 inch in diameter. This is generally 7 to 10 days after blueberries are in the same stages of development Harvest blueberry fruit when ripe, generally 6to 8 weeks after application.

Applications to cultivars otherthan those listed above may cause excessive steminess and/or premature crops
. • Make no more than one application per season
. • Ifused for barrenberry control in Maine. do not make a second application for blueberry concentration of maturity or coloring.

_ 00 not treat blueberry plants under drought stress or exceSSively high temperatures as defoliation and reduced yield may result.

# CANTALOUPES CANTALOUPES IN CAlIFORNtA, ARIZONA, AND TEXAS: A 

### foliar spray of ETHREl® brand Ethephon 

### Plant Regulator promotes 

### abscission (slipping) of fruit allowing more efficient and economical harvesting.

Crop Situation**~.'** ,0 

# , Directions Remarks 

# , CALIFORNIA. 

### 3 

### Good 

### spray 

### coverage is The effect 

### wi!! be faster at higher temperatures. Proper timing of ARIZONA, important 

### for producing ETHREl

### e treatment is critical, but may vary from season to 

## TEXAS uniform abscission. 

### Use 

### season. Fruit quality, in terms of soluble solids and flesh color. 

### 40 or more 

### gallons/acre for does not improve follOWing treatment. 

### Therefore, ETHREll'll ground and 10 

### or more should not be used until after fruit has developed marketable 

### gallons/acre for aerial levels of soluble solids and flesh color. ETHREL13> promotes application. (Aeria! abscission of immature fruit as well as marketable fruit. Thus, applications 

### are only using ETHRELos too soon wi!! result in poorly colored fruit with permitted inTexas. ) substandard solub!e solids. 

### Be prepared 

### to harvest Observe treated fields frequently and pick fruit when market abscised fruit 2 to 5 days quality is reached. Fruit allowed to remain in the field too long wi!! after treatment. The exact pre-harvest interval wi!! vary lose quality. Some yellowing or rapid aging of vines wi!! be seen with temperature. Be sure following treatment. Plants with low vigor wi!! not respond 

### to coordinate your properly. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after 

### i with treatment.

,V'lUr I Use Limitations

ETHRELG brand Ethephon Plant Regulator should not be applied when nighttemperatures are below**60~F.** Treat only those fruit that haVe a fairly uniform fruit set, have vInes in good condition, and have fruit with marketable solub!e solids and internal flesh color. Do not treat fields where soluble solids are running less than 10%. Do not harvest cantaloupes treated with ETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant Regulator sooner than 2 days after last application. Do not exceed 3 pints ofthis product (0.75 !b ethephon) per acre peryear. 

# MISTLETOE REMOVAL
DWARF AND LEAFY MtsTLETOE REMOVAL: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regu!ator wi!! remove dwarl mistletoe shoots in ornamental conifers and leafy mistletoe from ornamental deciduous trees.

, Crop Situation 

# "' ' ® Directions Remarks 

### DWARF 2 pints App!y as a foliar spray to dwarl Applications made in conjunction with sylvicultura! MISTLETOE ON 

### per mistletoe shoots before mistletoe mistletoe management will prevent spread of the ORNAMENTAL 20 gallons seed dispersal. 

### For effective mistletoe parasIte to other parts of the tree and removal, aU mistletoe shoots must other trees. DOUGLAS FIR 1 pint be sprayed to 

### wet. Use of a non- Mature needle drop, that norma!1y occurs in the ORNAMENTALS 

### per ionic surlactant at recommended fall, may be hastened by the use of ETHREL·

. 20 gallons rates may increase effectiveness.

### AP~~:;~tjons of

### hi;~:;~t~~o~~ Doug!as fir may Treat any mistletoe regrowth before
LEAFY MISTLETOE 2 quarts Make applications after faU leaf large mistletoe infections and mistletoe found in 

## ON per drop through mid-winter. 

### For mesquite may be difficult to control with a single ORNAMENTAL 20 gallons effective removal, 

### all mistletoe application and retreatment may be necessary. DECIDUOUS shoots must be sprayed to wet. TREES Use of a non-ionic surfactant at recommended rates may increase effectiveness. 

### Any mistletoe should be treated during 

### Ithelabeted i

# FRUIT ELIMINATION (Ornamental Use Only) UNDESIRABLE FRU!T ELIMINATION: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regu!ator will reduce or eliminate 

### undesirable fruit development on apple, crabapple, carob and olive trees.



### r,m i**E~HREL**• 

### Directions Remarks 

## APPLES 8 to 

### 12 ounces 

### Apply as a foliar 

### spray at the flower Application must be made before fruit set for best CRABAPPLES 

### p" bud 

### to full bloom stage. prior to fruit 

### results. set. Wet foliage thoroughly. 

### Over Do not treat weak trees Of trees under stress 

### 20 gallons application ETHRELe of Plant (drought, insect or disease damaged trees) as Regulator can result in excessive 

### excessive leaf drop ortwig drop can result. leaf drop 

### andlor tree defoliation. Some leaf drop or temporary leaf yellowing may 

### Use

## hig~~re**co~f.tes** when occur aftertreatment. CAROB 

### 6 ounces 

### Apply as a foliar 

### spray. Wet aJi 

### Do nOI use on small red fruited varieties of (Ceralonia siliqua) 

### p'" raftage thoroughly. Amount of

### spray 

### crabapple 

### as fruit elimination 

### will not 

### be II 

### wi" depend on tree size. satisfactory.


### 12 ounces (Olea europaea) 

### per I 

### "This recommendation is not intended to be used on commercial fruit production as athinning agent.


# TURF
An application of Ethrel slows the growth of turfgrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volume of clippings collected.
SITES 

## RATE APPl]CATION SPRAY VOLUME 

### Failways, RoughS & 

### Commercial 6 

## n. oz.l1000 n.2 

### Apply 

### to actively growing turf. Itwill 0.5-4.0 galsl1000 ft2 

### Turfgrasses, including Bentgrass require 7·10 days for ETHREL® to 

# • (Fairway cut), Kentucky act. Reapplication intervals: Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. Tall & 

### Fine Fescue Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. TalVFine Fescue·4 wks. BentQrass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations:

Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried, For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficient volume ofwater to provide uniform coverage. ETHREL® is foHarly absorbed. Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, that is not going into adormancy period. Do not treat tUrfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soU concltions, drought, d'lsease or insect damage. Do not apply to golf course greens. Use of spreaders/stickers with ETHREL® is not necessary. ETHREL® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces with adetergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. Test tankmixes with other products on a small area before using widely.

# . 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 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' evaluation of reasonable tests of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports offield experience. Tests have not been made on all varieties or in all states or under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEtTHER 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. 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, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOTICE TO BUYER

• purchase of this material does not confer any rights under patent governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside ofthe ned States

.



# •

RhOne-Poulenc Ag Company P.O. Box 12014, 2T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 AMID-THIN® Wand FRUITONE*' N are registered trademarks of RhOne·Poulenc licensed by AMVAC. ETHREL is a registered trademark of RhOne-Poulenc. ETHRELC!l brand Ethephon Plant Regulator (MASTER) Approved 1

### t/8/99

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# • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460



## Nick Somma Rh6ne-Poulenc Ag Company 2 T.W. Alexander Drive P.O. Box 12014 

## NOV 8 

# m; OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709



## Subject: Ethrel® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator/Chipco® Brand Proxy® EPA Registration Number 264-267 

## Your label amendment dated October 18, 1999

Dear Mr. Somma, 

## The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is. acceptable. A stamped copy is 

## enclosed for your records. Submit one copy of your final printed**~abeling** 

## before you release the product for shipment.

Attachment: 

## Sincerely yours, 

# /5) Cynthia L. Giles-Parker Product Manager (22) Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7S0SC)

Label stamped "Accepted"

# ® 

# ETHREL brand 

# Ethephon Plant Regulator ForCommercial OrAgricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Tobacco, Tomatoes, Cherries, Grapes, Apples, Walnuts, Peppers, Blackberries, Blueberries and Cantaloupes, for the removal of Dwarf Mistletoe in Ornamental Conifers and Le;.'y Mistletoe in Ornamental Deciduous Trees and for the elimination of undesirable fruit on

INERT INGREDIENTS:

...........................................................................................................................................78.3% 

### ·Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. EPA Reg. No. 264·267 EPA Est. No. 264·PA-ll1 

# • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Si usted no entiende [a etiquela. busque a alguien para que se [a explique a usted en delalle. (If

### you do not understand the [abel, find someone 10 explain 

### it 10 you in detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day**1..g00-334~7577** For PROOUCT USE Information Call 1..800·334·9745 

### The use of this product for a variety of plant grO'l'lth. regulation uses is covered by United Stales and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No 

### ncense is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplaled by this labet. Uabili1Y for patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS**~Ni>Eg** HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

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## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

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## •••• Applicators ana olher handlers must wear long-steeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves.**~A.'.** ·plus sock.,. and protective eyewear. • •• 

# . , 

# . V\tlen handlers use dosed systems, enclosed ca-bs. or aircraft in a mannerthat meets the requirements listed in the\'Wrker Proteclion Standard for agricultural pesticides (VoA'S) [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)1, the handler PPE requirements may be**redO~tl,** modified as specified in the\flIPS. ••••Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with th'IS products concentrate, Do not reuse them, Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Ifno such instrucllons for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other taundry. 

## User Users should wash hands before eating, drink'lng, chewing gum, using tobacco orusing the toilet. fli**,~i** 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present Ot to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipment washwaters, Avoid spray driftto nearby crops as this productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields may result, Do not plant anothercrop within 30 days aftertreatment

### ~RAYDRIFT .oidspray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this productto drift on to non·targetareas. Drift

may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of teafyellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greater than 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weatheHelated factors determinethe potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering allthese factors when making decisions. The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requiremenls do not apply to forestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length ofthe wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downwards more than 45degrees. Wiere states have more stringent regulations, they should 

### be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take**i~to** account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY**~ORMA**TION ON DROPLET SlZE 

# "e most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest

droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift 

### if applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions (See Wind, Temperature and Humidity. and Temperature Inversions). CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE Volume

- Use high flow rate nozzleS to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure

- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. 'iI\t'Ien higherflow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. Numberofnozzles

- Use the minimum numberofnozzles that provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation· Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger**JiIo~~~** than other orienlations and is the recommended practice. SignifICant deflection from horizontal 

### will reduce droplet size- and increase drift potential. • ••••• Nozzle Type

- Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle fypes, narrowersprayangles produce larger droplets. Consider using low_drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back procGJ(*:t11e laryest aroplets and the lowest drift. • • :...• 

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## • For some use patterns. reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor-lel'lgth may wPll'ier reduce drift without reducing swath width. ..:..• • APPUCATION HEIGHT : •••• 

## •••• Applications should not be made at a height greaterthan 10feet above the top ofthe target plants unless a great'V ht;jght is requIred for aircraft safety. Mak'lng applications at the lowest heightthat is safe reduces exposure 

### of droptets to**evaporation~~lhd.**SWATH ADJUSTMENT Wlen applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the freId, the applicator shoutd compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should itlcrease, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). WtND Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 

### 2 - 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potentiat at any given speed, Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variabte wind direction and high inversion potential. NOTE: Loca[ terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with loca[ wind patterns and howthey affect spray drift. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Wlen making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Drop[et evaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry. TEMPERATURE tNVERSIONS Applications should not occur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in 

### a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with attitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue 

# t o the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, iffog is not present, inversions can also be identified by movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that [ayers and moves [aterally in a oncentrated cloud (under [ow wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. SENStT[VE AREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adiacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ofwater, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). IMPORTANT: 00 not apply ETHREL ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator through any type of irrigation system. 00 not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the [abe!. Do not exceed the rate of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator per acre per year recommended on this [abe!. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE [t [s a violation of Federal Lawto use this product in a manner inconsistentwith 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 be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consull the agency responsible for regulations. Read entire labe[ before using this product. 

# AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS this product only in accordance with its [abeling and with the IfJorker Protection Standard, 

### 40 CFR part 

### 170. This standard i requirements for the protection of agriCUltural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of

. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It

### a[s"o~~~:~::~:~1 and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), n restricted·entry intervals. The requirements in thIs box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by

Standard. notenter or allow worker entty into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REt) of

### 48 hours. The RE[ 

### is 72 hours in average rainfall is less than 

### 25 inches per year. required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the IfJorker Protection Standard and that**if'I.V0[v~** contact that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-s[eeved shirt and long pants:'ttttlMica[

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as any waterproof gloves, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For oVllrhilad exposure, i headgear is also required. .' •• 

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### ETHREL®BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR· Promotes eartter, uniform colOring of mature FLUE-CURED TOBACCO. Promotes 

### earner coloration and maturity of TOMATOES, GRAPES, APPLES, and PEPPERS. Loosens CHERRIES, WALNUTS, and APPLES for eartier, more efficient harvest. Promotes fruit abscission (slipping) in CANTALOUPES. Increases dormant,fruit bud hardiness and delayed spring bloom ofS\O\£ET CHERRIES in the Pacific Northwest. Accelerates BLACKBERRY ripening and 

### loosening. Concentrates BLUEBERRY maturity and aids in 

### barrenberry control. Removes dwarf misUetoe from ORNAMENTAL CONIFERS. and leafy mistletoe from ORNAMENTAL DECIDUOUS TREES. Eliminates undesirable fruit onAPPLE. CRABAPPLE, CAROB. Md OLIVE trees. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gaftons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult your Extension Pomologist, Horticullural Specialist, RMne-Poulenc Ag Company Represenlalive or Farm Advisor for his experience with this producl In your area. 

### APPLICATION VOLUMES AND SPRAY COVERAGE Thorough spray coverage is essential to achieve maximum product effecliveness. Spray coverage is affecled by choice ofequipmenl, nozzle seleclion and spray boom setup as welt as spray pressure, planl size and canopy density. For both air and ground applicalions, il is important to choose an equipment selup thaI will assure thorough coverage ofplant canopy (foliage and fruit). The actual spray volume required will vary with the size and density ofthe plant canopy and Ihe equipment used. In Califomia and Arizona use a volume ofno less than 5 gallons per acre for aerial applications. 

### _E PRECAUTIONS

## ~O NOT MIX ETHREL® WTH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofsprayyou expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution 10 stand overnight. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as thIs product will cause modification in plant growth. Planl injury or reduced y'felds will result. 

### Do notplant another crop within 

### 30days aftertreatment. Do not use ETHREL e brand Elhephon Plant Regulator wilh additives other than recommended on this labet. Avoid spills ofconcenlrated product on spray equipment or airptane parts, IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS V\1TH PLENTY OF WATER AS ETHREL«l BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR IS 

### CORROSIVE. 

### EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nalure of Ihis product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and melals, R'fllse thoroughly alt exposed acryt'fC>.plastic malerials and painted surfaces with a delergent and water wilhin one hour afler exposure to spray deposits

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### Myellowing" of mature tobacco. 

### ETHREl® reduces cur"rng time, allowing more efficient use ofcuring barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules, ETHREL

### ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator increases the capacity of the curing barn by shortening the curing time and allows adjustments in harvest schedules. ETHREL 

### ® can be used as a directed spray to the bottom ormiddle portion ofthe tobacco plant or as an over-the-top spray. ETHREL 

### ® is not intended or recommended foruse on immature tobacco.



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# , Directions 

### DIRECTED 4 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG orOC spray tips designed to apply 50

- 60 9pa at 35-40 psi and 

### SPRAY at tractor speed of 2·3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side of the row dropped low APPLICATION enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage Is essential. Wth a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or more

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### i 4-8 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Apprrcation Timing"

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## . Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that m'uilmum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank orwhen temperatures are lower than normal. Atways test spray to determine 

### If the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with ETHREL®. Apply over-the-top ETHREl® spray as a fine mist using three nozzles (one nozzle

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• 00 not apply ETHREl® brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leafquality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using ETHREl ® brand Ethephon Ptant Regulator, since this may cause some reduction inyield and quality. Do not treat before anticipated majorstormwhich could prevent harvest and result in crop loss

. Do not apply ETHREl®brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorif rain 15 expected within 6 hours

. Do not harvesttobacco treated with ETHREl ® brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator soonerthan 2 days afterapplication. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 8 pints ofthis product (2 Ib ethephon) peracre peryear. 

### APPLICATION TIMING Successful results with ETHREl ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest. test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for ETHREL® treatment. Vllait a few days to permit further natural maturing, then make anothertest spray or "maturity" check. • • 

## •••••• Determine acres to treat by first confirming the number of leaves per plant that w'di color, then use bam capacfty to calculate the number ofacres to treat.' •••• 

### • • A test spray can be prepared by mixing 4 teaspoons of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator in t quart ofwater:Apply about t ounce to each test plant covering all leaves with a fine mist. ETHREL ®will not color immature leaves.:··:·: • 

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## • ••• To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest any yellowed leaves prior to apprlCatiol\• 

### ..l.Isa towe' rate.·under most**cond~ions.** limit use of higher rates to cool (beJow 

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### •••• ••••• • All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color**w~hin** 24 to 72 hours after ETHRELe application. The yellowing prOCl!iS is weather dependent; cool weatherwill delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco"

...Oeg1eaves have reached the desired color intensity. • •• 

## •• • Harvest can commence 48 hours after ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator application. To determine

### harvesrt'~tng and avoid quality loss orleafdrop, closely**mon~or** treated crop andweather conditions.

### CURING ETHREL® BRAND ETHEPHON PLANT REGULATOR TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each cure must be judged on the basis oftobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be laken to observe and conlrollhe CUr"1l19 process dosely, especially during the fate**~coloring~** 

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### Ethephon treated tobacco 

### will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If 

### tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, 

### it may be necessary to color them for a 

### few hours. If the leaves are completety yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf Is 

### dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures for curing. Since ETHREletreated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same bam.


# TOMATOES TOMATOES (PROCESSED): A foliar 

### spray of ETHREl® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator accelerates and concentrates tomato ripening increasing recoverable fruit yield from a once-over harvest. Plant Regulator application starts the normal ripening process earlier and increases the rate of ripening ofmature green fruit concentrating maturity. Concentrated maturity enables high recoverable yields of ripe tomatoes in once-over harvest. Early concentrated maturily extends the normal harvest season and helps growers schedule harvest and handling more effectively. e,MATOES (FRESH MARKET IN CALIFORNIA): A foliar 

### spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator acceterates tomato

npening increasing the earlyyields ofmarketable ripe fruit.**c'n~c"'**



### Crop Situation Specific Directions 

### PROCESS 11/4-31/4 Apply when 5% to 15% ofthe fruit in TOMATOES the field are red and pink (indudlng Early and breakers) 

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# ,. sufficient Midseason Crops mature green fruit to produce the orWarm desired tonnage. Conditions Under high temperatures (above 85 F), rates as low as 1 1/4 pintslacre can be effective. Thorough coverage Is essential. For ground 0' 

### air applicafton choose eqUipment and 

### spray volumes that will assure uniform spray**coverage.~** 

### foliage and fruit Overdosing from overlapping swaths or spray nozzle pattems can cause severe fOliage injury. If bands are sprayed over the 

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# If,u' Remarks 

### Apply ETHREL«I 

### when desired tonnage of fruH has reached marketable size and maturity. Check fields dosely for stage and degree of uniform maturity 

### priorto application. Sample several plants throughout the field to detennine proper 

### spray date. Sort, weigh end calculate the percent fruit which is red and pink, induding breakers. Fruit size alone is not an adequate indicator. Observe spedfic directions to determine treatment stage for your situation. Walk treated fields frequently to evalUate 

### ",op condition. Maintain normal culturel practice between treatment and harvest. 

### Timely harvest is essential for maximum return of high qualily fruit. Consult processor representatives concerning delivery schedules and quotas 

### priorto application of ETHRELe. Consult your local Rh6ne-Poulenc 

### Ag Company Representative, Extension Horticultural Specialist 0' 

### Farm Advisor for suggestions on the proper use of ETHREL® when fields have variabla plant vigor due to differences in soil conditions or cultural practices and for rates of fruit ripening as affected by 

### temperature, within the rate and timing limitations shown on the label.



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### 3114-6112 Apply when 5% to 30% offruit in the field are red and pink 

### Harvest 

### at proper maturity. 

### TOMATOES (including breakers) and there is sufficient mature green Temperatures 

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### may Late Season or fruit to produce the desired tonnage. Maximum response cause fruit to ripen sooner whereas Coastal crops or is achieved when fruit 10 be treated is 5 10 15% pink and 

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### 5 Apply ETHREL ®when desired tonnage offruit has reached Check trealed fruit frequently and TOMATOES marketable size and maturity, generally 3to 6 days before harvest at desired maturity. Wlen 

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### ; desired harvest date. Expect only one harvestfrom treated programming harvest, spray 

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### day 

### and Thorough coverage is essential. For ground or air harvest blocks daily in the same application choose equipment and spray volumes that will sequence. assure uniform spray coverage Use the higher rate and longer preharvest inlerval on late season crops, when temperatures are cool (generally below 

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### is dense. Under high temperatures, rates as low as 1 1/4 pints per acre have been effective while reducing foliage damage particularly 

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. seeab;ve. Use LimitatIons Do not apply before there is sufficient mature green fruit to produce the desired tonnage. ETHRELII brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorwill not ripen immature green fruit. Some yellowing and general aging offoliage may be observed following treatment. Do not treat plants with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poorsoil conditions, drought, disease or insect damage. Treatment ofweak plants will result in rapid loss offoliage cover increasing sunburn and sun scald potential, especially under high temperature conditions. 

# _DO not treatwhen sustained temperatures above 105°F are anlicipated.

• Do not treat sensitive varieties during period when temperatures exceed 100"F. Foliar damage is more severe on certain varieties such as VF 10, VF 3f5, VF 145, 21-4, and 13L. During periods ofhigh temperatures use the lower rates on sensitivevarieties.
• Do not tank mix with sun protection products, sun protection whiteners, spray adjuvants orotheradditives. Do notapply ETHRELII brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorto more acreage than can be harvested in 2 to 3 days. Do not appty ETHREL® brand Ethephoo Plant Regulalorto varieties known to soften rapidly orshatterwhen ripe. Do not use on greenhouse tomatoes. Do not harvest tomatoes treated with Ethref® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator soonerthan 3 days after last application. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. Do not exceed 6.5 pints ofthis product (1.63 lb ethephon) per acre peryear.



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### ®to sweet cherries in the Pacific Northwest area increases dormant bud hardiness and delays bloom the following spring.
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## TART Dilute Spray Apply as a dilute spray with sufficient water for CHERRIES 

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### Use Limitations Not for use on cherries In California Do not treat too early as this can cause earlyfruit dropwith stems attached. Some gummosis ofcherry trees is associated with treatmenl. High temperatures during and afterapplication may cause severe gummosis. Do not treat trees that had severe gummosis the previous year as tree damage will result. Remarks

Expect a longer treatment to harvest intervalwith lower rates.

A fall application of ETHREL ® will increase fruit bud hardiness by decreasing the chance for winler injury and delaying bloom by 3 to S days which may help avoid frost injury. Treatment of early flowering varteties may delay bloom to better coincide with potnnation from othervarieties.

Do nol apply to trees that are of low vigor or have experienced severe stress (such as winter injury, drought. or disease), since gummosis

### will be excessive, particularly when high temperatures and/or drought follow treatment. : ••• :. Ifpossible, irrigate orchards to prevent drought stress resulting in gummosis. 

## ••••• Do not harvest cherries treated with ETHREl® sooner than 7 days after last application. 

### • • •••• At the time of application, all fruit including those inside the tree canopy, should be 

### in stage 3 as"int:l+oeted by rapid size increase and the presence ofground color (change from bright green to yellow background color). Treat wilen

### air~empemtures are between 

### 60 and

### 85~F. Do not treat when air temperatures exceed 8S"F. Uniform coverage is important.-80MElntrated sPraYs associated with erratic application can result 

### in gummosis and tip dieback. •• '"• •••• 

### • • Some early leafyellowing and drop may be noted following application. ..:..• •••• Slight gummosis and indIvidualfruit size reduction may result with fall application bud hardiness tre·a·tment. .:. Follow use rates listed above for labeled uses. 

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### 4.0 pints ofthis product (1.0 Ib ethephon) per acra.per.year. 

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### ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator 

### promotes early uniform color development on table grape varieties such as Cardinal, Emperor, Flame seedless, Red Malaga, Queen and Tokay allowing more efficient harvests ofquality

### fruit. GRAPES (RAISIN PRODUCTION): A foliar spray of ETHREL

### ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator 

### will hasten maJurity ofThompson 

### seedless grapes resulting in reduced acids, increased sugars and increased raisin quality.


### CropSituatlon TABLE GRAPES (such as Cardinal, Flame Seedless, Red 

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### Use Limitations Tabte Grapes c,

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# two 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For low or more after treatment. VVatch treated areas temperatures conditions (but closely and harvest before berries become too dark. 

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### us. higher rates, more information regarding 

### 10caJ experiences with this Apply in sufficient water to wet**,~~** grapes, consult your Farm Advisor or Extension vines and 

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# Iberrle;-**Sho!;:tl:~en** 5 - 30% of 

# I**!r~: Toka~sco~~r~n**  5 - 15% of 

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# I**~:Jt~~'~I~"** consul! your Farm Advisor or Extension 

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• Some berry softening is associated with ETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant Regulator treatment of some varieties which may limit or Influence storage considerations. Do not store Tokays.
• Do not harvest grapestreated with ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator soonerthan 14 days after last application. • Do nol exceed 2 pints ofthis product (0.5 Ib ethephon) peracre peryear. Raisin Production (Thompson Seedtess) Do not apply to grapes under stress from insect damage or moisture stress. Observe treated vineyards closely and harvest at proper maturity as determined by sugar acid tevels. Do not exceed 2 pints ofthis product (0.5 Ib ethephon) per acre peryear.



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APPLES: A foliar spray of ETHREL 

### ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator promotes fruil maturity and loosens apples, making harvest by 

### hand or machine easier and more efficient. ETHREL® 

### applied in combination with FRUITONE® N to control pre.harvest drop stimulates early development of red color and ripening without loosening fruit Applied to young trees, ETHREL

### ® will suppress vegetative growth and promote flower bud formation.



### Crop Situation FRUIT LOOSENING
1. EARLY AND MIDSEASON MATURING VARIETIES (varieties maturing with Mcintosh or earlier) 

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### Directions Apply afoliar spray to apple Irees 7 to 14 days prior to normal anticipated harvest. Use sufficient water for thorough uniform spray coverage. The type of sprayer used and size oftrees will effect votume required. Observe fruit daily as the proper picking period is shorter with ETHREL0 uc<Ou::u fruit than untreated fruit. Remarks 

### ETHRELfJ 

### provides several benefidal responses on apples. Depending on rate and time of appUcation ETHREL e 

### will: promote fruit loosening, promote uniform ripening and cororing 

### without loosening, promote thinning and return bloom, and increase flower bud development in young trees. For desired response, follow specific directions. Treat when air temperatures are between 

### 60· F and 90· F. However, application may be made at 50· F under rising temperature conditions. If daytime temperatures are warm, color response from ETHRELill 

### treatment will be reduced, but ripening and loosening effects will be accelerated. Cool weather may extend the interval between treatment and harvest. 2. LATE MATURING 5 00 not allow fruit to become overripe on trees. VARIETtES IN Fruit intended for fresh market must be checked THE EASTERN for quality and maturity. Color alone is not an UNITED STATES adequate guide for fruit maturity. Use a pressure (varieties gauge or other suitable methods for determining maturing later internal maturity. Fruit over-matured when than MCintosh) harvested and stored may soften sooner than

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### LOOSENING

1. EARLYOR MIOSEASON MATURING VARIETIES (varieties maturing with Mcintosh or earlier) 

### 1 - 4 preharvest drop control according to label directions. Begin Since recommendations for chemical control of spraying 2 to 3 weeks before normal preharvest drop va/)' according to location and harvest period and about 1 to 2 weeks variety, follow dlrections on the**FRUITON~** 

### N before desired harvest date. label. tn addition, you may consult your local**~~2.~.** 

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DIrections Treat 10 to 20 days after fun bloom. For greater thinning, this product can be mixed with AMIO-THIN®W, SEVIN® brand 4F Carbaryl 

### Insecticide, SEVIN" brand 80 WSP Carbaryl Insecticide. SEVIN® brand 80 S Carbaryl Insecticide or SEVIN€! brand XLR Plus Carbaryl Insecticide for use on apples in accordance with the most restrictive ofthe AMI[)" 

### THINe W, SEVIN®and ETHREL* labellimilations and precautions. No label dosage rales should be exceeded. ETHREL¢I cannot be mixed

### with anyproductcontaining a label proh'rbition against such mixing. Consult local extension recommendations. Addition ofa non-ionic surfactant can enhance treatment effectiveness. Buffering spray solution to a pH of3 to 5 can improve performance where water is alkaline. Use a sprayvolume I' to



### , and Spray treeS thoroughly and uniformly to the point of runoff. Use the higher rate on more vigorous trees.
Treat 2 to 4 weeks after full bloom.**TO_~,~I?,minimize** fru'lt th'lnning, delay i until 6 weeks after full I I

### aft. ,ci,op, Remarks Regulating cropping from one season to another is a problem. V\ohenever a high percent of the spurs and lateral buds bloom in a single season severe alternate bearing can developthe following year. To overcome this problem use ETHREL4Dc or a combination of ETHREL €I plus AMID-THIN* 

### W or ETHREL €I plus one of the SEVIN® products listed under Specific Directions applied 7 to 21 days after full bloom. The program to use will depend on the amount of thinning required and the biennial bearing history ofyour orchard. Expect Red Delicious to show a reduction of**"type~** and fruit size particularly on trees under stress. Use of higher label rates may reduce fruit size.

To increase flower bud development on norr bearing trees apply a foliar spray of ETHREL f) 2 to 4 weeks after bloom.

## ;;::~~;~ln:, can result in excessive fruit thinning and i size and yield reduction the year of usage. ETHREL ® should reduce vegetative growth and increase flowering the following spring. Trees should be large enough to support a crop ofapples before treatment to initiate flower buds.

The use of ETHREL ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator can result in overthinning and reduced fruit size. Avoid double coverage and use on loW vigortrees. Environmental factors can affect thinning and return bloom, it is advisable to obtain experience under your conditions by initially testing only a small percent ofyourtrees each yearwith anyone program, User must consider risk ofexcessive fruit thinning and fruit size reduction when using ETHREL ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator on youngtreesjust starting to bear. : ••• :. Treatonly vigorous trees since excessive growth reduction will result on weak trees, For best resurts a thorough uniform spray is needed. A wetting agent may improve spray coverage, 

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WALNUTS IN

### CALJFORNIA~ A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Elhephon Plant ReguJalor will loosen walnuts for increased efficiency ofmechanical harvest, promote earlier harvest, improve hull removal, and increase recoverable yields from a once-overharvest.

California 

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USE LIMITATIONS Specific Directions 

### spray of to 

### 900 ppm. Refer to spray ETHREL® 

### preparation chart below. Under low temperatures andlor 

### low humidity conditions 

### use the higher label rates. Expect less time between application and harvest with higher 

### Jabel rates. For best resurts treat when air temperatures are between 600F and 95°F. Expect reduced effectiveness 

### if above gOOF with low humidity due to spray evaporation. Thorough uniform coverage of walnut hulls is 

### essential for maximum hull split and nut loosening response. Choose equipment that provides maximum spray penetration of the entire tree canopy. Use large air carrier sprayers where tree size jeopanflzes coverage. Orvolute sprayer attachments may help. Remarks

halves Collect nut samples from throughout the tree canopy when determining percent nut maturity. Advancing Harvest- Apply when 95-100% of the nuts have reached maturity. Inspect frequently and harvest as soon as adequate hullabilily occurs generally 10·16 days after treatment depending on variety and weather conditions. Plan second shake 10-12 days afterfirst shake. Once Over Harvest· Variety. growing conditions and weather affect maturity and the opportunity for once over harvest. Contact a local fieldman or Farm Advisor to determine if once over harvest can be expected 

### in your silualion. Apply to mature walnuts 

### to days prior to expected harvest date. Expect actual harvest to range from 7-12 days after treatment.

Treatmenl prior to packing tissue brown (malure) stage may reduce nut quality. Some leafdrop is associated with treatment. 

### Do not treat diseased, low vigor ormoisture stressed trees as excessive leafdrop may occur, Assure that dosage rates are measured accurately since rates higher than recommended may result in tree injury (such as excessive defoliation. reduced catkin formation and twig dieback)

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ETHREL®brand Ethephon Plant Regulator. Someyellowing and general aging ofleaves will be noted aftertreatment. 

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### 5 days after last application. Do not exceed 4 pints ofthis product (1.0 Ibai ethephon) per acre peryear
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# BLACKBERRIES BLACKBERRtES tN OREGON AND WASHtNGTON: A foliar spray of ETHREL

### ® brand Ethephon Plant RegUlator will concentrate maturity and loosen fruit, improving harvesting efficiencywhile reducing cane injury from mechanical harvest.
Crop Situation ETHREL® Pints/Acre Specific DIrections IN OREGON 

### 5-8 To loosen fruit and concenlrate maturity, 

### AND apply a foliar spray of ETHREL Cl at least 3 

### WASHINGTON days prior 

### to expected harvest when air temperatures are between 60"F and 90°F (CUllivars Chehalem and rain is nol predicted within 24 hours. Thornless and Use suffICient volume to insure thorough Evergreen) and uniformwettinQ offolia!=je and fruit. Use 

### Limitations Remarks Use ETHRELCl: 1) early in the harvest season to reduce the number of pickings or 2) treat later in the harvest season for a

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### Situation CONCENTRATION OF MATURITY AND EARLIER FRUIT COLORING (Cullivars BlueCrop, Weymouth, Jersey, Rancocas, Rubel, Btuetta, Erliblue, VVolcott, Croatan,

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BLACK BARRENBERRY CONTROL IN LOW 

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### Use limitations 4-8

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a foliar spray of ETHRELCI brand EiIi,ol1on 

### Plant Regulator at a rate of4 

### to in 150 to 200 gallons per acre, the higher spray volume and rate on large demle foliage bushes or when temperatures are cool. Treat when air temperatures are 60° to gOo F. uniform spray coverage foliage and fruit is essential for maximum fruit maturation and coloration. To aid uniform wetting of plants, use a wetting agent such as Triton**B~1956** 

### al 0.5 pint per 100 gallons or**X~77** 

### at 2.0 pints per 100 gallons.

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### pints per acre of ETHRELCI brand Ethephon Plant Regulator in approximately 100 to 200 gallons per acre forground sprayers and approximately 10 gallons per acre for aerial application. Thorough uniform spray coverage is essential. To aid in uniform wetting pf

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### Remarks To concentrate first harvest, apply ETHRELe brand Ethephon Plant Regulatorwhen 15to 20% 

### of the berries are blue. To concentrate final harvest, treat after the first or second picking. Harvest blueberries at proper maturity when colored, generally one to two weeks after treatment. Observe fruit dafly as the proper picking period for optimum internal and external quality 

### is shorterwith ETHRELfJ brand Ethephon Plant Regulator treated fruit than with untreated fruit. High temperatures (90" F) 

### accelerate fruit ripening. ETHREL

### e treatments may increase fruit with stems, slighlly decrease fruit size, soluble solids acidity. ETHRELIf) 

### not induce intemal
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### Be sure properly. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after to coordinate your treatment. schedule with 

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### Use Limitations

ETHREL ® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator should not be apprted when nighttemperatures are below 60"F. Treat only thOse fruit that have a fairly uniform fruit set, have vines in good condition, and have fruit with marketable soluble sonds and internal flesh color. 

### 00 not treat fields where solub[e solids are running less than 10%. 

### 00 not harvestcantaloupes treated with ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regu[ator sooner than 2 days after last application

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# MISTLETOE REMOVAL M/ARF AND LEAFY M[STLETOE REMOVAL: A foliar spray of ETHREL® brand Ethephon Plant Regulator wiU remove dwarf**~tletoe** shoots in ornamentat conifers and leafy mistretoefrom ornamental deciduous trees.
ETHREL® Crop Situation Amount Specific Directions DWARF 2 pints Apply as a foliar spray to dwarf M[STLETOE ON 

### per mistletoe shoots before mislletoe ORNAMENTAL 20 gallons seed dispersal. 

### For effective CONIFERS removal, all mistletoe shoots must DOUGLAS FIR 1 pint be sprayed to wet Use of a no"" ORNAMENTALS 

### per ionic surfactant at recommended 20 gallons rates may increase effectiveness. Treat any mistletoe regrowth before seed disoersal. lEAFY M[STlETOE 2 quarts Make applications after fall leaf 

### ON per drop through mid·winter. 

### For ORNAMENTAL 20 gallons effective removal, 

### aU mistletoe DEC[DUOUS shoots must be sprayed to wet. 

### TREES Use of a norrionic surfactant at recommended rates may increase effectiveness. 

### Any mistletoe regrowth should be treated during the labeled aoolicationwindow. Remarks Applications made in conjunction with sylvicultura[ mistletoe management will prevent spread of the mistletoe parasite to other parts of the tree and other trees. Mature needle drop, that norma[1y occurs in the fall, may be hastened by the use of ETHREL e
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### e;aS;uquaJ 6 ounces Apply as a foliar spray. Wet a11 Do not use on small red fruited varieties of 

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### not be 200allons will depend on tree size. satisfactory. OLlVE* 12 ounces (Olea europaea) 

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An application of Ethrel slows the growth ofturfgrasses thus redUCing the required frequency of mowing and the volume ofclippings collected.
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## RATE APPLICATtON SPRAY VOLUME 

# • Fairways, Roughs & Commercial 6 fl. oz.l1000 ft.2 Apply to actively growingturf. Itwill 0.5-4.0 gals/1000ft2 Turfgrasses, including Bentgrass require 7-10 days for ETHREL®to (Fairway co!), Kentucky act. Reapplication intervals: Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, KentUCky Bluegrass--7 wks. Tall & 

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### wks. Tali/Fine Fescue-4 wks. Bentgrass-4 wks. 

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Do not anow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried. For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficientvolume ofwater to provide uniform coverage. ETHREL® is foliarly absorbed. Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period.

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### 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' evaluation of reasonable tests of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports offield experience. Tests have not been made on all varieties or in all states or under all conditions. 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE VlMICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER V\+iICH IS INCONSISTENT WTH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. 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, w-tETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRtCT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERVvlSE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR. THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WTH RESPECT TO VvHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS 

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...........................................................................................................................................78.3% ·Contains 2 pounds elhephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 264..267 EPA Est. No. 264·PA-01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-800·334·9745 The use of this product for a variety of planl growth regulation uses is covered by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license IS granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use or sale ofthis product outside the United Stales. 

# STATEMENTOF PRACTICAL TREATMENT

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do nOI contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes, Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwa!ers. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product

### witt cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. IMPORTANT: Do notapply CHIPCO® brand PROXY®through any type ofirrigation system. Do not use this product for purposes otherthan those listed on the label. Do not exceed the rate ofCHIPCO®brand PROXY® per acre peryear recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE

.. It Is a violation of Federal lawto use this product in a manner Inconsistentwith 

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## ~ not apply this product in a way Ihat wilt conlact workers or olher persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers

may be in the area during application. For any requiremenls specific to your Stale or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for peslicide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contamlnalewater, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL wasles resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed ofon site orat an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rins;e (orequivalent). Then offerfor recyding or reconditioning orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill orby incineration. or ifallowed by state and local authorilies, by burning. 

### If burned, slay out ofsmoke. GENERAL INFORMATION

• r local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons of waler per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rnfall conditions consult Rh6ne*Poulenc Ag Company Representative for his experiencewith this product in your area. USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX CHIPCO®brand PROXY®WTH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each 

### day. 00 notallow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use CHIPCO® brand PROXY®with additives otherthan recommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcenlrated product on spray equipment. iMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS \I\1TH PLENTY OFWATER AS CHIPCO® brand PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. 

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### Reapplication intervals: Ryegrass, Tan 

### & Fine Fescue Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. Tall/Fine Fescue-4 wks. Bentgrass-4wks. 

# ee limitations: Do not allow entryto treated areas until sprays have dried. Forbest results, apply with sprayerin sufficient volume afwater to provide uniform coverage. CH1PCO®brand PROXV® is foliarly absorbed. Apply only to actively growing furf, underfavorable growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period. Do nottreat turfgrass wi.th poor root systems orgrowing understress due to poorsoil conditions, drought, disease orinsectdamage. Do not apply to golfcourse greens. Use ofspreaders/stickers with CHIPCO®brand PROXY® is not necessary. CHIPCO® brand PROXV®is an acidic product and prolonged exposureto spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrytic plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterWithin one hour after exposure to spray deposits.
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### warnings and olher statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' evalualion of reasonable tests of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports of field experience. Tests have not been made on aU 

### varieties or in all states or under all conditions. 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 OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 

### THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE Itv'HICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER V'vHICH IS INCONSISTENT 'MTH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. 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, VvHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHER'v\o1SE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WTH RESPECT TO VoMICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, tNDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS .....&,R.ODUCT. 'W:>TICETO BUYER Purchase of this material does not confer any rights under patent governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside ofthe United States



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## October 18, 1999
Mr. John Bazuin Product Team 22 Office ofPesticide Programs Registration Division (7505C) 

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## 266A, Crystal Mall 2 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia 22202

DearMr. Bazuin:
SUBJECT: Ethrel Ethephon Plant Regulator-EPA Reg. No. 264-267 Chipco Proxy-EPA Reg. No. 264-267 Label Revisions-Your Letter ofSept. 30, 1999
Attached are 5 copies each ofrevised labeling for Ethrel Ethephon Plant Regulatorand Chipco Proxy. The label changes are those required in your letter ofSeptember 30, 1999. They include changes in the Signal Word, Precautionary Statements, Statement ofPractical Treatment, and General Worker Protection Statements. These changes were necessitated by the review ofthe eye irritation study (MRJD 44476001).

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