REGISTRATION

83222-33 
agribusbieSs professi'onals 

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October 28, 201 0 

Document Processing Desk 

Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P) 

US Environmental Protection Agency 

One Potomac Yard 

2777 S. Crystal Drive 

Room S-490D, 4th Floor 

Arlington, V A 22202 

Attention: 

Dear Mr. Kish.: 

Mr. Tony Kish (PM #22) 

RE: Ethephon AG 6, EPA Reg. No. 83222·33 

Final Labeling 

As per the EPA Notice of Pesticide Registration Approval dated September 2, 2010 

please find enclosed the following: 

1. One (1) copy of final labeling with the corrections made as requested by the 

Agency. 

Should you have any questions, or wish to reach me, please fed free to contact our office 

at 203-740-1200. 

/ Sincerely, 

(k~i1~;Jt-- / 

Agent to J. Oliver Products, LLC 

115 Obtuse Hill· Brookfield, Connecticul 06804· USA 

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Yoke: 203.740.1200· Fax: 203.740.1220· Email: Imlller@biologicconsulting.com 

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon AG 6 

For USE ON Cotton and Tobacco 

Not for Use in Residential Areas 

Ethephon: (2~Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid* .. . ................... 55.4% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ................. . .... .44.6% 

TOTAL: .... . ...... " .......... 100.0% 

*1 gallon contains 6 Ibs. ethephon. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER/PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, bu"qu,e a alguien para que S6 la explique a 

I do not understand the find someone to it to you in 

eyes: • 

on skin or 

clothing: 

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• Take off contaminated clothing. 

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

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

• Do not induce unless told to do so the poison control center or doctor. 

T Tr~~e.~at;~I'~::~O::~:i~~:'~~; Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this 

pi have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

DANGER 

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CORROSIVE. Causes skin burns and irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowfJd anci/or at~6~:ld through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear SUL:if;8S uog~IEs, face 

shield or safety glasses. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling aiJrl Jjefdre €5~ing. 

drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing bef('f<;'! reOse. 

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EPA Reg. No. 83222-33 EPA Est. No. 

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Manufactured for: 

J. Oliver Products, LLC 

3187 Roberson Gin Road 

Hernando, MS 38632 

Net Contents: 2.5 gal 

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NOT REVIEWED 

In Accordance with PR Notice 82-2 

Based on Draft Labeling Dated 

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

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

laminate 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 

• Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this 

product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintzinlng 

PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Kt::t:!fJ &rd wash PPE 

separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets ::he ':'equirt:!ments 

listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) or agricultural pesflcides [40 CFR 170.24') (d) (4-6)]. the 

handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 

Users should: 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS I 

• Wash hands with plenty of soap and water before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacs'). -::::-

using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and 

change into clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

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

mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not 

contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, Do not apply 

this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only 

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

Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Read the entire label before using this 

product. 

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AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard 40 CFR 

Part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, 

nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, 

decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and 

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), 

notification of workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of 

this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 

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

The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standc::rj a!leI 

that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, ic;' 

• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoor('!ne, or ')a~rier 

laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and posting warning signs at entrances to tp;ated 

areas. 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Ethephon AG 6 is a plant growth regulator which penetrates plant tissues and degrades to ethylene which 

affects the growth process of the plant. Ethephon AG 6 can be applied as foliar applications to cotton to 

accelerate boll opening and improve defoliation. These features permit harvest to occur sooner and more 

efficiently, and may increase yields compared to untreated cotton fields. When Ethephon AG 6 is applied 

as foliar sprays to mature tobacco (flue-cured), the leaves uniformly turn yellow. This feature provides 

flexibility in scheduling harvest and also reduces curing time. 

SPRAY DRIFT 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determines the potential 

for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. The 

following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial 

applications to agricultural f!eld crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public 

health uses or to applications using dry formulations. 

1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the fixed 

wingspan or diameter of the rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always paint backward parallel with the air stream and ,13,1.3, be pointed 

downwards more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The appli('.8trlr ShCl:lj .:J;: 

familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduct'on Adl[iso[y 

Information, below. 

Aerial Drift Reduction AdviSOry Information 

[This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirementsj. 

Information on Droplet Size: The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large dmplets. 

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). 

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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 of increasing pressure. 

• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles 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. 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 

types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low~drift nozzles. -3Qlid 

stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the low%"[ jri~. 

Boom Length: For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less tha" 3/4 (If tre 

wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

Application Height: Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet dbove the to;.-::l 

the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the ~CV/iJSt 

height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment: When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will De disJ:.la~f.d 

downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compensate for 

this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance S'1'J'J 1

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increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind: Drift potential is lowest between wind 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 var"lable 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 humidity, 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 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 altitude 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 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 

concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward 

and rapidly diSsipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

Sensitive Areas: This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent s:mJitivc 

areas (e,g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endanae'reCi :species, non~ 

target crops) is minimal (e.g., when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not allow spray to drift to nearby crops as this product will affect plant growth r<o,,>,,!.lti:ig in iniury or 

reduced yields. 

• Do not prepare more spray solution than can be used in one day. Clean out the spray tank aft<or W:S 

and do not allow the spray solution to remain in the sprayer overnight. " " . 

MIXING DIRECTIONS 

Caution: Do not prepare more spray solution than required for one day's use. Do not allow the spray 

solution to stand overnight Avoid spilling the concentrated product on any spray equipment or on 

airplane parts (a nurse tank is recommended to help prevent spills). CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY 

BY FLUSHING WITH PLENTY OF WATER 

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• Fill the spray tank 12 to % full of water. Agitate the water and continue agitation though mixing and 

spraying operations. 

• Add Ethephon AG 6 to the tank followed by the remaining amount of water. 

• Add any other tank mix partner products. Do not allow the spray solution to sit without agitation 

longer than 5 to 10 minutes. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING: This product is very acidic and can damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, 

and metals after prolonged exposure. Therefore, ensure that any exposed acrylic plastic-type materials 

(e.g., aircraft windshields) are washed thoroughly with soap and water within 1 hour of exposure to the 

spray droplets. When the application is completed, all metal parts of the aircraft and other spray 

equipment which were exposed to the spray solution should be washed thoroughly with soap and \',a',er 

COTTON 

Follow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6 on cotton alone cr in 

combination with other products. 

RESTRICTIONS 

• Do not harvest cotton until 7 days after an application of Ethephon AG 6, 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 Ibs. ethephon AI per acre per year. 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as product performance may be 

reduced. 

• Rotation Crop Restrictions: Do not plant back another crop within 30 days after application. If small 

grains are planted earlier than 1 month after an Ethephon AG 6 application or are planted between 

the cotton plant rows which were treated with Ethephon AG 6, these crops can only be used as cover 

crops. Do not harvest the grain crops for food or feed. Small grain plants grown under these 

conditions may turn yellow and their growth may be stunted. 

WHEN TO HARVEST COTTON 

Monitor the treated crop to determine when the optimum number of bolls are open before the cotton is 

harvested. Lint quality and yield may be reduced if the crop is harvested too late. 

Mature bolls are determined by squeezing the boll between thumb and finger: if the boll cannot be 

dented then it is mature. Other signs of boll maturity include when the boll is too hard to be sliced with a 

sharp knife, and when the seed coat has changed color to light brown. 

APPLiCATION OF ETHEPHON AG 6 ALONE (Boll Opening ApplicatjQr) 

Ethephon AG 6 No, Acres 

Pints/A treated by 1 gal Additionallnstructior,s 

(lb. AlIA) of 

Ethephon AG 6 

Conditions: --.--- Hot aDd dry 

80"F or higher t t/3 6 Select the type of equipment (ground or air) and spray 

(1.0) volumes which will ensure thorough coverage of boll:; ,3.1J 

foliage. 

Dry and 75 to 2.0 4 Apply Ethephon AG 6 when a suffICient number of 80°F 

(15) unopened bolls have matured to give the desired yield. 

Bolls will open 7 -t4 days earlier than w'lthout treatment. 

Cool bot 

22/3 3 above 65°F or By ground: apply in a minimum spray volume of 10 gallA 

Rank cotton (2.0) By air: apply in a minimum spray volume of 2 gallA (5 gallA 

in AZ. and CAl 

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Cotton bolls and plants which are overly rank or not standing 

will not be thoroughly covered by an Ethephon AG 6 

application. It is recommended that an application of a 

defoliant be made BEFORE an Ethephon AG 6 application 

to facilitate boll and foliage coverage by Ethephon AG 6 .. 

TANK MIX APPLICATIONS OF ETHEPHON AG 6 

USING ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTICIDES: Ethephon AG 6 may be applied 

as a tank mixture or in sequence with the following products'. Def1, Fole/ll

, Dropp®, Dropp& :.Jltr'd, 

Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathion®. Refer to the lain;:! ":11' the tank mix 

partner for use precautions and use rates. 

Precautions: 

• Use caution when Ethephon AG 6 is applied as a tank mix with defoliants as a s:ight reductior. in 

boU opening could occur. 

• Only apply Ethephon AG 6 as a tank mix with desiccants if plant desiccation is required. 

• Do not use a defoliant unless sufficient mature unopened boUs are present to produce the dt-!i;ired" 

yield. 

• DO NOT TANK MIX ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE 

HARVESTED. 

• UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DESICCANTS 

CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF 

HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORINE FUMES. 

• DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE AS THESE MIXTURES 

MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Ethephon AG 6 Pre·Conditioner Prior to Defoliant Tank Mix 

Plus Application 

Folex Defoliant Tank Mix 

OR 

Dropp Defoliant Tank Mix 

Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres treated by Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres treated by 

Pints/A 1 gal tank mix Pints/A 1 gal tank mix 

(lb. AI/A) (lb. AI/A) 

Conditions; -- Hot and dry 213 12 , BO"F or higher I (0.5) ---.j Cool but above 113 24 1 1/3 e 65"F 

oc (0.25) (1.0) 

Rank cotton 

High soli 

moisture NR NR 

or 

High fertility 

level 

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Rank cotton 

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Additional Make application 4-7 days before the Make application 4-7 days before a defoliant Instructions Ethephon AG 6 boll·opening application. tank mix is applied. This application helps 

Defoliant tank mix applications are to be defoliate the top of the crop and preserves the 

used as a sequential treatment with, not in bottom of the crop (may lead to earlier 

place of the Ethephon AG 6 boll opening harvest). 

treatment. By ground: apply in a minimum spray volume 

A full label rate of Folex or Dropp is of 10 gallA 

permitted. By air: apply in a minimum spray volume of 2 

By ground: apply in a minimum spray gaUA (5 gallA in AZ. and CAl 

volume of 10 gallA 

For Ethephon AG 6 Plus Folex: apply by 

air in a minimum spray volume of 5 gallA 

For Ethephon AG 6 Plus Dropp: apply by I 

air in a minimum spray volume of 3 gallA (5 I 

gallA In AZ and CAl I 

In all tank mix options, select the type of application equipment (air or grQ'J'1'i; and sf.>rdY 

volumes which will ensure thorough coverage of bolls and foliage. 

Do not exceed a maximum of 2,0 Ibs. AlIA (2 2/3 pints/A) Ethephon AG 6 per year throw!;l, I 

combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products. - NR - Not recommended 

TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) 

Fo!!ow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6 on tobacco. 

RESTRICTIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as product performance may be 

reduced. If a major storm is expected, delay application of Ethephon AG 6. 

• Use only the recommended addit"lves with Ethephon AG 6 which are mentioned on this label. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days after Ethephon AG 6 application. 

• Do not exceed more than 2 Ibs. of ethephon AI per acre per year. 

WHEN TO HARVEST TOBACCO 

Within 24 to 72 hours after the Ethephon AG 6 application, mature, sprayed leaves will begin to turn 

yellow, but the exact timing is dependent on the weather so that under cooler temperatures, yellowing will 

be delayed while under warm, sunny conditions, yenowing occurs faster. Monitor weather conditi~,'S ot;ld 

intensity of tobacco leaves color to determine timing of harvest. Usually within ~e r.0Urs after the 

Ethephon AG 6 application, the leaves have reached the desired color intensity and C2n bz I,arvested. 

To avoid reduced yields and quality, harvest the tobacco before it over-ripens in hlA. rield af::s.r J.n 

Ethephon AG 6 application. 

APPLICATION TIMING 

For best results, apply Ethephon AG 6 to mature leaves. Treatment of immature leaves can I,;ad ;0 

leaves that are not acceptable in color, quality or dryness. The correct timing for application c.an be 

tested by spraying a few plants in several different locations of the field. If the leaves begin to yellow 

within 24-72 hours, the leaves are mature. If some treated leaves do not change color within 72 hours, 

do not apply Ethephon AG 6 until another test is carried out to determine if the leaves are mature. To 

prepare a test spray solution, add 1 tsp. Ethephon AG 6 to 1 qt. water. Apply about 1 oz of the test spray 

solution as a fine mist and thoroughly cover the leaves. Immature leaves won't change color. 

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When the desired number of leaves per plant change in the test, the number of acres to treat in order to 

fill the barn can be calculated. 

Remove yellowed leaves before making an Ethephon AG 6 application as this will help yields and prevent 

leaf drop. Typical growing conditions wi)) require the lower rates specified in the table below. If the higher 

rates are used, only apply if temperatures are below 65 degrees F on the day of application. 

CURING ETHEPHON AG 6 TREATED TOBACCO 

p., number of factors must be considered when curing treated tobacco. These factors include, but are not 

limited to tobacco condition, timing between application of Ethephon AG 6 and harvest, ''Vo::ather 

conditions, and type of curing. Best quality tobacco is obta'lned when the curing process 'IS c1o::;cly 

monitored during late leaf coloring and early leaf drying stages. 

Applications of Ethephon AG 6 to tobacco begins the coloring process before harvest, fO tr.e amount ')f 

time required in the coloring phase and drying phase may be reduced. Harvested green leaves will peed 

to be colored for a few hours. Harvested yellow leaves wi)) require adjustment or t:mJ:-erature 2~d 

ventilation so the tobacco dries as quickly as possible without scalding. At the point cf ;!YIo dried state, 

the leaves can be treated using normal procedures for curing. However, Ethephon AG 6-treated I-;aves 

cure faster, so cure treated and untreated leaves in separate barns. 

Crop Situation 

Directed Spray 

Application 

Over-The-Top 

Application 

Ethephon AG Additional Instructions 

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Pints/A 

1 1/3 Apply Ethephon AG 6 in a minimum spray volume of 50 gallA. 

Apply Ethephon AG 6 with drop nozzles and TG or DC spray tips 

designed to apply 50-60 gallA at 35-40 psi and at a tractor speed of 

2-3 mph. Best results are obtained when thorough sprays are 

directed to the leaves to be ripened. Adjust the sprayer so that there 

are 2 nozzles per row placed low enough to direct the spray to the 

leaves. For this type of application, harvest when 20% or more of 

the leaves have ye))owed. 

1 1/3 2213 Apply Ethephon AG 6 in a minimum spray volume of 40 gal/A. 

Make applications only to the mature leaves left on the stalk. Use 

the test procedure described in the Application Timing section above 

to determine if remaining leaves are mature and wi)) respond to 

applications of Ethephon AG 6. 

Apply the lower rate of Ethephon AG 6 for ,natdrt-' crop or if 

experience indicates that a minimum ripening inaucement ;3 

required. The higher rate is used for heavy, morA r2~k crups or 

when temperatures are lower than normal. 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist using thre~ nuzzles (OJ"1e 

nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and one on ea"ch side) Os') n!! 

leaves are thoroughly covered, similar to the application pattern of 

systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray pressure of 40 ··~c ec I 

psi. 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, If container is broken or 

contents have spilled, follow all precautions provided on this label and clean up immediately. Before 

cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves, and goggles or face shield. 

Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and dispose of waste 

at an approved waste disposal facility. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess 

pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of 

by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or 

the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this containe,·.' O'le~ for recycling 

if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as fo'iows: Empty 

the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 se("'erc~ 3fter t;le fJew 

begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. ~)ou: rinsate i'1~C" 

application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10' second,:; .14:er 

the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling cr re,;onditioning, 

or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved Uy" State anc loc<.ll 

authorities. Plastic containers are also disposable by incineration, or, if allowed by State and "local 

authorities, by buming. If burned stay out of smoke. 

Nonrefillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this 

container. Offer for recycling if available. If recycling or reconditioning is not available, puncture and dispose 

of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities. Plastic containers 

are also disposable by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out 

of smoke. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying, Triple rinse as 

follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full 

with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at 

least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth 

several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the 

rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this 

procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

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

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

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

Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 

Refillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. 

Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the 

responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the 

refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 

into application equipment or a mix tank, Fill the container about fD% full with water. Agitate vigorcuslvcr 

recirculate water with the pump for two minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application E-quii'rnent or rinsate 

collection system, Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times.Triple rinse (or equiv3lent) empty 

containers. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a ::2.r.i:£:ry land,'if, of" 

by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning, If burned, stay o:Jt of smoke. 

WAR.RANTY STATEMENT 

James Oliver Products, LLC warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on th"~ la"bel 

thereof and is reasonably fit for purposes stated on such label only when used in accordance ,wi:p 

directions under normal use conditions. !t is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with 

use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because 

of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all 

of which are beyond the control of James Oliver Products, LLC. To the extent consistent with applicable 

law, James Oliver Products, LLC shall in no event be liable for consequential, special, or indirect 

damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. To the extent consistent with applicable law, 

all such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent consistent with 

applicable law, no purchaser of this product (other than an end user) shall be entitled to any 

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reimbursement for any loss suffered as a result of any suspension or cancellation of the registration for 

this product by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Except, as warranted by this label, James 

Oliver Products, LLC makes no warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind, either expressed 

or impJied, or by usage of trade, statutory or otherwise, with regard to the product sold, including, but not 

limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, use or eligibility of the product for any particular 

trade usage. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exdusive remedy of any buyer or user of 

this product for any and all losses, injuries, or damage resulting from or in any way arising from the use, 

handling or application of this product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability, or 

otherwise, shall be damages not exceeding the purchase price paid for this product or, at James Oliver 

Products, LLC election, the replacement of this product. 

Folex® is a trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation. 

Det«', Dropp®, GinstarQl\ Guthion®, and Prep® are trademarks of Bayer. 

Harvade® is a registered trademark of Chemtura USA Corporation. 

Malathion® is a trademark of OMS Investments, Inc. 

EPA 20070611 

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~8r .. ~o$' u.s. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 

\9z'- Office ofPcsticide Programs 

s • Registration Division (750SC) 

\;,,-~~ 83222-33 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. ",., -":- ,- " , 

Washington, D.C. 20460 

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: Term of Issuance; ..x Registration 

_ Reregistration Conditional 

(under FIFRA, as amended) 

""arne of Pesticide Product: 

Ethephon AG 6 

Name and Address ~fRcgistraut (iuclude ZIP Code): Mailed to: 

J Oliver Products, LLC Agent: Jane M Miller 

3187 Roberson Gin Road Biologic, Inc. 

Hernando, Mississippi 38632 115 Obtuse Hill 

Broolfli!ld, Connecticut 06804 

Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that aceepted in conncetion with this registration must be submitted to and accepted by the 

Registration Division prior to usc of the label in commeree. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registration number. 

On the basis ofinfonnation furnished by the registrant, the above namcd pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered undcr thc Federal Insecticide, Fungicide 

and Rodenticide Act. 

Registration is in no way to be construed as an cndorsemcnt or recommendation of this product by the Ageucy. In order to protect health and the 

environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registralion of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance 

of any name in connection with the registration ofa product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive usc of the name 

or to its usc ifit has been covered by othcrs. 

This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3(c)(7)(A) provided 

that you: 

l. Submit andlor cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA Section 

3( c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; and submit 

acceptable responses required for reregistration of your product under FIFRA Section 4. 

2. Make the following label changes before you release the product for shipment: 

a. Revise the EPA Registration Number to read, "EPA Reg. No. 83222-33." 

b. Move the "SPRAY DRIFT" and "USE PRECAUTIONS" sections to an appropriate 

location within the major "DIRECTIONS FOR USE" section of the label, presumably just before or just 

after the "MIXING DIRECTIONS" section. 

Signature of Approving Official: 

~ Date: 

~ AA~ 8EP 2 

Tony Kish, Product Manager (22) , 

Fungicide Branch, Registration Division (7504P) 

EPA Form 8570 . 6 

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Page 2 

EPA Reg. No. 83222-33 

C. In item 1. in the "SPRAY DRIFT" section on page 2 change" ... not exceed % the length of 

the wingspan or rotor." to " ... not exceed % the length of the fixed wingspan or diameter of the rotor." 

d. In the "Boom Length:" subsection of the "SPRAY DRIFT" section change ", .. to less than % 

the wingspan or rotor length." to " ... to less than % of the length of the fixed wingspan or diameter of the 

rotor." 

e. Change the first sentence in the first bulleted item in the "MIXING DIRECTIONS' section 

on page 4 from "Fill the spray tank with Yz to % full afwater." to "Fill the spray tank Yz to 'l'4 full of 

water." . 

3. Submit one copy of the revised final printed label for the Agency's records before you release 

the product for shipment. 

If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation, in 

accordance with FIFRA section 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of 

these conditions. 

A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 

Attachment: Product label stamped "ACCEPTED with COMMENTS" 

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon AG 6 

For USE ON Cotton and Tobacco 

Not for Use in Residential Areas 

Ethephon: (2-Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid", ............................................................................ 55.4% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: .............................. ................ .................... ............................ . ....... .44.6% 

TOTAL: .................................................................................................................................... 100.00/0 

"1 gallon contains 6 Ibs. ethephon. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER/PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, a alguien para que 5e la explique a usted en detalle. 

do not understand the I , fi~ln~d;s~om~eo"'n~eC!<'~~~it~t~oJ"..LJirICle~':L ____ , 

I 

contaminated clothing. 

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

I 

II I or 

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

• Do not induce unless told to do so the poison control center or doctor. 

• 

I i 

T~~~;;:r~:~~O~~'~i '~.'~I~; Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this 

pi have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use 

I I 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

DANGER 

CORROSIVE. Causes skin burns and irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed and/or abcorceC' 

through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear suc.h a3 [:.oggles, face 

shield or safety glasses. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling"and before e.ating, 

drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing be"rore IE-use. 

EPA Reg. No. 83222-

Manufactured for: 

J. Oliver Products, LLC 

3187 Roberson Gin Road 

Hernando, MS 38632 

ACCEMEI.l 

wi'" COl\ll!i&'iTI! 

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Appl1cators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

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

laminate 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 

• Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this 

product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining 

PPE. If nO such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE 

separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements 

listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) or agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)[, the 

handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands with plenty of soap and water before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or 

using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and 

change into clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

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

mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not 

contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

SPRAY DRIFT 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determines the potential 

for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. The 

following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial 

applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public 

health uses or to applications using dry formulations. 

1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the 

wingspan or rotor. 

2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be poir:tcd 

downwards more than 45 degrees. 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicat'Jr should be 

familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift !1.·3:l:J::.~ion Acivis{)r~ 

Information. below. 

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Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory Information 

[This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements]. 

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 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 h'lghest 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 of increasing pressure. 

• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles 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. 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 

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. 

Application Height: Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of 

the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest 

height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. 

Swath Adjustment: When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath wi!! be displaced 

downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must compensate for 

this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should 

increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind: Drift potential is lowest between w'md 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 humidity, 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 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 altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. Tho:,' 

begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the moming. Their presence ('an 08 indicate':! by' 

ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified by the rr:ovem'~nt of smuke 

from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and rr,o\'c!.: laterally in ::I 

concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke th;)t rr.oves upward 

and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

Sensitive Areas: This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to f1dja . .;ent sensitive 

areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endanger~t.J species, nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g., when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas), 

USE PRECAUTIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not allow spray to drift to nearby crops as this product will affect plant growth resulting in injury or 

reduced yields. 

• Do not prepare more spray solution than can be used in one day. Clean out the spray tank after use 

and do not allow the spray solution to remain in the sprayer overnight. 

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DIRECTiONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply 

this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only 

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

Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Read the entire label before 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 for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, 

nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, 

decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and 

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), 

notification of workers and restrictedMentry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of 

this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 

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

The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and 

that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: 

• Coveralls over 10ngMsleeved shirt and long pants 

• ChemicalMresistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier 

laminate. 

• ChemicalMresistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• ChemicalMresistant headgear for overhead exposure 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and posting warning signs at entrances to treated 

areas. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Ethephon AG 6 is a plant growth regulator which penetrates plant tissues and degrades to ethylene which 

affects the growth process of the plant. Ethephon AG 6 can be applied as foliar applications to cotton to 

accelerate bOil opening and improve defoliation. These features permit harvest to occur sooner and more 

efficiently, and may increase yields compared to untreated cotton fields. When Ethephon AG 6 is applied 

as foliar sprays to mature tobacco (flueMcured), the leaves uniformly turn yellow. This feature provides 

flexibility in scheduling harvest and also reduces curing time. 

MIXING DIRECTIONS 

Caution: Do not prepare more spray solution than required for one day's use. Do not allow the spray 

solution to stand overnight. Avoid spilling the concentrated product on any spray equipment or on 

airplane parts (a nurse tank is recommended to help prevent spills). CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY 

BY FLUSHING WITH PLENTY OF WATER. 

• Fill the spray tank with %: to 'X full of water. Agitate the water and continue agit2t101" tllough mixing 

and spraying operations. 

• Add Ethephon AG 6 to the tank followed by the remaining amount of water. 

• Add any other tank mix partner products. Do not allow the spray solution to "i~ without 6g'itatfo:1 

longer than 5 to 10 minutes. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING: This product is very acidic and can damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, 

and metals after prolonged exposure. Therefore, ensure that any exposed acrylic plasticMtype rr.ate'ria's 

(e.g., aircraft windshields) are washed thoroughly with soap and water within 1 hour of exposure to 'the 

spray droplets. When the application is completed, all metal parts of the aircraft and other spray 

equipment which were exposed to the spray solution should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. 

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COTTON 

Follow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6 on cotton alone or in 

combination with other products. 

RESTRICTIONS 

• Do not harvest cotton until 7 days after an application of Ethephon AG 6. 

• Do not apply more than 2.0 Ibs. ethephon AI per acre per year. 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as product performance may be 

reduced. 

• Rotation Crop Restrictions: Do not plant back another crop within 30 days after application. If small 

grains are planted earlier than 1 month after an Ethephon AG 6 application or are planted between 

the cotton plant rows which were treated with Ethephon AG 6, these crops can only be used as cover 

crops. Do not harvest the grain crops for food or feed. Small grain plants grown under these 

conditions may turn yellow and their growth may be stunted. 

WHEN TO HARVEST COTTON 

Monitor the treated crop to determine when the optimum number of bolls are open before the cotton is 

harvested. Lint quality and yield may be reduced if the crop is harvested too late. 

Mature bolls are determined by squeezing the boll between thumb and finger: if the boll cannot be 

dented then it is mature. Other signs of boll maturity include when the boll is too hard to be sliced with a 

sharp knife, and when the seed coat has changed color to light brown. 

APPLICATION OF ETHEPHON AG 6 ALONE (Boll Opening Application) 

Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres 

Pints/A treated by 1 gal Additional Instructions 

(lb. AliA) of 

Ethephon AG 6 

Conditions: ~-

Hot and de; 

BO°F or higher 1 1/3 6 Select the type of equipment {ground or a!"; and spray 

( 1.0) volumes which will ensure thorough c(ll'e'Tlce of bolls. i;nCl 

foliage. 

Dry and 75 to 2.0 4 Apply Ethephon AG 6 when a sufficient number of 80°F 

(1.5) unopened bolls have matured to give the desired yield. 

Cool but 

Bolls will open 7-14 days earlier than without treatmEnt. 

above 65°F or 2213 3 By ground: apply in a minimum s:pray volume of 10 gallA 

Rank cotton (2.0) By air: apply in a minimum spray volume of 2 gallA (5 gallA 

in AZ and CA) 

Cotton bolls and plants which are overly rank or not standing 

will not be thoroughly covered by an Elhephon AG 6 

application. It is recommended thatan application of a 

defoliant be made BEFORE an Ethephon AG 6 application 

to facilitate boll and foliage coverage by Ethephon AG 6 .. 

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TANK MIX APPLICATIONS OF ETHEPHON AG 6 

USING ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTICIDES: Ethephon AG 6 may be applied 

as a tank mixture or in sequence with the following products: Def!', Folex®, Dropp®, Dropp® Ultra, 

Ginsta~, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathion®. Refer to the label of the tank mix 

partner for use precautions and use rates. 

Precautions: 

• Use caution when Ethephon AG 6 is applied as a tank mix with defoliants as a slight reduction in 

boll opening CQuid occur. 

• Only apply Ethephon AG 6 as a tank mix with desiccants if plant desiccation is required. 

• Do not use a defoliant unless suffiCient mature unopened bolls are present to produce the desired 

yield. 

• DO NOT TANK MIX ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DESICCANTS IF COnON IS TO BE SPINDLE 

HARVESTED. 

• UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH DESICCANTS 

CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF 

HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORINE FUMES. 

• DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON AG 6 WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE AS THESE MIXTURES 

MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

Ethephon AG 6 Pre-Conditioner Prior to Defoliant Tank Mix 

Plus Application 

Folex Defoliant Tank Mix 

OR 

Dropp Defoliant Tank Mix 

Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres treated by Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres treated by 

Pints/A 1 gal tank mix PintslA 1 gal tank mix 

(Ib, AliA) (lb. AlIA) 

Conditions: 

Hot and dry 2/3 80"F or higher '2 

(0.5) . 

-~ Cool but above 113 24 1 1/3 e I 65"F I 

0' (0.25) (1.0) 

Rank cotton 

High soil NR NR moisture 

I 

0' 

High fertility 

level 

0' 

Rank cotton 

Additional Make application 4~7 days before the Make application 4-7 days before a defoliant Instructions Ethephon AG 6 boll-opening application. tank mix is applied. This application helps 

Defoliant lank mix applications are to be defoliate the top of the crop and preserves the 

used as a sequential treatment with, not in bottom of the crop (may lead to earlier 

place of the Ethephon AG 6 boll opening harvest). 

treatment By ground: apply in a minimum spray volume 

A full label rate of Folex or Dropp is 

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permitted. of 10 gallA 

By ground: apply in a minimum spray By air: apply in a minimum spray volume of 2 

volume of 10 gallA gallA (5 gallA in AI. and CAl 

For Ethephon AG 6 Plus Folex: apply by 

air in a minimum spray volume of 5 gallA 

For Ethephon AG 6 Plus Dropp: apply by 

air in a minimum spray volume of 3 gallA (5 

gallA in AI. and CAl 

In all tank mix options, select the type of application equipment (air or ground) and spray 

volumes which will ensure thorough coverage of bolls and foliage. 

Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 Ibs. AlIA (2 2!3 pints/A) Ethephon AG 6 per year through 

combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products. 

NR -- Not recommended 

TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) 

Follow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6 on tobacco. 

RESTRICTIONS 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as product performance may be 

reduced. If a major storm is expected, delay application of Ethephon AG 6. 

• Use only the recommended additives with Ethephon AG 6 which are mentioned on this label. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days after Ethephon AG 6 application. 

• Do not exceed more than 2 Ibs. of ethephon AI per acre per year. 

WHEN TO HARVEST TOBACCO 

Within 24 to 72 hours after the Ethephon AG 6 application, mature, sprayed leaves will begin to turn 

yellow, but the exact timing is dependent on the weather so that under cooler temperatures, yellowing will 

be delayed while under warm, sunny conditions, yellowing occurs faster. Monitor weather conditions and 

intensity of tobacco leaves color to determine timing of harvest. Usually within 48 hours after the 

Ethephon AG 6 application, the leaves have reached the desired color intensity and can be harvested .. 

To avoid reduced yields and quality, harvest the tobacco before it over-ripens "',n t\le"" field afte~ an 

Ethephon AG 6 application. 

APPLICATION TIMING 

For best results, apply Ethephon AG 6 to mature leaves. Treatment of immature lei·web can leau to 

leaves that are not acceptable in color, quality or dryness. The correct timing for application -::l31l "0~ 

tested by spraying a few plants in several different locations of the field. If the leaves begin to yellow 

within 24-72 hours, the leaves are mature. If some treated leaves do not change color within 72 hburs, 

do not apply Ethephon AG 6 until another test is carried out to determine if the leaves are mature. To 

prepare a test spray solution, add 1 tsp. Ethephon AG 6 to 1 ql. water. Apply about 1 oz of the test spray 

solution as a fine mist and thoroughly cover the leaves. Immature leaves won't change color. 

When the desired number of leaves per plant change in the test, the number of acres to treat in order to 

fill the bam can be calculated. 

Remove yellowed leaves before making an Ethephon AG 6 application as this will help yields and prevent 

leaf drop. Typical growing conditions will require the lower rates specified in the table below. If the higher 

rates are used, only apply jf temperatures are below 65 degrees F on the day of application. 

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CURING ETHEPHON AG 6 TREATED TOBACCO 

A number of factors must be considered when curing treated tobacco. These factors include, but are not 

limited to tobacco condition, timing between application of Ethephon AG 6 and harvest, weather 

conditions, and type of curing. Best quality tobacco is obtained when the curing process is closely 

monitored during late leaf coloring and early leaf drying stages. 

Applications of Ethephon AG 6 to tobacco begins the coloring process before harvest, so the amount of 

time required in the coloring phase and drying phase may be reduced. Harvested green leaves will need 

to be colored for a few hours. Harvested yellow leaves will require adjustment of temperature and 

ventilation so the tobacco dries as quickly as possible without scalding. At the point of 75% dried state, 

the leaves can be treated using normal procedures for curing. However, Ethephon AG 6-treated leaves 

cure faster, so cure treated and untreated leaves in separate barns. 

Crop Situation 

Directed Spray 

Application 

Over-The-Top 

Application 

Ethephon AG Additional Instructions 

6 

PintslA 

11/3 Apply Ethephon AG 6 in a minimum spray volume of 50 gallA. 

Apply Ethephon AG 6 with drop nozzles and TG or OC spray tips 

designed to apply 50-60 gallA at 35-40 psi and at a tractor speed of 

2-3 mph. Best results are obtained when thorough sprays are 

directed to the leaves to be ripened. Adjust the sprayer so that there 

are 2 nozzles per row placed low enough to direct the spray to the 

leaves. For this type of application, harvest when 20% or more of 

the leaves have vellowed. 

1 1/3 2213 Apply Ethephon AG 6 in a minimum spray volume of 40 gallA. 

Make applications only to the mature leaves left on the stalk. Use 

the test procedure described in the Application Timing section above 

to determine if remaining leaves are mature and will respond to 

applications of Ethephon AG 6. 

Apply the lower rate of Ethephon AG 6 for mature crop or if 

experience indicates that a minimum ripening inducement is 

required. The higher rate is used for heavy, more rank creps \)( 

when temperatures are lower than normal. 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist using three nozzles' ('Jne 

nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and one on e:acl, side) so all 

leaves are thoroughly covered, similar to the applicotion patt::rn of 

systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray prE.ss-ure of 40 to 60 

psi. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. If container is broken or 

contents have spilled, follow all precautions provided on this label and clean up immediately. Before 

cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves, and goggles or face shield. 

Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and dispose of waste 

at an approved waste disposal facility. 

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PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess 

pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of 

by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or 

the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL; Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling 

if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty 

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

begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into 

application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after 

the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 

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

authorities. Plastic containers are also disposable by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local 

authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke. 

Nonrefillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this 

container. Offer for recycling if available. If recycling or reconditioning is not available, puncture and dispose 

of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities. Plastic containers 

are also disposable by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out 

of smoke. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as 

follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full 

with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at 

least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth 

several times. Tum the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the 

rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this 

procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

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

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

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

Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 

Refillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. 

Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the 

responsibility of the person dispos'lng of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the 

refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 

into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or 

recirculate water with the pump for two minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate 

collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times.Triple rinse (or equivalent) empty 

containers. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfil:, c..r 

by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stav (Il't ('f smo'k.::. 

WARRANTY STATEMENT 

James Oliver Products, LLC warrants that this product confonns to the chemical description on the.111:l~1 

thereof and is reasonably fit for purposes stated on such label only when used in accordance ~.'I'it~ 

directions under normal use conditions. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with 

use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because 

of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all 

of which are beyond the control of James Oliver Products, LLC. To the extent consistent with applicable 

law, James Oliver Products, LLC shall in no event be liable for consequential, special, or indirect 

damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. To the extent consistent with applicable law, 

all such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent consistent with 

applicable law, no purchaser of this product (other than an end user) shall be entitled to any 

reimbursement for any loss suffered as a result of any suspension or cancellation of the registration for 

this product by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Except, as warranted by this label, James 

Oliver Products, LLC makes no warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind, either expressed 

or implied, or by usage of trade, statutory or othelWise, with regard to the product sold, including, but not 

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limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, use or eligibility of the product for any particular 

trade usage. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy of any buyer or user of 

this product for any and all losses, injuries, or damage resulting from or in any way arising from the use, 

handling or application of this product, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability, or 

otherwise, shall be damages not exceeding the purchase price paid for this product or, at James Oliver 

Products, LLC election, the replacement of this product 

Folex® is a trademark of AMVAC Chemical Corporation. 

De~, Dropp®, Ginstar®, Guthion®, and Prep® are trademarks of Bayer. 

Harvade® is a registered trademark of Chemtura USA Corporation. 

Malathion® is a trademark of OMS Investments, Inc. 

EPA 20070611 

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2 VL 0 G'\..'\i [~Ovr-d - c-u P'7 F " l C:' s . :.l 

24 *Product ingredient source information may be entitled to confidential treatment*
... ---, 

ISB'S Front-end PRlA Completeness Screen 

Draft 3; 10/25107 

"I' j\ Receipt Date: 5' /Ji-o / (0 EPA Reg. Number: fS,,2;?-6Ci 

Check.ti~1teni . "< YeS No , . i 

I Ha, the PRIA Fee been Paid; is a copy ofthe check or V- Pay.gov receipt included in the Submission Package? _. 

Is all Application Form (EPA Form 8570-1) Included in the 

2 SubmissIon Package, is it completely filled out and signed v 

including package type? 

is a Confidential Statement of Formula (EPA Form 8570- V- 3 29) .included in the Submission Package, is it completely I 

filled out and signed (boxes 1-21)? 

• 

4 Is a Formulator's Exemption Statement (EPA Form 8570- V- I 27) Included in the Submission Package? .. _. 

5 Is t! <":cnification wit~ Respect to Citation of Data (EPA V ~:()ml 8570-34) Included in the Submission Package? 

_.- /1 ~ 10 a Data Matrix (EPA Form 8570-35) Included in the 

Submission Package? 

[ 7 is a Label Included in the Submission Package? ...--

i X ._-I Arc Data Included in the Submission Package? I v 

l'~ Is the Submission an Amendment? VI 

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NEW APPLICATIONS 

DATE: 

FILE NUMBER: -..a.[.'-'-'2""=:<=,7,-----"0=G ___ _ 

FEP (OPPIN ENTRY);&n .fjstliV 

(Initial & date) 

FILE ROOIV[: ------

(Initial & date) 

(Initial & date) 

FILE ROOM: ------

(Initial & date) 

1_ ASSIGN TO PM orA (NO DATA) 

__ JACKET TO SHELF (DATA) 

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Fungicide Branch Assignment Sheet 

Mary Waller 

PM21 

Risk Managers 

Tamue 

("'1 

~ Lisa 

Tracy Rose 

Summer Shaunta Bob 

Comments to Summer 

Erik Kraft 

(Acting PM for Shaja Joyner) 

PM 20 

Tawanda 

Janet 

(Writc*In Reviewer) 

-------------------------------

Date to summer ___ (;-;-""-C-:-;;JJ~':;7,,t-I-,-/-()-'--_ 

Date to Risk Manager (date stamp & m;tio1aroa bolow) 

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JACKETS (Fileroom Documenl Tracking Syslem) 

Requested Jackets Report (New Requests) 

Requested by : Kish, Tony 

Agency: EPA Office: OPPTS Program: OPP 

Division: RD Branch: FB 

Requested on 01-Jun-2010 at 09:09 AM 

Jacket Regula10ry 

Barcode Case File # VollTot Location 

9287859 83222-GG 1 / 1 

Talal # of jackets requested: 

Completed: 

File Rm: 67 / A / 01 / 1 

1 

Date:~ Time: 

Kish, Tony 

01-Jun-2010 

9:09 AM 

Young, Ollie 

Barcode: 21668 

Page 1 of 1 

Group Num: 207203 

Status 

Under Review (24-May-2010) 

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21-Day Screen Completed by 

Contractor 

21-Day Expires on 0-10 - 10 

Jacket # 'd3::;;),;( - G-&-

MRID# ----

Content Screen: Recommended to 

IPas~Fail 

86-5 Review: Passed/Failed!NA7 

Transfer This Jacket to: 

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PRIA 2 - 21 Day Content Screen Review Worksheet 

(EP NOPP Use Only) 

c. _ .., 3/23/09 

S D ~ ~o -(0 21 Day creen Start ate: --=7'---,"'~"-------:::----:::-

Experts In-Processing Signature: _c"g,,-,-.-'.~--,=->~ __ ~ Date -5 -.;z~ -I 0 Fee Paid: Yes~ 

Division management contacted on issues No,-__ Yes ___ ~Date ______ _ 

EPA Reg. Number:5!32dd - G@,. EPA Receipt Date: 5 -.;10-/0 

Items for Review Yes No N/A* 

1 Application Form (EPA Form 8570·l)(link to form) signed & complete 

including package type X 

Confidential Statement of Formula all boxes completed, [OIm signed, and V( dated (EPA Form 8570·4) (Link to form) 2 a) All inerts (link to http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOl/inelisl), yes no 

including fragrances, approved for the proposed uses (see 

Footnote A) 

3 Certification with Respect to Citation of Data (EPA Fonn 8570-34) (Link to 

fOIm) completed and signed (N/A if 100% repack) ~. 

Certificate and data matrix consistent V 

If applicant is relying on data that are compensable, is the offer yes no 

to pay statement included. (see Footnote B) 

If applicable, is there a letter of Authorization for exclusive use only. 

Formulator's Exemption Statement (EPA Fonn 8570-27) (Link to fonn) 

4 completed and signed (N/A if source is unregistered or applicant owns the )( technical) 

Data Matrix (EPA Form 8570·35) (Link to form) both internal and external 

X copies (PR 98·5) (Link to PR 98·5) completed and signed (N/A if 100% 

repack) , 

5 yes no . 

a) Selective Method (Fee category experts use) 

'.,.",·Oc ... , 

;: ; b) Cite·All (Fee category experts use) 'i; . ,. .. 

c) Applicant owns all data (Fee category experts use) . 

5 Copies of Label (link to htt[!://www.eQa.gov/onI:!feadlllabelinvlrmD 

6 (Electronic labels on CD are encouraged and guidance is available)( link to )( http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/registering/submissionsllndex.htm#labels 

) 

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7 Is the data package consistent with PR Notice 86-5 (liok to PRN 86-5) X 

Notice of Filing (Iiok to 

8 httQ:/lwww.ena.gov/{!esticides/regulatin!V'tolerance netitions.htm) included 

with petitions (link to 

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulatingltolerances.htm) vL9 If applicable for conventional applications, reduced risk rationale (link to 

http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOllworkpJanireducedrisk.html) 7'--

; 

Required Data (link to 

htm ://l'/WV't' .ena. go v/l!estici d es/regulatin gL data reguirements.htm) and/or 

data waivers. See Footnote C. 

a) List study (or studies) not included with application 

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site [link to http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOllinerts/lists.html] and if the inert is not 

approved, to obtain the necessary inert approval prior to sUbmitting an application 

to register a pesticide product containing that inert ingredient. Some inert 

ingredients are no longer approved for food uses or certain types of uses. The name 

and/or CAS number on a CSF must match the name and CAS number on this web site. 

Simple typographical errors in the name or CAS number have resulted in processing 

delays. 

If an inert is not listed on the inert ingredient web site and the applicant believes that the 

inert has been approved, the applicant should contact the Inert Ingredient Assessment 

Branch (lIAB) at inertsbranch@epa.gov and resolve the issue. Copies of the 

correspondence with lIAB resolving the issue should accompany the application. All 

new inerts except PIP inerts are reviewed by lIAB. The lIAB should also be contacted 

for any questions on what supporting data needs to be submitted for and the Agency's 

inert review process. Questions on PIP inerts should be directed to the Chief of 

Microbial Pesticides Branch [Link to 

http://www.epa.gov!oppbppdllbiopesticides/contactsbppd.htm]. 

When a brand, trade, or proprietary name of an inert ingredient is listed on a CSF, 

additional information such as an alternate name of the inert, CAS number or other 

information [link to http://www.epa.gov/opprdOOllinerts/tips.pdfl must also be included 

to enable the Agency to determine if it has been approved. Each component of an inert 

mixture (including a fragrance) must be identified. In some cases, the supplier of the 

mixture or fragrance may need to provide this information to the Agency. Prior to the 

Agency's receipt of an application, applicants must arrange with a proprietary mixture or 

fragrance supplier to provide the component information to the Agency or promptly upon 

EPA's request. If the inert ingredients in a proprietary blend (including fragrances) 

cannot or are not identified or provided within the 21-day content review period, the 

Agency will reject the application. 

During the 21 day content review, applicants should submit information to the individual 

identified by the Agency when the applicant is informed of an unapproved inert. 

Unapproved Inerts Identified on CSFs 

All applications except conventional new products and PIPs 

Once an unapproved inert is identified on a CSF, the Agency will contact the 

applicant with the following options; 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the inert's identity or CAS 

number, providing documentation that the inert has been approved, or 

removing the unapproved inert from the CSF or replacing it with one that is 

approved for the application's uses; or 

2. Submit the information and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert. Ifthis option is selected and implemented, the Agency may 

request an extension in the PRIA decision review timeframe to accommodate 

the inert review/approval process; 

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3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

If none of these options is selected and implemented by the applicant within the 

21 day content review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 

25% of the full fee of the category identified. 

Conventional New Product Applications 

"When the Registration Division identifies an unapproved inert on a CSF with an 

application for a new product that the applicant has not identified as requiring an 

inert approval (R311, R312 or R313), it will contact the applicant with the 

following options: 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the inert's identity or CAS 

number, providing documentation that the inert has been approved, or 

removing the unapproved inert from the CSF or replacing it with one that is 

approved for the application's uses; or 

2. Submit the infonnation and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert, including any required petition to establish or amend a 

tolerance or exemption from a tolerance. (This option may change the PRIA 

category for the application, which could require a longer decision review 

time and a larger fee. If additional fees are due, they must be received by the 

Agency within the 21 day content review period.) 

3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

If none ofthe above options is selected and implemented during the 21-day 

content-review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 25% of 

the appropriate fee for the new product-inert approval category. 

PIP Applications 

When the Biopesticide and Pollution Prevention Division identifies an 

unapproved inert on a PIP CSF and a request to approve the inert does not 

accompany the application, it will contact the applicant with the following 

options: 

1. Correct the application by, for instance, correcting the speliing or name of the 

inert to that in 40 CFR 174, or providing documentation that the inert has been 

approved; or 

2. Submit the infonnation and data needed for the Agency to approve the 

unapproved inert. If an inert ingredient tolerance exemption petition is 

required, the petition must be received by the Agency and the B903 fee paid 

within the 21 day period. If this option is selected and implemented, the 

Agency will discuss hannonizing the timeframe for both actions. 

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3. Withdraw the application (the Agency retains 25% of the full fee for the fee 

category estimated); or 

If none of the above options is selected and implemented during the 21 day 

content review period, the Agency will reject the application and retain 25% of 

the fee. 

B. A policy on documentation of offers to pay is still being developed, however, for a 

meRtoo or fast track (similar/identical) new product, R300 or A530, an application 

without the necessary authorizations of offers to pay will be placed into either R301 or 

A531. The Agency recommends that authorizations of offers to pay be submitted with 

other PRIA applications to avoid delays in the Agency's decision. 

C. Biopesticide applicants are advised to contact the Agency and discuss study waivers 

prior to submitting their application to the Agency. Documentation of such discussions 

should be submitted with the study waiver. 

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

May 25, 2010 

OPP Decision Number: D-434002 

EPA File Symbol or Registration Number: 83222-00 

Product Name: ETHEPHON AO 6 

EPA Receipt Date: 20-May-20l0 

EPA Company Number: 83222 

Company Name: l. OLNER PRODUCTS, LLC 

LAWRENCE A. MILLER 

BIOLOGIC, INC. 

l. OLNER PRODUCTS, LLC 

115 OBTUSE HILL ROAD 

BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-

OFFICE OF 

PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

SUBJECT: Receipt of Registration Application Subject to Registration Service Fee 

Dear Registrant: 

The Office of Pesticide Programs has received your application and certification of 

payment. If you submitted data with this application, the results of the PRN-86-5 screen will be 

communicated separately. During the administrative screen, the Office of Pesticide Programs 

has determined that this Action is subject to a Pesticide Registration Service Fee as defined in 

the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. 

The Action has been identified as Action Code: R300 

NEW PRODUCT;ME-TOO PRODUCT FAST TRACK; 

No additional payment is due at this time. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Pesticide Registration Service Fee 

Ombudsman at (703) 305-6249. 

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IFee for Servicel {8751659- ~ 

This package includes the following 

~ New Registration 

°Amendment 

DStudies? ° Fee Waiver? 

Dvolpay % Reduction: __ 

for Division 

°AD 

°BPPD 

~RD 

Risk Mgr. []D 

Receipt No. s-I 875165 ~:::::::::::::::::::::=:::==:== EPA File Symbol/Reg. No. 1 83222-GG 

Pin-Punch Date: 1 5/20/2010 

This item is NOT subject to FFS action. 

·······ActionCode:··· Parent/Child Decisions: 

Requested: iZ30D 

Granted: 12. 300 

Amount Due: $ I! 31, S 

o Inert Cleared for Intended Use ° Uncleared Inert in Product 

ReViewer:._--"-~-7Sf'LI&''/,,",,,~'6'_~~~''''''''''--_ 

Remarks: 

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37 *Product ingredient source information may be entitled to confidential treatment*
Jane Miller 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

paygovadmin@mai!.doc.twai.gov 

Wednesday, May 19, 20109:43 AM 

jmiller@biologicconsulting.com 

Pay.Gov Payment Confirmation 

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED MESSAGE. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY, 

Your transaction has been successfullY completed. 

Transaction Summary 

Application Name: PRIA Service Fees 

Pay.gov Tracking 1D: 250RAVP7 

Agency Tracking ID: 74116857640 

Account Holder Name: Jane Mill 

Transaction Type: Sale 

Transaction Amount: $1,365.00 

Billing Address: 115 Obtuse Hill Road 

City: Brookfield 

State/Province: (T 

Zip/Postal Code: 06804 

country: USA 

Card Type: Visa 

Card Number: ************0690 

Transaction Date: May 19, 2010 9:43:28 AM 

Oecision Number: 

Registration Number: 

Company Name: J. Oliver Products, LLC 

Company Number: 83222 

Action Code: R300 

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May 14,2010 

Document Processing Desk (REGFE[) 

Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P) 

us Environmental Protection Agency 

One Potomac Yard 

2777 S. Cr),stal Drive 

Room 8-4900, 4th FloOl' 

Arlington, VA 22202 

Attention: 

RE: 

Dear Mr. Kish: 

Mr. Tony Kish (PM #22) 

Ethephon AG 6, EPA Reg. No. 83222-XX 

Application tor Pesticide Registration - Re-Pack 

B 10 LOG I C INC. 

agribusiness professionals 

On behalf of J. Oliver Products, LLC we are submitting this Application tor Pesticide Registration for the above 

mentioned product. The subject product is a 100% "fe-pack" of"

The following documents arc enclosed to process this registration: 

Volume J Administrative Materials 

Application for Pesticide Registration (EPA Form 8570-1) 

Formlilator's Exemption Statement (EPA Form 8570-27) 

Confidential Statement of Fnrmuln (EPA [<'orm 8570-4) 

Five (5) copies of draft labeling 

This application for a new pesticide product will fall with in the category on Table 4 - Registration Oiv is 'Ion: Nf'\" 

Products, EPA No, R300; CR No. 44. The PRIA fee for this appJicfltion is $1,365. 

Should you have any questions, or wish to reach me, please feci free to contact our office at 203-740- 1200. 

Sincerely, 

4Jan ' Miller 

M IV\~. gent to J. Oliver Products, LLC 

I 15 Obtusc Hill. Brookfield, Connecticut 06804· USA 

Voice: 203.740.1200· Fax: 203.740.1220· Email: hniller@biologicconsulting.com 

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PI •• ~. r •• d imlrur;tiDIII on ,.",,_. b.",,.. com • !2rm . Form Aiiliilrove2.' IB No. ,n70-OO60 , '·'8-95 

UnitGd StoteS ~ Registration OPP Identifier Number 

&EPA Environmental Protection Agency Amendment 

Weshington, OC 20460 Other 

Application for Pesticide - Section I 

L Company/Product Number 2. EPA Product Manager 3. Proposod Clessification 

83222_<'1 t!1 T. Kish [/") Nono D Restricted 

4. Company/Product (Nomal PM. 

Ethephon AG 6 22 

5. Name and Addrass of Applicant f/nciudfJ ZIP CodfJj 6. Expedited Reveiw. In acco/dance with FIFRA Section 3{c){3) 

J. Oliver Products, LLC {bJ(i(, my product is similal identical in composition and labeling 

c/o Biologic, Inc. 115 Obtuse Hill Road to: 

Brookfield, CT 06804 EPA Reg. No, 

D Check {f this fs tI new addross Product Name

Section - II 

0 Amandment - Explain balow. U Rnol print&d labals in repsonse to 

Agency letter doted 

0 Resubmission in rasponse to Agancy lettar doted 0 ~Me Toow Application. 

0 Notification - Explain balow. 0 Other _ Explain below. 

Exp(anation: Uso edditional pagoisl if necessary. {For section I ond Soction 11.1 

This applicalion for a new pesticide producl will fall within {he category on Table 4 - Regis{ration Division: New Products as published in the August 2008 

Federal Register. This product is further defined under EPA No. 300; CR No. 44. This producl is a "Re-Pack". The PRIA fee for this application is $1,365. 

Jane Miller Tel: (203) 740-1200; Fax: {203) 740-1220; Email: imiller@biologicconsulling.com 

Section - III 

1. Meterial Thi, Product Will Be Peckaged In: 

Child-Rasistant Pecka"ing Unit Packaging I Watar Solubla Packaging 2. Type of Container 

~::' 8Y

" B y" oM",' .( N, 

./ Plastic 

N, Gless 

• Certification must If "Yes~ No. per If wYas" No. per Peper 

Unit Packeging wgt. container Peckego wgt containar Other ISpocifyl b8 submittBd 

I 

3. Location of Net Contents Informotion 4. Sizalsl Retail CDntainer 5. Location of Label Directions 

[{' Lebel U Containar 2.5,5 gal. ld on label 

6. Manner in Which Labal is Affixad to Product lJ Ulhograph D Other 

" Peper.~lued Stenel ~ 

Section - IV 

• . {. Contact Point (Compjotll items rifrflctly bo/ow for idontificalfon of fndividuDl to be contoctlld, if nOCO$Sory, ro proCtls!. ~hfs I1PPffcct'c"I ( 

Nllme TItia Taldpht.na No. Undu'de Artie Codel 

Jane M. Miller Agent L03-740-1200 

- Certification 6. t.>eta Application 

I certify thet the statements I havtl made. on this form and all ettechments thereto ere true, accurete end complete. Re.c.ti".KI 

I acknowladge that any knowlinglly false or misla&ding statement may btl punishable by fine or imprisoM"iant or 

both under applicable lew. 

(Stamped) 

2.Si"""X 3. TItle 

",jr-- Agent 

""-

4. Typed (Nama 5. Dote 

JaneM~ May 5, 2010 

EPA Form B570-1 IRey. 3-941 PraVlous editions are obsolete. Whittl . EPA Fie Copy (ongin.11 v.now . AppHcant Copy 

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Form Approvad. ,8 No. 2070-ooeO. Approval Ex iree 5-31-98. 

Unlt.d Statu I 

aEPA Environmental Protection Agency 

Wuhington. DC 20460 

Formulator's Exemftion Statement 

(40 CFR 1 2.85) 

Applicant'lil Name and Address EPA Fila SymbolJRagislration Numiler 

J. Oliver ProdllCls, LLC 83222-XX 

3187 Robertson Gin Road 

Hernando, MS 38632 Product Namo 

EthephonAG 6 

Data of Confidential Statement of Formula tEPA Form 8570-4) 

May 5, 2010 

As an authorized representative of the applicant for registration of the product identified above, I certify that: 

(1) This product contains the following active ingredientls): 

Elhephon 

(2) Of these, each active ingredient listed in paragraph (4) is present solely as the result of the use of that active 

ingredient in the manufacturing, formulation or repackaging another product which contains that active ingredient 

which is registered under FIFRA Section 3, is purchased by us from another producer, and is labeled for at least 

each use for which my product is proposed to be labeled. 

(3) Indicate by checking (A) or (B) below which paragraph applies: 

~ (A) An accurate Confidential Statement of Formula (EPA FORM 85704) for the above identified product is 

attached to this statement. That formula statement indicates, by company name, registration number, and product 

name, the source of the active ingredient(s) listed in paragraph (1). 

0 

OR 

IB) The Confidential Statement of Formula ICSA (EPA Form 8570-4) referenced above and on file with the EPA is 

complete, current. and accurate and contains the information required on the current CSF. 

(4) The following active ingredients in this product Qualify for the formulator's exemption. 

Source 

Acti .... Ingredient Product Nama Registration Numbar 

Elhephon 

0 

Signature/\j )J.----. Name and Title 

Date N\ fu" '5 

• 1'1\ M. Jane M. Miller. Agenl 2.Q)iO 

EPA Form ~7 lRev. 8-951 Whita - EPA copy 

Vellow - Applicant copy 

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_v~ F;--c~ 

Ethephon AG 6 ---

For USE ON Cotton and Tobacco 

Not for Use in Residential Areas 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Ethephon: (2-ChloroethyJ) phosphonic acid* ................................................................................. 55.4% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ................................................................................................................ 44.6% 

TOTAL: ........................................................................................................................................ 100.0% 

*1 gallon contains 6 Jbs. ethephon. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

DANGER I PELIGRO 

Si usted no entiende Ja etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se Ja explique a usted en detalle. 

(If you do not understand the label , find someone to explain it to you in detail) 

FIRST AID 

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

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

eye. 

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

Ifon skin or • Take off contaminated clothing. 

clothing: • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

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

If swallowed: • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 

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

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

• Do not qive anvt/linQ bv mouth to an unconscious person. 

HOT LINE NUMBER 

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

You may also contact 1-877- 25-1840 foremerQency medical treabnent infonnation. lL t NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 

Treat symptomatically. cO~l~deration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this 

product may have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use 

of Qastric lavaQe. 

, ~V\/''''' ~ -t r-a W1 

:..J PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

DANGER 

. 

CORROSIVE. Causes skin bums and irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallow-;ddmrl/or absorbed 

through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear Sl.!.~'"l [j~ :;1ogg1£.:s, face 

shield or safety glasses. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling 'a:ld before f>(I1tirg, 

drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

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

laminate 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 

• Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading 

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this 

product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining 

PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE 

separately from other laundry. 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements 

listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) or agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4~6)1, the 

handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands with plenty of soap and water before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or 

using the toilet. 

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 

clothing. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and 

change into clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

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

mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not 

contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

SPRAY DRIFT 

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 

APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weatheHelated factors determines the potential 

for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. The 

following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial 

applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public 

health uses or to applications using dry formulations. ~~4> 

~ _ 1. Theldista~_of th~ outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length o~'t;le ',y? I'" ' 

. \.?<r:!.c< wingsptgRJdrr6tor.,;.{ t' q vl/\ e..-::t'e-r,r- ,,'-'t,7 

2. ;1 Nozzles Itnust a'fways point backward parallel with the air stream anc never be pointed 

downwards more than 45 degrees. , 

Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The apt-rica:;'.or should be 

familiar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Rec;lJction /\dilisq;:y 

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Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory Information 

[fhis section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements]. 

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 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. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher 

flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. 

• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. 

• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream 

produces larger droplets than other or"lentations 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 

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. -r t ;<, E'.-c\ B00t"b~nw:~: ~r~some !o!sft~~tterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of theA 

wingspan 'Or'rotor:rehW~'fGn:ne\- reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

ApplicatiOn Height: Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of 

the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at the lowest 

height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets 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 must compensate for 

this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should 

increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). 

Wind: Drift potential is lowest between wind 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 humidity, set up equipment to 

produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe when 

conditions are both hot and dry. 

Temperature lnversions: 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 tc '~he 

light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are charact~~i~,'}j, by increasing 

temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and 1ig~t to rio wind. 1 hey 

begin to fonn as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence c,an be indic'3Il?d't:y 

ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified by the mOv'err!ent of smoKe 

from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and mOV\::l!:; latera~ly in 'J: 

concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke elmt rr-oves upward 

and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

Sensitive Areas: This pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent SE::hsiHvt:! 

V areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, t"J1)'l-

\; target crops) is minimal (e.g., when wind is blowing awf{:/. from the 

. USE PRECAUTIONS ~~~~ 1-1'<>"",

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 through any type of irrigation system. 

• Do not allow spray to drift to nearby crops as this product will affect plant growth resulting in injury or 

reduced yields. 

• Do not prepare more spray solution than can be used in one day. Clean out the spray tank after use 

and do not allow the spray solution to remain in the sprayer overnight. 

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply 

this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only 

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

Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Read the entire label before 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 for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, 

nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, 

decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and 

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), 

notification of workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of 

this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard, 

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

The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and 

that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: 

• Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

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

laminate. 

• Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 

• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield or safety glasses) 

• Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 

Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and posting warning signs at entrances to treated 

areas. 

*- GENERAL INFORMATION 

Ethephon AG 6 is a plant growth regulator which penet~es plant tissues and degrades to ethylene which 

affects the growth process of the plant. Ethephon AG S"can be applied as foliar applications to cotton to 

accelerate boll opening and improve defoliation. These features permit harvest to occur sooner~d more 

efficiently, and may increase yields compared to untreated cotton fields, When Ethephon AG 6 is applied 

as foliar sprays to mature tobacco (flue-cured), the leaves uniformly tum yellow. This feature provides 

flexibility in scheduling harvest and also reduces curing time. 

MIXING DIRECTIONS 

caution: Do not prepare more spray solution than required for one day's use. Do not allow the spray 

solution to stand overnight. Avoid spilling the concentrated product on any spray equipmept ci~ on 

airplane parts (a nurse tank is recommended to help prevent spills). CLEAN UP SP:LLS-if"..,MEDIAfELY 

BY FLUSHING WITH PLENTY OF WATER. d<L-<e:::\- "=-

• Fill the spray tank~er. Agitate the water and continue agit.;tiu11 -jhougr mix:ng 

and spraying operatl~s, 

• Add Ethephon AG 6 to the tank followed by the remaining amount of water. 

• Add any other tank mix partner products. Do not allow the spray solution to Gi~ \',ithout agitati?n 

longer than 5 to 10 minutes. 

EQUIPMENT CLEANING: This product is very acidic and can damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, 

and metals after prolonged exposure. Therefore, ensure that any exposed acrylic plastic-type materials 

(e.g., aircraft windshields) are washed thoroughly with soap and water within 1 hour of exposure to the 

spray droplets. When the application is completed, all. metal parts of the aircraft and other spray 

equipment which were exposed to the spray solution should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. 

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COTTON 

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Follow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6 on cotton alone or in 

combination with other products. 

RESTRICTIONS ,If;: 

• Do not halVest cotton until 7 days after an application of Ethephon AG 6. 

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Do not apply more than 2.0 Ib~;.ithePhon AI per acre per year. 

Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as product performance may be 

reduced. 

• Rotation Crop Restrictions: Do not plant back another crop wjth~O days after application. If small 

grains are planted earlier than 1 month after an Ethephon A~ 6 -Vpplication or are planted between 

the cotton plant rows which were treated with Ethephon AG 6,1I1ese crops can only be used as cover 

crops. Do not harvest the grain crops for food or feed. Small grain plants grown under these 

conditions may turn yellow and their growth may be stunted. 

WHEN TO HARVEST COTTON 

Monitor the treated crop to determine when the optimum number of bolls are open before the cotton is 

harvested. Lint quality and yield may be reduced if the crop is harvested too late. 

Mature bolls are determined by squeezing the bon between thumb and finger: if the boll cannot be 

dented then it is mature. Other signs of boll maturity include when the bon is too hard to be snced with a 

sharp knife, and when the seed coat has changed color to light brown. 

>If. 

APPLICATION OF ETHEPHON AG 6 ALONE (Boll Opening Application) 

Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres 

Pints/A treated by 1 gal Additional Instructions 

(lb. AliA) of ?If 

Ethephon AG 6 

Conditions: 

Hot and dey t tl3 6 Select the type of equipment (ground or air) and spr1y 80"F or higher 

(1.0) volumes which will ensure thorough coverage of boll., and 

foliage. 

Dry and 75 to 2.0 4 Apply Ethephon AG ~hen a sufficient number of Bo'F 

(1.5) unopened bolls have matured to give tht. der-ired yield. 

Bolls will open 7·14 days earlier than with,jut treatmeril. 

Cool but 2213 3 above 65"F or By ground: apply in a minimum spray vciump of to gallt... 

Rank cotton (2.0) Byair: apply in a minimum spray volume of2 gallA (fi_:;J'3.-~/.'\ 

in AZ and CA) 

Cotton bolls and plants which are overly rank or not ~'1".Fng 

will not be thoroughly covered by an Ethephon AG 6 

application. It is recommended that an apPlicati~Of a 

defoliant be made BEFORE an Ethephon AG 6 licati~ 

to facilitate boll and foliage coverage by Ethephon AG 6 .. 

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TANK MIX APPLICATIONS OF ETHEPHON AG S"1ic 

USING ETHEPHON AG S'ltvITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTICIDES: Ethephon AG 6 may be applied 

as a tank mixture or in sequence with the following products: Def', Folex®, Dropp®, Dropp® Ultra, 

Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathion®. Refer to the label of the tank mix 

partner for use precautions and use rates. 

Precautions: 

• Use caution when Ethephon AG 6'\" applied as a tank mix with defoliants as a slight reducflon in 

boll opening could occur. ~ 

• Only apply Ethephon AG 6 as a tank mix with desiccants if plant desiccation is required. 

• Do not use a defoliant unless sufficient mature unopened bolls are present to produce the desired 

yield. 

DO NOT TANK MIX ETHEPHON AG 6\,ITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE 

HARVESTED. 

• 

• UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF ETHEPHON AG ~ITH DESICCANTS 

CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF 

HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICfj.0N HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORINE FUMES. 

• DO NOT MIX ETHEPHON AG ~ITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE AS THESE MIXTURES 

MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

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Ethephon AG 6 Pre-Conditioner Prior to Defoliant Tank Mix 

Plus . Application 

Folex Defoliant Tank Mix 

OR 

Dropp Defoliant Tank Mix 

Ethephon AG 6 No. Acres treated by Ethephon AG 6 'r- No. Acres treated by 

Pints/A 1 gal tank mlx Pints/A 1 gal tank mix 

(lb. AliA) (lb. AliA) 

Conditions: 

Hot and dry 213 12 80°F or higher 

(0.5) 

Cool but above 113 24 1 1/3 6 65°F 

or (0.25) (1.0) 

Rank cotton -- High soil 

moisture NR r-:R 

or I 

High fertility I level , 

or I 

Rank colton . Additional 

Make aPPlicatiO~7 days before the Make application 4-7 days before a defoliant Instructions Ethephon AG 6 II-opening application. tank mix is applied. This application helps 

Defoliant tank mix applications are to be defoliate the top of the crop and preserves the 

used as a sequential treat~ with, not in boltom of the crop (may lead to earlier 

place of the Ethephon AG II opening harvest). 

treatment. By ground: apply in a minimum spray volume 

A full label rate of Folex or Drooo is 

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permitted. of 10 gallA 

By ground: apply in a minimum spray Byair: apply in a minimum spray volume of 2 

volume of 10 gallA ~ gallA (5 gallA in AZ. and CAl 

For Ethephon AG 6 Ius Folex: apply by 

air in a minimum spr~olume of 5 gallA 

For Ethephon AG 6 us Dropp: apply by 

air in a minimum spray volume of 3 gallA (5 

gallA in AZ. and CAl 

In all tank mix Oplions, select the type of application equipment (air or ground) and spray 

volumes which will ensure thorough coverage of bolls and foliage. 

Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 Ibs. AliA (2 2/3 pints/A) Ethephon AG 6 fer year through 

combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products. 

NR -- Not recommended 

TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) 

Follow the application instructions in the tables below for use of Ethephon AG 6tn tobacco. 

RESTRICTIONS """ 

• Do not apply Ethephon AG 6 if rain is expected within 6 hours as prQQ.uct performance may be 

reduced. If a major storm is expected, delay application of Ethephon AG Ef.1t" 

• Use only the recommended additives with Ethephon AG 6\.h!£.h are mentioned on this label. 

• Do not plant another crop within 30 days after Ethephon AG 611pplication. 

• Do not exceed more than 2 Ibs. of ethephon AI per acre per year. 

WHEN TO HARVEST TOBACCO 

Within 24 to 72 hours after the Ethephon AG 6~pPlication, mature, sprayed leaves will begin to tum 

yellow, but the exact timing is dependent on the weather so that under cooler temperatures, yellow'lng will 

be delayed while under warm, sunny conditions, yellowing occurs faster. Monitor weather conditions and 

intensity of tOQslcco leaves color to determine timing of harvest. Usually within 48 hours after the 

Ethephon AG 6"ipplication, the leaves have reached the desired color intensity and can be harvested. 

To avoid redu~ yields and 

Ethephon AG 61l'pplication. 

quality, harvest the tobacco before it oveHipens in the field after an 

APPLICATION TIMING 

For best results, apply Ethephon AG 6'10 mature leaves. Treatment of immature lea.ve~ can leaj to 

leaves that are not acceptable in color, quality or dryness. The correct timing for application c.an be 

tested by spraying a few plants in several different locations of the field. If the leave's begin tc, Y6iluw 

within 24~72 hours, the leav~are mature. If some treated leaves do not change color ."Kithin 72 ';1Uur~, 

do not apply Ethephon AG 6~Until another test is carried£ut to determine if the leavQ:; "rc mature. ro 

prepare a test spray solution, add 1 tsp. Ethephon AG 6 tb'1 qt. water. Apply about 1.0L pf Lhe test spray 

soluflon as a fine mist and thoroughly cover the leaves. Immature leaves won't change color. 

When the desired number of leaves per plant change in the test, the number of acres to treat in orJ:c! to 

fill the bam can be calculated. 

Remove yellowed leaves before making an Ethephon AG ~pPlication as this will help yields and prevent 

leaf drop. Typical growing conditions will reqUir:tthe lower rates specified in the table below. If the higher 

rates are used, only apply if temperatures are bloW 65 degrees F on the day of application. 

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CURING ETHEPHON AG :!'tREATED TOBACCO 

A number of factors must be considered when curing treated tobacco. These fac.wrs include, but are not 

limited to tobacco condition, timing between application of Ethephon AG 6"1Snd harvest, weather 

conditions, and type of curing. Best quality tobacco is obtained when the curing process is closely 

monitored during late leaf coloring and early leaf drying stages. 

Applications of Ethephon AG 6 fa tobacco begins the coloring process before harvest, so the amount of 

time required in the coloring phase and drying phase may be reduced. Harvested green leaves will need 

to be colored for a few hours. Harvested yellow leaves will require adjustment of temperature and 

ventilation so the tobacco dries as quickly as possible without scalding. At the point of 7~% dried state, 

the leaves can be treated using normal procedures for curing. However, Ethephon AG S!'freated leaves 

cure faster, so cure treated and untreated leaves in separate barns, 

Crop Situation 

Directed Spray 

Application 

Over-The-Top 

Application 

Ethephon AGV' Additional Instructions 6*" 

Pints/A 

1 113 Apply Ethephon AG 6 TfFa minimum spray volume of 50 gallA. 

Apply Ethephon AG ~ith drop nozzles and TG or OC spray tips 

designed to apply 50-60 gallA at 35-40 psi and at a tractor speed of 

2-3 mph. Best results are obtained when thorough sprays are 

directed to the leaves to be ripened. Adjust the sprayer so that there 

are 2 nozzles per row placed low enough to direct the spray to the 

leaves. For this type of application, harvest when 20% or more of 

the leaves have yellow.iP. 

1 113 - 2 2/3 Apply Ethephon AG 6 h\"1i minimum spray volume of 40 gallA. 

Make applications only to the mature leaves left on the stalk. Use 

the test procedure described in the Application Timing section above 

to determine if remaining le8jjf.s are mature and will respond to 

applications of Ethephon AG 6":" 

Apply the lower rate of Ethephon AG ~or mature crop or if 

experience indicates that a minimum ripening inducement is 

required. The higher rate is used for heavy, more rank crops or 

when temperatures are lower than normal. 

Apply over-the-top spray as a fine mist using three nozzles (one 

nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and one on each side) so all 

leaves are thoroughly covered, similar to the application pat+err o· 

systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray pr'ddd!JiE:- of 40 to 60 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. If container is broken or 

contents have spilled, follow all precautions provided on this label and clean up immediately. Before 

cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves, and goggles or face shield. 

Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and dispose of waste 

atan approved waste disposal facility. 

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PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess 

pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of 

by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or 

the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling 

if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rir:-se as follqws: Empty 

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

begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake fo(10 seconds. Pour rinsate into 

application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after 

the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 

or puncture ani::! dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local 

authorities. Plastic. containers are also disposable by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local 

authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke. 

Nonrefillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Nonrefillable container. Do not reUSe or refill th'ls 

container. Offer for recycling if available. If recycling or reconditioning is not available, puncture and dispose 

of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities. PlastiC containers 

are also cflsposable by indneration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by buming. If burned stay out ! 

of smoke. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as 

follows: Empty the remaining contents into applicaflon equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full 

with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at 

least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth 

several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the 

rinsate into application eqUipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this 

procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

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

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

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

Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. I 

Refillable containers larger than 5 gallons: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. 

Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the 

responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the \ 

refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 

into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or ) 

recirculate water with the pump for two minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate 

collectiOn system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times Triple rinse (or equivalent) empty 

containers. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or 

by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. ~ 

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'--WARRANTY STATEMENT 

~mes Oliver Products, llC warrants that this product conforms to the chemkal dest..r;~t;on on tr,e Ic::bel 

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thereof and is reasonably fit for purposes stated on such label only when used in accordarce with 

directions under normal use conditions. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associatcc 'J;ith 

use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result bE.t..c.Lse 

of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all 

of VJhich are beyond the control of James Oliver Products, LLC. To the extent consistent with applicable 

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law, James Oliver Products, LlC shall in no event be liable for consequential, special, or indirect 

damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. To the extent consistent with applicable law, 

all such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent consistent with 

applicable law, no purchaser of this product (other than an end user) shall be entitled to any 

reimbursement for any loss suffered as a result of any suspension or cancellation of the registration for 

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this product by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Except, as warranted by this label, James 

Oliver Products, lLC makes no warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind, either expressed 

or implied, or by usage of trade, statutory or otherwise, with regard to the product SOld, including, but not 

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