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# UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC I,ON AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460



### BayerCropScience Laura Phelps 2 T.W. AlexanderDrive RTP, NC 27709 Subject: ETHRELbrandEthephon Plant Growth Regulator 

### RegistrationNo.: 264-257 Date Submitted: 

## 311411 1 DecisionNo.: 447178
PREP brand Ethephon PlantRegulatorfor Cotton 

### Registration No.: 264-380 Date Submitted: 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447179


### PREP brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco RegistrationNo.: 264-418 Date Submitted: 

## 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447180
CERONE brand EthephonPlantRegulator 

### RegistrationNo.: 264-377 Date Submitted: 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447181


### DearMs. Phelps: OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION



# MAY 

# 1 12011

TheAgency is in receiptofyourApplications forPesticide NotificationunderPesticide Registration Notice (PRN)**98~**

## 10. TheRegistration Division (RD) hasconducted areviewofthis requestfor its applicabilityunderPRN**98~10** 

## and finds thatthe actions requestedfall within thescope ofPRN**98~** 

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## TheAgencyacknowledges theremoval ofthepatentnumberfrom thelabel.
The label submittedwiththe application hasbeen stamped"Notification" and willbeplacedinour records. Ifyou have questions concerningthis letter, please contactDominic Schulerat**703~347~0260** 

## or viaemail at schuler.dominic@epa.gov.

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# UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC I,ON AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460



### BayerCropScience Laura Phelps 2 T.W. AlexanderDrive RTP, NC 27709 Subject: ETHRELbrandEthephon Plant Growth Regulator 

### RegistrationNo.: 264-257 Date Submitted: 

## 311411 1 DecisionNo.: 447178
PREP brand Ethephon PlantRegulatorfor Cotton 

### Registration No.: 264-380 Date Submitted: 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447179


### PREP brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco RegistrationNo.: 264-418 Date Submitted: 

## 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447180
CERONE brand EthephonPlantRegulator 

### RegistrationNo.: 264-377 Date Submitted: 3114/11 DecisionNo.: 447181


### DearMs. Phelps: OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION



# MAY 

# 1 12011

TheAgency is in receiptofyourApplications forPesticide NotificationunderPesticide Registration Notice (PRN)**98~**

## 10. TheRegistration Division (RD) hasconducted areviewofthis requestfor its applicabilityunderPRN**98~10** 

## and finds thatthe actions requestedfall within thescope ofPRN**98~** 

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## TheAgencyacknowledges theremoval ofthepatentnumberfrom thelabel.
The label submittedwiththe application hasbeen stamped"Notification" and willbeplacedinour records. Ifyou have questions concerningthis letter, please contactDominic Schulerat**703~347~0260** 

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## Subject: PREPbrandEthephon for Cotton andTobacco,No. 264-418; RemovalofPatentNumber
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## Subject: PREPbrandEthephon for Cotton andTobacco,No. 264-418; RemovalofPatentNumber
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ForCommercialUse OrAgriculturalUse Only_ NotForResidentialUse ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon (2-Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid*

.................................................................55.4% 

### INERTINGREDIENTS:

.........................................................................................................................................44.60/0 *This productcontains 6 pounds ethephon pergalion. 

## EPAReg. No. 264-418 EPAEst.No. 264-PA-Ol 

# KEEP OUT OFREACH OFCHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO

Si usled no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain itto you in detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 ForpRODUCI' USE Information Calt 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

# FIRSTAID IF INEYES: 

# • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with waterfor 15-20 minutes.


## • Remove contact lenses, if present, afterthe lirst5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. 

## • Call a poison control center ordoctor lortreatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR 

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### off contaminated clothing. CLOTHING: Rinse skin immediately with plenty ofwater for t5-20 minutes. 

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# • Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. IFSWALLOWED: 

# • Immediately call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. 

# • Do not inducevomiting unlesstold to doso by a poison control center ordoctor. 

# • Have person sip a glass 01 water if able toswallow. 

# • Do not ive anvthing bv mouth to an unconscious person. For MEDICAL Emergencies Call24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. Have the product container or tabel withyou when calling a poison controt center ordoctororgoine; for treatment. NOTETO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials otherthan this product may have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosaldamage may**contrair.:::I;cs~e** the use of_gastric lavage 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDSTOHUMANS AND DOMESTICANIMALS CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin bums. Harmlul ifswallowed orabsorbed through skir.. Do notQet in eyes, on sk'in oron clothing. 

## PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT(PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants, chemical resistant**gl{'lv~~** MR.de 01 any waterproof material (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate), chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, protective eyewear, chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure and chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipmbnt or mixing and loading. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. 

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# Ethephon NOTIFICATION MAY 1 12011 FORCOTTONAND TOBACCO
ForCommercialUse OrAgriculturalUse Only_ NotForResidentialUse ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon (2-Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid*

.................................................................55.4% 

### INERTINGREDIENTS:

.........................................................................................................................................44.60/0 *This productcontains 6 pounds ethephon pergalion. 

## EPAReg. No. 264-418 EPAEst.No. 264-PA-Ol 

# KEEP OUT OFREACH OFCHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO

Si usled no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain itto you in detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 ForpRODUCI' USE Information Calt 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

# FIRSTAID IF INEYES: 

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## • Call a coison control center ordoctor lortreatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR 

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# • Have person sip a glass 01 water if able toswallow. 

# • Do not oive anvthina bv mouth to an unconscious oerson. For MEDICAL Emergencies Call24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. Have the Drodue! container or tabel withyou when calling_ll_poison controt center ordoctoror oin for treatment. NOTETO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials otherthan this product may have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosaldamage may**contrair.:::I;cs~e** the use of aasttic lavaae 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDSTOHUMANS AND DOMESTICANIMALS CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin bums. Harmlul ifswallowed orabsorbed through skir.. Do notQet in eyes, on sk'in oron clothing. 

## PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT(PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants, chemical resistant**gl{'lv~~** MRde 01 any waterproof material (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate), chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, protective eyewear, chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure and chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipmbnt or mixing and loading. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. 

### If no such inslruC1ions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep andwash PPE separately Iromother laundry.

### When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR t70.240 (d) [4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 

## UserSafetyRecommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash bodythoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should 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. 

## ENVIRONMENTALHAZARDS Do not apply directlyto water, orto areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment waShwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. 

## SPRAYDRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aeria!ly when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph orduring periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine 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 movementfrom aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapplyto forestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed 3!4the length of the wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should 

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## AERIALDRIFTREDUCTIONADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does notsupersede the mandatory label requirements].**INFORl~ATION** 

### ONDROPLET SIZE The most effective way to reduce drift potential is 

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### CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE Volume

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- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure prt'lrluces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. Numberof nozzles

- Use the minimum numberof nozzlesthat provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation

- Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream prodt,ce$ larger dropletS than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet :;.ize anti increasp. driitpotential. Nozzle Type

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### BOOM LENGTH For some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may fL:rther reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

### APPLICATIONHEIGHT Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications atthe lowest height that is safe reduces exposure 

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## UserSafetyRecommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash bodythoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should 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. 

## ENVIRONMENTALHAZARDS Do not apply directlyto water, orto areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment waShwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. 

## SPRAYDRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aeria!ly when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph orduring periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine 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 movementfrom aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapplyto forestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed 3!4the length of the wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should 

### be familiar with and take into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIALDRIFTREDUCTIONADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does notsupersede the mandatory label requirements].**INFORl~ATION** 

### ONDROPLET 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 applic:ations 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 prt'lrluces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. Numberof nozzles

- Use the minimum numberof nozzlesthat provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation

- Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream prodt,ce$ larger dropletS than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet :;.ize anti increasp. driitpotential. Nozzle Type

- Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types,**na~rOW9r** 

### spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest dro;Jle's 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 fL:rther reduce drift without reducing swath width. 

### APPLICATIONHEIGHT Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications atthe lowest height that is safe reduces exposure 

### of dropletstoevaporation and wind.

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### SWATHADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path Of 

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

### TEMPERATUREAND 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. 

### TEMPERATUREINVERSIONS 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 intothe 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. 

### SENSITIVEAREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through anytype of irrigation system. Avoid spray driftto nearby crops asthis product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mixonly the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONSFORUSE It is a viotation orFederat tawto use this productin a mannerinconsistentwithits I:lbeling. 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 toyour State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations, Read 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 contair:s specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label aboutpersonal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this productthat are covered by the Worl!'er -='rotection Standard. Do not enter oranow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hourt. The 9.EI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfan is lessthan 25 inches

### peryear. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard ar,d that**involve~** 

### contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, c;lem:ca: resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical re3ist;:nt footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers of the application by warning them orally and posting warning signs atentrances to treated areas.

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### SWATHADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path Of 

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

### TEMPERATUREAND 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. 

### TEMPERATUREINVERSIONS 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 intothe 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. 

### SENSITIVEAREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through anytype of irrigation system. Avoid spray driftto nearby crops asthis product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mixonly the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONSFORUSE It is a viotation orFederat tawto use this productin a mannerinconsistentwithits I:lbeling. 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 toyour State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations, Read 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 contair:s specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label aboutpersonal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this productthat are covered by the Worl!'er -='rotection Standard. Do not enter oranow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hourt. The 9.EI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfan is lessthan 25 inches

### peryear. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard ar,d that**involve~** 

### contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, c;lem:ca: resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical re3ist;:nt footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers of the application by warning them orally and posting warning signs atentrances to treated areas.

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# STORAGEANDDISPOSAL Do notcontaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage ordisposal. 

### PESTICIDESTORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IFSPILLED: 

### If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions Indicated above and clean up immediately. Belore 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 ofwaste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDEDISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pestlclde, spray mixture, or rinsate isa 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 orthe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Offlcefor guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refi!!able containers small enoughto shake (I.e., with capacities equal to or tessthan5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or retlll this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mixtank and drain tor 

### to seconds aller the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 

### 1/4 full with waterand recap. Shake for 10seconds. Pour rinsate intoapplication equipment or a mixtank or store rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for 10seconds afterthe flow beginstodrip. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non-ref!!!able containers thataretoo fargeto shake (i.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gatlons or50 tbs) Non-refillabte Containers Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or rellli this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs intormation asfollows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contentsfrom the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raisethe bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is oppOsite ofthe bottomdischargevalve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ot the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Nex1 Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Totriple rinse the container betorefinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container intoapplication equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10percent tull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two moretimes. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary**landf~l.** Refillabfe Containers Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Retill this container with pestiCide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return containerto BayerCropScience per instructions from BayerCropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and "ilher roc%le or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge fBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before flnal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the**COl"'t<l.i.,~·.** Cleaning**b~tore** refilling isthe responsibility of the refiller. To pressure rinse the container before Unal disposal, emptythe remaini!'l.g con'entsfr0m**th~** IBC into appncation equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 incheson theside which is oppOSite ot thA botto!!'l. ai::;charge valveto promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pres.;;uri

..ed to atlp.<lst 40 PSI 

### to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system wh;le D,es.;;ure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bo:tom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning Lefore retming is the responsibility ot the refliler. To triple rinse the containers before tinal disposal, empty the remaining contentsfrom th:s cor,tainer into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the containerat least 10 percentfull with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate \'/ater with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure

### two moretimes. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling itavailable or puncture and disposeof in a sanitary landfill.

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# STORAGEANDDISPOSAL Do notcontaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage ordisposal. 

### PESTICIDESTORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IFSPILLED: 

### If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions Indicated above and clean up immediately. Belore 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 ofwaste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDEDISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pestlclde, spray mixture, or rinsate isa 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 orthe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Offlcefor guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refi!!able containers small enoughto shake (I.e., with capacities equal to or tessthan5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or retlll this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mixtank and drain tor 

### to seconds aller the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 

### 1/4 full with waterand recap. Shake for 10seconds. Pour rinsate intoapplication equipment or a mixtank or store rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for 10seconds afterthe flow beginstodrip. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non-ref!!!able containers thataretoo fargeto shake (i.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gatlons or50 tbs) Non-refillabte Containers Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or rellli this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs intormation asfollows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contentsfrom the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raisethe bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is oppOsite ofthe bottomdischargevalve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ot the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Nex1 Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Totriple rinse the container betorefinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container intoapplication equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10percent tull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two moretimes. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary**landf~l.** Refillabfe Containers Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Retill this container with pestiCide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return containerto BayerCropScience per instructions from BayerCropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and "ilher roc%le or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge fBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before flnal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the**COl"'t<l.i.,~·.** Cleaning**b~tore** refilling isthe responsibility of the refiller. To pressure rinse the container before Unal disposal, emptythe remaini!'l.g con'entsfr0m**th~** IBC into appncation equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 incheson theside which is oppOSite ot thA botto!!'l. ai::;charge valveto promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pres.;;uri

..ed to atlp.<lst 40 PSI 

### to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system wh;le D,es.;;ure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bo:tom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning Lefore retming is the responsibility ot the refliler. To triple rinse the containers before tinal disposal, empty the remaining contentsfrom th:s cor,tainer into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the containerat least 10 percentfull with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate \'/ater with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure

### two moretimes. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling itavailable or puncture and disposeof in a sanitary landfill.

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### Refillabfe Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom thecontainer unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or retuming is planned. 

### If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. SeeContainer Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.**GENERALINFO~TION** 

### COlTON A foliar spray of PREPwl brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest. 

### TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of 

### PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform 'yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvestschedules. 

### SPRAYPREPARATION Add 1/2to 3/4 of the required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution ascan be used on the day of mixing. Do notallow spray solution to stand ovemight Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment, or any airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OFWATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. 

### TANKMIXTURESWITHDEFOLIANTSAND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEf=®, FOLEX®, Dropp®. Dropp® UJtraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP 

### TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. 

### NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. 

### EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields), and painted surfaces within an hour after exposure to spray depOSits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircratt and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

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### Refillabfe Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom thecontainer unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or retuming is planned. 

### If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. SeeContainer Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.**GENERALINFO~TION** 

### COlTON A foliar spray of PREPwl brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest. 

### TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of 

### PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform 'yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvestschedules. 

### SPRAYPREPARATION Add 1/2to 3/4 of the required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution ascan be used on the day of mixing. Do notallow spray solution to stand ovemight Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment, or any airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OFWATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. 

### TANKMIXTURESWITHDEFOLIANTSAND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEf=®, FOLEX®, Dropp®. Dropp® UJtraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP 

### TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. 

### NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. 

### EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields), and painted surfaces within an hour after exposure to spray depOSits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircratt and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

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# COTTON

USE 

## EXPECTED PREprM BRAND 

### ONE MINL"IUM SPRAY APPLICATION CONDITIONS ETHEPHONFOR 

### GALLON VOLUMES TIMING 

### COITONAND 

### PREprn (G:tts/A)*



### TOBACCO 

### BRAND RATE ETHEPHO 

### NFOR 

### COTTON

AND 

### TOBACCO

TREATS P,ntslA LBS 

### A.I. Acres Ground Air*"'****PREpr~·** 

### brand Hoi and dry aO"F or 1 1/3 

### 1.0 6 Apply when the number of ETHEPHo."l" FOR higher 

### mature unopened bolls 

### ;s COTIONAND 

### Dry and 

### 75 to 80"F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 

### to produce 

### th, 

### TOBACCO 10 2 desired crop. See below for Boll Opener"" Cool butabove 65"F 

### 2213 2.0 3 test 

### ot boll maturity. Treatment uniformly opens 0' bolls 7 to 14days earller. 

### Rank cotton PREPTM brand 

### High soil moisture 

### 113 0.25 

### 24 10 5 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHONFOR 0' 

### PREpTM brand Ethephon for CQITONAND 

### High fertiJfly 

### level 

### Cotton 

### aod Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### + opening application. To be 

### FOLE.X® 0' used 

### as a sequential DefoliantTank Rank cotton treatment with, not in place 

### M'x*** of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll ooening treatment. PREpriU brand High soil moisture 

### tl3 0.25 

### 24 10 3 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 0' PREpTM brand Ethephon for COTTON AND High fertility level Cotton 

### aod Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### +Dropp opening application. To be 0' used 

### as a sequential DefoliantTank 

### Mix*** Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll ooenino treatment.**Pre~CoDd<t'oner** 

# r" Hot, dry, above 

### 213 0.5 12 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to DefbHation aO"F 

### 1113 1.0 6 

### to 2 defoliant. Enhances 

### top Cool, above 65"F crop defoliation reduCing deterioration of bottom crop 0' 

### aod allows :0r earlier Rank cotton harvest. 

### * For best performance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure uniform cC'ver?,ge of foliage

and bolls. 

### "* 

### Pretrentment With Defoliants Prior to PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco Bo:1 Oflel,ing Treatment: If 

### the cotton is over1y 

### rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the bolls with PREpTM brand EIt,dr-\;1011 jar Cotton and Tobacco is difficult, a pretreatmem with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PRErTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Usedosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco recommended for bdl op:m::1g. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions forthe defoliant used. 

### *"* Can use up to full label rate for each product. 

### **** InCalifornia and Arizona use avolume of no less than 

### 5 gallons peracrefor aerial applications. 

### Boll Maturity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and whenthe seed coat becomes light brown in color. 

### Use Limitntions Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 lb. ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products.
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# COTTON

USE 

## EXPECTED PREprM BRAND 

### ONE MINL"IUM SPRAY APPLICATION CONDITIONS ETHEPHONFOR 

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### mature unopened bolls 

### ;s COTIONAND 

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### 75 to 80"F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 

### to produce 

### th, 

### TOBACCO 10 2 desired crop. See below for Boll Opener"" Cool butabove 65"F 

### 2213 2.0 3 test 

### ot boll maturity. Treatment uniformly opens 0' bolls 7 to 14days earller. 

### Rank cotton PREPTM brand 

### High soil moisture 

### 113 0.25 

### 24 10 5 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHONFOR 0' 

### PREpTM brand Ethephon for CQITONAND 

### High fertiJfly 

### level 

### Cotton 

### aod Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### + opening application. To be 

### FOLE.X® 0' used 

### as a sequential DefoliantTank Rank cotton treatment with, not in place 

### M'x*** of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll openina treatment. PREpriU brand High soil moisture 

### tl3 0.25 

### 24 10 3 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 0' PREpTM brand Ethephon for COTTON AND High fertility level Cotton 

### aod Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### +Dropp opening application. To be 0' used 

### as a sequential DeColiantTank 

### Mix*** Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll openino treatment.**Pre~CoDd<t'oner** 

# r" Hot, dry, above 

### 213 0.5 12 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to DefbHation aO"F 

### 1113 1.0 6 

### to 2 defoliant. Enhances 

### top Cool, above 65"F crop defoliation reduCing deterioration of bottom crop 0' 

### aod allows :0r earlier Rank cotton harvest. 

### * For best performance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that Will Insure uniform cC'ver?,ge of foliage

and bolls. 

### "* 

### Pretrentment With Defoliants Prior to PREPTM brand Ethephon Cor Cotton and Tobacco Bo:1 Oflel,ing Treatment: If 

### the cotton is overly 

### rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the bolls with PREpTM brand EIt,dr-\;1011 jar Cotton and Tobacco is difficult, a pretreatmem with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PRErTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Usedosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco recommended for bdl op:m::1g. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions forthe defoliant used. 

### *"* Can use up to full label rate for each product. 

### **** InCalifornia and Arizona use avolume of no less than 

### 5 gallons peracrefor aerial applications. 

### Boll Maturity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and whenthe seed coat becomes light brown in color. 

### Use Limitntions Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 lb. ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products.
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### Boll Opening: 00 not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the cotton is to be spindle harvested. Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank nix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. 00 not use a defoliant before there is sufficient mature unopened bolls to produce the desired yield (see General Intormation section on howtotest for boll maturity. 00 NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. 00 not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the cotton crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not be harvested for toad or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. WHEN TO HARVESTCOTTON 00 not harvest cotton soonerthan 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too 

### early harvest might reduce the full advantage 

### of the treatment and too late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will drop tram the plant.

PREpnlbrand Crop Situation Ethephon for Cotton aod

Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray 

### 1 1/3 Application

Over-The-Top t 

### 113-2213 Application

USE LIMITATIONS 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) MioimumSpray Votumes Gallons/ Specific Directions

Acre



### 50 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply 50

- 60 gpa at 35-40 psi and at tractor speed of 

### 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side of the row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or more yellowing. 

### 40 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment w'rth PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco 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 covered thoroughly, similarto the application pattern of systemic sucker control agents.**l'e~** 

### a spray Ipressure ot 40to 60 psi,

00 not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 00 not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco,**s!nc~** 

### tllh, may cause some reduction inyield and quality. 00 nottreat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 00 NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS**E~~r[C7ED** 

### WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. 00 not use PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco with additives otherthan recommended on this label. 00 not plant anothercrop within 30 days aftertreatment. 00 not exceed a maximum of 2 Ibs ethephon active ingredient peracre peryearthrough repeated uses of any ethephon products.

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### Boll Opening: 00 not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the cotton is to be spindle harvested. Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank nix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. 00 not use a defoliant before there is sufficient mature unopened bolls to produce the desired yield (see General Intormation section on howtotest for boll maturity. 00 NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. 00 not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the cotton crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not be harvested for toad or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. WHEN TO HARVESTCOTTON 00 not harvest cotton soonerthan 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too 

### early harvest might reduce the full advantage 

### of the treatment and too late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will drop tram the plant.

PREpnlbrand Crop Situation Ethephon for Cotton aod

Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray 

### 1 1/3 Application

Over-The-Top t 

### 113-2213 Application

USE LIMITATIONS 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) MioimumSpray Votumes Gallons/ Specific Directions

Acre



### 50 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply 50

- 60 gpa at 35-40 psi and at tractor speed of 

### 2-3 mph. Use 2 nozzles per row; one on each side of the row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or more vellowino. 

### 40 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment w'rth PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco 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 covered thoroughly, similarto the application pattern of systemic sucker control agents. 

# Ipressure ot 40to 6Qpsi,**l'e~** 

### a spray

00 not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leaf quality. 00 not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco,**s!nc~** 

### tin" may cause some reduction inyield and quality. 00 nottreat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. 00 NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS**E~~r[C7ED** 

### WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. 00 not use PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco with additives otherthan recommended on this label. 00 not plant anothercrop within 30 days aftertreatment. 00 not exceed a maximum of 2 Ibs ethephon active ingredient peracre peryearthrough repeated uses of any ethephon products.

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### APPLICATIONTIMING Successful results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment When leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few daysto permit further natural maturing, then make another test sprayor 'maturity" check. To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyeJlowed leaves priorto application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65Q

### F atthe time oftreatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves per plant that will color, you can determinethe number of acres to treat in order to till the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart 

### of water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaveswith a fine mist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immaturesprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellOW'lng process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobaceo application. To determine harvesttiming and avoid quality loss or leafdrop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. 

### CURINGPREpmBRAND ETHEPHONFOR COTTON ANDTOBACCO TREATEDTOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each cure must be iudged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before.prescription temperature and Ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especiaUy during the late "coloring" and early "drying' stages of the leaf. PAEpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. 

### If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yelloW, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (314 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same barn.

8 

### APPLICATIONTIMING Successful results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment When leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few daysto permit further natural maturing, then make another test sprayor 'maturity" check. To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyeJlowed leaves priorto application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65Q

### F atthe time oftreatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves per plant that will color, you can determinethe number of acres to treat in order to till the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart 

### of water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaveswith a fine mist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immaturesprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellOW'lng process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobaceo application. To determine harvesttiming and avoid quality loss or leafdrop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. 

### CURINGPREpmBRAND ETHEPHONFOR COTTON ANDTOBACCO TREATEDTOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each cure must be iudged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before.prescription temperature and Ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especiaUy during the late "coloring" and early "drying' stages of the leaf. PAEpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. 

### If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yelloW, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (314 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same barn.

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### of which are beyond the control 

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## NETCONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

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DearMs. Edwards,

This letteristo notifythe Agency ofcancellationofsupplemental distributor registrations forPuregro Company and RoysterClark, Inc as distributors ofthe BayerCropScienceproductlistedbelow. TheCompanyNumberfor Puregro Companyis 1202 and the companynumberfor RoysterClark, Incis 4904.This cancellationis effectiveimmediately.

Puregro Company: 264-418-1202PREP BRAND ETHEPHONFOR COTTONANDTOBACCO RoysterClark, Inc: 264-418-4904POPBRANDETHEPHONFOR COTTONANDTOBACCO
Ifyouhave anyquestions orneed additional infonnationregardingthis matter, please do nothesitatetocontactmeat 919-549-2302 orviae-mail at laura.phelps@bayer.com. Sincerely,

Laura

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## Notice ofCancellation ofSupplementalDistributor Registration

DearMs. Edwards,

This letteristo notifythe Agency ofcancellationofsupplemental distributor registrations forPuregro Company and RoysterClark, Inc as distributors ofthe BayerCropScienceproductlistedbelow. TheCompanyNumberfor Puregro Companyis 1202 and the companynumberfor RoysterClark, Incis 4904.This cancellationis effectiveimmediately.

Puregro Company: 264-418-1202PREP BRAND ETHEPHONFOR COTTONANDTOBACCO RoysterClark, Inc: 264-418-4904POPBRANDETHEPHONFOR COTTONANDTOBACCO
Ifyouhave anyquestions orneed additional infonnationregardingthis matter, please do nothesitatetocontactmeat 919-549-2302 orviae-mail at laura.phelps@bayer.com. Sincerely,

Laura

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# DANGER PELIGRO

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# DANGER PELIGRO

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do notapply directlyto water, orto areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipmentwashwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTAT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITYOF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these tactors when making decisions. The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid Oil-target movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not applytoforestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dryformulallons. 1. The distance ofthe 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 pOinted downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be obselVed. The applicator should be tamiliar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction AdviSOry below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This section is adviSOry in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements]. 

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### If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a mannerthat meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in Ihe WPS. 

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash bodythoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should 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 notapply directlyto water, orto areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph or during periods of temperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTAT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these tactors when making decisions. The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid ott-target movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply toforestry applications, public health uses orto applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pOinted downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be obselVed. The applicator should be tamiliar with and take into account the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction AdviSory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [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 Ihe 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 tlow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure

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- Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrowerspray 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 HEtGHT Applications should not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications atthe lowest height that is safe reduces exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.
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### SWATH ADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges ofthe field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjustfng the path of the aircratt 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 tamiliar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applicatfons in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce largerdroplets 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 dr'ift potential is high. Temperature 'Inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes srnall 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 nightswith limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the moming. 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 The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drill to adjaCent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ot water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non·target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco through anytype of irrigation system. Avoid spray driJtto nearby crops as th'ls product will cause modilications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced y'lelds will result. Mix only the amount oj spray you expectto use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itis aviolation of Federal law

### to usethis product in amannerinconsistentwith its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or olher persons, either directly orthrough dritt. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before usingthis 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 requiremenls for the protection ot agricultural workers on fanns, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It 

### contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification. and emergency assistance. It 

### also contains specitic instructions and exceptfons pertaining to the statements on this label about personal proteclive equipment (PPE), notitication to workers and restricted'entry intervals. The requirements 

### in this box only applyto uses otthis productthat 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 lessthan 25 inches peryear. PPE required tor 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 waterproot material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers otthe application bywaming them orally and posting warning signs at entrances to treated areas.

3 

### SWATH ADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges ofthe field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjustfng the path of the aircratt 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 tamiliar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applicatfons in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce largerdroplets 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 dr'ift potential is high. Temperature 'Inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes srnall 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 nightswith limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the moming. 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 The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drill to adjaCent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ot water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non·target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco through anytype of irrigation system. Avoid spray driJtto nearby crops as th'ls product will cause modilications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced y'lelds will result. Mix only the amount oj spray you expectto use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itis aviolation of Federal law

### to usethis product in amannerinconsistentwith its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or olher persons, either directly orthrough dritt. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before usingthis 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 requiremenls for the protection ot agricultural workers on fanns, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It 

### contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification. and emergency assistance. It 

### also contains specitic instructions and exceptfons pertaining to the statements on this label about personal proteclive equipment (PPE), notitication to workers and restricted'entry intervals. The requirements 

### in this box only applyto uses otthis productthat 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 lessthan 25 inches peryear. PPE required tor 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 waterproot material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers otthe application bywaming them orally and posting warning signs at entrances to treated areas.

3

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage or disposal. 

### PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away trom load, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: 

### If container is broken or contents have spilled, 

### follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. Belore cleaning up, put on ful! 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 wasle atan approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposal of excess pestiCide, spray mixture, or rinsale is a violation 01 Federal law. 

### If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency orthe HazardousWaste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Otficefor guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 

### Triple rinse orpressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse asfollows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipmentora mixtank and drain for to seconds after the How begins todrip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shakefor 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for to seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landtill. Rigid Non-refillable containers thatare too large to shake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-reflllabfe Containers Non-retillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Boltom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility otthe person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before tinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe boltom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Usewater pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuouslypump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomesclear. Replace the lid and close boltomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility otthe person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 1

# ° percenttullwith water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surlaces. Pour orpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose ot in a sanitary landfill. Refillable Containers Retillable container

- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either retum container10 Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Cell1er (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose oflhe container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before tinal disposal isthe responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling isthe responsibility otthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container betore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bollom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite of the bollom discharge valve to promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate coRection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bollom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container betore final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning betore retilling is the responsibility of the refmer. To triple rinse the containers betore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 1

# ° percent ful! with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurlaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this proceduretwo moretimes. Once container is rinsed, oller tor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

4 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage or disposal. 

### PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away trom load, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: 

### If container is broken or contents have spilled, 

### follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. Belore cleaning up, put on ful! 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 wasle atan approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposal of excess pestiCide, spray mixture, or rinsale is a violation 01 Federal law. 

### If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency orthe HazardousWaste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Otficefor guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 

### Triple rinse orpressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse asfollows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipmentora mixtank and drain for to seconds after the How begins todrip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shakefor 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for to seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landtill. Rigid Non-refillable containers thatare too large to shake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-reflllabfe Containers Non-retillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Boltom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility otthe person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before tinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe boltom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Usewater pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuouslypump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomesclear. Replace the lid and close boltomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility otthe person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 1

# ° percenttullwith water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surlaces. Pour orpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose ot in a sanitary landfill. Refillable Containers Retillable container

- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either retum container10 Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Cell1er (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose oflhe container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before tinal disposal isthe responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling isthe responsibility otthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container betore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bollom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite of the bollom discharge valve to promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate coRection systemwhile pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bollom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinSing the container betore final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning betore retilling is the responsibility of the refmer. To triple rinse the containers betore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 1

# ° percent ful! with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurlaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this proceduretwo moretimes. Once container is rinsed, oller tor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

4ReflUable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. 

### If this is the case, end users are not authorizedto remove tamper evident cables, one way valves orclean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray 

### of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco will accelerate opening ot mature unopened colton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacoo treatment on colton allows increased elliciency from a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE·CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco promotes early, unitorm "yellowing" 

### of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more eftfcient use of curing bam space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 112 to 3/4 of the required amount ot waterto the spraytank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, andthe remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution ascan be used on the day of mixing, Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do not spill the concentrated product on spray eqUipment, or any airplane paris. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use of a nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts, TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEf=®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM, PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels ot products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reducflon in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation tor more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastics, certain pa'lnts, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type matenals (e.g., aircratt windshields), and painted surfaces within an hour after exposure to spray deposits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray eqUipment exposed to the spray deposits.

5 ReflUable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. 

### If this is the case, end users are not authorizedto remove tamper evident cables, one way valves orclean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray 

### of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco will accelerate opening ot mature unopened colton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacoo treatment on colton allows increased elliciency from a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE·CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco promotes early, unitorm "yellowing" 

### of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more eftfcient use of curing bam space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 112 to 3/4 of the required amount ot waterto the spraytank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, andthe remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution ascan be used on the day of mixing, Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do not spill the concentrated product on spray eqUipment, or any airplane paris. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use of a nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts, TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEf=®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM, PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels ot products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reducflon in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation tor more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastics, certain pa'lnts, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type matenals (e.g., aircratt windshields), and painted surfaces within an hour after exposure to spray deposits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray eqUipment exposed to the spray deposits.

5

## COTTON
US, EXPECTED 

### PREP"" BRAND ONE GAllON 

### MINIMUM SPRAY APPLICATION CONDITiONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR 

### PREP'" VOLUMES TiMING COTTON AND 

## BRAND (GalsfA)*



## TOBACCO ETHEPHON



### RATE FOR COTTON AND 

### TOBACCO TREATS 

### PinlsfA LBSA.f. 

### Acres Ground Air··

.. 

### PREpTM brand Hoi anddry BO°F or t 

### t/3 

### 1.0 6 Apply when the number of 

### ETHEPHON FOR higher mature unopened bolls is COTTONAND Dry and 75 10 80°F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 

### to proouce 

### the 

## TOBACCO to 2 des'lred crop. See 

### below for 

### BollOpener" Cool but above 65°F 

### 2 2/3 2.0 3 

### lest 

### 01 boll maturity. 

### Treatment uniformly opens 

### 0, bolls 710 14 days earlier. 

### Rank cotlon PREP"" brand High soil moisture t/3 

### 0.25 24 

### to 5 Apply 4 10 7 days prior to 

### ETHEPHON FOR 

### 0' PREpTM brand Ethephonfor 

### COTTON AND High fertility level 

### Collon 

### and Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### FOlEx"' opening appfication. To be 

### 0, used 

# "' a sequential Defoliant Tank Mix'" Rank collon treatment with, not in place 01 PREpTM brand Ethephon lor Callan and Tobacco boll openinQ treatment. PREP"" brard High soil moisture t/3 0.25 

### 24 

### to 3 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

### 0, PREpTM brand Ethephon tor COTTON AND High lertility level Callan 

### and Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### + Dropp opening application. To be 

### 0' used 

## as a sequential Deloliant Tank Mix'" Rank collon treatment with, not in place 01 PAEpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll opening treatment. Pre-Conditioner 

### 00, Hot, dry, above 

### 2/3 0.5 t2 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to Defoliation 80°F t t/3 

### 1.0 6 

### 10 2 defoliant. Enhances 

### top Cool, above 65°F crop detoliation reducing 

### 0, deterioration of bottom crop 

### and allows 

### 10' earlier Aank calion halVest.

• For best performance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure unilorm coverage 01 loliage

and bolls

.

.. PretreatmentWith Defofiams Prior to PREP'M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: If the Calion is overly rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the boffs with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Collon and Tobacco is diflicufl, a pretreatment with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco. Use dosage rates at PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and obselVe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the detoliant used

.

... Can use up totull label rate for each product. 

### **•• In California andArizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons peracre for aerial applications. Boll Malurity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and when theseed coat becomes light brown incolor. Use limitations Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 lb. elhephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses 01 any ethephon products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco with a desiccant if the callan is to be spindle halVested.
6 

## COTTON
US, EXPECTED 

### PREP"" BRAND ONE GAllON 

### MINIMUM SPRAY APPLICATION CONDITiONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR 

### PREP'" VOLUMES TiMING COTTON AND 

## BRAND (GalsfA)*



## TOBACCO ETHEPHON



### RATE FOR COTTON AND 

### TOBACCO TREATS 

### PinlsfA LBSA.f. 

### Acres Ground Air··

.. 

### PREpTM brand Hoi anddry BO°F or t 

### t/3 

### 1.0 6 Apply when the number of 

### ETHEPHON FOR higher mature unopened bolls is COTTONAND Dry and 75 10 80°F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 

### to proouce 

### the 

## TOBACCO to 2 des'lred crop. See 

### below for 

### BollOpener" Cool but above 65°F 

### 2 2/3 2.0 3 

### lest 

### 01 boll maturity. 

### Treatment uniformly opens 

### 0, bolls 710 14 days earlier. 

### Rank cotlon PREP"" brand High soil moisture t/3 

### 0.25 24 

### to 5 Apply 4 10 7 days prior to 

### ETHEPHON FOR 

### 0' PREpTM brand Ethephonfor 

### COTTON AND High fertility level 

### Collon 

### and Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### FOlEx"' opening appfication. To be 

### 0, used 

# "' a sequential Defoliant Tank Mix'" Rank collon treatment with, not in place 01 PREpTM brand Ethephon lor Callan and Tobacco boll ooenino treatment. PREP"" brard High soil moisture t/3 0.25 

### 24 

### to 3 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

### 0, PREpTM brand Ethephon tor COTTON AND High lertility level Callan 

### and Tobacco boll TOBACCO

### + Dropp opening application. To be 

### 0' used 

## as a sequential Deloliant Tank Mix'" Rank collon treatment with, not in place 01 PAEpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll ooenino treatment. Pre-Conditioner 

### 00, Hot, dry, above 

### 2/3 0.5 t2 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to Defoliation 80°F t t/3 

### 1.0 6 

### 10 2 defoliant. Enhances 

### top Cool, above 65°F crop detoliation reducing 

### 0, deterioration of bottom crop 

### and allows 

### 10' earlier Aank calion halVest.

• For best performance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure unilorm coverage 01 loliage

and bolls

.

.. PretreatmentWith Defofiams Prior to PREP'M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: If the Calion is overly rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the boffs with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Collon and Tobacco is diflicufl, a pretreatment with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco. Use dosage rates at PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and obselVe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the detoliant used

.

... Can use up totull label rate for each product. 

### **•• In California andArizona use a volume of no less than 5 gallons peracre for aerial applications. Boll Malurity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and when theseed coat becomes light brown incolor. Use limitations Do not exceed a maximum of 2.0 lb. elhephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses 01 any ethephon products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco with a desiccant if the callan is to be spindle halVested.
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### Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufficient mature unopened bans to produce the desired yield (see General Information section on howtotest for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not plant another crop within 

### 30 days after treatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the callan crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not 

### be harvested for food or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. 

### WHEN TO HARVESTCOnON Do not harvest cotlon sooner than 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Colton and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the tull advantage ofthe treatment andtoo late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will dropfrom the plant. 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) Minimum Spray 

### PREpTM brand Volumes Gallonsl Crop Situation E thephon for 

## Am Specific Oirections Callanand Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray 1 1/3 

### 50 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply 

### 50

- 60 Application 

### gpa al 35-40 psi 

### aod 

### al tractor speed of 

### 2·3 mph. 

## U" 2 nozzles per row; one on each side ofthe row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 

### 20% or more yellowing. Over-The-Top t 

### 1/3-2213 40 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure Application remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section 'Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than nonnal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco spray as a fine mist using Ihree nozzles (one nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and one on each side) so all leaves are covered thoroughly, similarto the application pallern of systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray oressure of 

### 40 to 

### 60 psi. 

### USE LIMITATIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Calion and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leat quality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do nottreat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not use PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon andTobaccowith additives otherthan recommended on this label. Do not plant anothercrop within 

### 30 days aftertreatment. Do not exceed a maximum of 

### 2 Ibs ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through repeated uses ofany ethephon products.

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### Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufficient mature unopened bans to produce the desired yield (see General Information section on howtotest for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not plant another crop within 

### 30 days after treatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the callan crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not 

### be harvested for food or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. 

### WHEN TO HARVESTCOnON Do not harvest cotlon sooner than 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Colton and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the tull advantage ofthe treatment andtoo late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will dropfrom the plant.

Minimum Spray 

### PREpTM brand Volumes Gallonsl Crop Situation E thephon for 

## Am Callanand Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray 1 1/3 

### 50 Application

Over-The-Top t 

### 1/3-2213 40 Application



### USE LIMITATIONS 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only)

Specific Directions

Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or DC spray tips designed to apply 

### 50

- 60 

### gpa al 35-40 psi 

### aod 

### al tractor speed of 

### 2·3 mph. 

## U" 2 nozzles per row; one on each side ofthe row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 

### 20% or more yellowing. Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section 'Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than nonnal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco spray as a fine mist using Ihree nozzles (one nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and one on each side) so all leaves are covered thoroughly, similarto the application pallern of systemic sucker control agents. 

## Ioressure of 

### 40 to 

### 60 osi. Use a spray

Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Calion and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leat quality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do nottreat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not use PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon andTobaccowith additives otherthan recommended on this label. Do not plant anothercrop within 

### 30 days aftertreatment. Do not exceed a maximum of 

### 2 Ibs ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through repeated uses ofany ethephon products.

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### APPL!CATJONTIMING Successtul results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready tor harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few days to permlt turther natural maturing, then make anothertest spray or "maturity" check. To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyellowed leaves prior to applicalion. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65°F atthe time of treatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have contirmed the desired number ot leaves per plant that will color, you can determine the number of acres to treat in order tofill the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart of water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaves with a tine mist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves wiIJ begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool wea1her will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. CURING PREP'" BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COnaNANO TOBACCOTREATEOTOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each Cljre must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between 1reatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and early "drying" stages of the leal. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase ot curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a tew hours. 

### If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco treated leaves cure taster, treated and untreated leaves should not 

### be cured together in the same barn.

8 

### APPL!CATJONTIMING Successtul results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready tor harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few days to permlt turther natural maturing, then make anothertest spray or "maturity" check. To avoid quality loss and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyellowed leaves prior to applicalion. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65°F atthe time of treatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have contirmed the desired number ot leaves per plant that will color, you can determine the number of acres to treat in order tofill the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart of water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaves with a tine mist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves wiIJ begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool wea1her will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. CURING PREP'" BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COnaNANO TOBACCOTREATEOTOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each Cljre must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between 1reatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and early "drying" stages of the leal. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase ot curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a tew hours. 

### If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco treated leaves cure taster, treated and untreated leaves should not 

### be cured together in the same barn.

8

## IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of liability before using this product. 

### It terms are not acceptable, relurn the unopened product container al once. By using this product, useror buyer accepts thefollowing Conditions, Disclaimer 01 Warranties and limitations 01 Liability. 

### CONDITIONS: The directions lor use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate all risks associatedwith the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness orother unintended consequences may result because of such faclors as weather condHions, presence of other maler'lals, or the mannerof use or application, all of wh'lch are beyondthe control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed bythe userorbuyer. DISCLAIMER 

### OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS 

### OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 

### WIIRR.ANTY, TORT, NEGUGENCE, 

### STRICT LIA9IUfY 

### OR Oll-ERWISE, SI-Wl.. NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAlD,

### ORATSAYER CAOPSClENCE'S ELECllON,THEREPlACEMENTOF 

### PRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Def and Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks ot Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark ot Amvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion isa trademark ot American Cyanamid Company. 

# {ajj BayerCropScience BayerCropScience 

### lP P,O, Box 12014, 2T.W.

### AlexanderDrive ResearchTrianglePark. NorthCarolina 27709 1·866·99BAYER(1-866-992-2937)

PREpTM brand Ethephonfor Cotton and Tobacco (MASTER) 11/09/20tO

9 

## IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of liability before using this product. 

### It terms are not acceptable, relurn the unopened product container al once. By using this product, useror buyer accepts thefollowing Conditions, Disclaimer 01 Warranties and limitations 01 Liability. 

### CONDITIONS: The directions lor use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate all risks associatedwith the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness orother unintended consequences may result because of such faclors as weather condHions, presence of other maler'lals, or the mannerof use or application, all of wh'lch are beyondthe control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed bythe userorbuyer. DISCLAIMER 

### OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS 

### OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 

### WIIRR.ANTY, TORT, NEGUGENCE, 

### STRICT LIA9IUfY 

### OR Oll-ERWISE, SI-Wl.. NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAlD,

### ORATSAYER CAOPSClENCE'S ELECllON,THEREPlACEMENTOF 

### PRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Def and Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks ot Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark ot Amvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion isa trademark ot American Cyanamid Company. 

# {ajj BayerCropScience BayerCropScience 

### lP P,O, Box 12014, 2T.W.

### AlexanderDrive ResearchTrianglePark. NorthCarolina 27709 1·866·99BAYER(1-866-992-2937)

PREpTM brand Ethephonfor Cotton and Tobacco (MASTER) 11/09/20tO

9

# PREP TM brand 

# Ethephon FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO
forCommercial Use OrAgricultural Use Only. Not for Residential Use ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon**(2~Chloroethyl)** 

### phosphonic acid*

..........................................................................55.4% 

### INERT INGREDIENTS:

.................................................................................................................................................44.6% 

### *This product contains6 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

## EPA Reg. No. 264-418 EPA Est. No. 264-PA-01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN



# DANGER PELIGRO

Si usled no entiende la eliqueta, busque a alguien para que se Ja explique a usled en delalJe. (If you do not understand the label, lind someone toexplain it to you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Day 1-800-334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call1-866·99BAYER (1-866·992-2937) The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses are protected by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability tor patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States.



### IF IN EYES:



### IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:



### IFSWALLOWEO: 

# FIRSTAID

• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith waterfor t5-20 minutes. 

# • • Remove contact lenses, it present, atterthe firstS minutes, then conlinue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice.

• Take offcontaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of waterfor t5-20 minutes.

• Call a_p_oison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice.

• Immediately call a poison control center or doctorfortreatment advice.

• Do not induce vomiflng unless told to do so by a poison control center ordoctor.

• Have person sip a glass ofwater if ableto swallow.

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day '·800-334·7577. HavetheproouC! conta'merorlabel with'jouwhen calling apoison control center or doctor orgoing fortreatment. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treatsymptomatically. Consideration should be givento the possibility that overexposure to mat"1ialG other than this product may have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage maycontraindicate the use of gastric lavage :**~.** ,**~** 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDSTO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS**,~** 

### ,.



## , " 

## • CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed orabsorbed throt':::!h>!'Jdn. Do

### no~ ]ot·in eyes, on skin oron clothing. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

, Applicators and other handlers must wear coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants, chemical resistant glovPJ)J1ade of any waterproof material (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate), chemical-resistant footwear plus**s9f~St** protective eyewear, chemical-resistant**hea~!** !,Q,r...5!Y.erhead exposure and Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment or mixing and loading. 

## NOT :t1J!;vlt;ww 

# InAccordanoe Irtth PR 

# Notice 82-2 Basedon Draft Labeling Dated

# \\\~ \\\) 

# PREP TM brand 

# Ethephon FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO
forCommercial Use OrAgricultural Use Only. Not for Residential Use ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon**(2~Chloroethyl)** 

### phosphonic acid*

..........................................................................55.4% 

### INERT INGREDIENTS:

.................................................................................................................................................44.6% 

### *This product contains6 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

## EPA Reg. No. 264-418 EPA Est. No. 264-PA-01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN



# DANGER PELIGRO

Si usled no entiende la eliqueta, busque a alguien para que se Ja explique a usled en delalJe. (If you do not understand the label, lind someone toexplain it to you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Day 1-800-334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call1-866·99BAYER (1-866·992-2937) The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses are protected by United States and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability tor patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States.



### IF IN EYES:



### IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:



### IFSWALLOWEO: 

# FIRSTAID

• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith waterfor t5-20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, it present, atterthe firstS minutes, then conlinue rinsing eye.
• Call apoisoncontrol center ordoctorfor treatment advice.

• Take offcontaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of waterfor t5-20 minutes.


## • Call a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice.

• Immediately call a poison control center or doctorfortreatment advice.

• Do not induce vomiflng unless told to do so by a poison control center ordoctor.

• Have person sip a glass ofwater if ableto swallow.

• Do not aive anvthing**~mouth** to an unconscious person. For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day '·800-334·7577. Havetheproouct conta'merorlabel**wit!!~tou**when**callin~~_p()ison** control center or doctor oraoino fortreatment. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treatsymptomatically. Consideration should be givento the possibility that overexposure to mat"1ialG other than this product may have occurred. No specific antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage maycontraindicate the use of

, aastric lavaoe :**~.** ,**~** 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDSTO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS**,~** 

### ,.



## , " 

## • CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed orabsorbed throt':::!h>!'Jdn. Do

### no~ ]ot,in eyes, on skin oron clothing. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

, Applicators and other handlers must wear coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants, chemical resistant glovPJ)J1ade of any waterproof material (such as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate), chemical-resistant footwear plus**s9f~St** protective eyewear, chemical-resistant**hea~!** !,Q,r..5!Y.erhead exposure and Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment or mixing and loading. 

## NOT :t1J!;vlt;ww 

# InAccordanoe Irtth PR 

# Notice 82-2 Basedon Draft Labeling Dated

# \\\~ \\\)}

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials thai have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hoiwater. Keep andwash PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a mannerthai meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) lor agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240' (d) (4-6)), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specilied in the WPS. 

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or usingthetoilet. Users should remove clothing immediately ifpesticide gets inside. Then wash bodythoroughly and puton clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately aller handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directlytowater, orto areaswhere surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean highwater marie Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions maycause drill. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in megal residues or injury to adracent crops and vegetation, in the form of leat yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 

## J 0 mph or during periods ottemperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related tactors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when makingdecisions. The following drift management requirements must be tollowed to avoid off-target movementfrom aerial applications toagricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply toforestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length ofthewingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downwards more than 45degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drill Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does notsupersede 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 sullicient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drill potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly, or under untavorable environmental conditions (See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions). CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE Volume

- Use high tlow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated tlows produce larger droplets. Pressure

- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher lIow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. Numberof nozzles

- Use the minimum numberof nozzlesthat 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 dellection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drill potential. Nozzle Type

- Use a nozzle type that is designed tor the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrowerspray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solld stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. BOOM LENGTH For some use pattems, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 ot 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 ot the target plants unless a greater height is required tor aircraft satety. Making applications atthe lowest heightthat is safe reduces exposure ofdropletsto evaporation and wind.
2 

## )

Discard clothing and other absorbent materials thai have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hoiwater. Keep andwash PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a mannerthai meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) lor agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240' (d) (4-6)), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specilied in the WPS. 

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or usingthetoilet. Users should remove clothing immediately ifpesticide gets inside. Then wash bodythoroughly and puton clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately aller handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directlytowater, orto areaswhere surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean highwater marie Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions maycause drill. Do not allow this product to drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in megal residues or injury to adracent crops and vegetation, in the form of leat yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOT apply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 

## J 0 mph or during periods ottemperature inversions. Use of larger droplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related tactors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when makingdecisions. The following drift management requirements must be tollowed to avoid off-target movementfrom aerial applications toagricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply toforestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dry formulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length ofthewingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downwards more than 45degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drill Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does notsupersede 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 sullicient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drill potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly, or under untavorable environmental conditions (See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions). CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE Volume

- Use high tlow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated tlows produce larger droplets. Pressure

- Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher lIow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. Numberof nozzles

- Use the minimum numberof nozzlesthat 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 dellection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drill potential. Nozzle Type

- Use a nozzle type that is designed tor the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrowerspray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solld stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift. BOOM LENGTH For some use pattems, reducing the effective boom length to less than 3/4 ot 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 ot the target plants unless a greater height is required tor aircraft satety. Making applications atthe lowest heightthat is safe reduces exposure ofdropletsto evaporation and wind.
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# \

SWATH ADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath 

### wi!! be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges 01 the field, the applicator should compensate tor !his 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 • 

### to 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 intluence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and howthey affect spray drift. 

### TEMPERATUREAND 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 potenflal is h·lgh. Temperature inversions reslrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and lightto nowind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground tog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified bythe movement 01 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 The pestiCide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ot water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through anytype ot irrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause moditications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mix only the amount of sprayyou expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution 

### to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE His aviolationof Federal lawto usethis product in amannerinconsistentwith its labeling. Do not apply Ihis product in a waythat will contact workers or other persons, eitherdirectly orthrough drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specitic to your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read 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 tor the protection of agricultural workers on larms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notftication, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only applyto 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 requ'lred lor early entry to treated areas that 'IS permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers ofthe application by warning them orally and posting warning Signs at entrances to treated areas.

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# \

SWATH ADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath 

### wi!! be displaced downwind. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges 01 the field, the applicator should compensate tor !his 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 • 

### to 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 intluence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and howthey affect spray drift. 

### TEMPERATUREAND 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 potenflal is h·lgh. Temperature inversions reslrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and lightto nowind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground tog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be identified bythe movement 01 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 The pestiCide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ot water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through anytype ot irrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause moditications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mix only the amount of sprayyou expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution 

### to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE His aviolationof Federal lawto usethis product in amannerinconsistentwith its labeling. Do not apply Ihis product in a waythat will contact workers or other persons, eitherdirectly orthrough drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specitic to your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read 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 tor the protection of agricultural workers on larms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notftication, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only applyto 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 requ'lred lor early entry to treated areas that 'IS permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or barrier laminate, chemical resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear. For overhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers ofthe application by warning them orally and posting warning Signs at entrances to treated areas.

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# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not conlam'lnate water, tood, orfeed by storage ordisposal. 

### PESTICIDE STORAGE 

# \

Store in a cool, dry place and away trom food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: It container is broken or contents have spilled, 

### follow all precautlons indicated above 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 ofwaste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous, Improperdisposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. 

### If Ihese wastes cannot be disposed 01 by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Ottice for guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillablecontainers small enough to shake (I.e., with capacities equal to or lessthan 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse orpressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipmentor a mixtank and drain for to seconds after the flow beginstodrip. Fill the container 

### 114full withwaterand recap. Shake for to seconds. Pour nnsate into application equipment or a mix tank orstore rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for 10 seconds afterthe tlow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and d'ispose of in a sanital)' landtilr. Rigid Non-refmable containers thatare too largeto shake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers Non-retillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs intormation as tollows. Bottom Discharge IBe (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before linal disposal isthe responsibility 01 the person disposing ot the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC intoappflcation equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ot the IBe by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate inlo application eqUIpment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or untif rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container betore final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container betore final disposal, empty the remaining contents trom this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 

### to percent tull with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump tor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate coHection system. Repeat this proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling it avaifable orpuncture and dispose of ina sanitary landtiff. Refillable Containers Retillable container- Refer to Bottom Discharge IBe orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as tollows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any otherpurpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and eitherrecycle or dispose ofthe container asfollows: Bottom Discharge fBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ot the person disposing of the container. Cleaning betore refilling isthe responsibility ofthe retiller. To pressure rinse the container before tinal disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valveto promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container betere final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To triple rinse the containers beteretina! disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump tor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

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# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not conlam'lnate water, tood, orfeed by storage ordisposal. 

### PESTICIDE STORAGE 

## \

Store in a cool, dry place and away trom food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: It container is broken or contents have spilled, 

### follow all precautlons indicated above 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 ofwaste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous, Improperdisposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. 

### If Ihese wastes cannot be disposed 01 by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Ottice for guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillablecontainers small enough to shake (I.e., with capacities equal to or lessthan 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse orpressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipmentor a mixtank and drain for to seconds after the flow beginstodrip. Fill the container 

### 114full withwaterand recap. Shake for to seconds. Pour nnsate into application equipment or a mix tank orstore rinsate for later use ordisposal. Drain for 10 seconds afterthe tlow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and d'ispose of in a sanital)' landtilr. Rigid Non-refmable containers thatare too largeto shake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers Non-retillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs intormation as tollows. Bottom Discharge IBe (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before linal disposal isthe responsibility 01 the person disposing ot the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC intoappflcation equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ot the IBe by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate inlo application eqUIpment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or untif rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container betore final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container betore final disposal, empty the remaining contents trom this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 

### to percent tull with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump tor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate coHection system. Repeat this proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling it avaifable orpuncture and dispose of ina sanitary landtiff. Refillable Containers Retillable container- Refer to Bottom Discharge IBe orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as tollows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any otherpurpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and eitherrecycle or dispose ofthe container asfollows: Bottom Discharge fBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ot the person disposing of the container. Cleaning betore refilling isthe responsibility ofthe retiller. To pressure rinse the container before tinal disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valveto promote morecomplete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container betere final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To triple rinse the containers beteretina! disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitatevigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump tor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

4Refillable Containers End users are authorizedto remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unlessthe container is equipped with one wayvalves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes ear1y, uniform "yellowing' of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing bam space, and increased conlrol over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 1/2 to 3/4 of the required amount of water to the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution as can be used on the day of mixing. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment, or any airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use of a nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills 

### of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. TANK MIXTURES WITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTIClDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEpt>, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® Ultr'aTM, GinstarlID, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP 

### TMbrand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliantswere used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to to minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastiCS, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields), and painted surfaces withinan hourafter exposure to spray deposits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

5 Refillable Containers End users are authorizedto remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unlessthe container is equipped with one wayvalves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes ear1y, uniform "yellowing' of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing bam space, and increased conlrol over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 1/2 to 3/4 of the required amount of water to the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount of water. Prepare only as much spray solution as can be used on the day of mixing. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment, or any airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use of a nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills 

### of concentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. TANK MIXTURES WITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECTIClDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEpt>, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® Ultr'aTM, GinstarlID, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP 

### TMbrand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliantswere used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to to minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMITTOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastiCS, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields), and painted surfaces withinan hourafter exposure to spray deposits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

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## COTTON
USE EXPECTED PREP"" BRAND 

### ONE GALLON MINIMUM SPRAY 

### APPLICATION CONDITIONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR PREpTM VOLUMES 

### TIMING COnONAND BRAND (Gals/A)'



## TOBACCO ETHEPHON



## RATE FOR COTTON 

### AND 

### TOBACCO 

## TREATS PintsfA LBSAJ. 

### Acres Ground 

### Air'''' 

### PREP"'" brand Hot and dry 

### BOaF or t 

### tl3 1.0 6 

### Apply when the number 

### of ETHEPHON FOR higher 

### mature unopened bolls is 

### COTTON AND Dry and 

### 75 to aO°F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 10 produce 

### Ih, 

## TOBACCO ID 2 desired crop, See belowfor 

### BollOpener" Cool but above 65°F 

### 2213 2.0 3 

# I"" of boll maturity. Treatment unilormly opens 

## or bolls 710 14 days earlier. Rank colton 

### PREP'''' brand High soil moisture 

### 1/3 0.25 24 

### 10 5 Apply 4 

### to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

## or PREpTM brand Elhephon lor COnONAND High lertility level 

### Cotlon 

## "d Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### FOlEX@ opening application, 

### To be· 

## or used 

### os 

# , sequential DefolianlTank Mix'" Rank cotton treatment with, not in place at PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan am Tobacco boll openingtreatment. PREP'''' brand High soil moisture 1/3 0.25 

### 24 

### 10 3 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

## or PREpTM brand Ethephon for COnONAND High fertility level Cotlon 

## "d Tobacco boll TOBACCO 

### +Dropp opening application. To be 

## or used 

# " , sequential DefoliantTank Mix'" Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco boll openingtreatment. Pre-Conditioner 

## for Hot, dry, above 

### 213 0.5 12 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to Defoliation 

### BO°F 1 t/3 

### 1.0 6 

### ID 2 defoliant. Enhances 

## lop Cool, above 65°F crop defoliation reducing


## or deterioration of bottom crop 

## and allows 

## for earlier Rank cotton harvest.

• For best pertormance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure unilorm coverage of foliage

and bolls

. •• PretreatmentWith Defoliants Priorto PREpThI brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: If the Callan 

### is overly rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the bolls with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Calion and Tobacco is dillicull, a pretreatment with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco. Use dosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precauflons for Ihe defoliant used

. •** Can use uptofull label rate for each product.

.... In California and Arizona use a volume ot no less than 5 gallons peracre for aerialapplications. Boll Maturity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and whenthe seed coat becomes light brown in color. Use limitations Do not exceed a maximum of 2.D lb. ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the cotton is to be spindle harvested.
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## COTTON
USE EXPECTED PREP"" BRAND 

### ONE GALLON MINIMUM SPRAY 

### APPLICATION CONDITIONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR PREpTM VOLUMES 

### TIMING COnONAND BRAND (Gals/A)'



## TOBACCO ETHEPHON



## RATE FOR COTTON 

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## TREATS PintsfA LBSAJ. 

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### of ETHEPHON FOR higher 

### mature unopened bolls is 

### COTTON AND Dry and 

### 75 to aO°F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient 10 produce 

### Ih, 

## TOBACCO ID 2 desired crop, See belowfor 

### BollOpener" Cool but above 65°F 

### 2213 2.0 3 

# I"" of boll maturity. Treatment unilormly opens 

## or bolls 710 14 days earlier. Rank colton 

### PREP'''' brand High soil moisture 

### 1/3 0.25 24 

### 10 5 Apply 4 

### to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

## or PREpTM brand Elhephon lor COnONAND High lertility level 

### Cotlon 

## "d Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### FOlEX@ opening application, 

### To be· 

## or used 

### os 

# , sequential DefolianlTank Mix'" Rank cotton treatment with, not in place at PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan am Tobacco boll openinQ treatment. PREP'''' brand High soil moisture 1/3 0.25 

### 24 

### 10 3 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

## or PREpTM brand Ethephon for COnONAND High fertility level Cotlon 

## "d Tobacco boll TOBACCO 

### +Dropp opening application. To be 

## or used 

# " , sequential DefoliantTank Mix'" Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco boll openingtreatment. Pre-Conditioner 

## for Hot, dry, above 

### 213 0.5 12 Apply 4 to 7 days prior to Defoliation 

### BO°F 1 t/3 

### 1.0 6 

### ID 2 defoliant. Enhances 

## lop Cool, above 65°F crop defoliation reducing


## or deterioration of bottom crop 

## and allows 

## for earlier Rank cotton harvest.

• For best pertormance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that will insure unilorm coverage of foliage

and bolls

. •• PretreatmentWith Defoliants Priorto PREpThI brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: If the Callan 

### is overly rank or laying down in the middles and good spray coverage of the bolls with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Calion and Tobacco is dillicull, a pretreatment with defoliants will be useful to improve boll coverage with PREpTM brand Ethephon tor Cotton and Tobacco. Use dosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Callan and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precauflons for Ihe defoliant used

. •** Can use uptofull label rate for each product.

.... In California and Arizona use a volume ot no less than 5 gallons peracre for aerialapplications. Boll Maturity A boll is mature when it is too hard to be dented when squeezed between thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with a sharp knife, and whenthe seed coat becomes light brown in color. Use limitations Do not exceed a maximum of 2.D lb. ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any ethephon products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the cotton is to be spindle harvested.
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### Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufflcient mature unopened bolls to produce the desired yield (see General Information section on how to test for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not plant another crop within 30 days aftertreatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the collon crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not be harvested for food or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. WHEN 

### TO HARVESTCOTTON Do not harvest cotton soonerthan 

### 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the full advantage of the treatment and too late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will dropfrom the plant.

Minimumspray PREpTM brand Volumes Gallonsf crop Situation Ethephonfor Acre Calion and Tobacco PintsfAcre Directed Spray 

### 1113 50 Applicalion

Over-The-Top 

### 11/3-2213 40 Application

USE LIMITATIONS 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only)

Specific Oirections

Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50 • 60 

### gpa al 35·40 psi 

### and al tractor speed 

### 01 

### 2-3**mp~** 

## U" 2 nozzles per row; one on each sideof the row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or moreyellowing. Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening indUcement Is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond totreatment with PREpHIl brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Calion and Tobacco 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 covered thoroughly, similarto the application pattem of systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray

ressure of40 to 60 osi.

Do not apply PREp!M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leaf quality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not use PREPTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco with additives otherthan recommended on this label. Do not planf another crop within 30 days aftertreatment. Do not exceed a maximum of 21bs ethephon active ingredient peracre peryear through repeated uses of any ethephon products.

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### Pre-Condition for Defoliation: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with desiccants unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufflcient mature unopened bolls to produce the desired yield (see General Information section on how to test for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not plant another crop within 30 days aftertreatment. Small grains planted earlier than 1 month or intercropped with the collon crop to which PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco will be applied may only be used as cover crops and may not be harvested for food or feed. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may cause yellowing and growth inhibition of treated small grains. WHEN 

### TO HARVESTCOTTON Do not harvest cotton soonerthan 

### 7 days after a treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco. Observe the treated crop and harvest when optimum boll opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the full advantage of the treatment and too late a harvest may result in reduced quality and loss of lint which will dropfrom the plant. 

# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only) Minimumspray PREpTM brand Volumes Gallonsf crop Situation Ethephonfor Acre Specific Oirections Callan and Tobacco PintsfAcre Directed Spray 

### 1113 50 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50 • 60 Applicalion 

### gpa al 35·40 psi 

### and al tractor speed 

### 01 

### 2-3**mp~** 

## U" 2 nozzles per row; one on each sideof the row dropped low enough to direct the spray to the leaves to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a directed spray, be sure to harvest all leaves with 20% or moreveliowinQ. Over-The-Top 

### 11/3-2213 40 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure Application remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco plants as described under the section "Proper Time of Treatment." Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening indUcement Is required. Use the higher rate when the crop is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine if the tobacco is mature enough to respond totreatment with PREpHIl brand Ethephon for Collon and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Calion and Tobacco 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 covered thoroughly, similarto the application pattem of systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray pressure of40 to 60 psi. USE LIMITATIONS Do not apply PREp!M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leaf quality. Do not allow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. Do not treat before anticipated major storm which could prevent harvest and result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall within 6 hours of application may reduce product performance. Do not use PREPTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco with additives otherthan recommended on this label. Do not planf another crop within 30 days aftertreatment. Do not exceed a maximum of 21bs ethephon active ingredient peracre peryear through repeated uses of any ethephon products.

7

### APPLICATION TIMING Successtul results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily detemline the propertreatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for halVest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each lield and obselVe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few days to pemlit turther natural maturing, then make another test spray or "maturity" check. To avoid quality losS and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyellowed leaves priorto application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65QF at the time oftreatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves per plant that will color, you can determine the number of acres to treat in order to fill the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart ot water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaves with atine rnist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves wiff begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. HalVest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco applfcation. To detemline halVest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, closely monitortreated crop and weatherconditions. 

### CURING PREP'M 8RAND ETHEPHON FORCOTTON AND TOBACCO TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each c.ure must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, intelVal between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to obselVe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and early "drying" stages ot the leaf. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tcbacco will have started the co!or'lng process 'Nhen halVested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when halVested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. 

### If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same barn.

8 

### APPLICATION TIMING Successtul results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily detemline the propertreatment timing and the number of leaves per stalk ready for halVest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each lield and obselVe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few days to pemlit turther natural maturing, then make another test spray or "maturity" check. To avoid quality losS and or possible leaf drop, harvest anyyellowed leaves priorto application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65QF at the time oftreatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves per plant that will color, you can determine the number of acres to treat in order to fill the barn. Prepare your test spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart ot water. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. of this mixture, covering all leaves with atine rnist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves wiff begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. HalVest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 48 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco applfcation. To detemline halVest timing and avoid quality loss or leaf drop, closely monitortreated crop and weatherconditions. 

### CURING PREP'M 8RAND ETHEPHON FORCOTTON AND TOBACCO TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each c.ure must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, intelVal between treatment and harvest, weather and type of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to obselVe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and early "drying" stages ot the leaf. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tcbacco will have started the co!or'lng process 'Nhen halVested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. If tobacco leaves are green or contain some green when halVested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. 

### If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal procedures tor curing. Since PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should not be cured together in the same barn.

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### CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop iniury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, orthe mannerof use orapplication, all of which are beyondthe control of BayerCropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYONDTHE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. L1MtTATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGUGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY DR OTHERWISE, SI-Wl. NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICEPAID, DRATBAYERCROPSCIENCE'S BECTION,THE REPLACEMENTOF PROOJCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Def and Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks of Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark of Amvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion is a trademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company. 

# 4 Bayer CropScience
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### lP P,O. Box 12014,2T.W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, North carolina 27109 

### 1·866·99SAYER(1·866·992·293n

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### 11/09/2010

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### If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. By using this product, user

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### CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop iniury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, orthe mannerof use orapplication, all of which are beyondthe control of BayerCropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYONDTHE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. L1MtTATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGUGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY DR OTHERWISE, SI-Wl. NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICEPAID, DRATBAYERCROPSCIENCE'S BECTION,THE REPLACEMENTOF PROOJCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Def and Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks of Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark of Amvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion is a trademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company. 

# 4 Bayer CropScience
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### 1·866·99SAYER(1·866·992·293n

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### 11/09/2010

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### LauraPhelps RegulatoryAffairs Bayer CropScience 2 T.W. AlexanderDrive Raleigh, NC27709 RE; AmendmentDatedMay20, 2010 Decision441883 PREP brand Ethephon for CottonandTobacco EPAReg. Number264w418
DearMs. Phelps: OFFICE OF**CHE~IICAL** SAFETY ,HiDPOLLUTION PREVENTIO;\'



### The amendmentreferredto above, submitted in connection withregistrationunderthe FederalInsecticide, Fungicide, andRodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, to provide a label whichrevisesthe storage and disposal sectionto exactly match the Bayercompanywwidetemplate approved by EPA November 19. 2009, is acceptable.
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### .............................................,......................, •.... 55.4% INERTINGREDIENTS:

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### 15-20 minutes. 

# • Call a poison control centerordoctorfor treatment advice. IFSWALLOWED: 

# • Immediatelycall a poison control center or doctor

### for treatmentadvice. 

# • Do notinducevomiting unless

### told to do sobya poisonalntrol center ordoctor. 

# • Have person sip

## a glassofwaterifable to

### swallOw. 

# • Donotaiveanvlhirm....Qymouth

### -to an unconscious person. ForMEDICAl Emergencies Call

### 24 HoursA Day 

### 1-800-334-7577. Havethe productcootainerorlabel

### withYOUwhen

### caUinq aDoison conlIOl center

### ordoctor

### orqainQ fortreatment 

### NOTETO PHYSICIAN: Treatsymptomatically. Consideration should be given

### to the posSibilitythat overexposure

### to materials other than this product may have occurred. No specifiC antidote is available. Probable mucosal damage maycontraindicate the use of

, oastric**lava~e** 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDSTO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin bums. Harmful ifswallowed orabsorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin oron clothing, 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handlers mustwear coveralls over short-sleeved shirts and short pants, chemical resistant gtoves made ofany waterproof material (such 

### as Nitrile, Butyl, Neoprene and/or Barrier Laminate), chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, prolective eyewear, chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure and chemicaJ..reslstani apron when cleaning equipment or mixing and Wading. Discard clothing and otherabsorbent malerials that have been drenched or heavilycontaminatedwith this products concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Ifno such instructions for washables, use detergent and hotwater. Keep and wash PPEseparatelyfrom otherlaundry. 1VVhen handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, oraircraft in a mannerthat meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides 

### [40 CFR 

### 170.240 (d) 

### (4-6»), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as speCified intheWPS. 

## UserSafety Recommendations Users shouldwash hands before ealing, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet Users should remove clothing immediately ifpesticidegets inside, Then wash bodythoroughly and puton clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product, 

### As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofglovesbefore removing. 

## ENWRONMENTALHAZARDS Do not applyd"lrectly

### to water, or

### to areas where surface water is present-or

### to intertidal areas belowthe mean high watermark. Do notcontaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. Do notcontaminatewater used for irrigation or domestic p.Jrposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift Do notappJy when weather conditions maycause drift. Do not arrow this product t-o drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or Injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leafyellowing and defolialion. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aeriallywhen v.ind speed is greaterthan 

### 10mphorduring periods oftemperature inversions. Use of largerdroplet size

### wiR also reduce spraydrift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHEAPPLICATION SITEtS THE RESPONSIBILITY OFTHEAPPLICATOR, The interaction ofmany equipment-ancJ...weather...related factors determinethe'potential for spray drift. The appUcalor is responsible for considering 

### aJf these factors when makingdeCisions. The following driftmanagement requirements mustbe followed 

### to avoid Off-target movementfrom aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapplyto forestry applications, publichealth uses or to applications using dryformulations. 

### 1. The distance -ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed

### 3/4 the length ofthewingspan or rotor. 

### 2. Nozzles mustalways pointbackward parallel with the air stream and neverbe pointed downwards more than

### 45 degrees. 

### VVhere stales have more stringentregulations, they should be observed. The appHcator should befamiliarwith andtake into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory betow: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This

### section is advisory in nature anddoes notsupersedethe mandatory label requirements]. 

### INfORMATIONON 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 HumK::lity, and Temperature Inversions). 

### CONTROlliNG DROPlETSIZE Volume
w 

### Use high flow rate nOZZles to apply the highest practical spray Volume. Nozzles..vith 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 hig,erflow rates

### are needed, use higherflow rale noules instead ofincreaSingpressure. Numberofnozzles
w Usethe minimum numberofnozzlesthatprovide uniform coverage. 

### Nozzle Orientation
w Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientationsand isthe recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontalwill reduce droplet size and increasedriftpotential. NozzleType

- Use 

### a nozzle

### type that is designed forthe intended application. 

### VVith 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 tength to less than 

### 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without redUCing swath 

### width. APPUCATION HEtGHT Applications shoutd not 

### be made at a heightgreaterthan 

### 10 feet above the top ofthe target plants unless a greater height is required foraircraft safety. Making applications atthe lowest heightthat is safe reduces exposure ofdroplets to evaporation and wind.

2

VVhen handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, oraircraft in a mannerthat meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides 

### [40 CFR 

### 170.240 (d) 

### (4-6»), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as speCified intheWPS. 

## UserSafety Recommendations Users shouldwash hands before ealing, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet Users should remove clothing immediately ifpesticidegets inside, Then wash bodythoroughly and puton clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product, 

### As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofglovesbefore removing. 

## ENWRONMENTALHAZARDS Do not applyd"lrectly

### to water, or

### to areas where surface water is present-or

### to intertidal areas belowthe mean high watermark. Do notcontaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. Do notcontaminatewater used for irrigation or domestic p.Jrposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift Do notappJy when weather conditions maycause drift. Do not arrow this product t-o drift on to non-target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or Injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leafyellowing and defolialion. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aeriallywhen v.ind speed is greaterthan 

### 10mphorduring periods oftemperature inversions. Use of largerdroplet size

### wiR also reduce spraydrift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTATTHEAPPLICATION SITEtS THE RESPONSIBILITY OFTHEAPPLICATOR, The interaction ofmany equipment-ancJ...weather...related factors determinethe'potential for spray drift. The appUcalor is responsible for considering 

### aJf these factors when makingdeCisions. The following driftmanagement requirements mustbe followed 

### to avoid Off-target movementfrom aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapplyto forestry applications, publichealth uses or to applications using dryformulations. 

### 1. The distance -ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed

### 3/4 the length ofthewingspan or rotor. 

### 2. Nozzles mustalways pointbackward parallel with the air stream and neverbe pointed downwards more than

### 45 degrees. 

### VVhere stales have more stringentregulations, they should be observed. The appHcator should befamiliarwith andtake into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory betow: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This

### section is advisory in nature anddoes notsupersedethe mandatory label requirements]. 

### INfORMATIONON 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 HumK::lity, and Temperature Inversions). 

### CONTROlliNG DROPlETSIZE Volume
w 

### Use high flow rate nOZZles to apply the highest practical spray Volume. Nozzles..vith 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 hig,erflow rates

### are needed, use higherflow rale noules instead ofincreaSingpressure. Numberofnozzles
w Usethe minimum numberofnozzlesthatprovide uniform coverage. 

### Nozzle Orientation
w Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientationsand isthe recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontalwill reduce droplet size and increasedriftpotential. NozzleType

- Use 

### a nozzle

### type that is designed forthe intended application. 

### VVith 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 tength to less than 

### 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may further reduce drift without redUCing swath 

### width. APPUCATION HEtGHT Applications shoutd not 

### be made at a heightgreaterthan 

### 10 feet above the top ofthe target plants unless a greater height is required foraircraft safety. Making applications atthe lowest heightthat is safe reduces exposure ofdroplets to evaporation and wind.

2

### SWAmADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, onthe up and downwind edges ofthe field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, With increasingdr"lft potential (higher 

### >Mnd, 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 al 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. EvelY applJcator should be familiar with local wind patterns and howthey affect sjXay drift. 

### TEMPERATUREAND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative hum·d.lty, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensale for evaporation. Droplet evaporallon is most severewhen condilions are both hotand dry. 

### TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Applications should notoccur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions reslrict vertical air mIXing, which causes smail suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due 

### to Ihe light variable winds common during inversions, Temperature Inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures wilh altitude and are common on nightswith limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue inlo the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, iffog is not present, Inversions can also be identified bythe movement 

### of smoke from a ground source or an a'ircraft smoke generator. Smoke Ihat Jayers and moves laterally in a concentraled cloud (under lowwind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smokethat moves upward and rapIdly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

### SENSmVEAREAS The pestidde should only 

### be appfied when the potential for drift 

### to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ofwater, known habitat forthreatened or endangered spec'Ie5, non-targel crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton andTobaccothrough any type ofirrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops asthis productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. Do not aUow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It isaviolation ofFederal lawtouse !his product inamanner inconsistentWith its labeling. Do not apply th'ls product in a way Ihatwill contactworkers orotherpersons,·eilherdireclly orthrough dlift. Onlyprotectedhandlers may

### be in the area during appncation. For any requirements specificto your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

## AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Usethis product only in accordance with its labeling and**~** the Worl<er Protection Standard, 4D 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 andexceptions pertaining tothe statements on thisJabel aboul personal protective equipment (PPE), notification toworkers and restrlcled-entfy intervals. The requirements in this box only applY to uses ofthis product that are covered bythe Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or aUowworker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entryinterval (REt) of48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 2S inches peryear. pPE required for early entfy to treated areas that Is permitted under the Worl<er ProtectiOn Standard and that invol\les contact with anything that has been Ireated such as plants, soil or water is coveratts over**long~sleeved** shirt and long pants, chemIcal resislant gloves made ofanywaterproofmaterial, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, orbarlierlaminate, chemical resislant footwearplus socks, and protective eyewear. Foroverhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers ofthe application 

### bywarning them orally and posting warningsigns at entrances to treated areas.

3 

### SWAmADJUSTMENT When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced downwind. Therefore, onthe up and downwind edges ofthe field, the applicator should compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distance should increase, With increasingdr"lft potential (higher 

### >Mnd, 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 al 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. EvelY applJcator should be familiar with local wind patterns and howthey affect sjXay drift. 

### TEMPERATUREAND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative hum·d.lty, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensale for evaporation. Droplet evaporallon is most severewhen condilions are both hotand dry. 

### TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Applications should notoccur during a temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature inversions reslrict vertical air mIXing, which causes smail suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due 

### to Ihe light variable winds common during inversions, Temperature Inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures wilh altitude and are common on nightswith limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue inlo the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, iffog is not present, Inversions can also be identified bythe movement 

### of smoke from a ground source or an a'ircraft smoke generator. Smoke Ihat Jayers and moves laterally in a concentraled cloud (under lowwind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smokethat moves upward and rapIdly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

### SENSmVEAREAS The pestidde should only 

### be appfied when the potential for drift 

### to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies ofwater, known habitat forthreatened or endangered spec'Ie5, non-targel crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton andTobaccothrough any type ofirrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops asthis productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields will result. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. Do not aUow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It isaviolation ofFederal lawtouse !his product inamanner inconsistentWith its labeling. Do not apply th'ls product in a way Ihatwill contactworkers orotherpersons,·eilherdireclly orthrough dlift. Onlyprotectedhandlers may

### be in the area during appncation. For any requirements specificto your State orTribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

## AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Usethis product only in accordance with its labeling and**~** the Worl<er Protection Standard, 4D 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 andexceptions pertaining tothe statements on thisJabel aboul personal protective equipment (PPE), notification toworkers and restrlcled-entfy intervals. The requirements in this box only applY to uses ofthis product that are covered bythe Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or aUowworker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entryinterval (REt) of48 hours. The REI is 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 2S inches peryear. pPE required for early entfy to treated areas that Is permitted under the Worl<er ProtectiOn Standard and that invol\les contact with anything that has been Ireated such as plants, soil or water is coveratts over**long~sleeved** shirt and long pants, chemIcal resislant gloves made ofanywaterproofmaterial, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, orbarlierlaminate, chemical resislant footwearplus socks, and protective eyewear. Foroverhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required. Notifyworkers ofthe application 

### bywarning them orally and posting warningsigns at entrances to treated areas.

3

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage ord'isposai. PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, fcnow alf precautions indicated above and clean up immediately, Before cleaning up, put on fuillengih trousers, long sleeved shirt, proleclive gloves, and goggles or face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth orother suitable malerial and dispose ofwaste al an approvedwaste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIOE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixlure, 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 Agencyorthe HazardousWasle representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Officeforguidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rtgld, Non-refillablecontainers small enough to shake (i,e" with capacities equatto or less than 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse orpressure rinsecontainer (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse asfollow-;: Empty the remaining contents into application equipmentora mix tank anddrain for to seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fillthe container t/4 full with water and recap. Shakefor 10 seconds. Pour rinsate inlo application equipmentor a mixtank or slore rinsate for later useord·lsposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flowbegins 10 drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavaifable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rtgld Non-refillable containersthat are too largetoshako. (I.e., with capacllles greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs) Non-refllfableContainers Non-refillable containers

- 

### Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer

### to Boltom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC. Drums. Kegs information as follows. BoHom DIscharge IBC (&.g. -SchuetzCagod IBC orSnyderSquareStackable) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal Is the responsibilityofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal. emptythe remaining contents from the IBC intoapplication equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the tBC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom dischargevalve to promote more complele product removal. Completely remove the top fid ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurizedto at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment orrinsale collection system While pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsale becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120NextGen, Bonar8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsirg the container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. 

### To triple rinse the container before final disposal. emptythe remaining contents from this container into application aquipment or mixtank. Fillthe container al least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculat& water with the pumpfor 2 minutes. Rinse all Interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsale intoapplication equipmentor rinsate coRection system. Repeatthis proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recyclIng ifavailable orpuncture anddisposeof in a sanitary landlill. Refillabte Containers Refillable conlalner

- Refer

### to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as folioM. Refill this contaIner 

### with pesticide only. Do not reusethis containerfor anyotherpurpose. Arter emptying productfrom container, either retum containerto Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience CustomerService Center (1-800.5274781) or rinse and either recycfe or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC(e.g.

- SchuetzCaged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackabte) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the**responsib~ity** ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refiRing Is the responsibifttyofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the containerbefore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote morecomplete product removal. Completafy remove the top lid 

### ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to 

### at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuouslypump ordrain rinsate Into appUcation equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Repface the lid and close boltomvalve. Top DIscharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (o.g.- Snydor 120 NextGon, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before finaldisposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling 'IS the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment ormix lank. Fillthe container atleest to percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump 

### for 2 minutes. Rinse all Interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into appfication eqUipment orrinsale collection system. Repeat this procedure

## two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling ifavaifable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfifl.

4 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed bystorage ord'isposai. PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, fcnow alf precautions indicated above and clean up immediately, Before cleaning up, put on fuillengih trousers, long sleeved shirt, proleclive gloves, and goggles or face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth orother suitable malerial and dispose ofwaste al an approvedwaste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIOE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixlure, 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 Agencyorthe HazardousWasle representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Officeforguidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rtgld, Non-refillablecontainers small enough to shake (i,e" with capacities equatto or less than 5 gallons) Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse orpressure rinsecontainer (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse asfollow-;: Empty the remaining contents into application equipmentora mix tank anddrain for to seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fillthe container t/4 full with water and recap. Shakefor 10 seconds. Pour rinsate inlo application equipmentor a mixtank or slore rinsate for later useord·lsposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flowbegins 10 drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavaifable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rtgld Non-refillable containersthat are too largetoshako. (I.e., with capacllles greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs) Non-refllfableContainers Non-refillable containers

- 

### Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer

### to Boltom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC. Drums. Kegs information as follows. BoHom DIscharge IBC (&.g. -SchuetzCagod IBC orSnyderSquareStackable) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal Is the responsibilityofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal. emptythe remaining contents from the IBC intoapplication equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom of the tBC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom dischargevalve to promote more complele product removal. Completely remove the top fid ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurizedto at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment orrinsale collection system While pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsale becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120NextGen, Bonar8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsirg the container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. 

### To triple rinse the container before final disposal. emptythe remaining contents from this container into application aquipment or mixtank. Fillthe container al least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculat& water with the pumpfor 2 minutes. Rinse all Interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsale intoapplication equipmentor rinsate coRection system. Repeatthis proceduretwo more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recyclIng ifavailable orpuncture anddisposeof in a sanitary landlill. Refillabte Containers Refillable conlalner

- Refer

### to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as folioM. Refill this contaIner 

### with pesticide only. Do not reusethis containerfor anyotherpurpose. Arter emptying productfrom container, either retum containerto Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience CustomerService Center (1-800.5274781) or rinse and either recycfe or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC(e.g.

- SchuetzCaged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackabte) Pressure rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the**responsib~ity** ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refiRing Is the responsibifttyofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the containerbefore final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote morecomplete product removal. Completafy remove the top lid 

### ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to 

### at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuouslypump ordrain rinsate Into appUcation equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Repface the lid and close boltomvalve. Top DIscharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (o.g.- Snydor 120 NextGon, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before finaldisposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling 'IS the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment ormix lank. Fillthe container atleest to percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump 

### for 2 minutes. Rinse all Interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into appfication eqUipment orrinsale collection system. Repeat this procedure

## two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling ifavaifable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfifl.

4Refillabte Contatners End users are authorized to remove tamperevident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are notauthorized to remove tamper evident cables, onewayvalves or clean co"ntainer. See ContainerDisposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliarspray of PREpThi brand**Ethe~on** forcotton and Tobaccowill accelerate opaning of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation Which can**resu~** in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREp1M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiencyfrom a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A folfar spray of PREp1M brand 8hephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early. un·lform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREp1M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased controlover harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add U2 to 3/4 ofthe required amountofwater 

### to the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount ofwater. Prepare only 

### as much spray solution 

### as can be used on the dayofmixing. Do notallow spraysolution 

### to stand overnight Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment. orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOLIANTSAND iNSECnCIDES PREplI.I brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEFiIl

, FOLEX®,**Drop~.** Dropp® Unra m, Ginstar®, Harvade®. Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathionm. PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence oras a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX VVlTH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPtNDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels ofproducts applied as tank mixtures or In sequence with PREP 1M brand Elhephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes wilh defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not 

### be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 

### 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITiONS, TANK MtXTURES OF PREp1101 BRAND ETI-lEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING VVlLL EMITTOXIC CHLORlPE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of Ihe acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acryNc plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields). and painted surfaces withinan hourafterexposuretospray depOsits. 

### At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipmentexposad to the spraydepOSits.

5 Refillabte Contatners End users are authorized to remove tamperevident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are notauthorized to remove tamper evident cables, onewayvalves or clean co"ntainer. See ContainerDisposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. 

## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliarspray of PREpThi brand**Ethe~on** forcotton and Tobaccowill accelerate opaning of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation Which can**resu~** in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREp1M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiencyfrom a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A folfar spray of PREp1M brand 8hephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early. un·lform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREp1M brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased controlover harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add U2 to 3/4 ofthe required amountofwater 

### to the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount ofwater. Prepare only 

### as much spray solution 

### as can be used on the dayofmixing. Do notallow spraysolution 

### to stand overnight Do not spill the concentrated product on spray equipment. orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts. TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOLIANTSAND iNSECnCIDES PREplI.I brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEFiIl

, FOLEX®,**Drop~.** Dropp® Unra m, Ginstar®, Harvade®. Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathionm. PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence oras a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX VVlTH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPtNDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels ofproducts applied as tank mixtures or In sequence with PREP 1M brand Elhephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes wilh defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not 

### be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 

### 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITiONS, TANK MtXTURES OF PREp1101 BRAND ETI-lEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING VVlLL EMITTOXIC CHLORlPE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of Ihe acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acryNc plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acrylic plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields). and painted surfaces withinan hourafterexposuretospray depOsits. 

### At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipmentexposad to the spraydepOSits.

5

## COTTON
USE EXPECTED PREplM BRANQ 

### ONEGALLON 

### MINIMUMSPRAY APPlICAnON CONOmONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR PREP'" 

## VOLUMES TIMING COTTON ANa BRAND 

### (Gats/A)"

TOBACCO 

## ETHEPHON

RATE FOR COTTON AND 

### TOBACCO TREATS 

### PintslA lBSAJ. Acres Ground 

### Air"" PREP""brnnd 

### Hotand dry 

### 80"F or 1 113 

### 1.0 

### 6 Apply when the number of 

### ETHEPHON FOR higher mature unopened bolls is 

### COTIONAND Dry and 

### 75 to BO"F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient'**~** produce**~,** TOBACCO 

### 10 2 desired crop. See below for 

### Bol/Opener" Cool but above65°F 

### 2 213 2.0 3 test 

### of 

### boll maturity. Treatment unifonnly opens 0' 

### bolls 7to 14days earlier. Rank cotton 

### PREP''''brand High soil moisture 

### 113 

### 0.25 24 10 

### 5 Apply 4 

### to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

# " PREpTM brand Ethephon for 

### COnONANO High fertiHty level Cotton aod 

### Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### fOlEX""' opening applicalion. To be 

# " used 

### as a sequential DefoliantTank Mix'" Rank cotton 

### treatment 

### wHh, not in place of PREp'IM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco bon opening treatment. PREP"" brand High soil moisture 

### 113 

### 0.25 24 10 3 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to ETHEPHON

### FOR 

# " PREpl'Id brand Ethephon for COTTONAND High fertility level Cotton aod 

### Tobacco boll TOBACCO +

### Oropp opening application. To be 

# " used 

### as 

## a sequential DefoliantTank Mix"· Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll ooeninQ treatment. Pre-Conditioner 

# '" Hot, 

### dry, above 

### 213 

### 0.5 12 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to Oefoliation 

### BOoF 1 113 

### 1.0 6 10 2 deforl<!ml Enhances 

### top Cool, above**65~F** 

### crop defonation redUcing 0' 

### deterioralion of bottom crop aod 

### allows 

### 10, earlier Rank cotton harvest.
• For best peliormance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that win insure uniform coverage offoliage

and bans

. •• Pretreatment With Defoliants Prior

### to PREplM brand Elhephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: Ifthe cotton 

### is overly rank or laying down in fhe mlddlos and good spray coverage ofthe bolls with PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is difficult, a pretreatment with defoHants will be useful 

### to improve boll coverage wilh PREplM brand Ethephon for Cotton and 

### 1obao::o. Use dosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and observe all appropriate label use direction!; and precautions for the defoliant used. 

# *". Can use up 

### to full labelrate for each product

.

...... In California and Arizona use avolume of no less than 

### 5 gallons per acre for aeriat applications. 

### Boll Maturity A borr is mature when itis too hard to be dented when squeezed bet.v.oeen thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with asharp knife, andwhen the seed coat becomes light brown in color. 

### Uselimitations Do nol exceed a maximum of 

### 2.0 Ib, ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses 01 any etheJ110n products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the rotton is 

### to be spindle harvested. 6 

## COTTON
USE EXPECTED PREplM BRANQ 

### ONEGALLON 

### MINIMUMSPRAY APPlICAnON CONOmONS 

### ETHEPHON FOR PREP'" 

## VOLUMES TIMING COTTON ANa BRAND 

### (Gats/A)"

TOBACCO 

## ETHEPHON

RATE FOR COTTON AND 

### TOBACCO TREATS 

### PintslA lBSAJ. Acres Ground 

### Air"" PREP""brnnd 

### Hotand dry 

### 80"F or 1 113 

### 1.0 

### 6 Apply when the number of 

### ETHEPHON FOR higher mature unopened bolls is 

### COTIONAND Dry and 

### 75 to BO"F 

### 2 1.5 4 sufficient'**~** produce**~,** TOBACCO 

### 10 2 desired crop. See below for 

### Bol/Opener" Cool but above65°F 

### 2 213 2.0 3 test 

### of 

### boll maturity. Treatment unifonnly opens 0' 

### bolls 7to 14days earlier. Rank cotton 

### PREP''''brand High soil moisture 

### 113 

### 0.25 24 10 

### 5 Apply 4 

### to 7 days prior to ETHEPHON FOR 

# " PREpTM brand Ethephon for 

### COnONANO High fertiHty level Cotton aod 

### Tobacco boll 

### TOBACCO +

### fOlEX""' opening applicalion. To be 

# " used 

### as a sequential DefoliantTank Mix'" Rank cotton 

### treatment 

### wHh, not in place of PREp'IM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco bon opening treatment. PREP"" brand High soil moisture 

### 113 

### 0.25 24 10 3 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to ETHEPHON

### FOR 

# " PREpl'Id brand Ethephon for COTTONAND High fertility level Cotton aod 

### Tobacco boll TOBACCO +

### Oropp opening application. To be 

# " used 

### as 

## a sequential DefoliantTank Mix"· Rank cotton treatment with, not in place of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco boll ooeninQ treatment. Pre-Conditioner 

# '" Hot, 

### dry, above 

### 213 

### 0.5 12 Apply 

### 4 to 

### 7 days prior to Oefoliation 

### BOoF 1 113 

### 1.0 6 10 2 deforl<!ml Enhances 

### top Cool, above**65~F** 

### crop defonation redUcing 0' 

### deterioralion of bottom crop aod 

### allows 

### 10, earlier Rank cotton harvest.
• For best peliormance, by ground or air application, choose equipment and spray volumes that win insure uniform coverage offoliage

and bans

. •• Pretreatment With Defoliants Prior

### to PREplM brand Elhephon for Cotton and Tobacco Boll Opening Treatment: Ifthe cotton 

### is overly rank or laying down in fhe mlddlos and good spray coverage ofthe bolls with PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is difficult, a pretreatment with defoHants will be useful 

### to improve boll coverage wilh PREplM brand Ethephon for Cotton and 

### 1obao::o. Use dosage rates of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco recommended for boll opening. Read and observe all appropriate label use direction!; and precautions for the defoliant used. 

# *". Can use up 

### to full labelrate for each product

.

...... In California and Arizona use avolume of no less than 

### 5 gallons per acre for aeriat applications. 

### Boll Maturity A borr is mature when itis too hard to be dented when squeezed bet.v.oeen thumb and fingers, too hard to be sliced with asharp knife, andwhen the seed coat becomes light brown in color. 

### Uselimitations Do nol exceed a maximum of 

### 2.0 Ib, ethephon active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses 01 any etheJ110n products. Boll Opening: Do not tank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco with a desiccant if the rotton is 

### to be spindle harvested. 6Pre·Condition for Defoliation: Do not lank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco With desiccanls unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufficient malure unopened bolls 10 produce Ihe desired yield (see General Information section on howtotest for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall ;vjlhin

### 6 hoursofapplicalion may reduceproduct performance. 00 not plant anolher crop within 30 days after treatment. Small 

### graIns planted earlier than 

### 1 month or intercropped with the cotton crop 10 which PREpTM brand Elhephon for Cotlon and Tobacco 

### will be sppUed 

### may only be used as cover crops and may nol be harvesled for food or feed. PREplM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco maycause yeno....;ng and growth inhibition oftreated smallgraIns. 

### WHENTO HARVESTCOTTON Do not harvest cotton soonerthan 

### 7 days aftera treatmentwith PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco. Observe the trealed crop and harvestwhen oplimum bon opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the rull advantage of

### thetrealment andtoo lalea harvest may result in reducedquality and lossoflintwhich will drop from the plant. 

# TOBACCO (Flue-CuredOnly)

PREP"'" brand Minimum Spray Volumes Gallonsl Crop Situation Eth!phonfor 

### Acre Specificorrections Cotton and Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray t 

### 1/3 

### 50 Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50**~** 60 Application 

### gpa 

# " 3S-40 psi 

### ,"d 

### at tractor speed of 

### 2-3 mph. 

# U,. 2 nozzles perrow; one on each side ofthe rowdropped lowenough todirec! the spray to Ihe leaves.to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a direcled spray, be sure 

### to harvest all leaves with 20% or more vellowina.**Over~The-Top** t 

### 113-22/3 

### 40 Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure Application remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco planls asdescribed under Ihe section "Proper Time of Treatment" Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Usethe higher ralewhen the crop Is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperalures are lower than normal. Always test spray 10 determine ifthetobacco is malure enough

### to respond

### to treatment

### with PREpm brand Ethephon forCotton andTobacco. Apply**over~the-top** PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco spray 

### as a line mist using Ihree nozzles (one nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and oneon each side) so all leaves are covered thoroughly, similar to the application pattern of syslemic sucker conlrol agenls. 

## Ipressure of40

### to 60

### osi. Use a spray
USEUf,1rrATIONS**~** Do not apply PREP'IM brand Ethephon for Cation and Tobacco to immalure leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced teafquanty. Do notallow the crop to over ripen in Ihe field after using PREpru brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduclion in yield and qUality, 00 not ireat before anticipated majorslormwhich could prevent harvestand result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS, RaInfall within 6 hours ofapplication may reduce product perfOrmance. Do not Use PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco wilh additives otherthan recommended on Ihis label. Do not plantanother cropwilhin 30days aftertreatment. Do notexceed a maximum of2 Ibs elhephon active ingredientperacre peryear through repeated uses ofany ethephon products.

7 Pre·Condition for Defoliation: Do not lank mix PREpTM brand Ethephon for Colton and Tobacco With desiccanls unless plant desiccation is required. Do not use a defoliant before there is sufficient malure unopened bolls 10 produce Ihe desired yield (see General Information section on howtotest for boll maturity. DO NOT APPLY PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS. Rainfall ;vjlhin

### 6 hoursofapplicalion may reduceproduct performance. 00 not plant anolher crop within 30 days after treatment. Small 

### graIns planted earlier than 

### 1 month or intercropped with the cotton crop 10 which PREpTM brand Elhephon for Cotlon and Tobacco 

### will be sppUed 

### may only be used as cover crops and may nol be harvesled for food or feed. PREplM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco maycause yeno....;ng and growth inhibition oftreated smallgraIns. 

### WHENTO HARVESTCOTTON Do not harvest cotton soonerthan 

### 7 days aftera treatmentwith PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotlon and Tobacco. Observe the trealed crop and harvestwhen oplimum bon opening has been reached. Too early harvest might reduce the rull advantage of

### thetrealment andtoo lalea harvest may result in reducedquality and lossoflintwhich will drop from the plant.



### PREP"'" brand Minimum Spray Volumes Gallonsl Crop Situation Eth!phonfor 

### Acre Cotton and Tobacco Pints/Acre Directed Spray t 

### 1/3 

### 50 Application**Over~The-Top** t 

### 113-22/3 

### 40 Application

USEUf,1rrATIONS 

# TOBACCO (Flue-CuredOnly)

Specificorrections

Use drop nozzles. Choose TG or OC spray tips designed to apply 50**~** 60 

### gpa 

# " 3S-40 psi 

### ,"d 

### at tractor speed of 

### 2-3 mph. 

# U,. 2 nozzles perrow; one on each side ofthe rowdropped lowenough todirec! the spray to Ihe leaves.to be ripened and harvested. Thorough spray coverage is essential. With a direcled spray, be sure 

### to harvest all leaves with 20% or more yellowing. Treat only when leaves remaining on the stalk are mature. To ensure remaining leaves are mature, test spray several tobacco planls asdescribed under Ihe section "Proper Time of Treatment" Use the lower rate in a normally mature crop when experience indicates that minimum ripening inducement is required. Usethe higher ralewhen the crop Is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or when temperalures are lower than normal. Always test spray 10 determine ifthetobacco is malure enough

### to respond

### to treatment

### with PREpm brand Ethephon forCotton andTobacco. Apply**over~the-top** PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco spray 

### as a line mist using Ihree nozzles (one nozzle tip over the center of the plant, and oneon each side) so all leaves are covered thoroughly, similar to the application pattern of syslemic sucker conlrol agenls. 

# Ipressure of40

### to 60

### psi. Use a spray**~** Do not apply PREP'IM brand Ethephon for Cation and Tobacco to immalure leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced teafquanty. Do notallow the crop to over ripen in Ihe field after using PREpru brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, since this 

### may cause some reduclion in yield and qUality, 00 not ireat before anticipated majorslormwhich could prevent harvestand result in crop loss. DO NOT APPLY PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO IF RAIN IS EXPECTED WITHIN 6 HOURS, RaInfall within 6 hours ofapplication

### may reduce product perfOrmance. Do not Use PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco wilh additives otherthan recommended on Ihis label. Do not plantanother cropwilhin 30days aftertreatment. Do notexceed a maximum of2 Ibs elhephon active ingredientperacre peryear through repeated uses ofany ethephon products.

7

### APPLICATIONTIMING Successful results with PREpTI.! brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easYydetermine the proper treatment tim'lng and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest, test spray several plants in more than one locatIon in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24to 72 hours. Test leaves that 

### fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpno brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a fewdays

## to pennitfurther naturalmaturing, then makeanother test spray**or~maturily"** check. To avoid quaHty loss and orpOSSible leafdrop, harvest any yenowed leaves prior to application, Use lower rates undermost conditions. Umituse

### ofhigherrates to cool (below**65~F** at the time oftreatment) slowripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves perplantthatwill color, you can determine the numberofacres to treat in order to fill the barn. Prepare your

## test spray

### by mixing one teaspoon of PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart 

### of water. Sprayeach test plantv.ith about 1 oz. ofthis mixture, covering all leaves with a fine mist. PREprn brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves win begin to color within 24to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent, cool weather will delay, While hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treatedtobacco when leaves have reached the desired colorintenSity. Harvestcan commence 48 hours after PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quaffty loss orleafdrop, closely monitortreatedcrop and weatherconditions. 

### CURING PREp

.... BRAND ETHfPHON FOR COTTONANDTOBACCOTREATEDTOBACCO CUring procedures are as much an art as a sdence and each cure must be judged on the basis oftobacco condition, intervat between treatment and harvest, weather andtype of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can 

### be estabr,shed. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "colOring" andearly**~drying"**siages ofthe leaf. PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco win have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing thCil time required in the cotoring phase ofcuring. Traated tobacco shoutd 

### be dried faster. Iftobacco teaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours, If the leaves are completely yerrow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a mannerto dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal prOcedures forcuring. Since PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should notbe cured togetherinthe same bam.



# • APPLICATIONTIMING Successful results with PREpTI.! brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easYydetermine the proper treatment tim'lng and the number of leaves per stalk ready for harvest, test spray several plants in more than one locatIon in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24to 72 hours. Test leaves that 

### fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpno brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a fewdays

## to pennitfurther naturalmaturing, then makeanother test spray**or~maturily"** check. To avoid quaHty loss and orpOSSible leafdrop, harvest any yenowed leaves prior to application, Use lower rates undermost conditions. Umituse

### ofhigherrates to cool (below**65~F** at the time oftreatment) slowripening conditions. When you have confirmed the desired number of leaves perplantthatwill color, you can determine the numberofacres to treat in order to fill the barn. Prepare your

## test spray

### by mixing one teaspoon of PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart 

### of water. Sprayeach test plantv.ith about 1 oz. ofthis mixture, covering all leaves with a fine mist. PREprn brand Ethephon forCotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. 

### WHENTO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves win begin to color within 24to 72 hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent, cool weather will delay, While hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treatedtobacco when leaves have reached the desired colorintenSity. Harvestcan commence 48 hours after PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quaffty loss orleafdrop, closely monitortreatedcrop and weatherconditions. 

### CURING PREp

.... BRAND ETHfPHON FOR COTTONANDTOBACCOTREATEDTOBACCO CUring procedures are as much an art as a sdence and each cure must be judged on the basis oftobacco condition, intervat between treatment and harvest, weather andtype of curing facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can 

### be estabr,shed. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "colOring" andearly**~drying"**siages ofthe leaf. PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco win have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing thCil time required in the cotoring phase ofcuring. Traated tobacco shoutd 

### be dried faster. Iftobacco teaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours, If the leaves are completely yerrow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a mannerto dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leaf is dried (3/4 dry), you should follow normal prOcedures forcuring. Since PREpm brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated leaves cure faster, treated and untreated leaves should notbe cured togetherinthe same bam.



# •

## IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Condilfons, Disclaimer ofWarranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. Ifterms 

### are notacceptable, return the unopened productcontainer al once. By using this product, userorbuyeraccepts the following Concf'ltions, Disclaimer ofWarranties and limitations of l.iability. CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminale atl risks associated with the use ofthis product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness orother unintended consequences may result because ofsuch factors as weather conditions, presence ofother materials, or the manner ofuse or application, all ofwhich 

### are beyond the control ofBayerCropScience. All such risks shat! be assumed bythe user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERVVlSE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent ofBayer CropScienoo Is 

### authorized 10 make any warranfles beyond Ihose conlained herein or 10 modify Ihe warranlies conlained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDliNG OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF UABILlTY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN**C~T, ~,**  

### TORT, NEGUGENCE, STRICT UABllITY OR OTHERWSE, SHALl. NOT EXCEED THE PURCH4.SEPRICEPAID. DRAT

### MYERCROPSCIENCE'S 8.ECTION,

### THE REPlACEMENTOFPRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginslar, Defand Gulhion are regislered Irademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks ofBayer. Folex

### is a registered Irademark ofAmvac Chemical Corporalion. Harvade is a regislered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malalhion is a Irademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company.

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### 12014, 2T.W.Alexander Drive ResearchTriangle Park. North Carolina 

### 27709 1·866-99BAVER(1-866-992-2937)

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### Resubmitted 

### 06/01/10

9 

## IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Condilfons, Disclaimer ofWarranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. Ifterms 

### are notacceptable, return the unopened productcontainer al once. By using this product, userorbuyeraccepts the following Concf'ltions, Disclaimer ofWarranties and limitations of l.iability. CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminale atl risks associated with the use ofthis product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness orother unintended consequences may result because ofsuch factors as weather conditions, presence ofother materials, or the manner ofuse or application, all ofwhich 

### are beyond the control ofBayerCropScience. All such risks shat! be assumed bythe user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERVVlSE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent ofBayer CropScienoo Is 

### authorized 10 make any warranfles beyond Ihose conlained herein or 10 modify Ihe warranlies conlained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDliNG OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF UABILlTY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN**C~T, ~,**  

### TORT, NEGUGENCE, STRICT UABllITY OR OTHERWSE, SHALl. NOT EXCEED THE PURCH4.SEPRICEPAID. DRAT

### MYERCROPSCIENCE'S 8.ECTION,

### THE REPlACEMENTOFPRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginslar, Defand Gulhion are regislered Irademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks ofBayer. Folex

### is a registered Irademark ofAmvac Chemical Corporalion. Harvade is a regislered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malalhion is a Irademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company.

BayerCropScience lP P.O. Box 

### 12014, 2T.W.Alexander Drive ResearchTriangle Park. North Carolina 

### 27709 1·866-99BAVER(1-866-992-2937)

PREpTM brand Elhephon for Cotton and Tobacco (PENDING) 05/24110, 

### Resubmitted 

### 06/01/10

9

# Baver

# CropScience

May 20,2010
DocumentProcessingDesk (AMEND) Office ofPesticideProgram (H7504P) U.S. EPA, Room S4900 

## One Potomac Yard Arlington,VA 22202 -4525

ATTN: 

# Mr. Tony Kish(PM 22) RegistrationDivision (750SP) Subject: PREPbrand Ethephonfor Cotton andTobacco (Reg.No.:264-418): Submission ofthe ApplicationofPesticideNotificationmlderPRNotice 2007-4 (Ref.: the PesticideContainerand ContainmentFinal Rule, August 16, 2006)
Dear Mr. Kish: BayerCropSciencehereinsubmitsthis amendment for the PREPbrandEthephonfor Cotton and Tobacco (Reg.No.: 264-418), a

## soluti~n containing ethephon astheactive ingredient. The amendment isto comply

## with thelabel languagerequired bythe regulation in 40 CFRpart 156establishedbytheFinal Rule "PesticideManagement and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containerand Containment"(August 16, 2006). Basedonthe GuidanceissuedunderthePRNotice 2007-4 and 

## the product-specific information. we propose thefollowing "ContainerDisposal"labeling(see Sectionfor "Storage and Disposal");

CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillablecontainers small enoughto shake (I.e.,with capacities equaltoor lessthan 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refilllhis container. Offer for recycling, ifavailable. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly afteremptying. Triple rinse asfoDows: Empty the remaining contents into application equlpmenl ora mixtank and drain for 10seconds aftertheflowbegins

### to drip. Fillthe container tl4 full with waterand recap. Shake for 10seconds. Pour rinsale intoapplication equipmentor a mix\;Ink or store rinsale for lateruse ordisposal. Ot;:lin for 10seconds aftertheflow begins

### to drip. Repeatthis procedure two moretimes. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling if**ava~able** or puncture and disposeofin a sanitary landfill. 

# Baver

# CropScience

May 20,2010
DocumentProcessingDesk (AMEND) Office ofPesticideProgram (H7504P) U.S. EPA, Room S4900 

## One Potomac Yard Arlington,VA 22202 -4525

ATTN: 

# Mr. Tony Kish(PM 22) RegistrationDivision (750SP) Subject: PREPbrand Ethephonfor Cotton andTobacco (Reg.No.:264-418): Submission ofthe ApplicationofPesticideNotificationmlderPRNotice 2007-4 (Ref.: the PesticideContainerand ContainmentFinal Rule, August 16, 2006)
Dear Mr. Kish: BayerCropSciencehereinsubmitsthis amendment for the PREPbrandEthephonfor Cotton and Tobacco (Reg.No.: 264-418), a

## soluti~n containing ethephon astheactive ingredient. The amendment isto comply

## with thelabel languagerequired bythe regulation in 40 CFRpart 156establishedbytheFinal Rule "PesticideManagement and Disposal; Standards for Pesticide Containerand Containment"(August 16, 2006). Basedonthe GuidanceissuedunderthePRNotice 2007-4 and 

## the product-specific information. we propose thefollowing "ContainerDisposal"labeling(see Sectionfor "Storage and Disposal");

CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillablecontainers small enoughto shake (I.e.,with capacities equaltoor lessthan 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refilllhis container. Offer for recycling, ifavailable. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly afteremptying. Triple rinse asfoDows: Empty the remaining contents into application equlpmenl ora mixtank and drain for 10seconds aftertheflowbegins

### to drip. Fillthe container tl4 full with waterand recap. Shake for 10seconds. Pour rinsale intoapplication equipmentor a mix\;Ink or store rinsale for lateruse ordisposal. Ot;:lin for 10seconds aftertheflow begins

### to drip. Repeatthis procedure two moretimes. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling if**ava~able** or puncture and disposeofin a sanitary landfill.Rigtd NOMefillablecontainers thataMtoo targetoshake (I.e., with capac/ties greaterthan 5gallons or50 Ibs) Non·refUtable Containers Non-refillable containers· 00not reuse or**rer~lthis** container. Refer

### to Bottom Oi!>Charge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs infonnalion asfollows. Bottom OisCharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsingthe container before final disposal is the**rasponsibi~ty**ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure r1nse the container beforefinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into applicallon equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by t.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom dischargevalve 

### to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized 

### to atleast40 PSI to rinse all interiorportions. COntinuously pump ordrain rinsate into applicationequipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. ConfinuG pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close boHom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder t20 Next 

### Gen, Bonar B120, Drums. Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before fmat disposal Isthe responsibility ofthe person d"lSposing ofthe container. Totriple rinse the conlainerbeforefinal disposal; emptythe H!maining contents from this container intoapplication equipment ormixtank. FlU the container

### at /east 10percent full with water. Agitatevigorously

### or recirculate waterwith the pumP for2 minutes. RInse all Interiorsurfaces. Pouror pump rlnsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure 

### two moretimes. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable orpuncture and dl$p05e ofin a sanitary landrdl.

Refillable Containers ReffllabJe contalner- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums. Kegs information asfoDows. Refillihis containerwith pesticide only. 

### Do not reusethis containerfor any other purpose. Afteremptying product from container,either retum con!a'lnerto BayerCropScience perinstructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Genter (1-800·527-4781) orrinse and either recycle ordispose ofthe containeras follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC

### orSnyderSquareStacl<able) Pressure rinsingthe coriainerbefore fmal d"HlPO$al Is the responslbUIly ofthe person dispOSing ofthe container. Cleaning before refining isthe responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the contalner before fmal disposal, empty the remaining contents from the lac into application equipment or mixtank. Raisethe bottom ofthe !BC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove thetop lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interiorportions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. ContinUe pressure rinsing for2 minutes or unm rinsate becomesdear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Oi!>Charge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar Bt20, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing thecontainer beforefinal disposal is the responsibaity ofthe person disposing ofthe conJainer. Cleaning before refining isthe responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contentsfrom this conlainerlnto application equipmentor mixtank. Fill the container al least 10percent full with water. Agitate vigorously orrecirculate waterwilh the pump

### for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurfaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipmont orrinsale collection system. Repeatthis procedure

### two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable orpunclure and dispose ofin

### a sanitary landfill.

Ritlfllable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evidentcables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container isequipped with oneway valves and refilling or retumlng is planned. Ifthis isthe case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves orclean container. 

### See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.



### Enclosed is an EPA Fonn**8570~1,** 

### one copy ofthe revised PREPbrandEthephon forCotton and Tobacco(Reg, No.:**264~418)** 

### label forreview, and an extra page (witb the Container Disposal Section) where the revised/new text is highlighted.
Thisamendment isconsistentwith the guidance in PR Notice**Z007~4** 

### and EPA's alternative language acceptance letter to 

### Bayer CropSciencedated November 10, Z009. 

### Noother changes have been made to the labeling orthe Confidential StatementofFormula forthis product. Iunderstandthat itis a violation of18 U.S.c. Section 1001 to willfully make any false statementto

2 Rigtd NOMefillablecontainers thataMtoo targetoshake (I.e., with capac/ties greaterthan 5gallons or50 Ibs) Non·refUtable Containers Non-refillable containers· 00not reuse or**rer~lthis** container. Refer

### to Bottom Oi!>Charge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs infonnalion asfollows. Bottom OisCharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsingthe container before final disposal is the**rasponsibi~ty**ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure r1nse the container beforefinal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into applicallon equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by t.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom dischargevalve 

### to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized 

### to atleast40 PSI to rinse all interiorportions. COntinuously pump ordrain rinsate into applicationequipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. ConfinuG pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close boHom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder t20 Next 

### Gen, Bonar B120, Drums. Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before fmat disposal Isthe responsibility ofthe person d"lSposing ofthe container. Totriple rinse the conlainerbeforefinal disposal; emptythe H!maining contents from this container intoapplication equipment ormixtank. FlU the container

### at /east 10percent full with water. Agitatevigorously

### or recirculate waterwith the pumP for2 minutes. RInse all Interiorsurfaces. Pouror pump rlnsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure 

### two moretimes. Oncecontainer is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable orpuncture and dl$p05e ofin a sanitary landrdl.

Refillable Containers ReffllabJe contalner- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums. Kegs information asfoDows. Refillihis containerwith pesticide only. 

### Do not reusethis containerfor any other purpose. Afteremptying product from container,either retum con!a'lnerto BayerCropScience perinstructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Genter (1-800·527-4781) orrinse and either recycle ordispose ofthe containeras follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC

### orSnyderSquareStacl<able) Pressure rinsingthe coriainerbefore fmal d"HlPO$al Is the responslbUIly ofthe person dispOSing ofthe container. Cleaning before refining isthe responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the contalner before fmal disposal, empty the remaining contents from the lac into application equipment or mixtank. Raisethe bottom ofthe !BC by 1.5 inches on the sidewhich is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove thetop lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interiorportions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection systemwhile pressure rinsing. ContinUe pressure rinsing for2 minutes or unm rinsate becomesdear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Oi!>Charge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar Bt20, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing thecontainer beforefinal disposal is the responsibaity ofthe person disposing ofthe conJainer. Cleaning before refining isthe responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contentsfrom this conlainerlnto application equipmentor mixtank. Fill the container al least 10percent full with water. Agitate vigorously orrecirculate waterwilh the pump

### for 2 minutes. Rinse all interiorsurfaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipmont orrinsale collection system. Repeatthis procedure

### two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable orpunclure and dispose ofin

### a sanitary landfill.

Ritlfllable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evidentcables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container isequipped with oneway valves and refilling or retumlng is planned. Ifthis isthe case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves orclean container. 

### See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.



### Enclosed is an EPA Fonn**8570~1,** 

### one copy ofthe revised PREPbrandEthephon forCotton and Tobacco(Reg, No.:**264~418)** 

### label forreview, and an extra page (witb the Container Disposal Section) where the revised/new text is highlighted.
Thisamendment isconsistentwith the guidance in PR Notice**Z007~4** 

### and EPA's alternative language acceptance letter to 

### Bayer CropSciencedated November 10, Z009. 

### Noother changes have been made to the labeling orthe Confidential StatementofFormula forthis product. Iunderstandthat itis a violation of18 U.S.c. Section 1001 to willfully make any false statementto

2

### EPA. Ifurtherunderstand that iftbeamended label is not consistentwitbtberequirements of40 CFR 

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### I may besubjectedtoenforcement action andpenaltiesunderSection 12and 14 ofFIPRA".
Please

## contact me ifyou shouldhave further questions. Sincerely, 

# daUlk

Laura Phelps RegulatoryAffairs, Herbicides & 

### PGRs BayerCropScience 2 T. W. AlexanderDrive 

## RTP, NC 27709 office:**919~549-2302** 

### mobil:9I9-352-8075 email;laura.phelps@bayercropscience.com

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### I may besubjectedtoenforcement action andpenaltiesunderSection 12and 14 ofFIPRA".
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# daUlk

Laura Phelps RegulatoryAffairs, Herbicides & 

### PGRs BayerCropScience 2 T. W. AlexanderDrive 

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Pursuant to40,CFR 156,140(c) and 156,144(d), Bayer CropSc!ence (8CS) requested modificationsto the container disposal and residue removal language in 40 CFR 

### part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4.** 

### EPA has reviewed BGS's proposed label 

## Instructions on handling, rinsing and disposal of 

## both nonrefillable and refillable contaIners of seed treatment and**non~seed** 

### treatment products and has determined that the language in Attachment 1 Is acceptable and that label amendments incorporating the language inAttachment 1 can be approved. Please note that two editorial changes have been madeto your October 10,2009draft by (1) inserting the word "by" before "incineration" in the last sentence underthe heading**"Non~refmable** 

### Containers"for seed treatment products and (2) changing**L~nch"** 

### to "inchesR 

### where instructions sayto**~Raise** 

### the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inch

..." Although EPAbelieves thatthese alternative statements could be suitablefor various pesticide products, this letteris not an approval of the use of such statements on any particular product. In orderto use these statements on a pesticide product label,

. you mustapplyfor amendmentofthe product registration. Such applications must conform to the requirements of 40 CFR 152.44 since the language is notthe exact wording as in the statements in 40 CFR Part 156.140through 156.156.
The following is a summary

## 01 the changes accepted by EPA: 1) Identification of ContainerType Statements Thefederal regulations in §156.140(c) allow EPAto modifyorwaive the requirements, or permitor require alternative labeling statements, forthe "Identification of containertype" statements that include a recycling or reconditioning statement. EPA 

### is allowing BCS to use a statementfor seed treatment products in nonrefillable containersthat is differentthan the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.140(a)(3). 

### UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460



### November 10, 2009
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### Subject: EPA accepted Bayer CropScience label template with modified container 

## disposal and residue removal language

Dear Mr. Tolliver:
Pursuant to40,CFR 156,140(c) and 156,144(d), Bayer CropSc!ence (8CS) requested modificationsto the container disposal and residue removal language in 40 CFR 

### part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4.** 

### EPA has reviewed BGS's proposed label 

## Instructions on handling, rinsing and disposal of 

## both nonrefillable and refillable contaIners of seed treatment and**non~seed** 

### treatment products and has determined that the language in Attachment 1 Is acceptable and that label amendments incorporating the language inAttachment 1 can be approved. Please note that two editorial changes have been madeto your October 10,2009draft by (1) inserting the word "by" before "incineration" in the last sentence underthe heading**"Non~refmable** 

### Containers"for seed treatment products and (2) changing**L~nch"** 

### to "inchesR 

### where instructions sayto**~Raise** 

### the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inch

..." Although EPAbelieves thatthese alternative statements could be suitablefor various pesticide products, this letteris not an approval of the use of such statements on any particular product. In orderto use these statements on a pesticide product label,

. you mustapplyfor amendmentofthe product registration. Such applications must conform to the requirements of 40 CFR 152.44 since the language is notthe exact wording as in the statements in 40 CFR Part 156.140through 156.156.
The following is a summary

## 01 the changes accepted by EPA: 1) Identification of ContainerType Statements Thefederal regulations in §156.140(c) allow EPAto modifyorwaive the requirements, or permitor require alternative labeling statements, forthe "Identification of containertype" statements that include a recycling or reconditioning statement. EPA 

### is allowing BCS to use a statementfor seed treatment products in nonrefillable containersthat is differentthan the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.140(a)(3).

### 2)**Pressure~rinsing** 

### Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs The federal regulations in §t56.144 allow EPA to modify orwaive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for residue removal instructions, BCS asserts that the standard residue removal instructions for nonrefillable containers that are too large to shake are impractical forthe nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs. Therefore, EPA is allowing BCS to use its own pressure-rinsing instructions, rather than the options in §t56.146(c), for both seed and non-seedtreatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs. 3) Triple-rinsing Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that areTop Discharge 18Cs, Drums and Kegs The federal regulations in §156.144 allow EPAto modify or waive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for residue removal instructions. BCS asserts thatthe standard residue removal instructions (in §t56.146) for nonrefillable containers that are too largeto shake are impractical. Therefore, EPA is allowing BCS to use its own**trlple~rinsing** 

### instructions. The BCS**triple~rinsing** 

### instructions are the same for both seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums, or Kegs. 4) Rinsing Instructionsfor Refillable Containers The federal regulations in 

### §t56.t56 require instructions on labels of refillable containers for rinsing the container priorto disposal, which must be appropriate forthe characteristics andformulation ofthe pesticide product and adequateto protect human health andthe environment. The regulations provide several optionsforthese cleaning instructions priorto disposal, including "any otherstatementthe registrant considers appropriate". Because the container designs arethe same for refillable containers and nonrefillable containers, EPA is allowing BGS to use the forthe refillable bottom discharge IBCs IBCs and the sametriple rinsing statements for kegs as forthe nonrefillable top discharge I 5) Other Changesto the Container HandUng Instructions Although not required in §156.t40(b) EPA is allowing BGS to add a recycling or reconditioning statement for refillable containers. In addition, BGS has Indicated that it intends to delete the references to buming, as suggested by 

## EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, although not required, EPA is allowing BCSto add text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and non-seed treatment products In refillable containers that allowthe userto remove tamper evident cables unless the container has**one~way** 

### valves andwill be refilled or returned.
Attachment 2 explains the differences in more detail between statements in the federal regulations and the BCS template label.


## 2 2)**Pressure~rinsing** 

### Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs The federal regulations in §t56.144 allow EPA to modify orwaive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for residue removal instructions, BCS asserts that the standard residue removal instructions for nonrefillable containers that are too large to shake are impractical forthe nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs. Therefore, EPA is allowing BCS to use its own pressure-rinsing instructions, rather than the options in §t56.146(c), for both seed and non-seedtreatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs. 3) Triple-rinsing Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that areTop Discharge 18Cs, Drums and Kegs The federal regulations in §156.144 allow EPAto modify or waive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for residue removal instructions. BCS asserts thatthe standard residue removal instructions (in §t56.146) for nonrefillable containers that are too largeto shake are impractical. Therefore, EPA is allowing BCS to use its own**trlple~rinsing** 

### instructions. The BCS**triple~rinsing** 

### instructions are the same for both seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums, or Kegs. 4) Rinsing Instructionsfor Refillable Containers The federal regulations in 

### §t56.t56 require instructions on labels of refillable containers for rinsing the container priorto disposal, which must be appropriate forthe characteristics andformulation ofthe pesticide product and adequateto protect human health andthe environment. The regulations provide several optionsforthese cleaning instructions priorto disposal, including "any otherstatementthe registrant considers appropriate". Because the container designs arethe same for refillable containers and nonrefillable containers, EPA is allowing BGS to use the forthe refillable bottom discharge IBCs IBCs and the sametriple rinsing statements for kegs as forthe nonrefillable top discharge I 5) Other Changesto the Container HandUng Instructions Although not required in §156.t40(b) EPA is allowing BGS to add a recycling or reconditioning statement for refillable containers. In addition, BGS has Indicated that it intends to delete the references to buming, as suggested by 

## EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, although not required, EPA is allowing BCSto add text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and non-seed treatment products In refillable containers that allowthe userto remove tamper evident cables unless the container has**one~way** 

### valves andwill be refilled or returned.
Attachment 2 explains the differences in more detail between statements in the federal regulations and the BCS template label.


## 2

### EPA recommends that, in order to facilitate the review of revised labels,you include a copy of

### this letter and the relevant page(s) from Attachment t each time you submit an amendment regarding the container handling, rinsing and disposal statements.
Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact me at kasai.jeanne@epa.gov or (703) 308·3240 or Nancy Fltz atfitz.nancy@epa.govor(703) 305·7385.

cc: Heather Garvie Nancy Fitz Tony Kish
Enclosures: Sincerely,

# d::t~ Field and External Affairs Division

Attachment 1. Bayer CropScience LabelTemplatefor Container Handl'lng and Disposal Statements (§§156,140 -156,156)Accepted by EPA as of November2009
Attachment 2. Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156and PR Notice2007-4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November2009



## 3 EPA recommends that, in order to facilitate the review of revised labels,you include a copy of

### this letter and the relevant page(s) from Attachment t each time you submit an amendment regarding the container handling, rinsing and disposal statements.
Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact me at I or (703) 308·3240 or Nancy Fltz at fitz.nancy@epa.govor(703)

cc: Heather Garvie Nancy Fitz Tony Kish
Enclosures: Sincerely,

# d::t~ Field and External Affairs Division

Attachment 1. Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handl'lng and Disposal Statements (§§156,140 -156,156)Accepted by EPA as of November2009
Attachment 2. Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156and PR Notice2007-4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November 2009



## 3

### Attachment 1 • Page 

## 1 of4- BayerCropScience LabelTemplatefor Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statement. 

## (§§156.140-156.156) Accepted by EPA••of November

## 2009

Seed Treatment Products Rigid Non-refillable containersthat aretoo largeto shake (l.e' J 

### with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs)
Non-refillable Containers
Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropSclence per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781), or rinse and either recycle or dispose otthe container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before linal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC Into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top Ud ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all Interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. TOp Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.9.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents trom this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pumpfor2 minutes. Rinse all interior suriaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling ifavailable orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, orby incineration. Attachment 1 • Page 

## 1 of4- BayerCropScience LabelTemplatefor Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statement. 

## (§§156.140-156.156) Accepted by EPA••of November

## 2009

Seed Treatment Products Rigid Non-refillable containersthat aretoo largeto shake (l.e' J 

### with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 Ibs)
Non-refillable Containers
Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropSclence per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781), or rinse and either recycle or dispose otthe container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before linal disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC Into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top Ud ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized toat least 40 PSI to rinse all Interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottomvalve. TOp Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.9.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents trom this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pumpfor2 minutes. Rinse all interior suriaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling ifavailable orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, orby incineration.

### Attachment 1**~** 

### Page 2**of4~** 

### Bayer CropSclence Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposaf 

### Statements (§§t56.t40-156.156) Accepted 

## by EPA as of November

## 2009

Seed Treatment Products in RefUlabfe Containers
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropSclence per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center**(1~800~527~4781)** 

### or rinse and either recycle or dispose 

## of the container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing 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 pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely removethetop lid of the IBC. Use water pressurizedto at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing, Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve, Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.

- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. Totripfe rinse the-containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump r'rnsate into application equ'lpment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times, Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration,
Textto Add to Dfrectfonsfor Use on Labefs ofSeed Treatment Products fn Refflfable Contafners
RefflfableContainers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unlessthe containeris equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. 

## ff this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container, See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. Attachment 1**~** 

### Page 2**of4~** 

### Bayer CropSclence Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposaf 

### Statements (§§t56.t40-156.156) Accepted 

## by EPA as of November

## 2009

Seed Treatment Products in RefUlabfe Containers
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropSclence per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center**(1~800~527~4781)** 

### or rinse and either recycle or dispose 

## of the container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing 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 pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely removethetop lid of the IBC. Use water pressurizedto at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing, Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve, Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.

- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. Totripfe rinse the-containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump r'rnsate into application equ'lpment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times, Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration,
Textto Add to Dfrectfonsfor Use on Labefs ofSeed Treatment Products fn Refflfable Contafners
RefflfableContainers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unlessthe containeris equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. 

## ff this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container, See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.

### Attachment 1**~Page30f4·** 

### Bayer CropScience Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by

## EPA as of November2009

NOIl"'Seed Treatment Products Rigid Non-refillable containersthat aretoo large toshake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs)
Non-refillableContainers Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBCorSnyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of

### the person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite 

## of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at le'ast 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs).

Triple rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorouslyor recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate Into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container Is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill Or by incineration. Attachment 1**~Page30f4·** 

### Bayer CropScience Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by

## EPA as of November2009

NOIl"'Seed Treatment Products Rigid Non-refillable containersthat aretoo large toshake (I.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs)
Non-refillableContainers Non-refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBCorSnyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of

### the person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite 

## of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at le'ast 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs).

Triple rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorouslyor recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate Into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container Is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill Or by incineration.

### Attachment 1**~** 

### page 

### 4 of4- Bayer CropSclence Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140-156.156) Accepted by EPAas of November2009

Non**Seed~**

### Treatment Products In Refillable Containers
Relillable container

- Reier to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this containerwith pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any otherpurpose. Contact your Ag retailer or Bayer CropSciencefor container return, disposal and recycling inlormation.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- SchuetzCaged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the,bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches onthe side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge varve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Usewater pressurized

## to at least 40 PSI to rinse all Interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. TOp Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refiRing is·the responsibility ofthe refiller. Totriple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least to percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pumpfor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by inCineration.

Textto Addto Directionsfor Useon Labels of Non-SeedTreatment Products In RefillableContainers
End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one wayvalves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or,clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. Attachment 1**~** 

### page 

### 4 of4- Bayer CropSclence Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140-156.156) Accepted by EPAas of November2009

Non**Seed~**

### Treatment Products In Refillable Containers
Relillable container

- Reier to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this containerwith pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any otherpurpose. Contact your Ag retailer or Bayer CropSciencefor container return, disposal and recycling inlormation.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- SchuetzCaged IBC orSnyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the,bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches onthe side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge varve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Usewater pressurized

## to at least 40 PSI to rinse all Interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. TOp Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container beforefinal disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refiRing is·the responsibility ofthe refiller. Totriple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least to percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pumpfor 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pourorpump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by inCineration.

Textto Addto Directionsfor Useon Labels of Non-SeedTreatment Products In RefillableContainers
End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one wayvalves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or,clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.

### Attachment2**~Page1 of3~**  

### Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4,** 

### and BeS statements accepted by EPAas of November2009
1) Identification ofContainerTypes
The federal regulations in §t56.t40(c) allow EPAto modify orwaive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, forthe "Identification of container types" statements that include recycling orreconditioning statements. BCS uses a statement otherthan the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.t40(a)(3)for nonrefillable containers for seed treatment products. BCS's instructionsfor seed treatment products in nonrefillable containers directthe userto return the containerto BCS oroffer itfor recycling, dispose 

### of in a sanitary landfill, orby incineration. 2) Pressurewrlnsing instructionsfor nonrefillable containersthatare Bottom Discharge IBCs
The BCS pressure-rinsing instructions are the same for seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable Bottom Discharge IBCs containers that are too large to shake. 8CS adds the statementsfor the "timing of the residue removal procedure" provided in §156.156for refillable containers to the instructionsfor nonrefillable containers "before final disposaL" Those statements are: "Pressure rinsing the containerbeforefinal disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of

### the container." The federal regulations in §156.t46(a) give optionsforinstructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying, rather than before final disposal. 8CS may use pressure rinsing instructions for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, ratherthanthe triple rinsing instructions in §156.146(b). In addition, the BCS pressure rinsing instructions differ in thefollowing ways from the options for instructions provided in §156.t46(c) for nonrefillable, rigid containers 

### of dilutable pesticides that aretoo largetoshake: Instead ofholding the container upside down over application equipment or mixtank, users are instructedto "Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 Inches onthe side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removaL" and to "Completely remove the top lid of the IBC." In the language provided in the EPA regulations, users are directed to rinse at about40 PSI for at least30 seconds and drain for 

## to seconds afterthe flow beginsto drip. Instead, the BGS language directs users to continuously pump or drain rinsate and topressure rinse for 2 minutes until rinsate becomes clear. Becausethe BCS language instructs usersto completely remove the top lid, the label also directs usersto replace the lid and close the bottomvalve. Attachment2**~Page1 of3~**  

### Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4,** 

### and BeS statements accepted by EPAas of November2009
1) Identification ofContainerTypes
The federal regulations in §t56.t40(c) allow EPAto modify orwaive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, forthe "Identification of container types" statements that include recycling orreconditioning statements. BCS uses a statement otherthan the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.t40(a)(3)for nonrefillable containers for seed treatment products. BCS's instructionsfor seed treatment products in nonrefillable containers directthe userto return the containerto BCS oroffer itfor recycling, dispose 

### of in a sanitary landfill, orby incineration. 2) Pressurewrlnsing instructionsfor nonrefillable containersthatare Bottom Discharge IBCs
The BCS pressure-rinsing instructions are the same for seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable Bottom Discharge IBCs containers that are too large to shake. 8CS adds the statementsfor the "timing of the residue removal procedure" provided in §156.156for refillable containers to the instructionsfor nonrefillable containers "before final disposaL" Those statements are: "Pressure rinsing the containerbeforefinal disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of

### the container." The federal regulations in §156.t46(a) give optionsforinstructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying, rather than before final
may use pressure rinsing instructions for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, ratherthanthe triple rinsing instructions in §156.146(b). In addition, the BCS pressure rinsing instructions differ in thefollowing ways from the options for instructions provided in §156.t46(c) for nonrefillable, rigid containers 

### of dilutable pesticides that aretoo largetoshake: Instead ofholding the container upside down over application equipment or mixtank, users are instructedto "Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 Inches onthe side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removaL" and to "Completely remove the top lid of the IBC." In the language provided in the EPA regulations, users are directed to rinse at about40 PSI for at least30 seconds and drain for 

## to seconds afterthe flow beginsto drip. Instead, the BGS language directs users to continuously pump or drain rinsate and topressure rinse for 2 minutes until rinsate becomes clear. Becausethe BCS language instructs usersto completely remove the top lid, the label also directs usersto replace the lid and close the bottomvalve.

### Attachment2 

## .Pago2of3·
Differences betweenstatements provided In40 CFR part 156and PR Notice2007-4,and SCS statements accepted by EPAas of November2009 (Note: The federal regulations in 156.146(c) have different pressurewrinse Instructions for nonrefillable containers of liquid andsolid dilutable pesticides. BGS does not indicate whether its instructions would applyto liquid or solid dllutables, orboth, although these containers are generally designed to hold liquids. Itis acceptable for BGS to use the same pressure rinsing instructions for containers of both liquid and solid dilutable pesticides.) 3)Triple-rinsing Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that areTop Discharge ISCs, Drums and Kegs
The BCStriple-rinsing instructions are the samefor both seed and nonwseed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that areTop Discharge IBCs, Drums, and Kegs. Here is howthose instructions differfrom the optionsfor instructions provided in §156.146(b)(3) for dilutable pesticides in nonrefillable, rigid containers too large to shake: BCS adds the follOwing statementforthe "timing ofthe residue removal procedure"tothe triplewrinsing instrUctions for nonrefillable containers: "Pressure rinsing [or Cleaning]the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container." Thefederal regulations, on the other hand, give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly afteremptying [in §156,146(a)], but not before final disposal. Instead of filling the container 

### 'WI full with water, recap and shake for 10 seconds as provided in the federal regulations under §156.146(b), BCS instructs the usertofill the container at least 10%full with water. The BCS instructions do not includethe sentence for nonrefillable containers too large to shakefrom §156.146(b)(2)(3) "Replaceand tighten closures," BCS usesthe cleaning instructions from §156,156(b)(2)(iii) for refillable containers forthe nonrefillable top discharge IBGs, drums and kegs with the addition 

## of the statement "Rinse all interior surfaces". The BGS instructions to "Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system" differs slightlyfrom the language in the regulations under §156.146(b), which says "Pour rlnsate into appfication equipment ora mixtank orstore rinsate for later use ordisposal.n 

### 4) Rinsing Instructions

- RefillableContainers
The BCS pressurewrlnsing instructions (for both seed and non-seed treatment products)for refillable Bottom Discharge IBCs arethe same asthe instructions used for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, exceptthat the instructions for refillable containers adds: "Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller." [Required in §156.156(a)]. As discussed in section 3 above, the cleaning instructionsforthe topdischarge IBCs, drums and kegs arethe same as the cleaning instructions from Attachment2 

## .Pago2of3·
Differences betweenstatements provided In40 CFR part 156and PR Notice2007-4,and SCS statements accepted by EPAas of November2009 (Note: The federal regulations in 156.146(c) have different pressurewrinse Instructions for nonrefillable containers of liquid andsolid dilutable pesticides. BGS does not indicate whether its instructions would applyto liquid or solid dllutables, orboth, although these containers are generally designed to hold liquids. Itis acceptable for BGS to use the same pressure rinsing instructions for containers of both liquid and solid dilutable pesticides.) 3)Triple-rinsing Instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that areTop Discharge ISCs, Drums and Kegs
The BCStriple-rinsing instructions are the samefor both seed and nonwseed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that areTop Discharge IBCs, Drums, and Kegs. Here is howthose instructions differfrom the optionsfor instructions provided in §156.146(b)(3) for dilutable pesticides in nonrefillable, rigid containers too large to shake: BCS adds the follOwing statementforthe "timing ofthe residue removal procedure"tothe triplewrinsing instrUctions for nonrefillable containers: "Pressure rinsing [or Cleaning]the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container." Thefederal regulations, on the other hand, give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly afteremptying [in §156,146(a)], but not before final disposal. Instead of filling the container 

### 'WI full with water, recap and shake for 10 seconds as provided in the federal regulations under §156.146(b), BCS instructs the usertofill the container at least 10%full with water. The BCS instructions do not includethe sentence for nonrefillable containers too large to shakefrom §156.146(b)(2)(3) "Replaceand tighten closures," BCS usesthe cleaning instructions from §156,156(b)(2)(iii) for refillable containers forthe nonrefillable top discharge IBGs, drums and kegs with the addition 

## of the statement "Rinse all interior surfaces". The BGS instructions to "Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system" differs slightlyfrom the language in the regulations under §156.146(b), which says "Pour rlnsate into appfication equipment ora mixtank orstore rinsate for later use ordisposal.n 

### 4) Rinsing Instructions

- RefillableContainers
The BCS pressurewrlnsing instructions (for both seed and non-seed treatment products)for refillable Bottom Discharge IBCs arethe same asthe instructions used for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, exceptthat the instructions for refillable containers adds: "Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller." [Required in §156.156(a)]. As discussed in section 3 above, the cleaning instructionsforthe topdischarge IBCs, drums and kegs arethe same as the cleaning instructions from

### Attachment 2**~Page3013-** 

### Differences betweenstatementsprovided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4, and BCS statementsaccepted by EPAas of November2009 §156,156(b)(2)(Jii) with the addition ofthe statement"Rinse all interIor surfaces" and a change in the Introduction from "To clean the container before final disposal

..,"to "Totriple rinse the container before final disposal." 5) Other ChangestotheContainer Handling Instructions
The BCS instructionsfor disposal of refillable containers for non-seedtreatment products give usersthe option of contacting an agricultural retailer or BGS for container return, disposal and recycling information; in contrast, the instructions for disposal of refillable containers for seed treatment products instructthe userto contact BCS Customer Service Center. Although not required in §156,140(b), BCS adds a recycling or reconditioning statementfor refillable containers, I n all cases, BCS usesthe statement "Once containeris rinsed, offerfor recycflng 

## ifavailable orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incinerations" for both nonrefillable and refillable containers 

### of both seed and non-seed treatment products. BCS is voluntarilydeleting all references to burning as suggested by EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, BGS addstextto the directions for use onthe labels of 

### seed and nonseed treatment products in refillable containers that allowthe userto remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-wayvalves arid will be refilled or returned, Attachment 2**~Page3013-** 

### Differences betweenstatementsprovided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4, and BCS statementsaccepted by EPAas of November2009 §156,156(b)(2)(Jii) with the addition ofthe statement"Rinse all interIor surfaces" and a change in the Introduction from "To clean the container before final disposal

..,"to "Totriple rinse the container before final disposal." 5) Other ChangestotheContainer Handling Instructions
The BCS instructionsfor disposal of refillable containers for non-seedtreatment products give usersthe option of contacting an agricultural retailer or BGS for container return, disposal and recycling information; in contrast, the instructions for disposal of refillable containers for seed treatment products instructthe userto contact BCS Customer Service Center. Although not required in §156,140(b), BCS adds a recycling or reconditioning statementfor refillable containers, I n all cases, BCS usesthe statement "Once containeris rinsed, offerfor recycflng 

## ifavailable orpuncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incinerations" for both nonrefillable and refillable containers 

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### seed and nonseed treatment products in refillable containers that allowthe userto remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-wayvalves arid will be refilled or returned,

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ATIN: Mr. Tony Kish (PM22) Registration Division (7505P) Subject: PREP brandEthephonfor Cotton and Tobacco (Reg. No.: 264-418): Submission ofthe Application ofPesticideNotificationunder PRNotice 2007-4 (Ref.: thePesticide Container andContainmentFinal Rule, August 16, 2006)
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## the regulation in

## 40 CFRpart 

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Refillable Containers
Refillable container

- Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs infonnation as follows. Refill this containerwith pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Afteremptying product from container,either return containerto Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience CustomerService Center (f-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle ordispose ofthe container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

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Refillable Containers
Refillable container

- Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs infonnation as follows. Refill this containerwith pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Afteremptying product from container,either return containerto Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience CustomerService Center (f-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle ordispose ofthe container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

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Refillable Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unleS$JI}E" container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or returning is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are not**~.,.,'** aulhorized to remove tamperevident cables, one way valves or clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. ••• ,**~**

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For Commercial Use OrAgricultural Use Only. Not For Residential Use ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon (2-Chloroethyl) phosphonic acid*

..........................................................................55,4% 

### INERT INGREDIENTS:

.................................................................................................................................................44.6% *This productcontains 6 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

## EPA Reg. No. 264·418 EPA Est. No. 264-PA·01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN



# DANGER PELIGRO

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

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### it to you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Day 1·800·334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call1·866-99BAYER (1·866·992-2937) The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses are protected by United Siates and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States. 

# FIRSTAID
IF IN EYES: 

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## EPA Reg. No. 264·418 EPA Est. No. 264-PA·01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN



# DANGER PELIGRO

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### you do not understand the 

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### it to you in detail.) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Day 1·800·334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call1·866-99BAYER (1·866·992-2937) The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses are protected by United Siates and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240,819. No license is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States or for any use not contemplated by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use orsale ofthis product outside the United States. 

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## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Usersshould remove clothing immediately 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do notapply directly to water, orto areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allowthis productto drift on to non.target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph or during periods oftemperature inversions. Use of largerdroplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTAT THEAPPLICATION SJTE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and·weather.related factors determine 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 movement from aerial applicationsto agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapply to forestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dryformulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed 3/4 the length ofthe wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements[. 

### INFORMATION ONDROPLET 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). 

### CONTROLUNGDROPLETSIZE Volume· Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure· Do notexceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higherflow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. NUmber of nozzles· Usethe minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation· Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger dronlljt;;.than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflect'lon from horizontal will reduce dropletsize and increaSfJ PIitt'PotentiaJ. Nozzle Type· Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray-€ng!es produce larger droplets. Consider using low..clrift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowestdrift. , , , , , , 

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## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Usersshould remove clothing immediately 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do notapply directly to water, orto areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas belowthe mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

## SPRAY DRIFT Avoid spray drift. Do not apply when weather conditions may cause drift. Do not allowthis productto drift on to non.target areas. Drift may result in illegal residues or injury to adjacent crops and vegetation, in the form of leaf yellowing and defoliation. To avoid spray drift, DO NOTapply aerially when wind speed is greaterthan 10 mph or during periods oftemperature inversions. Use of largerdroplet size will also reduce spray drift. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFTAT THEAPPLICATION SJTE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment-and·weather.related factors determine 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 movement from aerial applicationsto agricultural field crops. These requirements do notapply to forestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dryformulations. 1. The distance ofthe outer most nozzles on the boom must notexceed 3/4 the length ofthe wingspan or rotor. 2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into accountthe information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory below: 

## AERIAL DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY [This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label requirements[. 

### INFORMATION ONDROPLET 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). 

### CONTROLUNGDROPLETSIZE Volume· Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure· Do notexceed the nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higherflow rates are needed, use higherflow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure. NUmber of nozzles· Usethe minimum number of nozzles that provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation· Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released parallel to the airstream produces larger dronlljt;;.than other orientations and is the recommended practice. Significant deflect'lon from horizontal will reduce dropletsize and increaSfJ PIitt'PotentiaJ. Nozzle Type· Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray-€ng!es produce larger droplets. Consider using low..clrift nozzles. Solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowestdrift. , , , , , , 

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### WINO 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 '<\lith local wind patterns and howthey affect spray drift. 

### TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce largerdroplets 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, iffog 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 lowwind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

### SENSJTJVE AREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through any type of irrigation system. Avoid spray driftto nearby crops as this productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields wiU result. Mix only the amount ofspray you expectto use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is aviolation of Federal lawto usethis product in amanner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in awaythat will contact workers orother persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

## AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordancewith its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only applyto uses ofthis product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter orallowworker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of48 hours. The REI is 73 nOl1rs in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches peryear. ' '''"•• PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves:t.'Ojltact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, Ch*1l1icat resistant gloves made ofany waterproofmaterial, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, orbamer laminate, chemical resiman\'fnol:viear plL-'S socks, and protective eyewear. Foroverhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required.

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### WINO 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 '<\lith local wind patterns and howthey affect spray drift. 

### TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce largerdroplets 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, iffog 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 lowwind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. 

### SENSJTJVE AREAS The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas). 

## USE PRECAUTIONS Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco through any type of irrigation system. Avoid spray driftto nearby crops as this productwill cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields wiU result. Mix only the amount ofspray you expectto use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is aviolation of Federal lawto usethis product in amanner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in awaythat will contact workers orother persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

## AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordancewith its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers and restricted-entry intervals. The requirements in this box only applyto uses ofthis product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter orallowworker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of48 hours. The REI is 73 nOl1rs in areas where average rainfall is less than 25 inches peryear. ' '''"•• PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves:t.'Ojltact with anything that has been treated such as plants, soil or water is coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, Ch*1l1icat resistant gloves made ofany waterproofmaterial, such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, orbamer laminate, chemical resiman\'fnol:viear plL-'S socks, and protective eyewear. Foroverhead exposure, chemical-resistant headgear is also required.

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### PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above 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 ofwaste atan approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposal ofexcess 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 orthe Hazardous Waste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

### CONTA[NER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refiU this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptlyafter emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 

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### fuJi with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate inlo application equipmentor a mixtank or store rinsate forlater use ordisposal. Drain for 10 seconds afterthe flow begins to drip. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake ([.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 lbs) Non·refillable Containers Non·refillable containers· Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as fonows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged [BC or SnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe persondisposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipmentor mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Complete[y remove thetop lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse 

### aI[ interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and dose bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs), Triple rinSing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person dispOSing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse aU interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into apPlication equipmentor rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling 'If avalJable or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Refil[able Containers Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying producl from container, either return conlainerto Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1·800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose ofthe container as follows'. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. -Schuetz Caged IBC or SnyderSquare Stackab[e) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents 

### fr.o'hifhe.IBC into application equipmentor mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom**ai~eharge** valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to**-'}t'le~st.40** PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate intoapplication equipmentor rinsate collection system while'Pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes dear. Replace the lid and c[ose;DGttp7l1 valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs 

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### PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above 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 ofwaste atan approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposal ofexcess 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 orthe Hazardous Waste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

### CONTA[NER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refiU this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (orequivalent) promptlyafter emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 

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### fuJi with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate inlo application equipmentor a mixtank or store rinsate forlater use ordisposal. Drain for 10 seconds afterthe flow begins to drip. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake ([.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or 50 lbs) Non·refillable Containers Non·refillable containers· Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as fonows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged [BC or SnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe persondisposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipmentor mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Complete[y remove thetop lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse 

### aI[ interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and dose bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs), Triple rinSing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person dispOSing ofthe container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate waterwith the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse aU interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into apPlication equipmentor rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling 'If avalJable or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. Refil[able Containers Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying producl from container, either return conlainerto Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1·800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose ofthe container as follows'. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. -Schuetz Caged IBC or SnyderSquare Stackab[e) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents 

### fr.o'hifhe.IBC into application equipmentor mixtank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom**ai~eharge** valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to**-'}t'le~st.40** PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate intoapplication equipmentor rinsate collection system while'Pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes dear. Replace the lid and c[ose;DGttp7l1 valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs 

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## GENERAL INFORMATION COTTON A foliar spray of PREP"'" brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening ofmature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation w11ich can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton al/ows increased efficiencyfrom a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform "yeHowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add f/2 to 3/4 ofthe required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remain'lng amount ofwater, Prepare only as much spray solution as can be used on the day of mixing. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do notspill the concentrated product on spray equipment, orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts, TANK MIXTIJRESWITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECT/CIDES PREP"'" brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEF®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM, PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation fOr more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label usedirections and precautions forthe defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCOWITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THiOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastiCS, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acryliC plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields). and painted surfaces within an hourafter exposure to spray depOSits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

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## GENERAL INFORMATION COTTON A foliar spray of PREP"'" brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will accelerate opening ofmature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation w11ich can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton al/ows increased efficiencyfrom a once-over harvest. TOBACCO (FLUE-CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform "yeHowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add f/2 to 3/4 ofthe required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remain'lng amount ofwater, Prepare only as much spray solution as can be used on the day of mixing. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do notspill the concentrated product on spray equipment, orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELYWITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment or any airplane parts, TANK MIXTIJRESWITH DEFOLIANTS AND INSECT/CIDES PREP"'" brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEF®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar®, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and MalathionTM, PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all applicable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation fOr more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label usedirections and precautions forthe defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCOWITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THiOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. EQUIPMENTCLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit will damage acrylic plastiCS, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all exposed acryliC plastic-type materials (e.g., aircraft windshields). and painted surfaces within an hourafter exposure to spray depOSits. At the end of each day, rinse thoroughly with a detergent and water all the metal parts of the aircraft and the associated spray equipment exposed to the spray deposits.

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Minimum Spray PREP'M brand Volumes Gallons! Crop Situation Ethephon for Acre Cotton and

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### is heavy and has a tendency to be more rank or vkIen temperatures are lower than normal. Always test spray to determine ifthe tobacco is mature enough to respond to treatment with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. Apply over-the-top PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco 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 covered thoroughly, similar to the application pattern of systemic sucker control agents. Use a spray pressure of40to 60 psi.

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Minimum Spray PREP'M brand Volumes Gallons! Crop Situation Ethephon for Acre Cotton and

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### 50 Application

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### 11!3-22/3 

### 40 Application

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# TOBACCO (Flue-Cured Only)

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Do not apply PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco to immature leaves as this can result in unsatisfactory coloring, weight loss and reduced leafquality. Do not anow the crop to over ripen in the field after using PREpTM brard Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, since this may cause some reduction in yield and quality. } > , , 

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### APPLICATION TIMING Successful results with PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco call for treatment when leaves are mature, not overly rank green when sprayed. To easily determine the proper treatment timing and the number of leaves perstalk ready fOr harvest, test spray several plants in more than one location in each field and observe the response. Mature leaves will begin to yellow in 24 to 72 hours. Test leaves that fail to yellow in 72 hours are not mature and are not ready for PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treatment. Wait a few days to permit further natural maturing, then make anothertest spray or "maturity" check. To avoid quality loss and or possible leafdrop, harvest any yellowed leaves priorto application. Use lower rates under most conditions. Limit use of higher rates to cool (below 65"F at the time oftreatment) slow ripening conditions. When you have confinned the desired number ofleaves per plantthat will color, you can determine the numberofacres to treat in order to fill the barn. Prepare yourtest spray by mixing one teaspoon of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco in 1 quart ofwater. Spray each test plant with about 1 oz. ofthis mixture, covering all leaves with a fine mist. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco will not color immature sprayed leaves. 

### WHEN TO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 4B hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leafdrop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. 

### CURING PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each cure must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type ofcuring facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and 

### early "drying" stages ofthe leaf. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. Iftobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leafis dried (3/4 

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### WHEN TO HARVEST All mature, sprayed leaves will begin to color within 24 to 72 hours after PREPTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. The yellowing process is weather dependent; cool weather will delay, while hot, sunny weather can speed up the process. Harvest treated tobacco when leaves have reached the desired color intensity. Harvest can commence 4B hours after PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco application. To determine harvest timing and avoid quality loss or leafdrop, closely monitortreated crop and weather conditions. 

### CURING PREpm BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO TREATED TOBACCO Curing procedures are as much an art as a science and each cure must be judged on the basis of tobacco condition, interval between treatment and harvest, weather and type ofcuring facility before prescription temperature and ventilation schedules can be established. To obtain maximum quality, care must be taken to observe and control the curing process closely, especially during the late "coloring" and 

### early "drying" stages ofthe leaf. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco treated tobacco will have started the coloring process when harvested, reducing the time required in the coloring phase of curing. Treated tobacco should be dried faster. Iftobacco leaves are green or contain some green when harvested, it may be necessary to color them for a few hours. If the leaves are completely yellow, temperature and ventilation must be adjusted in a manner to dry the tobacco as fast as possible without scalding. Once the leafis dried (3/4 

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### CONDlTtONS: The directions for use of this product are beHeved to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate aU risks associated with the use ofthis product. Crop 'Injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because ofsuch factors as weather conditions, presence ofother materials, or the manner of use or application, all ofwhich are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shalJ be assumed bythe userorbuyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT UAB/UTY OR OlHERWSE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASEPRICEPAID, ORATBAYERCROPSCIENCE'S ElECllON,THE REPLACEMENTOF PRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Defand Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks of Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark ofAmvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion is a trademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company. 

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### CONDlTtONS: The directions for use of this product are beHeved to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate aU risks associated with the use ofthis product. Crop 'Injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because ofsuch factors as weather conditions, presence ofother materials, or the manner of use or application, all ofwhich are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shalJ be assumed bythe userorbuyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT UAB/UTY OR OlHERWSE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASEPRICEPAID, ORATBAYERCROPSCIENCE'S ElECllON,THE REPLACEMENTOF PRODUCT.



## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Defand Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks of Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark ofAmvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion is a trademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company. 

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### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposalofexcess pesticlde, 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 HazardousWaste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e.,with capacities equal to or lessthan 5 gattons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promplly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mixtank and drain for 10seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 fuff with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipmentor a mixtank or store finsate for later useordisposal. Drain for 1 Dseconds afterthe flow begins to drip. Repeatthis procedure

### two more times. Once containeris rinsed, offer for recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non·refiltable containers that are tootarge toshake (i.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs) Non-refittable Containers Non·refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Bottom DiSCharge tBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged tBC orSnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contentsfrom the IBC into application equipmentor mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top nd ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinSing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120 NextGen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Totriple rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipmentor mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycUng ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Refillable Containers Refillable container

- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return container to BayerCropScience per instructionsfrom BayerCropScience CustomerService Center (1.800-5274781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge tBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackabte) Pressure rinSing tha container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refifler. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents froI,HtfeIBC into application equipment ormix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom ilistl'!arge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurized to at**!£as~40** PSIto rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system whiis,pres5ure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bot!CWJ )lalve.



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### PESTiCIDE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed and other pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precaut"lons indicated above 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 ofwaste at an approved waste disposal facility. 

### PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improperdisposalofexcess pesticlde, 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 HazardousWaste representative atthe nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 

### CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e.,with capacities equal to or lessthan 5 gattons) Non·refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promplly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Emptythe remaining contents into application equipment or a mixtank and drain for 10seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 fuff with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipmentor a mixtank or store finsate for later useordisposal. Drain for 1 Dseconds afterthe flow begins to drip. Repeatthis procedure

### two more times. Once containeris rinsed, offer for recycling ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Rigid Non·refiltable containers that are tootarge toshake (i.e., with capacities greaterthan 5 gallons or50 Ibs) Non-refittable Containers Non·refillable containers

- Do not reuse or refill this container. Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Bottom DiSCharge tBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged tBC orSnyderSquare Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal isthe responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contentsfrom the IBC into application equipmentor mixtank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top nd ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurized to at least40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinSing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.-Snyder 120 NextGen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Totriple rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipmentor mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeatthis procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycUng ifavailable or puncture and dispose ofin a sanitary landfill. Refillable Containers Refillable container

- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information asfollows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return container to BayerCropScience per instructionsfrom BayerCropScience CustomerService Center (1.800-5274781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose ofthe container as follows: Bottom Discharge tBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC orSnyderSquare Stackabte) Pressure rinSing tha container before final disposal Is the responsibility ofthe person disposing ofthe container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refifler. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents froI,HtfeIBC into application equipment ormix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite ofthe bottom ilistl'!arge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Usewater pressurized to at**!£as~40** PSIto rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump ordrain rinsate into application equipmentor rinsate collection system whiis,pres5ure rinSing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replacethe lid and close bot!CWJ )lalve.



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## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobaccowill accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest TOBACCO (FlUE.CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 

### 1/2 to 3/4 ofthe required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount ofwater. Prepare only as much spraysolution as can be used on the day ofmbdng. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do notspillthe concentrated product on spray equipment. orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment orany airplane parts. TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOUANTS AND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEF®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar«>, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathionn

... PREpTM brand E:thephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all appficable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. EQUIFfJlENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit 

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## GENERAL INFORMATION conON A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobaccowill accelerate opening of mature unopened cotton bolls and enhance defoliation which can result in earlier harvest with an increased recoverable yield. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacoo treatment on cotton allows increased efficiency from a once-over harvest TOBACCO (FlUE.CURED): A foliar spray of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco promotes early, uniform "yellowing" of mature tobacco. PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco reduces curing time, allowing more efficient use of curing barn space, and increased control over harvest schedules. SPRAY PREPARATION Add 

### 1/2 to 3/4 ofthe required amount ofwaterto the spray tank. Start agitation. Add the required amount of PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco, and the remaining amount ofwater. Prepare only as much spraysolution as can be used on the day ofmbdng. Do not allow spray solution to stand overnight. Do notspillthe concentrated product on spray equipment. orany airplane parts. ANY SPILLS SHOULD BE RINSED IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. Use ofa nurse tank is highly recommended for avoiding possible spills ofconcentrated formulation on spray equipment orany airplane parts. TANK MIXTURESWITH DEFOUANTS AND INSECTICIDES PREpTM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco is compatible with DEF®, FOLEX®, Dropp®, Dropp® UltraTM, Ginstar«>, Harvade®, Methyl Parathion, Guthion®, and Malathionn

... PREpTM brand E:thephon for Cotton and Tobacco may be applied in sequence or as a tank mixture (DO NOT TANK MIX WITH DESICCANTS IF COTTON IS TO BE SPINDLE HARVESTED). Follow all appficable use precautions and rate per acre recommendations on labels of products applied as tank mixtures or in sequence with PREP TM brand Ethephon for Cotton and Tobacco. In some cases slight reduction in boll opening response has been observed when tank mixes with defoliants were used. Good agitation in the spray tank is essential and a tank mixture should not be allowed to stand without agitation for more than 5 to 10 minutes. Read and observe all appropriate label use directions and precautions for the defoliants and insecticides used. NOTE: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TANK MIXTURES OF PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH DESICCANTS CONTAINING SODIUM CHLORATE COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF HYPOCHLOROUS ACIDS WHICH ON HEATING WILL EMIT TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES. DO NOT MIX PREpTM BRAND ETHEPHON FOR COTTON AND TOBACCO WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OFTOXIC FUMES. EQUIFfJlENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposit 

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### CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate all risks assocfated with the use ofthis product. Crop injury, Ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence ofother malerials, or the manner of use or application, all ofwhich are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall beassumed by the useror buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of BayerCropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTAACT, WARRANTY, 'TDRT, NEGlIGENCE, STRICT UABlUTY OR OTHERWSE, 

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## NET CONTENTS: 2.5 GALLONS

Dropp, Ginstar, Defand Guthion are registered trademarks and Prep and Ultra are trademarks of Bayer. Folex is a registered trademark ofAmvac Chemical Corporation. Harvade is a registered trademark of Uniroyal Company. Malathion is a trademark ofAmerican Cyanamid Company. 

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### CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it 

### is impossible to eliminate all risks assocfated with the use ofthis product. Crop injury, Ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence ofother malerials, or the manner of use or application, all ofwhich are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall beassumed by the useror buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of BayerCropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTAACT, WARRANTY, 'TDRT, NEGlIGENCE, STRICT UABlUTY OR OTHERWSE, 

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Pursuant to 40 CFR 156.140(c) and 156,144(d), Bayer CropScience (BCS) requested modifications to the container disposal and residue removal language in 40 CFR 

### part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4. EPA has reviewed BCS's proposed label instructions on handling, rinsing and disposal of both nonrefillable and refillable containers of seed treatment and non-seed treatment products and has determined that the language in Attachment 1 is acceptable and that label amendments incorporatingthe language in Attachment 1 can be approved. Please note thattwo editorial changes have been made to your October 10, 2009 draft by (1) inserting the word "by" before "incineration" in the last sentence under the heading "Non-refillable Containers" for seed treatment products and (2) changing "inch" to '1nches" where instructions sayto "Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inch

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### part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4. EPA has reviewed BCS's proposed label instructions on handling, rinsing and disposal of both nonrefillable and refillable containers of seed treatment and non-seed treatment products and has determined that the language in Attachment 1 is acceptable and that label amendments incorporatingthe language in Attachment 1 can be approved. Please note thattwo editorial changes have been made to your October 10, 2009 draft by (1) inserting the word "by" before "incineration" in the last sentence under the heading "Non-refillable Containers" for seed treatment products and (2) changing "inch" to '1nches" where instructions sayto "Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 inch

..." Although EPA believes that these alternative statements could be suitablefor various pesticide products, this letter is not an approval ofthe use of such statements on any particular product. In orderto usethese statements on a pesticide product label, you must applyfor amendment ofthe product registration. Such applications must conform to the requirements of 40 CFR 152.44 since the language 

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Discharge IBCs, Drums, or Kegs, 4) Rinsing Instructions for Refillable Containers The federal regulations in §156.156 require instructions on labels of refillable containers for rinsing the container prior to disposal, which must be appropriate for the characteristics and formulation of the pesticide product and

adequate to protect human health and the environment. The regulations provide several options for these cleaning instructions prior to disposal, including "any

other statement the registrant considers appropriate". Because the container deSigns are the same for refillable containers and nonrefillable containers, EPA is allowing BCS to use the same pressure rinsing statements for the refillable

bottom discharge IBCs as for the nonr.efillable bottom discharge IBCs and the

same triple rinsing statements fpr the refillable top discharge IBCs. drums and kegs as for the nonrefillable top discharge laCs, drums and kegs. 5) Other Changes to the Container Handling Instructions Although not required in §156.140(b) EPA is allowing BCS to add a recycling or reconditioning statementfor refillable containers. In addition, BCS has indicated that it intends to delete the references to burn'lng, as suggested by EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, although not required, EPA is allowing BCS to add text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and**non~seed** treatment products in

refillable containers that allow the user to remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-way valves and will be refilled or returned. Attachment 2 explains the differences in more detail between statements in the federal regulations and the BCS template label. 2 \\

2) Pressure-rinsing Instructions for Nonrefillable Containers that are Bottom ; c,**~;** c Discharge IBCs**~** < ( 0' < The federal regulations'Ul §156.144 allow EPA to modify**Dr~wRiVe** th& " requirements, or pennlt or require alternative labeling statements, fcxcresiducc < ,< removal instructions. BCS asserts that the standard residue rem;;**~aH[lstruc!r.:ms** < for nonrefillable containers that are too large to shake are impraqticql ffJr the < < < < nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs. Therefore, EPA is allowing'BC'S'lo use its· own pressure-rinsing instructions, rather than the options in §156.146(c), for.DOth**~** • " • ,**~** < ( t seed and non-seed treatment products In rigid, nonrefillable containers that**a~~** < < Bottom Discharge IBCs. ' , , e < ' 3) Triple-rinsing Instructions for Nonrefillable Containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums and Kegs The federal regulations in §156.144 allow EPA to modify or waive the requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for residue removal instructions. BCS asserts that the standard residue removal instructions (in §156,146) for nonrefillable containers that are too large to shake are impractical. Therefore, EPA is allowing BCS to use its own triple-rinsing instructions. The BCS triple-rinsing instructions are the same for both seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums, or Kegs, 4) Rinsing Instructions for Refillable Containers The federal regulations in §156.156 require instructions on labels of refillable containers for rinsing the container prior to disposal, which must be appropriate for the characteristics and formulation of the pesticide product and

adequate to protect human health and the environment. The regulations provide several options for these cleaning instructions prior to disposal, including "any

other statement the registrant considers appropriate". Because the container deSigns are the same for refillable containers and nonrefillable containers, EPA is allowing BCS to use the same pressure rinsing statements for the refillable

bottom discharge IBCs as for the nonr.efillable bottom discharge IBCs and the

same triple rinsing statements fpr the refillable top discharge IBCs. drums and kegs as for the nonrefillable top discharge laCs, drums and kegs. 5) Other Changes to the Container Handling Instructions Although not required in §156.140(b) EPA is allowing BCS to add a recycling or reconditioning statementfor refillable containers. In addition, BCS has indicated that it intends to delete the references to burn'lng, as suggested by EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, although not required, EPA is allowing BCS to add text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and non-seed treatment products in

refillable containers that allow the user to remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-way valves and will be refilled or returned. Attachment 2 explains the differences in more detail between statements in the federal regulations and the BCS template label. 2

### EPA recommends that, in ordertofacilitate the review of revised labels, you include a copy of this letterand the relevant page(s) from Attachment 1 each time you submit an amendment regarding the container handling, rinsing and disposal statements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at kasai.jeanne@epa.gov or (703) 308-3240 or Nancy Fitz at fitz.nancy@epa.govor(703) 305-7385.



### cc: Heather Garvie Nancy Fitz Tony Kish
Enclosures: Sincerely,

# ~~ Field and External Affairs Division

Attachment 1. Sayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140

- 156.156) Accepted by EPA as of November 2009


### Attachment 2. Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November2009



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### EPA recommends that, in ordertofacilitate the review of revised labels, you include a copy of this letterand the relevant page(s) from Attachment 1 each time you submit an amendment regarding the container handling, rinsing and disposal statements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at kasai.jeanne@epa.gov or (703) 308-3240 or Nancy Fitz at fitz.nancy@epa.govor(703) 305-7385.



### cc: Heather Garvie Nancy Fitz Tony Kish
Enclosures: Sincerely,

# ~~ Field and External Affairs Division

Attachment 1. Sayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and Disposal Statements (§§156.140

- 156.156) Accepted by EPA as of November 2009


### Attachment 2. Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice 2007-4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November2009



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,,' ,**,c'~'** c" Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and p':op,osal; c' " Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of Nove.vb •• 2009."" c Seed Treatment Products

, , < , • , < , , , ; " c , , Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities' :'::: " greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers

Non·reffllable containers • Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800·527-4781), or rinse and either recycle or dispose of the container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the 18C by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until**rinsa~e** becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a

sanitary landfill, or by incineration. ( \ c ·\

Attachment 1 - Page 1 of4-
,,' ,**,c,~.** c" Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and p':op,osal; c' " Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of Nove.vb •• 2009.·'''. Seed Treatment Products

, , , < , • • , < , , , ;- co • . . c , , ' Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities' :-::: " greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers

Non·reffllable containers • Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800·527-4781), or rinse and either recycle or dispose of the container as follows: Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the 18C by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until**rinsa~e** becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar 8120, Drums, and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surtaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a

sanitary landfill, or by incineration. (

### Attachment 1 -Page20f4- Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of November2009

Seed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any otherpurpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose 

### of the container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiUer. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom 

### of the IBC by 1.5 inches onthe side which is OPP9site of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC, Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.

- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
Text to Addto Directions for Use on Labels ofSeed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers '

# .. , RefillableContainers ' ,>**~** 

### End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remov.€!

# me, productfrom the container unlessthe container is equipped with one way'valves ai1d**~** 

### refilling or returning is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are not!ctuthc!ized 

# tq":. remOve tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. SAEa**qqntaine~.,.** 

### ' Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. a**~ ~** •**'~ ~**  

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### Attachment 1 -Page20f4- Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of November2009

Seed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any otherpurpose. After emptying productfrom container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per instructionsfrom Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose 

### of the container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiUer. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mixtank. Raise the bottom 

### of the IBC by 1.5 inches onthe side which is OPP9site of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC, Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.

- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### and Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
Text to Addto Directions for Use on Labels ofSeed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers '

# .. , RefillableContainers ' ,>**~** 

### End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remov.€!

# me, productfrom the container unlessthe container is equipped with one way'valves ai1d**~** 

### refilling or returning is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are not!ctuthc!ized 

# tq":. remOve tamper evident cables, one wayvalves or clean container. SAEa**qqntaine~.,.** 

### ' Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. a**~ ~** •**'~ ~**  

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, " > ,Attachment 1**~Page30f4~** , , . " , , , f " Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and**Disp(;p;;~!** Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of**Novembe('~G09** , , <**~** < • , Non-Seed Treatment Products

, " , , C , , c , , « " ,-« , , < <**~** , "

, <**~** c**~** , , <**~** Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities' , ,**~,** < greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers

Non·refiUable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge

valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the

IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into-application equipment or mix tank. RII the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by Incineration. \,-- \\

Attachment 1**~Page30f4~** , , . " , , , f " Bayer CropScience Label Template for Container Handling and**Disp(;p;;~!** Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPA as of**Novembe('~G09**

Non-Seed Treatment Products

, " , , , , <**~** Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities' , ,**~,** < greater than 5 gallons or 50 Ibs) Non-refillable Containers

Non·refiUable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge

valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the

IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into-application equipment or mix tank. RII the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by Incineration.

### Attachment 1

- Page 4 of4- Sayer CropScience Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPAas of November2009

Non Seed-Treatment Products in Refillable Containers
Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. Contact yourAg retailer or Bayer CropSciencefor container return, disposal and recycling information.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of 

### the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 incheson the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pumpfor2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling 

## if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.

Text to Add to Directions for Use on Labels of Non-Seed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers ,•• >

# , End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove'

## ltJt!, productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one wayvalves and' refilling or retuming is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are noteuthcr;zed to • • • a**~. ~~~.**  

### remove tamper eVIdent cables, one wayvalves or clean contaIner.**SftA9gntalne~u ~.**  

### Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. >**~ ~** >**,~** 

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# . • Attachment 1

- Page 4 of4- Sayer CropScience Label Templatefor Container Handling and Disposal 

### Statements (§§156.140 -156.156) Accepted by EPAas of November2009

Non Seed-Treatment Products in Refillable Containers
Refillable container- Referto Bottom Discharge IBC orTop Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this containerfor any other purpose. Contact yourAg retailer or Bayer CropSciencefor container return, disposal and recycling information.
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g.

- Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of 

### the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom ofthe IBC by 1.5 incheson the side which is opposite ofthe bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid ofthe IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.- Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, 

### Kegs). Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility ofthe person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, emptythe remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mixtank. Fill the container at least 10 percentfull with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pumpfor2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offerfor recycling 

## if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.

Text to Add to Directions for Use on Labels of Non-Seed Treatment Products in Refillable Containers ,•• >

# , End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove'

## ltJt!, productfrom the container unless the container is equipped with one wayvalves and' refilling or retuming is planned. Ifthis is the case, end users are noteuthcr;zed to • • • a**~. ~~~.**  

### remove tamper eVIdent cables, one wayvalves or clean contaIner.**SftA9gntalne~u ~.**  

### Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal. >**~ ~** >**,~** 

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# . •Attachment 2 - Page 1 of 3- '-<' " ,

", ,, C , , , , , " ( , , , , C , , Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 1,58**~nd** 'c PR Notice 2007-4, and Bes statements accepted by EPA as of N<)\ieinber :taOll r , , , , , , , ., t«'<e c .. 1) Identification of Container Types , < • 0**~ ~** , c < , The federal regulations in §156.140(c) allow EPA to modify or waive the ' , < , requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for the "Identification of container types" statements that include recycling or reconditioning

statements. BCS uses a statement other than the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.140(a)(3) for nonrefillable containers for seed treatment

products. BCS's instructions for seed treatment products in nonrefillable containers direct the user to return the container to BCS or offer it for recycling, dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. 2) Pressure-rinsing instructions for nonrefillable containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs The BCS pressure-rinsing instructions are the same for seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable Bottom Discharge IBCs containers that are too large to shake. BCS adds the statements for the "timing of the residue removal procedure" provided in §156.156 for refillable containers to the instructions for nonrefillable containers "before final disposal." Those statements are: "Pressure rinsing the

container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container." The federal regulations in § t56.146(a) give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying, rather than before final

disposal.

- BCS may use pressure rinsing instructions for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, rather than the triple rinsing instructions in §156.146(b). In addition, the BCS pressure rinsing instructions differ in the following ways from the options for instructions provided in §156.146(c) for nonrefillable, rigid containers

of difutable pesticides that are too large to shake: Instead of holding the container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, users are instructed to "Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal." and to "Completely remove the top lid of the IBC." In the language provided in the EPA regulations, users are directed to rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds and drain for 1 0 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Instead, the BCS language directs users to continuously pump or

drain rinsate and to pressure rinse for 2 minutes until rinsate becomes clear. Because the BCS language instructs users to completely remove the top lid, the label also directs users to replace the lid and close the bottom valve. " '\

Attachment 2 - Page 1 of 3- '-<' " ,

", ,, C , , , , , , C , , Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 1,58**~nd** 'c PR Notice 2007-4, and Bes statements accepted by EPA as of N<)\ieinber :taOll r

1) Identification of Container Types

, , , , , , , .' t«'<e c .. , , " The federal regulations in §156.140(c) allow EPA to modify or waive the ' , < , requirements, or permit or require alternative labeling statements, for the "Identification of container types" statements that include recycling or reconditioning

statements. BCS uses a statement other than the standard recycling or reconditioning statements provided in §156.140(a)(3) for nonrefillable containers for seed treatment

products. BCS's instructions for seed treatment products in nonrefillable containers direct the user to return the container to BCS or offer it for recycling, dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. 2) Pressure-rinsing instructions for nonrefillable containers that are Bottom Discharge IBCs The BCS pressure-rinsing instructions are the same for seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable Bottom Discharge IBCs containers that are too large to shake. BCS adds the statements for the "timing of the residue removal procedure" provided in §156.156 for refillable containers to the instructions for nonrefillable containers "before final disposal." Those statements are: "Pressure rinsing the

container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container." The federal regulations in § t56.146(a) give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying, rather than before final

disposal.

- BCS may use pressure rinsing instructions for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, rather than the triple rinsing instructions in §156.146(b), In addition, the BCS pressure rinsing instructions differ in the following ways from the options for instructions provided in §156.146(c) for nonrefillable, rigid containers

of difutable pesticides that are too large to shake: Instead of holding the container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, users are instructed to "Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removaL" and to "Completely remove the top lid of the IBC," In the language provided in the EPA regulations, users are directed to rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds and drain for 1 0 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Instead, the BCS language directs users to continuously pump or

drain rinsate and to pressure rinse for 2 minutes until rinsate becomes clear. Because the BCS language instructs users to completely remove the top lid, the label also directs users to replace the lid and close the bottom valve.

### Attachment 2 

### -Page2of3-
Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4,** 

### and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November2009 (Note: The federal regulations in 156.146(c) have dffferent**pressure~rinse** 

### instructions for nonrefillable containers of liquid and solid dilutable pesticides. BCS does not indicate whether its instructions would applyto liquid or solid dilutables, or both, aUhough these containers are generallydesigned to hold liquids. It is acceptablefor BCS to use the same pressure rinsing instructions for containers 

## of both liquid and solid dilutable pesticides.) 3) Triple-rinsing instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums and Kegs
The BCS**trjple~rinsing** 

### instructions are the same for both seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums, and Kegs. Here is howthose instructions differfrom the optionsfor instructions provided in §156.146(b)(3) for dilutable pesticides in nonrefJllable, rigid containers too large to shake: BCS adds the following statementforthe "timing ofthe residue removal procedure" to the triple-rinsing instructions for nonrefillable containers: "Pressure rinsing [or Cleaning] the container before final disposal is the responsibility 

## ofthe person disposing 

## of the container." The federal regulations, on the other hand, give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying 

### [in §1S6.146(a)]. but not before final disposal. Instead offilling the container

# *full with water, recap and shake for 10 seconds as provided in the federal regulations under §156.146(b), BCS instructs the user to fill the container at least 10%full with water. The BCS instructions do not include the sentence for nonrefillable containers too large to shake from §156.146(b){2)(3) "Replace and tighten closures." BCS uses the cleaning instructions from §156.156(b)(2)(iii) for refillable containers for the nonrefillable top discharge IBCs, drums and kegs with the addition ofthe statement "Rinse all interior surfaces". The BCS instructions to "Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system" differs slightly from the language in the regulations under §156.146(b), which says "Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal." 4) Rinsing Instructions

- Refillable Containers**~.** )

# . The BCS

## pressure~rinsing instructions (for both seed and

## non~seed treatmentJ Z •• i> 

### products) for refillable Bottom Discharge IBCs are the same as the instructions L.!SE!lj a • 

### for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, except thatthe instructions for refillable H**~** 

### containers adds: "Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe

# fe/dEB." 1



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### [ReqUIred In §156.156(a)].**33~'n~** J

### U~~~ 

### As discussed in section 3 above, the cleaning instructions for the to):1sHscharQ.9 • IBCs, drums and kegs are the same asthe cleaning instructions from,) J' ;**"~. ~**  

# , , Attachment 2 

### -Page2of3-
Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 156 and PR Notice**2007~4,** 

### and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of November2009 (Note: The federal regulations in 156.146(c) have dffferent**pressure~rinse** 

### instructions for nonrefillable containers of liquid and solid dilutable pesticides. BCS does not indicate whether its instructions would applyto liquid or solid dilutables, or both, aUhough these containers are generallydesigned to hold liquids. It is acceptablefor BCS to use the same pressure rinsing instructions for containers 

## of both liquid and solid dilutable pesticides.) 3) Triple-rinsing instructionsfor Nonrefillable Containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums and Kegs
The BCS**trjple~rinsing** 

### instructions are the same for both seed and non-seed treatment products in rigid, nonrefillable containers that are Top Discharge IBCs, Drums, and Kegs. Here is howthose instructions differfrom the optionsfor instructions provided in §156.146(b)(3) for dilutable pesticides in nonrefJllable, rigid containers too large to shake: BCS adds the following statementforthe "timing ofthe residue removal procedure" to the triple-rinsing instructions for nonrefillable containers: "Pressure rinsing [or Cleaning] the container before final disposal is the responsibility 

## ofthe person disposing 

## of the container." The federal regulations, on the other hand, give options for instructions to clean/rinse nonrefillable containers promptly after emptying 

### [in §1S6.146(a)]. but not before final disposal. Instead offilling the container

# *full with water, recap and shake for 10 seconds as provided in the federal regulations under §156.146(b), BCS instructs the user to fill the container at least 10%full with water. The BCS instructions do not include the sentence for nonrefillable containers too large to shake from §156.146(b){2)(3) "Replace and tighten closures." BCS uses the cleaning instructions from §156.156(b)(2)(iii) for refillable containers for the nonrefillable top discharge IBCs, drums and kegs with the addition ofthe statement "Rinse all interior surfaces". The BCS instructions to "Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system" differs slightly from the language in the regulations under §156.146(b), which says "Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal." 4) Rinsing Instructions

- Refillable Containers**~.** )

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## pressure~rinsing instructions (for both seed and

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### products) for refillable Bottom Discharge IBCs are the same as the instructions L.!SE!lj a • 

### for nonrefillable bottom discharge IBCs, except thatthe instructions for refillable H**~** 

### containers adds: "Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility ofthe

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### [ReqUIred In §156.156(a)].**33~'n~** J

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### As discussed in section 3 above, the cleaning instructions for the to):1sHscharQ.9 • IBCs, drums and kegs are the same asthe cleaning instructions from,) J' ;**"~. ~**  

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, , Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 1))6 find '''' • PR Notice 2007·4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of W6vembera609 t**~** r f"Ct , " §156.156(b)(2)(iH) with the addition of the statement "Rinse all interforc SUrlaces"**A~d.** a change in the introduction from ''To clean the contaIner before final disposal ..**~'.tr.t** <' ''To triple rinse the container before final disposaL" (' , • , , , c**~** 5) Other Changes to the Container Handling Instructions The BCS instructions for disposal of refillable containers for non-seed treatment groducts give users the option of contacting an agricultural retailer or BCS for container return, disposal and recycling information; in contrast, the instructions for

disposal of refillable containers for seed treatment products instruct the user to contact BCS CUstomer Service Center. Although not required in §156.140(b), BCS adds a recycling or reconditioning statement tor refillable containers. In all cases, BCS uses the statement "Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incinerations" for both nonrefillable and refillable containers of both seed and non-seed treatment products. BCS is voluntarily deleting all references to burning as suggested by EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, BCS adds text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and nonseed treatment products in refillable containers that allow the user to remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-way valves and will be refilled or returned. (, -/

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, , , ,r ( ( ( < C , , , , Differences between statements provided in 40 CFR part 1))6 find '''' • PR Notice 2007-4, and BCS statements accepted by EPA as of W6vembera609 t**~** r f"Ct , " §156.156(b)(2)(iH) with the addition of the statement "Rinse all interforc SUrlaces"**A~d.** a change in the introduction from ''To clean the contaIner before final disposal ..**~'.tr.t** <' ''To triple rinse the container before final disposaL" (' , • , ( , C**~** 5) Other Changes to the Container Handling Instructions The BCS instructions for disposal of refillable containers for non-seed treatment groducts give users the option of contacting an agricultural retailer or BCS for container return, disposal and recycling information; in contrast, the instructions for

disposal of refillable containers for seed treatment products instruct the user to contact BCS CUstomer Service Center. Although not required in §156.140(b), BCS adds a recycling or reconditioning statement tor refillable containers. In all cases, BCS uses the statement "Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incinerations" for both nonrefillable and refillable containers of both seed and non-seed treatment products. BCS is voluntarily deleting all references to burning as suggested by EPA. 6) Directions for Use Lastly, BCS adds text to the directions for use on the labels of seed and nonseed treatment products in refillable containers that allow the user to remove tamper evident cables unless the container has one-way valves and will be refilled or returned.