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AP2TM Fungicide

A FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT PRODUCT PROVIDING SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDE 

PROTECTION AGAINST SEED AND SEEDLING DISEASES CAUSED BY PYTHIUM, 

PHYTOPHTHORA, AND APHANOMYCES SPECIES 

Active Ingredient By Wt 

Ethaboxam*............................................................................................................ 34.2% 

Other Ingredients .................................................................................................. . 65.8%

Total 100.0% 

*N-(cyano-2-thienylmethyl)-4-ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-5-thiazolecarboxamide 

AP2TM Fungicide contains 3.2 lb ethaboxam per gallon. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION 

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

NET CONTENTS 

GROUP 22 FUNGICIDE 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

CAUTION 

HOT LINE NUMBER 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or 

doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact 800-892-0099 for emergency 

medical treatment information. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Workers loading product, treating seed and conducting maintenance and 

calibration of the treater must wear: long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes, 

and chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material. 

Workers involved with handling treated seed (such as baggers, sewers and bag 

stackers) must wear: long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes. 

Workers who load and plant treated seed must wear: long-sleeved shirt, long pants, 

socks and shoes and chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material when 

handling treated seed. 

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such 

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

separately from other laundry. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: 

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the 

toilet. 

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly 

and put on clean clothing. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 

before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 

clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. Do not discharge 

effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other 

waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge 

Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in 

writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into sewer 

systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For 

guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
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READ ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY 

STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS AND WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL 

REGULATIONS. 

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

directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. 

For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency 

responsible for pesticide regulation. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

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

Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 

agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 

agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, 

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

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about Personal Protective 

Equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply 

to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). 

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the Restricted Entry 

Interval (REI) of 12 hours. 

Exception: Once the seeds are planted in soil, the WPS, under certain circumstances, 

allows workers to enter the treated area without restriction if there will be no worker 

contact with the soil subsurface or treated seed. PPE required for early entry to treated 

areas that is permitted under the WPS and that involves contact with anything that has 

been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks 

and shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material. 
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DISCLAIMER, RISKS OF USING THIS PRODUCT, 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IMPORTANT: Read the entire Label including this Disclaimer, Risks of Using this Product, Limited Warranty, and Limitation 

of Liability before using this product. If the terms are not acceptable THEN DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT; rather, return the 

unopened product within 15 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price. 

RISKS OF USING THIS PRODUCT 

The Buyer and User (referred to collectively herein as "Buyer") of this product should be aware that there are inherent unintended risks 

associated with the use of this product which are impossible to eliminate. These risks include, but are not limited to, injury to plants and 

crops to which this product is applied, lack of control of the target pests or weeds, resistance of the target pest or weeds to this 

product. Such risks of crop injury, non-performance, resistance or other unintended consequences are unavoidable and may result

because of such factors as weather, soil conditions, disease, moisture conditions, irrigation practices, condition of the crop at the time 

of application, presence of other materials either applied in the tank mix with this product or prior to application of this product, cultural 

practices or the manner of use or application, (or a combination of such factors) all of which are factors beyond the control of Valent. 

The Buyer should be aware that these inherent unintended risks may reduce the harvested yield of the crop in all or a portion of the 

treated acreage, or otherwise affect the crop such that additional care, treatment and expense are required to take the crop to harvest. 

If the Buyer chooses not to accept these risks, THEN THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED. By applying this product Buyer 

acknowledges and accepts these inherent unintended risks AND AGREES THAT TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH 

APPLICABLE LAW, RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION AND USE ARE ASSUMED BY THE BUYER. 

To the extent consistent with applicable law, Valent shall not be responsible for losses or damages (including, but not limited to, loss of 

yield, increased expenses of farming the crop or such incidental, consequential or special damages that may be claimed) resulting 

from use of this product in any manner not set forth on the label. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Buyer assumes all risks 

associated with the use of this product in any manner or under conditions not specifically directed or approved on the label. 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

Valent warrants only that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in 

the label, under average use conditions, when used strictly in accordance with the label and subject to the Risks of Using This 

Product as described above. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, 

VALENT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. No agent or representative of Valent or Seller is 

authorized to make or create any other express or implied warranty. 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

To the extent consistent with applicable law, Valent or Seller shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect or 

special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. The limitation includes, but is not limited to, loss of yield 

on all or any portion of the treated acreage, increased care, treatment or other expenses required to take the crop to harvest,

increased finance charges or altered finance ratings, emotional or mental distress and/or exemplary damages. TO THE 

EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE MAXIMUM 

LIABILITY OF VALENT OR SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS 

BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING 

FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT 

OR, AT THE ELECTION OF VALENT OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 

PROMPT NOTICE OF CLAIM 

Valent must be provided notice as soon as Buyer has reason to believe it may have a claim, but in no event later than twenty-one days 

from date of planting, or twenty-one days from the date of application, whichever is latter, so that an immediate inspection of the 

affected property and growing crops can be made. 

To the extent consistent with applicable law, if Buyer does not notify Valent of any claims, in such period, it shall be barred from 

obtaining any remedy. 

NO AMENDMENTS 

Valent and Seller offer this product, and Buyer accepts it, subject to the foregoing Disclaimer, Risks of Using This Product, Limited 

Warranty and Limitation of Liability, which may not be modified by any oral or written agreement. 

COMMERCIAL TANK MIXES 

NOTICE: Commercial tank mixing or use of this product with any other product which is not specifically and expressly authorized by 

the label shall be the exclusive risk of user, applicator and/or application advisor. 

Read and follow the entire label of each product to be used in the commercial tank mix with this product.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

RESTRICTIONS 

AP2 Fungicide must be used only in accordance with use instructions on this label 

utilizing mechanical, slurry or mist-type seed treating equipment, provided that the 

equipment can be calibrated to accurately and uniformly apply the product to seed. This 

product is for both commercial and on-farm application. Do not apply this product in a 

hopper-box or planter-box at planting time. Always mix product thoroughly before use. 

As stated by regulations specified in 40 CFR 153.155, all seed treated with AP2

Fungicide must be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant to visually distinguish 

seed is treated with a pesticide. It is mandatory that such dye or colorant be added into 

the slurry mixture containing AP2 Fungicide, prior to application. This regulation is 

necessary to prevent treated seed from accidental use as a food for man or feed for 

animals. 

MODE OF ACTION 

AP2 Fungicide contains ethaboxam, which is a Group 22 fungicide as classified by the 

Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC). Its mode of action is the inhibition of 

cell division. 

SEED QUALITY AND STORAGE OF TREATED SEED 

Seed treatments applied to low vigor or poor quality seed or to mechanically damaged 

seed may result in loss of seed germination or reduced seedling vigor. To verify seed 

safety, treat a small portion of seed with the desired slurry mixture (AP2 Fungicide alone 

or in combination with other commercial seed treatment products) prior to treatment of 

an entire seed lot. Utilize standard seed germination methodologies to determine and 

verify seed safety. Use proper storage conditions for treated seed. Due to seed quality 

and seed storage conditions beyond the control of Valent U.S.A. Corporation, no claims 

are made to guarantee the germination of carry-over treated seed. 

SEED BAG TAG 

The Federal Seed Act requires that bags containing treated seed be labeled or tagged with 

the following information: 

• This seed has been treated with AP2 Fungicide containing ethaboxam. 

• Do not use for feed, food or oil processing. 

• Excess seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) by-products are not used for 

livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol byproducts that are used in agronomic practices. 

In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on 

the container of seed treated with AP2 Fungicide: 

• Store away from feeds and other foodstuffs. 

• Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes and socks, and chemical-resistant gloves 

made of any waterproof material when handling treated seed. 

• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated seed may be double-sown around 

the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local requirements. 

Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment washwaters. 

• Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements. 
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• Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Cover or collect 

treated seeds spilled during loading. 

• Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock. 

USE INFORMATION 

AP2 Fungicide is a systemic fungicide seed protection product for use on a wide range 

of crops. The active ingredient, ethaboxam, provides protection against the Oomycete 

class of fungi including Pythium spp., Phytophthora spp. and Aphanomyces spp. 

causing seed decay, seedling dieback and root rot. 

For best results, use AP2 Fungicide combined with other Oomycete-active seed 

treatment fungicides, such as metalaxyl, to broaden the spectrum of activity. In addition, 

use with a broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicide(s) having activity against 

Rhizoctonia solani and other fungal pathogens inciting seed and seedling disease. 

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 

Accurate application of AP2 Fungicide to seed is required for best performance. 

Thoroughly mix AP2 Fungicide in the desired seed slurry mixture, prior to application to 

seed. Pre-test tank mixtures with other seed treatment products to evaluate 

formulation compatibility and to ensure proper physical compatibility of 

products. Follow the most restrictive limitations and precautions on labels of all 

products used in a seed treatment mixture. Do not tank mix with any products 

which contain a prohibition on tank mixing.
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The following table provides use rates of AP2 Fungicide by labeled crop, with disease 

protection guidelines. 

Cereal Grains (except rice and wild rice) 

[Crop Group 15] 

Barley; buckwheat; millet, pearl; millet, proso; oats; rye; teosinte; triticale; wheat 

Disease Protection Claims Application Rate of AP2 Fungicide 

(fl oz/100 lb seed)

Pythium Seed Decay and Seedling Dieback 0.2 to 0.26 

(5 to 6.5 g ai/100 kg seed) 

To deliver 5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 0.015 fl oz 

per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0017 mg ai/seed) 

based on 13,000 seed/lb count 

Corn (sweet and field); popcorn; sorghum, grain (milo) 

Disease Protection Claims Application Rate of AP2 Fungicide 

(fl oz/100 lb seed)

Pythium Seed Decay and Seedling Dieback 0.2 to 0.3 

(5 to 7.5 g ai/100 kg seed) 

Field Corn: To deliver 5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 0.1 

fl oz per 80,000 seed (equals 0.0141 mg ai/seed) 

based on 1600 seed/lb count 

Sweet Corn: To deliver 5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 

0.064 fl oz per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0072 mg 

ai/seed) based on 3150 seed/lb count 

Popcorn: To deliver 5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 0.066 

fl oz per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0074 mg ai/seed) 

based on 3061 seed/lb count 

Sorghum: To deliver 5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 

0.011 fl oz per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0012 mg 

ai/seed) based on 18,000 seed/lb count
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Legume Vegetables, Succulent or Dried 

(except cowpea and field pea)* 

[Crop Group 6] 

Bean (Lupinus) (includes grain lupin, sweet lupin, white lupin, and white sweet lupin); bean 

(Phaseolus) (includes field bean, kidney bean, lima bean, navy bean, pinto bean, runner 

bean, snap bean, tepary bean, wax bean); bean (Vigna) (includes adzuki bean, asparagus 

bean, blackeyed pea, catjang, Chinese longbean, crowder pea, moth bean, mung bean, 

rice bean, southern pea, urd bean, yardlong bean); broad bean (fava); chickpea 

(garbanzo); guar; jackbean; lablab bean; lentil; pea (Pisum) (includes dwarf pea, ediblepodded pea, English pea, garden pea, green pea, snowpea, sugar snap pea); pigeon pea; 

soybean; soybean (immature seed); sword bean

Disease Protection Claims Application Rate of AP2 Fungicide 

(fl oz/100 lb seed)

Pythium Seed Decay and Seedling Dieback 

Early Season Phytophthora root rot 

Early Season Aphanomyces root rot 

0.3 to 0.6 

(7.5 to 15 g ai/100 kg seed) 

Soybean: To deliver 7.5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 

0.15 fl oz per 140,000 seed (equals 0.0121 mg 

ai/seed) based on 2800 seed/lb count 

Bean: To deliver 7.5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 

0.187 fl oz per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0212 mg 

ai/seed) based on 1600 seed/lb count 

Pea: To deliver 7.5 g ai/100 kg seed, apply 

0.094 fl oz per 100,000 seed (equals 0.0106 mg 

ai/seed) based on 3181 seed/lb count 

*Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock. 

CANOLA 

[Rapeseed Subgroup 20A] 

Borage; crambe; cuphea; echium; flax seed; gold of pleasure; hare's ear mustard; 

lesquerella; lunaria; meadowfoam; milkweed; mustard seed; oil radish; poppy seed; 

rapeseed (including canola); sesame; sweet rocket; cultivars, varieties, and/or hybrids of 

these

Disease Protection Claims Application Rate of AP2 Fungicide 

(fl oz/100 lb seed)

Pythium Seed Decay and Seedling Dieback 0.2 to 0.3 

(5 to 7.5 g ai/100 kg seed) 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

Keep pesticide in original container. 

Store in a dry place away from excessive heat. 

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

Do not store near food or feed. 

Do not put pesticide into food or drink containers. 

Not for use or storage around the home. 

To close package, replace and tighten cap to form an airtight seal. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an 

approved waste disposal facility. 

CONTAINER HANDLING

[Use the following statement for containers equal to or less than 5 gallons] 

[Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly 

after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

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

container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into 

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

seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Offer for 

recycling, if available; otherwise dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.] 

[Use the following statement for rigid nonrefillable containers greater than 5 gal or 50 lb] 

[Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly 

after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten 

closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one 

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

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

several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate 

for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Offer for recycling, if 

available; otherwise dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.]

[Use the following statement for all refillable container types] 

[Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container 

for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of 

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

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

this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent 

full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour 

or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this 

rinsing procedure two more times. Offer for recycling, if available; otherwise dispose of 

in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.] 
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©2013 Valent U.S.A. Corporation 

AP2 is a trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation 

Manufactured For: 

Valent U.S.A. Corporation 

P. O. Box 8025 

Walnut Creek CA 94596-8025 

(800)-682-5368 

Made in U.S.A. 

EPA Reg. No. 59639-RIA 

EPA Est. No. 

059639-00RIA.20131024.AP2Fungicide