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# AP2TM Fungicide

A FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT PROD UCT PROVIDING SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDE

PROTECTION AGAINST SEED AND SE EDLING DISEASES CAUSED BY PYTHIUM

, PHYTOPHTHORA , AND APHANOMYCES SPECIES

Active Ingredient By Wt

Ethaboxam*............................................................................................................ 34.2% Other Ingredi ents .................................................................................................. . 65.8%

Total 100.0%

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

AP2TM Fungicide contains 3. 2 lb ethaboxam per gallon.



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# CAUTION

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### GROUP 22 FUNGICIDE2 

## PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

CAUTION

HOT LINE NUMBER

Have the product container or label with y ou 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, che wing 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 th is 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 invertebrat es, oysters, and shrimp. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuar ies, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the require ments of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and th e permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containi ng this product into sewer systems without previously not ifying the local sewage treat ment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water B oard or Regional Office of the EPA.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this pr oduct in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.3 READ ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY

STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS AND WI TH 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 handle rs 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 it s labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This Standard contains requirement s for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requi rements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It al so contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to t he 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 cover ed 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 wit hout restriction if t here will be no worker

contact with the soil subsurface or treated seed. PPE required for ear ly entry to treated areas that is permitted under t he 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.4 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 uninten ded 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 ta rget pests or weeds, resistance of the target pest or weeds to this product. Such risks of crop injury, non-performance, resistanc e or other unintended consequences are unavoidable and may result because of such factors as weather, soil conditions, disease, moistu re conditions, irrigation prac tices, condition of the crop at the time of application, presence of other materials ei ther applied in the tank mix with this pr oduct or prior to application of this pr oduct, cultural practices or the manner of use or applicati on, (or a combination of such factors) all of which are factors beyond the control o f Valent. The Buyer should be aware that these inherent unintended risks may re duce the harvested yield of the crop in all or a portion o f the treated acreage, or otherwise affect the crop such that additi onal 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 APPLIC ATION 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) resulti ng 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 un der conditions not specifically directed or approved on the label.

LIMITED WARRANTY Valent warrants only that this product conforms to the chem ical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the label, under average use conditions, when us ed 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 pro duct. The limitation includes, but is not limited to, loss of yie ld on all or any portion of the treated acreage, increased care, tr eatment 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 EXCLU SIVE 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 Bu yer has reason to believe it may have a claim, but in no event later than twenty-on e days from date of planting, or twenty-one days from the date of applic ation, 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 no tify 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, subjec t to the foregoing Disclaimer, Risks of Using This Product, L imited Warranty and Limitation of Liability, which may no t 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 authorize d 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.5 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 ca librated to accurately and uniforml y apply the product to seed. This product is for both commercial and on-farm applic ation. 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 dy e or colorant to visually distinguish seed is treated with a pesticide. It is mandator y 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 a ccidental 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 germinati on 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 pr oducts) prior to treatment of an entire seed lot. Utilize standard seed germi nation 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. Corpor ation, no claims are made to guarantee the germinati on of carry-over treated seed.

SEED BAG TAG The Federal Seed Act requires that bags cont aining treated seed be l abeled 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. Environm ental 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 materi al when handli ng treated seed.

• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated seed may be double-sown around the headland or buried away from water source s in accordance with local requirements. Do not contaminate water bodies when disp osing of planting equipment washwaters.

• Dispose of seed packaging in acco rdance with local requirements.6 • 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 s eed treatment fungicide(s) having activity against

Rhizoctonia solani and other fungal pathogens inciti ng 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 ensu re proper physical compatibility of products. Follow the most rest rictive limitations and pr ecautions on labels of all products used in a seed treatment mixtur e. Do not tank mix with any products which contain a prohibition on tank mixing.7 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, pros o; oats; rye; teosin te; triticale; wheat

Disease Protection Claims Application Rate of AP2 Fungicide (fl oz/100 lb seed)

Pythium Seed Decay and Seedlin g 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 count8 Legume Vegetables, Succulent or Dried (except cowpea and field pea)* [Crop Group 6] Bean ( Lupinus ) (includes grain lupin, sweet lupin, wh ite 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 longb ean, crowder pea, moth bean, mung bean, rice bean, southern pea, urd bean, yard long bean); broad bean (fava); chickpea (garbanzo); guar; jackbean; l ablab bean; lentil; pea ( Pisum ) (includes dwarf pea, ediblepodded pea, English pea, garden pea, green pea, snowpea, suga r 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)9 

### STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

PESTICIDE STORAGE Keep pesticide in original container. Store in a dry place away from excessive heat. Do not contaminate water, f ood 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 us e of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

CONTAINER HANDLING [ Use the following statement for contai ners equal to or less than 5 gallons ] [Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or re fill this container. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drai n 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 la ter 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 nonrefill able containers greater than 5 gal or 50 lb ] [Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or re fill 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 t he container on its end and tip it back and

forth several times. Turn the container ov er onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into applicati on equipment or a mix t ank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedur e two more times. Offe r for recycling, if available; otherwise dispose of in a s anitary landfill or by incineration.]

[ Use the following statement for all refillable container types ] [Refillable container. Refill this container wit h pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container bef ore final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning bef ore 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 wit h the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into applicat ion equipment or rinsate co llection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more time s. Offer for recycling, if av ailable; otherwise dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.]10 ©2013 Valent U.S. A. Corporation

AP2 is a trademark of Val ent 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