# EPA Registration 432‐1230 Vol.1

# PROX~ NOT REVIEWED 

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# Notice 82.2 Ilued on Dral\ 

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### QfibY Call 24 HoursA Day 1-800-334-7571 

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### eROpUCI USE Information Call 1-800-334-9745

• he use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses [s covered 

### by United State$. and foreign patenls including U.S. 

### atent 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 lhis label. Liability for patent infringement may result from use or sale ofthis product outside

### th& United States. 

# FIRSTAID JF IN EYES -Hold eye open and rinse Slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. -Remove contact looses, if present. after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye, -Can a polson control center ordoctor for

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# -- IF SWAlLOWED: -Call a polson control Cf)ntor or doctor if'l:lmediately fOr treatment advice, -Have person sip a glass ofwater Ifable to swallow. -Do not induce vomiting unl"s told to do so by a poison control conter or doctor. -Do notgiveanything bymoulhto an unconscious person. IFON SKIN OR -Take off contaminated clothing, CLOTHING: -Rinse skin immodiat&lywHh plenty ofwater for 15-20 minutes. -CaJ1 a polson control center ordoctorfor treatment advioo, IF INHALED: ·Move person to fresh air. -If person 

### Is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, and then giveartificial respiration preferably mouth· to-mouth if possible. -Call a Doison control center ordoctor for further treatment advice. NOTETO PHYSICIAN Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage, No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred, Victims of sevete overexposure, by inhalaHon, should 

### be kept under medical observation for up to 72 houl'$ for delayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim ofoverexposure by Ingestion, careful gastriC lavage is roquired due tothe posSibility of stomach or esophageal perforation. This material is an aCid, but lhe use of alkaline substances 

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### it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARYSTATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

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•••• Corrosive: Causes irrevenible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if swallowed or abr,pr;tQ through skin. 

### Do not get in eyes or on cJolh[ng. Avoid contact wilh skin. 00 not Inhalevapors, as this product 

### will irritate**muc~U$**fmtnbranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) •••••• • •• • • 

# • •••• Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. 

### If you wanl more 'Qpti!UU., follcm.Uw..iTlsuuctions for calegory A on an EPAchemical--resistance selection chart • ••• • ••• Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long panls, chGmical--resistaJ'lt"CM>fS made';f 

## iny waterproof material such as polyethylene Of polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus seeks end protective eyewear. ••••• • Discard clothing and other absorbllnt malerials that have 

### been drenched or heaVily contaminated with thIS

### pro(!j~ctCoocentrate, Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE If no such instructions lottwshable-s use 

### det h • ••• ' argent and otwater. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry • • • 

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UserSafety Recommendations Users should wash hands belore eating, 

### dllnking, ch0Vling gum, using tobacco or using the

### toilet Users. should remove clothing immediately 

### if pesticide gets inside, Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing, The contaminated clothing should bewashed before**~U$e.** 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product 

### As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change inlo cI@an clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 nol apply directly to water, or 10 areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below the mean high water mark 

### Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing of equipmentwashwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It

### is a violation of Fedoral 

### Law

## to use this product In a manner Inconslatentwith 

### its labeling. Do nol apply this product in a way Ihat vtiU contact workers or other persons, efther directlyor through drift. Only prolected 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. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not oontaminatewater, food, orfeed by storage and disposal.

Store in original container and kOt!p lightly closed. Store in a cool 

### dry place. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal 

### Law. If these wastes can'not be dispOSed of by use according to label instructions, contact your stale Pesticide or environmental 

# ICoo'ro' Ag",,'Y orthe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from I product may be dis-posed of on site or at an approvodwas-te disposslfacility. CONTAiNER DISPOSAL rlnso (or equivalent). Then offer for and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or or ifaHowed state and local 

### GENERAL USE Proxy is a plant growth regulator that may be used to suppress the lormation of seedheads ofvarious plants inctuding 

### Poa 

## annuo and --miteClover and alsoto suppress the gro'HIh of certain cool 5e8$00 grasses. PROXY is foJiarly absorbed and is most effective on 'W"activelygrowing healthy 

### turf. For best results, apply in sufficient volume of

## water to provide uniform coverage. Useof a spreader/sticker with en application ofPROXY is not necessary. PROXY is rainfastwithin 2 hours. 00 not aHow entry intotreated area until PROXY has dried. Formaximum performance. delay mowing until the day after applicalion. PRECAUTIONSAND RESTRICTIONS Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the labeL Do nottreet turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress dueto poor soH conditions, drought, disease, or insect damage. 00 not use PROXY in areaswhere excessivethatch has accumulated 

### Do not contamlnate

## wo-ter used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply PROXY through anytype of irrigation system, Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product will caUGe modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may**resu~**.••••• Scalping may occur on creeping bentgrass culjjvars after morethan 2 appllcatlons of Proxy for POD seedhead supplUsion. 

# • ••• Proxy has been used successfully on many bentgrass cuttivars. Tolerance testing should be done on new CtlttiVltr$J1efOre extensive use, •••••• 

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# .2EQUIPMENT CLEANING Prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints. and metals be<:ause of the acidic nature 01 this product Rinse thoroughly all exposed**acryHc~plastlc** materials and painted surfaces wfth 

### a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

# TURF Seedhead Suppression: Follar application of Proxy 

## will provide suppression of PoQ 

### annulJ and white clover seedheads. Make the Initial application prior 10 Ihe emergence of new seedheads. A period of 2·3 

### weeks after application Is required for maximum perfonnance. Repeat applications may be made to predomlnalely 

### Poa annua or white clover sites as needed, 

### but not less than 

### two weeks after Ihe previous appHcation. Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the label. 

# • APPLICATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAY VOLUME Pea 

## anrut_ !n!1**~h!t!** Clover Golfcourse turf including Greens, 5 

## n. oz.f1000 ft2 

### !etdhud Suppru.lon: Tees, Fatrways, and Roughs 1 Q...2.0 

### gaVtOOO ft2 Commerclal Turfgrasses Reapplication inletval: 

### 2 weeks or including Bentgrass, Kentucky grealerfor all labeled grasses Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegmss, Tall & Fine Fescue, and 8ermudagr8ss
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### Mipurewith Prlm9 MAXX; Tank mixtures of Proxy at 5 ozl1000 sq. ft. and Primo MAXX at 0,125 or0.25 ozI1000 sq. ft. can be used to promote seedhead suppression as wcil asturfgmss quality. Multiple applicalions ofthe tank mix combinalion may be needed. The number ofapplications must nol exceed rectlmmendalions for ratO$ or limings for eilher product applied once. Follow the recommendation on each product label for the mosl reslrictive application interval for each turfgr8ss. Appflcation ofth'IS tank mixture during frost periods may cause lemporaryturf discoloration,

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## Suppression: An applicalion of PROXY® slom the growth of lurfgrasses, Ihus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volUme of clIppings collected. For best turfgrass growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air lemperatures are 65"F and risIng. Proxy should only be applied once lurfgrass mowing helghls have been eslablished for Ihe season. Avoid multiple applications ofProxy inareas wnere excessive thatch has accumulaled.

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### Iu!10[1!I Growth R!9ulatfon Goll course turf inclUding Greens, Tees, Fairways, and RoughS Reapplication inteNnls: Commercial TurfgrassC$ Including Bentgrass, Kentucky 

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## Richard M. Gorrell Bayer Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Road 

## Montvale, New**~ersey** 

## 07645

Subject: Proxy® Growth Regulator EPA Registration Number 432-1230 Your label amendment application dated January 18, 2005



## Dear Mr. Gorrell, The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registl.'ation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

## Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for your records. Submit 

## one copy of your final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment,

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggtes when handling. Harmful 

### ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing, Avoid contact 'Nith skin. 

### Do not inhale vapors, asthis product will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this pJOduct are listed below If you want more options, lollow the instructions for categoryA on an EPA**chemical~resistance** selection chaIt APPlicators and other handlers must wear Iong-sJ.HVed shirts and long pants, chemical-rG$istant gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protective eycmear. Discard Clothing and other absolbent materials that have boon drenched or hea'lUy col\taminatlX! with this product cOf'lcontJate. 

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## UserSafety Recommendations Users should wash hands befofe eating, drinking. chewlng gum, using tobacco or using the 

### toilet Users should ramoYO clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. U$Cf$ should remOYe PPE immediately alter 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 directly to water, orto areas where surface water is present or to intertIdal areas below lhe mean high water mark. 

### Do not contaminatewalerwhen disposing ofequipment WlIshwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation

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### way that will contactworkers or other peJ$ons, either diroctly orthrough d rift, OnlY protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your Stale or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before usingthis product 

# AND Do not conlaminatewaler, food, or feed 

### by storage and disposal. STORAGE Store in original containerand 

### keep tighlly closed_ Store in a cool dry place. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous, Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of 

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### 00 not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid conlact with skin. 00 not inhale vapors, as this product Will irnlate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the inslructions for category A on an EPA chemical-r&sistance selection chart Applicators and olher handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as pOlyethylene or polyvmyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protective 

### eyeotlear Discard clothing and other absorbent matenal!!; that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with thiS product concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions fer cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep andwash PPE separately Irom other laundry, 

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# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It \s a violatIon of Federal 

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### with !t.labellng, Do not apply this product 'In 

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### will contactworkers or other persons, either directly or through drift Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your stale or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before usingthis product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminatewater, food, or feed by storage and disposal. STORAGE Store in original container and keep lightly closed. store in a cool dry place. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of 

### excess p86tidde, spray mixture, or rinsate is 

### a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be dispoSed of by use according to label Inatruetfotts.

# -contact your State Pesticide or envIronmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the M"arest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed of on site or at an approvedwasle disposal facility

. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equlvale.nt). Then offer for recYCling or recondltloning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or 

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### by burning. If bumed, stay out of smoke. 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOI local recommendations on rates, sprayvolumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment undervarying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Bayer Environmental SCience Representative for his experience with this product in your area
. Apply only to active/y growing lurf, under favorable growing condiflons, that is not gOing into a dormancy period. Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress dueto poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insecl damage. Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive Ihatch has accumulated.

Do nol contaminate water used for Irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply PROXV®through any type of iJrigalion system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as fhis product

### will cause modifications in plant growth Plant Injury may result. Do nOI use this product for purposes other than those listed on Ihe label. Do not exceed the rate of PROXY®per acre per

### year recommended on this label DO NOT MIX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES, Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day, Do not allow mixed $olution to stand overnight. Do not use PROXV®wrth additives other Ihan recommended on this label. Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray eqUipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLSWITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXV® IS CORROSIVE.



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### 6S"F and rising, Applications whan lower temperatures occur may result in poor performance for clipping reductions, Proxy should only be applied once turfgras$ mOwing heights have been establJshed for the season. Avoid Proxy use In areas where &>:cessive thatch has accumulated, For best results, avoid nitrogen fertiliZation within 

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### once. Followthe recommendation on each product 

### label for fhe most resfrictive application interval for each turfgrass. 

### Use Limltatjons: Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried, For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficient volume ofwater to provide- uniform coverage. Proxy® is follarly absorbed. A maximum 

### of6 applications per season allOWed. Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period. Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage, Use ofspreaders/stickers wrth PROXye is not necessary, PROXV® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray depOSits will damage acrylic plastics, certajn paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour after exposure to spray depOSits, Test tank mixeswith other products on a small area before using widely



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### always possible: All such riaks. shaH beassume<! by the llstr01' buyw. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPUED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL No agenl of S#yor Environmental Science Is authOriZed 10 make any warnmties beyOnd thOse contained herein or 10 

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### or othelWi$e, LIMITATIONS Of LIABILITY 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, NEGUGI:NCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWiSE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. {;)BayorAG, 2002



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Bayer Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Montvale, NJ 07645 

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## Richard M. Gorrell Bayer Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, New Jersey 07645 

## Subject: ProxY-®Growth Regulator OFFICE OF 

### PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## EPA Registration Number 432-1230 Your label amendment application dated June 4, )'003 Dear Mr. Gorrell, The amended labeling referred to above, submitted in**con~** 

## neetion with 

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## and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended is acceptable, 

## provided that you comply with the following conditions. 1. Make the following change to the label, 

## The cnird and fourth sentences in the "PESTICIDE DISPoSAL n 

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## of these conditions. If you have any questions about: this letter, 

## please contact John Ba2uin at (703)305-7381.



## Attachment: Sincerely yours, 

# Is) Cynthia Giles-Parker P"!;oduct Manager 

## (22) Fungicide Branch 

## Regiscration Division (7505C}


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### GENERAl. PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For i-ocal recommendations on rates, spray Yolumes (gallons ofwater

### per acre), and spray equipment undervarying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Bayer Environmental Science Rapresentatlve for his 

### experience

### wf!:h this pro<iuct In your area. \.AAoply only to ectiwfygrowing turf, 

### underfavorable growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period. 

### Do not treet WtUrfgrass'Nith poor 

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person -If person is not breathing, call 911 orambulance, and then gIVe artificial respiration preferably mouthto-mouth if possible.

Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred. 

### Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation, _"",1" h_kept under medical obselVation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of edema. In a victim of ingestion, careful lavage is required due to the i i of stomach or 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible 

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### Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this product will irritate**mu~M**

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## UserSafety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, Chewing gum, using tobacco or using the loi!e!. Users should remove clothing immediately if pestfcide gats inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should bewashed before reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product, A$ soon as possible, wash thoroughly and chango into clean clothing, Wash the outside ofgloves before removing, 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 

### not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not conlaminatewaterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwalers. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Federal Lawto 

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# , GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendallons on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Avenl1s Environmental Scfence Representative for his experience WIth this product in your area
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### • PP1Y only to actNely growing turf, underfavorable growing conditions, that 'rs not going into a dormancy period. Do not treat turfgrass wilh poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soit conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage. Avoid Proxy use In areas where excessive thatch hlls accumulated.

Do not contaminate waler used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do nol apply PROX)Ail Ihrough any 

### type ofirrigation syslem. Avoid spray driftto nearby crops, as this productwill cause modifications In plant growth. Plant injury may result. Do not use this product for purposos olherthan Ihose listed on Ihe labe!. Do not oxct!OO Ihe rate ofPROXY® per aero peryear recommended on thislabet. DO NOT MIX PROXV®WITH AMMONIUM THiOSULFATE SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES, : ••• Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. Do nol allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use PRDXV®wllh additives other than recommended on this label. Avoid sp1l1s of concentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLSWITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. 

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# TURF Growth RegUlator: An application of PROXV® slows the 

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANSAND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

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## User

## Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, 

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### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local roeommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater 

### per acre), and spray equIpment undervarying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Bayer Environmental Sclenc& Representative for 

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### with this product In yourarea.**~pfy** 

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



### June 

## 13.2003

JOSEPH CONTI BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A BUSINESS GROUP OF BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP 95 CIIESTNUT RIDGE ROAD MONTVALE, NJ 07645

PRODUCT NAME: PROXY GROWTH REGULATOR COlvlPANY NAME: BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OPP IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 300293 EPA FILE SYMBOL: 432-1230 EPA RECEIPT DATE: 06106103
SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF AMENDMENT
DEAR REGISTRANT: OHICEOf**PkEVEmlO~,** 

### PESTICIDES AND TOXlC SUBSTANCES



## The Office ofPesticide Programs has received your application for an amendment and 

# it has passed an administralive screen for completeness. During the initial screen we dctcnnined that the application appears 10 qualify for fast track review. The package \\'ill now be forwarded 10 

## the Producl Manager forrevicw to dctcnnine its acceptability for fast track status. Tfyou have any questions, please conlaet Registration Division, Risk Management 

## Team 22. at 

## (703) 305-7618. Sincerely, 

# /J{.lauAY-

/ 

## Front End Processing Siaff Information Services Branch lnfonnalioll Resources and Services Division



# 53

# I

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



## Richard M. Gorrell Baye.!:" Environmental Scier;.ce 9S Chestnut Ridge Road OFFICE Of 

### PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXfC SUBSTANCES 

# MARlamIl



# CIt Montvale, New Jersey 07645



# • Subject: Proxy EPI-\. Registration Number 432-1230 

## Your label 

## am,,=namen+: appli(!ation dated December 6, 2002

Dear Mr. GOTrell, 

## The amended labeling**refer~ed** 

## to above, submitted in con

## nection with 

## regis'tration uncier the Federal Insecti.cide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA}, as amended is accep'table, provided chat yO'J 

## comply with the following conditions.**~.** 

## Make the following changes to the label

.
a. In the "'iF SlilALLOWED: U 

### subsection of the "FIRST AID" 

## section, change the statement "Do not induce vomiting unless told by", 

## poison control 

## center or doctor," 'Co "Do not induce vomiting un2ess told 

## to do so by a 

## poison control center or 

## doctor," b. 1:1 

## the "STORAGE AND iJISPOSAL" 

## section move 

## the ser.t.e:1ce "Do not. 

## conta-minute water, [ooc, or feed 

## by sr:.orage 

## and disposaL" 

## from the "STORAGE" 

## subsection 

## to a line between 

## the "STORAGE 

### A.ND**DISPOS.~:"'''** 

### and the "STORAGE" headi:1gs and add 

## appropriate inst.ructioDs to ::he "STORAGE" 

## sect-ion. 2. 

### Submit one**c~py** 

### of 

## your final prhl.ced labelir..g 

## before you 

## H:lease 

## the**p~-oduct** 

## for shipmer:::_ If 

## these 

## ccnditions arE:- not: complied 

## vlith, the regis:-ration n,ay be 

## subject to 

## cancellation i:1 

## accordance with**FIFR.~** 

### section 

## 6(e). 

## your yelease 

## for shipment of 

## the product bearing the amended 

## label.ing consr.ii::utes acceptance. 

## of these conditions.



# 54

# •

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## you have 

## emy questior..s about this letter, please contact John Ba7.uin at- (703)305-7381.



## A;:tachment: 

## Si:::tcerely yours,

# /l~/~**/7J!.~A'/** Dennis r1cNeilly 

## Acting Product Manager (22) 

## Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505C)**L~be:** 

## stamped "ACCE?TED with COMMENTS"



# 55

### LABEL INFORMATION PAGE



# General label revisions: Amendment: Under Use Limitations Section added statement "A maximum of6 application per season allowed"

. 

# •

•

56

## For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Efllephon [(2-chloroethyl)phosphonlc acid]'

..................................................................

### 21.7% OTHER INGREDIENTS:

...................................................................................................................................78.3% "Contains 2 pounds ethephon pergallon. EPA ROjj. 

## No. 432,1230 EPA 

## Eat. No. 264-PA.()l

Patent I



### CLOTHING: 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO Si usted no entlende 

### 18 otIqueta, buaquea 

### .Iguion pam quesa

### fa expUque a uateden 

### deb.le. 

### {Ifyou do 

### not

### undenrtandthol.bel,find 

### someonetoexplain It

### to you In detail.} 

### ForMEDICAL And TRAN§PORTATlON Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Ot.y 1-800·334-7577

·Do

## not open contru;t 

### United states I



### Ihen conl/nue rinsing eye.



### control center ordoctor.

atwater 

### for 

### 15-20 minutes.

call 911 or ambulance, and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth

### mucosal damage may contIaindicale the use 01 gastric lavage. No specfflc anlldote is availe!»e. All treatments should be on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the 

### paliant. Overexposure 10 materials OIher than this 

### product may have 

## occurred. Victims ofsevere overexposure. by Inhalation, 

### Should bekept

### under medical obMfVation for up to 72 hoursfor delayed onset of 

### pulmonary In a lavage IS required due to the I of

### stomach Of'



### . I I 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANSAND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: 

### Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety 

### goggles when 

### handling. Harmful 

### if swallowed Of**al)so~** 

### through skin. Do not get in eyes Of

### on dothlng:. Avoid contact with skin. 

### Do not inhale vapors, as this product wlllirrilate mU/.CII1s-h'l"ilmbranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

, "c 

### Some materials that are chemlcal·reslstant to this product are listed 

### bekwi. If you want more optlons, follow the instfU(jjQ,Il,$.,{or categoryA on an EPA chemical-resistance selection 

### chart. " AppIicalors and other handlers musl 

## wear Iong-s1eeved shirts and long pants, chemicaf..resislant gloves made of any wa:firprcof

. material such as polyethylene Of' 

### polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and prolective eyawear.**~** ,L""

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### Discard clOlhlng and other absorbent melerlals that have been drenched Of' heavily 

### contaminated with this prodUCt**'Concentrat~;** 

### 00 not reuse them, Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions fOr washab'!h; 'Use detergenl and hOt

### water. Keep 

### and wash PPE**$eparat~y** 

### from other laundry. ' 'c '. 

# 57

## User Safety Recommendations Users should waSh hands before eating, drinking, 

### cheWlng gum, using tobacco or uslng the toilet Users should remove clO1hlng Immediately If

### pesticide gels inside. Then wash 

### body thoroughly and 

### change into clean clolhlng. The conlamlnated clothing should be

### washed before rOUse. Users should remove PPE Immediately after handling 

### this product. As 

### soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash Ihe oulslde ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do nol aPPly directly 10 water, orto areas where surface waler Is presenl Of 

### 10 Intertidal areas beloW 

### Ihe mean high water marit. 

### 00 

### nol contamInate walerwhen disposing ofequipmenl washwalers. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It

## is a violation ofFadorallaw

## to 

## use this 

## product In

## a manner InconsIstentwith 

### its laboling. 

### Do 

## not apply this product 

### In away lhal will contact workers or other persons, eilher directly or Ihrough drift. Only protected handlers may be In the area durlng appUcation. For any requIrements specffic 

### 10 your State or Tribe, consull Ihe agency responsible for 

### peslicide regulations. Read entire 

### label before using 

### this product. 

# STORAGEAND DISPOSAL

contaminate waler, food, 

## orfood by 

### storage and 

### disposal. 

# I**~:::;)~** DISPOSAL 

# I! wasles are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of t'IXC6$S 

### pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsale Is a vlolation of Federal 

## wastes cannot be disposed of by 

## use accordIng 10 label instructions, 

### Contact your Stale Pesticide 

## or environmental 

## IC(,ntrol Agency

### orthe 

### Hazardous Waste representallve 

## at lhe nearesl EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resutting from !hitproduct may be

### disposed of

### on site oralan approved

### waste disposal facility.

## IC<:INT'~NI'R DISPOSAL Then offer for Of 

### reconditioning 

## or and dispose of in 

## a sanitary landfill or by
GENERAL PRECAUTIONSAND RESTRICTIONS 

### For local recommendations 

### 00 

## rates, spray volumes (gaJlons 

### ofwater per

### acre}, and 

### spray equipment undervarying lemperature 

### and rainfall conditions consult Bayer Environmental Science Represenlative for his experiencewlth this product In your area. 

### Apply only 10 actively growing lurf, undm favorable growing conditions, Ihatls nol going Inlo adormancy period. Do nollreal lurfgrass wilh poor root systems or growing underslress due 10 poor

### soU conditions. drought, and disease 

### or insect damage. 

# _VOid Proxy

## use In areas where 

## excessive thatch has accumulaled.


### Do not contaminatewater

### used 

### for Irrigatioo or domestic

### purposes. 00 

### not apply PROXV®through 

### any type 

### of 

### Irrigalion system. Avoid spray drift 10 nearby crops, as this prodUct wiff cause modifications in planl growth. Plant injury may result. 

### 00 not use this product for purpooes 

### other Ihan those IIsled on the label. Do 

### not excood the rale 

### of PRO)('/®

### peraero per 

### year recommended on this label. DO NOT MIX PROx:v® WITH AMMONIUM THiOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MlXruRES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amounl ofspray you expecito use each day. Do not allow mlXed solution 10 stand overnight. Do not use PROXV®wilh additives otherthan recommended on Ihls label. Avoid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDfATELY RINSE NN 

### SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXV® IS CORROSIVE EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because ofthe addlc nalure of Ihis product, prOlonged 

### exposure 10 spray deposits will damage acrylic plastiCs, &N+...ain

## psints~**~** metals.**,~** 

### .., C'_,." 

### Rinse: Ihoroughly an exposed acrylfc-plastic materlals and painted surfaces with adetergool and waterwithin ollfl',I1?,!Jr after 'eXpOSure to spray depoSitS. 

# 58

## • 

# TURF Growth Regylator: An application of PROXV® slows the growth of lurfgrasses thus reducing the requirod frequency of mowing and the volume of

### clippings 

### coIleded. For 

### best turtgrass growth regulation, 

### apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are**~F** 

### and rising. Applications when lower 

### temperatures occur may result In poor performance for 

### clipping reciuctiOfls. Proxy should only be 

### applied once turfgrass mowing heights have 

### been established for

### the season, Avoid Proxy use in areas 

### whore excessive thatch has accumufalccl For

### best results, avoid nitrogen ferlilization within 3

### weeks priorto Offollowing any Proxy application. PtlfjIIlfHII 

### S!odh!ad Suppmulon: Foliar application of Proxy. to actively 

### growing turf, 

### at the labeled rate (5 

### fl. 0:./1000 

## tr) will 

### provide supprossion of 

### Poe onnua and white clover seedhoads. Allow 2·3 

### weeks for maldmum perfo(mance. RepMt applications should be made 

## at lhe inteNals specified in the chart for the desired 

### turfgrass. Repeal applications 10 predominately 

### Poa annuli or 

### White Clover sites may be 

### made 

### at a6--7 week. 

### interval. Follow other gtmeral recommendations and precautions on the label.



### APPUCATlON SITES RATE 

### SPRAY VOLUME 

### Tyrfs..... Growth Regylatkm Failways, Rough; and 

### 5fl. oz.J1000 

# ttl 0.&4,0gals/tOoo

# tt2 and 

## 1?!16. I"""" 

## In!! 

# WIll!! Commercial Turfgrasses: such as Clover

## $!tdhetd Suppmslon: Bentgra$$, Kentucky Bluegrass, Apply to actiVely growlng turf. It 

### Perenniat Ryegrass, Tail & Fine 

### will require 7-10 

### day. fur Fescue 

### PROXV«> 10

## act
. 

# • ReappUcatlon Intervats: 

# • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 

### wks. 

# • Perennial Ryegrass-7 

### wks. 

# • TallfFlne Fescue-4 

### wks. 

# • Bentarau-4 wks. 

### Un Wmitations: Do not allow entry 

### to treated areas until sprays have 

### dried.

• For 

### best rewlts, apply 

### with sprayer in 

### sufficient volume 

### ofwater to provide uniform 

### coverage. Proxy®

### is fotiarly 

### absorbed. 

# •**··.:.Am~m~mc.Of:§.apPilcatiOhf(Pef·~·.all~;** 

### Apptyonly

### to actively 

### growing 

### turf, underfavorn:bte growing conditions, thai IS not going into a dormancy 

### period. 

### Do not treat turfgrasswith poor root systems Of' 

### growing under

### stress due to 

### poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage. Use ofspreaders/stickers

### with PROXV® is 

### not necessary, 

### PROXV®is an acidic product 

### and prolonged exposure to spray deposlfs 

### wiil damage acryUc plasllcs. 

### certain paints and metals

. Rinse thoroughly all 

### exposed SCfYlic plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one hour after 

### exposure to spraydepoeiI$. Test tank mixes with other products on ill 

### small area before using 

### widely.


### ACCE.i;'i'Eb 

## "ilh COJUfENTS 

## InEl'A 

# tcu('x Dated:



# 59

## •

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE

## use Read tho 

### enUre Directions for Use, 

### Condl!ions, DIsClaimer ofWarranties and Umltations 

### of liability before using this product 

### If terms are nol acceptable, return the unopened product oontalOOl' at once, 

### By using this product, USOf' or buYIlf accepts the 

### following conditkms, warranty, and dlsdafmer

### ofwarranlies and /Imitations 

### of nab/lity. CONDJTIONS: The 

### dIrections for IlOO of 

### this product are 

### believed to be 

### adequate and should 

### be followed 

### carefuHy. However. 

### becauseofQ)dremeweather and soH conditions, manneroruse and

### otherfactors beyond Bayer Environmental Science's 

### control, it Is Impossible for Bayer Envfronmental Science to elimInate all risks associated with 

### the use ofthis product 

### As a resull crop Injury or Ineffectlveness Is always possible. All such risks shan be assumed by the

## uwor buyer. 

### DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPUED, OF MERCHANTABlLlTY OR OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. 

### No agent Of 

### Bayer Environmental 

### ScIence 1& 

### authorized 10 make any warranlies beyond lhose conlalned heroin or 10 modify lhe warranties contained herein. 

### Bayer Environmental ScIence disclaims any liability whalsoever for Incidental Of 

### consequential damages, IncludIng, but 

## not nmlted to, liability 

### arising out of 

### breach 

### of contract, express or Implied warranty (Includlng warranties ofmerchanlabillty and fitness for 

### a particular

### purpose), lort. 

### negligence, stuct nability 

### or olherwise. 

### LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; 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 

### LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHAlL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT 

### BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S 

### ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. CBayer Environmenlal Science 

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### BayerCropSclence, LP 

### 95 Che$blutRIdgeRd.**~Ie.** 

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### Max 6Application 

### Amend



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### UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

## WASHINGTON, D.C 20460 12(13(2002



## RICHARD M. GORRELL BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 95 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD 

## MONTVALE NJ 07645



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# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
Si usted no entlonde In cllquota. busquo aalgulen para que so la oxpllquo a usted on detallo. (If

### you do not understandthe labet, find someonG to explain it 

### to you In dotail,) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emorgoncles ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1..a00-334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-800-334-9745 The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regutalion uses is covered 

### by United Slates and foreign patents including U.S. Patent 4,240.819. No license 

### is granted to use this product in countries other than the United States orfor 

### any use not contemplated 

### by this fabel. liabilityfor patent infringement may result from use or Sl)le ofthis product outside the United States. 

# • FIRST AID
-Remove contactlensas, Ifpresent, after the first 

### 5 minutes, then conUnue rinsing eye. jlF tN EYES

### ~ .....- -Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywith water for 

### 15-20 mlnuies.

. 

### L..........- -G.aJI a poison**~ntrol** center or _doctor for**t~~.atJnent** advice.**m~~~~~** 

### i tF SWALLOWED: -Call 

### a poison controt center or doctor immediatelyfor treatment advice. 

## I -Have person sip a glass.ofwater ifabIQ. to swallOw.
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## do ;'; Q I -Do not induce vomiting unless tOld'6y 

### a poison control center ordoctor. tFON SKIN OR 

### i CLOTHING;**~~~-jm-g9_not9ive** anythiQ9 by**mout~lto** an unconscious person. -Take off contaminated clothing. 

# i -Rinse skin immediafelywfth plenty ofwater for 

### 15-20 minutes. 

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# __ +'i'C.alt a poison C.Q!1lrOl cenler Of}1octoffor treatment advice.**~** __ _ 

# r

F_INHALEO: 

### i -MOve person 10 fresh air. \ -If person is not breathing, call 

### 911 or ambulance, and then give artificiat rospiration preferably mouth- I,' 

# Ito·mouth if possible.

:Ca!1 a**poiS{ln_~..Q11trol** center or go.c;tor for furthertreatment advice.

. 

# -----1' NOTE TO PHYSICtAN 

# i Probable mucosat damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No specific anl!dote is available. All treatments should be j based on observed signs and symptoms of distreSS In the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have

## i·~)CCUrr(ld.

Victims ofsevero overexposuro, by inhalation, should be kept under medica! observation for up to 72 hours for detayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim ofoverexposure by ingeStion, careful gastric tavage Is requ!red due to the possibility of stomach or eso hl!9§'at**perforatiol).~~~Thls** matodal.!§; an acid, but the use ofalkaline substances 

### tQ neutralizo it is**9?ntraindicatet!.:..~ ~**  ___**~~** 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes Irrevorslble eye damage. Wear safety goggleswhen handling, Harmful ifswallowed orabsorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes oron clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors, asthis productwill irritate mucous membranes, 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) • • •••••• 

## • Some materials IIlat are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below, If you want more options,**folto~ftle** htructions for category A on an EPA chemical"resistance selection chart • •• 

# . .

# ....**~** Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, Chemical-resistant 910ves made of any**wat~rpreofo** material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, shoos ptus socks and proteCtive eyewear. /"1:;· I" •••••• Discard ctothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this prodwct G£lllcentrate"

### DIJ· not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washtibh.tJse**dew~jQt** and hotwater. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry, • ..:.**~** • 

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## User Safety Recommendations Users shouldwash hands befOr() eating. drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using lhe toilet. 

### Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gels inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washod beforo reuse. 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product 

### As soon as possible, wash thoroughly 

### and change into clean 

### clothing. Wash the outside ofglovos before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, or to araas where surface waler is present or to intertidal areas below tho moan high water mark. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is 3 vlolatton of Federal Law to use this product in it mannor Inconsistent with Its labeling. Do not apply this product in 

### 3 way lhat 

### will contact workers or olher persons, either directly or through 

### drift Only prolected handlers may 

### he in the arca during application. For any requirernenls specific 

## to your State or Tribe. consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product.

### """~--~, 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE 

# c- 'C

## ~~**Yi'u~":<J** "-

Pesticidewastes are aculely hazardous. Improperdisposal ofoxcess pesticide. spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of

these wastes cannot be disposed of 

### by use according to label instructions. Contlct your Stale Pesticide 

### IA".n"y '"the Hazardous Waste representative at Ihe nearest EPA Regional Office for guidanca. Wastes

### I'~:~~;;::~:;;~~,;.' disposed ofon 

### site orat an approved waste disposal facilily. 

## 1< DISPOSAL offer 

### Ii or or puncture and dispose of in 

### a sanitary landfill 0' 

### I"

### iindn.,~Ii"n

# I

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOr local recommendations on Jales, spray.volumes (galtons ofwaler per acre), and 

### spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions

### consulF~ayer Environmen!afSclonce':Reprcsentative for his experience with U)is product in your

### area. Apply only to activoly

### growing turf, underfavorable growing condilions, that 

### is not going into a dormancy period. Do nottreat turfgrass with poor root systems orgrowing understress dueto poorsoil conditions, drought, and disease orinsect damage. Avoid Proxy 

### usc in areas whore oXGOssivG thatch hasacc\lmulated.


### "-Do not contaminate waler used for irrigallon ordomestic purposes. Do not apply PROXV®through any type of irrigation system, Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product

### wlll cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. Do not use this product for purposes otherthan those lisled on the label. Do not oxceed the mroof PROXY@> por acre peryaar rt3CQmmended on this labeL DO NOT MIX PROxYID WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC 

### FUMES, Mix only the Hmount ofspray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not usc PROXY®with additives other than recommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment. tMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLSWITH PLENTY OF WATERAS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

## • • 

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### 01 this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain**painlts.~ljj..** metals. • •• • ••' Rinse thomughly

### Ell exposed acrylic-plastic materials 

### and paintod surfaces with 

### a detergent 

### and waterwithin ono

### '~~fter**O~i!ll'l~** to 

### spray deposits. • ••: ••• 

# •••• TURF 

# • • •••• 

# •• • 

# :··10Growth Rogulator; An application of PROXym slows the growth of turlgrasses thus reducing Ihe required frequency of mowing and the volumfl of clippings collected. For best lurlgrass growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 65"'F and !ising. Applir.allons when lower lemperalures occur may result in poor perfonnance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be applied once lurfgrass mowing heights have been established for the season. Avoid Proxy use in meas where excessive thatch has accumulated. For besl results. avoid nitrogen fortilizalion wilhin 3 weeks prior to or following any Proxy application. 

### Poa annua Seedhoad Supprosslon: Foliar application of Proxy, to actively growing turf, at the labeled rate (5 fl. oz.l1000 

### fr) will provide suppression of 

### Pea annua and whito clover soodheads, Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum perlonnance. Repeat applications should be made at the intervals specified in tho chart for the desired turfgross. Repent applications to predominately 

### Poa 

### annua or White Clover sites may be made at 3 6-7 week interval. Follow othergeneral recommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLICATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAYVOLUME Turfgrass Growth Regufatfon Fairways, Roughs and 5 fl. oz.l1000 fl2 0.5-4.0 galsl1000 flZ 

### and Poa 81111UII**an~** 

### Whlto Commercial Turlgrasses: such as Clover Seedhqad Supprosston: Bentgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass. Apply to aClively growing turl. 

### I! Perennial Ryegrass, Tall & Fine will require**7~10** days foc Fescue PROXY® to act. 

# , Reapplication inlervals: 

# I • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 

### wk:>. 

# • Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. 

## • Tall/Fine F!lscue·4 wks. 

# •**Bent(Jrass~4** wks. 

### Use limitations: Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried. For best results, applywith sprayer in sufficient volume ofwater to provide uniform coverage. proxy® is foliarly absorbed

. 

# • Ii

# III.fiililillnilU 

# IIllrm.J!l11**tUJlli~ c,~,,,,,**  Applyonly to activelygrowing lurf, under favorable growing conditions, that is nolgoing inlo a dormancy period. 

### Do not treat turlgrass with poor root systems or prowiog under stress due 

### to poorsoil cond)tions. drought, and disease or insect damage. 

### +--' '\**~** 1:>0 d..-c,l 

# '!f1< 11:: i'4 'flo!

# 'r C,OL-\e{'"":;': t:,'. ,» ,"'0**b~)** s;**~** I 

### d ;2...l**,;:-:t'E.~**

Use of spreaders/Slickers v/ilh'PRO)('(@ls nol necessary, -'" PROXV@isan acidic product and prolonged exposure to sptay depositsWIll damage acrylic plastics, ceriain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces**wit~detergent** and water wilhin one hour afler exposure to spray deposits. -.....

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### CONDtnON$: The directions for use of this product are belioved to be adequate and should 

### be,**f()1I~X(~,9,",carefully,** 

### JiQyiever.

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### because 01 extreme,weatherand, soil condilions...i!anner of use and otherfactors beyond**BayerEnvJ~1** 

### Sewnce'(lfinlrol, it is impossible for

### J~uyer**Ell'Viro~nlal** 

### SCtCnc'U';'to**elimin~le** all risks associated with the use of Ihis

# p'rodUCI. As a result. crop injury or ineffcctivene'ss is

# always' pOssible. All 

### such risks shall be assumed bythe user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FJTNESS FOR A PARTICVLAR PURPOSE OR O!'1ERWISE. WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. 

### No agent of 

## Bayei'**EnvlrOn~,~j~~** aUIJlQrized to

### mak~q any warranties beyond 

## those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein.'

## 8il'yei' iEOVlroni'nimtiJi**'Scl~djsclaims** any liability whatsoevor for incidental or consequential damagos, Including, but not limited to, liability ariSing out of breach of contract, express or implied warranty (including warranties 

### of**mer('Jlant~bllity** 

### and fitness for a particular purpose), tort. negligence. 

### strict liability 

### or otherwise. LlMtTATIONS OF L1ABtllTY: THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF 

### THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, tNJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER IN CONTRACT. WARRANTY, TORT,**J~&§L1,~,~t:JCE.<,SJ~ICTVABllJJY** OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID. OR AT BAYER 

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# • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

### WASHINGTON. 

## D.C 20460
12/13/2002



## RICHARD M. GORRELL BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 95 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD 1>-tONTVALE NJ 07645



## PRODUCT NAME: PROXY COMPANY NAME: BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE opp 

## IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, 302202 

## EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER: 432-1230 

## EPA RECEIPT DATE: 12/09/2002 SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF P-.MENDMENT**DR~R** 

## REGISTRANT: Or:FICEor PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## The Office of Pesticide Programs has received your application for an amendment and it 

## has passed an administrative screen for completeness. 

## During the initial screen we decermined that the application 

## qualifies for fast track review. The package will now be forwarded to the Product Manager for review to determine its acceptability. If you have any 

## questions. please contact C.**Giles~Parker,** 

## Product 

## Nanager 22, at (703) -305-7740.



## Sincerely,

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## and Support Division

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## FRONT END PROCF-SSING APPLICATION INFORMATION CHECK LIST

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# PROX~ 'ForCommercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For useonTurf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2-chloroofuyl)phosphonic acid]·"",,,"",,"""""",,""""""''',, ,,""",,,"""""21 ,7% OTHER INGREDIENTS: """"''''''''''''''''''""",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,""""",,"",,,,""''''''"""""""""""",,"""""'"''78,3% 

### ·Contains

## 2 pounds ethephon

## pergallon, EPA Reg. No. 432-1230 EPA EsL No, 264-PA.Q1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
51 ustad no antlende fa 

### etiqueta. buaque a 

### .Iaulenparaquesa11 expllque a 

### U$ted 

### endetalle. (Ifyou 

### do 

### not undctratandthe 

### labol. find aomeone

## to explain 

### ft

## to you in 

### detail.) 

### For MEDICAL And TRANSrQRIATtOH Emefgenckt8**~**

### Can 24 Hours AOay 1-800-3U-7571 For

# f!R9DY.fT USE InfonnallonCall 1-800-334-9745 Tho use of this product for a variety of 

### plant 

### growth regulatkm uses is covered 

### by United 

### States and 

### foreign patents Including U.s

.

• Patent 4,240,619. No license isgranted to use this prodUd In 

### countI1es other than the 

### United States or

### for any use not contemplated by

### this label. Uabilltyfor patent Infringement mll)' rosult 

### from useorsale of

### this product outside

### the United Stales,

opoo 

## contact 

# FIRST AID

,then conllnue rinsing f!'Je.



### for 15.20 

### minutes.**~If** 

### person IS,not breathing, call 911 01'-

### ambulance, and then giV8 artificial respiratJon preferably**mouth~** 

### lo-mouth Ifposslb!e.

Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate 

### the use ofgastric lavage.· 

### No sp&cific antidote**h~** 

### available. Alilreatments should be 

### based on observed signs and symptoms 

### of distress in 

### the patien!. Overexposure to materials other 

### than thls product may have 

## occurred. Victims 

### of 

### severe**o~e,**


### , In medical observation 

### for up

### to 

### 72 hours 

### for delayed 

### onset of lavage Is required due

## to the of stomach or 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND OOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes Irreversible 

### eye damage. Wear safety goggles 

### when haod1ing. Harmful if swallowed Of 

### absorbed through skin. 00 not

### get In eyes oron clothing. Avoid contact wflh skin. 

### Do not Inhale vapors, as this product witllrrilale mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials lhat are chemical·reslstant to this product are listed 

### below. tf 

### you want more options, fotlow the instructions 

### for calegoryA on an EPA chemical-resistance selection Chart.**~** 

### j AppHcotors and other handlers must weal 

### tong-sleeved shirts and long pants. chemical-resistant gloves made of**~ny** 

### waterproof ,,' malerlal such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. / 

## s Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have 

### been drenched or 

### heavily contaminated with this product'concootrate. 00 not reuse them. Follow manufaClUrer's Instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If Ill) 

### such Instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water, Keep and wash PPE separately from olher laundry. 

# 78

## User Safety Recommendatlons USGfS should wash 

### hands before eating, drinking. 

### chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 'Users should remove 

### clothing Immediately 

### ifpesticidegets 

### Insidtt. Then wash body thoroughly and change info clean ctolh!ng. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. USMS Should 

### remove PPE 

### immediately after 

### handling this 

### product 

### As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change info clean 

### clothing. Wash the outside of

### gloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly 

## to water, or to areas where surface wafer Is presenl or 10 intertidal areas below the mean high water marie [)Q 

### not contamlnatowalerwhen 

### disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itisa 

### vlotatlon ofFederal Law

## to usethl,productIn a mannor Inconalatentwlth ita

### labeling. Do not apply this product In away that will contact workers or

## other persons, either dlrecUy or through drfff. Only prolected handlers may 

### be In the area during applica1lon. For any requirements specific to your Stale or Tribe, consull !he agency responsible for peslicide regulations. Read entire label before using:this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE 00 

### not conlaminate waler, 

### food, or feed by storage and disposal, PESTICtoE 

### DISPOSAL Pestlclde wasles are acutely hazardous. Impropel disposal of

## excess pesticide. spray mixture, 

## or rinsale Is 

## a violation)

### i~O:f;_:~:~:

# I
Law. Ifthese wastes cannot 

### be dispoted of by 

## use according to label InstructIons. Contact your State PesUekie**~v** 

### Control Agency orthe 

### Hazardous Walle nrpt'&&ootative 

### at the 

### nearest EPA Regionat Office 

### fO( 

### guidance. Wastes 

### use of

### this product may be 

### disposed ofon site 

### or at an approved 

### waste disposal 

### facility.

# ,,::,~j~~,::';~~:~ DISPOSAL rInse 

### Then offer for 

### or or ptJnctuTC and dispose of In a sanitary landfill or • I 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendallons on 

### rales, 

### spray volumes (galions 

### ofwater 

### per aae). and 

### spray equIpment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions**consuUt.~s** 

### EnVironmental ScIence 

## Representativefor his 

### expetiencewith this

### product in your

## area. Apply only 

### to activ9ly growing 

### turf, underfavorabie growing conditions. that Is not goIng into a 

### dormancy period. 

### Do 

## not treat

• turfgrass with 

### poor root systems or growing under stress due 10 

### poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insect: damage. Avoid 

### Proxy usa in areas where**ex~sive** 

### thatch has accumulated:.


### Do not contaminate water used for irrigation 

### or domes.tic pUfPOS8$. 

### 00 not apply PROXY® through any 

### type ofIrrlgatloo syslem. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as thIs product wI!! cause modifications in plant grOW1.h. Plant injury may result. 

### Do not use thIs product for purposes olher lhan those listed on lhe label. 

### 00 not exceed Ihe rale of 

### PROXV®per acre 

### peryeer recommended on this label. 

### DO NOT MtX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE, SUCH TANK MIXTURES 

### MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day, 

### Do not allow mIxed solution to stand overnight 

### Do not use PROXY®with 

### additives otherthan recommended on thIs label. Avoid spills ofconceolrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE 

### ANY SPillSWITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXV® IS CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT

### CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this product. prolonged exposure 10 spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints. and metals. Rinse lhoroughiy aU exposed 

### acry!ic-plasllc materials and painted $Uffaceswith a 

### detergent and waterwithin OfIe 

### hour aRer exposure to spray deposits, 

# 79

# TURF Growth Regulator: An applicallon of PROXV® slows the growth of lurfgra$SOS thus reducing the required frequency ofmowing and " '>,the volume 

### of dlpplngs collected. For 

### best turfgrass growth regulation, apply Proxy 

### when daytime air temperatUfCI are**8~F** 

### and

.1islng. Applications when [OW« 

### temperatures occur may result in poor 

### perfonnllnce for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be applied 

### once turfnrass mowing heights have been 

### established fa( tho 

### season. Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatch has accumutated. Forbest 

### resull', avoid nHrogen rertilization within 3weeks prior

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### the desired ludgras;, 

### Repeat applicatlons to predominalely Poll 

### <tnnus or White Clover site; may be 

### made al a6-7 wook 

### Interval. Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLICATION 

### SITES RATE 

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### Commercial Turfgrasses: such 

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### days for Fescue 

# • PROXV® to act Reapplication InteI'Vals: 

# • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. 

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# i**t·.~'tf'.~.~~~~~f~~~;~h~~':!.~·o~~~~~~=j,! ~**  

### following conditions, warranty. and 

### dlscla:lmerof

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### nmltatlons of liability. CONDmOHS: Tho directions for 

### use of 

### this product are 

### bellevOO to be adequate and should be followed carefully. However. because 

### of extrema 

### weather and soil 

### conditions, manner of ll$e 

### and other factors 

### beyond Avenlls Environmental Science's 

### control, it Is impo8$lb\e for AvenUs Environmental 

### Scieoe& to eliminate all risks associated 

### with the use of this product. As a result, 

### crop Injury or ineffectivGllO$s Is always posalbJe. All such risks shall be assumed by

### the useror buyer.


# • DlSCLAlMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA.R PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent ofAventis Environmental Science is authorized to make any warranties 

### beyond those contained herein or to modify 

### the warranties contained herein. 

### Aventl! Environmental Science disclaIms any liability 

### whatsoever for Incidental or 

### ccmsequentlaJ damages, 

### including, bot 

## not limited to, liability 

### arising 

## out of breach of 

### contract, express or Implied warranty (including warranties 

### ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose), tort, negligence, strict liability orolherwise. UMITATtONS OF LtABIUTY; 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 LIABIUTY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAl SCIENCE'S ELECTION, 

### THE REPlACEMENT OF PRODUCT. 

### «:>Aveolis EnvIronmental Science USA LP. 2000



# NetContents:

Aventis Environmental Science

• 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 

### Montvale, NJ 

### 07645- PROXY Is a registered trademark of the Aventis Group



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Dea;mber 4, 2002 

### Ms. Cynthia Giles·Parker Fungicide 

### Branch-Registration Division Document Processing Dek

### (APPL} Office of Pesticide 

### Progrdms (H7504Q U,s. Environmental Protection Agency 

### Room 266A, Crystal 

### MaUl 

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### Arlington, VA 2n02-4501 EPA01RMG1204ProxyAmendGAppl 

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### 432·1130j label Amendment 10 Add the wording "A maxium 01 6 

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# tit Dear Ms. Gile5·Parker: 

### Bayer Environmental Science is amending the Proxy label to add the s!alcmenl "A maximum 

### of 6

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### 10 the Use Limilalion Sfflion on page 3ollhelabeL This**~ubmission** 

### (onlainsthe following inlormation: 1. Completed EPA form 8570-1 

### 2. 1

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# 83LABEL INFORMATION PAGE --, 

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# PROXV ® 

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## DANGER 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreverSlbte eye damage, Wear safety 90991es when handling. Harmfut if swallowed Or absorbed through skin Do not get in eyes or on dolhmg. Avoid contact with skin. 

### 00 not inhale vapors, as this product 

### wi!! irritate mucous membranes 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SOme materials that are chemiCal-relllstant to this product are listed below. tf you want more options, follow the mstructions for category A on an EPA chemical·resistance setection chari. Applicators and other handlers must wear tong-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemicat-reslstant gtoves made of any waterproof matenal such as polyethytene or potyvinyt Chloride, shoes ptus socks and protective eyewear Discard clothing and other absorbent materiats that have been drenChed or heavily contaminated WIth this product concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cteaninglmalntalning PPE tf no such instructions for washabtes. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separatety from other taundry.



# 85

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating. drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet 

### Users should remove dothing immediately 

### if pesticide 

### gats inside, Then wash body thoroughly and 

### change into clean dothing, The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse, 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this prOduct. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean ctothilXl. Wash the outside of gloves before removina. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present orto inter1idal areas below the mean high water marl<. Do not contaminate water wMn disposing of equipment wnshwalers. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violatton of Foderal 

### Law to uso this product in a manner inconsistent

### with Its labeling. 

### Do not apply this product in a way that will contact wot1<.ers or other persons, either directly Of 

### through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requiremenfs speaficto your State or Tribe, consul! lhe agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

not contaminate waler, food. orfeed by slorage and disposal. PESTlCtDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal 01 excess pesticide, spray mixture, Of r1nsate is a violation of Federal law If these wastes cannof be dispost>d of by use according to label instructions. Conlact 

### your Siale Pesticide or environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative 

### at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may 

### be disposed of On site or at an approvedwaste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Then offer for or reconditklning or and dispose of in a samtary landfill or by incineration 

### I 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRiCTIONS For tocat recommendations on rales, spray votumes (gallons of water per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experience 

### with this product in your area. Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions. that is not going Into a domlancy period. Do not treat lurfgrass with poor root systems or growing under stress dueto poor soil conditions, drought. and disease or insect damage. _VOid Proxy use >(0 areas where excessive thatch has accumulaled.
Do not contaminate water used forirrigation 0(domestic purposes. 

### Do not apply PROXY®through any

### type of irrigation system, Avoid spray driflto nearby crops, as this productwill causa modifications 

### in ptant growth. Plant injury may result 

### Do not use Ihis product for purposes other than those listed on the label. Do not exceed the rate ot PROXY® per acre per year recommended on this labet. DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amounl of spray you expect 10 use each day. 

### Do not altow mixed solution to stand ovemight Do not use PROXY®with additives olherthan rerommended on this label. Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATERAS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE EQUtPMENT CLEANING Because ot the acidic natUle of thIS product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits witl damage acrylic plashes, certain paints. and metals. Rinse Ihoroughly all exposed acrylic-plaslic materials and painted surfaces with a detergenl and waler WlthlO one hour after exposure 10 spray deposits. 

# TURF 

# 86Growth Regulator: An application of PROXYiS' slows the growth olturfgrassos thus reducing the required IreQuency of mowmg and the volume ofclippings collected, For bestturfgrass growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 650F and rising Applications, when lower temperatures occur may result in poor performance for dipping reductions. Proxy shOuld only 

### be applied once turfgrass mowing heights have been established for the season, Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatch has accumulaled For best results, avoid nitrogen fertilization within 

### 3 weeKs prior to orfollowmg any Proxy application. 

### Poa .nnua Sndhoad Syppresslon: Follar application of Proxy, to actively growmg turf, at the labeled rate (5 n, o1:.IH}DO ft2) will provkle suppression of 

### Poa annUD and white Clover seedheads. Allow 

### 2·3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applications should be made at the intervals specified in the Chart for the desired turfgrass. Repeat applications to predominately 

### Poa <'innua or White Clover sites may be made at a 6--7 week interval. Follow other general re<:ammendations and precautions on Ihe label

APPLICATION StTES 

## RATE SPRAYVOLUME 

### Tyrfg!!;s! Growth Re9lJ:t1!!i2n Fairways, Roughs and 5 

### fl. oz.l1ooo tt2 

### O.s.-4.0 g31$11000 

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### Po, fnnu, .nd Whit! Commercial Turfgrasses. such as Clover S•• dhe,d Supprnsion: Bentgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Apply to actively growing turf. It Perennial Ryegrass. Tall & Fine 

### will require 

### 7·10 days 

### fo' Fescue PROXY®to 

## act Reapplication intervals: 

# • • KentuCky Bluegrass-7 wks. 

## • Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. 

# J • TalUFine Fescue--4 wks. 

## • Bentgrass-4 wks. 

### U,e Llmitation!:

• Do not allow enttyto treated areas until sprays have dried.
• For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficient volume ofwater to provide unilorm coverage**Pro~** is foliarty absorbed.
• Apply only to actively growing turf, under favorable growing conditions, thai is not going into a dormancy period, 

### Do nottreatlurfgr8ss with 

### poor root systems or growing under stress due 10 poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage.
• Uso ofspreaders/stickers wilh PROXY!!) is not

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# •

87IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE By using ttllS ploouct. useror buyer accepls the totloWing conditions, warranty, and disclaimer ofwtIrranties and lirort.atiOns Of liability CONDITIONS: The directions tor use ot this proo\lct are believed 10 bt**ad~uale** and should be followed c30refuHy Howe"er, because ot extreme wealhel and soil conditions, manner of use and other faclors beyond Aven"s Environmental Science's control, 11 is impoS$lbt.e tor Aventis EnVlfon!'l"l\!!ntat SCience 10 eliminate all flsks associated with the use ofthl$ product As n result. aop IIljury or**l/le~lVeness.** is always possIble. All $uth risks shall be assumed by Ihe useror buyel. DISClAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE 

### ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTASIUTY OR OF FITNESS FOR 

### A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS M.l\.OE ON THIS LABEL No agent 

### 01 Av-ent>s Environmental Science t$ authorized to make any warranties beyond those contairuxl herein or to modify the warral'ltie$ conlained he!ein Avenhs Environmenlal SCiOnce disclaims 

### any liability whatsoever for incidenlal or consequential damages, including, but not Izoited 10, liability arising out ot breach of centrad, express or Implied warranty (fn-clvdit'lg warranties ot merchantability and fitness for a parlicular P'Jrpos.), tori. negligence, Slrict liabilityoroIhcfflisc, LIMITATIONS OF UABIUTY: THE EXCLUStVE 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, STRtCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAtO. OR AT AVENTIS ENVtRDNMENTAL SCIENCE'S ElECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT @Aventi$EMironmentaIScience USA LP, 2000

# ~et Contents:

Aventis Environmontal ScJence 

### ,&95 Chestnut

### Ridge Rd, WJ'.\ontvale, NJ 07645 PROXY

### is a registered ttademark ofthe Aventls Group PROXY!& 518102 Supplemental label tor Cal1fomlll -.____. 

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# 88LABEL INFORMATION PAGE 

# PROXY® Growth Regulator Supplemental label for California


# •

•

89

# PROXY® Supplemental Label For California For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use.

OTHER INGREDIENTS: 

# C==11**======~~~===** KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
51 usted no entiende ta cliquela. busque a alguien para quo S6 ta expUque a us-ted en detat!$. (If

### you do notunderstand the label. ttnd someoneto explain It to you tn dotait.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies

### Qti1Y Catt 24 Hours A Oay 1-800·334·7577 

### For PRODUCT Information Catt 1-800-334-9745 

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS COIrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmtul it swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not got in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this product wilt irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want mOle options, follow the rnstructions tor ca!egOlY A on an EPA cheml'cal-resistance selection chart. App!lcators and other handlers must wear long-s!eeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made ot any vralerproof materia! such as polyethy!ene or polYVinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. Discard clolhing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily con!arninated with this product concentrale. Do not reuse them, Follow manufacturers Instructions for ctoaning/maintaining PPE. !f no such instruc!ions for washables. use detergenl and hot wateL Keep and wash PPE separa!ely from other laundry.


# 90

## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before ealing, drinking, chewing gum. using tobacco or using the toileL 

### Users should remove doUling 

### immediately 

### if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse, 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 

### clolhin

. Wash the outside of loves before relnovjn 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do nol apply directly towater, orto areaswhere surfacewater is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate waterwhen dispOSing ofequipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Fedoral Lawto use this product In a manner inconsistentwith Its labeling. Do not apply thiS product in a way IhOi'lt wm contact workers or other persons, either direclly or through drift. Only protected handlers may 

### b€'in the area during application. For any requiremenls speCific to your State or Tribe, consult Ihe agency responsible for pesticide regUlations. Read entire label before using this produci. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

not contaminale water, food, or teed by storage and disposaL PESTtCIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are aculely hazardous. Improperdisposat of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or nnsate is a viotation of Fedelat Law If these wastes cannot be disposed ot by use according to tabel instructions. Contact your State Pesticide or environmental Control Agency or Ihe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or Oi'lt an approved wasfe disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for or reconditioning or puncture and dispnse of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration 

### " I 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Avenlis Environmen!at Science Representative forhis experience wilh this product in your area. Apply only to actively growing turf, underfavorabte growing conditions, that is not going into a dormancy period. Do not treat tulfgrass wilh poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions, drought. and disease 01 insect dnm::1ge
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_ VOid Proxy use in aleaswhere e)(cessive thatch has accumulated
Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes, Do not apply PROXY®through any type of irrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops. as this product will cause modificalions in plant growth Plant infury may resull. Do I\ot usc this product for purposes other than those tisted on the label. Do not e)(ceed the rate of PROXV® per acre peryear recommended on this label. DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES Mi)( only the amount of spray you expect to useeach day, Do not allow mixed solution to sland overnight Do not use PROXYlP)wilh additiVes otherthan recommended on thIs label. AVOid sp'ills of concentrated product on spray equipmenl tMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® tS CORROSIVE_ EQutPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature of this produc\' prolonged exposure to spray deposas will damage acrytic plastics. certain painIs, and metals Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces wilh a detergent and water wilhin one hour after e)(pOSUre to spray deposits.**~~~~~~~~~--~~~~-----------~~~-.~** 

# TURF 

# 91Growth RegYlator: 

### An application of PROXY@> slows the growth of lurfgrasses Ihus reducing Ihe required frequency ot mowing and Ihe volume ofclippings collected. For best turfgrass growth rcgulallon, apply Proxy when daylime air lemperalures are 6SoF and rising, Applicalions when lower temperatures occur may result in poor performance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be applied Ollce lurfgress mowing hel'ghts have been eslabllshed for the season. Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated For besl resulls, avoid nitrogen fertilization within 3 weeks prior 10 orfollowing any Proxy application.
POll 

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### annua and white clover seedheads. Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat appllcalions should be made at the intervals specified in the chart for the desired turfgrass, Repeat applications to predominately Poa Clnnlm or While Clover sites may be made al a 6-7 week interval. Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the label


# • APPLICATION StTES 

### RATE SPRAY VOLUME

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Apply 10 actively growing turf. 

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• 00 not allow entry to Ireated areas until sprays have dried.
• For best results, apply with sprayer in sufficienl volume ofwalerto provide unifonn coverage. ProxyllJ is foharty absorbed
•Apply only to activelygrowing lurf, under favorable growing condillons, Ihat is not going inlo a dormancy period Do not treal lurfgrass with poor root syslems or growing under stress dueto poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or inseel damage.
• Use ofspreaders/stickers wilh PROXY® is not necessary
• PROXY® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and malals Rinse Ihoroughly all exposed acrylic plastiC materials and painled surfaces wilh a detergenl and waler within one hour after exposure to spray deposils. Tesl lank mixes with other products on a small area beforeusing widely

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92IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE By using this product, user or buyer accepts thO' followlng conditions, warrMty, and disclaimer ofwaffllnlles and limltalions oftiabilily CONDITIONS; The directions fur use of Ihis product are believed 10 be adequate and should be followed carefully HO'fflMH, beC1lu$d ofeXlreme weather and soil cond'itions. manner of 

### use ilInO other factors beyond Avent'u; Environmenlal Science's control, il 

### is 1fnpossible for Avenlis Environmenlal Science 10 eliminale all risks associaled with the use of Ihis product As a result, crop injury or "'effectiveness is always posslb!e All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer, DISCLAIMER Of WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICUlAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL No agent ot Avcntis Environmental Sciel\ce Is aulhorlzed 10 make any warranties bEyond th050 contained herein or to modify Ihe walfllfllies contained herein Aventls Environmental SCience disclaims any lillbllrty whatsoever for incidental or consequenllal damages, including, bul nol limiled 10, liability arising out of breach 01 conlfact express or implied warranty (including vtarranUes of merchantabilily and fitness tor a particular purposo), loft, negligence, Slilel ilability or otherwise LIMITATIONS Of LIABILITY, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER fOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DArMGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER IN CONTRACT. WARRANTY. TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHAU NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ElECnON, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT <fAvenlis Environmenlal Science USA LP, 2000



# _etContents:

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# « 5 Chestnut 

### Ridge Rd. 

### anNale, NJ 07645 PROXY is a rogislered Jrademark of the Aven{is Group PROXY® 5/8/02 SupplemenlalLaool for Califolnia



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# • LABEL INFORMATION PAGE

# P R0Xy® Growth Regulator Supplemental label for California 

# PROXY® 

# Supplemental Label For California For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. 

## For use on Turf. ACTive INGREDIENT: Ethephon {(2-chloroethyl)phosphonic 

### acidr 

### OTHER INGREDIENTS: 78.3% 'Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 432·1230 

## 264-PA-01 217%

EPA Est. No. 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
S! usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a algu!cn para que so la expliquo a usted on detatle. 

### Of

### you do not understand the tabor, find someone to explain Itto you in detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATIQN Emergencies ONLY Cal! 24 Hours A Day 1·800-334·7577 For PRODUCT USE Information Cat! 1-800·334·9745 The use ofthis producllor a lIalielyofptant growth regulation uses is covered by United Slates and foreign palents including U,S Patent

### 4,240,819, No license

### IS granted to use this product in cOuntries other than the United States orfor any use notcontemplated by this label. Liabitity for patent infringement may result from use or sale ofthis product outside the United States. 

# FIRST AID**,u!~JNj~'Y~t(__** ,_ __ _

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## 1**~.20_ mi~utt?s,**  Remove contact tenses, if presenl, after the first 

### 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. -Call 

### a polson control center or doctorfor treatment advice.

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### sip a glass ofwater ifabte to swaltow. -Do not induce vomiting untess told by a polson controt center or doctor. -Do notgive BQYthing by mouth to an unconscious person, 

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### 01 distress in the patient. Overexposure to maleriat:; other than this product may have occurred. Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation. should be kept under medica! observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary edema_ !n a victim of overexposure by ingestion. careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibility ofstomach or esophageal perforation. This materia! is an acid. but the use 

### 01 atka!ine substances to neutrelize it is


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• contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irrevensible eye damage, Wear safety goggleswhen handling, Harmful 

### if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this product wililiTitate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chomical-resislant to this product are tisted below, Ifyou want 

### more oplions, follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical,resistance selection chart. Applicators and other handlers mustwear long·sleeved shirts and long pants. chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials thai have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product concentrate, 00 not reuse them< Follow manufacturer's instructions tor cleaninglmaintaining PPE. If no such instructions forwashables, use detergenl and hotwater. Keep andwash PPE separately from other laundry

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• User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chew'lng gum, using tobacco or using Ihe loilel. Users should remove clolhing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body Ihoroughly and change into dean clothing. The conlaminaled clothing should be washed before reuse. Users should lemove PPE immediately after handling this product As soon as possible, wash Ihoroughly and c1lange inlo clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do nol apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is prescnl or 10 inlertidal areas below the mean high watel mall.;. Do not contaminale waterwhen disposing of equipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE II Is it violation of Federal Law to 

### usethis product in it manner Inconsistentwith 

### its labeling. Do nol apply this ploducl in a way Ihat

### will contact workers or Olher persons, eilher directly or through drift Only protecled handlers may be in the area dusing application, For any requirements specific to your Siale or Tlibe, consullthe agency responsible fO/ pesticide regulalions, Read enlire label before using this product

. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do nol contaminate water, food. orfeed by slorage and disposal. PESTICtDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a
...iolation of Federal law. Ifthese wastes cannot be disposed ofby use according to label instructions. Contact your State Pesticide or envl/Onmenlal Conlrol Agency or the Hazardous Wasle representalive al Ihe nearest EPA Regional Olfice for guidance. Wasles resulling from the use of Ihis product may be disposed ofon sile or al an approved waste disposal facility, CONTAtNER DISPOSAL Triple linse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose ot in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or ifallowed 

### by' slale and local authorilies, by burning, If burned. slay oul ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rales, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre). and spray equipmenl under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventls Environmenlal Science- Represenlalive for his experience with Ihis ploducl in your area. Apply only to actively growing lurf, underfavorable growing conditions, Ihat is nol going into a dormancy period. Do noltreat turfgrass with poor root syslems Of glOwing under stress due to poor soil condllions, droughl, and disease or insect damage, Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive Ihatch has accumulated.
Do nol contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes, Do not apply PROXV® through any type of irrigation system. Avoid spray drifllo nearby crops, as this ploduct will cause modifications in plant growth, Piant injury may resulL Do not use this product fer purposes other than those listed on the label. Do not exceed Ihe rale of PROXY® per aCre pel year recommended on Ihis label. DO NOT MIX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES.Mix only the amount of splayyou expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnighL Do not use PROXY® with additives OUler Ihan recommended on this label.


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• Avoid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROX'f®' IS CORROSIVE, EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because ofthe acidic nalure ofthis product, prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals, Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted surfaces wilh a detergent and water within one hour after exposure 10 spray deposits,

# TURF Growth Regutator: An applicatlon of PROXY® slows Ihegrowlh ofturfgrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing Md the volume ofclippings collected. For best lurfgrass growth regUlation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are**65~F** and rising, Applications when lower temperatures occur may result in poor performance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be appfled once turfgrass mowing heights have been established for the Season. A','oid Proxy use in areas where excessi','c thatch has accumulated. For best results, a','oid nitrogen fertilization within 3 weeks prior 10 orfollowing any Proxy application. 

## Poa annua Seedbead Suppression: Foliar application of Proxy, 10 actively growing turf, atthe labeled rate (5 

### fl. oz.l1000 fF) will provide suppression of

### Poa annua and white clover seedheads. Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applicalions should be made at the intelVals specified in the chart for thc desired turfgrass. Repeal applications to predominately

### Poa annua orWhite Clo','er sites may be made al a 6-7 week intervaL Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the labeL 

## ", StfES RATE 

## '" SPRA"vVOLUME 

# (rurfgrass' GroWth RegulatIon and

## Poa-anfw8**a~ndWh!ta** Clover Seedhoad S"uppress'jon:

### ~pely).o:. actively growing turf. II will require 7-10 days for PROXV® to act Reapplication intelVals; • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks.• Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks, • Tall/Fine Fescue-<I wks.• Bentgrass---4 wks. FailWays, Roughs and Commercial Turfgrasses: such as Benlgrass. Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall & Fine Fescue 5 It oz.l1000 ft2 0.5---4.0 9al$11000 f!2 U§O 

### Limitations:

• Do not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried,

• For best results, apply WIth sprayer ttl sufficient ','olume ofwater to provide uniform coverage. Pro)(y@ is foliarly absorbed.
• Apply only to aclively growing turf, under favorable grOWing conditions, Ihat is not going into a dormancy period. Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing under slress due to poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage,

• Use of spreaders/stickers with PROXY® is not necessary.
• PROXY® is an acidic product <lnd prolonged exposure to spray depoSils will damage acrylic plastics, certain painls and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastiC materiats and painted surfaces with a detergent and water within one hour aller exposure to spray deposits. Test lank mixes with other products on a small area before using widely.



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• IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE By Ll5tOg Ihis plOducl. user or buyor accepts the following conditions, warranty. and disclaimer ofwarranhcs and Hmilalions of liability. CONDIT/ONS: The dlNetton:; for LIse of this prOduct are believed 10 be adequate an-d 5110(lld be followed carcl\JUy However. because ofextreme weather and soilconditions, manner of LIse and otherfactors beyondAvenlts EnVtfOOlllenlal Science's IXllllrol, it is Impossible for

### Aveni's EnVironmental Science 10 eliminate alllisks associaled wilh lhe \lse of lhis product Arr. a resul!, crop injury or inoffecltvenes$ is always possible AU such risks shall be assumed by lhe user or buyer. DISCLAIME.R OF WARRANTIeS; THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABIliTY OR OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE DR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL No aganl ofAvenl's Envt'ronmonfal Stienw is Il\Ilholil€W 10 make any warronliOll beyond lholl" conlainoo hClein or 10 mOd'tfy Iho warrantlell conlained heretn, Avonl'S Envirollmonlal SClellce dtsclaimS any liabilrtywhalsoever for tllCldenlal or consequenltal damages. mcludmg. bul nol limtled 10, liabIlity ;lnlling oul 01 breach ofconlract. 8>:press or implred WiHUlilly (incll)(!il19 warranlies 01 merctJanlabifity and filne" for a particular purpose). lori, negligence, slrict 1i1ibiUty or olherwise. LIMITATIONS OF lIABILfT'f: THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY ANDALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDllNG OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER IN CONTRACT. WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABlllTY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT AVENTlS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT :sAvenlis EnVironmental Science USA LP, 2000



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# PROXY® Growth Regulator
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ForCommercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use.

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# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

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### then 

### give artificial respiration preferably mouth·

Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate Ihe use of gastric lavage. 

### ·No specific antidote is available. All treatments should 

### be based on observed signs and symptoms 

### of distress in 

### the patient. Overexposure 10 materials other than this product may have 

### OCCtJrrecL Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation. should be kept under pulmonary edema. In a victim , careful for up to 

### 72 hours for duetothe 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS onset of stomaooor

Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles 

### when handling. Harmful 

### if swallowed or 

### absorbed through skin. 

### Do not get 

### in eyes or on clothing, 

### Avoid contact

### with skin. 

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### vapors, as 

### this product

### wiN irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant 

### 10 this product are listed below. 

### It you want mow options, foNow 

### the instructions for 

### category

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### EPA chemlcal-res1stance 

### scNection chart 

### Applicators and 

### other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts 

### and long pants, chemical-resistant 

### gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. 

### shoes plus socks and protective oyGWeaL Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have 

### been drooched or heavily contaminated with ttI!s 

### product concentrate. 

### 00 not reuse them. 

### Follow manufactUf@f'S instructions for cleaning/maintaining 

### PPE. If no such instructions for 

### wa$hables, use detergent 

### and hot wate,," 

### Keep and

### wash PPE separately from otherlaundry. 

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## User Safely Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or uSing 

### the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately 

### if pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this 

### product As 

### soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change into ctean dothing. Wash the 

### outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, or to areas Where surface water Is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark._ Do notcontaminatewaterwhen disposing ofequipmentwashwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It 

### Isa violation ofFederal 

## lawto use this 

### product In a manner Inconsistentwith Its labollng. Do not applythis product in 3 way that 

## win contact workers or other persons, ruther 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 regutations. Read entire tabel before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do notcontaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISpOSAL Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposat 

### of excess pesticide. spray mixture, Of rinsate is a

### viotatk;o~n,:O~;f>:~::::1 

### Law. If these wastes cannot 

### be disposed of 

### by use according to label instructions. COfItact your State Pesticide or**~** i Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the ooarest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from useofthis producl may 

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### DISPOSAL puncture and dispose of in a sanitary tandfill or out ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rates. 

### spray vOlumes (galtons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental 

### Science Representative for his experiencewith this product in your arett 

# _!'WIYonlyto actively growingturf, underfavorable growing conditions, that Is oot going into

## a dormancy period. Do not treat WJlurfgrasswith poor root systems or growing under stress dueto poor soli conditions, drought. and disease or insect damage. Avoid Proxy use in areas where 

### excessive thatch has accumulated.

Do not contaminato water used for irrigation or domestic pUrposes. 

### Do not apply PROXV®through any type of irrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby croPS. asthis product

### win cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result Do not use this product for purposes otherthan those Ilstoo on the label. 

### Do not 

### exceed the rate of PROXY®

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### year recommended on this label. DO NOT MIX PROXY® 

### WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH 

### TANK MtXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to useeach day, Do not allow mixoo solution to stand overnight. 

### Do not use PROXY®with additives other than recommended on this labe/, Avoid 

### spills of concentrated product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLSWITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY®tS CORROSIVE EQUtPMENT ClEANtNG Because of the acidic nature of this product. prolonged exposure to spray deposits win damage acrylic plastics, certain paints. and metals. Rinsethoroughly all exposed acryflC-plastlc materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and water wlth'ln one hour after exposure to spray deposits. 

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# TURF GfQWth Regulator. An application of PROXV® slows lhe growth of lurfgrasses Ihus reducing the 

### required frequency or mowing and the volume of clippings col/octed, For best tungra:m growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 65"F and 

### rising. Applications when lower 1000penliures occur may (esull in poor performance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be 

### applied once turfgrass mowing heights have been Bslablished for the soosorL Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated. For 

### best results, avoid nitrogen fertilization within 3 

### weeks prior to or following any Proxy application. 

### Poa iIIlIlUB Set<:!he4d Suppression: FoUsr application of Proxy, to actively growing turf, at lhe labeled rale (5 fl. 

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## Ie) will provide suppression of 

## Poa annU8 and white clover seedheads. Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum performanoo. Repeal appUcalions should be 

### made at the intervals specified in Ihe chart for the 

### desired turfgrass, Repeat applications to predominately Po8 snnUll 

### or White Clover sites may bemade al 

## a 6-7 

### week int(!(Val. Follow other general recommendations and pre<:auliOflS 

### 011 the labeL

APPLICATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAY VOLUME


# e Turfgrass 

### Growth 

### Regulation FailWsys, Roughs and 5 fl. 

### oz.l1000 ft2 

### 0.5--4.0 gals/lOoo

# tt2 and

# - illOllil 

## and White 

### Commercial Turfgrasses', such as Clover Seedhead Suppm.lon: Bentgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Apply 10 

### actively growing turf. 

### I! Perennial Ryegrass, 

### TaU & 

### Fine 

### wfU require 

### 7·10 days 

## fo' Fescue PROXY® to act 

# I Reapplication intervals: 

# • Kentucky**Bluegrass~**

### 7 wks. 

# • Perennial Ryegrass-7 

### wks. 

# • Tall/Fine Fescue-4 

### wks. 

# • Bentaffiss·4 wks. 

### Use Limitations:


# e' Do 

## not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have drie<t For best results, apply with 

### sprayer in sulfident volume ofwater to provide unironn coverage. Proxy® Is foliarly absorbed. Apply only to actively growing turf, underfavorable growing condflions, that is not going into 

## a dormancy period. Do 

### not treat tUrfgrass W'ith poor root systems or growing under stress due to poor 

### soil condilions, drought, and 

### disease or insect damage. Use ofspreaders/slickers with PROXV® is not necessary. PROXY® is 

### an acidic product and profonged exposure to spray depoSits 

### will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly aU exposed acsyllc plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one trour after exposure to spray deposits. Test tank mixet> W'ith other products on a small area betore using wideiy,



# 107

# ,

# .

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer ofWarranties 

### and Limitations of Liability before using this product. II 

### terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container al once. By using this product, user or buyer accepts the 

### following conditions, warranty, and disclaimerofwarranties and limilations of liability, CONDITIONS: 

### The directions for use of this product are believed 10 be adequate and should 

### be followed carefully. However, because of extreme 

### weather and soil conditions, manner of use and other factors beyond Aventis Environmental Science's control, 

### it is Impossible for Aventis Environmental Science to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. As a 

### result. crop injUry or ineff&Ctiveness is always possIble. All such risks shaH 

### b&assumed by the user or buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEl. No agent ofAvenlls Environmental Science Is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify 

### the warranties contained herein. Avantis Environmental Science dlscla!ms any liability whatsoever for incidefllal or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, liability arising out of 

### breech of contract, express Of' 

### implied warranty (including warranties of merchantability and 

### fitness for 

### a particular purpose), tort, negligence, strict liability or othetWise. LIMITATIONS 

### OF LIABILITY: 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 LIABtLiTY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ELECnON, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT. 

# fa ©Aventis Environmental 

### Science USA LP, 

### 2000



# Net Contents:



# fa Aventis Environmental 

### Science 95 Chestnut Rtdge 

### Rd. Montvale, NJ 01645 PROXY is a registered trademark ofthe Aventls Group



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# • UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECT!ON AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460

OFF!CEOF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND lOXIC SUSSTANCFS



## Mr. Richard M. Gorrell Aventis Environmental Science USA, LP 95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645
Dear Me Gorrell: Subject: Revised Labeling**PROXY~'** 

## Gn)\,<1h Regulator EPA Registration Nurnher

## 432--1230 

# JUN 5 200/

Yom Submissions

## Dated May 31, 2001 and**JUll~** 

## 4, 2UOI The labeling referred to abbvc. submiHcd in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticidl:' Act, us amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is enclosed for yourrecords. Please submit one (1) copy ofyour final printed labeling before releasing lhc product 

## ror shipment.
If

## you have any 

## q\lcstions or 

## cOlicems, plc,L<;e contact 

## me at (703) 305-7740,



## Enclosure: Product label stamped "ACCEPTED" Sincerclv vours

- 

# . ,


## Cynthia Giles-Parker Product Manager (22) ''-ungicide Branch Registrtllion Division



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## ------------------------------------------

For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use

.



## .:or use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon ((2·chloroethyl)phosphonic acid)" ,.....

### g;ml;~ 

## INGREDIENTS: "Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

## EPA Reg, No, 

## 432-1230 EPA Esl No. 

## 264-PA..()1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
51 

### usted no entiende In etlqueta, busque ill algulen para que sola expUquo a usted en dctalJo. 

### (Ifyou 

### do notunderstandthe label, find someone to explain 

### It toyou in detatl.) 

### For MEDICAL AndTRANSPORTATION EmergentiG.

# 2tl!::X Call 24 HoursA Day 1-800·33ot·7577 For PRODUCT USelnfonnatlon

### Call 1-800-334--9745 

### ....,,21.7%



## ......78_3%

_ he use ofthis product for a variety 01 plant growth regulation uses is covered 

### by United States and foreign patents induding U.S_ Palent ,240,819. No license is granted \0 

### use this product in 

### countries other than the United Stales or for any use not contemplated by this tabel. Liabillty for palent infringement 

### may result from use or sate 

### 01 this product outside 

### the Uniled States.

water ifable to 

### swallow. tok! by a poison controt centerordoctoL

for 

### 15·20minutes.**;~:~;)::'hi09,** 

## can 911 orambutance. and then give artiflCiat respiration preferably mouth- 

# "

Probabte mucosat damage may contraindicale 

### the u,w ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available Att lreatments should be based 

### on observed signs and symptoms ofdistress in the paUent. Overexposure to materials other than this product may halts occurred. VICtims ofsevero overexposure. by edema, tn 

### oh",',< h" 

## >'""' under medicat observation '"'""'" 

### 72 hours fordelayed onset 

### 01 pulmonary lavage is required slomach oresophageat Ii 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversibte eye damage. If.Jear safety goggles when handling. Harmful if swallO'Jied or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clolhing. AVOId conlaCl wilh skin, Do not inhatevapors, as Ihis product will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materiats that are**chemic~Meslstalltto** \his product are listed belewl. tf you want more options. lollow the instructions for category A 011 an EPA chemical·resistance selection chart Applicalors and other handters must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, chemical-resistant gtoves made of ally waterproof material such as polyethyleneor pOlyvinyl dtIoride. shoes plus socks and proteclive eyewear, Discard dOlhing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product concentrate, Do not

1use them, FoUow manufacturer's instrUClions for deaningimaintaining PPE tf no SUdl inslructions for washables, use detergent and hot**.~8ter.** Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry, 

# 110

## User Safety Recommendations Users shoold wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using IOMCOO or using the toile! Users should remove 

### dolhing immediately if pesticide gels inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into 

### dean clothing. The 

### .ontaminaled clothing should 

### be washed oofore reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change into dean dOlhing. 

### Wash the outside of lOves before remo'lln ' 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly 10 water, 

## orto afeas where surface waler is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do nol contaminate walerwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Federal

### Law to use U,is product in a manner inconsistent

### with its labeUng, Do no! apply this product in away thatwiR contee! workers or other persons, e'lther directly 

### orthrough drift Only protected handlers 

### may 

### be in the 

## area during applicallon. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe. consult the agency responsible 

### for pesticide regulaUons. Read enlire label before using this product 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL**I~;:;~~~~;~~~i ':'~;:;'''.fOOd,**  or feed by storage and disposet 

# If DISPOSAL 

# I**~~;:;~::~:~':~,**are acutely hazardous. tmproper disposal ofexcess pesticide, spray mixture, or nntate is 

### a violation 

### of Federal 

# It: cannot 

### be disposed of by use aCCOrding ,to tabet instructions, Conte;lct your State Pesticide or environmentat

### C~~~;:'**:~:~~I** the Hazardous IJ'I.1ste repre$entative attha nearest EPA Re{I!Onal Office for guidance. \Nastes resulting from the use of this



### bedisposed ofon site or at an approved waste disposat facility. DtSPOSAL Then offer fOf 

### iti i 

### or puncture and dispose of in a 

### sanitary tandfill or 

### by incineration 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rates, spray -votumes (gallons of water 

### per acre). and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consultAventis Environmental Science Representative 

### for his experience with this product in your area. Apply onty to actively growing turf. underfavomble growing conditions, tflat is not going into a dormancy 

### period. Do not treat turfgrass with 

# Ffroot syslems or grOWing under stress due to poor soit conditions. drought, and disease or Insect damage, Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated.
Do nol contaminate water used for irrigation 

### ordomestic purposes. 

### Do not apply PROXV® througt, any type 

### of irrigation system Avoid spray driftto nearby crops, as this product will cause modifications in plant growth Plant injury may result. Do not use thl's produc! for purposes other than those tisled on lhe label. Do not exceed the rate of PROXY® per acre per year recommended on this tabel. DO NOT MIX PROXy%'

## \foAm AMMONIUM THtOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. Do not atlow mixed solution to stand overnight Do not use PROXy1!iwith additives other than recommended on thiS label. A",oid spills ofconcentrated product on spray equipment tMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPtLLS VvlTH PLENTY OF INATER AS PROXY® tStORROSlVE. EQUtpMENT CLEANING Because ofthe aCidiC nature ofthiS product, prolonged exposure io spray depositswill damage acryhc plastics, certain paints. and metats, Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic matenals and painted surfaces wah a detergent and waterwilhin one hour after exposure to }pray deposits, 

# TURF 

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### Growth Regulator: An application of PROXY€) slows the growth of turigrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volume of clippings coHeeled. For bestturfgrass growth regulaliOf1, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 6S'F and rising. Applications when lower temperatures occur may rasull In poor performance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only be applied once turfgrass mowing heights have been eslablished for the season. Avoid Proxy usc in areas where excessive thatch has accumulated For best**n:~suHs,** 

### avoid nitrogen fertilization within 3

### wceks PriOf 10 

### or following any Proxy**app~calion.** 

### loa 

### annua Socdhead SupproSSion: Fofiar applicalion 

### of Proxy, to actively growing turf, at 

### the labeled rate (5 

### fl. oz.l1000 

## If) wih 

### provide suppression of

### Pea

## amwa and white clover seedheads, AHov12·3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applications should be 

### made atlhe inlCNals specified in the chart 

### for the desired tungrass. Repeat applications to predominately Poa 

### annua or lMite Clover siles may 

### be made at 

### a(;,,7week interval. Follow other general recommendations and precaulions on the labeL

APPUCATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAY VOLUME Turfgrass Growth Rogulation FaIrways, Roughs and 5

## n. oz.l1DOO ft2 0.5-4.0 gals(1ooo ft2 

### aod Pas 

### annul! 

### and While Commen:::!al Turfgrasses: such as CloverSeedhgad Suppression: Bcntgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Appfy to actively growing turf ttwiU Perennial Ryegrass, TaU &. 

### Fine require 7·10 

### days for PROXY® 10 

### Fescue 

## ,ct. 

# • Reapplication jnlervels: 

## • Kenlucky Bluegrass·7 wks.



### , 

# • Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. 

# • TatllFine Fescue--4 wks. 

# • Benlorass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations: Do not allow entry to treated ?feas unlit sprays have dried. For best resulls, apply with sprayer in sufficient,volume ofwater to provide uniform coverage< ProxYh is fotiarly absorbed.
,'2_, 

### Apply only to aclively growing turf, underfavorabte growing conditiOfls, that 

### IS not going into a dormancy period Do nottreatturtgrass**""~;,.'** 

### with poor root systems or growing under streMdue 

### 10 poor soil conditions, drought, and disease or insad damage. 

# •**D(inoJ~)rr9Olf:oourQ"g're9ns.** 

### Use ofspreaders/stickers with PROXy4il is not necessary PROXV® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray deposils will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints and metats, Rinse thoroughly all exposed aCl)'lic plas1ic materials and painted surfaces with adetergent and water wlthin one hourafter exposure to spray deposits, Test tank mixes with otherproducts on a small area before using widely.



# 112

# • IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USE 8y u1ing Ihis proctucl, lliIer or buyer aCa!plll the lollowing COndilions, warranty. and diwaimer ofwarrarnies and limllalions 01 liability. CONDITIONS: The du-ections lor l.M>e 01 IhlS prodUCI are**belie'o'l~d** 1000 <ldequalO and should be lollawcd carefully However, \x!CIIUU! of**c~tmme** weather and**so~** condilions, manflt'f 01 U!le and other laclOR; beyond Avenl!S Environmcnlal Sclenco's control, II is Impossible lor Avenhs Environmenlal Scienco to ellmmale all nsks 

### anocia\ed wilh Ihe use 01 Ihis product As a resulL crop injnry or ineffectiveness is always possIble. All such nsks liMit be assumed by \he useror buyer. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES' THERE ARE NO WARRAN'llES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER\o\\SE. 'I'/rllCH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON TH1S LABEL No agent of**A~n~s** Environmenlal Science \s ilulhoJ1lod 10 make any warranlins beyond those contained herein or 10 mo<Ilfy (ne warranties cOfllaiM\J Ilerein. Avell\is Environmenlal Science disdainlS ilny I;atilhty whalsoever for inCIdental or consequential damll!)es, inclutling, but not limiled 10, Uabitily ari&mg Oul of breach of conlfacl. eXPfess or implied warranty (oneluding warr3!\lies 01 merc/1anlatllijly and filness for a paniculJr purpose). tort**n~l!g(lI1CC.** strict liabmty or**otherwi~e.** LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY THE EXCLUSIVE RE",IEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY ANO All LOSSES. INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDliNG OF THIS PRODUCT 'NI-tETIiER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT. NEGLIGENCE. STRICT LIABILITY OR OTH[RlHlSE. SHAll NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT AVENTIS ENViRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.**tA>.(enli~ En~ironment31**  Scienro USA lP, 2000



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# JUN 5 2001



# 113

# • AventisEllvironmentalScience

February 12, 

### 2002 Sherda Hobgood Do(Ument Proccssing 

### Desk (APPL) Dllice 01 Peslicide Programs (H7504Q US. 

### Environmental Prolection Agrncy Room 266A, Crystal Mall 

### 2 1921 jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 

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[PAU2RMG0212ProxyGreenNotil Fedex

RE: Notifying the Agency 01 Minor Text Change to**Pro~)'®** 

### Plant Growth Regulator Label (EPA reg. no. 

### 432·1230) Dear Ms. Hobgood: Aventi> Environmental Sden(e (AES)**i~** 

### notilying the Agencyof minorwording change on the Proxy label. AfS has removed \hf' wording "Do not use on goll (OursI.'**greens~** 

### under the**heading!lsf:Jj~** 

### in the Turf Section 01 the labC'1. Since POX¥ use on greens**i~** 

### not (In issue with phytotoxicity, thi"wording is no longer (lppmpriate. This submission Conlain'> Ihe \ollowing informalion: t. 

### Comp!cted EPA Form 8570·1 

### L Copyof EPA,wproval Letter 

### (06/05101) l 

### 5copies of t/le revised Proxy labE'l 1I you have any que.tions. lei mc know. 

# e Sincerely,



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### CC George Raymond 

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# PROX~ NOTIFICATION ForCommercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. 

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## No. 432-1230 EPA Est

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### CLOTHING: 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
SI usted no enUende 

### ta etlqueta. bosque a algulon para queS8 fa oxplique iii ualedon dotalJe. 

### (If

### you do notunthmtandthe label, find someone 

### to explain It

### to you In detail.) For MEOICALAndTRANSPQRTATION Emergencies

### Q!bY Call 24 Hout1l A 

### Day 1-800·334-7577 I

open I 

### contact looses, then continue rinsing eye 

# " i 

### i -Have person Sip a ofwater

### if able to swallow. -Do 

### not induce**,,),,~ft'"** 

### unless told by a poison control center or doctor.

ofwalOf for 15-20 mlnutcs. t -If 

### person is nol breathing, call 911 orambulance, and then give artificial respiration preforab!y mouthlo-mouth jf possible. 

### I 

### NOTE Probable: mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should 

### be based on observed signs 

### and symploms ot dislress in 

### the patient. Overexposure to malerials 

### other than this product may have occurred. Victims of

### severe overexposure, by inhalation, should 

### be 

### kepi under medical obWNation for up to 

### 72 hours IOfde4ayed onset of pulmonary 

### edema. In 

### a victim ofoverexposure 1 is required dueto the or 

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# PRECAUTIONARYSTATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

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## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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# 116

## User Safety Recommendations Us«s should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the loUe!. Users should remove clothing immediafely 

### If

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### body thOroughly and Change into dean clothing. The contaminated do1hing shOuld 

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### clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to wale(, orto areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas bdow the mean high waler mark, Do nol contamlnalewaterwhen disposing 

### ofequipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itis aviolation of Fedoral Law

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### area during application. For any requIrements specific to your State or Tribe, 

### consult the ag&"lCY 

### fe!;porlsibla for pMtlCide mgutalions. Read entire label before uSIng this pcoduct 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

not contamlnale water, food, orfeed 

### by storage and disposaL 

# I PEST""OE DISPOSAL 

# I p,.. 

## lidde wastes 

## are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of

## excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate 

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### violatii'O~"'i'O;;f,:~:~::

# I If these wastes cannot 

### be disposed of by use according to labei instructions. Contact your State Pesticide or e 

### i 

# I C(mtroll Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest 

### EPA Reglonat Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from the this product may be disposed ofon site or at an 

### approved waste disposal facility. 

# I CCINT,"NI,R DISPOSAL rinse (or 

### Then offer for or reconditioning or and 

### dispose of in a 

### sanitary landfill or If 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on 

### rates, spray 

### volume$; (gallons 

### ofwater pe1

### acre), and spray equipment under varying tempernture and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental 

### Scitmoo Representative for 

### his experiencewith thIs product In yoor 

### aroo.**~Iy** 

### only to actlVGIy growing turf, under favorable growing 

### condltions, that Is not going Into 

### adormancy period, 

### Do not treat .rfgtass

### with poor root systems orgrOViing und()( stress due to 

### poor soil conditions, drought, and dIsease or insect damage, Avold Proxy use in areas whe-o**exce~sive** 

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### Do not contaminatewater used for irrigation ordomestic purposes. 00 not 

### apply PROXV® through any type 

### ofirrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby ctops, as this product will cause modifications In plant growth. Plant injury may resUlt, 

### Do not usa this product for purposes other than those Hated on the label. 

### Do not excood the rate of PROXV® per 

### acre 

### peryear recommended on this labeL DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONtUM THIOSULFATE, SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. • •• : •• 

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### ofPROXY®skrus the growth of torfgrasses thus redUCing 

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### the volume of clippings collected, For best turfgrass growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 65"F and rising. Applicatioos when lower temperatures occur may feWll In poor performance for clipping reductions. Proxy should only 

### be applied once lutfgrass mowing heights havo 

### boon established for the seasOn. Avoid Proxy use In areas w1we excessive thatch has accumulated. For best results, avoid nitrogen fertilization within 3weeks prior to orfollowing any Proxy application. 

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### Pas annul) and while dover soodheads. Allow 2·3 weeks for maximum performance, Repeat applications should be made al 

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### the dO$lred turfgrass. Repeal applications 10 predomlnalely 

### Pea aonull or While Clover sit&8 may be made al a 6-7 week interval, Follow other general recommendations and precaullons on Ihelabel.

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### RATE SPRAYVOLUME 

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## an!! White Commercial Turfgrasses: such as Clover

### Seedhhd Suppresston: Beotgrass, Kenlucky Bluegrass. Apply to actively 

### growing turf. 

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### Fescue PROXY®to 

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# • Kentucky Bluegrass-

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# • Perenniat 

### Ryegrass-7 wks. 

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### Fescue-4 wks. 

# • 8entgrass-4wks. 

### Uti llmitation$: 

# • Do not allow entry to treated areas umil 

### sprays have dried. For best resulls, applywilh sprayer in sufficient volume ofwaler to provide uniform coverage. Proxy® is foliarly absorbed. Apply only to

### actively growing turf, under favoraWe growing conditions. that is 

### not going into a dormancy 

### period. 

### Do not treat lurfgrasswith

### poor root syslems orgrowing under stress due 10 poor 

### sOli OOfldlt1ons, drought, and disease or Insecl damage. 

### Do 

## not apply to golfcourse 

## greens. Use

### ofspreaders/slicker$. with PROXY® is not necessary
. PROXV®is an acidic product and prolonged exposure to spray depOSits wi!! damageacrylic plastics, certain paints and metars. Rinse thoroughly 

### all exposed acrylic plastic materials 

### and painted surfaces with 

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### Ho.wr.er, becsuGe ol**~** wet:tl'lC( and sod coodi&:m. mannerof use and nth«factors 00y0nd Aventis Enwoomeotm SciOf'lce'$ contrcl. it is impooible fu Avenin ErMroomenta! Scieooe-

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### or buyer. DISCLAIMER 

### Of' WARRANTIES: THERE ME NO WARRMmES, EXPRESS OR IMPUEO, OF MERCI-wITABIUTY OR OF FlThlESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE. WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE 

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## nus LABEL No IIQ$1t of Aventis Eoviroomental Sdcnoo i$ IilI.IIhorU:fld 

### to rr.akb My 'I-o'tlffiIlltloo 00y00d \hOse cootained hemin or to mcdify the \WI!TlIf\tie& contained hamln. A\IM'1t1s**Emir~** Science disclaims My liability whaaOl!!N'af fur irIcIdenta! or c:ormquentiaI 

### derrn:!fJes, including. but 

### oct !imi!l!ld to, liability tvis-lng out of 

### breechd conlta::t,**~** orimpliedWlIITlIflty ilndudingW3I"f8Ii.ies ofrnercJwJtabmty I!IIId f)tIles$ tOf a pMlcvbrPtIfPOUI), tort, negIigoocc:. 1I!rlct IIabI5ty OfotIlerwiH, UMITATIOKS OF LIABILITY: THE EXCWSIVE REMEDV OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANYAND AU.. LOSSES, INJURIES OR CN'JAAGES RESULTING 

### FROM THE USE 

### OR HANDLING OF THIS 

### PRODUCT VllHETHER IN CONTRACT. 

### WARRANTY, TORT. NEGUGENCE, STRICT UABIUTYOR 

### OTHERWISE, SHAll NQTEXCEEO

### THE PURCHASE PRICE PAlO, OR ATAVENT!S Ef'MRONMENTAl SCiENCE'S ELECTION, THE REPlACEMENT OF PRODUCT. iOAvenUs EoW"oomeotal Scienca USA LP, 2000



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### 07645 PROXY 

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### EPAOlRMG06tJ6ProxyFinaIPrint Fedex 

### Cyn!hia Giles·Parker· PM (22) 

## Fungicide Oramh-Regbtralion Division Document Processing Oesk(APPL) 

### office of 

### Peslicide Programs (l-I7S04() U.S, Environmen!af Proledion Agency Room 266A. Cryswl Ma!! 2 

### 1921 

## Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 222024501



### RL Proxy@ Pian! Growth Regula!or Final Print 

### wile! (EPA reg. no. 432·12"30) Dear Ms, Gi!es-Parker: III 

## response to your feller 01 approval for Proxy Growth RC'gulator dale<! june 5, 2001, !am sending you a final print !abel. 

### This submission (on!ains !he following information; 1. Comp!e!ed EPA Form 8570-1 

### L 

### Copy of EPAapprovalleller (06/06101) 3. 1 copy of 

### !he Proxy !inaf printed label !f you !laveany Ques!ions, ler me know. 

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## PROXY" Growth Rcguitnor EPA Registration 

## 1\umber**432~** 

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## SuhmissioJls Dated }v1ay 31.200I <md Jmlc 

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### releasing the product lor shipment. 

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## Prnduct hlbel stamped >.

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## Prmiud Mallagcr (22) rungicide Umnel! Registratinn 

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## For Commercial Use**0."iY~_'N"o"'t"Fc:o"'r:..R"e"'s"'i"d"'e"nt"i:a'"I..,U"s"e"_.** 

## _______________ _ For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon [12-chloroelhyl)phosphonic 

### aCid)" OTHER INGREDIENTS: 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
5i ustcd no cnticnde 13 etlquela. busque a
..Igulen para que 5e 13 explique a usted en detallc.>. (If 

### you do not understandthe label,find someone to explain 

### itto you in detail,) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencles ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1.s00·334·7S77 For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1·800..334-9745 

### 2, 7'Y" 

### 783%

The use ofthiS product fer a 1J3riety of plant growlh regu!alion uses IS covered by Unl!ed Siaies and roreign patents mdudtnQ U S Pater:

• 4.240,819. No license IS granted to use thIS product In rounlnes other than Ihe United Slales or for**a~,y** use not contemplated tly Ihis**latl~1**

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i I person 1 0If < lhen continue rinsing eye.

control center or doctor

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,Ifperson is not brealhlng, call91t or ambulance. and lhen !}I\IE arMoal respiration preferably mooth. to·mouth ifpossiblE.

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Probable mucosal darnage- may contraindicate the use 01 gaslric lavage No specrfic antKjote IS available, Aillrealmenls shoukl be b,,$\K! on observed Signs and symploms 

### o! distress In the patienl Overexposure lo materials olher than this preduct may have occurred_ Victims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalallOn. shoutd 

### be kept under medical obsewat)Qn for up to 

### i2 hours 

### for delayed onsel of pulmonary edema In a victim of overexposure careful g(!stric lavage is reqUired due to lhe posslbllrty of slomach oresophageal Ii 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosl\Ie Causes irreverSible eye damage Wear satety goggles when handling. Harmful d swallOWed or absorbed through skin Do rOl get In eyes or on clolh'l1g AVOid conlacl w,th skin Do nol inhale liapors, as 1M,s product Will ,rrltale IT_t:COU'l' membranes 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some matenals lhat are chemlcal·r;"!Slstant to Ihls produCI are Itsl"d below ifyOtl wa"l more optIOns loJow (he mSlructlcns fm t:?legcry A on an 

### EPA chemical·resistance selecllol) chan Applicalors and olher handlei:> must wear long"sleevcd**shl~s** and :cn9 pa'liS,**chemlcal·H.'!SI~taf11** (1"0'.'85 made. of any waterproof ma!"L1l.1 such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chlonde. shoes plus seeks and pr:)lectlve eyewear - Discard clolhmg and other absorbenl Il\ateriaiS lhal have been drenched or heavily contamll1aled \"I:lh !Iv:; pwduCI concerlrale Dc nm reuse them FollO'.'1 manufacturers mslru:llons for cleanlng,lm:'lincaln,ng PPE Ifno such Ins!ru<:;tIOI1S 'er**wa~hables,** lise delergefl1 an:::: r'ct water Keep and wash FP::;**se~a:ale\'1** from ether laundry 

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# I User Safety Recommendations**~·-~-~-·--l**

# , Users should wash hands before eallng. drmlqng. chewlrlg gum, uSing tobacco or wSlng tile tOllel Users shoutd remove ClOtlWlg lillmedla:ely 

### If peStiCIde gets inSIde contamnated clolhing should be washed before reuse, Then wash body thoroughI,' and change into clean cloth:r_Q

[users should remove PPE immediately after handhng thIs product As soon 

### as possible, wash thoroughly find change Into clean cloth,ng I.' ',.Vash the outsldecf gtoves before removing 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply dIrectly to walel. or to areas where suriace water lS present or 10 Intertldal areas below :he mBDn nIgh water mark Do not contammate waler when dlsposlng ot equIpment w8shwatNs 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Federal Lawto use this product in 

### a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product ,n a way that 

### wil! contact workers or oiller pt'!rsons, either directly or through ant! On1y protected handlers may be m the area during application For any requirements speCific to your State or Tnbe, consul; tr,e agerlcy responsible for pesllcide regulations. Read entire label before using thiS product 

# ..J TORAGE 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL i

• .)0 not conlamlnatewater tood, orfeed by storage and dIsposal, 

# I [PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 'I· 

# I PestiCIde wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pt'sticlde. spray mixture, or nnsate IS a VIolation of Federal Law if these wastes cannot 

### be disposed of 

### by use a;:COlding to labe! inslruClions Contact your Slate PestIcide or enYJonmen!al Control Agency! 

## or the Hazardous Waste represenlallve at the nearest EPA Reglcnal Office for g'.lidance V'Jastes resu,'ilng from Ihe use of this product

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may be disposed of on site or at an approved wm;te olsposal facility , i CONTAINER DISPOSAL _, '. 

# I Tnple rinse (or eqUl\lalent) Then offer fer recycling or recondillonmg Of puncture and dispose ot In 

### a sanitary iandf,tl or by Incmer.!:ltlOn or II! allOwed b state and 10"-31 authonties, b burni Ifburned, sta out of smoke. 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rates spray voiul"T'ieS (gallons of water per acre). and spray eQu'pment under varyIng temperature and rainfalt conditions consult Aventis EnVIronmental Science Representative for his experience with 1hls product in your area Apply only to actively 9ro'

....lng turi, under favorable growing conditions, that IS not going into 

## a dOlmancy penod Do not Irenlturigrass wilh poor root systems or growIng under stress due to poor 5011 conditions. drought. and disease or Insect damage ',Void Proxy use In areaswhere excesSl\le thatch has accumulated



### 00 not contaminate water used for IrpgatJon or domestIC purposes Do not apply PROXY!> thrO\lgtl any type of irngatlon system Avoid spray dnt! to nearby 

### crops, as th<s product WIll cause modificahons In plant growth Planllnjurt may result Do not ut,e thiS pra<hld tor pwposes olher than those r,sled on the labet Do not exceed the r
..te of PROXY]) per aae per year recommended on !hls label 

### DO NOT MIX PROXY!)

### 't\\1'H At..1MONIUM THtOSULFATE SUCH TANK MIXTURES 

### MAY RESULl IN FORr-·A.1l,TtON

## or TOXIC 

### Fur.1ES Mll( onty the amount of S9ray yOll expecllC USE each day Do not allow mlxed soiutlon to stand**ovel~lght** Do not use PROXV®With addllives other than recommended on thIS label AVOld spIlls ofconcentrated product on spray eqUIpment IMMEDIATELY RINSE (,NY SPILLS 

### V'ATH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXy0IS CORROStVE EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature ot thiS produc! nrdonged exposure to spray cepos,ts will damase aeryll;: plaShCs. certill,") paints, Jr"c mel,,!,; Rinse thoroughly all exposed acryilc-plastlc mGtcn31s alld pJln!ed surfaces wltn a delergenl and I'raler 't'IIlilln one rOUl after <3lxpcsilfe 10 spray depOSIts 

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### for cilPPlrlg reductions Proxy should only be ar;:::' eo 0-:;: !urfgrass mowing heights have been established tor the season Avoid 

### Ploxy use 

### In aleas where exce,ssrve thalch has accu01_**~:d** 

### :::. best results, avoid nitrogen tertltilahon within 3 weeks pnor to or fCllowmg any Proxy apP;lcallon POll

## annua Seedhead Suppression: folla! applicatIOn 01 Proxy to activety growing turf at Itoe labeled rale \5 

## n oz iiOOO ft') ,', ,**pre',':~** suppression ot POD anrllm ilnd white dover seedheads Allow 2-3 weeks for maX1[1',um performance Repea! applications show!:; ::e nl0:" at the intervats speafied in the chart for the de!lIred turfgras5 Repeat appliul!ions:o predominately 

### Poa annU<1 or ',,\.hite Clover sles rt;;, be made at a 6-7 week intervat Follow other general recommendations and precautions Or'! the label



# • APPliCATION 

### Turfgrass Growth Regulation 

### and 

### Poa annua and White 

### Ctover Seedhead Suppression: Apply to activety growing turf It Will require 7-

# to days for PROXY@ 10 

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## i SITES F31J\'Jays. RoughS and CommerClat Turfglasses: such 

### as Bentg/ass. Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennlat Ryegrass, 

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### a dormancy penod Do not treat :urfgrass With peor root systems or glO'oving under stress due to poor SOlt conditions. drought and disease or Insect damage Do

### not appty to golt course greens 

### Us.e of spreaders/sHckers with PROxy0ls not neces5ary PROXY:&> IS an aCidIC product and prolonged exposure to spray depoSits Wilt damage a

### crytic ptaslles, certain palOts and rne:a!s Rnsfo' thoroughly all exposed acrylic plaS\ic materials and painted surfaces \'/Ith a detergent and water within one hour alter exposve to svay

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# • IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE By 'JSI''l'] tn;s l:rOC;Jcl W5(1' or oWI'e, <lecer-Is 11e lollcw.nfl CQ'f-d<lIO'1$ '>'INr**~'r:y J"~** **~** SCI(!l,mer 01 walnmtle>; Jr4**Iin~I,;\FGU~** oll-Jt,)ly CONDITIONS: ThJ:" d**!eC:I\)n~** fer use 01**II~$** product tHe be:"",,,a 10 U>!**J>:fq"~:t ~~.cr**  sl!Cuid be IOiiowM c.'Ireh.:ly HC\,!evt-r t>ec.;H;td:!**~;** eXlr(!me wealh<!r J'1d SC,I corddlOns. manner 01**v~e ~!!(i**  Olrer laClOn beycr-:I r'.cr"**~** Er.;Jltorm-Smal SCFcnce s C{)'11!OI, ,( 1$**Impo~·,·tie** ru MVe()%**Env,ronrr,;ll1l~1** Soef\ce 10 eLmln",!"**~II "s~s**  ilSSOC'i!tCd ",HI \h('! 

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### EPAOl RMGD531 Proxy1stAidNO!

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RE: Notifying the Agency of Minor Tex! Change to Proxy@ PI<lnf Growth Regulator Label (EPA reg. no. 432-1230j 

### Dear MS. Parker: 

### Aventis Environmental Scien(e (AB)**j~** 

### nalifying theAgency of minorwording change on the Proxy label. AES discovered thaI 

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### contains the followillg information: 1. Completed EPAform 857{)1 2. 

### Copy of EPA approvdl LeU!:'r 

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## Reregistratio!1

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## This product is registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c} (7) (A) provided 

## that you comply with 

## the following requirements. 1. 

## submit/cite: all data required for 

## the 

## registration of your 

## product when 

# the Agency requires 

# all rcgistranrs 

# of similar products to submit data. 2. Make the following 

## change to the label:



## • Revise 

## the EPA Registration Number 

## to read, 

## "EPA Reg. 

## No. 432-1230"

. Submit: one 

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## before you 

## release the 

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## If 

## these condit:ions are 

## not complied vlith, the**registratior~.** 

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## Fage 2 EPA Reg. No. 432-1230


# IE you have any questions abouc this letter, please contact John Bazuin at (7Q3) 305-7381.



## Attachments: 

## Sincerely yours,
Cynthia Giles-Parker Produc(. t4anager (22) 

## Fungicide Branch Registration Division {7505C)


## Produce label st.amped "ACCEPTED"

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ForComfl1&rcial US" Only. Not ForResidential Use. Foruse on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT; Ethephon [(2-ci1IOfoet/lyl)pI1osphonlc acid]"
___ INERT INGREDIENTS;
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## ·Contains 2 pounds

### ethephoo per

## gailon. 

# NOTIFICATION ,lUll 

# 5

- 2Gd

,... ,.. 21.7% 

### ___78_3% EPA Reg. 

## No. 432-1230 EPA

## Est No. 2(!4.PA-01 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
Si U8ted 

### no entieOOe III 

### etiqueta. oosque a alguion para que sa III expllque a ustod fHI 

### detalle. 

### (If

### you do 

### notunderstandthe

### Jabel, find 

### someonetoexplain It to you 

### In detail.)

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### I CLOTHING: 

# FIRSTAID

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### a poison COIllroi cenlS( or doclor,


### ofwater for 15-20 

### minutes. 

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### if . call 911 oraftlbulance. and lhen give artificial respiration preferably moulh· 

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mucosal damage may contralndicale the use of gastric lavage. No Specific anlidote is available. AJ! 

### !malmen!s should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the palieot Ovaexposure 10 materials other !han this 

### prOduct may have occurred. Victims of severe overexposure, by inhalation, should be kept undei" medical observation for up to 72 hoUIS pulmonary 

### edema. In 

### a victim ofoverexposure , careful lavage

### is required 

### ill I 

### i Ii 

### i 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANSAND DOMESTIC ANIMALS of stomach or

Corrosive: Causes 

### irreversible eye damage. Woor safety 

### goggles 

### when 

### handling. Harmful 

### if swallowed 0( 

### absorbed through skin. Do not 

### get in 

### eyes or on clothing 

### Avoid conlactwith 

### skin, 

### Do nO! inhale vapors, 

### as Ihis 

### product will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some mal(!(ials thaI are chemical-resistant to this product are listed 

### below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for calegory

### Aon an 

### EPA chemlcal·resistnnce 

### selection chart Applicators and other handlers must wear long-slooved Shirts and long pants. chemical·resistant glovoo made of any waterproof material 

### such as polyethylene Of polyvinyl chloride. 

### shoes plus 

### socks and protective eyewear. Discard clothing and other absorbent malerials thaI 

### have boon drenched or neavlly contaminated with this product concentrate. 

### Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maIntaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hOt waler. Keep and wash PPE separafely from 

### other taundry. 

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## UserSafely Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using lhetollat. Users should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash 

### body thoroughly and Change inlo clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse, Users should 

## remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 

### As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and Change inlo Clean 

### Clolhing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00

### not apply directly 10 

## water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below rhe mean high waler mark. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipment washwalels_ 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE Itis a violationofFederal Law

### to uso this productin a mannerInconsistentwith 

### its 

### labeling. 00 

### not apply this product in a way that will contact workers orother persons, 

### altha( dlrectly or through drift Only protecled handlers may 

### be In the area during application. 

### For any requirements specific 10 your State or Tribe, consult Ihe 

### agency responsible for peslicide 

### regufatlons. Read entire label 

### before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

not contaminate water, food, or feed by 5torago and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wa,stns 

### are acult:dy h;)Zardous. Improper disposal of 

### excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is 

### a violation of Federal 

### Law, If Ihese wasles caMot 

### be disposed of by use according 10 label Instructions. Contact your State Pnslicidle or environmental Conlrol

### Agency or

### the Hazardous Waste representative 

### at the nearest EPA Regional 

### Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from 

### the 

## use ofIhis product may 

### be disposed ofon site or al an approved wasle disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL 

### rinse (or eqUivalent). 

### Then offef for or recondilioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanllary landfill or by

. or if

### allowed slale 

### and local If 

### burned, out of

### smoke. GENERAL PRECAUTIONSAND RESTRICTIONS 

### For local recommendalions 

### on rates, 

### 5p(ay volumes (gallons of

### water

### -per acre), and spray equipment undervarying temperature 

### and rainfan conditions consult

### Avootis Environmental Science Representative for his

### experience with this product In your area. Apply only to actively grOWing turf, underfavorable growing conditions, that is not going inlo

## a dormancy 

### period. 

### Do not lreat turfgrass

### with poor root systems 

### or growing under

### stress dueto 

### poor sol! condilfons. drought, and disease

### or insect 

### damage. _VOid Proxy use in areas where excessive thatCh has aCC1.lmulalect


### 00 not contaminatewaler used for irrIgation or domestic purposes, 

### 00 notapply PROXY®through any type of irrigation system. Avoid 

### spray drifl. to 

### nearby crops, 

### as this product

### will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. 

### 00 not use Ihis product for purposes olherthan those listed on the labet 

### Do notexceed the rate 

### of PROXV®

### peracre 

### per year recommended 

### on this label. DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMP.TlON OF TOXIC 

### FUMES. Mix only lheamount ofspray you 

### expect to use 

### each day Do nol 

### allow mixed soIulion 10 stand ovemlght. ['k) not use 

### PROXV® with addilives otherthan recommended on 

### this label. Avoid spills ofconcentraled product on spray

### equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE 

### ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OFWATER 

### AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE, EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of 

### the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray deposlls will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints, 

### and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted StIrfaces with a detergent and water within one hourafterexposure 10 spray deposits, 

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# TURF Growth Regulator: An 

### applicatIon of 

### PROxY® slows the growth of lurfgrasses thus reducing 

### Ow required frequency of mowing and tho 

### volume of dippings collected. For boot (urfgl1lS$ growth regulation, apply Proxy when daytime air temperatures are 6S

....F and rising. AppllcatiOO$ when 

### lower temperatures OroJr may result In poor performam;$' for dipping reductions. proxy should OIlly be appl'1ed 

### once turfgrass mowing heights have 

### been ootabtished for

### tho season. Avoid Proxy uoo in areas where excessive thatch has acctJmuJated. For 

### boGt results, avoid nitrogen fertilization within 3 

### weeks prior (0 or rolJowlng any Proxy application. 

### Pot

# Mawr $eedhead SUl?Pmslon: FolIar application of 

### Proxy, to actively growing turf, at the tebated rate (5 flozf1000 

# ft1 will provide suppression 

### of

### Poe annU8 and white dover seedheads. Allow 2-3 

### weeks. for maximum performance. Repeat applications should be made al the intervals specified in the chart for 

### the desired turtgrass. Repeat applications (0 predominately 

### Poo 8nOU8 

### or Whlle Clover sites may be 

### made at a 6-7 week 

### joleNeL Follow other general recommendations and precauUons on the label.

APPliCATION SITES 

### RATE 

### SPRAY VOLUME Turfgl'!" Growth Regulation Fairways. Roughs and 5 

## n_ 01../ 1000 fl2 

### 054.0 galS/tOoo

# ttl and

# - II1JHJa 

### and White Commercial Turfgrasses: such 

## as Ctover

### Seedhead SUPDl'MSion: 8ootgras$, Kentucky Bluegrass, Apply to actively growing 

### turf. 

### It Perennial Ryegrass, Tall 

### 8. Fine will 

### require 

### 7·10 days 10' 

### Fescue 

# • PROXV® to 

### act
. Reapplication intotVals: 

# • Kentucty Bluegrass-7 wks_ 

# • Perennial Ryegrsss.-7 wks. 

## • TalUFine Fescue-4 wks. 

# • Bentorass-4 wks. 

### UU Llmitattons: 

# • 00 not allow entry to treated areas until sprays have drfe<t For 

### best results. apply with 

### sprayer in sufficient volume orwater to provide uniform coverage. ProXY® is 10Harlyabsorbed. Apply

### only to actively 

### growing turf, underfavorable growing COfIdi!Jons, that is not going into a dormancy period. 

## Do not treat turfgrasswith POOf

### root systems or growing under stress due to 

### poor 5011 

### conditions, drought, and disease or insect damage. Use ofspreadefslstickers with PROXY® Is not rlOO)SSary. PROXV® is an addic

### product and 

### prolonged exposure to spray deposits

### witt damage acrylic 

### pfastlClii, certain palnts 

### and metals. Rinse thoroughly an exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces 

### with a detergent and waterwithin one 

### hour after exposure to 

### spray deposits. Test tank mixes with other products on a small area before usIng widely.



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IMPORTANT: READ BeFORE USE By ll$JI'lg thitl product 1.1$0{orbuye(**~** U"lofolIoNiog COf'ldiIioM, wammty,**~** d**w~** end bmltat!on$ of liability, CONOfTIOHS: The dire<:tloos for use of this product em believed \0 be acIequDto and should be fol1c.Yed careluUy, HWKI'/QI', bectlute of extreme**~** Iif1d soo cooditloos, rTlaI'IflEIf o/!.IM end other fodofs boyotW Awntill**E~** S(:icnoa's control, i1 is irnpos$!bIe forAventls ErwirOi'imel'ltDI Sci«lce

### to**~** all risks assocIatedwilh

### the useof\hi$ product Iv,. II mult,.crop injury or**inet~o.l$ ~**  po$$ibIe, All such ri!l.k$ shall be 

### asmmo::I by !he t$$I' Ofbuyat. DISCLAiMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR lMPUEO, OF MERCHANTABfLITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICUlAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, I;'M1CH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS lABEL No 

## soont of Aveolis EfliMOOrNntal SCIMCO Is 8I.Ithorl%&d \0 mtIke InJ WDiTantlc& beyond fhoo.& contained herein Of 

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## Net Contents;


# •

Avontl$ Environmental St:Jonco 

### 95 Chestnut FUdge Rd. Montval&. NJ 01645 PROXY 

### is a registered trademark ofthe Aventis Group
PROX"f'l!0EJ3110t Notif



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# PRoxr Growth Regulator

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## _______________.. _... For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephan r(2-chloroerhyl}phosphonic 

### acidt ., INERT INGREDIENTS:

........ 'Contains:2 pounds ethephon per gallon, 

### . ".".,.21.7% 

### ."

...78.3% 

## EPA Reg. No,432-REGN EPA Est. No. 264-PA-Ol 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
SI usted no entiende la eUqueta, busque a alguien para que sa la expUquil: a usted en detail•. {Ifyou do not understand the rabel, find someone to explain 

### It to you In detai!.) 

### For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Cal! 24 Hours A Day 1-800·334*7577


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## "7C~~7.C~~~~~~~~;cFo~'~P~R~O~D~M~C~T~U~*~E~'"~f~or~m=a=1~IO~"~C~'I='7'7~~O~O~'3~3~'2-9~7~'~S~~~<==c~~~~~CZ~""C The use of thIS product for a variety of plant gro\vth regulalJon uses IS covered 

### by United States and foreign patents Including U S Palent 

### 4.240,8t9. No license is granted 

### 10 use :his product in counlries olher lhan the Un,ted States or for any 

### use not contempla!ec by this label. Liability for patent inlringement 

### may rQsult from use or sale of Ihls product outside Inc United Slales. 

# ItF 

### S)yALLOWED; 

## ; 

# FIRST Alb 

# I**~aH** 

### a polson conlrol center 

### or doctor immedlatety for treatment advice. I ;Have 

### person sip a glass ofwater If

### able to swallow,

.. 

### \ ;>0 not induce

### vomiting urness told by 

### a poison 

### control center ordoctor. 

# i IDonot 'va 

### an i b 

### mouth to an unconsciovs rson
. 

### • IF ON SKIN OR

.. :Take offcontominated clothing. 

# I**~QJJUNG: ~Riose'tkio**  il1lf1iediately 

### with 

### ¢enty of'Water lOr 

### 15-20 minutes. 

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## , IfINHALED: , 

### -:Move 

## person to 

### fresh air,

. : .jf

### person is: 

### not breathing. 

### call 911 or ambulance, 

### and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth·lo

# I

mouth if

### possible 

# f--- .call a pgison 

### control center or doctor 

### for further treatment adVICe

.



### • 1 NOTETO PHYSICIAN i : Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate 

### !he use of gastric lavage, No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be 

# i

based on observe<! signs and symptomlt gf**Jj,l~tress** 

# in !he: patient OverC)(posure to materials other lhan this product 

### may have i occurred, 

### Victims ofsevere overexpoGtlre, by inhalation, should 

### be kept under medical observation tor up to 72 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary edema. In a victim 

### of OVere}(posure by ingestion, careful gastriC lavage is required due to the possibility ofstomach or esophageal 

### perfomtion. This materialls an 

### add, but the use ofalkaline substances to neutralize 

### it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreverSible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when h;;indling. Harmivi;rswallowev Jr absort;::d th,ough sk,n. Do not get in eyes or 011 clothing. AVOid contact wlth skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this prOOuCI Will irri,;,t'" ,"'ICOUS mcl,nt

....,mes 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handiers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves. shoes plus**~"ck"** and prOlecLve eyewear, Discard clolh;ng and olher absorbent malenals that have been dref'.ched or heavily conlaffilnated wilh this product concentrate. Do not reuse Ihem. Follow manufaclvrets inslructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use dctergenl and hotwaler. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

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• User Safety 

## Recommendations Users**~hC'.Jld** wash hands before eating, drinking. chewing gum. using tobacco or using tile toilet i 

# , Users should remove clothing immediately If pestiCide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change Into clean clothing The I' cOntaminated clothing should be washed before reuso. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this prOduct. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change H1IO Ciean! clothing Wash the outside ofgloves before removing 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do nOt contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly 10 water. or 10 areas where sutface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing of equipmentwashwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product will cause modificaMns in plant growth. Plant ifliury may resulL IMPORTANT: 

### 00 nol apply PROXY® through any type of irrigation system. 

### 00 not use this produci for purposes other than those listed on the labE-1. 

### Do not exceed Ihe rate of PROXV® per acre peryear recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of F&dural Law to use this product In a manner Inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will ccntact workers or other persons, either directly or through dntL Only protected handlers may be in the area during application, For 

### any requirements specific 10 your State or Tribe. consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before uS1l1g this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage- and dispos<tl. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulilng from 

### 1M use of Ihis product may

### be dispoSed ofon site Dr 

### al an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse {or equivalenl). Then offer for recycting or recondltiof!,ng or puncture and disp(lse olin a sanitary lancfill or by incineration: or if allowed by stale and local authontlCS. by buming. If burned, stay out of smoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION Fer loea! rCC<lmmendatiOl1s on rateS, spray volumes (gallons ofwater 

### per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature 

### ar,c rainfall conditions conSult Ave-ntis Environmental Science Representa:ive for his experience With trAs**~roduct** ,n your area. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS 00 NOT MtX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES 

### MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only Ihe alT'ount of spray you expect to use each 

### day. 00 not allow mixed solution to stand O'J!'!m:gh\. 00 not use PROXY€) wllh additives other than recommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcenlrated product on spray equipment tMMEOtATELY RINSEANYSPtLLS WITH PLENTY OF WATERAS PROXy8 1 S CORROS!V:::. EQUtPMENT CLEANING Because of tho acidic nature of this product, prolonged cxp-osure to spray deposits will damage acrtlic plasLCS. certain paints, <inc metais. Rinse thoroughly aU exposed acrylic-plaSlic materiats 

### and painted surfaces with a dete''Jenl and water within one hour atter expOS:-fe 10 spray cepOSlts.



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• TURF Growth Regulator; An application of 

### PROXy'EJ siows Ihe growth of lurlgrasses thus refluclng the requireo frequency of mowing and Ihe volume of clippings collected. Poa annua SeeChead Suppression: Fohsr application of Proxy, to actively growing lurf, altha labeled rate (5 ilozf1000 fe)**\'~il** provide suppression of 

### Poa annUiJ and v.Me clover seedheads. Allow 2·3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeal appliC<lllons Should be made at tne intervals specifIed -n the chart for the desireC lurfgrass. Repeat application to predominately 

### Paa annua or While Clover sites may be made at a 6·7

....eek inlelVal, Follow other general recommendalions and precautions on 

### the labeL

APPLICATION SITES 

### RATE SPRAY VOLUME 

### TurlgraS$ 

### Growth Regulation Fi1llways. Roughs and 

### 50. oz.1 

### tODD ft2 0.5-40 galsl1000 ft2 and 

### Poa 

## annua and White Commercial Turfgrasses. Clover Seedhe1ld Suppression: including aentgrass (Fair.vay cut), Apply to actively groy,ing turf. It Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial 

# I will require 7·10 days fm Ryegrass. Tall 

### & Fine Fescue PROXY® 10 act. 

# I Reapplication inlervals: 

## • Kentucky Bluegrass-7wks. 

# I ,• Perennial Ryegrass-7 vlks. 

# ,

• Tali/Fine**F~scue-4** wks.
• Benl rass-4 wks. 

### USe Limitations: 00 notallow er"ltry 10 tWilted areas un:,1 sprays have Orled For besl resulls. applyWllh sprayer in suffidenl volume ofwaler to prow:e uniform coverage. PROXY® is foll<lrly absorbed Apply only 10 ilclivBly growll"lg luff, under favorable growing conditions, Ihal 1$ nol going ir:lo a dormancy period. Do nol treal turfgrass with poor rool syslems orgrowing under Siress due 10 poor soil conditions. d/oughl. and disease or insecl damage. Do not apply to golf course greens Use of spreadersfstickers with PROXy3;s n:;it r.ecessar'l PROXV®'15 an acidic prOOvcl and pro',onged expOSure to spray deposits Will damage acrflic plastics. certain paints anc melals Rinse IhoroughlY;)1/ exposed acrylic plastiC matenafs and pamled $ucfaces \."ilh a delergent 3nd waler "Wilhm one hour after exposure to spray deposils.
"Test lank mixeswith olher p/Oducts on a smail area before using widely.



## AOCEPTEB with**CO~tvAI~1\'!'S** 

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• LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER The manufaclulel warranls (a) Ihallhis ploducl conforms \0 Ihe chemical description on the tabel; (b) thallhis plOduct is reasonabtj f,\ 

### for the p:,rposes set fOrlh in the di/octions fo! use when it 

### is used In 

### accordance with such directions; and (c) thai the dIICCtl(ms, wilmings and other Statements on Ihis label are based upon responsible e}(perts' evaluation of reasonable lests of effectilieness. of toxicity to labo/ato!)' animals and 10 plants and 

### of residues and upon reports of rleld experience. Tests have not been made On a\l 

### varieties or in all stales 01 under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES iT 

### AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AND iT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPlIEO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, ANO THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY ANO ALL LOSS 

### OR DAMAGE WHICH RESUL1S FROM THE USE OF THIS PROOUCT IN ANY MANNER It/HICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LASE!.. DIRECTIONS. WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS. LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PROOUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMEO. IN NO EVENT SHALL r...1ANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCL NOTICE TO BUYER PUlchase of this ma!erial does not confel any rights under palent govt':lning Ihis product or the use thelcof in countries outSide of \!lE United States

Avcntis Envlronmontat Science 

### 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Montvale, NJ 07645 PROXY is a reg1steled Iladema;',.; of Ihe Avenbs GIOUP

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## Aventis Environmental Science USA. LP (bUiJ. 

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### 78.3'1;, 

### ·Contains 2 pounds elhephon per galion. EPA Reg. No, 432·1230 

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

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
SI uslod no onUende Ja otlquota, busquo a algu[on para que so Is oxpllquo a listed on detaJJo, {If

### you do not understand tho 101001. find someoneto explain It 10 you in detail.} For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTAnON Emorgoncles ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-300·334-7577 For PRODUCT USE Infonnatlon CaJl1-800-334-9745 

# I The use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by Uniled Stales and foreign palents induding 

### U.S. Patent

### 4,240.8t9. No Ucense 

### is granted to use !hIs product in countries other than 

### the United Slales or for any use not contemplated 

### bythis label. liability for palent infringement may result from use or sale of

### this product oulside the United StaleS. 

# FIRST AID j • -Have person sip a glass ofwater ifable to swaUow. 

### -00 not induce vomiting unless told by

## a poison control center or doctor,

# h-·~c---11==~=::----~~---· r CLOTHING: for 

### 15-20 minutes_



# ,

# . -If porson is mouth if I Call9t1 or ambulance, and then giveartificial respiration preferably mouth-to· I

Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate lhe use of gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. Alltrealments should be ; based on observed signs and symploms of distress in Ihe palient. Overexposure to materials other than this product may have, occurred.

. by inhalation, should be kept under medical observation for up to 

### 72 hoursfor delayed onset of Iii is required 

### duo to lhe I of stomach or II Ii 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmfut 

### it swallowed or absorbed through skin. Co not gelin eyes or on clothing. Avoid contnc! \wth skin Do not inhale '/apers, as this product will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some malerials thai are chemical-resislant 

## to this product are listed below. If you want more opHons, follow the instructions 

### b( category A on an EPAchemical-resistance selection chart. Applicators and olher h,mdlers must woar long-sleeved shirts and long pants. chemical-resistant gloves made 01 any WalerpiG0; material such as polyelhyleno or polyvinyl chloride, shoes plus socks and protectlVe eyewear, Discard clothing and olher absorbent materials that have been Ilrenched or heavlly contamlnaled with Ihis product concentrate. [<,. not reuse them. FoUow manufacturer's inslructions for cleanIng/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables. use dctergaF! and hot water, Keep and wash PPE separately 

### from olher laundry, 

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### Users should wash hands beforo ealing. drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or usino the toilet. 

# "i..

. ... . . Users should remove clothing immediately 

### if pestickle gets inside. Then wash body**ftI~roughly ",n~:Ch$.Qe** **i~t"** 

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### contaminaled clothing should be washed before reuse. • : :.::: :



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### As soon as posSIble, wash moroughly ana change i"to**,~,c·**

### .. clothing. Wash the oulside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface waler is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high waler mark. L· 

### not contaminale water when disposing of equipment wi)shwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is 

### a violation of Fodoral 

### Law to 

### use this product tn a mannor inconsistontwith 

### tts laOOling. 00 not apply this product in 

## a way Ulat 

### will contact workers orother persons, either directly or Ihrough drift. Only protected handlers may 

### be in Iho 

### area during application. For any requirements specific 

### b:l your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible 

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# I STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not conlaminate water, food, orfeed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wasles are aculely hazardous. Improper disposal 

### of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsste is a violation of Federat law. If these wastes cannol be disposed of by use according 

### to label instructions. Contact your State Pesticidie or environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous W(Jsle representallve at the nearesl EPA Regional Office for guidance. Wasles resulting from Ihe use of this product may 

### be disposed of on sile orat an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of In a sanitary landfill or by incineration orifallowed b stale and local authorilies, 

### by buming. Ifburned, slayoul 

### of smoke, 

### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on mtes, sprey volumes (gallons ofwafer per acre). and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions. consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experience with Ihis product in your area. 

# I Apply only to activelygrowlng turf, under favorable growing conditions. thaI is not going into a dormancy period. 

### Do not treat turfgrass with poorroot systems orgrowing under stress due 10 poorsoil conditions, drought. and disease or insect damage. Avoid Proxy use in areas where excessive thalch has accumulated.
00 not contamlrmte waler used for Irrigation ordomestic purposes. 00 not apply PROXY!> through any type of irrigation syslem. Avoid spray drift to ncarby crops, ali this product win cause modllicalions in plant growth. Ptant injury may result. 00 not use this product tor purposes olherthan those listed on the label. 00 not exceed the rale of PROXY® per acre petyear recommended on this label. 00 NOT MIX PROXY@> WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES !'.1AY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXlC FUMES. Mix: only the amount of spray you expect to use each day. 00 nOI allow mixed solution to stand overnight. 00 not use PROXV®wilh additives olher than recommended on Ihis label. Avoid spills 01 concenlrated producl on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of Ihe acidic mJture 01 this product. prolonged exposure to spray deposils will damage acrylic plastics. certain paints. ani! metals. Rlnso thoroughly all exposed ncrytic-plastic materials and painled surfacos with il 

### delergent al1d waterwilhin one hour atter expv,L;k to spray deposits.

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# TURF 

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## Poa annua Sudhead Syppr9sslon: Foliar application of Proxy, to actively growing 

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should be made at tho Intervals speciftad in the chart for the desired turfgrass. Repeal applications 

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# I White Clover siles may be made at a 6·7 week Interval. Foltow other general recommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLICATION SITES 

### RATE SPRAYVOLUME Tungra$! 

### Growth RogulatIon 

### Fairways, Roughs and 5fl. oz.f1000

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## Net Contents:

Aventls Envlronment

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### J Scio-ncc: 95 Chostnut Ridge Rd. Montvale. 

### NJ 07645 PROXY 

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### "Contains 2 pounds ethephon per galJon. EPA Reg. No. 432-1230 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
Si ustod no onUende !a allquota, busquea a!gulen para que so la oxp!!quea usted en dotaUe. (If you do not understand the 

### !abe!,find someonetoexplain Itto you [n dotal!.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATiON Emergonclos ONLY Cal! 24 Hours A Day 1-800·334·7577 

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# FIRSTAID 

# rIF SWALLOWED: 

# I -Cal! a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. -Have person sip a glass ofwaler

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# !-Do not induce vomiting unless told by a poison control center or doclor. 

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### ~ based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other Ihan this product may have

curred. iclims ofsevere overexposure, by inhalation, shoutd 

### be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for detayed onset of utmonary edema. tn a viclim ofoverexposure by ingestion, careful gastric lavage is required due to the pOSSibility of stomach or**~Q.Qbageat.Rerforation~.l'.tli~ rnate.~iat** **i§,~~cid,** butthe usa ofalkatine substances to noulralize it is**contrajn?J~**______**~_** 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversibte eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handting. Harmful ifswaUowed or absorbed through skin. 00 not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. 00 not inhate vapors, as this product wlll irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some malerials that arc chemical-resistant 10 this prOduct arc tisted below. tf 

### you want more options, follow the instruclions for category A on an EPA chemicat-resistance selection chari. Applicators and other handters must wear long-sleoved .shirts and long pants, chemicat-resistant gtovos made of any waterproof materiat such as polyethylene or potYVlnyt chloride, shoes plus socks and protective eyawear. Discard clothing and other absorbent materia,s that have been drenched or heavity contaminated with this product concenirate. 00 not muse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no SUcll instructions for washables, usc detergent and hot wat£lr. Keep Rnd wnsh PPE separately from othertaundry 

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surfuce water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipment washwalers. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Fodoral Lawto usothis product in a manner Inconsistontwith Its taboltng. 00 not apply this product tn a way that will contact workers or other persons, eithor directly or through drift. Only prote<;ted handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible lor pesticide regulations. Read enlire labet before using thts product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are aculely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess peslicide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a viotation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according 

### to label instrvctions. Contact your State Pesticidle or onVlronmental Conttol 

# IAge,,,, or the Hazardous Waste representative at Ihe nearest EPA Regionat Office for guidance. Wastes resulting from lhe use 01

### ~~,:~~~::~;may be disposed ofon sile or al an approvedwaste disposatfacility. DISPOSAL and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration


### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For tocal recommendations on rales, spray votumes (gallons ofwater per <lcre), and spray equipment under varying temperalure and rainfall conditfons consult Avenlis Environmental Science RepresentaYive for his experience with this product in your area. Apply onty 10 actively growing turf, llnderfavorabte growing conditions, that is notgoing into a dormancy period. 00 not treat lurigrass
( .th poor root syslems orgrowing understress due to poor soil conditions, drought. and disease or insect damage. void Proxy use In areaswhere excessive thatch has accumulated.

Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 00 nol appty PROXY® through any Iype of irrigation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this productwilt cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may rosult. 

### Do not use this productfor purposes other than those listad on the tabel. Do not exceed the rate of PROXY® per acre per year recommended on this tnbel. 00 NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONtUM THIOSULFATE. SIJCH TANK MtXTURES MAY RESULT tN FORMATtON OF TOXtC FUMES. Mix onty the amount of spray you expect to use each day. 00 not anow mi)(ed solution to stand ovemight. 00 not use PROXV®wiU) additives other than recommendod on this tabeL Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment, tMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPtLLS WITH PLENTY OF WATERAS 

## PRox09 tS CORROSIVE EQUIPMENT CLEANtNG Because of the acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure to spray depoSits will damnge acrylic plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse l.fJoroughly 311 exposed acrylic-plastic mnteriats and painted sllffaces with a detergent and w;:!ler within one hour after exposure to spray depOSits. 

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### be made at 

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APPLICATION SITES 

### RATE SPRAY VOLUME Turfgra.s Growth Regutation Fallways, Roughs and 

### 5fL oz.!1 000 

### ft2 0.5-4.0gals/tODD 112 

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### lnnua and Whllo Commercial Turfgrassos: such 

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# • Perennial Ryegrass.-7 wks. 

## • Tail/FIne Foscue-4 wks. 

# • Bentarass-4 wks. 

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## eowf.J'ef,**beCj~¥ ~)xtren!C**  we31her ana SQ,I**COr1dilion~.** manner of use and other taeters beyond Avenll$ Environmcnlal s'&\Qcc'S 

## cOOtrol!iI 1!"IqlP&l¢bt4 tor!Aventis Environmental Science to elimintno all risks associa{ed 

### with the usc oj this product As a result,**~ ~Jury**  or**jncrttktiv8~$** is**"~~~,.sSilJl(j,** All such risks shall be assumed by U1C user or buyer. DISClAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE. WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEt.IENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL No agent of Aventis Environmental Science is authorized 

### to make any warranties beyond Ihose am/ained herein or to modify the warranties ccniained herein. Aventis. Environmenlal Science disclaims any lIahility whatsoever for incidental or consequential oamages. including, bul n<llllmil&d 10, liabiHty arising out of broach of cootrae!, express or implietl warranty (including warranties of merchantability 3nd f1!ness tOf a particular purpose). lort. nogligenco. slrie! liabllilyor olhttrwlse. LIMITATIONS OF UABILfTY: 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 LIABILITY 

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### EPA Reg. 

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eyo d<lmagc, Woarsafely goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or :lbsorbed lhrough skin. Do nol gnt in eyos or on clolhing. Avoid conlacl wilh skin. Do nol inhale vapors, as this producl will irrilato mucous**m€lll1~~1Ji!s**

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### product As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves bofore**removieng~',**

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## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 not apply directly to water. or to areas where surface water Is prosonl or 10 intertidal areas below the mean high waler mark Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipment washwaters. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It 

### is a violation of Federal Law to usethis product tn a manner inconsistentwith its labeling. Do not apply this producl in a way that wilt contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Onty protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements spedlic to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsibte for pesticide regulations. Read enlire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food. or feed by storage and disposal, PESnCIDE DtSPOSAL PestiCide wastes are acutely hazardOUS, Improper disposal of excess pesticide. spmy mixture, or rtnsate is a violation of Federal If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions. Contact your Stilte Pesllcidie or environmentat 

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### GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS For local recommendations on rates, spray votumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfalt conditions consul1 Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experienCQ with this product in your area. 

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### acre per year recommended on this tabel. 

### 00 NOT MIX PROXY® WtTH AMMONtUM THtOSULFATE, SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix onlytho amount of spray you expect to use each dfiY. Do not allow mixed soluUon to stand QVemigl1L Do not use PROXY®with additi\les otherth;:;n recommended on this label. Avoid spills of concentraled product on spray equipment. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WtTH PLENTY OF WATER 

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### Rogulatlon Fairways, Roughs and 5 fl. ozJ1000 

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### Po. annua • nd White Commercial Turfgra5ses

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### to actively growing lurf, under favorable growing conditions, that Is not going into a dormancy period. 

### Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing understress duo to poor soil condltfons, drought. and disease or insect damage. Do not apply to golf course greons. Use of spreaderS/Stickers 

### with PROXV® is not necessai)'. PROXY® Is an addic product'and prolonged exposure to spray depOSits will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals. Rinse thoroughly all oxposed acrylic plastic materials and painled sunaceswittl a detergent and water wilhin one hour artor exposure to spray deposits. _est tank mixeswith other products on a small area berore using widety.



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### OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURiES OR DAMAGES RESULTlNG FROM HIE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER IN CONTRA.CT. WARRANTY. TORT, NEGLIGENCE. STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. SHALL NOT EXCEED THE**PU~CHASE** PRICE PAID. OR AT AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE'S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT, <"Avonlls Envlronmenlal Science USA LP. 2000



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# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

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SI usted noontlando 13 oUqueta, busque a algulon para quoso la explique a usted en dotalle. (It

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### workers or other persons. either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may bo in the arca during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using Ihis produci. 

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### be dIsposed of by use according to labellnslructions. Contact your State Pestlcidie or environmental Co,,,o'l Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Waslos resulting from the use lhis product may

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. • 00 notapply PROXy@' through any type of irrIgation system. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, 

### as this productwill cause modifications in pfant growth. Plant iniury may result. 00 not use this product for purposes olhor Ihan those listed on the label. Do not exceed the rale of PRO;.cy® per acre peryear recommended on Ihis label. DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MtXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION 

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### OR OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL No agent 

### 01 Aventis Environmental Sdenco is aulhori;r.oolo make any IVamln\los beyond Ih()5e contained heroin or 10 modify Ihe warranties conlained herein.**Aven~~** EnvtfOOmental Science disclaims any liability whafsoover for Incidenlal or consequonUat damago$, Including, but not limiled 10. liabinly arising oot of breach of contract. express 

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## Regiscration Reregistration



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## product when the Agency requires all 

## registrants of similar 

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## 2. Make the following 

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## the EPA 

## Registration Number co 

## read, "EPA Reg.

3. No.**432~1230"** 

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## release the product for shipment. If these condit.ions are 

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## to cancellation in accordance with FIFR.l\ Section 6{e). Your release for shipment of t:he product constitutes acceptance of these conditions.

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## If you 

## have any questions about this letter, please contact John Bazuin at (703)305-7381.



## Attachments: Sincerely yours,


## Cynthia**Giles~Parke.!"** 

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

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## For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Ethephon [(2-.chloroelhyl)phosphonic acid]* 

## INERT INGREDIENTS,

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# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

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### by this label. liability for palent infringement may result from use Of sale ofthis product outside the United States. 

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### Do not reuse them. FOllow manufaclure(s instructions for Cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instruct10ns for washables. use delergent and hotwaler. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

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## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before ealing, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilel. Users should remove clothing immediately 

### if pesticide gels inside. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean clolhing. The contaminated Clothing should be washed before reuse. 

### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product As soon as possible, wash Ihoroughly and 

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## ENvtRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 nOI conlaminate waler used 

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### GENERAL INFORMATION For local recommendations on rales, spray volumes (gallons Ofwaler per acre), and spray eqwpment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experienC€ wilh this producl in your area. USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT M!X PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES "'lAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amounl ofspray you expect to use each day. Do not allow mixed solution 10 sland overnight. Do not use PROXy€'with additives olher Ihan recommended on this labeL Avoid spillS of concentraled product on spray equipment. IMMEDlATElY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY@) IS CORROStVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because 01 the acidic nalure of this product. prolonged exposure 10 spray deposits will damage acryliC plastics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic*plastic materials and painted surfaces with a delergent and waler within Q(le hour after exposure 10 spray deposits.



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Growth Regulator: An appUca\ion of PROXY® slows the growth of Jurfgrasses tllUS redu<:ing Jhe required frequency of mowing and 

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### varielies or in all slales or under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR OOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND 

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### lP (liES) is sending additional inlormation in support of the Me-Tool\pplicalion lor**Prox~'®** 

### Growth Regulator. In addilion, tJm stllding the lirsl page olthe Proxy lilbd with Ihe highlighted brand name to read Proxy®GrolYlh Regulalor. YOLI will also nnd 

### a letter Irom Karen Shearer of Aven!i\ CropSciencc wilhdrawiog the Pro),)' brand name

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RE: Withdrawal ofAlternate Brand Name for EPA Reg. No.**264~26i** 

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## the Environmental Protection Agency that we are v.'ithdrawing the alternate brand 

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User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating. drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or using the loilel. Users should remove clothing immediately 

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### As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change Inlo clean clothing. Wash the outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

### Do not apply directly to waler, or to areas where surface waler is present orto inlertidal areas below the mean high water mark. 00 not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmentw8shwalers. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this productwlll cause modifications in plant growth. Plant iniury may resull. IMPORTANT: Do not apply PROXV®through any 

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### GENERAL INFORMATION For local recommendalions on rales, spray volumes (gallons ofwaler P£tr acre), and spray equ'lpmem under varymg temperalure and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for hiS eXPfjrience with this product In your area, 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES /l,V\Y RESULT IN FORMATION OF TQX1C 

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# • TURF Growth Regulator: An application of PROXY® slows the growth of lurfgrasses thus reducing !he required frequency of mowing and the volume ofclippings COllected. 

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### warnings and other sl;)lemenlS on this label are based upon responsible experls' evaluation of reasonable lests of effectiveness. of toxicIty to 

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### residues and upon reports of fleW experience. Tests have not been made C-fl all vaMeUas or in all stales or under aU conditionS. THE 

### MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AuTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT 

### EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANT!ES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR. ANY AND ALL LOSS OR 

### DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF TH!S PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH !S INCONS!STENT WITH THE 

### lABEl D!RECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. BUYER'S EXCLUS!VE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDlING OF TH!S PRODUCT. WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRtCT LlAB!L1TY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE L1M!TED AT 

### THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANT,TY OF PRODuCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER 

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### NOnCE TO BUYER Purchase of this materia! does not confer any rights undcr patent goveming Ihis product or the use lhCreQf in countries outs,de of the United States



### Aventls Enviranm@nt;J!Science 95 Chestnut Rldge Rd. 

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__ _ PRS

__ _ 

### PM Team: Carl

___ _ ?a'Jl

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## FINAL ACTION: RESPONSE CODE:

_____ _ 75-DAY RESPONSE: YES 

## NO



## -- CRP: 

## YES '--- 

## NO 

## RESTRICTED USE: YES NO
__ 

## EXCLUSIVE USE: 

## YES NO



# -- Wu-.HJ?ACTUR1NG USE: YES NO



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### DATE: __I__ I__ MOS- (1) 

### CITE ALL 

## (4) NOT APPLICABLE 

## (S) SELECTIVE

CONDITIONAL REGIS?RATION/UNCOND:TIONAL REGISTRATION NOTES:

# • Note to 

## the Iile for File Symbol 432-REGN:



## In a call to the submitter, Robert M. Gorrell ofAventis Environmcmal Science. on November 2, 2000 to 

## discuss this pending product lleamcd that Ihis product is a repack of264·267, intended to shill control ofthis Turfuse ofthis product to a neW 

## part ofreorganized A ventis (itselfa result ofthe merger ofRhonc-Polllenc and AgrEvo). Thus, Mr. Gorrell will send the following items as part ofthe registration application for 

## ulis product: I) a revised Confidential Statement of FomlUlation staling Ihat the instant product is aT(:!pack and 2) a Formlllatnr's Exemption [ol1n, IIe will also have the "Proxy" Alternate Rrand Name for Reg. No.**264~267** 

## witltdra\\'o, so thai there is no problem with essentially identical names existing

# ror two dinercnt products. lohn Bazuin, Jr.



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# J;;.! • 

# PRoxr

..··

For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon [{2..chloroethyl)phosphonic

## aci<W

...,......... ................................................21.7% INERT INGREDIENTS:

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

# KEEP OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
81 usted no tntlende la etlqueta.buaque a algulen paraque so 

### 18 expUque a us-ted en dotaUe. (Ifyou 

### do not understand the label, fInd someooe 

## to explain It

### toyou In detail.) For MEDICAL And 

### IRANSfORTATION Emergencle. ONLY

## can 24 Hout'$ A Day 1-800--334·7517



# / STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT



# r (IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gentlywithwalerfor 15--20 minutes. Remove contact lenses 

### if present after the firstS



### minutes then continue rinsing. Can a poison conlrol center or doctorfor treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Cal! a poison control center 0(doctor Immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater ifable to 

### \ swallow. 

### 00 not induce vomiting unless told 

### by a poison control center or doctor. 

# j lF ON SKIN: Take offcontaminated clothing. Rinse skin Immediately 

### with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control

center or doctorfIX treatment advice. / IF tNHALED: 

### Move pen>on to fresh air. 

### If person is not breathing, 

### can g11 

### or arntxdance, and then giv8 artificial respiration nrnfemh-IH 

## !l;JJ , ,.- _., 

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### mouth to mouth Ifpossible. CaU a poison control center ordoctorfor further treatment advice. 

# i**~** !NOTE 

### TO PHYSIClAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate 

### the useofgastliC lavage. 

### No SpeCifIC antidote is available. All 

## ..oS:.:2 

# ftreatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials other than this j , product may have occurred.

# ~**~~\,victimS** of severe overe)(posure, by inhalation, should be kept under medical observation tor up to 

### 72 hours for delayed 

### onset of

, pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure 

### by ingestion. careful 

### gastric lavage 

### is required due to the possibility of stomach or 

# i:f lsophageal perforation. This material is

## an acid. but the use of alkaline substances to neutralize 

### It is conlrnindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corro$ive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggleswhen handling. Harmful ifswallowed orabsorbed through skin. 

### 00 I10t get in eyes 

## or on Clothing, Avoid contactwith skin. 

### Do not inhale vapof$, as this product 

### will irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)


# . Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus 

# ;OCkS imd protective eyewear. '**~** •• , Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched Of heavUy contaminated with this product'Concentrate. 

### Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions forcleaninglmaintaining PPE. tfno such instructions for w3shaties. use deter)!:llt and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separatelyfrom other laundry.



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## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum. using tobacco or using the 

### toilet Users should remove clothing lmmediateJy If pesticide gets inside. Then wash body thoroughly and Change inl0 clean Clothing. The contaminated clothing shoulcl be washed before reuse.
. • Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothiog. Wash Iheoutside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used 

### for irrigation or domestic purposes. 00 not apply directly to water, or to areas where surlace water is prescnt orto intertidal areas below the moan high water mark. 00 not contaminate walerwhen disposing of equipment w3shwalers, Avoid spray driftto nearby crops, as this product 

### witt cause modific3llons in plantgrowth. Plant injury

### may result IMPORTANT: 

### Do not apply PROXY®through 

### any typo of Irrigation system. 

### Do 

## not use this product for purposes other Ihan those l'isted on lhe label. 

### Do nol exceed the rate of PROXV® per acre peryear recommended on this label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It Is a violation of Federal Lawto usethis product In 

### a manner inconsistent with 

### its tabeling. 

### Do not apply Ihis product in a way that 

## win contact woriters Of other persons, either directly Of through drift. Only protected handlers 

### may be in 

### the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe. consu!! the agency responsibte for pesticide regulations. Read entire label before using lhis product. 

# STORAGEAND DISPOSAL STORAGE 

### Do notcontaminale waler, food, 

### or feed bystorage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wasles resulting from the use ofthis product may 

### bedisposed ofon site or at an approvedwastedisposal facility. CONTAINER DtSPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill 

### or by incineration or ifallowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If bumed, stay out ofsmoke•



### • GENERAL INFORMATION \For local recommendations on rates, 

### spray volumes (gallons ofwater 

### per acre). and spray equipment under varying lemperature and

rainfall condilions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative forhis experiencewith this product in your area. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. 

### Do not allow mixed solution to stand ovemight 

### Do not use PROXV@wilh additives other than re<:ommended on this label. Avoid spills ofconcenlrated product on spray equipment IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OFWATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE< EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

# . "'" 

# . Because of the acidic nalure of Ihis producl, protonged exposure to spray deposits will damage acrylic**plasti~:** ceJtain paints, and metals. ' , , •• Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic materials and painted suriaces with a delergent and water within one hOur after t>Xpi)$iJte to spray deposits.



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# • TURF Growth

### Regul~lo{: An application of PROXY€: slows the growth of lurfgrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volume ofclippings collected, 

### Poa annua Seedhead Suppression: Foliar application of Proxy, 

## to actively growing turi, at the labeled rate (5 floz/1000**f~)** 

### will provide suppression of Paa 

## annua and white clover seedheads. Allow 2·3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applicaticns should 

### be made at the intervals specified in the chart for the desired turfgrass. Repeat application to predominately 

### Paa bnnus or While Clover sites 

### may be made at a S.7 week interval. Follow other ganeral recommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLICATION 

### SITES 

## RATE SPRAYVOLUME 

### Turfgrass Growth 

### Regulation Fairways, Roughs and 

### 5 

### fl, ozJ1000 ft2 

### 0.5-4.0 galS/lOOO

# n2 and 

# """ .nnull and 

### White Commercial Turfgrasses, Clover Seedhead Suppression: including Benlgrass (Fairway 

### CUi), Kentucky Bluegrass, Perannial Appty 

### 10 Delively growing luff. II will require 7-10 

### days 10' Rycgrass, Tall 

### & Fine Fescue PROXY®to act. Reapplication inlervals: 

## • Kenlucky Bluegrass-7wks, 

# • Perennial Ryegrass-7 wks. 

# • TallJFine Fescue-4 wks. 

# • BenlQrass-4 

### wks. 

### Use Limitations: 

### Do nol allow enlry 10 treated areas until sprays have dried, For besl results, applywilh sprayer in sufficientvolume ofwaler 10 provide uniform coverage. PROXV® is foliany absorbed. Apply only 10 actively growing luri, underfavorable growing condilions, 

### thai is nol going lnlo a dormancy period. Do nol treal turfgrass with poor root systems Of growing understress due to poor soil conditions, drought, and disease orinsect damage. 

### Do not apply to gotfcourse greens. Useofspreaderslstickers with PROXY® is not necessary
. PROXY®is an acidic product and prolonged expooure to spray depositswill damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and rnelals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one hour after exposure to spray deposits.

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## Tcv,---f~l"-i(S-S iAA'i:t

## "'€3~s1ere'(J**~v, ~!.**  t'1C

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# LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER The mancfactuterwarrants (a) that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label; (b) thai this product is reasonably 

### fit fot the purposes set forth in the directions for use When it 

### is used in accordance with such directions: and (c) thai the directions, warnings and other statements on this label are based upon responsible experts' e
....aluation of reasonable lests of effectiveness. of toxiclty to laboratory i,lnimals and to plants and of residues and upon reports of field experience. Tests have not been made on all 

### varieties or in all states or under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES rr AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPliED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHAll BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL lOSS OR DAIvlAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE lABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ANO MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, lOSSES, DAt.1AGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THtS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE lIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INOIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOTICE TO BUYER 

### Purchase of this material does 

### not confer any rights under patent governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside of the 

### United States



### AvenUs Environmental**Scienc~** 

### 95 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Mont

....ale, NJ 07645 PROXY is a registered trademark

# or:4Het~Gmii~**,;)J~**

# eel. t;s0<:<y",:,\,,>?ii&:+0<\f<;0'

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### 1118/99



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## r



# • PRO**X~** Growth Regulator For Commercial Use Only. Not For**Resi~ential** 

## Use. 

## For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon {(2<hloroethyl)phosphonic acid]· ,................... «
........................ ",.

...................

### 21.7% INERT INGREDIENTS:

.................................................... ................. ............... ........................................76.3% ·Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No.432-xxx EPA Esl No. 264·PA-G1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
51 usted no entlend. la 

### etlqueta. busque a algulen para que
..la expUque a usted en

### detalle. (If

### you do not undeBtandthe label, find SOlMon.

## to explaIn Ittoyou In 

### detail.) For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION EmergencIes

### Q.t6,.Y CaU 24 Hours A Day 1-800·334·7577 

### For PRQDUCT USE fnfonnatlon Can 

### 1..aGO-3J.4.9745 The use of thIs product for a variety of plant groWlh regulation uses: is covered by United States and foreign palents including U.S. 

### flalen! 4,240,819, No license IS granled 10 use this product 

### in countries otner than the United States or for any use nol conlemplaled 

## by this label. Liability for patent infringement may result fi'om use orsate ofIhis producl outside 

### the United Stales. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES; Hold eye open and rinse Sk>wly and gentlywith waler for 1$.20 minutes. Remove cootacllenses ifprosenl after the first 5 minules then continue rinsing. C<lU a poison control center ordoctorfor treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control CQrIter ordoctor immedialely 

### for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwaler ifable 10 swallow. Do not induce vomiling unless told by a poison control center or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin Immedialely wilh plenty of waler for 15-20 minules. Call a poison contre» center ordoclorfor treatment advice. tF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. Ifpernon is 

### not breathing, call9t

### t orambulance, and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth If possible. Call a poison control cenler ordoclorfor furthertreatment advice. NOTE TO PHYStCIAN: Probable mucosal damage may conltaiOdicale 

### the use 01 gastric lavage. Nospociflc anUdole is available. All trea1meniS should be 

### based on observed signs and symploms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials other lhan this produCI may have occurred.

## _~\Victims of severe overexposure, by inhalatiOf'!. should be 

### kepi under medical observalion for up 

### to 72 hour'S for delayed onset of

, pulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion, carefut gastric lavage Is required due to the possibility of slomach or esophageal perioration. This material is 

### an acid, but the use ofalkaline subslances to neutrnliIe It 

### Is contraindlcaled. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrasive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles

### when handling. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. 

### Do nol gel in eyes oron clolhlng. Avoid contacl with skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this prodUCI will irritale mucous membranes, 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)


# . . Applicators and olher handlers must wear long"sleeved shirts and long panIs. waterproof gloves, shoes plus

## ;~ks' and prolective eyewear. '"**~ ~**  

### • Discard clothing and olher absorbenl malerials thai have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this produc( Concentrale. 00 nol reuse them. Follow manufaclure(s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. Ifno such Instructions for washabfes, use

### d'.:!tdtll~l1l and hoi waler. Keep and wash PPE separalely from oJher laundry.**~'"** 0 e



# 188

# • User Safely Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet Users should remove clothing immediately jf pesticide gets insfde. Then wash body thoroughly and change into clean Clothing, The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. • Users should remove PPE lmmediately after handling this product. 

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

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 not contaminate water used for Irrigation or domestic purposes. 00 nol apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present 0(

## to intertidal areas 

### below the mean high water marX. 

### Do notcontaminate wafer when disposing of equipment washwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product 

### will cause modificallons in plant growth. Planl injury may result IMPORTANT: 

### Do not apply PROXY@through any type ofirrigation syslem. 

### 00 not use this product lor purposes other than those 

### listed on lhe label. 

### 00 nol exceed Ihe rale 01 PROXV® per acre per year recommended on Ihis 

### label. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is 

### a
....iolatlon of Federal 

### Law to use thIs product in 

### a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 

### 00 nol apply Ihis product in a way thai 

### will contact workers or olher persons, either directly or through drift. Only prolecled handlers may 

### be in 

### the area during applicalJon. For any requirements specific 

### 10 your Siale or Tribe, consult 

### the agency responsible lor pesticide regulations, Read entire label belore using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE 00 not contaminate water, 

### food. or leed bystorage and disposat PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use 01 Ihis producl may be disposed ofon sile or at an approved wasle disposalfacility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or punclure and dispose 01 in a sanitary landfill or by incineralion or ifallowed by stale and local authorities, by burning. If bumed, stay ootofsmoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION 

# e-' 'For local recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons 

### 01 waler per acre), and spray equipmenl under varying temperalure and rainlall conditions consult Avenlis Environmental Science Representative for his experience with this product in your area. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXIURES t-.\AY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only Ihe amounl 01 spray you expect 10 use each day. Do not allow mixed solution 10 stand ovemight 

### 00 nol use PROXY®with additives other than reeommended on Ihls label. Avoid spills ofconcentraled producl on spray equipment IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING 

# ·
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# · " 

# ... • Because 01 Ihe acidic nature of this product, prolonged exposure 10 spray deposits will damage acrylic**plaslic~,'** ultain paints. and melals. • •••• Rinse thOroughly all exposed acrylic.plaslic materials and painted surfaces wilh a delergent and water wilhin one hour after**('~posule** 

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• TURF
Growth R.gulator: 

### An application of PROXV@ slows the growth ofturlgrasses thus reducing the required /requency of mowing and the volume of c!Jppings canceled. 

### Poa annul! 

### Seedhoad Suppression: Foliar application 01 Proxy, to actively growing turf, althe labeled rate (5 

### nozllOOO ftl) wilt 

### provide suppression 01 

### Poa

..nnua and while clover seedheads. Allow 2·3 weeks for maximum perforrmJnce. Repeat applications 

### should be 

### made at the intervals specified in the chart lor the desired turfgrass. Repeat application to predominately 

## Pea annua or 

### While Clover siles may be made at a 6·7week interval. Follow other general re<:ommendations and precautions on the label.

APPLICATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAY VOLUME 

### Turfgrass Growth 

### Regulation Fairways, Roughs and 

### 5 fl. oz.l1000 

### ft2 0.5-4.0 93/S1t000

# n2 and 

### PSI! 

## annua and Wblte 

### Commercial Turfgrasses, Clover S••dhe.d SuppressIon: including Bentgrass (Fairway cui), Apply 10 aclively growing lurf. /I 

### KentuCky Bluegrass, Perennial 

### will require 7-10 

### d,Y' /0' Ryegrass, Tall 

### & Fine Fescue PROXY® 10 act. Reappiicalion inlervals: 

## • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 

### wlIs. 

## • Perenni81 Ryegrass-7 wks. 

# • TallJFine Fescue-4 

### wks. 

# • Benlgrass-4 wks. 

### Use limitations:



# ., Do nol allow enlry 10 trealed areas until sprays have dried. For best results, apply wilh sprayer in sulfidentvolume 01 water 10 provide unilorm coverage. PROXV® is fotiarly absorbed. Apply only 10 actively growing turf, 

### underfavorable growing conditions, thai is notgoing into a dormancy period. 00nol treal lurfgrass with 

### poor rool syslems or growing under stress due to poor soil conditions. droughl. and disease or insectdamage. 

### Do nol apply 10goll course greens. Use ofspreaderslstickers with 

### PROXY® is nol necessary
. PROXY® is an acidiC producl and prolonged e)(posure to spray deposils will damage acrylic plastics, certain paints and metals

. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painled surfaces wilh a delergent and walerwithin one hour after exposure 10 spray deposits. Tesl tank mixes with other products on a small area before using widely.



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# •

• LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER The manufacturerwarranls (a) thaI this product conforms 10 the chemical description on the label; (b) thaI this product IS reasonably 

### fit for the purposes sel forth in the directions lor use when 

### it is used in accord90ce with 

### such directions; and (e) thaI the direcUons, warnings and other statements on Ihis label are based upon responsible experts' evaluation of reasonable lests of effecliveness, of toxicity to laboralory animals and 10 plants and of reskh,lcs and upon reports of field experience. Tests have nol been made on aU 

### varieties or in aU slales or under a11 conditions. THE MANUFACTURER 

### NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AUTHORiZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT 

### EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS All IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULT5 FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS. WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS, BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDliNG OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT L1ABIUTY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHAlL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF. OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PROOUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOnCE TO BUYER Purchase of Ihis malerial does nol conler any righlS under patenl governing this product or the use Ihereof in countries outside of the Uniled Stales

Aventis Environmental Science 95 Chestnut RIdge Rd. Montvale, NJ 07645 PROXY is a regislered trademark of Ihe Aventls Group PROXY@) (MASTER)Approved t118/99


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# Me-Too Application General label revisions: This product is currently registered as an alternate brand name to 

## ETIIREl brand Ethephon Plant Growth 

## Regulator (same REG Number) with only Turf use directions printed from the [fHREL label. 

## ETHREl is a Crop Science product

- PROXY GROWTH REGULATOR is an Aventis Environmental Sciellce USA, 

## lP (AES) label containing the turf uses from the Ethrel registration**264~267.** 

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# p'ltOXY® Growth Regulator For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon [(2-chloroelhyl)phosphonic add[*"

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### 2 pounds elhephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No,**432~xxx** 

### EPA Est. No. 264..pA.(}1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
5i usled no enllende la eliquel3, busque a alguion para que se la explique a usted en delalio-. (If 

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### It to you In dotall.1 For MEDICALAnd TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800·334·7577 For PRODUCT**V~** Information Cali 1-800·334--9745 Tho use of this product for it variety of plant growth regulation uses is covered by United Stales and foreign patenls including U.S.

## ~atent 4,240,819. No license is granted to usa this product in countries olherthan tho United States or for any use not contemplated 

# .EYthis label. liability for patent infringement may result from use or sale ofthis product outside tho United Slates. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF tN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slOwly and genuy with water for 15·20 minutes, Remove contacllenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: -Call a poison control center ordoctor immediately for Ireatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater il able to swallow. 

### Do not induce vomiling unless told by a poison control center or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Take off contamiJtated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15·20 minules. Call a poison control center or doclorfor lreatment advice. IF INHALED: Move person to tresh air. If person is not breathing, call 91 t or ambulance, and then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth 

### if possible. Call a poison conlml center or doclor for_Iurther treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use ofgastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Overexposure to materials olher than Ihis product may have occurred. 

# a Vlcrlms of severe overexposure, by inhalation, should be kept under medical observation for up to 72 hours for delayed onsel of

ulmonary edema. In a victim 

### 01 overexposure by ingestion, careful gaslric lavage is require<! due to the possibility of stomach or sophageal perforation, This malenal is an acid, but tha use ofalkaline substances to neutralize it is contraindicated. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safely goggleswhon handling. Harmtul ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get In eyes or on clothing. Avoid conlact wilh skin. Do not inhale vapors, as this productwill irritate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and othor handlers musl wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks and protective eyewear. Discard clolhing and olher absortJenl materials thai have been drenched or heavily contamimlled with this preduCI concentrate. Do not reuse Ihem. Follow manufacturer's instruclions for cleaningfmaintalniJtg PPE. If no such ins!ructions lorwashables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately trom other laundry-.



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## User Safety Recommendations Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco orusing the toilel. Users should remove clothing immediately 

### if pcsllclde gets inside. Then wash body 1I10roughly and Change into clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling Ihis product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change inlo ctean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminale waler used for irrigation or domestic purposes. 

### Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is presenl or to intertidDI Dreas below the mean high water marie Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing ofequipmont w3shwalers. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops,as this producl will cause modlficnlions in planl grOWlh. Plant iniury may result. IMPORTANT: Do not apply PROXV®through any Iype of irrigation system. Do not use Ihis producl for purposes otherthan those listed on Ihe label. Do not exceed tho rale of PROXY® per acre per year recommended on this label. 

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## or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulalions. Read entire label before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed of on site or at an approved wasle disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or recondiHoning or punclure and dispose of in 

### a sanitary landfill or by ,ncincf<}lion or ifallowed by slate and 

### local aulhorities, by burning. Ifburned, stay out ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION

' or local recommendalions on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), nnd spray equipment under varying temperature <ind ainfall conditions consult Aven\is Environmental Science Representative for hls experience wllh this prcxluct in your area. 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT MIX PROXV® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES t-.1AY RESULT IN FORMATION OF TOXIC FUMES. 

### Mix only the amounl ofspray you expect 10 

### use each day. 00 nol allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use PROXy.IiJwith additives olherthan recommended on Ihis label. Avoid spills of concentrated producl on spray equipmenL IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY SPilLS WITH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY® IS CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of the acidic nature or thiS product, prolonged exposure to Spray deposils will 

### damage acrylic plaslics, certain paints, and metals. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-plastic malerials and painled surfaces with a delergent and walnrwithin one hour after exposure to spray deposits.



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Growth Regulator: An application of PROXY® SlOws lila growth of turfgrasses !tlUS reducing the required frequency 01 mowing and the volume of Clippings collected. 

### Poa annuli 

### Seedhead Suppression: Foliar application of Proxy, to actively growing 

### lun, at the laboled rale (5 noz/1000 

### ItZ) will provlde suppression of Pea annua and white clover seedileads, Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeal applications should be made at the intervals specified in the chart for Ihe desired lurfgrass. Repeal application to predominately 

### Pea annU8 or While Clover siles may be made al a 6-7 week interval. Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the label.



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### varieties or in all slates or under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIltTY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN 

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### nemo and PM rn.tmbl'lr 01 the EPA Product MeMgar. 3. Prop_d Clu.trlCaUon • Splolfy tho propolled cll'ls,mcation of thie product. 4. Product N.IM· Enter the compl'OtO product OOI'M of thi, po,ticide lit It will appoar on the lobel. Thll namo fllIJllt be opoclfic to thi. product only. OupkAtion of namee i. not permitted emong product$ of tho lIlImO oempany. Do not include any brand n_ or oompanylin

.. doelgnotion•. 5. Na",..and Addt

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### talalul'Id. 

### If you are acting 'in b(lholl of anoth., porty, you mullt fiubmit authori:

..tion from that party to act lor them In regl,trelloo m.n.t •. AnilPpllcanfnot ra.wifIQ in tho United State. 

### mlJn navII an**autho~ud** &goot tllsiding in th. United StJlltttt to oct for thorn In all regl.tretion menor•• The name and conwlete mlll11ng addrellS 01 &\lch on eO'Oot must accompony thi. IIpp!leation. 6.**~r.fIt.d** tt-vMW' FIFRA sec'tion 3 (cl 3 (Ill provldo" for e)'pedlud r(l1.1ow of applications for registration, or an'laMrMnt, to**aXi&tln:~;~:~~::~~** thllt .,elllmilet or identicill to otherpesticido productli thall1re currontly reglBter04 with the EPA. 10 order for YOUt appUcotion 10 bo oxpodlted reviaw, you IrnJllt provido u. with the EPA Regi&tration NLlmb.r endproduct nam;e of the product you**b~oV$** ill *>miler to your produot. Tho product multb. Ilimjlar or identical in both fotmUletion and l&bal.d u....

# ~2~~~:.·~T~hill section muS1 b. oompiot.a for .,1I IIpplication. JUbmitt«l to IMT\end th, regilltration only 01 II outr.ntlytogi.totod: product • to.ubmi

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### ah! UClld fot III now "PJIllcation lor
1. Subf.ct of .ubmkaion • Ched tho appllcilblo block and provide tho Agllncy lotter dote if appropriate. Provide III briaf oxplen.tion of the purposels) fOf 

### tM aubminioo. such 

### as -thol!ddition of a sito, post cr crop Ispacilyl-; -amolld the Confidantial 5t_tomllnt of FormuIo by,

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### all #ppJicetioos submittod in eonnoetion with 

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### .nd numbar par totoll contolner, 2..**T~** ofR.toU Cc.nt.lr1er

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### 1~~<I!Qfi.~lContaet Pointl·

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### I. o$llmotfU! te
......'0!lO 0.85 hour POt ro.,wnso, including timG IOf (.vi.wlng Inl:truoticu"...e.H(chlng existing doUi SCU(COIil. Wlthalin" and maintaining tho data nflodod. and completing lind 18vh.wing Ita eellacticn of information. Sand COrM1eI11,5 rogordlng tho butdon ostlmate 01 any athOl' .!;floct 01 thi" coltocticn of fn,ormeticn, lneludlng IUIIII",tion& for rodueing thin bUflhtn. to eNol, InlolTllaticn Pollcv Branch, \2136), U.S. Environmontal p,otoction Agoncy. 401 M Strut, SW, W.,hinll'lcn, DC 20460. 

### INSTRUCTIONS; 

### Thi. form I" to be used lot 

### all applications for new 

### toglouoticn, ond u.so (clogiWation• 

### .mendmont, towbminion, 

### to ,e,pplicliluom lef notificiltlono, 

### fino! printed IfltaJing, r.t.gi"utllio", etc, In 

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### thi' form. ttt. loIIowi"O mm.riat mu.totecom;peny tho applioltion: 1. CMtitiaelion with Reapect to Cltation of DatelE,.A Form 8510-29). lit not oxomptod by40 CFR 152.81 Ib) 1411; 2. Confidant!. SWlIiMntof Formula (fPA Form 8570-4); 3. Formulator's Exemption Stltement IEPA Form 8570-27): 4. Five oopI

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### x 11 looh papor for aubmlssion or a mockup 01 tho propohd label. II**prop~lIod** for mcdo:up.It./loUId ba constlllctllKlln 0 WITt

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### en 8,5)it 11 Inch filo. Moelt.up IlIbllls clgnificentlysm.Qar then 8.5

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- o.to tubmitted in wpport of this cpp/ication mustbe subminod in accordance with 

### PR Notic. 

### 86·5, • 

### SPECIFIC INSmUCTlQNS: Pleeae roed theiM\luctiom" linad bolow boforo oomphnin" this appllcatlon. Flu:t dotormi", tho typo 01 r.Watroticn 

### "tion. listed in

### Block A, for which you life submitting this application. For applic.tions submitted in connoction with New Regisuation actlolU,**S.ctiom~** I. III, and IV must bo complated by tho applicant. For applicetions submltted In corm.ction with amand!>d rorlllgi,uation actions, r•• ubmiuions, notifie.tionl, retagi,uations. otc
.. Soction' I, II, and IV must be comploud by-the oppllcant. BIodc: 

### A· Chock tho 09Propriata action for which you are submitting this lorm. 

### SECTION 

### J

- Thi. Hction must be compteted, 

# .s applioobla, for aU ragiattelinn oct;o,"" 1. CornpanyJP-roducc: Number -Insart your Company Numb." if one has baltn asslonod by EPA. Thi" number may h

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..en ,II'Onod to you 01 • ba.lc rogilt/ant,. a dl.trlbutor, ora.

### an ••tablllihmenL "your p/oductI. r
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### l. EPA Product 

### Manevw

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### name and PM numb-.r 01 tha EPA Product Manooor. 

### 3. Prop_ad ct_mOlltion

- Spooify tho prClp050d classification 01 this producf. 

### 4. Product Noma

- En10rtho complete product n&f'MI 01 thi$ putidde 8$ It wll! appear on tn. lobet Tho 

### narno mutt ba ap6cific tothia product only. Oupliaation 

### ofnama" i. notparmined tImOrtg produck01 the sarna company, 00 not include enybrand natYMII I»'oompany Ii"" dellignationo. 

### 5. N.rM .nd

### A.wr- of**~** - The'namo of the rill'll or poraon olld 

### odd'"11 .hownin Y(lur application istha p.rson or firm to whom the I.giatr.tlon willia i"wod. Ifyou .ro IWtinl1 in bahall ofIlfIOlhol porty, you mull submit .uthori2etion "om that partyto act for thorn inflIgi.tretion mflUllr•• An oppI1Cont not rilsidlng In tho United St.tes muet havo an .utlwri2cd -oont r(lsiding In the United Stet

..to act lor tlulm In 

### 011 registration mener •• Tha nlllTW! and cemp)e" mailing add"

..01 such an agent muD! 6CcCMpony this appllcatlon. 6. E.qMdJted 

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... milar oridantical in both formulation sl'ld hlbllllKl Ull

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### SECTION II •Thi••• c:tion mu.t bli oomplotltd lor all II(.Ipilcolionrt wbminod to emol'ld the rogiltratif»\ onlV of a ourrently roolotend pr04uct (Arruondmont). for. r ••

ubmlaslon in rnp_o to an Agancy lonor. for notiflcetlen. to ttt. Aooncy, lor tho .ubmiuion 01 final printed labeling, for rer.obmation and lOT any other .etlonthlt parta1ns to a nw:ilie EPA.rtIDtttr,g modt!{:t. Thl. aection 1'!l!!.!12

## W! und for a now appHcfltion 101 ,.",Illation. 1. SUbjoct 01, .ubmiHion • Check the eppJicebie block .nd provide tho AOOncy**lon~r** doto il apPIOPlioto, P,ovid. a briel oxpl,,'Iadon 01 tho purpo".ts) for the wbml$llion, luch., ·tho addition of e site, post or crop {$poci!yl·; "lII"f\f!nd tha Confidential Stott/ment 01 Formula by •••·; ·raragillttation ,ubmis.on·; ·oerarllllabol r""ion01 usa direetiont.- Anach 0 ooplr.t, plllQe il od<,lltional ,pilcail nUdad'. 

## SECTION 111 (Packaging and Contail'lflr Inlormatlon)· This Soction mlJlt be comploted for All app/icotion. cubmlnad in connection with naw regilttotion or !IAl1i.eWe .-nondmanto, 1. Typo 01 Pockoging· ChIIek tho eppropriote block il your ploduct 

### wlli be pockoOed in thflindicllltlld peekegino typo•• Indicate the .izo oftho indlvtdual packets: end number por reteil conto1ntr, 

### 2. Typ. 01 Rf:toll ContaiMf ·Indicota typo 01 contoln&r in which product will be markotod. 3.**L~uom** 01 ,"t Contentl -Indlcete tho location oftho not oontantsinfolmation loryour product. 4. Si:z.fjl of lbltal Conta1Mf· Specilythe Mt contonu of $I ratoU contal08rt for your ptodu<:t. 5, Loo.tlotl or Un DIr.ctlon. -Inolceto the lacetion 01 tha UIO diractioNl 'oryou, ploduct. 

### 6. Manoar In Whleh 

### lab.1 if; eHlxod to product. Indicetad tha method product**lab~1** 

### 11: anached to IOtail container. 

### SECTION IV (Contact Paint)· Thill SoctionmUlit bo col'\'lfl1ollld for IiIIl'Ipplic81ions lor RogillUation aclion" 1.0., now producu rogisr/l'ltion,**rMl.lbmi,~on.** ·me-too.· r.r.giltration, etc. l-S. Solf-llq)Ianototy. 6. EPA Un Only.

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



### Aventis Environmental Science USA, LP 95 Chestnut Ridge Road 

### Montvalel NJ 

### 07645

PRODUCT NAME: Proxy Growth Regulator 10/12100



### COMPANY NAME: Aventls Eenvlronmental Science USA, LP DPP INDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 278075 EPA FILE SYMBOL: 432-REGN EPA RECEIPT DATE: 10/11/00

SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF APPUCATION FOR 

### A NEW REGISTRATION DEAR REGISTRANT: OFACEOf PREVENTION, PESTICIOE AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



### The 

## Offlce of Pesticides Programs has received your application for a new registration and It has 

### passed an administratiVe screen for completeness. Please notethatthis isoniy a notification ofreceiptofyour application. This Is only the firststep in 

### theapplication process, and does NOT constitute approval.



## • Ifyou 

## have any questions please contactDan Kenny, Product Manager 22, at(703)-305-7546.

Sincerely,**~"~,~** 

### -""" " 

### Front End Processing Staff Information Services Branch 

### Information Resources 

## &ServicesDivision

IrtlEim\l'l Add,*, [URtj ®:{/w'«-II.epg.Q0' !<e<:ydoad,l}:.1GCyclot:W i'linlOO Will;Ve-gotobJo 0\1 !kl!mY fr;k$ 00 R«:yclrof'<lp« (MirOfl)I;fl125% PrutcOO!lU(fI(!r) 

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# .N\F'f Aventis EnvironmentalScience



# •

• October 2, 2000 Cynthia 

### l. Giles-Parker

- TM (22) 

### Fungicide Branch-Registration Division Document Processing Desk (APPl) Office 01 Pesticide Programs (H7504C) 

### U5. Environmental Protecrton Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 

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, .. RE: Me Too Application for Proxy® Growth Regulator (EPA Reg, No.**432~** 

### Dear Ms. Miller 

# Aventis

EPAOORMC;1002P 

### Certified Mail

Witl! this teller, Avcntis Environmental Science USA, LP (AES) is applying for a Me Too Apptit.1lion lor Proxy Growth Regulator. 

### Proxy is an alternale brn:nd name lor Ethrel® 

### Plant Regulator (EPA Reg. No. 264-267). Since AES wilt market Proxy in Ihe lurigr.1ss miltkels and separate from Aventis (rop Science, AES is rCQuesting a**~parate** 

### reg, nos. for Proxy Growth Regulator under its 432-company number, This plant growth rcgulator will only contain turfgrass IIses. Tt\is submission mntainstlie following information:


### L lenetof AUlhorization to 

### Use Aventis Crop Science 

### Data 2. Prepared EPAform 8570·1 (Me Too Application) 3. EPA stamped approved fabet for Proxy (817100) 

### ,t 

### (SF 

### 5. 5topies of the Proxy label 

### wilh the turfgrass uses (EPA 

### Reg. No. 432-xxx and 

### Ihe Avenlis Environmental Science USA.lP name) It

### you have any questions. leI me know. Sincerety,

# hd?~1 Richard M. Gorrell EncL CC: Joe Conli (AES) George R,)ymond (AES) fim Feller (AES)

Aventis Environmental Science USA lP

-95 Cheslnul Ridge Road

- Montvale, Nf 07645

- www,ilvcnliscom •**~** 

### •• Telephone (201) 307·9700. Fax: (201) 307·3384

. •**~** 

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September 15, 2000



## Mr. Dan Kenny US Environmental Protection Agency 

## Office ofPesticide Programs Registration Division Document Processing Desk Crystal Mall Building 2, Room 266A 

## 1921 Jefferson 

## Davis Highway Arlington, V A22202

Dear Mr. Kenny: 

# Aventis

RE: Letter ofAuthurizatioll to llse Aventi:.; CropScicncc Data Pertaining to EPA Reg. No. 264-267 

## Company: A ventis Environmental Science /<) .-"

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## Products: CHfPCO PROXY, EPA Reg. No.

## 432~;\**t:l~** I' 

## This 

## Jetter ofauthorization is being provided ill the request ofAventis 

## Environmental Science, which is applying for a me-too registration 

## ror the above referenced pesticide product that contains ethephon purchased rrom Avent!s CrojlScience.
We hereby authorize the Registration Division orthe US Environmental Protection Agcncy to consider such itemsofAventis CropSciellce product registration infonnation as contained in files to SUppOI1 

## the application for pesticide rcgistration ofthe above referenccd product by the subject company. The authorization herein grantcd shall be limited to an intemal review ofthe product registration inlbnnation by the appropriate pcrsonnel within EPA. Suchproduct registration informatioll shall not be made Jlart ofthe subject company's product registration files norshall it be disclosed to 

## the subject cnmpany or to any other registrant without expressed written consent The authorization hercin provided shall beapplicable only to thepesticideproduct cthcphon technical and pmducts containingethephon that is identitied above and shall not extend to anyother products or product registration ofAvcutis CropScience. Sincerely,

Karen S. Shearer Regulatory Affairs Manager Fungicidcs-Herbicides 

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# •

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



## Richard M. Gorrell 

## Aventis Environmental Science 95 Chestnut Ridge Road 

## Montvale, New Jersey 07645 

# AUG OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES



## Subject: Ethrel**~** 

## brand Et:hephon Plant**Regu.latc~/Proxy':!!** 

## EPA Registration Number 264-267 The label amendment dated June 12, 2000 that contains

The addition of the 

## "Poa annua Seedhead Suppression I' 

## Section to the 'JDirections for Use"



## Dear Mr, Gorrell, The labeLing referred to above, submitted in connection with 

## regist.!."ation under the Pederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. as amended, is acceptable. A stamped copy is 

## enclosed for your records. The other version of the amended label that was submitted for the subject product on the same date contains the same amendments as the accepted amended version of the 

## label except that -1t does not concain 

## ;:he "Poa annua 

## Seedhead Suppression" sectton in 

## the "Directions for Use", 

## so the accepced amended version of the label is considered the most: recent version of the label (supersedes the other versi on of the 

## :i:lbel)

. Submit one copy of your 

## final printed labeling before 

## you release the 

## product for shipment.

Atcachment:

# ~/;'~- Cynthia L. Giles-Parker Product: f>1anager (22} 

## Fungicide Branch Registration Division (7505CI



## Labe1 5 

## tamped "Jl.ccepted**~** 

# 209

# PROX~ For Commercial Use Only. Not For Residential Use. For use on Turf. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Elhephon [(2·cllloroethyl)phosphonic**acidl~** 

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### INERT INGREDIENTS:

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.........................78.3% ·Contains 2 pounds ethephon per gallon. 

### EPA Reg. No. 264-267-432 EPA Est No. 264-PA..(l1 

# KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# DANGER PELIGRO
Si usted no entieode la etlqueta. busque a algulen para que S8 la expllque a usted en detalle. (If

### you do not understand the label, fiod someone to explain It to you In detaiL) For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 HoursA Day 1-800-334-7577 For PRODUCT

# y§.!§ Information Call1..a00-334·9745

• TIle use of this product for a variety of plant growth regulation uses Is covered by United Slates and foreign patents Including U.S. PatenI4,240.819. No license is granted to usc this product in countries other than Ihe United States orfor any use not contemptated by this labul. liability for patent infringement may result from use or sale of Ihis product outside the United States. 

# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and genllY wilhwater for 1&-20 minutes. Remove contact tenses if present afterthe first 5 minutes Ihen continue rinSing. Call a poison control cenler ordoctorfor treatment advice. tF SWALLOWED; Call a poison controt center ordoclor immedialety for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater if aille to swallow. 

### Do not induce vomiting unless totd by a poison controt center or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Take olf contaminated clothing, Rinse skin immediately with plenly of water for t5-20 minutes. Call a poison controt center or doctorfor treatment advice. tF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance, and then give artificlat respiration preferably mouth to mouth ifpossible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosat damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. No specific antidote is available. 

### AU treatments should be based on observed signs and synlptoms of distress in the patient Overexposure to materials olher than this product may have occurred

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• Viclims of severe overexposure, by inhalation, shoutd be kept under medical observation for tip to 72 hours for detayed onset of pulmonary edema. tn a victim of Overexposure by tngeslion, carefut gastric lavage is required due to the possibility of stomach or esophageat perforation. This material is an acid, but the use of atkatine substances to neutratize it is conlraindicaled. 

# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive; Causes irreversibte eye damage. Wear safety goggtes when handting. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on dOihing. Avoid contact with skin. 00 (tot inhate vapors, as this product will irritate mucous membranes, 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handters must wear tong-sleeve<l shirts and long pants, walerproof gloves, shoes plus sry:"s and protective eyewear. Discard ctothing and other absorbent materiats that have been drenched or heavily contaminaled with this pro0\..1Ct <.ancentratc. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE, If no l3uch inslru{.uool;; fqr was;lohlaJ, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.



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## UserSafety Recommendations Users shouldwash hands before eating, drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toile\. Users should remove clothing immediately jf pesticide gels insido. Then wash body thoroughly and change inlo clean clothing. The contaminated clothing should be washed before reuse. 

### Users should romove PPE Immediately alter handling this 

### product 

### As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change Inlo clean clothing. Wash the 

### outside ofgloves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 00 nol contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply direclly to waleI', or to areas where surface waleI' is present orto intertidal areas belowthe mean Iligh waleI' marl<. 00 nol contaminale walerwhen disposing ofequipment washwalers. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this productwllt cause modifications in Plant growth. Plant injury may result. tMPORTANT: 

### 00 not apply PROXY®through any type of irrigation system, Do not use this productfor purposes other than those listed on the label. 

### 00 not exceed the rate of PROXY® peracre peryear recommended on this [abet. 

# DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

# • Itis OJ viotatron of Federat Lawto use thIs product In a manner inconsistent 

### with its labating. Do not apply [his product In a way that will contact workers orother persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during applfcation. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulatlons. Read entire [abel before using this product.

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# STORAGEAND DISPOSAL STORAGE 

### 00 not contaminate w3ter. food, orfeed by storage and disposal. PESTICtDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product 

### may be disposed of on site orat an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Trip[e rinse (or eQulva[ent). Then offerfor recycllng or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of [n 

### a sanitary [andfil[ or by incineration or if

### altowe<.i by state and local authOrities, by buming. If burned, stay out ofsmoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION .Fortoca[ recommendaHons on rates, spray volumes (galions ofwaler per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperature and rainfall conditions consult Aventls Environmen[al Science Representative for his experience Wi[h this product in your area. USE PRECAUTIONS 

### 00 NOT M[X PROXY® WITH AMMON[UM TH[OSULFATE. SUCH TANK M[XTURES MAY RESULT [N FORMATION OF TOX[C FUMES. M[x only the amount ofspray you expect [0 use each day. 

### 00 not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use PROXY€>with additives otherthan recommended on this [abcl. Avoid spills of concentrated product on spray equipment. [MMEoIATELY R[NSE ANY SPILLS WITH PLENTY OF WATERAS PROXY® [S CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEANING Because of tho addie nature of [his product. prolonged exposure to spray depositS 

### will damage p(,(Vllr Q[astics, certain paints. and metals, Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic-p[astic ma[erials and painted surfaces with a detergent and 

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# • TURF Growth Regulator: An application of PROX)"8 slows the growth of lurfgrasses thus reducing the required frequency of mowing and the volume ofclippings collected. 

### Po. annua Seedhead Suppression: Foliar application of Proxy, to actively growing 

### turf, at the labeled rate (5 flo:t11000 

### fil) will provide suppression of 

### Poa annUB and while clover seOOheads. Allow 2-3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeal applications 

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### be made altha intervals specified in the chart for the desired lurfgrass. Repeal application to predominately 

### Poa annul) or WhHe Clover siles may be made at a 6·7 week Interval. Follow other general recommendations and precautions on the label.



### APPLICATION SITES 

## RATE SPRAYVOLUME 

### Turfgrass Growth Regulation Fairways. Roughs and 5 

### fl. ozJ1 000fl2 

### 0,5-4.0 9al9/1ooo ft2 

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### White Commercial Turfgrasses, Clover Seedhead Suppression: including Bentgrass (Fairway cut), Apply to actively growing turf. It KentuCky Bluegrass. Perennial 

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### & Fine Fescue PROXV®to acl Reapplication intervals: 

# • Kentucky Bluegrass-7 wks. 

# • Perennial Ryegrass.7wks. 

## • TalifFine Fescue-4 wks. 

## • Bentgrass-4 wks. 

### Use Limitations: Do notallow entry to treated areas until sprays have dried. For best results, applywith sprayer in sufficientvolume ofwater to provide uniform coverage, PROXV® is fotlarly absorbed. Apply onlyto actively growing turf, under favorablo growing conditions. Ihatls not going Into a dormancy 

### period. Do not treat turfgrass with poor root systems or growing understress due to poor soil conditions. droughl, and diseaseor insect damage. Do not apply to golf course greens. Use ofspreadersfstickerswilh PROXY®js not necessary. 

# •• PROXY® is an acidic product and prolonged exposure 10 spray deposits 

### wilt damage acrylic plastics. certain paints and metals

. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic ptastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithin one hourafter exposure to spray deposits. Use on Turfgrass not registered In the State of California.
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# LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER The manufacturerwarrants (a) Ihal this product conforms 

### to the chemica! description on !ho label; (b) Ulat this product is reasonably 

### fit fGf 

### the purposes set forth in the directions for use when ills used in accordance 

### with such direcl]ons; and (e) that the directions, warnings and other statements on this label 

## are based upon responsible experts' eYalualion of reasonable lests of effecliveness, of 

### toxicity to laboratory animals and to plants and of residues and upon reports of field cl<porience. Tests haye nol been made on all 

### varleties or in all slates or under aU conditions. THE MANUFACTURER 

### NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR. ANYAND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHfCH tS tNCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL. INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOTICETO BUYER 

### .purchase of Ihis material does not confer any rights under palent goveming this product or the use thereof in countries outside ollhe United Stales



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## This product is currently registered as an alternate brand name to ETHREl brand Ethephon Plant Growth Regulator (same REG Number) with only Turf usc directions printed from the ETHREllabel. ETHREL is a (rop Science product

- PROXY GROWTH REGULATOR is an Aventis Environmental Science USA, lP (AES) label containing the turf uses from the Ethrel registration 264·267. AES is applying for an EPA Reg. No. for PROXY GROWTH REGULATOR under the AES company number432

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# STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES: Hold eyeopen and rinse slowly and genUy wilh water for 15-20 minutes. Remove cantactlcnses if present after the firstS minutes then continue rinsing. Call a polson control center ordoctorfor treabnenl advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center 

### Of doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass ofwater ifable to swallow. Do not induce vomiting untess told by a polson controt center or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated Clothing. Rinse skin immediately 'Hith plenty ofwater for 15-.20 minutes. Call a poison control center Of doctorfor treatment advice. IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or ambulance. and then 9ive artificiat respiralion preferably mouth 10 mouth jfpossible. Call a poison co,ntrol cenler ordoctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: PrObable mucosal damage may contraindicale the use ofgastric lavage. No speCific antidote is availabte. All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patienJ. Overexposure to materials other Ihan this product may have occurted. _Victims of

## savere overexposure, by inhalation, should 

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### ~ulmonary edema. In a victim of overexposure by ingestion. careful gastric lavage is required due to the possibmty of stomach or esophageal perforation. Thls material is an acid, but 

### the useofalkaline substances to neutralize 

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# PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DANGER HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Wear safety goggles when handling. Harmful ifswallowed or absorbed through skin. Do nol get in eyes oron clolhing. Avoid conlactwith skin. 

### Do nol Inhale vapnrs, as Ihis product will inilate mucous membranes. 

## PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

# , , •••••• Applicators and other handlers must waar long-sleeved shirts and long pants. waterproof gloves, shoes plus**~ocks** and protective eyewear. •••••• Discard clolhing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product·concentrale, Do nol reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/mainlaining PPE. 

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### Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 

### As soon as possible. wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside of gtoves before removing. 

## ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply d[rectly to water, or to areas where surface water 

### is present or [0 

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### mean high watermark. Do not contaminate water when disposing ofequipment washwators. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops, as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury may result. [MPORTANT: 

### Do not apply PROXY@throughanytypeofirrigationsystem. 

### Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on 

### the label. 

### Do not exceed the rate ofPROXY® per

### acre per year recommended on this tabeL 

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### v[o[atlon of FederatLawto use this product In a manner Inconsistentwith Its 

### labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact 

### workers or other persons, either directly orthrough 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 labe[ before using this product. 

# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE 

### Do not contaminate water, food, orfeed by storage and disposal. PESTICtDE DISPOSAL Wastes resulting from the use ofthis product may be disposed of on site orat an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Trip[e rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill 

### or by incineration or ifallowed by state and loca[ au[horlties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 

### GENERAL INFORMATION
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### Ioca[ recommendations on rates, spray volumes (gallons ofwater per acre), and spray equipment under varying temperalure and rainfall conditions consult Aventis Environmental Science Representative for his experience with this product in yourarea, 

### USE PRECAUTIONS DO NOT 

### MIX PROXY® WITH AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE. SUCH TANK MIXTURES MAY RESULT [N FORMAT[ON OF TOXIC FUMES. Mix only the amount ofspray you expect to use each day. 

### Do not allow mixed solution to stand overnight. Do not use PROXY® with additives otherthen recommended on this label. Avoid spills of concentrated product on sproy equipment. IMMED[ATELY R[NSE ANY SPILLS W[TH PLENTY OF WATER AS PROXY€} [S CORROSIVE. EQUIPMENT CLEAN[NG 

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### Poa annuli Seedh,ad Svppresslon: Foliar application of Proxy, 

### to actively growing turf, 

### at the labeled rale (5 f1oz/1000 

### ft1) will 

### provide suppression of Poa 

## Mnua and while clover seadheads. Allow 2*3 weeks for maximum performance. Repeat applications should be made at the intervals specified in the chart for the desired turfgrass, Repeal application to predominately Poo annua or 

### White Clover sites may be 

### made al a 6·7 week interval. Follow othergeneral recommendations and precautions on the label.

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## RATE SPRAY VOLUME Turfgrj!ss Growth 

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### turf. It Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial will 

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### with poor root syslems orgrowing understress due to poorsoil conditions, droughl, and diseaseor insed damage. 

### Do not apply to golfcourse greens. Use ofspreaders

### Istickers with PROXY® Is not necessary. PROXV® is an acidic,product and prolonged exposure to spray deposits will damage i1crylic ptastics, certain paints and metals

. Rinse thoroughly all exposed acrylic plastic materials and painted surfaces with a detergent and waterwithir' one hour after exposure to spray deposits.
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### varieties or in all states or under all conditions. THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS. NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE TO IvtAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.



### . THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGEWHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS. WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAt..{AGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING Of THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE. STRICT LtABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER DR SELLER 

### BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDlING OF THIS PRODUCT. NOTICE TO BUYER

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