Page 1 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label 

## ProTone TM 

## SG Plant Growth Regulator SOLUBLE GRANULE S - Abscisic Acid (20.0%) FOR USE ON GRAPES Active Ingredient S - Abscisic Acid ....................................................................................................... 20.0% w/w Other Ingredie nts...................................................................................................... 80.0% w /w Total......................................................................................................................... 100.0% w/ w ProTone TM SG c o ntains a total of 20 g of S - Abscisic a cid (S - AB A) in 100 g of product. S - Abscisic acid, commonly known as S - AB A , is a naturally occurring gr owth regulator found in plants. Application of ProTone TM SG ( S - AB A ) to grape berries causes enhanced coloration o f the berries. This container will treat 0.6 acres when applied at the ma ximum label rate.



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## CAUTION See next panel for First Aid Information. E PA Registration No. 73049 - UAR EPA Establishment No. 33762 - IA - 001 This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. Perm ittee: Valent BioSciences Corporation 870 Technology Way Libertyville, IL 60048 1 - 847 - 968 - 4700 Net Weight: 1.65 lb. ( 7 50 grams)Page 2 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label FIRST AID If in eyes  Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes.  Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.  Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. HOT LINE NUMBER Have the product co ntainer or label w ith yo u when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also call toll - free 1 - 800 - 892 - 0099 (24 hours) for emergency medical treatment and/or transport emergency information. For all other information, ca ll 1 - 847 - 968 - 4700.



### PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION: Causes moderate ey e irritation. Avoid contact with ey es or clothing. Wash thoroughl y with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear:

 Long - sleeved shirt and long pants.  Shoes plus socks. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. I f no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separatel y from other laundry . User Safety Recommendations Users should:  Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet  Remove clothing/ PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughl y and put on clean clothing.  Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughl y and change into clean clothing.Page 3 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label



### ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directl y to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash - water or rinsate. 

### DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with the term s of the Label . Do not apply this product in a way

that will contact workers or other persons, either directl y or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any r equirements specific to y our State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency

responsible for pesticide regulation. AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only

in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. Itcontains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emerg ency

assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted - entry interval. The requirements in this box only appl y t o uses of this product th at are covered b y the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 4 hours. PPE required for earl y entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with an ything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is:

 Long - sleeved shirt and long pants (or Coveralls ) .  Chemical resistant gloves (made of an y waterproof material).  Shoes plus socks.Page 4 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label 

### GENERAL DIRECT IONS FOR USE ON GRAPES Use only as directed. Read the label thoroughl y and make sure it is understood before makin g applications. ProTone TM SG improve s red color development in grapes. Application instructions:

 On grapes, S - ABA is known to accelerate and enhance the red color development of grape berries depending on cultivar, viney ard conditions, and growing region. One or more of the following benefits is often associated with treatment with S ABA: improved fruit quality as a result of enhanced fru it color, earlier harvest, improved harvest management, and improved pack - out y ield.

 In most cases c olor development resulting from ProTone TM application will be visible five to seven day s after application.

 Undesired effects can result from any devi ations from the label directions in the rates, timings, water volumes, or the adoption of untested spray mixes, when apply ing ProTone TM SG .  To prepare the treatment solution, add the required amount ProTone TM SG to a spray tank about half

- filled with water. Agitate while bringing the total volume of water to the required level. Mix thoroughly with agitation and b yp ass circulation to completel y dissolve the ProTone TM SG , and then add surfactant. Discard an y unused treatment solution at the end of each day following local, state or federal law.

 Use a non - ionic surfactant at the final adjuvant concentration directed by t he adjuvant manufacturer. Use of an adjuvant will improve wetting and coverage of the grape bunches.

 In creased coloration of grape ber ries has been achieved with bunch directed spray s applied b y calibrated commercial spray equipment. Apply ProTone TM SG in a sufficient amount of water to ensure uniform, thorough, but not excessive coverage of the grape bunches. Product efficacy requires that all bunches, and berries within bunches, receive thorough and complete coverage. Adjust spray

volumes to achieve thorough coverage based on vine size, spacing, trellis sy stem, vine canopy , and spray equipment.

 Best results will be achieved from a pplications during the cooler parts of the day or night, avoiding the hottest period of the day . To maximize absorption and optimize product effectiveness, appl y ProTone TM SG under slow dry ing conditions, e.g. earl y in the morning, in the evening or night (coolest daily temperatures, medium to high relative humidity , and no wind). Do not make applications during the day or earl y evening when the fruit is still hot.Page 5 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label

 ProTone TM SG can enhance the red color of grape cultivars that have difficulty developing color and helps increase red color of grapes grown in poor coloring areas. However, under very poor color development conditions (e.g. excessively hot day and night temperatures, heavy crop load, poor growing conditions) application of ProTone TM SG may no t give adequate red color development. Serious consideration is to be given, on a block - by - block basis, to an y vineyard conditions (elevation, sun exposure, soil texture, growing condition, prevailing or anticipated weather patterns such as high temperature, drought or flood conditions, nutrient levels) or production practices (vine size, vine spacing, vine canop y, crop load, trellis system, pruning) that impact fruit color development.

 Under conditions where red color development of grapes is good, (e.g. growing areas with a history

of good red color development, y ears in which there is good red color development, cultivars that alread y develop sufficient red color), application of ProTone TM SG will not provide significant additional red color or advance the harvest period.

 Do not apply ProTone TM SG to plants or fruit under stress (e.g. heat , water, disease, insect and nutrient). Injured or stressed plants or fruit will show a reduced response to ProTone TM SG .  Do not overhead irrigate treated plants fo r at least 6 hours following application of ProTone TM SG .  Do not apply ProTone TM SG if rain is expected within 6 hours of application.

 The proper application timing of ProTone TM SG is important to product performance. When applying ProTone TM SG , deviati ons from the label directions in the rates, timings, water volumes, or the use of untested spray mixes, may produce undesired results. COMPATIBILITY WITH O THER AGRICULTURAL PR ODUCTS Compatibility

an d performance data for ProTone TM SG with other agricu ltural products is not available. Do not mix with other agricultural products except a non ionic surfactant .Page 6 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label APPLICATIONS, RATES, AND TIMINGS GRAPE S CROP OBJECTIVE

/ BENEFIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Grapes (Table Grapes, Juice Grapes, Wine Grapes ) Enhanced red

coloration of grapes. Contact Valent BioSciences Corporation for mo re information. Apply ProTone TM within the period from 1 week before

veraison ( 50 percent of the target fruit has softened ) until anticipated harvest of target fruit . Application timing varies depending on the cultivar, vineyard conditions, and grow er objectives. Spray Applications: Apply 75 to 25 0 g of S - AB A per acre as a spray solution in a sufficient volume to achieve uniform and complete coverage of the grape bunches. In most cases 75 g S - AB A ( one - half bottle of ProTone TM 20 SG ) to 150 g S - AB A (one bottle of ProTone TM 20 SG ) per acre per application w ill provide good results. In situations where greater color development is desired, the higher S - AB A rate should be used. Early timing: First application should be made betw een 1 week before veraison and 3 w eeks after veraison. A single application made during this period has been shown to be effective to enhance grape berry color. Late timing: If additiona l color development is desired, up to three (3) applications of ProTone TM SG can be used. Multiple applications are expected to improve color on cultivars for which there is an extended period betw een veraison and harvest Apply to marketable clusters wit h significant green color. Fruit may need to remain on the vine for 2 to 3 additional w eeks for harvestable color to develop. Fruit must be firm at time of application w ith the potential to remain firm until harvest. Application: U se bunch directed sp ray s that achieve thorough wetting of the fruiting zone. Bunches need to receive uniform and complete coverage w ithout runoff. The spray volume required will depend on the trellis system, the vine canopy size and management, and commercial spray equipment used. Sp ray volumes ranging from 80

– 200 gallons/A have been shown to be effective when applied under slow drying conditions. Use of Adjuvants : U se a non - ionic surfactant at the final surfactant concentration directed by the surfactant manufacturer to improve w etting and coverage of grape bunches.Page 7 of 7 S - Abscisi c acid, (S - ABA) Grape - Soluble Granule - Use Label Determining Optimal Rates: Optimal ProTone TM SG rates will vary according to the desired color effect, growing conditions & practices, application technique, environmental conditions, variet y & cultivar, plant vigor, vine canop y and crop load. Different varieties or cultivars of the same species may respond differentl y t o ProTone TM SG . With increasing temperature and lower humidity consider using the higher rates within the range given in the applicat ion rates , remembering not to apply to plants that are alread y under stress.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed b y storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Keep container tightly

closed when not in use. Store product in a cool and dry place. Avoid extended storage conditions at temperatures above 25°C (77°F). Avoid exposure of product to light Pesticide Disposal To avoid waste , use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If waste cannot b e avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run b y state or local governments or by industr y). Container Handling Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptl y after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1⁄4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into appl ication equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Offer for recy cling, if available or puncture and dispose of the container in a sanitar y landfill, or by other procedures approved b y state and local authorities. Warranty and Disclaimer Statement: To the fullest extent permitted by law, seller makes no warrant y, express or implied, of merchantabilit y, fitness or otherwise concerning use of this product other than as indicated on the label. User assumes all risks of use, storage or handling not in strict accordance with accompany ing directions. Valent BioSciences Corp. © 2009