Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0090-0010
Agency: epa
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2010-09-23T04:00Z

NIVALIS

FOR USE BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS ONLY

A Bio-fungicide for use on turf

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Typhula phacorrhiza strain # 94671
…………………………………………………..……….
4.00% (by weight)

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
……………………………………………………………..
…………96.00% (by weight)

TOTAL:
……..................................................................
.................................................... 100.00%

Contains a minimum of 181,600 colony forming units (CFU)/pound.

(One product granule is equivalent to one CFU)

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Si usted no entiende la etiquette, busque a alguien para que se la
explique a usted en detalle 

(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you
in detail)

POTENTIAL SENSITIZER

CAUTION 

Causes moderate eye irritation

FIRST AID:

IF INHALED:	Move to fresh air.

If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, and then give
artificial respiration preferably mouth to mouth if possible.

Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

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.

GENERAL:	Have the product container or label with you when calling a
poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

	For emergency information on product call the National Pesticide
Information Center at 1-800-858-7378, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time
(PT), seven days a week.  During other times, call poison control center
1-800-222-1222

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION Causes moderate eye irritation

Causes moderate eye irritation.  Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. 
Wear protective eye goggles.  Wash thoroughly with soap and water after
handling and before eating, drinking, and chewing gum, using tobacco or
using the toilet. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may
cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

For terrestrial use, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where
surface water is present; or to inter-tidal areas below the mean high
water mark.  Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash
water or rinsate.

NET CONTENT: ________lbs

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and shoes plus socks when
handling, mixing/loading or applying the product and during all
clean-up/repair activities.  Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist,
use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other
laundry. 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs,
or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR 170.240
(d) (4-6), the handler PPE requirement may be reduced or modified as
specified in the WPS.

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATION

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

Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing.

Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of
gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change
into clean clothing.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that
will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift.
Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any
requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency
responsible for pesticide regulation.

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170

This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural
workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training,
decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
statements on the label about personal protective equipment,
restricted-entry interval, and notification to workers (as applicable).
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may
be in the area during application. Do not enter or allow worker entry
into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 4
hours. For early entry into treated areas that is permitted under the
Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that
has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, wear long sleeved
shirt, long pants, and shoes plus sock.

NON - AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT
within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural
pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used
to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or
greenhouses.

Professional applicators to golf courses are not within the scope of the
Worker Protection Standards.

GENERAL USE INFORMATION

NIVALIS contains dried mycelium and sclerotia of the fungus Typhula
phacorrhiza.  The fungus competes with other low temperature fungi under
snow cover and controls the development of pink and grey snow mould
disease on turfgrass.  

DO NOT APPLY BY AIR.  

Failure to follow label directions may result in erratic control of snow
mould disease of turfgrass.  Read all information and directions
carefully before using NIVALIS.

NIVALIS is for use on turf where continuous snow cover persists for 90
days or more. NIVALIS is safe for use on creeping bentgrass, Kentucky
bluegrass, annual bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and other common species
of turfgrass.

USE DIRECTIONS:

Method of Application:  21 lbs/1000 ft2 of NIVALIS to golf course
fairways and 103 lbs/1000 ft2 for golf course greens and tees. Do not
use water or equipment contaminated with chemicals likely to be harmful
to the active ingredient fungus in this product.

Application Timing:  NIVALIS should be applied after the last mowing and
before snowfall.  Do not apply within 2 weeks of fungicide applications.

Integrated Pest Management:  The use of turf fungicides does not
interfere with the efficacy of NIVALIS. However, NIVALIS should not be
applied in combination with any pesticides or within 2 weeks of
fungicide application.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage, disposal, or
cleaning of application equipment.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep pesticide in original container. Store in a
cool, dry place below 390F (40C). DO NOT contaminate food or foodstuffs.
DO NOT store or transport near feed or food.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food, of feed by storage
and disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be
disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: DO NOT reuse bags, completely empty bag into
application equipment. Dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by
incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning.
If burned, stay out of smoke.

Spill Clean/Decontamination: Contact the manufacturer in case of a
spill, and for clean-up of spills.

CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY

Read the entire label of this product before its application and use.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions of Warranties and
Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not
acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions,
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability.

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be
adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to
eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop
injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result
because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other
materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond
the control of Agrium Advanced Technologies. All such risks shall be
assumed by the user or buyer.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the extent consistent with applicable law,
Agrium Advanced Technologies, Inc. makes no other warranties, express or
implied, of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose or
otherwise, that extend beyond the statements made on this label. No
agent of Agrium Advanced Technologies is authorized to make any
warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties
contained herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Agrium
Advanced Technologies disclaims any liability whatsoever for special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or handling
of this product.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: To the extent consistent with applicable law,
the exclusive remedy of the user or buyer for any and all losses,
injuries or damages resulting from the use or handling of this product,
whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or
otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price paid or at Agrium
Advanced Technologies’ election, the replacement of product.

MANUFACTURER:

SYLVAN INC.

198 NOLTE DRIVE,

KITTANNING, PA

16201, USA

Always check with your State to verify State registration status

PRODUCT NAME: NIVALIS 

EPA REGISTRATION NO: XXXXX

SUBMISSION NUMBER: NEW PRODUCT APPLICATION							

DISTRIBUTED BY:

AGRIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

10 CRAIG STREET

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO

CANADA

N3R 7J1

EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER:  XXXXXXXX 

MANUFACTURER’S EPA ESTABLISHMENT NUMBERS:

070002-PA-002, 070002-PA-003, 0700002-PA-004