UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTtCTION AGENCY ~ ~3 fotlcl-3,93 APR 8 I99T Mr. Wayne R. Hillebrecht ,Zeneca Inc., ZenecaAg Products 1800 Concord Pike --,---- P.O. Box 15458 Wilming~on, DE 19850-5458 Dear Mr. Hillebrecht: SUBJECT: Label Amendment: Adding Tank Mix with Reward Herbicide; Change in Product Name of Record.· Fusilade II Turf and Ornamental 'Herbicide EPA File Symbol: 101/32-393 , Your Submissions Dated April 1, 1997, ~d April 7, 1997 The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, FUngicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) , as amended, is acceptable provided that you: 1. Add the following footnote to the ingredient statement: , "Contains petroleum hydrocarbons" 2. Delete the phrase "if irritation persists" from the dermal statement of practical treatment. 3. ,Add the fotlowing inhalation statement of practical treatment: "IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh'a:ir. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention." ' 4. Add the following Note to Physician in close proximity to, but 'clearly distinguished from, the statements of practical ' treatment: "Note To Physician: May pose an aspiration pneumonia hazard. " RD:STANTON:PM Team 23:Rm. 235:CM-2:305-5218:Disk #5:S521334.LET CONCURRENCES . " sYMBOL ... 7505C SURNAME ... S. Stanton PATE. Apr 8, 1997 ,"Icorm 13, J·1 {1 2-701 _ FILE L.U -Y, ' , ,. '" ~.' -2- 5. Revise the dermal sensitization statement ("May cause allergic skin reactibns") in accordance with the Agency's latest guidance, The preferred wording is as follows: . ".Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions .in some individuals." . 6. Sub~it one copy·of your final printed labeling before 'you release the product for shipment. The subject product.is a 100% repack of Fusilade DX Herbicide (EPA Reg. No. l.Q1.82-~67). Accordingly, 'the two . products should .have identical precautionary labeling. The revisions described .in items 1. through 5, abbve, will make the precautionary labeling' consistent between the two products. We aCknowledge the change in the name of record for the . ) subject product from "Fusilade 2EC Turf and Ornamental Herbicide" to "Fusilade .TI Turf and Ornamental Herbicide"_ . E'lease use the new.name in all future correspondence with the Agency concerning this product. .. A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records. Sincerely yours, Joanne I. Miller Product Manager (23) Fungicide-Herbicide Branch Registration Division (750SC) J Enclosure ",! ' ,. '.'.' • Page 1 of 34 FUSILADI; II T&O Bookie! FUS2TOB.RSB - 3131197 FUSILADE® II Turf and Ornamental Herbicide COMPLETE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND USE PRECAUTIONS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION ACTIVE INGREDIENT: ) Fluazifop-P-butyl Butyl (Rj-2-{4-[[5-(trifluoromethyl}-2-pyridinyl]oxy] phenoxy]propanoate* .....................•..•..........•..•........•... 24.5% INERT INGREDIENTS .................................................. 75.5% TOTAL . .................................................. 100.0% *FUSILADE II Turf and Ornamental herbicide contains 2 pounds (+) isomer (f1uazifop-P-butyl) per gallon . EPA Reg. No. 10182-393 Made in U.S.A. ) ZENECA Professional Products ZENECA Inc. Wilmington, DE 19850-5458 :::u rrJ .....,'Cl ("") '-' ACCEP"lED ;g==- with COMMENTS " . I . In EPA Letk:r Dated Lv APR 81997 .. Uuder the FMend b. e£#ddo. N" C ,. 'MAd v FwndWde • ...IBcr' N 0 .. omeaded, fer the pMtIdde C> ....... tqbtered 1IIMiIIr EPA~. No. _" /17/ $".f!..:..l1. Page 2 of 34 FUSILADE II T&O Booklet , . FUSzrOB.RSB - 3/31197 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS DIRECTIONS FOR USE AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS STORAGE AND DISPOSAL General Information Application Directions Timing Spray Additives Ground Application Band Application Cultivation Spot Treatment ) General Use Precautions NONFOOD AGRICULTURAL USES - ORNAMENTALS Additional Grass Weed Control General Use Precautions Use Rates Tables 1-4 (Lists of Ornamentals) , NONFOOD USES - NONCROP AREAS, ORNAMENTALS AND TURF NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS General Use Precautions Use Rates Additional Grass Weed Control GRASS CONTROL GROwrH STAGES Annuals Perennials Scientific Names of Weeds (Appendix) Rate Conversion Table ) Page 3 of 34 FUSllADE II T&O Booklet FUSZTOB.RSB - 3/31/97 STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Gall physician if irritation persists. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. FOR 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-800-F-A-8-T -M-E-D (327-8633). FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category E on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. Applicators and handlers (other than mixers and loaders) must wear. ) • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or Nitrile Rubber or Vlton or Neoprene Rubber. • Shoes plus socks. Mixers and Loaders must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or Nitrile Rubber or Viton or Neoprene Rubber. • Shoes plus socks. • Protective eyewear. • Chemical-resistant apron when mixing or loading. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Page 4 of 34 FUSILADE II T&O Booklet . FUSzrOB.RSB - 3/31/97 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)(4-611, the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. ;-':: User Safety Recommendations Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. • Remove ciothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. ) ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This product is toxic to fish. 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 not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from target area. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use or store near heat or open flame. • ,i. Page 5 FUSllADE II T&O Booklet , FUszrOB.RSB - 3131197 CONDITIONS OF SALE AND UMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABIUTY The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate ail risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of ZENECA or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold ZENECA and Seller harmless for any ) claims relating to such factors. ZENECA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical deScription on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. This warranty does not extend to the use of this product contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or ZENECA, and Buyer and User assume the risk of any such use. ZENECA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE. In no event shall ZENECA or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF ZENECA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGUGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE ) THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF ZENECA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. ZENECA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing conditions of sale and limitations of warranty and of liability, which may not be modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of ZENECA. Page 6 FUSILADE II T&O BooIdet FUS2TOB.RSB - 3/31/97 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