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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Clodin 240EC Herbicide should be applied only when weeds are actively growing.

GROUP A HERBICIDE

Clodin 240EC Herbicide is a member of the aryIoxyphenoxypropionat (“fop”) group of herbicides. Clodin 240EC has the inhibition of fat (lipid) synthesis, (or inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase) mode of action. For weed resistance management Clodin 240EC is a Group A herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to Clodin 240EC and other Group A herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by Clodin 240EC or other Group A herbicides.

Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, eChem (Australia) Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Clodin 240EC to control resistant weeds. Weed biotypes resistant to diclofop-methyl and other “grass specific” herbicides can also often be resistant to Clodin 240EC. Before using Clodin 240EC on a population resistant to or suspected to be resistant to “grass specific” herbicides, have a resistance test conducted to ensure that it is susceptible to Clodin 240EC. Large numbers of healthy surviving weeds can be an indication that resistance is developing. Efforts should be made to prevent seed set of the surviving weeds.

DO NOT make more than one application of a Group A herbicide with the inhibition of fat (lipid) synthesis (or inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase) mode of action to a crop in the same season. If the user suspects that the target weed population is resistant to herbicides with this mode of action, Clodin 240EC or other Group A herbicides should not be used. Strategies to minimize the risk of herbicide resistance are available. The above recommendations should be incorporated into an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) Program. Consult your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries, or local eChem (Australia) Pty Ltd representative for details.

MIXING

Fill the spray tank to one quarter full. Then add Clodin 240EC while adding water to make up the final spray volume. Pour Clodin 240EC into the stream of incoming water. Good agitation at the time Clodin 240EC is added to the tank will ensure good mixing. Add the required amount of D-C Trate*, Hasten* or Uptake* oil just before the tank is full of water and with the agitators in motion.

MIXING ORDER

Some products may react with other products if they are not mixed in the correct order. The general mixing order of products should be:

1. Water conditioners or buffers
2. Water dispersable granules (WG)
3. Wettable powders (WP)
4. Flowable or suspension concentrates (SC)
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) (Clodin 240EC)
6. Water based or soluble concentrates
7. Oils and wetters - eg Hasten, BS 1000

It is important to ensure that each individual component of the tank mix is fully dissolved and in solution before the next product is added to the tank mix, otherwise mixing problems may occur.

MINIMUM OIL VOLUMES

The minimum amount of oil to be applied with Clodin 240EC will depend on the type of oil used. When applying Clodin 240EC using low water volumes, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified below:

• For oils normally applied at 1% v/v (eg D-C-Trate), DO NOT apply less than 500 mL oil/ha.
• For oils normally applied at 0.5% v/v (eg Uptake, Hasten), DO NOT apply less than 250 mL oil/ha.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT

After using Clodin 240EC, empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, drain the tank and clean any filters in the tank, pump, line and nozzles.

To rinse: After cleaning the tank as above, quarter fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.

To decontaminate: Before spraying cereals (except wheat), maize, sorghum or other sensitive crops, wash the tank and rinse the system as above. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure. Then quarter fill the tank and add a liquid alkali detergent (eg SURF*, OMO*, DRIVE*) at 0.5 L/100 L of water and circulate throughout the system for at least fifteen minutes. Drain the whole system. Remove filters and nozzles and clean them separately. Finally, flush the system with clean water and allow to drain. Dispose of all water used for cleaning in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation, and roots.

APPLICATION

Ground Application: Boom spray with flat fan nozzles. Ensure good spray coverage is obtained. Apply using 50 to 110 L water per hectare. The ideal droplet size is 200 to 300 microns VMD.

Aircraft Application: For best results use 20 to 30 L water per hectare and spray at 2 m to 3 m above the crop. Ideal droplet size is 250 to 350 microns VMD. For rotary atomizers (micronairs) this can be achieved using blade angles of 55° to 65°. Where booms and nozzles are attached, flat fan nozzles with a spray angle of 65° to 90° should be used. Avoid applying Clodin 240EC if wind speeds are greater than 5 m/s. If spraying in calm conditions use larger droplets and reduce flying height.

COMPATIBILITY

When Clodin 240EC is applied with compatible herbicides always use a recommended oil. Only use a 100% non-ionic surfactant when mixing with diflufenican based products.

Grass Herbicides: Clodin 240EC is compatible with diclofop methyl, eg Nugrass*.

Broadleaf Herbicides: Some broadleaf weed herbicides are incompatible with Clodin 240EC because they reduce the effectiveness of Clodin 240EC or because in mixture they may cause crop yellowing. For the latest information on compatibility of Clodin 240EC with broadleaf herbicides refer to your local reseller or eChem (Australia) Pty Ltd Representative.

Incompatible: The following herbicides are known to be incompatible with Clodin 240EC: Diuron, LOGRAN*, Barrel* (bromoxynil + dicamba + MCPA) and all 2,4-D formulations. Herbicides which are incompatible with Clodin 240EC must be applied separately. In this situation, apply Clodin 240EC first and then allow at least 10 days between its application and application of the broadleaf weed herb