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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Uses: The product is a short residual, pre-emergent herbicide for the control of many important annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in the crops nominated. The product does not control the important broadleaf weeds in Maize, Sweet Corn, and Concep II treated Sorghum but, when mixed with Flowable Gesaprim*, control of many important annual weeds and grasses is obtained without the problem of carryover of herbicides affecting succeeding crops. The product acts mainly through shoot (coleoptile) absorption. Its effectiveness depends on the occurrence of rainfall or irrigation to move it down into the top 3 to 4cm of soil, where it must be present at the time of weed germination.

APPLICATION

Ground Application: Apply in a minimum of 60L/ha of water. DO NOT apply by aircraft.

MIXING

Fill the spray tank to one quarter full. Then add TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide while adding water to make up the final spray volume. Pour TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide into the stream of incoming water. Good agitation at the time TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide is added to the tank will ensure good mixing. When tank mixing: wettable powder or water dispersible granule formulations should be added to the tank first, followed by suspension concentrates (flowables), water soluble salts then TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide or other emulsifiable concentrate formulations. Maintain thorough agitation during mixing and application. Agitate tank-mixes vigorously if allowed to stand. Note: Tank-mix spray solution should NOT be left standing in the vat overnight.

COMPATIBILITY

TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide is compatible with Flowable Cotogard*, Flowable Cotoran*, Flowable Gesagard*, Flowable Gesaprim*, Gesaprim Granules 900 WG*, Logran*, Basagran*, Spray.Seed* and Roundup*.

WARNING – Cotton: DO NOT use when planting into dry soil or soil with marginal moisture. Under dry planting conditions heavy rain or flood irrigation soon after planting, together with below-average soil temperatures, can result in crop injury due to the inability of the germinating seedling to metabolise above normal amounts of the herbicide that may accumulate in the root zone as a result of accelerated capillary movement. TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide should not be used in situations where these conditions are likely to occur.

WARNING – Brassica crops: Crop retardation may occur where TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide is used on soils that have a low organic matter content and which contain more than 60% of fine sand and silt. On these soil types, use rates of TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide towards the lower end of the rate range and apply onto moist soil. Irrigation after application should be limited to no more than 25mm. DO NOT use more than once per year.

Zero-tillage (Canola, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Triticale): When sowing using knife points and zero-tillage, and leaving a seeding slot, do not apply post-seeding unless harrows (or similar) have filled-in the seeding slot before application. Alternatively, apply Dual Gold immediately before seeding.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide is a member of the amide group of herbicides. The product has the herbicides with diverse sites of action mode of action. For weed resistance management, the product is a Group 15 herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product and other Group 15 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 this product or other Group 15 herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, TITAN AG Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control the resistant weeds. Advice as to strategies and alternative treatments that can be used should be obtained from your local supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture, Primary Industries Department, or a TITAN AG representative.

PRECAUTION

Re-entry period: DO NOT enter treated areas without protective clothing until spray has dried.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spray equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, or pastures. DO NOT plant crops other than Maize, Sweet Corn, Tobacco, Cotton, Soybeans, Sunflowers, Peanuts, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflowers, or Concep II treated Sorghum within 6 months of application of TITAN S-Metolachlor 960 Herbicide.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK

DO NOT graze or cut Sweet Potato leaves for stock food.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

TOXIC TO FISH. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with the chemical or used containers. DO NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment which could be expected to cause spray to drift onto adjacent areas, particularly wetlands, water bodies, or watercourses.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Other containers: Triple-rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available, bury the empty packaging 500mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state, or territory government regulations. DO NOT burn empty containers or product. Refillable containers: Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS

Will damage the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Sensitive workers should use protective clothing. When opening the container and preparing spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), a washable hat, and elbow-length PVC gloves, and goggles. When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), a washable hat, and elbow-length PVC gloves, and face shield or goggles. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash hands, arms, and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day’s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles, and contaminated clothing.