Touchdown B-Power

Manufacturer
SYNGENTA
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2024-06-29
Registration number
53539
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Resistant Weeds Warning

TOUCHDOWN B-POWER Herbicide is a member of the pyrimidindiones and glycines groups of herbicides. The product has the inhibitors of protoporphyrinogen oxidase and inhibitors of EPSP synthase modes of action. For weed resistance management, the product is a Group G and M herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product and other Group G and M 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 G and M herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control 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 Syngenta representative.

Uses

TOUCHDOWN B-POWER is a non-volatile, water-soluble liquid product with non-selective herbicidal activity. It is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems and moves through the plant from the point of contact to and into the root system. Effects may not be apparent for 3 days or longer under cool, cloudy conditions. Apply treatments to weeds which have at least one true leaf (broadleaf weeds) or two leaves (grasses) to provide an adequate surface area for herbicide uptake. TOUCHDOWN B-POWER may be used prior to sowing any cereal crop. Weeds should be actively growing at the time of treatment. DO NOT treat weeds under poor growing or dormant conditions (such as occur in drought, waterlogging, disease, insect damage or following frosts) as reduced weed control may result. Reduced results may also occur when treating weeds heavily covered with dust or silt. Prior herbicide application may also induce stress in weeds. Rainfall occurring up to 6 hours after application may reduce effectiveness. Heavy rainfall within 2 hours after application may wash the chemical off the foliage and a repeat treatment may be required. Delay treatment of plants wet with dew or rain, if water droplets run-off when plants are disturbed. Avoid contact with foliage, green stems or fruit of crops, desirable plants and trees, since severe injury or destruction may result.

Crop Establishment

TOUCHDOWN B-POWER is recommended for control of emerged weeds prior to crop establishment. Suitable cultivation and/or sowing operations are required to provide seedbed conditions satisfactory for crop germination and development. Spraying early to control young weeds will favour preparation of suitable seedbeds. On friable soils and where there is only light cover of young weeds, sowing may proceed satisfactorily from one day after spraying. In situations of heavy weed growth sowing should be delayed until weed decay and soil conditions allow formation of a satisfactory seedbed. Incorporation of green or decaying vegetation and roots into the seedbed by cultivation or sowing may cause retarded crop emergence, particularly in cold and/or wet conditions.

Mixing

DO NOT mix, load or apply this product within 20 m of any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream. Fill the spray tank with one half the required amount of clean water and add the required amount of TOUCHDOWN B-POWER. Mix well before adding the remaining portion of water. Add the surfactant near the end of the filling process to minimize foaming. Placing the filling hose below the surface of the spray solution will prevent excessive foaming. Removing hose from tank immediately after filling will prevent back siphoning into the water source. Note: Reduced results may occur if water containing soil is used, e.g. water from ponds and unlined ditches, or if hard water containing calcium salts is used. DO NOT mix, store or apply this product or spray solutions of this product in galvanized steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks, since a highly flammable gas mixture may be formed. Use stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined containers or spray tanks. Ensure the sprayer is free of any residue of previous spray materials. Use spray solutions promptly. DO NOT use mechanical agitators as these may cause excessive foaming. Spray tanks, pumps, lines and nozzles should be thoroughly rinsed with clean water following application to prevent corrosion.

Mixing Instructions for all Tank Mixtures

  1. Fill the spray tank 1/3 to 1/2 full with clean water and start agitation.

  2. Add recommended herbicide/insecticide/additive to the spray tank and mix thoroughly.

  3. Add TOUCHDOWN B-POWER and the remaining water. Mix thoroughly.

  4. Add surfactant, near the end of the filling process to minimize foaming.

  5. Always maintain adequate agitation during application and use the tank mix promptly.

HERBICIDE

Active Constituent: 5 g/L BUTAFENACIL 225 g/L GLYPHOSATE, present as the isopropylamine salt For the control of various weeds prior to planting cereal crops as per Directions for Use

CAUTION

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING GROUP G|M HERBICIDE NRA Approval No: 53539/0302 Pack size: 20 L, 100 L 2 of 4

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 dispersible granules (WG)

  3. Wettable powders (WP)

  4. Flowable or suspension concentrates (SC)

  5. Emulsifiable concentrates (EC)

  6. Water-based or soluble concentrates

  7. Oils and wetters 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.

Application

TOUCHDOWN B-POWER is a non-selective translocated herbicide. Direct spray contact, or even slight drift, may cause severe injury or destruction of any growing crop or other desirable plants including trees. Clean all equipment after use by thoroughly washing as outlined below. Boom Equipment: Application of TOUCHDOWN B-POWER in spray volumes of 50 to 250 L/ha is recommended. Fan nozzle equipment is recommended, using pressures in the range 100 to 400 kPa. In drift-sensitive situations use pressures towards the lower end of the range with appropriate drift reduction nozzles. Boom height must be set to ensure double overlap of nozzle patterns at the top of the weed canopy.

Cleaning Equipment After Application

Thoroughly clean the sprayer using the following procedure when you have finished spraying highly active materials such as butafenacil products. 1. Start with a thoroughly cleaned sprayer before beginning the next job. 2. Mix only as much spray solution as needed. Immediately after spraying, clean equipment thoroughly using this procedure. Wear appropriate protective clothing. 3. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water. 4. Prepare a cleaning solution of 300 mL of household chlorine bleach (containing 4% chlorine) per 100 L of water. Ensure bleach used is fresh as it can degrade significantly over time resulting in a reduction in cleaning ability. 5. When available, use a pressure washer to clean the inside of the spray tank with this solution. Take care to wash all parts of the tank, including the inside top surface and lid. 6. Completely fill the sprayer with the cleaning solution to ensure contact of the cleaning solution with all internal surfaces of the tank and plumbing. Start agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. All visible deposits must be removed from the spraying system and in cases where there is the possibility of heavy build-up of residues the cleaning solution may need to be left in the tank for extended periods to ensure adequate decontamination of the tank. 7. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least 1 minute with the cleaning solution. 8. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1 to 5 in an appropriate manner. 9. Repeat steps 2 to 5. 10. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the cleaning solution after completing the above procedures. Be careful with filters, as they can be a main source of contamination. 11. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water. The above method is only effective if the cleaning solution comes into contact with every surface or contact point that may contain even minute butafenacil residues. In some boom sprayers this may not be physically possible and hence it may be advisable to use a different boom sprayer that has not been used to spray butafenacil, when spraying sensitive crops such as legumes and especially canola.

Compatibility

TOUCHDOWN B-POWER is compatible with LOGRAN® and Glean*.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. DO NOT apply or drain or flush equipment on or near trees or other plants or on areas where their roots may extend or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

This product is very highly toxic to algae and aquatic plants. DO NOT apply this product within 20 m of natural or impounded lakes or dams. DO NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment which could be expected to cause drift of this product or spray mix onto adjacent areas, particularly wetlands, water bodies or watercourses. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. 20 L Drum Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the 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 bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. 100 L Refillable Drum Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to point of supply for refill or storage.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS

Will irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When preparing spray wear: • cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing); and • elbow-length PVC gloves. 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 and contaminated clothing.