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General Information
FRONTIER P is a selective pre-emergence herbicide recommended for weed control in maize, sweetcorn, squash, dwarf green beans, onions, and forage brassica. FRONTIER P is taken up by the shoots of emerging weed seedlings and provides 6-8 weeks residual control of many annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds.

Weeds controlled

Grasses: Barnyard grass, bristle grass, rough bristle grass, crowfoot grass, smooth witch grass and summer grass.

Broadleaf Weeds: Apple of Peru, black nightshade, seedling dock, redroot, spurrey, twincress, willow weed.

Fathen may be controlled on light soils (low CEC values) under ideal conditions.

Direction for Use
Remove domestic animals from the operating area. Apply with well-maintained and accurately calibrated equipment. Do NOT allow spray drift outside the target area to occur. Do NOT spray over, or allow drift over, surface water such as ponds, waterways or drains. Clean out application equipment thoroughly after use. Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.

Mixing
Add the required amount directly into the partly filled spray tank with agitation running. Complete filling and maintain agitation until spraying is complete.

Compatibility
FRONTIER P may be mixed with appropriate herbicide tank mix partners (e.g. atrazine, pendimethalin, MAGISTER or trifluralin depending on the crop).

Irrigation
At least 7.0 mm of moisture is required within 10 days of application to activate the herbicide.

Soil
Soil texture and organic matter content affect the rate requirement of FRONTIER P. Use the lower rate of the recommended rate range with soils that are relatively coarse textured or low in organic matter content. Use the higher rate of the range on soils that are relatively fine textured (high clay content), high in organic matter content, or in fields with severe weed infestations. Applications must be made before weed emergence onto fine, moist soil, free of trash or clods.

CEC values are a more precise measurement for determination of use rate. THESE ARE AVAILABLE ON MOST SOIL FERTILITY TEST RESULTS AND SHOW THE ABILITY OF THE SOIL TO LOCK UP NUTRIENTS AND HERBICIDES.

Handling
This product must be under the personal control of an APPROVED HANDLER when applied in a wide dispersive manner or by a commercial contractor.

Transport
Do NOT carry this product on a passenger service vehicle.

Spillage
Prevent any product from entering drains. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Absorb spill with an inert material (such as vermiculite, clay granules or synthetic absorbent) and place in a labelled, sealable container for disposal. Wash the spill area with water and detergent, then absorb the washings and place in the same sealable container. Dispose of the container in an approved landfill or under at least 50 cm of soil in a non-crop, non-pasture area away from water sources and homes.

Personal Protection
When mixing or applying, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat, impervious gloves, and goggles.

General Safety and Hygiene Measures
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing and inhalation of spray mist. Wash splashes of concentrate from skin and eyes immediately. Do NOT eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Remove protective clothing and wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water before meals and after work. Wash protective clothing immediately after use. Store work clothing separately.

Application
Remove domestic animals from the operating area. Apply with well-maintained and accurately calibrated equipment. Do NOT allow spray drift outside the target area to occur. Do NOT spray over, or allow drift over, surface water such as ponds, waterways or drains. Clean out application equipment thoroughly after use. Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters.

Note
Storage, application and record keeping must be as described in the current version of the New Zealand Standard for the Management of Agrichemicals NZS8409.

First Aid
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. For advice contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISONS (0800 764 766) or a doctor immediately. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Do NOT scrub the skin. If splashed in eyes, wash out immediately with water. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Do NOT scrub the skin. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation persists get medical attention.

Storage
Store in original container, tightly closed away from foodstuffs. Stores containing more than 100 litres require emergency response plans and secondary containment systems, and are subject to signage. When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for two years from the date of manufacture. Contact your supplier for further information about the use of product that is older than this.

Disposal
Container: Triple rinse empty container and add residue to the spray tank. Recycle the rinsed container through Agrecovery (0800 247 326, www.agrecovery.co.nz). Product: Dispose of this product only by using according to the label or at an approved landfill. Do NOT burn. Do NOT contaminate any water supply with product or used container.

Precautions
This material may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. May cause mild skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. May cause sensitization from prolonged skin contact. Suspected carcinogen.

Very Toxic to Aquatic Organisms
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites.

Toxic to the Soil Environment
Selective herbicide - very toxic to some plant species (certain plants may be killed or damaged from root uptake of this product). HARMFUL TO TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES.