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FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT:A flowable concentrate for seed treatment containing 480 g/litre fludioxonil.

TARGETS:MAXIM 480FS is a seed treatment for the control of Leptosphariae maculans in cabbage, Alternaria spp. in carrot, Botrytis allii in bulb onion and moderate control of Colletotrichum dematium in spinach.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

Resistance Management
For advice on resistance management refer to the latest Fungicide Resistance Action Group (FRAG) guidelines.
Since the occurrence of resistance cannot be forecast, neither Syngenta UK Limited nor its distributors can accept responsibility for any loss or damage to crops caused by the failure of MAXIM 480FS to control resistant strains.

DISEASES CONTROLLED
MAXIM 480FS is a fungicidal seed treatment for the control of Leptosphariae maculans in cabbage, Alternaria spp. in carrot, Botrytis allii in bulb onion and moderate control of Colletotrichum dematium in spinach.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Crops
For use on all varieties of cabbage, carrot, bulb onion and spinach.

Timing
Before drilling

Rates of Use
Apply MAXIM 480FS at 100 ml per 100 kg seed.

MIXING AND APPLICATION
MAXIM 480FS should be applied through continuous flow or batch seed treaters. Adequate seed coverage should be obtained if MAXIM 480FS is added during the mixing of the seeds. Calibration of the dose rates needs to be done before use. The method depends on the equipment used. Consult the manual for the machine or seek further advice from Syngenta. The treatment equipment used should be a closed system in order to minimise the risk of contact with the product. Safety precautions should be followed throughout.

MAXIM 480FS is usually applied during the process of pelleting vegetable seeds. Pelleting requires specialist equipment. If necessary Syngenta UK Limited can be consulted for advice on application during the pelleting process.

Mixing Procedure
1. Calculate the quantity of seeds to be treated.
2. Calculate the dose rate of product to be applied.
3. Prepare the mixture. It is normal to use a mixture of 50% water to 50% product but this also depends on the application machinery being used. The mixture quantity to be applied needs to be sufficient in order to have a good loading of the seeds.
4. Ensure that there is good agitation to keep the product evenly suspended.
5. Ensure that the application equipment is properly calibrated for the seed to be treated.
6. Apply the product. Do not leave the mixed slurry for any period without agitation.

Calibrate the application equipment before use. For further advice please contact Syngenta UK Ltd.

Seed Quality
Do not use MAXIM 480FS on sprouted, cracked or damaged seed. Use only good quality seed tested for viability using a suitable germination test before treatment.

Storage of Treated Seed
Seed should be stored in a cool, dry, ventilated building.
Treated seed may be stored up to 6 months following application of MAXIM 480FS providing the advice above regarding storage conditions is adhered to.

Seedbed Preparation and Drilling
Drilling equipment should be calibrated with seed treated with MAXIM 480FS before use. Check drill calibration before drilling for each batch of seed to ensure an accurate drilling rate.
MAXIM 480FS is not known to have any adverse effect on seed germination or crop emergence but poor seed quality or seedbed conditions (waterlogged, capped, dry, fluffy or cloddy seedbeds) may result in delayed emergence and/or poor
establishment.

Seed Spillages
In case of seed spillage, clean up as much as possible into the related seed sack and re-use the clean seed. Bury the remainder completely.

After Use
Dispose of product concentrate, empty containers and contaminated seed bags according to the “Code of Practice for the Safe Use Of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings” available from HMSO. Do not re-use containers for any purpose.

Safe Handling of Product and Treated Seed
Avoid skin contact with product, treated seed and dust, throughout all operations in the treatment plant. Launder coveralls daily.