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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Broclean is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate of octanoic acid ester of bromoxynil containing the equivalent of 2.0 pounds of bromoxynil per gallon.
Broclean is a selective postemergence herbicide for control of important broadleaf weeds infesting field corn, popcorn, sorghum (grain and forage), barley, oats, rye, triticale, wheat, seedling alfalfa, flax, onions (dry bulb), garlic, mint (established peppermint and spearmint), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) areas, grasses grown for seed or sod production, non-residential turfgrass, and non-cropland and industrial sites. Optimum weed control is obtained when Broclean is applied to actively growing weed seedlings. Broclean is primarily a contact herbicide, therefore thorough coverage of the weed seedlings is essential for optimum control.
Broclean has little residual activity. Therefore subsequent flushes of weeds will not be controlled by the initial treatment. Generally crops that form a good canopy will help shade subsequent weed flushes. However, certain crops or short-straw varieties, for example Yaccora Rojo wheat, may not develop the crop canopy fast enough to shade the subsequent flushes of weeds. Occasional transitory leaf burn may occur. The temporary leaf burn is similar to that seen with liquid fertilizer. Because the activity of Broclean is not systemic, recovery of the crop is generally rapid with no lasting effect. Frequency and amount of leaf burn may be greater when crops are stressed by abrasive winds, cool to cold evening temperatures or mechanical injury, such as that caused by hail, sleet or insect feeding. To reduce the potential for temporary leaf burn, applications should be made to dry foliage in the specified spray volumes per acre when weather conditions are not extreme.

MIXING, LOADING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
2.5 Gallon Containers
Special care should be taken in mixing and loading this product. Hands should be placed on the container in such a way as to avoid possible drip or splash.

30.0 Gallon and Bulk Containers
If you will handle a total of 60.0 gallons or more of this product per day, you must use a mechanical transfer system for all mixing and loading operations. If this product is packaged in a 30.0 gallon drum, you must use a mechanical transfer system which terminates in a drip-free hard coupling which may be used only with a spray or mix tank which has been fitted with a compatible coupling. If you do not presently own or have access to a mechanical transfer system with this type of coupling, contact your dealer for information on how to obtain such a system or to modify your present system. When using a mechanical transfer system, do not remove or disconnect the pump or probe from the container until the container has been emptied and rinsed. The pump or probe system must be used to rinse the empty container and to transfer the rinsate directly to the mixing or spray tank.

Broclean ALONE: Fill the spray tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water. Begin agitation and add the specified amount of Broclean. Add water to the spray tank to the desired level. Maintain sufficient agitation to ensure a uniform spray mixture during application.
TANK MIXTURES: Broclean can be applied in tank mixture with many other herbicides and insecticides registered for use on approved crops. Refer to the specific crop section for rate directions and other restrictions. To apply Broclean in mixture with another product, fill the spray tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water and begin agitation. If tank mixing with wettable powder, soluble powder, flowable or dry flowable products, add the powder or flowable product first. After the other herbicide is thoroughly mixed with water add the specified amount of Broclean and add water to the spray tank to the desired level. If tank mixing with other product types, add the Broclean first before adding the other product. Always mix one product in water thoroughly before adding another product or compatibility problems may occur. Never mix two products together without first mixing in water. Maintain sufficient agitation while mixing and during application to ensure a uniform spray mixture. If spray mixture is allowed to remain without agitation for short periods of time, be sure to agitate until uniformly mixed before application.

GROUND APPLICATION
Use a standard herbicide boom sprayer that provides uniform and accurate application. Sprayer should be equipped with screens no finer than 50 mesh in the nozzle tips and in-line strainers. Select a spray volume and delivery system that will ensure thorough and uniform spray coverage. For optimum spray distribution and thorough coverage, use of flat fan nozzles (maximum tip size 8008) with a minimum spray pressure of 40-60 psi are recommended. Other nozzle types and lower spray pressures that produce coarse spray droplets may not provide adequate coverage of the weeds to ensure optimum control. Raindrop nozzles are not recommended as weed control with Broclean may be reduced. A spray volume of 10.0 to 20.0 gallons per acre (GPA) is needed for optimum spray coverage. A minimum of 5.0 GPA with a minimum spray pressure of 50 psi and a maximum ground speed of 10 mph may be used with higher speed, low volume ground application if ground terrain, crop and weed density allow effective spray distribution.
When using higher speed equipment a maximum speed of 10 mph is suggested if field conditions cause excessive boom movementduring application which results in poor spray coverage. Ground applications made when dry, dusty field conditions exist may provide reduced weed control in wheel track areas. Applications using less than 10.0 gallons per acre may result in reduced weed control.
When weed infestations are heavy, use of higher spray volumes and spray pressure will be helpful in obtaining uniform weed coverage. When corn or grain sorghum are large enough to interfere with the spray pattern, drop nozzles should be used to obtain uniform weed coverage. If you are unsure of the infestation level or the size of the crop, consult your local extension service.
Do not apply when winds are gusty or when other conditions favor poor spray coverage and/or off-target spray movement.

AERIAL APPLICATION
Use orifice discs, cores and nozzle types and arrangements that will provide for optimum spray distribution and maximum coverage.
In general a minimum spray volume of 5.0 gallons per acre and a maximum pressure of 40 psi are recommended.
Do not apply during inversion conditions, when winds are gusty or when other conditions favor poor spray coverage and/or off target spray movement. Off target spray movement can be minimized by increasing the spray volume per acre and not applying when winds exceed 10 mph.