PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals)
Caution
Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed
through skin. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long
pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or
heavily contaminated with this product. Do not reuse them. Follow
manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such
instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash
PPE separately from other laundry.
User Safety Recommendations:
Users should:
For Agricultural or Commercial Use Only
鈥? Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
EPA Reg. No. 279-3189 EPA Est. 279-
Active Ingredient: By Wt. Environmental Hazards
Sulfentrazone* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.0% This pesticide is toxic to marine/estuarine invertebrates. Do not apply
Inert Ingredients:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.0% directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal
areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous
100.0% to terrestrial and aquatic plants in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate
* N-[2,4-dichloro-5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3- water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide
Groundwater advisory: This chemical is known to leach through soil into
Contains 0.75 pounds of active ingredient per pound formulated.
groundwater under certain conditions as a result of label use. Use of this
U.S. Patent No. 4,818,275
chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water
table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Do not use on coarse soils classified as sand which have less than 1%
organic matter.
CAUTION Surface water advisory: Sulfentrazone can contaminate surface water
through spray drift. Under some conditions, sulfentrazone may also have a
high potential for runoff into surface water (primarily via dissolution in runoff
water), for several to many months post-application. These include poorly
FIRST AID draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface
waters, frequently flooded areas, areas overlying extremely shallow
groundwater, areas with in-field canals or ditches that drain to surface
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or
water, areas not separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated
an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-
filter strips, and areas over-lying tile drainage systems that drain to surface
mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
waters.
treatment advice.
If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
Physical/Chemical Hazards
immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for
treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do
not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or
doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
For Emergency Assistance Call (800) 331-3148.
See other panels for additional precautionary information.
FMC Corporation
Agricultural Products Group
Philadelphia PA 19103
Spartan_3_10-31-2003
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Proper handling instructions: This product may not be mixed or loaded
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent within 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells),
with its labeling. sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or
impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly
Do not apply more than 0.25 lbs. ai per acre of Spartan Herbicide in a 12
capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad
month period.
or properly diked mixing/loading areas.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other
Operations that involve mixing, loading rinsing, or washing of this product
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in
into or from pesticide handling or application equipment or containers within
the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or
50 feet of any well are prohibited unless conducted on an impervious pad
Tribe, consult the Agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be
positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad shall be designed and
maintained to contain any product spills or equipment leaks, container or
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS equipment rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad.
Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad,
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the
which means the pad must be self contained. The pad shall be sloped to
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard
facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity
contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on
to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide
farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training,
roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with
decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also
the pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of the
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the
statements on this label about personal protective equipment
pad. Containment capacities as described above shall be maintained at all
(PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box
times. The above specific minimum containment capacities do not apply to
only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker
vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site.
Protection Standard.
States may have in effect additional requirements regarding wellhead
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the setbacks and operational containment.
restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under
Do not use flood irrigation to apply or incorporate this product.
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with
anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: Product must be used in a manner which will prevent back siphoning in
Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof wells, spills or improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures or
gloves, and shoes plus socks. rinsates.
ROTATIONAL GUIDELINES
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
This table shows the minimum interval in months from the time of Spartan
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
application until Spartan treated soil can be replanted to the crops listed.
Pesticide Storage When Spartan is tank mixed with another herbicide, refer to the partner
Store product in original container only, away from other pesticides, label for recropping instructions, following the directions that are most
fertilizer, food or feed. restrictive.
Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. For all other crops not listed below, the rotation interval is a minimum of 12
months; a representative bioassay of the field shall be completed with the
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals
rotational crop to determine sensitivity.
and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC: (800) 331-3148
To confine spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand,
ROTATIONAL CROP GUIDELINE
cat litter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to prevent
dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify Recropping Interval
contents. Crop in Months
Pesticide Disposal Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Regional office for guidance. Corn, Field* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Corn, Pop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Container Disposal
Corn, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or
Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or
Dry Shell Pea and Beans . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning.
Horseradish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
If burned, stay out of smoke.
Limas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
Mint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
GENERAL INFORMATION Other Cereal Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
(Buckwheat, Oats, Pearl Millet,
Spartan is a selective soil-applied herbicide for the control of certain
Proso Millet, Teosinte, Wild rice)
broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges. When applied according to
Peanuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
directions, it will provide control of susceptible species. Spartan is
formulated as a water dispersible granule containing 75% of the active
Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
ingredient, sulfentrazone.
Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The mode of action of Spartan involves uptake by weed roots and shoots. Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preemergence and preplant incorporated applications of Spartan require Sorghum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10**
rainfall or irrigation to activate the herbicide. The amount of rainfall or Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
irrigation required for activation following application depends on existing Sunflowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
soil moisture, organic matter content and soil texture. If adequate moisture Sugar Beets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
(1/2鈥? to 1") is not received within 7 to 10 days after the Spartan treatment,
a shallow cultivation may be needed to obtain desired weed control. When Sweet Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
sufficient moisture is received after dry conditions, Spartan will provide Triticale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
control of susceptible germinating weeds. Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anytime
Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Observe all instructions, crop restrictions, mixing directions, application
precautions, replanting directions, rotational crop guidelines and other
*Field Corn includes corn grown for grain or silage, and seed corn.
label information of each product when tank mixing with Spartan.
**Sorghum - 18 month rotation for rates above 5.3 oz/acre
Canola, cotton, sugar beets, and sweet corn have rotational intervals
greater than 12 months after a Spartan application due to potential crop
injury.
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Sprayer Equipment Clean-Out: Dealers Should Sell in Original Packages Only.
Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability:
After spraying Spartan and before using sprayer equipment for any
other applications, the sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned using the
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and
following procedure:
Limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If
1. Drain sprayer tank, hoses, and spray boom and thoroughly rinse the the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and
inside of the sprayer tank with clean water to remove sediment and the purchase price will be refunded.
residues. In addition, thoroughly flush sprayer hoses, boom and nozzles
with clean water. The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is
impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this
2. Fill the tank 1/2 full with clean water, and add appropriate detergent or
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences
ammonia (follow manufacturer鈥檚 directions for use). Fill the tank to capacity
may result because of such factors as manner of use or application,
and operate the sprayer for 15 minutes to flush hoses, boom, and nozzles.
weather or crop conditions beyond the control or FMC or Seller. All such
3. Drain the sprayer system. Rinse the tank with clean water and flush risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to
through the hoses, boom, and nozzles. Remove and clean spray tips and hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
screens separately.
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical
4. Properly dispose of all cleaning solution and rinsate in accordance with
description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes
Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines.
stated on the Directions for Use when used in accordance with the
Do not drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or plants. Do not directions under normal conditions of use. FMC MAKES NO
contaminate any body of water including irrigation water that may be used WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A
on other crops. PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE,
Post Harvest Burndown/Fallow OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied,
having been made are inapplicable if this product has been
Application Timing contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or
under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or beyond the
Apply Spartan Herbicide alone or in combination with other herbicides for
control of) seller or FMC, and buyer assumes the risk of any such
residual control of broadleaf weeds in the post harvest burndown/fallow
use.
period of late summer, fall, or early spring, prior to planting of labeled or
rotational crops.
In no event shall FMC or seller be liable for any incidental, consequential
or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product.
Method of Application THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL
For residual control of germinating weeds in post harvest or fallow systems, CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS
apply Spartan Herbicide as a broadcast treatment at 2 to 5.3 ounces (0.094 BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,
to 0.25 pounds active ingredient) per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons by TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE
ground and a minimum 5 gallons by air of spray solution per acre. For best USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN
results, apply Spartan Herbicide in the late summer, fall, or early spring OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE
timing to insure adequate moisture for soil activation. ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
PRODUCT.
Use labeled rates of burndown herbicides as tank mixtures with Spartan
Herbicide. Use recommended adjuvants for the herbicide tank mix partner.
This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not
For all products used in tank mixes, refer to the specific product labels for
be amended by any oral or written agreement.
all restrictions on tank mixing and observe all label precautions, instructions
and rotational cropping restrictions.
Spartan, Command and 鈥擳rademarks of FMC Corporation
Do not use Spartan on coarse soils classified as sand which have less than
1% organic matter. Soil use rates are affected by soil type and organic 2003 FMC Corporation All Rights Reserved
matter. Use the chart below as a guideline.
% Organic Matter Coarse Soil Medium to Fine Soil
1.0% -1.5% 2.0 - 2.67 Oz 2.67 - 3.0 Oz
(0.094 - 0.125 lbs. AI) (0.125 - 0.141 lbs. AI)
>1.5% - 3% 2.67 - 3.0 Oz 3.0 - 4.0 Oz
(0.125 - 0.141 lbs. AI) (0.141 - 0.188 lbs. AI)
>3 % 3.0 - 4.0 Oz 4.0 - 5.33 Oz
(0.141 - 0.188 lbs. AI) (0.188 - 0.25 lbs. AI)
WEEDS CONTROLLED
Kochia
ALS Resistant Kochia
Thistle, Russian
Palmer Amaranth
Pigweed (smooth, redroot)
Lambsquarter, Common
Waterhemp (tall, common)
Nightshade, Eastern Black
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