Sanmite - Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

1 A wettable powder for commercial use on ornamental plants grownin greenhouses and Ingredient:[2-tert-butyl-5-(4-tert-butyl benzylthio)-4-chloropyridazin-3(2H)-one] ..75%Inert Ingredients: ..25% water-soluble packagingEPA Reg. No. 7969-106 EPA Est. No. 67545-AZ-1 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)See inside booklet for completePrecautionary Statements, Statement of PracticalTreatment, Directions For Use, and Conditions of Sale and contents: pound (4 x 1-ounce water-soluble bags)BASF Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 BASFS anmite miticide/insecticideHAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTICANIMALSWARNING. May be fatal if inhaled. Do not breathedust or spray mist. For handling activities, usedust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approvalnumbers prefix TC-21C), or a NIOSH approvedrespirator with a N, P, R, or HE prefilter.

2 Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and shoes andwaterproof gloves. Harmful if swallowed or absorbedthrough skin. Avoid contact with skin. Removecontaminated clothing and wash before moderate eye irritation. Do not get in eyes oron clothing. Wear goggles, face shield, or safetyglasses. Wash thoroughly with soap and water afterhandling. Statement of Practical Treatment If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing,give artificial respiration, preferably medical attention. If swallowed: Call a physician or Poison ControlCenter. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and inducevomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Ifperson is unconscious, do not give anything by mouthand do not induce on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Getmedical attention if irritation in eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call aphysician if irritation to Physician:This compound does not causeany definitive symptoms that would be diagnostic.

3 Nospecific antidote is available. Treat the patientsymptomatically. In case of medical emergencies, Protective Equipment (PPE)Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants Waterproof gloves Protective eyewear Shoes plus socks For handling activities, use dust/mist filteringrespirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval numbers prefixTC-21C), or a NIOSH approved respirator with aN, P, R, or HE prefilter. Chemical-resistant headgear for overheadexposureDiscard clothing and other absorbent materials thathave been drenched or heavily contaminated with thisproduct s concentrate. Do not re-use them. Followmanufacturer s instructions for cleaning andmaintaining PPE. If no such instructions forwashables, use detergent and hot water. Keep andwash PPE separately from other Controls StatementWhen handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs,or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirementslisted in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) foragricultural pesticides [40 CFR (d)(4-6)], thehandler PPE requirements may be reduced ormodified as specified in the WPS.

4 Environmental HazardsThis pesticide is toxic to fish and aquaticinvertebrates. Do not apply directly to water or toareas where surface water is present or to intertidalareas below the mean high-water mark. Keep out oflakes, ponds, or streams. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing of equipment washwaters. Do notapply when weather conditions favor drift from targetarea. Drift or runoff from treated areas may behazardous to fish in adjacent sites. This product istoxic to bees. Do not apply this product or allow it todrift to blooming crops or weeds while bees areactively visiting the treatment area. Application early inthe morning or at dusk is Safety RecommendationsUsers should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide getsinside. Then wash thoroughly and put on cleanclothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling thisproduct.

5 Wash the outside of gloves beforeremoving. As soon as possible, wash thoroughlyand change into clean Use RequirementsUse this product only in accordance with its labelingand with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFRpart 170. This standard contains requirements forthe protection of agricultural workers on farms,forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers ofagricultural pesticides. It contains requirements fortraining, decontamination, notification, andemergency assistance. It also contains specificinstructions and exceptions pertaining to thestatements on this label about personal protectiveequipment (PPE), notification to workers, andrestricted-entry interval. The requirements in this boxonly apply to uses of this product that are coveredby the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areasduring the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.

6 PPE required for early entry to treated areas that ispermitted under the Worker Protection Standardand that involves contact with anything that hasbeen treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: Coveralls Waterproof gloves Shoes plus socks Protective eyewear For handling activities, use dust/mist filteringrespirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval numbers prefixTC-21C), or a NIOSH approved respirator with aN, P, R, or HE prefilter. Chemical resistant headgear for Statements3It is a violation of federal law to use this product in amanner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not applythis product in a way that will contact workers or otherpersons, either directly or through drift. Only protectedhandlers may be in the area during application. Forany requirements specific to your state or tribe,consult the agency responsible for pesticideregulation. For end use only. Do not repackage or reformulatewithout manufacturer s written applicable directions, restrictions, precautions andConditions of Sale and Warrantyare to befollowed.

7 This labeling must be in the user spossession during and DisposalDo not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage Storage: Store in a cool, dry place awayfrom heat or open flame. This package containswater-soluble bags inside a foil liner (overwrap). Donot remove the water-soluble bags from the overwrapexcept for immediate use. If all the water-soluble bags are not used, carefullyreseal the overwrap. The water-soluble bags maybreak if they are exposed to moisture, handledexcessively, or handled with wet hands or wet gloves. Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are acutelyhazardous. Wastes resulting from this product may bedisposed of on site or at an approved waste disposalfacility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spraymix, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If thesewastes cannot be disposed of according to labelinstructions, contact the state agency responsible forpesticide regulation or the Hazardous Wasterepresentative at the nearest EPA Regional Office forguidance.

8 Container Disposal: Water-soluble packaging: The outer case andinner overwrap packaging of the water-soluble bagshould be incinerated or disposed of in a sanitarylandfill, or if allowed by state and local authorities, byburning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Do not re-usethe empty packaging. In Case of EmergencyIn case of large-scale spillage regarding this product,call:CHEMTREC800-424-9300 BASF Corporation800-832-HELPIn case of medical emergency regarding this product,call: Your local doctor for immediatetreatment. Your local poison control Center (hospital). BASF Corporation (800-832-HELP)Steps to be taken in case material is released orspilled:Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand,earth, etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking materialto separate containers for disposal. Removecontaminated clothing, and wash affected skin areaswith water. Wash clothing before re-use.

9 Keep thespill out of all sewers and open bodies of miticide/insecticideis intended for controlof mites and whiteflies on ornamental plants, flowers,and foliage crops. Sanmite provides excellent knock-down and residual control. A good evaluation ofperformance can generally be made 4-7 days ToleranceAll crops listed in Table 2. Plant Species Tested forTolerance to Sanmite are tolerant to Sanmite . Mode of ActionSanmite works primarily through contact plants when pests are immature or at asusceptible stage and populations are building, beforecrop damage ManagementUsing Sanmite in successive miticide applications isnot recommended. Use Sanmite as part of a soundresistance management program that includesrotation with other treatments having different modesof CoverageApply Sanmite in sufficient water to ensure thoroughcoverage of foliage. Thorough coverage is required foroptimum control.

10 To achieve adequate coverage, useproper spray pressure, nozzles, nozzle spacing, andvolume per acre. Consult spray nozzle and accessoryguide for information pertaining to proper Spray Equipment Clean spray equipment thoroughly using a strongdetergent or commercial sprayer cleaner according tothe manufacturer s directions before and afterapplying this Sanmite at rates recommended in Table drift to all other crops andnontarget areas. Directions For UseI. General InformationII. Application InstructionsTable 1. Application RatesPestRate per 100 gallons ofwaterBroad miteEuropean Red MiteSouthern red miteTumid miteTwo-spotted spider mite4 bags(4 ounces)Whiteflies4-6 bags(4-6 ounces)4 Table 2. Plant Species Tested for Tolerance to Sanmite miticide/insecticide*Common NameScientific NameAgeratum, Blue BlazerAluminum PlantAlyssumAnthuriumArborvitae, American Aster, Rainbow , SolidagoAzaleaBarberry, Japanese Red Leaf BegoniaBoxwood, JapaneseCaladiumCamelliaCarnation, Pallas Londerga , Pink CandyCelosia, Dwarf MixedChamaedorea PalmChrysanthemumChristmas CactusCimmaronCinquefoilColeus, Scarlet WizardCosmosCroton, PictumCyclamen, Red, WhiteDahliaDaylilyDianthus, Pink, Telstar Lavender, Telstar WhiteDieffenbachia, Dumb caneDogwood, Cornelian CherryDusty MillerDracaenaElmEuonymusFalse Cypress Fern, Pteris, Asparagus, MaidenhairFir, Fraser, NobleFire ThornFuchsiaGardenia, August BeautyGeranium, Scarlet OrbitGerbera DaisyGloxiniaGold Dust PlantGoldfish plantHibiscusHolly, Chinese, Burford , JapaneseHoneysuckleHyacinth, CommonHydrangeaHydrangea-vineImpatiens, New Guinea hybrids.