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1 H - 63923 Benlate SPfungicide .. A Growing Partnership With Nature TABLE OF CONTENTSP recautionary Statements .. 1 Directions For Use .. 2 Agricultural Use Requirements .. 2 General Information .. 2 Chemigation .. 3 Spray Drift Management .. 4 Crop/Rate Tables .. 5 - 12 Storage and Disposal .. 13 Notice of Warranty .. 13 Benlate SP fungicideFor Sale and Use in States Other ThanCaliforniaWettable Powder in Water Soluble FilmActive IngredientBy WeightBenomyl Methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazolecarbam ate 50%Inert Ingredients50%TOTAL 100%EPA Reg. No. 352-5641 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (continued)PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTH andlers who may be exposed to the dilute throughapplication or other tasks must wear:Long-sleeved shirt and long gloves and chemical-resistant footwear apron when cleaning who may be exposed to the concentrate throughmixing, loading, application, or other tasks must wear.

2 Long-sleeved shirt and long gloves and chemical-resistant footwear apron when mixing or exposures in enclosed areas, a respirator with anorganic vapor-removing cartridge with a prefilter approvedfor pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G) or a NIOSH approvedrespirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canisterwith any R, P or HE exposures outdoors, a dust/mist filtering respirator(MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C) or aNIOSH approved respirator with any R, P or HE manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintainingPPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent andhot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other CONTROL STATEMENTSH uman flaggers must be in enclosed handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraftin a manner that meets the requirements listed in the WorkerProtection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFRpart (d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may bereduced or modified as specified in the enclosed cabs must be used in a manner that meets therequirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR part (d)(4-6)].

3 Thehandler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified asspecified in the HAZARDSThis pesticide is toxic to fish. For terrestrial uses, do not applydirectly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or tointertidal areas below the mean high water mark, except for theregistered aquatic use on rice. Do not apply where runoff islikely to occur. Drift and runoff from treated areas may behazardous to fish in adjacent areas. Do not contaminate waterwhen disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply whenweather conditions favor drift from areas registered aquatic uses: Aquatic organisms may be killedat recommended application OR CHEMICAL HAZARDSKeep away from fire or sparks. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONSUSERS SHOULD:Wash hands before eating, drinking,chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Removeclothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then washthoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPEimmediately after handling this product.

4 Wash the outsideof gloves before removing. As soon as possible, washthoroughly and change into clean OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENCAUTIONPRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTSHAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALSCAUTION! MAY IRRITATE EYES, NOSE, THROATAND breathing dust or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin,eyes, and clothing. This product may cause a temporary allergic skin reaction in afew susceptible persons. This condition should be treated asan allergic dermatitis. There is no evidence of after effects orpermanent Aid: In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with plenty ofwater; for eyes, get medical medical emergencies involving this product, call tollfree STATEMENTS(continued in next column)DIRECTIONS FOR USEIt is a violation of Federal law to use this product in amanner inconsistent with its not apply this product in a way that will contact workersor other persons, either directly or through drift. Onlyprotected handlers may be in the area during application.

5 Forany requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult theagency responsible for pesticide Benlate SP should be used only in accordancewith the recommendations on this label, or therecommendations in separate DuPont publications availablethrough local will not be responsible for losses or damagesresulting from use of this product in any manner notspecifically recommended by DuPont. User assumes allrisk associated with such nonrecommended not formulate this product into other end-use productswithout written permission from INFORMATIONBENLATE SP is a systemic fungicide recommended for thecontrol of many important plant diseases. Apply as a spray withground equipment, except as otherwise directed in the Crop/Rate Table , using sufficient water to obtain thoroughcoverage of plants. Application by air or chemigation ispermitted for some crops. Under severe disease conditions, usethe higher treatment rate and shorter interval for repeatapplications as specified on the label for each crop.

6 Largemature trees will also require the higher labeled rate. Use onlyin commercial or farm plantings. Not for use in home plantingsnor once any commercial crop is turned into U-Pick , PickYour Own or similar ManagementIf treatment with Benlate SP is not effective, a benomyl-resistant strain of the fungus may be present. If this is the case,neither Benlate SP nor any other benzimidazole- orthiophanate-type fungicide will effectively control that prompt use of other types of suitable , exclusive use of Benlate SP may lead to buildupof resistant strains of fungi and loss of disease control. A sprayprogram alternating Benlate SP use with other fungicidesmay delay buildup of resistant strains. For guidance on yourparticular crop and disease control situation, consult your stateextension specialist or official state Pest Management DuPont recommends the use of Integrated Pest Management(IPM) programs to control pests. This product may be used aspart of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program whichcan include biological, cultural, and genetic practices aimed atpreventing economic pest damage.

7 Application of this productshould be based on IPM principles and practices including fieldscouting or other detection methods, correct target pestidentification, population monitoring, and treating when targetpest populations reach locally determined action your state cooperative extension service, professionalconsultants or other qualified authorities to determineappropriate action treatment threshold levels for treating specificpest/crop or site systems in your of Spray MixtureAdd the required amount of Benlate SP to the necessaryvolume of water in the spray tank; continuously agitate the tankby hydraulic or mechanical means to keep the material insuspension. Do not tank mix Benlate SP with lime oralkaline pesticides such as Bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur. Donot hold slurries for more than 12 hours. When the use of a spray oil is recommended (for crops such asapples, peanuts, pecans, and stone fruits), use a nonphytotoxicsuperior-type spray oil (60 to 70 second viscosity); add oil aslast ingredient to spray tank.

8 Consult product labels beforeapplying other pesticides in conjunction with spray oil orimmediately before or after an oil application. Follow labelinstructions for each product used in tank mixtures; observe allprecautions and restrictions. AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTSUse this product only in accordance with its labeling andwith the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part Standard contains requirements for the protection ofagricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, andgreenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. Itcontains requirements for training, decontamination,notification, and emergency assistance. It also containsspecific instructions and exceptions pertaining to thestatements on this label about personal protectiveequipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. Therequirements in this box only apply to uses of this productthat are covered by the Worker Protection not enter or allow worker entry into treated areasduring the restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 required for early entry to treated areas that ispermitted under the Worker Protection Standard and thatinvolves contact with anything that has been treated, suchas plants, soil, or water, footwear plus Benlate SP is a 50% active ingredient wettablepowder formulation premeasured in 1 lb (16 oz) polyvinylalcohol (PVA) water soluble packets.

9 Rates on the label inpounds per acre are equivalent to packets per OPEN ENVELOPE AND IMMEDIATELYDROP INNER PACKET INTO SPRAY TANK. THEINNER PACKETS CANNOT BE OPENED UNLESSPERMITTED FOR A SPECIFIC USE BY EPA-APPROVED OR STATE-APPROVED mixtures with liquid fertilizer or solutions containingBoron will affect solubility of the water soluble film. Whenusing fertilizers or Boron containing solutions follow theseprocedures:1. Add the correct amount of Benlate SP to clean Be sure the soluble packets are completely Introduce the fertilizer or Boron containing solutions OF ACRES TREATED PER 1 LB. PACKET OF Benlate SP AT VARIOUS USE RATES RATE PER ACRE 1 PACKET WILL TREAT (OUNCES)(POUNDS)(ACRES)21/8 ( )841/4 ( )46 3/8 ( )2 2/381/2 ( )2123/4 ( )1 1/316113221/26441/4 For use rates other than those listed in the table above, divide theproduct use rate (in ounces) into 16 (ounces of product per packet)to determine the number of acres that one packet will treat.

10 Forexample, if the product use rate is 24 ounces per acre: 16 ounces per packet = 2/3 acres per packet24 ounces per acreor alternatively, divide the product use rate(in pounds) into 1(pound of product per packet) to determine the number of acresthat one packet will treat. For example, if the product use rate is1 1/2 pounds per acre: 1 pound per packet = 2/3 acres per pounds per acreNotesDo not tank mix or alternate Benlate SP withbenzimidazole or thiophanate products such as Mertect or Topsin .Do not use on greenhouse crops, including hydroponicallygrown crops. Do not use on any container-grown not use on Benlate SP only through sprinkler irrigation,including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side (wheel) roll,traveler, big gun, solid set or hand move irrigation systems onlyon beans, carrots, celery, cucurbits, peanuts, strawberries ortomatoes. Do not apply Benlate SP to any other cropsusing chemigation unless permitted by supplemental injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues inthe crop can result from nonuniform distribution of you have questions about calibration, you should contact StateExtension Service Specialists, equipment manufacturers or not connect an irrigation system used for pesticideapplication to a public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in person knowledgeable of the chemigation system andresponsible for its operation, or under the supervision of theresponsible person, shall shut the system down and makenecessary adjustments should the need Instructions for Public Water Systems1.