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SPECIMEN LABEL UPDATES AVAILABLE AT WM 1
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<br />Active Ingredient By Weight
<br />Metsulfuron methyl
<br />Methyl 2-[[[J(4-methoxy-6- methyl- 1,3,5- triazin- 2- yl)amino]-
<br />carbonyl]ammo]sulfony1]benzoate ............................... 60%
<br />Inert Ingred ... ............................... 40%
<br />TOTAL...................... ............................... 100%
<br />EPA Reg. # 352439
<br />KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
<br />CAUTION
<br />FIRST AID
<br />IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
<br />immediately with plenty of water for 15 -20 minutes. Call a poison control center
<br />or doctor for further treatment advice.
<br />IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 -20
<br />minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue
<br />rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
<br />Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center
<br />or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1- 800-441 -3637 for
<br />emergency medical treatment in formation.
<br />PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
<br />HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
<br />CAUTIONI Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
<br />Avoid breathing dust or spray mist.
<br />PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
<br />Applkators and other handlers must wear:
<br />Long- sleeved shirt and long pants.:
<br />Shoes plus socks.
<br />Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such in-
<br />tructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
<br />arately from other laundry.
<br />SER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
<br />Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco
<br />or using the toilet.
<br />ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
<br />Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to
<br />intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when
<br />disposing of equipment washwaters.
<br />This herbicide is injurious to plants at extremely low concentrations. Nontarget
<br />plants may be adversely effected from drift and run -off.
<br />IMPORTANT
<br />DO NOT USE ON FOOD OR FEED CROPS EXCEPT AS RECOMMENDED BY
<br />THIS LABEL OR SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING. Injury to or loss of desirable
<br />trees or other plants may result from failure to observe the following: Do not
<br />apply DuPontTm ESCORT* XP herbicide (except as recommended), or drain or
<br />flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants, or on areas where their
<br />roots may extend or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into
<br />contact with their roots. Do not use on lawns, walks, driveways, tennis courts,
<br />or similar areas. Prevent drift of spray to desirable plants. Do not contaminate
<br />any body of water, including irrigation water. Keep from contact with fertilizers,
<br />insecticides, fungicides and seeds.
<br />Following an ESCORT XP application, do not use sprayer for application to
<br />crops. This is extremely important, as low rates of ESCORT' XP can kill or
<br />severely injure most crops (except small grains).
<br />GENERAL INFORMATION
<br />ESCORT XP herbicide is a dispersible granule that is mixed in water and applied
<br />as a spray. ESCORT' XP controls many annual and perennial weeds and woody
<br />plants in non -crop areas and conifer plantations.
<br />ESCORT'' XP may be used for general weed and brush control on industrial
<br />non -crop sites and for selective weed control in certain types of unimproved turf
<br />grasses on industrial sites and in native grasses. It can also be used for controlling
<br />and suppressing undesirable weeds and hardwoods in conifer plantations.
<br />ESCORT XP controls weeds and woody plants primarily by postemergent activ-
<br />t Although ESCORT XP has preemergence activity, best results are generally
<br />ined when ESCORT XP is applied to foliage after emergence or dormancy k. Except where noted, ESCORT' XP provides the best results when applied
<br />oung, actively growing weeds. The use rate depends upon the weed species
<br />size at the time ofapplication.
<br />The degree and duration of control may depend on the following:
<br />• weed spectrum and infestation intensity
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<br />• weed size at application
<br />• vironmental conditions at and following treatment
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<br />• soil pH, soil moisture, and soil organic matter
<br />It is permissible to apply ESCORT* XP to floodplains where surface water is not
<br />present, terrestrial areas of deltas and low lying areas where water is drained but
<br />may be isolated in pockets due to uneven or unlevel conditions.
<br />ESCORT XP is noncorrosive, nonflammable, nonvolatile and does not freeze.
<br />ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
<br />ESCORT' XP is absorbed primarily through the foliage of plants, and by the
<br />roots to a lesser degree. Plant cell division is generally inhibited in sensitive
<br />plants within a few hours following uptake. Two to 4 weeks after application,
<br />leaf growth slows followed by discoloration and tissue death. The final effect on
<br />annual weeds are evident about 4 to 6 weeks after application. The ultimate.effect
<br />on perennial weeds and woody plants occurs in the growing season following
<br />application.
<br />Warn, moist conditions following treatment promote the activity of ESCORT'
<br />XP, while cold, dry conditions may reduce or delay activity. Weeds and brush
<br />hardened off by cold weather or drought stress may not be controlled.
<br />The use of a surfactant is recommended to enhance the control of susceptible
<br />plants, except where noted. Apply at a minimum rate (concentration) of 1 / 4 %
<br />volume/volume (1 qt. per 100 gal. of spray solution), or at the manufacturer's
<br />recommended rate. Use only EPA approved surfactants containing at least 80
<br />active ingredient. Certain types of surfactants, such as those incorporating acetic
<br />acid (i.e. L1 -700), may not be compatible with ESCORT XP and may result
<br />in decreased performance. Certain surfactants may not be suitable for use on
<br />desirable plants, such as turf and conifers, listed on this label. Consult the
<br />surfactant manufacturer's label for appropriate uses.
<br />Weed and brush control may be reduced if rainfall occurs soon after application.
<br />RESISTANCE
<br />Biotypes of certain weeds listed on this label are resistant to ESCORT' XP and
<br />other herbicides with the same mode of action, even at exaggerated application
<br />rates. Biotypes are naturally occurring individuals of a species that are identical in
<br />appearance but have slightly different genetic compositions; the mode of action of
<br />a herbicide is the chemical interaction that interrupts a biological process necessary
<br />for plant growth and development.
<br />If weed control is unsatisfactory, it may be necessary to retreat problem areas
<br />using a product with a different mode of action, such as postemergence broadleaf
<br />and/or grass herbicides.
<br />If resistant weed biotypes such as kochia, prickly lettuce, and Russian thistle are
<br />suspected or known to be present use a tank -mix partner with ESCORT' XP to
<br />help control these biotypes, or use a planned herbicide rotation program where
<br />other residual broadleaf herbicides having different modes of action are used.
<br />DIRECTIONS FOR USE
<br />It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with
<br />its labeling.
<br />ESCORT* XP should be used only in accordance with recommendations on this
<br />label or in separately published DuPont recommendations.
<br />DuPont will not be responsible for losses or damages resulting from the use of this
<br />product in any manner not specifically recommended by DuPont. User assumes
<br />all risks associated with such nonrecommended use.
<br />For tank mixes, use the most restrictive limitations from the labeling of the
<br />products being mixed. Use only those tank mix partners which are labeled for the
<br />appropriate use site. Do not apply more than 4 ounces of DuPont*" ESCORT
<br />XP per acre per year.
<br />Do not use on food or feed crops except as recommended by this label or
<br />supplemental labeling.
<br />Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons,
<br />either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during
<br />application.
<br />For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency in your
<br />State responsible for pesticide regulation.
<br />AGRICULTURAL USES
<br />AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
<br />Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Pro-
<br />tection.Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the
<br />protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses,
<br />and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, de-
<br />contamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific
<br />instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about per-
<br />sonal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted -entry interval. The requirements
<br />in this box only apply to use of this product that are covered by the Worker
<br />Protection Standard.
<br />Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry
<br />interval (REI) of 4 hours.
<br />PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
<br />Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated,
<br />such as plants, soil, or water, is:
<br />Coveralls.
<br />Shoes ulus socks.
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