US EPA, Pesticides, Label, AMBER HERBICIDE, 7/20/2010

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
JUL 2 0 201~
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
A1'iD POLLlJTI01'i PREVEI\TION
Ms Pat Dinnen
Syngenta Crop Protection
P.O.BOX 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
Subject: Label Notification(s) for Pesticide Registration Notice 2007-4
Dear Registrant:
The Agency is in receipt of your Application(s) for Pesticide Notification under
Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 2007-4 dated September 3, 2009 for:
EPA Registration 100-701 Amber ® Herbicide
The Registration Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for applicability
under PRN 2007-4 and finds that the label change(s) requested falls within the scope ofPRN-
2007-4. The label has been date-stamped ''Notification'' and will be placed in our records.
Please be reminded that 40 CFR Part 156.l40(a)(4) requires that a batch code, lot number,
or other code identifying the batch of the pesticide distributed and sold be placed on nonrefillable
containers. The code may appear either on the label (and can be added by non-notificationiPR
Notice 98-10) or durably marked on the container itself. .
Ify~u have any questions, please contact me directly at 703-305-5335 or Banza Djapao of
my staff at 703-305-7269.
Sincerely,
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Mas~one,
Paul Acting Leader
Notifications & Minor Formulations Team Leader
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs
Please read instructions on reverse before completinJ( form.
( nited States ~ R(·;tration OPP Identifier Number
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Environmental Protection Agency Amendment Notification
Washington, DC 20460 x Other
Application for Pesticide - Section I
1. Company/Product Number 2. EPA Product Manager 3. Proposed Classification
100-701 Jim Tompkins
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4. Company/Product (Name) PM# None Restricted
Am ber Herbicide 25
5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include ZIP Code) 6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) (b)(i),
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling to:
P. O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419 EPA Reg. No.
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Amendment -Explain below. Final printed labels in response to
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Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated _______ "Me Too" Application. NOTIFICATION
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Notification -Explain below. Other -Explain below.
JUN 2 0 2010
Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section II.).
Notification of label change per PR Notice 2007-4. This Notification is consistent with the guidance of PR Notice 2007-4 and the
requirements of EPA's regulations at 40 CFR §§156.10, 156.140, 156.144 156.146, and 156.156. No other changes have been made
to the labeling or the Confidential Statement of Formula for this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 to
willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further understand that if the amended label is not consistent with the requirements of 40
CFR §§156.1O, 156.140, 156.144, 156.146, and 156.156, this product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject to
enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 ofFIFRA.
Syngenta is amending the Storage and Disposal section of the label by Notification according to the directions stated in PR Notice
2007-4.
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1. Material This Product Will Be Packaged In:
Child-Resistant Packaging 0Un it Packaging WWat er Soluble Packaging 2. T~OfC ontainer
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be submitted Unit Packaging wgt. Container Unit Packaging wgt. container Other (Specify) ____
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3. Location of Net Contents Information 4. Size(s) Retail Container 5. Location of Label Directions
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1. Contact Point LComplete items directly below for identificationI o f individual to be contacted, if necessary, to jJ~o'ce?:s i.~catio""n'-'-.)"""'-_~""""'--I
Name Title l'LelePho'tle No. (Include Area Code)
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Certification ~ ~ 6. Date Application
I certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto are true, accurate and complete.' ( ~8'c&ived
I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or, '(Stamped)
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Pat Dinnen September 3, 2009
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P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300
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September 3,2009
Document Processing Desk (NOTIF)
Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Room S-4900, One Potomac Yard
2777 South Crystal Drive
Arlington, V A 22202-450 I
Attention: Ms. Linda Arrington
SUBJECT: AMBER® HERBICIDE
EPA REG. NO. 100-701
NOTIFICATION OF LABEL CHANGE PER PR NOTICE 2007-4
Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. is SUbmitting Notification for Amber Herbicide, EPA Reg. No. 100-70 l.
Syngenta is amending the Storage and Disposal section of the label by Notification according to the
directions stated in PR Notice 2007-4.
Attached are:
• One copy of the label with the changes clearly marked
• One unmarked copy of the label
• A CD of the unmarked copy of the label for "Electronic Comparison and Review"
• Certificate with Respect to Label Integrity Form
• Completed EPA Form 8570-1
Thank you in advance for approving this Notification. If you have any questions, please contact me at 336-
632-2494.
Sincerely,
Pat Dinnen
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Certification with Respect to Label Integrity
Version: 9/11/02
I certify that the information (including, but not limited to, text, tables, and
graphics) contained in the electronic file identified below by file name and
submitted with this certification is the same information as that on the paper
copies of these documents included with this submission.
PROPOSED LABEL
EPA Registration # Date Submitted Electronic file name
to EPA
100-701 9/3/2009 0001 00-00701.20090903.AMBER_PRN2007- 4_S EP2009. pdf
I certify that the statements that I have made on this form are true, accurate,
and complete. I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading
statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both under
applicable law.
September 3, 2009
Signature Date
Pat Dinnen
Name (typed)
Label Group Leader
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MASTER LABEL
NOTIFICATION
Amber®
JUN 2 0 2010
Accu-Pak®
Herbicide
For control of various weeds in wheat, barley, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation
Reserve Program acres
Active Ingredient:
Triasulfuron (CAS No. 82097-50-5) ......................................................................... 75.0%
Other Ingredients: 25.0%
Total: 100.0%
Amber is a water-dispersible granule.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100-701
EPA Est. 70992-FRA-001
Made in France
This outer protective bag contains Amber in 8 small water-soluble packets. These
packets and their contents dissolve in water. After opening outer bag, immediately
dump the required number of unopened packets into the partially filled sprayer or mix
tank. Do not handle the soluble packets or expose them to moisture, as this may cause
rupturing.
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FIRST AID
If inhaled • Move person to fresh air.
• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
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 on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing.
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• 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 a poison control
center or doctor.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or
Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
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Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye irritation. Avoict-l!Jte"thing ( •••
spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. : ": •
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
• Shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other
laundry.
Engineering Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets
the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or
modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
toilet.
Environmental Hazards
For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is
present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate.
Ground Water Advisory
Amber has been identified in ground water sampling from a field research study under
vulnerable conditions. There is the possibility that Amber may leach through soil to
ground water, especially where soils are coarse and ground water is near the surface.
Consult with the pesticide state lead agency or local agricultural agencies for
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information regarding soil permeability and aquifer vulnerability in your area.
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Chemigation
Do not apply Amber through irrigation systems.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and limitation of
Warranty and liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
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 product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors
as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, Inc. or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by
Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for
any claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. This warranty does not extend to the use of the product contrary to
label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably
foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and Buyer and User
assume the risk of any such use. SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
In no event shall SYNGENTA or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or
special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF
SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR
DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
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SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing conditions of sale and limitations of warranty and of liability, which may not be
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SYNGENTA.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 4 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such
as plants, soil, or water is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
• Shoes plus socks
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR WEED CONTROL, ANDIOR
ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a dry place.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling if
available or dispose of the empty outer foil pouch in the trash as long as WSP is
unbroken.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during
cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other
emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day or night.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Amber is a selective herbicide for the control of many weeds in wheat (including durum
wheat), barley, fallow cropland, pastures, rangeland, and Conservation Reserve
Program acres. Refer to Table 1 for a listing of weeds controlled. Amber is a 75%
water-dispersible granule which must be thoroughly mixed in water and applied as a
spray.
This herbicide controls weeds by inhibiting a biochemical process that produces certain
essential amino acids necessary for plant growth. The inhibited enzyme system is
acetolactate synthase (ALS). Growth of susceptible weeds is inhibited soon after Amber
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application. Leaves of susceptible plants turn yellow and/or red followed by death of the
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growing point. These visible effects of control may not be observed until 1-3 weeks
after application depending upon weed species, growing conditions, and Amber rate.
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Thorough coverage is necessary to provide good weed control.
Use Amber in the following states only: CO, 10, KS, MN, MT, NO, NE, NM, NV, OK,
OR, SO, TX, UT, WA, and WY.