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BattleStar® is a selective herbicide which may be applied preplant, preemergence or postemergence for control or suppression of broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges in cotton, dry beans, potatoes, snap beans and soybeans.

Functions: Herbicide

HRAC/WSSA Group: 14

Application Technique: Aerial Application, Chemigation, Ground Soil Applied, Post-Emergence, Pre-Emergence, Sprayers

Formulation Type: Concentrate Solutions

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Sodium salt of fomesafen 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide - 22.1%*

OTHER INGREDIENTS - 77.9

“Equivalent to 21.0% fomesafen or 1.88 lbs. fomesafen active ingredient per gal.

Features & Benefits

Product Features

For control of weeds in soybeans, cotton, dry beans and snap beans

Applications & Uses

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.

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Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

This product contains fomesafen which has been determined to cause tumors in laboratory animals (mice). Risks can be reduced by closely following use directions and precautions and by wearing the protective clothing specified elsewhere on this label. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Prolonged or fre- quently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not get on skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing.

Personal Protective Eqiupment

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below:

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

  • Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants.
  • Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, or Viton®.
  • Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks.
  • Protective eyewear
  • Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading.

In addition for aerial applications mixers and loaders handling more than 150 gallons of BATTLE STAR in any single workday must wear:

  • Dust/mist filtering NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R, P, or HE filter.
User Safety Recommendations

Users should:

  • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 
  • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
  • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from target area.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

Prohibitions: Open dumping is prohibited. Do not reuse empty container.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store above 32°F in original containers only. If product solidifies, return to room temperature and agitate to reconstitute. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not store near food or feed. In case of spill or leak on floor or paved surfaces, soak up with sand, earth or synthetic absorbent. Remove to chemical waste area.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.