Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- CAS No.
- 7775-09-9
- EC No.
- 231-887-4
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Sodium chlorate - 42.3%
OTHER INGREDIENTS - 57.7%
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Crop
- Application Technique
- Direction For Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner incon-sistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 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 pes-ticide regulation.
- Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), 40 CFR Part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, 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 (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the WPS.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI of 4 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the WPS 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, and shoes plus socks.
- Application
DEFOL 5 may be applied by aircraft or ground equipment. It is essen-tial that the foliage be thoroughly covered. The specified dilution rates should be carefully observed. A non-ionic surfactant such as Surf-Ac® 820 or an emulsifiable crop oil such as Peptoil™ may enhance the results. This product should not be mixed with insecticides or other organic materials, unless specifically recommended, because a fire or explosion may result.
Precautions should be taken to avoid having spray or spray drift con-tact adjacent crops or desirable vegetation or they may be defoliated. Equipment should be washed before and after use and care should be taken so that product does not dry in tank or on spray nozzles. Washwater should not be allowed to contact desirable vegetation.
When using this product under dry land conditions, injury may occur to rotational crops.
Properties
- Formulation Type
Safety & Health
- Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart.
All mixers, loaders, applicators, and other handlers must wear:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes and socks.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them.
See “ENGINEERING CONTROLS” for additional requirements. Enclosed Cockpits/Cabs: Applicators must use an enclosed cockpit or enclosed cab that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d)(6)].
- User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
1) Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
2) Remove clothing/ PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
3) 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
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is pres-ent or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not ap-ply when weather conditions favor drift from areas treated. Do not con-taminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Disposal
- Contain spill. Absorb with a material such as sawdust, clay gran-ules or dirt.
- Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
- Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pesticide.
- Follow washing with clean water rinse.
- Wash contaminated clothing immediately.
- Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies.
- Dispose of waste as indicated below:
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste dis-posal facility.
CONTAINER HANDLING:
Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; less than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into applica-tion equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container one-fourth full with water and re-cap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; 5 gallons up to < 250 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this contain-er. Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container one-fourth full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Refillable Container (≥ 250 gallons and Bulk): Refillable con-tainer. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the con-tainer. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times.