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Badge® X2 is an OMRI certified, patented, dry formulation of copper hydroxide and copper oxychloride. The copper hydroxide releases copper ions fast for immediate plant protection, while the copper oxychloride slowly releases copper ions for extended residual control PLUS excellent wash-off resistance for the best protection possible during and after rains.

Functions: Fungicide

Fungicide Target Species: Cercospora, Colletotrichum, Leptosphaeria, Septoria

FRAC Code: M

Application Technique: Sprayers, Sprinklers

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Identification & Functionality

FRAC Code
Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Composition
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
  1. Copper Oxychloride(CAS No. 1332-40-7) -   23.82%
  2. Copper Hydroxide (CAS No. 20427-59-2) -   21.49%
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS : 54.69%
  • TOTAL : 100.00%

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Highlights
  • Dual forms of copper for immediate plant protection plus extended residual, maximizing crop protection for the best crop quality possible
  • Excellent wash-off resistance for the best protection possible during and after rains, giving you peace-of-mind knowing Badge X2 is still working no matter what Mother Nature throws at you
  • The best mixing dry copper formulation available; goes into solution and stays in solution
  • No BLUE residue, for more desirable fresh produce
  • OMRI certified for use in organic production

Applications & Uses

Applicable Crop
Application Technique
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, adults, children or pets, 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 State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Properties

Physical Form

Safety & Health

Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
  • May be fatal if swallowed. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful ifinhaled. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses). Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves (such as Natural Rubber, Selection Category A). Avoid breathing dust
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart.

Mixers, loaders, applicators, and other handlers must wear the following:

  • long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • shoes plus socks
  • protective eyewear (goggles, safety glasses, or face shield)
  • chemical-resistant gloves such as Natural Rubber

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 material that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with the product’s concentrate.Do not reuse them

 

User Safety Recommendations
  • Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
  • Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
  • Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing
Environmental Hazards
  • This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may contaminate water through runoff.
  • This product has a potential for runoff for several months or more after application. Poorly draining soils and soils with shallow water tables are more prone to produce runoff that contains this product. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.
  • 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 washwaters or rinsate.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal
  • Do not contaminate water, food, or feed bystorage and disposal
  • Pesticide Storage : Store under well-vented, cool and dry storage conditions. Do not store under moist conditions
  • Pesticide Disposal : Wastes resulting from the use of this product mustbe disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility
  • Container Handling : Nonrefillable Paper and Plastic Bags :Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application equipment, then offerfor recycling if available or dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
  • Nonrefillable Fiber Drums with Liners : Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty the liner by shaking and tapping sides andbottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application equipment, then offer for recycling if available or return to the Seller, or dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.Fiber drum is to be disposed of in the same manner required for its liner.
  • For rigid, non-refillable containers (2.5 to 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 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 and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or storerinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling, if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration,or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of resulting smoke.
  • For rigid, non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (with capacities greater than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 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. Then offer for recycling, if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of resulting smoke.
  • Pressure Rinse Procedures (all sizes) : Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tankand continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in theside of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.