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Eptam® 7E herbicide provides excellent weed control in potatoes, beans (green or dry), alfalfa and other crops.

Functions: Herbicide

HRAC/WSSA Group: 8

Application Technique: Sprayers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
HRAC/WSSA Group
Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Composition
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT
  1. EPTC: S-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate - 87.8%
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS - 12.2%
  • Total - 100.0%

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • PPI, PRE and POST application flexibility provides for season long control of the most difficult annual and perennial weeds
  • Weed control begins immediately when applied according to label
  • Performance not dependant on post-application rainfall
  • Allows for crop rotation and tank-mix flexibility

Applications & Uses

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 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.
  • EPTAM7E selective herbicide mustbe used only for specified purposes and specifiedrates. DO NOT OVERDOSE.
  • EPTAM 7E is a selective herbicide that must be mechanically incorporated, injected in the subsurface of the soil or applied in the irrigation water.
  • EPTAM 7E controls weeds by interfering with normal germination and seedling development.
  • EPTAM 7E does not control established or germinated weeds present at application.
  • EPTAM 7E is specified for use on mineral soils only (soils containing less than 10% organic matter).
  • Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Do not store near seeds or fertilizers. Store out of reach of children, pets, and domestic animals.Rinse spray equipment thoroughly following application.
  • Seeding should be done as soon as possible following application to obtain a maximum period of weed control. It is recommended that crop safety be evaluated on a small test area prior to use.

Properties

Physical Form

Safety & Health

Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
  • Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Mixers, Loaders, andHandlers exposed to the concentrate must wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Chemical-resistant glovessuch as barrier laminate, Nitrile Rubber ≥14 mils, Neoprene Rubber ≥14 mills, and viton ≥14 mills.
  • Chemical-resistant apron
  • Chemical-resistant footwear and socks
  • Protective eyewear

In addition to the above PPE, persons Mixing and Loading into chemigation systems, must wear:

  • a NIOSH-approved elastomeric half mask respirator with organic vapor (OV) cartridges; OR a NIOSH-approved full face respirator with OV cartridges; OR a gas mask with OV canisters; OR a powered air purifying respirator with OV cartridges.

Applicators and other Handlers exposed to the dilute must wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Shoes plus socks

In addition to the above PPE, applicators using back-pack sprayersand hand-help equipment must wear:

  • Chemical-resistant gloves

In addition to theabove PPE,applicators usingmechanically-pressurized handgun must wear:

  • Coveralls worn over long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Chemical-resistant gloves
  • Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks
  • Chemical-resistant headgear, if overhead exposure
  • Chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading, and cleaning equipment or spills
  • A minimum of a NIOSH approved filtering facepiece respirator with any R or P filter (TC-84A); ORan elastomeric NIOSH approved particulate respirator with any N*, R or P filter (TC-84A); OR a NIOSH approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE filter (TC-21C)

In addition to the above PPE, applicators using back-pack sprayers on orchards and vineyards must wear:

  • Coveralls worn over long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Waterproof orchemical-resistant gloves

In addition to the above PPE, applicators applying dry bulk fertilizers with a specialized truck designed to treat more than 80 acres, must wear:

  • a NIOSH approved respirator with: an organic-vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C); or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G); or a NIOSH approved respirator with an (OV) cartridge; or a canister with any N, R, P, or HE prefilter.

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.

Commercial (for-hire) Handlers engaged in impregnating this product onto dry bulk fertilizermust:

  • wear the personal protective equipment required for mixers/loaders, except shoes may be substituted forchemical-resistant footwear, and
  • have immediately available for use in case of an accident a NIOSH approved respiratorwith: an organic-vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C); or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G); or a NIOSH approved respirator with an (OV) cartridge; or a canister with any N, R, P, or HE prefilter.
  • Use a closed system that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides.

When other handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs, in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-5 )], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all PPE specified above for “applicators and other handlers” and have such PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown

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 theoutside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards
  • This chemical is toxic to mammals. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. Do not applydirectly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. NON-TARGET ORGANISM ADVISORY STATEMENT:This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal
  • Do not contaminate water,food, or feed bystorage ordisposal.Open dumping is prohibited.
  • PESTICIDE STORAGE:Keep container tightly closed when not in use.Do not store near seeds, fertilizers or foodstuffs.Can be stored at temperatures as low as minus 50oF.
  • 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: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 application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. 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. Then offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if appropriate or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
  • FOR BULK AND MINI-BULK CONTAINERSCONTAINER HANDLING:Refillable container. 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 container. 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 percent 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.
  • CONTAINER PRECAUTIONS:Before refilling, inspect thoroughly for damage such as cracks, punctures, bulges, dents, abrasions, and damaged or worn threads on closure devices.REFILL ONLY WITH EPTAM 7E.Thecontents of this container cannot be completely removed by cleaning.Refilling with materials other than EPTAM 7E will result in contamination and may weaken container.After filling and before transporting, check for leaks. Do not refill or transport damaged or leaking container.