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Sandea® is a selective herbicide providing unsurpassed control of both yellow and purple nutsedge and many broadleaf weeds in certain high value fruit and vegetable crops, alfalfa and sugarcane.

Functions: Herbicide

HRAC/WSSA Group: 2

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

Formulation Type: Granules

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Identification & Functionality

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Composition
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT
  1. Halosulfuron-methyl, methyl 3-chloro-5-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxylate. - 75.0%
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS - 25.0%
  • Total - 100.0%

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Provides both preemergence and postemergence weed control
  • Inhibits cell growth in targeted weeds within 24 hours of treatment

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

Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals
  • Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • 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 Controls
  • ENGINEERING CONTROLS STATEMENTS: When 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) (4-6)], 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.
  • Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards
  • This product is toxic to non-target vascular plants. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters.
  • Halosulfuron-methyl is known to leach through soil into ground water under certain conditions as a result of label use. This chemical may leach into ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal
  • DO NOT contaminate water, food, feed or seed by storage or disposal.
  • PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store under cool, dry conditions (below 120 F). Do not store under moist conditions.
  • PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, state or local procedures.
  • CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 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. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. 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 smoke.
  • DISPOSAL AUTHORITIES: If none of the foregoing procedures is permitted by state and local authorities, then contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or your local Hazardous Waste Disposal office, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.