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BASAGRAN® is a selective postemergence herbicide for control of sedges and select broadleaf weeds. Treated broadleaf weeds are controlled mainly through contact action. Thorough coverage is essential for broadleaf weed control, Broadleaf weed control is enhanced by periods of sunlight and warm temperatures and higher humidity. Avoid contact of this product with sensitive broadleaf crops, such as cotton, sugar beet, or sunflower as these and other crops will be injured or killed.

Functions: Herbicide

Herbicide Target Species: Broadleafs, Sedges

Application Technique: Aerial Application, Ground Soil Applied, Post-Emergence

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Active Ingredient

Sodium salt of Bentazon*,
(3-(1-methylethyl)-1H -2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4-(3H )-one 2,2-dioxide) 44 .0%
OtHeR inGRedientS - 56 .0%

Applications & Uses

Herbicide Target Species
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

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMAL 

CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed or if absorbed through skin . Causes moderate eye irritation . Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing . Prolonged or frequently repeated

skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals . Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco .
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIMENT (PPe)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:

  •  Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Chemical-resistant gloves, Category G (such as Barrier Laminate or Viton > 14 mils)
  •  For more options, follow the instructions for Category G on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart
  • Shoes plus 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 .enGineeRinG COntROlS StAteMent When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft 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 .

Environmental Hazards

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 apply where runoff is likely to occur . Do not apply
where weather conditions favor drift from areas treated . Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate .Bentazon, which is present in this product, is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of agricultural use . Use of this chemical in areas where soils  are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination .

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

Storage & Handling

Storage And Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal .
Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed . Store in original container and out of reach of children,  preferably in a locked storage area .Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage . If the container is leaking or material spilled for any reason or cause, carefully sweep material into a pile . Refer to  Precautionary Statements on label and “In case of Emergency” for hazards associated with the handling of this material . Do not walk through spilled material . Dispose of pesticide as  directed below . In spill or leak incidents, keep unauthorized people away . For help with any spill, leak, fire or exposure involving this material, call day or night CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300  or +1-703-527-3887 if calling from outside of the U .S .
Pesticide disposal:  Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility . 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 . Container Handling:  Rigid, non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons).  Non-refillable container . Do not reuse or refill this container . Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying . Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining  contents into application equipment or a mix tank . 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 . Offer for recycling, if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary  landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities .  Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and 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 the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30  seconds . Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip .Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill . Rigid non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs). Non-refillable container . Do not reuse or refill this container . Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying . Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining  contents into application equipment or a mix tank . Fill the container ¼ 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 it 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 of disposal . Repeat this procedure two more times . Offer for recycling, if available or puncture and  dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities .  Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and 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 the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30  seconds . Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip .Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill . Refillable Containers  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 . Refilling or Returning Containers If refilling or returning container is planned, end users are not authorized to remove tamper evident cables, one way valves or clean container . Recycle or disposal of Containers End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cable as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is equipped with one way valves and refilling or  returning is planned . Instructions for container rinsing and either recycling or disposal are as follows: Bottom discharge iBC (e.g. Schuetz Caged iBC or Snyder Square Stackable). Pressure rinsing 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 pressure  rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank . Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1 .5 inches on the side which is  opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal . Completely remove the top lid of the IBC . Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior  portions . Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing . Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes
clear . Replace the lid and close bottom valve .top discharge iBC, drums, Kegs (e.g. Snyder 120 next Gen, Bonar B120, drums and Kegs) .  Triple rinsing 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 triple rinse the  containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank . Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water . Agitate  vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes . Rinse all interior surfaces . Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system . Repeat this procedure  two more times .