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Essential™ is an activator and penetrant formulated with a methylated seed oil (MSO) and an organosilicon surfactant (OSS). Essential meets ASTM standards and all active ingredient label requirements for modified vegetable oil (MVO), MSO and OSS adjuvants.

Functions: Fertilizer

Application Technique: Sprayers

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Principal Functioning Agents
Proprietary blend of methylated seed oil and organosilicon surfactant 99%
Constituents ineffective as a spray adjuvant 1%
Total 100%

All ingredients are approved for use under 40 CFR 180

Features & Benefits

Functions & Benefits
  • Quickly wets leaf surfaces and provides rapid coverage of target tissue.
  • Penetrates leaf cuticles, even under tough conditions, to promote more uptake and activity.
  • Rapid wetting coupled with slow-drying improves pesticide uptake.
  • Flexible formulation can be used with a wide range of products and applications.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Application Rates
Turf and ornamentals 1 - 3 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution
Agriculture and citrus 1 - 3 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution
Rights of way & forestry 1 - 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution
Aquatic/surface 1 - 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution
Aquatic/submerged 1¼ - 2½ pints per 100 gallons of spray solution
Directions for Use
  • If the active ingredient does not specify the use of a methylated seed oil (MSO) and organosilicone surfactant (OSS), follow the directions below.
  • Use only if a methylated seed oil (MSO) and organosilicone surfactant (OSS) is allowed or not excluded on the label.
  • Essential™ does not contain ammonium sulfate.
  • If the user does not have experience with the mixture being applied, perform a jar test using the order and amounts in the mixture and perform a phytotoxicity test to ensure crop safety.

Order of Addition:

  • In general, follow the W-A-L-E-S plan when adding herbicides to a tank mix.
  • Wettable Powders (WP) then Flowables (F, DF).
  • Agitate then add anti-foaming compounds, buffers.
  • Liquid and Soluble products.
  • Emulsifiable concentrates (EC).
  • ESSENTIAL™ and other adjuvants Prior to mixing you should fill your spray tank with half of the carrier that you intend to use.
  • Then start the sprayer and check to make sure that all valves and gages work and that you have proper tank agitation.

Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • May be harmful if swallowed.
  • May be harmful if inhaled.
  • Read label before use.
  • Keep container tightly closed.
  • Keep only in original container.
  • Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Applicators or other handlers of this product should wear protective eyewear, chemically resistant gloves, long-sleeved shirt, pants, socks and shoes.

First Aid

If In Eyes:

  • Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
  • Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do then continue rinsing.
  • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

If On Skin Or Clothing:

  • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • Wash with plenty of soap and water for several minutes.
  • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention.

If Swallowed:

  • Unless advised otherwise by a poison control center or doctor, have person rinse mouth with water, if able.
  • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If Inhaled:

  • Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
  • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, and then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth if possible.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

2 x 2.5 gallons per case

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Storage:

  • Store in a cool well-ventilated place.
  • Keep in original container tightly closed.
  • Do not reuse empty container.
  • Do not store with food, feed, or other material to be used or consumed by humans or animals.
  • Do not contaminate water supplies.
  • For optimal storage, store between 40 and 90°F.

Disposal:

  • Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
  • Dispose of contents in the container to an approved waste disposal facility in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
  • Triple rinse (or equivalent) adding rinse water to the application tank.
  • Offer container for recycling or dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by local regulations.
  • The Agricultural Container Recycling Council (ACRC) operates the national recycling program.
  • To contact your state and local ACRC recycler visit the ACRC web page at www.acrecycle.org.