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Precautionary StatementSHazards to Humans and Domestic animalscaution. Harmful if absorbed through skin or inhaled. Causesmoderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact withskin, eyes or clothing.enVironmentaL HaZarDSThis pesticide may be hazardous to plants outside the treated area. Donot apply to water except as specified in this label. Do notcontaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters and rinsate.DirectionS for uSeIt is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistentwith its labeling. This labeling must be in the possession of the user atthe time of pesticide application.Do notapply this product in a way that will contact workers or otherpersons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may bein the area during application. For any requirements specific to your stateor tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Ensure spray drift to nontarget susceptible species does not occur.Do not apply clearcast® Herbicide in any manner not specificallydescribed in this label.Observe all cautions and limitations on this label and on the labels ofproducts used in combination with clearcast. Do not use clearcastother than in accordance with the instructions set forth on this label.Keep containers closed to avoid spills and contamination.PerSonaL ProtectiVe eQuiPment (PPe)Some materials that are chemically resistant to this product are listedbelow. If you want more options, follow the instructions for Category Aon an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart.applicators and other handlers must wear:• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants;• Chemical-resistant gloves, such as butyl rubber = 14 mils, naturalrubber = 14 mils, neoprene rubber = 14 mils, or nitrile rubber = 14mils; and• Shoes plus socks.Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. Ifno such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water.Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.uSer Safety recommenDationSusers should:• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco orusing the toilet.• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Thenwash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash theoutside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, washthoroughly and change into clean clothing.StoraGe anD DiSPoSaLDo not contaminate food, feed or water by storage or disposal.Pesticide StorageKeep from freezing. Do not store below 32°F. Pesticide DisposalWastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.container Handlingnonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triplerinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly afteremptying; then offer for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, ifappropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or byincineration, or by other procedures approved by state and localauthorities.triple rinse containers small enough to shake (capacity = 5gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining contents into applicationequipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow beginsto drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or storerinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flowbegins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times.firSt aiDif on skinor clothing • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20minutes.• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.if in eyes • Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with waterfor 15 to 20 minutes.• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5minutes; then continue rinsing eyes.• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatmentadvice.if inhaled • Move person to fresh air.• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; thengive artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth ifpossible.• Call a poison control center or doctor for furthertreatment advice.HotLine numBerHave the product container or label with you when calling a poisoncontrol center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contactinfotrac for emergency medical treatment information: 1-800-535-5053.For the control of vegetation in and around aquatic and non-cropland sitesincluding areas that may be grazed or cut for hay.Active Ingredient ammonium salt of imazamox 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H- imidazol- 2-yl]-5-(methoxymethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid† ............................ 12.1%Other Ingredients ............................................................................................. 87.9%TOTAL ............................................................................................................ 100.0%† Equivalent to 11.4% 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5- (methoxymethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid 1 gallon contains 1.0 pound of active ingredient as the free acidKeep Out of Reach of ChildrenCAUTION / PRECAUCIÓNSi usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)Refer to the inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information and Directions for Use including Storage and Disposal.NOTICE: Read entire label before using. Use only according to label directions. Before buying or using this product, read Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use and Limitation of Remedies inside label booklet.® Clearcast is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation. Manufactured for: SePRO Corporation 11550 N. Meridian St., Ste. 600, Carmel, IN 46032 U.S.A.GROUP 2 HERBICIDEClearcast HerbicideEPA Reg. No. 241-437-67690FPL201210092ProDuct informationclearcast® Herbicide is an aqueous formulation that may be diluted inwater and either applied directly to water for the control/suppression ofcertain submerged aquatic vegetation or applied as a broadcast or spotspray to floating and emergent vegetation. Aquatic sites that may betreated include estuarine and marine sites, ponds, lakes, reservoirs,wetlands, marshes, swamps, bayous, arroyos, ditches, canals, streams,rivers, creeks and other slow-moving or quiescent bodies of water.clearcast may also be used during drawdown conditions. clearcast mayalso be applied for terrestrial and riparian vegetation control in industrialnoncropland sites, and railroad, utility, and highway rights-of-way.Industrial noncropland sites include utility plant sites, tank farms, pumpinginstallations, storage areas, fence rows and ditch banks. clearcast mayalso be used for the establishment and maintenance of wildlife openings.clearcast may also be used on those sites listed above that may begrazed or cut for hay. clearcast is quickly absorbed by foliage and/or plant roots and rapidlytranslocated to the growing points stopping growth. Susceptible plantsmay develop a yellow appearance or general discoloration and willeventually die or be severely growth inhibited.clearcast is herbicidally active on many submerged, emergent andfloating broadleaf and monocot aquatic plants. The relative levels ofcontrol and selectivity can be manipulated by using a choice of rates andherbicide placement (water injected or floating/emergent foliarapplication).To help maintain the utility of herbicide programs, the use of herbicideswith different modes of action is effective in managing weed resistance.Spray adjuvantsApplications of clearcast to emergent, floating or shoreline speciesrequire the use of a spray adjuvant. Always use a spray adjuvant that isappropriate for aquatic sites.nonionic Surfactants - Use a nonionic surfactant at 0.25%volume/volume (v/v) or higher (see manufacturer’s label) of the spraysolution (0.25% v/v is equivalent to 1 quart in 100 gallons). For bestresults, select a nonionic surfactant with an HLB (hydrophilic to lipophilicbalance) ratio between 12 and 17 with at least 70% surfactant in theformulated product (alcohols, fatty acids, oils, ethylene glycol ordiethylene glycol should not be considered as surfactants to meet theabove requirements).methylated Seed oils or Vegetable oil concentrates - Instead of asurfactant, a methylated seed oil or vegetable-based seed oil concentratemay be used at 1.5 to 2 pints per acre. When using spray volumesgreater than 30 gallons per acre, mix methylated seed oil or vegetable-based seed oil concentrates at 1% of the total spray volume, oralternatively use a nonionic surfactant as described above. Researchindicates that these oils may aid in clearcast® Herbicide deposition anduptake by plants under stress.Silicone-based Surfactants - See manufacturer’s label for specific raterecommendations. Silicone-based surfactants may reduce the surfacetension of the spray droplet allowing greater spreading on the leaf surfaceas compared to conventional nonionic surfactants. However, somesilicone-based surfactants may dry too quickly, limiting herbicide uptake.invert emulsions – clearcast can be applied as an invert emulsion.The spray solution results in an invert (water-in-oil) spray emulsiondesigned to minimize spray drift and spray runoff, resulting in moreherbicide on the target foliage. The spray emulsion may be formed in asingle tank (batch mixing) or injected (in-line mixing). Consult the invertchemical label for proper mixing directions.other - An antifoaming agent, spray pattern indicator, sinking agent ordrift-reducing agent may be applied at the product labeled rate ifnecessary or desired.Spray Drift requirements for aerial application• Applicators are required to use a coarse or coarser droplet size(ASABE S572) or, if specifically using a spinning atomizer nozzle,applicators are required to use a volume mean diameter (VMD) of 385microns or greater for release heights below 10 feet. Applicators arerequired to use a very coarse or coarser droplet size or, if specificallyusing a spinning atomizer nozzle, applicators are required to use aVMD of 475 microns or greater for release heights above 10 feet.Applicators must consider the effects of nozzle orientation and flightspeed when determining droplet size.• Applicators are required to use upwind swath displacement.• The boom length must not exceed 60% of the fixed wingspan or 90%of the rotor blade diameter to reduce spray drift.• Do not apply when wind speed is greater than 10 mph.• If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph, the applicator mustdetermine if1. Conditions of temperature inversion exist or2. Stable atmospheric conditions exist at or below nozzle height.Do not make applications into areas of temperature inversions or stableatmospheric conditions.Spray Drift requirements for Ground Boom application• Applicators are required to use a nozzle height below 4 feet above theground or plant canopy and coarse or coarser droplet size (ASABES572) or, if specifically using a spinning atomizer nozzle, applicatorsare required to use a volume mean diameter (VMD) of 385 microns orgreater.in caSe of emerGencyIn case of large-scale spillage regarding this product, call INFOTRAC at1-800-535-5053.In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:• Your local doctor for immediate treatment• Your local poison control center (hospital)• INFOTRAC: 1-800-535-5053Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:• Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) andtransfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers fordisposal.• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin areas withsoap and water.• Wash clothing before reuse.• Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water.StoraGe anD DiSPoSaL (continued)triple rinse containers too large to shake (capacity >5 gallons) asfollows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or amix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water. Replace and tightenclosures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring atleast one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container onits end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container overonto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty therinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for lateruse or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times.Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents intoapplication equipment or mix tank and continue to drain for 10 secondsafter the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down overapplication equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use ordisposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container andrinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds afterthe flow begins to drip.refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do notreuse this container for any other purpose. Triple rinsing the containerbefore final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of thecontainer. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller.triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final disposal,empty the remaining contents from this container into applicationequipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water.Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pouror pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system.Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times.When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all openings thathave been opened during use; return the container to the point ofpurchase or to a designated location. This container must only berefilled with a pesticide product. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully fordamage such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads andclosure devices. Check for leaks after refilling and before transport. Donot transport if this container is damaged or leaking. If the container isdamaged, or leaking, or obsolete and not returned to the point ofpurchase or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container andoffer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container in compliancewith state and local regulations.• Applications with wind speeds greater than 10 mph are prohibited.• Applications into temperature inversions are prohibited.Do not apply when wind conditions may result in drift, whentemperature inversion conditions exist, or when spray may be carried tosensitive areas. See Managing Off-target Movement section for moredrift reduction recommendations.aQuatic uSe DirectionSclearcast® Herbicide may be applied directly to the water for the controlof submerged aquatic plant species and some emergent and floatingspecies, or as a foliar application specifically for emergent and floatingspecies.Do not exceed maximum use rate per application:• Water treatment - 500 parts per billion (ppb) (173 fl ozs of clearcastper acre foot)• Foliar broadcast application – 1 gallon per acre (1.0 lb ae/A)• Foliar spot application - up to 5% clearcast by volumeclearcast may be applied by surface and aerial equipment including bothfixed-wing aircraft and helicopter.foliar applicationtargeted emergent and/or floating Vegetation applicationTo make surface applications targeting emergent or floating vegetation,uniformly apply with properly calibrated broadcast or spot treatmentequipment in 10 or more gallons of water per acre. Spot treatments canbe made with up to 5% clearcast by volume. To ensure thorough spraycoverage, higher spray volumes may be required when treating areaswith large and/or dense vegetation. Use an appropriate spray pressureto minimize the drift potential depending upon spray equipment,conditions and application objectives.foliar treatment of emergent and floating Vegetation Guidelines• Always use a surfactant for foliar applications of emergent and floatingweeds.• Foliar applications of clearcast may be made as a broadcast spray oras a spot spray with a percent spray solution ranging from 0.25% to5% clearcast by volume.• Control will be reduced if spray is washed off foliage by wave action.In aquatic sites, those application techniques described in the TerrestrialUse Directions section may be used to treat emergent vegetation.application to Water Water application to target Submerged and/or emergent/floatingVegetationclearcast may be broadcast-applied to the water surface or injectedbelow the water surface. clearcast may be applied as undiluted productor diluted with water prior to application. Under surface-mattedconditions, inject clearcast below the water surface to achieve betterproduct distribution.Apply clearcast to water to achieve a final concentration of the activeingredient of no more than 500 ppb. Multiple applications of clearcastmay be made during the annual growth cycle to maintain the desiredvegetation response.† clearcast contains 1.0 pound of active ingredient per gallon. There are128 fl oz in one gallon.aerial applicationclearcast may be applied by both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter.There is no minimum spray volume when making applications directly tothe water. For applications targeting emergent and/or floating vegetation,uniformly apply with properly calibrated equipment in 5 or more gallons ofwater per surface acre. For best results, make aerial applications using aminimum of 20 gallons per acre.Drawdown applicationclearcast may be used in drawdown situations to providepostemergence and/or preemergence control/suppression of aquaticvegetation. Apply clearcast as a broadcast spray at rates up to 1gallon/A or as a spot spray treatment with up to 5% clearcast by volume.Make applications when water has receded and exposed soil is moist todry. For postemergence (foliar) applications, wait at least two weeks afterapplication before reintroducing water. When treating irrigation canals,the initial flush of recharge water after application must not be used forirrigation purposes.reStrictionS anD LimitationS• Do not apply clearcast to achieve a total active ingredientconcentration in the water greater than 500 ppb.• Do not apply more than 1 gallon of clearcast per surface acre forthe control of emergent and floating vegetation.irrigation restrictions• Do not use treated water to irrigate greenhouses, nurseries orhydroponics until the imazamox concentration has been determined byan acceptable method to be less than or equal to 1.0 ppb.• Do not plant sugar beets, onions, potatoes or non-cLearfieLD®canola in soils that have been previously irrigated with clearcast-treated water until a soil bioassay successfully demonstratesacceptable levels of crop tolerance.• Do not use clearcast-treated waters resulting in a concentration >50ppb for irrigation until residue levels have been shown to be = 50 ppbby an acceptable method. • Wait 24 hours before irrigating from still or quiescent waters aftermaking a clearcast® Herbicide application for submerged vegetation< 100 feet from an irrigation intake. • Wait 24 hours before irrigating from still and quiescent waters aftermaking a clearcast application to emergent and/or floating vegetationif > 25% of the surface area of the water body has been treated orapplication was made < 100 feet from an irrigation intake. • Flowing waters may be used to irrigate allowable sites with norestrictions when clearcast is applied at = 2 quarts per acre to waterswith an average depth of = 4 feet.• After application of clearcast to dry irrigation canals/ditches, the initialflush of water during recharge must not be used for irrigation purposesunless the imazamox concentration has been determined by anacceptable method to be < 50 ppb. clearcast applied at = 2 quarts per acre in or on waters with a minimumaverage depth = 4 feet will result in clearcast concentrations < 50 ppb. other Water use restrictionsThere are no restrictions on livestock watering, swimming, fishing,domestic use, or use of treated water for agricultural sprays.Potable Waterclearcast may be applied to potable water sources at concentrations upto 500 ppb to within a distance of ¼ mile from an active potable waterintake. Within ¼ mile of an active potable water intake, clearcast maybe applied, but water concentrations resulting from injection and/or foliarapplications may not exceed 50 ppb. If water concentrations greater than50 ppb are required, the potable water intake must be shut and, ifnecessary, an alternate water supply be made available until the waterconcentration can be shown to be less than 50 ppb by an acceptablemethod.endangered Plant SpeciesTo prevent potential negative impacts to endangered plant species, Donot apply clearcast in a way that adversely affects federally listedendangered and threatened species.WeeDS controLLeD or SuPPreSSeD By cLearcaStEfficacy and selectivity of clearcast is dependent upon many factorsincluding: dose, time of year, stage of plant growth, plant susceptibility,method of application, and water movement. Rate selection will bepartially dependent on characteristics of the treatment area and whethergrowth regulation or control is desired. Some areas may require a repeatclearcast® Herbicide rates Per treated Surface acreaverageWater Depthof treatmentSite (feet)Desired active ingredient concentration (ppb)†50 100 200 500clearcast rate per treated Surface acre (fl ozs)1 17 35 69 1732 35 69 138 3463 52 104 207 5184 70 138 277 6915 87 173 346 8646 104 207 415 1,0377 122 242 484 1,2108 139 277 553 1,3829 157 311 622 1,55510 174 346 691 1,7283application to control or suppress regrowth. Consult SePRO Corporationto determine best treatment protocols to manage individual species andto meet specific aquatic plant management objectives.Species Susceptible to Water-injected applicationsThe following categories are provided to define species that may begrowth regulated or controlled with 50 to 500 ppb clearcast following in-water applications: susceptible, moderately susceptible, and lesssusceptible. The rates associated with each susceptibility category,including the Special Weed Control section, are provided as guidancewith the overriding allowance that an application rate from 50 to 500 ppbmay be used depending on the aquatic vegetation management objectiveand the characteristics of the aquatic vegetation and water body beingtreated. Some species that are susceptible to foliar applications of clearcast®Herbicide may be less susceptible to in-water applications. Use ofhigher rates are necessary to achieve desired control/suppression inareas of greater water exchange; when treating more mature or lesssusceptible plants; when targeting more difficult-to-control aquaticspecies; and when treating small areas in larger bodies of water (partialor spot treatments). Lower concentrations are generally used whenconducting early season large-scale treatments; when greater selectivityis desired; and treating larger areas, more immature or susceptibleplants, and areas with less potential for rapid water exchange.Use of lower rates may increase selectivity on some species within thesame category. Effects on susceptible plants can range from control togrowth regulation depending on treatment site characteristics, exposuretime, and application rate. Susceptible plant species may exhibitherbicide stress or reduced growth during active treatment phases.Whole lake applications with lower rates may provide plant growthregulation or greater selectivity while higher rates will generally providebroader activity. Susceptible Vascular aquatic Plants (50 to 200 ppb)moderately Susceptible Vascular aquatic Plants (100 to 300 ppb)Less Susceptible Vascular aquatic Plants (200 to 500 ppb)Special Weed controleurasian Watermilfoil. Apply clearcast® Herbicide at 100 to 200 ppbto actively growing plants early in the growing season. Applications madeto mature Eurasian watermilfoil (vegetation topped out) may requiremultiple applications.Hydrilla. Apply clearcast at 150 to 200 ppb to actively growing plantsearly in the growing season. Applications made prior to topped-outhydrilla may require repeat application. A single application of 50 to 75ppb can be used to suppress and growth-regulate hydrilla for up to 10 to12 weeks. If desired, an additional 50 to 75 ppb can be applied to extendthe period of growth suppression when normal hydrilla growth resumes.Sago Pondweed. In dry ditches (drainage and irrigation), sagopondweed may be controlled or growth-suppressed with soil-appliedclearcast at 64 to 128 fl ozs/A. In irrigation canals, apply clearcast afterdrawdown and prior to water recharge.emergent, floating, and Shoreline Species controlled with foliar applicationcommon name Scientific namerate(fl ozs/A) commentsAlligatorweed Alternantheraphiloxeroides64 to 128 Repeat applications may benecessary. Add 1 qt/A ofaquaPro™ herbicide for quickerbrownout.American lotus Nelumbo lutea 64 to 128Arrowhead Sagittaria spp. 32 to 64Cattail Typha spp. 32 to 64 Apply after full green up throughkilling frost.Chinese tallowtree Sapium sebiferum 64 to 128Common reed Phragmites spp. 96 to 128 Use 1 qt/A methylated seed oil(MSO); apply in late vegetativestage up to killing frost. Also applyas a spot treatment using 1% to2% clearcast® Herbicide perspray volume. Older stands ofphragmities and stands growing inwater may be more difficult tocontrol and will require follow-upapplications.Common salvinia Salvinia minima 32 to 64 Apply with MSO or MSO +silicone-based surfactant;retreatment will be necessary.Floating heart Nymphoides spp. 64 to 128 Also apply as a spot treatmentusing 2% to 5% clearcast and1% MSO per spray volume.Floating pennywort Hydrocotyleranunculoides32 to 64 Repeat applications may benecessary.Flowering rush Butomus umbellatus 64 to 128Four-leaf clover Marsilea spp. 32 to 64Frog’s bit Lymnobium spongia 16 to 32Giant cane Arundo donax 64 to 128Japanese knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum 64 to 128Mexican lily Nymphaea mexicana 32 to 64Mosquito fern Azolla spp. — Apply using 2% to 5% clearcast®Herbicide and 1% MSO byvolume.Parrotfeather Myriophyllum aquaticum 64 to 128 Apply only to emergent vegetation.Pickerelweed Pontederia cordata 32 to 64Saltcedar Tamarix spp. 64 to 128 Also apply using 2% to 5%clearcast and 1% MSO per sprayvolume.Smartweed, ladysthumbSmartweed, PennsylvaniaSmartweed, swampPolygonum persicariaPolygonum pensylvanicumPolygonum coccineum64 to 128Spatterdock Nuphar lutea 64 to 128Variable-leaf milfoil Myriophyllumheterophyllum64 to 128 Apply with MSO (1% v/v) as anemergent foliar treatment whenplants have emerged on thesurface. Also apply as a spottreatment using 1% to 3%clearcast per spray volume.Water chestnut Trapa natans 64 to 128 Apply with MSO to emergent partof plant. Also apply as a spottreatment using 2% to 5%clearcast per spray volume.Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes 16 to 32Water lettuce Pistia stratiotes 48 to 96Water lily Nymphaea spp. 32 to 64Water primrose Ludwigia spp. 32 to 64 Add 1 qt/A of aquaPro™herbicide for quicker brownout.Watershield Brasenia schreberi 48 to 64Wild taro Colocasia esculenta 96 to 128common name Scientific nameCurlyleaf pondweed Potamogeton crispusEurasian watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatumHydrilla Hydrilla verticillataSago pondweed Stuckenia pectinataWater hyacinth Eichhornia crassipesWater stargrass Heteranthera dubiacommon name Scientific nameAmerican pondweed Potamogeton nodosusBladderwort Utricularia spp.Frog’s bit Lymnobium spongiaIllinois pondweed Potamogeton illinoensisPickerelweed Pontederia cordataSalvinia Salvinia spp.Spikerush Eleocharis baldwiniiVariable-leaf milfoil Myriophyllum heterophyllumWigeon grass Ruppia maritimacommon name Scientific nameBulrush Schoenoplectus californicusCattail Typha spp.Coontail Ceratophyllum demersumEgeria Egeria densaFlowering rush Butomus umbellatusSpatterdock Nuphar luteaSouthern naiad Najas guadalupensisWater lily Nymphaea odorataWatershield Brasenia schreberi4terreStriaL uSe DirectionSclearcast may be applied with ground and aerial equipment includingboth fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter. Applications may be made usingfoliar broadcast spray, foliar spot spray, injection (hack and squirt), frilland girdle, cut stump, or basal methods.Broadcast Spray applicationDo not apply more than 1 gallon of Clearcast per acre. foliar Spot applicationApply clearcast as a percent solution, containing up to 5% clearcast byvolume.injection (Hack and Squirt), frill and Girdle, and cut StumpapplicationTreatments may be made using up to 100% clearcast by volume.Basal applicationTreatments can be made using up to 25% clearcast® Herbicide by volume.Basal applications require the use of a good emulsion system to maintainclearcast in a stable emulsion with the penetrating agent being used.All foliar applications of clearcast require the use of a spray adjuvant.Refer to the Spray Adjuvants section for additional information.managing off-target movementThe following information is general guidance for managing andminimizing off-target exposure of this product. Specific use directions inthis label may vary from these general guidelines depending on theapplication method and objectives and should supersede the generalinformation provided below. Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of theapplicator. The interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator andthe grower are responsible for considering all these factors when makingdecisions.The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoidoff-target drift movement from aerial applications:1. The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed¾ the length of the fixed wingspan or 90% of the rotor bladediameter.2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream andnever be pointed downward more than 45 degrees.3. Do not apply if wind speed is greater than 10 mph, except whenmaking injection or subsurface applications to water.Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed.The applicator must be familiar with and take into account the informationcovered in the following aerial drift reduction advisory information.information on Droplet SizeThe most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets.The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets thatprovide sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reducesdrift potential but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperlyor under unfavorable environmental conditions (see Wind; Temperatureand Humidity; and Temperature Inversions).controlling Droplet Size:• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practicalspray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets.• Pressure – Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer’s recommendedpressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces largerdroplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow ratenozzles instead of increasing pressure.• number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles thatprovides uniform coverage.• nozzle orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is releasedparallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than otherorientations and is recommended practice. Significant deflection fromthe horizontal will reduce droplet size and increase drift potential.• nozzle type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intendedapplication. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles producelarger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Solid-stream nozzlesoriented straight back produce the largest droplets and the lowest drift.Boom LengthFor some use patterns, reducing the effective boom length to less than ¾of the fixed wingspan or 90% of rotor blade diameter may further reducedrift without reducing swath width.application HeightApplications must not be made at a height greater than 10 feet above thetop of the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraftsafety. Making applications at the lowest height that is safe reducesexposure of droplets to evaporation and wind.Swath adjustmentWhen applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will bedisplaced downwind. Therefore, on the upwind and downwind edges ofthe field, the applicator must compensate for this displacement byadjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment distanceshould increase with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smallerdroplets, etc.).WindDrift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 to 10 mph. However,many factors, including droplet size and equipment type, determine driftpotential at any given speed. Application must be avoided below 2 mphdue to variable wind direction and high inversion potential. note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicatorshould be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.temperature and HumidityWhen making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment toproduce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Dropletevaporation is most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.temperature inversionsApplications must not occur during a temperature inversion because driftpotential is high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing thatcauses small suspended droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. Thiscloud can move in unpredictable directions due to the light, variablewinds common during inversions. Temperature inversions arecharacterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are commonon nights with limited cloud cover and light-to-no wind. They begin toform as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presencecan be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversionscan also be identified by the movement of smoke from a ground sourceor an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally ina concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion,while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates goodvertical air mixing.Sensitive areasThe pesticide must only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacentsensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat forthreatened or endangered species, or crops) is minimal (e.g. when windis blowing away from the sensitive areas). Applicator is responsible for any loss or damage which results fromspraying clearcast® Herbicide in a manner other than directed in thislabel. In addition, applicator must follow all applicable state and localregulations and ordinances in regard to spraying.clearcast® Herbicide may be used for the control of the following plantspecies. clearcast may be effective for the control or suppression ofadditional plant species not listed below. The use of clearcast for thecontrol or suppression of undesirable plants not listed below may be doneat the discretion of the user.to the extent consistent with applicable law, the user assumesresponsibility for any lack of control or suppression associated withapplication to weeds not listed on this label.5(continued)In general, the use of methylated seed oil (MSO) at 1% v/v will providethe best control with foliar applications.Special Weed control - chinese tallowtreeclearcast at 64 to 128 fl ozs/A or 0.5 to 2.0% v/v may be applied as afoliar application for selective control of Chinese tallowtree in and aroundtolerant tree species. Control Chinese tallowtree with foliar applicationsusing aerial, handgun, or backpack application methods. When treatingChinese tallowtree, ensure that application method and spray volumeprovide adequate coverage of targeted Chinese tallowtree plants. Addmethylated seed oil at 32 fl ozs/A for broadcast applications, or at 1% v/vfor spot backpack and handgun applications. Tolerant hardwood speciesmay exhibit varying degrees of leaf discoloration and temporary injury.areas that may be Grazed or cut for HayApply clearcast to listed aquatic and terrestrial noncrop sites that maybe grazed or cut for hay at a maximum use rate of 1 gallon per acre ofClearcast or 5% (v/v) spray solution for spot treatments. There are nograzing or haying restrictions.Weeds controlledcommon name Scientific nameratefoliar (fl ozs/A) commentsAlligator weed Alternantheraphiloxeroides64 to 128 Addition of aquaPro™herbicide will improve efficacy.Annual ryegrass Lolium multiflorum 16 to 32Artichoke, Jerusalem Helianthus tuberosus 64 to 128Bedstraw Galium aparine 64 to 128Beet, wild Beta procumbens 64 to 128Brazilian pepper*Christmasberry*Schinus terebinthifolius 96 to 128 Also apply using 2% to 5%clearcast per spray volume.Buckwheat, wild Polygonum convolvulus 64 to 128Buttercup Ranunculus spp. 64 to 128California bulrush* Schoenoplectuscalifornicus64 to 128Camphor tree* Cinnamomum camphora 2% to5% v/vCanola, volunteer (non-clearfield®)Brassica campestrisBrassica napus64 to 128Cattail Typha spp. 32 to 64Chickweed, common Stellaria media 64 to 128Chinese tallowtree;Popcorn treeSapium sebiferum 64 to 128 See Special Weed Controlsection.Cocklebur, common Xanthium strumarium 64 to 128Filaree, redstemFilaree, whitestemErodium cicutariumErodium moschatum64 to 128Flixweed Descurainia sophia 64 to 128Giant ragweed** Ambrosia trifida 32 to 64Henbit Lamium amplexicaule 64 to 128Jamaican nightshade* Solanum jamaicense 2% to 5% v/vJapanese stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum 32 to 64 Use MSO at 1% by sprayvolume. clearcast® Herbicidewill provide some residualcontrol of subsequent seedlingemergence.Jimsonweed Datura stramonium 64 to 128Johnsongrass, rhizomeJohnsongrass, seedlingSorghum halepense 32 to 6416 to 32Knotweed, prostrate Polygonum aviculare 64 to 128Kochia Kochia scoparia 64 to 128Lambsquarters, common Chenopodium album 64 to 128Lettuce, miner’s Montia perfoliata 64 to 128Mallow, commonMallow, VeniceMalva neglectaHibiscus trionum64 to 128Mustard spp. Brassica spp. 64 to 128Nettle, burning Urtica urens 64 to 128Nettleleaf goosefoot Chenopodium murale 64 to 128Nightshade, blackNightshade, Eastern blackNightshade, hairySolanum nigrumSolanum ptycanthumSolanum sarrachoides64 to 128Old world climbing fern* Lygodium microphyllum 5% v/vPennycress, field Thlaspi arvense 64 to 128Phragmites* Phragmites australis 64 to 128 Use 1 qt/A methylated seed oil(MSO); apply in late vegetativestage up to killing frost. Also applyas a spot treatment using 1% to2% clearcast per spray volume.Older stands of phragmites andstands growing in water may bemore difficult to control and willrequire follow-up applications.Pigweed, prostratePigweed, redrootPigweed, smoothPigweed, spinyAmaranthus blitoidesAmaranthus retroflexusAmaranthus hybridusAmaranthus spinosus64 to 128Puncturvine Tribulus terrestris 64 to 128Purple loosestrife* Lythrum salicaria 32 to 64Purslane, common Portulaca oleracea 64 to 128Radish, wild Raphanus raphanistrum 64 to 128Ragweed, commonRagweed, giantAmbrosia artemisiifoliaAmbrosia trifida64 to 128Rocket, LondonRocket, yellowSisymbrium irioBarbarea vulgaris64 to 128Saltcedar* Tamarix spp. 64 to 128 Also apply using 2% to 5%clearcast® Herbicide and 1%MSO per spray volume.Sedge*, purpleSedge*, yellowCyperus rotundusCyperus esculentus32 to 64 Also apply using 2% to 5%clearcast per spray volume.Shepherd’s-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris 64 to 128Weeds controlledcommon name Scientific nameratefoliar (fl ozs/A) commentsSmartweed, ladysthumbSmartweed,PennsylvaniaSmartweed, swampPolygonum persicariaPolygonumpensylvanicumPolygonum coccineum64 to 128Spike rush* Eleocharis spp. 64 to 128Spurge, prostrate Euphorbia maculata 64 to 128Sunflower, common Helianthus annuus 64 to 128Swinecress Coronopus didymus 64 to 128Tansymustard, green Descurainia pinnata 64 to 128Taro Taro spp. 64 to 1285% v/vThistle, Russian Salsola iberica 64 to 128Tropical soda apple* Solanum viarum 2% to5% v/vWater primrose Ludwigia spp. 32 to 64 Addition of aquaPro™herbicide will improveefficacy.Wetland nightshade* Solanum tampicense 2% to 5%v/vWhitetop* Hoary cress*Cardaria draba 8 to 16Willoweed panicle Epilobium brachycarpum 64 to 128Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti 64 to 128* Use not permitted in California unless otherwise directed by supplemental labeling** Suppression of larger, well-established plants6termS anD conDitionS of uSeIf terms of the following Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use andLimitation of Remedies are not acceptable, return unopened package atonce to the seller for a full refund of purchase price paid. 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