DuPont™ Perspective™ herbicide DuPont™ PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Perspective™ HAZARDS TO H UMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS herbicide
Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
Dry Flowable For Non-Crop Use USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS USERS SHOULD: Wash thoroughly with soap and Active Ingredients By Weight
water after handling and before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Users
should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide
gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean
clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after
2-Chloro-N-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-
handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, washthoroughly and change into clean clothing. Other Ingredients PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some of the materials that are chemical-resistant to thisproduct are listed below. If you want more options, follow
Nonrefillable Container
the instructions for Category A on an EPA chemical
Net: ______________ OR Mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must Refillable Container Net: ______________
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof
material such as polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that havebeen drenched or heavily contaminated with this product. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions forcleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep andwash PPE separately from other laundry. ENGINEERING CONTROL STATEMENTS
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que
When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a
se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand
manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker
this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40
FIRST AID
CFR part 170.240 (d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a
present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
PPE specified above for “Mixers, loaders, applicators and
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor
other handlers” and have such PPE immediately available
immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless
told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do notgive anything to an unconscious person. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Have the product container or label with you when calling
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface
a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high
You may also contact 1-800-441-3637 for emergency
water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
ruts, or in other depressions created by management
activities. It is permissible to treat intermittently flooded low
This product may impact surface water quality due to
lying sites, seasonally dry flood plains and transitional areas
runoff of rain water. This is especially true for poorly
between upland and lowland sites when no water is present.
draining soils and soils with shallow ground water.
It is also permissible to treat marshes, swamps and bogs
This product is classified as having high potential for
after water has receded, as well as seasonally dry flood
reaching surface water via runoff for several monthsafter application. A level, well-maintained vegetative
deltas. PERSPECTIVE™ may be applied up to the waters
buffer strip between areas to which this product is
edge. Do not apply directly to water.
applied and surface water features such as ponds,
PERSPECTIVE™ provides preemergence and/or
streams, and springs will reduce the potential loadingof aminocyclopyrachlor from runoff water and
postemergence control of the broadleaf weeds species listed
sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by
in the weeds controlled section of the label. For perennial
avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to
species on the label, a postemergence application must be
used. For best postemergence performance, add a high
quality adjuvant to the spray solution. Excessive wetting of
the target plant is not necessary but good spray coverage of
characteristics associated with chemicals detected in
the target plant is needed for best results.
ground water. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable,
PERSPECTIVE™ is non-corrosive to spray equipment.
particularly where the water table is shallow.
Do not apply more than 11 ounces of product per acre per
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
year. Do not apply more than three times per year.
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
manner inconsistent with its labeling. For any requirements
PERSPECTIVE™ is quickly taken up by the leaves, stems
specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency
and roots of plants. The effects of PERSPECTIVE™ may
responsible for pesticide regulation. Do not apply this
be seen on plants from within a few hours to a few days.
product in any way that will contact workers of other
The most noticeable symptom is a bending and twisting of
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected
stems and leaves. Other advanced symptoms include severe
handlers may be in the area during application.
necrosis, stem thickening, growth stunting, leaf crinkling,
DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ must be used only in
calloused stems and leaf veins, leaf-cupping, and enlarged
accordance with directions on this label or in separately
roots. Death of treated broadleaf plants may require several
more weeks and up to several months for some woody plant
DuPont will not be responsible for losses or damages
resulting from the use of this product in any manner not
PERSPECTIVE™ is rain-fast at 4 hours after application.
specifically instructed by DuPont. User assumes all risks
TANK MIXTURES
associated with such non-labeled use.
PERSPECTIVE™ herbicide may be tank mixed with other
PRODUCT INFORMATION
herbicides which are registered for the same use sites,
PERSPECTIVE™ herbicide is a dispersible granule that is
methods of application and timings as specified on this
mixed in water and applied as a spray. PERSPECTIVE™
product label. Refer to the tank mix product label for any
herbicide may be applied by ground equipment only, except
additional instructions or use restrictions. In addition,
for rights-of-ways which may also be applied by helicopter.
include a spray adjuvant with PERSPECTIVE™ when
for control of broadleaf weeds, including many terrestrial
making postemergence applications. Refer to the adjuvant
and riparian invasive and noxious weeds. PERSPECTIVE™
label for additional instructions or use restrictions. When
is registered for general weed control on private, public and
tank mixing, use the most restrictive label limitations for
military lands as follows: uncultivated non-agricultural areas
each of the products being used in the tank mix.
(such as airports, highway, railroad and utility rights-of-way,
ADJUVANTS
sewage disposal areas, etc.); uncultivated agricultural areas -
Methylated Seed Oils and Vegetable Oils
non-crop producing (such as farmyards, fuel storage areas,
fence rows, non-irrigation ditchbanks, barrier strips, etc.);
seed oil (MSO) or vegetable oil based adjuvant may provide
industrial sites - outdoor (such as lumberyards, pipeline and
increased leaf absorption of PERSPECTIVE™. Include the
tank farms, etc.) and natural areas (such as wildlife
MSO or vegetable oil adjuvant at 0.5% to 1% v/v (2 quarts
management areas, wildlife openings, wildlife habitats,
to 1 gallon per 100 gallons of spray solution).
recreation areas, campgrounds, trailheads, and trails). Non-ionic Surfactants: Use a non-ionic surfactant at a
PERSPECTIVE™ may be used for the release or restoration
minimum rate of 0.25% to 0.5% v/v (1 to 2 quarts surfactant
of native perennial grasses and in established, industrial turf
per 100 gallons of spray solution). Surfactant products must
contain at least 70% constituents effective as spray
This product may be applied to terrestrial non-crop sites and
unimproved turf sites that contain areas of temporarysurface water caused by collection of water, in equipment
Crop Oil Concentrate (COC): Apply petroleum-based INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
crop oil concentrate at 1% v/v (1 gallon per 100 gallons
This product may be used as part of an Integrated Pest
spray solution) or 2% under arid conditions.
Management (IPM) program that can include biological,
• Oil adjuvants must contain at least 80% high quality,
cultural, and genetic practices aimed at preventing
petroleum (mineral) or modified vegetable seed oil with at
economic pest damage. IPM principles and practices
include field scouting or other detection methods, correct
INVERT EMULSION APPLICATIONS
target pest identification, population monitoring, and
DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ may be applied as an invert
treating when target pest populations reach locally
emulsion. The spray solution results in an invert (water-in-
determined action thresholds. Consult your state cooperative
oil) spray emulsion designed to minimize spray drift and
extension service, professional consultants or other qualified
spray run-off, resulting in more herbicide deposited on the
authorities to determine appropriate action treatment
target foliage. The spray emulsion may be formed in a
threshold levels for treating specific pest/crop systems in
single tank (batch mixing) or injected (in-line mixing).
Consult the invert chemical label for proper mixing
PREPARING FOR USE- SITE SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Understanding the risks associated with the application of
This product may be considered for use on public, private,
PERSPECTIVE™ is essential to aid in preventing off-site
and tribal lands to treat certain weed species infestations
injury to desirable vegetation and agricultural crops. The
that have been determined to be invasive, consistent with the
risk of off-site movement both during and after application
Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of
may be affected by a number of site specific factors such as
Noxious and Exotic Weeds (FICMNEW) National Early
the nature, texture and stability of the soil, the intensity and
Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) System for invasive
direction of prevailing winds, vegetative cover, site slope,
plants. Effective EDRR systems address invasions by
rainfall, drainage patterns, and other local physical and
eradicating the invader where possible, and controlling them
environmental conditions. A careful evaluation of the
when the invasive species is too established to be feasibly
potential for off-site movement from the intended
eradicated. Once an EDRR assessment has been completed
application site, including movement of treated soil by wind
and action is recommended, a Rapid Response needs to be
or water erosion, must be made prior to using
taken to quickly contain, deny reproduction, and if possible
PERSPECTIVE™. This evaluation is particularly critical
eliminate the invader. Consult your appropriate state
where desirable vegetation or crops are grown on
extension service, forest service, or regional
neighboring land for which the use of PERSPECTIVE™ is
multidisciplinary invasive species management coordination
not labeled. If prevailing local conditions may be expected
team to determine the appropriate Rapid Response
to result in off-site movement and cause damage to
provisions and allowed treatments in your area.
neighboring desirable vegetation or agricultural crops, do
RESISTANCE
Before applying PERSPECTIVE™ the user must read and
When herbicides that affect the same biological site of
understand all label directions, precautions and restrictions
action are used repeatedly over several years to control the
completely, including these requirements for a site specific
same weed species in the same site, naturally-occurring
evaluation. If you do not understand any of the instructions
resistant biotypes may survive a correctly applied herbicide
or precautions on the label, or are unable to make a site
treatment, propagate, and become dominant in that field.
specific evaluation yourself, consult with your local DuPont
Adequate control of these resistant weed biotypes cannot be
Crop Protection representative, local agricultural dealer,
expected. If weed control is unsatisfactory, it may be
university cooperative extension service, land manager,
necessary to retreat the problem area using a product
professional applicator, agricultural consultant, or other
affecting a different site of action. To better manage
qualified authorities familiar with the area to be treated. If
herbicide resistance through delaying the proliferation and
you still have questions regarding the need for site specific
possible dominance of herbicide resistant weed biotypes, it
considerations please call 1-888-6-DUPONT.
may be necessary to change practices such as using acombination of retreatment, tank-mix partners and/orsequential herbicide applications that have a different site ofaction. Weed escapes that are allowed to go to seed willpromote the spread of resistant biotypes. It is advisable tokeep accurate records of pesticides applied to individualsites to help obtain information on the spread and dispersalof resistant biotypes. Consult your agricultural reseller,consultant, applicator, and/or appropriate state agriculturalextension service representative for specific alternativecultural practices or herbicide recommendations available inyour area. NON-AGRICULTURAL USES HIGH VOLUME APPLICATION
High volume applications may be applied at rates equivalent
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
to broadcast rates up to 11 ounces product per acre per year. Apply PERSPECTIVE™ in sufficient water to ensure
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this productthat are not within the scope of the Worker Protection
thorough and uniform wetting of the target site. For best
Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part
results, add an adjuvant to the spray solution. See Table 1.
170). The WPS applies when this product is used to
PERSPECTIVE™ Spray Volume and Use Rate Mixing
produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or
greenhouses. Terrestrial non-crop weed control is notwithin the scope of the Worker Protection Standard. See
SPOT APPLICATION
the Product Information section of this label for a
Small area backpack applications (spot applications) may be
applied at rates equivalent to the broadcast application rate
Do not enter treated areas until sprays have dried.
up to a maximum of 11 ounces product per acre per year. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Use sufficient spray volume to uniformly cover the targetweed foliage. Use of a high quality adjuvant may be added
NON-CROP SITES
to the spray mixture as instructed by the adjuvant
Apply DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ preemergence or early
manufacturer. Do not apply more than 11 ounces product
postemergence when broadleaf weeds are actively
per broadcast acre per year as a result of broadcast, spot or
germinating or growing. PERSPECTIVE™ can provide
repeat applications. Do not apply more than three times per
long term control of susceptible weeds. The length of
control is dependent upon the application rate, condition
See Table 2. Small Area - Spot Spray Rate Chart for rates of
and growth stage of target weeds, environmental conditions
PERSPECTIVE™ needed for small area backpack
at and following application, and the density and vigor of
applications. Application rates are based on 1 gallon of
competing desirable vegetation. Best results for long term
spray solution covering 1750 square feet.
weed control occur where grasses and other vegetation is
Table 2. Small Area - Spot Spray Rate Chart
allowed to recover from adverse environmental conditionsand compete with susceptible weeds. Do not apply morethan three times per year.
PERSPECTIVE™ may also be applied using low and highvolume ground spray equipment. PERSPECTIVE™ may be
applied by helicopter on rights-of-ways only. LOW VOLUME APPLICATION
See Table 1. PERSPECTIVE™ Spray Volume and Use Rate
Mixing Instructions chart. Adjust PERSPECTIVE™ sprayconcentration according to the spray volume per acre and
the size and plant density of the target weed species. Use
spray nozzles and pressure that will aid the proper
deposition of the spray solution. Apply in sufficient spray
volume to insure uniform spray distribution of sprayparticles over the area to be treated and to avoid spray drift.
Table 1. PERSPECTIVE™ Spray Volume and Use Rate Mixing Instructions PERSPECTIVE™ PERSPECTIVE™ PERSPECTIVE™ PERSPECTIVE™ 3 ounces/acre 4.75 ounces/acre 8 ounces/acre *11 ounces/acre Total Spray Volume ounces/100 gallons of ounces/100 gallons of ounces/100 gallons of ounces/100 gallons of gallons/acre
* Do not exceed the maximum use rate of 11 ounces per acre per year. INDUSTRIAL TURFGRASS
cogongrass. For cogongrass control (stand reduction), apply
(UNIMPROVED ONLY)
PERSPECTIVE™ at 10 to 11 ounces per acre. Multiple
Application Information
applications will be required for best control. Best resultswhen applied after final seasonal mowing of roadsides.
Apply DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ for selective weed
Make applications in the fall prior to frost (applications
control in unimproved, well established industrial
turfgrasses on roadsides, utility rights-of-way, airports and
NON-CROPLAND RESTORATION
other non-crop sites. Use a surfactant at the rate of 1 to 2pints per 100 gallons of spray solution. Treatments made
PERSPECTIVE™ may be used for the control of many
prior to the full green-up stage may delay green-up. A
broadleaf weeds in unimproved industrial turf, on roadsides,
temporary yellowing and/or stunting of the turfgrass may be
airports, industrial sites or on other similar non-crop sites in
observed following an application of PERSPECTIVE™.
order to establish or release desirable introduced or nativeperennial grass species for site stabilization.
Apply PERSPECTIVE™ by ground equipment only. Use aminimum of 10 gallons of water per acre. The addition of
To maximize and extend the weed control provided by
an MSO adjuvant may increase the potential for turfgrass
PERSPECTIVE™, it is critical that other vegetation
injury. In addition to conventional spray equipment,
management practices, including mowing, fertilization, etc.,
PERSPECTIVE™ may also be applied with invert
be incorporated into the restoration program to help extend
emulsion equipment. When using an invert emulsion, mix
or build on the weed control benefits and promote the
the prescribed rate of PERSPECTIVE™ in the water phase.
growth of introduced or established grasses and/or desirableplants or plant communities.
For turfgrass species that are not listed on this label,determine the suitability for such uses by treating a small
During the season of establishment, only apply
area at a labeled application rate. Prior to treatment of larger
PERSPECTIVE™ after introduced or native perennial
areas, the treated area must be observed for any signs of
grasses are well established. The grass must have a goodsecondary root system and show good vigor.
herbicidal injury during 30 days of normal growing
PERSPECTIVE™ may suppress certain established grasses
conditions to determine if the treatment is safe to the target
especially when the grass plants are stressed by adverse
species. The user assumes the responsibility for any plant
environmental conditions. Temporary reddening, stunting,
damage or other liability resulting from use of
droopy or twisted leaves may occur. Do not apply
PERSPECTIVE™ on a turfgrass species not listed on this
PERSPECTIVE™ to grass under stress from disease,
insects, drought, or other environmental causes.
Excessive injury may result when PERSPECTIVE™ is
Apply PERSPECTIVE™ at 1.75 to 5 ounces product per
applied to turfgrass that is under stress from drought,
acre in the fall, before the soil freezes, or in the spring after
insects, disease, temperatures (winter injury) or poor
the soil thaws. When applied at lower rates,
PERSPECTIVE™ provides short-term weed control; when
applied at higher rates, weed control spectrum is broadened
TURFGRASS TYPES OUNCES/ACRE IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Injury to or loss of desirable trees or other plants may
result if equipment is drained or flushed on or near these
trees or plants, or on areas where their roots may extend,
or in locations where the chemical may be washed or
moved into contact with their roots.
• Transient injury (stunting, yellowing, seedhead suppression) can
occur to industrial and roadsides turfgrasses from applications of
Leave treated soil undisturbed to reduce the potential for
PERSPECTIVE™ movement by soil erosion due to
• Applications to bermudagrass, Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue
industrial and roadside turfgrasses can cause transient stunting,
In non-crop areas adjacent to desirable trees or plants,
yellowing and/or seedhead suppression. To reduce these transient
avoid overlapping spray applications and shut off spray
symptoms, make application later in the spring after new growth is 4 to 6 inches tall or make application in the fall.
the spray boom while starting, turning, slowing orstopping to avoid injury to desired plants.
1. Do not apply PERSPECTIVE™ to this turfgrass species unless
potential turfgrass injury can be tolerated. Do not apply more
Applications made where runoff water flows onto
than 2.0 ounces of PERSPECTIVE™ per acre. Use surfactant
agricultural land may injure crops. Applications made
at the rate of 0.5 to 1 pint per 100 gallons of spray solution.
during periods of intense rainfall, to soils saturated with
2. For crested and western wheatgrasses and smooth brome the
water, or soils through which rainfall will not readily
injury (stunting, seedhead suppression) at the higher rates duringthe season of application may be severe. Areas that contain
penetrate may result in runoff and movement of
these turfgrass plants should recover as environmental
Applications should be made only when there is little or
SPECIFIC WEED PROBLEMS: COGONGRASS
no hazard from spray drift. Very small quantities of
In roadside turfgrass sites, apply PERSPECTIVE™ at a
spray, which may not be visible, may seriously injure
minimum of 5 ounces per acre for seedhead suppression of
Exposure to DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ may injure or
For sites listed in this label, do not apply more than a
kill most crops. Injury may be more severe when the
total of 11 ounces of product per acre per year as a result
of broadcast, spot or repeat applications. Do not apply
In the case of suspected off-site movement of
PERSPECTIVE™ to cropland, soil samples should be
Do not graze or feed forage, hay or straw from treated
quantitatively analyzed for PERSPECTIVE™ or any
other herbicide which could be having an adverse effecton the crop, in addition to conducting the field bioassay. •
Do not apply or otherwise permit this product or sprays
Caution is advised when using this product in areas
containing this product to come into contact with any
where loss of broadleaf plants, including legumes and
non-target crop or desirable broadleaf plants.
wild flowers, cannot be tolerated. Without prior
Do not use plant material treated with this product for
experience, it is necessary that small areas containing
these plants be tested for tolerance to PERSPECTIVE™and its soil residues before any large scale spraying
If non-crop sites treated with PERSPECTIVE™ are to
be converted to a food, feed, or fiber agricultural crop, orto a horticultural crop, do not plant the treated sites for at
Low rates of PERSPECTIVE™ can kill or severelyinjure most crops. Following a PERSPECTIVE™
least one year after the PERSPECTIVE™ application. A
application, the use of spray equipment to apply other
field bioassay must then be completed before planting
pesticides to crops on which PERSPECTIVE™ is not
registered may result in their damage. The most effective
FIELD BIOASSAY
way to reduce this crop damage potential is to usededicated mixing and application equipment.
To conduct a field bioassay, grow to maturity test strips ofthe crop you plan to grow the following year. The test strips
PERSPECTIVE™ may suppress or severely injure
must cross the entire field including knolls and low areas.
certain established grasses, such as some bromegrass and
Crop response to the field bioassay will indicate whether or
wheatgrass species, especially when the grass plants are
not to plant the crops grown in the test strips. If no crop
stressed by adverse environmental conditions. Areas that
injury (such as, poor germination, stunting, or chlorosis,
contain these grass plants should recover as environ-
malformation, or necrosis of leaves) or yield loss is evident
mental conditions for good grass growth occur.
from the crops grown in the test strips, the intendedrotational crop may be planted. If herbicide symptoms or
IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS
yield loss is observed do not plant the crop.
Do not make applications when circumstances favor
WEEDS CONTROLLED
For heavy weed infestations or hard to control species, use
Do not apply when the soil is frozen or covered with
the higher herbicide, adjuvant and spray volume rates. Do
not apply more than 11 ounces product broadcast per acre
Do not use on lawns, walks, driveways, tennis courts, or
1.75 to 2.75 ounces per acre
Do not use this product in the following counties of
Colorado: Saguache, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla and
Do not apply in or on dry or water containing irrigation
ditches or canals including their outer banks.
Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.
Do not contaminate water intended for irrigation. To
avoid injury to crops and other desirable plants, do not
treat or allow spray drift or run-off to fall onto banks or
bottoms of irrigation ditches, either dry or containing
water, or other channels that carry water that may be
Treatment of powdery, dry soil and light, sandy soils
when there is little likelihood of rainfall soon after
treatment may result in off target movement and possible
damage to susceptible crops when soil particles aremoved by wind or water. Injury to crops may result iftreated soil is washed, blown or moved onto land used toproduce crops. Do not apply PERSPECTIVE™ whenthese conditions are identified and powdery, dry soil orlight or sandy soil are known to be prevalent in the areato be treated.
3.0 to 4.5 ounces per acre SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Low rates of DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™ can kill or
severely injure most crops. Following a PERSPECTIVE™
application, the use of spray equipment to apply other
pesticides to crops on which PERSPECTIVE™ is not
registered may result in their damage. The most effective
way to reduce this crop damage potential is to use dedicated
Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough
coverage when applying PERSPECTIVE™ as a broadcast
or directed spray. Select a spray volume and delivery system
that will ensure thorough coverage and a uniform spray
pattern. Be sure the sprayer is calibrated before use. Avoid
overlapping and shut off spray booms while starting,
turning, slowing, or stopping to avoid injury to desired
Air (Helicopter on Rights-of-Ways Only)
PERSPECTIVE™ may be applied aerially by helicopter
4.75 to 8 ounces per acre
spray equipment only on rights-of-ways. However, do not
make application by air unless appropriate buffer zones can
be maintained to minimize potential spray drift out of the
Select a spray volume and delivery system that will ensure
thorough coverage and a uniform spray pattern. Be sure the
sprayer is calibrated. Avoid overlapping and shut off spray
booms while starting, turning or slowing to avoid injury to
The application volume required will vary with the height
and density of the brush and the type of application
In general, aerial application spray volumes range from 15
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill the tank 1/3 to 1/2 full of water.
2. While agitating, add the required amount of
3. Continue agitation until the PERSPECTIVE™ is fully
4. Once the PERSPECTIVE™ is fully dispersed, maintain
agitation and continue filling tank with water.
PERSPECTIVE™ must be thoroughly mixed with water
5. As the tank is filling, add tank mix partners (if desired)
and then add the necessary volume of spray adjuvants.
6. If the mixture is not continuously agitated, settling will
occur. If settling occurs, thoroughly re-agitate before
7. Apply PERSPECTIVE™ spray mixture within 24 hours
of mixing to avoid product degradation.
8. If PERSPECTIVE™ and a tank mix partner are to be
2 - In Western US, apply at fall rosette stage.
applied in multiple loads, pre-slurry PERSPECTIVE™ in
clean water prior to adding it to the tank. This will
IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
prevent the tank mix partner from interfering with the
The most effective drift management strategy is to apply the
dissolution of the DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™.
largest droplets which are consistent with pest control
SPRAYER CLEANUP
objectives. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the
Thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment following
environmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how
applications of PERSPECTIVE™ as follows:
an applicator balances drift control and coverage. Applyinglarger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent
1. Drain tank; thoroughly rinse spray tanks, boom, and
drift if applications are made improperly or under
2. Fill the tank with clean water and 1 gallon of household
A droplet size classification system describes the range of
ammonia (contains 3% active) for every 100 gallons of
droplet sizes produced by spray nozzles. The American
water. Flush the hoses, boom, and nozzles with thecleaning solution. Then add more water to completely fill
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
the tank. Circulate the cleaning solution through the tank
provide a Standard that describes droplet size spectrum
and hoses for at least 15 minutes. Flush the hoses, boom,
categories defined by a number of reference nozzles (fine,
and nozzles again with the cleaning solution, and then
coarse, etc.). Droplet spectra resulting from the use of a
drain the tank. Equivalent amounts of an alternate-
specific nozzle may also be described in terms of volume
strength ammonia solution or a commercial cleaner can
mean diameter (VMD). Coarser droplet size spectra have
be used in the cleanup procedure. If a commercial cleaner
larger VMD’s and lower drift potential.
is used, carefully read and follow the individual cleanerinstructions.
CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE - GROUND
3. Remove the nozzles and screens and clean separately in
APPLICATION
bucket containing cleaning agent and water.
Nozzle Type - Select a nozzle type that is designed for
the intended application. With most nozzle types,narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. The use
5. Rinse the tank, boom, and hoses with clean water.
of low-drift nozzles will reduce drift potential.
6. Dispose of the rinsate on a labeled site or at an approved
• Pressure - The lowest spray pressures recommended for
waste disposal facility. If a commercial cleaner is used
the nozzle produce the largest droplets. Higher pressure
follow the directions for rinsate disposal on the label.
reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy
Caution: Do not use chlorine bleach with ammonia as
penetration. When higher flow rates are needed, using a
dangerous gases will form. Do not clean equipment in an
higher-capacity nozzle instead of increasing pressure
results in the coarsest droplet spectrum. • Flow Rate/Orifice Size - Using the highest flow rate
1. Always start with a clean spray tank.
nozzles (largest orifice) that are consistent with pestcontrol objectives reduces the potential for spray drift.
2. Steam-clean aerial spray tanks to facilitate the removal of
Nozzles with higher rated flows produce coarser droplet
3. When PERSPECTIVE™ is tank mixed with other
CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE – AIRCRAFT
pesticides, all cleanout procedures for each product mustbe examined and the most rigorous procedure must be
Nozzle Type - Solid stream, or other low drift nozzles
produce the coarsest droplet spectra.
4. In addition to this cleanout procedure, all pre-cleanout
• Number of Nozzles - Using the minimum number of
guidelines on subsequently applied products must be
nozzles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform
followed as per the individual labels.
coverage will produce a coarser droplet spectrum
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT • Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles in a manner that
minimizes the effects of air shear will produce the
The interaction of many equipment and weather-related
coarsest droplet spectra. For some nozzles such as solid
factors determines the potential for spray drift. Theapplicator is responsible for considering all these factors
stream, pointing the nozzles straight back parallel to the
when making application decisions. Avoiding spray drift is
airstream will produce a coarser droplet spectrum than
the responsibility of the applicator. • Pressure – Selecting the pressure that produces the
coarsest droplet spectrum for a particular nozzle andairspeed reduces spray drift potential. For some nozzletypes such as solid streams, lower pressures can producefiner droplet spectra and increase drift potential
BOOM LENGTH (AIRCRAFT), AND SHIELDED SPRAYERS APPLICATION HEIGHT
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the
• Boom Length (aircraft) - Using shorter booms decreases
effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the
drift potential. Boom lengths are expressed as a
applicator to verify that the shields are minimizing drift
percentage of an aircraft’s wingspan or a helicopter’s
potential, and not interfering with uniform deposition of the
rotor blade diameter. Shorter boom length and proper
positioning can minimize drift caused by wingtip or rotor
SENSITIVE AREAS
Making applications when there is a sustained wind moving
• Application Height (aircraft) - Applications made at the
away from adjacent sensitive areas (e.g., residential areas,
lowest height that are consistent with pest control
bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered
objectives and the safe operation of the aircraft will
species, non-target crops) is an effective way to minimize
• Application Height (ground) - Applications made at the DRIFT CONTROL ADDITIVIES
lowest height consistent with pest control objectives, andthat allow the applicator to keep the boom level with the
Using product compatible drift control additives can reduce
application site and minimize bounce, will reduce the
drift potential. When a drift control additive is used, read
exposure of spray droplets to evaporation and wind, and
and carefully observe cautionary statements and all other
information on the additive’s label. If using an additive thatincreases viscosity, ensure that the nozzles and other
application equipment will function properly with a viscous
Drift potential is lowest when applications are made in light
spray solution. Preferred drift control additives have been
to gentle sustained winds (2-10 mph), which are blowing in
certified by the Chemical Producers and Distributors
a constant direction. Many factors, including droplet size
and equipment type also determine drift potential at any
SPRAY DRIFT RESTRICTIONS
given wind speed. AVOID GUSTY OR WINDLESS
AERIAL APPLICATIONS (Helicopter on Rights-of-Ways
Local terrain can also influence wind patterns. Every
When applying by air, apply only using nozzles which will
applicator is expected to be familiar with local wind patterns
deliver coarse or greater (VMD >350 microns) droplets as
defined by ASABE S572 standard. Do not release spray at a
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
height greater than 10 feet above the ground or canopy unless
Setting up equipment to produce larger droplets to
a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Do not apply
compensate for droplet evaporation can reduce spray drift
when wind speed is greater than 10 mph. Do not apply during
potential. Droplet evaporation is most severe when
a temperature inversion. The boom length must not exceed
For aerial applications near susceptible crops or other
SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN VERSIONS
desirable plants, use a drift control additive as recommended
Drift potential is high during a surface temperature
by the manufacturer, or apply through a “Microfoil” or “Thru-
inversion. Surface inversions restrict vertical air mixing,
Valve” boom, or use an equivalent drift control system.
which may cause small suspended droplets to remain close
Thickened sprays prepared by using high viscosity invert
to the ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud.
systems or other drift control systems may be utilized if drift
Surface inversions are characterized by increasing
control is comparable to that obtained with drift control
temperature with altitude and are common on nights with
additives or the “Thru-Valve” boom. If a spray thickening
limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to
agent is used, follow all recommendations and precautions on
form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning.
the product label. Do not use a thickening agent with the
Mist or fog may indicate the presence of an inversion in
“Microfoil” boom or other systems that cannot accommodate
humid areas. Inversions may also be identified by producing
smoke and observing its behavior. Smoke that remains
GROUND APPLICATIONS
close to the ground, or moves laterally in a concentratedcloud under low wind conditions indicates a surface
When applying by ground, apply only using nozzles which
inversion. Smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates
will deliver coarse or greater (VMD >350 microns) droplets
as defined by ASABE S572 standard. Do not apply with anozzle height greater than 4 feet above the ground or canopyunless necessitated by the application equipment. Apply withthe spray boom or nozzle height as low as possible. Do notapply when wind speed is greater than 10 mph. Do not applyduring a temperature inversion.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers, e.g., Intermediate Bulk Containers [IBC] (Size or Shape
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and
Too Large to be Tipped, Rolled or Turned Upside Down): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this Pesticide Storage: Store product in original container
container. Clean container promptly after emptying the
contents from this container into application equipment or
Pesticide Disposal
mix tank and before final disposal using the following
pressure rinsing procedure. Insert a lance fitted with a
this product must be disposed of on site or at an
suitable tank cleaning nozzle into the container and ensure
that the water spray thoroughly covers the top, bottom and
CONTAINER HANDLING: Refer to the Net
all sides inside the container. The nozzle manufacturer
Contents section of this product’s labeling for the
generally provides instructions for the appropriate spray
applicable “Refillable Container” or “Nonrefillable
pressure, spray duration and/or spray volume. If the
manufacturer’s instructions are not available, pressure
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers
rinse the container for at least 60 seconds using a
(Capacity Equal to or Less Than 50 Pounds):
minimum pressure of 30 PSI with a minimum rinse
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this
volume of 10% of the container volume. Drain, pour or
container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent)
pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate
promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows:
collection system. Repeat this pressure rinsing procedure
Empty the remaining contents into application
two more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for
equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. For Metal Containers,
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or
offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if
store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10
appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this
landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and
procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic
Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture
Nonrefillable Paper or Plastic Bags, Fiber Sacks
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. including Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local
(FIBC) or Fiber Drums With Liners: Nonrefillable
ordinances. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling
container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely
if available or reconditioning if appropriate, or
empty paper or plastic bag, fiber sack or drum liner by
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging
other procedures approved by state and local
particles. Empty residue into application or manufacturing
equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or dispose
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers
of empty paper or plastic bag, fiber sack or fiber drum and
(Capacity Greater Than 50 Pounds): Nonrefillable
liner in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn,
container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple
unless allowed by state and local ordinances.
rinse container (or equivalent) promptly afteremptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the
Refillable Fiber Drums With Liners: Refillable
remaining contents into application equipment or a
container (fiber drum only). Refilling Fiber Drum:
mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water.
Refill this fiber drum with DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™
Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side
herbicide containing aminocyclopyrachlor and
and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one
chlorsulfuron only. Do not reuse this fiber drum for any
complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the
other purpose. Cleaning before refilling is the responsi-
container on its end and tip it back and forth several
bility of the refiller. Completely empty liner by shaking
times. Turn the container over onto its other end and
and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles.
tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate
Empty residue into application or manufacturing
into application equipment or a mix tank or store
equipment. Disposing of Fiber Drum and/or Liner: Do not
rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure
reuse this fiber drum for any other purpose other than
two more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for
refilling (see preceding). Cleaning the container (liner
recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
and/or fiber drum) before final disposal is the responsi-
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn,
bility of the person disposing of the container. Offer the
unless allowed by state and local ordinances. For
liner for recycling if available or dispose of liner in a
Metal Containers, offer for recycling if available or
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless
reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose
allowed by state and local ordinances. If drum is contam-
of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures
inated and cannot be reused, dispose of it in the manner
approved by state and local authorities.
required for its liner. To clean the fiber drum before finaldisposal, completely empty the fiber drum by shaking andtapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application or manufacturingequipment. Then offer the fiber drum for recycling ifavailable or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or byincineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state andlocal ordinances. All Other Refillable Containers: Refillable container. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND
Refill this container with DuPont™ PERSPECTIVE™
LIABILITY
containing aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron only.
NOTICE: Read this Limitation of Warranty and
Do not reuse this container for any other purpose.
Liability Before Buying or Using This Product. If the
Cleaning the container before final disposal is the respon-
Terms Are Not Acceptable, Return the Product at Once,
sibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning
Unopened, and the Purchase Price Will Be Refunded. It
before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean
is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the
the container before final disposal, empty the remaining
use of this product. Such risks arise from weather
contents from this container into application equipment or
conditions, soil factors, off target movement, unconven-
mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with
tional farming techniques, presence of other materials,
water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the
the manner of use or application, or other unknown
pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application
factors, all of which are beyond the control of DuPont.
equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing
These risks can cause: ineffectiveness of the product,
procedure two more times. Then, (a) for plastic
crop injury, or injury to non-target crops or plants.
containers, 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
DuPont warrants that this product conforms to the
burned, stay out of smoke, or (b) for metal containers,
chemical description on the label thereof and is
offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if
reasonably fit for the purpose stated in the Directions for
appropriate or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
Use, subject to the inherent risks described above, when
landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and
used in accordance with the Directions for Use under
local authorities. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for
damage such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn outthreads and closure devices. Check for leaks after refilling
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITHAPPLICABLE LAW, DUPONT MAKES NO OTHER
Outer Pouches of Water Soluble Packets (WSP): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this
container. Offer for recycling, if available or, dispose of
the empty outer foil pouch in the trash as long as WSP is
unbroken. If the outer pouch contacts the formulated
product in any way, the pouch must be triple rinsed with
clean water. Add the rinsate to the spray tank and dispose
of the outer pouch as described previously.
THIS PRODUCT. BUYER'S OR USER'SBARGAINED-FOR EXPECTATION IS CROP
Do not transport if this container is damaged or leaking. If
the container is damaged, leaking or obsolete, or in the
event of a major spill, fire or other emergency, contact
DuPont at 1-800-441-3637, day or night.
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF DUPONT OR SELLER,FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES
NOTICE TO BUYER: Purchase of this material does not
confer any rights under patents of countries outside of the
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT LIABILITY),
The DuPont Oval, DuPont™ and PERSPECTIVE™ are
trademarks or registered trademarks of E. I. duPont de
THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THEPURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT THEELECTION OF DUPONT OR SELLER, THE
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REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. To the extent consistent with applicable law that allowssuch requirement, DuPont or its Ag Retailer must haveprompt notice of any claim so that an immediateinspection of buyer's or user's growing crops can bemade. Buyer and all users shall promptly notify DuPontor a DuPont Ag Retailer of any claims, whether basedon contract, negligence, strict liability, other tort orotherwise, or be barred from any remedy. ThisLimitation of Warranty and Liability may not beamended by any oral or written agreement. For product information call: 1-888-6-DUPONT Internet address: http://cropprotection.dupont.com/ 2011 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19898. All rights reserved.
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