Mepiquat Chloride Herbicide Safety And Application Instructions.pdf

Active Ingredient:
- Mepiquat Chloride (N, N-dimethylpiperidinium chloride): 4.2%

Other Ingredients:
- Makes up the remaining 95.8%

Total Composition:
- 100.0%

Safety and Precautions:
- Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
- Causes moderate eye irritation.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, butyl, neoprene, etc.), shoes, and socks when handling.
- Wash hands before eating/drinking and after handling.
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash thoroughly.

Environmental Hazards:
- Do not apply directly to water or areas with surface water present.
- Do not contaminate water during equipment cleaning or disposal of rinse waters.

Usage Directions:
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions for PPE cleaning and maintenance.
- Do not enter treated areas during the 12-hour Restricted Entry Interval (REI) after application.
- Early entry is permitted with appropriate PPE under the Worker Protection Standard.

Product Benefits:
- Reduces risk of yield and quality loss due to delayed harvest.
- Improves boll retention, bolls size, reduces boll rot.
- Enhances defoliation, reduces trash, lower ginning costs.
- Better harvest efficiency and darker green leaf color.

Application:
- Suitable for both short-staple and Pima cotton.
- Offers flexibility with low-rate multiple applications or higher, less frequent dosages.
- Clean application equipment thoroughly before and after use.

Restrictions and Limitations:
- Do not apply if plants are under severe stress from weather, mites, insects, or nematodes.
- Tank mixing possible with insecticides, miticides, or foliar fertilizers in certain cases.