Valor EZ Herbicide Safety And Application Guidelines.pdf

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Required: Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (polyethylene or PVC), shoes & socks.
Aerial Application (Specific Crops): For sugarcane, mixer/loaders require coveralls, chemical-resistant apron and boots. For field peas, flax, lentils, sunflower, wheat, and safflower, a filtering face piece respirator (N95, R95 or P95) is mandatory.
Cleaning: Follow manufacturer instructions for PPE cleaning. If no instructions exist, use detergent and hot water. Wash PPE separately from other laundry.

Safety Recommendations:

Wash hands frequently: before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide comes in contact. Wash thoroughly and change into clean clothes.
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product and wash it before reuse.

Environmental Hazards:

Toxic to non-target plants and aquatic invertebrates.
Do not apply directly to water, areas with surface water present, or intertidal zones.
Drift or runoff may harm non-target plants and aquatic organisms. Avoid application when weather conditions favor drift.
Minimize off-site exposures: Use methods like no-till, limited till, and contour plowing to reduce soil erosion and pesticide runoff. Implement vegetation filter strips along waterways.

Physical/Chemical Hazards:

Do not mix or allow contact with oxidizing agents; hazardous chemical reaction may occur.

Active Ingredient & Concentration:

Flumioxazin: 44.0%
Other Ingredients: 56.0%
Total: 100.0%

Important Disclaimers:

Unintended Risks: The manufacturer warns of inherent risks associated with using this herbicide, including potential crop injury, non-performance, resistance, and carryover effects. These risks are beyond their control.
Liability Limitation: Valent U.S.A. Corporation is not responsible for losses or damages resulting from use of this product outside the label instructions.
* Resistance Management: Repeated use of Group 14 herbicides on the same weed species can lead to herbicide resistance. Implement strategies like tank mixtures and rotating with different target site of action herbicides.