Weed Control Product: Safety And Application Guidelines.pdf

## Selective Broadleaf Weed Control Product Summary

This product is a 2,4-D herbicide formulated for various non-crop and crop applications. It actively contains:

46.5% Dimethylamine salt of 2,4-Dichloro-phenoxyacetic acid (equivalent to 38.6% 2,4-D acid)
53.5% Other ingredients

Key Features & Precautions:

Active Ingredient: The primary active ingredient, 2,4-D, is a widely used herbicide effective against broadleaf weeds. It inhibits plant growth by interfering with the production of essential hormones.

Concentration: The product comes in a concentrated form (46.5% active ingredient) requiring dilution before application.

Safety:

Corrosive: Can cause skin and eye damage.
Eye Irritant: Contact can lead to irreversible eye damage.
Ingestion Hazard: Harmful if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): All handlers must wear:

Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
Shoes and socks
Protective eyewear
Chemical-resistant gloves

Applications:

The product is suitable for a variety of applications, including:

Agricultural:
Orchards (apple, pear, stone fruit, pistachios)
Small grains (not underseen with legumes)
Corn (field, pop, sweet)
Hops
Rice (including wild rice in Minnesota)
Sorghum (Milo)
Sugarcane (except Hawaii)
Soybeans (preplant only)
Non-Agricultural:
Fallowland and crop stubble
Forestry (forest site preparation, forest roadsides, brush control, etc.)
Grass pastures, rangeland, and conservation reserve programs
Ornamental and recreational turf
Non-crop areas (fenceroads, hedgerows, drainage ditches, rights-of-way)
Aquaic:
Ditch and irrigation canal banks
Floating and emergent weeds
Submersed weeds

Important Notes:

Always read and follow label instructions carefully.
Consult with a local agricultural extension service or expert for specific application rates and guidelines for your target weeds and crop.
* Store product in original container, out of reach of children and pets, and dispose of according to local regulations.