ForceST, Product Label, Seed Treatments, Syngenta Crop Protection

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PRODUCT LABEL

COMPATIBILITY
CRUISER SB.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

RESTRICTIONS
Soil factors
Whenever sugar or fodder beet seed treated with FORCE ST is used in areas where soil erosion by wind and/or water is known to be a problem, preventative measures (e.g. cover cropping) must be used to minimise the likelihood of such events occurring.

Due to the probable low incidence of soil pests in very light texture soil and sand, the use of seed treated with FORCE ST on these soil types may not be necessary.

Caution: The possible development of pest strains resistant to FORCE ST cannot be excluded or predicted. If such resistant strains occur, FORCE ST is unlikely to give satisfactory control.

PESTS CONTROLLED
FORCE ST contains tefluthrin, a soil acting pyrethroid insecticide which reduces the damage caused by a range of pests which attack sugar and fodder beet seedlings. The pests involved include: springtails, symphylids, millipedes and pygmy beetle. FORCE ST is recommended to ensure sugar and fodder beet emergence is improved by reducing damage from any of these pests.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Timing
Before drilling.

Rate of use
Apply FORCE ST to achieve a loading of 10 g tefluthrin (50 ml product) per unit of seed. (1 unit = 100,000 seeds).

Maximum number of treatments
One per batch.

Application
FORCE ST is applied during the process of pelleting sugar beet and fodder beet seed. Pelleting requires specialist equipment, and Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited should be consulted for advice on application during the pelleting process.

Agitate container thoroughly before use e.g. by rolling containers on a level floor bearing in mind the following warning. Containers of greater than 20 litres capacity should be handled only with mechanical assistance.

Storage of treated seed
Treated seed not drilled in the intended season of use may be stored for drilling one season later. Store securely in a cool, dry place.

PRECAUTIONS FOR TREATED SEED SACK LABELS
This seed has been treated with FORCE ST, a micro-capsule suspension containing 200 g/l tefluthrin (18% w/w), toluene 2,4 diisocyanate and diphenyl diisocyanate.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling treated seed or contaminated seed sowing equipment.
DO NOT HANDLE seed unnecessarily.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
DO NOT USE TREATED SEED as food or feed.
DO NOT RE-USE SACKS OR CONTAINERS THAT HAVE BEEN USED FOR TREATED SEED for food or feed.
TREATED SEED IS HARMFUL TO GAME AND WILDLIFE. Bury or remove spillages.
DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES with chemical or used container.
DO NOT APPLY TREATED SEED FROM THE AIR.
KEEP TREATED SEED SECURE from people, domestic stock/pets and wildlife at all times during storage and use.
KEEP LIVESTOCK out of areas drilled with treated seed for at least 80 days after sowing.

Whenever sugar or fodder beet seed treated with FORCE ST is used in areas where soil erosion by wind and/or water is known to be a problem, preventative measures (e.g. cover cropping) must be used to minimise the likelihood of such events occurring.

LABEL TREATED SEED with the appropriate precautions using printed sacks, bags or tags.

Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited, CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Tel: 01223 883400

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(a) Operator protection
Engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the following Personal Protective Equipment:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION (GOGGLES) AND SUITABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT† when handling the concentrate, handling contaminated surfaces, bagging or cleaning contaminated equipment.
† disposable filtering facepiece respirator to EN 149, FFP3(S) or equivalent.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
GLOVES when handling treated seed or contaminated seed sowing equipment.
In order to meet Health and Safety at Work Act responsibilities to users of treated seed, the following phrase must be included on seed sack labels:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling treated seed or contaminated seed sowing equipment.
However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH assessment shows they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY all contaminated clothing.
WASH ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING thoroughly after use, especially the insides of gloves.
WASH CONCENTRATE from skin or eyes immediately.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
IF SWALLOWED, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

(b) Environmental protection
DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES with chemical or used container.
TREATED SEED IS HARMFUL TO GAME AND WILDLIFE. Bury or remove spillages.
DO NOT APPLY TREATED SEED FROM THE AIR.
KEEP LIVESTOCK out of areas drilled with treated seed for at least 80 days after sowing.

(c) Storage and disposal
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed in a safe place.
EMPTY CONTAINER COMPLETELY and dispose of safely.
DO NOT USE TREATED SEED as food or feed.
DO NOT RE-USE SACKS OR CONTAINERS THAT HAVE BEEN USED FOR TREATED SEED for food or feed.
DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINER for any purpose.

THE (COSHH) CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS MAY APPLY TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT AT WORK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURAL SEED TREATMENT
For use on: Sugar beet (seed) and fodder beet (seed)
Maximum individual dose: 50 ml product/unit of seed (1 unit = 100,000 seeds)
Maximum number of treatments: One per batch
Latest permitted timing: Before drilling

READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE. USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL MAY BE AN OFFENCE. FOLLOW THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USING PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS.

Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited, CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Tel: Cambridge (01223) 883400
In case of toxic or transport emergency ring 01484 538444 any time.

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