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Maxim 庐
100 FS
FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENT
Active Constituent: 100 g/L FLUDIOXONIL
For the control of damping off caused by Fusarium (Fusarium spp) and Penicillium (Penicillium spp) in Maize and
Sweet Corn, and seed borne Rhizoctonia (Black Scurf) and Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani) in Potatoes.
L
GROUP FUNGICIDE
APVMA Approval No: 51407/5/0504 Pack size: 5 L
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS give complete coverage. A purpose designed low volume
atomising applicator will normally be necessary to achieve
Fungicide Resistance Warning this when the throughput of seed is less than 6 tonnes/hour.
MAXIM 100 FS is a member of the phenylpyrrole group of The applicator should be mounted at the point of maximum
fungicides. For fungicide resistance management MAXIM seed rotation. Ensure seed is promptly and thoroughly dried
100 FS is a Group L fungicide. Some naturally occuring after application, before planting. If necessary, dust seed
individual fungi resistant to MAXIM 100 FS and other Group with firbark after applying MAXIM 100 FS to aid drying.
L fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in On planter application: Mix the required quantity of MAXIM
any fungal population. The resistant individuals can 100 FS with enough water to make up a total volume of not
eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides more than 10 L/tonne of seed. Ensure constant agitation of
are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be the spray tank while applying. Apply to the seed during the
controlled by MAXIM 100 FS and other Group L fungicides, planting operation.
thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield
PRECAUTIONS
loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to
DO NOT use treated seed or seed potatoes for animal or
detect prior to use, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
human consumption.
accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the
DO NOT allow treated seed or seed potatoes to contaminate
failure of MAXIM 100 FS to control resistant fungi.
other seed or potatoes intended for animal or human
Application to maize and sweet corn seed consumption.
Treatment in small lots by the farmer When treated seed or seed potatoes are stored they should
May be applied by shaking with seed in a tin, enclosed drum be kept apart from other seed or potatoes and the bags or
or plastic bag. other containers should be clearly marked to indicate the
1. Premix MAXIM 100 FS with water to a total volume of not contents have been treated with this product. Bags and
less than 5 mL nor more than 10 mL per kg of seed when containers which have held treated seed or seed potatoes
MAXIM 100 FS is applied alone. If additional seed are not to be used for any other purpose.
treatments are applied in combination with MAXIM 100 DO NOT feed treated seed, or otherwise expose, to wild or
FS a higher total application volume may be required to domestic birds. Any spillage of treated seed which occurs
ensure even coverage of seed. either during the seed treatment process or in the field
2. Apply solution to seed and vigorously mix for 1 to 2 operations must be cleaned up immediately, preferably by
minutes. recovery and re-use.
Treatment of large seed lots by commercial seed-treatment
PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
equipment
DO NOT feed treated seed or seed potatoes to animals.
For large-scale seed treatment the product should be applied
DO NOT allow seed or seed potatoes treated with this
diluted with water in specialised seed-treatment equipment.
product to contaminate feed intended for animal
As for all such seed treatments, a good flow and metering
consumption.
system for the initial prepared solution is important.
DO NOT allow any feed material that has come in contact
Depending on the type of seed treatment equipment, it may
with this product to be fed to animals.
be necessary to increase the recommended amount of water
slightly in order to ensure an optimal flow of the solution and PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS
an even treatment of seed. AND ENVIRONMENT
Prepare the solution as follows: Dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms. DO NOT
1. Fill the solution tank with the required volume of water contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product or
and mix with the appropriate volume of MAXIM 100 FS. used containers.
Total volumes of not less than 500 mL nor more than 1 L
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
water/100 kg of seed are recommended when MAXIM
Keep out of reach of children. Store in the closed original
100 FS is applied alone. If additional seed treatments are
container in a cool, well ventilated area. DO NOT store for
applied in combination with MAXIM 100 FS a higher total
prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple or preferably
application volume may be required to ensure even
pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to
coverage of seed.
seed treatment tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted
2. Switch on the stirring system and stir.
chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean
The prepared solution must be used within 1 week.
containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not
Application to seed potatoes recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty
MAXIM 100 FS can be applied prior to the planting operation containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is
as a traditional seed treatment or during planting as an at available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal
planting seed piece spray. pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
Complete coverage of planting material is essential for best waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty
results. containers and product should not be burnt. Rinse
Over the table application: Apply 250 mL of MAXIM 100 FS application equipment with water after use. Spray or pour
for each tonne of seed to be treated. MAXIM 100 FS may be rinsings over land away from desirable vegetation, waterways
applied undiluted or diluted with water to a total volume of and drainage, if appropriate.
up to 3 L/tonne of seed treated. Use only sufficient water to
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SAFETY DIRECTIONS MANUFACTURER鈥橲 WARRANTY AND EXCLUSION OF
Will irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes. When LIABILITY
opening the container, preparing solution and using the Syngenta has no control over storage, handling and manner
prepared spray wear: of use of this product. Where this material is not stored,
鈥? elbow-length PVC gloves and handled or used correctly and in accordance with directions,
鈥? face shield or goggles. no express or implied representations or warranties
When handling treated potatoes wear PVC gloves. concerning this product (other than non-excludable statutory
Wash hands after use. After each day鈥檚 use, wash gloves, warranties) will apply. Syngenta accepts no liability for any
and face shield or goggles. loss or damage arising from incorrect storage, handling or
use.
FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information 庐 Registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.
Centre. Phone 131 126.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
If additional hazard information is required refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet. For a copy phone 1800 067 108
or visit our website at www.syngenta.com.au
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Crop Disease Controlled Rate Critical Comments
Maize, Damping off caused by 50 mL/100 kg seed Apply to seed prior to planting using commercial
Sweet corn Fusarium seed treatment equipment. Ensure even
(Fusarium spp), distribution over the seed.
Penicillium
(Penicillium spp)
Apply MAXIM 100 FS to the seed potato at or prior
Potatoes Black Scurf 250 mL/tonne seed
to planting. Ensure even distribution over the seed.
(Rhizoctonia solani),
DO NOT apply MAXIM 100 FS to seed if conditions
Silver Scurf
or seed quality favour bacterial rots as these
(Helminthosporium solani)
diseases may be aggravated if seed comes into
contact with any additional moisture.
DO NOT apply MAXIM 100 FS to seed at planting in
hot, sandy soils as bacterial rots may be
aggravated.
DO NOT apply MAXIM 100 FS to seed prior to cool
storage. Seed being removed from cool storage
should be properly warmed prior to MAXIM 100 FS
being applied.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS
AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION
WITHHOLDING PERIODS
Maize, sweet corn: Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
Potatoes: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
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