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GOLD
SEED TREATMENT
BERET GOLD PRODUCT USE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Flowable concentrate for seed treatment
containing 25 g/l (2.43% w/w) fludioxonil.
MAPP NUMBER: 11635.
PACK SIZE:
10 litre LinkPak.
20 and 200 litre containers.
800 litre IBC container.
TARGETS:
Winter and Spring Wheat
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale, Fusarium culmorum and Septoria nodorum
resulting in reductions of seedling blight, stem-base browning, snow mould and Septoria
seedling blight and controls seed-borne and soil-borne common bunt (Tilletia caries).
Winter and Spring Barley
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale and Fusarium culmorum resulting in reductions
of seedling blight, stem-base browning, snow mould. BERET GOLD controls covered smut
(Ustilago hordei) and gives partial control of leaf stripe (Drechslera graminea). The control of
leaf stripe may not be sufï¬cient for crops grown to produce seed for certiï¬cation.
Winter and Spring Oats
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale and Fusarium culmorum resulting in reductions
of seedling blight and stem-base browning. BERET GOLD controls Pyrenophora leaf spot
(Pyrenophora avenae).
APPLICATION: BERET GOLD should be applied directly to the seed using conventional seed
treatment equipment.
Continuous flow treaters should be calibrated using BERET GOLD before use.
Do not apply BERET GOLD to cracked, split or sprouted seed.
DOSE: 2 litres BERET GOLD per tonne of seed.
PRACTICAL NOTES: See Recommendations & Directions for use.
FOR USE ONLY AS: AN AGRICULTURAL SEED TREATMENT
BERET GOLD PRODUCT USE
SEED TREATMENT
COMPATIBILITY
The following tank mixes have been tested for physical compatibility with BERET GOLD at
recommended rates of use and will mix in the sprayer tank. No tests have been undertaken
on crop safety or product performance. Use is at the user’s own risk. Syngenta Crop
Protection will support the mixing of BERET GOLD with any of the products listed. For
further information on compatibilities contact Syngenta Crop Protection on 0800 1696058.
INSECTICIDES
EVICT
NOTES
The user should ensure that all products to be tank mixed with BERET GOLD are approved
for use on the crops which are to be sprayed. Always refer to other manufacturers product
information when mixing to ensure correct product use.
Continuous flow treaters should be calibrated using BERET GOLD before use.
No addition of water is necessary.
Only one application per crop.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BERET GOLD is a flowable concentrate for seed treatment containing 25 g/l (2.43% w/w)
fludioxonil for use on winter and spring crops of wheat, barley and oats.
Results from trials have shown BERET GOLD to be well tolerated over a wide range of
sowing dates and conditions. However under adverse environmental or soil conditions, the
germination capacity of seed may be reduced and therefore seed rates should be increased
in accordance with good agricultural practice.
BERET GOLD is effective against benzimidazole resistant and sensitive forms of
Microdochium nivale.
DISEASES CONTROLLED
Winter and Spring Wheat
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale, Fusarium culmorum and Septoria nodorum
resulting in reductions of seedling blight, stem-base browning, snow mould and Septoria
seedling blight, and controls seed-borne and soil-borne common bunt (Tilletia caries).
Winter and Spring Barley
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale and Fusarium culmorum resulting in reductions
of seedling blight, stem-base browning and snow mould. BERET GOLD controls covered smut
(Ustilago hordei) and gives partial control of leaf stripe (Drechslera graminea). The control of
leaf stripe may not be sufï¬cient.
PRODUCT USE BERET GOLD
SEED TREATMENT
Winter and Spring Oats
BERET GOLD controls Microdochium nivale and Fusarium culmorum resulting in reductions
of seedling blight and stem-base browning. BERET GOLD controls Pyrenophora leaf spot
(Pyrenophora avenae).
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Crops
BERET GOLD is recommended as a seed treatment for use on winter and spring crops of
wheat, barley and oats.
Timing
Before drilling.
Rates of use
2.0 litres BERET GOLD per tonne of seed.
MIXING AND SPRAYING
BERET GOLD should be applied directly to the seed using conventional seed treatment
equipment.
Continuous flow treaters should be calibrated using BERET GOLD before use.
Do not apply BERET GOLD to cracked, split or sprouted seed.
STORAGE AFTER TREATMENT
Ensure seed is of a satisfactory moisture content before storage. Keep in a dry place correctly
labelled.
Seed bag labels are available from Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd.
DRILLING
Seed treated with BERET GOLD may affect the flow rate of seed through drills. It is therefore
important to check the calibration of the drill with BERET GOLD treated seed before drilling
commences.
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) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
GLOVES when handling the product, treated seed or contaminated surfaces.
* However engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH
assessment shows that they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
(b) Environmental Protection
* DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES WITH CHEMICAL OR USED
CONTAINER.
* TREATED SEED MUST NOT TO BE USED as food or feed.
* DO NOT APPLY TREATED SEED FROM THE AIR.
* DO NOT RE-USE SACKS OR CONTAINERS THAT HAVE CONTAINED TREATED SEED for
food or feed.
BERET GOLD PRODUCT USE
SEED TREATMENT
* LABEL TREATED SEED with the appropriate precautions using printed sacks, labels or
bag tags supplied.
(c) Storage and disposal
EMPTY CONTAINER COMPLETELY and dispose of safely.
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER tightly closed in a safe place.
BERET GOLD
Flowable concentrate for seed treatment containing 25 g/l (2.43% w/w) fludioxonil
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM
ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
THE (COSHH) CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS MAY APPLY
TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT AT WORK
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF USE AND ALL PRECAUTIONS
MARKED * IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
FOR USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURAL SEED TREATMENT
CROP Maximum Maximum Latest time of
individual dose number of application
(litres/tonne) treatments
Winter and spring wheat, winter 2 1 per batch
Before drilling
and spring barley, winter and
spring oats
READ ALL OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USE.
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND
COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Tradename BERET GOLD
Design Code A8207I
AGI Code 116282/16367/16373/16375/16377
COMPANY / UNDERTAKING IDENTIFICATION
Company Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd
Whittlesford, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 4QT
Phone (01223) 833621
Fax (01223) 493700
Website www.syngenta-crop.co.uk
Emergency Phone 0044 (0)1484 538444 (24h)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC
Formulation type: Flowable concentrate for seed treatment
Active ingredient(s): 2.5% w/v fludioxonil (pa ISO) CGA173506
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
HAZARD
CAS-NO. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % W/W SYMBOLS RISK PHRASES
119432-41-6 poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha- sulpho- 1�8 Xi 36, 52/53
omega-[tris (1-phenylethyl) phenoxy]-,
ammonium salt
9038-95-3 oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, 1�8 N, Xn 22, 36/38, 50
monobutyl ether
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
FIRST-AID MEASURES
General: Remove the affected person from the danger zone to a well-ventilated room or to
fresh air, and protect from undercooling. IN CASE OF SUSPECTED POISONING: Immediately
call a physician.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with clean water for several minutes.
Ingestion: Repeatedly administer medicinal charcoal in a large quantity of water. NOTE:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash the affected parts of
the body with soap and water.
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MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Antidote: No speciï¬c antidote is known! Apply symptomatic therapy.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Combustibility: Yes
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical extinguisher, foam, carbon dioxide or
waterspray (do not use direct jet of water).
Special Hazards during Fire Fighting: Combustion products are toxic and/or irritant.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighting: Use self contained breathing apparatus. Wear
protective equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Environmental Protection Measures following Accidents: Cover up product with
absorptive material such as sand, soil, diatomaceous earth, etc. and dispose of in an
incinerator approved for chemicals. Collect material in specially marked, tightly closing
containers. Spilled product cannot be used further and must be disposed of. If safe disposal
is not possible, contact the manufacturer, the dealer or the local representative. Do not
contaminate waters and sewers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING INFORMATION
General: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of fog and vapours.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. In addition to the measures usually taken
in chemical works like splashproof ï¬lling and measuring equipment (including vapour
stripping), further personal protection measures may have to be implemented to avoid
possible contact with the product.
Special Instructions for Storage: Store the product in closed original containers.
Storage Compatibility with other Products: Store separately from feed, food and
stimulants.
Maximum Storage Temperature: 30 °C
Minimum Storage Temperature: 0 °C
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When using this product refer to the label for details. In all other cases, use the following
Personal Protective Equipment:
In General: Change working clothes daily.
Breathing Protection: In case of heavy exposure, wear: Gas mask.
Eye Protection: Goggles.
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves.
Body Protection: Heavy duty cotton or synthetic fabric working clothes (e.g. overalls).
Heavy-duty shoes or boots.
Precautionary measures after work: Wash thoroughly (shower, bathe, wash hair). Change
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clothing. Thoroughly clean protective gear. Thoroughly clean contaminated equipment with
soap or soda solution.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: liquid
Colour: light red to dark red
Solidiï¬cation Point: < 0 °C OECD 102
Boiling Point: > 90 °C (1013.25 hPa) OECD 103
Flash-Point: not detected EEC A 9
Oxidizing Properties: not oxidizing MANUAL UN 1995
Explosive Properties EEC A 14
Assessment: not explosive
Shock Sensitivity: not shock sensitive
1.02�1.06 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Density: OECD 109
pH Value: 5�9 (1 %; in deionised water) CIPAC MT 75.2
Surface Tension: 39.0 mN/m (1.0 g/l; Suspension in distilled
water; 20 °C) EEC A 5
Surface Tension: 34.9 mN/m (170.0 g/l; Suspension in distilled
water; 20 °C) EEC A 5
Surface Tension: 35.3 mN/m (as is; 20 °C) EEC A 5
Miscibility with water: miscible
Dynamic Viscosity: 34.0 - 326 mPa.s (10 - 200 rps; 20 °C) OECD 114
Dynamic Viscosity: 30.2 - 293 mPa.s (10 - 200 rps; 40 °C) OECD 114
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Assessment: Stable under standard conditions.
Thermal Sensitivity: Thermally not sensitive.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50: > 3000 mg/kg (rat) OECD 401
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50: > 4000 mg/kg (rat) OECD 402
Acute Skin Irritation: non irritant (rabbit; assessment according to 93/21/EEC) OECD 404
Acute Eye Irritation: non irritant (rabbit; assessment according to 93/21/EEC) OECD 405
Skin Sensitisation: not sensitising (guinea pig; assessment according
to 93/21/EEC; Maximization test) OECD 406
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity to Fish LC50: 24.9 mg/l (Cyprinus carpio
(Common carp); 96 h) OECD 203
LC50: 20 mg/l (Oncorhynchus mykiss
(Rainbow trout); 96 h)
Growth Inhibition, Algae EC50: ca 40 mg/l (Scenedesmus subspicatus
(green algae); 72 h) OECD 201
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates EC50: 54 mg/l (Daphnia magna
(water flea); 48 h) OECD 202
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product Disposal: Pay attention to protective clothing and measures. Cover up product
with absorptive material such as sand, soil, diatomaceous earth, etc. Collect material in
specially marked, tightly closing containers. Spilled product cannot be used further and must
be disposed of. If safe disposal is not possible, contact the manufacturer, the dealer or the
local representative and dispose of in an incinerator approved for chemicals.
Container Disposal: Dispose of empty containers in an incinerator approved for chemicals.
Damaged containers: Place original containers in specially marked larger ones. Check
possibilities of recycling large empty containers, drums and barrels.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
RAIL / ROAD (RID / ADR) Not classiï¬ed as dangerous good
SEA (IMDG-CODE) Not classiï¬ed as dangerous good
AIR (ICAO / IATA) Not classiï¬ed as dangerous good
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classiï¬cations/ Hazard symbols â€? â€?
Risk phrases (R) 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrases (S) 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
13 Keep away from food, drink and animal
feeding stuffs.
20/21 When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Product registration number: MAPP 11635.
This Safety Data Sheet is for a new formulation version of Beret Gold with signiï¬cant
revision to most sections. Based on SDS dated 12-JUN-2001 with DPD assessment. Revision
date 01/05/2003.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge
as is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety
requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing speciï¬c
properties.
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SEED TREATMENT
A 2.43% flowable concentrate formulation containing fludioxonil, an agricultural seed
treatment for use in winter and spring cereal crops.
Maximum application rate: 2.0 litres product/tonne seed (50 g a.s/tonne seed).
Maximum no. of applications: One per batch
SECTION PROFILE
1. WILDLIFE BERET GOLD is not classiï¬ed as “Harmful to game and wildlifeâ€?.
MAMMALS No risk management is necessary to protect wild mammals and birds. Fludioxinil is of low toxicity
AND to mammals and birds. The risk to wild animals and birds grazing on treated areas is low, as is the
BIRDS risk due to exposure from other routes, e.g. consumption of earthworms or other vertebrates such
as insects.
2. BEES No risk management is necessary as risk of exposure to bees from seed treatment use is low.
3. NON TARGET No risk management necessary. BERET GOLD poses a low risk to a range of arthropod species
INSECTS commonly found in and around treated ï¬elds, including carabid and staphylinid beetles.
AND OTHER
ARTHROPODS
4. AQUATIC LIFE BERET GOLD is classiï¬ed as “Harmful to ï¬sh and other aquatic lifeâ€?.
BERET GOLD is of high toxicity to ï¬sh and aquatic invertebrates. Care should be taken to ensure
that surface waters or ditches are not contaminated with the product or with the used container.
No risk management necessary. When used according to the label instructions, the risk to aquatic
life is low.
Not categorised under the LERAP scheme.
5. SOIL AND BERET GOLD has moderate persistence in soil. Fludioxinil is strongly bound to the soil and is not
GROUNDWATER considered to be mobile. Use of BERET GOLD according to the label instructions presents a low risk
to groundwater.
EARTHWORMS No risk management necessary. BERET GOLD is of low toxicity to earthworms. In practice the risk
to earthworms is low.
SOIL MICRO- No risk management necessary. No effect on soil microbial processes were found and so the risk is
ORGANISMS considered to be low.
6. NON-TARGET BERET GOLD is applied as a seed treatment and so the impact on non-target plants is expected to
PLANTS be minimal.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL: USE PESTICIDES SAFELY
Care must be taken to minimise the risk of surface water contamination from farmyard and
ï¬eld sources.
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For further information about the environmental proï¬le of this product contact:
Company: Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd
Address: Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB2 4QT
Telephone: 01223 833621
Fax: 01223 493700
e-mail: customer.services@syngenta.com
This Environmental Information Sheet was prepared in accordance with CPA Guidance Notes
Version 3.
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