®
Herbicide
For weed control in field corn
(grown for grain, silage, or
seed) and popcorn
Active Ingredients:
Prosulfuron: 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-
triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-
phenylsulfonyl]-urea 14.2%
Primisulfuron-methyl: 3-[4,6-bis (difluoro-
methoxy)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-1-(2-methoxy-
carbonylphenylsulfonyl) urea 42.8%
Other Ingredients: 43.0%
Total: 100.0%
Spirit is a water-dispersible granule.
KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION statements and
See additional precautionary
directions for use inside booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100-911
EPA Est. 100-LA-001
SCP 911A-L1D 0601
20 ounces
Net Weight
SCP 130-911A-L1D
Spirit ®
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist.
Statement of Practical Treatment
If in eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air.
If swallowed: Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vom-
iting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
Note to Physician: If ingested, induce emesis or lavage stomach. Treat symptomatically.
Personal Protective Equipment
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
� Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
� Waterproof gloves
� Shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). If
no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
Engineering Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements
listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)],
the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
� Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
� Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on
clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water or
rinsate.
This chemical demonstrates the properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in
ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the
water table is shallow, may result in ground water contamination.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and
Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product
at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all
risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unin-
tended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, weather or
crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing factors in the use of the product,
which are beyond the control of SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, Inc. or Seller. All such risks shall be
assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any
claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is rea-
sonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks referred to
above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. This warranty does not
extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under
conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and Buyer and
User assume the risk of any such use. SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT
AS STATED ABOVE.
Spirit ®
In no event shall SYNGENTA or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages
resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER,
AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES,
INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLI-
GENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing
Conditions of Sale and Limitations of Warranty and of Liability, which may not be modified except by
written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of SYNGENTA.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or
through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements
specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40
CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on
farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains
requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also con-
tains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal
protective equipment (PPE). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that
are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of
12 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection
Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or
water is:
� Coveralls
� Waterproof gloves
� Shoes plus socks
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN
POOR WEED CONTROL, CROP INJURY, OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Pesticide Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store this product under wet conditions. Handle outer bag carefully
to avoid breakage of inner soluble packets.
Pesticide Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage, disposal, or cleaning of equipment. Open dump-
ing is prohibited. Wastes resulting from the use of this product are toxic. Improper disposal of unused
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of federal law. Pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate
that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to federal, state,
or local procedures. For guidance in proper disposal methods, contact your State Pesticide or
Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional
Office.
Container Disposal
Do not reuse outer bag. Dispose of outer bag in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by open
burning, if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up immediately.
Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during cleanup procedures and
disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day or
night.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Spirit is a selective herbicide applied after emergence of both crop and weeds for the control of
weeds in field corn (grown for grain, silage, or seed; including white corn) and popcorn. Spirit consists
of water-dispersible granules which must be thoroughly and uniformly mixed in water and applied
as a spray.
Refer to Table 1 for a listing of weeds controlled when Spirit is applied at 1 oz. of product per acre.
The degree of weed control resulting from application of Spirit is dependent upon weed species,
weed size at application, environmental conditions, and growing conditions. Weed control is better
when weeds have emerged, ample soil moisture exists, and weeds are actively growing, than when
the soil is dry and weeds are under stress from lack of moisture.
Spirit ®
Spirit provides control or partial control of many annual and perennial weeds. When reference is
made to weeds partially controlled, partial control means significant activity, but not always at a level
generally considered acceptable for commercial weed control. If grasses are expected, a preemer-
gence grass herbicide (such as Dual II ®, Dual II MAGNUM ®, Bicep Lite II ®, Bicep Lite II MAGNUM ®,
Bicep II ®, or Bicep II MAGNUM ® ) should be applied.
Growth of susceptible weeds is inhibited soon after application of Spirit. The leaves of susceptible
plants turn yellow, red, or brown after several days, followed by death of the growing point.
Complete plant death occurs 1-3 weeks after application, depending upon weed species and growing
conditions. Weeds not completely killed by Spirit are often stunted and are less competitive to the
crop. Spirit reaching the soil surface during postemergence application may provide short-term pre-
emergence control of certain weeds.
Spirit contains two active ingredients: primisulfuron and prosulfuron. If a combination of adverse
environmental conditions occurs, the degradation of prosulfuron in soil is slowed down. These condi-
tions include: shorter than normal growing season, low soil temperatures for extended periods dur-
ing growing season, unusually dry soil, lack of rainfall/irrigation following application of Spirit, soil
pH 7.8 or greater, or compacted soils. The rotational section of this label addresses these conditions.
If Spirit was applied in a season where several of the above conditions occurred, mitigating measures
such as deep tillage, planting crops under optimal growing conditions, or planting varieties with
enhanced tolerance to sulfonylurea herbicides (such as STS ® soybeans) should be considered when
rotating to broadleaf crops, such as soybeans or cotton.
This herbicide controls weeds by inhibiting a biochemical process which produces certain essential
amino acids necessary for plant growth. The inhibited enzyme system is acetolactate synthase (ALS).
Occurrence of weed biotypes resistant to ALS-inhibiting herbicides can be prevented or delayed by
using this product in sequence or in tank mixtures with other herbicides having a different mode of
action, and by using some form of mechanical control or a herbicide with a different mode of action
to control weed escapes before they set seed. Both modes of action should provide acceptable con-
trol of the specific weed, if applied alone at the rates used in tank mixture.
Spirit applied in accordance with this label rarely causes corn injury. When injury occurs, it is generally
of short duration and yield potential is not affected.
Restrictions: To avoid possible illegal residues: (1) Do not graze or feed forage from Spirit-treated
crops to livestock until 30 days after application. (2) Do not harvest silage until 40 days after applica-
tion. (3) Do not harvest grain until 60 days after application. (4) Do not apply more than one applica-
tion of Spirit in the cropping season. (5) Complete all Spirit applications before corn exceeds 24 inches
(2 ft.) in height.
Precautions
Follow these precautions to reduce chances of crop injury and /or to avoid reduced weed control:
1. Spirit should not be applied if corn is under severe stress due to drought, cold weather, hail, flood-
ing, water-logged soils, compacted soil, disease, insect damage, nutrient deficiency (especially low
nitrogen levels), or other causes. If Spirit is applied when nighttime low temperatures are below
40° F, or the sum of the daytime high temperature plus the nighttime low temperature is below
110° F, corn injury may occur. Also, avoid application of Spirit to corn which is stressed due to dense
populations of weeds which are taller than the optimum heights listed in Table 1. Applications of
Spirit may result in reduced weed control if weeds are under severe stress due to drought or if
weeds are taller than the optimum heights listed in Table 1.
2. A. If “normal� or IT corn hybrids (not an IR or IMR hybrid) are planted and Dyfonate ®, Lorsban ®,
Thimet ®, or other organophosphate insecticide is applied at planting or before applying Spirit,
temporary injury may occur following the Spirit application. Do not apply Spirit if this corn crop
was treated with Counter ® 15G (any application method) or Counter CR ® applied in-furrow at
planting or over the row at cultivation, as severe crop injury may occur. Application of Spirit to
corn treated with Counter CR applied in a surface band or T-band at planting time, may result
in crop injury. Syngenta will not be held responsible for losses or damage resulting from such
use.
B. If an IR or IMR corn hybrid is planted, organophosphate insecticides, including Counter, can be
applied at any time according to label directions without increasing the likelihood of injury to
those hybrids after Spirit has been applied. The interaction between organophosphate insecti-
cides and Spirit is completely overcome by corn hybrids with IR or IMR designations, but not by
IT hybrids; i.e., IT hybrids should be considered like “normal� hybrids with regard to this inter-
action.
*IT � Corn with enhanced imidazolinone herbicide tolerance.
*IR/ IMR � Corn with enhanced imidazolinone herbicide resistance.
3. Do not make a foliar postemergence or soil application of any organophosphate insecticide within
10 days before or 7 days after a Spirit application, or severe crop injury may occur.
4. Spirit should be applied postemergence to field corn between 4 and 24 inches in height. Corn plants
less than 4 inches tall are more susceptible to herbicide injury. To ensure good spray coverage of the
weeds and avoid potential injury, applications made after the field corn is 20 inches tall, or exhibits
more than six collars (V6), whichever comes first, should be directed using drop nozzles. If rotating
to a Spirit-sensitive broadleaf crop (i.e., soybeans, cotton) the next season, do not make applica-
tions of Spirit after June 30 to allow for ample opportunity for prosulfuron degradation.
Spirit ®
15. Spirit can be applied to all field corn hybrids, except a few that are classified by Syngenta as
potentially susceptible to injury following Spirit application. Consult your chemical dealer or
Syngenta representative for a current listing of field corn hybrids classified as “potentially
susceptible� to Spirit.
16. Field Corn Grown for Seed: Spirit may be broadcast or applied with drop nozzles to field corn
grown for seed from a minimum of 4� up to 20� tall (free-standing) or corn that exhibits 6 or
fewer collars (V6), whichever occurs first. Drop nozzles must be used when the inbred plants are
between 20 and 24 inches tall and before tassel emergence. Using drop nozzles provides the
greatest crop safety when applying Spirit on seed corn. However, Syngenta recommends that you
thoroughly test the specific inbred for its sensitivity to Spirit before treating large acreages,
particularly if you choose to make a broadcast application. Not all inbred lines have been tested
for sensitivity to Spirit, nor does Syngenta have access to all seed company data. Further, Syngenta
is not responsible for any crop injury arising from the use of Spirit on field corn grown for seed.
17. Popcorn: Spirit can be applied directed to popcorn; however, not all popcorn hybrids have been
tested for sensitivity to Spirit. Therefore, popcorn hybrids must be thoroughly tested for potential
sensitivity to Spirit before treating large acreages. To avoid crop injury, popcorn should not be
sprayed with over-the-top applications of Spirit or hooded sprayers; i.e., only directed applications
using drop nozzles when the popcorn plants are between 10 and 24 inches tall, and before tassel
emergence.
18. Do not use Spirit on sweet corn or ornamental (Indian) corn.
19. Do not irrigate within 4 hours after Spirit application. Rainfall or irrigation occurring within 4
hours after Spirit application may reduce weed control.
10. Soil pH may vary greatly within a field; pH variations of 1 to 2 units are not uncommon. Soil sam-
pling techniques for fertility recommendations often use composite soil samples taken over an
entire field(s). Such sampling may not accurately reflect surface layer areas of high pH within a
field. Subsampling, therefore, is recommended for areas expected to have pH values greater than
the field average. Examples of where subsampling within fields may be required include: (1) areas
where soil types differ within the field, and (2) where conditions may vary within the field such
as: (a) areas where iron chlorosis occurs, (b) areas bordering limestone roads, (c) low areas subject
to flooding, (d) eroded hillsides, (e) drainage tile lines, (f) areas amended with sludge, manure, or
other materials which may alter soil pH, and (g) areas with visible calcareous deposits. Refer to
Exception 4 regarding soil pH 7.8 or higher.
11. In areas where a rotation to soybeans or other broadleaf crops will occur, do not lime such that
the resulting surface pH will be equal to or higher than 7.8. The use of Spirit is not recommended
in corn fields where lime will be applied prior to planting corn, or following harvest of the corn
crop in the same year as the use of Spirit, or prior to planting a broadleaf crop the following year,
unless the resulting soil pH is <7.8. If necessary to lime, thorough incorporation of the lime
through tillage is suggested to reduce the potential for soil pH stratification. In areas where lime
has not been incorporated into the soil through tillage, shallow soil sampling (i.e., upper 2 inches)
may be required to accurately measure the surface pH of the soil. Refer to Exception 4 regarding
soil pH 7.8 or higher.
12. Do not apply Spirit in tank mixture with any formulation of cyanazine (Bladex ® or Extrazine ® II),
or severe crop injury may result. Do not apply Spirit in tank mixtures with Poast ® or Poast Plus ®
herbicides, as grass control is often reduced significantly and/or crop injury may occur.
13. Do not apply Spirit to corn that exhibits injury symptoms from a previous herbicide application or
other causes.
14. If Spirit is applied to johnsongrass, aphids and other insects infesting the johnsongrass may move
to the corn crop. These insects may transmit viral diseases to the corn. Virus-resistant corn hybrids
and/or control of the insects may be necessary to reduce the likelihood of disease development.
15. If spot spraying Spirit, be careful to not overdose the treated areas.
16. Observe all precautions and limitations on the label of each product used in tank mixture with
Spirit.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Ground Spray Equipment: Spray nozzles should be uniformly spaced and of the same size, and should
provide accurate and uniform application. Use spray nozzles which provide medium-coarse droplets
to provide good coverage and minimize drift.
To help assure accuracy, calibrate sprayer at the beginning of the season before use and recalibrate
frequently. For ground application, use a minimum of 10 gals. of water per acre. Higher volumes (i.e.,
at least 20 gals./A) should be used for severe weed infestations to ensure adequate spray coverage.
Always include crop oil concentrate or nonionic surfactant in the spray mixture (see the Mixing
Procedures section which follows).
Spirit ®
Use a pump with capacity to: (1) maintain 35-40 psi pressure at the nozzles and (2) provide sufficient
agitation within the tank to keep product in uniform suspension. Lower spray pressures may be used
with extended range or drift reduction flat fan nozzles. A centrifugal pump which provides shear
action for dispersing and mixing the product is recommended. The pump should provide a minimum
of 20 gals./minute/100 gals. tank size circulated through a correctly positioned sparger tube or jet
agitators. If jet agitators are used, at least 2 agitators should be aligned on the bottom of the tank
pointing toward each end. Agitation during both mixing and application is essential. Screens or strain-
ers placed on the suction side of the pump should be 16-mesh or coarser. Do not place a screen in the
recirculation line unless a roller or piston pump is used for spraying the solution. Use 50-mesh or
coarser screens between the pump and boom, and when required, at the nozzles. Check nozzle man-
ufacturer’s recommendations.
Good weed coverage with the spray mixture is essential for optimum weed control results. Observe
sprayer nozzles frequently during the spraying operation to ensure that the spray pattern is uniform.
Avoid any spray overlaps which result in excessive rates in the overlap areas, i.e., point rows, head-
lands, sprayer start-up zones, etc., and can increase the chance of direct crop injury or potential injury
to rotational crops. Also, avoid application under conditions when uniform coverage cannot be
obtained or when excessive spray drift may occur. To reduce spray drift, do not apply when winds are
in excess of 10 mph if sensitive plants are growing downwind and in close proximity. Allow adequate
distance between target area and desirable vegetation to prevent drift to nontarget areas. Avoid
placing nozzles directly over the corn row or concentrating spray into the corn whorls. Boom height
for broadcast over-the-top application should be based upon the free-standing height of the crop, not
height above the soil surface; and should be at least 15 inches above the corn canopy. If hooded
sprayers are used, avoid spraying Spirit into the corn whorl and plug nozzles directly over the row.
Avoid all direct or indirect contact (such as drift) of Spirit with crops other than those recommended
for treatment on this label, since injury may occur.
Chemigation: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
Aerial Application: Apply Spirit in water, using a minimum spray volume of 3 gals./A. Include a non-
ionic surfactant, i.e., X-77 ®, at 1 qt./100 gals. of spray mix (0.25% volume/volume), or a good quality
crop oil concentrate at no more than 2 pts./A (see following Mixing Procedures). Avoid application
under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be obtained or where excessive spray drift may
occur. Make applications at a maximum height of 10 ft. above the corn with low-drift nozzles at a
maximum pressure of 40 psi and wind speed of 10 mph or less to assure accurate Spirit application
within the target area.
Avoid application to humans or animals. Flagmen and loaders should avoid inhalation of spray mist
and prolonged contact with skin.
Do not apply Spirit by aerial application in New York state.
Recommendations to Avoid Spray Drift
As with all crop protection products, it is important to avoid off-target movement. Do not allow spray
to drift onto adjacent land or crops, as even small amounts may injure sensitive plants. When drift may
be a problem, take steps to reduce spray drift, including:
� Do not spray if wind speed is 10 mph or greater. Do not spray if winds are gusty. If sensitive crops
or plants are downwind, extreme caution must be used under all conditions.
� Use extreme caution when conditions are favorable for drift (high temperatures, drought, low
relative humidity), especially when sensitive plants are located nearby.
� Do not apply when a temperature inversion exists. If an inversion condition is suspected, consult
with local weather services before making an application.
� Further reductions in drift can be obtained by:
1. Using nozzles that provide a uniform droplet size. Use nozzles that produce medium to coarse
droplets (250-400 microns VMD) that are less prone to result in spray drift.
2. Use flat fan nozzles. For example, Turbo Teejet, XR ® Teejet, RF Raindrop ®, or similar “low
pressure� nozzles are preferred.
3. Recalibrate sprayer using reduced spray pressures and increased spray volumes to produce
larger droplets when conditions favor drift.
4. Applying as close to target plants as practical to obtain a good spray pattern for adequate
coverage, while maintaining a minimum boom height of 15 inches over the corn canopy for
ground application.
SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Cleaning Equipment after Application
Because most crops, other than corn, are extremely sensitive to low rates of Spirit, special attention
must be given to cleaning equipment before spraying a crop other than those registered for use and
on this label. Mix only as much spray solution as needed. Immediately after spraying, clean equipment
thoroughly using this procedure:
1. Flush tank, hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
Spirit ®
2. Prepare a cleaning solution of one gal. of household ammonia per 50 gals. of water. Many com-
mercial spray tank cleaners may be used. Please request and read a copy of the Syngenta brochure
“Clean It Up! � A Guide to Cleaning Your Sprayers� (SCP 175-00088-A 3/97) from your local
Syngenta representative for more information about proper tank cleaning procedures. Do not use
chlorine-based cleaners, such as Clorox ®.
3. Use a pressure washer to clean the inside of the spray tank with this solution. Take care to wash all
parts of the tank, including the inside top surface. If pressure washer is not available, completely
fill the sprayer with the cleaning solution to ensure contact of the cleaning solution with all inter-
nal surfaces of the tank and plumbing. Start agitation in the sprayer and thoroughly recirculate the
cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. All visible deposits must be removed from the spraying
system.
4. Flush hoses, spray lines, and nozzles for at least one minute with the cleaning solution.
5. Dispose of rinsate from steps 1-3 in an appropriate manner. Spray the cleaning solution on
untreated corn or return to a rinsate tank for later use as carrier water for spraying corn or use
other approved disposal.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Remove nozzles, screens, and strainers and clean separately in the ammonia solution after com-
pleting the above procedures.
8. Rinse the complete spraying system with clean water.
Note: If the tank is equipped with the proper number of correctly mounted 360° tank-washing
nozzles which are attached to a dedicated rinsing system, less cleaning solution than a full tank
may be used. Use sufficient cleaning solution to thoroughly rinse all surfaces. Start the sprayer agi-
tation and recirculate the cleaning solution for at least 15 minutes. Flush the spray boom with the
cleaning solution. Repeat the rinsing procedure 1-2 times.
MIXING PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT: Follow the correct mixing order on the label or the material may not mix properly. Poor
mixing may result in crop injury or poor product performance.
11. Make sure the spray tank is clean before using. If it is contaminated with other materials, mixing
problems and/or clogging may occur, or injury to the crop may result.
12. Prepare no more spray mixture than is required for the immediate operation.
13. Fill the spray tank 1/4-1/2 full with clean water and begin agitation.
14. Make certain that the agitation system is working properly and creates a rippling or rolling action
on the water surface. Maintain agitation throughout the mixing and spraying process.
15. Add any products packaged in water-soluble film to the tank at the same time. Allow the packets
to completely dissolve and the contents of the packets to fully disperse into the mix water.
Important: Water-soluble packets must always be the first material put into the spray tank after
water.
16. Pour the required amount of Spirit into the spray tank all at once.
17. While maintaining agitation, continue filling the spray tank. When the tank is 3/4 full, add any
tank mix partners. Add any water-dispersible granule or other dry formulation, and allow that
material to disperse. Then add any emulsifiable liquid formulation.
18. Then add either (a) a high quality petroleum- or vegetable-based crop oil concentrate containing
not less than 12% emulsifier at 1-4 pts./A as specified on the oil adjuvant label, or (b) a good non-
ionic surfactant with a minimum of 80% of the constituents effective as a spray adjuvant at the
rate of 1-2 qts./100 gals. of spray mixture (0.25-0.5% v/v). In addition to crop oil concentrate or
nonionic surfactant, liquid nitrogen fertilizer (28-34%) at 0.5-1 gal./A or 2-4 lbs./A spray grade
ammonium sulfate (or equivalent AMS liquid) may also be added to enhance activity against
certain weeds, e.g., velvetleaf. Liquid nitrogen should not be used as a substitute for crop oil con-
centrate or nonionic surfactant. Do not use liquid fertilizer as the total spray carrier. Do not use
crop oil concentrate as the spray adjuvant when using Banvel ® (more than 2 oz./A), Buctril ®,
Buctril + atrazine, Clarity ® (more than 2 oz./A), Marksman ®, or 2,4-D tank mixtures, i.e., use only
nonionic surfactant. Do not add liquid nitrogen when using Buctril, Buctril + atrazine, or 2,4-D
tank mixtures.
19. Complete filling the tank, maintaining sufficient agitation at all times to ensure surface action
until the spray tank mixture is uniform.
10. An anti-foaming agent may be added to reduce excessive foaming if needed.
11. Do not leave spray in the spray tank without continuous agitation. Always maintain agitation to
avoid separation and build-up of undesirable residues on the walls of the spray tank.
12. Make only sufficient spray mixture which can be used the day in which it will be sprayed; however,
Spirit will remain active in the spray solution for at least 36 hours.
Spirit ®
CROP USE DIRECTIONS
CORN � SPIRIT APPLIED ALONE
Spirit controls many weeds, including several triazine-resistant biotypes, when applied postemergence
in corn at the rate and timings recommended in Table 1. Applications should be made to weeds in the
optimum size range recommended; larger weeds may be only partially controlled. For optimum con-
trol, do not cultivate until approximately 7 days after Spirit application, if cultivation is to be used.
Deep cultivation (greater than 4 inches) after application of Spirit may dilute the herbicide in the soil
profile and reduce residual control.
Spirit may be applied postemergence (over-the-top or directed) to field corn between 4 and 24 inches
in height. To ensure good spray coverage of the weeds and avoid potential crop injury, applications
made when the field corn is 20-24 inches tall or exhibits more than 6 collars (V6), whichever comes
first, should be directed using drop nozzles. Since Spirit offers up to 4 weeks residual weed control, it
is more important to time applications to the optimum weed heights listed in Table 1, rather than corn
height. In drier climates (i.e., the western Cornbelt), crop oil concentrate (COC) is the preferred addi-
tive, instead of nonionic surfactant, when applying Spirit alone. If weeds other than those listed in
Table 1 are anticipated, apply an appropriately labeled preplant, preemergence, or postemergence
herbicide or herbicide combination. Dual II, Dual II MAGNUM, Bicep II, Bicep II MAGNUM, Bicep Lite
II, Bicep Lite II MAGNUM, Dual II + AAtrex ® are examples of herbicide treatments that can precede
Spirit application. Consult their respective labels for directions, precautions, and limitations before
applying.
Table 1: Weeds Controlled or Partially Suppressed with Spirit Applied Postemergence at 1 oz./A.
Weed Size Ranges for
Weeds Controlled Optimum Control (inches)
Amaranth, Palmer (Amaranthus palmeri) 2 1-4
Anoda, Spurred (Anoda cristata) 1-4
Artichoke, Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosus) 1-6
Beggarweed, Florida (Desmodium tortuosum) 1-4
Bindweed, Field (Convolvulus arvensis) 1 2-4
Bindweed, Hedge (Calystegia sepium) 1-3
2-4
Buckwheat, Wild (Polygonum convolvulus) 3
Buffalobur (Solanum rostratum) 1-5
Burcucumber (Sicyos angulatus) 1-6
Carrot, Wild (Daucus carota) 1-3
Cocklebur, Common (Xanthium strumarium) 2 2-8
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) 1-4
Devil’s-Claw (Proboscidea louisianica) 2-6
Foxtail, Yellow (Setaria glauca) 1 1-3
Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) 1 2-9
Horseweed (Marestail) (Conyza canadensis) 1-6
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) 1-6
Johnsongrass, Rhizome (Sorghum halepense) 1 8-16
Johnsongrass, Seedling (Sorghum halepense) 1 4-12
Kochia (Kochia scoparia) 2 1-4
Lambsquarters, Common (Chenopodium album) 1-3
Mallow, Common (Malva neglecta) 1 1-3
Mallow, Venice (Hibiscus trionum) 1-4
Morningglory, Ivyleaf (Ipomoea hederacea) 1 1-4
Morningglory, Pitted (Ipomoea lacunosa) 1 1-4
Morningglory, Tall (Ipomoea purpurea) 1 1-4
Mustard, Wild (Brassica kaber) 1-6
Nightshade, Black (Solanum nigrum) 1-5
Nightshade, Eastern Black (Solanum ptycanthum) 1-5
Pigweed, Redroot (Amaranthus retroflexus) 2 1-4
continued�
Spirit ®
Table 1: Weeds Controlled or Partially Suppressed with Spirit Applied Postemergence at 1 oz./A.
(continued)
Weed Size Ranges for
Weeds Controlled Optimum Control (inches)
Pigweed, Smooth (Amaranthus hybridus) 2 1-4
Pokeweed, Common (Phytolacca americana) 1 2-12
Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) 1-5
Pusley, Florida (Richardia scabra) 1-4
Quackgrass (Elytrigia repens) 1 4-8
Ragweed, Common (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) 2-9
Ragweed, Giant (Ambrosia trifida) 2-9
Sesbania, Hemp (Sesbania exaltata) 1-5
Shattercane (Sorghum bicolor) 2 4-12
Sicklepod (Cassia obtusifolia) 1-3
Sida, Prickly (Sida spinosa) 1 1-3
Smartweed, Pennsylvania (Polygonum pensylvanicum) 1-6
Sorghum-almum (Sorghum almum) 1 4-12
Sorghum, Volunteer (Sorghum bicolor) 1 4-12
Sunflower, Common (Helianthus annuus) 1-12
Thistle, Canada (Cirsium arvense) 1 2-9
Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) 4 1-6
Waterhemp, Common (Amaranthus rudis) 2 1-4
Waterhemp, Tall (Amaranthus tuberculatus) 2 1-4
1Partial control.
2 Certainbiotypes of this weed species are known to be resistant to this and other ALS herbicides.
Where these ALS-resistant biotypes are known to exist, an appropriate registered herbicide with
another mode of action, active against that weed at the recommended use rate, should be used
alone or in tank mixture with Spirit to control those biotypes.
3 Spray after true leaves have emerged; earlier applications may result in unacceptable control.
4 Foroptimum control of velvetleaf, include nitrogen in the spray mixture; refer to the Mixing
Procedures section.
CORN � SPIRIT APPLIED TANK MIXTURES
IN
Spirit may be applied postemergence in various tank mixtures: (a) for improved control of weeds not
fully controlled by Spirit alone; (b) to control weeds which are larger than the optimum size range in
Table 1; (c) to include a different mode of action herbicide to help control or manage resistant weed
biotypes; or (d) to broaden the weed control spectrum (refer to Table 2). For all tank mixtures of Spirit
with other herbicides, refer to both labels for weeds controlled and application information; and fol-
low all restrictions and precautions on both labels. The tank mixtures in Table 2 will control the weeds
listed in that table when treated at the growth stages recommended, plus the weeds at the weed sizes
listed in Table 1. Refer to the Mixing Procedures section of this label.
If another herbicide application is desired following the use of Spirit, do not apply Spirit a second
time; i.e., make only one application of Spirit during a cropping season.
Waterhemp and other Amaranth Control Program: Common waterhemp, tall waterhemp, Palmer
amaranth, smooth and redroot pigweed are prolific seed producers, and have a long germination
period. ALS-resistant biotypes exist, and have become problem weeds in certain areas. The following
3-step program has provided good results for control of heavy infestations of these weeds: (1) Apply
Bicep II, Bicep II MAGNUM, Bicep Lite II, Bicep Lite II MAGNUM, Dual II, or Dual II MAGNUM early pre-
plant, preplant incorporated, or preemergence at the recommended rate for that soil. If weeds have
emerged prior to the application of Bicep II, Bicep II MAGNUM, Bicep Lite II, Bicep Lite II MAGNUM,
Dual II, or Dual II MAGNUM, control them with tillage or a burndown herbicide; (2) Apply a poste-
mergence tank mixture of Spirit plus Banvel, Clarity, AAtrex (atrazine), or Marksman (refer to Table 2
regarding timings, rates, and additives for these tank mixtures); and (3) If needed, cultivate 1-3 weeks
after the postemergence application. In addition to controlling waterhemp and other amaranth
species, this program is also effective in controlling most other weeds common in corn.
IMPORTANT: FOR TANK MIXTURES WITH AATREX (OR OTHER BRANDS OF ATRAZINE) � If applying
Spirit in tank mixture with AAtrex (atrazine), all the restrictions and instructions on the AAtrex
(atrazine) label must be followed, if more restrictive/protective than those on this label.
Spirit ®
Table 2: Spirit Tank Mixtures � Use Spirit at 1 oz./A and add one of the mixing partners recom-
mended below.
Weed and Recommended Recommended Corn Height Range
Size (inches) 1 Additive 3
Tank Mix Partner and Rate (inches)
Canada Thistle (1-8)
Other Thistles (1-6)2 Banvel or Clarity 4-12 or
NIS
Field Bindweed (2-8)2 1/4-1/2 pt./A 8-24 directed
Hemp Dogbane (3-10)2
2,4-D 4-8 or
Horsenettle (2-6) NIS
1/4-1/2pt./A 4EC 8-24 directed
Poison Ivy (1-3)2
Pokeweed (2-10)
Milkweeds (2-8)2
Beacon ®
Giant Ragweed (2-12 or COC or NIS 4-20
heavy infestations) 0.19 oz./A
AAtrex (atrazine)4
Cocklebur (2-12) 4-12 or
COC
3/4-11/2 qts./A 4L
Lambsquarters (1-8 or 8-12 directed
heavy infestations)
Banvel or Clarity
Morningglories (1-6 or
1/8-1/2 pt./A 4-20 or
heavy infestations) NIS6
(3/8-1/2 pt./A for ALS- 8-24 directed
Ragweed, Common
resistant weeds)
(2-12)
Smartweed (1-8) Buctril 4-20 or
NIS
Velvetleaf (1-10) 1/2-1 pt./A 8-24 directed
Buctril + atrazine 4-12 or
NIS
1-21/2 pts./A 8-12 directed
Marksman 4-12 or
NIS
1-2 pts./A 8-12 directed
Kochia (1-8 or areas AAtrex (atrazine) 4-12 or
COC
1-11/2 qts./A 4L
with confirmed ALS 8-12 directed
resistance 1-6)
Banvel or Clarity
Pigweeds, Palmer
1/4-1/2 pt./A 4-20 or
Amaranth, and NIS
(3/8-1/2 pt./A for ALS- 8-24 directed
Waterhemps (1-6 or
resistant weeds)
ALS-resistant)
Marksman 4-12 or
NIS
1-2 pts./A 8-12 directed
Tough ® 3.75EC5
COC or NIS 4-20
1-2 pts./A
Johnsongrass (3-15) Beacon 4-20 or
COC or NIS
Quackgrass (3-8) 0.19 oz./A 8-24
Shattercane (4-12)
4-20 or
Accent ® COC or NIS
1/3 oz./A 8-24 directed
Accent 1/3 oz./A +
4-12 or
NIS 6
Banvel or Clarity
8-24 directed
1/8-1/2 pt./A
Other Grasses � Accent 4-20 or
COC or NIS
1/3-1/2
refer to Accent label oz./A 8-24 directed
Accent 1/3-1/2 oz./A +
4-12 or
NIS 6
Banvel or Clarity
8-24 directed
1/8-1/2 pt./A
1 Recommended weed sizes for optimum control.
2 Partial control.
3 NIS
= Nonionic Surfactant or COC = Crop Oil Concentrate; nitrogen may also be added, refer to the
Mixing Procedures section of this label.
4 Mixtures with AAtrex (atrazine) or premixes containing atrazine may result in some reduction in con-
trol (antagonism) on cocklebur, quackgrass, sunflower, and velvetleaf.
5 Mixtures with Tough may result in some reduction in control (antagonism) on velvetleaf.
6 If 1/8
pt./A (2 oz./A) of Banvel or Clarity is used, COC may be used in place of NIS. At higher rates of
Banvel or Clarity, only use NIS or NIS + fertilizer (i.e., 28% UAN, etc.). When kochia, pigweeds, Palmer
amaranth, and/or waterhemps are present, the minimum rate of Banvel or Clarity recommended is
1/4 pt./A.
Spirit ®
CROP FAILURE
If corn treated with Spirit is lost due to a natural catastrophe, such as hail or frost, normal field corn
may be replanted, but not until 4 weeks or more after application. An IR or IMR corn hybrid may be
replanted immediately. For control of weeds in replanted corn, Spirit may not be applied a second
time; i.e., only one application of Spirit may be applied during the cropping season.
ROTATIONAL CROPS
The following crops may be planted at the intervals indicated following an application of Spirit.
Planting at shorter intervals may result in injury to the rotational crop and/or illegal residues.
Region A Region B
Minimum Plant Back Interval Minimum Plant Back Interval
Rotational Crops Where Soil pH is Below 7.8 Where Soil pH is Below 7.8
Soybeans 18 mos. 10 mos.
Soybeans1
STS 18 mos. 10 mos.
Cotton � 10 mos.
Canola, Dry Beans, Flax, Potatoes,
18 mos. 10 mos.
Sweet Potatoes, Tobacco,
Tomatoes
1 STSSoybeans have enhanced tolerance to certain sulfonylurea herbicides. For soil pH at 7.8 or above,
refer to Exception #4.
Note: Border between Regions A & B follow Interstate 80, unless otherwise indicated.
Minimum Plant Back Interval
Rotational Crops (Region A & B) Where Soil pH is Below 7.8 Comments
IR or IMR Field Corn Hybrids None Refer to Crop Failure
section
Normal Field Corn 4 Weeks Refer to Crop Failure
section
Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Triticale 3 Months
Popcorn, Sweet Corn 8 Months
Sorghums, Cabbage, Forage Grasses, 10 Months Refer to Exceptions
Green Beans, Peas, Proso Millet, below
Rice, Snap Beans
Alfalfa, Clovers, Lentils 18 Months Refer to Exceptions
below
Sunflowers, Sugar Beets, Leeks, 18 Months; 36 Months in the
Onions Red River Valley area of MN or ND
All other crops 18 Months
For soil pH at 7.8 or above, refer to Exception #4.
Spirit ®
Exceptions to the above tables:
1. In Region A of the northern U.S. (i.e., north of Interstate 80, including CT, IA, IL, MA, ME, MI, MN,
ND, NE, NH, NY, RI, SD, VT, and WI (see county listings below) rotate only to field corn, popcorn,
sweet corn, sorghum, wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, proso millet, or forage grasses the next year,
or crop injury may occur. The following IA counties and all those located to the north are included
in Region A: Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek, Iowa, Johnson,
Muscatine, Cedar, and Scott. All NE counties intersected by I-80 are included in Region B except for
the following northern counties which are included in Region A: Deuel, Cheyenne, and Kimball. The
following NE counties located North of I-80 are included in Region B: Saunders, Butler, Polk, and
Merrick. The following IL counties are included in Region A: Whiteside, Carroll, Joe Daviess,
Stephenson, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Kane, McHenry, Cook, DuPage, and Lake.
2. In the Red River Valley area of MN or ND or areas adjacent to the Red River Valley with the same
soil type, use this product only when field corn or small grain cereals will be the only crop grown
the following year.
3. In west TX, western OK, NM, AZ, CO, WY, the panhandle of NE, ID, UT, and the intermountain areas
of WA and OR, use this product only when corn, sorghum, small grain cereals, proso millet, cotton,
dry beans, or peas will be the only crop grown the following year. Note pH and rainfall/irrigation
restrictions in exceptions 5 and 6 below.
4. For the entire U.S., in areas with very high pH soils (7.8 or higher), such as areas where iron chlorosis
occurs or where calcareous deposits are visible in the soil, stunting or injury of soybeans or other
broadleaf crops may occur the year following a Spirit application. In these areas, use Spirit only if
field corn, sorghum, small grain cereals, or proso millet will be planted the next year. This restric-
tion does not apply to MS, LA, AR, and southern and eastern TX, including South Texas, the Lower
Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend, and the Blacklands. In these areas, cotton or soybeans can be
planted on all soils (at least 10 months after application) provided there are at least 12 inches of
rainfall or irrigation during the first 5 months after application of Spirit. Caution: Irrigation with
alkaline water can result in elevated soil pH. Refer also to Precaution Statement 6.
5. For the entire U.S., if severe drought conditions develop (less than 12 inches of rainfall/irrigation
within the first 5 months following application of Spirit and/or less than 1 inch within the first 4
weeks after application) rotate only to field corn, sorghum, wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, proso
millet, forage grasses, cotton, or STS soybeans (if not located in Region A), which have enhanced
tolerance to certain sulfonylurea herbicides the next year, or crop injury may occur.
6. For rotational crop restrictions when Spirit is used in tank mixtures or sequentially with other
registered herbicides, refer to the rotational intervals and exceptions above for Spirit and to the
respective product label of any mixing partner for additional restrictions and use the longest
interval.
AAtrex ®, CustomPak�, Beacon ®, Bicep II ®, Bicep II MAGNUM ®, Bicep Lite II ®, Bicep Lite II
MAGNUM ®, Dual II ®, Dual II MAGNUM ®, Dyfonate ®, Spirit �, Tough ® and the Syngenta logo are
trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,478,635; 4,671,819
Accent ®, Bladex ®, Extrazine ®, and STS ® trademarks of E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company, Inc.
Banvel ®, Clarity ®, Marksman ®, Poast ®, and Poast Plus ® trademarks of BASF Corporation
Buctril ® trademark of Rhône-Poulenc Ag Company
Clorox ® trademark of Clorox Company
Counter ®, Counter CR ®, and Thimet ® trademarks of American Cyanamid Company
Lorsban ® trademark of Dow AgroSciences
RF Raindrop ® trademark of Delaran-Delta, Inc.
X-77 ® trademark of Loveland Industries, Inc.
XR ® trademark of Spraying Systems Company
©2001 Syngenta
For non-emergency (e.g. current product information) call
Syngenta Crop Protection at 1-800-334-9481.
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Spirit ®
See directions for use in attached
®
booklet.
AGRICULTURAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
Herbicide Use this product only in accor-
dance with its labeling and with
For weed control in field
the Worker Protection Standard,
corn (grown for grain,
40 CFR part 170. Refer to supple-
silage, or seed) and
mental labeling under “Agri-
popcorn
cultural Use Requirements� in the
Active Ingredients: Directions for Use section for
Prosulfuron: 1-(4- information about this standard.
methoxy-6-methyl-
triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-(3,
KEEP OUT OF REACH
3,3-trifluoropropyl)-
OF CHILDREN.
phenylsulfonyl]-
urea . . . . . . . . . . 14.2%
CAUTION
Primisulfuron-
methyl: 3-[4,6-bis
Precautionary Statements
(difluoromethoxy)-
Hazards to Humans and Domestic
pyrimidin-2-yl]-1-
Animals
(2-methoxycarbonyl-
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if
phenylsulfonyl)
swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed
urea . . . . . . . . . . 42.8%
through skin. Avoid contact with
Other Ingredients:43.0% : eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breath-
Total: 100.0% ing vapor or spray mist.
Spirit is a water- Refer to Statement of Practical
dispersible granule. Treatment and Note to Physician
in attached booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100 -911
Environmental Hazards
EPA Est. 100-LA-001
Do not apply directly to water, to
CustomPak�, Spirit ®
areas where surface water is pres-
and the Syngenta logo are
ent, or to intertidal areas below the
trademarks of a
mean high water mark. Do not cont-
Syngenta Group Company
aminate water when disposing of
U.S. Patent No.4,671,819 equipment wash water or rinsate.
©2001 Syngenta This chemical demonstrates the
Syngenta Crop properties and characteristics associ-
Protection, Inc. ated with chemicals detected in
Greensboro, NC 27409 ground water. The use of this chemi-
www.syngenta-us.com cal in areas where soils are perme-
SCP 911A-L1D 0601 able, particularly where the water
table is shallow, may result in
ground water contamination.
20 ounces
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