HERBICIDE
JESTER PRODUCT USE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Water dispersible granule formulation containing
30 g prosulfuron, a sulfonyl-urea, and 600 g bromoxynil phenol per kg of product.
MAFF NUMBER: 08681
PACK SIZE: 1 kg box.
TARGETS: Contact and residual herbicide for control of broad-leaved weeds in maize.
WATER VOLUME AND BCPC SPRAY QUALITY:
Spray Volume: Use a water volume of 200鈥?400 litres per hectare.
Spray Nozzles: A MEDIUM spray quality is preferred for application of JESTER (see BCPC
guidelines). A spray pressure of 2鈥?3 bar is recommended.
PRACTICAL NOTES:
HARVEST INTERVAL
MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL OR LATEST TIME OF
CROPS DOSE MAXIMUM TOTAL DOSE APPLICATION
Maize 0.5 kg/ha 0.5 kg/ha/crop Before 5 leaves unfolded stage
of crop
RAINFASTNESS: 2 hours.
BUFFER ZONE RESTRICTIONS: LERAP Category B.
FOR USE ONLY AS: AN AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDE.
JESTER PRODUCT USE
HERBICIDE
COMPATIBILITY
The following tank mixes have been tested for physical compatibility with JESTER 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鈥檚 own risk. Syngenta Crop
Protection will support 2 or 3-way tank mixes of JESTER with any of the adjuvants, herbicides
or insecticides listed. For further information on compatibilities contact Syngenta Crop
Protection on 0800 169 6058.
ADJUVANTS
AGRAL
HERBICIDES
Alpha Bromotril P LENTAGRAN WP Stomp 400 SC
Atrazine Mutiny
GESAPRIM Starane 2
*Please read notes regarding speci铿乧 tank mixing guidelines below.
INSECTIDES
APHOX Mavrik
TRACE ELEMENTS
Syngenta Crop Protection will support the tank mixing of any of the named trace elements
with an existing 2 or 3-way tank mix including JESTER. Syngenta Crop Protection advise
that the trace element part of the tank mix is added to the sprayer tank last, with constant
agitation and the mixture is sprayed without delay.
Headland Carnival Phosyn Mantrac DF Verdi-Crop Flowable
Headland Jett Phosyn MN/CU 321 Magnesium 200
Headland Liquid Cuman Phosyn Molytrac 250 Verdi-Crop Flowable Zinc 69
Headland Stag Phosyn Phosamco Verdi-Crop Hu-Man 15
Headland Super 80 Phosyn Photrel Verdi-Crop Magnor
Phosyn Coptrel Phosyn Stopit Verdi-Crop Manganese
Phosyn Croplift Phosyn Sulphur F 3000 Copper DF
Phosyn Ferleaf Phosyn Zinphos Verdi-Crop Manganese DF
Phosyn Foliar Potash Phosyn Zintrac 700 Verdi-Crop Manganese
Phosyn Hydromag 30% MG Stefes Manic Magnesium DF
Phosyn Liq MN 15% Stefes Regal Manganese Verdi-Crop Manganese Zinc
Phosyn Magphos K Chelate DF
Phosyn Mancozin Verdi-Crop 4 Yield Verdi-Crop Phos Plus
Phosyn Mantrac 500 Verdi-Crop Copter Verdi-Crop Sulpha N
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HERBICIDE
NOTES
The user should ensure that all products to be tank-mixed with JESTER 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.
Always use AGRAL at the recommended dilution rate when mixing with JESTER.
Do not mix JESTER with Titus.
Do not mix JESTER with Dursban 4.
Contact Syngenta Crop Protection for information regarding crops to be drilled or planted
following the use of JESTER.
Always use constant agitation of the sprayer tank during mixing, transportation and application.
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
Do not apply to maize grown for seed production.
Do not apply with organo-phosphate insecticides.
Do not use during periods of frosty weather, when frost is imminent, or onto crops under
stress from frost, waterlogging, insect attack or drought.
Special care should be taken to avoid damage by drift to broad-leaved plants outside the
target area or land intended for cropping.
Do not apply JESTER in sequence or in tank mix with a product containing any other
sulfonyl-urea.
Ensure spraying equipment is thoroughly washed out according to speci铿乧 instructions after
use. Do not allow washings-out to drain onto land intended for cropping or growing crops.
WEEDS CONTROLLED
JESTER is a selective herbicide containing prosulfuron, a sulfonyl-urea herbicide, and
bromoxynil as the phenol. Prosulfuron has contact and residual activity. Bromoxynil is a
contact herbicide.
JESTER is used post-emergence of the crop to control a wide range of annual broad-leaved
weeds in maize which are controlled up to the 4 true leaf stage.
JESTER JESTER JESTER
+ + +
WEED SPECIES AGRAL WEED SPECIES AGRAL WEED SPECIES AGRAL
Amaranth, Common S Fat hen S Penny-cress, Field S
Bindweed, Black S Hempnettle S Persicaria, Pale S
Charlock S Knotgrass S Redshank S
Chickweed S Mayweeds S Shepherds Purse S
Dead-nettle, Henbit S Mercury, Annual * S Speedwell, Common Field S
Dead-nettle, Red S Nightshade, Black S
Dead-nettle, White S Orache, Common S
* Quali铿乪d recommendation, based on limited data
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HERBICIDE
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Crops
Apply to maize crops, but excluding crops grown for seed production.
On crops intended for processing, consult processor before use.
Timing
Application should be made post-emergence up to the crop four leaf unfolded stage.
To avoid scorch, apply JESTER under cool conditions. If the weather during application turns
hot, spray in the evening when temperatures have fallen.
Rates of Use
Apply JESTER at 0.5 kg product per hectare. Use only in combination with AGRAL
(authorisation number 0421) at 0.1% of application volume.
FOLLOWING CROPS
Succeeding-crop Restrictions
Following normal harvest, sow any of the listed crops:
Winter or spring cereals Spring-sown peas and beans
Winter beans Spring-sown oilseed rape*
For crops marked (*), it is good practice for successful crop establishment to mould-board
plough to a depth of 20 cm prior to drilling.
Persistence of JESTER is increased under prolonged dry conditions.
Resistance Strategy
Do not rely on sulfonyl-urea herbicides as the sole means of weed control. The use of mixtures
or sequences with other herbicides with different modes of action, active against the same
target weeds, is desirable. This will minimise the possible development of resistant weeds.
Contact your distributor or Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited for further information.
MIXING AND SPRAYING
Spray Volume
Use a water volume of 200鈥?400 litres per hectare.
Spray Nozzles
A MEDIUM spray quality is preferred for application of JESTER (see BCPC guidelines).
A spray pressure of 2鈥?3 bar is recommended.
Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume.
Dry Mixing 鈥? Sprayers with Induction Hoppers
Fill sprayer to 15% of tank capacity with water and start agitation. Pour JESTER into
the induction hopper and open valve in bottom of hopper to suck the granules into the
circulating spray mix. Continue adding JESTER until loading is complete. Wash down any
granules on the hopper wall and close valve. Add the non-ionic surfactant and continue
agitation whilst adding the rest of the water.
Note for Old Sprayers with Indirect Venturi Induction Hoppers
In the unlikely event of problems occurring during dry induction of the granules (blocked
venturi), open the rinse ring and add water to the hopper. As soon as product induction
continues, carry on adding product until the required amount is reached.
Sprayers Without Induction Hoppers
Fill sprayer with a minimum of 15 cm of water in the bottom and agitate vigorously. Pour
JESTER through the sprayer lid. Add the non-ionic surfactant and continue agitation whilst
adding the rest of the water.
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HERBICIDE
Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying.
Take particular care to avoid overlapping spray swathes.
Thoroughly wash all spray and measuring equipment with water according to the directions
below immediately after use.
Washing-out Instructions
To avoid subsequent injury to crops, immediately after spraying thoroughly clean the
application equipment and protective clothing. Ensure that all traces of product are
removed. The following recommendations are to be strictly followed:
1. Drain spray system completely. Rinse tank, spray boom and nozzles with clean water for
several minutes and spray out.
2. Half fill the spray tank with clean water and add to it sodium hypochlorite (5.2%)
(commercial chlorine bleach) at a dose of 1 litre for every 200 litres of full spray tank
capacity and continue filling with clean water until sprayer is completely full.
Agitate for 15 minutes and spray out cleaning solution through spray nozzles.
3. To remove traces of chlorine bleach, rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water and flush
out through hoses and boom.
4. Nozzles and filters should be removed and cleaned separately along with protective
equipment.
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 GLOVES AND FACE PROTECTION (FACE SHIELD) when
handling the concentrate.
* WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling the spray boom or adjusting
nozzles.
AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH EYES.
* However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH
assessment shows that they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
WASH HANDS before meals and after work.
(b) Environmental Protection
Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with chemical or used container.
* DO NOT APPLY by knapsack sprayer. DO NOT APPLY in less than recommended water
volumes.
* DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT SPRAY from ground crop sprayers to fall within 5 m of the
top of the bank of a static or 铿俹wing waterbody unless a Local Environmental Risk
Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) permits a narrower buffer zone, or within 1 m of the
top of a ditch which is dry at the time of application. Direct spray away from water.
JESTER PRODUCT USE
HERBICIDE
* This product quali铿乪s for inclusion within the Local Environmental Risk Assessment
for Pesticides (LERAP) scheme. A LERAP must be carried out in accordance with PSD
published guidance before each spraying operation from a ground crop sprayer. The
results of the LERAP must be recorded and the records kept available for inspection for
three years.
(c) Storage and disposal
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a safe place.
RINSE OUT CONTAINER THOROUGHLY, preferably using an integrated pressure rinsing
device or by manually rinsing three times. Add washings to sprayer at time of 铿乴ling
and dispose of safely.
JESTER
Water dispersible granule formulation containing 30 g
prosulfuron, a sulfonyl-urea, and 600 g bromoxynil phenol per
kg of product.
TOXIC BY INHALATION.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO EYES.
DANGEROUS
FOR THE POSSIBLE RISK OF HARM TO THE UNBORN CHILD.
ENVIRONMENT TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE
LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE
AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Keep out of reach of children.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
TOXIC Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination.
To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the
instructions.
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HERBICIDE
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 HERBICIDE
For use on maize
Maximum Individual Dose: 0.5 kg product per hectare
Maximum Total Dose: 0.5 kg product per hectare per crop
Latest Time of Application: Before 5 leaves unfolded stage of crop
READ ALL OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DIRECTIONS BEFORE USE.
JESTER SAFETY DATA
HERBICIDE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND
COMPANY OR UNDERTAKING
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Tradename JESTER
Design Code A8987A
AGI Code 114741/101745
COMPANY 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 Water dispersible granules
Use Herbicide
Active ingredient(s) 60% w/w bromoxynil ASF60
3% w/w prosulfuron (ISO draft) CGA152005
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
CAS-NO. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CONCENTRATION HAZARD RISK PHRASES
(%WW) SYMBOLS
1689-84-5 bromoxynil 60 T 25, 63
25417-20-3 naphthalene sulphonic acid, dibutyl-, 5.2 Xn 20/22, 36/38
sodium salt
94125-34-5 prosulfuron (ISO draft) tech. 3.0 N, Xn 22, 50/53
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. Toxic by inhalation. Possible risk of harm to the
unborn child.
Toxic 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 and immediately call a
physician.
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.
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HERBICIDE
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash the affected parts of
the body with soap and water.
Inhalation: Administer arti铿乧ial respiration or oxygen to maintain breathing.
MEDICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Antidote: No speci铿乧 antidote is known! Apply symptomatic therapy.
Experiences Speci铿乧 to Man: No case of human poisoning is on record.
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.
Measures have to be taken to prevent the contaminated extinguishing agent from seeping
into the ground or from spreading uncontrollably.
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighting: Use self contained breathing apparatus. Wear
protective equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Environmental Protection Measures following Accidents: Collect product in containers
for safe disposal. Dampen solid material carefully to prevent it being blown away. 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
General Handling information: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid
inhalation of dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working. In addition to the measures
usually taken in chemical works like dustproof 铿乴ling and measuring equipment (including
dust extraction), 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. Protect
from light and humidity.
Storage Compatibility with other Products: Store separately from feed, food and
stimulants.
Maximum Storage Temperature: 35 掳C
Minimum Storage Temperature: -10 掳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: Heavy dust mask or face-shield.
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HERBICIDE
Eye Protection: Goggles.
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves.
Body Protection: Heavy duty cotton or synthetic fabric working clothes (e.g. overalls).
Precautionary measures after work: Wash thoroughly (shower, bathe, wash hair). Change
clothing. Thoroughly clean protective gear. Thoroughly clean contaminated equipment with
soap or soda solution.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: 铿乶e granules
Colour: tan to brownish
Physical State: solid
Flash-Point: not applicable
Flammability: not highly 铿俛mmable (0.9 %) EEC A 10
Oxidizing Properties: not oxidizing EEC A 17
Explosive Properties EEC A 14
Assessment: not explosive
Friction Sensitivity: not friction sensitive
Shock Sensitivity: not shock sensitive
Shock Sensitivity Test: no detonation
Spontaneous Decomposition: may be excluded due to the nature of the
thermal decomposition
Bulk Density: 0.60 g/ml (50 taps) CIPAC MT 169
pH Value: 5 (1 %) CIPAC MT 75
Miscibility with water: miscible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Assessment: Stable under standard conditions.
Thermal Sensitivity: Thermally not sensitive.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50: 254 mg/kg (rat) OECD 401
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50: > 2000 mg/kg (rat) OECD 402
LC50: 607 mg/m3 (rat; 4 h)
Acute Inhalation Toxicity OECD 403
Acute Skin Irritation: non irritant (rabbit) OECD 404
Acute Eye Irritation: irritant (rabbit) OECD 405
Skin Sensitisation: not sensitising (guinea pig) OECD 406
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity to Fish LC50: 24.0 mg/l (Salmo trutta (trout); 96 h) OECD 203
Growth Inhibition, Algae EbC50: 6.5 mg/l (Scenedesmus subspicatus
(green algae); 72 h) OECD 201
Growth Inhibition, Algae ErC50: 0.077 mg/l (Lemna gibba (duckweed); OECD (DRAFT)
168 h; Static conditions) PROPOSAL 07/96
SAFETY DATA JESTER
HERBICIDE
Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates LC50: 24.7 mg/l (Daphnia magna (water 铿俥a); 48 h)
Toxicity to Bees LC50: > 104.5 碌g/bee (Apis mellifera (honey bee); 48 h)
LD50: 61.7 碌g/bee (Apis mellifera (honey bee); 48 h)
Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms LC50: 64 mg/kg (earthworm; 14 day(s))
Toxicity to Birds LD50: 105 mg/kg (mallard duck; 7 day(s))
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. Clean dirty areas with water and detergent. Put
washing water in containers too, to avoid any contamination of surface and ground water,
water supplies and drains. Hose down the area for a prolonged period. Heavily contaminated
soil layers have to be dug out down to clean soil. 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
Special Information: Use unbreakable containers, make sure they cannot fall, and label in
accordance with regulations.
RAIL / ROAD (RID / ADR) Class UN number Packaging Group Kemmler Index
9 3077 III 90
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.,
Additional Information (BROMOXYNIL)
SEA (IMDG-CODE) Class UN number Packaging Group EMS MFAG
9 3077 III NONE NONE
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.,
Additional Information (BROMOXYNIL 60%, MARINE POLLUTANT)
Marine pollutant yes
AIR (ICAO / IATA) Class UN number Packaging Group
9 3077 III
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.,
Additional Information (BROMOXYNIL)
JESTER SAFETY DATA
HERBICIDE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols/ T TOXIC
Classi铿乧ations: N DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Risk phrases (R) 22 Harmful if swallowed.
23 Toxic by inhalation.
36 Irritating to eyes.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
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.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination.
Special label To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the
instructions for use.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Based upon SDS release date 24-Jun-2001 with DPD update. Revision to sections 3 & 15.
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Product registration number: MAFF 08681.
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 speci铿乧
properties.
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