Maxim XL

1. Trade Name 2. Manufacturer3. Formulation
MAXIMXL FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENTSYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION PTY LIMITEDSC

4. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Fludioxonil 25g/L + Metalaxyl 10g/L

5. COST: $313.50 per L or kg.

6. CHEMICAL GROUP: L,D.

7. RELATED PESTICIDES:

Fludioxonil 25g/L + Metalaxyl 10g/L

8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

An agricultural fungicide usually applied as a seed dressing for the control of Pythium, Rhizoctonia and suppression of Blackleg in Brassica crops.

9. APPLICATION METHODS AND TIPS:

Aplly as a seed dressing ensuring uniform anf thorough coverage of seed. A cement mixer or enclosed drum can be used to apply it to seed. Mix product with water to get a total volume of 800-1000 mL mix per 100 kg of seed.

10. ADJUVANTS, WETTERS, OILS:

None recommended

11. EQUIPMENT:

Apply to seed in a cement mixer or enclosed drum and mix for 1-2 minutes.

For large lots, use properly calibrated seed treatment equipment.

12. SPRAYER WASH OUT AND DECONTAMINATION:

Triple rinse with water and wetting agent.

13. WATER OR CARRIER DATA:

Add water to product to make total volume or 800 mL to 1.6 litres per 100 kg of seed.

14. WEATHER:

15. RAINFASTNESS:

16. SOIL:

17. PLANT HEALTH and OTHER EFFECTS:

Good crop tolerance. No shortening of coleoptile length. No detrimental interactions with herbicides.

Little effect on seed viability and treated seed may be caried over for 2 seasons.

Average yield increase is about 5%.

18. WITHHOLDING PERIODS:

Canola: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks after planting.

Canola: Harvest - Not required when used as directed.

Do not use treated seed for feed or oil and meal extraction.

Canola: Cutting and grazing - 6 weeks after planting.

Canola: Harvest - Not required when used as directed.

Do not use treated seed for feed or oil and meal extraction.

19. PLANT BACK PERIODS or RECROPPING INTERVALS:

20. MODE OF ACTION:

3-4 weeks residual control of damping off diseases.

Combination of two fungicides.

Fludoxonil is a phenyl pyrole, group L fungicide which inhibits RNA synthesis preventing spore production and mycelial growth.

Metalaxyl is a phenyl amide, group D fungicide that inhibits protein kinase PK-III which is involved in the osmosensing tranduction pathway. It is systemic with protective and curative action.

21. PESTICIDE RESISTANCE:

Some species may be resistant or develop resistance with continued application. Rotate with products from alternative groups.

22. TOXICITY:

Poison schedule - S5

Summary: Will irritate eyes and skin. Low toxicity.

Details:

Poison schedule - S5

Mammalian toxicity -

Acute oral - Low toxicity. LD50 - >3000 mg/kg (rats), [For comparison table salt is 3000 mg/kg]

Acute dermal - Low toxicity. LD50 - >4000 mg/kg (rabbit).

Skin - Slight irritant. Not a sensitiser.

Eye - Slight irritant

Vapour inhalation - Low toxicity. LC50 - > mg/L air (rat).

Chronic oral toxicity NOEL - ppm for two years.

Not carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic in tests. (i.e. does not cause cancer or reproductive problems).

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) -

23. TOXICITY SYMPTOMS:

No specific symtoms. No cases of human poisoning recorded.

24. FIRST AID:

If SWALLOWED - Rinse mouth with water. Give a glass of water to drink.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If in EYES - Irrigate for 15 minutes with plenty of water.

If on SKIN - Rinse with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, wash with soap and water.

If INHALED - Remove patient to fresh air.

If patient has symptoms or is concerned contact a doctor immediately.

Advice to doctor - Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote. As excretion of fludioxinil via bile is significant, application of medical charcoal in a large quantity of wter and a laxative may be indicated even some time after ingestion.

Call Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26

25. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:

Safety goggles and face shield.

Elbow length PVC gl;oves.

Cotton overalls and washable hat.

Boots.

26 RE ENTRY PERIODS and OTHER SAFETY ISSUES:

When handling treated seed, wear cotton overalls and chemical resistant gloves.

27. PROPERTIES:

Product appearance - Light to dark red liquid with a weak varnish like odour.

Shelf Life -

Product Flammability - Non flammable. Not explosive. Non combustible. Non explosive. Flashpoint > 90C. Residue after water evaporates may release toxic fumes in fires.

Half life in water - days at pH5 and 35 C.

Water solubility at 25 C. - Disperses

Oil solubility -

Octanol:Water ratio at 25 C. - at pH 5.

Vapour Pressure at 25 C. - 5.4x10-4 Pa

Dissociation constant - pKa.

Melting point - C.

Boiling point -

Molecular weight -

Density - SG 1.02-1.06 at 20C

28. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:

Summary - Toxic to fish and aquatic life.

Birds - Practicall non toxic.

Fish - Moderate toxicity LC50 > ppm.

Invertebrates - Low toxicity.

Bees - Practically non toxic.

Eartworms - Practically non toxic.

Algae - Highly toxic.

It has a half life in soil of .

It has an EPA classification for soil mobility that ranges from

Ground water contamination

Accumulation in milk and tissues.

29. COMPATIBILITY:

See HerbiGuide for compatability with other herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.

See HerbiGuide for a full list of pesticide compatibilities.

30. REGISTERED CROPS, INSECTS and DISEASES.

See Herbiguide Species Solutions Tab for registered uses.

31. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION:

Dangerous Goods Class - None

Hazchem Code - None allocated

Packaging Group - lll

EPG -

UN Number - 3082

NOSHC Classification - Not hazardous.

WHO hazard class - III

Proper Shipping Name - Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. Fludioxonil 2.5%

32. References:

53572-1203 and MSDSJan2004Syn

Acknowledgments:

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