Chemicalscarovailcharger-max

Charger Max

CaroVail · s-metolachlor ((s)-2-chloro-n-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-n-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl) acetamide) 82.4% · EPA Reg 1381-194 · Herbicide Document last checked 2026-05-30

About this product

Active ingredient s-metolachlor ((s)-2-chloro-n-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-n-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl) acetamide) 82.4%
Manufacturer CaroVail
Category Herbicide

Full details for Charger Max

Source product label ↗ Open the catalog source label while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the product name, EPA registration number, and revision before use. Source safety data sheet ↗ Open the catalog source SDS while the local copy is reviewed. Verify the exact product and revision before relying on it. EPA registration data Reg. 1381-194 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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According to the label From the product label

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Charger Max is a Group 15 herbicide containing 82.4% s-metolachlor. It is designed for weed control in a variety of crops, including corn, cotton, grain or forage sorghum, soybeans, safflower, peanuts, pod crops, and potatoes. The product can be used as a preplant surface-applied, preplant incorporated, or pre-emergence treatment. It is effective against a wide range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. When using this product, it is important to consider soil texture; higher rates should be used on fine-textured or high-organic matter soils, while lower rates are appropriate for coarse-textured or low-organic matter soils. Users should be aware of environmental risks, such as potential groundwater leaching and surface water runoff, and should avoid application if heavy rain is expected within 48 hours. Handling requires specific personal protective equipment (PPE), including long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate or Viton), and shoes plus socks. Always follow specific directions for tank mixing and ensure compliance with Worker Protection Standards (WPS).

Pests covered (2)
annual grasses and broadleaf weedsCrabgrass, Foxtail, Goosegrass, Johnsongrass, Nutsedge, Purslane
Areas treatable (1)
corn, cotton, grain or forage sorghum, soybeans, safflower, peanuts, pod crops, and potatoes

Application instructions from the label 1

corn, cotton, grain or forage sorghum, soybeans, safflower, peanuts, pod crops, and potatoes

Can be used as preplant surface-applied, preplant incorporated, or pre-emergence treatment.

Target pest
annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Location
Both

Mixing instructions 1

Label notes
Tank mixtures are permitted only in states where the tank mix partner is registered.

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 24
PPE required Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate or Viton), and shoes plus socks.

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 4