CaroVail · s-metolachlor ((s)-2-chloro-n-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-n-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl) acetamide) 82.4% · EPA Reg 1381-194 · Herbicide
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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
- Avoid applying when heavy rain is expected to occur within 48 hours.
- Avoid applying under windy conditions to prevent spray drift.
- Avoid applying in dry weather or light sandy soils if wind erosion is a risk.
Use restrictions 4
- Do not use in nurseries, turf, or landscape plantings.
- Not for sale, use, or distribution in Nassau County or Suffolk County, New York.
- Do not apply to impervious substrates such as paved or highly compacted surfaces.
- Do not apply directly to water or areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below mean high water mark.
Active ingredient
s-metolachlor ((s)-2-chloro-n-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-n-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl) acetamide) 82.4%
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