Collate
- Chemical Family
- Phosphinic acids
Collate can be used to increase lateral branching in many popular ornamental varieties, including azaleas, chrysanthemums, geraniums, lantana, petunias and verbena. It is also ideal for controlling plant height and stem topple in daffodils and hyacinth, as well as delaying flowering in a wide range of ornamental crops. Ethephon, the active ingredient in Collate, has been a staple of ornamental production for years.
Product families
- Other Plant Health Nutrients & Soil Management Products; Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) & Harvest Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Collate
- Functions
- Growth Stimulant, Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)
- Application Technique
- Sprayers
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Composition
Active Ingredient: Ethephon (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid* - 21 .7%; Other Ingredients - 78.3%; Total - 100%
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Berries
- Flowers
- Grape
- Shrubs
- Trees
- Use Direction
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 regulations. Read the entire label before using this product.; Do not apply COLLATE through any type of irrigation system.; Do not use this product for purposes other than those listed on the label.; Do not exceed the rate of COLLATE per acre per yearspecified on this label.
- Country Availability
- USA
- Storage and Disposal
- Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
- PESTICIDE STORAGE
- Store in a cool, dry place and away from food, feed andother pesticides. IF SPILLED: If container is broken or contents have spilled, follow all precautions indicated above and clean up immediately. Before cleaning up, put on full-length trousers, long-sleeved shirt, protective gloves and goggles or face shield. Soak up spill with absorbent media such as sand, earth or other suitable material and dispose of waste at an approved waste disposal facility.
- PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
- Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
- CONTAINER DISPOSAL
- Nonrefillable Container (five gallons or less): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1⁄4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If container is burned, stay out of smoke.
- Environmental Hazard
Do not contaminate water used for irrigation or domestic purposes. Do not apply directly to water, or 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 washwaters. Avoid spray drift to nearby crops as this product will cause modifications in plant growth. Plant injury or reduced yields may result.. Do not plant another crop within 30 days after treatment
