*Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate ……………….............……………………..……19.8%

Other Ingredients:………………………………………………………….…….…80.2%

Total………….................................................................................……………..100%

* Metallic copper equivalent 5.04%

If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. (You may also contact Chem*tel at 1-800-225-3924 for emergency medical treatment information.)

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Corrosive: Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes, or skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles or safety glasses when handling. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Prolonged or frequent repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some individuals. Avoid contact with skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before eating drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. As with all chemical applications, apply best management practices to avoid unnecessary contact with concentrate or spray mixture. For 24 hour assistance or information regarding spill, leak, fire, or exposure to this product, please call Chem*tel at 1-800-255-3924.

Tennessee       Slackwater Darter EPA/ES-85-04     Lawrence     

                                                                                           Wayne

                                                                                           Hancock__

                 Freshwater Mussels EPA/ES-85-07         Claiborne

                                                                                          Hawkins

Alabama     Slackwater Darter EPA/ES-85-05         Lauderdale

                                                                                          Limestone

Virginia      Freshwater Mussels   EPA/ES-85-06    Grayson

                                                                                          Smyth

                                                                                          Scott

                                                                                          Washington

                                                                                          Lee

***Please Note*** Before using this product in the above counties, you must obtain the EPA bulletin specific to your area. This bulletin identifies areas within these counties where the use of this pesticide is prohibited, unless specified otherwise. The EPA bulletin is available from either your county Agricultural Extension agent, the Endangered Species Specialist in your state Wildlife Agency Headquarters, or the appropriate Regional Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

THIS BULLETIN MUST BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO PESTICIDE USE.

Potable Water: Do not allow water containing in excess of 1 ppm copper derived from 

BRC 260 to flow into any water to be used as potable water.

Terrestrial Plants: Do not apply this product in its concentrated form directly to any crop plants, grass or ornamental plants as injury may result.

This product is corrosive to cotton fabrics. Do not allow clothing to come in contact with concentrate or dilution. Application, handling, or storage equipment MUST consist of fiberglass, PVC’s polypropylenes, viton, most plastics, or stainless steel. Never use mild steel, nylon, brass, or copper around full strength BRC 260. Wash spray equipment after each application.

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

Storage: BRC 260 is a concentrate and must be stored in its original container or handled and stored as outlined above (please see "APPLICATION AND HANDLING"). Do not allow BRC 260 to freeze, freezing may cause product separation. Seller makes no warranty for performance of the product that has been frozen. Keep container closed when not in use. In case of a spill, neutralize with limestone or baking soda before disposal. May deteriorate concrete.

In addition, BRC 260 is effective in controlling rooted and floating aquatic plants such as Hydrilla, Potomogeton sp., and Water Hyacinth.

Also, BRC 260 is very effective in controlling bacterial odors associated with organic waste. These odors should be noticeably reduced within 1-2 weeks after treatment.

The formulation of BRC 260 protects against the precipitation of copper with carbonates and bicarbonates in the treated water and results in increased time of exposure for true residual activity.

In addition, this formulation allows for application at any time – including overcast/cloudy conditions as well as during nighttime hours.

Water treated with BRC 260 may be used for swimming, fishing, drinking(after further potable water treatment), livestock watering, and irrigation immediately after treatment.

For best results, apply when livestock water consumption is low or watering area is not in use.

BRC 260 can be applied as a surface spray, or by injection. For effective control the proper chemical concentration should be maintained for a minimum of three hours duration to assure adequate uptake. The application rates in the chart below are based on static or low flow conditions. When significant dilution occurs from inflow of untreated waters within a three-hour period the chemical may need to be metered. (See drip system application)

Identify the algae growth present as one of the following; planktonic, filamentous, or Chara.

Determine the surface area and average depth to be treated.

Refer to the chart below to determine gallons of BRC 260 to apply per surface acre.

Algae Type                                                                Average Depth in Feet

Planktonic               0.2                                   1.0                       2.2                   3.2                             4.3

Filamentous           0.2                                   1.0                        2.2                   3.2                            4.3

Chara                       0.4                                   2.2                         4.3                   6.5                             8.6

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For planktonic algae and free floating filamentous algae mats, application rates should be based on treating the upper 3-4 feet of water where the algae is growing. If infestation is heavy, treat only ½ to 1/3 of the water body at a time to avoid trapping fish in coves or enclosed areas and to minimize fish kills that can result from oxygen depletion caused by rapid decomposition of vegetation.

Before application, dilute BRC 260 with sufficient water to ensure even application to the affected area. For quickest results, apply when conditions are calm and sunny. However, this product can be applied whenever weather allows or during nighttime hours. A hand or power sprayer may be used. Treat shoreline areas first and then continue treatment, as needed, into main water body.

For algaecide application in waters used for livestock, for water holding or storage tanks, apply 1/4 fluid ounce of BRC 260 per 250 gallons of water (8 milliliters per 1,000 liters) to achieve the desired o.4 ppm (mg/L) of copper for algae control. Product can be simply added to the water column as the residual control will allow for even distribution through out the water column. Where existing algae mats are present at time of treatment, most effective control will be obtained by breaking up and/or evenly dispersing diluted BRC 260 over the mats. Apply BRC 260 as needed in times of higher water temperatures.

For rooted and submerged plants

Control of many rooted and submerged plants such as Hydrilla and Potomogeton can be obtained from use of BRC 260 to give Copper concentrations at 0.4 – 1.0 ppm. Choose the application rate dependent up the density and stage of growth and the water depth from the chart below.

Growth Stage Average                                                Depth in Feet

                                                    Copper

(Low Density)

Early Season                            0.5                                2.2                     4.4                         6.6                          8.8

(Moderate Density)

Mid Season                               0.7                              3.8                      7.6                       11.4                         15.2

(Heavy Density)

Late Season                              1.0                               5.4                     10.8                    16.2                         21.6

Application rates for depths greater than 4 feet may be obtained by adding the rates above to give the proper depth. Do not exceed copper concentration of 1.0 ppm copper in the treated water.

The following mixture can be used as a control method for water hyacinth and other floating aquatic vegetation (Effective eradication requires stronger rates and/or mixtures with other herbicides – please call for specific information). Do not use the hyacinth control application rate which produces copper concentrations greater than 1.0 ppm, in any water containing fish and/or invertebrates, and/or which is a source of potable water.

Mix 1 gallon of BRC 260 per 7 gallons of water. Apply this solution as a coverage spray to thoroughly wet all exposed vegetation. In areas of heavy infestation, multiple applications may be required. Applications may be repeated after 7-day intervals. Non-ionic adjuvants should be used with this product to improve dispersion and/or adhesion

BRC 260 should be applied as soon as algae/bacteria or plants begin to interfere with normal or desired water uses. Heavy infestations and flows may cause poor chemical distribution resulting in unsatisfactory control. Under these conditions, continuous feed systems offer advantage. Prior to treatment it is important to determine the water flow rates. In the absence of weirs, or flow determining devices for this information, water flow may be estimated as shown below.

Velocity is the time it takes for a floating object to move a given distance. This measurement should be made as the average of at least three determinations taken at the treatment location.

Calculate the drip rate of BRC 260 from the chart below (based on heavy algae growth).

CFS                                 Gal/Min.                             Qts./Hr.                                  ML/Min.                          Fl. Oz./Min.

1                                          450                                       3.6                                               58                                      2.0

2                                          900                                     7.2                                              116                                     4.0

3                                          1350                                   10.8                                            170                                     6.0

4                                          1800                                 14.4                                             226                                      7.6

5                                          2250                                18.0                                            284                                       10.0

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Calculate the amount of BRC 260 needed to maintain the drip rate for a period of 4 hours by multiplying Qts./Hr. by 4, ML/min. by 240 or FL Oz/Min. by 240. This dosage will maintain the Copper level at 2.0 ppm for 4 hours (to be used as general reference rate to control heavy algae growth). Effective control of most algae species can be obtained with Copper levels between .5 – 1.8 ppm maintained for 4-6 hours. The chemical must be introduced at a point of turbulence. Place the required amount of BRC 260 into a tank equipped with a needle valve and set the drip rate as required using a stop watch and a measuring tube. Readjust as required if flows change. Distance of control will vary. Treatment points should be determined in the field and placed at the required intervals for control. Periodic maintenance treatments may be required.

        The following suggestions apply to the use of BRC 260 as an algaecide or herbicide:

The product works best at temperatures at or above 60 degrees F.

Treat when growth first appears or nuisance is first noted.

Apply in a manner to insure even distribution in the treatment area.

Retreat as required. Allow 1 to 2 weeks between treatments.

 

Formula for water-column treatment: Gallons of BRC 260 needed X 50,000 ppm =

Gallons of water to be treated X Desired ppm of treatment (from Chart)

Application must be made by professional applicators only. Pre-cleaning the roof (pressure cleaning) is only to be done to concrete, clay or stone roofs, and only when there is discoloration due to algae, bacteria, and fungi infestation.

For control of algae, bacteria and fungi on these types of roofing materials, use a dilution rate of 4 fluid ounces of BRC260 to 1 gallon of water. This rate will cover 100 sq. feet. This application is made using low volume wand sprayer with fine mist tip. Application should be made standing on the roof spraying from a distance of 1.5 to 2 feet. Apply when a period of no significant rain is expected. No rinsing is necessary.

For asphalt shingles, never pre-clean. Use dilution rate of 4 fluid ounces per 1 gallon of water. For heavier infestation use 6 fluid ounces. This rate will cover 100 sq. feet. Professional applicator should be standing on roof using low volume sprayer with fine mist tip. Distance of 1.5 to 2 feet for application when no significant rain is expected. No rinsing is necessary.

One application will eliminate the infestation of algae, bacteria and fungi and the roofing materials should return to original color within 3 to 6 months. This treatment will last up to two years. Do not apply directly to foliage, grass, and trees. Keep runoff from roof away from foliage, grass, and trees. Application may be made on all roofing materials at temperature range of 32 deg. to 150 deg. Fahrenheit.

For Remedial Treatment of Mold on Construction Materials: Applications must be made by trained applicators only. Materials being treated include plywood, roof sheeting OSB board, trusses, wood studs, furring strips, support members, wood framing, exterior siding, baseboards, CBS block and concrete tie beams. Use dilution rate of 4 fluid ounces per one gallon of water. This rate will cover 100 sq. feet. Application should be made by professional applicator using low pressure wand sprayer with fine mist tip. This application should be made from distance of 1.5 to 2 feet. Spray to cover and let dry.