Crop Production – Fungicides
PRESERVOR™
PRESERVOR™ is a patented Potassium Sorbate-based preservative providing significantly longer shelf life for baled hay and increased palatability for livestock. Tests show that hay bales treated with PRESERVOR™ are fresher, greener and mold-free longer than bales treated with propionic acid preservatives.
PRESERVOR™ HAY TEST RESULTS
In numerous trials conducted on various cuttings of alfalfa, PRESERVOR™ has been shown to be superior to propionic acid based products in controlling mold in baled hay:
| CUTTING | MOISTURE % AT BALING |
MOLD COUNT AFTER 30 DAYS |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Prop. Acid PRESERVOR™ | |||
| Kansas Trial | 4th | 20% | 2,700,000 700,000 |
| Pennsylvania Farm #1 | 1st | 25% | 1,200,000 120,000 |
| Pennsylvania Farm #2 | 1st | 25% | 27,000,000 9,000,000 |
PRESERVOR™ is the first effective preservative on the market to be completely user-friendly, environmentally safe and a non-corrosive/rust inhibitor to fram equipment.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Any residual chemical of any kind (in any storage or application apparatus) should be flushed completely, and the equipment cleaned thoroughly with water eliminating residue of any kind.
FOR USE ON HAY:
Spray PRESERVOR™ on the hay as it is fed into the baler using the correct application rate indicated by the chart below:
| HAY MOISTURE | SM. BALES USE 2 NOZZLES | LG. BALES USE 3 NOZZLES |
|---|---|---|
| 16% – 22% | 4 – 6 lb/ton | 6 – 8 lb/ton |
| 22% – 26% | 6 – 8 lb/ton | 8 – 10 lb/ton |
| 27% – 30% | 10 – 12 lb/ton | 12 – 14 lb/ton |
| Over 30% | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
FOR USE ON HAYLAGE:
Spray PRESERVOR™ on the hay as it is fed into the chopper using the application rate indicated below:
Optimum haylage moisture range 55 – 65% depending on storage structure – 2 to 4 lbs/ton.
FOR USE ON BALEAGE:
Spray PRESERVOR™ on the hay as it is fed into the baler using the application rate indicated below:
Optimum baleage moisture range 48 – 56% – 2 to 4 lbs per ton.
FOR USE ON SILAGE AND TMR:
Spray PRESERVOR™ on crop at chopper or blower intake using the following application rate table:
| CROP | MOISTURE | RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Small Grain Silage | 60 – 70% | 3 – 5 lb/ton |
| Corn Silage | 60 – 70% | 3 – 5 lb/ton |
| TMR Mix | 2 – 8 lb/ton* |
*TMR usage rate depends on average daily air temperatures. Use rates should increase as air temperature rises.
PRESERVOR™ – Using technology to preserve the quality and bunk life of baled hay.
Why choose PRESERVOR™?
- Better long-term microbial protection to preserve the quality of animal feed hay
- Performance is superior to traditional propionic acid based products
- Effective at higher moisture – up to 30 percent and wide ranges of pH
- Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and biodegradable
- Ingredients are FDA approved, GRAS and EPA exempt
- Non-corrosive to farm equipment
PRESERVOR™ vs. Propionic Acid
| PRESERVOR™ | PROPIONIC ACID |
|---|---|
| Mold Inhibitor | Mold Inhibitor |
| Preservative | |
| Non-Toxic | Toxic |
| Exempt from EPA Registration | EPA registration required |
| Anti-corrosive | Corrosive |
| Less Expensive |
PRESERVOR™ Outperforms Dry Potassium Sorbate
- PRESERVOR™ is a proprietary form of potassium sorbate which has been stabilized against decomposition in solution
- The stabilization allows PRESERVOR™ to retain effectiveness in solution over time even when exposed to UV light or oxygen
- PRESERVOR™ is the ONLY product on the market with this technology
- PRESERVOR™ is a cost-effective substitute for dry potassium sorbate
Other Important Information About PRESERVOR™
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: (By Weight)
Potassium Sorbate – 3.00%
Inert Ingredients – 97.00%
(Purified Water, TeaPowder, Proprietary Stabilizer and Acidulant)
TOTAL – 100.00%
STORAGE, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
STORAGE: Preservor™ should be stored in a cool dry, ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidants.
Factory sealed containers that have been stored in a cool, dry place and have been protected from freezing can be used up to 18 months from date of manufacture. Once opened, Preservor™ should be used as soon as possible and no longer than 6 months after opening.
Keep from freezing.
Seal tightly. Do not store in direct sunlight.
NON-CORROSIVE: Preservor™ is proven effective as a rust and corrosion inhibitor: US Patent N. 6,500,360.
DISPOSAL: Preservor™ will not harm septic or sewer systems.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): Not Established
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): Not Established
Exposure or Overexposure: Slight skin and eye irritation
HANDLING: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, ingestion and inhalation. Normal eye protection practices should be employed.
No special equipment or clothing is required for skin protection, however, good personal hygiene practices should always be followed.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Eye Contact: Flush eye with water.
Skin Contact: Wash contact area with soap and water.
Ingestion: Immediately give one to two glasses of water to dilute material. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek Medical Attention.
Inhalation: Immediately remove victim to fresh air. For breathing difficulty give oxygen or artificial respiration.
IBA Inc. represents that this product qualifies for exemption from registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
CAUTION – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE
It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the registrant, the manufacturer or seller and they cannot be liable for the consequential, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product.
All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer or user.
Except as expressly provided herein, the Registrant, the Manufacturer or Seller to make no warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied, or by useage of trade, statutory or otherwise, with regard to the product sold, including, but not limited to, merchantability fitness for a particular purpose, use or eligibility of the product for any particular trade usage.
Buyer’s of user’s exclusive remedy, and the registrants, the manufacturer’s or seller’s total liability, shall be for damages not exceeding the cost of the product.
No agent or employee of the registrant or seller shall be able to amend the terms of this label.