Guidance on identifying, labelling and storage prior to physical product recall

Syngenta is recalling all purchased Primo Maxx II stocks due to the presence of a particular ingredient causing the formulation to be out of market specification. There is no evidence to indicate that the issue has caused any reduction in the efficacy of the product nor any safety concerns for users or effect on the environment. Primo Maxx II has continued to provide the expected benefits to turf performance and quality.

The only difference is that the product should have been classified as flammable, class 3. This means that different labels and storage measures are now required to be in place prior to recall. This guidance aims to clarify what end-users should do now.

We will inform you of the next stage of the recall process as soon as possible. At the moment it is important to follow the instructions below:

IDENTIFY affected product

1. Wear appropriate PPE whilst handling this material including protective gloves, refer to Safety Data Sheet.
2. Identify if you have any material labelled as Primo Maxx II on your premises.
3. Immediately cease all use of this product
4. Ensure that all employees or personnel likely to encounter this material are made aware of the new guidance surrounding Primo Maxx II

How to RELABEL

1. All packages containing Primo Maxx II need to be labelled to reflect the reclassification as flammable.
2. 5 litre & 10 litre packs: IN ORIGINAL FIBREBOARD BOX: Download the appropriate hazard label and place over the existing hazard label on the outside of the box. All bottles inside the box must also be relabelled as flammable. There are 2 different hazard labels; for the 5 litre pack use the “5 litre and below” hazard label and for the 10 litre pack use the “over 5 litre” hazard label.
3. 5 litre & 10 litre packs: BOTTLES ONLY: Download the appropriate hazard label and place over the existing hazard label on the bottle. There are 2 different hazard labels; for the 5 litre pack use the “5 litre and below” hazard label and for the 10 litre pack use the “over 5 litre” hazard label.
4. 20 litre drums: Download the appropriate hazard label and place over existing hazard label
5. If it is not possible to print out new hazard labels, as a minimum each container must be marked as flammable on the label in permanent maker. Other mechanisms of identifying this as a flammable liquid such as appropriate stickers are also acceptable.
6. The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded.

How to STORE

1. Primo Maxx II is a Plant Protection Product (PPP), so needs to be stored appropriately, in the original containers only, in a compliant dedicated storage area according to current HSE guidance. For more information, please refer to: HSE (UK) or HSA (Ireland)
2. Due to the change in hazard classification, Primo Maxx II should now be stored within your dedicated pesticide storage facility in an area designated for flammable materials.  For further information please refer to the HSE (UK) or HSA (Ireland)
3. If you do not have flammable material storage area in place; the product needs to be stored in a cool, well-ventilated, bunded area, away from all potential sources of ignition, combustible materials and in a secure location that is compliant with PPP storage regulations.
4. If you have any further questions, please call the following Syngenta helpline number 0800 1696058 or email customer.services@syngenta.com

What to do Next:

Your local distributor will be in touch shortly to advise on what to do next with any Primo Maxx II you have on your premises.

In the interim, further information can be found by visiting the dedicated Syngenta landing page for https://www.syngentaturf.co.uk/primo-maxx-ii-resource-centre.