Section 5E-2.021 - Specifications for Citrus Spray Oils(1) Purposes - Only petroleum oils with the specific properties designated by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and which meet the registration requirements of Chapter 487, F.S., are recommended for use in oil sprays for citrus. Spray oils containing such properties are designated as FC 435-66, FC 412-66 and FC 455-88. Based on research data, spray oil meeting FC 455-88 specifications has the greatest pesticidal action without excessive adverse effects on trees and fruit during midsummer. Oil meeting FC 412-66 specifications is a lighter oil and has the minimum adverse effects on trees and fruit consistent with adequate pesticidal effect. It is preferred when applications must be made close to harvest or when tree growth is less vigorous due to weather or season.(2) Specifications. | Citrus Spray | Citrus Spray | Citrus Spray |
| Oil FC | Oil FC | Oil FC |
Designation | 435-66 | 412-66 | 455-88 |
Distillation Temperature at | 435 ± 8 | 412 ± 8 | 455 ± 8 |
10 mm Hg by ASTM | | | |
D-1160, ºF for 50% distilled | | | |
Temperature spread for 10% | Max 80 | Max 80 | Max 80 |
to 90% distilled | | | |
Unsulfonated residue (UR) | Min 92 | Min 92 | Min 92 |
by ASTM D-483, % by vol. | | | |
Gravity by ASTM | Min 31 | Min 33 | Min 31 |
D-287, ºAPI | | | |
Pour Point by ASTM D-97, ºF | Max + 20 | Max + 20 | Max + P20 |
(3) Labeling.(a) Any petroleum oil which meets the specifications prescribed in subsection (2) may only use one of the following specification claims: "This product meets the specifications for Florida Citrus Spray Oil FC 435-66", or "This product meets the specifications for Florida Citrus Spray Oil FC 412-66", or "This product meets the specifications for Florida Citrus Spray Oil FC 455-88". Such label claim must be shown conspicuously on the front panel of the label.(b) Any petroleum oil which does not meet the specifications of either FC 435-66, FC 412-66, or FC 455-88 shall bear no reference to these designations on the label or labeling.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5E-2.021
Rulemaking Authority 487.051(2) FS. Law Implemented 487.051(2) FS.
New 6-24-69, Formerly 5E-2.21, Amended 8-31-88.New 6-24-69, Formerly 5E-2.21, Amended 8-31-88.