Dismiss Turf Herbicide Label Amendments Receive Approval

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (March 21, 2007)– FMC Professional Solutions, a division of FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announces the approval of label amendments for Dismiss® turf herbicide. Dismiss will also be available in new packaging.

“The recently-approved label amendments are significant to the golf course and lawn market segments because they offer new product stewardship guidelines and reduce overseeding/reseeding and sod establishment intervals, ” said Rick Ekins, turf and ornamental product manager for FMC Professional Solutions. “Dismiss turf herbicide continues to offer lawn care operators, golf course superintendents and other turf professionals effective, fast control of tough sedges.”

Approved label amendments for Dismiss include:

• Postemergent control of goosegrass addition

• Shortened overseeding and reseeding intervals

• Shortened sod establishment interval

• Purple nutsedge split application table

• St. Augustinegrass addition

• Surfactants not recommended

Another new development with Dismiss is the introduction of new product packaging. “In addition to the currently available packaging, Dismiss will now be available in two-ounce dosing containers, which are more convenient for lawn care operators,” said Ekins. “This new container size and the newly approved label amendments are market-driven product solutions for the various turf segments — further proving our commitment to Customer-Driven InnovationSM.”

Dismiss Label Amendments Approved

Dismiss turf herbicide provides postemergent control of yellow nutsedge, purple nutsedge and green kyllinga, with visible results in just two days. A single application* of Dismiss may be all that is needed for season-long control of yellow nutsedge. It also offers effective preemergent control of annual broadleaf weeds. Dismiss is also well-tolerated on 15 common turfgrasses, including most warm and cool season types.

About FMC

FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs approximately 5,000 people throughout the world. The company operates its businesses in three segments: Agricultural Products, Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Chemicals.

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*One-application pertains to control of yellow nutsedge in Bermudagrass only at 12 fl oz/acre. See label for other sedges and turf applications. Always read and follow label directions.