# DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 - EPA Reg No: **19713-281** - Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY - Signal word: Danger - Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (44.8%) - Label accepted: 1994-03-24 - Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00281-19940324.pdf --- .. r /1 19 .. ~ I', Ir UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTlO" AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460 Barbara Brown DREXEL CHEMICAL CO. P. O. Box 9306 Memphis. TN 38109 , , OfFICE Of PREVENTION. PESTICIlES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES Subject: Label Amendment Submission of 11/08/93 in Response to PR Notice 93-7 EPA Reg. No. 19713-281 DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 Dear Registrant: The labeling cited above and submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide. Fungicide. and Rodenticide Act (F1FRA). as amended. is accepted subject to the comments reflected on the enclosed sheet. A copy of your proposed labeling stamped • ACCEPTED WITH COMMENTS· is enclosed. WHAT THIS ACCEPTANCE MEANS: Based on your certification, the Agency has accepted the labeling changes that are necessary to comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) labeling requirements of 40 CFR part 156, subpart K, described in PR Notices 93-7 and 93-11. Any other labeling changes submitted in connection with this amendment application but not directly related to compliance with the WPS have not been reviewed or accepted by the Agency. If you wish to make such changes, you must submit a separate amendment application pr.::.posing them. If your product is current·y suspended, the acceptance of this labeling amendment does not affect the suspension in any way. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT: By the next label printing make all the specified changes to your labeling. Send to EPA one (1) copy of the final printed labeling: • BEFORE selling or distributing any product bearing the final printed labeling AND • WITHIN one year from date of this acceptance. /.~/'(. Page 2 SubmiL [he final primed labeling via the U.S. Postal Service to: Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL} Office of Pesticide Programs (7505C) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street. SW Washington. D.C. 20460-0001 Hand or courier deliveries of final primed labeling may be made to: Attachment Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL) Office of Pesticide Programs Room 266A. Crystal Mall 2 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 Sincerely. pk • Deputy Chief Re istration Support Branch Re istration Division (7S05W) UNITED STATES ENVIRO~AL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Pesticide Programs Registration Division Barbara Brown DREXEL CHEMICAL CO BOX 9306 MEMPHIS TN 38109 Comment for: EPA Reg Nr.19713-201 DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 The following specific comments pertain to your WPS labeling submission concerning the product cited above: " I If ) Add the following User Safety Recommendation to the label in the location shown in Section A on Part I of the Product Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Add the following User Safety R~commendation to the label in the location shown in Section A on Part 1 of the Product Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "Remove clothing immeaiately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing." Add the following User Safety Recommendation to the label in the location shown in Section A on Part I of the Product Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing." The respirator requirement for "applicators and other handlers" in the Personal Protective Equipment" section on your proposed labeling is missing or incorrect. Remove the incorrect requirement (if any) and add "For exposures outdoors, dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C). For exposures in enclosed areas, a respirator with either an organic-vapor-removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G)." The exact location is shown in Sections A and B on Part I of the pruduct Worksheet in Supp:ement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7. DREXBL CHEMICAL CO BPA Reg. Number: 19713-281 DREXBL METHYL PARATHION 4 Application date: 11/08/93 Original Submission Remove the statement "Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area.during application." from its current position within the Agricultural Use Box and place it above the Agricultural Use Box. You have incorrect wording in the second-to-last sentence in the first pararaph in the Agricultural Use Requirements b~x on your proposed label. The sentence must be as follows: nIt also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) , notification to workers and restricted-entry interval." Correct the typographical errors circled on your proposed label. I. f If , ~ 1 RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due to very high acu~e toxicity to Humans and Birds. For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application, alxing, loading, repair and cleaning of application equip.ent. Co-.ercial certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements. DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4E Emulsifiable insecticide for controlling certain insects on the listed field and forage crops. NOT FOR HOME USE. See label supplement for use directions on additional field and forage crops, fruit, oil seed, vegetables, forest and non-crop lan~ Q~! ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: \:!; t O,O-Dimethyl-O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate* .••••••• 43.1~~3 Related Compounds ........................................................................... 1. 7tiuS INERT INGREDIENTS: ** .... 'II .............................................................. 55 .. 2%~t *Otherwise known as "Methyl Parathion" .5 **Contains Xylene Range Aromatic Solvents COMBUSTIBLE: Do not store or use near heat or open flame. of fire, use water spray, foam, dry chemical or C02. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN DANGER POISON CAN CAUSE DEATH ".: ". . ." ... :: ::.". S~\TEKmri'OF TREA~ Call d~ctor (physician), c14n~ or hospital immediately. Explain that victim has been exposed to methyl parathion and describe his condition. Move the patient immediately from the area where methyl parathion is present. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration immediately and mairtain until doctor sees victim. IF SWALLOWED and victim is awake (conscious) make him vomit quickly. Have victim drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have victim lie down and keep quiet. Get medical attention. IF SPLASHED IN EYES, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately. JP-Sp~HEB-eN-SKJN7-~mmed~a~eiy-remeve-ee"~am~"a~ed-eie~ft~"~7 JNeb~BJNS-SHeES-a"d-wasft-w~~ft-seap-a"d-~ie"~y-ef-wa~er~-See dee~er-~mmedia~e%y~ Methyl Parathion is an organophospahte insecticide/miticide. SEE SIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND ANTIDOTE. BEST AVA.LAILE COPt MANUFACTURED BY: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY P. O. BOX 9306 MEMPHIS, TN 38190 EPA NO. 19713-281 EPA NO. 19713-MS-1 NOVEMBER 04, 1993 { I 1,/ 2 , Note TO Physician: Antidote - Administer atropine sulfate in large doses, TWO to FOUR mg. intravenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 15 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appears. 2-PAM chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Parathion is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central peripheral nervous system and producing cardiac and respirator depression. At first sign of pulmonary edema, the patient should be giv~n supplemental oxygen and treated systematically_ continued absorption of the p?ison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after initial improvement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF PATIENT IS. INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. '" .. BEST AVAILABLE COpt PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Humans and Domestic DANGER: Fatal·· if swallowed skin~ Do 3 BEST AVAILABLE COPI ~. '/ f , 4 ~ _ --= __ ----o----'---r--- =- -- -_ _ -'. :-. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Birds in treated areas may be killed. Shrimp and other aquatic organisms may be killed at recommended application rates. For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Runoff and drift from target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water by disposal of equipment washwaters. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. 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II i /f ) 7 water and tor use by trained applicators using airplane or power ground equipment. The hazards and precautions for handling the product in this container are equally applicable to it after dilution with water for spray application. Add the concentrate to the spray tank while filling with water, and mix thoroughly either by means of a tank agitator or pump by-pass. For best results, thoroughly cover all surfaces to be treated with· spray. Rates of application given below should not be exceeded. Never apply later than indicated to assure residue levels at harvest are below tolerances established by the Environmental Protection Agency. BEST AVAILABLE COP.I 17)/'1 8 Consult the State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station for specific recommendations regarding application, dosage and timing of sprays. For application by ground equipment, add the desired amount of concentrate to sufficient water to apply at least 3 gallons of water per acre. For application by aircraft, add the amount of concentrate desired per acre to 1/2 to 3 gallons of water consistent with crop growth and good coverage. Greater quantities of water may be required to give sufficient coverage of orchard trees. CEREAL BARLEY, OATS, RYE AND WHEAT - For control of barley thrips, use 1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. For aphids (including greenbugs), armyworms, leafhoppers and winter grain mites, use 1/2 to 1-1/2 pints per acre. For climbing cutworms and grasshoppers, use 1-1/2 pints per acre. For western or brown wheat mites and grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not use more than 1/2 pint per acre within 15 days of harvest. CORN - For control of armyworms, climbing cutworms, corn leaf aphids, corn rootworm adults, fall armyworms and stink bugs, use 1/2 pint per acre. For grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 12 days of harvest. Do not apply to corn during the pollen shed period. RICE - For rice stink bugs, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest or within 5 days after propanil has been applied. Shrimp, crabs and crayfish may be killed. Do not apply where these are important resources. SOYBEANS - For control of olimbing cutworms and three- ~ornered alfalfa hoppers, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For control of aphids, blister beetles, Mexican bean beetles, stink bugs, two­ spotted mites and velvet-bean caterpillars, use 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest or grazing • • COTTON - For control of thrips, use 1/4 to 1/2 pint per acre. For cotton leafwcrms, use 1/4 to 3/4 pint per acre. For grasshoppers and fall armyworms use 1/2 pint per acre. For spider mites (does not control all species), use 1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. For control of fleahoppers, Lygus and other mirids, use 1/4 pint to 1 quart per acre. For boll weevils, aphids and garden webworms, use 1 pint per acre. For cutworms, use 1 to 2 pints per acre.' For bollworms, salt-marsh caterpillars, armyworms, cotton leaf perforators and stink bugs, use 1 quart per acre. BEST AVAILABLE COpt " ; if 9 Applications should be made at 4 to 5 day intervals until control is obtained. At above dosages, application may be made up co the day before harvest, if harvest will be with mechanical pickers. Also see "Tank Mixtures on cotton". eA~~eN---Wfte"-"eeessary-~e-e"~er-~rea~ed-ee~~e"-E~e%ds-w~~ft~"-+8 fte~rS-aE~er-app%~ea~~e"7-pre~ee~~ve-e%e~ft~"~ afte~%d-be-wer"T-Be-"e~-app%y-w*~ft*"-5-days-ef-fta"dp*ek*"~ ee~~e" ... TANK MIXTURES This product may be tank mixed with other insecticides to provide control of additional insect species. Read and carefully observe the precautionary statements and all other information appearing on the labels of all the insecticides used. When wettable powder, water soluble or flowable formulations are to be tank mixed with emulsifiable formulations: 1. Place a 20 to 35 mesh screen or wetting basket over filling port. 2. Through the screen, fill the sprayer tank one-half full with water and start agitation. 3. If a wettable powder is used, make a slurry with the' water carrier, and add it SLOWLY through the screen into the tank. Continue agitation. 4. If a flowable formulation is used, pre-mix one part flowable with one part water. Add diluted mixture SLOWLY through the screen into the tank. continue agitation. 5. Continue filling the sprayer tank with water and add any remaining amounts of liquid insecticides near the end of filling process. Maintain good agitation at all times until the contents of the tank are sprayed. 6. MAKE NO APPLICATION OF THESE TANK MIXTURES CLOSER TO HARVEST THAN THE LONGEST PRE-HARVEST INTERVAL SHOWN FOR EITHER PRODUCT. For additional species of insects controlled on cotton by METHYL PARATHION 4E, see "COTTON" s