# ETHION EM-4 EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE

- EPA Reg No: **34704-299**
- Registrant: LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC.
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Ethion (46.84%); Xylene (36.1%)
- Label accepted: 1970-04-22
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/002393-00312-19700422.pdf

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•• Use in enough water tor thorough coverage. By air, apply a minimum 
of 3 to ,0 gallons of finished spray per acre. 
CITfUJS 
Do flot apply more than 2,000 gallons of spray per acre. On Taop-crines, 
00 tlot apply mOlc than twice Xr seaSOIl. May apply up to ilay (II 
harvest. 0" Le"'''M. Do Not apply.'!'Ore thall once per season nor 
within 21 days of harvest. (00 Not make any applications i'Within 90 
d;1Ys of precedin& treatment.) -
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add 0.5 0.7% summer oil per 100 or 
~~: For Black, Brown soft, California red, and 
Purple use to ~ "inlplus 1 to 2 I.nons of sun'lmer oil 
per 100 of water. . 
.WIAIIS~..ttr. AlII WcJ1crlLA(las: ror ~ Red. Citrus RUjt, 
alidTei .• t!i\ll MJie$ use 1h to ~ pint PiTTM gafTon!: Of waler 
or 5 to quarfs per acre. ~rYS: For Black, .8ro.wn Soft 
California Re,t. alld Purple ~6sUSti\ to t4 pint phIS I to 2 
gallons summer oil per 100 galbns of water. 
OlllER FRUIT 
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l!tPUS for ~qg3.Jl f .fJI£ORe81) ~ed Mites, ~l~.and Rosy Apple 
Aphids. and for San Jose Scale use * pint plus 2 gallons dor'Yla"t oil in 
100 p,allons of wafer. Make one .;pplication during dormant period. 
00 Nol apply later than delayed dormant. 
ALMOND!:, NECTARINES, rEACHES, PEARS, PLUMS, AND PRUNES: For I 
S~'l J'lSI' <it::2h~ use % 1\1 'A pint plus 2 gallons dannant oil in 
100 galluns of water. For Parlzlori. (Q.ljveL Sc:~ on AlmClnds, Nee· 
tarines, Peachcs, and Plums use I prnt plus' gallons dormant oil 
in 100 gallons of water. Apply during dormant period only. For Brown 
Almond and European Red Mites, to control overwintering mite eggs 
during late dormant period, use ~ pint plus I to 2 gallons dormant 
oil ill 100 gallons of waler on all but Prunes. 01 Not apply later . 
than iale dormant. - • ; I ~ 
~E~ONt: For Melon Lr.afhopper, use ISh to 2 pints per acre. For 
e on cafminer, Serpentine leafminer, and Two-Spotted Mite, use 
1 acre. Apply " to cIu of hlntst. 
for TWO-Spott" Mite _ StrlWberry lelfroller, use 
acre. III lilt .... , .i~ Z dlys of harvest. 
For. Pacific and T~o-SR?l'ed Mites, use I. quar,f per 
acre. make more than one apphcallon aft~r elr formation. Do 
, Not apply within 50 days of harve~t nor feed treated fodder to livestock. 
EGGPLANT, CUCUMBERS, AND SUMMER SQUASH: Fo~ S~entine leaf· 
"I .. rand T"'~ "litean mile and _ 05l01l0IIIni per Icre. For .. tted Mite ~iD use 112 -to 1 pint per 
acre. Apply up to 111 lIarvest. 
~For "exican ean Beetle, Dean luf Beetle, and Two-Spotted 
~use 1h to 1 pint per acre. ror l.uus. !Jse 1 qUilrt per acre. n 'Rot apply within 4 days of harves~ed treated foliage to 
livestock. 
For lmIW:il and Tw~twl...MilC$ and leaf.r, use one 
acre. DOlfot apply Wlthlli~ dr:ts of pickillg. 
AND For Serpef.lti~. leafminer Ind Two-Spotted 
use one acre. 
CROPS 
CottO" Lelfgup, use one pint per acre. De Not apply 
op'!n. Do Nolgraze dairy or meat animals in treated fields . 
WJst1rl Art,.,: For Spiller Miles. ly&us, and other Mirids, use 2 to 
3 pints per acre. Do Not apply after bolls begin h open nor feed 
• treated cotton foilaie to livestock. alar Areas: Fl)r SJWW Mites, 
use 1h to 1 pint per lC'e, for Aphids use 1 ~to 2 pintsPer acre. 
Do Not apply after bolls begin to open. 00 Not feed treated cotton 
foliage to livestock • 
Note: Workers entering heated fields within 24 h(lurs should wear 
nrnt.,.t~iv. c!othi ng. 
use 1h pint per 100 gallon!> (If water. Do Not 
~~~~ u,se 113 to * pint in 20 gallons 
ill turf which has be!!n well·watered. 
on Bermuda, ROSS, use 3 fluid ources in 6 gallons 
of square. fee. 0 Not apply to Bermuda grass to 
be used grazing or forage to be fed to livestock. Keep children 
and animals off treated areas until thi s material has oeen thoroughly 
washed into the soil and the grass has completely dried. Birds 
feeding on treated areas may be killed. 
MIXING IN SPRAY TANKS 
Fill tank to cover agitator shaft, and with agitator rtlnning add the 
proper amount of ETHION EM4. Pump the mhture through the 
overflow and back into the tank for about two minutes to insure 
proper emulsification. Fill tank with water, adding other desired 
material as the tank is being filled. Agitate continuously while 
millin. _ appIyll.,. 
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UNl'fR THE HOfRAl INSECTICIDE 
FUNql'-lnr AN" ROIJE"ITICIOE ACT 
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COtlTAINS 4 POUNDS r.I'HjON PER GALLON 
This mater ial must not be used as an insecticide without dilution. 
CODE !:J51 
NOTICE: Ethion is toxic b humans and animals. 
Read Safety Directions Carefully Before Opening Container. 
DO NOT USE OR STORE NEI,R HEAT OR OPEN FLAME 
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: _ -...... ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORAl: 
[thion ........ " ............. 46.84% I ~VhJ~1 • DEPARTMENT AG (0, 0, 0', 0' ·tetraethyl S, $!methylene .Ii ........ 
bisphosphorodithioatel ~ (Ci.\~hi\l'i!I!, 40 RECTOR STREET 
Xylene ...................... 36.10% .. "_,._. .• e ~EW YOIIK, N.Y., U.S.A. 
INERT INGREDIENTS: ........... 11.06% 
WARNJNG: 
MADE IN U. S. A. 
Keep out 01 reach of children 
For Addjtional W.\RNING I~formation See Other Panel 
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COtnAINS 4 POUNDS HHICN PER GALLON 
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This mater ial mast Rot b. used as an insec:ticid. without dilution. 
CODE !:351 
• - I NOTICE: Ethion is toxic b humans and animals. 
Read Safety Directions Carefully Before Opening Container. 
DO NOT USE OR STORE NEI,R HEAT OR OPEN FLAME 
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Ethion ....................... 46.14% 
(0, 0, 0', O'·tetraethyl S, S!methylene 
bisphosphorodithioatel 
1° l \at· • ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORAT:OH 
lAy ':l~1 DEPARTMENT AG 
Xylene ...................... 31.10% 
! (Cfi.I-J.illo!!ll. 40 RECTOR STREET 
~ '. .' e NEW YORK, H.Y., U.S.A. 
INERT INGREDIENTS: . _ ......... 17.01% 
Keep out 01 reach of children WARN1NG: For Additional W.\RNING Information See Other Panel 
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SAfm DIRECTIONS 
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WI pllJslciH a~lut _talail, III _utt sup· 
pi, If 11100 ,r .• trOplal Sllfat. tUle" fll' ' •• llacy UH. 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT, INHAlATION OR SWAllOWING 
RAPIUl Y ASSORI£D TNROUCH SKIN 
REPEAT:;D EXPOSURES MAY, WITHOUT SYMPTOMS 1£ INCREAS­
INGLY HAZARDOUS 
DO NOT GET ON SIIN, IN EYES, OR ON CLOTHING 
WEAR FROTECTIYE CLOTHING when working with this product - a 
light plastic raincoat, washable rain hat, goggles, long sleeved natural 
rubber gloves, and a mask or respirator of a type passed by the U.S. 
Deparbr.ent of Agriculture for Ethion protection. Airplane pilots should 
wear full-face canister-type mask. 
Use fresh clothing d.ily - wash clothing with soap and hot water 
before re·usc. Destroy and replace gloves frequently. Never handle 
this prcdur.t with the bare hands. Take special care when opening, 
measuring and mixing to avoid splashing or wetting skin or cl.othing. 
IN CASE. or CONTACT promptly wash thoroughly with large amounts of 
soap a:ld water. Wash hands, arms and face thoroughly before 
eating, smoking or chewing. After work, bathe or shower and change 
to clean clothes. 
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR OR SPRAY MIST 
Container ?pening, measuring and mixing operations should be done 
in the open air or other well-venWated area. Work to windward while 
handling o~ spraying. If handled indoors, provide mechanical exhaust 
ventilation. When spraying or entering sprayed areas always wear 
respirator. Keep all unprotected per!>ons and domestic animals out 
of sprayin~ area or vicinity where there may be danger of drift. 
Entry should liot be permitted until drift and vapor have dissipated. 
Workers entering treated areas within 24 hours of application shou.ld 
wear protective clothing. I 
KEEP AW/,Y FROM FEED OR FOOD·STUFfS 
CLEAN UP SPILLAGE 
Soak up liquid with sawdust or other absorbent material and bury. 
Clean u'p ilrea with strong lye solution • 
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DESTROY CONTAINER WHEN U,: .. TY 
flo<,h out thoroughiy ~lln .... Itr dlHJ II Jlr w~re fh.l\h ... ttr ,,0)1. u~ 
run on wlthO'J! ~rrn Dtslr01 cont~III"'1 • 0 ttlat II may not tit u~ell 
again lor Illy purpost Mid dl\pu\t' ot It -tt somfl loratloo ..,here nJ 
attempt to S",wdgt "Iii Of' mdOt 
FIRST AJD TREATMENT: 
REMOYE 'ATIENT FROM U'OSURE 
CAll PHYSICIAN AT ONCE 
INfORM "'M ATROPINE SUlfATE IS EMUQENCY ANTIDOTE 
INTERNAl: If Elhion is swallowed. make I,atlent VOOllt by giving warm 
salt or soapy waler. Administer mIlk 01 water freely. Have patient 
lie down and keep quiet. Neve~ give anything by mouth to an uncon­
scious patient. 
SKIN: Immediately remove all conlamin1tt'd clothing and wa!>h !>ki-, 
thoroughly with soap and plenty of w.ter. 
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. 
ATROPINE IS ANTlDOTAl- Keep an emercency supply of 20 tablets, 
grains 1/100 of Atropine on hand. In case of accidental poisoning 
take 3 tablets and call physician immediately. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Enough Atropine must be given in the shortest practical time to 
produce dilation of the pUl'ils. Pati(nt must be un~er constant 
supervision and additional Atropine mat be necessary Without. delay. 
Clear chest lJy postural drainage. Use artificial respiraticJh and 
oxygen if patient becomes comatose. U!e of airway may be necessary. 
Do Not permit exposure to Ethion or other phosphate insecticides 
until cholinesterase is regenerated as determined by blood tests. 
For furth,r inforlllation ". '.A.M.A. 144, 104-101 (Sept. 9, 19501. 
CAUTION 
This product is toxic to fish and wildlife. Keep out of lakes. ponds, 
and streams. Do Not apply in any mallner not specified on the label. 
Do Not apply when weather conditic ns fayor drift of spray from 
treated areas. 
follow directions carefully. Timing and met:-'oll of application. w.eather 
and crop conditions, mixtures with o:her chemicals nllt spe~lfically 
recommended, and other influencing factors in the use of thiS prod­
uct are beYClnd' the control of the sp.ller. Buyer assumes all risks 
If use, storace !lr handline of this Autlrial not in strict accordanc. 
with directions liven herewith. 
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