# HELENA ETHYL PARATHION 4

- EPA Reg No: **5905-215**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (45.96%)
- Label accepted: 1983-06-22
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00215-19830622.pdf

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Relena Ch~~ical Co. 
5100 Poplar, Suite 3200 
Y.e~phi8, TN 38137 
~tt~ntion: ~r. Wa8hburn 
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Subj~ct: Helena B~.~& 4 Tox - A Etcyl 
EPA Registration No. ~05-215 
Date ot Application: April 11, 19B3 
The labeling ~eferred to above, subQitted in connection with registration 
under the federal In6ecticide, Fungicide and foaenticide Act, as av.ended, 1s 
acceptable. A st~ped copy ia enclo8ed tor your reCOl j~. 
This a160 acknowledges our acceptance of a new na~ and forIT-ula ch.ng~ fcr 
thia prO<luct.. 
Suu~it t1v~ (5) copies of the final printed labeling prior to your 
releasing the product for ship~nt. 
Enclollure 
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Sincerely yours, 
Jay S. Ellenberger 
Product ~anager (12) 
InBe{tic~de-Rodenticide Branch 
Regis ration Division (TS-767) 
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IIELENA 
ETHYL P ARhTIlION 
Emulsifiable Insecticide Concentrate 
N::TIVE INGREDIEl'.'TS: 
*O,o--Giethyl o-p-nitrophenyl 
pOOspoorothioate ...................................... . 
Re la ted ccrupounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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This pnxiuct contains 4 pounds Ethyl Parathion per gallon. 
*I::thyl Parathion 
EPA EST NO 
EPA REG NO 5905-215 
KEEP CUT 0F REACH OF CHILDREN 
Dl'\N::;ER ~ POISCN 
See Side Panel for Antidote and 
Additional Precautions 
Nanuf actured by 
HELENA CHENlCAL CXMPAl'~ 
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4.7% 
NET CXNI'ENTS 
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PRECAUTIONARY STA'l'Ei,lENTS 
HAZARDS TO HU!,lANS AND DOl1ESTIC ANlt1ALS 
DAHGER - POISON 
Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Do not 
breathe vapor or spray mist. Do not get in eye?, on skin, or on 
clot:-Jing. 
STATEI1El'lT OF PRACTICAL TRE;'I.U1ENT 
POISONING SYMPTOMS 
Parathion is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly enters the body 
by contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this 
material must be removed i~~ediately. Exposed person~ must receive 
prompt medical treatment or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: headache, nausea, 
vomiti~g, cramps, weakn~ss, blurred vision, .pin-point pupils, tightness 
in chest, labored bre~thing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, 
drooling or frothing of mouth and nose, muscle spasms, and coma. 
Ii: SV1J\LLO\~ED: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water 
touching back of throat with finger. Do not 
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
and induce vomiting by 
induce vomiting or give 
Get medical attention. 
Ii: IN EYES: Flush eyes with water for aL l"~st 15 minutes. Get medical 
attention. 
IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water immediately. 
clothing and shoes. See doctor immediately. 
Hcmove contaminated 
Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that 
the victim has been exposed to parathion and describe his condition. 
If breathing has stopped, start artificial respiration immediately and 
maintain until doctor sees victim. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
ANTIDOTE-administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR 
i~travenously or intrillnuscula Iy as soon as cyanosis is overcome. 
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Repeat 
2 - P X-I at 5 to 10 minute intervals II til signs of atropinization appear. 
chloride is also antidotal ,J may be administered in conjunction with 
atropine. DO NOT GIVE 110HPll~NE OH TIU\NQUILIZERS. Parathion is a 
strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central and peripher~l 
nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At 
first si~n of pulmonary edema, the patient should be given supplemental 
oxygen and treated symptom~tic~lly. Continued absorption of the poison 
may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after initial improvement.

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VERY CLOSE SlJI'f'RVISION OF THE PATIENT IS I:"JDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 
HOURS. Tre,ct symptomatically. 
ENVIHONI-IENTAL HAZARDS 
This product is toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Birds and 
other wildlife in treated area may be killed. Do not apply directly 
to lakes, streams or ponds. Do not apply where runoff is li~ely to 
occur. 00 not apply when weather conditions favor orift from areas 
treated. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal 
of wastes. Apply this product only as specified on this label. 
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or 
residues on crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to 
drift to crops or weeds on which bees are actively foraging. Additional 
information may be obtained from your Cooperative Extension ~ervice. 
PHYSICAL AND CHEr-HCAL HAZARDS 
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Do not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame . 
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use ·this product in a manner 
inconsistent with its labe~.ing. 
Workers entering treated fields within 48 hours must wear protective 
clothing. 
POST TREATED AREA 
Consult your State ~Jricultural Extension Service or Experiment Statiun 
regarding posting treated areas. 
READ ENTI RE LABEL .. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE lVITH DANGER STF.TEI·IENTS 
AND DIRECTION, AND ,11TH APPLICABLE STATE MID ~EDERI'\L aCGULATIONS. 
KEEP PE~;TICIDE IN ORIGINAL CONTAnlER. USE ONLY WHEN \'iEARING TilE FOLLO\iING 
PROTECTIVE EQUIPl'IENT AND CLOTHING. 
(1) Wear water-proof pants, coat, hat, rubber boots or rubber 
over-shoes (2) Wear safety goggles (3) Wear a pes~icide respirator 
jointly approvr1 by the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration 
(formerly the U.S. Bureau of !Iines) and by the National Institute 
for Occupational Safety alld Health under the provis1.ons of 30CFR 
Part 11 (4) ."car heavy dLty, natural rubber g:J..oves.

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!W!U-; SAF,:TY !<U LES 
~~C~ all unl,rotccted per~ons and children away from treated arLil 
O~ ~ilcr~ tilcrc is danger of drift. 
Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. If you feel sick in any way, 
STOP work and get help rig~t away. Call a docto: (physi.cian), 
clinic or hospital-immedlately. Explain that the vlctim has been 
exposed to parathion and describe his condition. After first aid lS 
given (see First Aid Treatment Section) and if a doctor cannot 
come. take victim to clinic or hospital. 
I;1PORTAt'lT! Before remcving gloves, wash them with soap and water. 
Always wash hands, face and arms with soap and water before smoking, 
eating or drinking. 
AFTER WORK, take off all work clothes and shoes. Shower, using 
soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job. Do not 
wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective clothing and protective 
equipment with soap and water after each use. Respirator should be 
cleaned after filter replaced according to instructions included with 
respirator. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not use or store in or around the home. 
food or feed by storage or disposal. Open 
"Do not 
dumping 
contaminate water, 
lS prohibited. 
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide, spray mixture or rinse water that cannot 
be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to 
Federal or approved State procedures under Subtitle C of the Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act. 
Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for 
recycllng or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 
landfill or by other approved state and local procedures.

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WARR"NTY AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. Helena ChemIcal Company 
warranlS that this matCrial conforms to Ihe cllemlcal description of the label and is 
reasonably fit for Ihe purposes referred to In the Directions for Use and Conditions 
of Sale. subject 10 the Inherent rlS\o:S referred 10 therein. Helena Chemical Company 
makes no other expressed or implied warranty. Including expressed or implied 
warranty 01 FiTNESS or MERCHANTABILITY. and no agent of Helena Chemical 
Company IS authorized 10 do so except in wrltmg wilh a specifiC reference 10 this 
warranty Any damages arising from a breach of this warranty shall be limited to 
direct damages. and shall not Include conseQuenlial commercial damages such as 
loss of profits or value. etc 
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