# PHOSKIL 2 DUST INSECTICIDE - EPA Reg No: **279-464** - Registrant: FMC CORPORATION - Signal word: Danger - Active ingredients: Parathion (2%) - Label accepted: 1987-11-09 - Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-00464-19871109.pdf --- c. .' ( fair I <1 0 Code 30060 Net Weight RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Duft to very high acute toxicity to Humans ana l3irds For retail saJe (0 and use only by certified appIicalOf or persons under their direct supecvisioo and Olily (or those uses co"ered by (he certified applicator's certffication. Direct supeMsion for this product Is defined as ~., certified appticatOf being physically present during appicalion. mixing, loading. repair and cIean..g of application equipment. Commercial certified appIicalDrS most also ensure thai all persons invotved in these activities ate informed oltha ;>fecautiomvy stat€menlS. Phoskil® 2 Dust Insecticide EPA Reg. No. 279-464 ZA EPA Est., 279- _ ingredient: By WI. Porathion; O.O-diethyl O·p-nitrophenyl I~":~e:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~:~ 100.00% STOP! READ THE LABEL CAN KILL YOU NOT FOR HOME USE DANGER POISON Keep out 01 reach 01 children See side panels lor antidote and precautions PELIGRO PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usted no lee ingles. no use este pro­ ducto hasta que la efiqueta Ie haya $ido explicado ampliamente. ...... ~ ....... ----.~--..;...-.. ":' .. ~":,:,'~ '\l:~-eqi \ • . ....... t"t'!I . . ·-.. ;~i;,,~;~'.L4~1981 ~ CCE D 1987 FMC Corporation Agricultural Chemical Group Philadelphia PA 19103 , ..... 7 r-:---~' UANGER-POISOH-PRECAUTIONS ~ SWAllOW ~: NISONOUS IF SWALLOWED ThiS product can kill you il swallowed even in small amounls: spray mist or dust may be latal if swalIov.ed. POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT t-..... j-_. Poisonous iltouched by hands or spilled or splashed on Skin, in eyes or on clothing (liquid ~~;;;:;:~ goes through clothes) 00 NOT TOUCH POISONOUS IF BREATHED Breathing vapors. spray mist or dust may be latal. DO NOT aREATH£ THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INHAlED. OR IF ALLOWED TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIp· MENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXINGILOADING. APPLI· CATION. REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE. AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED FIELDS: Waterprool pants and coat; heavy-duty chemical· resistant gtoves; ",b­ ber boots or ",bile< overshoes; hood or wlde-brimmed hat; safety gog. gles or face shield; HIOSH 8DI)fOVed respirator. In addition. mix8f/IQsd· ers must wear a chemical reSIstant apron when = concentraled product. During aerial application In nOllellclosed • a helmet with a visor may be substituted for the hood or wide·brimmed hat and safety goggles or face shield requirements. POISONOUS TO ASH AND WlLDUFE POI!lON SIGNS (Symptom.) PARATHION Is a very dangerous polson. H rapldty enters the body on contact with all skin sorloces and eyes. Clothing wei with this malerial must be removed immediately. Exposed persons must rOCGlve prompt medical treatment or they may die. Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headaohe. nausea. vomiting. cramps. weakness. blurred vision. Pin·potnt pupils. tightness in chest. labored breathing. nervousness. sweating. watering of ayes. drooling Of kOlhing of mouth and nose. muscle spasms and coma. WORK SAFETY RULES IF MIXINGilOADING IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: Heavy-duty chemical resistant gloves; chemical resistant apron. long· sleeved shlrt (Of gauntleis and short &lee .. shirt) and Iong.togged I'8flts; _ and sockS. Safety goggle. or a laceshlelcl must be worn when the system Is under pressure. · ... 11 other protective clothing and equipment required for use with open aysiems must be 8vailatM nearby, .' IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT, THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP­ MENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: Clean Iong·sleeved shirt and long-legged panls. All other protective clothing and equipment required (or use during applicalion must be available in the cab and must be wom when exiting the cab inlo treated areas. n used tor this purpose. contaminated dothing may not be brought back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. REMEMBER-THIS CLOTHING IS NOT INTENDED TO PROTECT YOU DURING REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIP­ MENT OR DURING EARLY REENTRY! REFER TO THE INSTRUC­ TIONS ABOVE. HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. IMPORTANT! If pesticide comes in contact with skin. wash oH with soap and water. and contact a physician immedtately. Always wash hands. face, and arms with soap and water before smoking, eating. drinking, or toileling. AFTER WORK: Wash gJoves with soap and waler before removing. Take or. all work clothes and shoes. Store pr()~ective clothing separately from pernlng crops or weeds. 00 not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It I •• violation 01 Federal law 10 u .. Ihls product In a manner incon­ sllIenl with Ita labeling. Do nol apply thl. product In such a manner as 10 directly ~h,ough drift expoae WOf1(ers Of other persons. The afea being treated must be vacated by unprotected peroons. . Reentry into apple, citrus, peach. nectarine or grape lieJds in the states of Arizona, Catilomia. Nevada. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah is prohibited for seven days after (he end of application, unless all protective clothing and equipment required for earty reentry as de­ scribed elsewhere on the label is worn. Reentry inlo all other treated areas is prohibited for 48 hours after end of application, unless all re­ quired protective clothing and equipment is worn. Because certain states may require more reslrictive reentry intervals for various crops treated With this product. consult your State Department of Agriculture for further informalion. Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to be in a treated area OT in an area aoo.Jt to be treated with this product. Inform workers of areas or fields that may not be entered without specific protective clothing, period of time field must be vacated and appropriate actions to take in case of accidental expo&"lre. An d:xample of such information is given under wrinen warnings. When oral warnings are given. warnings shall be given in a language customarily understOod by workers. Oral warnings must be given if there is reason to believe that wrinen warnings cannot be understood by workers. Wrinen warnings must include the folJowing informalion: DANGER Area treated with Phoskil· 2 Dust on (insert date). Do not enter wilhout appropriate protective clothing for 48 hours (insert Stale Department of AgricuHure's re-entry interval, if lTIOfe restrictive). In case of accidental exposure to pesticide spray or duss, wash the skir. thoroughly With soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water. If inhaled, 90 to an area where the pesticide has not been appUed. Get mechcal attention if needed. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Pesticide Storage 00 not store in or around the home. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original con· lainers only. Store in a COOl. dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use, fold and roll back bags, damp and dose tightly. Do not pul concentrate or dilute malerial into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers. water. food or feed by storage or disposal. In case of spill. avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons. Coniine spillS. Call FMC collect: (716) 735-3765. To confine spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb wilh sand, cat litter or commercial day. If dry material, cover to pre· vent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Idenlify contenls. Pesticide Disposal Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardoUs. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Fed­ erallaw. H these wastes cannol be disposed of by use according to label instruc\ions. contact your State Pesticide Of Env1ron~ mental Control Aaency, or the HazardoUs Waste representative at the nearest EFfA Regional Office for guidance. CoINII_D1sposal Comple\e\y empty ""II inlo applicallon equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if alkwfed by Slate and local authorities, by burning. " burned, slay oot 01 smoke. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS The lailowlng reslrictions apply to use 01 this product aHer February I, 19BB. Belore using this pesticide on com, wheat. oats andlor barley in the counties lisled below, you musl oblain the PESTICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES lor lhe county in which the product is 10 be used. The bulletin Is availabte from your County Exlension Agenl, Siale Fish and Game OIIice, or yoor pesliCide deaier. UN of thll product In I mon_ Inconlillont with the PES­ TICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPE· CIES II I violation of Federll ,,"WI, Allblml Colbert, Greene. Jackson, lamar, lauderdale. Umeslone, Madison. Marsh.II, Morgan, Pickens and SUmler Arizona Grahem, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal and Sanla Cruz ArIuonl .. Benton, Clark, gay, Cross, Lawrence, Lee, _0, Polk, Randolph, Sharp and St. Francis CoIliomll Bulle, Colusa, Glenn, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angel •• , Merced, c • t c . . . Modoc, Orango, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San lJiego, Santa BarbaTa. Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, T~, VenI1Jfa and Yolo Florida Alachua. Bake'. Bradford. Brevard. Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Oade, De Soto. Dixie, Duva!. FI&gler, Gadsden. Gi;.:t,rest, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, HighIan