# ALFA BRAND WETTABLE SULFUR

- EPA Reg No: **2935-505**
- Registrant: WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Sulfur (97%)
- Label accepted: 1997-08-26
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/002935-00505-19970826.pdf

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(under FIFRA, as >=ded) 
U.S. ~""\1RONMENTAL PROTECTIO!" AGENCY 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division (H7505C) 
-101 -M- St., S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20460 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
___ Registration 
~ Reregistration 
!"ame and Address oi Registrant (lIlClu.:le ZIP Code): 
Ms_ Linda Pearce 
Wilbur-Ellis Comoan-.r 
191 W_ Shaw Avenue, Suite 107 
Fresno, CA 93704-2876 
EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 
2935-505 
Term of Issuance: Unconditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
Alfa Brand Wettable 
Sulfur 
!S'ote; :Chil.nges in laD::!ing differing in substa!l:::" from that accepred in ,c~~~tion with this regiS~ation ~uSt be'submITted to and accepte4_ by the Registration ' 
Division prior to use ~f the label in cot::merc!, In any correspondence on"this product always refer to' the above EPA registration number. 
On the basis of infor.:ation furni.!-~ed by the :-!',;istr.:.,nt. the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and 
Rodenticide Ac.. 
Registration is in no ·.;.ay to be construed as a: :ndorsemem or recorrunendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment. 
the Administratt. ... r. 0':::' his motion. ;:nay 3I any :.=le suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in 
connection with the :-!"~istration of .a p • ..x1UC[ t..::":er rhis Act is not to be construed as giving me registrant a right to ex.clusive use of me name or to ilS use if it 
has been covered b: ,:ot.hers. 
Based on your respc~se to the Reregistration Eligibility Document, 
EPA has reregistere~ the product listed above. Enclosed is a copy 
of your label stamped "Accepted". This action is taken under the 
authority of secL:io~ 4(g) (2) (C) of the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide and Roden::icide Act, as amended. Reregistration under 
this section does not eliminate the need for continual 
reassessment of·pes::icides. EPA may require submission of data at 
any time to maintai~ registration of your product. 
Signature of Appro\':::g OtIicia1: 
PA Form ~70-ti

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
I-WZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIlolALS 
CAUTION 
• 00 not take internally. 
• Avoid contact with skin. eyes. and clothing. 
• Wash thoroughly after handling. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMEfoIT 
Applicalors and Olher handlers muSi wear: Al Long sI_ed So';";; B) Wa:«;lfoof 
910v",,; C) Shoes plus soO<s. 
Follow manufacturer's instnxtions for cleaning/maintaining PP':.. If ~ ~dl in­
strudionsforwashab!es. usedetergent and hotwater. Keep &1C wash?=£ sap-. 
3r.ately from other laundry. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIOI{S 
User>; should: . 
• Wash hands bQfore eating. drinking. chewing gum. using to<>o=o or "';"9 the 
toil cot. 
• Remove clothing imm«iiately n ~idG gets insld<!. Then ".,.,.s,h tn~hly 
and put on clean clothing. 
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this prodoct. Was. !he :>.r:side of 
gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thOf'O'JS!')Iy ~nd ~einto 
clean clothing. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from trealoc a"aa:s.. 
Do not apply directly to water or wetlands. 00 not contamir.ate ...a:er b,- ~ of 
&qu~rl"Ient or disposal of wastes... . 
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZAROS 
BURNING SULFUR EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC FU"'ES. SULFUR ()<_ST SOS<'€NDED 
IN AIR IGNITES EASILY. 
Keep away from heat. sparl<.s and llame. Avoid creating dust., ~ ~ cOO· 
taioor closed. Use with adequate ventilation. K&ep from COn.tad. ~ cixd:::ng ~te--
rials. " 
In Case of Fire: Use water spray. fog. CO2 or sand. WeatNlOSH ~ seIf-con-
tain.c! breathing apparatus. f.'\,," 
PRODUCT INFORMATION 
) Sulfur will cause severe frun and leaf injury to s~r~nsitlYe ~ D: "'CJ( use on 
apricots. Anjou and cornice pears. cranberr;es.~·ciJcurbits (~ !iOJash and 
soma varieties of melons). fBberts. spinach~ ~n9 trees. wal:M.rts ~ ot.'r'tfl" soositive 
pl .. ,ts. • , . ,." '.' ,. .. 
00 not a~y when shade temperature~ eXCeed·~:#fE!-.lP;~to ~ 9~. 
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Sulfur may burn foliagQ and fruit during periods orhigh t~rnpe-.:c.!r9S a ... :: _nOcr cer-
tain climatic conditions. . 
Do not use sulfur within 30 days of an'oifspcay '~'days on cit.. ... ..:s.l-
If th>9 cropto ootreat~ will be:u~~ (oreaMing 'o,rfroozing ~ con~t food pro-
CQssor betor.:!! applying sulfur. . 
Consun. State Agricultural Exte":~fon Service or State AgrC.JturaI Expe-ment Sta­
tions for additional information, as. the timing. and number of et:;:Oica!ior.s~.;.eded will 
vary with local conditions. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner ~-:sistE.r[ Mth its la­
bellnS· 
00 not appty this product in 8 way that will contact wot1<.ers or o..~".;r perso'"S. GirtH,r di­
rectly or through drift Only protected handlers may be in the a:ea ::!urino; =:plication. 
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consul! =-e-bgency ""'i'SpOnsib!e 
for p~sticide regUlation 
Do not apply this producllhrough any type of irrigation systl?""". 
An Agricultural Insecticide and Fungicide 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
SULFUR •••••••.••••••••••••••.•..•••••.•••••••........••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• g7.l)% 
INERT INGREDIENTS: ••••••••••••••••...•.• : .••...•.•.•••••••••••.••• _ ••• _ •••••••••••••• ~ 
TOTAL ..•.•...•..••..................•••.. 100.0% 
EPA Reg. No. 2935·505 
KEEP OUT 6FREACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
STATEME'1h-OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
If an adv~ "'aetlon'~iir. afl., .xposu,.: Promptly start the recom­
mended ~~~es.!leIoW;,So.k mOOicnI attention n further !footment is ..... 
qJo-od. 'f:;;:~\q;;':;r+::t ' 
It • large ~D~ ~~ .\liI*malerla1l. swallowed: Give oeve",19Iass95 of water. 
Induce vomilWi!Wi)agging the vidimwkh a fingerplacQd on Ihe back 01 the vic­
tim"stongUQ. Glj{!i,~ untilvomilus is c!&at. Do not induce vomitin9 orgive any-
}I'.~ by mo""!}~fiunconscious or convulsing person. 
:)f ~.~: ~e to fresh air_ Seek roodical attention if r&spiratory irritation oc-­
'c:ei$ odt,~ bQcomes difficult 
'""t""""""""·.,·,,, ng In e&~~~~.t:eontaet: Flush aU aHected areas with plenty of water for sevoraJ 
;:; :rritKJtes>:::' 
,;. 
" :?for,,-x.contacl: Hold eyelids apart and Hush with plenty ofwal", for 15 minutes. 
·:::·:G«..mooic:al attention if irritation occurs. 
. FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, teak, "re, .xpo:sur&, or accident call 
" CHEM1REC 1-800-424·g300. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (conL) 
Measure lhespeciried amount oIlIlis product then wash through fitter sere.n in Mar· 
Iy-lied spraylank or prlHnix in a btJckat before pouring into spray tank. Add balance of 
_..-10 fillank. Koep agitator running during filling spraying operations. Do not allow 
mixture to stand. Do not combine with emulsifiable liquid unless prEPolious use ot the 
mixture has proven physically compatibfg and safe to plants. 
Emulsifoabkteoncenlrate. should always be thoroughly mixed with at least half of :atal 
_Of before adding this product. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this p<Oduct only in accordance with ~s labQUng and with the WorkerProtec­
lion Standard. 40 CFR port 170. This Standard conmins roqulremonts for V·" 
protection of agriculural workers on farms. forests. nurseries $\nd 9re-enhousr s.. 
and handlers of agricultural pesticides.. ttcontains reqt·ire'TKtnt:.. for trair.:ng. de­
contamination. notification. and emergency assistance. ,f dlSO contains ~e-"':r<' 
instructions and exceptions pertaining to th& statements on ·his label about rJ~­
sonaJ protective equipment (PPE). notification to workers and restricted-entry ir:­
tetVaL The requirements in this box. only apply to use--; ,t ~i'" ,xoduct I:, ... t a..i: 
covered by Ihe Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not entgror alJowWOrXer entry into treated are-as dunng ti'le rec:tricted entry j-­
te<vaI (REI) of 24 hours. 
PPE required for &arly entry to treated areas that is permitteV un&3r th9 WOrK~' 
Protection Standard and that inyohf9s contact with ~nyth~'1') that has be~ 
treated. such as plants, soil. or water is: A) Coverans; C} 'A'at&ll-roof glo'Ves' (.j 
Shoes plus soO<s. 
RECOMMENDATIONS 
Except as specified. apply at the first sign of infection or infestation and repeat at : to 
'0 d2rj intervals_ Repeat as necossary to maintain control, following local spray p.rac­
rices. 
APPLES: Scab, powder mildew- apply 4 to 5 pounds per 100 gallons from Pl:"'",o( or 
pt'G'-Qk,ss.om spray through second cover spray. Add , gallon lilTlQ-sulfur In pink 3!'"ld 
calyx sprays. ~dn!osh. Gold&n OQlicious. Jonathan ilnd certain varietill?'s mny boer- in· 
jUrC?d by sulfur. Use on sutfur·tolerantvt;lrieties only.

RECOMMENDATIONS (cont.) 
CHERRIES: Apply 4 to 6 poundsporl00 gallons. Blossom blight. brown rot-apply in 
the popcorn. full bk>om andpetal·fan stages.le3fspotand powdorymildew- apply in 
p€'taPnll. shuck·fall and 2 WQe-ks afto, shuck fall. 
COTTON: Att9ntlc Mito-capply 410 Spounds per acre in Sto 1 Ogsllonswaterby air, or 
20 to 40 gallons of waler by ground power equipment. 83gin applications whon first 
true leaves from or when disease threatens. 
GRAPES: Rust~OWdQry mildow - use 2 pounds p9r 1009811ons. Make applications 
starting when shots araS inchos long; 1210 15 inchos long: 14 days later and 10 to 14 
day intervals therQafter to harvest. Ca"~mustootakQn towel all surfaces on which the 
fungus is to be controlled. CAUTION: Concord snd labrusca type grapes may be in· 
juredbysu~ur. 
PEARS: Scab. powder mildew-apply 4 poundsplu.'gallon Iima·su~urperloogBI. 
fons in tho piol< or pro-bioSGom spray. On Bartlett poatS. apply 4 to 6 pounds at pota~ 
falllhrough s&cond cover sprays. 
PEACH, NECTARINE: Brown rot. coryneum blighl. rusl. poach silver m~ •• powdary 
mi1d9w-apply 510 6 pounds por 100 gaflons form popcorn stage up to haIY.s!. For 
brown rot control in summar sprays. apply up to 10 pounds por 100 gaflons starting 
about 4 to 5 weeks before harvest and con tinuing at weekly intervals. 
PLUMS. PRUNES: Brown rOI.leaf SpoI.prune rust-use 5t06pounds per 100 gal· 
Ions. Forbrown rotoffruft. apply when fruitbagins to ripon. For la.f spot and rust. apply 
in pink stag~. bloom. petaJ.faliand shucldalf.ln cover period. apply a.necessary. 
STRAWBERRIES: Powdery mildew- us. 1 to 5 pounds por 100 gallons. Apply at 
first sign of infection and repeat as necessary to maintain control. Discontinue appnca~ 
tions during hot weather. 
TOMATOES: Tomato russet mfte-apply 310 6 poundsper acre deponding on size of 
plants. Us. full coverage spray and mak. ona repeat application a ngedoo. 
}RNAMENTALS: 
ROSES, PERENNIALS. SHRUBS: Black spot. powdery miid<>w. rust-apply 3 table­
spoonspergaJlon (6 pounds por 1 00 gallons) and spray forfulicov<><age. wetting both 
sides of 19 .... 9&. &gin applications when new growth appears in !he spring and repeat 
every 7 days. IT n ecossary. 
NOTE: Some burning may occur when u~ during warm We.athOf . 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
00 not contaminate WDtQr. food. or fil4d by stor39'" ordispos~'. 
STORAGE: Store in a coof dry place, 
P,ESTICIDE OIS.POSAL: Wastes resulting trom the use ot Ihi~ Ploouct mat:~ 
disposed of on Slt& or at an approved waste drsposal facility 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely emply bag into apphcalion oquiprr ..... : 
ThendlSpos9 01 empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. or. if aHO'N-?'C;:": 
Stat& and local authonties, by burning.lfburned. stay out of s.moke. • 
SPILL OR LEAK: Small spills can be handled routinely. Use adequate v.n: ..... 
tion and wear ar9spiratoror adust mask topreyenl inhalation. Wea(suitat>e p":'­
t9Ctive cfothing and eye protection 10 prevent skin and eye contact US9 ~~ 
following procoour •• : 
Sweep or shoveJ up spilled malerial using a natural fiber broom andlor alumrn~­
shoY9f to reduce sparking_ Becaretul not to cr'9ateduSI as an explosion COuld re­
sult. Place sweepings in an appropriate chemical waste container. SGaJ C::':Jr­
tainer and dispose of in an approved racility. Flush spill area with detergent a-"oC 
water to ferTlOVQ any r9Sidue. 
HOTfCE: The st.t.",." •• mad_ on Ullsl:llb~..,.. b,.(I.v~ 10 ba tru • .nd IIoCeUtat., but b~ 
ofcondlt10MorUS.Whlchar.~ndourcon~. WlLBUA-ELUSCOUPANYdonnoltnM.a,. 
nOt' ~. It authortz. any~.m or r..,.,.aent»tJve 10 mak •• atr'f warranty, guaranty or ~ 
• ."t.-lIon. .xpr--...d Of'lmplt.d.conc:«nlng tN. mat.f'laI or u-..u_In.,.-.o, •• xc-P"'In~­
mlty with tn. ."'t..m«rt. on th41ab«. twthM WUUR..£LUS COUP~Y nOf ~. un. ....... 
btl f'*d reapon"~.ln wtf mal'lnH 1ot.ny p«SOnallni ury Ol pt'~ damaq. 01' k>.u,....s ... 
log 10 tM buy.,. or 10 theoth« pet'SOn Itom nandllng •• 1orag. r:w UMot thI. maI.naI., nolln~· 
cordanc. wtth cft.-.c1fonL Thfo buyW •• aurnH MII1$1( and IJabltlty rea:uftlng from J.m~ 
hand11ng. atOl'ag.or UMNKf ~lIi and u .... thIs maWrl.-1 on ItHo .. CQndlUol'!s. 
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