# PARATHION 4E EMULSIFIABLE INSECTICIDE CONCENTRATE

- EPA Reg No: **5905-513**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (44.08%)
- Label accepted: 1994-04-26
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00513-19940426.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
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Forretail sale only tocenifl:!d commercial aerial applicators or persons under their direct supervision, For 
use only by cenified commercial aerial apfllicators Direct supervision for t his product is defined as the 
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cenified commercial aerial applic?tor being physically present during mixing, loading, repair and clea:;,n;;.;in.:£.;o:.:,f __ --. 
applicat;on equip~ent Cenificd commercial aelial applicators must also ensure that all rscse<£'?'T E D 
these actrvltles are IIlformed of the precautlonal)' statements, 
HELENNR 
PARATHION 4E 
EMULSIFIABLE INSECTI CI 
CONCENTRATE 
APR 261994 
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Foruseonly on alfalfa, harley, corn, cotton, sorghum, soyheans, sunflower and wheat 
ACTIVE I!'iGI{EDIE"'TS: 
Parathion (O,O-diet hvl O-p-nitrophenyl phospho. othioat,,) 44 08°,;' 
Rebied Compounds I 41 % 
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TOT A L 10(1 (10% 
POISON DANGER 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHlLDRE!'i 
"ELIGRO: Si lISted 110 l'lIticll()C Ia ctiqllrla, IIIIS(III(, a lllqllil."n panl qllc S~ 1:1 c:l.pliqllc a ustl."d I."n 
detalle, (If yo II do not \II1(11'1'5talid Ihe lahe!, find sOllleone 10 explain it 10 ~'Oll in dctail), 
STA TBIE!'iTOFPRACTICAL TREA nlE"'T 
OI'glIIlO)l hosphale 
Call a doctor(physician), clinic or hospital immediately Explain that thC\'ictim has been exposed to par­
athion and d:!scribe his condition 
I rhl'eat hing has slop)lrd, <;tan anificial respirat ion immediately and main! ain until doctor <;ees victim, 
IrSwallowed: Drink I or:: glasses of waler and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. 
Do not induce vomiting orgi\'e am'thing b:'lllOUlh to an unconscious person Get medical atlcntior 
In Case or Conlllct: Immediatel~' flush e\'es or skin with plenty of water See doclOr immediate:;.' 
See inside label for additional information 
EPA Reg :\0 , 5905-~ 13 
First Icttersof product hatch code in(licatt' producing establishmcllt, 59(l5-GA-1 =C'J '905-AR- I =\\'A 
5905-CA-1 =KC 5905-FL-1 =TF 5905-IA-1 =01 
NETCO:\TENTS, 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANI:\IALS 
DANGER - POISON 
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Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin or eyes. Rapidly absol'bed through 
skin. Do not breathe vapors. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. 
THIS PRODUCTMAYBE FATALIFSWALLOWEDOR INHALED, OR IFALLOWEDTO 
CONTACTSKIN. FAILURETO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PER­
SOJliALPROTECTI\'E EQnpl\1ENTWILL INCREASE YOUR RISK, 
IF SWA LLOWED - Drink I or:2 glasses of water and induce vomiting hvtouching back of throat with 
finger orblunt object. Do not Induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get 
medical attention 
I'OISO:\OtJS BY SKIN CONTACT 
Poisonous if touched by hand, or 5pilled or splashed on skin. in eves or on clothing (liClllid goc, through 
clothes) 
POISONOUS IF BREATHED 
Breathing vapors. spra~' miq r>:'!ill st 111<1\ be fat ill 
PERSOJliAL PROTECTIVE EQUJPI\1El'iT 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options. 
follow the instructions for category G on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chan. 
Mixers and Loadt'I's (who IIlIIS! lise the closed system described elsewhere Oil this 1:111('lIlI1ust 
,,'ear: 
Coveralls over long-slee\'ed shin and long pants 
Chemical-resistant glo\es. such as Barrier Laminate or \·iton. 
Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 
Chemical-resistant apron 
Protective Eyewear, if the closed system is pressurized 
Applicators (pilots in enclosed cockpits) III list wear: 
Long-sleeved shin and long pants 
Shoes plus socks 
In addition, pilots must wear chemical-resistant gloves. such as barrier laminate orviton 
whenentering or leaving an aircraft contaminated with pesticide residues If taken infO the t;f)·;l;pit, 
the gloves must be kept in an enclosed containerto prevent contamination oft:-Je i:1s;de oflhe 
cockpit 
All Other Handlers, including pl'nons who (I) repa ir. clean, or maintllin I hl' pa rt.o ;; f m ixilog, 
loading, or application cq n i pll1en I t hllt may conta in residues, (2) clean up spills, ~ i) Iia ndle open 
containers, or (-t) dispose of this IJesticidl' 111 list wear: 
Chemical-resistant protective suit 
Chemical-resistant gI0\'e5 such as barrier laminate or viton 
Chemical-resistant footwear plus sucks 
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Protective Eyewear 
Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 
A respirator with either an organic-vapor-removing canridge with a prefilter approved for 
pesticides (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesti­
cides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G) 
USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
Users must· 
- Provide mechanical exhaust ventilation, ifproduct is handled indoors 
- Discard clolhing and other absorbent matenals that have been drenched or heavily contami-
nated with this producl'S concentrate Do not re-use them 
- Clean respirators and replace cartridges or canislers according to instructions included wit h the 
respirators. 
- Replace gloves frc'lllcmly 
- Keep and wash PPE (co\·eralls, gloves, fOOl wear, aprons. protective eye\\ <!ar, etc.) sepa-
rately from all olher laundry \rash PPE after each dav's use. following the manufacturer's direc­
tions. Ifno such instructions. u,e detergent and hot water Store PPE separately from personal 
clothing 
- Keep personal work clothing(long-sleeved shirts, iong pants. and socks) worn while 
performing mixing. loading. application. and other handling and earl\' entry ti!sks separate 
from household ar1icles. Alier each day of use. wash work clothing separately from house hold 
anicles. 
USERSAFETY RECOl\1]\lE~DATIO!,;S 
Users should 
- Not rub eyes or mOllth with hands 
- STOP work and get help right away. if you feel sick in an\' \\a\' See First .-\Id (Practical 
Treatment) section of this label. Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately 
Explain that the victim has been exposed to parathion and describe his condition. After first aid is 
given (See First Aid Treatment Section) lind if a doctor cannot corne, take victim to clinic or hospi­
tal. 
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. 
- Remove clothing immediateh' ifpesticide gelS inside. Then wash Ihoroughh and put on 
clean clothing 
-RemovePPE. all work clothing, and fOOl wear immediately after handling thIS product. Wash Ihe 
outside of gloves with soap and water before removing. Shower using soap and water Wear only 
clean clothing when leavingjob-- do not wear contaminated clothing. 
- The National Pesticide Telecoillmunication ~et\\'ork (l\'PT~) is available for recommenda­
tions regarding poisoning management. emergency treatment, and other inforn1ati. III " .. g~rding the 
toxicity ofparathion. The loll-free number for l\'PTN is 1-800-858-7378. 
- Repeated exposures to Cholinesterase Inhibitors sllch as are contained in this prod!:ct r:1a)', 
without warning, calise prolonged susceptibility to very small dosesofanycholinester ase inhibtor. 
POJSO!,;I~G SYI\I PTO'IS 
Parathion is a very dangerOlls poison It rapidlv enters the bod\' bv contact \\ It h all skin surfaces 
and eyes. Clothing wet with t his material mllst be removed immediately Exposed persons mu~t 
receive prompt medical treatment or t hey may die 
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Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred 
vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in chest,labured breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, 
drooling or frothing of mouth and nose, muscle spasms and coma. 
NOTETO PIIYSICIAr-i 
Since any symploms from absorption of this combination product are likely tobe those of ethyl parathion 
intoxication. treatment should be directed tow.lrds therelief of cholinesterase inhibition. 
ANTIDOTE-Administer atropine sulfatein large doses, TWO 10 FOUR mg. intravenously or intramuscu­
larly as soon as cyanosis isov~rcome Repeat at 510 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization ap­
pear 2-P AM chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT 
GIVEI'vl0RPHIKE OR TRANQClLlZERS Parathion isa strong cholinesterase IIlhibitor affecting the 
central and peripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign of 
puhnonary edema, the pat ient should be given supplemental oxygen and treated s),mplOmat icany. Contin­
ued absorption of the poison may occur and tillal relapses have been reponed aft~r initial improvement 
VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OFTHE PATIENT IS II'DICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
[l'\VIIWr-il\I[!'\TAL IIAZARDS 
ThiS pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wildlife Birds in treated areas may be killed. Do nol apply directly 
to water or wetlands (swamps. mMshes. bogs. and pot holes) Run-offand drift from target area may be 
hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites Do not contaminate \\'ater by disposal of equip­
ment washwaters. 
This product is extremely toxic to bees exposed to directtreatl11ent or residues on blooming crops or 
weeds Do not applv this product or allow to drift to blooming crops or weeds Do not apply this product 
or alia\\' 10 drift to blooming crops or weeds ifbees are visit ing t he treatment area 
PHYSICALORCIIEMICAL IL\ZA ROS 
Do not use or store near heat or open flame. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use t his product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling For any require­
ments specific to your State or Tribe. consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation 
A PI'LICA TlO:-; RESTRICTIONS 
Atrial Application Only: Ethyl parathion may onlybe applied aerially, and only b\' a cenified commercial 
applicator as defined in FIFRA:!( e )(3) HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTL Y PROHIBITED ~UR­
ING AERIAL APPLICA T10N. 
No spray or Drift On Any PC/'son: Do not a'ppl)' this product in a way that will coniact v.orker~ or 0ther 
persons. either directly or through dri ft During application. keep all persons.li\'estock, ,lI1e pets Gut o;the 
treated area and any area within 100 feet of the treated area 
Areas Where Applic:llionls Prohibited: Do not apply this product within 100 feet 01 building~" pl.Llic 
roads. or bodies of water Do not appl\' within 100 feet of prop ell\' lines, ullle,s the owner of the aajacent 
property has given prior written consent to the application and has been informed of the timing of the 
application and the appropriate entry restrictions 
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Crop Lim itations: This product must not be applied to any crop other than alfalfa, barley, corn, cotton, 
sorghum, soybeans, sunflower, and wheat. Any treated crop must be harvested only by mechanical means. 
Hand harvesting of treated crop is prohibited. 
Chemigation Prohibition: Donot apply this product through anytvpe of irrigation s~'stem 
Drift Reduction Measures: Do not apply this product if the wind exceeds 10 miles per hour. Apply only 
from nozzles located not more than 75% of the distance from the center of the aircraft to the wing tip or 
helicopter rOlOrtip. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Cse this product only in accol dance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard. 40 CFR 
part 170 This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural \\ orkers on farms, forests, 
nurseries, and greenhouses. and handlers of agricultural pesticides It contains requirements for training, 
decontamination. notification, and emergency assistance It also contains specific instructions pertaining to 
the statements i:', this labdingabout personal protective equipment, rest ricted-cntry inter\'als, and notification 
to workers. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker 
Protection Standard (\\'PS) 
IJ\1PORTA1'\T The exceptions in the \\'PS pertaining topersonal protective equipment, restricted-entry 
intervals, and notification toworkersdo NOT apply when this product is used. 
Restrictions lin Entl'" to Tl'rllll'd AI'('as: 
Do Ill't enter or allow any person to enter into ent rv-rest riet ~d areas (treated areas plus areas within 
100 feet of trt:a: ,'d area s) during t he rest ricted entry intel'\al (RE II (':.; days (6 da\'s for corn) and during 
any longer period of time prescribed by State law or regulation EntT)'into entry-restricted areas(including 
early en"" that would otherwise he permitted under the WPS) by any person is PROHIBITED. except for 
persons who are ( I) handlers perfornling crop-ad\'isortasks ore::) workers perfor'ning irrigation-related 
tasks 
Restrictions for All Persons \\'ho Enter Ent'1'-Restriclrd 
When anv person enters the treated area or within 100 feet of the treated area before the expiration 
offiEI all oft he following requirements must be complicd with 
(1) No entry is permitted. except for persons who are performing crop-advisortasks or irrigation­
related tasks 
(2) No person is allowed to enter or remain in entry-restricted areas durillg aH,licatiull and until 
four( 4) hours after applica:ion is complete' 
(3) 1'\0 pprson is allowed to remain in any entry-restricted area for a IOtal of IHore tlnn ( I ) hour in 
an\' 24-hour per:od 
(4) Encil person ll1ust \\ ear t he persona I protecti\c equipn1l'nl specificd for early entry on this label. 
(5) Eac;, person IlUlst he pr(1\'ided the protections in the WI'S and in this labeling If the two 
requirement s are not identical. the I equirelllents t hat are t he most restrictive must be followed 
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(6) Each person, except owners of the farm and members of their immediate family, must have 
received training as follows: 
(a) Currentlycenified as an applicator of restricted-use pesticides, 
OR 
(b) Currently trained as a handler under the requirements of the WI'S 
OR 
(c) Currently trained as a worker under the requirements of the WI'S and in addition, is 
informed (i) howto put on, use, and take offPPE correctly, (ii) about the imponanceofwashing thor­
oughly afttr removing PPE, and (iii) how to prevent, recognize, and give correct first aid for heat illness. 
(7) Before entering the entry-restricted area, each person must l~J\'e read the product labeling or 
been informed ina mannerthe person can understand of all the requirements of all labeling requit .!ments 
related to safe use of the pe~: ;-:Ide, including signal \\ord. human hazard Fecaut ions, first aid instructions, 
symptoms of poisoning. and personal protective equipment requirement' for earlv ent rv 
(8) Appropriate meiisures to prevent heat illness Illust be taken ;';1r each person 
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(9) Each person must be provided a decontamination site that is reasonably accessible and is within 
114 mile of that person. (Except ion· if the site where the person is worl-ing is more that 1:4 mile from the 
nearest point reachable by vehicle, the decontaminat;OJI site may be at the access point) Each decontami­
nation site must contain an adequate supply of soap and single-use towels and an adequate amount of water 
for rOlltine washing, emergencv eveflushing, and emergency whole-bod\"\vashing The water must beofa 
quality and temperature that will not cause illness or iniurnvhen it contacts the SKm or eves or ifit is swal­
lowed The site for crop advisors IllUSt also contain a clean change ofcJothing, such as a coverall. 
( 10) Each person must calTY an eyeflush dispenser containing a: ieaSl one pint of water that meets 
the quality and temperature criteria listed for decontamination water in(91 above 
(II) Afterthe activity in the entry-restricted area, soap, clean towels, and an adequate amount of 
water for thorough ~vashing Illust be available at the place where the person removes the PPE. The water 
must meet the quality and temperature criteria listed fordecontamination water in (9) above. 
( t 2) Each person must wash t horou!!hlv after removin!! PPE. - . -
(13) Personal protective equipment worn during early entry mu ,: not he worn home No person, 
other t han owners of the farm and members oft heir immediate family. mav take home -- before it is c1~J:ted 
-- PPE worn during early entry 
Pel'sonal Protect ive Eq II iPlIlfllt for 'Early [IItl,)': PPE required for earl\' en:r\, to :reated areas 
that is permitted on this label is 
Coverallso\·er long-sleeved shin and 10l1g pants 
Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate and vitol1 
Chemical-resistant footwear 
Protective Evewear 
Chemical-resistant hradgear for O\·erhead c\posure 
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Notification Aho"t A pplication and Entn' Rl.'strirtions: 
Notify workers (other than workers who are members of the farm owner's immediate family) ofthe applica­
tion by warning them orally if they will be within 1/4 mile of the treated area, In addition, treated areas must 
be posted with WPS signs at (or 100 feet outside) all usual points ofentry or at (or 100 feet outside) all the 
comers of the treated areas afford~i~n:;:g..:.n:.::la:::x.::·i.:.:n.::ll:.:1 m.:.:..:\'.:.:is:::ib~i:.:li~t~:...· ---------- __________ ...l 
Notification to Farm Owner/Operator 
A cenified commercial applicator must not apply this parathion product on a farm until heor she makes sure 
the owner of the farm (or person responsible for managing the farm) has the following informatio'1 in writing; 
(1) specific location and description of the area to be treated. (2) time and date of application, (3) product 
name. EPA registration number, and active ingredients, (4) the entry reSlrictions including the restricted­
entry interval, (5) the requirement for both oral warnings to wo' kers and posting of treated areas, (6) the 
requirement that crops treated with parathion be harvested mechanically and the prohibition on hand har­
vest ing. (7) the incident reponing requirements set fonh on this labd. and (8) any other labeling requirements 
concemi ng the protect ion of worker:; or other persons during vr afte' applicat ion This requirement is 
satisfied iftheowncr/operator of the farm has a copy of this labeling 
PROTECTIO\ OF AI'I'LICATOI{S A\1J ;\IIXER-LOADERS 
Applicalor Proleclion: Thecockpit of the aircraft used to apply this product must be fully enclosed while 
this product is being applied ~o pilot may applv this product if the pilot has earlier during the day of 
appiication perfonlled any mi"inglloading activit ies (otherthan acting as an observer) involving any pesticide 
product containing parathion Human fiaggersare prohibited 
:\1 ixcl'/Loadcr I'rolccl iOIt: An observer must be present duri ng all mixing/loadi ng activities in orderto 
furnish assistance in the eve:1l of an accident The observer must not act as a mi"erlloader and need not 
\\ car personal protective "qlllpment 
This product must be mixed and loaded in a closed system. as described below 
The liquid pf'~ticidc:: must be removed from its original shipping container and transferred through connecting 
hoses, pipes, and/or couplings that are sufficiently tight to pre\'ent handlers or other persons from contacting 
the parathion concentrate, use dilution, or rinsatesolution A complete seal by dr\' break or screw-on 
coupling to the opening of the original container shall be required 
All hoses, piping, tanks, and connect ions used III the system shall be of a type appropriate for the product 
being used and the press'-Ire and vacuum levels im'olved Tht' clo~ed system must be adequate to make 
necessary measurements of the product being used External sight gauges shall be equipped wi,;l\:alves so 
that the flow of pesticide to the sight gauge can be shut offin case of breakage or leakage fro IT: :hc gauge, 
Shut-offdevices must be installed on the'exit end or all hoses and at all disconn(.ct poi ,lIS to orevent leakage 
of parathion when the transfer is SlOpped and the hose is remo\"ed or discon,lectd, I:a ho~e cJ:ried 
parathion concentrate and has not been rinsed in accordance \"it h t he instruct ions ill this seCll('n, r dry­
couple shut-off device that will minimize parathion drippage 10 not more tlHn:! ml pe. disconnpt;t must be 
installed at the disconnect pomt I fthe hose carried di luted-for -use parathion or nnsate solu:ior" a reversing 
action pump or a similar system that will empt~ the hose and eilmll1ak dripping ofliquid from tile end of the 
hose may be used as an aitern?otlve to a shut-ofl'device 
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In mixing/loading operations do not pourthis product from its container, Before opening the container, 
make sure that the container is resting securely on the ground or a sturdy Suppv:1, with the top (opening) 
end up and approximately leveL 
Removethe product from the container only by useofa vacuum-producing pump system connected to a 
probe system that is listed by the State of California underthat State's program establishing criteria for 
closed-system handlingoIToxicityCategory I pesticides, Examples of California-listed systems are the 
Chemprobe® Model II system sold by Cherlor Mfg Co, Inc, P 0, Box 2174, Salinas, CA 93902, 
telephone 408-422-5477 or the Protect-O-Loader Model ).'M-I system sold by Protecto Mfg, Co" 
20189 Firerock Road, Bend, OR 9770 I, telephone 503-382-6886 The probe system shall be screwed 
into the threaded opening in the top of the cor.tainerto form a watenight connection, using appropriate 
adaptors provided by the prob(; manllfaclU reI' as necessary The inst ructions provided by the seller of the 
probe have been thoroughly rinsed as required by this section 
The c1osed-system must provide for adequiuc rinsing ora Ill' rClllol'ablc pr,'be and of all containers that are 
not labelled for return to the registrant Rinsing must be done using a liquid that contains no pesticide, The 
rinsing "stem must be capableofspray-nnsing the inner surface of the container The rinse solution shall be 
I clllol'cd :iomt he pesticide con:ainer concurrent \\'It h the int roduct iOIl of: h" rinse medium The rinse 
solution shall go into the pesticide mix tank of applicator vehicle via the closed system 
The system shall be rinsed according to the specifications of the manufacturer ofthe probe 51'stem, or. in the 
absence of such specifications, by moving at least one half of the containen'olume through the system, A 
minimum pressure oflS psi shall be used fort he spraninse Parathion containers shall be protected against 
excessil'e pressure during the container rinse operation 1'.leasures shall be taken \(l prevent the spray' I inse 
procedure from causing an increase in pressure on the inside of the container walb OflT"xe than 5 psi, 
Either the oreralOr of the closed svstem must have;I\'ailable at I he time of orcrat ion a comi'iele set of 
wrillen instructions tor proper operation of the system, orthl' cenified a lplicatormust document in writing 
before an operator uses the closed system t hat the operator has been adequately trained in the proper 
operation of the system 
INCIDE!\,T REPORTING A telephone notification must bemade ifmixlng, loading, oruse ofa 
product containing ethyl parathion results in ( I ) inadl'enent or unexpected kl1llan exposure 10 t he product 
or illness result ing from exposure to t he product, (2) spill oft he product. (3 I an investigation by Federal, 
State, or local authorities of allegations illl'oll'ing drift of the product. or (-1 ) the deat hs of birds or other 
wildlife The ~enified applicator or the O\lner of the treated lands must nmify by tclephonethe Chief. 
Compliance Branch, Office of Compliance Monitoring, L:S EPA, at (20~) ~60-3 375 within seven J1j5 of 
becoming aware of the incident 
STOR;\C'E A:,\D DISPOSAL 
Pesticide Storage 
Do not store below 20"F (-7"C) BEST AVAILABLE COPl 
Do not use or store near heal, open thme or hot surfaces 
Keep out of reach of children and animals Store in onginai containers onll Store in a cooL dry place and 
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avoid excess heal. Carefully open containers After panial use. replace lids and close tightly. Do not put 
concentrate or dilute material into food or dnn~ containers Do not contaminate other pesticides. fenilizers. 
water. food. or feed by storage or disposal 
In caseofspilL avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons Confine spills. 
Call 90 1-761-0050. 
To confine spill: ifliquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay. Ifdry 
material, cover to prevent dispersal Place damaged package in a holdingcontainu. Identity contents. 
Pesticide Disposl,l 
Pesticide wastes arc acutely hazardous Improper disposalufexless pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is 
a violation of Federal Law If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, 
contact \our State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agcnc~. or the Hazal oous Wasterepresentatiye at 
• the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance 
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Containr,' Disposl,l 
i\ letai containers - Triple rinse (or cq ul\'aICI1I) Then ollcr j,,, Il'cycling orreconditioning, or puncture and 
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. 
Plastic containers - Triple rinse(or equivalent) Then offer fel! lecycling or reconditioning or puncture and 
dispose of in a sanitarv landfill, or incineration. or, if allo\~ ed by state and local authorities. tw burning If 
burned, stay out of smoke 
GE\,ERAL I~FOR'lATIO\' 
Mix in ,,:ater with agitation. agitate while spraying APl'h 1,'1 ow and field uops in I to 3 gals (California 
only: use 5 to 15 gals) of water by airplane 
COMPA TIBILIn' - Avoid combinations containing highh'alkaline materials such as lime-sulfur solutions 
or lime. Alkaline compounds will reduce the effectiveness of Parathion 
ALFALFA: Armyworms, Alfalfa Weevil Larvae, Wrhwonns - I'~ to 3· .. pint per acre. Do not apply 
within 15 days of harvest 
BA RLEY A~ [) WII EA T: Aphids. Annywonns. nlad; Grass Bug. Stink Bugs, Greenbugs, \\'inter 
Grain 1\1 ites. Thl-ips, White Spider:\1 ites, Leanloppers. Cutworms, Grasshoppers, Brown ',"heat 
I\lites, Sa~"s Plant Bugs - I tn 1-1/: pints per acre Chinrh Bugs. False Chinch Bugs - I-In I'i,lts 
per acre Do not apply within 15 da.,'s ofl:ar\'est 
COR:": European COnlllorel's (in the \\'hod) - I pint per acre Applnhe first sp.ay ,~'hen 75f/o of the 
corn plants show "shot hole" feeding and folln\\' with two additional sprays at 5- to 7 -dav inter\·;.ls. L1Je 
sufficient water per acre to prnvide complete coverage and he cenain whorls of plant are vell-treatrd 
Consult your State Agricuit'.1ral Expenment S tat ion for prPl'ert illling oftrcatillents Corn Leaf -\ pilirl- 1/2 
pint per acre Fall Arm~'\\'onns. Corn Rootwonn lulult5. "\nnywonns. Climbing Cutworms, Grass­
hoppers. Japanese Beetle - I pint per acre Corn Ean, onns - I pint per acre Apply to sill:~ l~ soon 
as they appear. Make 3 to 4 applications at :- to 3-day inter\'als as infestatIOn warrants Re-apply imme-
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diately after rain. Stink Bugs and Spider Mites - I pint per acre Chinch Bugs - 1-1/2 pint per acre. Do not 
apply within 12 days of harvest 
COTTON: Aphids, Mites, Cotton Flcahoppers, Gm'den Wchwonn, Thrips - 1/2 pint per acre. Spider 
Mites - 1/4 to 1/2 pint per acre Cahbage Looper, Boll \\e('vil- I pint per acre. Stink Bugs - I to 1-112 pints 
per acre, Salt Marsh Caterl)iIIars - I to 2 pints per acre, Bollworms, Colton Leaf Perforators, Lygus Bugs, 
False Ch inch Bugs, Se,'pen tine Leaf 1\1 inl'rs :wd SOllt hl',"n Garden L('anlOppers - 2 pints per acre. Use 
enough water for complete coverage Make first application when insects appear and repeat at 7 day intervals if 
required Ifdesired, this information mav be combined with other insecticides in a complete cotton spray program 
Do not harvest within 7 days 
SORGHUM: SOI'ghum Midge - I to 2 pints per acre (2 applications 3 to 5 days apart when approximatelv 90% 
of the heads have completely emerged frolll the booi or not laler than slart of blooming) Corn Leaf Aphids, 
;\1 itcs - I:: pint per acre Surghum \Yl"IJ\\ onn. Coni [;11"\' unllS, F .. l1 Ann~'worm - 3/4 to I pint per acre 
Chinch Bllg - 1-112 pints per acre Leafiniur.· maY occur on SOIllt: Il\'brid \'arieties of sorghum Spray a few rows 
a week or so before booting to tesl effecls on plants Do not apply \\'ithin I:: davs ofhar.'est or cutting for storage. 
SOYBEAi\S: Webwonns - L ~ pint per acre Vclvctheiln CateqJiII:II". Grcell Clovem'orms, Twospotted 
Spider 'lite. Stink Bugs - I pint per acre Corn [am orin. Fall Annyw()nll- 1-2/3 pints per acre. Do 1I0t 
apply more than two applications per growing season Do not apply \\'ithin ~o days of grazingor harvest. 
SUNFLOWER: SUllnower I\loth - I to 2 pints per acrf> (In a schedule of2 to 3 applications at:; day inter.'als 
Hvbrid sunflowers completely in bloom in 12 to 15 davs. thus the initial application should be made when 20°/0 of the 
plants have begun to flov. er and moths and voung lar\'ae are present Do not apply later than 30 days before 
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Thedirections on this label are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully. Insufficient control 
of pestsand/or injury to the crop to which the product is applied may result from the occurrenceofextraor­
dinaryor unusual weathcrconditions, the failure to follow the label directions, or good application prac­
tices, all of which are beyond the control of Helen a Chemiclil Company (the "Company") or seller. In 
addition, failure to follow label directions may cause injury to crops, animals. man or the environment. The 
Company warrants that this product confonns to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit 
for the purpose referred to in the directions for use subiectlO the factors noted above which are beyond the 
control of the Company The Company makes no ot her warrant ies or representations of any kind, express 
or implied, concerning the product. including no implied \\'arranty ofmcrchantability or fitness for any 
panicular purpose, and no such warranty shall be i'llplied by law. 
The exclusi\·e remedy against the Compall\ fur 311\ cause of action relat ing to the handling or use ofthi, 
product is a claim for damage and in no e\·ent shall damages or am· other reccwery of any kind against the 
Company exceed the price of the product" hich causes the alleged loss. damage. injur\·. or other claim 
The Company shall not be Id)le and al1\ aJIJ ail -:1 ,I II ll> <:gainstthe Company arc waived lor special, indi­
rect, Jncidental, or consequent ial damages or expense of any nature. including, but not limited to, loss of 
profits or income 
The Company and the seller offer this product and the bu\'er and user accept it. subject to the foregoing 
conditions of sale and limitation of" arrant\. liabilit\' and remedies 
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