# VALCO BRAND METHYL PARATHION EMULSIFIABLE NO. 4

- EPA Reg No: **9779-288**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Chevron 100 (48.26%); Methyl parathion (45.49%)
- Label accepted: 1985-01-14
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/001063-00104-19850114.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
For retail sa.le to and use only by Certified Applicators or persons und(>T their direct supeTvision, and only tor those 
uses covered by the Certiried Applicator's certiflcation. 
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NET CONTENTS ______ GALLONS 
ALeo 
B R A N 
METHYL PARATHION 
EMULSIFIABLE NO. 4 
D 
(CONTAINS 4 LBS. METHYL PARATHION PER GALLON) 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: BY WEIGHT 
O,O-dimethy! O-p-nitrophenyl 
Related Compounds 
Thiophosphate' 13.22·-~ 
Aromatic Petroleum Solvent 
I:-<ERT INGREDIENTS: 
TOTAL. 
'Methyl Parathion 
2.27% 
-18.26% 
6.25:0 
100.00% 
DANGER: BEFORE USING, READ THIS LABEL 
CAREFULLY 
~ POISON 
DANGER 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRSN 
SEE OTHER WARNINGS ON LEFT PANEL 
Manufactured By 
VALLEY CHEMICAL COMPAft'V 
GREENVILLE P. O. BOX 1317 MISSISSIPJ-. 
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~ PQlSOK SIGHS (SymptomJ) 
~!ethyl ~arathion i5 a very danierous poison. It rapid!>" colen the 
budy Oil contact with aU ,kin sw-faces and ey~. Clothing wet v. lib 
this materia! mW;t be remO\'ed immediately. Exposed persons must re­
ceive prompt medical treatment or they may die. 
Some 01 the signs and .yrnptoms of po[~oning art headaches, nausea, 
\·omlt~ng. cramp$. \l.uknes:s, blurred vision, pin_point pupils, tightness 
In chest. labore..i bredthing, nef'''ousness. sweating, watering (If eyes, 
droohng or froll-ung of mouth and m:·se. muscle spasms and CQma. 
POISON 
ATROi>lNE IS AN ANTIDOTE. 
CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR 
EMERGENCY SUPPLY. 
CALL A PHYSIClAS AT ONCE IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED 
~tETH\'L PAR.A.THlO:-i POISONING 
If symJltoms or signs of poisoning include blurted vision. abdominal 
cramps. and ngntn<:ss in the chest, do not \I.·<lit for a doctor but gi\'~ 
t ..... o atropine t~blets :;each 11100 gnin of 0.65 milligrams) at once 
,r)n" tablet :0 ch!icren under {iv(o years of aie.) 
+ FIRST AID TREATMENT + 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
(",d a doctor (ph)".'idaQ), dmic or hospital immediately. ExplaiQ 
';,,..t the victim has toeen exposed to me:hyl parathion and de~rilx­
:r .. ~ ;::nndition. If doc\N cannot corne. takc \'Ictlm to clinic or hospital. 
~!.,~ e patient irnn·,crl.ately (rom the area where methyl parathIOn is 
'W-H'nt. 
!F '-~:;HALED. rem·}~·c \1ctim to fresh air. U not breathing immel-Ii· 
~t,,:)· gh'e ar~ifJ(~:'! respiration. prde:3bly mouth· to· mouth. and 
InZl:ttain UntIl d·Xl')r sees nctim. If breathmg IS dlfflcl.!ll. gwe 
o~:;g(;n. 
IF l~ EYES Ok OX SKJ:ol, immediately flush with plenty of water 
for ilt least U minutts while remol'i:!! contaminated personal 
dCllting and sh(,e~ to avoid continued p?sslble e)tposure W \'ictim 
or- persor.s in attendance. 
• F SWALLOWED .• r,duct vomiting immediiltel)' by giving two glasses 
of ,.,tater and by touching back of throat ... .ith finger. DO MOT IN­
D1jCE VOMITIXG OR GIVE ANYTHING lJY MOUTH TO AN 
i:!'{CONSCIOUS PERSON. Han \'ic(jm lie down and k~~p quiet. 
HOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Ail.!;j'ole - adrnin1!ler atropine sulfate in lafjte doses. TWO to FOUR 
m.: ir..t~&\·enously or intramuscularly as 500n as ~yanosis i! over· 
-:<;1' t'". H--peat at 5 to 10 minute intervals unl:1 signs of atropinization 
.lp~""1or 2·PAM chlOride Is a pharmacolog.c antidote and may be ad· 
m.I·''itued as an ad)J..:nd to, but not a subs·lltute fOr. atropine which 
is .1 symptomatic ami often Hle·sa\,ing ao"ltidote. DO SOT GIVE 
MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS 8ECACSE THESE AXTIDOTES 
~tA Y PRODUCE ADVERSE EFFECTS ACCENTUATING THE 
PH.\RMACOLOcaC EFFECT OF THIS PRODUCT. ThiS product is 
, ~~r~"g cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central and I*ripheraJ 
r .. _:,o'-lS ~ystems and producing cardiac: and respiratory depression. 
.'t {'r:;.: !ign of pulmo)nary edema. the patient should be gl\'en s\,!p­
P:"'r~'\tal o,;ygen a~·1 treated sympl,(,matically_ Conhnued absorb. 
~iOn "If tre poi..$on,!:1ay OCfur and fa~"l ~":~~es hiV"beil\ leportt<: 
aft<-l \fl,tial imprr, emef\l:~ .• "ERY CL,')SE :tCPERVI~ION.OF THE 
P;'T!';~T IS IND1(l,,-1TJ) rOR AT t.EA'iT .8 HOllRS .• 
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REP£..'\ n:LI :EXPOS:'RF.8 TO Ct-IoLINisT[RAS~ lNtlIBITORS 
S1jCH .... 5 ARE CO=--':'AIN:f.D IN THIS PRODUCT MAY. WITHOUT 
WAlenSG, CAt:SE PROLONGED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VERY 
SMALL D.)SES 0: A).Y·:;HOL:NEST!fMSE nann:\'OR 
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Penura workin, wi~h ti1..9. prot .... :t Lhot..f.":'~avl" t;cqu~'" blood. t~t.!J 
.~f ~hfir cboUnt:ste!"~e t:e\"lis.j If '.he ch.Jlif.~tl.ulce le~t1- falb below 
:: clllie-a; po!nl, no lurfile! d~}<U"~ st,".Jll,t & 4;1ol".t1 until it hilS 
'~n d~term:ned h)' mead.! uf b.u\)d t«t.s lhat th~ .:hOIlc.~terase le ... el 
h ... • returl'<:'d to non11l1. Ref¢re using this product consult tbe Stat~ 
Ap-iculturf' Exteruion Service or ~puiInental StOltion for s~ific 
ue:ommendations fegudin, liueh blood tesu. 
It handled indooCl, provide mechanical e)thaust \-entilation. 
Keep all unprotected persoru and animals a""'<I), trom tr(!ated area or 
.... ·here there is da.nger o( drilt. 
Do not rub ~yes or mouth with hands It you feel ~ick in any way 
STOP work <lnd ret help rirM a ..... a)·. See Fint Aid (Practkal Ireat· 
ment) section. 
USE ONLY WliEN WEARING T'HE FOLtOWlSG 
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 
(I) Wear water·proof pOlnts. coil, hat. rubber bo<lu or rubber over­
shoes. (2) Wear ~afety goggl(!s (3) Wear a pesticid;} respirator jointly 
appro\'ed by the Mining [nfr)r(":ement and Safety Administration 
.formerI)· the U.S. Buruu of Mines) and the !{ational Institute for 
(kcupational Safety and Health under the provisions of 30 CFR part 
11 (4) Wear heavy duty nOltural rubber gloves. 
I~LPORTA!ow." Befofe temO\·lOg gloves. \u~h them With soap and 
water. AI ....... j"s wash hands, lace and arms ..... Ith soap and water be· 
lore smoking. ealing or drinking 
AFTER WORK take aU all work clothes and shoes. Shower using 
soap and water. Wear only dean cloth('S ..... }:(!n lea\'lng the job. Do 
not wear contaminated clothing. ""ash protectIVe clothing and pro~ 
teclwe equipment with soap and waler a(ter ea(:h use. Respirator 
should be cle3.nfd and hlter replaced aCCOtdmg to Instructions Includ~ 
ed wllh re:plrator. 
RtENTRY STATEMENT 
Do not apply this product In such a mannt'r as to directly or through 
dnft e)tpose .... ·orkers or other persons. The area being treated must 
be \·acated by unprotected persOns. 
D:I n()t enter treatcd areas (or 46 hours unless appropriate prot('('ti\·e 
clothing is wotn. 
8(,(,aUse certain states may rt""..(uire more restricth'{' reentry interl'als 
for \'arious crops treated with this product. consult )'our Slate De~ 
partrnent of Agriculture for further information. 
Written or oral warnings must be gh'en to workers who an~ expected 
to be in a treated area or in an area about to bt' treated ",:Uh Ihis 
product_ 
ORAL WARXIXGS shall inform workers of areas or fields that may 
not be entered. wiihout protective equiptnent and clothing specified 
On thIS label. during treatment or for 48 hours following treatm(!nt. 
Follow First AId Treatment instructions shown on this lab(!1 in case 
of acc~dcntal (!xosure 
Whell oral ..... arnmgs are gi\·en. warnmgs shall be gwen In a language 
cu,;tomarlly unaerstood by ..... orkers Oral warnmgs must te gwen If 
there I! reJson to behe"e ~hat .... ·ritten ..... arnings cannot be understood 
by ~HHk~rs. 
WRITTE:-4 WAR!'OIXGS must include the foJ!lowmg information 
DAXGER-Art'a tr{'ated ... ·ith ~tethyl parathion on __ (dale) __ 
00 nOl enter ..... lthout appropriate protecti\·e dothing for 48 hours 
Follow First Ai<l Trealrr.ent Instructions shown on this prOduct label 
In case of accidental exposure . 
ATTENTIOH 
To avoid e)tces--h'e residuei of methyl parathion on food or forage 
crops always obsen·e the statements f{lund under ~Diree:tions for 
t:~e." limiting the time before han'est when methyl parathion may 
be applied 
Because this material is poisonous by $kin contact. inhalation Qr 
swaIJ'l ..... ing il should not be used in such a manner or under weather 
conoiillons as will permit dnft of thE' £pray onto areas not intended 
t ... be sprayed. 
Do not apply (.;r aUow drift to areas occupied by Unprotected humans 
or beneficl,ll animals. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD 
This product IS toxic to fiSh, shrimp. crab. birds, ;lnd other ..... ildlife. 
Birds and other wlldllfe in treat.ed area$ may be killed. Keep out of 
lakes. streams. ponds. tidal marshes and e-stuaries. Shrimp and crab 
may be killed at application rates rC'Cornmendt'd On this label. Do not 
apply where these are important resources. Do nl' -·· ... Iy ..... here run. 
oU is likely to occur. Do not apply when weal . ~""Iditions favor 
drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate wilter by cleaning of 
equipment Or disposal or wastes. Apply this prodUct onl)' as specified. 
on this label. 
This product is highly toxic to bees expo!ed to dire<:t treatment or 
residUe! on crops. Prote-ctive informatiOQ may be obtained from your 
Coot>erative Agricl.lUural Extension Se ... ·ic~. 
PHYSICAL on CHEMICAL HAZARD 
Combustible: Do not we, POt "pill or store nUr heat or Game. 
In case of 
FIRE. USt wat~r spray. ~ . dry chemical or CO ...

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SPILL or LE.AK keep ;1) unprotected penonS a ..... a)·. Cover with 
.bwr~nt such as soda ash. lime, da)" or Slt....- dust. Sweep up and 
bw),. Wash area thorouehly .... ·itt. s\t'1.>ni lye solution.. 
STORACE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contllmjn:;;t~ ..... a.t~r. food. or feed by ,Iorage or disposal 
STORAGE AND HAh"ULlNG: 
I. HUldIe container cU~fun)· so a$ to altoid damtge Vld prevent 
luka,t. 
2. Do not me or store In or around Ole horne. 
3. Store «mlainer iii a well ventilated place. 
4. Empty ('(Illtainer retams \, .. por and tm:)(Juct residue Observe .u 
'.bel s.afeguards until container is <:leaned, .rf'C'Onditioned or destroyed. 
S. Keep Ollt t)f rea~h of children and dOm~tk animals. 
DtSPOSAL: 
Wules of this pesticide are ilcutely hazardoU$. Improper disposal oj 
UC'4$ peSticide. ~pray mixtures, or rinsate IS iii "'IQialion of federal 
I.,,, ... If these ~'a~I['$ cannot be dBposed of aC«lrdmg to label U$e in~ 
strUttlOns, contact your state pestlcldt' or £n'I:ironmen\a\ Cl)n\ro\ 
Alency, or the Hazardous Waste Repre~entatwe at the ne~re.st EPA 
Rellonal Office for guidance. 
!~3:Ie...!~~;~ ';he~tYofi~~tf~~e:ec~:\~" ~:r c:~~~I~~~n s~t~~\on un~!~~~ 
to prevent other u~e 3nd dispOse of in an appro,,·t<:I 1andflfl. or by 
other proc:~ure~ appfo ... ed b~' state and 1000ai 3uthorilie$. 
DIRECTiONS FOR ust 
It i$ • \'lo)a1l0n oJ Ff'deral Law \0 use thl~ pTodu1::1 in any manner 
incooslstel:;{ with It, Itbehng. 
Be !lure 1O read the precautionilry statements befor(' using~ 
Thb product i50 de5igoed for apphcatllm after dilution wllh water 
and lor use by tramed operators uSing .llrplanc or power ground 
equlpmen\, The h~lard< and prec'lulions tor handling Ih'" product in 
thIS ~n13mer aTe equally apphcable to It after dilulion with ..... ater 
for spray applicatlc.n Add the concentrate 10 the spray tank while 
fjlline with ..... ater and mix thoroughly either b~' means of a tank 
agitator or pump by~pass_ For best resuhs_ thoroughly ct)'l:U aU sur~ 
facts to be treated ..... ith spray. Rat("l: of applicatIOn gwen belov.· 
should not be exceeded Ne"'er apply later than ihdicated 10 assure 
r~sidul' )I;'\'eh at har .. e~\ ar~ bl!to ..... tolerances establ:shed b)' the Food 
lind Drug Administration. 
FOR CoNTROL OF:-Boll Wee'l:il. Thrips. Cotton Aphid, F1ea Hop­
pers. Lygu'5 Bug~, TarnISh Plant Bugs ahd Stlhk Bugs on rlee 
MIXING: - Add the amount o! "aleu Bran~ MNh,,1 Paral~l.IQr. Em. 
Ulsl'la.ble 1'0_ 4 rec::llnmended for thf' control o! each insect te> the 
water n(ct'ssary to treat one aCH'_ MIlo; thoroughl~ belore d-pplYlng 
If soluuon IS allo ..... ed t~ statld se\'eral hours. agitate well before uSing. 
USt: ON COTTON: _ Use Valea Brand MetJwl Pa~athion Ernuls.h. 
able ~o 4 at the rates reC'(lJr.mended belo ..... f'Or putiCUlar insect to' 
be controlled. This product should be ll$ed on 3 to $ day inten·als. 
or as nrtessary to keep insect under eontrol. The rate and inter"'al 
of application will depend Ilpon the size of co\\on. degre-e of \Mecl 
infe$l.ation ...... eather. and method of application Proper tuning ttnd 
uniform application ttre essential for best resull.5_ Methyl parathion 
hJ..$. to rapid action 01'\ ins~. but a short residual to:<:I(,l1y Frequent 
ap);)lications are often necessary Make no application within IS days 
of haf\,'eH or pasturing. 
TliRlPS: - Appl)' at Tilte of one {1} g~"or, p,er 20 ~c~. 
BOLL WEEVIL ANb COTTON VHID; - Apply at rate o( one (II 
(aUon poE'r 8 to 16 ,u;:rE'"S_ , 
f"L.EAHOPPER. LYGUC BOGS AND TARNISHED PUNT BUGS: 
Apply at rate of one (I) galon per 16 to 26 acres. 
SOYBEANS: - For conlfol of BoUWorffiS apply a\ ute 01 one {U 
,_Uon per 4 acre-s ?ot;:.ke no applicatIOns withm 20 d'n,·s of harvest 
Do. not appl}' more lhan twice ~r growing season. 
RICE: _ For control o( slink bugs ap);)ly at rate of one (I) gallon per 
liS acr~s Make no application Within J5 days of han:est. 
WHEN MAKiNG APPLICATION'S WITH AIRPLANES: - Follow 
the- $Ame Apphcation Program given for ground spraye~. applying 
one (1) eallon per 16 acres, in I to 3 gallons spray mix per acre. 
MOTICl: TO USERS: 
Selkr Vo'arrants that the product conforms to its chemical description 
and is reasonably fit for the purpose staled on the label ... ·hen u.:.td, 
In accordance .... ·ith directions W1der normal conditions of use but 
~ith~r this warranty nor any (lther warranty of merchantability or 
fitness for I particular purpose, txrress or implitd, extends to th~ 
UIIe 01 thili product conbaT)' \0 labe instructions, or under abnormal 
eonditioru, or under condilions not reasonably forst-elilble to leUn. 
IJ\d bUyer ~umes !.he rltk of .,. ... luch use. 
S'Re-c. Trldemark (It V ALLE.~ ThtlCAL COMPANY 
I-P.A. Re,. No. 1063·10. ~ EPA Ed. lDe.3~MS.1

StJPPL£M£NTAL LABI:L1NG 
METHYL PARATHION f;MULSlFiABL£ NO .• 
For States 01 Mississippi and Arkansas 
sL:-i No. MS·8!O028 SLN No. AR·815533 
For use on small grain; Bade}", Whc-at and Oats. apply 1I'l to 2 1/2 pts ;:X-J" s,:-re 
for control of aphids ond army\\"orms. Us€' higher rates {or armyworm controi. DO 
NOT apply within 15 days of harvest. B~t rf'Sults u·m be vbt..ained when daytime 
tempcralur~~ are in Ute 70·s. Rt'fer to label on conta.iner (or mixing ir.:..t! oJ.:.-tivns 
and safely informdtion. This labeling must be in the possession of the user at t}-,(> -;.;me of appHcation. 
It is a violation of Federal lav: to use this product iI) a m.JflJlcr inconSlstant with 
its laVcling. 
METHYL PARATHION MIXTURE, 
LIQUID, POISON 8, NA .. 2783, RQ 
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