crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/19713-280.md

IDA, INC. PARATHION 10%G

• EPA Reg No: 19713-280
• Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
• Label accepted: 1989-12-14
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/045115-00041-19891214.pdf

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( ·' PM I~ RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due to very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds For retail sale to and use only by certified applicator or persons under their direct supervision and only for chose Uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application, . mixing, loading, rep.ai.r and cleaning of application equipment. COllllllercial certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements. rnA, INC. PARATHION totG Granular insectiCide for controlling certain insects on the listed field, forage, fruit and vegetable crops. NOT FOR HOUE USE. ACTIVE" INGREDIENT: Parathion (O,O-Diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl Phosphorothioate) ••••••••. 9.54t Related compounds ••.•.••••.....•.•••..•.•.••.•••..••••••.•••••.•• 0.461- INERT. INGRED IENTS .••..••••••.••••.•••.•.•••.••••••.•••.••••••••• 90. 001- TOTAL 100.001- ACCEPTED DEC , ~ : ... U ... ~ .. IIM Fed.1Gl , r . ',I,jd .. ODd Rod ... tIci6. Act. ... ..waded.. .. til. peltid cle I •... ... Nd UDd .. __ EM 1IetJ. No. 11:)-' " ,OP! READ THE LASEL KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAN KILL YOU DANGER POISON PI::LIGRO Statement of Practical Treatment IF SALLOWED: Call a physician or POison Concrol Center. Drink 1 or 2 g13ses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Dn not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IF INHALED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink I or 2 glases of water and induce vomiting by tOUChing back of throat with finger. r ot induce vomiting or give anyching by mouch to an unconsious person. IF ON SKIN: Call a physician or Poison Concrol Center. Immediately remve patient from the vicinicy of the ethyl Parathion mixcure, remove all contaminated clothing, andwash skin with·soap and running water. IF IN EYES: Call a physician or ~oison Control Center, Wash the eyes L:-nediately wich running water for at least 15 minutes. See P~e 2 For Precautionary Statements, Antidote and First Aid. EPA Registration No. 45115-41 EPA Es.ablishment No. Nec Contents: Manufactured by: IDA, INC., , I£ST ''''UILE em ] 2215 West Street, Suite 2, Germantown, TN 38138

( PRECAUTIONARY'STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS (AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS) -- " - :10 ",or SWAI.L.OW Can Kill if SwaUowed nus crocuct C3n kill yqu ., swallowed even In small amounts: soray mist may :::Ie fatal it swallowed. DANGER ~ .... OT 'roue" Can Kill by Skin C ontct ThIS OfO(luct can Kill you ., toucned by nanas or salilea or SQlasned on skin. In eyes or on clotnlng (li<Juld goes rnrougn elatnesl. 00 "'aT 8J11EA THE C.an Kill It Breathed This croaue: can kill you It vacors or soray mist afe breatned. DANCER: poisonous if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Rapidly absorbed through skin. Repeated inhlation or skin contact may~ Without symPtOS, progressively increase susceptibility to .ethyl parathion poisoning. Do not~~RDw or get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray lI.ist. POISOI SIGlS/SlMPIOHS Ethyl Parathion is a very dangerous poison • It rapidly enters the body on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material lI.ust be removed immediately. Exposed persons .usc receive prompt medical attention or they may die. Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Beadaches, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes; drooling, or frthinof mouth and nose, spasms and coma. ATROPINE IS AN ANTIDOTE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED· ETHYL PARATHION POISONING. If symptoms or signs of poisoning include blurred Vision, abdominal cramps, and tightness in the chest, do nt wait for a doctor but give tva atropine tablets (each 1/100 grain or 0.65 milligrams) at once. (One tablet to children under five years of age). IOTE TO PIITSICWI Antidote - administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. intra­ venously or intramuscularly as soon as cryanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appears. 2-PAM chloride is a pharmacologic antidote and may be administered as an adjunct to, but not a substitute for, atropine which is a sy.ptomatic and often life-saving antidote. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE, piEOPHYLLINE, THEOPHYLLINE ETHYLENE-DIAMINE (AMINOPHYLLINE) PHENOTHIAZINE OR PHENOTHIAZINE TYPE OF TRANQUILIZERS AS THESE ANTIDOTES HAY PRODUCE ADVERSE EFFECTS ACCENTUATING THE PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT OF THIS PRODUCT. This product is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign of pulmonary edema, the patient should be given supplental oxygen and trat~~ symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur and ratalrelaspses have been reported after initial improvement; VERY CLOSE >PERVISION OF -HE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. Envito,mental Hazards This resticide i highly toxic 3 fish and wildlife. Birds in treated areas Mav e killed. Do not apply directLy to wter. Drift and runoff from target aras may be hazardous to aquatiC organisms in adjacent aquatiC ites. Cover or incorporate ·granule which are spilled. Do not contaminat Wolter when dispo1tnl of equtp8ent v •• hw.terl. This product is h'ighly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or res idues on bloomin~ crops or weeds. Do not apply this prodct or allow it to lf to blooming crps or eeds if ees ar vlsiting the tretent area. Phy~ical Hazards

--------------- ______________________ ..... _________ ",~ __ .~ •• ,V'.!"'"., .... , ....... .: .. ~,; . • 1 WORKER PROTECTOR STATEMENTS DO Not apply this product in such a manner as to directly.or through drift expose workers or other persons. The area being treated must be vacated by unprotected persons. Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various crops treated with this product, consult your State Department ryf Agriculture for further information. Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to be in a treated area or in an area about to be treated with this product. (Indicate specific oral warnings, protective clothing, period of time field must be vacated and appropriate actions to take in case of accidental exposure.) When oral warnings are given, warnings must be given in a languagecustomarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must be given if ther is reason to believe that written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written warnings must include the following information: "DANGER. Area treated with Ethyl Parathion On (date of application ). Do Not enter without appropriate protective clothing for ~ days--note special reentry here if applicable. In case of accidental exposure ( insert here the "statement of Practical Treatment" on front panel.)" RE ENTRY Re-entry into treated fields before expiration of the re-entry interval specified on this label is prohibited, unless the protective clotheing and equipment specified on this label are used. Crop Reentry Interval States Corn 6 days (All labeled rates) All States all other crops b days Call labeled rates) I All States

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( THIS PRODUC: KAY BE F'>'TAL IF SWALLOWED. INHAUD. OR IF '>'LLOWED TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTPNG AND EQUIPMENT WILL INCPE YOU~ R!S~. USE ONLY WHEN ,,""...ARING TP.:!: FOLLOWING PROTEc:rlE CLOT~!NG AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, '>'PPLICATION, REPA!R AND CANING OF APPL:C.>.TION EQUIPMENT, DISPOS'>'L OF PSTIC:DE, AND EAr'.!""/' FZE!ITrt't !!tTO TREATED F!::::!..DS: Waterproo~ pants and cae; heavy-duty ch.mical-resisant gloves: be boots or rbe: overshoes: hood or wide-brimmed ha: sa!ety goggles or tace shield: NIOSH approved respirator. In addition,. mixe't"/loaders must wear a che!:lical resis3.n-=. apron when using the concentrated product. During aerial application in nonenclosed cockpits, a helmet wit a visor may be substitted for the hood or wide-bri:med hat and satety goggles or face snield require:ents. IF MIXING/LOADING IS PERFORMED USIIIG A CLOSED SYSTEM, TEE :-OLLOWIl/G PROTEc:: ..... '"E C:AlTHING AND EQUIPMENT KAY BE WORN AS ;''''If ALTE?.!IA'!':V=:: Heavy-duty cheical resistan qloves: chemical resistant apron, long-sleeved shi~ (or qauntlets and short sleeve shi~) nd long-legged pants: shoes and socks. S!ety qoggles or a faceshield mus~ be worn when the system is under pressure. All other protective clothing and equipment requi:-ed for use with opel .. systems must be available near!Jy .. IF APPLICATION IS PE.ORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT, TH<: FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHIlIG AND EQUIPMElIT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTEP_'1ATIVE: Clean long-sleeved shirt and long-legged·pants. All other protecive clotinq and equipment required for use during acclication :ust be available in the cab and mus be worn when exiting te cab into treated reas. If used tor this purpose, con"aminated clothing may not be brought back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastrc bag. REM<:M!!ER- TE!S CLOTHING IS NOT INTE.'1DED TO PROTECT YOU DURING REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT OR DURING £A?Y REEl/TRY! REFER TO TEE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE. hu rLrtGG5 AP STRIC:LY PROHI!!ITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. IMPORTANT! If c@sticide comes in contact with skin, wash of~ it soap and water, and contact a physician immediat!ly .. Always wash hands, face, and ar:s with soap and vater before smoking, eating, drinkinq, or toiletinq. AFT!? WOP~: Wash gloves wi~~ soaD and vater betore reMovina. Take of~ all work cloes and shos_ Store protecive clohing separtely f:-om personal cloinq_ Launder protecive clothinq a!~~~ eC~ use. Shce using soap and wate:. Wea: only clean clotes when levig joe_ Co not Year contaminated c19thinq. ?e=sonal clo~~ing worn during mixing/loading, application, repai and cleaning of application equipment, disposal of pesticide, and ea:-ly r~'!!n":='y i:to t:-eated rielc!s tlt!S be stored and launderec sepa=ely !== household aicles.. Clo~inq and equipment hea·Ji.ly c=n,=a!:lined 0= dr!!nc!1e:d -"i':!'1 parathion mus~ be de.s-:.=:;ye~ ac====ing to state and local regulations. H:::A· .... :z::.y CU'!A..'·f!:!l,.T!:J OR D?..E!lCH.'EO. C:.oTHING-e.JmOT BE: AOEQUATEL'i OEc:::r:-A:i:!rA'!'!:> . ?espi=3~~=S should be cleaned and c3ridges reclc@d ac-o-'-~ t:J i::s~!""''!c-=.!.O:1S i:lcluc.ed '.11· ._.~ r . ... .. - --..... .,. .4 espl:-3_0rs. Replace gloves !=e~..le!'l':.!.:. L HST Antill( cin )

.. ( DiRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Lav to use this product in a maDDer inconsistent with its labeling. MANS: Apply 50 lbs. of 10: GraD~lar Parathion per acre broadcast before planting. TO CONTROL ROOT APHID ani! loIl>lWUGS, incorporate material into top 6 inches of soil. TO CONTROL CUTWO~~ aDd WRlTEGRUBS, incorporate into soil ~ediately after application. TO CONTROL SYMPHXLANS (including garden symphylans), preplant broadcast or apply at time of planting. Incorporate into top 6 to 9 inches of so11. TO CONTROL WIRwVWOBMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate immediately into the top 4 to 9 inches of soil. Apply at least one to tva weeks before planting. Use lover dosage for mineral soils and higher dosage for organic soils. BLACK-EYED PEAS: TO CONTROL ¥rR;wORHS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 9 inches of soil. CANTALOUPES, YATEIIHELONS: TO CONTROL WIREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate int.) top 4 to 9 inches of soil immediately after application. CORN: ( TO CONTROL SOUTHERll" CORN ROOTYORH, apply 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Apply evenly in furrow ~ inch below soil surface at time of planting, or apply in a 5 to 7 inch band over row at time of planting or cultivation. TO CONTROL CUTWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre at time of planting. Incorporate into top 1 to 3 inches of soil immediately after application. TO CONTROL SYMPHYLANS, apply 50 lbs. broadcast per acre prior to planting or at time of planting. Incorporate into top 6 to 9 inches of soil. TO CONTROL WHITECRUBS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of aoil immediately after application. . , TO COli'TROL WIREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 tbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Apply at least 1 to 2 veeks before planting. Incorporate into the toy.4-· to 6 inches of soil ~diately after application. (JUT AVAJUBLE em) , ,

.. . ( /" .. -r , ONIONS: TO CONTROL ONIOK 'GGOT larvae, apply 20 Ibs. er acre in the furrow at time of seding. TO CONTROL WIREWORM. ap;ly 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into the top 4 to 9 inches of soU. PEANUTS: TO CONTROL CORN ROOTWORM larvae (including southern corn rootworm) apply 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre as a row soil treatment at planting or pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. FOR SOUTHERN COR..,{ ROOTWORM, apply as a preplant broadcast soil treatment and incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of soil, or apply as a band treat­ ment over the fruiting zone prior to pegging. TO CONTROL LESSER CORNSTALK: BORER, apply 20 to 25 Ibs, per acre in a 12 to 14 inch band over row just prior to or aftr pegging. If applied before pegging, incorporate into top few inches of soil. If applied after pegging, apply before irrigation and thoroughly water into the soil. TO CONTROL Y8ITEGRUBS, apply 20 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. TO CONTROL W1REW0~, apply 30 lbs. per acre to the row at time of planting or pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. SOYBEANS: TO CONTROL wTEGRUBS and wLREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches 6f soil. SUGARCA.lfE : TO CONTROL WTR-VWOR.., apply 50 to 60 lbs. per acre to seed pieces in furrow at time of planting or apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into Sop 4 to 9 inches of soil. SloIEETPOTATOES: TO CONTROL planting. dosage for TURNIP: _LR.vwn~~, apply 20 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast befor~ Incorporate into the tor 4 to 9 inches of soil. Use the lower mineral soils or higher dosage for organic soils. TO CONTROL WOR.., apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planti~g. Incorporate into top 4 to 9 inches of soil. ., ' .

,~---------------------------- ( STORACE AJID DISPOSAL DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage should be under lock and key and secure from access by unauthorized persons and children. Storage should be in a cool dry area away from any heat or ignition source. Avoid storage at high temperatures. Do not stack over 2 pallets high. Move bags carefully so as not to tear or puncture. Do not move containers from one area to another unless they are securely sealed. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. DO NOT allow to become wet or store in a damp, humid area. Keep away from any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and fertilizer to avoid contamination. Store in original container only. If the contents are leaking or material is spilled follow these steps:

1. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
2. Wash area with water and soap to remOve remaining pesticide.
3. Follow washing with clean water rinse.
4. Do Not allow run-off to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies.
5. Dispose of wastes as indicated below. , PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wates are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be used according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and Local authori­ ties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

, WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE: OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests believed reliable. Yollow directions carefully. Timing and method of application. weather and crop conditions. mixtures with other chemicals not specifically recommended. and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the control of the seller. Buyer assumes all risks of use. storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. In no case shall IDA, INC. or the Seller be liable for consequential. special or indirect damages resulting from the u~e or handling of this product when such use and/or handling is not in strict accord­ ance with directions given herewith. The foregoing is a condition of sale by IDA, INC. and is accepted as such by the Buyer. :;- 1"'­ < ' ....

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