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METHOXYCHLOR 50 W.P.

• EPA Reg No: 19713-32
• Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (50%)
• Label accepted: 1998-10-05
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00032-19981005.pdf

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( ( For control of various insects on livestock, vegetables, fruits, forest and shade trees, and agricultural premises. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Methoxychlor: l,l,l-trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-methoxyphenyl) ethane' ............. . OTHER INGREDIENTS: TOTAL: ........................... . 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% "Equivalent to 44"'", 1,1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane, 6"/c a,her isomers and related compounds. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION See First Aid Below EPA Reg. No. 19713-32 EPA Est. No. 19713-GA-l Net Contents: __ _ FIRST AID IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses c' water and induce vomiting by touching the back of tr,oat With fir..;;er. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mOlJ:1 to an un":nscious person. IF ON SKIN: Wesh .... ith plenty of soap and water. Get medical aller::Jon if irrita:,:on persists. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. IF IN EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if irrita:":!n persists. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Huns and Domestic Animals CAUTION: May e harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing dust or spray misl. Avoid contamination of feed, seed or foodstuffs. PERSONAL PROTECTfVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and lOng pants, chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate or viton and shs plus socks. For expOSure in enclosed areas: A respirator with an organic vapor- removing cartridS;€ with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHN NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G). For exposures outdoors: DusVmist filtering respirator (MSHAINIOSH apprcved prefix TC-21C). Folic ..... manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no s:Jch instructi-.:ms for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash ;PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers used closed systems, enclosed cabs or aIrcraft in a ma:lOer that m£-ets the requirements listed in the Worker Protec- tion Standard (WPS) for agricultur1 pesticides [40 CFA 170.240(d)(4- 6)], the handler FPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing Immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon 8S possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. For ter­ restrial uses, do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Aerial application ove( such siles is permissible only when they are not visible from above the !fee canopy. Do not contaminate waler when disposing of equipment washwalers. Cover or collect trealed seeds spilled on soil surface. GENERAL INFORMATION METHOXYCHLOR 50 VIP contains 50% methoxychlor per pound, may be used as a spray (water suspension) tor plant and animal protection or may be diluted with Suitable diluents (talc pyrophyllite) 10 make a finished dusting compound 10 use on livestock (see labe! for specific uses). When applying this product, use sufficient spray or dust to thoroughly cover all foliage, fruit nd surfaces to be protected. DIRECTIONS FOR USE II is a violation of Fed"ral Law (0 use lhis product in a manner incon­ sistent with its labelirs: 00 nOl apply this product through any type 01 irrigation system. 00 r,ot apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons. either directly or through drift. Only pro­ tected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specilrc ,0 your S,ate or Tribe, consult (he agency re­ sponsible for pestiCide regulalton. AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 'Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard con­ tains requirements tor the protection 01 agricultural WOrkers on farms, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and handlers of agricultural pesticides. II contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), restricted entry interval (REI) and norification to workers. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 12 hours. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted un· der the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as ptants, sailor water is: Coveralls, chemical resistant gloves such as barrier laminate or viton and shoes plus socks. AGRICULTURAL CROPS Tree Fruits-For control of the following insects, apply 2 to 3 pounds of this prOduct per 100 gallons of water as a thor¢Ugft:ber spray when adults first appear. Repeat at 7 to 10 day inter.'ill( 6S long as adults are present. 00 not apply morr ll;'a;'\ 4 pounds of,. this product per acre Crap Apples Cherries Insf'rtr, .. 'j 'p" ( HI (Days) Apple maggots : ' , 7 Cherry fruit flies,' Ch,.,.y bJitwonn I -< ... ~ Manufactured By: ~ ( • ( Chemical COl7\pny P.O. BOX 13327, MEMPHIS, TN3a1i'~~~ • fi'fU'·CRI ·32SP-099B METHOXYCHLOR 50 WP Page 1 of 3

( ( .' " -- ... - ... -. ~ ~ -. .. -................. _ ....... ---- .. ..--.- ... • .......~.. _ .. -.c ___ "".. .... . .... """ Apply the rale (on prev10us page) of this prccuct initially at petal fall for control of the following insects- Make 2 or more additional applica­ tions at 7 to 10 day inlervals if infestation -arrants, crop Insects PHI (Oay.) Apples COOling moe. Japanese !beetle- 7 PIIJm CUICl6ct.. San Jose $C8le . (aawtelS) Apricots. Nectarines. """' cun:Uio 21 Peaches Cherries ".." cun:Uio 7 Pears Codling rnoCr" Pear slug Plums, Prunes Pum cutCl.Jlic Quince Codling rnoc;. Onenla! frolit moth caterpillars. Quince curc:ufio, San Jese scale (crawlers) SMAl.l. FRUITS For control of the following insec:s apply 2 'a 3 pounds of this prod­ uct per acre in 100 galklfls of .ater as a thorough cover spray when adults 'irst appear. Repeal at 7 l:J 10 day l1tervaJs as long as the infestation warrants. Crop rnsects PHI (Daya) Blackberries Flea beetle . ...'aJanese beale, Rose 14 cn.:-fer. Straw:Eny weevil Blueberries Ch::rry , Cranber1 fruit wo:m, Plum c.n::ullo. leat-oppers Currants, Sc.- Jose SCC:e (crawf-ers' Gooseberries Grapes FIe::. beete, Gape leaf sk?etoniz:r, Jo:.Dsnese ~rle, lecj-Joppers. =ose ch.af€o-, Grape be-f mot!', SF-:;CIFIC 1.":': RUCTIO,'.5: App't;' as B post- ble,:m CO":' ~ray anc r8:-=at 10 days later. Make 3tc and 4;;, c-:clicatio.-.s e.: 10-day intervals. if ne::~ssary loganberries. Ja::2nese b.:e1e, Rose C 2fer 14 Raspberries Strawberries FIe:. beetle. S:ittlebugs, Srawbesrry lea· beetle. Srawbeny il VEGETABLES For control of the follow-ng inseas apply 3 pr...unds 04 this product per acre in 100 gallons of ""-ater as c:: t110rough c:ver spray to upper and lower foliage surfaces ;:nd fruit_ =.egin trearnenl at fim sign of In­ sect infestation and re::eat at 7 to 10 day irltervals as infestation warrants. For small garden areas use 3 tablesp:lons per gallon of water. Crop lnsects I PHI (Daya) Asparagus Asparagos beet1e I 3 SPECIFIC acsmUCTJ()Hli ff applied 1aIo" remove resicl:es by wa.shiITg or blanching spears. Beans Bean leaf beede, FaU alTT1J"fform. 3 Jnese beede, leaIhcJpQers, Mexican bean beetie. Rose chafer SPECIFIC lNSTRUCTK>KS: Do BOt use vines for f8€d or foiage. Beets BrISter beede. Rea beede 14 Black-eyed peas Co-pea curo.:iio 3 Broccoli liTlp)rted catcageworm, <ft:Iss- 14 Brussels Sprouts strOed cat:t:e;eworm. Flee beeUe Cabbage 3 Cantaloupe Meonworm 1 Cauliflower Irn;:Qrted cat:tagewonn. Cross- 7 stri:led cabba;ewonn, Flee beetle Collards. Kale Fffia beetlle 14 Com Fall arrnyo.on:::r. Rea beeIe . 7 SPECIFIC INSrRUC1lOHSc Do _ feed t'''led com to livesID:k. VEGETABLES (Conllnued) Crop Insects PHI (Days) Cucumber Cucumber beetle 1 Eggplant Flea beetle. Leafhoppers KOhlrabi Flea beetle Leauce Leafhoppers . 14 Melons Cucumber beetle. Melonwonn 7 Peas Pea weevil 7 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: Do not graze or feed treated pea vines or pea hay to livestock. Peppers Cucumber beetle, Flea beelle, f Rose chafer Potatoes Blister beeUe. Colorado potato 0 beetie, Flea beetle. leafhoppers Pumpkin Cucumber beetle, Squash 1 vineborer Radish, Rutabaga Flea beetle 7 Spinach. T umjp Flea beetle 14 Squash Cucumber beetle, Squash f vineborer Tomato Blister beetle, Fall armywonn, f Flea beetle. Tomato hornwonn, Tomato fruitworm LIVESTOCK (Beef, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Swine) Insects controlled: Fleas, Hornllies, Keds and Lice. Beef Cattle-··Mix 2 pounds al this product in 25 gallons 01 water. As a spray use a maximum of 2 quarts per head lor larger animals and proportionally less lor smaller ones, thoroughly wetting animals. May also be used as a dip. For direct dusting of this product, apply 1 to 2 ounces to each animal, working dust into hair on poll, neCk. back and upper sides, Wait 3 weeks and fe-apply if necessary. Spot Treatment for Control of Tail Lice-Mix 4 to 6 pounds of Ihis product in 25 gaHons of water and apply as a spray on the infested tail only. Do not apply to animals being finished for slaughter. Do not contaminate feed or water. Do not dip calves under one month of age. Wait 3 weeks and re-apply it necessary. Dairy Cattle (lactating}-Apply 1 tablespoon on the back and neck of each animal. Rub powder into the hair with the hand. Repeat every three weeks if necessary. (Non-Lactatlng}-Mix 2 pounds of this product in 25 gallons of water. As a spray, use a maximum 01 2 quarts per head lor larger animals and proportionally less lor smaller ones. Thoroughly wet animals. May also be used as a dip. 00 not apply during lactation or within 2 weeks of freshening. Do not dip calves under one month of age. Wait 3 weeks and re-apply If necessary. Goats, Sheep, Swine-Mix 2 pounds of this product In 25 gallons of water. May be used either as a spray or a dip. Thoroughly wet animals. Direct dusting of this product on goats and sheep. Work dust into woo!. Do not apPly to lactating goats. Use a maximum ot 1 Quart per head and proportionally less for smaller ones. Re-apply in 3 weeks if necessary. AGRICULTURAL PREMISES Insects Controlled: Cadelles, Confused Uour beetle, Flat-headed grain beetle. Granary weeVil, Hairy fungus beetle, Housellies, lesser grainborer, longheaded flour beetle, Red flour beetle, Rice weevil, Sawtoothed grain beetle and grain moths (grain storage bins, eleva­ tor tunnels. gallery floors and head houses), and Stableflies (farm buildings). Seed Treatment-Insects controlled: White grubs:W~~~Qrms and Seed corn maggot, (Barley, beans, cowpeas, oats,.O"luts, rice. rye, sorghum, soybeans, velvetbean,(wty>..t1'. For use Qflly on seed to be planted. Do not lise treated eed' fm tood, feed or oil pur­ poses. Seed treatment for protection from soil inSQ-:J Jq.rq.e (False wireworm, Flea beetle, Seed corn b6etfe', '~~ed COf.l maggot. Wire­ wOrm)-Apply 4 ounces of this product ru bushel. ,Wx thOraughly with grain belore dumping into planf,,\r ,b,'),"'. ' , , • t ' MOSQUITO CONTROL (larvae): Beacl,es, 'arks. public areas and non-agricultural lands-For mosquito'laNae control, m'lx 2 poundS 01 this product in 100 gallons of water and apply 1:) g<.l1.)ns of the finished spray per acre (equivalent to 0.2 pounds ac.'ii,1l. in'gredient) of surface to be treated. Apply only to known mos.qllit breeding sites. Ae-apply as infestation warrants. Pre-hatoo-l.'Iat.e single application during the Winter months at a rate 0l"!5'0 50 gal­ lons of finished spray per acre (equivalent to approximately 1 pound of active ingredient). NOTE: This product is toxic to fish. Keep out of lakes, streams METHOXYCHLOR 50 WP Page 2 of 3

• ( ., and ponds. Rales recommended on this label are toxic to slarJmp and crab. Do not apply where these species are an importa'" re­ source. Do not apply to water draInage areas where runoff or flooding will contaminate ponds. FOREST AND SHADE TREES For control 01 the tollowlng Insecrs. use a 6% methoxychlor eoIu­ tion with a mist blower at rates recommended in the following "e. Mix 57 pounds of this product pet 50 gallons of water for mist blawer solution, or 1 to 2 pounds of this product per 100 gallons o,:.tar for conventional sprayer - , ," Pints of 6% Solution per Tree ,;i,:.:,' Tree Helghl Ga'''' In"ects 61IiS-..on 35 50 65 80 Per Acre to 50 to 65 to 80 to 120 Cankerwonn 2 2 3 4 2 Eastern tent 2 2 3 4 2 caterpillar Elm leaf beetle 2 4 6 8 . Fall webworm 5 , 2 2 1 Forest tent , m 2 3 2 caterpillar Gypsy moth 5 , 2 2 2 Japanese beetle 2 4 4 4 3 lace bug {Oaks. ,y" 2 3 4 2 Sycamore) May beetle ,y" 2 3 4 2 Tussock moth 2 2 3 4 2 Control of Elm Bark Beetle (Vectors ot Dutch Elm 0I8e .. )­ Apply first application before elm flowers or leaves sprout using a 12% spray solution of this product with a mist blower or a 2% 'Pray solution in a conventional sprayer. This application will usualy be applied in March in the Southern States and in Aprll in the NOIIhern Slates. Use 2 10 3 gallons 0' spray solution, wetting all surftlces thoroughly. Second application should be made 2 to 3 months .lter first treatment. Reduce the active ingredient to 6% for mist blower and 1% for conventional sprayer. Cover all leaf and bark surfaces. Control of Elm Leafhopper (Vectors of Elm Phloem Necroala)­ Apply first application when elm leaves are fully grown. Use. 6% spray solution 01 this prOduct with a mist blower or a 1% IJIray solution in a conventional sprayer. This application will be mllCle in May in the Southern States and in June in the Northern Slates. Thoroughly cover all leaf surfaces. When second flush of growlh appears, usually 1 to 2 months after first treatment, repeal the above application covering all leaf surfaces thoroughly. In tItose states where both the Elm leafhopper and Elm leal beetle are btown to be present, a three·spray schedule will provide effective con- trol. Apply protective spray before elm flowers or leaves sprout, then follow With second protective spray 2 to 3 months after the first. Apply the third protective spray about 1 to 3 months aller the second protective spray. Be sure to thoroughly cover all bark Bnd foliar surfaces with each protective spray. PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS 12% methoxychlor sP@y 114 pounds of this product per 50 gallons of water, 6% methoxychlor sprav--57 pounds of this product per 50 gallons 01 water, 2% methoxychlor spray-19 pounds of this product per 50 gallons of water, 1% methoxychlor spray-- approximately 9 pounds of this prodvct pef 50 gallons of water. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage should be under lock and key and secure (rom access by unauthorized persons and chil· dren. Storage should be In a cool, dry area away from heat or Ignition source. Do not allow storage in a damp or hUmid area. 00 not stack bags over 2 pallets high. Move bags carefully so as not to tear or puncture. 00 nol move from one area to an­ other unless they are securely sealed to prevent dust from escaping. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and fertilizer to avoid contamination. Avoid contamination with acids and alkalies. Store in original containers only. 11 the contents are leaking or material is spilled, follow these steps: 1.Collect and place in suitablf;! containers lor disposal. 2. Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pestiCide. 3. Follow washing with clear water rinse. 4. Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 5. Dispose of waste as indica fed below: PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application eqvipment. Then dispose of empty bag in sanitary landJilI or by incineration or, if allowed by State and Local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. WARRANTY-CONDITION OF SALE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of lhis product are based upon tests believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method of application, weather and crop cOnditJOns. mixtures with other chemicals not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the use 01 this prOduct are beyond the control of the Seller. Buyer as­ sumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. In no case shall the Manufacturer or the Seller be liable lor conse­ quential, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or I1an· dUng of this product when such use and/or nandling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. The forE:!going is a condi­ lion of sale by the Seller and is accepted as such by the Buyer. • • t • t , • • • • " , ( , ' • •• • • ..... • .. " " , " , ••• • •• ••• METHOXYCHLOR 50 WP Page 3 of 3