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RIVERDALE METHOXYCHLOR EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE

• EPA Reg No: 228-105
• Registrant: NUFARM AMERICAS, INC.
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (24%)
• Label accepted: 1996-12-09
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000228-00105-19961209.pdf

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·r· .. '~ ) Russell' F. Sawyer Ri verdale Chemical Company 425 West 194th Street Glenwood, Illinois 60425-1584 Dear Mr. Sawyer: Deleted Uses DEC 091996 Subject: Riverdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate EPA Registration No. 228-105 . Amendment application ?f May· 30, 1996 The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, is acceptable provided that you: Submit five (5) copies of your final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment. Refer to the A-79 Enclosure for a further description of final printed labeling. If these conditions are not-complied with, the registration .. will be subject to cancellation in accordance wl.th FIFRA sec. 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended ;:J __ labeling constitutes acceptance of these condi t:ions . •. i"

• , ; ,. A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records. Enclosure Sincerely yours Dennis H. Edwards, Jr. Product Manager (19) Insecticide Rodenticide Branch Registration Division (7505C)

.' RIVERDALE METHaKYCHLOR EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE To kill Gypsy Moth, Inchworms, JaparieseBeetles and other listed insects on Roses, Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Fruits and Vegeabl. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Methoxychlor: 1;1,1-trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-methoxyphenyl) ethane INERT INGREDIENTS: ....•........•......... TOTAL ONE GALLON CONTAINS 2 POUNDS TECHNICl\L METHOXYCHLOR ltEEP OUT OF REACH OF ClIILDREI!I CAUTIOll-CA1JCJ:ON Si usted no entiende 1a etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se 1a explique a us ted en detal1e. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) SEE SmE P.lI!lBL FOR ADIlJ:TIOliAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS JIND STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT. NET CONTENTS GALS. 24.0% 76.0% 100.0% EPA REG. NO. 228-105 EPA EST. NO. 228-J:L-l ) !lANlJFACTIJRBD BY GLENWOOD, ILLINOIS 60425-1584 NOTE: Spanish language is optional. Revised 5/30/96 Revised to comply with GDE dated 9/25/95.

Riverdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO lIUMlINS AND DOMESTIC AlnMALS CAUTION-CAUCION Harmful if swallowed. spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clot}?-AsL Avoid b_reathing NON-WPS USES: Applicators and other handlers who handle this pesticide for any use NOT covered by the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR Part 170) - in general, only agricultural plant uses are covered by the WPS - must wear: Protc!:i-ye clothing and rubber gloves. . -- --,. .. ~ WPS USES: Personal Protective Equipment -_ Some materials that are chmical-r.es_istant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category G on an EPA chemical resistant category B.election chart,. Applicators and other handlers who handle this pesticide for any use Covered by the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR Part 170) - in general, agricultur$l plant uses are covered - must wear: long-s-leeved shirt and long parleS;- chemical-resistant gloves such as Barrier Latninate, or Vitan ~ 14 mils; and shoes plus socks. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining Persona~ Prqtectve -Equipment (PPE). If no such instruct ion for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Engineering Controls Stat-ements: When handlers use closed systems I enclosed cabs t or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in thE;! WOrker ,Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. USER SAFRTY RECOMMENDATIONS USERS SHOULD: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, Or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of .gloves before removing. As-soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. . IF SWALLOMID: IF INIllILJID: IF ON SKIN: IF m EYES: STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT Call a physician immediately. Gastric lavage is indicated if material was taken internally. DO NOT INDUCE vomiting unless other treatment is not available. Vomting may cause aspiration pneumonia. If it is necessary to induce vomiting, give person oile or two glasses of water and insert finger in back of throat. Repeat until vomit fluid is clear. 00 not induce vomiting Or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. .' Remove person to fresh air. Apply respiration if indicated. Wash immediately with soap and water. Flush eyes with plenty of water. .":. 'J ~ .. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide Hi 40;Gc to fish and aquatic .invertebr.,tes. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organis.ms in neighboring areas. FoI;' terrestrial 'uses I do not apply dir.;qt'ly. tt water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below th~ mean;high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipmer1~ '"",!,-shwa.t.lilfS"" .. ' , . .. ... -f:e, •. ~ l ' rt~,.;. ~ . ..•• : ..... ; -.11 ..,'111: ... ~ .• < ~.' .. :.".1f .'./f ~ ... ~~ .. : PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use .0r . .stol;J3_E_ heat or open flame. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation" of Federal law- "to Use this product in labeling. READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND D·IRECTIONS. a manner---'--inconsl.stent with its USE S'rR,Ic:rLXlJ1. ,".CCORDANCE WITH

Rierdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate Page Do not apply this product in awaytfiat will contact work:_ers or other persons, either directly or through drift. For any requirements specific ,to you-_Stae or Tribe .. consult the agency respO\1sible for pesticide regulation. AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMRRTS Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and _ wi.th the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 17-cf: This Standard contains requirefne;t:ics for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries" and g+.eenhQ·U:S·S,· and handlers-- of _ agricultural pesEicides. It contains requirements for - traJ'!-.irig _ Q.~~<:)Iltamination, notification, and emergency assistance.- It.. also contains sp-ecific .iilstruc'tions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPB) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses_of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Only protected handlers may be in th_e area during application. Do not enter or allow worker entry into_treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) Of 12 hours. - - - - PPB required for early entry to treated areas that is permitt-,d under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants/ soil, or water, is: coveralls .. -chemical"",reaistant gloves such as Barrier Laminate or Vi ton ~ 14 mils; and shoes plus socks. 1l0000-AGRICULTlJRAL USE REQUIREMRRTS The requirements in this box apply to useS o.f this product that_arel'!OT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricult-ural pestic:id.es (40 CFR, part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce- agriCllltllra-l plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. Do not enter until spray has dried. FOR CONTROL OF ELM BARK BEETLES - Hydraulic Sprayers - Mix with water at: t_he rate of 8 gallons METHOXYCllLOR B.C. SPRAY to 200 gallons-water. Apply sufficient spray to thoroughly wet all bark on trunk, limbs and twigs. 20 to 30- gallons of spray are usually required for a SOfQot elm tree. . __ _ _ Mist Blowers - Mix with water at a rate of 5 galloris- Methoxychlor B.C. Spray to 10 gallons water. Thorough coverage of all bark surfaces is important, usually 2 to 3 gallons of -spray are required to adequately cover a 50-foot elm tree. Allapplrcations should be )lade as a dormanttreat:ment before new leaves or flowers appear ·in the· Spring. Apply when temperature is above 40·F and there is no danger of freezirig before the spray dries. FORAGE CROPS - (Alfalfa, clover, grass, soybeans, cowpea and peanut forage) - Make application at firsT sign of infestation and repeat 7 to 14 day intervals as needed. Do not apply later than 7 days be.fore harvest or grazing. Do not graze or feed treated cowpea: vine, cowpea hay, soybean hay or straw to live!l.to_c_k, ____ ---- Leafhopper, spittlebug - Use 1 to 2 qts. in sufficient water to .cover 1 acre. Alfalfa caterpillar, flea beetles - Use 1-1/2 t6-2 qts.ln sufficient wat_ert:o cover 1 acre. Alfalfa weevil larva:e, Alfalfa webworm, Fall armyworm, Clover leaf weevil, Mexican bean beet.les, Pea weevil, Soybean c?lterpillar-, Velvet bean cate-rpillar - Use: 2 to 3 qts. in sufficient water---for 1 acre. cowpea curCulio---Japane'se beetle - Use 3 ,qts. in sufficient water for 1 acre. -Armyworm - Use 3 to 4 qts. in sufficient water for 1 acre . POTATOES - To control Colorado pot-ato beetle, leafhopper and flea beetles, Use .2 quarts in sufficient water for 1 acre. Repeat as necessary. - ~- . SELF APPLICATOR FLY CONTROL Oil CATTLE - (Except dairy animals) c .• for _,,_Qn.t:rolof hornflies, dilute 1 gallon with 4 gallons of diesel fuel or furnace ype oil. Do not use any other type of oil. Use 1 gallon of solution to saturate burlap on "back rubber", soak burlap every 2 to 3 weeks. MOSQlJJ:TO COlllTROL - METHOXYCHLOR B.C. SPRAY is effective in the cont1;;pJ ,of Mosquitoes, born Adult and Larvae on non-Agricultural land and ma.y be-applied as a fog or mist from suitable equipment. --!,O!" ,., ............. ,.

". ,, __ .. n_ .- Riverdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate ADULT MOSQUITOES - THERMAL FOG EQUIPMENT. Thermal fogging is more effective.in early morning and late evening. Application time for control oLAdult Mosquitoes should coincide with time of most activity of. the Mosquito. Avoid thermal fogging when wind exceed 5 . miles per- hour as effectiveness is reduced. - - -- , For 100 gal. of Spray Solution For 5 gal. of Spray Solution Fuel. Oil. 96.5 gal.' 4 gal. + 7 pints Methoxychlor E.C./Concentration 3.5 gal. 1 pint Acre Rate 1~ 0.5# actual per acre Note 5to 7 gallons of Thermal Fog Spray solution should cover 1 acre. SPRAYING EQUIPMENT. Mist blowers or sprayers require mixing of the METHOXYCHLOR water solution and applying as a mist to areas frequented by Adtl1.t Mosquitoes. E.C. in Methoxychl.or Fuel. Oil. E.C./Concentration Acre Rate For 100 gal. of Spray Solution For 5 gal. of Spray Solution 4 96 gal. gal. + 7 pints 4 gal. 1.5 pint Note 5 to 7 gallons of spray solution should cover 1· acre. 2% 0.5# actual per acre . ~% 0.5# actual per acre DO NOT SPRAY FOOD CROPS WITHIN THE NUMBER OF DAYS SHOWING IN PARENTHESES FOR EACH CROP FRUIT TREES Apples (7) Apricots (21) Cherries (7) Nectarines (21) Peaches (21) Pears (7) Plums (7) Prunes (7) Quince (7) VEGETABLES Asparagus (3) Beans (3) Beets (14) Broccoli (14) Brussel sprouts (14) Cabbage (3) Carrots (14) Cauliflower (7) Collards (14) Corn (7) Cucumber (1) Eggplant (7) Kohlrabi (1) Lettuce (14) Melons (7) Peas* (7) Pep- pers (7) Potatoes (0) Pumpkins (7) Radishes (7) Rutabagas (7) Spinach (14) Squash (7) Summer Squash (7) Tomatoes (7) Turnips** (7) msKCTS Apple maggot, Cankerworm, Cherry Fruit Fly, Fruit Worm, Cooling Moth, Japanese Beetles, Leafhopper; Pear Slug, Plum CUrculio, Tent Caterpillar msECTS Asparagus Beetle, Beanleaf beetle, Blister Beetle, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn Earworm, Cross-Striped Cab­ bageworm, CUcumber Beetle, Fall Army Worm, Flea Beetle, Imported Cabbage Worm, Japa- --neseBeetle, Leafhopper, Me- lon worm I Mexican Bean Beetle, Pea Weevil, Rose Chafer, Squash Vine Borer, Tomato Hornworm DOSAGE TIse 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons in gallon of water. Spray thoroughly to cover all .plant surfaces. Begin at petal fall. Repeat at 7 to 14 day intervalS, as needed to maintain effective control. DOSAGE Use 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons in 1 gallon of water. Re­ peat at 7to 10 day inter­ vals as needed to 'maintain effect.i ve control. *Peas - Do not graze or feed treated pea vines or pea hay to livestock. **Turnips - If tops are used for-food, do not spray within 24 days of harvest. C c.

Ri'terdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate SMALL FRUITS & BERRIES Blackberries (1~) Blueber­ ries (14) Currants (14) Gooseberries (14) Grapes (14) Loganberries (24) Raspberries (14) Strawberries (14) SHlIDE TREES ORNllMRNTAL . Birch, Dogwood, Elm, Holly, Magnolia, Maple, Oak, Pine, Sycamore INSECTS Cankerworm, Cherry Fly, Grape Berry Moth, Leaf Skeletonizer, Japanese Beetle, Leafhopper, Oriental Fruit Moth, Slug, Rose Chafer, San Jose Scale (Crawlers), Spittlebug, Strawberry Weevil. INSECTS Blister Beetle, Cankerworm, ~ Cucumber Beetle, Eastern Teste Caterpillar, Elm Leaf Beetle, Fall Webworm, Fall Armyworm, Flea Beetle, For­ est-Ten Caterpillar, Gypsy Moth, Inchworm, Japanese Beetle, Leaf Hopper Lacebug, Leaf Roller, May Beetle, ~ Rose chafer, Rose Slug, Saw Fly, Spittlebug, Tent Cater­ pillar, Tussock Moth POSAGE Use f-~l/i to 2 ~ tablespoons in1.gal].on of water. Spray thoroughly to caver all plant surfaces, Repeat 7 to 14 day intervals, as needed to maintain effective control. D()~Gl'L ~Use-3/4 to 1-1/2 tablespoons inl gallon of water. Spray thoroughly to cover all plant surfaces. Repeat at 1 to 14 day intervals as need­ ed to maintain effective control. : Scale insects and Elm Bark Beetle Use ~ to 4. tablespoons per 1 gallon of water.

• Dormant Application Only NOTE: Do note spray Chinese Elms, Japanese Maples, Red Maples and Redbud; foliage may be injured. ROSE - FLOWERS - EVERGREEliS
• SHRUBS Andromedas, Arborvitae, Asters, Azaleas, - Begonias-, Boxwood, Camellias, Carna­ tions, Chrysanthemums, Co­ leus, Dahlias, Delphiniums, Euonyrnus, Geraniums, Glad- )ioli, Juniper, Marigolds, .. Nasturtiums, Rhododendron, Roses, Snap Dragons, Txus, Zinnias. INSECTS Flea Beetle, Blister Beetle, Jap Beetle, Leaf Hopper, Flea Hopper, Lacebugs, Can­ kerworms, Rose Chafer. POSAGE Use 1-1/i to 2 tablespoons per 1 gallon ot water. Spray thoroughly to cover all plant surfaces. Repeat 7 to 14 qay intervals, as neededto maintain effective control . NOTE: Do not use on Petunias, Boston Maiden Hair,- Pteris Fern and erassula. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE: Always store pesticides iOn a secured warehouse or storag-e--l;)uilding. DO not store near seeds, fertilizers, insecticides or fungicides. Containers- should be opened in well veritilated areas. Keep container tightly sealed-whenCnot in use. Do not stack cardboard cases more than two pallets high. If con.ta.iner: is damaged or if pesticide has leaked, contain all spillage. Absorb and clean up all· spilled material with granules or sand. Place in a closed labeled container for~proper disposal. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposaL .fe:xposed to prolonged cold, place in wann storage (50' to SO°F) for several hours and agitate before using. Users should observe- the usual precautions concernihg applicati6n-of oil-containihg products to crops during high temperataures, since arty crops· are thn more susceptible to oiL injury.- PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes aretoxic. Improper disposal of excess pesti­ cide, spray mixtures-, or tinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes '<:" •

Riverdale Methoxychlor Emulsifiable Concentrate Page .6 cannot be disposed by use according to label instructions, CQ!l1:aC;:1: your State Pesticide or-Environmental Control Agen-cYI or the Hazardous Waste repre.sentative at the nearest ~ EPA Regional Office for guidance. . - -~- CONTAIllER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling' or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, o. by other' procedures approved by State and local authorities. NOTICE: Seller warrants that the product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used j,n accor.Ciance with direc­ tions under normal Conditions of use, but ned_fher this warranty nor any other warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, expressed or implied, extends to the use of this product contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to seller, and buyer assumes the- risk of any such use. (PR933&7 042194/RV 053096) c (,