crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/228-274.md

RIVERDALE ULV MALATHION

• EPA Reg No: 228-274
• Registrant: NUFARM AMERICAS, INC.
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Malathion (NO INERT USE) (96.5%)
• Label accepted: 2004-11-17
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000228-00274-20041117.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 Ms. Jeannie Smith Nufarm Americas, Inc. DIBI A Riverdale - A Nufarm Company 1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 125A Burr Ridge, IL 60527 -0866 Dear Ms. Smith: Subject: Updated First Aid Statements and Other Label Revisions Riverdale UL V Malathion EPA Reg. No. 228-274 Your Application of June 29, 2004 OFFICE OF PREVENTlON. PESTlCIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES NOV 17 2004 The labeling amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, As Amended (FIFRA), is acceptable, provided that you submit one copy of your final printed label incorporating the following correction before you release the product for shipment. As specified in our previous letters of February 10, 1997, January 29, 1999 and May 20, 1999, correct the first sentence in the PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) section by deleting the portion beginning with the words, "who handle" and ending with the words, "are covered" so that it reads as stated below. These PPE are applicable to the uses not under the scope of the Worker Production Standard (WPS) as well as those under the scope of the WPS. Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. If this condition is not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended Page 1 of 2 r • •

label constitutes acceptance of this condition. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. Sincerely, //4 4'. /)/~~ Marilyn A. Mautz Biologist Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch Registration Division (7S04C) Page 2 of 2 . - ," .~~ --- --~ ..

ULV MALATHION A Premium Grade Malathion For Ultra Low Volume Application An Xnsecticide For Use on Listed Vegetables, and Field Crops, Also Non-Agricultural Use for Adult Mosquito Control. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Malathion: O,O-dimethyl INERT INGREDIENTS: phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate TOTAL ....... . This product contains 9.9 Ibs. of Malathion per gal: Riverdale is a Registered Trademark of Nufarm Americas Inc. JCBBP 0U'1' OF REACH OF CBXLDREN CAU'l'XON si ust.d no enti.nd. la .tiqueta, busqu. a alguien para que ae la explique a usted .n detalle. (If you do not und.rstand the label, find • .,....on. to explain it to you in detail. ) SEE SIDE PANELS FOR FIRST AID AND ADDITIONAL PRECAU'l'IONARY STATEllDlTS 96.5% .-L..2! 100.0% EPA REG. NO. 228-274 NET CONTENTS GAL. EPA EST. NO. 228-IL-l MANUFACTURED BY NUFARM AMERICAS INC., BURR RXDGE, ILLINOIS 60527-0866 Note: Spanish language is optional. ACCEP'l'ED , with COlllMENTs In EPA Ltter /)ated: NOV 17 2004 Ul";0f the "f"deraJ Inctf . 1'·Ull.L."i(lde. and Rudenti'dd eJA. 8.'5 amanded, for thp pe!\ti 'd regrsWFed Ulldcr EPA Un; .. CN,' • ~. 10. 26l- .. P't • l .. ( C' c­ " , (. f , • t •• _ • • • • ••••• " . , . · .. • • . , . .- • . .... • ..... ..... • • ••• Revised 1/18/99 Revised A.I. nominal conc. per supplier's revision, also deleted "95" from product name. 6/29/04 Changed First Aid Statement per PR 2001-1 via Amendment.

Riverdale ULV Malathion Page 2 (Side Panels) PRECAll'1'IONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAll'1'ION Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing spray mists and avoid contact with skin. PERSO~ PROTECTION BQUIPMENT: Applicators and other handlers who handle this pesticide for any use covered by the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR Part 170)--in general, agricultural plant uses are covered--must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning/maintaining Personal Protective Equipment" (PPE). If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. BDgiDeeriDg CODtrola Stat .. eDta: When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, 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 SAFETY 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. FIRST AID STATEMENT Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. XF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. IF INHALED: Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anthing by mouth to an unconscious person. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. IF ON SKIN Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of OR CLOTHING: water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF IN &S: Hod eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 m,.nltes. Remove contact lenses I if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for teatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: M~lathion causes cholinesterase inhibition. Atropine is antidotal. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and aquatic life stages of amphibians. For terrestrial 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. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in areas near the application site.

511 Riverdale ULV Malathion Page 3 Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. product through any type of irrigation system. Do not apply this This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the area. PHYSJ:CAL OR CIlEHJ:CAL HAZARDS Spray droplets of this product undiluted must be taken not to spray automobiles. be washed immediately. can permanently damage automobile paint. Care If accidental exposure occurs, the car should DJ:RECTJ:ONS POR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS. Jar any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. AGRJ:CULTURAL USE REQUJ:REMEN'l'S Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard. 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers 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 and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons. either directly or though drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated. such as plants, soil, or water is: coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. ULV Malathion is used undiluted in specially designed aircraft or ground equipment capable of applying ultra low volumes for control of the insects indicated below. Aerial applications are most effective when made at a boom height of 5 feet and a swat~ wdth of 50 feet. Do not make application when winds exceed 5 mph. ' I , t \ ( Mist blowers and boom sprayers utilizing a controlled air flow to facilitate particle size and spray deposition may be used at a vehicle speed of 4 to 10 mph. Mist blowers with a pump capable of producing up to 40 psi and blower sl'E'eds or 2lJO rpm are satisfactory. Use flat fan nozzles. 8001 to 8002. placed 30" into ~ir-blast 0f rotary atomizers into the air blast that produce an efficient spray particle' ~ith a mass medium diameter of 40 to 100 microns. Swath widths should not exceed 30 feet. and applications should not be made when winds exceed 5 mph. .' . Boom sprayers with a filtered rotary air compressor either PTO or gas engine driven or an air pump capable of producing at least 12 psi are satisfactory. Use air pressure on chemical tanks and an accurate metering valve to assure a calibrated flow of the liquid mixture. Pneumatic-type spray nozzles. as suggested by equipment manufacturer, should be used for spray particles with mass medium diameter of 30 to 100 microns.

Riverdale ULV Malathion Page 4 Applications should not be made when winds exceed 5 mph. Repeat applications should be made as necessary, unless otherwise specified. Consult your State Experiment Station or State Extension Service for proper timing of sprays. ALFALFA & CLOVER: To control Grasshoppers, Alfalfa weevil larvae, and Armyworms, use 8 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre. Treat in Spring when crop is 2 to 6 inches high or when infestation is noticed. Do not apply during full bloom. No time limitation required between treatment and harvest provided treatment does not exceed 8 ounces per acre. In case of severe infestation, use 8 to 16 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre. When using more than 8 ounces per acre, allow 5 days between treatment and harvest. BARLEY, OATS, RYE, WHEAT: To control Cereal leaf beetle, use 4 to 8 fluid ounces per acre of this product when infestation is noticed. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest or grazing. BEARS (LJ:MA, GREEN, SHlU', NJ.VY, RED KJ:DNBY, WAX, Dl\Y, BLACKBYB). To control Mexican bean beetle, Japanese beetle and Leafhoppers, use 8 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion when infestation is noticed. Make one or more applications as necessary. Do not apply within{, 1 day of harvest. Grazing or feeding of the treated crop foliage (vines/forage and straw/hay) by livestock are prohibited. .' CORN (FJ:ELD, POP AND SWEET): To control Cereal leaf beetle, use 4 to 8 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre, repeating treatment if necessary. Do not treat within 5 days of harvest of grain or forage use. COTTON: In early season to control Thrips, Fleahoppers, and Leafhoppers, use 4 to 8 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre. To control Boll weevil during early to mid-season, use 8 to 12 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre. For late season control of Boll weevil, increase dosage to 16 fluid ounces per acre. To control Grasshoppers, use 8 fluid ounces per acre. To control Lygus bugs, use 8 to 12 fluid ounces per acre. For very heavy migrating populations, increase dosage to 16 fluid ounces per acre. Repeat treatments as necessary up to harvest. GRASS CROPS (GRASS AND GRAS BAY): To control Grasshoppers, use 8 to 10-1/2 fluid ounces~~ of ULV Malathion per acre. Repeat applications may be needed after hatching and before movement to crops takes place. No time limitation between treatment and harvesting of hay or grazing. RJ:CE (GRAJ:N FORM): To control Rice stink bug, use 8 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre making application during the early milk and dough stage of growing rice. Broadcast used only over intermittently flooded areas: Application may not be made around bodies of water where fish or shellfish are grown and/or harvested commercially. ADULT MOS2UJ:TO COC~: Use 2 to 4 fluid ounces of ULV Malathion per acre to control adult mos~itoes ?n nan-agricultural lands (wastelands, roadsides, soil bank lands) . Repeat applications as necessary. ,

( 111 Riverdale ULV Malathion Page 5 STORAGE AND DXSPOSAL STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry area. Always store pesticides in a secured warehouse or storage building. Do not store near open containers of fertilizer, seed or other pesticides. Keep containers closed and away from heat, sparks and open flame. Containers should be opened in well ventilated areas. Do not contaminate water, feed or foodstuffs by storage or disposal. PESTXCXDE DXSPOSAL. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. If container 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. Apply liquid household bleach to contaminated area. Scrub thoroughly using long handled brush. Let stand for 15 minutes. Wash area thoroughly with water. CONTAXNER DXSPOSAL. Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by State and local authorities. NOTXCE. Follow directions carefully. Local conditions may affect the use of this chemical. Timing and method of application, weather and crop conditions, mixing 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 the material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. (RV 062904) I. ( ~" '. ( ;- '-" • ,< . , < .' . I' I ~ , , .. . ~ , .,