crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/279-1957.md

NIAGARA PARATHION 2 COATED GRANULES

• EPA Reg No: 279-1957
• Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Parathion (2%)
• Label accepted: 1987-11-05
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-01957-19871105.pdf

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( ( .. ~ Code 30681 RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due to very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds For retail sale 10 and use only by certified applicator Of pefSOOS under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the oertifl6d applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application. mixing, loadi:1g. repair and cleaning of application equipment Commercial certified applicators must also ensure thai all persons in'lolved in these activities are tnformed of the pcecavtiooary statements. In. I Ii Net Weight Parathion 2 Coated Granulp~ Insecticide EPA Rr,g. No. 279-1957 EPA Est. 279· ActlYe Inglent: By Wt. Parathion (O,O-diethyl·Q-!>-nitrophenyl· phosphorothioate). . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . • . ... 2.00% Inert Ingredients: ...........•••........................ : 98.()()O/o 100.00% r:----' OANGER-POISON-PRECAUTIONS :.~ SWAllOW POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED This product can kill you II swallowed even in small amounts: spray mist or dust may be fatal if swallowed. POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT Poisonous if toucl'led by hands or spilled or STOP! READ THE LABEL 'SplaS'hedon'!ttin.ineyesoronclothing(liquid "' ______________________ -i~~~~~~g:O:'S~':h':OU9hC'O~'h:':$.I----------Mn---~i CAN KILL YOt) Breathing vapors. spray mist or dust may be fatal. THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWAtt.OWED. INHALED, OR IF ALLOWED TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOllOW DANGER POISON ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP· MENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. Keep out of reach of children See side panels for antidote and precautions USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXINGILOADING, APPLI· CATION, REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE, AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED FIELDS: ACCEPTED NOV 5 1987 Under 101_ • _ ;; h:;ccticido, Fungicide. and Rodonticido Act. as amondod. lot the peaticide ... i"med unde;, -a / ~,,-rl EPA Reg. No. c;I. '/U - 7.;..1 I , -FMC. . . ' FMC Corporation t­AgnculturalChemical Gro p Philadelphia PA 19103 ' 6187 Walerproof ""nts and coat; heavy-duty chemical·resistant gloyes; rub­ ber boots or rubber oyershoes; hood or wide-brimmed hat; salety QO!l' gles or lace shield; NIOSH approved respirator. In addition, mlxerllOad· ers must wear a chemical reSistant apron when using f.he ooncentrated product. During aerial ODPIication In nonenclosed COCI<pIts, • helmet with a Yisor may be subsmuted for the hood or wide·brimmed hat and safety goggles or lace shield requirements. POISONOUS TO ~1eH AND WILDLIFE POISON SIGNS (Symptom.) PARATHION Is a Ye" dangerous polson. It rapidly er,ters the body on conlact with all skin surfaces and ayef'. Clothing wei with this material must be removod I· ... mediately. ExpOsed persons must receive prompt medical treatment o· ,hey may die • Some of tho signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, vomiting. cramps, weakitess, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in chest. labored breathll'l.Q. nervovsness, sweating, watering of eyes, diooling or frothing of mouth and nose, muscle Epasms and roma. WORK SAFETY RULES IF MIXiNGILOADiNG IS PERFORMEO USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. ~ .-'.'-""E FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY .' ' .. BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: .; . 1987 H,lavy-duty chemical resistant glows; o.ileInical resistant aproo, long. . .id.IVed shirt (or gauntle1s and short sleeve shirt) and Iong·1egged pants; tc. ,_> . .c •• '. ~ ,$hoes and socks.

· , Safety goggles or a faceshield must be worn when (he system is under pressure. All other protective clothing and equipment required for use with open systems must be available nearby. IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT. THE FOLLOW,NG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIp· MENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: Clean long·sleeved shirt and long-legged pants. All other protective clothing and equipment required for use during application mllsl be avaifaNe in the cab and must be worn when exiling (he caD into (reated areas. " used fO! this purpose, contaminated dothing may not be brought back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. REMEMBER-THIS CLOTHING IS NOT INTENDED TO PROTECT YOU DURING REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIp· MENT OR DURING EARLY REENTRY! REFER TO THE INSTRUC· TIONS ABOVE. HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. IMPOATANTIlf pesticide comes in conlact with skin, wash off with soap and water, and contact a physician immec;ialely. Always wash hands, face. and arms with soap and water before smoking, eating. drinking, or toileling. AFTER WORK: Wash gloves with soap and waler before removing. Take off all work clothes and shoes. Store protective clothing separately from personal clothing. LaurxSer protective clothing after each use. S:JoG",'!er using soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job. Do not wear CO'ltamioated clothing. Personal clothing worn during mixingl loading, application, repair and cleaning of application equipment, dis· posal of pesticide. and early reentry into treated fields must be stored and laundered separately trom household articles. Clolhing and equip- C ·'It heavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must be de­ jed according to state and iocal regulations. HEAVILY CONTAMINATED OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY DECONTAMINATED. Respirato~ should be cleaned and cartridges replaced according to instructions included with respirators. Replace gloves frequently. FIRST AID TREATMENT Call a doctor (physician). clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the victim has been exposed to parathion and describe his condition. if breathing has stopped. start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor sees victim. if Iwallowed, drink 1 or 2 9lasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with hner. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have victJm lie down and keep Quiet See doctor immediately. In case of contact, immedtdtely lIush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. See doctor immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Antidote-administer atropine sulfate in large d,ses. TWO to FOUR mg. intravenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. ( R"'l'l8at at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. .M chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction " .... atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE DR TRANQUILIZERS. Par· athion is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting central and pe'iph· eral. nervus systems and produdng cardia.c and respiratory depression. AI first sign of pulmonary edema. the pallent should be given supple­ menta! oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur a.nd fatal relapses have been reported after initial improvemenl; VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS IN- DICATED FOR AT lEAST 48 HOURS. . FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 716-735-3765 POST TREATED AREA Consull your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station regarding posting trealed areas. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pusti.cide is highly toxic 10 fish and wildlife. Birds in treated areas may be killed. F!sh .and other aquatic or9anisms may be killed at rec­ ommended application rales. When treat:ng lakes or other open bodies of water apply only to shallow edges. Consult with state fish and 'Jame departments before appl~·ing to public waters. Run·on and drift from Irgel areas mat be haiardtJus 10 aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Cover or Incorporate ranules which are srilled. Do not contam­ inate water by cleamng of eq.:ipmant or disposa of wastes. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It I!:. J. violation of Federal law to use this prC'duct in a manner incon· sistent with Us labeling. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PesticIde Storage Keep out of rea<±. of child(en and animals. S[ore in original oon­ tainers only. Store in a COOl. dry place and avoid excess heal. Carefully open containers. After partial use. fold and roll back bags, damp and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. 00 nol contaminate ether pesticides. fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal. In case of spill. avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC collect: (716) 735-3765. T,J confine bpiIJ: If liquid. dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, car litter or commercial clay. If dry material. cover 10 pre­ vent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify contents. Pe.tlclde DI.posal Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper diSfX>sal of excess pesticide. splay miure, Of linsate is a VIOlation of Fed­ eral.taw. It these wastes cannot be dispos:. of by use according to label instructions. contact your 31ate Pesticide or Ersviron· mental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container 01_1 Completely empty bag into application equipment To en dispose of empty bag in a samtary landfill or Ily incineration, or, if allowed by Siale and local authorities. by burning. If burned. stay out of smoke. . ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS Before using this product to control or eradicate mosquito larvae in a county listed below, you must contact the Endan!)ered Spades Spe­ cialist in the Re;;:onaUFiekl Office 01 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) indicaleo below. You must rcovide FWS with your name and phon numbe~, theJ'roducl ~ou intend to U.S8. and the Specific ~tion In which you Inten to use II. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will inforr:n you whether your proposed use is in the ranpe of endangered species. Use of this product In the range of endangered species, as deflned ,or you by FWS, Is prohlbHed. Contact FWS Field Offices at the following numbers: Alabama (Jackson. Mississippi. 601-965-4900) Colber1. Greene. Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Umestone, Madison. Marshall. Morgan. Pickens and Sumter Arizona (Phoenix, Arizona. 602-261--4720) Graham. lapaz. Mohave. Pima, Pinal. Santa Cruz and Yuma Arkansas (Jackson. Mississippi, 601-965-4900) Benton. Clark, Clay. Cross. Lawrence. Lee. pajnsette. Polk. Randolph. Sharp 8l1d SI. rrancis California (Sacramento. California. 916-460--4866) AJameda. Dllusa. Contla Castta. Fresno, Humboll, Imperia!, Inyo, Kern. los Angeles, Marin. Merced, Modoc, Mono. Monterey. Napa. Oral1ge. Rivsrside. San Bernardino. San Diego. San luis Obispo, san Mateo. Santa Bamara. Santa Clara. Solano, Sonoma. Stanislaus, Sutler, Tulare and Ventura District of Columbia (Annapolis. Maryland. 301-269·5448) Reck Creek Park Florida (Jacksonville, Florida, 904·791·2580) Alachua. Baker, Bradford. Brevard. Broward. Char1otte. Citrus, Clay, ~l!ier. Columbia. Dade. De Soto. Dixie, Duval. Flagler. Gadsden. Gllchresl. Glad.>s. Hardee. Hendry. Hernando. HighlandS. Hillsborcugh. Indian River. Jefferson. lafayette. lake. Lee. Leon. levy, Madison, Manatee. Marion, Martin. Monroe, Nassall, Okaloosa, Okeechobee. Orange, Osceola. Palm Beach, Pasco. Pinellas, Polk, Putnam. SI. Johns. SI. lucie, Sarasota. Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee. Taylor. Union. Volusia, Wakulla and Wahan Georgi. (Jacl<SOiwilie. Florida. 904-791-2580) Sr,nlley. Bryan. Bulloch. Burke. Gamden. candler. caloosa. Chatltoo. ChathC!:n. Eningham, Emanuel. Evans. Glascock. Glynn. Jefferson, Jenkins. Johnson. Uberty. long. Mclnlosh. Pierce. Richmond. Screven. Ware, Washington and Wayne Howall (Honolulu. Hawaii. 808-546-5608) Islands 01 Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai. Niihau and Oahu Idaho (Boise. Idaho. 208-334-'606. Ext. 16) Ceribou, Bear Lake and Bonneville IIlInol. (Rock Island. Illinois. 309-793·5800) Gallatin, Henderson, Jo Daviess, Massac. Meroor. Pike, Pulaski, Rock Island and White Indian. (Bloomingion. Indiana. 812-334-4261) DeKalb and Posey lowl (SI. Paul. Minnesola. 612·725·7131) Allamak ... Clayton. Clinlon. Des Moines. Dubuque. Fayette. Jad<son luuisa, Muscatine and Scan . Kentucky (AsheVille. North Carolin.. 704-259-0321) Ballaro, Butler, EdmundsoOl. Green. Hart, Jackson. laurel, Uvingslon, Marshall. McCracken, McCleary, Pulasicj, Rockastle. Taylor. Warren and Wayne

.... J 'i • '.'i . . MIryIond (AnMpoo.. MarytOnd. 301-269-5«8) . Halford . . ... . C' . c Mlnneoola (!it Paul. Minr sola. 612-725-7131) . Houston alld Washlnaton· . . MI .. I .. lppI (Jackson. MIssissippi. 601-965-4900) Clalrbome. CopIah. Hinds. Hawamba. Jackson. Lowndes. Monroe. and Noxuboe . . MllIOUrr(CoIumbia. Missouri. 314-875-53J.:l.. . Barry. Benton. Bollinger. Butler. C8rrden. • Christian. Cole. Dallas. Franklin,Gasconade. Gr ...... Hawamba. Hickory. Jaspar. Jefferson. lawrence. Lowndes, Massac. Miller. Monroe, Newton, Noxubee. Osage. Polk. Ralls. Ripley. St. ClaIr. SI. Louis. Stone. Wayne and Wobs1er Ntvoda (Reno. Nevada. 702-784-5227) Clar1c. Unc:oIn. Nye and WhHe Pine New Mexico (Albuquerque. New Mexico. 505-56S-2323) Chaves. Eddy and Socorro North carollno (Asheville. North Carolina. 704-259.(321) Edgecombe. Maoon. Nash. Pitt and SWain NortIi OOkota (Grand Island. Nebraska. 308·361-5571) Lurtelgh. Emmons. Macon. MeKensie. Mclean. Me"",'. rAorton and Oliver Ohio (Columbus. Ohio. 614-231-3416) Pickaway. Washlnaton and Williams Oklahoma (Tulsa. OIciahoma. 918·561-7456) McCurtain and Pushmataha ~ (Olympia. Washington. 206-753-9444) South carollno (Asheville. South Carolina. 704-259.(321) .ken. Barnwen. Baaufort. Bar1cley. Char1eston. Colleton. Dorchester. Georgetown. Hampton. Honv. Jasper and Marion South Dakota (Pierre. South Dakota. 605·224·8692) Hughs and Yankton Ten_ (Asheville. North Carolina. 704-259.(321) Bedford. Blount. Bradley. Clalborne. Cumbeand. Oavison. Decatur • Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, HaWkins. Hickman, Knox, lawrence. Uncoln, loudon. Marion, Marshall, Maury, Meigs, Monroe. Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, SooH, Sequatchie. Smith. Sullivar., Trousdale, Wayne and Williamson Te",," (Texas. 713-229·3681 or 817-334-2961) Brewster, Comal, Hays, Jeff Davis. Menard, Pecos and Reeves lItoh (SaH Lake City. Utah. 601-524-4430) Utah and Washington Vt'llinta (AnnapoliS. MaF)1and. 301-269-5«8) Augusta. L86. Russell. Scon. Smyth. Tazewell. Washington and Wisa Wll<lOnlln (Green Bay. Wisconstn. 414-465-2682) Crawford. Grant. Iowa. Pierce. Polk, Richland. St. Croix and Vernon Wyomtng (Helena. Montana. 405-449-5225) Uncaln and SubleHe Not for use or storage in or 6round the home. For Mosquno Control: For usa as a mosquito 1000acide only by Mos­ quito Abatement Districts and other official agencies. The granules are formulated 10 release their coating upon contact with water. For control of mosquito larvae use 2 pounds per acre. Repeat as necessary. Application Direction.. On tile following crops apply 100 recom­ mended rate as an oveall broadcast treatment E'or to planting. Soil temperature should be at least 50" F. tmmediate and thoroughly mix the granules Into tile top 4 to 9 Inches of soil. A er applying keep all persons and animals off traated area for 48 hours. Treated fields should be planted or S<l!(fed as soon as poss;tle aHer tile 48 hour waHing period. For Wir8WOP.<1 and G"~id control on T.bIe ', Broc­ coli, BrutMIl Sprow, ~, cam-loupe, Watermelon, lJulk .. '""ten, carrotl, caul. . Eggplant, KlIfo.I.ItI\m. Pe .. , PIppera, Rutabag". Tomot_ lild Tumipl. To control Wireworm use 200 pounds per acre to control Garden Symphylld use 250 pounds per acre. For Rootworm and Garden Symphytld on Co<n usa 250 pounds per acre. For Garden Symphylid control In Omamonlal. Ind Nuroory planlings (Commercial Plantings Not For Use In Gr .. nhou .... Enclosed Areas. Of In Home GardenS) use 250 pounds per acre. Dealers Should Sell In 'Jrlglnlil Packages Only. Torml f Solto or UN: On punch ... of this product Wyor and usar agr .. to the following condition.: . WlmntyJ FMC make. no warranty. expressed or Implied. concemlng tile use of this product other than rndlcated on tile label. Except as so warranted. tile I'fOduct I. IoId .. 10. BUYer and user assurne all sk of use and/or handling andlor storage of thl. mateaI when SUCh use andl or ""ndllng lndIor &lorage 10 oontrIry to label Instructions. Dlrectlona Irod RecommencIItIon .. Follow directions carefully. TIming and mothod of application. MIfher and ~ conditions. m'.>.lure with other . not IPOCificlfly ~ ..-o<! other lnfIuencI.og fac:tore In tile use of thio prodUct ore beyond tile control 01 tile Miter and are assumed 1>'/ tile buyer at ~~ .: .. , '-, ··' ... 1 U .. 01 Product: FMC's recoli."e"dalions lor tile use 01 ihIs product are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of us product being beyond tile control of tile menufacturer. no guarant ... e>q)ressed Of tmplled. Is made as 10 tile effects of SUCh Of tile resuno to be ObtaIned H not used In accordance with directions Of established safe practice. D ....... ·Buye($ Of' user's exclusive reiriedy for damages fOr brOach of warranty Of n<>gligence sha!1 be Umed to direct damage. not ex­ ceeding tile purch8sG pric<I pald and shall noIlndude Incidental or ton­ sequential damages. _-FMC Trademar1c (30681-6/87)