crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/279-2669.md

METHYL PARATHION 25 W.P.

• EPA Reg No: 279-2669
• Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (25%)
• Label accepted: 1987-11-05
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-02669-19871105.pdf

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( ( .- Code 30392 I - '" Net Weight RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due 10 very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds For relail sale 10 and i.I_ !.>:tly by certified applicator or pefsons under their dire:!. ssk>n and only lor those uses covered ::-v the certified appIieator's certilicalion. Direct Sl. -pervision for this prodUC1 is defined as the cert1.1Od applicator being physically present durinq IfDlication. nixing. loading. repair and cleaning of application equipment Commercial cerliflf otppli:am must also ensure (hat all persons invotvod in lhese activities are infocrnecJ 01 the precautiOfU rv slilements. Methyl Parathion 25 w.P. Insecticide EPA Reg. No. 279-2669 ZA EPA Est.. 279- Actl.o IlIlIredlenlo: By WI. Methyl Parathion- ..................................... 23.7&% Related Compounds .• _. _. . • . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . .. 1.25% Inert Ingredients: ....•.................................. 75.00% 100.00% O(O,O-dimethyl·O-4·nilrophenyi phosphorothioale) STOP! READ THE LABEL CAN KILL YOU DANGER Keep out 01 reach 01 children POISON See side panels lor antidote and precaullons PELIGRO PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usled no lee ingles. no use esle pro· ducto hasta que la etiqueta Ie haya sido explicado ampliamenle. ACCEPTED NOV 5 1987 Under the Federol Insecticid., Fungicide. ond Rodentioid'3 Aot. as amended. for the p •• t1c:ide registered under / ..... ~ SWAllOW DO NOT TOUCH DANGER-POlSON-PRECAUTIONS POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED ThIS product can kill you if swallowed even in small amounts. spray mist or dust may be . latal if swallowed POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT POisonous II louched by hands or spilled or splas'1ed on skm. in eyes or on clolhing (liquid goes Ihrough clothes" POISONOUS IF BREATHED Brealhing vapots. spray miSI or dust may be lalal. USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXINGILOADING. APPt.I· CATION. REPAIR, AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED AREAS: protective suit of one or two pis =.:9 all parts of ~ body except Ihe head. hands. and feel; chemical r glows; chemical resistant shoes (or chemical resistant shoe coveri"9s or chemical r8-" sistant boots); 90ggtes or face shield; hood or wide bnmmed hat; NIOSH approved reSpirator. POISONOUS TO FISH AND WlLDLIFf POISON SIGNS (S,mploml) METHYL PARATHION is a .ery dangorous poison. II rapidly orllers the body on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material must be removed Immediately. Exposed persons must receive prompt medical treatment or they may die. Some of the signs and symptoms 01 POIsoning are: HeadaGI1e. nausoa. vomiling. cramps, weakness. blurred vision, Pin·poIni pupils. lightness in chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, w.tr.ing of eyes. drooling or frolhing of mouth and nose, muscle spasrr .. and coma. WORK SAFETY RULES . The National Pesticide Te1ecommuniccllion Netwoc1c: is available for ree· ommendations regarding poisonir"!9 management. emergency treat· ment. and other inlormatlon r~ardlng the toxicity 01 methYl parathion. The toll free number for the NallOl1al Pesticide TelecommunJcalion Net· work is 1·800·858·7378. EPA Beg. No. ::l.. 79'--d. t,6 '1 If handled indoors provide mechanJcaI exhaust ventilation. Keep all un· ~ protected pblSOnS, ch!!dren, livestock, and pets away from treated area ~ I or where there Is danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. "---... ' II you feel sick in any way. STOP work and gel help rlghl away, See I . __ I First Aid (Practical Treatment) section . .r. HANDLE THE CONCENTRATE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOl· '-. i::',: . I 4 )987 :::.-:,. LOWINGPROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: FMG Corporation Agricultural Chemical Group Philadelphia PA 19103 Ml7 . • J • Wear a prolocli.e suil 01 one or two pieces thai co .... all parts of !he ,/ body excspllhe head, hands. and fool. WtaJ chemIcoI resistant ~_, chamleel reslslanl apron. and chemleel roslstantlhooo, ohoe = or DOOtS. Wear goggles or a lace shiekl. We., • pestic:ide r approved by tha· National InsIiM. for Occupalionaf SoMty and under lhe provisions of 30 CFR part It.

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.- II' MIXINGlLOAriNG IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: long·sleeve shirt; long·legged pants; chemical resistant roves; chemical resistant apron: shoes and socks. Goggles or (ace shIeld must be wom when lila system is under pres­ sure. 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 FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP­ MENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: long·sleeve shirt and 1?I'l!f-legged pants: shoos and socks. Chemical resistant gloves must be avaable In the cab or cockpit and must be 'Nom during entry to and exit from the application vetlicle. An other protective clothing and equip­ ment required for use during application milsl be available in the cab and must be worn when exiting the cab into (reated area. When used for this purpose, contaminated clothing may not be brought back into the r.ab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. REMEMBER­ THIS CLOTHING IS INADEQUATE TO PROTECT YOU DURING RE· PAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND EARLY REENTRY TO TREATED AREAS! REFER TO PROTECTIVE CLOTH· ING AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ABOVE. IMPORTANT! If pesticide comes in contact with skin. wash oft with soap and waler and contact a physician immediately. A!ways wash hands. face, and ar:ns with soap and water before smoking. eating. drinking, or tDileting. ArTER WORK: before remQ;ng gkr,es. wash them with soap and wider. Take oft all work clothes and shoes. Shower using soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job---do not wear contaminated dolhing. Personal clothing worn during work must be stored and laun­ dered separalely from protective clothing and househoid art;cles. Store protective clothing separately from personal clothing. Clean or launder ( ""'teClive clothing after each use. Respirators must be cleaned and rs replaced according to illstructions included wilh the respirators. ,otective cfothing and protective equipment heavily contaminated or drenched with methyl pcsrathion must be destroyed according to state and local regulations. HEAVILY CONTAMINATED OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY DECONTAMINATED. OUR· ING AERIAL APPLICATION. HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE PROHIBITED. FIRST AID TREATMENT Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the victim has been exposed to methyl parathion and describe his condition. H breathing has stopped. start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor sees victim. H Iwallowed, drink 1 or 2 91asses of water and induce vomiting by touching bc:.ck 01 throat with lInger. Do not iduce vomiting Or givE: any­ thing by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical atlention. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated dothing and shoes. See doctor immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Antidole-administer alropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. inlravenously or intramuSCUlarly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. ( -PAM chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction 1 atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Par· ,tOn is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor aHecting the central and pe­ ripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depres- Sion. A: lirst sign of pulmonary edema. the patient should be given supplemental oxygen and treated symp!omatically. Continued absorp­ tion of the poison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after initial improvemenl; VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT !S INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 716-735-3765 POST TREATED AREA Consult your Sidle AgricuburaJ Exlension Service or Experiment Slalion regarding posting treated areas. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Birds In frealed areas may be killed. Do not apply djrectly to waler or wel/snds (swamps, marshes, bogs, and potholes). RunoH and drift (rom target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjaceuatic sites. Do not contaminate water by deaning of equipment or di of wastes. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or resi­ dues on blooming crops Dr '\Teeds. Do nof appJy this product or allow il (0 drift (0 blooming crops or weeds if bees ate visiting tho (realment area, DIRECTIONS FOR USE H is 8 V!OIation of Federar raw to use this product in a manner inoon­ $I$tenl with its labeling. Do not apply this product tiuO'Jgh any type of irrigation system. Do not apply this product in such a 1!'z,I'\Elr as to olrectly or througn drift expose workers 01 other persons. The scea being treated must be vacated by unprl)lected persons. Reentry into treated fields is prohibited for 48 hours after application, unless all protective clothing and ,,:.,ment required for early reentry as describf.. j elsewhere on the label are worn. Because certain slates may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various crops treated With this product. consult your Stale Department of Agriculture (or further information. WriHen 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. Inform workers of areas or fiekls that may not be entered without specific protective clolhing. period of time field must be '1acated and appropnate actions 10 take in case of accidental e)'posule. An example of such informatior. is given under writlen warnings. When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be given in a language customarily understood by wMers. Oral warnings must be given if there is reason to believe that written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written warnings must ;xlude rhe 'ollowing information: DANGER Area trealed with Methyl Parathion 25 W.P. on (insert date). Do not enter without appropciate protective clothing (or 48 hours (in­ sert Stale Oepartme'1t of Agriculture's re·entry interval. if more restrictive). In case of accidental eXfX)sure to pesticide spray or dust. wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes, f1lJ3h with plenty 01 water. If inhaled. go to an area where the pesticide has not been applied. Gel medICal aftention if needed. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Pesticide Storage Keep out of reach of children and animal. Store in original con­ tainers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use, fold and roll back bags, clamp and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other peslicides. fettillzers, waler. food or teed by slorage or disposal. In case of spill. avoid contact, isolate area a.ld keep out animals and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC collect: (716) 735·3765. To confine spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand. cal lifter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to pre· vent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify contents. Pesticide Disposal Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesficide. speay miXture, or rinsate is a violation of Fed­ erallaw. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions. contact your State Pestici<!'e or Environ­ mental Control Agency. or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Conltllner Dlsposa' Completely empty ba9 into application equipment. TI-.en dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or. if allowed by State and Jocal authorities, by burning. It burned. stay out of smoke. ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS The following restrictions appty to use of this product after February 1. ISBB. Before using this pesticide on wheat, oals. andlor bar1ey in the counties IiSled below. y,," must obtain the PESTICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES 'or Ihe county in which the product is to be used. The bulletin is available (rom your CoUCity Extension fl.genl, Sfale Fish and Game Office, or your peslicide dealer. U ... 01 this product In I monner Inconslstont with the PESTICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES Is a violation of Federal law,. Allbama Colbert. Greene, Jackson, Lamar. Lauderdale, limestone, Madison, Marshall. Morgan, Pickens and Sumler Arkin ... Clay. Clall<. Cross. Lawrence. Lee. Poinsene. Randolph. Sharp and St. Francis call'ornl. Bun.. Colusa. Glenn. Inyo. Kern. Los Angeles. Merced. o.ange. Riverside. Sacramento, san Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Solano. Stani$laus, Sutter, Tehama, Ventura a.ld YOlo

c ( .- Florid« Alachua. Baker, Bradford, Brevard. Broward, Charlotte. Citrus. Clay. Collier. Columbia, Dnde, De Soto. Dixie, Duval. Flagler, Gadsds!l. GiJctuesf. Sfades, Hardee, Hendri. Hernando. l9hrands. HiIIstxxougil, Indian River, Jefferson, Lafayette, lake. Lee, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee. Marion, Martin, Monroe. Nassau, Orange. Okeechobee. Osceola, Palm Beach. Pasco, Pinellas. Polk, Putnam, S1. Johns. SI. lucie, Sarasota. Seminole. Sumter, Suwannee, Tayfor, Union. Vofu.:;ia BndWakulia Georgll Braney. Bryan. BllIIQch. Bllri<e. Camden. Candler. Chariton. Chatham. Effingham. Emanuel, Evans. Glascock. GIYIln, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, libelty, Long. Mcintosh. l:lierce. Richmond. Screven. Ware. Washington and Wayne K.nu. Clark, Comanche, Meade and Stafford Kentuc"'l. Ballar ,Butler. Edmundson, Green. Hart. Jackson, laurel,livingston. Yarshall. McCracken. McCreary. Pulaski. Rockcaslle. Taylor, Warren and Wayne Mlululppl Itawamba, lowndes, Monroe and Noxubee Monana Garfield, McCone, Sheridan and Valley Nebraska Boyd. Brown, Buffalo, Butler, Cass, Cedar. Colfax, Dawson, Dodge, Ias. Hall, Hamilton, Holt, Howard, Kearney, Keya Paha, Knox, Memck, Nance, Phelps, Plane, Polk, Rock, Sarpy and Saunders North Corollna Edge<:Offib<o. Nash and Pitt North Olkota Banson. Bonineau, Burke, Burleigh, Divide, Dunn, Eddy, Emmons, Foster, Kidder,logan, McHet1IJ, Mcintosh, McKenzie. Mclean. Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Nelson. Oliver, Pierce, Ramsey. RanvitJe, Rolette, Sheridan, Sioux. Stutsman, Towner, Ward, Wells and Williams South Corollna Aiken, Barnwell. Beaufort, Berkely. Charleston. Coneton, Dorchester. Georgetown, Hampton. Horry, Jasper and Marion South Olkota Clay. H9, Hughs. Poner, Stantey. Sully. Union, WaJworth, Yankton and Zie h Tennes.sr.. Bedford, Blount, Clal:>arne. Decatur. Franklin, Hcmcock, Hardin Hickman, Knox. UnCC.ln, Loudon, Marshall, Maury. Meigs, Monroe, Rhea, Roane. Scott. Sequatchie, Smith. Sullivan, and Wayne Tex •• Aransas, Austin, Cameron, Colorado, Fort Bend, GOliad. Refugio and Victoria Virginia lee, Russell. Scott, Smyth, Tazewell. Washington and Wise Not for use or storage in or around the home. Apply when insects first appear and repeal as necessary. Apply rec­ ommended rates in sif,1icient water to thoroughly cover one a,;re. (With gr..:..und application eqliipment apply a minimum of 10 gals.; by air apply a minimum of 2 9al~ 01 fmished spray per acre. Apply with equipment with suHident agitation to keep this proouCl in solution at all times. 00 not use in undiluted form. Observe days interval between last applica­ tion and harvest indicated by number In ( ) following the crop. AMalta (Seed and Hay). Clover (Seed and HlY) Ind Vetch: Spotted AIIaffa Aphid. Aphids. Armyworms (up to 3rd inslar). tealhopper-Use 2-5 pcN!nds per acre. AI a rate of 4 pounds or less per acre do not ap'ply withIn 15 days of harvest. At a rate above 4 pounds do not apply Within 20 days of harvest. In California do not apply more than % pounds per acre. Wildlife in treated areas may be killed. 00 not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment aroa Bre In bloom. Artlchoka (7). Celery (15). Carrota (15). P.I. (15). Peppora (15): Aphids, Armyworms (up to 3rd instar), t=loabeetles, leafhopper-Use 4 pounds per Bcre. 00 not use treated carrol tOSJS for food or feed. Col not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment aroa Bre in bloom. eean. Dry (15) Green and lima (21). Tomlt_ (15). Broccoli (21). Bru.MI. Sproul. (21). Cabbage (21). COullno .... r (21): AphidS. Ar· myworms (up to 3rd instar), Fleaooetles, Leafhopper-Usc 4-6 pounds per acre. Do not apply if the crop or weeds in thO treatment area are in bloom. lettuce (21). Splnoch (21): Aphids. Armyworms (up 10 3rd instar). Flea Beetle, Leafhopper-use 3-4 pounds per acre. Smlll Groin. (15): (Birley, alt •• Whoat): Aphids-Use 2·3 pounds per acre. Armyworms (US; to 3rd instar), leafhoppers-Use 3 pounds per acre. Dealers Should Sell In Original Packages Only. Term. 01 Sole n UN: On purchase 01 this proclucl buyer and user agree to the frllowing conditions: Warranty: FMC makes no warranty. expreSSed or ImptlOO. concerning the use of this product other than indicated on the label. Except as so warranted, the product is sokf as is. Buyer and user assume all risk of l'se andlor handling andlor storage of this material when such use andl Jr handling andlor storage is contrary to label instl1JCtiOns. Dlrectlon'lnd Recommendations: Follow directions carefully. Timing and method 01 application, weather and crop conditions, mixture with other chemicals not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the contrOl of the seller and are assumed by the buyer al his own risk. Use of Product: FMC's recommendations for the use of this uCl are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of this product being beyond 'he control of the manufacturer, no guarantee, exptessed or implied, is made as to the eHects of such or the results to be obtained if not used in accordance w:th directions or established safe pract. Oemlges: Buyer"s or user's exclusive remedy for damages for breach of warranty or negligence shall be limited to direct damages not ex­ ceeding the purchase price paid and shall not include incidental or con­ sequential damages. "'-FMC Trademark