crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/279-3245.md

BIFENTHRIN ST (SEED TREATMENT

• EPA Reg No: 279-3245
• Registrant: FMC CORPORATION
• Signal word: Warning
• Active ingredients: Bifenthrin (19.5%)
• Label accepted: 2005-10-18
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-03245-20051018.pdf

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( ( u.s. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Pesticide Programs Registration Division (H7505C) 401 "M" St. S.W. Washington. D.C. 20460 NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: .2L Registration Reregistrati on (Wldcr FIFRA. as amended)- Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): FMC Corporation 1735 Market Street Philadelohia. PA 19103 EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 279-3245 OCT 1 8 2005 Tenn oflssuan",,: Conditional Name ofPcsticide Product Bifenthrin ST . Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and accepted by the Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registration number. On the basis of information furnished by the registrant. the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time susn or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c)(7)(A), provided that you: I. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/reregistration of your product 2. under FIFRA sec. 3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; and submit acceptable responses required for reregistration of you product under FIFRA section 4. Make the following labeling changes: a) Revise the EPA Registration Number to read "EPA Reg. No. 279-3245" 3. Please submit two (2) copies of Your fInal printed label for before your release the product for shipment. Pieerefef. 0J:heA:7genclosure for a further description of final printed labeling. lfi.\1e,se cqnoitjg/ls arenl>teoropHed with, the registration will be subject to cancellationin;¥~~QJz(j!l!i¢e'wfihFIFRA section 6(e). Your release for _-":"-'''''"''''_-:-_-'-'" -.,-- - :-- c ,,' __ , shipment of the prodllc(.g.at!:il§<::(! Iabelii:J'()nstittites acceptance of these conditions. A stamped cop:0uftheli1b~}is,enr6sed for YQur records. If you have any questions regarding this action, please contact BeWanda Alexander of .-........... .- ..... ('iA". "'A 'iACf\ U1J L"aJ.U aL ~/VJJ JVJ-/'1'UV. Signature of Approving Official: h ./"7 ~ ~r;/ v - Geor!!.e T. LaRocca. Product Manager (13). IB/RD (7505C)

( BifenthrinST Insecticide/Miticide EPA Reg. No. 279-XXXX EPA Est. 279- Active Ingredient: By Wt. Bifenthrin: (2 methyl[1,1'-bipheny~-3-yl) methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)- 2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate' .............. 19.5% Inert Ingredients: ................................................... 80.5% -Cis Isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum. U.S. Patent No. 4,238,505 100.0% KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING AVISO This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. SI usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que S8 la expllque a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand ~a .label. find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See other panels for additional precautionary Information. FIRST AID tf Swallowed: Call a poison controf center or doctor immediately for treat­ ment advice. Have person sip 8 glass of water if able to swallow. 00 not Induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doc­ Inf. tf on Sldn or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin imme­ diately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Calla poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If In Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact tenses. if present. after the first 5 minutes. then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advlce.Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. rr Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If parson Is not breathing. call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration. preferably by mouth-to-­ mouth. if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat­ ment advice. -FMC FMC Corporation Agricultural Products Group Philadelphia PA 19103 Net Contents: B_rIn ST 1 G-19<J5 HOTLINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison con­ trol center or doctor. or going for treatment. You may also contact 1- ~31-3148 for emergency medical treatment information. Note to Physician: This product is a pyrethmid. If large amounts have been ingested, the stomach and Intestines should be evactJated. Treatment Is sympto­ matic and supportive. Digestible fats. oils, or alcohol may increase absorption and so should be avoided. For Emergency Assistance Can (8001 331-3148. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals) Warning May be fatal W swaUowed. Hannful W absorbed through skin. Avoid oon­ tact with skin, eyes orctothing. Personal Protective Equipment: Some materials that are chemlcal-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for catagory E on an EPA chemical resistance category selection mart. Handlers who may be exposed to the dilute through application or other tasks or may be exposed to the concentrate through mixing. loading. application or other ta.ks must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or Nitrile Rubber or Neoprene Rubber or Vlton, shoes plus socks. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's Instructions for cleaning/main­ taining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. User Safety Recommandations 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 dothlng. Environmental Hazards This pesUcide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water Is present or to Intertidat 'areas-below the mean high water mark. 00 not contaminate water when d_isposing of eqUipment washwaters. The use of bifenthrin is prohibited In areas that may result In exposure of endangered species to bifenthrin. Prior to use In a particular county contact the local extenSion service for procedures and precautions to use to protect endangered species. Exposed treated seed may be hazardous to birds and other wildlife. Dispose of all excess treated seed and seed packaging by burial away from bodies of water. ACSEPTED wlth'COMMENTS In EPA Letter Dated OCT 1 8 2005 Under the Federal InsectIdd •• FUngtclde. and RodenUclde Act, as amended, Ibr the pesUclde ~11er EPA ft,8. No. -38 ,-;

( Physical/Chemical Hazards Do not use or store near heat or open flame. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PeatJclde Storage Do not freeze. 00 not store below 40· F. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store In original contain­ ers only. Store in a cool. dry place and avoid excess heal Carefully open containers. After partial use, replace lids and dose tightty. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other 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: 1-(80031-3148. To confine spill: If liquid. dike surrounding area or absorb with sand. cat litter or commercial day. If dry material, cover to prevent disper­ sal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify con­ tents. Pesticide Disposal Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide. spray mixture. or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be diSposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative of the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. Container Disposal Metal or Plastic Container: Triple rinse (or equivalent) then offer for recyding or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by other procedures approved by State and local authori­ ties. 00 not cut or weld metal containers. U-Tum- Container: Do not rinse container. Do not empty remaining fonnulated product. Do not break seals. Return intact to point of pur­ chase. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Bifenthrin ST Insecticide is a 20% ftowabla concentrate fonnuIation of the Insecticide blfenthrin. Blfenthrin ST Insecticide wHl protect gennlnating seed from soil insects; e.g., wlrewonns, seed com maggots, fire ants, and false wlrewonns. This product exhibits only protedant activity and offers no sys18m1c control 01 Insects. Adivity is by the contact and Ingestion routes generally associated with pyrethroids. Protection from storage insects; e.g., weevils., moths, and beetles has also been demonstrated with this produd. Blfenthrin ST Insecticide should be applied with wsw as a suspension using standard mechanical, sluny, or mist-type seed treatment equipment. Uniform application is neoossary to insure seed sefaIy and best Insect c0n­ trol. Use 1 pint (16 ounces) 01 diluted Blfenthrin ST fer 100 LBS 01 seed. The diiuta Bilanthrin ST has to be equally distributed onto the seed surlaoe. Aller the seed is treated. no dJying process is needed. Mix 1.5 - 4.6 ounces of Blfenthrin ST Insecticide with wa18r (11.4 - 14.5 ounces) to a IDIaI 0116 ounoas of diluted product. Open the oontalner and immedlatety dump required oontents into mix tank. start mechanical egitation and mix Ihoroughly. MaIn1aIn egItation before and ciJring application. Mix as needed; do not sIcre diluted malarial. Note: The pun:haser of this product is .... ponsible fer ensuring that an seed treated with this product is adequalBly dyed with a suitable -.'" prevent .Its accidental use as food for man or f8ed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, part 2.25. Any dye added to the treated seed must be cleared fer use under 40 CFR. part 180.1001. LebeIs ellached '" the treated seed must.-d: T_ Mad shotjld not be used fer or mixed with food or animal feed or prooessod fer oil .. Exposed treated seeds may be haza-.s to birds and other wildlife. Dispose of all excess seed by burial away from bodies of water. GENERALINSTRucnONS It Is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis­ tent with Its labeling. This produd Is to be used in treaters designed for application of liquid or sluny type products. Mix thoroughly before usa. All lank mixes should be pretested to determine physical compatibility between prod­ ud formulations. Treated seed must not be used for or mixed with food or animal feed. or processed for oil. Seed commercially treated with Bifenthrin ST Insecticide must be labeled In accordance with all applicable requlnnents of the Fede",1 Seed Ad. 2 ~ Fonnulated SEED TYPES Dosasg_ 0zJI t.bs. alSeed Com (field. pap. sweet) .....•....•..•.•••.••.•••••......•••.•......... 1.5 to 4.6 Cotton ......................................................................... 1.5104.6 Cucurblts. induding ................................................... 1.5 to 4.6 Chayote (fruit) Chinese waxgourd (Chinese preserving melon) Citron melon Cucumber GherKin Gourd. edible ndudes hyotan. cucuzza) {Luffa spp (indudes echima ba Chinese okra) (Marnor ica spp.) nc;:tudes lsam 8fpl8, balsam pear, bitter melon, hlnese cucumber Muskmelon fhybrids andlor cultivars of Cucumis melo) includes true cantaloupe, cantaloupe, casaba, aenshaw melon, golden pershaw melon. honey· dew melon, honey balls. mango melon, Persian melon. PineafPle meton. Santa Claus melon, and snake melon Pumpkin (Cuourbita spp.) S:guash summer (mcluaes crookneck squash. scallop squash, straightn squash, vegetable marrow, zucChini) S;guash Winter (Includes butternut squash. calabaza. hubbard squash Jr;;. mixta) C. papa) includes acom squash. spaghe Isquash Watermelon (indudes hybrids and/or varieties of Citrullus spp.). Succulent Peas and Beans. including ...................... 1.5 to 4.6 Pea (Pisum spp.): Dwarf pea Edible-pod pea. English pea Garnen pea, Green pea, Snow pea, Sugar snap pea Pigeon.pea Bean !fhaseolus sp.): Broa bean (succu ent) Uma bean (green) Runner bean Snap bean Wax bean Bean (Vigna spp.): Asparagus bean Blackeyed pea Chinese long bean Cowpea Moth bean Southemgea Yardlong ean Jackbean Soybean mmature seed) word bean Peppers, Ben and Non-Bell ....................................... 1.5 to 4.6 Eggplant ........................................................ : ........... 1.5 to 4.6 Bnlsslcas, including ................................................... 1.5 to 4.6 Head and Stem B",ssica Vegetables including: Broccoli Chinese Broccoli (gai 100, white ftowering broccoli) Brussels Sprouts Cauliflower Csvalo broccolo Kohlrabi cabbage Chinese cabba.c!.nag:) Chinese Musta b ga (gai choy) Canola, Cram be, Rapeseed ...................................... 1.5to4.6 Lettuce, H.ad ............................................................. 1.5to4.6 -Relates to 0.025 to 0.075 pounds active ingredient per 100 pounds of seed. Rotational Crops Leafy vegetables and root crops may be rotated 30 days following planting of treated seed. Crops for which bifenthrin tolerances exist may be rotated at any time. All other crops may be rotated seven months following planting of treated seed. Straw may not be used for food or faed. /1

(' c CondHlons of Sail and limitation of Wamlllty Ind liability: NOnCE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Umilation of Warranty and Uabilily before buying or using this product. If the tanns are not acceptable, retum the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded. The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefulty. II is Impossible 10 e6mlnate all risks inherenlty associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended conse­ quences may result because of such factors as-mannar of use or appli­ cation, weather or crop conditions beyond the control or FMC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors. Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on th.e label and Is ... asonabty lit lor the purpo ... _ on the DIrectfon.I", U .. when uMd In accordance wItIh the directions uncIIII' _ condItIono 01 use. FMC MAKES NO WAR­ RANllES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FmlESS FOR A PARTIC­ ULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER'EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANllES WITH RESPECT TO THESELECTlON, PURCHASE, OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any -. .....- '" Implied, having bean made .... inapplicable 11_ product has bean used contrary to label InoIJUctIon .. '" undor abnonnal condltlona, or un_ conditions not reasonably _able to (or beyond the control 01/ seller '" FMC, and buyer aoaumea the risk of iliff ouch ..... To the extenl allowed by law, FMC or selier shall nol be liable for any Incidental. consequential or special damages resutting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CON­ TRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. This Conditions of Sale and Umltation of Warranty and Liability may not be amended by any oral or written agreement. • _ . FMC, Ammo, Capture, Mustang, lJ. Tum-trademam of FMC Corporation 3