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# PARATHION-METHYL PARATHION 6-3

- EPA Reg No: **5481-152**
- Registrant: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (28.8%); Parathion (57.2%)
- Label accepted: 1974-04-18
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005481-00152-19740418.pdf

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l DANGER-POISON 
PRECAUTIONS 
CAN Kill YOU IF SWAllOWED 
This product can kill you it swailowed 
even In 5m3!1 amounts spray milt may 
be fatal :f swallowed. 
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CAN Kill YOU BY 
SKIN CONTACT 
This product can kill you if touched by 
hands or spilled or splashed on skin, 
in eyes or on clothing (liquid Koe~ 
through clothes!. 
CAN KILL YOU IF BREATHED 
1'1ls product can ~.tli you If vapors, or 
sprJy miol are breathed 
POISONOUS TO FISH AND WILDLIFE 
T"" ~rortuct is iom to fish. birds, and oth~1 wildlife. Birds feed 
Ing on treJted areas may be killed. Keep out 01 any body of water 
Do i'ot apply where runoff is likely 10 occur. Do not apply whe" 
"'cather conditions fJvor drift from areas treated. Do not contam· 
. ·IJte "'3ter by cleilnlng of equipment. or disposal of wastes. Shrimp 
;;rd crab milV be killej at appllcatl~n rates recommended on th!~ 
111),' Do !lei apply ,.here these ;lre Import3nt resources Apply 
\1'1: pr001lCt onlf 3S specified on this label. 
USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING 
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 
oJ" .r ",ter pro,,! pJnt5 coat. hat, rubber boots or rubher over 
" ,}, "'8at '.liet'l goggles ,J, Wear mask or feSplt3tof ap 
:'-ie:' L, t'ce US Bureau of Mines for parathion protection 
: -i"lr he:,,; 1d:j r ilU'21 '1itlhn gloves 
EPA REG. NO. 5481-152-AA 
EPA EST 5481-CA-l 0374 
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP. 
LOS ANGELrS, CALIFORNIA 90023 
NET CONTENTS: 
PARATHION·METHYL PARATHION 6-3 
Organophosphorus Insecticide Emulsifiable Liquid 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
Par ath 10 n '0 O·ctreth yl O·p·nl tr lphe ny I phosp "orothlOate j 
O,O·dlmeth'll Op·nitrophenyl r)G :Ihorothlodte 
57.2 DC 
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INFRT INGREDIENTS 
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Keep Out of Reach of Children 
NOT FOR HOME USE 
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WORK. SAFETY RUlE5 
~.e~p all unprotected pe r S0ns and children away 
from Treated area or where there IS danger vI 
d'lft 
Dc nDt rub ele, ~r rrouth tilth hanns. If you feel 
s".' In any way, STOP work and get help right 
a"';Jj Cali 3 doctor !physiCianl. clinic ~r hospital 
immediately Explain tha! the victim has heen 
nposed to parathion and describe his condition 
After !Irst aid is given Isee First Aid Treatment 
Section: ;lnd if a doctor cannot come. take the 
vlctllll to a cl:nic or hospital 
IMPORTANT! Before removing glovrs, wa'h them 
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arm', With soap and water before smoking, eatlRI( 
or drlllkloR AFTER WORK. take off illl work clothes 
'10 shoes Show!', using soap and water. Wear 
I ni)' ~Iean clothes when leaving job Do not wear 
ronLlmlnated clolliing Wash protective rl;'lning 
;J[]rl protective eQI'ipment With 503" dnd water 
,lftcr each use Resi.;;~:~: :~::,I:: Ile rleaned and 
fl:ter repla',ed accord!"1( to instructions induden 
Nlth reSpllator 
TOTAL 1000 0 0 
POISON SIGNS (Symptoms) 
Parathion is a very dangerous poison, It rapidly 
enters the body on contact with all skin surfaces 
and eyes. Clothing wet with this material mus~ be 
removed immediately. EJposed persons must re­
ceIVe prompt medical treatment or they mly die, 
Some of the signs and symptoms of pOisoning are: 
P.eadache, nausea. vomiting, cramps, weakness, 
blurred vision, pin·point pupils, tightness in chest, 
labored breathing, nervousness. sweating, water· 
ing 01 eyes, drooling or frothing of mouth and 
nose, muscle spasms and coma. 
FIRST AID TREATMENT 
Call a doctor (phy~ician), cliniC or hospital im· 
mediately, Explain that the ~ictim has been ex 
posed to parathion and describe his condition. 
If breathing has stopped. start artificial respira­
tion immediately and maint~in until doctor sees 
victim. 
if swallowed and Victim is awake {conscious) make 
him vomit quickly, Induce vomiting b)' .ticking 
flcger down throal or by givirg soapy or strong 
s;:lt, water to drink. Repeat until vomit is clear. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious 
person Have victim lie down and keep quiet. See 
doctor imlr,ediately 
J~1 cale of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin 
wltr plenty 01 water for at least 15 minutes while 
rc',;oving contaminated cloth;ng and shoes. See 
.. o~tor Immediately . 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Antidote - - administer atropllie sulfate in !ar~e 
10ses. TWO to FOUR mg. Intravenously or intra 
rnd~cularly as soon as cyanosIs is overcome. Re· 
~eat at 5 to llJ minute intervals until signs of 
atropinization apoear. 2 PAM chloride is al>o anti' 
jotal and may be admtrlstered In conjunction 
w,!h atropine DO NOT GIVE ~'ORPHINE OR TRAN· 
QUILIZERS Parathion IS a strang cholinesterase 
Inhibitor affecting the central and perip~eral 
'!UVGUS srstems and producing edrdlac and res 
plfJtnry jepression. At first Slr;n of pulmonary 
e!lema. the patient should be plv~n supplemental 
ot'lgen and treated symptomc"'cally. Continued 
absorption of the pOison may occur and fatJI 
relapse, have been reported al'u inltia! Improve· 
Illen! VFRY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATlfNT 
IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
F05T TREATED AREA 
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POISON SiGNS (Symptoms) 
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Parathion is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly 
enters the body on contact with all skin surfaces 
and eyes. Clothing wet with this material must be 
removed immediately. Exposed persons must reo 
celve prompt medical treatment or they may die. 
Some 01 the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: 
Headache, nausea, vomitin~, cramps, weakness, 
blurred vision, pin·point pupIls, tightness in chest, 
labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, water· 
ing 01 eyes, drooling or frothing ~f mouth and 
no se muscle spasms and coma. 
FIRST AID TREATMENT 
Call a dnctnr (physician), clinic or hospital im· 
mediately. lxplain that the victim has been ex· 
posed to parathion and describe his condition. 
If breathing has stopped, start artificial respira· 
tlon immediately and maintain until doctor sees 
victim. 
If swallowed and victim is awake (conscious) make 
him vomit quickly. Induce v~miting by sticking 
finger down throat or by giving soapy or strong 
salty water to drink. Repeat until vomit is clear. 
Neve; give anything by mouth to an unconscious 
person. Have victim lie down and keep quiet. See 
doctor imrr.ediately. 
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin 
with plenty 01 water 'or at least 15 minutes w~ile 
rrmoving contaminated clothing and shoes. See 
doctor Immediately. 
NOT~ TO PHYS!CIAN 
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do,es, TWO to FOUR mg. intrJvp.nously or intra· 
mJscularly as soon as cyanosIs is overcome. Re· 
peat at 5 to 10 rtlrnute interval; until sign~ of 
atropinization app)ar 2·PAM chloride is also anti· 
dot31 and may be administered in conjunction 
w,th atropine. DO NOT GIVE rlORPHINE OR TRAN· 
QUILIZERS Parathion is a strong cholinesterase 
inhibitor alfectrng the central and peripheral 
nervcus systems and producing C~rdlaC and res 
plrJtory depression. At Ilrst sign 01 pulmonary 
edema, the patient should be given supplemental 
oxygen and treated symplomatically. Continued 
absorption of the poison may occur and latal 
relapses have been reported after initial improve· 
ment: VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT 
IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS 
POST TREATED AREA 
Con5ult your State Agricultural Extens!on Service 
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