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HELENA MALATHION 8 INSECTICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 5905-443
• Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Malathion (NO INERT USE) (80.4%)
• Label accepted: 1997-01-02
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00443-19970102.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460--- ,--- ------- Ms. Beverley Neale Registration Specialist Helena Chemical Co. 6075 Poplar-Avenue, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38119 Dear Ms. Neale, Subject:. Deletion of Un.s'JPported Malathion U:eE;" Malathion 8 Insecticide. EPA Reg. No. 5905-443 Labeling Submitted June 8, 1993 Federal RegisterNotice of Febl:Jl?ry._, Your Supplier's Letter of March 4, 1996 1994 The labeling amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Fed,eral Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, As Amended (FIFRAL is acceptable, provided that .you: ... I. Submit one copy of your final printed.JaPe;!. inporporating the following- corrections before YOll re.1ea.se th.e, .. E:J:'9d)l9t fO.r shipment. a. The subject pr-oduct labeling falls under the scope of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and must bear the required .wPS stateme'nts as Qutlined in PR Notices 93-7 and 93-. The new protective WPS "language must be incorporated into the label before you'release the product for-shipment. b. Update the second sentence under the "Environmental "Hazards" section to read as follows: not apply directly tg watE!cr, or to areas where surface present or to ,.intertidal areas below themean-liigE-water-- liDo water is mark. " ------ - ----- c. Add a statement to the directions for. use on beans prohibiting the grazing or feeding ()f thetreat,.~c.J:'().P. .. Jg]j.age by , livestock (vines/forage and straw/hay). . . 2. Within 6 months of the date of this letter ,submit your updated basiccand alternateCSF showing tlte con;ect EpA Reg. No. for your source of the malathion used in t:;he subject product.. The product listed as the source of malathion on your ro RecycledlRecyclable n- 1) Prinledonpaperttwo:lntalns

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.. , current basic alternate CSF registrant .. CSF dated December 2l, 1993' and on' two 6f 'the has since been canceled and transferred to another Based on the additional information 'provIded in-'V6ur'­ supplier's letter of March 4, 1996 regardiIlg ohe-'6Ceheiffert­ ingredients, the two al ternate Confid,entj,.a,J,t:?t",m_IJ.1::E_QfFOJ:mllJ_a (CSF) dated December 2l, 1993 and containing this 'inert ingredient, are acceptable. If these conditions are 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 label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed. for your records. Sincerely, / ./74t---A-vY~~ . William W. Jacobs, Ph. D. Acting, Product Manager Team l4 Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch Registration Division (7505C)

,. :;r,-. a "'UU? MALATHION 8 INSECTICIDE ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Malathion*; O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate ..................... 80:Lf(Jo/O __ INERTINGREDIENTS** ......................................... 19.60% TOT AL ................ _.~ •. l 00.00% This product contains 8 lbs. of Malathion per gallon. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION 'PRECAUtION PRECAUCION AL USARIO: Si usted no lee ingles, no use este producto hasta que Ie etiqueta haya sido explicado ampliamente. SEE INSIDE BOOKLET FOR A.DDITlONAtPRECAurroNS M'D DIREcTIONS FOR USE~' EPA REG. NO. 5905-443 EPA EST. NO. " • " n" "~" " NET CONTEl'.'TS; Manufactured by HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY MEMPHIS, TN. 38119 (-'«((( ( -, , , " , , ""; ( , , , , • • • ., . , , (," L , , , , ,<, \ < , L ( • • • • • . '" ......

;;~~~~~r ... ,"~ ... (~~~~l:l Q Ell , . " PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTICAN1:M:ALS CAUTION May be harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors, dust, or spray mist. Wash thoroughly after handling, Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Flush contaminated eyes with plenty of water and get medical attention if irritation persists. Keep children and pets off treated areas until this materiilfis washed int() the soil and grass is dry. STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREA TIl'ENf-- - IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching the back of throat. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an Ul'fconscious-or convulsing person_

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IF Th"HALED: Remove victim to fresh air. Apply artificiairespiraiio~~ifindicated_ IF 12'< EYES: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with water. Call physician immediately. IF ON SKIN: Imrhediately wash with plenty of soap and water""hile rem()vLngcontaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.

Note to Pbysicians: This product is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Atropine is antidotal. 2-P AM may be effective as an adjunct to atropine. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS -. This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and aquatic life stages of amphibians. Do not apply directly to water or wetlands (i.e., swamps, bogs, marshes, and potholes). Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms rn areas near the application site. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. , , , , • • • ::; : , " , . ~ . This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on bloomin'g: ~r0Ps or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds ifbees are-j$jiing lh" }:T<;atrnent

• -"---- :-.-:. - --- - ! - .' <-area. DIRECTIONS FOlt USE· ,. , , ,;..; " , . -. ~ ~ ~ ( It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labe1in" .• • P.

CHEMIGATION PROHIBITION Do not apply this product through any type ofirrigatiotnyst¢fi1 .. ' RE-ENTRY STATEMENT Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose workers or other persons. The area being treated must be vacated by unprotected persons. Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until sprays have dried. Protective clothing means, at least, a hat or other suitable head covering, a long-sleeved shin and long-legged trousers or a coverall type garment (alI of closely woven fabric covering the body, including the anns and legs), shoes and socks. Because certain states may require more restrictive re-entry intervals foivario~~ crops treated with this product, consult your State Department of Agriculture fqr further information. Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to be in a treated area or in ali area about to be treated with this product. When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be given in a language customarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must be given ifthere is reason to . believe that written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written \yarnings must include the following infonnation. CAUTION! Area treated with Malathion on (date of application). Do not enter without appropriate protective clothing until sprays have dried. See Statement of Practical Treatment and Precautionary Statements ror actions to be taken in case of accidental exposure. STORAGE M'D DISP()'SAL " Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is prohibited. STORAGE: Store in a dry place. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved disposal facility. CONT AlNER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfilI, or by other procedures approved by stat~ ,'ll]d local authorities. ' \ t ( f (- < • c ( : , , < GENERAL INFORMATIbN • I, .' , This product is to be used with water. Do not use in undiluted fonn. Before ui3g, mi,x tlje ,recom­ mended amount of Malathion 8 with an equal amount of water and add this'm:xrere to trie spray tank. Maintain agitation while mixing and applying. For aerial application'ro: vegetable .cr()ps, apply 1-3 gallons of spray mixture per acre. For ground applicatlo11 to -vegetable-crCJPs .ippI'y 10-15 gallons of spray mixture per acre. . '-. . .. - .'.: e<t ....

( Apply at first sign of an insect infestation and repeat as nec'essary. Best results are obtained with thorough coverage_of all exposed plant surfaces. Consult your State Agricultural Extension Service or ExperimentStarion for additional information as to proper timing of application . .. . ,- -,- ...... - .... _.-. CHERRIES: Cherry Fruit Fly, Eyespotted Bud Moth - 5/8 pI. per 100 .[al. of water. Black Cherry Aphid, Fruittree Leafroller - I pI. per 100 gal. of water. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. May injure foliage of some varieties.' , GRAPES: Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Spider Mites - I pI. per acre, Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. May injure Ribier, Italia, Cardinal and Almeria varieties if applied after clusters appear. PEACHES: Aphids - 5/8 pI. per 100 gal. of water. Orien(al (ruit rnQtll,Plum Curculio - 1-1/4 pI. per 100 gal. of water. Apply at petal fall and every 10 to 14 days thereafter until control is achieved. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. PECANS: Aphids, Spider Mites - 5/8 pI. tol pI. per 100 gal.' Of water. STRAWBERRIES; Aphids, Lygus Bugs, Spider Mites, Spittlebugs, Potato Leafhopper, Field Crickets, Strawberry Leafhopper, Strawberry Root Weevil, Whiteflies - I pI. to 2 pI. per acre. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. BEANS: Aphids, Cucumber Beetles - 1-1/4 pI. per acre. Spider Mites - 5/8 pI. to I pI. per acre. Mexican Bean Beetle - I pI. per acre. Leafhoppers, Thrips - I pt, to 1-3/4 pI. per acre, Lygus Bugs (Dry Beans - California) - I pI. to 1-3/4 pI. per acre, 'Do not apply within I day of harvest. BEETS (TABLE): Aphids - 1 pI. to 1-114 pI. per acre.'Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CABBAGE, CA:vtIFLOWER,KALE, MUSTARD, TURNIPS: Aphids, Imported Cabbageworm, Cabbage Looper, flea Beetles - use I pI. to 2 pI. per acre. Do not apply to Broccoli and Turnips within 3 days of han'est. Do not apply to Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Kale and Mustard within 7 days of harvest. CELERY: Aphids, Spider Mites - 1 pI. per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. , " CORN (Field, Sweet, Pop): Aphids, Grasshoppers - I pt. per acre. For best grasshopper control, apply when nymphs are in the first through third instar. Sap Beetles - I pt. per acre beginning when 10% of ears show silk and repeat at 2 to 5 day intervals. Do not apply within 5 days of harvest. ( , r ' CUCUMBERS, SQUASH: Aphids, Spider Mites, Pi<:kleworm - t pI. pe,acr:~ .. Squll£h vine

• _ - --.:.-:-__: : - - 1 -(-~ borer - 1-7/8 pI. per"a"cre. For squash vine Dorer contrQI, apply weekly to sterr,s lind vines at base of plant. Do not apply unless plants are dry. Do not apply to cucumbers and Gqua,!; within I day of harvest. ' ,'< EGGPLANTS: Aphids, Spider Mites - 5/8pt. to I pI. per acre, Lace Bug-· '>·7/8 pt" to 2 pI. per acre. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. < < < < . . . , LETTUCE (Head, Leaf): Aphids, Leafhoppers, Loopers- I pI. to 2 pt. per acre. Do 'neit apply

. '. 'j,d . to Leaf Lettuce within 14 days of harvest .. Do not apply to Head Lettuce within 7 days of harvest. ONIONS: Thdps ::1 pt. per acre. of harvest for green onions. Onion Maggot - 1-1/2 pt. per acre. Donot apply within 3 days

• • -;.-- ; - - ~ -, ".. ' . ----.,-- ---===--=------ --=------ PEPPERS: Aphids - 5/8 pt:per acre. Pepper Maggot - 1-112 pt. per acre. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. POTATOES: Aphids, Leafhoppers - 5/8 pt. per acre. " TOMATOES: Aphids, Spider Mites, Tomato Russet Mite - 5/8 pt. to J pt. per acre. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest. ORNAMENTALS: Aphids, Whiteflies, Mealybugs - 1 pI. to 1-1/2 pt. per 100 gal. of water. B'irch Leafminer, Bagworm, Tent Caterpillar, Soft Brown Scale, Monterey Pine Scale - 1-l/2 pt. per 100 gal. of water. Apply to completely cover. Do not use onCanaeni Junipers. The use of Malathion 8 may cause injury to certain ferns inCluding Boston, Maidenhair and Pteris and some species of Crassula. COI'DITIONSOFSALE~~-LIMITtD WARRANTY' AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABiLITY A.NDREi1imIEs The directions on this label are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully, Insufficient control of pests and/or injury to the crop to which the product is applied may result from the occur­ rence of extraordinary or u,nusual weather conditions, the failure to follow the label directions, or good application practices, all of which are beyond the control of Helena Chemical Company (the "Company") or seller. In addition, failure to follow label directions may cause injury to crops, animals, man or the environment. The Company warrants that this product conforms to the chemi­ cal description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purpose referred to in the directions for use subject to the factors noted above which are beyond the control of the Company. The Coriipany makes no other warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied,'concerning the prod­ uct, including no implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, and no such warranty shall be implied by law. The exclusive remedy against the Company for any cause, ,of, ',act, ion relating to tJ'te handl(ng pr use of this product is a claim for damage and In no event shall damages or any Ollier' ieovery of;any kind against the Company exceed the price of the product which causes the alleged lo~s, damage, injury, or other claim, The Company shall not be liable and any and,all claims againn tpe Company are waived for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages or expense of any naiu'r,,: 'includ- ing, but not limited to, loss of profits or il1come. ' ' " ' .. The Company and the seller offer this product and the buyer and user acc:ept it, subject}o tn,e fore- going conditions of sale and limitation of warranty, liability and remedies. • .•• ;