crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/9779-205.md

RIVERSIDE 10% PARATHION GRANULES

• EPA Reg No: 9779-205
• Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
• Label accepted: 1988-09-13
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/009779-00205-19880913.pdf

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RtSTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due to very high acute toxicity to humans and birds For tail sale to and use only by certified applicator or person under their direct supervision and only for those users covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product i3 defined as the certified applicator'. being physically present during application, mixing, loading, repair and cleaning of application equipment. Commercial certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these 8ctivitiea are informed of the precautionary state.ents. Riverside Trademark 8 10% PARATHION GRANULES For control of certain soil insects ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Parathion* (O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl pbo8phorothioate) ••••••••••••••••••.••••••••.••••• l.O% INERT INGREDIENTS ....................................................................... 90.0% *Ethyl parathion STOP-REA» LABEL BEFORE USING. Ace E ~ -~ ~~ D I 5fP I 3 , to, j. • ':' I ro, .. £;':,;.:' ;~f~~~-·I TOTAL 100.0% .. , .. .. . • • •• •

--------------------------------- - -- DANGER PELIGRO POISON VENENO KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Skull' Cro •• bones Can Cause Death PRECAUCION AL USUARIO Si us ted no lee ingles, no ule este producto hssta que la etiqueta Ie hsys .ido explicsda ampliamente. STATEHENT OF PRACTICAL TREATHENT FIRST AID TREATNENT + Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital i.mediately. Explain that the viet!. ha. been exposed to rarathion and describe hi. con­ dition. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED: Start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor sees victim. IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vo_iting by touching back of throat with finger, or, if available, by administering syrup of ipecac. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IN CASE OF CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minute. while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. See doctor· i .... ediately. Sep additional PRECAUTIONARY STATEHENT on bide panel. EPA Reg. No. 9779-205 EPA Est. No. 9779- Hanufactured For RIVERSIDE/TERRA CORPORATlOlI Terra Centr~, 600 Fourth Street, S,oux City, lows 51101 Riverside Serves Agriculture. Agriculture Serves Everyone. NET CCNTENTS POUNDS • • .. .

PRECAUTIOARY STATEMENTS DANGER H.\ZARDS TO IIUHANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAN KILL IF SWALLOED Thi. product" can kill you if swallowed, even in smllil ,mount-II) spray mist may be fatal if swallowed. CAN KILL BY SKIN CONTACT This product can kill you if touched by hans or spilled or splashed on akin, in eyes or on clothing (liquid goes through clothes). CAN KILL IF BREATHED Thi. product can kill you if vapors or spray o;st are breathed. WORK SAFETY RULES: The National Peoticide Telecommunication Network is available for recommendationa regarding poiaon1ng ma,ageent, emergency treat­ ment, and other information regarding the toxicity of parathion. The toll free number for the National Pesticide Telecommunication Network is 1-800-858-7378. If handled indooro, provide mecanical exhaust ventilation. Keep all unpro­ tected persons, children, livestock, and pete away from treated area or where there io danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. If you feel" sick in any way, STOP work and get help right away. See First Aid (PRACTICAL TREATMENT) oection. USE ONLY IIIIEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, APPLICATION, RF.PAIR, AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED AREAS: Waterproof suit of one or two pieces cO'lering all parts of the body except the head, hands, and feet; heavy-uty chemical rsistant gtoves; chemical reaiatant ohoes (or cheical resiatant ohoe coverings or chemical resistant. boots); goggles or fce shield; hood or wide brimed hat; NIOSII approved respirator. In adJitin, handlers ust wear a chemical resistant apron when using the concentrate product. IMPORTANT: If pesticide comes in contact with skin, wash off witr soap and water and cuntact a physician immediately. Always wash hands, fact 3nd arma with loap and water before smoking, .ating, drinking, or toileting. AFTER WORK: Before removing gloves, ash them with soap and water. Take off all work clothe. and ahoes. Shower usng soap and water. Wear only clean clothea when leaving the job. Do not wear contaminated clothing. Personal clothing wocn durina work must be acore and laundered separately from protective clothing and houoehold articles. Store protective clothing separa­ cel, from personal clothing. Clean or launder protective clothing after each uae. " Reapiratora must be cleaned and filterG replaced according to instructions included with tne respirators. Protective clothing and protective equipment heavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must le destroyed according to state and local regulation •• HEAVILY CONTAMINATED CLOTIiING CANNOT BE ADEQUATE1.Y DECONTAMINATED. POISON SIGNS (Symptoms) skull & croaabones Parathion ia a very dangerouo poi.on. It rapidly enter. the body on contact with all okin aurfaceo and eye •. Clothing contominn~ed with thi' ~£terial MLst be removed immediately. Expoaed erlonl mUlt receive prompt medlc&l treetmtnt or they may die. SOllie of the ligno and symptoms of poisoning are: lIeadache, nausea, '()miting, cramps, weakneas, bhJrred vision, pin-polnt pupil!, tightness in chest. l.lbcrt..d breathing, nervousness, Bweating, "'atering of eyes, 'rooling or ·t.)tl)ing ~f .. mouth snd nOBe. muscle spasms Bnd coms, .. . .. .. .

·NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Antidote--ad.iniater atropine 8ulfate in lacge doses TWO to FOUR mg. intrave­ noully or intr •• uacularly .1 aoon •• cyanosis i. overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. 2-PAH chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT eiVE MORPH!NE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Paration ia a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central and peripheral nervous syste •• and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first aign of pulmonary edema the patient should be given aupplemental oxygen and treated ay.ptomatically. Gontinued absorption of the poison may occur and fatal relapsea have been reported after initial impro­ vement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. POST TREATED AREA Gonsult your State Atlricultural Extension Service or Exper ·.ment Station regarding posting treated areas. ENVIROdHENTAL HAZARDS This pesticIde is highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and wi ldli fe. Birds in treated areaS may be killed. Shrimp and other aquatic organisms may be killed at recommended application rates. Do not apply directly to water or wetlands (svamp., bogs, marshes, and potholes). Runoff and drift from target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organi.ms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate vater by cleaning of equipment or disposal of vastes. This product is extremly toxic to bees exposed to diect treatment ryr residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming· cropa or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area. Dl.ECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. • . . ...

STORAGE AD DISPOSAL DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. STORAGE Store in a dry location away from children, animals, fods, feeds, seeds, and other agricultural chemicals. Keep container closed when not using. Do not allow vater into container as this may cause deterioration of product. Handle in accordance wfth information given under PRECAUTIONARY STATEKEKTS. Keep storage area locked when not in use. In the event of spillage, ~crape tip and dispose of in,accordance with information given under PESTICIDE DISPOSAL. Repackage and relabel useable product in a sound container of a type approved by the U. S. Department of Transportation. In case of fire or other emergency, report at once by toil-free telephone to 800-424-9300. DISPOSAL PESTICIDE DIS?OSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Impropp.r disposal of excess pesticide is a violation of Federal law. If these wastea cannot be disposed of by USe according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environ.ental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely e.pty bag by shaking and tapping sides and bot­ tom to loosen any clinging aaterial. Empty the residues into the application equipment. Dispose of bags in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. GENERAL INFORMATION 10% PARATHION GRANULES is useful for the o._trol of certain soil insect pests of beans, certain vegetables, corn, pastures, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, sugar beets, sugarcane, and tomatoes. 10% PARATHION GRANULES should be applied with granular application equipent. The equipment should be calibrated carefully to assure application at the proper rate. Calibrate frequently to assure accuracy. Keep spreader plates as low as possible to avoid wind drift. Where 8 dosage range is given use the lower rate on light insect infestations, use the higher rate on heavy insect infestations. Dosages given are in pounds o-f 10% PARATHION GRANULES per broadcast acre unless otherwise indicated. CORN ROOTWORH LARVAE CORN (Including Northern, Southern, and Western Corn Rootworm Larvae)--Apply 10 to 15 pounds of 10% PARATHION GRANULES in furrow 1/2 inch below soil surface at time of planting, or apply in a 5-7 inch band over the row at time of planting or cultivation. PEANUTS--Apply 20 pounds nf 10% PARATHION GRANULES in a 12 i.ld. I,and ooel the row just before pegging time. Work lightly into the soil. For southern Corn Rootworm apply as a preplant broadcast soil :tr£atment and incorporate into top 4-6 inches of soil, or apply as a band ,treatment- ,q,.el the fruiting zone just prior to pegging. . - .

· :.... . ............ . CUTWORMS--Kske a broadcast preplant ooil treatment at te rateo per acre given for each li.ted crp. Incorporae i.mediately after application. CORN--30 to 40 poundo. BEANS, BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS--50 poun; •• BEETS, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, LETTUCE, MELONS, ONIONS, PEPPERS, SPINACH--60 poundo. GREEN JUNE BEETLE LARVAE PASTURES--Apply,5 to 10 pound. boadcaot per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of pasturing or cutting for ani_AI feed. LESSER CORNSTALK BORER PEANUTS--Apply 20-25 pound. per acre in a 12-14 inch band over row juot prior to or after pegging. If applied prior to pegging, incorporate into top few inehe. of ooil. If applied after pegging, apply before irrigation and thoroughly ",ater into the ooil. ONION MAGGOT LARVAE ONIONS--Apply 20 pounds per acre in oeed furrow at time of seeding. SYHPHYLANS (Including Garden Symphylans) BEANS, GORN, POTATOES, SUGAR BEETS--Apply 50 pounds per acre a. a broadcast soil treatment, preplant or at time of planting. Inrorporate into top 6-9 inches of 80i 1. LETTUCE--Apply 50 pounds per acre as a broadcast preplant soil treatent. Incorporate into top 3-6 inches of 90il immediately after application. TOMATOES--Apply 50 pounds per acr broadcast at time of plarrting. Incorporate into top 6-9 inches of soil. WHITE GRUBS Apply as a broadcast preplant soil treatment at the rates per acre given lor each listed crop. Incorporate immediately after treatment. BEANS--50 pounds. CORN,. SOYBEANS--30 to 40 pounds. SUGAR BEETS--40 pounds. For corn, soybean8, and Bugar beets incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. WIREWORMS VEGETABLES--Broadcast 10% PARATHION GRANULES at the pounds per acre as listed. Apply at least 1-2 weeks bfore planting. Incorporate into top 4-9 inch •• o !011 l_diately after appl;cho' Use the lower dosage for .. inert.l soils· and higher dos.ge for organic fO.' •• For sweet potatoes, 20-40: 9W" {,rll n, 20-50 (use restricted to Flcrida); recns, heets. broccoli, Brussels sl-~·Ot.··" :abl Age, cantaloupe, carrots, =Luliflo .... ec, celery, endive. (eggplant, kalt: , t(t.t1Jr.c, onions, peas, peppers" ~,Jtbbag&8, 'and turnips, 30-40; collards, 30-42; tomatoe., 30-60; potatoes, 40-60.

CORN--Apply the same as for VEGETABLE~ at 20-50 pounds. PEANUTS--Broadca8t 30 pounds of 10% PARATHION GRANULES per acre at time of planting or pehging. Incorporate lightly into soil. SOfBEANS--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 30-40 pounds. SUGAR BEETS--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 40 pounds. SUGARCANE--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 30-40 pounds. NOTICE: Seller warrants that the product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in accor­ dance with directions under normal conditions of use, but neither this warranty nor any other warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, express or implied, extends to the use of this product contrary to label instructions, or under anorm31 condition. or under conditions not reasonably fcreseeable to Seller and Buyer assumes the risk of any such use.