crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/19713-260.md

# DREXEL CAPTAN-75 SEED PROTECTANT

- EPA Reg No: **19713-260**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Captan (73.87%)
- Label accepted: 2012-07-24
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00260-20120724.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D C 20460
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
Luz Chan
Drexel Chemical Company JUL 2 4 2012
PO Box 13327
Memphis, TN 38113-0327
Subject Drexel Captan - 75 Seed Protectant - Formula Change and Label Amendment
EPA Registration No 19713-260
Decision No 466137
Submission Date 5/30/12
Dear Ms Chan /
The basic Confidential Statement of Formula (CSF) dated 5/30/2012 referred to above, submitted
in connection with registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act as
amended, to change the supplier of active ingredient is acceptable The basic CSF supersedes all CSFs
previously accepted for this product
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended to correctly reflect the percent of active
ingredient as stated on the basic CSF dated 5/28/12, and make other minor clarifications is acceptable
A copy of the label stamped "Accepted" is enclosed for your records Please submit one (1) final
printed copy for the above mentioned label before releasing the product for shipment If you have any
questions, please contact Dominic Schuler at (703) 347-0260 or via email at schuler domimc@epa gov
Tony Kish
Product Manager 22
Fungicide Branch
Registration Division (7504P)

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JUL 2 4 2012
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Captan-75Seed Protectant
For Corn and Soybeans Seed Disease Control
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Captan
Related derivatives
OTHER INGREDIENTS*
TOTAL
*Planter box application and lubricant with 12 5% Graphite added
73 87%
1 13%
25 00%
1000%
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING/AVISO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta busque a alguien para que se la exphque a usted en detalle (If you do not
understand the label find someone to explain it to you in detail)
See FIRST AID Below
EPA Reg No 19713-260
EPAEst No 19713-XX-XXX Net Content
FIRST AID
IF IN EYES
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes
Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing eye
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
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Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor orcgofn£| for
treatment For information on this pesticide product (including health concerns medical emergencies or
pesticide incidents) call the National Pesticide Information Center at 1 -800-858-7318'
Note to Physician Probable mucosal damage may contramdicate the use of gastric lavage
Manufactured By
Drexel Chemical CompanyPO BOX 13327 MEMPHIS TN 38113 0327
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The Drexel logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical Company
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
WARNING Causes substantial but temporary eye damage Do not get in eyes or on clothing Wear
protective eyewear (goggles face shield or safety glasses) long-sleeved shirt long pants shoes and
socks Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some individuals
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are polyethylene or polyvmyl chloride If you
want more options follow the instructions for category A on an EPA chemical resistance category
selection chart
All mixers, loaders, applicators, and other handlers must wear Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
shoes plus socks protective eyewear (goggles face shield or safety glasses) chemical-resistant
gloves NIOSH approved dust mist filtering respirator with MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C or a
NIOSH-approved respirator with any N2 R P or HE filter and chemical-resistant apron when
mixing/loading cleaning up spills or otherwise exposed to the concentrate
Persons drying or bagging treated seeds or sewing bags containing treated seeds are handlers and
must wear PPE
Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE If no such instructions for washables
exist use detergent and hot water Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
When handlers use closed systems designed by the manufacturer to enclose the pesticide to prevent it
from contacting handlers or other people AND the system is functioning properly and is used and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturers written operating instructions the handlers need only
wear long-sleeve shirt long pants chemical resistant gloves shoes and socks However the respirator
must be immediately available for use in an emergency such as a spill or equipment breakdown
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should 1) Wash hands before eating drinking chewing gum using tobacco or using the toilet
2) Remove clothmg/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside Then wash thoroughly and put on clean
clothing 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this product Wash the outside of gloves before
removing As soon as possible wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This chemical is toxic to fish Do not contaminate water by disposing of equipment washwaters or nnsate
In the event that treated seeds are spilled and cannot be salvaged completely cover them with soil
USE INFORMATION
Seed Treatment CAPTAN-75 is a powder formulation for treatment of Corn and Soybean sefcd prior to
planting for the temporary protection of germinating seeds and seedlings against seed and s.oil-horne
diseases including dampmg-off seed decay organisms and seedling blights *• ri/ «
Commercial and Planter Box Application Prepared for use directly in the planter tbox or may be mixed
in any commercial seed treater barrel treater or rotating container such as a cement mifer This product
contains a non-oil lubricant to help seed to flow easily and evenly from planter box iBect protections i'll be
obtained where every seed is coated with the chemical DO NOT USE TREATED 'SEED FCR FOCOD
FEED OR OIL PURPOSE <-«•>
KEEP PLANTER PLATES CLEAN — Grease or oil on plates can cause clogging c 4 < "
Note This product has been mixed with graphite as an aid in handling and lubrication of equiprf>pt t c
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DIRECTIONS 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 in a way that will contact workers or other persons Only protected handlers may be in the
area during application For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe consult the agency
responsible for pesticide regulation
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 40
CFR Part 170 This standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms
forests nurseries greenhouses and handlers of agricultural pesticides It contains requirements for
training decontamination notification and emergency assistance It also contains specific instructions
and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE)
restricted entry interval (REI) and notification to workers The requirements in this box only apply to
uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI of 12 hours for planter box type or
hopper-box seed treatment uses EXCEPTION Once the seeds are planted in soil or other planting
media the Worker Protection Standard allows workers to enter the treated area without restriction if
there will be no contact with the soil/media subsurface
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and
that involves contact with anything that has been treated such as plants soil or water is Coveralls
chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof material shoes plus socks and protective eyewear
Eye Protection To mitigate eye irritation concerns from post application exposures the Agency is
requiring that for at least seven days following the application of captan
1 At least one container designed specifically for flushing eyes must be available in operating condition
at the WPS-required decontamination site for workers entering the area treated with captan and
2 Workers must be informed orally in a manner they can understand
that residues in the treated area may be highly irritating to their eyes
that they should take precautions such as refraining from rubbing their eyes to keep the residues
out of their eyes
that if they do get residues in their eyes they should immediately flush their eyes with the eyeflush
container that is located at the decontamination site and
• how to operate the eyeflush container
Double Notification Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning
signs at entrances to treated areas
Rate of Application ( Commercial Treater)
Corn*
Field
1 46 ozs /100 Ibs of seeds
Sweet
2 66 ozs /1 00 Ibs of seeds
Soybeans
2 5 ozs /1 00 Ibs of seeds
*1 bushel = 56 pounds
Seeds in Planter Box
100 pounds of seeds
Amount of This Product
Corn
Field
1 46 ozs
Sweet
1 3 ozs
Soybeans
2 3 ozs
APPLICATION FOR SOYBEANS AND CORN
This product is an easy to use Soybean/Corn seed treatment for commercial seed treaters or planter box
applications Apply this product to seed in commercial treaters or planter box and mix so that all seeds
are covered In Soybeans when this product is used in combination with an mnoculant add this product
first stir add the mnoculant stir and then plant as soon as possible
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NOTE Treated seed must not be used for human consumption nor as animal feed
Seed that has been treated with this product that is then packaged or bagged for future use must contain
the following labeling
This bag contains seed treated with captan Persons opening this bag or loading/pouring the treated
seed must wear handler personal protective equipment Treated Seed - Do Not Use for Feed Food or
Oil Purposes
The Federal Government and some states have issued regulations for the application of special tags or
labels to be affixed to bags containing treated seed
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water food or feed by storage or disposal
PESTICIDE STORAGE Storage should be under lock and key and secure from access by unauthorized
persons and children Storage should be in a cool dry area away from any heat or ignition source
Avoid storage at high temperatures Do not stack over 2 pallets high Move containers by handles or
cases Do not move containers from one area to another unless they are securely sealed Keep
container tightly sealed when not in use Keep away from any puncture source Avoid contamination with
acids or alkalies Store in original container only If the contents are leaking or material is spilled follow
these steps
1 Contain spill absorb with a material such as saw dust clay granules or dirt
2 Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal
3 Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pesticide
4 Follow washing with clean water rinse
5 Place a leaking container in a plastic tub and transfer contents as soon as possible to an empty
original container
6 Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies
7 Dispose of waste as indicated below
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are toxic Improper disposal of excess pesticide spray
mixture or rmsate 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 at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance
CONTAINER DISPOSAL Nonrefillable container Do not reuse or refill this container Offer for
recycling if available Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or if allowed
by state and local authorities by burning If burned stay out of smoke
WARRANTY—CONDITIONS OF SALE
OUR DIRECTIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests believed reliable Follow directions
carefully Timing and method of application weather and crop conditions mixtures with other chemicals
not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the
control of the seller To the extent consistent with applicable laws Buyer assumes all risks of use storage
and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith
To the extent consistent with applicable laws in no case shall the Manufacturer or the Seller be liable for
consequential special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product when such
use and/or handling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith The foregoing is a condition
of sale by the Seller and is accepted as such by the Buyer
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