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# DREXEL EPN-1% GRANULAR INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **19713-120**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: O-Ethyl O-(p-nitrophenyl) phenylphosphonothioate (1%)
- Label accepted: 1986-12-12
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00120-19861212.pdf

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
O-Ethyl G-(4-nitropbenyl)phenylphospbonothioste ___ 1% 
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PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usted no lee ingI~9, 
no use este producto basta que Ie etiqueta baya 
aido explicado ampliamente. 
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STATEMENT OF PRAC~AL TREA1l'ENT: I 
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Call a doctor (phyaician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain 
that the victim bas been exposed to ErN and describe hia condition. 
IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration immediately 
and maintain until doctor sees victim. 
IF SWALLOWED: Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg Whites, 
gelatin solution, or, if these are not available, drink large qu~ntities 
of water. Avord alcohol. • --, IN CASE OF CON~CT: Immediately fluah eyes or skin with plenty of • 
water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. See doctor .•••••• 
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See Side Panel For Additionsl Precautionary Statements. 
EPA Registration No. 19713-120 
EPA Establishment No. 19713-HS-l 
Net Contents: 
NOT FOR HOME USE 
Manufactured by 
Drexel Chemical Company 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
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DANGER: Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. 
Rapidly absorbed through skin. Repeated inhalation or skin contact 
may, without symptoms, progressively increase susc~ptibility to 
methyl parathion poisoning. 
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Do not swallow or get in eyes. on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe 
dust or vapors.' Do not apply this product in such a manner as to 
directly or through drift expose wo~kers or other persons. The area 
being treated must be vacated by un'protected persons. Wash thoroughly 
vith soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking • 
Protective Clothing Required: Wear clean protect.ive clothing, goggles, 
and respirator approved by NIOSS or the American National Standards Insti-
tute when applying or handling. or when reentering fields within 48 + hours 
of treatment. The folloving protective clothing must be worn: lightweight, 
unlined, natural rubber gloves at least midforearm in length; a vide 
brimmed waterproof hat or waterproof hood; a protective suit or coveralls 
of a nonpermeable, non-cloth material covering the body from ankles to 
wrists; lightweight. unlined. natural rubber boots at least mid-calf~ 
length; full-face respirators and goggles are required. Wash cloth~. : 
before re-use. Aerial applicators in positive pressure cockpits ana..crliRer • 
applicators in comparable ground equipment with appropriate filters a~ all • : •• : 
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air intakes need not complY·with these protective clothing requir~~~, 
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ANTIDOTE AND FIRST AID TREATHENT •••••• 
ATROPINE IS THE EMERGENCY ANTIDOTE FOR ETHYL PARATHION - EPN Poison!n~: 
Consult your phySician about obtaining an adequate supply of 1'l100 &~a~n 
(O.6mg.) atropine tablets for emergency use. CALL A PHYSICIAN L~lArELY 
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Precautionary Statement. Continued 
IF WARNING SYMPTOMS APPEAR: " Taite or adm1o..1atftr tvo 1/100 grain tableta 
b.nediate1y. Get medical attention at one •• NEVER ADMINISTER ATROPlNII 
UNLESS WARNING SntPTOHS APPEAR (See WARNING S'lMPTOKS listed below) 
Have patient lie down and keep quiet. Start artificial reapiratioD 
immediately if patient i. not breathiul. Tr~sport the patient 
immediately to the nearest phy.ician. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN" 
WARNING sYHPl'OHS: Symptoma :include veaknes., headache, tightneB' in 
chest, blurred vision, non-reactive pin-point pupil., aalivation, 
aweating. nausea. vomiting. diarrhea, abdominal cramps. labored breathing, 
muscle spasms and coma. " 
TREATMENT: Atropine i. the specifictherapuetic atangoniBt of choice 
against parasympathetic nervous .t!mulation. If there are .igna of 
parasympathetic stimulation. atropine sulfate abould be injected at 
lo-minute intervals. in dOBes of 1 or 2 milligrams. until complete 
atropinization has occured. Morphine i8 contraindicated. Clear 
cheat by postursl drainage. Oxygen administration may be necessary. 
Obaerve patien~ continuously for 48 houra. Repeated exposure to 
d,_"~ inesterase inhibitora may. without varning. cnuse prolonr.ed " 
~us~ept1bility to very ~ll do.ea of " any cholineaterase inhibitor. 
• ~"ov DO further "exposure untU the t1me for cholineateras. regenera-
I." ""Oil hal l>eev .UQVed .. 4~tu!l!1ned b)' 1>1004 ten. 
- "UIlental Hazard. 
£;,"-~ product 1a toxic: to n.b. bird. and other wildlife. !ird." and 
other rildl1fe J.n treated ar ... _y be killed. "" 
Do not apply where runoff 1. "likely to occur. Do not apply 
vhen weather condition. favor drift.from area. treated. Do not 
contaminste vater by clean1na of equipment or diepoeal of WAst ••• 
Apply thi. product ont)' .. .p.cified OD thi. label. Do not Apply 
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directly to lakes. streams or ponds. " .:. 
Tb1. pro4uct 1. hiehly toxic to bee. expo.ed to direct treatment o~ • 
rellidnea on crop.. Protective lntor.aUon "1IItI)' bo obtainod fro. ),our-::-:' 
Cooperative Aarlcultural lxteuaiou Service. Do not apply this product. or allo .. it to drift to bloOlrlng crops or ,",eeds if bees are visiting,. • 
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Physical Hazards 
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DO NOT USE, POUR. SPILL. ,OR STORE NEAR HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. 
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.' Re-Entry Statement 
Do not enter tre~ed areas for~ houra unlesa appropriate protective 
clothing is worn. 
Because certain states may require more restrictive re-entry intervals 
for various crops treated with thia product, consult your State Depart­
ment of Agriculture for further information. 
FAFllWORKER SAFETY 
: Uritren or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to be 
in a treated area or in an area about to be treated with this product. 
(Indicate specific oral warnings which inform workers of areas or fields 
that may not be entered without specific protective clothing. period of 
time field must be vacated and appropriate actions to take in case of 
accidental exposure.) When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be 
giv~~ in a language customarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must 
be giv~n if there is reason to believe that written warnings cannot be 
understood by workers. Written warnings must include the following infor­
mation: DANGER. Area treated with EPN o~ (date of a licstion). Do not 
enter without appropriate protective clothing for hours. In Case of 
accidental exposure, follow the Statements of Prac al Treatment. 
GENERAL INFORMATION: 
Drexel EPN - 1% Grar.ular Insecticide is recommended for use on corn 
to control European corn borer. Apply at the rate o~ 20 to 50 Lbs. 
per acre, using standard granular insecticide application equipment. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 
It is a violation of Federal Law to use thia product in a manner 
inconsistent with ita lsbeling. 
• NOTES: 
Do not apply this product when ""at;,er conditions favor drift from treated 
areas. 
For aerial applica~icns, flagging must be by fully automated mecha.ical 
means or by humans working in encl~sed vehicles. 
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SWeet Corn 
Make first application when 25% of t~e plants show evidence of leaf 
feeding and continue st 5 day intervals as long 8S leaf feeding is 
evident. From 1 to 3 treatments may be required. For control of 
second brood borers, apply when egg9 begin to hatch, 
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Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. Workers entering 
within4S hours after application should wear protective 
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Apply 10 days after eggs first hatch or when 75% of the plants show 
evidence of feeding in leaf whorls. Repeat 7 - 10 days later if new 
evidence of leaf feeding is present. 
Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. Workers entering 
within ~ hours after application should wear protective 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL . 
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposs~. 
STORAGe INS~C7IONS: 
Storage should be under lock and key and secure from access by unautho­
rized persons and children. Storage should be in a cool dry area away 
from any heat or ignition source. Do not stsck over bags high. Hove 
bags carefully so as not to tear or puncture. Hove containers by han­
dles. 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. Do not allow bag to become wet nor store 
in a damp, humid area. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and 
fertilizer to avoid contamination. Store in original containers only. 
If the conCents are leaking or material is spilled follow these steps 
while wearing protective equipment. 
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Co~lect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pesticide. 
Follow washing with a clean water rins~. 
Do not allow runn off to enter sever or contaminate vater­
supplies. 
Dispose of waste as indicated below. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: 
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess 
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. 
If these waates cannot be disposed of by use according to label instru~ 
tions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agen~y, o~·. 
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Offic~ •• •• 
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Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose,qf empty" 
bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by Sta~ • 
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IIARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE: 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE of thi. product are baaed on field uae and teata 
bele1ved reliable and should be followed carefully. ::.t 1a however 
1mpo~sible to eliminate all risks associated with u.e of'this product. 
Because such factors as weather conditions, foreign material and mann~r 
of use for application are all beyond the control of Drexel Chemical 
Company or the Seller of thia product, such things aa crop injury, 
"ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result. 
ALL SUCH RISKS ARE ASSUMED BY THE BUYER. 
Drexel warrants that this product conforms to the cheuical description 
on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes rer~rred to in 
the directions for use. Drexel makes nO other varranties~ express 
or implied, including FITNESS OR HERCHANIABILITY. In no case ahall 
Drexel or the Seller be liable for consequential, apecial or indirect 
damages resulting from th~ use or handling of this product. The 
foregoing is a condition of sale by Urexel Chemical Company and ia 
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