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# 10% PARATHION GRANULATED

- EPA Reg No: **19713-223**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
- Label accepted: 1988-09-13
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00223-19880913.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very h19h acute tox~clty to HUaan. and Birds 
For retail sale to and use only by certified applic~tor or persons under 
thei.r direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified 
applicator's certification, Direct supervision for this product is 
defined as the certified applicator being physically present during 
application, mil<lng, loading, repair and cleaninq of application 
equipment. Commerical certified applicators must .lso ensure th.t .11 
persons involved in these activities .re infor.ed of the precautionary 
st.t .... nts. 
lOX PARATHION GRANULATED 
~TIVE INGREDIENT: 
Parathion: O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate •••••• 10.0% 
• 90.0% 
• • ,100.0r. 
INERT INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • 
TOTAL 
OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
POISON 
CAN CAUSE DEATH lEST U.,UllE C", 
PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usted no lee ingles, no use este producto hasta 
que Ie etiqueta haya sido el<plicado ampliamente, 
SEE SIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
STATE~ENT OF PRACTICAL TREAT~NT 
Move 
IF 
Call a doctor (physiCian), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that 
victim has been exposed to parathion and describe h1S condition. 
patient immediately from the area where parathion is present. 
BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration immediately ~nd 
maintain until doctor sees victim. 
IF SWALLOWED and victim is awake (conscious) make him vomit quickl~. Have 
victim drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce '~miting ~, toucbing back 
of throat w.th finger. Repeat until vomit is clear. Do not induce 
vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious per~or. Have victim 
lie down and keep quiet. Get medical attention. 
IF SPLASHED IN EYES, immediately flush eyes with plenty of wdt~,· for at 
least 15 minutes and yet medical attention. 
IF SP ILLED ON SK IN, 1 mmed i a te I y remove contami na ted cloth i ng.. I NO:LUD I NG 
SHOES, and wash skin with soap and plenty of wat.er. S· .. e· doctor 
immediately. 
EPA REG. NO. 19713-223 
EPA EST. NO. 19713- -1 
NET CONTENTS. 
7/88 
I'WIIUFACTURED BY. 
DREXEL CHE~ICAL C0fV3ANY 
P.O. BOX 9306 - ~ftPHIS, TN 38109

POISON SIGNS (SYlIPta •• ) 
Parathion is a very dangerous poi·son. It r4pidly enters the body on 
contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material 
must be removed immediately. E.posed persons must receive prompt medical 
attentIon or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, 
vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in 
chest, labored ~reathing, nervousness, sweatin9, watering of eyes, 
drooling, frothing of mouth and nose, spasms and coma. 
POISON 
ATROPINE IS AN ANTIDOTE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY. CALL A 
PHYSICIAN AT ONCE IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED METHYL PARATHIO~ POISONING. 
If symptoms or signs of pOisoning include blurred vision, abdominal cramps 
and tightness in the chest, do not wait for a doctor but give two 
atrophine tablets (each 1/100 grain or 0.65 milligrams) at once. (One 
~ablet to children under five years of age). 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN liSt 11ltUIlE to" 
Antidote administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. 
intravenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat 
at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appears. 2-PAM 
chlorioe is a pharmacologic antidote and may be administered as an adj~nct 
to, but not a sustitute for, atropine which is a symptomatic and often 
life-saving antidote. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE, THEOPHYLLINE, THEqPHYLLINE 
ETHYLENE DIAMINE (AMINOPHYLLIN) PHENOTHIAZINE OR PHENOTHIAZINE TYPE OF 
TRANQUILIZERS AS THESE ANTIDOTES MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE EFFECTS ACCENTUATING 
THE PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT OF THIS PRODUCT. This product is a strong 
cholinesterase Inhibitor affecting the central and peripheral nervous 
systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign 
of pulmonary edema, the patient should be given supplemental o.ygen and 
treated symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur and 
-atal relapses have been reported after initial improvement; VERY CLOSE 
SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LE~ST 48 HOURS. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazard. to Human. and Dom •• tic Animal. 
DANGER 
Fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Do not breathe 
dust, vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 
THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR IF AL'_(IWED TO CONTACT 
SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOT~ING 
AND EQUIPMENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. 
USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTH''''G AN!) EIJUIPMENT 
DURING MIXING/LOADING, APPLICATION, REPAIR AND CLEANlIIG OF APPLICATION 
EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED FIELDS: 
Waterproof pants and coat; heavy-duty chemical-resistent glov'es'; rubber 
boots or rubber overshoes; hood or wide-brimmed hat; safety.~~b~les or 
face shield; NIOSH approved respirator. In addition, mi.er/loaders must 
wear a chemical resistant apron when using the concentrated product. 
During aerial application in non-enclosed cockpits, a helm~t with a visor 
may be substituted for the hood or wide-brimmed hat and safety goggles or 
face shield requirements.

I lEST IIIUILE em ) 
IF MIXING/LOADING IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM, THE FOLLOWING 
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: 
Heavy-duty chemical resistant 
sleeved shirt (or gauntlets 
pants; shoes and socks. 
glov~s; chemical 
and short sleeve 
resistant apron, long­
shirt), and long-legged 
Safety goggles or a faceshield 
pressure. All o"ther protective 
with open systems must be available 
must be 
clothing 
nearby. 
worn when the sytem is under 
and equipment required for use 
IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT, THE 
FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: 
Clean long-sleeved shirt and long-legged pants. All other protective 
clothing and equipment required for use during application must be 
available in the cab and must be worn when exiting the cab into treated 
areas. If used for this purpose, contaminated clothing may not be brought 
back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. 
REMEMBER 
CLEANING OF 
INSTRUCTIONS 
THIS CLOTHING 
APPL ICATION 
ABOVE. 
IS NOT INTENDED TO PROTECT YOU DURING REPAIR AND 
EQUIPMENT OR DURING EARLY REENTRY! REFER TO THE 
HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. 
IMPORTANT' 
and water, 
and arms 
toileting. 
If 
and 
wi th 
pesticide 
contact a 
soap and 
comes in contact with skin, wash off with soap 
physician immediately. Always wash hands, face 
water before smoking, eating, drinking or 
AFTER wORK: Wash gloves with soap and water before removing. _Take off 
all work clothes and shoes. Store protective clothing separately from 
personal clothing. Launder protective clothing after each use. Shower 
using soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job. Do not 
wear contaminated clothing. Personal clothing worn during mixing/loading, 
appl,cationi repair and cleaning of application equipment, disposal of 
pesticide and early reentry into treated fields must he stored and 
laundered separately from household articles. Clothing and equipment 
eavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must be destroyed 
according to state and local regulations. 
HEAVILY CONTAMINATED 
DECONTAMINATED. 
OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY 
Respirators should be 
instructions include with 
cleaned and 
re~pi;-.:=.i:ors. 
cartridges replaced according 
Replace goves frequently. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
to 
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wildlife. Birds in treated 
areas may be killed. Do not apply directly to water. D.-ift and runoff 
from target areas may be halardous to aquatic organ;~ms in adjacent 
aquatic sites. Cover or incorporate granules which ar~ ~pill~d_ Do not 
contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of Aa3tes. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Combustible: Do not use, pour, spill or store near heat or flame.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of F@d@ral 
inconsist@nt with its labeling. 
la~ to use this product in a manner 
Do "not apply this product in such a manner as to dir@ctly or through drift 
@KPOS@ workers or other persons. Th@ area b@.ng treated must b@ vacat@d 
by unprot@ct@d persons. 
REENTRY STATEMENT 
Reentry into treated fields before @Kpiration 
specified on t~is label is prohibited, unless the 
equipment specified on this label are used. 
FARMWORKER SAFETY STATEMENTS 
of the reentry interval 
protective clothing and 
Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are eKpected to be 
in a treated area or in an area about to b@ treated with this product. 
(I~Jicate specific oral warnings which inform workers of areas or fields 
"hat may not b@ entered without specific protective clothing, period of 
ime field must be vacated and appropriate actions to take in case of 
accidental eKposure). When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be 
given in a language customarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must 
be given if there is reason to believe that written warnings cannot be 
understood by workers. Written warnings must include the following 
infor.nation: DANGER. Area treated with Parathion on (date of 
application). Do not enter without appropri~te protective clothing and 
equipment for (eKpiration of reentry interval). In case of accidental 
eKposure, see Statement of Practical treatment on front panel of this 
label. 
~~~~~~ Apply 50 pounds of lOY. Granular Parathion per acre broadcast 
before planting. To control Root Aphids and Mealybugs, incorporate 
material into top 6 inches of soil. To control Cutworms and Whitegrubs, 
incorporate into soil immediately after application. To control 
Symphylans (including garden symphylan), preplant broadcast or apply at 
imE of planting, incorporatE into top 6 to 9 inches of soil. To control 
~ireworms, apply 30 to 40 pounds per acre broadcast before planting, 
incorporate immediately into the top 4 to 9 inches of soil. Apply at 
least I to 2 weeks before planting. Use lower dosage for mineral soils 
and higher dosage for organic soils. Reentry interval - 3 days. 
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broadcast before 
Reentry interval -
To control 
planting. 
3 days. 
Wi reworms, 
Incorporate 
apply 30 to 40 pounds per acre 
into top 4 to 9 inches of soil. 
~~~!~~Q~~~~L __ ~~!~~~~~Q~~~ To control Wireworms, apply ~u ~~ 40 pounds per 
acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into tcp 4 to 9 inches of 
soil immediately after application. Reentry interval - J ~u~s. 
~g~~~ To control Southern Corn Rootworms, apply 10.0 1~ p~~nds per 
aCre. Apply evenly in furrow 1/2 inch below soil sJr~ace a~ time of 
planting, or apply in a 5 to 7 inch band over row at time of ~;anting or 
cultivation. To control Cutworms, apply 30 to 40 pounds per aele at time 
of plant.ng. Incorporate into top I to 3 inches of soil immed~A~~Jy after 
application. io control Symphylans, apply 50 pounds broadca~t ~er acre 
prior to planting or at time of plantlng incorporate into top 6 to 9 
inches of soil. To control Whitegrubs, apply 30 to 40 pounds per acre 
broadcast before planting. Incorporate into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil

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immediately after ~plication. 
higher dosage for organic soils. 
Use lower dosage for mineral soils and 
Reentry interval - 6 days. 
~~~~~!~! To control Corn Rootworm larvae apply 20 ro 25 pounds per acre 
as a row soil treatment at planting of pegging. Incorporate lightly into 
soil. For Southern Corn Rootworm, apply 20 to 25 pounds per acre as a 
preplant broadcast soil treatment and incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches 
of soil, or apply" as a band treatment over the fruiting zone just orior to 
pegging. To control Lesser Cornstalk Borer, apply 20 to 25 pounds per 
acre in 12 to 15 inch band over row just prior to or after pegging. If 
applied after pegging apply before irrigation and thoroughly water into 
the soil. To control Whitegrubs, apply 20 pounds per acre broadcast 
before planting., Incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. To control 
Wireworms, apply 30 pounds per acre to the row at time of planting or 
pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. Reentry interval - 3 days. 
!y~~!~?! To control Wireworms, apply 30 
before planting. Incorporate into top 
interval - 3 days. 
to 40 pounds per acre broadcast 
4 to 9 inches of soil. Reentry

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Do not allow storage in a 
damp or humid area. Do not stack bags over 2 pallets high. Move bags 
carefully so as not to tear or puncture. Do not move from one area to 
another unless they are securely they are securely sealed to prevent 
granules from esc-aping. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. 
Keep away from any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, 
food, feed and, fertilizer to avoid contamination. Avoid contamination 
with acids and alkalies. Store in original containers only. If the 
contents are leaking or material is spilled foll~w these steps: 
I. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
2. Wash area with water and soap to remove remaining pesticide. 
3. Follow washing with clear water rinse. 
4. Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 
5. 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 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: Completely 
Then dispose of empty bag in a 
if allowed by State and Local 
out of smoke. 
empty bag into application equipment. 
sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, 
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay 
WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upo .. tests believed 
~eliable. 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. Buyer assumes all risks of 
use, storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with 
dIrections given herewith. 
In no case shall Drexel or the Seller 
or .ndirect damages resulting from 
when such use and/or handling is not 
given hereWith. The foregoing is a 
Company and is accepted as such by the 
be liable for consequential, special 
the use or hand ling of til i., produc t 
in strict accorda~cp with directions 
condition of sale by Drexel Chemical 
Buyer. 
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