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# IDA, INC. PARATHION 10%G

- EPA Reg No: **19713-280**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
- Label accepted: 1989-12-14
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/045115-00041-19891214.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicator or persons under 
their direct supervision and only for chose Uses covered by the certified 
applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined 
as the certified applicator being physically present during application, 
. mixing, loading, rep.ai.r and cleaning of application equipment. COllllllercial 
certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these 
activities are informed of the precautionary statements. 
rnA, INC. 
PARATHION totG 
Granular insectiCide for controlling certain insects on the listed field, 
forage, fruit and vegetable crops. NOT FOR HOUE USE. 
ACTIVE" INGREDIENT: 
Parathion (O,O-Diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl Phosphorothioate) ••••••••. 9.54t 
Related compounds ••.•.••••.....•.•••..•.•.••.•••..••••••.•••••.•• 0.461-
INERT. INGRED IENTS .••..••••••.••••.•••.•.•••.••••••.•••.••••••••• 90. 001-
TOTAL 100.001-
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAN KILL YOU 
DANGER POISON 
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Statement of Practical Treatment 
IF S~ALLOWED: Call a physician or POison Concrol Center. Drink 1 or 2 g13~ses 
of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Dn not 
induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
IF INHALED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink I or 2 gla~ses 
of water and induce vomiting by tOUChing back of throat with finger. r~ ~ot 
induce vomiting or give anyching by mouch to an unconsious person. 
IF ON SKIN: Call a physician or Poison Concrol Center. Immediately rem~ve 
patient from the vicinicy of the ethyl Parathion mixcure, remove 
all contaminated clothing, andwash skin with·soap and running water. 
IF IN EYES: Call a physician or ~oison Control Center, Wash the eyes 
L:-nediately wich running water for at least 15 minutes. 
See P~~e 2 For Precautionary Statements, Antidote and First Aid. 
EPA Registration No. 45115-41 
EPA Es.ablishment No. 
Nec Contents: 
Manufactured by: IDA, INC., 
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2215 West Street, Suite 2, Germantown, TN 38138

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PRECAUTIONARY'STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS (AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS) 
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:10 ",or SWAI.L.OW 
Can Kill if SwaUowed 
nus crocuct C3n kill yqu ., 
swallowed even In small 
amounts: soray mist may 
:::Ie fatal it swallowed. 
DANGER 
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Can Kill by Skin C ont~ct 
ThIS OfO(luct can Kill you ., 
toucned by nanas or salilea 
or SQlasned on skin. In eyes 
or on clotnlng (li<Juld goes 
rnrougn elatnesl. 
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C.an Kill It Breathed 
This croaue: can kill you It 
vacors or soray mist afe 
breatned. 
DANCER: poisonous if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Rapidly 
absorbed through skin. Repeated inh~lation or skin contact may~ Without 
symPtO~S, progressively increase susceptibility to .ethyl parathion poisoning. 
Do not~~RDw or get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors or 
spray lI.ist. 
POISOI SIGlS/SlMPIOHS 
Ethyl Parathion is a very dangerous poison • It rapidly enters the body 
on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material 
lI.ust be removed immediately. Exposed persons .usc receive prompt medical 
attention or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Beadaches, nausea, diarrhea, 
vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in 
chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes; drooling, 
or fr~thin~of mouth and nose, spasms and coma. 
ATROPINE IS AN ANTIDOTE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY. 
CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED· ETHYL PARATHION POISONING. 
If symptoms or signs of poisoning include blurred Vision, abdominal cramps, 
and tightness in the chest, do n~t wait for a doctor but give tva atropine 
tablets (each 1/100 grain or 0.65 milligrams) at once. (One tablet to children 
under five years of age). 
IOTE TO PIITSICWI 
Antidote - administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. intra­
venously or intramuscularly as soon as cryanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 
10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appears. 2-PAM chloride is 
a pharmacologic antidote and may be administered as an adjunct to, but not a 
substitute for, atropine which is a sy.ptomatic and often life-saving antidote. 
DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE, piEOPHYLLINE, THEOPHYLLINE ETHYLENE-DIAMINE (AMINOPHYLLINE) 
PHENOTHIAZINE OR PHENOTHIAZINE TYPE OF TRANQUILIZERS AS THESE ANTIDOTES HAY 
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 supple~ntal 
oxygen and tr~at~~ symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may 
occur and ratalrelaspses have been reported after initial improvement; VERY 
CLOSE >~PERVISION OF -HE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
Envito,mental Hazards 
This resticide i~ highly toxic 3 fish and wildlife. Birds in treated areas 
Mav ~e killed. Do not apply directLy to w~ter. Drift and runoff from target 
ar~as may be hazardous to aquatiC organisms in adjacent aquatiC ~ites. Cover 
or incorporate ·granule~ which are spilled. Do not contaminat~ Wolter 
when dispo1tnl of equtp8ent v •• hw.terl. 
This product is h'ighly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or res idues 
on bloomin~ crops or weeds. Do not apply this prod~ct or allow it to lf~ 
to blooming cr~ps or ~eeds if ~ees ar~ vlsiting the tre~t~ent area. 
Phy~ical Hazards

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WORKER PROTECTOR STATEMENTS 
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. 
Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for 
various crops treated with this product, consult your State Department ryf 
Agriculture for further information. 
Written 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, 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 must be given in a languagecustomarily understood 
by workers. Oral warnings must be given if ther is reason to believe that 
written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written warnings must include 
the following information: "DANGER. Area treated with Ethyl Parathion On 
(date of application ). Do Not enter without appropriate protective clothing for 
~ days--note special reentry here if applicable. In case of accidental 
exposure ( insert here the "statement of Practical Treatment" on front panel.)" 
RE ENTRY 
Re-entry into treated fields before expiration of the re-entry 
interval specified on this label is prohibited, unless the 
protective clotheing and equipment specified on this label are 
used. 
Crop Reentry Interval States 
Corn 6 days (All labeled rates) All States 
all other crops b days Call labeled rates) 
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THIS PRODUC: KAY BE F'>'TAL IF SWALLOWED. INHAUD. OR IF '>'LLOWED 
TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTP~NG AND EQUIPMENT WILL INCP~E YOU~ R!S~. 
USE ONLY WHEN ,,""...ARING TP.:!: FOLLOWING PROTEc:rlE CLOT~!NG AND 
EQUIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, '>'PPLICATION, REPA!R AND 
C~ANING OF APPL:C.>.TION EQUIPMENT, DISPOS'>'L OF P~STIC:DE, AND 
EAr'.!""/' FZE!ITrt't !!tTO TREATED F!::::!..DS: 
Waterproo~ pants and c~ae; heavy-duty ch.mical-resis~ant gloves: 
~~be~ boots or r~be: overshoes: hood or wide-brimmed ha~: 
sa!ety goggles or tace shield: NIOSH approved respirator. 
In addition,. mixe't"/loaders must wear a che!:lical resis~3.n-=. apron 
when using the concentrated product. During aerial application 
in nonenclosed cockpits, a helmet wit~ a visor may be substit~ted 
for the hood or wide-bri:med hat and satety goggles or face 
snield require:ents. 
IF MIXING/LOADING IS PERFORMED USIIIG A CLOSED SYSTEM, TEE 
:-OLLOWIl/G PROTEc:: ..... '"E C:AlTHING AND EQUIPMENT KAY BE WORN 
AS ;''''If ALTE?.!IA'!':V=:: 
Heavy-duty che~ical resistan~ qloves: chemical resistant apron, 
long-sleeved shi~ (or qauntlets and short sleeve shi~) ~nd 
long-legged pants: shoes and socks. 
S~!ety qoggles or a faceshield mus~ be worn when the system is 
under pressure. All other protective clothing and equipment 
requi:-ed for use with opel .. systems must be available near!Jy .. 
IF APPLICATION IS PE.~ORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT, 
TH<: FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHIlIG AND EQUIPMElIT MAY BE WORN AS 
AN ALTEP_'1ATIVE: 
Clean long-sleeved shirt and long-legged·pants. All other 
protec~ive clot~inq and equipment required for use during 
acclication :ust be available in the cab and mus~ be worn 
when exiting t~e cab into treated ~reas. If used tor this 
purpose, con"aminated clothing may not be brought back into 
the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastrc bag. 
REM<:M!!ER- TE!S CLOTHING IS NOT INTE.'1DED TO PROTECT YOU DURING 
REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT OR DURING £A?~Y 
REEl/TRY! REFER TO TEE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE. 
hu~ rLrtGG~5 AP~ STRIC:LY PROHI!!ITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. 
IMPORTANT! If c@sticide comes in contact with skin, wash of~ 
~it~ soap and water, and contact a physician immediat!ly .. 
Always wash hands, face, and ar:s with soap and vater before 
smoking, eating, drinkinq, or toiletinq. 
AFT!? WOP~: Wash gloves wi~~ soaD and vater betore reMovina. 
Take of~ all work clo~~es and sho~s_ Store protec~ive clo~hing 
separ~tely f:-om personal clo~~inq_ Launder protec~ive clothinq 
a!~~~ e~C~ use. Shc~e~ using soap and wate:. Wea: only clean 
clot~es when le~vi~g joe_ Co not Year contaminated c19thinq. 
?e=sonal clo~~ing worn during mixing/loading, application, repai~ 
and cleaning of application equipment, disposal of pesticide, and 
ea:-ly r~'!!n":='y i:t~o t:-eated rielc!s tlt!S~ be stored and launderec 
sepa=~~ely !=~= household a~icles.. Clo~inq and equipment 
hea·Ji.ly c=n,=a!:lin~~ed 0= dr!!nc!1e:d -"i':!'1 parathion mus~ be de.s-:.=:;ye~ 
ac====ing to state and local regulations. 
H:::A· .... :z::.y C~U'!A..'·f!:!l,\.T!:J OR D?..E!lCH.'EO. C:.oTHING-e.JmOT BE: AOEQUATEL'i 
OEc:::r:-A:i:!rA'!'!:> . 
?espi=3~~=S should be cleaned and c3~ridges recl~c@d ac-o-~'-~ 
t:J i::s~!""''!c-=.!.O:1S i:lcluc.ed '.11· ._.~ r . ... .. - --..... .,. 
.4 espl:-3_0rs. Replace gloves 
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DiRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal Lav to use this product in a maDDer 
inconsistent with its labeling. 
MANS: 
Apply 50 lbs. of 10: GraD~lar Parathion per acre broadcast before 
planting. 
TO CONTROL ROOT APHID ani! loIl>lWUGS, incorporate material into top 6 
inches of soil. 
TO CONTROL CUTWO~~ aDd WRlTEGRUBS, incorporate into soil ~ediately 
after application. 
TO CONTROL SYMPHXLANS (including garden symphylans), preplant broadcast 
or apply at time of planting. Incorporate into top 6 to 9 inches of so11. 
TO CONTROL WIRwVWOBMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before 
planting. Incorporate immediately into the top 4 to 9 inches of soil. 
Apply at least one to tva weeks before planting. Use lover dosage for 
mineral soils and higher dosage for organic soils. 
BLACK-EYED PEAS: 
TO CONTROL ¥rR;wORHS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before 
planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 9 inches of soil. 
CANTALOUPES, YATEIIHELONS: 
TO CONTROL WIREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. 
Incorporate int.) top 4 to 9 inches of soil immediately after application. 
CORN: 
( TO CONTROL SOUTHERll" CORN ROOTYORH, apply 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Apply 
evenly in furrow ~ inch below soil surface at time of planting, or apply 
in a 5 to 7 inch band over row at time of planting or cultivation. 
TO CONTROL CUTWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre at time of planting. 
Incorporate into top 1 to 3 inches of soil immediately after application. 
TO CONTROL SYMPHYLANS, apply 50 lbs. broadcast per acre prior to planting 
or at time of planting. Incorporate into top 6 to 9 inches of soil. 
TO CONTROL WHITECRUBS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before 
planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of aoil immediately after 
application. . , 
TO COli'TROL WIREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 tbs. per acre broadcast before planting. 
Apply at least 1 to 2 veeks before planting. Incorporate into the toy.4-· 
to 6 inches of soil ~diately after application. 
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ONIONS: 
TO CONTROL ONIOK ~'GGOT larvae, apply 20 Ibs. ~er acre in the furrow at 
time of se~ding. 
TO CONTROL WIREWORM. ap;ly 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre broadcast before 
planting. Incorporate into the top 4 to 9 inches of soU. 
PEANUTS: 
TO CONTROL CORN ROOTWORM larvae (including southern corn rootworm) apply 
20 to 25 Ibs. per acre as a row soil treatment at planting or pegging. 
Incorporate lightly into soil. 
FOR SOUTHERN COR..,{ ROOTWORM, apply as a preplant broadcast soil treatment 
and incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of soil, or apply as a band treat­
ment over the fruiting zone prior to pegging. 
TO CONTROL LESSER CORNSTALK: BORER, apply 20 to 25 Ibs, per acre in a 
12 to 14 inch band over row just prior to or aft~r pegging. If applied 
before pegging, incorporate into top few inches of soil. If applied 
after pegging, apply before irrigation and thoroughly water into the soil. 
TO CONTROL Y8ITEGRUBS, apply 20 lbs. per acre broadcast before planting. 
Incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. 
TO CONTROL W1REW0~, apply 30 lbs. per acre to the row at time of planting 
or pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. 
SOYBEANS: 
TO CONTROL w~TEGRUBS and wLREWORMS, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre 
broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches 6f soil. 
SUGARCA.lfE : 
TO CONTROL WTR-VWOR..~, apply 50 to 60 lbs. per acre to seed pieces in furrow 
at time of planting or apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before 
planting. Incorporate into Sop 4 to 9 inches of soil. 
SloIEETPOTATOES: 
TO CONTROL 
planting. 
dosage for 
TURNIP: 
_LR.vwn~~, apply 20 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast befor~ 
Incorporate into the tor 4 to 9 inches of soil. Use the lower 
mineral soils or higher dosage for organic soils. 
TO CONTROL W~OR..~, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre broadcast before 
planti~g. Incorporate into top 4 to 9 inches of soil. 
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STORACE AJID 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. Avoid storage at high temperatures. Do not stack over 2 
pallets high. Move bags carefully so as not to tear or puncture. Do not move 
containers from one area to another unless they are securely sealed. Keep 
containers tightly sealed when not in use. DO NOT allow to become wet or store 
in a damp, humid area. Keep away from any puncture source. Avoid storage near 
water supplies, food, feed and fertilizer to avoid contamination. Store in 
original container only. If the contents are leaking or material is spilled 
follow these steps: 
1. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
2. Wash area with water and soap to remOve remaining pesticide. 
3. Follow washing with clean water rinse. 
4. Do Not allow run-off to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 
5. Dispose of wastes as indicated below. 
, PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: 
Pesticide wates are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, 
spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot 
be used 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 empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a 
sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and Local authori­
ties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

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WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE: 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests 
believed reliable. Yollow 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 IDA, INC. or the Seller be liable for consequential. 
special or indirect damages resulting from the u~e or handling of 
this product when such use and/or handling is not in strict accord­
ance with directions given herewith. The foregoing is a condition 
of sale by IDA, INC. and is accepted as such by the Buyer. 
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