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# DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4

- EPA Reg No: **19713-281**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (44.8%)
- Label accepted: 1994-03-24
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00281-19940324.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTlO" AGENCY 
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460 
Barbara Brown 
DREXEL CHEMICAL CO. 
P. O. Box 9306 
Memphis. TN 38109 
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OfFICE Of 
PREVENTION. PESTICIlES AND 
TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
Subject: Label Amendment Submission of 11/08/93 in Response to PR Notice 93-7 
EPA Reg. No. 19713-281 
DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 
Dear Registrant: 
The labeling cited above and submitted in connection with registration under the Federal 
Insecticide. Fungicide. and Rodenticide Act (F1FRA). as amended. is accepted subject to the 
comments reflected on the enclosed sheet. A copy of your proposed labeling stamped 
• ACCEPTED WITH COMMENTS· is enclosed. 
WHAT THIS ACCEPTANCE MEANS: 
Based on your certification, the Agency has accepted the labeling changes that are 
necessary to comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) labeling requirements of 40 
CFR part 156, subpart K, described in PR Notices 93-7 and 93-11. Any other labeling changes 
submitted in connection with this amendment application but not directly related to compliance 
with the WPS have not been reviewed or accepted by the Agency. If you wish to make such 
changes, you must submit a separate amendment application pr.::.posing them. If your product 
is current·y suspended, the acceptance of this labeling amendment does not affect the suspension 
in any way. 
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT: 
By the next label printing make all the specified changes to your labeling. Send to EPA 
one (1) copy of the final printed labeling: 
• BEFORE selling or distributing any product bearing the final printed labeling 
AND 
• WITHIN one year from date of this acceptance.

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SubmiL [he final primed labeling via the U.S. Postal Service to: 
Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL} 
Office of Pesticide Programs (7505C) 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street. SW 
Washington. D.C. 20460-0001 
Hand or courier deliveries of final primed labeling may be made to: 
Attachment 
Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL) 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Room 266A. Crystal Mall 2 
1921 Jefferson Davis Highway 
Arlington, VA 22202 
Sincerely. 
pk • Deputy Chief 
Re istration Support Branch 
Re istration Division (7S05W)

UNITED STATES ENVIRO~AL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division 
Barbara Brown 
DREXEL CHEMICAL CO 
BOX 9306 
MEMPHIS TN 38109 
Comment for: EPA Reg Nr.19713-201 
DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 
The following specific comments pertain to your WPS 
labeling submission concerning the product 
cited above: 
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Add the following User Safety Recommendation to the label 
in the location shown in Section A on Part I of the Product 
Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "Wash 
hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, 
or using the toilet. 
Add the following User Safety R~commendation to the label in 
the location shown in Section A on Part 1 of the Product 
Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "Remove 
clothing immeaiately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash 
thoroughly and put on clean clothing." 
Add the following User Safety Recommendation to the label in 
the location shown in Section A on Part I of the Product 
Worksheet in Supplement Three-A to PR Notice 93-7: "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." 
The respirator requirement for "applicators and other 
handlers" in the Personal Protective Equipment" section on 
your proposed labeling is missing or incorrect. Remove the 
incorrect requirement (if any) and add "For exposures 
outdoors, dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH 
approval number prefix TC-21C). For exposures in enclosed 
areas, a respirator with either an organic-vapor-removing 
cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides 
(MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a canister 
approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix 
TC-14G)." The exact location is shown in Sections A and B on 
Part I of the pruduct Worksheet in Supp:ement Three-A to PR 
Notice 93-7.

DREXBL CHEMICAL CO 
BPA Reg. Number: 19713-281 
DREXBL METHYL PARATHION 4 
Application date: 11/08/93 
Original Submission 
Remove the statement "Do not apply this product in a way 
that will contact workers or other persons, either directly 
or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the 
area.during application." from its current position within 
the Agricultural Use Box and place it above the Agricultural 
Use Box. 
You have incorrect wording in the second-to-last sentence in 
the first pararaph in the Agricultural Use Requirements b~x 
on your proposed label. The sentence must be as follows: 
nIt also contains specific instructions and exceptions 
pertaining to the statements on this label about personal 
protective equipment (PPE) , notification to workers and 
restricted-entry interval." 
Correct the typographical errors circled on your proposed 
label.

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very high acu~e toxicity to Humans and Birds. 
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or 
persons under their 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, alxing, 
loading, repair and cleaning of application equip.ent. Co-.ercial 
certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved 
in these activities are informed of the precautionary statements. 
DREXEL 
METHYL PARATHION 4E 
Emulsifiable insecticide for controlling certain insects on the 
listed field and forage crops. NOT FOR HOME USE. See label 
supplement for use directions on additional field and forage 
crops, fruit, oil seed, vegetables, forest and non-crop lan~ 
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: \:!; t 
O,O-Dimethyl-O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate* .••••••• 43.1~~3 
Related Compounds ........................................................................... 1. 7tiuS 
INERT INGREDIENTS: ** .... 'II .............................................................. 55 .. 2%~t 
*Otherwise known as "Methyl Parathion" .5 
**Contains Xylene Range Aromatic Solvents 
COMBUSTIBLE: Do not store or use near heat or open flame. 
of fire, use water spray, foam, dry chemical or C02. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
DANGER POISON 
CAN CAUSE DEATH 
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S~\TEKmri'OF TREA~ 
Call d~ctor (physician), c14n~ or hospital immediately. Explain 
that victim has been exposed to methyl parathion and describe his 
condition. Move the patient immediately from the area where 
methyl parathion is present. 
IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration 
immediately and mairtain until doctor sees victim. 
IF SWALLOWED and victim is awake (conscious) make him vomit 
quickly. Have victim drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce 
vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce 
vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Have 
victim lie down and keep quiet. Get medical attention. 
IF SPLASHED IN EYES, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water 
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately. 
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SEE SIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND 
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MANUFACTURED BY: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY 
P. O. BOX 9306 
MEMPHIS, TN 38190 
EPA NO. 19713-281 EPA NO. 19713-MS-1 
NOVEMBER 04, 1993 
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Note TO Physician: Antidote - Administer atropine sulfate in 
large doses, TWO to FOUR mg. intravenously or intramuscularly as 
soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 15 minute intervals 
until signs of atropinization appears. 2-PAM chloride is also 
antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. 
DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Parathion is a strong 
cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the central peripheral nervous 
system and producing cardiac and respirator depression. At first 
sign of pulmonary edema, the patient should be giv~n supplemental 
oxygen and treated systematically_ continued absorption of the 
p?ison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after 
initial improvement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF PATIENT IS. 
INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic 
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This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and 
wildlife. Birds in treated areas may be killed. Shrimp and 
other aquatic organisms may be killed at recommended 
application rates. For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly 
to water or to areas where surface water is present, or to 
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Runoff and 
drift from target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms 
in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water by disposal 
of equipment washwaters. 
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct 
treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply 
this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if 
bees are visiting the treatment area. 
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water and tor use by trained applicators using airplane or power 
ground equipment. The hazards and precautions for handling the 
product in this container are equally applicable to it after 
dilution with water for spray application. Add the concentrate to 
the spray tank while filling with water, and mix thoroughly 
either by means of a tank agitator or pump by-pass. For best 
results, thoroughly cover all surfaces to be treated with· spray. 
Rates of application given below should not be exceeded. Never 
apply later than indicated to assure residue levels at harvest 
are below tolerances established by the Environmental Protection 
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Consult the State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment 
Station for specific recommendations regarding application, 
dosage and timing of sprays. For application by ground equipment, 
add the desired amount of concentrate to sufficient water to 
apply at least 3 gallons of water per acre. 
For application by aircraft, add the amount of concentrate 
desired per acre to 1/2 to 3 gallons of water consistent with 
crop growth and good coverage. Greater quantities of water may be 
required to give sufficient coverage of orchard trees. 
CEREAL 
BARLEY, OATS, RYE AND WHEAT - For control of barley thrips, use 
1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. For aphids (including greenbugs), 
armyworms, leafhoppers and winter grain mites, use 1/2 to 1-1/2 
pints per acre. For climbing cutworms and grasshoppers, use 1-1/2 
pints per acre. For western or brown wheat mites and 
grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not use more than 1/2 pint 
per acre within 15 days of harvest. 
CORN - For control of armyworms, climbing cutworms, corn leaf 
aphids, corn rootworm adults, fall armyworms and stink bugs, use 
1/2 pint per acre. For grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not 
apply within 12 days of harvest. Do not apply to corn during the 
pollen shed period. 
RICE - For rice stink bugs, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For 
grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 14 days of 
harvest or within 5 days after propanil has been applied. Shrimp, 
crabs and crayfish may be killed. Do not apply where these are 
important resources. 
SOYBEANS - For control of olimbing cutworms and three- ~ornered 
alfalfa hoppers, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For control of 
aphids, blister beetles, Mexican bean beetles, stink bugs, two­
spotted mites and velvet-bean caterpillars, use 1 pint per acre. 
Do not apply within 15 days of harvest or grazing • 
• COTTON - For control of thrips, use 1/4 to 1/2 pint per acre. For 
cotton leafwcrms, use 1/4 to 3/4 pint per acre. For grasshoppers 
and fall armyworms use 1/2 pint per acre. For spider mites (does 
not control all species), use 1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. For 
control of fleahoppers, Lygus and other mirids, use 1/4 pint to 1 
quart per acre. For boll weevils, aphids and garden webworms, use 
1 pint per acre. For cutworms, use 1 to 2 pints per acre.' For 
bollworms, salt-marsh caterpillars, armyworms, cotton leaf 
perforators and stink bugs, use 1 quart per acre. 
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Applications should be made at 4 to 5 day intervals until control 
is obtained. At above dosages, application may be made up co the 
day before harvest, if harvest will be with mechanical pickers. 
Also see "Tank Mixtures on cotton". 
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TANK MIXTURES 
This product may be tank mixed with other insecticides to provide 
control of additional insect species. Read and carefully observe 
the precautionary statements and all other information appearing 
on the labels of all the insecticides used. 
When wettable powder, water soluble or flowable formulations are 
to be tank mixed with emulsifiable formulations: 
1. Place a 20 to 35 mesh screen or wetting basket over filling 
port. 
2. Through the screen, fill the sprayer tank one-half full with 
water and start agitation. 
3. If a wettable powder is used, make a slurry with the' water 
carrier, and add it SLOWLY through the screen into the tank. 
Continue agitation. 
4. If a flowable formulation is used, pre-mix one part 
flowable with one part water. Add diluted mixture SLOWLY 
through the screen into the tank. continue agitation. 
5. Continue filling the sprayer tank with water and add any 
remaining amounts of liquid insecticides near the end of 
filling process. Maintain good agitation at all times until 
the contents of the tank are sprayed. 
6. MAKE NO APPLICATION OF THESE TANK MIXTURES CLOSER TO HARVEST 
THAN THE LONGEST PRE-HARVEST INTERVAL SHOWN FOR EITHER 
PRODUCT. 
For additional species of insects controlled on cotton by METHYL 
PARATHION 4E, see "COTTON" s<!ction. 
TANK MIXTURE 
Methyl Parathion 4E 
plus Ol:t:,eile 75S 
INSECT 
Cotton Bollworm, 
Tobacco Budworm, 
(in AL, AR, FL, GA 
LA, MS, AND TX) 
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Methyl Parathion 4E 
plus Lorsban 4E 
Cotton Bollworm 
Tobacco Budworm, 
and Boll Weevil 
(for use in all 
states except AZ 
and CA.) 
RATE/ACRE 
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* 1.5 lb. combined total a.i./acre. 
Methyl Parathion 4E 
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cotton Bollworm, 
Tobacco Budworm, 
Boll Weevil, Beet 
Armyworm, Cotton 
Leaf Perforator 
(this combination 
should be used as 
occasional spray 
during early and 
mid-season, not 
more often than 
every 10 days. 
After boll load 
is set; up to 3 
applications at 
3 to 5 day inter­
vals may be made) 
If ~ If 10 
1 to 2 pints * 
plus 1 to 1-1/2 
quarts * 
NOTE: Registered for use east of Rocky Mountains only. 
* 0.95 to 1.6765 lb. combined total a.i./acre. 
Methyl Parathion 4E 
plus Permethrin 
cotton Bollworm 
and Tobacco Bud­
worm 
* .55 to 1.1 lb. combined total a.i./acre. 
1 pt. to 1 qt.* 
plus 0.05 to 0.1 
lb. a.1. * 
Lannate is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont DeNemours 
and Company. 
Lorsban is a registered trademark of Dow Elanco. 
Orthene is a registered trademark of Monsanto Chemical Company. 
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FIELD AND FORAGE CROPS 
ALFALFA AND CLOVER - For control of alfalfa weevil larvae, aphids 
(including spotted alfalfa aphids), climbing cutworms, and 
grasshoppers, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. For alfalfa 
caterpillars, adult alfalfa weevils, armyworms, clover leaf 
weevils and webworms, use 1 pint per acre. For Egyptian alfalfa 
weevils, leafhoppers, Lygus bugs, and spider mites, use 1 to 2 
pints per acr(. Do not treat closer than 15 days before harvest, 
cutting or grazing. In California, do not use more than 3/4 pint 
per acre. 
Do not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment area are in 
bloom. 
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GRASS (Forage) - For range caterpillar, use 1 pint per acre. 
For control of armyworms, crested wheat bugs, false chinch bugs, 
grasshoppers and leafhoppers, use 1-1/2 pints per acre. Do not 
apply within 15 days of harvest or grazing. 
SUGAR BEETS - For aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, grasshoppers, 
leafhoppers, Lygus bugs, stink bu~s and webworms, use 3/4. pint 
per acre. Do not treat closer than 20 days before harvest, 60 
days if tops are to be fed to livestock. 
VETCH - For control of aphids, armyworms, climbing cutworms, 
leafhoppers, Lygus bugs, spider mites and vetch bruchids, use 1 
to 2 pints per acre. Do not treat closer than 15 days before 
harvest or grazing. 
OIL SEED CROPS 
SUNFLOWER - For control of sunflower head moth, sunflower seed 
weevil and sunflower maggot, use 1 quart per acre. Make no more 
than 3 applications at 5-day intervals. Do not apply within 30 
days of harvest. 
VEGETABLES 
POTATOES - For control of aphids, armyworms, false chinch bugs, 
flea beetles, le~fhoppers, mites and shield bugs, use 1-1/2 
quarts per acre. Do not dPply within 5 days of harvest. 
SWEET POTATOES - For control of aphids, armyworms, surface 
feeding and climbing cutworms, flea beetles, leafhoppers and 
mites, use 3/4 quarts per acre. Do not apply within 5 days of 
harvest. 
BROCCOLI - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For stink bugs, 
use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Ra·tes above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea 
beetles, leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For 
stink bugs, use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should 
not be applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
CAULIFLOWER - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For s~ink bugs, 
use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
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KOHLRABI - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For stink bugs, 
use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
RUTABAGAS - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 
pint should not be applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
CABBAGE - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles,. 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For stink bugs, 
use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
COLLARDS, KALE AND MUSTARD GREENS - For control of aphids, 
armyworms, flea beetles, leafhoppers and mites, use 1 to 3 pints 
per acre. For stink bugs, use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 
1 pint should not be applied closer than 21 days before harvest. 
PEAS - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers, Lygus bugs and mites, u~e 1 to 2 pints per acre. For 
cowpea curculio, surface feeding and climbing cutworms and stink 
bugs, use 2 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 15 days before harvest. Do not apply if the 
crop or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
BEANS (Dry and Green) - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea 
beetles, leafhoppers, Lygus bugs and mites, use 1 to 3 pints per 
acre. For cowpea curculio, surface feeding and climbing cutworms 
and stink bugs, use 2 to 3 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint 
should not be applied closer than 15 days before harvest. Do not 
apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
BEETS (RED) - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers, Lygus bugs, mites and stink bugs, use 1 quart per 
acre. If tops are to be used ~or food or feed, do not apply 
closer than 21 daj's before harvest. 
CARROTS - For control of aphids, armyworms, surface feeding and 
climbing cutworms, flea beetles, leafhoppers and mites, use 1 
quart per ~cre. Do not feed tops. Do not apply within 15 days of 
harvest. 
CELERY - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers, Lygus bugs, mites, and stink bugs, use 1 quart per 
acre. Do not apply win 15 days of harvest. 
ONIONS - For control of thrips, use 1/2 pint per acre. 
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SPINACH - For control of aphids 1 armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers, mites, seed corn maggots in crown and crown mites, 
use 1 to 2 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint should not be 
applied closer than 21 days befDre harvest. 
TURNIPS - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers, leaf miners and mites, use 1 to 1-1/2 pints per 
acre. If tops are to be used for food or feed, do not apply 
closer than 21 days before harvest. 
LETTUCE - For control of aphids, armyworms, flea beetles, 
leafhoppers and mites, use 1 quart per acre. Dc not apply within 
21 days of harvest. 
FOREST & NONAGRICULTURAL 
ORNAMENTALS - (Woody shrubs, trees and vines). Christmas tree 
plantation (Pine - Apply 1 pint per acre). European pine short 
moth, Nantucket pine tip moth - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not 
apply within 21 days of harvest. 
FOREST, NONAGRICULTURAL LANO, WASTELAND - Mosquitos (Larvae) 
Apply 1/5 pint per acre. DO NOT apply within 7 days of harvest. 
For use by mosquito abatement districts and official governmental 
agencies only. Repeat ac needed. Toxic to fish and wildlife. DO 
NOT use where shrimp and crabs are an important resource. DO NOT 
use in any estuaries or coastal, or tidal areas along any coast 
line. Do not apply within 21 days of harvest. 
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 c~ildren. Storage should be in cool dry 
area away from any heat or ignition source. Do not stack over 4 
pallets high. Move containers by handles. Do not move containers 
from ona area to another unless they are securely sealed. Keep 
containers tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from. any 
puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed 
and fertilizer to avoid contamination. Store in original 
containers only. If the contents are leaking or material is 
spilled, follow these steps while wearing protective equipment: 
1. Rope off contaminated area and notify consignor. 
2. Keep people up wind as far as possible to prevent vapor 
inhalation. 
3. Contain spill, absorb with a material such as sawdust, 
clay granules and soda ash. 
4. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
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5. Wash area with soap to remove pesticide. Rinse with 
clear wat.er. 
6. Wood and other abDorbent surfaces must be replaced. 
7. Do not allow run off to enter sewer or contaminate water 
supply. 
8. Dispose of waste as indicated below: 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 
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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 
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or 
reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 
landfill, or by otner procedures approved by state and local 
authorities. 
WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon ter'cs 
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. 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 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 Drexel Chemical Company and 
is accepted as such by the Buyer. 
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