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# DREXEL LINDANE FLOWABLE

- EPA Reg No: **19713-387**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Lindane (30%)
- Label accepted: 2004-11-17
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00387-20041117.pdf

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Lindane (Gamma isomer of 
benzene hexachloride) ............... . 
OTHER INGREDIENTS: ................... . 
TOTAL: ........................... . 
30.0% 
70.0% 
100.0% 
This product contains the toxic inert ingredient Rhodamine B. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
WARNING I AVISO 
5i usled no enliende la eliqueta, busque a atguien para que S8 la 
expiique a usled en detalle, (If you do not understand the label, find 
someone to explain it to you in detail.) 
See FIRST AID Below 
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING 
EPA Reg. No. 19713·387 
EPA Est. No. 19713-GA-1 Net Contents: 
FIRST AID 
IF SWALLOWED: 
• Call a poison control center or doctor Immediately for treatment advice. 
• Have person sip a glass of 'W8.ter If able to swallow 
• Do not tndl.Ce vomiting i..O:9SS told to do so by a poison control center or 
doctor. 
• 00 not give anyth'ng by molJh to an trCOnsdous or COrMJIsing parse'n. 
IF INHALED: 
• Move person to fresh air. 
• I person Is not breathing. caU 911 or an amblJance, then glll8 artificial 
respiration. preferably by molth-Io-mouth. if possible. 
IF ON SKIN: 
• Take off cor1aminated clothing. 
• Rinse skin immediately Voith plenty of water for 15 to 20 mlrues. 
IF IN EYES: 
• Hold eye open and rinse slowty and gently with water for 15 to 20 miNJtes. 
• Aemo't18 contact lenses, if presert, after the first 5 minLtas, then contiroe 
rinsing eye. 
Call a polson corirOl center or doctor for treatmeri advice. 
Haw the product container or label Vtlith you when calling a poison control 
center or doctor, or goirg for treatment. For more information on tNs 
pesticide product (inclu:ling health concems, medical emergencies or 
pestldde incidents), call the National Pesticide information Center at 1-800· 
858-7378. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
WARNING: May be fatal if swallowed or absorbed through skin. 
Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. Do not get in 
eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid contamination of feed and 
food-stuffs. 00 not store with food, feed or forage. This product 
should be applied in a well-ventilated area. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are 
listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for 
category E on EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. 
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Vitavax IS a registered trademark of Uniroyal Chemical Company 
NOV 172004 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (Continued) 
Handlers using closed systems end handlers planting or otherwise 
handling treated seed must wear: Long-Sleeved shirt and long 
pants, chemical-resistant gloves such as Barrier Laminate, Ni­
trile Rubber, Neoprene Rubber or Viton, shOes plus socks and a 
chemical-resistant apron when mixing, loading or treating seeds 
on a farm. 
Handlers exposed to the concentrate while performing tasks 
such as equipment or spill clean-up, for which engineering 
controls are not feasible must wear: Coveralls over long·sleeved 
shirt and long pan Is, chemical-resistant footwear plus sOcks, chemical· 
resistant gloves such as Barrier laminates or Viton, and a chemi­
cal-resistant apron. 
See engineering controls for additional requirements. 
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been 
drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. 
Do not reuse them. 
Follow manufacturer's 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 
Seeds must be treated using a closed system that meets the 
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 
for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4)] for dermal 
protection, and handlers must: wear the PPE required above 
for handlers using a closed system, wear protective eyewear if 
the system operates under pressure, and be provided and have 
immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a broken 
package, spill, or equipment breakdown the PPE specified for handlers 
exposed to the concentrate that are performing tasks for which 
engineering controls are not feasible. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing 
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove Clothing/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 cloth­
ing. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This product is toxic to fish, birds and other wildlife. Do not apply 
directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to 
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.l,Expored treated 
seeds may be hazardous to birds and other wildlile-. 'OisP'ose of all 
excess Ireated seeds by bUrial away from bodies of water. Do not 
contaminate water by disposing of equipment wash~{H{l[~ fopply this 
product only as specified on the label. 
GENERAL INFORMATION ( , t I ( t • 
This product is formulated to prottct s\ecls and swlJ;gs against 
Seed corn beetles, Seed corn maggots, White grubs, Wireworms and 
certain other soil-borne insects. This·prd!u~t!contains \"'c'ive binding 
agents to hold the product on the seedcduring sack'tn96 '!)~ring and 
planting. Apply in a slurry~type Ire~e.r.sp.cifically ~.~gnell and ap-
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Drexel Chemical CQ~!,any 
P.O. BOX 13327, MEMPHIS, TN 38113·0327 
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,; DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner in­
COnsistent with its labeling. Do nol apply this product in a way thai 
will contact workers or olher persons, eilher directly or through drift. 
Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For 
any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consull the agency 
responsible lor peslicida 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 requiremenlS lor the protection of agricultural 
workers on farms, forests, nurseries. greenhouses and handlers 
a' agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements lor training, 
decontamination, notification and emergency assistance. It also 
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
statements on Ihis label about personal protective equipment 
(PPE) and restricted entry interval (REI). The requirements in 
this box only apply to the uses of this product that are covered 
by the WPS. 
00 not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the 
REI of 24 hours. 
Exception: If the product is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the 
Worker Protection Standard. under certain circumstances, allows 
workers to enter the treated areas without restriction if there will 
be no contact with anything that has been trealed. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas Ihat is permitted 
under the WPS and that involves contact with anything thai has 
been treated, such as plants, sOil. Or water is: Coveralls worn over 
short-sleeve shirt and shari pan Is. chemical-resistant gloves made 
of any waterproof material, and chemical-resistant footwear plus 
socks. 
This product may only be used as a commercial or on-farm seed 
treatment for Barley. Wheal, Corn, Oats, Aye, and Sorghum. 
Mix thoroughly belore use or use entire container at one time. This 
product may be tank mixed with Vitavax'"'·200 Flowable Fungicide. 
Vitavax'"'-34 Seed Treatment. Captan 4 Flowable Fungicide or Thiram 
Fungicide al the respective labeled rate. All other tank mixes should 
be pre-tested to determine pl1ysical compatibility between formula­
hans. Observe all precautions and limitations on labeling 01 all prod­
ucts used in mixtures. 
This product is to be used in liquid or slurry treaters. 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set official tolerances 
for certain pesticide residues. In order that residues on food and 
forage crops will not exceed establiShed tolerances. use only at rec' 
ommended rates. 
This product will protect seeds and seedlings against damage from 
Seed corn beetles, Seed corn maggots, White grubs and Wireworms. 
Seed Crop 
Barley 
Corn . 
Oals. 
Aye. 
Sorghum. 
Wheat. 
Dosage Rate per 
100 Pounds 01 Seed 
1.35 fl. ozs. 
2.4 fl. ozs. 
1.4 f1. ozs. 
1.4 11. ozs. 
2.7 fl. ozs. 
1.4 fl. ozs. 
A plant-back interval of 30 days for Leafy vegetables and 12 months 
for all unregistered crops must be observed. 
Only seed of high germinalion with good vigor should be treated with 
Il1is product. Poor seed may suffer greater Injury. Treat seed not over 
six (6) weeks before planting. Store treated seed in a COOl, dry place 
until planting, so that excess moisture will evaporate. If seed is stacked 
when wet, heat may develOp which could impair germination. 
Note: The purChaser of this product is responsible lor ensuring that 
all seed treated with this product is adequately dyed with a suitable 
color to prevent its accidental use as food for man or feed for ani­
mals. Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2.25. Any dye added to treated seed 
must be cleared for use under 40 CFR, Part 180.1001. 
Labels attached to the treated seed must read: ·Persons handling 
treated seed must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants piuS chemical­
resistant gloves made out of any waterproof material. Treated seed 
must not be used for or mixed with food or animal feed or processed 
lor all. Exposed trealed seeds may be hazardous to birds and other 
wildlife. Dispose of alt excess seed by burial away from bodies of 
water. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the Restricted 
Entry Interval {REI} of 24 hours. 
Exception: II the product is soiHnjected or soil-incorporated. the 
Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows workers 
to enter the treated areas without restriction if there will be no con­
tact with anything that has been treated." 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
00 not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal. 
Open dumping is prohibited. Do not re-use empty container. 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a cool place. 00 not store in di­
rect sunlig,l1t. Protect from freezing temperatures. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are loxic. Improper dis­
posal 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 En­
vironmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representa­
tive al 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 tandfill or inCineration, or, if allowed by State and Local 
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 
WARRANTY-CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed or seed of known 
low vigor and poor quality, except for the purposes of curative con­
trol of existing disease or insect pests, may result in reduced ger­
mination andlor reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct 
germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the 
total Qeed lot to a setected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality 
and conditions beyond the control of the Manufacturer, no claims 
ale made to guarantee germination of carry-over seed. 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon 
tes.ts 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 as· 
sumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material not in 
strict accordance with directions given herewith. 
In no case shalt the Manufacturer or the Seiter be liable for conse· 
quentlal, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or han· 
dling of this product when such use andlor handling is not in strict 
accordance with directions given herewith. The foregoing is a condi­
tion of sale. by the Seller and is accepted as such by the Buyer. 
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