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# BIFENTHRIN ST (SEED TREATMENT

- EPA Reg No: **279-3245**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION 
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Bifenthrin (19.5%)
- Label accepted: 2005-10-18
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-03245-20051018.pdf

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u.s. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Registration Division (H7505C) 
401 "M" St. S.W. 
Washington. D.C. 20460 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
.2L Registration 
Reregistrati on (Wldcr FIFRA. as amended)-
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
FMC Corporation 
1735 Market Street 
Philadelohia. PA 19103 
EPA Reg. Number: Date of Issuance: 
279-3245 OCT 1 8 2005 
Tenn oflssuan",,: Conditional 
Name ofPcsticide Product 
Bifenthrin ST 
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Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and accepted 
by the Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA 
registration number. 
On the basis of information furnished by the registrant. the above named pesticide is hereby registered/reregistered under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. 
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health 
and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time sus~n~ or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance 
with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving 
the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. 
This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c)(7)(A), provided 
that you: 
I. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/reregistration of your product 
2. 
under FIFRA sec. 3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to 
submit such data; and submit acceptable responses required for reregistration of you 
product under FIFRA section 4. 
Make the following labeling changes: 
a) Revise the EPA Registration Number to read "EPA Reg. No. 279-3245" 
3. Please submit two (2) copies of Your fInal printed label for before your release the 
product for shipment. Pie~erefef. ~0J:heA:7genclosure for a further description of 
final printed labeling. lfi.\1e,se cqnoitjg/ls arenl>teoropHed with, the registration will be 
subject to cancellationin;¥~~QJz(j!l!i¢e'wfihFIFRA section 6(e). Your release for 
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shipment of the prodllc(~.g.at!:~il§<::(! Iabelii:J~'~()nstittites acceptance of these 
conditions. A stamped cop:0uftheli1b~}is,en~r6sed for YQur records. 
If you have any questions regarding this action, please contact BeWanda Alexander of 
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Geor!!.e T. LaRocca. Product Manager (13). IB/RD (7505C)

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BifenthrinST 
Insecticide/Miticide 
EPA Reg. No. 279-XXXX EPA Est. 279-
Active Ingredient: By Wt. 
Bifenthrin: (2 methyl[1,1'-bipheny~-3-yl) 
methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-
2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate' .............. 19.5% 
Inert Ingredients: ................................................... 80.5% 
-Cis Isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum. 
U.S. Patent No. 4,238,505 
100.0% 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
WARNING 
AVISO 
This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. 
SI usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que S8 la 
expllque a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand ~a .label. find 
someone to explain it to you in detail.) 
See other panels for additional precautionary Information. 
FIRST AID 
tf Swallowed: Call a poison controf center or doctor immediately for treat­
ment advice. Have person sip 8 glass of water if able to swallow. 00 not 
Induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doc­
Inf. 
tf on Sldn or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin imme­
diately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Calla poison control center 
or doctor for treatment advice. 
If In Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 
minutes. Remove contact tenses. if present. after the first 5 minutes. then 
continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment 
advlce.Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
rr Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If parson Is not breathing. call 911 
or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration. preferably by mouth-to-­
mouth. if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat­
ment advice. 
-FMC 
FMC Corporation 
Agricultural Products Group 
Philadelphia PA 19103 
Net Contents: 
B_rIn ST 1 G-19<J5 
HOTLINE NUMBER 
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison con­
trol center or doctor. or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-
~31-3148 for emergency medical treatment information. 
Note to Physician: 
This product is a pyrethmid. If large amounts have been ingested, the 
stomach and Intestines should be evactJated. Treatment Is sympto­
matic and supportive. Digestible fats. oils, or alcohol may increase 
absorption and so should be avoided. 
For Emergency Assistance Can (8001 331-3148. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals) 
Warning 
May be fatal W swaUowed. Hannful W absorbed through skin. Avoid oon­
tact with skin, eyes orctothing. 
Personal Protective Equipment: 
Some materials that are chemlcal-resistant to this product are listed 
below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for catagory E 
on an EPA chemical resistance category selection mart. 
Handlers who may be exposed to the dilute through application or 
other tasks or may be exposed to the concentrate through mixing. 
loading. application or other ta.ks must wear: long-sleeved shirt 
and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or 
Nitrile Rubber or Neoprene Rubber or Vlton, shoes plus socks. 
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/main­
taining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and 
hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 
User Safety Recommandations 
Users should: 
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco 
or using the toilet. 
Remove clothing immediately if pestiCide gets inside. Then wash 
thoroughly and-put on clean dothlng. 
Environmental Hazards 
This pesUcide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do 
not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water Is present or to 
Intertidat 'areas-below the mean high water mark. 00 not contaminate 
water when d_isposing of eqUipment washwaters. 
The use of bifenthrin is prohibited In areas that may result In exposure 
of endangered species to bifenthrin. Prior to use In a particular county 
contact the local extenSion service for procedures and precautions to 
use to protect endangered species. 
Exposed treated seed may be hazardous to birds and other wildlife. 
Dispose of all excess treated seed and seed packaging by burial away 
from bodies of water. 
ACSEPTED 
wlth'COMMENTS 
In EPA Letter Dated 
OCT 1 8 2005 
Under the Federal InsectIdd •• 
FUngtclde. and RodenUclde Act, 
as amended, Ibr the pesUclde 
~11er EPA ft,8. No. 
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Physical/Chemical Hazards 
Do not use or store near heat or open flame. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PeatJclde Storage 
Do not freeze. 00 not store below 40· F. 
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store In original contain­
ers only. Store in a cool. dry place and avoid excess heal Carefully 
open containers. After partial use, replace lids and dose tightty. Do 
not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do 
not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, or feed by 
storage or disposal. 
In case of spill. avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals and 
unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC: 1-(800~31-3148. 
To confine spill: If liquid. dike surrounding area or absorb with sand. 
cat litter or commercial day. If dry material, cover to prevent disper­
sal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify con­
tents. 
Pesticide Disposal 
Pesticide wastes are toxic. 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 of the nearest EPA Regional Office 
for guidance. 
Container Disposal 
Metal or Plastic Container: Triple rinse (or equivalent) then offer for 
recyding or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 
landfill. or by other procedures approved by State and local authori­
ties. 00 not cut or weld metal containers. 
U-Tum- Container: Do not rinse container. Do not empty remaining 
fonnulated product. Do not break seals. Return intact to point of pur­
chase. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
Bifenthrin ST Insecticide is a 20% ftowabla concentrate fonnuIation of the 
Insecticide blfenthrin. Blfenthrin ST Insecticide wHl protect gennlnating 
seed from soil insects; e.g., wlrewonns, seed com maggots, fire ants, and 
false wlrewonns. This product exhibits only protedant activity and offers 
no sys18m1c control 01 Insects. Adivity is by the contact and Ingestion 
routes generally associated with pyrethroids. Protection from storage 
insects; e.g., weevils., moths, and beetles has also been demonstrated 
with this produd. 
Blfenthrin ST Insecticide should be applied with wsw as a suspension using 
standard mechanical, sluny, or mist-type seed treatment equipment. 
Uniform application is neoossary to insure seed sefaIy and best Insect c0n­
trol. 
Use 1 pint (16 ounces) 01 diluted Blfenthrin ST fer 100 LBS 01 seed. The 
diiuta Bilanthrin ST has to be equally distributed onto the seed surlaoe. Aller 
the seed is treated. no dJying process is needed. Mix 1.5 - 4.6 ounces of 
Blfenthrin ST Insecticide with wa18r (11.4 - 14.5 ounces) to a IDIaI 0116 
ounoas of diluted product. 
Open the oontalner and immedlatety dump required oontents into mix tank. 
start mechanical egitation and mix Ihoroughly. MaIn1aIn egItation before and 
ciJring application. Mix as needed; do not sIcre diluted malarial. 
Note: The pun:haser of this product is .... ponsible fer ensuring that an seed 
treated with this product is adequalBly dyed with a suitable -.'" prevent 
.Its accidental use as food for man or f8ed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, part 
2.25. Any dye added to the treated seed must be cleared fer use under 40 
CFR. part 180.1001. 
LebeIs ellached '" the treated seed must.-d: T_ Mad shotjld not be 
used fer or mixed with food or animal feed or prooessod fer oil .. Exposed 
treated seeds may be haza-.s to birds and other wildlife. Dispose of all 
excess seed by burial away from bodies of water. 
GENERALINSTRucnONS 
It Is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis­
tent with Its labeling. 
This produd Is to be used in treaters designed for application of liquid 
or sluny type products. Mix thoroughly before usa. All lank mixes 
should be pretested to determine physical compatibility between prod­
ud formulations. 
Treated seed must not be used for or mixed with food or animal feed. 
or processed for oil. Seed commercially treated with Bifenthrin ST 
Insecticide must be labeled In accordance with all applicable 
requlnnents of the Fede",1 Seed Ad. 2 
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Fonnulated 
SEED TYPES Dosasg_ 
0zJI t.bs. 
alSeed 
Com (field. pap. sweet) .....•....•..•.•••.••.•••••......•••.•......... 1.5 to 4.6 
Cotton ......................................................................... 1.5104.6 
Cucurblts. induding ................................................... 1.5 to 4.6 
Chayote (fruit) 
Chinese waxgourd (Chinese preserving melon) 
Citron melon 
Cucumber 
GherKin 
Gourd. edible 
~ndudes hyotan. cucuzza) {Luffa spp~ (indudes 
echima
ba 
Chinese okra) (Marnor ica spp.) 
~nc;:tudes lsam 8fpl8, balsam pear, bitter melon, 
hlnese cucumber 
Muskmelon 
fhybrids andlor cultivars of Cucumis melo) 
includes true cantaloupe, cantaloupe, casaba, 
aenshaw melon, golden pershaw melon. honey· 
dew melon, honey balls. mango melon, Persian 
melon. PineafPle meton. Santa Claus melon, and 
snake melon 
Pumpkin (Cuourbita spp.) 
S:guash summer 
(mcluaes crookneck squash. scallop squash, 
straightn~ squash, vegetable marrow, zucChini) 
S;guash Winter 
(Includes butternut squash. calabaza. hubbard 
squash Jr;;. mixta) C. papa) includes acom squash. 
spaghe Isquash 
Watermelon 
(indudes hybrids and/or varieties of Citrullus spp.). 
Succulent Peas and Beans. including ...................... 1.5 to 4.6 
Pea (Pisum spp.): 
Dwarf pea 
Edible-pod pea. 
English pea 
Garnen pea, 
Green pea, 
Snow pea, 
Sugar snap pea 
Pigeon.pea 
Bean !fhaseolus s~p.): 
Broa bean (succu ent) 
Uma bean (green) 
Runner bean 
Snap bean 
Wax bean 
Bean (Vigna spp.): 
Asparagus bean 
Blackeyed pea 
Chinese long bean 
Cowpea 
Moth bean 
Southemgea 
Yardlong ean 
Jackbean 
Soybean 
~mmature seed) 
word bean 
Peppers, Ben and Non-Bell ....................................... 1.5 to 4.6 
Eggplant ........................................................ : ........... 1.5 to 4.6 
Bnlsslcas, including ................................................... 1.5 to 4.6 
Head and Stem B",ssica Vegetables including: 
Broccoli 
Chinese Broccoli (gai 100, white ftowering broccoli) 
Brussels Sprouts 
Cauliflower 
Csvalo broccolo 
Kohlrabi cabbage 
Chinese cabba~.c!.nag:) Chinese Musta b ga (gai choy) 
Canola, Cram be, Rapeseed ...................................... 1.5to4.6 
Lettuce, H.ad ............................................................. 1.5to4.6 
-Relates to 0.025 to 0.075 pounds active ingredient per 100 pounds of seed. 
Rotational Crops 
Leafy vegetables and root crops may be rotated 30 days following 
planting of treated seed. Crops for which bifenthrin tolerances exist 
may be rotated at any time. All other crops may be rotated seven 
months following planting of treated seed. Straw may not be used for 
food or faed. 
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NOnCE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale 
and Umilation of Warranty and Uabilily before buying or using this 
product. If the tanns are not acceptable, retum the product at once, 
unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded. 
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefulty. II is 
Impossible 10 e6mlnate all risks inherenlty associated with the use of this 
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended conse­
quences may result because of such factors as-mannar of use or appli­
cation, weather or crop conditions beyond the control or FMC or Seller. 
All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User 
agree to hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such 
factors. 
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical 
description on th.e label and Is ... asonabty lit lor the purpo ... 
_ on the DIrectfon.I", U .. when uMd In accordance wItIh the 
directions uncIIII' _ condItIono 01 use. FMC MAKES NO WAR­
RANllES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FmlESS FOR A PARTIC­
ULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER'EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
WARRANllES WITH RESPECT TO THESELECTlON, PURCHASE, 
OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any -. .....- '" Implied, 
having bean made .... inapplicable 11_ product has bean used 
contrary to label InoIJUctIon .. '" undor abnonnal condltlona, or 
un_ conditions not reasonably _able to (or beyond the 
control 01/ seller '" FMC, and buyer aoaumea the risk of iliff ouch 
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To the extenl allowed by law, FMC or selier shall nol be liable for any 
Incidental. consequential or special damages resutting from the use or 
handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER 
OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER 
FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES 
(INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CON­
TRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, 
SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE 
PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE 
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 
This Conditions of Sale and Umltation of Warranty and Liability may not 
be amended by any oral or written agreement. • _ . 
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