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# PARATHION-METHYL PARATHION 6-3 INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **5905-515**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (27.6%); Parathion (55.13%)
- Label accepted: 1999-08-19
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00515-19990819.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
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OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES ANO 
TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
Helena Chemical Company 
6075 Popular Avenue, Suite 500 
Memphis, TN 38119 
Dear Registrant: 
Subject: Deletion of Sorghum Pursuant to 
The August 1999 Methyl Parathion Agreement 
Parathion-Methyl Parathion 6-3 Insecticide 
EPA Reg. No. 5905-515 
Your Application of August 6,1999 
The labeling amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with registration 
under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, As Amended (FIFRA), is 
acceptable, provided that you: 
Submit one copy of your final printed label incorporating the following corrections before 
you release the product for shipment. 
I. Update the Environmental Hazards section as described below. 
a. Correct the statement, This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wildlife." to read 
as cited below. (Reference: Parathion and Methyl Parathion Registration Standards issued Dec. 
1986 ) 
This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates, fish and wildlife. 
b. Correct the statement, "Do not apply directly to water or wetlands (swamps, 
marshes, bogs, and potholes)." to read as cited below. (Reference: PR Notice 93-3) 
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or 
to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. 
2. Combine the last two sentences in the bee cautions paragraph so that it reads as cited 
below. 
Do not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are 
visiting the treatment area. 
Internet Address {IJRL). http://www.epa.gov 
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3. The skull and crossbones must appear on the front panel in immediate proximity to the 
word, poison. 
4. The word, poison must appear in red on a background of distinctly contrasting color. 
5. Add the graphics illustrations of the hazards associated with the use of the product as 
they appeared on the subject product labeling accepted for registration on October 17. 1991. A 
copy of these graphics is enclosed for your reference. (Reference: PR Notice 71-2.). 
Submit your updated Confidential Statement of Formula (CSF) showing your supplier of 
the parathion used in the formulation of the subject product. According to our files, the 
supplier's product listed on the current CSF in our files, dated March 14,1997 was canceled in 
December of 1991. • 
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in 
accordance with FIFRA sec. 6( e). Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended 
label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. 
A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 
Enclosure 
Sincerely, 
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Marilyn A. Mautz 
Biologist 
Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Division (7504C)

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to Very High Acute Toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For retail sale only to certified commercial aerial applicators or persons under their 
direct supervision. For use only by certified commercial aerial applicators. Direct super­
vision for this product is defined as the certified aerial applicator being physically 
present during mixing, loading, repair and cleaning of application equipment. Certified 
commercial aerial applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in these activi­
ties are informed of the precautionary statements. 
PARATHION-METHYL PARATHION 6-3 
INSECTICIDE . 
For use only on alfalfa, barley, ~anola (rape), com, cotton, soybeans, sunflowers, and 
... wheat 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Parathion (O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate) .. 55.13% 
Related Compounds .... .............................................. ........ 1 .76% 
Methyl Parathion·............................................................... 27.60% 
Related Compounds ......................................................... 1.09% 
INERT INGREDIENTS .............................................................. 14.42% 
TOTAL......................................................................................... 100.00% 
'O,O-Dimethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate 
One gallon of Parathion-Methyl Parathion 6-3 Insecticide contains 6 pounds of Ethyl 
Parathion and 3 pounds of Methyl Parathion 
POISON DANGER 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
PELIGRO: Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alquien para que se la 
explique a usted en detaile. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to 
explain it toyou in detail). . 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
Organophosphate 
Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the victim has been exposed to 
parathion and describe his condition. 
If breathing has stopped, start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor sees victim. 
If Swallowed: 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. Get medical attention. 
In Case of Contact: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water. See doctor immediet"lly. 
See inside label for additional information. 
EPA Reg. No.: 5905-515 
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MANUFACTURED BY 
HELENA CHEMICALCOMPANY 
MEMPHIS, TN 38119 
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MEMPHIS, TN 38119 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
DANGER - POISON 
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Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin or eyes. Rapidlyab­
sorbed through skin. Do not breathe vapors. Do not get in eyes or on skin or 
clothing. 
THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED, OR IF ALLOWED 
TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK . 
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IF SWALLOWED - Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back 
of throat with finger or blunt object. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to 
an uncor:scious person. Get medical attention. 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT 
Poisonous if touched by hands or spilled or splashed on skin, in eyes or on clothing 
(liquid goes through clothes.) 
POISONOUS IF BREATHED 
Breathing vapors or spray mist may be fatal. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Mixers and Loaders (who must use the closed system described elsewhere on 
this label) must wear: 
Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
Waterproof gloves 
Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 
Chemical-resistant apron 
Protective Eyewear, if the closed system is pressurized 
Applicators (pilots in enclosed cockpits) must wear: 
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
Shoes plus socks 
In addition, pilots must wear waterproof gloves when entering or leaving an aircraft 
contaminated with pesticide residues. If taken into the cockpit, the gloves must be kept 
in an enclosed container to prevent contamination of the inside of the cockpit. 
All Other Handlers, including persons who (1) repair, clean, or maintain the put!: 
of mixing, loading, or application equipment that may contain residues, (2) clean 
up spills, (3) handle open containers, or (4) dispose of this pesticide must wear: 
Chemical-resistant protective suit 
Waterproof gloves 
Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks

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Protective E1ewear 
Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 
A respirator with either an organic-vapor-removing cartridge with a prefilter 
approved for pesticides (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a 
canister approved for pesticides (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G). 
USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
Users must: 
- Provide mechanical exhaust ventilation, if product is handled indoors 
- Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or 
heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not re-use them. 
- Clean respirators and replace cartridges or canisters according to instructions 
included with the respirators. 
- Replace gloves frequently 
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- Keep and wash PPE (coveralls, gloves, footwear, aprons, protective eyewear, 
etc.) separately from all other laundry. Wash PPE after each day's use, following 
the manufacturer's directions. If no such instructions, use detergent and hot 
water. Store PPE separately from personal clothing. 
- Keep personal work clothing (long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks) worn 
while performing mixing, loading, application, and other handling and early entry 
tasks separate from household articles. After each day of use, wash work clothing 
separately from household articles. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
~sers should: 
Not rub eyes or mouth with hands 
STOP work and get help right away, if you feel sick in any way. See First Aid 
Practical Treatment) section of this label. Call a doctor (physician), clinic or 
rospital immediately. Explain that the victim has been exposed to parathion and 
~escribe his condition. After first aid is given (See First Aid Treatment Section) 
tand if a doctor cannot come, take victim to clinic or hospital. 
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the 
oilet. 
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly 
and put on clean clothing. . 
Remove PPE, all work clothing, and footwear immediately after handling this 
product. Wash the outside of gloves with soap and water before removing. 
Shower using soap and water. Wear only clean clothing when leaving job -- do 
not wear contaminated clothing. 
- The National Pesticide Telecommunication Network (NPTN) is available for 
recommenda tions regarding poisoning management, emergency treatment, and 
other information regarding the toxicity of parathion. The toll-free number for 
NPTN is 1-800-858-7378. 
- Repeated exposures to Cholinesterase Inhibitors such as are contained in this 
product may, without warning, cause prolonged susceptibility to very small doses 
of any cholinesterase inhibitor.

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POISONING SYMPTOMS 
Parathion is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly enters the body by contact with all skin 
surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material must be removed immediately. Ex­
posed persons must receive prompt medical treatment 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 breath­
ing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, drooling or frothing of mouth and nose, 
muscle spasms and coma. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Since any symptoms from absorption of this combination product are likely to be those 
of ethyl parathion intoxicatioJ1. treatment should be directed towards the relief of cho-
linesterase inhibition. ., 
ANTIDOTE-Administer atropine sulfate in large doses, TWO to FOUR mg. intrave­
nously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute 
intervals until signs of atropinization appear. 2-PAM chloride is also antidotal and may 
be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRAN­
QUILIZERS. Parathion 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 oxygen and treated 
symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur and fatal relapses have 
been reported after initial improvement: VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PA­
TIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wildlife. Birds in treated areas may be killed. 
Do not apply directly to water or wetlands (swamps, marshes, bogs, and potholes). 
Run-off and drift from target area may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent 
aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water by disposal of equipment washwaters. 
This product is extremely toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on 
blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops 
or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees 
are visiting the treatment area. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use or store near heat or open flame. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its label­
ing. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency respon­
sible for pesticide regulation. 
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS

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Aerial Application-Only: Ethyl parathion may only be applied aerially, and only by a 
certified commercial applicator as defined in FIFRA 2(e)(3). HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE 
STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. 
No spray or Drift On Any Person: Do not apply this product in a way that will contact 
workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. During application, keep all 
persons, livestock, and pets out of the treated area and any area within 100 feet of the 
treated area. 
Areas Where Application Is Prohibited: Do not apply this product within 100 feet of 
buildings, public roads, or bodies of water. Do not apply within 100 feet of property 
lines, unless the owner of the adjacent property has given prior written consent to the 
application and has been informed of the timing of the application and the appropriate 
entry restrictions. .~. . -
Crop Limitations: This product must not be applied to any crop other than alfalfa, 
barley, corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, sunflower, and wheat. Any treated crop must 
be harvested only by mechanical means. Hand harvesting of treated crop is prohibited. 
Chemigation Prohibition: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation 
system. 
Drift Reduction Measures: Do not apply this product if the wind exceeds 10 miles per 
hour. Apply only from nozzles located not more than 75% of the distance from the 
center of the aircraft to the wing tip or helicopter rotor tip. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection 
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notifica­
tion, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions pertaining to the 
statements in this labeling about personal protective equipment, restricted-entry inter­
vals, and notification to workers. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this 
product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). 
IMPORTANT: The exceptions in the WPS pertaining to personal protective equipment, 
restricted-entry intervals, and notification to workers do NOT apply when this product is 
used. 
Restrictions on Entry to Treated Areas: 
Do not enter or allow any person to enter into entry-restricted areas (treated areas 
plus areas within 100 feet of treated areas) during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 3 
days (6 days for corn) and during any longer period of time prescribed by State law or 
regulation. Entry into entry-restricted areas (including early entry that would otherwise 
be permitted under the WPS) by any person is PROHIBITED, except for persons who 
are (1) handlers performing crop-advisor tasks or (2) workers performing irrigation-

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related tasks. 
Restrictions for All Persons Who Enter Entry-Restricted 
When any person enters the treated area or within 100 feet of the treated area 
before the expiration of REI all of the following requirements must be complied with: 
(1) No entry is permitted, except for persons who are performing crop-advisor 
tasks or irrigation-related tasks. 
(2) No person is allowed to enter or remain in entry-restricted areas during appli­
cation and until four (4) hours after application is complete 
(3) No person is allowed to remain in any entry-restricted area for a total of more 
than (1) hour in any 24-hour period . 
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(4) Each person must wear th'e personal protective equipment specified for early 
entry on this label. 
(5) Each person must be provided the protections in the WPS and in this label­
ing. If the two requirements are not identical, the requirements that are the most restric­
tive must be followed. 
(6) Each person, except owners of the farm and members of their immediate 
family, must have received training as follows: 
(a) Currently certified as an applicator of restricted-use pesticides, 
OR 
(b) Currently trained as a handler under the requirements of the WPS 
OR 
(c) Currently trained as a worker under the requirements of the WPS and, 
in addition, is informed (i) how to put on, use, and take off PPE correctly, (ii) about the 
importance of washing thoroughly after removing PPE, and (iii) how to prevent, recog­
nize, and give correct first aid for heat illness. 
(7) Before entering the entry-restricted area, each person must have read the 
product labeling or been informed in a manner the person can understand of all the 
requirements of all labeling requirements related to safe use of the pesticide, including 
signal word, human hazard precautions, first aid instructions, symptoms of poisoning, 
and personal protective equipment requirements for early entry. 
(8) Appropriate measures to prevent heat illness must be taken for each person. 
(9) Each person must be provided a decontamination site that is reasonably 
accessible and is within 1/4 mile of that person. (Exception: if the site where the person 
is working is more that 1/4 mile from the nearest point reachable by vehicle, the decon­
tamination site may be at the access point.) Each decontamination site must contain an 
adequate supply of soap and single-use towels and an adequate amount of water for 
routine washing, emergency eyeflushing, and emergency whole-body washing. The 
water must be of a quality and temperature that will not cause illness or injury when it 
contacts the skin or eyes or if it is swallowed. The site for crop advisors must also

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ontain a clean change of clothing, such as a coverall. 
(10) Each person must carry an eyeflush dispenser containing at least one pint 0 
ater that meets the quality and temperature criteria listed for decontamination water in 
(9) above. 
(11) After the activity in the entry-restricted area, soap; clean towels, and an 
adequate amount of water for thorough washing must be available at the place where 
he person removes the PPE. The water must meet the quality and temperature criteria 
listed for decontamination water in (9) above. 
(12) Each person must wash thoroughly after removing PPE. 
(13) Personal protective equipment worn during early entry must not be worn . "\.. 
home. No person, other than owners 'of the farm and members of their immediate family, 
may take home -- before it is cleaned -- PPE worn during early entry. 
Personal Protective Equipment for Early Entry: PPE required for early entry t 
reated areas that is permitted on this label is: 
Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
Waterproof gloves 
Chemical-resistant footwear 
Protective Eyewear 
Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 
Notification About A Iication and Entr Restrictions: 
Notify workers (other than workers who are members of the farm owner's immediate 
amily) of the application by warning them orally if they will be within 1/4 mile of the 
reated area. In addition, treated areas must be posted with WPS signs at (or 100 feet 
utside) all usual points of entry or at (or 100 feet outside) all the corners of the treated 
\ reas affording maximum visibility. 
Notification to Farm Owner/Operator 
A certified commercial applicator must not apply this parathion product on a farm until 
he or she makes sure the owner of the farm (or person responsible for managing the 
farm) has the following information in writing; (1) specific location and description of the 
area to be treated, (2) time and date of application, (3) product name, EPA registration 
number, and active ingredients, (4) the entry restrictions including the restricted-entry 
interval, (5) the requirement for both oral warnings to workers and posting of treated 
areas, (6) the requirement that crops treated with parathion be harvested mechanically 
and the prohibition on hand harvesting, (7) the incident reporting requirements set forth 
on this label, and (8) any other labeling requirements concerning the protection of work­
ers or other persons during or after application. This requirement is satisfied if the 
owner/operator of the farm has a copy of this labeling. 
PROTECTION OF APPLICATORS AND MIXER-LOADERS

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Applicator Protection: "The cockpit of the aircraft used to apply this product must be fully 
enclosed while the product is being applied. No pilot may apply this product if the pilot 
has earlier during the day of application performed any mixing/loading activities (other 
than acting as an observer) involving any pesticide product containing parathion. Hu­
man flaggers are prohibited. 
Mixer-loader Protection: 
An observer must be present during all mixing/loading activities in order to furnish 
assistance in the event of an accident. The observer may not act as a mixer-loader and 
need not wear personal protective equipment. 
This product must be mixed and loaded in a closed system, as described below: 
The liquid pesticide must be...removed from its origina.l shipping container and trans­
ferred through connecting hoses, pipes, and/or couplings that are sufficiently tight to 
prevent handlers or other persons from contacting the parathion concentrate, use dilu­
tion, or rinsate solution. A complete seal by dry break or screw-on coupling to the open­
ing of the original container shall be required. 
All hoses, piping, tanks, and connections used in the system shall be of a type appropri­
ate for the product being used and the pressure and vacuum levels involved. The 
closed system must be adequate to make necessary measurements of the product being 
used. External sight gauges shall be equipped with valves so that the flow of pesticide 
to the sight gauge can be shut off in case of breakage or leakage from the gauge. 
Shut-off devices must be installed on the exit end or all hoses and at all disconnect 
points to prevent leakage of parathion when the transfer is stopped and the hose is 
removed or disconnected. If a hose carried parathion concentrate and has not been 
rinsed in accordance with the instructions in this section, a dry-couple shutoff device 
that will minimize parathion drippage to not more than 2 ml. per disconnect must be 
installed at the disconnect point. lithe hose carried diluted-for-use parathion or rinsate 
solution, a reversing action pump or a similar system that will empty the hose and efimi-
:, nate dripping of liquid from the end of the hose may be used as an alternative to a shut­
off device 
In mixing/loading operations do not pour this product from its container. Before opening 
the container, make sure that the container is resting securely on the ground or a sturdy 
support, with the top (opening) end up and approximately level. 
Remove the product from the container only by use of a vacuum-producing pump sys­
tem connected to a probe system that is listed by the State of Califomia under that 
State's program establishing criteria for closed-system handling of Toxicity Category I 
pesticides. Examples of California-listed systems are the Chemprobe ® Model II system 
sold by Cherlor Mfg. Co., Inc., P. O. Box 2174, Salinas, CA 93902, telephone 408-422-
5477 or the Protect-O-Loader Model XM-l system sold by Protecto Mfg. Co., 20189 
Firerock Road, Bend, OR 97701 , telephone 503-382-6886. The probe system shall be 
screwed into the threaded opening in the top of the container to form a watertight con­
nection, using appropriate adaptors provided by the probe manufacturer as necessary. 
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The instructions provided by the seller of the probe have been thoroughly rinsed as 
required by this section. 
The closed-system must provide for adequate rinsing of any removable probe and of all 
containers that are not labelled for retum to the registrant. Rinsing must be done using 
a liquid that contains no pesticide. The rinsing system must be capable of spray-rinsing 
the inner surface of the container. The rinse solution shall be removed from the pesti­
cide container concurrent with the introduction of the rinse medium. The rinse solution 
shall go into the pesticide mix tank of applicator vehicle via the closed system. 
The system shall be rinsed according to the specifications of the manufacturer of the 
probe system, or, in the absence of such specifications, by moving at least one half of 
the container volume through the system. A minimum pressure of 15 psi shall be used 
for the spray rinse. Parathion containers shall be"protected against excessive pressure 
during the container rinse operation. Measures shall be taken to prevent the spray rinse 
procedure from causing an increase in pressure on the inside of the container walls of 
more than 5 psi. 
Either the operator of the closed system must have available at the time of operation a 
complete set of written instructions for proper operation of the system, or the certified 
applicator must document in writing before an operator uses the closed system that the 
operator has been adequately trained in the proper operation of the system. 
INCIDENT REPORTING: A telephone notification must be made if mixing, loading, 
or use of a product containing ethyl parathion results in (1) inadvertent or unexpected 
human exposure to the product or illness resulting from exposure to the product, (2) spill 
of the product, (3) an investigation by Federal, State, or local authorities of allegations 
involving drift of the product, or (4) the deaths of birds or other wildlife. The certified 
applicator or the owner of the treated lands must notify by telephone the Chief, Compli­
ance Branch, Office of Compliance Monitoring, US EPA, at (202) 260-3375 within seven 
days of becoming aware of the incident. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: 
Do not store below 20°F. (-7°C). 
Do not use or store near heat, open flame or hot surfaces. 
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a 
cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use, 
replace lids and close tightly. 
Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do not contami­
nate 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 per-
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sons. Confine spills. Call 901-761-0050. 
To confine spill: if liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter or com­
mercial clay. If dry material, cover to prevent dispersal. Place damaged package in a 
holding container. Identify contents. 
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 '" , . 
Returnable/Refillable Sealed Contait:ier:Do not break seals or add any material to the 
container. Do not rinse container or empty any residue from container. This container 
must be returned intact after use to the point of purchase. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
Mix in water with agitation; agitate while spraying. Apply to row and field crops in 1 to 3 
gals. (California only: use 5 to 15 gals.) of water by airplane. 
COMPATIBILlTY- Avoid combinations containing highly alkaline materials such as 
lime-sulfur solutions or lime. Alkaline compounds will reduce the effectiveness of Par­
athion. 
ALFALFA: Aphids, Alfalfa Weevil Larvae and Adult Weevils, Alfalfa Caterpillar, 
Armyworm up to third instar, Climbing Cutworms, and Grasshoppers -1/4 to 2/3 
pint per acre, Webworm, Blister Beetles, Leafhoppers, Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, Flea 
Beetle, and Spider Mites - 1/3 - 2/3 pint per acre, Tortricid Moths and Clover Leaf 
Weevils -2/3 pint per acre, Do not spray legumes during bloom period to avoid injury to 
honey bees. California and Nevada regulations limit the use of this material to not more 
than 3/8 pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest, pasturing, cutting or 
forage use. Do not apply more than two applications at 7 day intervals per cutting, 
CORN (Field, Sweet, Pop) - Rootworm Adults - 1/2 pint per acre. Aphids, Army­
worms up to third instar, Fall Armyworms, Budworms, Spider Mites, and Climbing 
Cutworms - 1/2 pint per acre, Stink Bugs - 3/4 pint per acre. European Corn Borer -
3/5 pint per acre, Apply first spray when 75% of corn plants show "Shot-Hole" feeding 
and follow with two additional sprays at 5 to 7 day intervals, Use sufficient water per 
acre to provide complete coverage and be certain whorls of plants are well treated. Do 
not apply within 12 days of harvest, cutting, or forage use. 
Do not apply more than 6 applications at 5 day intervals per growing season. 
Do not apply to corn during the pollen shed period, 
COTTON - Cotton Leafworms, Fleahoppers, Lygus Bugs, Leaf Rollers, Red Spider 
Mites, Thrips and Garden Webworms - 1/2 pint per acre. Cabbage Loopers, Boll 
Weevils and Overwintered Boll Weevils - 2/3 to 1-1/3 pints per acre. Bollworms,

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Tobacco Budworm - 1-1/3 pints per acre. Aphids, Cotton Leaf Perforators, Army­
worms up to third instar, Stink Bugs and Saltmarsh Caterpillar - 1 pint per acre. 
Serpentine Leaf Miner - 1/2 pint per acre. Application to cotton should be made at 4 to 
5 day intervals until control is obtained. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Do not 
apply more than 6 applications at 7 day intervals per growing season. 
BARLEY AND WHEAT: Armyworms up to third instar, Fall Armyworms, Winter 
Grain Mites, Thrips, and Aphids (Greenbugs) - 1/3 pint per acre. Grasshoppers and 
Brown Wheat Mites - 1/2 pint per acre. Climbing Cutworms, Leafhoppers, Black 
Grass Bugs (Irbisia), and Say's Plant Bugs - 1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. Chinch Bugs 
and False Chinch Bugs - 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest, 
pasturing, cutting or forage use. Do not apply more than 6 applications at 7 day intervals 
per growing season. 
RAPESEED (oil produ~ing ~arieties·onIY, which include canol a and crambe): 
Cabbage See Pod Weevil (Ceutorynchus assimilis) - 2/3 pint per acre. Treat when 
one or more weevil(s) may be found per plant on young pods. Aphids - 2/3 pint per 
acre. Treat about mid-growing season when insect populations reach economic thresh­
olds. Flea Beetles - 2/3 pint per acre. Treat in early season when significant shotholing 
by the adults becomes evident on rape seedling. Diamondback Moth Larvae - 2/3 pint 
per acre. Treat about mid-growing season when populations reach economic thresholds 
and there is evidence of appreciable feeding beginning on rape flowers and/or pods. A 
second application may be made if necessary. 
Apply in sufficient water for good coverage (3-10 gallons of water per acre) when dam­
aging populations are present. To protect pollinators, apply only in the evening (this 
includes a period from 3 hours before sunset until midnight of the same day.) Preharvest 
interval is 28 days; do not treat within 28 days of harvest. DO NOT graze treated fields 
or feed treated forage, threshing waste, or seed screenings to livestock. 
SOYBEANS: Aphids, Armyworms (up to the third instar), Blister Beetle, Climbing 
Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Leaf Miners, Mites, Two­
spotted Mites Stink Bugs, Lygus Bugs, and Alfalfa Loopers - 1/3 pint per acre. 
Bollworms, Fall Armyworms, Green Clover Worms, Velvet Bean Caterpillars and 
Webworms - 7/8 pint per acre. Do not apply more than 2 applications per growing 
season. Do not apply within 20 days of harvest, cutting or forage use. The interval 
between applications is 7 days. 
SUNFLOWERS: Sunflower Seed Weevil, Sunflower Moth, Sunflower Maggot, Sun­
flower Stem Weevil, Grasshopper - 7/8 pint per acre in sufficient water for thorough 
coverage. Do not apply more than 3 times at 5 day intervals per season. Do not feed 
seed to birds. Do not apply within 30 days of harvesting, pasturing, cutting or foraging.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE - LIMITED WARRANTY 
AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES 
The directions on this label are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully. 
Insufficient control of pests and/or injury to the crop to which the product is applied may 
result from the occurrence of extraordinary or unusual weather conditions, the failure to 
follow the label directions, or good application practices, all of which are beyond the control 
of Helena Chemical Company (the ·Company") or seller. In addition, failure to follow label 
directions may cause injury to crops, animals, man or the environment. The Company 
warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is 
reasonably fit forthe purpose referred to in the directions for use subject to the factors noted 
above which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company makes no other 
warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, concerning the product, 
including no implied warranty of men.hantability or fitness for any particular purpose, and 
no such warranty shall be implied by law." 
The exclusive remedy against the Company for any cause of action relating to the handling 
or use of this product is a claim for damage and in no event shall damages or any other 
recovery of any kind against the Company exceed the price of the product which causes the 
alleged loss, damage, injury, or other claim. The Company shall not be liable and any and 
all claims against the Company are waived for special, indirect, incidental, or consequen­
tial damages or expense of any nature, including, but not limited to, loss of profits or income. 
The Company and the seller offer this product and the buyer and user accept it, subject to 
the foregoing conditions of sale and limitation of warranty, liability and remedies. 
© Copyright Helena Chemical Company, 1999