crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/19713-100.md

DREXEL PARATHION 10%G

• EPA Reg No: 19713-100
• Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
• Signal word: Danger
• Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
• Label accepted: 1988-09-13
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00100-19880913.pdf

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... -. .. ~~. fj,f/j. 197/?r/tJlJ RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE ~ Du. to v.ry high acut. toxicity to Huaans and Bird. ( r retail sale to and use only by certiied applicator or persons und eir direct supervision and only or those uses covered by the certiied applicator's certiication. Direct supervlslon or tt·s product is deined as the certiied applicator being physically present during application, mixing, loading, repair and cleaning of application equipment. Commerical certified applicators must alo ensure that all persons involved in these activities are inormed o the precautionary statements. PARATHION lOX B Granular insecticide or controlling certain insects on the listed ield, orage, ruit and vegetable crops. NOT FOR HOME USE. Complete Directions for Use. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate INERT INGREDIENTS: . • • • . • . . • • . • • • TOTAL. r;A;-;C:-:C;::;-;E::;-P:::-;:T::-U OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN • lOY. • 90Y. .100Y. Vne,, ~~. ';"b:::d. ~ riii1iiu.~~~ __ POISON 'EST ArAIU'LE CO" , FU:1-' .. . '_::J n':;·unticid. Ad. : _ .. :.JJ, J.)r th.. f .- .. r' l!:}d CAN CAUSE DEATH F:c-'A rl!._ ,'10: I' PRECAUCION ~~~~~~, us ted no lee ingles, no use este producto hasta que Ie etiqueta haya sido explicado ampliamente. SEE ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEl'iENTS' Call a doctor <physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that victim has been exposed to parathion and describe his condition. Move patient immediately rom the area where parathion is present. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artiical respiration immed",t;,&'~y and maintain until doctor sees victim. IF SWALi.OWED and victim is awake (conscious) male. him VO(,lit uickl'Y' Have victim drink 1 or 2 glasses o water and induce vomitinq, ,by, touching baCk of throat with fing.r. Rapeat until vomit is cl.ar.: Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. .'l.' victim lie down and keep qui.t. G"t medical attention. ,,, - ,. IF SPLASHED IN EYES, immediately flush eyes with plen'fuf watltr ~or at ast 1 minutes .nd g.t medical attention. ',' .. ' "-1t SPILLED ON SKIN, ilr.med iatel y remove contaminated cloth ing, . ,tll'CLUDING SHOES, and wash kin with soap and plenty o water. ~cQ.'doctor imm.diately. IPA.RIB ... NO. . EPA 'EST;;NO. ~ ... NET CCl«DlTI. 197UI-l00 19713-1'18-1 . .... '., ..

POl6ON SIGNS (6YI'IPT0f16) )arathion is a very dangerous poison. contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. must be remove 1 immediately. Exposed attention or the. may die. It rapidly enters the body on Clothing wet with this material persons must receive prompt Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness in chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, drooling, frothing of mouth and nose, spasms and coma. POISON ATROPINE IS AN ANTIDOTE. CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED METHYL PARATHION POISONING. If symptoms or signs of pOisoning include blurred vision, abdominal cramps, and tightness in the chest, do not wait for a doctor but give two atropine tablets (each 1/100 grain or 0.65 milligrams) at once. (One tablet to children under five years of age). NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Antidote administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO or FOUR mg. intravenously 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 pharamacologic antidote and may be administered as an adjunct to, but not a substitute for, atropine which is a symptomatic and often life-saving antidote. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE, THEOPHYLLINE, THEOPHYLLINE ETHYLENE-DIAMINE (AMINOPHYLLINJ PHENOTHIAZINES OR PHENOTHIAZINE TYPE OF TRANQULIZERS AS THESE ANTIDOTES MAY 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 ederna, the patient should be give" supplemental oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur and fatal relaspeses have been reported after initial improvement; VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR ~T LEAST 48 HOURS. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 'EST VAILA8lE Copr Hazards to HUmans and Dom.stic Animals DANGER Fatal is swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skln. Do nt'breathe dust, vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, cr on cl.:)thing. THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR IF LLWED TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRu','ECTlvF. (,LOTHING AND EQUIPMENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. ~SE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND ~UIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, APPLICATION, REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED 'F.'t;;LDS: Waterproof pants and coat; heavy-duty chemical-resistant glvoes; rubber boots or rubber overshoes; hood or wide-brimmed hat; safety goggles or face Shield; NIOSH approved respirator. In additio, mixer/loaders must

I lEST "tR.tILE CIPY ] .3 wear a chemical resistant apron when using the concentrated product. During aerial application in non-enclosed cockpits, a helmet with a visor y be substituted for the hood or idebrimmed hat and safety goggles or face shield requirements. IF MIxING/LOADING IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ANO EQUiFHtNT ;'I ..... BE WDRt AS At Heavy-duty chemical resistant gloves; chemical sleeved shirt (or gauntlets and short sleeve pants; shoes and socks. SYSTEM, THE FOLLOWING ALTcnNATIVC: resistant apron, long­ shirt>, and long-legged Safety goggles pressure. AI I with open system or a faceshield pther protective must be available must be clothing nearby. worn when the system IS under and equipment required for use IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR COCKPIT, THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: Clean long-sleeved shirt and long-legged pants. All other protective clothing and equipment required for use during application must be available in the cab and must be worn when eMiting the cab into treated areas. If used for this purpose, contaminated clothing may not be brought back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. REMEMBER CLEANING OF INSTRUCTIONS THIS CLOTHING APPLICATION ABOVE. IS NOT INTENDED TO PROTECT YOU DURING REPAIR AND EQUIPMENT OR DURING EARLY REENTRY! REFER TO HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. IMPORTANT! and water, and arms toi leting. If and wi th pesticide contac t a soap and comes in contact with skin, wash off with soap physician immediately. Always wash hands, face water before smoking, eating, drinking or ·,FTER WORK: Wash gloves with soap and water before removing. Take off 011 work clothes and shoes. Store protective clothing separately from personal clothing. Launder protective clothing after each use. Shower using soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job. Do not wear contaminated clothing. Personal clothing worn durin miMing/loading, application, repair and clEaning of application equiment, disposal of pesticide and early reentry into treated fields must be stored and laundered separately from household articles. Clothing and equipment heavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must be destroyed according to state and local regulations. HEAVILY CONTAMINATED DECONTAMINATED. OR DRENCHED Respirators should be cleaned and instructions included with respirators. CLOTHING CANNOT BE . : AECUATEL y cartridges replaced according Replace gloves fr~~uenttx,. to ENVIRONMENTAL HAZ~RDS pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wi ldl ife. Birds. in treated areas may be killed. Do not apply directly to water. Drift,,4,,C; runoff· from target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organi ms in adjacent aquatic sites. Cover or incorporate granules which.are spilled. Do ·not contaminate water by cleaning of ~quipment or disposal of wastes.

-----------~~~~~~~~-~ PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS ( lEST AIIIAILE CD" J l»mbustible: 00 not use, DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is ~ violation of Fdral incons.stent with its label.ng. law to use thi~ product 7- in ~ "'anne,.. Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift eMpose workers or other persons. The area being treated must be vacated by unprotected persons. REENTRY STATEMENT Reentry into treated fields before eMpiration specified on this label is prohibited, unless the equipment specified on this label are used. of the reentry interval protective clothing and FARMWORKER SAFETY STATEMENT Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are eMpected to be in a treated area or in an area about to be treated with this product. (Indicate specific oral warnings which inform workers of areas or fields that may not be entered without specific protective clothing, period of time fielu must be vacated and appropriate actions to take in case of accidental eMposure). When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be ~iven in a language customarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must be given if there is reason to believe that written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written warnings mU5t include the following information: DANGER. Area treated with Parathion on (ate of application). 00 not enter without appropriate protective lothing and equipment for (eMpiration of reentry interval). In case of accidental eMposure, see Statement of Practical Treatment on front panel of this 1 abe 1 • BEANS: Apply 50 Ibs. of 10% Granular Parathion per acre broadcast befor planting. To control Root Aphid and Mealybugs, incorporate material into top b inches of so i 1. To contro I Cutworms and Whi tegrubs, i ncol"porate into soil immediately after application. To control Symphylans (including g.rn symphylans), preplant broadcast or apply at time of planting. Incorporat~ into top b to q inches of soil. To control Wireworms, apply 30 to 40 lb~. ppr broadcast before planting. Incorporate immediately into the top 4 to q inches of soil. Apply at least one to two weeks before pl •• nting. Use lower dosage for mineral soi Is and higher dosage for orqanic soils. Reentry !nterval - 3 days. BLACK-EYED PEAS: broadcast befre Reentry interval - to control planting. Wireworms, Incorporate apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre into top 4 to ? inches of soil. 3 days. CNTALOUPES. WATERMELONS: To control Wireworms, apply J~ to ~re broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 'oil immediately after application. Reentry interval ~ 3 days. 40 lbs. per ? ; n.=hes of

/' ? CORN: To control Southern Corn Rootwor., apply 10 to 15 Ibs. per acre. Apply evenly in furrow 1/2 inch below soil surface at time of planting, or )pply in a 5 to 7 inch band over r .... at time of planting or cultivation. To control Cutworms, apply 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre at time of planting. Incorporate into top I to 3 inches of soil immediately after application. To control Symphylans, apply 50 Ibs. broadcast per acre prior to planting or at tlme of planting. Incorporae into top 6 to ~ ir,h. of oil. To control Whitegrubs, aply 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of soil immediately after application. To control Wir~~orms, apply 30 to 40 lb •• per acre broadcast before planting.' Apply at least I to 2 weekS before planting. Incorporate into the top 4 to 6 inChes of soil immediately after application. Reeptry interval - 6 days. ONION: To control Onion aggot larvae, apply 20 Ibs. per acre in the furrow at the time of seeding. To control Wireworm, apply 30 to 40 Ibs. per acre broadcast before planting. Incorporate into the top 4 to 9 inches of soil. Reentry interval - 3 days. PEANUTS: To control Corn Rootworm larvae (im:ludlng southern co.-'" rootworm), apply 20 to 25 lbs. per acre as a row soil treatment at planting or pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. For Southern Corn Rootworm, apply as a preplant broadcast soil treatment and incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of soil, or apply as a band treatment over the fruiting zone prior to pegging. To control Lesser Cornstalk Borer, apply 20 to 25 lbs. per acre in a 12 to 14 inch band over row just prior to or after pegging, apply before irrigation and thoroughly water into the soil. To control Whitegrubs, apply 20 lbs. per acre b"oadcast before planing. Incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. To control Wireworms, ~pply 30 Ibs. per acre to the row at time of planting or pegging. Incorporate lightly into soil. Reentry interval - 3 days. SOYBEANS: To acre so i I • broadcast control before Whitegrubs planting.

• 3 days. and Wireworms, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per Incorporate into top 4 to 6 inches of Reentry interval SUGARCANE: To control Wireworms, apply pieces in furrow at time of planting broadcast before planting. Incorporate Reentry interval 3 days. 50 to 60 Ibs. or apply 30 to into top 4 to per aCre to seed 40 Ibs. per acre 9 inches of soil SWET POTATOES: To control broadcast before planting. soil. Use the lower dosage soils. Reentry interval - 3 Wireworms, apply Incorporate.- into for mineral soils or days. 20 to 40 lbs. per acre the top 4 to 9 inches of higher dosage for organic TURNIP: To control Wireworm, before planting. Incorporate interval - 3 days. ) apply 30 into top to 40 Ibs. pr acre broadcast 4 to 9 inches of soil. Reentry , lEST '''llliLE COpt ) 60/b

• STORAGE AND DISPOSAL o not contaminatR watRr, food, or fRed by storage or disposal. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage should be under lock and key and secure froM aCCRSS by unauthorized persons and children. Storage should be in a cool dry area away from any heat or ignition sourCR. Do not aliow storagR in a damp or humid area. Do not stack bags over 2 pallets high. Move bags -carRfully so as not to tear or puncture. Do not move form one area to another unless they are securely sealed to prevent granules from escaping. Keep container tightly sealed when not in USR. Keep away from any puncture sourCR. Avoid storagR near water suppliRs, food, feed and fertilizer to ayoid contamination. Avoid contamiation with aCIds and alkalies. Store in original containers only. If the contRnts are leaking or Material is spillRd follow thRSR steps:

1. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal.
2. Wash arRa with water and soap to remove rRmaining pesticldR.
3. Follow washing with clear water rinsR.
4. Do not allow runoff to entRr sewer or contaminatR watRr suppliRs.
5. Dispose of wastR as indicatRd below: PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: PRsticidR wastes are acutely hazardou~. ImproPRr disposal of RNcess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If thRse wastRs cannot be disposRd of by USR according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional CfficR for guidance. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely Then dispOSR of empty bag in a if allowed by State and Local out of smoke. empty bag into application equipment. sanitdry landfill or by inCineration, or, authorities, by burn;ng. If burned, stay WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method of application, weather and crop conditions, mixtures with other chemicals not specifically recommended, and otner 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 DreNel or the Seller be liable for con!'o"C'II .. nti-",l.'special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handl>nc;: ..,f thi. .. product when such use and/or handling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. The foregoing i~ a condition of sale ty JreMel Chemical Company and is accepted as such by the Buyer. ) I lEST ArAIU8l£ CO~!J ------------------------------------------------------.----