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# 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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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE ~ Du. to v.ry high acut. toxicity to Huaans and Bird. ( 
~r retail sale to and use only by certi~ied applicator or persons und 
~eir direct supervision and only ~or those uses covered by the certi~ied 
applicator's certi~ication. Direct supervlslon ~or tt·s product is 
de~ined as the certi~ied applicator being physically present during 
application, mixing, loading, repair and cleaning of application 
equipment. Commerical certified applicators must al~o ensure that all 
persons involved in these activities are in~ormed 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. 
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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 arti~ical 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. 
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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 n~t'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 ~LL~WED 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

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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 equi~ment, 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 . : A~ECUATEL 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.

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PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
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l»mbustible: 00 not use, 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is ~ violation of F~d~ral 
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 
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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.r~~n 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 bef~re 
Reentry interval -
to control 
planting. 
Wireworms, 
Incorporate 
apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre 
into top 4 to ? inches of soil. 
3 days. 
C~NTALOUPES. 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

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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. Incorpora~e into top 6 to ~ ir,h~. of ~oil. To 
control Whitegrubs, ap~ly 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 
plan~ing. 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 
SW~ET 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. p~r acre broadcast 
4 to 9 inches of soil. Reentry 
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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 contami~ation 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. 
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