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# METHOXYCHLOR 50 W.P.

- EPA Reg No: **19713-32**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (50%)
- Label accepted: 1998-10-05
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00032-19981005.pdf

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For control of various insects on livestock, vegetables, 
fruits, forest and shade trees, and agricultural premises. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Methoxychlor: l,l,l-trichloro-2, 2-bis 
(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane' ............. . 
OTHER INGREDIENTS: 
TOTAL: ........................... . 
50.0% 
50.0% 
100.0% 
"Equivalent to 44"'", 1,1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane, 
6"/c a,her isomers and related compounds. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
See First Aid Below 
EPA Reg. No. 19713-32 
EPA Est. No. 19713-GA-l Net Contents: __ _ 
FIRST AID 
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 
1 or 2 glasses c' water and induce vomiting by touching the back 
of tr,~oat With fir..;;er. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by 
mOlJ:1 to an un":nscious person. 
IF ON SKIN: Wesh .... ith plenty of soap and water. Get medical 
aller::Jon if irrita:,:on persists. 
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. 
IF IN EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if 
irrita:":!n persists. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Hu~ns and Domestic Animals 
CAUTION: May ~e harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. 
Avoid breathing dust or spray misl. Avoid contamination of feed, 
seed or foodstuffs. 
PERSONAL PROTECTfVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt 
and lOng pants, chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate 
or viton and sh~s plus socks. 
For expOSure in enclosed areas: A respirator with an organic vapor-
removing cartridS;€ with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHN 
NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G). 
For exposures outdoors: DusVmist filtering respirator (MSHAINIOSH 
apprcved prefix TC-21C). 
Folic ..... manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If 
no s:Jch instructi-.:ms for washables, use detergent and hot water. 
Keep and wash ;PPE separately from other laundry. 
When handlers used closed systems, enclosed cabs or aIrcraft in 
a ma:lOer that m£-ets the requirements listed in the Worker Protec-
tion Standard (WPS) for agricultur~1 pesticides [40 CFA 170.240(d)(4-
6)], the handler FPE requirements may be reduced or modified as 
specified in the WPS. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing 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 8S possible, 
wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff 
may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. For ter­
restrial uses, do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface 
water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. 
Aerial application ove( such siles is permissible only when they are 
not visible from above the !fee canopy. Do not contaminate waler 
when disposing of equipment washwalers. Cover or collect trealed seeds 
spilled on soil surface. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
METHOXYCHLOR 50 VIP contains 50% methoxychlor per pound, may 
be used as a spray (water suspension) tor plant and animal protection 
or may be diluted with Suitable diluents (talc pyrophyllite) 10 make a 
finished dusting compound 10 use on livestock (see labe! for specific 
uses). 
When applying this product, use sufficient spray or dust to thoroughly 
cover all foliage, fruit ~nd surfaces to be protected. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
II is a violation of Fed"ral Law (0 use lhis product in a manner incon­
sistent with its labelirs: 00 nOl apply this product through any type 01 
irrigation system. 00 r,ot apply this product in a way that will contact 
workers or other persons. either directly or through drift. Only pro­
tected handlers may be in the area during application. For any 
requirements specilrc ,0 your S,ate or Tribe, consult (he agency re­
sponsible for pestiCide regulalton. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 
'Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard con­
tains requirements tor the protection 01 agricultural WOrkers on farms, 
forests, nurseries, greenhouses and handlers of agricultural 
pesticides. II contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
notification and emergency assistance. It also contains specific 
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this 
label about personal protective equipment (PPE), restricted entry 
interval (REI) and norification to workers. The requirements in this 
box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the 
Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the 
restricted entry interval of 12 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted un· 
der the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with 
anything that has been treated, such as ptants, sailor water is: Coveralls, 
chemical resistant gloves such as barrier laminate or viton and shoes 
plus socks. 
AGRICULTURAL CROPS 
Tree Fruits-For control of the following insects, apply 2 to 3 pounds 
of this prOduct per 100 gallons of water as a thor¢Ug~ft:b~er spray 
when adults first appear. Repeat at 7 to 10 day inter.'ill( 6S long as 
adults are present. 00 not apply morr ll;'a;'\ ~4 pounds of,. this product 
per acre 
Crap 
Apples 
Cherries 
Insf'rtr, .. 'j 'p" ( HI (Days) 
Apple maggots : ' 
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Cherry fruit flies,' Ch,.,.y bJitwonn I -<~ ... ~ 
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Apply the rale (on prev10us page) of this prccuct initially at petal fall 
for control of the following insects- Make 2 or more additional applica­
tions at 7 to 10 day inlervals if infestation -arrants, 
crop Insects PHI (Oay.) 
Apples COOling moe. Japanese !beetle- 7 
PIIJm CUICl6ct.. San Jose $C8le . 
(aawtelS) 
Apricots. Nectarines. """' cun:Uio 21 
Peaches 
Cherries ".." cun:Uio 7 
Pears Codling rnoCr" Pear slug 
Plums, Prunes Pum cutCl.Jlic 
Quince Codling rnoc;. Onenla! frolit moth 
caterpillars. Quince curc:ufio, San 
Jese scale (crawlers) 
SMAl.l. FRUITS 
For control of the following insec:s apply 2 'a 3 pounds of this prod­
uct per acre in 100 galklfls of .ater as a thorough cover spray when 
adults 'irst appear. Repeal at 7 l:J 10 day l1tervaJs as long as the 
infestation warrants. 
Crop rnsects PHI (Daya) 
Blackberries Flea beetle . ...'aJanese beale, Rose 14 
cn.:-fer. Straw:Eny weevil 
Blueberries Ch::rry ~, Cranber1 fruit~ 
wo:m, Plum c.n::ullo. leat-oppers 
Currants, Sc.- Jose SCC:e (crawf-ers' 
Gooseberries 
Grapes FIe::. beete, Gape leaf 
sk?etoniz:r, Jo:.Dsnese ~rle, 
lecj-Joppers. =ose ch.af€o-, Grape 
be-f mot!', 
SF-:;CIFIC 1.\":': RUCTIO,'.5: App't;' as B post-
ble,:m CO":' ~ray anc r8:-=at 10 days later. Make 
3tc and 4;;, c-:clicatio.-.s e.: 10-day intervals. if 
ne::~ssary 
loganberries. Ja::2nese b.:e1e, Rose C 2fer 14 
Raspberries 
Strawberries FIe:. beetle. S:ittlebugs, Srawbesrry 
lea· beetle. Srawbeny ~il 
VEGETABLES 
For control of the follow-ng inseas apply 3 pr...unds 04 this product per 
acre in 100 gallons of ""-ater as c:: t110rough c:ver spray to upper and 
lower foliage surfaces ;:nd fruit_ =.egin trearnenl at fim sign of In­
sect infestation and re::eat at 7 to 10 day irltervals as infestation 
warrants. For small garden areas use 3 tablesp:lons per gallon of water. 
Crop lnsects I PHI (Daya) 
Asparagus Asparagos beet1e I 3 
SPECIFIC acsmUCTJ()Hli ff applied 1aIo" 
remove resicl:es by wa.shiITg or blanching spears. 
Beans Bean leaf beede, FaU alTT1J"fform. 3 
J~nese beede, leaIhcJpQers, 
Mexican bean beetie. Rose chafer 
SPECIFIC lNSTRUCTK>KS: Do BOt use vines for 
f8€d or foiage. 
Beets BrISter beede. Rea beede 14 
Black-eyed peas Co-pea curo.:iio 3 
Broccoli liTlp)rted catcageworm, <ft:Iss- 14 
Brussels Sprouts strOed cat:t:e;eworm. Flee beeUe 
Cabbage 3 
Cantaloupe Meonworm 1 
Cauliflower Irn;:Qrted cat:tagewonn. Cross- 7 
stri:led cabba;ewonn, Flee beetle 
Collards. Kale Fffia beetlle 14 
Com Fall arrnyo.on:::r. Rea beeIe . 7 
SPECIFIC INSrRUC1lOHSc Do _ feed t'''led 
com to livesID:k. 
VEGETABLES (Conllnued) 
Crop Insects PHI (Days) 
Cucumber Cucumber beetle 1 
Eggplant Flea beetle. Leafhoppers 
KOhlrabi Flea beetle 
Leauce Leafhoppers . 14 
Melons Cucumber beetle. Melonwonn 7 
Peas Pea weevil 7 
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: Do not graze or feed 
treated pea vines or pea hay to livestock. 
Peppers Cucumber beetle, Flea beelle, f 
Rose chafer 
Potatoes Blister beeUe. Colorado potato 0 
beetie, Flea beetle. leafhoppers 
Pumpkin Cucumber beetle, Squash 1 
vineborer 
Radish, Rutabaga Flea beetle 7 
Spinach. T umjp Flea beetle 14 
Squash Cucumber beetle, Squash f 
vineborer 
Tomato Blister beetle, Fall armywonn, f 
Flea beetle. Tomato hornwonn, 
Tomato fruitworm 
LIVESTOCK (Beef, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Swine) 
Insects controlled: Fleas, Hornllies, Keds and Lice. 
Beef Cattle-··Mix 2 pounds al this product in 25 gallons 01 water. As 
a spray use a maximum of 2 quarts per head lor larger animals and 
proportionally less lor smaller ones, thoroughly wetting animals. May 
also be used as a dip. For direct dusting of this product, apply 1 to 2 
ounces to each animal, working dust into hair on poll, neCk. back and 
upper sides, Wait 3 weeks and fe-apply if necessary. 
Spot Treatment for Control of Tail Lice-Mix 4 to 6 pounds 
of Ihis product in 25 gaHons of water and apply as a spray on the 
infested tail only. Do not apply to animals being finished for slaughter. 
Do not contaminate feed or water. Do not dip calves under one 
month of age. Wait 3 weeks and re-apply it necessary. 
Dairy Cattle (lactating}-Apply 1 tablespoon on the back and neck 
of each animal. Rub powder into the hair with the hand. Repeat 
every three weeks if necessary. (Non-Lactatlng}-Mix 2 pounds 
of this product in 25 gallons of water. As a spray, use a maximum 
01 2 quarts per head lor larger animals and proportionally less lor 
smaller ones. Thoroughly wet animals. May also be used as a dip. 
00 not apply during lactation or within 2 weeks of freshening. Do 
not dip calves under one month of age. Wait 3 weeks and re-apply 
If necessary. 
Goats, Sheep, Swine-Mix 2 pounds of this product In 25 gallons 
of water. May be used either as a spray or a dip. Thoroughly wet 
animals. Direct dusting of this product on goats and sheep. Work 
dust into woo!. Do not apPly to lactating goats. Use a maximum ot 
1 Quart per head and proportionally less for smaller ones. Re-apply 
in 3 weeks if necessary. 
AGRICULTURAL PREMISES 
Insects Controlled: Cadelles, Confused Uour beetle, Flat-headed 
grain beetle. Granary weeVil, Hairy fungus beetle, Housellies, lesser 
grainborer, longheaded flour beetle, Red flour beetle, Rice weevil, 
Sawtoothed grain beetle and grain moths (grain storage bins, eleva­
tor tunnels. gallery floors and head houses), and Stableflies (farm 
buildings). 
Seed Treatment-Insects controlled: White grubs:W~~~Qrms and 
Seed corn maggot, (Barley, beans, cowpeas, oats,.~O"luts, rice. 
rye, sorghum, soybeans, velvetbean~,(wty>..t1\'. For use Qflly on seed 
to be planted. Do not lise treated ~eed' fm tood, feed or oil pur­
poses. Seed treatment for protection from soil inSQ-:J Jq.r~q.e (False 
wireworm, Flea beetle, Seed corn b6etfe', '~~ed COf.l maggot. Wire­
wOrm)-Apply 4 ounces of this product ru bushel. ,Wx thOraughly 
with grain belore dumping into planf,,\r ,b,'),"'. ' , , • t ' 
MOSQUITO CONTROL (larvae): Beacl,es, '~arks. public areas and 
non-agricultural lands-For mosquito'laNae control, m'lx 2 poundS 
01 this product in 100 gallons of water and apply 1:) g<.l1.)ns of the 
finished spray per acre (equivalent to 0.2 pounds ac.'ii,1l. in'gredient) 
of surface to be treated. Apply only to known mos.qllit~ breeding 
sites. Ae-apply as infestation warrants. Pre-hatoo-l.'Iat.e single 
application during the Winter months at a rate 0l"!5'0 50 gal­
lons of finished spray per acre (equivalent to approximately 1 pound 
of active ingredient). 
NOTE: This product is toxic to fish. Keep out of lakes, streams 
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and ponds. Rales recommended on this label are toxic to slarJmp 
and crab. Do not apply where these species are an importa'" re­
source. Do not apply to water draInage areas where runoff or flooding 
will contaminate ponds. 
FOREST AND SHADE TREES 
For control 01 the tollowlng Insecrs. use a 6% methoxychlor eoIu­
tion with a mist blower at rates recommended in the following "e. 
Mix 57 pounds of this product pet 50 gallons of water for mist blawer 
solution, or 1 to 2 pounds of this product per 100 gallons o,:.tar 
for conventional sprayer - , ," 
Pints of 6% Solution per Tree ,;i,:.:,' 
Tree Helghl Ga'''' In"ects 61IiS-..on 
35 50 65 80 Per Acre 
to 50 to 65 to 80 to 120 
Cankerwonn 2 2 3 4 2 
Eastern tent 2 2 3 4 2 
caterpillar 
Elm leaf beetle 2 4 6 8 . 
Fall webworm 5 , 2 2 1 
Forest tent , m 2 3 2 
caterpillar 
Gypsy moth 5 , 2 2 2 
Japanese beetle 2 4 4 4 3 
lace bug {Oaks. ,y" 2 3 4 2 
Sycamore) 
May beetle ,y" 2 3 4 2 
Tussock moth 2 2 3 4 2 
Control of Elm Bark Beetle (Vectors ot Dutch Elm 0I8e .. )­
Apply first application before elm flowers or leaves sprout using a 
12% spray solution of this product with a mist blower or a 2% 'Pray 
solution in a conventional sprayer. This application will usualy be 
applied in March in the Southern States and in Aprll in the NOIIhern 
Slates. Use 2 10 3 gallons 0' spray solution, wetting all surftlces 
thoroughly. Second application should be made 2 to 3 months .lter 
first treatment. Reduce the active ingredient to 6% for mist blower 
and 1% for conventional sprayer. Cover all leaf and bark surfaces. 
Control of Elm Leafhopper (Vectors of Elm Phloem Necroala)­
Apply first application when elm leaves are fully grown. Use. 6% 
spray solution 01 this prOduct with a mist blower or a 1% IJIray 
solution in a conventional sprayer. This application will be mllCle in 
May in the Southern States and in June in the Northern Slates. 
Thoroughly cover all leaf surfaces. When second flush of growlh 
appears, usually 1 to 2 months after first treatment, repeal the 
above application covering all leaf surfaces thoroughly. In tItose 
states where both the Elm leafhopper and Elm leal beetle are btown 
to be present, a three·spray schedule will provide effective con-
trol. Apply protective spray before elm flowers or leaves sprout, 
then follow With second protective spray 2 to 3 months after the 
first. Apply the third protective spray about 1 to 3 months aller 
the second protective spray. Be sure to thoroughly cover all bark 
Bnd foliar surfaces with each protective spray. 
PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS 
12% methoxychlor sP@y 114 pounds of this product per 50 gallons 
of water, 6% methoxychlor sprav--57 pounds of this product per 50 
gallons 01 water, 2% methoxychlor spray-19 pounds of this product 
per 50 gallons of water, 1% methoxychlor spray-- approximately 9 pounds 
of this prodvct pef 50 gallons of water. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal. 
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage should be under lock and 
key and secure (rom access by unauthorized persons and chil· 
dren. Storage should be In a cool, dry area away from heat or 
Ignition source. Do not allow storage in a damp or hUmid area. 
00 not stack bags over 2 pallets high. Move bags carefully so 
as not to tear or puncture. 00 nol move from one area to an­
other unless they are securely sealed to prevent dust from escaping. 
Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from 
any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, 
feed and fertilizer to avoid contamination. Avoid contamination 
with acids and alkalies. Store in original containers only. 11 the 
contents are leaking or material is spilled, follow these steps: 
1.Collect and place in suitablf;! containers lor disposal. 
2. Wash area with soap and water to remove remaining pestiCide. 
3. Follow washing with clear water rinse. 
4. Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 
5. Dispose of waste as indica fed below: 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this 
product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste 
disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application 
eqvipment. Then dispose of empty bag in sanitary landJilI or by 
incineration or, if allowed by State and Local authorities, by burning. 
If burned, stay out of smoke. 
WARRANTY-CONDITION OF SALE 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of lhis product are based upon 
tests believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method 
of application, weather and crop cOnditJOns. mixtures with other chemicals 
not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the 
use 01 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 shall the Manufacturer or the Seller be liable lor conse­
quential, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or I1an· 
dUng of this product when such use and/or nandling is not in strict 
accordance with directions given herewith. The forE:!going is a condi­
lion of sale by the Seller and is accepted as such by the Buyer. 
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