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# METHYL PARATHION 5.0 MISCIBLE

- EPA Reg No: **279-1431**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION 
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (54.7%)
- Label accepted: 1987-11-05
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-01431-19871105.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very high acute toxicity 10 Humans and Birds 
For retail sale 10 and use only by oerbfied .,pica1Or Of ~ under tt.ir <keel supervision and 
only lor !hOse uses COYefId by IN c=-1IMd appIicaIor's c:ertihcation. Direct supervision lot this 
pmdud IS defined as the certified eppilclllOr being ~ preMnI during 1pPhCabOn. muing. 
loading. tepaif' rid deaning of ~tion equipmenC. Cornmefoal O8ftIfied ~IorS must also 
ensure that all persons imtotved in these M:bvities •• wdonned of the precautIOnary SlaIem8tllS 
Methyl Parathion 5.0 Miscible 
Insecticide 
EPA Reg. No. 279-1431 ZA EPA Est., 279-
~thyI"'==:.................... . .............. ~Y9~ 
Relaled Comrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ............. 2.75% 
Xylene Range Aromalic SoIvenls ........................ 35.30% 
11*1 Ingredlenb: ....................................... 10.00% 
100.00% 
Contains 5 pounds Methyl Parathion per gallon 
·(O.O-<iimethyl.Q-4-nrtrophenyi phosphoroIhioale) 
STOP! READ THE LABEL 
CAN KILL YOU 
DANGER 
Keep out of reach 
ot children 
POISON 
See side panels 
lor antidote 
and precautions 
PELIGRO 
PRECAUCION AL USUAAIO: Si usted no lee ingles. no use esle pro­
ducto hasla que la etiqueta Ie haya sido 8xplicado ampliamente. 
-FMC. 
ACCEPTED 
NOV 5 ~f 
Undet 'he fl.--d"I'll lns~c~cid:d. 
Fungicide, 0:-• ..1 Rodcnllcl~~ 
o. amencl.ed. let the pe!UCld. 
.. gistillted undeli-) 1('"1 _ / ~.3/ 
EPA Reg. No. ~ '7-
FMC Corporation ,-' 
Agricultural Chemical Gro~.. . .' 
Philadelphia PA 191!03 
6181 1987 
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r---~....,..)-, DANGER-POlSON-PRECAUTIONS 
:t:~ POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED 
E<""j=-' ThiS plOduct can kill you II swallowed eyen In 
~ small amounts spray mist or dust may oe 
00 NOT lalal II swallowed SWAllOW 
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DO NOT TOUCH 
00 NOT 
8REA.THE 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT 
POisonous If touched by hands or Spilled Of 
splashed on skin. In eyes oron CIOlhlng (liquid 
goes through clOtheS) 
POISONOUS IF aREA THEO 
Breathing yapors. spray mlSI or dusl may be 
lalal 
USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE 
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXINGILOADING, APPLI­
CATION. REPAIR. AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, 
DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REEI'ITRY INTO TREATED 
AREAS: prolective surt 01 one or two pieces oovering all parts ollhe 
body except the head, hands, and lee!: cherrOcaI resisIanI gloYes: chemical 
resistant shoes (or chemical resistant shoe ~s or chemical re­
sistant boots); ~Ies or face shieJd; hoOO or wide tximmed hat: NIOSH 
approved resptrator. 
POISONOUS TO ASH AND WlLOUFE 
POISON SIGNS (Symptom.) 
METHYL PARATHION is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly enters the 
body on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet Vtith this 
material must be removed immediatety. Exposed persons must receive 
prompt medal treatment or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, 
vomiting. cramps, weakness, blurred vision. pinj)Oint pupils, lightness 
in chest, Iabofed breathing, nervousness.. sweating, watering of eyes, 
drc::ding or frothing of mouth and AOSe, musde spasms and coma. 
WORK SAFETY RULES 
The National Pesticide Tetecommunication Network is available for rec­
ommendations regarding poisoni~ management, emeIgellCY treat­
ment, and other infonnation r.dlOg the toxitity ot methyl parathion. 
The toll free number lor the National Pesticide Telecommunicabon Net· 
work is 1-1100-858-7378. 
If handled indoors provide mechanical exhaust ventilation. Keep all un­
protected persons, chiktren, livestock. and pets away from treated area 
or where there is danger 01 drift. Do not rub eyes or mou1h with hands. 
It you teel sick in any way, STOP work and gel hetp right away, See 
First Aid (Practical Treatment) section. 
HANDLE THE CONCENTRATE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOL­
LOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: 
Wear. protective suit of one or two pieces thai covers all parts of the 
body except the head, hands, and I .... We.r chemical resioIanI glows, 
chemical resistanl apron. and chemical resistant shoes. shoe coverings. 
or bcx>ts. Wear goggles or • face shiekt. Wear a pesticide respirator 
appnwed by the Nalional Institute lor Occupational Solely and Health 
under the provisions 01 30 CFR part II.

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IF MIXING,LOADING IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. 
THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY 
BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: Iong·sleeve shirt; 1ong.1egged panlS; 
chemical resistant gloves; chemical resistant apron; shoes and socks. 
Goggles or lace shield must be worn when the system is under pres­
sure. All other protective doChing and equipment required for use with 
open systems must be available neaJby. 
IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN E'!CLOSED CAB OR 
COCKPIT. THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP· 
MENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: long·sIeeve shirt and 
long-legged pants; shoes and socks. Chemical resistant gloves must 
be avatlable in the cab or cockpit and must be worn during entry to and 
elut (rom the apphcation vehK:Ie. AA other proIective ckJ(hing and equip­
ment required for use during apptication must be available to the cab 
and r.1usl be worn when exiting the cab into treated area. When used 
lor this purpose, con!aminated clothing may not be brought back into 
the cab unless In an enclosure SUCh as a piasbc bag. REMEMBER­
THIS CLOTHING IS INADEQUATE TO PROTECT YOU DURING RE· 
PAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND EARLY 
REENTRY TO TREATED AREAS! REFER TO PROTECTIVE CLOTH· 
ING AND EOUIPMENT FjEQUIREMENTS ABOVE. 
IMPORT ANT! If pestICide comes in contact with skin. wash off with soap 
and wafer and contact a physicla,~ immediately. Always wash hands. 
face, and arms With soap and water before smoking, eating. drinking. 
or tolletmg. 
AFTER WORK: before removing QIoves, wash !hem with soap and waler. 
Take off all work clothes and shoes. Shower using soap and water. 
Wear only clean clothes when leaving job---do not wear contaminated 
clothing. Personal clothlllg worn during work must be stOfed and laun­
dered separately hom protectIVe ctothing and househokl artides. Store 
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,.-...,tectl .... e clothing separately from personal Clothing. Clean o~ launder 
echve clothing aher each use. Restiralors must be cleaned and 
1",dfS replaced' accordulg fo inslructfonS included with fhe (espiralors. 
Protechve clothing and protective equipment heavily contaminated Of 
drenched With methyl parathion must be destroyed aCOOfding to slate 
and local regulations. HEAVILY CONTAMINATED OR DRENCHED 
CI.OTHING CANNOT BE ADEQ~ATE'-Y DECONTAMINATED. OUR· 
;NG AERIAL APPLICAliON. HUMAN fLAGGERS ARE PROHIBITED. 
FIRST AID TREATMENT 
Ca'i a doctor (phYSICIan). clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the 
"Icllm has been exposed to methyl parathion and descnbe his concIitic" 
ff breathing has stopped, start artifiCial respiration immediately and 
maIntain until doctor sees vidim. 
If sWlllowed, drink 1 or 2 91asses of water and induce vomiting by 
touching back 01 throat with hnger. Do not induce vomiting or giVE: any­
thing by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. 
In case of contaet. immediately fiush eyes Or skin with plenty of water 
for at least 15 minutes while remOVing contaminated clothing and shoes. 
See doctor immediately. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Anhdole-administer atropine sulfate 10 large doses. mo to FOUR mg 
'avenously or IOtramuscularly as soon as cyanOSiS is overcome. Re-
~ 11 al 5 to 10 minute Intervals until signs 0 atropinization appear 2-
PAM chlOride IS also anlLdotal and may be administered in conjunction 
.. ,h aMpine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Methyl 
Parathion is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor aiiecting the central and 
peripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac-: and respiratory 
depreSSion. At ILrst Sign of pulmonary edema , the pat:ent shoukt be 
gi .... en supplemerotal oxygen and treated symptomatically. Ccntinued ab­
sorption 01 the poison may occur and latal relapes have been reported 
after initial Impro .... ement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION Of THE PA­
TIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 
71&--735-3765 
POST TREATED AREA 
Consult your State AgrK:ultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
regarding posllng treated areas. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
ThiS peshclde IS highly tOllle to aquatic inver1ebrates and wikffl1e. Birds 
In trealed areas may be killed. Shrimp and other aquatic orQi'nisms may 
be killed al recommended application rates. Runoff and drift from target 
areas may be hazardous to aqualic organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. 
Do not contarnmate water by cleaning 01 equ!pOlefll Of drsposal of wastes 
ThiS product IS highly toxic to bees exposed to direct "treatment or resl' 
dues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it 
to dnh 10 blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatmenl 
area. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARD~ 
00 not use or store near heat or open lIame. 
DIRECT!ONS FOR USE 
I( is a violation ot federal law to use rhis product Ul a manner incon­
sistent with its labeling. 
Do not apply this product through any type 01 irngatlon system 
Do not apply this product in such a manner as 10 direclly Or through 
dritr expose workers Of otheJ persons. The area be109 treated must be 
vacated by unprotected persons. 
Reentry into treated fields is prohibited for .8 hours after apphcatLon. 
unless all protective cJothing and equipment reqlnred lor earty reentry 
as described elsewhere on the label are worn. 
Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry Lfltervals for 
various crops treated with this prodLH:t. consull your State Department 
of Agriculture for rurthet' informatIOn. 
Wrinen or oral warnings must be given to workers who are e.xpected 10 
be in a treated area or ;n an area about to be treated With thiS product. 
Ir.form workers of areas or fiekts that may not be entered without specifiC 
protective ctc-thing. period of time held must be vacated a~d appropnate 
actions to tal..~ in case of accidental exposure. An example of such 
inlormation is given under wnnen warnings. When oral warnings are 
given, wamings shall bo given in a language customanly understood by 
workers. Oral wamlngs must be given If there IS reason to beheve that 
wnnen warnings cannot be understOOd by WOrkers. Wntten warnings 
must include the lollowing information: 
DANGER 
Area trealed with Methyl Parathion 5.0 ML~~,;'.Lle on (Insert date) 
Do not enter without appropriate prote<'!,ve Clothing for 48 hours 
(insert State Department of Agficultu~e's fe-entry interval, If more 
restrictive). 
In case of accidental exposure to peshclde spray or dust. wash 
the skill thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contammated 
clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes, flush With plenty 01 
water. If inhaled, 90 10 an area where the pestiCide has not been 
applied. Get medK'.a1 anention If needed. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Pesticide Storage 
Do not store below 20°f, ( - rC) 
Do not use or store near heat. open flame Or hot surfaces. 
Keep oul of reach of children and animals. Store in onglnal con­
tainers only. Store in a cool, dry place and a .... oid excess heal. 
Carefulty open containers. After partial use, replace lids and close 
lightly. ()o not put concentrate or dilute matenal into food Or drink 
containefS. 00 not cootaminate other pestictdes. fertilizers, water, 
food, or feed by storage or disposaL 
In case of spill. avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals 
and unprotected persons. Coniine spills. Call FMC collect: (716) 
735·3765. 
To confine spill: " liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb WIth 
sand, cat liner or commercial clay. If dry material. cover to pre­
vent dispersal. Place damaged package In a holding container. 
Identify contents. 
Pesticide Dlspo .. ' 
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal 01 
excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate IS a ViolatIOn of Fed­
erallaw. If these wastes cannot be disposed 01 by use according 
to label instructions, contact Yotlr State PestiCide or E"vlron­
mental Control Agency. or the Hazardous Waste. representahve 
at the nearest EPA Regional Office for gUidance 
ConIJIlner 01_1 
Triple rinse (or equivaJent). Then offer lor recycling or recondi­
tioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. or by 
other procedures approved by slate and Jocal authoflties. Do not 
cut or weld melal containers. 
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS 
The IoJlowing lestlictions appJy :0 use of this product after Februal)' 1. 
1988. 
ae:ore using this pestiCide on wheat. oats, barley. and or conan in the 
counlres IIsteJ below, you must obtain the PESTICIDE USE BULLETIN 
FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES lor Ihe counly ,n 
which the product is fa be used. The bulletin is ava/Jahle trom your 
COU'lty Extension Agent, State Fish and Game Office, or your pestLClde 
deak!r. U .. of thl. product In • manner Inconillt.nt with the PES­
TICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPE­
CIES 10 0 vlolo1lon 01 -'Ilowo. 
Alobama 
Colbert, Greene. Jackson, Lamar, lauderdale. limestone. Madison. 
Marshall, Morgan, Pictens and Sumter

Ar1<ansas 
Clay. Clark. Cross, Lawref1ce. Lee. POlnsene. Randolph. Sha1p and 
51 FranCIS 
Calif?rnia 
Bune. Colusa, Glenn. In,o. Kern. Los Angeles, Merced. Orange. 
Riverside. Sacramento. San Bernardino. San DiegO, Santa Barbara. 
SOlano. Stanislaus. Sutter. Tehema. Venlt.fa and YOlo 
Florida 
.<\Iachua. Baker. Bradford. Brevard. Braward. Charlone. Citrus. Cray. 
COUler, Columbia. Dade. De Solo. DIxie. Duval. Flagler. GadSden. 
Gilchrest Glades. Hardee. Hendry.liemando. HlQhlands, HIHsbomugh. 
Indian River. JeHerson. lafayette. Lake. lee. leon, levy. Madison. 
Manatee. Manon. Martin, Monroe. Nassau. Orange. Okeechobee. 
Osceola. Palm Beach. Pasco. Pmellas. Polk, Putnam. SI Johns. SI 
lucie. Sarasota, Seminole. &imler. Suwannee. Taylor. Umon. Volusta 
and Wakulla 
Georgia 
Branlley. Bryan. Bulloch. Burke. Camden. Candler. Charlton. Chatham. 
EffIngham. Emanuel. Evans. Glascock. Glynn. Jefferson. Jenluns. 
Joftnson. llbeny. long. Mcintosh. Pierce. Richmond, Screven. Ware. 
Washmgton and Wayne 
Kansas 
Clark. Comanche. Meade and Stafford 
Kenlucky 
Ballard. Bulle1. Edmundson. Green. Hart. Jackson. lau1el. llYiOgslon. 
Marshall, McCracken. McCreary. Pulaski. Aockcastle. Taylor. Warren 
and Wayne 
Mississippi 
lIawamba. lown.:les. Monroe and Noxubee 
Montalla 
Garfield. McCone. Sheridan and Vaney 
Nebraska 
Boyd. Brown. Buffalo. Buller. Casso Cedar. Colfax. Dawson. DOdge. 
Douglas. Hall. Hamilton. Holt. Howard. Kearney. Kaya Paha. Knox. 
Merrick. Nance. Phelps. Plane. Polk. Rock. Sarpy and Saunders 
North Carolina 
Edgecombe. Nash and pm 
North Dakota 
Banson. Bothneau. Burke. Burlelgr •. Divide. Dunn. Eddy. Emmons. 
Foster. Kidder. Logan. McHenry. Mcintosh. McKerllle. Mclean. Mercer. 
Morton. Mounlrall. Nelson. Ohver. Pierce. Ramsey. Ranvtlte. RoleHe. 
Sheridan. SIOUX. Stutsman. Towner. Ward. Wells and Wllhams 
South Carolina 
Aiken. Barnwell. Beaufort. 8erkely. Charleston. Colleton. Dorchester. 
Georgetown. Hampton. Harry. Jasper and Manon 
South Dakola 
Clay. Haakon. Hughs, Potter. Slanley. Sully. UnIOn. Walworth. Yankfon 
and Ztebach 
Tennessee 
Bedlord. Blount. Claiborne. Decatur. Frankhn. Hancock. Hardin. 
HIckman. Knox. lincoln. loudal'l. Marshall. Maury. Meigs. Monroe. 
Rhea ........ "lne. Scott. Sequatchie. Smllh. Sulhvan. and Wayne 
Texas 
Aram.<o::>. AUSIln. Cameron. Colorado. Fort Bend. Gohad. RefugiO and 
VIctoria 
Virginil 
lee. Russell. Scott. Smyth. Tazewell. Washington and Wise 
Not for use or storage In or around the home. 
Do not use In undiluted form. 
Apply when insects fusl appear and repeat as necessary. Apply rec· 
ommended rates tn S.JHlcienl water to lhoroughly cover one acre. Wltta 
ground application eqUlpmeni apply a minimum 01 10 gaffons: by air 
apply a mlninlum of 2 gallons of finished spray per acre. Do not USe in 
undiluted form. ObsE"rve days mter ... al between last apphcallOn and har· 
vest mdlcaled by number In ( ) folowlng tl.e crop. 
Altlltl grown tor seed (1~): Slink Bugs-Use 10 flUid ounces per acre. 
Do not feed Irealed forage 10 meal or dairy ammals. 00 not apply If (he 
crop or weeds in the treatmenl area are in bloom. 
Alflltl; Seed Illd HIY (1S); Other thin CIUfoml __ Allalla WeevI! 
larvae-Use 10 fluid ounces per acre. Apnly when buds and Shoots 
first appear ragged or when larval counts fi~st reach 15 per sweep_ Do 
not apply WIthIn 15 days of grazIng. 00 no! appty If the crop or weeds 
In the treatment area are In bloom. 
Alflltl, Seed Ind HIY; Clover, Seed Ind HIY; Vetch. Aphids. mclud 
mg Spotted Allalfa Aphid. Armyworms (up to 3rd IOstar). and leafhop· 
pers-Use '/ ... 0 2 pints per acre in areas other Ihan California In Cal· 
IforOla, use 8 tluld ounces per acre USing 1't.. PlOts per acre or less. do 
not apply Within 15 days 01 harvest. USIng more than 1'1 .. pints per acre. 
do not apply within 20 days of harvest 00 not apply II the crop or weeds 
In the trealment area are In bloom. 
Artltholt •• (7), Corrol. (15), celery (15), P ... (15), P.ppe .. (15): 
Aphids. Armyworms (up to 3rd instar). FleabE:eUes. leafhoppers~Use 
,.1;,. pints per acre. 00 not use treated carrot tops for l()()lj or feed Do 
nol apply il the crop or weeds in the treatment area are In bloom. 
I'orley (15), 0.,. (15), Wheot (15): Aphids-Use v.,. 1 pml per acre. 
Armyworms (op to 3rd instal). Leafhoppers-Use I lJinl per acre. 
Been. (dry-IS, Green-21 , Limo-21), Brottotl (21), Brusoets 
Sprouts (21), Cobbog. (21), ceulift..- (21), Tornotoes (15): Aph,ds. 
Armyworms (up 10 3rd Instar). FJeabeeltes. lealhoppers--U;e 1 v.. to 2 
pints per acre Do not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment area 
are in blOOm. 
Conon (7): Aphids. Boll Weevtl. Cotton leafworm. Fleahoppers. Thnps­
Use 'h to 2'1; pints per acre Shnkbllgs -Use 1 '/? 10 2'11 pints per acre 
Armyworms {up 10 3rd mSlar)~Use 210 2'1..-PlOts per acre. Canon leal 
Perforator-Use 11., r.nts per acre. Workers enteflng fields Within 24 
hours aher apphcahOn should wear protective clothIng. 
Lettuc@ (21), Spinach (21): Aphids. ArfT'yworms (up la 3rd Irtslar). Flea 
Beetles. lec:;lhoppers-Use 1 to 1 '.'., pmts per acre. 
Onlonl (1S): Thrips-Use ~-l (0 1'J'l PlOts per acre. 
Rice (15): Tadpole Shnmp-Use ".'2 PlOts per acre. Apply al first SIgn 
of mfestallon after planting. Do not apply where crabs. cray11sh and 
shflmp are Important resources. 
Dealers Should Sell in Original Packages Only. 
Terms of Sale or Use: On purchase of Ihls prodlld buyer and user 
agree to the 101lowmg condlllOns. 
Wlrranty: FMC makes no warranty. expressed or Imphed. concerning 
the use of thiS product olher than indIcated on the label. Except as so 
warranted. the product IS sold as IS Buyer and user assumE' all risk 01 
use and or handling and or storage of thiS matenal when such use and 
or handhng and or storage IS contrary to label Instructions. 
Directions and Recommendltions: Follow direcho:'S carefully. T Imin9 
and methOd 01 applicat,on. weather and crop condlhons. mixture wilh 
other chemIcals nol specifically recommended and other Inlluencing 
factors in the use ('I thiS product are beyond the conlrol of the seller 
and are assumeo by the buyer at his own fisk. 
Use of Product: FMC's recornmendaf!()ns lor lhe use of thiS product 
are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use ollhls product 
being beyond the control of the mdnufacturer. no guarantee. expressed 
or Imphed. IS made as to the effects 01 such or the results to be obtained 
II not used In accordance with dnections or estabhshed safe practice. 
Damages: Buyer's or user's ex".Iusive remedy for damages for breach 
of warranty or negligence shall be limited 10_ direct damages not ex· 
ceeding Ihe purchase price paid and shall not tnclude inCldenlal or con· 
ssquenllal damages. 
4'111C-FMC Trademark.