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# NIAGARA PARATHION 2 COATED GRANULES

- EPA Reg No: **279-1957**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION 
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (2%)
- Label accepted: 1987-11-05
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-01957-19871105.pdf

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Code 30681 
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For retail sale 10 and use only by certified applicator Of pefSOOS under their direct supervision and 
only for those uses covered by the oertifl6d applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this 
product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application. mixing, 
loadi:1g. repair and cleaning of application equipment Commercial certified applicators must also 
ensure thai all persons in'lolved in these activities are tnformed of the pcecavtiooary statements. 
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Net Weight 
Parathion 2 Coated 
Granulp~ 
Insecticide 
EPA Rr,g. No. 279-1957 EPA Est. 279· 
ActlYe Ing~lent: By Wt. 
Parathion (O,O-diethyl·Q-!>-nitrophenyl· 
phosphorothioate). . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . • . ... 2.00% 
Inert Ingredients: ...........•••........................ : 98.()()O/o 
100.00% 
r:--~--' OANGER-POISON-PRECAUTIONS 
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SWAllOW 
POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED 
This product can kill you II swallowed even in 
small amounts: spray mist or dust may be 
fatal if swallowed. 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT 
Poisonous if toucl'led by hands or spilled or 
STOP! READ THE LABEL 'SplaS'hedon'!ttin.ineyesoronclothing(liquid 
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CAN KILL YOt) 
Breathing vapors. spray mist or dust may be 
fatal. 
THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWAtt.OWED. INHALED, OR IF 
ALLOWED TO CONTACT SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOllOW 
DANGER POISON 
ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP· 
MENT WILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. 
Keep out of reach 
of children 
See side panels 
for antidote 
and precautions 
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 REENTRY INTO TREATED 
FIELDS: 
ACCEPTED 
NOV 5 1987 
Under 101_ • _ ;; h:;ccticido, 
Fungicide. and Rodonticido Act. 
as amondod. lot the peaticide 
... i"med unde;, -a / ~,,-rl 
EPA Reg. No. c;I. '/U - 7.;..1 I , 
-FMC. 
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FMC Corporation t­AgnculturalChemical Gro p 
Philadelphia PA 19103 ' 
6187 
Walerproof ""nts and coat; heavy-duty chemical·resistant gloyes; rub­
ber boots or rubber oyershoes; hood or wide-brimmed hat; salety QO!l' 
gles or lace shield; NIOSH approved respirator. In addition, mlxerllOad· 
ers must wear a chemical reSistant apron when using f.he ooncentrated 
product. During aerial ODPIication In nonenclosed COCI<pIts, • helmet with 
a Yisor may be subsmuted for the hood or wide·brimmed hat and safety 
goggles or lace shield requirements. 
POISONOUS TO ~1eH AND WILDLIFE 
POISON SIGNS (Symptom.) 
PARATHION Is a Ye" dangerous polson. It rapidly er,ters the body on 
conlact with all skin surfaces and ayef'. Clothing wei with this material 
must be removod I· ... mediately. ExpOsed persons must receive prompt 
medical treatment o· ,hey may die • 
Some of tho signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, 
vomiting. cramps, weakitess, blurred vision, pin-point pupils, tightness 
in chest. labored breathll'l.Q. nervovsness, sweating, watering of eyes, 
diooling or frothing of mouth and nose, muscle Epasms and roma. 
WORK SAFETY RULES 
IF MIXiNGILOADiNG IS PERFORMEO USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. 
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.-'.'-""E FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY 
.' ' .. BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: 
.; . 1987 H,lavy-duty chemical resistant glows; o.ileInical resistant aproo, long. 
. .id.IVed shirt (or gauntle1s and short sleeve shirt) and Iong·1egged pants; 
t~~c. ,_> . .c •• '. ~ _,_$hoes and socks.

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Safety goggles or a faceshield must be worn when (he system is under 
pressure. All other protective clothing and equipment required for use 
with open systems must be available nearby. 
IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED CAB OR 
COCKPIT. THE FOLLOW,NG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIp· 
MENT 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 mllsl be 
avaifaNe in the cab and must be worn when exiling (he caD into (reated 
areas. " used fO! this purpose, contaminated dothing may not be brought 
back into the cab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. 
REMEMBER-THIS CLOTHING IS NOT INTENDED TO PROTECT 
YOU DURING REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIp· 
MENT OR DURING EARLY REENTRY! REFER TO THE INSTRUC· 
TIONS ABOVE. 
HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING AERIAL 
APPLICATION. 
IMPOATANTIlf pesticide comes in conlact with skin, wash off with soap 
and water, and contact a physician immec;ialely. Always wash hands, 
face. and arms with soap and water before smoking, eating. drinking, 
or toileling. 
AFTER WORK: Wash gloves with soap and waler before removing. 
Take off all work clothes and shoes. Store protective clothing separately 
from personal clothing. LaurxSer protective clothing after each use. S:JoG",'!er 
using soap and water. Wear only clean clothes when leaving job. Do 
not wear CO'ltamioated clothing. Personal clothing worn during mixingl 
loading, application, repair and cleaning of application equipment, dis· 
posal of pesticide. and early reentry into treated fields must be stored 
and laundered separately trom household articles. Clolhing and equip-
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·'It heavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must be de­
jed according to state and iocal regulations. 
HEAVILY CONTAMINATED OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE 
ADEQUATELY DECONTAMINATED. 
Respirato~ should be cleaned and cartridges replaced according to 
instructions included with respirators. Replace gloves frequently. 
FIRST AID TREATMENT 
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 Iwallowed, drink 1 or 2 9lasses of water and induce vomiting by 
touching back of throat with hn~er. Never give anything by mouth to an 
unconscious person. Have victJm lie down and keep Quiet See doctor 
immediately. 
In case of contact, immedtdtely lIush eyes or skin with plenty of water 
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 
See doctor immediately. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Antidote-administer atropine sulfate in large d,ses. TWO to FOUR 
mg. intravenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. 
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R"'l'l8at at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. 
.M chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction 
" .... atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE DR TRANQUILIZERS. Par· 
athion is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting central and pe'iph· 
eral. nerv~us systems and produdng cardia.c and respiratory depression. 
AI first sign of pulmonary edema. the pallent should be given supple­
menta! oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued absorption of 
the poison may occur a.nd fatal relapses have been reported after initial 
improvemenl; VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS IN-
DICATED FOR AT lEAST 48 HOURS. . 
FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 
716-735-3765 
POST TREATED AREA 
Consull your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
regarding posting trealed areas. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pusti.cide is highly toxic 10 fish and wildlife. Birds in treated areas 
may be killed. F!sh .and other aquatic or9anisms may be killed at rec­
ommended application rales. When treat:ng lakes or other open bodies 
of water apply only to shallow edges. Consult with state fish and 'Jame 
departments before appl~·ing to public waters. Run·on and drift from 
I~rgel areas mat be haiardtJus 10 aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic 
sites. Cover or Incorporate ~ranules which are srilled. Do not contam­
inate water by cleamng of eq.:ipmant or disposa of wastes. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It I!:. J. violation of Federal law to use this prC'duct in a manner incon· 
sistent with Us labeling. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PesticIde Storage 
Keep out of rea<±. of child(en and animals. S[ore in original oon­
tainers only. Store in a COOl. dry place and avoid excess heal. 
Carefully open containers. After partial use. fold and roll back 
bags, damp and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute 
material into food or drink containers. 00 nol contaminate ether 
pesticides. fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal. 
In case of spill. avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals 
and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC collect: (716) 
735-3765. 
T,J confine bpiIJ: If liquid. dike surrounding area or absorb with 
sand, car litter or commercial clay. If dry material. cover 10 pre­
vent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. 
Identify contents. 
Pe.tlclde DI.posal 
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper diSfX>sal of 
excess pesticide. splay mi~ure, Of linsate is a VIOlation of Fed­
eral.taw. It these wastes cannot be dispos:. of by use according 
to label instructions. contact your 31ate Pesticide or Ersviron· 
mental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative 
at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
Container 01_1 
Completely empty bag into application equipment To en dispose 
of empty bag in a samtary landfill or Ily incineration, or, if allowed 
by Siale and local authorities. by burning. If burned. stay out of 
smoke. . 
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS 
Before using this product to control or eradicate mosquito larvae in a 
county listed below, you must contact the Endan!)ered Spades Spe­
cialist in the Re;;:onaUFiekl Office 01 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
(FWS) indicaleo below. You must rcovide FWS with your name and 
phon~ numbe~, theJ'roducl ~ou intend to U.S8. and the Specific ~tion 
In which you Inten to use II. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will 
inforr:n you whether your proposed use is in the ranpe of endangered 
species. Use of this product In the range of endangered species, 
as deflned ,or you by FWS, Is prohlbHed. 
Contact FWS Field Offices at the following numbers: 
Alabama (Jackson. Mississippi. 601-965-4900) 
Colber1. Greene. Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Umestone, 
Madison. Marshall. Morgan. Pickens and Sumter 
Arizona (Phoenix, Arizona. 602-261--4720) 
Graham. lapaz. Mohave. Pima, Pinal. Santa Cruz and Yuma 
Arkansas (Jackson. Mississippi, 601-965-4900) 
Benton. Clark, Clay. Cross. Lawrence. Lee. pajnsette. Polk. Randolph. 
Sharp 8l1d SI. rrancis 
California (Sacramento. California. 916-460--4866) 
AJameda. Dllusa. Contla Castta. Fresno, Humboll, Imperia!, Inyo, 
Kern. los Angeles, Marin. Merced, Modoc, Mono. Monterey. Napa. 
Oral1ge. Rivsrside. San Bernardino. San Diego. San luis Obispo, san 
Mateo. Santa Bamara. Santa Clara. Solano, Sonoma. Stanislaus, 
Sutler, Tulare and Ventura 
District of Columbia (Annapolis. Maryland. 301-269·5448) 
Reck Creek Park 
Florida (Jacksonville, Florida, 904·791·2580) 
Alachua. Baker, Bradford. Brevard. Broward. Char1otte. Citrus, Clay, 
~l!ier. Columbia. Dade. De Soto. Dixie, Duval. Flagler. Gadsden. 
Gllchresl. Glad.>s. Hardee. Hendry. Hernando. HighlandS. Hillsborcugh. 
Indian River. Jefferson. lafayette. lake. Lee. Leon. levy, Madison, 
Manatee. Marion, Martin. Monroe, Nassall, Okaloosa, Okeechobee. 
Orange, Osceola. Palm Beach, Pasco. Pinellas, Polk, Putnam. SI. 
Johns. SI. lucie, Sarasota. Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee. Taylor. 
Union. Volusia, Wakulla and Wahan 
Georgi. (Jacl<SOiwilie. Florida. 904-791-2580) 
Sr,nlley. Bryan. Bulloch. Burke. Gamden. candler. caloosa. Chatltoo. 
ChathC!:n. Eningham, Emanuel. Evans. Glascock. Glynn. Jefferson, 
Jenkins. Johnson. Uberty. long. Mclnlosh. Pierce. Richmond. Screven. 
Ware, Washington and Wayne 
Howall (Honolulu. Hawaii. 808-546-5608) 
Islands 01 Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai. Niihau and Oahu 
Idaho (Boise. Idaho. 208-334-'606. Ext. 16) 
Ceribou, Bear Lake and Bonneville 
IIlInol. (Rock Island. Illinois. 309-793·5800) 
Gallatin, Henderson, Jo Daviess, Massac. Meroor. Pike, Pulaski, Rock 
Island and White 
Indian. (Bloomingion. Indiana. 812-334-4261) 
DeKalb and Posey 
lowl (SI. Paul. Minnesola. 612·725·7131) 
Allamak ... Clayton. Clinlon. Des Moines. Dubuque. Fayette. Jad<son 
luuisa, Muscatine and Scan . 
Kentucky (AsheVille. North Carolin.. 704-259-0321) 
Ballaro, Butler, EdmundsoOl. Green. Hart, Jackson. laurel, Uvingslon, 
Marshall. McCracken, McCleary, Pulasicj, Rockastle. Taylor. Warren 
and Wayne

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Mlnneoola (!it Paul. Minr sola. 612-725-7131) . 
Houston alld Washlnaton· . . 
MI .. I .. lppI (Jackson. MIssissippi. 601-965-4900) 
Clalrbome. CopIah. Hinds. Hawamba. Jackson. Lowndes. Monroe. and Noxuboe . . 
MllIOUrr(CoIumbia. Missouri. 314-875-53J.:l.. . 
Barry. Benton. Bollinger. Butler. C8rrden. • Christian. Cole. Dallas. 
Franklin,Gasconade. Gr ...... Hawamba. Hickory. Jaspar. Jefferson. 
lawrence. Lowndes, Massac. Miller. Monroe, Newton, Noxubee. 
Osage. Polk. Ralls. Ripley. St. ClaIr. SI. Louis. Stone. Wayne and 
Wobs1er 
Ntvoda (Reno. Nevada. 702-784-5227) 
Clar1c. Unc:oIn. Nye and WhHe Pine 
New Mexico (Albuquerque. New Mexico. 505-56S-2323) 
Chaves. Eddy and Socorro 
North carollno (Asheville. North Carolina. 704-259.(321) 
Edgecombe. Maoon. Nash. Pitt and SWain 
NortIi OOkota (Grand Island. Nebraska. 308·361-5571) 
Lurtelgh. Emmons. Macon. MeKensie. Mclean. Me"",'. rAorton and 
Oliver 
Ohio (Columbus. Ohio. 614-231-3416) 
Pickaway. Washlnaton and Williams 
Oklahoma (Tulsa. OIciahoma. 918·561-7456) 
McCurtain and Pushmataha 
~ (Olympia. Washington. 206-753-9444) 
South carollno (Asheville. South Carolina. 704-259.(321) 
.~ken. Barnwen. Baaufort. Bar1cley. Char1eston. Colleton. Dorchester. 
Georgetown. Hampton. Honv. Jasper and Marion 
South Dakota (Pierre. South Dakota. 605·224·8692) 
Hughs and Yankton 
Ten_ (Asheville. North Carolina. 704-259.(321) 
Bedford. Blount. Bradley. Clalborne. Cumbe~and. Oavison. Decatur • 
Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, HaWkins. Hickman, Knox, 
lawrence. Uncoln, loudon. Marion, Marshall, Maury, Meigs, Monroe. 
Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, SooH, Sequatchie. Smith. Sullivar., 
Trousdale, Wayne and Williamson 
Te",," (Texas. 713-229·3681 or 817-334-2961) 
Brewster, Comal, Hays, Jeff Davis. Menard, Pecos and Reeves 
lItoh (SaH Lake City. Utah. 601-524-4430) 
Utah and Washington 
Vt'llinta (AnnapoliS. MaF)1and. 301-269-5«8) 
Augusta. L86. Russell. Scon. Smyth. Tazewell. Washington and Wisa 
Wll<lOnlln (Green Bay. Wisconstn. 414-465-2682) 
Crawford. Grant. Iowa. Pierce. Polk, Richland. St. Croix and Vernon 
Wyomtng (Helena. Montana. 405-449-5225) 
Uncaln and SubleHe 
Not for use or storage in or 6round the home. 
For Mosquno Control: For usa as a mosquito 1000acide only by Mos­
quito Abatement Districts and other official agencies. The granules are 
formulated 10 release their coating upon contact with water. For control 
of mosquito larvae use 2 pounds per acre. Repeat as necessary. 
Application Direction.. On tile following crops apply 100 recom­
mended rate as an oveall broadcast treatment E'or to planting. Soil 
temperature should be at least 50" F. tmmediate and thoroughly mix 
the granules Into tile top 4 to 9 Inches of soil. A er applying keep all 
persons and animals off traated area for 48 hours. Treated fields should 
be planted or S<l!\(fed as soon as poss;tle aHer tile 48 hour waHing 
period. 
For Wir8WOP.<1 and G"~id control on T.bIe _', Broc­
coli, BrutMIl Sprow, ~, cam-loupe, Watermelon, lJulk .. 
'""ten, carrotl, caul_. ~. Eggplant, KlIfo.I.ItI\m. Pe .. , 
PIppera, Rutabag". Tomot_ lild Tumipl. To control Wireworm 
use 200 pounds per acre to control Garden Symphylld use 250 pounds 
per acre. 
For Rootworm and Garden Symphytld on Co<n usa 250 pounds per 
acre. 
For Garden Symphylid control In Omamonlal. Ind Nuroory planlings 
(Commercial Plantings Not For Use In Gr .. nhou .... Enclosed Areas. 
Of In Home GardenS) use 250 pounds per acre. 
Dealers Should Sell In 'Jrlglnlil Packages Only. 
Torml ~f Solto or UN: On punch ... of this product Wyor and usar 
agr .. to the following condition.: . 
WlmntyJ FMC make. no warranty. expressed or Implied. concemlng 
tile use of this product other than rndlcated on tile label. Except as so 
warranted. tile I'fOduct I. IoId .. 10. BUYer and user assurne all ~sk of 
use and/or handling andlor storage of thl. mate~aI when SUCh use andl 
or ""ndllng lndIor &lorage 10 oontrIry to label Instructions. 
Dlrectlona Irod RecommencIItIon .. Follow directions carefully. TIming 
and mothod of application. MIfher and ~ conditions. m'.>.lure with 
other ~. not IPOCificlfly ~ ..-o<! other lnfIuencI.og 
fac:tore In tile use of thio prodUct ore beyond tile control 01 tile Miter 
and are assumed 1>'/ tile buyer at ~~ .: .. , '-,~ ··' ... 1 
U .. 01 Product: FMC's recoli."e"dalions lor tile use 01 ihIs product 
are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of u~s product 
being beyond tile control of tile menufacturer. no guarant ... e>q)ressed 
Of tmplled. Is made as 10 tile effects of SUCh Of tile resuno to be ObtaIned 
H not used In accordance with directions Of established safe practice. 
D ....... ·Buye($ Of' user's exclusive reiriedy for damages fOr brOach 
of warranty Of n<>gligence sha!1 be Um~ed to direct damage. not ex­
ceeding tile purch8sG pric<I pald and shall noIlndude Incidental or ton­
sequential damages. 
_-FMC Trademar1c (30681-6/87)