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# METHYL PARATHION 25 W.P.

- EPA Reg No: **279-2669**
- Registrant: FMC CORPORATION 
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (25%)
- Label accepted: 1987-11-05
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000279-02669-19871105.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due 10 very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For relail sale 10 and i.I_ !.>:tly by certified applicator or pefsons under their dire:!. s~sk>n and 
only lor those uses covered ::-v the certified appIieator's certilicalion. Direct Sl. -pervision for this 
prodUC1 is defined as the cert1.1Od applicator being physically present durinq IfDlication. nixing. 
loading. repair and cleaning of application equipment Commercial cerliflf otppli:am must also 
ensure (hat all persons invotvod in lhese activities are infocrnecJ 01 the precautiOfU rv slilements. 
Methyl Parathion 25 w.P. 
Insecticide 
EPA Reg. No. 279-2669 ZA EPA Est.. 279-
Actl.o IlIlIredlenlo: By WI. 
Methyl Parathion- ..................................... 23.7&% 
Related Compounds .• _. _. . • . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . .. 1.25% 
Inert Ingredients: ....•.................................. 75.00% 
100.00% 
O(O,O-dimethyl·O-4·nilrophenyi phosphorothioale) 
STOP! READ THE LABEL 
CAN KILL YOU 
DANGER 
Keep out 01 reach 
01 children 
POISON 
See side panels 
lor antidote 
and precaullons 
PELIGRO 
PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usled no lee ingles. no use esle pro· 
ducto hasta que la etiqueta Ie haya sido explicado ampliamenle. 
ACCEPTED 
NOV 5 1987 
Under the Federol Insecticid., 
Fungicide. ond Rodentioid'3 Aot. 
as amended. for the p •• t1c:ide 
registered under / ..... 
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SWAllOW 
DO NOT TOUCH 
DANGER-POlSON-PRECAUTIONS 
POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED 
ThIS product can kill you if swallowed even in 
small amounts. spray mist or dust may be . 
latal if swallowed 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT 
POisonous II louched by hands or spilled or 
splas'1ed on skm. in eyes or on clolhing (liquid 
goes Ihrough clothes" 
POISONOUS IF BREATHED 
Brealhing vapots. spray miSI or dust may be 
lalal. 
USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE 
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXINGILOADING. APPt.I· 
CATION. REPAIR, AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. 
DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED 
AREAS: protective suit of one or two pi~s =.:9 all parts of ~ 
body except Ihe head. hands. and feel; chemical r glows; chemical 
resistant shoes (or chemical resistant shoe coveri"9s or chemical r8-" 
sistant boots); 90ggtes or face shield; hood or wide bnmmed hat; NIOSH 
approved reSpirator. 
POISONOUS TO FISH AND WlLDLIFf 
POISON SIGNS (S,mploml) 
METHYL PARATHION is a .ery dangorous poison. II rapidly orllers the 
body on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this 
material must be removed Immediately. Exposed persons must receive 
prompt medical treatment or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms 01 POIsoning are: HeadaGI1e. nausoa. 
vomiling. cramps, weakness. blurred vision, Pin·poIni pupils. lightness 
in chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, w.tr.ing of eyes. 
drooling or frolhing of mouth and nose, muscle spasrr .. and coma. 
WORK SAFETY RULES . 
The National Pesticide Te1ecommuniccllion Netwoc1c: is available for ree· 
ommendations regarding poisonir"!9 management. emergency treat· 
ment. and other inlormatlon r~ardlng the toxicity 01 methYl parathion. 
The toll free number for the NallOl1al Pesticide TelecommunJcalion Net· 
work is 1·800·858·7378. 
EPA Beg. No. ::l.. 79'--d. t,6 '1 If handled indoors provide mechanJcaI exhaust ventilation. Keep all un· 
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protected pblSOnS, ch!!dren, livestock, and pets away from treated area 
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I or where there Is danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. 
"---... ' II you feel sick in any way. STOP work and gel help rlghl away, See 
I . __ I First Aid (Practical Treatment) section . 
.r. HANDLE THE CONCENTRATE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOl· 
'-. i::',: . I 4 )987 :::.-:,. LOWINGPROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: 
FMG Corporation 
Agricultural Chemical Group 
Philadelphia PA 19103 
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. • J • Wear a prolocli.e suil 01 one or two pieces thai co .... all parts of !he 
,/ body excspllhe head, hands. and fool. WtaJ chemIcoI resistant ~_, 
chamleel reslslanl apron. and chemleel roslstantlhooo, ohoe = or DOOtS. Wear goggles or a lace shiekl. We., • pestic:ide r 
approved by tha· National InsIiM. for Occupalionaf SoMty and 
under lhe provisions of 30 CFR part It.

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II' MIXINGlLOAriNG IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM. 
THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT MAY 
BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: long·sleeve shirt; long·legged pants; 
chemical resistant ~roves; chemical resistant apron: shoes and socks. 
Goggles or (ace shIeld must be wom when lila system is under pres­
sure. 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 FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIP­
MENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: long·sleeve shirt and 
1?I'l!f-legged pants: shoos and socks. Chemical resistant gloves must 
be ava~able In the cab or cockpit and must be 'Nom during entry to and 
exit from the application vetlicle. An other protective clothing and equip­
ment required for use during application milsl be available in the cab 
and must be worn when exiting the cab into (reated area. When used 
for this purpose, contaminated clothing may not be brought back into 
the r.ab unless in an enclosure such as a plastic 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 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ABOVE. 
IMPORTANT! If pesticide comes in contact with skin. wash oft with soap 
and waler and contact a physician immediately. A!ways wash hands. 
face, and ar:ns with soap and water before smoking. eating. drinking, 
or tDileting. 
ArTER WORK: before remQ\;ng gkr,es. wash them with soap and wider. 
Take oft all work clothes and shoes. Shower using soap and water. 
Wear only clean clothes when leaving job---do not wear contaminated 
dolhing. Personal clothing worn during work must be stored and laun­
dered separalely from protective clothing and househoid art;cles. Store 
protective clothing separately from personal clothing. Clean or launder 
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""'teClive clothing after each use. Respirators must be cleaned and 
rs replaced according to illstructions included wilh the respirators. 
,otective cfothing and protective equipment heavily contaminated or 
drenched with methyl pcsrathion must be destroyed according to state 
and local regulations. HEAVILY CONTAMINATED OR DRENCHED 
CLOTHING CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY DECONTAMINATED. OUR· 
ING AERIAL APPLICATION. HUMAN FLAGGERS ARE PROHIBITED. 
FIRST AID TREATMENT 
Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the 
victim has been exposed to methyl parathion and describe his condition. 
H breathing has stopped. start artificial respiration immediately and 
maintain until doctor sees victim. 
H Iwallowed, drink 1 or 2 91asses of water and induce vomiting by 
touching bc:.ck 01 throat with lInger. Do not i~duce vomiting Or givE: any­
thing by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical atlention. 
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water 
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated dothing and shoes. 
See doctor immediately. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Antidole-administer alropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR 
mg. inlravenously or intramuSCUlarly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. 
Repeat at 5 to 10 minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. 
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-PAM chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction 
1 atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Par· 
,tOn is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor aHecting the central and pe­
ripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depres-
Sion. A: lirst sign of pulmonary edema. the patient should be given 
supplemental oxygen and treated symp!omatically. Continued absorp­
tion of the poison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after 
initial improvemenl; VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT 
!S INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CALL 
716-735-3765 
POST TREATED AREA 
Consult your Sidle AgricuburaJ Exlension Service or Experiment Slalion 
regarding posting treated areas. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Birds 
In frealed areas may be killed. Do not apply djrectly to waler or wel/snds 
(swamps, marshes, bogs, and potholes). RunoH and drift (rom target 
areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjace~uatic sites. 
Do not contaminate water by deaning of equipment or di of wastes. 
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or resi­
dues on blooming crops Dr '\Teeds. Do nof appJy this product or allow il 
(0 drift (0 blooming crops or weeds if bees ate visiting tho (realment 
area, 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
H is 8 V!OIation of Federar raw to use this product in a manner inoon­
$I$tenl with its labeling. 
Do not apply this product tiuO'Jgh any type of irrigation system. 
Do not apply this product in such a 1!'z,I'\Elr as to olrectly or througn 
drift expose workers 01 other persons. The scea being treated must be 
vacated by unprl)lected persons. 
Reentry into treated fields is prohibited for 48 hours after application, 
unless all protective clothing and ~,,:.,ment required for early reentry 
as describf.. j elsewhere on the label are worn. 
Because certain slates may require more restrictive reentry intervals for 
various crops treated With this product. consult your Stale Department 
of Agriculture (or further information. 
WriHen or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to 
be in a treated area or in an area about to be treated with this product. 
Inform workers of areas or fiekls that may not be entered without specific 
protective clolhing. period of time field must be '1acated and appropnate 
actions 10 take in case of accidental e)'posule. An example of such 
informatior. is given under writlen warnings. When oral warnings are 
given, warnings shall be given in a language customarily understood by 
wMers. Oral warnings must be given if there is reason to believe that 
written warnings cannot be understood by workers. Written warnings 
must ;xlude rhe 'ollowing information: 
DANGER 
Area trealed with Methyl Parathion 25 W.P. on (insert date). Do 
not enter without appropciate protective clothing (or 48 hours (in­
sert Stale Oepartme'1t of Agriculture's re·entry interval. if more 
restrictive). 
In case of accidental eXfX)sure to pesticide spray or dust. wash 
the skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated 
clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes, f1lJ3h with plenty 01 
water. If inhaled. go to an area where the pesticide has not been 
applied. Gel medICal aftention if needed. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Pesticide Storage 
Keep out of reach of children and animal~. Store in original con­
tainers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. 
Carefully open containers. After partial use, fold and roll back 
bags, clamp and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute 
material into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other 
peslicides. fettillzers, waler. food or teed by slorage or disposal. 
In case of spill. avoid contact, isolate area a.ld keep out animals 
and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC collect: (716) 
735·3765. 
To confine spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with 
sand. cal lifter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to pre· 
vent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. 
Identify contents. 
Pesticide Disposal 
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of 
excess pesficide. speay miXture, or rinsate is a violation of Fed­
erallaw. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according 
to label instructions. contact your State Pestici<!'e or Environ­
mental Control Agency. or the Hazardous Waste representative 
at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
Conltllner Dlsposa' 
Completely empty ba9 into application equipment. TI-.en dispose 
of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or. if allowed 
by State and Jocal authorities, by burning. It burned. stay out of 
smoke. 
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS 
The following restrictions appty to use of this product after February 1. 
ISBB. 
Before using this pesticide on wheat, oals. andlor bar1ey in the counties 
IiSled below. y,," must obtain the PESTICIDE USE BULLETIN FOR 
PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES 'or Ihe county in which 
the product is to be used. The bulletin is available (rom your CoUCity 
Extension fl.genl, Sfale Fish and Game Office, or your peslicide dealer. 
U ... 01 this product In I monner Inconslstont with the PESTICIDE 
USE BULLETIN FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES Is 
a violation of Federal law,. 
Allbama 
Colbert. Greene, Jackson, Lamar. Lauderdale, limestone, Madison, 
Marshall. Morgan, Pickens and Sumler 
Arkin ... 
Clay. Clall<. Cross. Lawrence. Lee. Poinsene. Randolph. Sharp and 
St. Francis 
call'ornl. 
Bun.. Colusa. Glenn. Inyo. Kern. Los Angeles. Merced. o.ange. 
Riverside. Sacramento, san Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, 
Solano. Stani$laus, Sutter, Tehama, Ventura a.ld YOlo

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Florid« 
Alachua. Baker, Bradford, Brevard. Broward, Charlotte. Citrus. Clay. 
Collier. Columbia, Dnde, De Soto. Dixie, Duval. Flagler, Gadsds!l. 
GiJctuesf. Sfades, Hardee, Hendri. Hernando. ~l9hrands. HiIIstxxougil, 
Indian River, Jefferson, Lafayette, lake. Lee, Leon, Levy, Madison, 
Manatee. Marion, Martin, Monroe. Nassau, Orange. Okeechobee. 
Osceola, Palm Beach. Pasco, Pinellas. Polk, Putnam, S1. Johns. SI. 
lucie, Sarasota. Seminole. Sumter, Suwannee, Tayfor, Union. Vofu.:;ia 
BndWakulia 
Georgll 
Bran~ey. Bryan. BllIIQch. Bllri<e. Camden. Candler. Chariton. Chatham. 
Effingham. Emanuel, Evans. Glascock. GIYIln, Jefferson, Jenkins, 
Johnson, libelty, Long. Mcintosh. l:lierce. Richmond. Screven. Ware. 
Washington and Wayne 
K.nu. 
Clark, Comanche, Meade and Stafford 
Kentuc"'l. 
Ballar ,Butler. Edmundson, Green. Hart. Jackson, laurel,livingston. 
Yarshall. McCracken. McCreary. Pulaski. Rockcaslle. Taylor, Warren 
and Wayne 
Mlululppl 
Itawamba, lowndes, Monroe and Noxubee 
Monana 
Garfield, McCone, Sheridan and Valley 
Nebraska 
Boyd. Brown, Buffalo, Butler, Cass, Cedar. Colfax, Dawson, Dodge, 
~Ias. Hall, Hamilton, Holt, Howard, Kearney, Keya Paha, Knox, 
Memck, Nance, Phelps, Plane, Polk, Rock, Sarpy and Saunders 
North Corollna 
Edge<:Offib<o. Nash and Pitt 
North Olkota 
Banson. Bonineau, Burke, Burleigh, Divide, Dunn, Eddy, Emmons, 
Foster, Kidder,logan, McHet1IJ, Mcintosh, McKenzie. Mclean. Mercer, 
Morton, Mountrail, Nelson. Oliver, Pierce, Ramsey. RanvitJe, Rolette, 
Sheridan, Sioux. Stutsman, Towner, Ward, Wells and Williams 
South Corollna 
Aiken, Barnwell. Beaufort, Berkely. Charleston. Coneton, Dorchester. 
Georgetown, Hampton. Horry, Jasper and Marion 
South Olkota 
Clay. H9~, Hughs. Poner, Stantey. Sully. Union, WaJworth, Yankton 
and Zie h 
Tennes.sr.. 
Bedford, Blount, Clal:>arne. Decatur. Franklin, Hcmcock, Hardin 
Hickman, Knox. UnCC.ln, Loudon, Marshall, Maury. Meigs, Monroe, 
Rhea, Roane. Scott. Sequatchie, Smith. Sullivan, and Wayne 
Tex •• 
Aransas, Austin, Cameron, Colorado, Fort Bend, GOliad. Refugio and 
Victoria 
Virginia 
lee, Russell. Scott, Smyth, Tazewell. Washington and Wise 
Not for use or storage in or around the home. 
Apply when insects first appear and repeal as necessary. Apply rec­
ommended rates in sif,1icient water to thoroughly cover one a,;re. (With 
gr..:..und application eqliipment apply a minimum of 10 gals.; by air apply 
a minimum of 2 9al~ 01 fmished spray per acre. Apply with equipment 
with suHident agitation to keep this proouCl in solution at all times. 00 
not use in undiluted form. Observe days interval between last applica­
tion and harvest indicated by number In ( ) following the crop. 
AMalta (Seed and Hay). Clover (Seed and HlY) Ind Vetch: Spotted 
AIIaffa Aphid. Aphids. Armyworms (up to 3rd inslar). tealhopper-Use 
2-5 pcN!nds per acre. AI a rate of 4 pounds or less per acre do not ap'ply 
withIn 15 days of harvest. At a rate above 4 pounds do not apply Within 
20 days of harvest. In California do not apply more than % pounds per 
acre. Wildlife in treated areas may be killed. 00 not apply if the crop or 
weeds in the treatment aroa Bre In bloom. 
Artlchoka (7). Celery (15). Carrota (15). P.I. (15). Peppora (15): 
Aphids, Armyworms (up to 3rd instar), t=loabeetles, leafhopper-Use 4 
pounds per Bcre. 00 not use treated carrol tOSJS for food or feed. Col 
not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment aroa Bre in bloom. 
eean. Dry (15) Green and lima (21). Tomlt_ (15). Broccoli (21). 
Bru.MI. Sproul. (21). Cabbage (21). COullno .... r (21): AphidS. Ar· 
myworms (up to 3rd instar), Fleaooetles, Leafhopper-Usc 4-6 pounds 
per acre. Do not apply if the crop or weeds in thO treatment area are in 
bloom. 
lettuce (21). Splnoch (21): Aphids. Armyworms (up 10 3rd instar). Flea 
Beetle, Leafhopper-use 3-4 pounds per acre. 
Smlll Groin. (15): (Birley, alt •• Whoat): Aphids-Use 2·3 pounds 
per acre. Armyworms (US; to 3rd instar), leafhoppers-Use 3 pounds 
per acre. 
Dealers Should Sell In Original Packages Only. 
Term. 01 Sole n UN: On purchase 01 this proclucl buyer and user 
agree to the frllowing conditions: 
Warranty: FMC makes no warranty. expreSSed or ImptlOO. concerning 
the use of this product other than indicated on the label. Except as so 
warranted, the product is sokf as is. Buyer and user assume all risk of 
l'se andlor handling andlor storage of this material when such use andl 
Jr handling andlor storage is contrary to label instl1JCtiOns. 
Dlrectlon'lnd Recommendations: Follow directions carefully. Timing 
and method 01 application, weather and crop conditions, mixture with 
other chemicals not specifically recommended and other influencing 
factors in the use of this product are beyond the contrOl of the seller 
and are assumed by the buyer al his own risk. 
Use of Product: FMC's recommendations for the use of this ~uCl 
are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of this product 
being beyond 'he control of the manufacturer, no guarantee, exptessed 
or implied, is made as to the eHects of such or the results to be obtained 
if not used in accordance w:th directions or established safe pract~. 
Oemlges: Buyer"s or user's exclusive remedy for damages for breach 
of warranty or negligence shall be limited to direct damages not ex­
ceeding the purchase price paid and shall not include incidental or con­
sequential damages. 
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