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# CLEAN CROP METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC

- EPA Reg No: **34704-102**
- Registrant: LOVELAND PRODUCTS, INC.
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (25%)
- Label accepted: 1996-06-24
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/034704-00102-19960624.pdf

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Platte Chemical Co. 
150. S. MainStreet~ 
Fremo'nt, NE 680.25-5697 
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Clean Crop Methoxychlor 2EC 
EPA Registration No. 3470.4-'10.2 
Amendment application of October 27, 19'95 
'The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with 
registration under FIFRA, is acceptable provided that you: ' 
Submit five (5) copies of your final printed labeling before 
you release the product for shipment. Refer to the A-79 Enclosure 
for a further description of. final printed labeling. 
If, these conditions are not complied with, the,registration 
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 6(e). 
Your release for s~ipment of the pLoduct bearing the amended 
labeling constitutes acceptance of these conditions'. 
A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records. 
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Enclosure 
Sincerely your's 
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De~_n_i_s_ H •. Edwards, Jr. 
Product Manager (19) 
Insecticide Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Division, (750.5C)

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Under the FederaJ Ineedlclda 
FWlglcide, """ Rodenticide Ad 
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Methoxychlor: 1,1, 1-trlchloro-2,2-1>ls 
(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane __ •••••••••••••••• '.' ••• 25.0% 
INERT INGREDIENTS ••••• _ •••••••.•••••••••••••••••• 75.0% 
---TOTAL 100.0% 
ContaIns 2 Jbs. methoxychlor p"r gallon. 
Contalnspetroleum dlStllates. 
Only For Sale To, Use & Storage by 
Agricultural Personnel, Lawncare & 
Landscaping Personnel, Vector Control Personnel, 
Or Commercial Applicators. 
Do Not Store Below 45 0 F. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
See Below For Additional Precautionary Statements 
EPA REG. NO. 34704-102 
EPA EST_ NO. 34704-CO-3 
NET CONTENTS 5 GALS. (18.92L) 
4958 EXP10Y95 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION 
Harmful if swallowed. inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Avoid con­
tact with skin, eyes or clothing_ Avoid breathing spray mist. 
Personal Protective Equipment: 
Some materials Ihat are chemical-resistant to this product are listed 
belOW. If you want more options. follow the instructions for categol)' G on 
the EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. 
Applicators and other hand1em must wear: long~s!ee\led shirt and 
long pants. chemical~resistant gloves. such as barrier laminate: or viton 
and shoes plus socks. 
Follow manufacturer's instrucUons for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If 
no such instructions for washables. use detergent and hot water. Keep 
and !Nash PPE separately from other laundry. . 
Engineering controls statements: 
When handlers usa closed systems Or enclosed cabs, in a manner that 
meets with requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 
for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170240 (el) (4-6)J, the handler PPE 
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 
Wash hands before eating, drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or 
using the toilet. 
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thor-
~ oughly and put on clean clothing. 
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the out­
side of gloves before removing. As soon as possible. wash thor­
oughly and change into clean clothing. 
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. STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting due to aspiration hazard. Gastric 
laVage Is indicated if material is taken internally. Contact a physician or 
poison control center immediatety. 
If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air immediately. Apply artiliclal respi­
ration if indicated. 
If On Skin: Wash affected areas with plenly of soap and water. 
If In Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention If irritation 
persists. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. For terrestrial 
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. Drift and 
runOff may be hazardous 10 aquatic organiSms in neighboring areas. 00 
not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwalecs. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
DO NOT use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame. 
D[RECT[ONS FOR USE 
It Is a violation 01 Faderal Law to use this product in a manner Inconsis­
tent with its labeling. 
For any requirements specific to your Slate or Tribe, consult the agency 
responsible for pesticide regulation. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with ils labeling and with the 
Worker Prolection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Siandard conlains 
requiremenls for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, lor-
ests. nurseries. and greenhouses. and handlers of agricultural pesti-
cides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific in-
structions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label 
about personal protective equipment (PPE), and reslricted·entry inter-
val. The requirements In this box only apply to uses of this product that 
are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not apply this produci in a way that will contact workers or other 
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protecled handlers may 
be in the area during application. 
00 not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the ra .. 
stricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. 
PPE required for early entry 10 treated areas that is permittac;l under the 
Wocker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything 
that has been treated, such as plants, soil. or water. Is: coveralls, 
chemical-resistant gloves. such as barrier laminate or viton and shoes 
plus socks. 
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
The requirements in this box apply to Uses oflhis product that are NOT 
within the scope 01 the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural 
pesticides (40 eFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is 
used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries. or 
greenhouses~ 
Keep children and pets out of the treated area until sprays have dried. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PROHIBITIONS: 00 nolcontaminate water, food. or feed by storage or 
disposal. Open dumping is prohibiled. Do nol reuse empty container. 
Do- not store under conditions Which might adversely aHect the con­
tainer or its ability to function properly. 
STORAGE: Do not store below temperature 0145 degrees F. "stored at 
colder temperatures. product may form crystals that are difficult to 
redissolve, and product effectiveness may be reduced. If inadvertent

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METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC 
EPA REG. NO. 34704-102 
CORN (7): Fall Armyworm, Armyworm, Japanese Beelle, Flea Beetles: 
Use 2 to 41/2 qts. per acre. Do not feed treated corn to livestock. 
GRAPE (14): Berry Moth, Grape Leafhopper, JapanesEt Beetle, LEtaf 
Skeletonize". Rosa Chafer.-Use 2 to 6 qts. per acre or 2 to 3 qts. per 100 
gals. of water at 100 to 200 gals. per acre. 
Storage and Disposal, Cont'd. PEANUTS (7). SOYBEANS (7): Velvet Bean Caterpillar, Mexican BEtan 
cold storage occurs for a short time period, it may be possible to Beetle. Japanese BeeUe, Blister Beetl~ Garden Webworm. Alfalfa 
reconstiMe the product. Place in warm storage (70 to 80 degrees F.) Webworm, Cowpea Curculio, Leafhoppers, Fall Armyworm-Use 2 to 6 
until product reaches room temperature and then a.gitate to dissolve qts. per acre.. Do not graze or feed .treated soybean hay or straw to 
crystals. This technique is usually not effective for large crystals or a livestock. t . 
solid crystalline layer at the bottom of the container. Store In safEt pEAs(7): Pea Weevil~Use 3 t06qts. per acre. Apply when insects first 
manner. Store in original container only. Store in cool, dry place. Keep appear and repeat ~ needed. Bean Leaf Beetle-Use 2 10 6 qts. per 
container tightly closed when nol in use. Reduce stacking height . acre. Do not grazEt or feed treated pea vines or pea hay 10 !iveslock. 
where local conditions can affect package strength. Personnel should POTA"(O (Irish} (0): Colorado Potalo Beetle, Flea Beetles, Fall Army-
use clothing and equipment consislent with good pesticide handling. worm, Leafhoppers, Blister Beetles-Use 2 to 4'12 qts. per acre. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal SWEET POTATO (0), YAM (0): Fall Armyworm, Flea Beetles-Use 2 to 
of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal 41f2qts. peracra . 
Law. If thesEt wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label TOMATO (7): Colorado Potato Beetle, Flea Beetles, Fall Armyworm, 
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Leafhoppers. BrJSter Beetles-Use 2 to 6 qts. per acre. May be applied 
Agency, or Ihe Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA up to one day of hal'Vest if 31/2qts. or less is used. 
Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Metal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then LIVESTOCK 
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a CATTLE (except dairy animals): For the control of certain external 
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures. approved by state-and local parasites-Use as spray only. Do not use in dipping vats. For c6ntrol of 
authorities. Plastic: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling horn mes, apply a solution containip9 1% Methoxychlor to each mature 
or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or animal. To prepare a 1 % solution use 1 quart METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC In 
incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If 121/2 gallons ofwater and appty 2 quarts of this spray mixture per mature 
burned, stay out of smoke. animal. FOr control of Short-Nosed and Long-Nosed cattle lice, apply as 
a drenching spray using same rale as above. Repeat applications every 
Apply METHOxYCHLOR 2ECat recommended rates with ground equip- three to four weeks during fly season but do not apply more often than 
mant to thoroughly cover foliage and fruit. Mix METHOXYCHLOR 2EC in once every lhreeweeks. Do Not use on dairy animals, In milk rooms or in 
waler usiQ9 the appropriate volume of water for equipment to be used (for dairy barns. Do Not use in dipping vats. 
examplEt, 3 to 20 gallons of water per acre for ground concentrate spray- HOGS: FOrcontrol of lice apply a solutlon containing 1 % Methoxychlor to 
ers and grealer amounts for high volume sprayers). each mature animal. To prepare a 1 % solution use 1 quart METHOXY· 
Begin application at first Sign of infestation (for fruits, begin at petal fall) CHLOR 2 EC in 12'/. gallons of water and apply 2 quarts of this dilution 
and repeat at 7 to 14 day intervals or as needed. 00 not apply within Ihe as a drenching spray per mature animal. 
number of days to harvest as Indicated in( )immedlalelyfollowingeach SHEEP. NON-LACTATING GOATS: FOr control of TIcks, Keds, Fleas 
crop. apply a solution containing 1 % Methoxychlor to each mature animal. To 
Do not apply this product through any Iype of Irrigation system. prepare a 1% solution use 1 quart METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC in 12'/2 
gallons of water and apply 2 quarts of thIs dilution as a drenching spray 
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE per maturEt animal. 
ALFALFA (7), CLOVER (7), COWPEAS (7), and FORAGE GRASSES - . CATILE BACK RUBBER TREATMENT (Horn Files on Beef Cattle): 
(7): Alfalfa Weevil Larvae-Use 2 to 3 quarls per acre. When the Alfalfa Prepare a 50., Methoxychlor solution by mixing 1 ql METHOXYCHLOR 
Weevil Larvae count reaches 25 porsweep use Ihe2 quart per acre rate. 2 EC with 5 qts. slave oil or light grade fuel oil. Pour 1 gal. of this mixture 
When the Alfalfa Weevil Larvae count is more than 50 per sweep use the evenly over 15 to 20 ft. of burlap "cable," in each of several cattle 
3 quart per acre rate. Leafhopper, SpiUlebug-Use 1 to 2 quarts per acre. rubbing units installed in areas where animals loaf or feed. The burlap 
Alfalla Caterpillar, Rea Beetles-Use 1'/. to 2 quarts per acre. Clover should be retreated every 3 to 5 weeks using 2qts. of mixture per 15t020 
Leaf Weavil. Alfalfa Webworm, Fall Armj'Worm, Pea Weevil-Use 2 to 3 ft. of "cable." Regular exposure of animals for about 10 weeks is neces-
quarls per acre. Armyworms-Use 3 to 4 quarts per acrs. Do not graze or sary for best results. This method is also effective In reducing CatUe Lice 
feed treated cowpea vines or cowpea hay to livestock. Infestations. ~ 
CONTACT AND SPACE SPRAY FOR FUES: To recuce populations of 
ASPARAGUS (3): Asparagus Beetles-use 2 to 4'12 quarts per acre. If houseflies and stablEt flies, in barnyards, in alleys, and other outdoor 
applied within 3 days of harvest, remove residues by washing or blanch- locations, dilute 1 pint of METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC with 2'/. gals. of water 
Ing. and apply in space by mist blower or directly to files by hydraulic sprayer, 
APPLE (7), PEAR (7), QUINCE (7): Apple Maggot, Codling Moth, Japa- hand sprayer or cylindrical pressure sprayer. Car .. should be taken to 
nese BeeUe, PlUm Curculio, Tent Caterpillar-Use 71/2 to 15 quarts per avoid contamination of milk handling eqUipment, feedstuffs, feed 
acre, or 2 to 3 quarts per 100 gals. water at 350 to 500 gals. per acre. troughs and watering receptacles. Dairy animals should not be present 
APRICOT (21), CHERRY (7), NECTARINE (21), PEACH (21), PLUM (7), while spraying. Do not use in dairy barns, milk rooms or poultry houses. 
PRUNE (7): Cherry Fruitworm, Cherry Fruitflles, Japanese Beetle, PlUm ORNAMENTALS AND SHADE TREES 
Curculio, Rose Chafer, Tent Caterpillar, Cankerworms-Use 7'/2 to 15 This productlsNOTto be used in public parks. 
qls. per aerEt, or2 to 3 qts. per 100 gals. water at 350 to 500 gals. per acre. FLOWERS, ORNAMENTALS: FOr control of Blister Beetles, Canker· 
BEANS (3), BLACK-EYED PEAS (3): Corn Earworm. Cucumber Bee- worms, Tent Caterpillers. Cucumber Beetles, FlEta Beetles, Fleahoppers, 
ties, Fall Armyworm, Alfalfa and Garden Webworms. Flea Beetles, Mexi. Flower Thrips. Japanese Beetle, leafhoppers. Rose Chafer, Rose Slugs 
can BEtan Beetle, Potato Leafhopper, Bean Leaf Beetle, Japanese (sawflies): Use 2 to 3 qts. per 100 gals. of water. Spray thD'roughly to 
Beetle-Apply 2 to 6 quarts per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of runoff. Begin applicatlonswheninsects first appear and repeatat7 to 14 
harvest if vines are to be used for feed or forago. day intervals or as needed. For Tent Caterpillars, apply when lalVae first 
appear before they begin to spin their web. 
BROCCOLI (14), BRUSSELS SPROUTS (14), BEETS (Roots-14, SHADE TREES AND SHRUBS: Tenl Caterpillars, Canke~rms, Japa. 
Tops-14), CABBAGE (3), CAULIFLOWER (7), CARROTS (14), COL- nese Beetle-Use 2 to 3 qts. per 100 gals. of water, spray thoroughly to 
LARDS (14), EGGPLANT (7). KALE (14), KOHLRABI (7), LETTUCE runoff. Begin applications when insects first appear and repeat at 7· to 
(14), PEPPER (7), RADISH (7), RUTABAGA (7), SPINACH (14), TUR- 14-day intervaJsas needed. 
NIP (Roots-7, Tops-14): Blister Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leafhoppers, CONTROL OF ELM BARK BEETLES: The principal carriers of the 
Alfalfa Looper. Fall Armyworm, Japanese BeeUe, Imported fungus which causes Dutch Elm dfsease. Remove- motor vehicles from 
Cabbageworm-Apply 2 to 41/2 quarts per acre. spray areas or wash immediately after spraying. Spray may damage 
BLACKBERRY (14), LOGANBERRY (14), RASPBERRY (14), BOYSEN- paint finishes. 
BERRY (14). DEWBERRY (14), YOUNGBERRY (14), STRAWBERRY For HYDRAUUC SPRAYERS-Mix 8 gals. of product to 100 gals. of 
(14): Rose Chafer, Strawberry Weevil, Flea BeeUes, Omnivorous Leaf water. Apply sufficient spray to thoroughly wet all bark on trunk, limbs 
11er, Spittlebugs, Japanese BeeUe-Apply 210 3 qts. per acre, or per 100 and twigs; 20 to 30 gals. of spray are usually required for a 50· foot elm 
gals. per acre. tree. 
BLUEBERRY (14), CURRANT (14), GOOSEBERRY (14): Japanese For MIST SPRAYERS-Mix 5 gals. of product 10 10 gals. 01 water. 
BeetlEt, Cranberry Frultworm, Leafhoppers, San Jose Scale(crawJers): 2 Thorough coverage of all bark surlaces is important; usually 2 to 3 gals. 
'06 qts. per acre. or 2to 3 qts. per 100 gals. of waler at 100 to 200 gals. of spray are required to adequalelycover a 5O-foot elm tree. 
per acre. Make application as a dormant spray treatment. any time after the elm 
trees lose their leaves in the fall and before the new leaves or flowers 
CANTALOUPE (7), CUCUMBER (7), MELONS (7). PUMPKINS (7), appear in the spring. Apply when temperature is above 40 degrees F. 
SQUASH (7): Squash Vine Borer, Fall Armyworm, Cucumber Beenes, and there is no danger of freezing before the spray dries. 
Flea Beetles-2 to 6 qts. per acre. May be applied wilhin one day of CONTROL OF ELM LEAFHOPPER (Vectors of Elm Phloem 
harvest if 3" 2 qts~ per acre or less is used. Necrosis)-Apply first application when elm leaves are fully grown. Use 
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METHOXYCHLOR 2 EC 
EPA REG. NO. 34704-102 
a 6% spray solulion of METHOXYCHLOR 2EC with a mist blower or a 
1 % spray solullon in a conventional sprayer. This appncation will be 
made in May in the Southern States and in June in the Northern Slates. 
Thoroughly cover all leaf surfaces. When second lIush of growth appear, 
usually 1 to 2 months after first treatment. repeat the above applIcation 
covering all leaf surfaces thoroughly. 
In those siaieS where both the Elm Leafhopper and Elm Leaf Beelle are 
known to be present a three-spray schedule will provide effective control . . 
Apply protective spray before Elm flowers or leaves sproul, follow with 
second protective spray 21/2 to 3 months after the first. Then apply the 
third protective spray about 1 to 3 months after the second protective 
spray. Be sure to thoroughly cover all bark and foliar surfaces with each 
protective spray. 
" NOTICE 
PLATTE WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS 10 THE 
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION ON THE LABEL THt;;:REOF AND IS REA­
SONABLY FIT FOR THE PURPOSES STATED ON SUCH LABEL ONLY 
WHEN USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIONS UNDER 
NORMAL USE CONDITIONS. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE 10 ELIMINATE ALL 
RISKS INHERENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PROD­
UCT. CROP INJURY, INEFFECTIVENESS, OR OTHER UNINTENDED 
CONSEQUENCES MAY RESUL:r BECAUSE OF SUCH FAGlORS AS 
WEATHER CONDITIONS, PRESENCE OF OTHER MATERIALS, OR 
THE MANNER OF USE OR APPLICATION, ALL OF WHICH ARE BE­
YOND THE CONTROL OF PLATTE. IN NO CASE SHALL PLATTE BE 
LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OFTHIS PRODUCT. ALL 
SUCH RISKS SHALL BE ASSUMED BYTHE BUYER. 
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, PLATTE MAKES NO 
,WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY 
KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR BY USAGE OF TRADE, 
STATUlORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD 10 THE PRODUCT 
SOLID, INCLUDING, BUT Nor LIMITED 10, MERCHANTABILITY, FIT­
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE OR ELIGIBILITY OFT-HE 
PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR TRADE USAGE. BUYER'S OR 
USER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND PLATTE'S lOrA!.. LIABILITY, 
SHALL BE FOR DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE COST OF THE 
PRODUqr. 
FORMULATED FOR 
PLATTE CHEMICAL CO. 
150 SO. MAIN STREET FREMONT, NEBRASKA 68025-5697