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# HELENA METHYL PARATHION 2 LB.

- EPA Reg No: **5905-348**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (25%)
- Label accepted: 1987-11-23
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00348-19871123.pdf

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ME.THYL PARATlumr 2 LB. 
Emulsifiable Liquid 
AGrIVE INGREDIDlTS (By Weight) 
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This product contains 2 pOlmds Methyl Parathion per gallon. 
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, lEST AyAiLABLE COpy I 
Precautionary Statements 
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Hazards to Humans And Domestic Animals 
DANGER-POISON 
;' POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED 
IF SWAUOWED- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching 
DO MOT .-J.OW back of throat with finger or blunt object. Do not induce vomiting or give 
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anylhing by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. 
POISONOUS B" SKIN CONTACT 
POISonous if touched by hands or spilled or splashed on skin. in eyes or on 
~ ......... clothing (liquid goes through clothes.) 
e:: POISONOUS IF BREAYHED 
Breathing vapors. spray mISt or dust may be fatal. 
DO MOT TOUCH STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
POISONING SYMPTOMS 
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Parathion is a very dangerous poi"",. It rapidly enters the body by contact with 
all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material must be removed 
immediately. Exposed persons must rec:eiYe prompt medical traatment 0< they 
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meydie. 
Some ofthesigns and symptoms of poI"",lng are: Heedache. nausaa. vomiting. 
cramps. weakness. blurred vision. pin-point pupils, tlghtnesa in chest labored 
breathing. nervousnMI. sweating. watering of eyes. drooling or frothing of 
DOMOT-.mtI mouth and nose. muscle spasms and coma. .. CaU a dOctor (phYSICIan). clinic or hospllallmmedl.tely. Expfaln thAl the victim hn been exposed to 
parathion and describe his condition. 
+ FIRST AID TREATMENT + 
Cal a doctor (physician), dink: or hospitaIlmmedI~ Explain that the 
victim hal been exposed to. . ' pat all..., and detlClibe his cOlldltlori. 
It bceclhlng ". ItcPJIM, start artifIc:iIt mpildon ~ and 
malntai'l until doctor sees vic:IIm. 
It ... 'Iowl d, drinlc 1 or 2 gl ..... of water and Induce YOmitIng by touc:t'ing 
back of thr«* with ftnger. 00 noIlnduc:e \'OITIiting or 11M anyttq by mouth 
to an unc:onsc:iouI peraon. Get medIc:II attMttIon. 
In cueof=ntllct, immediately 1Iush~ .. or skin with p!entyofwaterfor at 
l.:Iast 15 minutes while rtmoYing c:ontamInated clothing and shoee. See 
dodorim~ 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Since r.y 1)11 ,,*,,",1 from IbeorcltIon ofthllc:omb!nllllon producI .... 1IkeIy 
to be thoae of . par~ intoxa"cn. lr'Nbilf'f'lt should be dnc:ted 
tow~"da the relief of c:hoIinMIer .. 1 InhII*kt;. 
Antidote - adrnInIIW atiopiM II.ifatiIIn _ de 1.1, TWO to FOUR mg. 
i~ or intram'lICIliarty .I00I1 .. c:ywm "1. Dliercorne. Rlpell at 5 to 10 minute Intervale untI signa of ~ ~PAM 
~=.Is~NO~E~~l1Hl:E~~IUZERa' with 
Paratliion I •• strong c:hoIinMIerue InhibiIor affdlg the c~ end 
peripheral nervoul systema and producing cardiac and relplratory 
dtplMSion. At ftrat sigri of pulmonary edema. the PII*'C should be given

5upplerr,ental oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued absorption 
of the poison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported atter initial 
improvement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS 
INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
Consult your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
regarding posting treated areas. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and 
1·liidlife. Birds in treated area rray be killed. Do not apply 
directly to I'later or wetlands (Sl'larnps, bogs, marshes, potholes). 
Runoff and drift from target areas rray be hazardous to aquatic 
organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate l'later 
by cleaning of equipment or disposal of ~laste. 
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment 
or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product 
or allml it to drift to blooming crips or l'leeds if bees are 
visiting the treatment area. 
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ENDAN3ERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS 
TIle use of any pesticide in a manr.ec that may k.ill at" other-.. ise haatl an 
endangered at" ~~ceatened species at" adversely modify theit" habitat is a 
Violation of federal laws. TIle use of this pco::luct is controlled to pcevent 
death or haem t~J endangered or thceatened spedes that ocC'.Ir in the follQ<olirq 
counties or ais.ewhere in theit" ran;e. 
Before u:sirg this pesticide in the followirg counties }Ql must obtain the EPA 
Cropland Endar.gered S\)8Cies Bulletin. TIle use of this pesticide is prohibited in 
theM counties unless specified othet'olise in the Bulletil'-s. TIle EPA Bulletin is 
available flXl1l either jQ.Ir count.y .'gricultural Extension .'gent, tM €ndarger:ect 
SpeCies Speciali.st in jQ.It" State Wildlife .'gency Headquaceer:s Ot" the appccpriate 
Regional Office of either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service (~) at" the 
U.S. Envicont'Bntal Protection .'geney. nilS 8UUErIN MUST BE RElTtEWEO PRIOR 
10 PESTICIDe: USE. 
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PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use or store near heat or open name. 
DIRECTiONS FOR USE 
It !s ~ vioja~ of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent 
with its labeling. 
RE-ENTRY STATEMENT 
Do not "PPIY this product In such a manner as ~o directly or through drift 
expose wonters 01' other persons. The area being treated must be vacated 
by unprotected persons. 
00 not enter treated area for 48 hours unleA appropriate protective 
clothing is worn. 
Protective clothing means, at least, a hat or other suitable head CU'Oerii'lg, a 
long slee'led shirt and long legged trousers or a coverall type garment (all of 
closely woven fabric covering~tIlc body, Including tM anna and lege), shoes 
and socks. 
Because certain states may require more restric:tlve reentJylntervals for 
various crops treated with thlu product, consult your State DepaI b i i6I'it of 
Agriculture for further information. . 
Wl1tten or oral warnings must be given to wortcers who are .xpected to be in 
a treated area or In an area ~ to be treated with thIa product. Inform 
wortcers of area or fields that may not be entered withOut specIftc p!otective 
. clothing, period of time field must be vacated and appropriate ICtIons to 
take in case of accidental .xposu .... An .xampIe of such information is 
given under written wamlnga. When 0l"Il wamlnga are giYIn, warnings 
shall be given in a language customarily understood by WOf1cerI. Oral 
warnings must be given if theiW is reuon to believe that written warnings 
cannot M understood by worQra. WrItten wcminga must Include the 
following information: 
DANGER 
Area treated with Nethyl Parathion on (InMrt date). 00 
not ent.r without ~ate protective clothing fOl' 48 hours (InMrt State 
Depallli ... 1t of Agricultu ... 's ..... '1try int.rval, If more ... Itrictive). 
In case of aocldental .xpolIUIW to pesticide spray 01' dust, wash the skin 
thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash 
before reuse. If kl .Y •• , ftush with plenty of water. if inhaled, go to In ar •• 
where the pelticide hu not been applied. Get medlcallttel'ltlon If nllded. 
Reentry into treated fields is prohibited for 48 hours after 
application, unless all protective clothing and equipment 
required for early reentry as described else\'lhere on the label 
are worn. 
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WORK SAFETY RULES 
The National pesticide Telecommunication Network is 
available tor recommendations regarding poisoning management, 
emergency trea~ent, and other information regarding the 
toxicity ot methyl parathion. The toll tree nUll1ber for the 
National Pesticide Telecommunication Network is 1-800-858= 
7378. 
If handled indoors provide mechanical axhaust ventilation. 
Keep all unprotected persons, children, liVestock, and pets 
away trom treated area or where therei. danger of dritt. Do 
not rub eye. or mouth with hands. It you te.l sick in any 
way, STOP work and gat halp right away, See First Aid (Practical 
Treatment) aaction. 
HANDLE THE CONCENTRATE ONLY WHEN WEAlUlfG· THE FOLLOWING 
PRO'l'ECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQt1IPMEN'r: 
Wear a protactive auit ot one or two piece. 
thai: cover .. all para of the b0d7 excapt: tha 
head:, handa, Md taat. Wear cha.ical r .. tstant 
glova., eha.ical ra.i.tant apron, and ch .. ieal 
raai.tant .hoa., shoe coveringa, or boota~ 
Wear goggle. or a tac. ah1Gld. .Wear a pa.ticide 
re.pirator approve4 by the National Institute 
tor Occupational Satety an4 Haalth undar the 
prevision. of 30 erR part II. 
TJS~ ONLY WH!II WEARING THE FOLLOWING PRO'f%C'rIVE 
CLO'l'BING ANl)··EQt1IPK!N'l' DUlUNG HIXING/LOADING, 
APPLICATION, REPAIR, AND CLEANIlfG OF APPLICATION 
EQt1Il'MEN'r, DISPOSAL OJ! PUTIClDI AND EARLY 
REEN'rRY INTO'rllDTEO ~I protective suit of 
one or two piece. coval'inq all para of the 
body except the hea4, hand~, and te.~, chasical 
reai.tant glOVe., cheaical ~.ai.tant aho .. (or 
ch~eal r •• istant shoe cov.rinq. or cheaical 
r •• i.tant boota) , goggl •• or tace shi.14, hood 
or wid. brimae4 hat, NIOSS approve4 r.spirator. 
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IF MIXING/LOADING IS PERFORMED OSING A CLOSED 
SYSTEM, THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND 
EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS ~.l( ALTERNATIVE: long­
sleeve shirt; long-legged pants; chamical resistant 
gloves; chemical resistant apron; shoes and s~ck5. 
Goggles or taca shield must ba worn when the system 
is under pressura. All othlr protlctiva clothinq 
and lquipment requirad tor usa with opan systems 
must be available nearby. 
IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED OSING AN ENCLOSED CAS 
OR COCKPIT, TR! rOLUl'lnNG P!<01'!!CTIVE! CI.OTHING 
AND EQUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTDNATIVE!: long-slaev. shirt and long-llgged pants I. aho.s and 
socks. Chemical resistant ·gloves·must b. available 
in the cab or cockpit and must ba worn c1uring 
entry to and exit tro the application vehicl •• 
1'.11 other protective clothing' and equipllent required 
tor us~ c1urinq application aust ba available in 
the cal:) and must- b. worn when exiting the cal:! into 
treated area. When used tor this purpoa., contaminated 
clothinq uy not: b. brought: back into the cal:! 
unles. in an .nclosura IUch a. a plastic baq. 
REMEHBU.~S CIDrHING IS IlfADEQUATE TO PROTECT YOU 
DURING R.!PAIR AND CLEANING 01' APPLICA'l'XON EQUIPKEln' 
AND. URLY RED'l'llY TO 'l'llDTn AUAS I RUU TO 
PRO'l'ECTIVE CI.OTJlING AND EQUIPHEN'r REQtmI!:HEN'l'S 
A.SOV1!i. 
IHPORTAN'l'1 It p •• ticic1. CCIUIS in contact with 
skin, wash ott with loap aDd watlr an4:contact & 
physician immediately. Alway. wash hands, tac., 
and &%lIS with soap and weter betor • ..,kinq, eatinq, 
drinking. or toUeting. 
AnD waUl batara r8llov~ glove., nab th .. with 
soap and wat.r.. Tak. ot~·cll worle c:Ioth •• and shoes. 
Show.r using soap and wa~. Wear only clean 
cloth •• when laavinq job-iSo not walS' contaminated 
clothinq. Paraancl clot.lU.nq worn dlU'1n9" worle must 
b. stored and l.underld s.,arataly troll protactiv. 
clothing and ha.aahol4 article.. Stora protective 
cl~th1nq separately troll p.rsonal clot~inq. Clean 
or la~er protective clothinq atter each u ••• 
R •• pintor. m~ ba cllaned anc! tUtu. X'''placed 
accordinq to in8tructiona included with ~~a r.spirators •. 
ProtectiVe clothinq anc! protactive e~iPllent heavily 
contuinat.c! or drenched. .with lIIathyl parathion lIIust 
ba de.troy.4 accorc!inq to stat. and local requlations. 
HEAVILY CON'l'AHIlQ'l'Ill OR DUNCH!D ClDl'BING CANNOT BE 
AD!QUA'l'!LY DECON'l'AHINA'l'!D. DURING AUIAL APPLICATION, 
JrolWI,..J'LAGGDS AD PROllIltlDD. ' .•.. 
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Storage and Disposal 
P .. tlclde Storage 
Do not store below 20"F, (- 7"C). 
Do not use 01' store near heat, open name or hot surfaces. 
Keep out of reach of children and animal,. Store in original containers 
only. Store in a cool, dry plaoe and aYOid exClS! heat Carefully open 
containers. After partial use, rep/ace lids and close tightly. 00 not put 
concentrate 01' dilute material into fOOd or drink containers. Do not 
contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, 01' feed by 
storage 01' disposal. 
In case of spill, avoid contact. isolate area and keep out animals 
and unprotected persons. Connne spills. CaJI901~761:"0050 
To confine spiU: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat 
litter 01' commercial clay. If dry material, coyer to pravent dispersal. 
Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify contents. 
PntIcIde 01., ... 
Pe~ wastes are acutely hazardouI. Improper disposal of excass 
pestic:ide, spray mixture, 01' rInsate is a violation of Federal Law. If 
these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to !abel 
instruc:tlon8, contact your Stale Pesticide 01' Environmental Control 
Agency, 01' the Hazardous Wute representative at the nearest EPA 
Regionll 0fIIc:e for guidance. 
ContaIner 01., ... 
Netal containers- Triple rinse (or eqtd.valent). Then offer for 
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a 
saritary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state 
and local authorities. 
Plastic containers- Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer 
for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in 
a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allovled by state 
and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

DIRECTION FOR USE 
This product is an emulsifiabl. cancentrat. that mixes readily 
with water for use in the control of certain insects attacking 
cotton and soybean. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON COTTON 
For early season control of aphids. thrips and fI.choppers us. 
1 quart per acre of this material in suHicient water to give 
good coverage. 
For mid and late season control of boll wHvil. bollworm. 
thrips. flea hoppers. Iygus and other plant bugs and lealwarm 
use lY. to 2 quarts per acre of this material in suHici.nl waler 
10 give good cove rag •. 
Mix wilh woler. 10 gallons pey acre for ground applicalion; 1 
10 3 gallons per acre for aerial applicalian. Mix wilh water by 
agilalion; agilole Ihe mixture whil. spraying. If allowed 10 
sland. r80gilale before use. 
Care should be laken Ihallhis malerial is nal allowed 10 drift 
onlo neighboring crop or non-crap area •. 
USAGE CAUTION: Callan which has received applicalions of 
Ihis inseclicide should nal be grazed by dairy animals or 
animals being finished far slaughl.r. 
Do nal feed ~rosh from Irealed cottan 10 such onimols. Do nol 
apply wilhin 7 days of hand picking or harvest. Workers 
enlering field wilhin 204 hours after applicalion should wear 
prolective clothing. 
DlftCTlONS FOR USE ON SOYIEANS 
Appl~' 1 1/, 10 2 quarts af Ihis product per ocr. 10 contrc;1 
aphids. armyworms. bean leaf bHlles. corn earworms. 
grasshoppers. green cloverworms. slink bugs. and velvelbean 
caerpillars. For aircraft application. use wilh 1 103 gallons of 
water per ocr. consislanl wilh crop growth and good 
coverag •. For ground equipmenl. us. with 1010 20 gallons of 
water per acre. 
CAUTION 
Avoid spray drift. Do nol apply I ... Ihan 3 w .. ks before 
harvesl. Do nol feed Ir.cled planls or .nsilog. mode from 
Irealed plants 10 poultry. dairy animals or animals being 
finished for slaughler. Do nol feed soybean mill Irash 10 
lives lock or poullry. 
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CONDITIONS OF SALE - LUlITED I'IARRANTY 
AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES 
The directions on this label are believed to be reliable 
and should be followed carefully. Insufficient control of 
pests and/or injury to the crop to which the product is applied 
may result from the occurrence of extraordinary or' unusual 
weather conditions, the failure to follow the label directions, 
or good application practices, all of which are beyond the 
control of Helena or seller. In addition, failure to follow 
label directions may cause injury to crops, animals, man or 
the environment. Helena warrants that this product conforms 
to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably 
fit for the purpose referred to in the directions for use 
subject to the factors noted above which are beyond the control 
of Helena. Helena Ii:akes no other warranties or representations 
of any kind, express or implied, concerning the product, 
including no implied warranty of merchantibility or fitness 
for any particular purpose, and no such warrant shall be 
implied by law. 
The exclusive remed. agains~ Helena for any cause of action 
relating to the handling or use vf this product is a claim for 
damage and in no event shall damages or any other recovery of 
any kind against Helena exceed the price of the product which 
causes the alleged loss, damage, injury, or other claim. 
'ielena shall not be liable and any and all claims against 
Helena are waived, for special, indirect, incidental, or 
consequential damages or expense, of any na~ure, including, 
but not limited to, loss of profits or income, whether or not 
based on Helena"s negligence, breach of warranty, strict 
liability in tort or any other cause of action. 
Helena and the seller offer this product and the buyer 
and user accept it, subject to the foregoing conditions of 
sale and limitation of warranty, liability and remedies.