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# RIVERSIDE DITHON 63

- EPA Reg No: **9779-125**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (29.1%); Parathion (58.1%)
- Label accepted: 1988-09-13
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/009779-00125-19880913.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE - 18 point 
Due to very high acute toxicity to humans and birda 
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or 
persons under their direct supervision and only for those 
us~s covereJ by the certified applicators' certification. 
Direct supervi.ion for this product is defined as the 
certified applicators' being physicall, present during 
application, aiIing, loading, repair and eleaning of 
application equipment. CO'-ercia1 certified applicators 
must also ensure that all persons involved in these 
activities are inforaed of the precautionary state_ents. 
Riverside Trademark-
DITHON 63 
Contains 6 pound. parathion and 3 pound. methyl parathion per gallon 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrop~~ny1 pho.phorothioate* ••••• 58.1% 
O,D-dimethyl O-p ~itropheny1 phosphorothioate** ••• 29.1% 
INERT INGREDIENTS*** ••••••••.............•.•••.•.... 12.8% 
*Parathion (also known as ethyl parathion) 
**Kethy1 parathion 
***Contains 7.3% of aromatic petroleum solvent. 
TOTAL 100.0% 
Contains 6 pounds parathion and 3 pounds methyl parathion per gallon. 
ACCEPTED,

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• STOP-READ LABEL BEFORE USING. 
rEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ~ 12 point 
DANGER - red - 18 point 
PELlGRO ~ re:i 
POISON 
VENENa 
Skull , Croaabonea - red 
Can Cauae Death 
PRECAUCION 
AL USUARIO 
Si uated no lee inglea, 
no use eate producto 
haata que la etiqueta 
Ie hay a aido explicada 
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STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
FIRST AID TREATMENT + Call a doctor (phyaician), clinic or hoapital 
i.-ediately. Explain that the victim haa been "xposed to parathion­
methyl parathion and d"acribe hia condition. 
IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED: Start artificial reapiration i .. "diately 
and maintain until doctor a"". victi •• 
IF SWALLOWED: Call a phy.ician or poiaon control center. Drink 1 
or 2 glaa.ea of vater and induce vomiting by touching back of throat 
with finger, or, if available, by ad.ini8t"ring .yrup of ipecac. Do 
not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconacious person. 
IN CASE OF CONTACT: Immediately flu.h "y"a or akin with plenty of 
wat"r for at leaat 15 minute a vhile removing contaminated clothing 
and ahoe.. See doctor immediately. 
See additional PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS on left aide panel. 
EPA Reg. No. 9779 125 
Manufactured For 
RIVERSIDE/TERRA CORPORATION 
EPA Eat. No. 9779-TX-3 
NET CONTENTS 
___ GALLONS 
Terra Centre, 600 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101 
Riverside Serves Agriculture. Agriculture Serves Everyone.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
DANGER 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
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CAN KILL IF SWALLOWED 
Thi. product can kill 
you if' .. ,aUowed, even 
in ... 11 a.aunt •• pray 
mist may be fatal if 
.. wallowed. 
CAN KILL BY SKIN CONTACT 
This product can kill you 
if touched by hands or 
• pilled or spla.hed on 
akin, in eyes or on 
clothing (liquid goes 
through clothes). 
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CAN KILL IF BREATHED 
Thia product can kill 
you if vapora or .pray 
.iet are breathed • 
WORK SAFETY RULES: The National Pe.ticide Telecommunication Network is 
available for reco..endations regarding poi.oning .. nagement, emergency treat­
.ent, and other iofor.ation regarding the toxicity of parathion-.ethyl 
parathion. The toll free number for the National Pe.ticide Telecommunication 
Network is 1-800-858-7378. If handled indoors, provide mechanical exhauat ven­
tilation. Keep all unprotected persona, children, livestock, and pets away from 
treated area or where there is danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with 
handa. If you feel sick in any way, STOP work and get help right away. See 
Firat Aid (Practical Treatment) section. USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING 
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, APPLICATION, REPAIR, 
AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY 
INTO TREATED AREAS: Waterproof auit of one or two piecea covering all parts of 
the body except the head, hands, and f~et; heavy-duty chemical resiatant gloves; 
chemical resistant shoes (or chemical resistant shoe coveringa or chemical 
reaiatant boots); gogglea or face ahield (a helmet with a visor .. y be subati­
tuted during aerial application in non-encloaed cockpits); hood or wide brimmed 
hat; NIOSH approved reapirator. In addition, mixer/loaders muat wear a chemical 
reaiatant apron when using the concentrate product. IMPORTANT I If peaticide 
comea in contact with skin, wash off with so~p and water and contact a phyaician 
immediately. Alwaya waah handa, face, and arma with aoap and water before 
amoking, eating, drinking, or toileting. AFTER WORK: Before removing glovea, 
waah them with eoap and water. Take off all work clothea and ahoea. Shower 
u~ing aoap and water. Wear only clean clothea when leaving the job. Do not 
wear contaminated clothing. Personal clothing worn during work muat be stored 
and laundered aeparately from protective clothing and household articles. Store 
protective Clothing separately from peraonal clothing. Clean or launder protec­
tive clothing after each uae. Reapiratora muat ~e cleaned and filter" r.placed 
according to instructions included with the respirators. rLcle:tiv~ clothing 
and protective equipment heavily contaminated or drenched wilh pacathion-methyl 
parathion muat be deatroyed according to atate and local reg~.~.i~na. HEAVILY 
CONTANINATED OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY DECONTAH"IATED. ')'JRING 
AERIAL APPLICATION, HUHAN FLAGGERS ARE PROHIBITED.

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POISON SIGNS (Symptoms) 
Parathion-.ethyl parathion is • very dangeroul poison. It rapidly enters the 
body on contact vith all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing vet with this 
material .uat be re.oved immediately. Exposed persona muat receive prompt medi­
cal treatment or they -ay die. So.e of the ailna and .y.pto •• of poiloning are 
headache, nausea, vomiting, cra.p., weaknee., blurred vision, pin-point pupil., 
tightness in cheat, labored breathing, nervouane •• , .vesting, vatering of eyes, 
drooling or frothing of mouth and noae, mUlcle Ipasa, and coma. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Antidote--ad.iniater atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. intrave­
nously or intr •• uBcular11 .a aoon .a cyanosis i. overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 
minute interval. until signa of atropinization appear. 2-PAH chloride i. a1ao 
antidotal and .. y be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT GIVE 
HORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Parathion-methyl parathion is a strong choli­
nesterase inhibitor affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems and 
producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign of pulmonary edema. 
the patient should be given supplemental oxygen and treated symptomatically. 
Continued ablorption of the poieon -ay occur and fatal relapse. have been 
reported after initial improvement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS 
INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. 
POST TREATED AREAS 
Consult your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
regarding posting treated area.

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ENVIRONHENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish, aquatic inve~teb~ates, and wildlife. 
Bird. in treated are .... , be killed. Shri.p and other aquatic organi ••• may be 
killed at ~eco .. ended application ~ates. Do not apply di~ectly to wate~ o~ 
wetlands (swamps, bogs, .. ~.hes, and potholes). Runoff and d~ift f~o. ta~get 
a~eas may be ha~a~dous to aquatic 0~ganis.8 in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not 
cont •• inate vater when dispoain, of equip.ent vashvatera. Thi. product is 
ext~e.ely toxic to bees exposed to di~ect t~eat.ent o~ ~esidues on blooming 
c~ops or weed.. Do not apply this p~oduct o~ allow it to drift to blooming 
crop. or weeds if bees are visiting the treat_ent area. 
~HEHICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use, p~ur. spill, or store near heat or open fl •• e. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It i •• violation of Federal lav to use this product in a manner inconais.tent 
with its labeling. 
Do not apply this p~oduct through any type of i~rigation system. 
RE-ENTRY STATEHENTS: Reentry into treated fields befo~e expiration of the 
reentry interval specified on this label is prohibited, unless the protective 
clothing and equipment specified on this label are used. Unless advised other­
wise, do not reente~ t~eated fields for ) days after application. Becau"se 
certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various crops 
treated with this p~oduct, consult your State Department of Agriculture for 
further information. 
NOTICE TO CROP OWNERS: Written o~ oral wa~nings must be given to worke~s who 
are expected to be in 8 treated area or in an area abo~t to be treated with this 
product. In case of accidental exp08ure follow the informa~ion given unde~ 
STATEHENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT and have exposed person(s) c,e a physician. 
When oral warnings are given, varnings shall be given in a language customarily 
understood by workers. O~al warnings must be given if there is a reason to 
believe that written warnings cannot be understood by wo~kers. Written wafnings 
muot include the following information: DANGER. Area treated with pa~athion­
methyl parathion on (date). Do not enter without approp~iate protective 
clothing fo~ ) days, or as otherwise specified on this label. In caSe ~f ac­
cidental exp08ure immediately remove contaminated clothing, t/']~ the a~fected 
area, contact your supervisor, and have him take you to the ~oc~or.

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
DO NO~ CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. 
STORAGE 
Store in a dry location away from children, ani.als, foods, feeds, seeds, and 
other agricultural chemicals. Keep container clooed when not uoing. Do not 
allow wa~er into container as this may cause deterioration of product. Handle 
in accordance with information given under PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. Do not 
store under conditions where temperature may exceed 12DoF or below 45°F. Keep 
.torage a~e. locked when not in use. In the event of spillage or leakage, aoak 
up .. teri.l with abaorbent clay, •• nd, aawdu.t or other absorbent material. 
Scrape up and dlopose of in accordance with information given under PESTICIDE 
DISPOSAL. Repackage and relabel useable product in a oound container of a type 
approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In case of fire or other 
emergency, report at once by toll-free telephone to 800-424-9300. 
DISPOSAL 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide WBstes are acutely hazardous. Improper dtaposal 
of eXCess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate ia a violation of Federal law. If 
theae wastes cannot be diaposed of by use according to label instructions, con­
tact your State Peatlcide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardoua Waste 
representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: 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 allowed by state and local authoritied, by 
burning. If burned, otay out of smoke. Metal Containers--Triple rinse (or 
equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and 
dispose of in a sanitary landfill, )r by other procedures approved by state a~d 
local authorities. 
General Warnings and Limitationa: Do not plant any food or feed crop in 
parathion treated 8011s other than those with regiotered parathion usea. 
Consult your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
regarding posting treated areas. If crop is intended for canning, consult your 
~annery fieldman prior to application.

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GENERAL INFORMATION 
DlTRON 63 may be applied by ground .prayer. or by airplane., mixing DITHON 63 in 
water to fora an emul.ion .pray aolution. To .. ke the spray .olution, half fill 
the spray tank with water while still agitating. Continue to agitate during 
use. 
When applying with ground Rprayers calibrate 00 as to apply the recoamended 
amount of DlTRON 63 in not Ie •• than 3 gallono of water per acre. Airplane. 
should apply the recommended a.ount of DITRON 63 in not leo. than 1 gallon of 
water per acre. Always use sufficient water for adequate coverage of the crop 
foliage. 
Where a dosage range is given, use the lower rate on s.all or young plants or 
with light insect infeotations; use the higher rate on large or .. ture ,lants or 
with heavy insect infestations. 
The hazards and precautions for handling DITRON 63 in this container are equally 
ap~licable to it after dilution with water for spray application. 
Use of this product in a .. nner not in accordance with the information on' this 
label .. y injure or kill humans, domestic animals, wildlife, aquatic life, 
desirable plants, create excessive and unlawful chemical residup.s or produce 
other undesirable resulto. 
ALFALFA, CLOVER, GRASS AND VETCR: For control of aphids (greenbugs), spotted 
alfalfa aphid. alfalfa weevil larvae, alfalfa caterpillars, armyworms (up to 
third instar), climbing cutworm. and grasshoppero, use 1/3 to 2/3 pint per acre. 
For blister beetles, ~ebworms and spider aites, USe 1/2 pint per acre. For 
trotricid moths and clover leaf weevilo, use 2/3 pint per acre. For alfalfa, do 
not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
CABBAGE AND COLE CROPS (Broccoli, Brus.els Sprout., Cauliflower, Kohltabi): For 
control or aphids, imported cabbage wor •• and diamond-back mo' h., use 1/4 to 1/2 
pint per acre. For loopers, armyworm. (up to 3rd instar), flea beetles, and 
vegetable weevils, use 1/2 to 1 pint per acre. Do not apply DITRON 63 within 21 
days of harvest. 
CARROTS: For c~ntrol of aphids, leafhoppero, petrobia mites, and vegetable 
weevilo, ule 1/3 to 1/2 pint per 100 ,allono of water. Apply 300 gallons per 
acre. Do not use treated tops for food o~ feed. Do not apply DITHON 63 within 
15 days of harvest. 
CORN (Field, Hybrid, Pop and Sweet): For control of rootworm ~Jults, use'l/3 
pint pe;: acre. For aphido, armyworms up to third instar, fal', ar .. yworms, bud­
worms, opider mites, and climbing cutwor.s, use 1/2 pint per ~::!. For .tink bugs 
USe 3/4 pint per acre. For European corn borer control USe 3/5 pint per .~re. 
Apply firot opray when 75% of corn plant. ohow shot-hole feedinp, ~nd fullov with 
two additional opray. at 5 to 7 day intervMlo. Use sufficient ~.t~r per !cre to 
r~~yi~~ ~omp!ete coverage and b~ certAin whorls of plants ace weLL tr~a~!d. Do 
not apply to corn during the pollen ahed period. Do not apply DITRON 6~ t~ corn 
within 12 day. of ha~ve.t. cutting. or forage ulle. Do not reenter trea~~d 
fields for 6 dRYS.

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COTTON: For control of cotton leafwor~s, fleahoppers, Lygus bugs, red spider 
mitea, thrips and garden webworms, use 1/2 pint ,er acre. For control of cabbage 
loopers and boll weevils. use 2/3 to I 1/3 pinta per acre. Foe bollwor •• and 
budworms use 1 1/3 pints per acre. For aphids, cotton leaf perforators, 
armyworms up to third instar, stink bugs and saltmarsh caterpillars, us~ I pint 
per acre. Application to cotton should be made at 4 to 5 day intervals until 
control is obtained. Workers entering fields within 24 hour. after application 
should wear protective clothing. Do not apply DITHON 63 within 1 days of har­
vest or of handpicking cotton. 
ONIONS: For control of onion thrip8, use 1/3 pint per acre. Do nol apply 
DITHON 63 within 15 days of harvest. 
POTATOES: For control of a~hid8, blister beetles, leafhoppers, leaf miners, 
plant bugs, potate psyllids, thrips, and vegetable weevils, use 1/2 to 1 1/3 pints 
per acre. Do n~t apply DITHO~ 63 within 5 days of harvest. 
SHALL GRAINS (Barley, Oats, Wheat): For co~trol of armyworms up to third 
instar, fall armyworms, winter grain mites and thrips, use 1/4 pint per acre. For 
aphids (greenb.tgs) use 1/3 pint per acre. For grasshoppers and brown wheat 
mites, use 1/2 pint per acre. For climbing cutworms, leafhoppers and Say's plant 
bugs, use 1/2 to 3/4 pint per acre. For chinch bugs and false chinch bugs, use 1 
pint per acre. Do not apply DITHON 63 to small grains within 15 days of har­
vest, pasturing, cutting, or forsge use. 
SORGHUH: For control of corn earworms, corn-leaf aphids, false chinch bugs and 
sorghum webworms, use 1/3 pint per acre. For sorghum midges, use 1/2 pint per 
acre. Leaf injury may Occur on some hybrid varieties of sorghum. Spray a few 
rows a week or so before booting to test effects upon plants. Do not apply 
DITHON 63 to sorghum within 21 days of harvest, cutting or forage use. 
SOYBEANS: For control of two-spotted mites, use 1/2 pint per acre. Fpr stink 
bugs use 2/3 pint per acre. For bollworms, fall armywo$ms, gleen cloverworms, 
velvet bean catp.r~illars and webworms, use 7/8 pint per acre. Do not apply more 
than 2 applications per growing season. Do not apply DITHO~ 63 to soybeans 
within 20 days of harvest or forage use. 
NOTICE: Seller warrants that the product conforms to its chemical description 
and is leasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in accor­
dance with directions under normal conditions of use, hut neither this warranty 
nor any other warra~ty of merchantabJlity or fitness for a particular pUlr~se, 
express or implied, extends to the use of this product contracy t .. label 
instructions, or under abnormal conditions. or under conditions not reasunably 
foreseeable to Seller and Buyer assumeS the risk of any such u'e.