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# RIVERSIDE 10% PARATHION GRANULES

- EPA Reg No: **9779-205**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (10%)
- Label accepted: 1988-09-13
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/009779-00205-19880913.pdf

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RtSTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to very high acute toxicity to humans and birds 
For ~tail sale to and use only by certified applicator or 
person under their direct supervision and only for those 
users covered by the certified applicator's certification. 
Direct supervision for this product i3 defined as the 
certified applicator'. being physically present during 
application, mixing, loading, repair and cleaning of 
application equipment. Commercial certified applicators 
must also ensure that all persons involved in these 
8ctivitiea are informed of the precautionary state.ents. 
Riverside Trademark 8 
10% PARATHION GRANULES 
For control of certain soil insects 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
Parathion* (O,O-diethyl O-p-nitrophenyl 
pbo8phorothioate) ••••••••••••••••••.••••••••.••••• l~.O% 
INERT INGREDIENTS ....................................................................... 90.0% 
*Ethyl parathion 
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DANGER 
PELIGRO 
POISON 
VENENO 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
Skull' Cro •• bones 
Can Cause Death 
PRECAUCION 
AL USUARIO 
Si us ted no lee ingles, 
no ule este producto 
hssta que la etiqueta 
Ie hsys .ido explicsda 
ampliamente. 
STATEHENT OF PRACTICAL TREATHENT 
FIRST AID TREATNENT + Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital i.mediately. 
Explain that the viet!. ha. been exposed to rarathion and describe hi. con­
dition. 
IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED: Start artificial respiration immediately and maintain 
until doctor sees victim. 
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses 
of water and induce vo_iting by touching back of throat with finger, or, if 
available, by administering syrup of ipecac. Do not induce vomiting or give 
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
IN CASE OF CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at 
least 15 minute. while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. See doctor· 
i .... ediately. 
Sep additional PRECAUTIONARY STATEHENT~ on bide panel. 
EPA Reg. No. 9779-205 EPA Est. No. 9779-
Hanufactured For 
RIVERSIDE/TERRA CORPORATlOlI 
Terra Centr~, 600 Fourth Street, S,oux City, lows 51101 
Riverside Serves Agriculture. Agriculture Serves Everyone. 
NET CCNTENTS 
POUNDS 
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PRECAUTIO~ARY STATEMENTS 
DANGER 
H.\ZARDS TO IIUHANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAN KILL IF SWALLO~ED 
Thi. product" can kill 
you if swallowed, even 
in smllil ,mount-II) spray 
mist may be fatal if 
swallowed. 
CAN KILL BY SKIN CONTACT 
This product can kill you 
if touched by han~s or 
spilled or splashed on 
akin, in eyes or on 
clothing (liquid goes 
through clothes). 
CAN KILL IF BREATHED 
Thi. product can kill 
you if vapors or spray 
o;st are breathed. 
WORK SAFETY RULES: The National Peoticide Telecommunication Network is 
available for recommendationa regarding poiaon1ng ma,age~ent, emergency treat­
ment, and other information regarding the toxicity of parathion. The toll free 
number for the National Pesticide Telecommunication Network is 1-800-858-7378. 
If handled indooro, provide mec~anical exhaust ventilation. Keep all unpro­
tected persons, children, livestock, and pete away from treated area or where 
there io danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. If you feel" 
sick in any way, STOP work and get help right away. See First Aid (PRACTICAL 
TREATMENT) oection. USE ONLY IIIIEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND 
EQUIPMENT DURING MIXING/LOADING, APPLICATION, RF.PAIR, AND CLEANING OF 
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED 
AREAS: Waterproof suit of one or two pieces cO'lering all parts of the body 
except the head, hands, and feet; heavy-~uty chemical r~sistant gtoves; chemical 
reaiatant ohoes (or che~ical resiatant ohoe coverings or chemical resistant. 
boots); goggles or f~ce shield; hood or wide brim~ed hat; NIOSII approved 
respirator. In adJiti~n, handlers ~ust wear a chemical resistant apron when 
using the concentrate product. IMPORTANT: If pesticide comes in contact with 
skin, wash off witr soap and water and cuntact a physician immediately. Always 
wash hands, fac~t 3nd arma with loap and water before smoking, .ating, drinking, 
or toileting. AFTER WORK: Before removing gloves, ~ash them with soap and 
water. Take off all work clothe. and ahoes. Shower us~ng soap and water. Wear 
only clean clothea when leaving the job. Do not wear contaminated clothing. 
Personal clothing wocn durina work must be acore~ and laundered separately from 
protective clothing and houoehold articles. Store protective clothing separa­
cel, from personal clothing. Clean or launder protective clothing after each 
uae. " Reapiratora must be cleaned and filterG replaced according to instructions 
included with tne respirators. Protective clothing and protective equipment 
heavily contaminated or drenched with parathion must le destroyed according to 
state and local regulation •• HEAVILY CONTAMINATED CLOTIiING CANNOT BE ADEQUATE1.Y 
DECONTAMINATED. 
POISON SIGNS (Symptoms) skull & croaabones 
Parathion ia a very dangerouo poi.on. It rapidly enter. the body on contact 
with all okin aurfaceo and eye •. Clothing contominn~ed with thi' ~£terial MLst 
be removed immediately. Expoaed ~erlonl mUlt receive prompt medlc&l treetmtnt 
or they may die. 
SOllie of the ligno and symptoms of poisoning are: lIeadache, nausea, \'()miting, 
cramps, weakneas, bhJrred vision, pin-polnt pupil!, tightness in chest. l.lbcrt..d 
breathing, nervousness, Bweating, "'atering of eyes, 'rooling or ·t~.)tl)ing ~f .. 
mouth snd nOBe. muscle spasms Bnd coms, 
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·NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Antidote--ad.iniater atropine 8ulfate in lacge doses TWO to FOUR mg. intrave­
noully or intr •• uacularly .1 aoon •• cyanosis i. overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 
minute intervals until signs of atropinization appear. 2-PAH chloride is also 
antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. DO NOT eiVE 
MORPH!NE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Parat~ion ia a strong cholinesterase inhibitor 
affecting the central and peripheral nervous syste •• and producing cardiac and 
respiratory depression. At first aign of pulmonary edema the patient should be 
given aupplemental oxygen and treated ay.ptomatically. Gontinued absorption of 
the poison may occur and fatal relapsea have been reported after initial impro­
vement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 
HOURS. 
POST TREATED AREA 
Gonsult your State Atlricultural Extension Service or Exper ·.ment Station 
regarding posting treated areas. 
ENVIROdHENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticIde is highly toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and wi ldli fe. 
Birds in treated areaS may be killed. Shrimp and other aquatic organisms may be 
killed at recommended application rates. Do not apply directly to water or 
wetlands (svamp., bogs, marshes, and potholes). Runoff and drift from target 
areas may be hazardous to aquatic organi.ms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not 
contaminate vater by cleaning of equipment or disposal of vastes. This product 
is extrem~ly toxic to bees exposed to di~ect treatment ryr residues on blooming 
crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming· 
cropa or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area. 
Dl~.ECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent 
with its labeling. 
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 
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STORAGE A~D DISPOSAL 
DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD, OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. 
STORAGE 
Store in a dry location away from children, animals, f~ods, feeds, seeds, and 
other agricultural chemicals. Keep container closed when not using. Do not 
allow vater into container as this may cause deterioration of product. Handle 
in accordance wfth information given under PRECAUTIONARY STATEKEKTS. Keep 
storage area locked when not in use. In the event of spillage, ~crape tip and 
dispose of in,accordance with information given under PESTICIDE DISPOSAL. 
Repackage and relabel useable product in a sound container of a type approved by 
the U. S. Department of Transportation. In case of fire or other emergency, 
report at once by toil-free telephone to 800-424-9300. 
DISPOSAL 
PESTICIDE DIS?OSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Impropp.r disposal 
of excess pesticide is a violation of Federal law. If these wastea cannot be 
disposed of by USe according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide 
or Environ.ental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the 
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely e.pty bag by shaking and tapping sides and bot­
tom to loosen any clinging aaterial. Empty the residues into the application 
equipment. Dispose of bags in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures 
approved by state and local authorities. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
10% PARATHION GRANULES is useful for the ~o._trol of certain soil insect pests of 
beans, certain vegetables, corn, pastures, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, sugar 
beets, sugarcane, and tomatoes. 
10% PARATHION GRANULES should be applied with granular application equip~ent. 
The equipment should be calibrated carefully to assure application at the proper 
rate. Calibrate frequently to assure accuracy. Keep spreader plates as low as 
possible to avoid wind drift. 
Where 8 dosage range is given use the lower rate on light insect infestations, 
use the higher rate on heavy insect infestations. Dosages given are in pounds 
o-f 10% PARATHION GRANULES per broadcast acre unless otherwise indicated. 
CORN ROOTWORH LARVAE 
CORN (Including Northern, Southern, and Western Corn Rootworm Larvae)--Apply 10 
to 15 pounds of 10% PARATHION GRANULES in furrow 1/2 inch below soil surface at 
time of planting, or apply in a 5-7 inch band over the row at time of planting 
or cultivation. 
PEANUTS--Apply 20 pounds nf 10% PARATHION GRANULES in a 12 i.ld. I,and ooel the 
row just before pegging time. Work lightly into the soil. 
For southern Corn Rootworm apply as a preplant broadcast soil :tr£atment and 
incorporate into top 4-6 inches of soil, or apply as a band ,treatment- ,q,.el the 
fruiting zone just prior to pegging. 
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CUTWORMS--Kske a broadcast preplant ooil treatment at t~e rateo per acre given 
for each li.ted cr~p. Incorpora~e i.mediately after application. 
CORN--30 to 40 poundo. 
BEANS, BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS--50 poun; •• 
BEETS, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER, LETTUCE, MELONS, ONIONS, PEPPERS, SPINACH--60 
poundo. 
GREEN JUNE BEETLE LARVAE 
PASTURES--Apply,5 to 10 pound. b~oadcaot per acre. Do not apply within 7 days 
of pasturing or cutting for ani_AI feed. 
LESSER CORNSTALK BORER 
PEANUTS--Apply 20-25 pound. per acre in a 12-14 inch band over row juot prior to 
or after pegging. If applied prior to pegging, incorporate into top few inehe. 
of ooil. If applied after pegging, apply before irrigation and thoroughly ",ater 
into the ooil. 
ONION MAGGOT LARVAE 
ONIONS--Apply 20 pounds per acre in oeed furrow at time of seeding. 
SYHPHYLANS (Including Garden Symphylans) 
BEANS, GORN, POTATOES, SUGAR BEETS--Apply 50 pounds per acre a. a broadcast soil 
treatment, preplant or at time of planting. Inrorporate into top 6-9 inches of 
80i 1. 
LETTUCE--Apply 50 pounds per acre as a broadcast preplant soil treat~ent. 
Incorporate into top 3-6 inches of 90il immediately after application. 
TOMATOES--Apply 50 pounds per acr~ broadcast at time of plarrting. Incorporate 
into top 6-9 inches of soil. 
WHITE GRUBS 
Apply as a broadcast preplant soil treatment at the rates per acre given lor 
each listed crop. Incorporate immediately after treatment. 
BEANS--50 pounds. 
CORN,. SOYBEANS--30 to 40 pounds. 
SUGAR BEETS--40 pounds. 
For corn, soybean8, and Bugar beets incorporate into top 3 inches of soil. 
WIREWORMS 
VEGETABLES--Broadcast 10% PARATHION GRANULES at the pounds per acre as listed. 
Apply at least 1-2 weeks b~fore planting. Incorporate into top 4-9 inch •• o~ 
!011 l_diately after appl;c~ho' Use the lower dosage for .. inert.l soils· and 
higher dos.ge for organic fO.' •• 
For sweet potatoes, 20-40: 9W~" {,rll n, 20-50 (use restricted to Flcrida); recns, 
heets. broccoli, Brussels sl-~·Ot.··" :abl Age, cantaloupe, carrots, =Luliflo .... ec, 
celery, endive. (eggplant, kalt: , t(t.t1Jr.c, onions, peas, peppers" ~,Jtbbag&8, 'and 
turnips, 30-40; collards, 30-42; tomatoe., 30-60; potatoes, 40-60.

CORN--Apply the same as for VEGETABLE~ at 20-50 pounds. 
PEANUTS--Broadca8t 30 pounds of 10% PARATHION GRANULES per acre at time of 
planting or pehging. Incorporate lightly into soil. 
SOfBEANS--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 30-40 pounds. 
SUGAR BEETS--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 40 pounds. 
SUGARCANE--Apply the same as for VEGETABLES at 30-40 pounds. 
NOTICE: Seller warrants that the product conforms to its chemical description 
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in accor­
dance with directions under normal conditions of use, but neither this warranty 
nor any other warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, 
express or implied, extends to the use of this product contrary to label 
instructions, or under a~norm31 condition~. or under conditions not reasonably 
fcreseeable to Seller and Buyer assumes the risk of any such use.