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# METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. EMULSIFIABLE INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **19713-34**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (25%)
- Label accepted: 1997-12-16
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00034-19971216.pdf

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ACCEPTED 
DEC 16 1997 
Under tha Fedora! Insecticide. 
Fl,mgicide and Rodentici~e P..ct, 
as amend~. rot the pesticide 
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I EPA l!'§' No.,,7/3 -:u , . .,;; 
Methoxychlor 2 E. c. 
Emulsifiable Insecticide 
For control of various insects on livestock, ornamentals and 
vegetable crops. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Methoxychlor: l,l,l-trichloro-2,2-bis 
(p-rnethoxyphenyl) ethane" ......•.....••.• 
OTHER INGREDIENTS:"" .................. . 
TOTAL: ........... _ ............. __ 100.0% 
-Equivalent 10 22% - 1,1, 1-trichloro-2,2 bls(p-rnethoxyphenyl) ethane, 
3% other Isomers and related compounds. 
.... Contains Petroleum C;stiltates. 
This proooct contains 2 lb. technical methoxychlor per gallon. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
See First Aid Below 
EPA Reg. No. 19713-34 
EPA Est. No. 19713-GA-1 
FIRST AID 
Net Contents: __ _ 
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Polson Control Cenfer. Vomiting 
may cause aspiration pneumonia. Do not induce vomitlng or give anything 
by mouth to an unconscious person. 
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air. 
IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes Vorith plenty of waler and get medical 
attention. 
IF ON SK1N: Wash thoroughly' with 'soap and warm water. G-et medical 
attention if irritation persists. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. 
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. inhaled or absoroed through skin. Avoid 
contact with skin. eyes Of clothing. 00 not breathe spray. Keep away from 
food, feedstuffs or water supplies. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed be-
low. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category G on an 
EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long 
pants, chemical-resfstant gfoves such as Barrier laminate or Viton and shoes 
plus socks., - , . c '. 
For exposure In enclosed areas: A respirator with either an organic vapor-
removing cartridge with a pre-filter approved for pestlcfdes {MSHA-NIOSH 
approval number prefix Tv14G}. 
For exposure outdoors: Dust/mist ~Ie~ resPI~tor (MSHA/_~!_OSH ap-
proved prefix TC*21 C). 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such 
instructions for washables. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash 
PPE separately from other laundry. 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft In a man· 
ner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard 
(WPS) for agricultural pesticides 140 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)]. the handler 
PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified In the WPS. 
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USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating. drfnking. chewing gum, using 
tobacco or using the toilet 2) Remove clothing Immediately if pesticide gets 
inside. 3} Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE 
immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves be· 
fore removing. fts soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change Into dean 
clothing. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic Invertebrates. Drift and runoff may 
be hazardous to aquatlc organisms In neighboring areas. For terrestrfal 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. Aerial application over such 
sites Is pennissible only when they are not visible from above the 1rE*l canopy. 
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwalef'S. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use, pour. spill or store near heat or-open lIame. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. should be used only in accordance with recommen· 
dations on this label. 
NOTE: PH! stands for Pre-Harvest Intervals. 
METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. contahls 21bs_. technical methoxychlor per gaJlon. 
_ On .mixin~ with..wat~l.l1JQrl]J~ R. ~Sjgl.QliLl2.m.!,l!&.lofl.f.or Ih~ !!Xlntro! of yarious in­
sects. It is suitable for use in either high or low volume application equipment. 
When applying METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C., use sufficient spray volume to thor~ 
oughly cover all surfaces to be treated. . 
00 not use this product with any spray malerlal(s) that is not compatible With 
oil. 00 not apply within 14 days of sulfur or sulfur conlainlng products. 
DIRECTIONS 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. Do not apply this product In a way that will con­
tact workers or _other pe~o.f!~, ei!b!lL(j_lre~tJy or through drift, Only protected 
handlers may· be in the area during application. For any requirem~nts spe­
cific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pestlode regu­
lation. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only In accordance with Its labeling and with the Worker 
Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard contains ~uirements 
for the protection of agricultural workers on farms. forests, mJrsenes. green­
houses and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains the requirements 
for training. decontamination, notification and emergency assista,nce. It also 
contains specific Instructions and exceptions pe"rtalnlng to the statements 
on this label about personal protective equIpment (PPE) and restricted entry 
Interval. The requirements In this box only apply to uses of this product 
that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.. . 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas dunng the restricted 
entry Interval (REI) of 12 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the 
Worker 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 Vitan and sltoes p\i,ls socks. 
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE 
Apply METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. at recommended rates with ground or aerial 
equipment to thoroughly cover foUage and fruit. Mix METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. 
in water using the appropriate volume of water for equipment to be used (for 
example, 3 to 20 gallons of water per acre for aircraft or ground concentrate 
sprayers and greater amounts for high volume sprayers). 
Begin application at first sign of infestation (for fruits, begin at petal fall) and 
repeat at 7 to 14 day intervals or as needed. Do not apply within the number 
of days to harvest as indicated in ( ) immediately following each. 
ASPARAGUS (3): Asparagus beetles ~ Use 2 to 4 quarts per acre. If ap· 
plied within 3 days of harvest. remove residues by washing or blanching. 
APPLES (7), PEARS (7), QUINCE (7): Apple maggots. Codling moths, Japanese 
beetles~ Plum curcufios. Tent eaterpillars - Use TY.! to 15 quarts per acre or 
2 to 3 quarts per 100 gallons water at 350 to 500-gallons per acre. Repeat at 
7 to 10 day intervals. 
APRICOTS (21), CHERRIES (7), NECTARINES (21), PEACHES (21), PWMS 
(7), PRUNES (7): Cherry fruitworms, Cherry fruitflies~ ~panese beetfes. Plum 
curcullos, Rase chafers, Tent c;,iterpillars. cankerworms - Use 7to 15 quarts 
per acre, or 2 to 3 quarts per 100 gallons water at 350 to 500 gallons per 
acre. Repeat at 7 to 10 day Intervals. 
BEANS (3), BLACK-EYED PEAS (3): Cam earworms, Rose chafers~ Cow­
pea curculios, Imported cabbagewarms, Cross-strfped cabbageworms, Cucum­
ber beetles, Fall armyworms. Alfalfa and Garden web worms, Rea beetles. 
Mexican bean beetles. Potata leafhoppers. Bean leaf beeJIes, Japanese beet/es 
- Apply 2 to 6 quarts per acre. 00 not apply within 7 days of harvest if vines 
are to be used for feed or forage. Repeat at 7 to 10 day intervals. 
BROCCOLI (14), BRUSSELS SPROUTS (14). BEETS (Roots-14, Tops-14). 
CABBAGE (3), CAULIFLOWER (7), CARROTS (14), COLLARDS (14), 
EGGPLANTS (7), KALE (14), KOHLRABI (7), LETTUCE (14), PEPPERS (7), 
RADISHES (7), RUTABAGAS (7), SPINACH (14), TURNIPS (Roots-7, Tops-
14): Blister beetles, Rea beetles, Leafhoppers. Alfalfa loopers, Fall armyworms, 
Japanese beet/es, Cross-striped cabbageworms, Imported cabbage worms • 
Apply 2 to 4 quarts per acre. 
BLACKBERRIES (14), LOGANBERRIES (14), RASPBERRIES (14), BOY· 
SENBEARIES (14), DEWBERRIES (14), YOUNGBERRIES (14),STRAWBEA­
RIES (14): Rose chafers, Strawberry weevils, Rea beetles. OmnivofOlls /eaftiers, 
Spittlebugs, Japanese beetles· Apply 2 to 3 quarts 100 gallons per acre. 
BLUEBERRIES (14), CURRANTS (14), GOOSEBERRIES (14): Japanese 
beetles, Cranberry fruitworms, Leafhoppers, San Jose scale (crawlers): 2 to 
6 quarts per acre, or:2 to 3 quarts per 100 gallons of water at 100 gallons per 
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CANTALOUPES (7), CUCUMBERS (7), MELONS (7), PUMPKINS (7), 
SQUASH (7): Squash vine borer, Fall-armyworm; Melon worm, Cucumber 
beetles. Flea beetfes ~ 2 to 6 quans pe(a-cre. May be appJied withIn one day 
of harvest if 3 quarts per acre or less is used. 
GRAPES (14): Berry moths, Grape leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, Leaf skef­
etonizers, Rose chafers - Use 2 to 6 quarts per acre or 2 to 3 quarts per 100 
gallons of water at 100 to 200 gallons per acre. 
CORN· Field & Sweet (7): Fal1 al1l1yworms. Flea beetles, Japanese beetles, 
Rose chafers - Use 2 to 4 quarts per acre. Do not feed treated com to live· 
stock. 
CORN· Sweet (7): Com eSlWOrms - Apply to silks as soon as they appear. 
Make 3 to 4 applications at 2 to 3 day intervals as infestation warrants. Re­
apply immediately after a raIn. Do not feed treated com to livestock 
LIVESTOCK (Beef and Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep and SwIne) • Apply the 
following rates of METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C,Jor the co(ltrol of homfUes, lice, 
ticks, keds and fleas. 
Beef Cattle - Mix 2 quarts in 25 gallons of water. As a spmy, use maximum 
of 2 quarts of the mixture per head for larger animals and proportionally less 
for smaller ones. Thoroughly wet animals. Do not use in dipping vats. Wait 3 
weeks and re-apply if necessary. 
Spot Treatment for Tail Uce • Mix 4 to s quarts In 25 gallons of water and 
apply as a spray on the Infested tail only. 00 no apply to animals being fin­
Ished for slaughter. 00 not contaminate feed or water. 
Dairy Cattle (Non~lactating) - Mix 2 quarts in 25 gallons ofwatar. As a spray 
use 2 quarts of the mixture per head for larger animals and proponionally less 
for smaller ones. Thoroughly wet animals. 00 not use as a dip. 00 not apply 
during lactatio(l or wit~ln 2 weeks of freshening. 
Goats, Sheep and Swine ~ Mix 2 quarts In 25 gallons of water. As a spray 
thoroughly wet animals. 00 notapply to lactating goats. 
NOTE! This product is toxic to fish. Keep out of lakes, streams and ponds. 
Rates recommended on this label are toxic to shrfmp and crabs. 00 not ap­
ply where these species are an Important resource.. Do not apply to water 
draInage areas where runoff or flooding will contaminate ponds. 
FOREST AND SHADE TREES: For control of the following insects. use a 
6% methoxychlor solution with a mist blower at rates recommended In the 
following table. ___ ~_~_~~~_~_ 
Mix 1 gallon METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. per 3 gallons of water for mist blower 
solution, or 1 to 2 quarts of METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. per 100 gallons of ~ter 
for conventional sprayer. 
Pints of 6% Solution Per Tree 
Tree Height 
G .. b.6'%. 
Insects 35-50' '0-<5 65·80· 80-120· Solutlon I A 
Cankerworm 2 2 3 4 2 
Eas!ern Tent Caterpilfar 2 2 3 4 2 
elm Leaf Beetle 2 4 6 8 
Fa!1 Webworm 
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Fores! Ten! Caterpillar , '" 
2 3 2 
Gypsy Moth 
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Japanese BeeUe 2 4 4 4 3 
lace Bugs 
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2 3 4 2 
(Oaks and Sycamore) 
May Beetie ,~ 2 3 4 2 
Tussock Moth 2 2 3 4 2 
Control of Elm Bark Beetle (Vectors of Dutch Elm Disease) ~ Apply first 
application before elm flowers or leaves ~prout using a 12% spray solution of 
METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. with a mist blower or a 2% spray solution in a con­
ventional sprayer. This application will usually be applied In March in the Southem 
States and in April in the Northern States. Use .2 to 3 gallons of spray solu­
tion, wetting aU surfaces thoroughly. Repeat at 7 to 14 day intervals. Second 
application should be made 2 to 3 months after the first treatment Reduce 
the active ingredient to 6% for mist blower and 1% for conventional sprayer. 
Cover all leaf and bark surfaces. 
Control of Elm Leafhopper (Vectors of Elm Phloem Necrosis)· Apply first 
application when elm leaves ace fully grown. Use a 6% spray solution In a 
conventional sprayer. ThIs application will be made in May In the Southem 
Stales and in June In the Northern States, Thoroughly cover all teaf surfaces. 
When second f.lush of growth appears, usually 1 to 2 months after fitst treat· 
ment, repeat the above application covering all leaf surlaces thoroughly. 
In those states where both the elm leafhopper and elm leaf beetle 2re known 
to be present a three spray schedule will provide effective control. Apply pro· 
-- ~ tecttve spray belo-re elm-flowers or leaves SprQut. fo!lDW with second protec· 
tive spray 2 to 3 months after the_ first. Then apply the third protec:ive spray 
about 1 to 3 months after the second protective spray. Be sure to thoroughly 
cover aJi bark and follar surfaces with each protective spray. 
Preparation of Spray Solutions 
12% spray - dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. with 1 part water. 
6% spray - dilute 1 part METHOXY~HLOR .2 E.C. with 3 parts waleT. 
2% spray - dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 2 E.C. with 12 parts water. 
1% spray - dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 2. E.C. with 24 parts water. 
SHRUBS: Tent ca.terpJ7/ars, Gankerwc,ms • .Japanese beet(es· Use 2 to 3 quarts 
per 100 gallons of water, Spray thoroughly to runoff. Begin applications when 
insects first appear and repeat at 6 to 14 day intervals as needed. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
00 not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. 
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 
Storage should be under lock and key and secure from access by unau~ 
thorized persons and children. Storage should be In a cool dry area away 
from any heat or Ignition source. Avoid storage at high temperatures. 00 
not move containers from one area to another unless they are securely 
sealed. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from 
any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and 
fertilizer to avoid contamination. Avoid contamination with acids or alka­
lies. Store in original containers only. If the contents are leaking or mate­
nal is spilled. follow these steps:. 
1. Contain spill. absorb with a material such as saw dust, clay granules 
or dirt. 
2. Collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
3. Wash area with water and soap to remove remaining pesticide. 
4. Follow washing with clean 'Water rinse. 
5. Place a leaking container in a plastic tub and transfer contents 
as soon as possible to an empty original container. 
6. 00 not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 
7. Dispose of waste by burying in a noncrop area away (from water sup· 
plies or by incineration. • , • ( : • 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OUR RECOMMENOATIONS FOR USE Ofthls product are based upon tests 
(ContInued from page 2) believed reliable. follow directions carefully. Timing and method-at ap"Iica-
PE.$T1CIDE DISPOSAL tlcn. weather and crop conditions, mixtures with other chemicals not specifl-
PestIcide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray cally recommenaed, -and other influencing factors in me use of this product 
mixture, or rinsate Is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot b_e are beyond the control of the Sener. Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage 
disposed of by use accord1ng to label instructions, contact your State and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given 
Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste rep- herewith. 
resentative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. In no case shall Orexel or the Seller be liable for consequential, special or 
CONTAINER OISPOSAL ___ __ ____ ____ _ _ Indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product when such 
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning or use and/or handling Is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. 
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or, if allowed The foregoing is a condition otsale by Drexel Chemical Company and Is 
by State and Local authorilles, by burni~~.:. ~f.~~~~ned. stay' oU~~f, s~~~~ accep~ed as such ~Y _t_~e: ~.~y~r. 
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