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U.S. EPA, Pesticide Product Label, DREXEL CHLORPYRIFOS 4E-AG ( o s-/ ~ \\ ~oO-1 \ I ~ r---------------------------------------------~----~--------------------------~ RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct. supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. MAY 3 1 2007 Chlorpyrifos 4E·AG Insecticide For control of various Insects infesting certain Field, Fruit, Nut, Turfgrass (grown for Sod), and Vegetable crops. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals ACTIVE INGREDIENT: WARNING: May be fatal, if swallowed. Causes substantial but tem­ Chlorpyrifos ......................................................... 44.9% porary eye injury. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. OTHER INGRE,DIENTS*: ......................................... 55.1 % PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TOTAL: ............................................... ; .......... 100.0% Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed This product contains 4 pounds of Chlorpyrifos per gallon. below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category 'Contains Aromatic, petroleum distillates. G on an EPA chemical-resistance category selection chart. Mixers and loaders using a mechanical transfer loading system KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CH.ILDREN and applicators using aerial application equipment must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Shoes and socks WARNING I AVISO In addition to the above, mixers and loaders using a mechani­ Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique cal transfer loading system must wear: a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to Chemical-resistant gloves explain it t? you in detail.) Chemical-resistant apron o A NIOSH-approved dust mist filtering respirator with MSHAINIOSH See FIRST AID Below approval number prefix TC-21 C or a NIOSH-approved respirator SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING with any R, P, or HE filter See Engineering Controls for additional requirements EPA Reg. No. 19713-520 All other mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers must EPA Est. No. 19713- Net Contents: wear: Coveralls ov~r long-sleeved shirLand long pants FIRST AID Chemical-resistant gloves made of waterproof material such as Barrier laminate and Viton 14 mils. ORGANOPHOSPHATE ? Chemical-resistant apron when mixing or loading or exposed to the IF SWALLOWED: concentrate ' o Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks o Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or Protective eyewear (goggles, face, shield, or safety glasses) doctor. Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure • Do not give any liquid to the person. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or conwlsing person. A NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P, or HE filter Discard dothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched IF IN EYES: or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not re­ o Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. use them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and main­ • Remove contact lenses, if present. after, the first 5 minutes, then continue taining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and rinsing eye; hot water. Keep'and wash PPE separately from other laundry. IF ON SKIN OR CL.OTHING: • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. IF INHAL.ED: o Move person to fresh air. o Wperson is not breathing, call 9'11 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Manufactured By: Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or Drexel Chemical Company going for treatment. For informatiOn on this pesticide product (including health P.O. BOX 13327, MEMPHIS, TN 381 t 3-0327 concems, medical emergencies or pesticide incidents), call the National Pesticide information Center at 1-800-858-7378. JillWWi'il NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product contains an organophosphate that inhibits cholinesterase. Treat symptomatically. Wexposed, plasma and red blood cell cholinesterase tests may indicate Significance of exposure (baseline data are uSefuQ. Atropine, only by injection; is the preferable antidote. Oximes, such as 2-PAMIprotopam, may be therapeutic if used early; however, use only in conjunction with atropine. In case of severe, acute poisoning, use antidote immediately after establishing an open airway and respiration. Contains petroleum distillate. Do not induce vomiting since vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. 520SP-0507Pending CHlORPYRIFOS 4E-AG Page 1 of 13 ( ( ENGINEERING CONTROLS' AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS (Con't.) Mixers and loaders supporting aerial applications must use a mechanical • Chemical-resistant ·footwear plus socks transfer system that meets the requirements listed in the Worker • Chemical-resistant headgear for over head exposure Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR Certified crop advisors or persons entering under their direct supervi­ 170.240(d)(4)] for dermal protection, and must: sion under certain circumstances may be exempt from the early re­ Wear the personal protective equipment required above for mixersl entry requirement pursuant to 40 CFR Part 170. loaders Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by post­ Wear protective'eyewear if the system operates under pressure, . ing warning signs at entrances to treated areas. and Be provided and have immediately available for use in an emer­ GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS gency, such as broken package, spill, or equipmenf breakdown; At low spray volumes under high temperature and wind conditions, in­ coveralls, chemical-resistant footwear and chemical-resistant head­ sect control may be reduced. gear if overhead exposure Some reduction in insect control may occur under unusually cool condi­ Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit in a manner that meets the re­ tions. quiremerits listed in the WPS for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR Flood Irrigation: To avoid contamination of irrigation tail waters, do not 170.240(d)(S)]. flood irrigate within 24 hours following a soil surface or foliar application . Use of human flaggers is prohibited. Mechanical flagging equipment of this product. must be used. SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT When handlers use closed systems or closed cab motorized ground Do not allow spray to drift from the application site and contact people, application equipment in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides structures people occupy at any time and. the associated property, parks (40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-S), the handler PPE requirements may be re­ and recreation areas, nontarget areas, aquatic and wetland areas, wood­ duced or modified as specified in the WPS. lands, pastures, rangelands, or animals. Avoiding spray drift at.the application site is the responsibility of the USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS applicator. The interaction of many equipment and weather-related fac­ User' should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, tors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing/PPE immedi­ for considering all of these factors when making decision to apply this ately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean product. clothing. 3) Remove PPE inimediately after handling this product. Wash Observe the following precautions when spraying this product adjacent the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash to permanent bodies of water such as rivers, natural ponds, lakes, streams, thoroughly and change into clean clothing. reservoirs, marshes, estuaries, and commercial fish ponds. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS The following treatment setbacks or buffer zones must be utilized for This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, small mammals and applications around the above listed aquatic areas with the following birds. Do not apply direclly to water, or to areas where surface water is application equipment: present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and Required Setback Application Method runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated (Buffer Zone) (feet) areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treat­ Ground boom 25 ment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product Chemigation 25 or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the Orchard ai rblast 50 treatment area. Protective information may be obtained from your coop- Aerial (fixed wing or helicopter) 150 erative agricultural extension service. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Making applications when wind is blowing away from sensitive areas is Combustible. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. the most effective way to reduce the potential for adverse effects. GENERAL INFORMATION The following spray drift best management practices are recommended CHLORPYRIFOS 4E-AG insecticide foims an emulsion when diluted with to avoid off-target drift movement from applications. water and is suitable for use in all conventional
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