U.S. EPA, Pesticide Product Label, MALATHION-METHYL
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EPA Rq:. Dale of Issuance: U.S. FNVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Number. Office of Pesticide Progranu Registration Division (7505C) 5905-534 SEP 3 1999 401 ~M· St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 2CM6Q Term of luuance: Conditional NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: ..1L Registration Name or pesticide Product: _ Reregistration (under FIFRA. as amended) Malathion-Methyl Parathion Emulsifiable Liquid Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): Helena Chemical Company 6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500 Memphis, Tennessee 38119-4702 ) On tlu: basis of inform.ation fumj!lhed by the regislttlllt. the above named pesticide iJ hereby regisleffl1/reregislemJ under the Fedem Insecticide, Fungicwe and Rodenticide Act. Registration is in no way to be construed as lin endorsement or rccODUnendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health. and the environment, the Administrator. on his motion. may at any time suspend or cancellhe registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in COIUlection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the regist.nmt a right to exclusive use of the ruune or to its use if it has been covered by others. This product is conditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA sec. 3(c)(7)(A) provided that you: ) I. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA section 3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data; and submit acceptable responses required for reregistration of your product under FIFRA section 4. 2. Make the following label changes before you release the product for shipment: a. Add the phrase "EPA Registration Number 5905-534". b. Provide page number to each page of the label. c. In the Special Local Need (SLN) statement appearing on page 3, delete the Signature of Approving Official: Date: SEP 3~ EPA Form 8570-6 Page 2 Notice of Registration; EPA Registration Number 5905-534. wording "other than walnuts, sweet potatoes or lentils" so that the sentence reads as stated below. The use of the subject EC product on these crops would not be acceptable as these uses are being maintained for the microencapsulated formulations only. We apologize for the apparent confusion regarding this labeling requirement specified in the Methyl Parathion Agreement. This product may not be reformulated or used under a State Special Local Need Registration for any uses not specified on this label. As requested in your letter dated August 27,1999, the conditions of paragraph 8 of the August 1999 Memorandum of Agreement Between the Environmental Protection Agency and Signatory Registrants Regarding the Registration of Pesticide Products Containing Methyl ) Parathion (MOA) are accepted by the Agency as conditions of the subject registration. Failure to comply with any of the conditions of registration set forth in Paragraph 8 of the MOA shall be grounds for cancellation of the affected registration(s) under FIFRA section 6(e). 3. Submit five copies of the revised final printed labeling before you release this product for shipment. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 6(e). Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. Sincerely, ~'{j; kMMAYv Rita Kumar Senior Regulatory Specialist Insecticide Rodenticide Branch Registration Division (7505C) Enclosure RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE Due to very bigh acute toxicity to Humans and Birds For retail sale to and use only by certified applicator or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is 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 activities are informed ofthe precautionary statements. MALATIDON·METHYL PARATIDON Emulsifiable Liquid ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Malathion (O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate of diethyl mercaptosucciante) ... 39.94% O,O-dimethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate* ......................................... 38.44% Related Compounds ......................................................................................... 1.50% INERT INGREDIENTS: ................................................................................ 20.12% ) TOTAL........................................................... 100.00% Contains 4lbs. Malathion and 4lbs. Methyl Parathion per gallon ·Methyl Parathion KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ,/ DANGER (skull & crossbones) POISON PELIGRO Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alquien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (lfY'0U"I!l;)!illot wiih COi\nlE~JTS understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) i,. ,,;hl [d(n' Dcct.,d: ORGANOPHOSPHATE 8EP 31199 FIRST AID ","tr!"1" till' Fed:T.1! !n,'·(:':~;,~!de. This product contains an organophosphate and Is a cholinesterase Infilt:ffiifI.d(', and, !~()dcm:\_:.-!c Act' Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explaln that the victim has been exposed to mtHhyt'~fbn &Kd ~""c_:hi.l. condition. After first aid Is given and If a doctor cannot come, take victim to clinic or hospital. re~Js~red under E? r\ [-{('g-. No. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor sees victim. @f-g;;; 3;t. IF SWALLOWED, drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and Induce vomiting by touching back of throat With finger. Do no n c vo 19 give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. IF IN EYES, Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. See doctor immediately. IF ON SKIN, wash with plenty of soap and water. Contact a doctor immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Antidote· administer atropine sulfate in large doses, TWO to FOUR mg. intravenously or Intramuscularty as soon as cyanosis Is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute Intervals until signs of atrOpinization appear. 2-PAM chloride Is also antidotal and may be administered In conjunction with atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Methyl parathion is a strong cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the centraf and peripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign of pulmonary edema, the patient shoula be given supplemental oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued aJbsorption of the poison may occur and fatal relapses have been reported after initial improvement. VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. See additional precautionary statements inside booklet EPA REG. NO.: 5905- NET CONTENTS EPA EST. NO.: MANUFACTURED BY HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY MEMPHIS, TN 38119 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS DANGER CAN KILL YOU IF SWALLOWED: This product can kill you it swallowed even in small amounts; spray mist may be fatal if swallowed. CAN KILL YOU BY SKIN CONTACT: This product can kill you it touched by hands or spilled or splashed on skin, in eyes or on clothing (liquid goes through clothes). CAN KILL YOU IF BREATHED: This product can kill you it vapor, spray mist are breathed. WORKER SAFETY RULES The National Pesticide Telecommu·nication Network is available for recommendations regarding poisoning management, emergency treatment, and other information regard ing the toxicity of methyl parathion. The toll free number for the National pesticide Tele communication Network is 1-800-858-7378 ) If handled indoors, provide mechanical exhaust ventilation. Keep all unprotected per sons, children, livestock, and pets away from treated area or where there is danger of drift. Do not rub eyes or mouth with hands. If you feel sick in any way, STOP work and get help immediately. See First Aid section of this label. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category G on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. Appli<;ators and other handlers must wear: Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or Viton > 14 mils Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks Protective eyewear Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading For exposure in enclosed areas, a respirator with either an organic vapor-removing car tridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC- 23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MCHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC- 14G), or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister with any R, P, or HE prefilter. For exposures outdoors, a dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C or a NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P, or HE prefilter.) Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contami nated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for wash ables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural