Labels and Pesticide Formulations Tim Stock Oregon State University Integrated Plant Protection Center
Labels and Pesticide Labels and Pesticide Formulations Formulations Tim Stock Tim Stock Oregon State University Oregon State University Integrated Plant Protection Center Integrated Plant Protection Center
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What do these acronyms stand for? EPA Environmental Protection Agency ·NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health REI Restricted Entry Interval PPE Personal Protective Equipment PHI Pre-Harvest Interval Al Active Ingredient LD50 Lethal Dose 50
What do these acronyms What do these acronyms stand for? stand for? • EPA • NIOSH • REI • PPE • PHI • AI • LD50 Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency National Institute for Occupational Sa National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Restricted Entry Interval Restricted Entry Interval Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment Pre-Harvest Interval Harvest Interval Active Ingredient Active Ingredient Lethal Dose 50 Lethal Dose 50
Questions: Can you apply a greater amount of pesticide per acre than is on the label? No you cannot 。 Can you use the pesticide on a PEST that is not on the label? Yes you can 。 Can you use the pesticide on a CROP that is not on the label? No you cannot When do you look at the label? 1st,when you buy it 2nd,before you use it 3rd,before you dispose of it
Questions: Questions: • Can you apply a greater amount of pesticide per acre than is on the label? No you cannot • Can you use the pesticide on a PEST that is not on the label? Yes you can • Can you use the pesticide on a CROP that is not on the label? No you cannot • When do you look at the label? 1st, when you buy it 2nd, before you use it 3rd, before you dispose of it
DO NOT FORGET: “The Label is the Law
DO NOT FORGET: DO NOT FORGET: “The Label is the Law The Label is the Law
Correct order to add to tank (unless label says otherwise): Wettable Powders 。Flowables Solubles (both powder Liquid) Emulsifiable Concentrates
Correct order to add to tank Correct order to add to tank (unless label says otherwise): (unless label says otherwise): • Wettable Wettable Powders Powders • Flowables Flowables • Solubles Solubles (both powder & Liquid) (both powder & Liquid) • Emulsifiable Emulsifiable Concentrates Concentrates
Signal Word Exercise Draw a line from the signal word to the statement that best describes the level of toxicity or hazard Signal Words Level of Toxicity or Hazard WARNING-AVISO Extremely Toxic/Hazardous CAUTION-PRECAUCION Extremely Hazardous (to eyes/skin) DANGER-PELIGRO Moderately Toxic/Hazardous DANGER POISON PELIGRO VENENO Least Toxic/Hazardous
Signal Word Exercise Signal Word Exercise Draw a line from the signal word to the statement that best desc to the statement that best describes the level of toxicity or hazard Signal Words Signal Words Level of Toxicity or Hazard Level of Toxicity or Hazard WARNING-AVISO Extremely Toxic/Hazardous CAUTION-PRECAUCION DANGER-PELIGRO DANGER POISON PELIGRO VENENO Extremely Hazardous (to eyes/skin) Moderately Toxic/Hazardous Least Toxic/Hazardous
Pesticide Label Exercise 。 What is signal word? 。 What is REl? Note:Caution and Warning labels-minimum 4 hours,unless label states longer What is active ingredient,and how much is there? Note:Dry formulations are a of weight. Liquids are Ibs.per gallon What are Brand,Common,and Chemical names? What kind of formulation is it? 。 What are FIRST AID and Environmental Hazards? 。 What PPE do you need to wear? What is the EPA Registration Number?
Pesticide Label Exercise Pesticide Label Exercise • What is signal word? • What is REI? Note: Caution and Warning labels - minimum 4 hours, unless label states longer • What is active ingredient, and how much is there? Note: Dry formulations are a % of weight. Liquids are lbs. per gallon • What are Brand, Common, and Chemical names? • What kind of formulation is it? • What are FIRST AID and Environmental Hazards? • What PPE do you need to wear? • What is the EPA Registration Number?
Pesticide Label Exercise (continued) Is this pesticide restricted or general use? Can an employee without a license apply this? 。 What routes of entry are mentioned under"Precautionary Statements"? How are you required to notify people that they cannot enter the treated area during the Restricted Entry Interval? Note:If not clearly stated in the "AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS" box,you have the option of oral notification or posting signs (see"How to Comply”manual)
Pesticide Label Exercise (continued) Pesticide Label Exercise (continued) • Is this pesticide restricted or general use? • Can an employee without a license apply this? • What routes of entry are mentioned under “Precautionary Statements”? • How are you required to notify people that they cannot enter the treated area during the Restricted Entry Interval? Note: If not clearly stated in the “AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS” box, you have the option of oral notification or posting signs (see “How to Comply” manual)