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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460
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PR Notice 83-3
MAR 2 9 1983
NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS, FORMULATORS AND REGISTRANTS OF PESTICIDES
Attentions Persons Responsible for Federal Registrations of Pes icides
Subject:
LABEL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Storage and Disposal Label Statements
This Notice is to inform all registrants that the label of all products must include updated storage and disposal statements. No application for amended registration is required if you use the exact wording contained in this Notice.
Registrants wishing to propose alternate language for disposal statements, or wishihg to make changes not specified in this Notice^must^submrt^ an application for amended registration 'Form 8570-1 FT'**-
Background:
40 CFR 162.10 requires that pesticides bear appropriate storage and disposal label statements. However, many products bear statements that are inadequate or inconsistent with current disposal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Since February 1981, the Office of Pesticide Programs has applied a uniform set of storage and disposal label instructions for new product registrations on a case-by-case basis. This notice is intended to assure that all products are consistent in meeting current storage and disposal requirements.
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2. Physical requirements of storage which might adversely affect th container of the product and its ability to contir.*-.e to function properly. Requirements might include positioning of the container in storage, storage temperature, potential for breakage of glass, crushing or damage due to stacking, penetration of moisture, and ability to withstand shock or friction.
3. Specifications for handling the pesticide container, including movement of container within the storage area, proper opening and closing procedures (particularly for opened containers), and measures to minimize exposure while opening or closing container.
/4j) Instructions on what to do if the container is damaged in any way, or if the pesticide is leaking or has been spilled, and precautions to minimize exposure if deunage occurs.
5. General precautions concerning locked storage, storage in original container only, and separation of pesticides during storage to prevent cross-contamination of other pesticides, fertilizer, food, and feed.
6*. General storage instructions for household products should emphasize storage- in original container placement in locked storage areas.
B. Pesticide Disposal Instructions:
The label of all products, except those intended solely for household use, must bear explicit instructions about pesticide disposal. The statements listed below contain the exact wording that must appear on the label o these products.
1. The labels of all products, except household use, must contain the statement, "Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal."
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C. Container Disposal Instructions
The label of each product must bear container disposal instructi appropriate to the type of cents'ner.
1. All products intended for hous:.iold use must bear one of the following container disposal statements.
Container Tvoe
Statement
Non-aerosol Products (bottles, cans, jars)
Do not reuse container (bottle, can, jars Rinse thoroughly before discarding in tra
Non-aerosol Products (bags)
Do not reuse bag. Discard bag in trash.
Aerosol Products
Replace cap and discard containers in trash- Do not incinerate or puncture.
2. The labels for all other products must bear container disposal instructions, based on container type, listed in Appendix A*
II. Time Frame for Compliance?
It is the responsibility of"the registrant to ensure that the labels of their products, including distributor products, contain specific instructions pertaining to storage and disposal practices. Existing* stocks of products in channels of trade prior to December 31, 1984, need not be relabeled. All products released for shipment on or after /December 31, 1984, must meet the requirements of this Notice, / or they will be deemed to be misbranded under FIFRA Section 2(q)(l)(G). Failure to revise product labeling in accordance \ with this Notice' may result in the initiation of cancellation proceedings.
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APPENDIX A - CONTAINER DISPOSAL STATEMENTS
Container ZEES___________
Disposal Statements
Metal containers (non-aerosol)
Triple rinse (or equivalent) Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and'dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
Plastic containers
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, oy burning* If burned, stay out of smoke*
Glass containers
Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved State and local procedures.
Fiber drums with liners
Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping sides an> bottom to loosen clinging particles* Empty residue int
application equipment. Then dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill or by incineration if allowed by State and local authorities. If drum is contaminated and cannot be reused^, dispose of in the same manner.
Paper and plastic bags
Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke*.
Compressed gas cylinders
Return empty cylinder for reuse (or similar wording).
^-Manufacturer may replace this phrase with one indicating whether and how fiber drum may be reused*
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"Acutely Hazardous" Commercial Pesticides (RCRA "E" List) Active Incredients continued:
Phenylroercuric acetate (PKA) Phorate Potassium cyanide
Prcpargyl alcohol Sodium azide Sodium cyanide Sodium fluoroacetate Strychnine and salts C,0#C,C-Tetraethy1 dithiopyrophosphate Tetraethyl pyrophosphate Thallium sulfate Thiofanox Toxaphene Warfarin Zinc phosphide
(sulfotepp)
There are currently no inert ingredients for commercial pesticides on the "Acutely Hazardous" List (RCRA "" List).
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"Toxic* Commercial Pesticide Products (RCRA *F* List) Active Ingredientsi
Isobutyl alcohol
Lead acetate
Lindane
Maleic hydrazide
Mercury
Methyl alcohol Methyl bromide
Methyl chloride
2,2'-Methylenebis (3,4,6-trichlorophenol)
(hexachlorophene;
Methylene chloride
Methyl ethyl ketone
4-Methyl-2-pentanone (methyl isobutyl ketone)
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
p-Nltrophenol
Pentachloroethane
Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB)
Pentaclorophenol
Phenol
Phosphorodithioic acid, 0,0-diethyl, methyl estec
Propylene dichloride
Pyridine
Resorcinol
Safrole
Selenium disulfide Silvex
1.2.4.5- Tetrachlorobenzene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
2.3.4.6- Tetrachlorophenol
Thiram
Toluene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene Trichloromonofluororaethane (Freon 11#)
2.4.5- Trichlorophenol
2.4.6- Trichlorophenol
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T)
Xylene
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ALFOL 810 Alcohol
Active ingredients
n-octanol n-decanol
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45.1% 54.5%
0.4%
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not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles or face shield and rubber gloves when handling. May be fatal if absorbed through the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of lakes, streams, or ponds. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
FIRST AID: In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with plenty of water.
For eye contact, call a physician. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed, drink large quantity of water, milk, egg whites, or gelatin if available.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contra
indicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against circulatory shock, respiratory depression, and convulsion may be needed.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food, or
feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping is~ prohtbrted. If disposal is necessary,-it-sbouid- be-in a landfill approved for pesticides or buried in a safe place away from water supplies.
Tank car's drain valves should be closed securely before returning to the manufacturer. ResHdl drums and offer for leconditioning, or triple rinse
for *uuyUuor dispose in approved landfill,--er-hury-irv a -sefe
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ALFOL 10 ALCOHOL
Active ingredient
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!? Corrosive. Causes eye damage and skin irritation.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles or face shield and rubber gloves when handling. May be fatal if absorbed through the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of lakes, streams, or ponds. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
FIRST AID: In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with plenty of water.
For eye contact, call a physician. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed, drink large quantity of water, milk, egg whites, or gelatin if available.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contra
indicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against circulatory shock, respiratory depression, and convulsion may be needed.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food, or
feed by storage or disposal. Open dumping--fS--pfohtbttedy If disposal-is
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