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National Core Pesticide Manual - Chapter Three Flashcards

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Efficacy or Performance Tests

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show that the pesticide controls a particular pest or group of pests on one or more host sites

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Pesticide Label

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main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users - legal documents providing directions on how to mix, apply, store and dispose of pesticide products

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Degradation, Mobility and Residue Tests

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show how long it takes for the compound to break down into harmless materials under various conditions

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Preharvest Intervals

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days to harvest minimum number of days for crop to be edible after application

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Preslaughter Intervals

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days to slaughter minimum number of days for animal to be edible after application

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Section 3 Registrations

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most common, requires an official EPA number on the label

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Special Local Need Registrations

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SLN; section 24(c) - allows states to expand or limit the uses of certain registered pesticides within their jurisdictions - requires supplemental labeling

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Emergency Exemptions

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under section 18; addresses pest problems for which no pesticides are currently registered, specific to a product, purpose and period - requires that there is no other feasible alternative

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Minimum Risk Pesticides

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under section 25 (b) exempt from registration provided the products satisfy certain conditions - still have EPA labeling requirements

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When to Read the Label

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before buying, mixing and applying; when storing, before disposing of unused pesticides and empty containers

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Trade Name

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the registered trademark name from the manufacturer

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Brand Name

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often indicates type of formulation and the percentage of active ingredient present

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Ingredient Statement

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lists the active ingredients and the percentage of each active ingredient found in that particular product

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Active Ingredient

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the chemical or chemicals in a pesticide product responsible for its pesticidal activity

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Inert Ingredients

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usually not names, label must show what percentage of the total contents they make up

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Chemical Name

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the complex name that identifies the chemical components and structure of the pesticide’s active ingredient

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Common Name

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a shortened version of the chemical name, must be officially accepted by EPA may be used

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Use Classification Statement

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states whether the product is restricted use or unclassified / general use

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Restricted Use Pesticide Statement

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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

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Restricted Use Hazard Statement

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must indicate the specific hazard of that pesticide

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Net Contents

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label must show how much product is in the container; pounds or ounces for dry formulations, gallons, quarts, or pints for liquids

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Required Label Components

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type, net contents, name and address of manufacturer, emergency telephone number, registration numbers (EPA), establishment number

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Establishment Number

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provides information to identify the exact facility that produced the product

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Signal Words

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indicates the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals (danger - poison, danger, warning, caution)

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Danger - Poison

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skull and crossbones symbol, highly toxic by any route of entry into the body; poison must be in red (PELIGRO for Spanish speakers)

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Danger

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word signals that the product is highly toxic by at least one route of entry; can cause sever eye damage or skin irritation

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Warning

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signals that the product is moderately toxic either orally, dermally, or through inhalation - or causes moderate eye and skin irritation (AVISO for Spanish speakers)

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Caution

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signals that the product is slightly toxic either orally, dermally or through inhalation; or causes slight eye and skin irritation

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Precautionary Statements

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all labels contain statements to help you decide what precautions to take to protect yourself and others

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Routes of Entry Statements

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indicate which route or routes of entry into the human body are particularly hazardous

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Specific Action Statements

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usually follow route of entry statements, give the precautions and PPE necessary to help reduce exposure to the pesticide, directly related to the toxicity and routes of entry

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Protective Clothing and Equipment Statements

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can vary, recommendations for specific types of PPE, can be absent

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Other Precautionary Statements

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generally common sense, self explanatory

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First Aid Statements

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emergency treatments recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure

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Environmental Hazards

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special warning statements in regards to the environment; can have general environmental statements as well

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Physical / Chemical Hazards

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describes possible fire, explosion or chemical hazards

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Agricultural Use Requirements

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found only on the labels of agricultural products covered by the EPA WPS

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Restricted Entry Intervals

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how much time must pass between the pesticide application and the reentry of unprotected workers into a treated area

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Nonagricultural Use Requirements

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applies to uses that are not within the scope of the WPS (lawns, golf courses, structures except greenhouses) generally does not have an REI but does advise not to enter until application has dried

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Storage and Disposal

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all labels contain instructions, location, temp, do not reuse the container, triple rinse, recyclable yes or no

41
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Directions for Use

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provides instructions including - pest, site, mixing, amount, close to harvest, phytotoxicity, where and when, plant back restrictions, minimizing drift

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Mandatory Statements

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label statements you must follow in order to legally use the product

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Advisory Statements

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recommendations or best management practices that the manufacturer has determined may result in better product performance or improved safety

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Safety Data Sheets

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provide more details about specific chemical and physical properties than do pesticide labels

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SDS Sections / Topics

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identification, hazard ID, info on ingredients, first aid, firefighting measures, spill protocol, handling and storage, PPE and exposure, physical / chemical properties, stability / reactivity, toxicological information, ecological info, disposal, transport info, regulatory info

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