OTHER INGREDIENTS: 99.90%
Solvents, emulsifiers, surfactants
Replace the phrase "Statement of Practical Treatment"
with "First Aid."
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Clarify first aid statements.
Present label information in an easier-to-read
format. For example, language is presented in
bulleted and boxed formats.
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It is a
violation of Federal law to use this
product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE: SHAKE WELL
BEFORE EACH USE. Hold container
upright. Do not spray up into air.
Apply to surfaces only. Point spray
opening toward surface to be
sprayed. Spray until surfaces are wet.
Repeat treatment as necessary.
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL
IF SWALLOWED: Call
doctor or Poison Control Center
immediately.
Gastric
lavage is indicated if material was
taken internally. (Do not induce
vomiting.)
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Permethin 0.05%
2-(1-Methylethoxy) 0.05%
phenol methylcarbamate
INERT INGREDIENTS: 99.90%
contains petroleum distillates
Now It's Even Easier to Read the Label First!
Based on extensive consumer research, EPA is working
to make consumer product labels even easier to read
and understand. New labels:
Eliminate jargon and overly technical words.
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1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (7405M)
Washington, DC 20460
EPA735-F-02-015
August 2002
United States
Environmenta Protection
Agency
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Why Read Labels?
Injury or illness to a child or household pet is a
parent's worst nightmare. Did you know that many
household products such as cleaners and pesticides
could harm children, pets, or the environment if not
used and stored correctly? Consumer product labels
contain valuable use instructions and precautions
that can help you keep your family, pets, and com-
munity safe. By reading the label first you can
prevent accidents from occurring.
Labels Tell You:
How to use a product safely and effectively.
How to store the product safely.
How to give first aid.
Where to call for help or more information.
Reading the Label Saves Money!
Read the Label First! to save money. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe, cost-effective use of household
products:
Buy the Right Product Read the label to make sure it's the right product for the job. You'll save money
and frustration.
Buy the Right Amount for Your Needs. Buy only what you need and pass the rest on to someone else who
can use it. Some products might not be good if stored for long periods of time. A larger size might not be a
good value if you can't use it all.
Use the Right Amount of Product for the Job. Labels indicate the correct amount to use. Using more than
what's recommended is not better. It wastes the product and the money you've spent. In some cases, using
more than the recommended amount can hurt people, pets, and the environment.
Follow These Tips When Selecting and Using Any Household, Cleaning, or Gardening Product:
Identify the problem.
Find the product that solves the problem. All
products do not work in every situation. Labels
tell you what a product is meant to do and how
it should be applied.
Pay attention to warnings. Warnings and direc-
tions tell you how to use products safely and cor-
rectly. Follow directions about wearing gloves or
protective clothing. Understand when and how to
apply the product and when it's safe for people
or pets to re-enter treated areas. Note how long
to wait before picking fruits and vegetables.
Use the product the right way. Product labels
tell you how to safely use products for best
results. Use only the amount indicated on the
label. More is not better and can even cause
harm. If the label tells you to mix a product in
another container, use all the mixture. If you
can't use all of it, clearly label the new container
for use in the future.
1 Store products out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not spray or store cleaning or pesticide products near
pet food or water dishes. Use childproof locks on low cab-
inets and make sure that child-resistant caps and covers
are in place. Teach children that household products are
not toys. In the event of a spill, keep pets and children
away from the area until it is thoroughly cleaned up.
1 Always keep products in original containers. It's very
dangerous to put products in food and beverage contain-
ers. Children might think that something in a familiar
juice or soda bottle is good to drink. If you throw away
the original container, you throw away important infor-
mation needed in case of an emergency. If there is an
accident, you need the information on the original label
to help with treatment.
1 Prevent harm to the environment. Outdoor lawn and
garden products that run into ponds, creeks, or other
water supplies can contaminate drinking water and kill
fish and birds. Apply products according to label direc-
tions to prevent harm to the environment. Never pour
lawn and garden products down a drain. If you can't use
the entire product, pass it on to someone who can.
Don't forget about wildlife. Spraying products on a
windy day can carry the product into the water supply for
wild animals.
Follow proper instructions for disposal. Most
pesticide and insecticide labels say "wrap in paper and
place in trash" for both empty and partly filled con-
tainers. These instructions will soon be changed to read
"call your local solid waste agency for disposal instruc-
tions." It's always best to contact your local solid waste
agency since many now collect unused pesticides.
You also may call 1-800-CLEANUP, a private, national
hotline, for information about recycling and waste
disposal in your area.
It's Important to:
Check the label for a number to call in an
emergency.
Have the National Poison Control Center phone
number handy by the phone: 1-800-222-1222.
Have your doctor's phone number near the
phone.
Have the product label ready when you call. The
label provides those helping you with important
information about the product.
Signal Words
Labels contain signal words-
Caution, Warning, Dangerthat
indicate a product's potential for
making you sick.
"Caution" appears on products
that are the least harmful to you.
"Warning" means a product is more
harmful than one with a "Caution" label.
"Danger" means a product is poisonous or corrosive
and should be used with extreme care.
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