How to Read a
Pesticide Product Label

~Read the entire label
~The label is the law

Active Ingredients

EPA Registration Number

Precautionary
Statements

Directions for Use

~ Below is an example
of information found
on a pesticide
product label

v Main chemical
ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Alkyl (60% C14,30% C16,5% C12,5% C18)
Dimenthyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride

OTHER INGREDIENTS:	

TOTAL:	

EPA REG NO. 55555-55-55555

CAUTION

v U.S. laws require EPA to
register all pesticides

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Hazardous to humans and domestic *
animals. Wear gloves and eye
protection.

CAUSES MODERATE EYE
IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water after handling. Avoid
contact with foods.

Directions for Use

The identified risks of
product use

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

It is a violation of Federal
law to use this product in
a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.

Denotes whether
personal protective
equipment is needed

For Disinfection of
Healthcare Organisms:

Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

FIRST AID: IF IN EYES: Hold eye open
and rinse slowly and gently with water
for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact ¦
lenses, if present, after the first •
5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
immediately with plenty of water for
15-20 minutes.

v* Germs the product kills

v" What to do if you
get the product in
your eyes or mouth,
on your skin, or if
you breathe it in

Where and how to
properly use the product

To Disinfect Hard,
Nonporous Surfaces:

Pre-wash surface.

Mop or wipe with
disinfectant solution.

Allow solution to stay wet
on surface for at least
10 minutes.

Rinse well and air dry.

POISON CONTROL: Call a Poison
Control Center (1 -866-366-5048) or
doctor for treatment advice.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: Store this
product in a cool, dry area away from
direct sunlight and heat. When not in
use keep center cap of lid closed to •
prevent moisture loss. Nonrefillable
container. Do not reuse or refill this
container.	-•

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