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Why Labels?
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Federal law requires that all pesticides and other hazardous substances be labeled, and that instructions on this label be followed as to use, handling, and storage. These labels are not optional, nor are they provided merely for the convenience of the consumer . . .
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Any manufacturer or distributor that mislabels a pesticide or hazardous substance, or any consumer that uses, handles, or stores a pesticide or hazardous substance "in a manner inconsistent with its labeling", is in violation of Federal Law. Penalties for improper use and storage can run as high as $50,000 and/or one year imprisonment.
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What's in a Label?
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Pesticide and hazardous substance labels must contain the following information:
- name of manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller;
- common name or chemical name (if no common name exists);
- the word DANGER if the substance is extremely flammable, corrosive, or highly toxic;
- the words WARNING or CAUTION if the word DANGER does not apply;
- a description of the hazard(s);
- precautionary measures;
- first-aid instructions, if appropriate;
- the word POISON if the substance is highly toxic;
- instructions for handling and storage (see box at right);
- the words KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Compliance With Labels
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At right is an example of four popular pesticides/herbicides, and a sample of the storage and handling requirements specified on the required federal labeling. Compliance with such requirements is mandatory. Accidents, spills, and unsafe exposure to such hazardous substances not only risks environmental damage and personal injury, but also exposes the possessor of these products to federal litigation.
Compliance with pesticide and hazardous substance labels is a combination of preparedness, understanding, and proper equipment. No single piece of equipment can satisfy more label requirements than a Penastore Chemical Storage Building with regards to:
- security,
- temperature control,
- ventilation,
- spill containment,
- and hazardous material documentation.
For more detailed information on Penastore Chemical Storage Buildings, please visit our Features & Specifications page.
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Sources for More Information
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Several excellent sources of information concerning pesticide and hazardous substance storage are available on the World Wide Web.
- An excellent Information Sheet on Safe Pesticide Storage is posted here from the Pesticide Information Program at Clemson University. This Information Sheet details many aspects of safe pesticide storage and answers many questions.
- The Environmental Protection Agency is the main regulatory agency for hazardous substance labeling and compliance. Their website contains information and links concerning all related activities, regulations, etc.
- Cornell University maintains an online reference source for the United States Code, including two of the major acts which direct the EPA in the field of hazardous substance labeling and compliance:
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are produced by manufacturers of pesticides and hazardous substances. These sheets contain labeling information as to proper usage, handling, storage, and preventative measures. An excellent online database of MSDS may be found at the Crop Data Management Systems, Inc. website.
- The Department of Pesticide Regulation at the California Environmental Protection Agency maintains a database containing hazardous substance registration information at www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/m2.htm.
- Another great source of information will be found at your county's Extension Office. Every state university system now maintains a website with state and local contact information. To visit your state's Extension website, please visit our State Extension Link List.
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| Chemical Storage Buildings |
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| Complete Features & Specifications.
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| Label Examples: |
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| Daconil Flow ® |
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- Must wear eye protection
- Harmful if swallowed
- Protective clothing - coveralls, hat, long-sleeve shirt, rubber shoes
- Flush eyes with water
- Triple rinse container
- Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing
- Toxic to fish
- Don't store above 130º
- Storage area must have suitable flooring
- Pollution hazard - rivers, ponds, ditches, lakes, irrigation systems
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| Round Up ® |
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- Avoid freezing
- Must wear eye protection
- Harmful if swallowed
- Protective clothing - coveralls, hat, long-sleeve shirt, rubber shoes
- Flush eyes with water
- Triple rinse container
- Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing
- Wash thouroughly with soap and water
- Toxic to fish
- Handle concentrate in a ventilated area
- Storage area must have suitable flooring
- Pollution hazard - rivers, ponds, ditches, lakes, irrigation systems
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| Goal T & O ® |
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- Flammable
- Must wear eye protection
- Harmful if swallowed
- Protective clothing - coveralls, hat, long-sleeve shirt, rubber shoes
- Flush eyes with water
- Triple rinse container
- Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing
- Do not store in direct sunlight
- Wash thouroughly with soap and water
- Toxic to fish
- Handle concentrate in a ventilated area
- Storage area must have suitable flooring
- Pollution hazard - rivers, ponds, ditches, lakes, irrigation systems
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