Herbicide First Aid And Safety Guidelines For League MVP.pdf

Summary:

This document outlines critical safety information and agricultural use requirements for League MVP Herbicide, a product containing imazosulfuron (0.43%) and thiobencarb (10.00%). It emphasizes protective measures for users, handlers, and the environment.

Safety Precautions:

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (at least 14 mils thick), apron, waterproof boots, and socks are mandatory for handling and applying the herbicide.
- First Aid: In case of skin or clothing contamination, immediately remove contaminated items and rinse with water for 15-20 minutes. Seek medical advice if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a healthcare provider.
- Eye Contact: Rinse eyes slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes if in contact with eyes. Remove contact lenses after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.
- Inhalation or Swallowing: Move to fresh air if inhaled. Call emergency services or a poison control center for further treatment advice if swallowed or inhaled.
- Hotline Number: Contact 800-892-0099 for emergency medical treatment information.

User Recommendations:

- Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing immediately if pesticide comes in contact and wash thoroughly afterward.
- Change into clean clothing as soon as possible after handling the product.
- Ensure all workers wear waterproof boots and socks when entering flooded fields post-treatment.

Agricultural Use Requirements:

- Follow the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR part 170) for agricultural workers' protection, including training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance.
- Do not enter treated areas during the 7-day restricted entry interval (REI).
- Specific PPE requirements vary based on the time frame after application:
- Within 24 hours: Coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves, and waterproof boots plus socks.
- From 24 hours until 7 days: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and waterproof boots plus socks.

Disclaimer and Limited Warranty:

- Read the entire label, including disclaimers, risks of using the product, limited warranty, and limitation of liability before use.
- Risks include crop injury, lack of control over pests/weeds, resistance, drift, and carryover in soil.
- Environmental hazards: Toxic to fish and shrimp; do not apply directly to water unless directed. Comply with NPDES permit requirements for discharge into waters.
- This product is restricted to use in California Central Valley.
- Follow Endangered Species Protection Bulletins for proper use to avoid jeopardizing endangered or threatened salmonid species.