Bonide Malathion Conc. - Manual (Page 12)

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, or clothing. Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants,
shoes and socks.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to
enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches,
gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm
weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours
will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or
wash pesticide off the treatment area. Rinsing application
equipment over the treated area will help avoid run off to
water bodies or drainage systems.
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct
treatment on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this
product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds
while bees are actively visiting the treatment area.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Combustible: Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
FIRST AID Cont.
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.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling
a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
You may also contact the National Pesticide Information
Center at 1-800-858-7378 for emergency medical
treatment information (including pesticide incidents or
health concerns).
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: This product may cause
cholinesterase inhibition. Atropine is antidotal. 2-PAM
may be effective as an adjunct to atropine. Contains
petroleum distillate. May pose an aspiration hazard.