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CORE Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Pesticide Labeling
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? | Minimum risk |
| The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as 𝛽-Cyflurin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethene)-2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term “Cyfluthrin” represent? | The common name |
| Concerning pesticide label names, various manufacturers use ____ trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient. | Different |
| What is the purpose of the signal word? | Indicates the product’s relative acute toxicity to humans and animals |
| The routes of entry statement, “extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin,” on a label would most likely carry which signal word? | DANGER |
| “Do not breathe vapors or spray mist” is an example of a: | Specific action statement |
| Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: | Directions for use |
| “If swallowed, call a doctor” is an example of what kind of statement? | Mandatory |
| Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them on request? | The product manufacturer |
| Labels are ____ documents providing directions on how to mix, apply, store, and dispose of pesticide products. | Legal |
| All the printed material attached to or part of a pesticide container is referred to as the pesticide _____. | Label |
| Is the pesticide label a legal document? | Yes |
| Pre-harvest _____ are the minimum number of days permitted by law between the last pesticide application and the harvest date of the crop. | Intervals |
| The minimum number of days permitted by law between the last pesticide application and the date the food animal is slaughtered are knows as: | Preslaughter intervals |
| Section ____ registrations are a standard federal (EPA) registration. Most pesticides are registered this way and contain an official EPA registration number. | 3 |
| A Section 24(c) registration allows states to expand or limit the uses of certain registered pesticides within their jurisdictions are called: | Special local need (SLN) registrations |
| Supplemental labeling: EPA-approved written, printed, or graphic material supplied by the pesticide _____ that provides additional product information not present on the container label. | Manufacturer |
| Supplemental labeling information may include new _____ sites and rates, safety guidelines, Worker Protection Standard and PPE requirements, and endangered species advisories. | Application |
| ______ exemptions are a Section 18 exemption that allows the sale and use of a registered pesticide product for a specific nonregistered purpose during a specified period if no feasible alternative is available. | Emergency |
| A brand name that is registered as a trademark by the manufacturer is called the: | Trade name |
| The registered or trade name, number, or designation given to a specific pesticide product or device by the manufacturer or formulator is called the: | Brand name |
| The chemical or chemicals in a product responsible for pesticidal activity is called the: | Active ingredient |
| Two or more materials that cannot be mixed or used together are called: | Inert ingredients |
| The technical term for the active ingredient(s) found in the formulated product is called the: | Chemical name |
| The chemical name is derived from the chemical structure of the ___ ingredient. | Active |
| A name given to a pesticide active ingredient by a recognized committee on pesticide nomenclature is called the: | Common name |
| Although many pesticides are known by a number of trade or brand names, each active ingredient has only ___ recognized common name. | One |
| EPA registration numbers are assigned to a pesticide product by EPA when the product is _____ by the manufacturer or the designated agent. The number must appear on all labels for a particular product. | Registered |
| The EPA ____ number is a number assigned to each pesticide production facility by EPA. The number indicates the plant at which the pesticide product was produced and must appear on all labels of that product. | Establishment |
| The term that must appear on every pesticide label to denote the relative acute toxicity of the product: | Signal word |
| The DANGER-POISON signal word with a ___ and crossbones symbol is for potentially lethal products. | Skull |
| The DANGER signal word is for ____ skin and eye damage. | Severe |
| The WARNING signal word is for _____ toxic compounds. | Moderately |
| The CAUTION signal word is for ____ toxic compounds. | Slightly |
| The amount of time that must elapse between the treatment of a crop and the time when a person can reenter and handle the crop without wearing protective clothing and equipment or receiving early-entry training is called the REI, or: | Restricted-entry interval |
| Restricted-entry interval is also called the ____ interval. | Reentry |
| Label directions that a pesticide handler must follow to legally use the pesticide: | Mandatory statements |
| Manufacturer recommendations or best management practices for optimal use of a pesticide product: | Advisory statements |
| True or false: Pesticide handlers are not legally required to follow advisory statements. | True |
| An information sheet available from the manufacturer that provides details on chemical properties, toxicity, first aid, hazards, PPE, and emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a spill, leak, fire, or transportation crisis. | Safety Data Sheets |
| Safety Data Sheets were formerly known as ____ Safety Data Sheets. | Material |
| When do you read the pesticide label? | Before buying the pesticide, before mixing and applying the pesticide, when storing pesticides, and before disposing of unused pesticides and empty containers |
| Only certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification may use _____-use pesticides. | Restricted |
| Anyone can use general-use or _____ pesticides. | Unclassified |
| The amount of an active ingredient is expressed as a _____ of the weight. | Percentage |
| BrandX 75WP tells that 75% of the product weight is the ____ ingredient. A 50-pound bag of BrandX 75WP will have 37.5 pounds of the active ingredient (50 Ă— 0.75 = 37.5). | Active |
| The precautionary statements are all labels that contain statements to help you decide what precautions to take to protect yourself, other people, or animals from pesticide exposure. Commonly under the heading "Hazards to ____ and Domestic Animals". | Humans |
| "Fatal if swallowed" or "Causes skin and eye irritation” are examples of: | Routes of Entry Statements |
| "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" or "Avoid contact with skin or clothing" are examples of: | Specific Action Statements |
| Some precautionary statement labels fully describe _____ PPE and equipment. | Appropriate |
| "Do not contaminate food or feed" or "Not for use or storage in and around a house" are examples of: | Other Precautionary Statements |
| First aid statements list emergency ______ recommended in case of poisoning or accidental exposure, like "If swallowed, induce vomiting" | Treatments |
| Devices and apparel that are worn to protect the body from contact with pesticides or residues are found under the _______ statements. | Personal protective equipment |
| "This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of: | Special Toxicity Statements |
| "Do not apply when runoff is likely to occur" is an example of: | General Environmental Statements |
| "Flammable-Do not use, pour, spill, or store near heat or open flame. Do not cut or weld container" or "Corrosive-Store only in a corrosion-resistant tank" are examples of: | Physical/Chemical Hazard Statements |
| Are mixing/loading instructions listed in "Directions for Use"? | Yes |
| True or false: Storage/Disposal instructions are listed under "Storage and Disposal", "Important", "Note", or "General Instructions". | True |
| Agricultural Use Requirements are covered by EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and specifies how much time must pass between the pesticide application and the ____ of unprotected workers into a treated area. | Reentry |
| If a restricted entry and reentry statement appears on the label, then all persons should wait at least until sprays have ____ or dusts have settled before reentering a treated area. The same goes for Non-agricultural Use Requirements. | Dried |
| If you encounter ____ -distributed labeling, you must carefully follow the instructions on and with the container as well as the instructions obtained from an EPA-approved website. | Web |
| "Latex gloves provide the best protection" is an example of a/an ____ statement. | Advisory |
| "Wear chemical-resistant gloves" is an example of a/an ____ statement. | Mandatory |
| You should use the ___ in conjunction with the pesticide label to provide a better understanding of the product. | SDS |
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