[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 23] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR156.70] [Page 69] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 156_LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES AND DEVICES--Table of Contents Subpart D_Human Hazard and Precautionary Statements Sec. 156.70 Precautionary statements for human hazards. (a) Requirement. Human hazard and precautionary statements as required must appear together on the label or labeling under the general heading ``Precautionary Statements'' and under appropriate subheadings similar to ``Humans and Domestic Animals,'' ``Environmental Hazards'' (see subpart E of this part) and ``Physical or Chemical Hazards.'' The phrase ``and Domestic Animals'' may be omitted from the heading if domestic animals will not be exposed to the product. (b) Content of statements. When data or other information show that an acute hazard may exist to humans or domestic animals, the label must bear precautionary statements describing the particular hazard, the route(s) of exposure and the precautions to be taken to avoid accident, injury or toxic effect or to mitigate the effect. The precautionary paragraph must be immediately preceded by the appropriate signal word. (c) Typical precautionary statements. The table below presents typical hazard and precautionary statements. Specific statements pertaining to the hazards of the product and its uses must be approved by the Agency. With Agency approval, statements may be augmented to reflect the hazards and precautions associated with the product as diluted for use. Refer to Sec. 156.68(b) for requirements for use dilution statements. Typical Human Hazard and Precautionary Statements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Systemic effects (oral, Sensitizer (There are Toxicity Category dermal, inhalation Irritation effects no categories of toxicity) (skin and eye) sensitization.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Fatal (poisonous) if Corrosive, causes eye If product is a swallowed [inhaled or and skin damage [or sensitizer: Prolonged absorbed through skin irritation]. Do or frequently repeated skin]. Do not breathe not get in eyes on skin contact may cause vapor [dust or spray skin, or on clothing. allergic reactions in mist]. Do not get in Wear goggles or face some individuals. eyes, on skin, or on shield and rubber clothing. [Front panel gloves when handling. first aid statement Harmful or fatal if required.] swallowed. [Front panel first aid statement required.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II May be fatal if Causes eye [and skin] swallowed, [inhaled or irritation. Do not get absorbed through the in eyes, on skin, or skin]. Do not breathe on clothing. Harmful vapors [dust or spray if swallowed. mist]. Do not get in [Appropriate first aid eyes, on skin, or on statement required.] clothing. [Appropriate first aid statement required.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III Harmful if swallowed Avoid contact with [inhaled or absorbed skin, eyes or through the skin]. clothing. Avoid breathing vapors [dust or spray mist]. Avoid contact with skin [eyes or clothing]. [Appropriate first aid statement required.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV No precautionary No precautionary statements required statements required. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------