Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 40  /  Part 156  /  Sec. 156.78 Precautionary statements for physical or chemical hazards.

(a) Requirement. Warning statements on the flammability or explosive characteristics of the pesticide product are required if a product meets the criteria in this section. Warning statements pertaining to other physical/chemical hazards (e.g., oxidizing potential, conductivity, chemical reactions leading to production of toxic substances) may be required on a case-by-case basis.

(b) Pressurized products. The table below sets out the required flammability label statements for pressurized products.

Flammability Statements for Pressurized Products------------------------------------------------------------------------

Flash point/flame extension of product Required labeling statement--------------------------------------------------------------------------Flash point at or below 20 [deg]F Extremely flammable.

Contents under pressure.

Keep away from fire,

sparks, and heated

surfaces. Do not puncture

or incinerate container.

Exposure to temperatures

above 130 [deg]F may cause

bursting.

OR

--Flashback at any valve opening--------------------------------------------------------------------------Flash point 20 [deg]F to 80 Flammable. Contents under

[deg]F pressure. Keep away from

heat, sparks and open

flame. Do not puncture or

incinerate container.

Exposure to temperatures

above 130 [deg]F may cause

bursting.

OR

--Flame extension more than 18 in. long at

a distance of 6 in from the flame------------------------------------------------------------------------All other pressurized products Contents under pressure. Do

not use or store near heat

or open flame. Do not

puncture or incinerate

container. Exposure to

temperatures above 130

[deg]F may cause bursting.------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Non-pressurized products. The table below sets out the required flammability label statements for non-pressurized products.

Flammability Statements for Non-Pressurized Products------------------------------------------------------------------------

Flash point Required labeling statement------------------------------------------------------------------------At or below 20 [deg]F Extremely flammable. Keep

away from fire, sparks and

heated surfaces.------------------------------------------------------------------------Greater than 20 [deg]F to 80 [deg]F Flammable. Keep away from

heat and open flame.------------------------------------------------------------------------Greater than 80 [deg]F to 150 [deg]F Combustible. Do not use or

store near heat or open

flame.------------------------------------------------------------------------

(d) Total release fogger products. (1) A total release fogger is defined as a pesticide product in a pressurized container designed to automatically release the total contents in one operation, for the purpose of creating a permeating fog within a confined space to deliver the pesticide throughout the space.

(1) A total release fogger is defined as a pesticide product in a pressurized container designed to automatically release the total contents in one operation, for the purpose of creating a permeating fog within a confined space to deliver the pesticide throughout the space.

(2) If a pesticide product is a total release fogger containing a propellant with a flash point at or below 20 [deg]F, then the following special instructions must be added to the ``Physical and Chemical Hazards'' warning statement, in addition to any flammability statement required by paragraph (b) of this section: This product contains a highly flammable ingredient. It may cause a fire or explosion if not used properly. Follow the Directions for Use on this label very carefully.

(3) A graphic symbol depicting fire, such as illustrated in this paragraph, or an equivalent symbol, must be displayed along with the required language adjoining the ``Physical and Chemical Hazards'' warning statement. The graphic symbol must be no smaller than twice the size of the first character of the human hazard signal word.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR14DE01.011 Highly Flammable Ingredient Ingrediente Altamente Inflamable