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highly toxic do not have to be named, but the label must show what percentage of the total
contents they make up.
Net contents
The front panel of the label states how much total product is in the container.
EPA registration number
For federally registered pesticide products, this number identifies a specific manufacturer
and product. It is the single most important piece of information for tracking pesticide
products. This number has two sets of digits; for example, 12345-678 signifies that 12345 is
the company number and 678 is the 678th product registered by that manufacturer.
For distributor products (where one company distributes another manufacturer’s federally
registered product), the registration number is in three parts, such as 12345-678-90000. The
first two numbers represent the federally registered product (as above) and the third number
represents the distributor company’s number (in this case, 90000).
Name and address of manufacturer
The manufacturer name and address on the label specifies who produced the product. In
many cases, the manufacturer will list a telephone number and/or Web address for those
seeking technical advice.
Formulation
The front panel of some disinfectant labels sometimes describes the product formulation.
This information provides insight into the type of application equipment needed and the
product’s handling properties.
Limited warranty and disclaimer
This statement conveys the manufacturer’s assurance that the product conforms to the
chemical description on the label and that it is fit for use according to label directions under
normal conditions. The warranty does not extend to any use of the product contrary to label
instructions, nor does it apply to use under abnormal conditions. Applicators who violate
label instructions assume all liability associated with the product.
II. Use and Management Information
Antimicrobial claims
Efficacy claims - Often a label has a “claims” section that identifies the level of efficacy the
product will achieve; for example, a product will usually be designated as a sanitizer,
disinfectant, or sterilant.
Organism claims - The product label usually lists which microbes the product controls and
under what conditions it will be effective against these microbes. Specific conditions may
include contact time, surface type, use dilution, and the presence of dirt and/or hard water.
Example: