Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter E - Pesticide Programs |
Part 180 - Tolerances and Exemptions for Pesticide Chemical Residues in Food |
Subpart D - Exemptions From Tolerances |
§ 180.1001 - Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance.
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(a) An exemption from a tolerance shall be granted when it appears that the total quantity of the pesticide chemical in or on all raw agricultural commodities for which it is useful under conditions of use currently prevailing or proposed will involve no hazard to the public health.
(b) When applied to growing crops, in accordance with good agricultural practice, the following pesticide chemicals are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance:
(1) [Reserved]
(2)
N -Octylbicyclo(2,2,1)-5-heptene-2,3-dicarboximide.(3) Petroleum oils.
(4) Piperonyl butoxide.
(5) [Reserved]
(6) Pyrethrum and pyrethrins.
(7) Rotenone or derris or cube roots.
(8) Sabadilla.
These pesticides are not exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when applied to a crop at the time of or after harvest.
(c) Residues of the following materials are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest:
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acetic acid Catalyst Acetic anhydride Solvent, cosolvent Acetone Do. Alkanoic and alkenoic acids, mono- and diesters of α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) with molecular weight (in amu) range of 200 to 6,000 Emulsifiers Alkyl (C 8 -C24 ) benzenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 9 -C18 -ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) with poly(oxyethylene) content of 2-30 molesSolvent, cosolvent, surfactant, and related adjuvants of surfactants α-( p -Alkylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of alkylphenol (alkyl is a mixture of propylene tetramer and pentamer isomers and averages C13 ) with 6 moles of ethylene oxideSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 6 -C14 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block copolymer with polyoxyethylene; polyoxypropylene content is 1-3 moles; polyoxyethylene content is 4-12 moles; average molecular weight (in amu) is approximately 635Do. α-alkyl (C 12 -C15 )-ω-hydroxypoly (oxypropylene) poly (oxyethylene) copolymers (where the poly (oxypropylene) content is 3-60 moles and the poly (oxyethylene) content is 5-80 moles)Not more than 20% of pesticide formulations Surfactant Alkyl (C 8 -C18 ) sulfate and its ammonium, calcium, isopropylamine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsSurfactants. Aluminum hydroxide Diluent, carrier Aluminum oxide Diluent Aluminum stearate Surfactant Ammonium bicarbonate Surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent Ammonium carbamate Synergist in aluminum phosphide formulations Ammonium chloride Intensifier when used with ammonium nitrate as a dessicant or defoliant. Fire suppressant in aluminum phosphide and magnesium phosphide formulations Ammonium hydroxide Solvent, cosolvent, neutralizer, solubilizing agent Ammonium stearate Surfactant Ammonium sulfate Solid diluent, carrier Ammonium thiosulfate Intensifier when used with ammonium nitrate as desiccant or defoliant Amyl acetate Solvent, cosolvent, attractant Ascorbic acid (CAS Reg. No. 50-81-7) Stabilizer, preservative Ascorbyl palmitate Preservative Attapulgite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier, thickener Bacillus thuringiensis fermentation solids and/or solublesDiluent, carrier Beeswax Coating agent Bentonite Solid diluent, carrier Benzoic acid Preservative for formulation Butane Propellant n -Butanol (CAS Reg. No. 71-36-3)Solvent, cosolvent Butylated hydroxyanisole Antioxidant Butylated hydroxytoluene Do. α-( p-tert -Butylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesSurfactants related adjuvants of surfactants Calcareous shale Solid diluent carrier Calcite Do. Calcium carbonate Do. Calcium chloride Stabilizer Calcium phosphate Solid diluent, carrier Calcium hydroxide Do. Calcium hypochlorite Sanitizing and bleaching agent Calcium oxide Solid diluent, carrier Calcium salt of partially dimerized rosin, conforming to 21 CFR 172.210 Coating agent Calcium silicate Solid diluent, carrier Calcium stearate Do. Carnauba wax Coating agent Carrageenan, conforming to 21 CFR 172.620 Minimum molecular weight (in amu): 100,000 Thickener Casein Expires May 24, 2005. Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent Cetyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 36653-82-4) Not more than 5.0% of pesticide formulation Evaporation retardant Charcoal, activated Meets specifications in the Food Chemical Codex Carrier Coconut shells Solid diluent and carrier Cod liver oil Solvent, cosolvent Coumarone—indene resin, conforming to 21 CFR 172.215 For use on citrus only Component of coating agent Croscarmellose sodium (CAS Reg. No. 74811-65-7) Disintegrant, solid diluent, carrier, and thickener Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acids Emulsifier Dialkyl (C 8 -C18 ) dimethyl ammonium chlorideNot more than 0.2% in silica, hydrated silica Flocculating agent in the manufacture of silica, hydrated silica for use as a solid diluent, carrier Diatomite (diatomaceous earth) Solid diluent carrier Dichlorodifluoromethane Propellant Dichlorotetrafluoroethane Do. Diethylene glycol abietate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants 1,1-Difluoroethane (CAS Reg. No. 75-37-6) For aerosol pesticide formulations used for insect control in food- and feed-handling establishments and animals Aerosol propellant 1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinolene Not more than 0.02% of pesticide formulation Antioxidant 3,6-Dimethyl-4-octyn-3,6-diol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( o,p -Dinonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( o,p -Dinonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) produced by condensation of 1 mole of dinonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 140-160 moles of ethylene oxideDo. Dipropylene glycol Solvent, cosolvent Disodium phosphate Anticaking agent, conditioning agent Disodium zinc ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydride Sequestrant Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, amine salts Release rate regulator in pheromone formulation α-( p -Dodecylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of dodecylphenol (dodecyl group is a propylene tetramer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-70Surfactants, related, adjuvants of surfactants Dolomite Solid diluent, carrier Epoxidized linseed oil Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Epoxidized soybean oil Do. Ethoxylated lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt Surfactant Ethyl acetate Solvent, cosolvent Ethyl alcohol Do. Ethyl esters of fatty acids derived from edible fats and oils Solvent, cosolvent Ethylene methylphenyglycidate Synthetic flavoring Ethylene oxide adducts of 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decynediol, the ethylene oxide content averages 3.5, 10, or 30 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 3% of pesticide formulation Sequestrant Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt 5% of pesticide formulation Sequestrant 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Solvent, adjuvant of surfactants Fatty acids, conforming to 21 CFR 172.860 Binder, defoaming agent, lubricant FD&C Blue No. 1 Not more than 0.2% of pesticide formulation Dye FD&C Red No. 40 (CAS Reg. No. 25956-17-6) conforming to 21 CFR 74.340 Not to exceed 0.002% by weight of pesticide formulation Dye, coloring agent Ferric sulfate Solid diluent, carrier Fish meal Expires May 24, 2005. Solid diluent, carrier Furcelleran Thickener Glycerides, edible fats and oils derived from plants and animals, reaction products with sucrose (CAS Reg. Nos. 100403-38-1, 100403-41-6, 100403-39-2, 100403-40-5) Emulsifier, dispersing agent Glycerol Thickener Glycerol mono-, di-, and triacetate Solvent, cosolvent Glyceryl monostearate Emulsifier Granite Do. Graphite Solid diluent, carrier Gum arabic (acacia) Surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent Gypsum Solid diluent, carrier Hexamethylenetetramine For use in citrus washing solutions only at not more than 1% Preservative n -Hexyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 111-27-3)Solvent, cosolvent Humic acid, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 68131-04-4) Adjuvant, UV protectant. Hydrochloric acid Solvent, neutralizer Hydroxyethylidine diphosphonic acid (HEDP) (CAS Reg. No. 2809-21-4) For use in antimicrobial pesticide formulations at not more than 1 percent Stabilizer, chelator Iron oxide Solid diluent, carrier Isopropyl alcohol Solvent, cosolvent, stabilizer, inhibitor Isopropyl myristate, CAS Reg. No. 110-27-0 Solvent Kaolinite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier Lactic acid Solvent Lauryl alcohol Surfactant α-Lauryl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier α-Lauryl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, sodium salt; the poly(oxyethylene) content is 3-4 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Lignosulfonate, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants d-Limonene (CAS Reg. No. 5989-27-5) Solvent, fragrance Magnesium carbonate Anticaking agent, conditioning agent Magnesium chloride Safener Magnesium lime Solid diluent, carrier Magnesium oxide Do. Magnesium silicate Do. Magnesium stearate Surfactant Magnesium sulfate Solid diluent, carrier, safener Manganous oxide Solid diluent, carrier Methyl alcohol Solvent Methyl n -amyl ketone (CAS Reg. No. 110-43-0)Solvent, cosolvent Methylated silicones Antifoaming agent Methyl esters of fatty acids derived from edible fats and oils Solvent, cosolvent Methyl esters of higher fatty acids conforming to 21 CFR 573.640 Antidusting agent, surfactant Methyl ester of rosin, partially hydrogenated (as defined in 21 CFR 172.615) Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Methyl isobutyl ketone Solvent Mica Solid diluent, carrier Mineral oil, U.S.P., or conforming to 21 CFR 172.878 or 178.3620(a) (CAS Reg. No. 8012-95-1) Diluent, carrier, and solvent Modified polyester resin derived from ethylene glycol, fumaric acid, and rosin For use on citrus only Resinous coating Monoammonium phosphate No more than 3.75% by weight in formulation Postharvest fumigation in formulation with aluminum phosphide Mono- and diglycerides of C 8 -C18 fatty acidsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Montmorillonite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier Montmorillonite-type clay treated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; CAS Reg. No. 9002-84-0) PTFE content not greater than 0.5% (w/w) of clay Carrier Nonyl, decyl, and undecyl glycoside mixture with a mixture of nonyl, decyl, and undecyl oligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily decanol and undecanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (50 to 65% solids) from the reaction of primary alcohols (containing 15 to 20% secondary alcohol isomers) in a ratio of 20% C 9, 40% C10, and 40% C11 with carbohydrates (average glucose to alkyl chain ratio 1.3 to 1.8)Surfactant. α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 moles or 30 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-90 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-90Do. α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4 molesDo. Octyl and decyl glucosides mixture with a mixture of octyl and decyloligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily n- decanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (68-72% solids) from the reaction of straight chain alcohols (C8 (45%), C10 (55%)) with anhydrous glucoseDo. Oleic acid Diluent Oleic acid diester of α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene) having average molecular weight (in amu) 400 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Oleoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier Oleyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 143-28-2 15% Cosolvent Oxalic acid No more oxalic acid should be used than is necessary to chelate calcium and in no case should more than 2 lb oxalic acid per acre be used Calcium chelating hard water inhibitor Oxidized pine lignin, sodium salt, (CAS Reg. No. 68201-23-0) Maximum of 2% of formulation Surfactant, related adjuvant of surfactant Palmitic acid Diluent Pentaerythritol ester of maleic anhydride modified wood rosin Plasticizer Pentaerythritol ester of modified resin Do. Pentaerythritol stearates mixture (CAS Reg. No. 85116-93-4) which include pentaerythritol monostearate (CAS Reg. No. 78-23-9), pentaerythritol distearate (CAS Reg. No. 13081-97-5), pentaerythritol tristearate (CAS Reg. No. 28188-24-1) and pentaerythritol tetrastearate (CAS Reg. No. 115-83-3) No more than 25 ppm in pesticide formulations Emulsifier Petrolatum, conforming to 21 CFR 172.880 Coating agent Petroleum hydrocarbons, light odorless conforming to 21 CFR 172.884 Solvent, diluent. Petroleum hydrocarbons, synthetic isoparaffinic, conforming to 21 CFR 172.882 Do. Petroleum naphtha, conforming to 21 CFR 172.250(d) Component of coating agent Petroleum wax, conforming to 21 CFR 172.886(d) Coating agent Phosphoric acid Buffer Phosphorus oxychloride Catalyst Pine lignin Adsorbent B -Pinene polymersSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyethylene, conforming to 21 CFR 177.1520(c) Binder, carrier, and coating agent Polyethylene glycol[α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)]; mean molecular weight (in amu) 194 to 9,500 conforms to 21 CFR 178.3750 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids conforming to 21 CFR 172.854 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyglyceryl phthalate ester of coconut oil fatty acids Do. Poly(methylene- p-tert -butylphenoxy)-poly(oxyethylene) ethanol; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesCoating agent Poly(methylene- p -nonylphenoxy)poly (oxyethylene) ethanol; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesCoating agent Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(carboxymethyl)-ω-(nonylphenoxy) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-90 moles of ethylene oxide. The molecular weight (in amu) ranges are 454-894 and 1598-4238 Surfactant Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants [Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]propyl]-ω-hydroxy,-ether with α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (1:2), mono-C 12-16 alkyl ethers, (CAS Reg. No. 176022-82-5)Not to exceed 15% in the formulated product; only for use with glyphosate Surfactant Polysorbate 65, conforming to 21 CFR 172.838 Emulsifier Potassium aluminum silicate Solid diluent, carrier Potassium hydroxide Neutralizer Potassium phosphate Buffer Potassium sulfate Solid diluent Propane Propellant n-Propanol Solvent, cosolvent 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, ammonium salt (CAS Registration No. 55989-05-4), minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 18,900. Encapsulating agent, dispensers, resins, fibers and beads Propionic acid Catalyst Propylene glycol Solvent, cosolvent. Propylene glycol alginate (as defined in 21 CFR 172.858) Defoaming agent Propyl gallate Antioxidant Propyl p -hydroxybenzoatePreservative for formulations Pyrophyllite Solid diluent, carrier Rhizobium inoculants (e.g.Sinorhizobium, Bradyrhizobium & Rhizobium )All leguminous food commodities Rosin, partially dimerized (as defined in 21 CFR 172.615) Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Rosin, partially hydrogenated (as defined in 21 CFR 172.615) Do. Rosin, wood Do. Salts of fatty acids, conforming to 21 CFR 172.863 Binder, emulsifier, anticaking agent Sand Solid diluent, carrier Secondary alkyl (C 11 -C15 ) poly(oxyethylene) acetate, sodium salt; the ethylene oxide content averages 5 molesSurfactant Shellac, bleached; refined, food grade, arsenic and rosin-free Coating agent Soap (sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids) Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent Soapstone Solid diluent Sodium acid pyrophosphate Surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, buffer Sodium α-olefinsulfonate (sodium C 14 -C16 ) (Olefin sulfonate)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium aluminum silicate Solid diluent, carrier Sodium benzoate Anticaking agent Sodium bicarbonate Neutralizer Sodium diisobutylnaphthalenesulfonate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate Do. Sodium dodecylphenoxybenzenedisulfonate Do. Sodium hexametaphosphate Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, suspending agent, dispersing agent, buffer Sodium hydroxide Neutralizer Sodium isopropylisohexylnaphthalenesulfonate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium N -lauroyl-N -methyltaurineDo. Sodium lauryl glyceryl ether sulfonate Do. Sodium metasilicate Surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, dispersing agents, buffer Sodium monoalkyl and dialkyl (C 8 -C16 ) phenoxybenzenedisulfonate mixtures containing not less than 70% of the monoalkylated productSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalenesulfonates, molecular weight (in amu) 245-260 Do. Sodium mono-, di-, and tributyl naphthalenesulfonates Do. Sodium mono-, di-, and triisopropyl naphthalenesulfonate Do. Sodium N -oleoyl-N -methyltaurineDo. Sodium oleyl sulfate Do. Sodium N -palmitoyl-N -methyltaurineDo. Sodium propionate Preservative for formulation Sodium salt of sulfated oleic acid Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium silicate Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, stabilizer, inhibitor Sodium starch glycolate (CAS Reg. No. 9063-38-1) Granular and tableted products only; not to exceed 8% of the formulated product Disintegrant Sodium sulfate Solid diluent, carrier Sodium sulfite Stabilizer Sodium thiosulfate anhydrous (CAS Reg. No.7772-98-7 or sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate,CAS Reg. No. 10102-17-7) Not to exceed 6% of the formulated product Dechlorinator, reducing agent Sodium tripolyphosphate Buffer, surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, anticaking agent, conditioning agent Sorbitan fatty acid esters (fatty acids limited to C 12, C14, C16, and C18 containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids) and their derivatives; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 5-20 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants or surfactants. Sorbic acid (and potassium salt) Preservative for formulations Sorbitol Antidusting agent Soy protein, isolated Expires May 24, 2005 Adhesive Soybean flour Expires May 24, 2005. Surfactant Soybean oil-derived fatty acids Solvent, cosolvent Sperm oil conforming to 21 CFR 172.210 Coating agent Stearic acid Diluent α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene) content averages either 8, 9, or 40 moles; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be either 8, 9, or 40 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sucrose octaacetate Adhesive Sulfuric acid (CAS Reg. No. 7664-93-9) that meets the Food Chemicals Codex specifications 0.1% of pesticide formulation pH control agent Sulfurous acid Preservative Synthetic paraffin and its succinic derivatives conforming to 21 CFR 172.275 Carrier, binder, and carrying agent Synthetic petroleum wax, conforming to 21 CFR 172.888 Binder, carrier, and coating agent Talc Solid diluent, carriers Tall oil; fatty acids not less than 58%, rosin acids not more than 44%, unsaponifiables not more than 8% Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Tartrazine Dye 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, (CAS Reg. No. 811-97-2) Aerosol propellant Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol Solvent cosolvent α-[ p -(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole ofp -(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol with a range of 1-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide: if a blend of products is used, the average range number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 1-14 or 30-70Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-[ p -(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl) phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole ofp -(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol with an average of 4-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-70Do. 2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyn-4, 7-diol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Tetrasodium pyrophosphate Anticaking agent, conditioning agent Tricalcium phosphate Surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, anticaking agent, conditioning agent 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Solvent, cosolvent Trichlorofluoromethane Propellant Tridecylpoly(oxyethylene) acetate, sodium salt; where the ethylene oxide content averages 6-7 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Trisodium phosphate Surfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent Vermiculite Solid diluent, carrier. Walnut shells Leaching inhibitor, binder for water-dispersible aggregates, sticker and suspension stabilizer Wheat, including flour, bran, and starch Expires May 24, 2005. Solid diluent carrier, attractant Wheat bran Do. Wintergreen oil Attractant Wood flour Derived from wood free of chemical preservatives Solid diluent and carrier Xanthan gum-modified, produced by the reaction of xanthan gum and glyoxal (maximum 0.3% by weight) Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Surfactant Xylene meeting the specifications listed in 21 CFR 172.884(b)(4) In pesticide formulations for grain storage only Solvent, cosolvent Zeolite (hydrated alkali aluminum silicate) Solid diluent, carrier Zinc oxide Coating agent Zinc sulfate (basic and monohydrate) Do. Zinc sulfate (basic and monohydrate) Solid diluent, carrier (d) The following materials are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only:
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acetonitrile Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Solvent for blended emulsifiers in all pesticides used before crop emerges from soil and in herbicides before or after crop emerges Acetophenone Attractant Adenosine (CAS Reg. No. 58-61-7) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Alder bark Seed germination stimulator α-Alkyl (C 12 -C18 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) copolymers with poly(oxypropylene); polyoxyethylene content averages 3-12 moles and polyoxypropylene content 2-9 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 10 -C16 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 3-20 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 12-C15 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfosuccinate, isopropylamine andN -hydroxyethyl isopropylamine salts of; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 3-12 molesNot more than 0.2% in the final solution Emulsifiers in pesticide concentrates applied with liquid fertilizer solutions before crop emerges from soil or not later than 4 weeks after planting α-Alkyl(C 10 -C12 )-ω-hydroxpoly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) copolymer; poly(oxyethylene) content is 11-15 moles; poly(oxyproplene) content is 1-3 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants. α-Alkyl(C 12 -C18 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) hetero polymer in which the oxyethylene content averages 13-17 moles and the oxypropylene content averages 2-6 molesDo. α-Alkyl (C 10 -C16 )-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene)poly(oxypropylene) mixture of di- and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the combined poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) content averages 3-20 molesDo. α-Alkyl (C 12 -C18 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene/oxypropyl-ene) hetero polymer in which the oxyethylene content is 8-12 moles and the oxypropylene content is 3-7 molesDo. α-Alkyl (C 12 -C15 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) hetero polymer in which the oxyethylene content is 8-13 moles and the oxypropylene content is 7-30 molesSolvent, cosolvent, surfactant, and related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 21 -C71 )-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) in which the poly(oxyethylene) content is 2 to 91 moles and molecular weight range from 390 to 5,000Not to exceed 10% Wetting agent or granule coating n -Alkyl(C8 -C18 )amine acetateSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Almond, bitter Attractant Aluminum 2-ethylhexanoate Not more than 0.25% of pesticide formulation Gelling agent Aluminum sulfate Safener adjuvant Amine salts of alkyl(C 8 -C24 ) benzenesulfonic acid (butylamine, dimethylaminopropylamine, mono- and diisopropylamine, mono-, di-, and triethanolamine)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants N -(Aminoethyl) ethanolamine salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acidFor use only in liquid emulsifiable herbicide concentrates Do. Ammonium nitrate (CAS Reg. No. 6484-52-2) Adjuvant/ intensifier for herbicides Ammonium polyphosphate (CAS Reg. No. 68333-79-9) Sequestrant, buffer, or surfactant Ammonium thiocyanate Adjuvant/intensifier for defoliation of, and weed control in/on cotton and soybeans Animal waste material (produced by the thermophilic digestion of cattle and poultry manure) E. coli andSalmonella free; heavy metal content not to exceed the following: Material/Concentration (ppm): As/12.5; Cd/12.0; Cu/14.0; Pb/17.0; Hg/0.1; Se/0.2Carrier Barium sulfate Carrier 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one Not more than 0.1% of formulation. Not more than 0.02 lb to be applied per acre Preservative/stabilizer N,N -Bis[α-ethyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) alkylamine; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 3 moles; the alkyl groups (C14 -C18 ) are derived from tallow, or from soybean or cottonseed oil acidsSurfactants for preemergence use with herbicides on sugarcane only N,N -Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkylamine, where the alkyl groups (C8 -C18 ) are derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants N,N -Bis 2-(ω-hydroxypolyoxyethylene) ethyl) alkylamine; the reaction product of 1 moleN,N -bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkylamine and 3-60 moles of ethylene oxide, where the alkyl group (C8 -C18 ) is derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsDo. N,N -Bis-2-(ω-hydroxypolyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene) ethyl alkylamine; the reaction product of 1 mole ofN,N -bis(2-hydroxyethyl alkylamine) and 3-60 moles of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, where the alkyl group (C8 -C18 ) is derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsSurfactant, related adjuvants of surfactants Boric acid Sequestrant Buffalo gourd root powder ( Cucurbita foetidissima root powder); or, Zucchini juice (Cucurbita pepo juice) or Hawkesbury melonCitrullus lanatus .No more than 2.5 lbs/acre/season (3.4 gm/acre/season of Cucurbitacin) Gustatory stimulant Butoxytriethylene glycol phosphate Surfactants for arsenical herbicide formulations only 1,3-Butylene glycol dimethyacrylate Not more than 0.1% of pesticide formulation Stabilizer Butyl stearate Defoamer γ-Butyrolactone Solvent C.I. Pigment Blue #15 (CAS Reg. No. 147-14-8; containing no more than 50 ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)) For seed treament use only Dye, coloring agent C.I. Pigment Green #7 (CAS Reg. No. 1328-53-6; containing no more than 50 ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)) For seed treatment use only Dye, coloring agent C.I. Pigment Violet #23 (CAS Reg. No. 6358-30-1; containing no more than 20 ppb of polychlorinated dibenzo- p -dioxins and/or polychlorinated dibenzofurans)For seed treatment use only Dye, coloring agent Calcium and sodium salts of certain sulfonated petroleum fractions (mahogany soaps); calcium salt molecular weight (in amu) 790-1,020, sodium salt molecular weight (in amu) 400-500 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Camphor (CAS Reg. No. 76-22-2) Not more than 5% weight to weight (w/w) of pesticide formulations Deodorant, melting point adjustment Carous chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent Carrageenan, conforming to 21 CFR 172.260 Not more than 0.15% of pesticide formulation Thickener and stabilizer for pesticide formulations applied to seeds before planting Chlorobenzene Contains not more than 1% impurities. Not for use after edible parts of plant begin to form. Do not graze livestock in treated areas within 48 hours after application Solvent, cosolvent 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (in combination with 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) Not more than 0.0022% (22.5 ppm) in the formulation; 0.00022% (or 2.25 ppm) in the final solution applied to growing crops Preservative Condensation product of orthophenylphenol with 5 moles of ethylene oxide Stabilizer. Copper naphthenate Not more than 2.5% of formulation; application limited to before edible portions of plants begin to form Mercaptan scavenger in technical pesticide Copper salts of neodecanoic acid and 2-ethylhexanoic acid Not more than 1% of formulation; application limited to before edible portions of plants begin to form Do. Cyclohexane Solvent, cosolvent Cyclohexanol Do. Cyclohexanone Do. Cysteine (CAS Reg. No. 52-90-4) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist D&C Green No. 6 Dye D&C Red No. 17, technical grade Dye D&C Red No. 33 (CAS Reg. No. 3567-66-6); meeting the specifications listed in 21 CFR 74.1333 Dye D&C Violet No. 2, technical grade Not more than 0.005% of pesticide formulation Dye n -Decyl alcoholDo. Diacetone alcohol Deactivator, solvent for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Diallyl phthalate Not more than 0.1% of pesticide formulation Stabilizer Diammonium phosphate (CAS Reg. No. 7783-28-0) Buffer, surfactant α-(Di- sec -butyl)phenylpoly(oxypropylene) block polymer with poly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxypropylene) content averages 4 moles, the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 5 to 12 moles, the molecularSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Diethanolamine Stabilizer, inhibitor for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Diethylene glycol Deactivator, adjuvant for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Diethylene glycol and diethylene glycol monobutyl, monoethyl, and monomethyl ethers Deactivator for formulations used before crop emerges from soil, stabilizer 3,6-Dimethyl-4-octyn-3,6-diol In pesticide formulations, for soil prior to planting or to plants before edible parts form Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Dimethyl sulfoxide Solvent or cosolvent for formulations used before crop emerges from soil or prior to formation of edible parts of food plants Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate Buffering agent Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate For seed treatment use only Solvent, cosolvent Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether Stabilizer Disodium 4-isodecyl sulfosuccinate Surfactants related adjuvants of surfactants. Dodecylphenol Coupling agent in emulsifier α-Dodecylphenol-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) hetero polymer where ethylene oxide content is 11-13 moles and oxypropylene content is 14-16 moles, molecular weight (in amu) averages 600 to 965 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Douglas-fir bark, ground Solid diluent, carrier Dysprosium chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent Ethylene glycol Antifreeze, deactivator for all pesticides used before crop emerges from soil and in herbicides before or after crop emerges Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether Solvent for formulations used before crop emerges from soil 2-Ethylhexanol Cosolvent, defoamer, solvent for all pesticides used before crop emerges from soil and in herbicides before or after crop emerges Ethyl methacrylate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Europic chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent FD&C Red No. 40 (CAS Reg. No. 25956-17-6) For seed treatment use only. Not to exceed 2% by weight of the pesticide formulation Dye, coloring agent Ferric chloride Not greater than 2% of suspending, dispersing agent, pesticide formulation Fluoroapatite Solid diluent, carrier Folic acid (CAS Reg. No. 59-30-3) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Furfural byproduct (a granular steam-acid sterilized, lignocellulosic residuum in the extraction of furfural from corn cobs, sugarcane bagasse, cottonseed hulls, oat hulls, and rice hulls) Solid diluent, carrier Gluconic acid (and sodium salt) Sequestrant l -Glutamic acid (C5 H9 NO4; CAS Reg. No. 56-86-0)Seet treatment use only Plant nutrient Glutamine (CAS Reg. No. 56-85-9) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Glycerol—propylene oxide polymer (CAS Reg. No. 25791-96-2) Component in water-soluble film Glyceryl triacetate Stabilizer Glyceryl tris-12-hydroxystearate Flow control agent Graphite Treatment aid for seeds Hexamethylenetetramine Stabilizer for carriers in solid pesticide formulations 2-Hydroxy-4- n -octoxybenzophenone (CAS Reg. No. 1843-05-6)Not more than 0.2 pt of pesticide formulation Light stabilizer Hydroxypropyl guar gum Thickener Isoamyl acetate Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Odor-masking agent Isobornyl acetate Solvent Isobutyl alcohol Do. Isobutylene-butene copolymers For soil application only Binder Isooctadecanol Not more than 2% of pesticide formulation Defoaming agent Isophorone (CAS Reg. No. 78-59-1) Solvent, cosolvent Isopropylbenzene Solvent, cosolvent Isopropylbenzenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Surfactants and related adjuvants of surfactants Lanthanum chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent. (3-Lauramidopropyl) trimethylammonium methyl sulfate Not more than 2.6% in the formulation. Not to be applied within 7 days of harvest Antistatic agent Linoleic diethanolamide (CAS Reg. No. 56863-02-6) Surfactant Magnesium nitrate (in combination with 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) None Preservation Maleic acid and maleic anhydride For pesticide formulations applied to apples with a minimum preharvest interval of 21 days Stabilizer Manganese carbonate Plant nutrient Mesityl oxide Not for use after edible parts of plant begin to form. Do not graze livestock in treated areas within 48 hours after application Solvent, cosolvent Methionine (CAS Reg. No. 59-51-8) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Methyl alcohol Do. Methyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl ammonium chloride, where the carbon chain (C 8 -C18 ) is derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsSurfactant α,α′-[Methylenebis]-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)- o -phenylene bis[ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)] having 6-7.5 moles of ethylene oxide per hydroxyl groupSolvent, cosolvent, surfactant, and related adjuvants of surfactants Methylene blue Dye for formulations used on cotton Methyl ethyl ketone Surfactant Methyl p- hydroxybenzoatePreservative for formulations Methyl isoamyl ketone Solvent, cosolvent Methyl isobutyl ketone Do. 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (in combination with 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) Not more than 0.0022% (22.5 ppm) in the formulation; 0.00022% (or 2.25 ppm) in the final solution applied to growing crops Preservative Methyl methacrylate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Methylnaphthalenesulfonic acid—formaldehyde condensate, sodium salt Dispersant Methyl oleate Surfactant 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol Solvent for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Methyl poly(oxyethylene) alkyl ammonium chloride, where the poly(oxyethylene) content is 3-15 moles and the alkyl group (C 8 -C18 ) is derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsSurfactant N -Methylpyrrolidone (CAS Reg. No. 872-504)Solvent, cosolvent Methyl violet 2B Dye Mixed phytosterols (consisting of campesterol, sitosterol and stigmasterol, with minor amounts of associated plant sterols) derived from edible vegetable oils Surfactant. Mono- and bis-(1 H, 1H, 2H, 2H -perfluoroalkyl) phosphates where the alkyl group is even numbered and in the C6 -C12 rangeNot more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Defoaming agent Mono- and dialkyl (C 8 -C18 ) methylated ammonium chloride compounds, where the alkyl group(s) (C8 -C18 ) are derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, tallow, or hogfat fatty acidsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Morpholine salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid Do. Naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate, ammonium and sodium salts Do. Nicotinamide (CAS Reg. No. 98-92-0) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-100 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range 4-14 or 30-100Surfactant X-( p- Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxy-poly(oxyethylene) sulfosuccinate isopropylamine andN- hydroxyethyl isopropylamine salts of: the poly(oxyethylene) content averages r molesNot more than 0.2% in the final solution Emulsifiers in pesticide concentrates applied with liquid fertilizer solutions before crop emerges from soil or not later than 4 weeks after planting n- Octyl alcoholSolvent, cosolvent α-Oleoyl-ω-(oleoyloxy) poly(oxyethylene) derived from α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) (molecular weight 600 amu) Component of defoamers Oxo-decyl acetate (CAS reg. No. 108419-33-6) Solvent Oxo-heptyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 90438-79-2) Solvent Oxo-hexyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 88230-35-7) Solvent Oxo-nonyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 108419-34-7) Solvent Oxo-octyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 108419-32-5) Solvent Oxo-tridecyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 108419-35-8) Solvent Paraformaldehyde Not more than 2% of pesticide formulation Preservative for formulation Partial sodium salt of N- lauryl-α-iminodipropionic acidNot more than 1% of pesticide formulation Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Phenol Solvent, cosolvent Phenolic resins Soil applications Binding agent Phenolsulfonic acid—formaldehyde—urea condensate and its sodium salt Applied to growing plants only Dispersant surfactant (Phthalocyaninato (2)) copper; (C.I. pigment blue No. 15) When used as a colorant in low-density plastic films Coloring agent, pigment Pigment red 48 For seed treatment use only Dye α-Pinene Not more than 2% of formulation by weight Stabilizer Poly(methylene -p- nonylphenoxy)poly(oxypropylene) propanol; the poly(oxy-propylene) content averages 4-12 molesEncapsulating agent Poly(oxyethylene) adducts of mixed phytosterols (such sterols to consist of campesterol, stigmasterol and sitosterol with minor amounts of associated plant sterols) derived from edible vegetable oils; polyoxyethylene content averaging 5-26 moles Surfactant, related adjuvants Poly(oxyethylene) (5) sorbitan monooleate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polysorbate 60, conforming to 21 CFR 172.836 Surfactant Potassium carbonate Buffering agent Potassium dihydrogen phosphate Do. Primary n -alkylamines, where the alkyl group (C8 -C18 ) is derived from coconut, cottonseed, soya, or tallow acidsSurfactant Propylene dichloride Solvent for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Propylene glycol monomethyl ether Solvent Pyridoxine (CAS Reg. No. 65-23-6) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Rosin, dark wood (as defined in 21 CFR 178.3870(a)(1)(v)) Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Rosin, gum Do. Rosin, tall oil Do. Scandium chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent Sodium bisulfate (CAS Reg. No. 7681-38-1) Acidifying/buffering agent Sodium butyl naphthalenesulfonate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium caseinate Expires May 24, 2005. Suspending agent and binder Sodium 1,4-dicyclohexyl sulfosuccinate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium 1,4-dihexyl sulfosuccinate Do. Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (CAS Reg. No. 7558-80-7) conforming to 21 CFR 182.6778 Buffering agent Sodium 1,4-diisobutyl sulfosuccinate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium 1,4-dipentyl sulfosuccinate Do. Sodium 1,4-ditridecyl sulfosuccinate Do. Sodium fluoride Not more than 0.25% of pesticide formulation Stabilizer carrier for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Sodium metaborate Sequestrant Sodium molybdate Plant nutrient Sodium mono- and dimethyl naphthalenesulfonate; molecular weight (in amu) 245-260 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium nitrate Solid diluent Sodium nitrite Not more than 3% of pesticide formulation Stabilizer, inhibitor. Sodium o -phenylphenateNot more than 0.1% of pesticide formulation Preservative for formulation Sodium salt of the insoluble fraction of rosin Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium salt of partially or completely saponified dark wood rosin (as defined in 21 CFR 178.3870(a)(4)) Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium tetraborate Not more than 2% of pesticide formulation Buffering agent; corrosion inhibitor Sulfosuccinic acid ester with N- (2,-hydroxy-propyl) oleamide, ammonia and isopropylamine salts ofNot more than 0.2% in the final solution Emulsifiers in pesticide concentrates applied with liquid fertilizer solutions before crop emerges from soil or not later than 4 weeks after planting Tall oil diesters with polypropylene glycol (CAS Reg. No. 68648-12-4) Component in water-soluble film Tannin Dispersing agent Tertiary butylhydroquinone Antioxidant 1-Tetradecanamine, N,N -dimethyl-,N -oxide (CAS Reg. No. 3332-27-2)Component in water-soluble film N,N,N ′,N″-Tetrakis-(2-hydroxypropyl) ethylenediamineStabilizer for formulations used before crop emerges from soil α-[ p- (1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding sodium salts of the phosphate esters; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 6 to 10 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants 2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyne 4,7-diol In pesticide formulations, for application to soil prior to planting or to plants before edible parts form Do. Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (CAS Reg. No. 7320-345) Not to exceed 10% of formulation Sequestrant, anticaking agent, conditioning agent Tetrasodium N -(1,2-dicarboxyethyl)-N -octadecyl-sulfosuccinamateDo. [2,2′(2,5-Thiophenediyl) bis (5- tert -butylbenzoxazole)] (CAS Reg. Number 7128-64-5)10 ppm in pesticide formulations Quality control agent Titanium dioxide (CAS Reg. No. 13463-67-7) Pigment/coloring agent in plastic bags used to wrap growing banana (preharvest), colorant on seeds for planting Toluene Solvent, cosolvent Toluenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Do. Tri -tert- butylphenol polyglycol ether (molecular weight (in amu) 746)Surfactant for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Triethanolamine Stabilizer, inhibitor for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Triethylene glycol Deactivator Triethyl phosphate Stabilizer for formulations used before crop emerges from soil Trimethylolpropane (CAS Reg. No. 77-66-9) Not more than 15% of the pesticide formulation Component of water-soluble film Trimethylolpropane (CAS Reg. No. 77-99-6) Not to exceed 15% by weight of the film Component in water-soluble film α-[2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-ω-hydroxy poly(oxyethylene), the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-150 moles) Not more than 15% of the formulation Surfactant. α-[2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-ω-hydroxy poly(oxyethylene); mixture of monohydrogen and dihydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts, the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-150 moles) Not more than 15% of the formulation Do. α-[2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-ω-hydroxy poly(oxyethylene) sulfate, and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts, the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-150 moles Not more than 15% of the pesticide formulation Do. Tryptophan (CAS Reg. No. 73-22-3) Maximum of 0.5% of formulation Synergist Valeric acid, normal Not more than 2% in pesticide formulations Stenching agent or odorant Vanillin Attractant Woolwax alcohols Safener Xylene Solvent, cosolvent Xylenesulfonic acid its ammonium calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Yucca extract from Yucca schidigera Wetting agent Ytterbium chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent Yttrium chloride 10 ppm in formulation Tagging agent Zinc orthophosphate Plant nutrient and safener Zinc stearate, conforming to 21 CFR 182.5994 and 582.5994 Flow control agent (e) The following materials are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to animals:
Inert ingredients Limits Uses Acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7) Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Catalyst Acetic anhydride Solvent, cosolvent, stabilizer Acetyl tributyl citrate (CAS Reg. No. 77-90-7) Component of plastic animal tags Acetylated lanolin alcohol Moisturizer Alkanoic and alkenoic acids, mono- and diesters of α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) with molecular weight (in amu) range of 200 to 6,000 Emulsifiers Alkyl (C 8 -C24 ) benzenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsSurfactants, emulsifier, related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 9 -C18 )-ω-hydroxy poly(oxyethylene): the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 2-20 molesSolvent, cosolvent, surfactant, and related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 12- C15 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) hetero polymer in which the oxyethylene content is 8-13 moles and the oxypropylene content is 7-30 molesSolvent, cosolvent, surfactant, and related adjuvants of surfactants α-Alkyl (C 8 -C10 ) hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block polymer with polyoxyethylene; polyoxypropylene content averages 3 moles and polyoxyethylene content averages 5-12 molesDo. α-Alkyl (C 6 -C14 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block copolymer with polyoxyethylene; polyoxypropylene content is 1-3 moles; polyoxyethylene content is 7-9 moles; average molecular weight (in amu) approximately 635Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-alkyl (C 12 -C15 )-ω-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene)poly(oxyethylene)copolymers (where the poly(oxypropylene) content is 3-60 moles and the poly(oxyethylene) content is 5-80 moles), the resulting ethoxylated propoxylated (C12 -C15 ) alcohols having a minimum molecular weight (in amu) of 1,500, CAS Reg. No. 68551-13-3Not to exceed 20% of pesticide formulations Surfactant α-( p- Alkylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of alkylphenol (alkyl is a mixture of propylene tetramer and pentamer isomers and averages C13 ) with 6 moles of ethylene oxideDo. Alkyl (C 8 -C18 ) sulfate and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsDo. Amine salts of alkyl (C 8 -C24 ) benzenesulfonic acid (butylamine; dimethylamino propylamine; mono- and diisopropyl- amine; and mono-, di-, and triethanolamine)Do. Ascorbyl palmitate Preservative Attapulgite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier Barium sulfate (CAS Reg. No. 7727-43-7) Carrier, density control agent Benzoic acid Preservative for formulations Butane Propellant n -Butanol (CAS Reg. No. 71-36-3)Solvent for blended emulsifiers Butylated hydroxyanisole Antioxidant Butylated hydroxytoluene Do. α-( p-tert- Butylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Calcium carbonate Solid diluent, carrier Calcium chloride Stabilizer Calcium silicate, hydrated calcium silicate Anticaking agent, solid diluent, carrier Calcium stearate (CAS Reg. No. 1592-23-0) Stabilizer, component of plastic animal tag Calcium sulfate Solid diluent, carrier Calcium and sodium salts of certain sulfonated petroleum fractions (mahogany soaps); calcium salt molecular weight (in amu) 790-1,020, sodium salt molecular weight (in amu) 400-500 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Carbon black (CAS Reg. No. 1333-86-4) Colorant/pigment in animal tag Carnauba wax (CAS Reg. No. 8015-86-9) Binder Carrageenan, conforming to 21 CFR 172.620 Minimum molecular weight (in amu): 100,000 Thickener Cumene (isopropylbenzene) Solvent, cosolvent Cyclohexanone Do. D&C Green No. 6 Dye, coloring agent D&C Red No. 17 Do. D&C Violet No. 2 Do. Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of edible fatty acids Emulsifier Dialkyl (C 8 -C18 ) dimethylammonium chlorideNot more than 0.2% in silica hydrated silica Flocculating agent in the manufacture of silica hydrated silica for use as a solid diluent, carrier Diatomite (diatomaceous earth) Solid diluent, carrier Dibutyltin dilaurate (CAS Reg. No. 77-58-7) Component of plastic slow release tag Dichlorodifluoromethane Propellant Diethylphthalate Solvent, cosolvent 1,1-Difluoroethane (CAS Reg. No. 75-37-6) For aerosol pesticide formulations used for insect control in food- and feed-handling establishments and animals Aerosol propellant Dimethyl ether (CAS Reg. No. 115-10-6) Propellant 3,6-Dimethyl-4-octyne-3,6-diol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Dimethylpolysiloxane (CAS Reg. No. 9016-00-6) Defoaming agent α-( o,p -Dinonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( o,p -Dinonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene), produced by the condensation of 1 mole of dinonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 moles of ethylene oxideDo. Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether Do. Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, amine salts Do. α-( p -Dodecylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of dodecylphenol (dodecyl group is a propylene tetramer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-70 molesSurfactants, emulsifier Epoxidized soybean oil (CAS Reg. No. 8013-07-8) Stabilizer, plasticizer, component animal tag Ethyl alcohol Solvent, cosolvent Ethylene oxide adducts of 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decynediol, the ethylene oxide content averages 3.5, 10, or 30 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Solvent, adjuvant of surfactants Ethyl vinyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 24937-78-8) Component of plastic slow release tag FD&C Blue No. 1 Dye, coloring agent FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake (CAS Reg. No. 15790-07-5) Not more than 2% by weight of pesticide formulation Pigment in animal tag and similar slow-release devices Glycerol (glycerin) Meets specifications of Food Chemicals Codex Solvent and thickener Glycerol monooleate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Glyceryl monostearate Emulsifier Glyceryl tris-12-hydroxystearate Flow control agent Graphite Solid diluent, carrier n -Hexyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 111-27-3)Solvent, cosolvent 2-(2′-Hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazole (CAS Reg. No. 2440-22-4) Not more than 0.5% by weight of pesticide formulation Ultraviolet light absorber/stabilizer in animal tag and similar slow-release devices Iron oxide (CAS Reg. No. 1309-37-1) Colorant in pesticide formulations for animal tags Isopropyl alcohol Solvent, cosolvent 4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol alkyl (C 12 -C15 ) phosphites (CAS Reg. No. 92908-32-2)Not to exceed 1% of polymer Stabilizer, component animal tag Isopropyl myristate, CAS Reg. No. 110-27-0 Solvent Kaolinite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier Kerosene, U.S.P. reagent Solvent, cosolvent Lactic acid Solvent α-Lauryl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier α-Lauryl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, sodium salt; the poly(oxyethylene) content is 3-4 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Lignosulfonate: ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants d-Limonene (CAS Reg. No. 5989-27-5) Solvent, fragrance Magnesium carbonate Solid diluent, carrier Magnesium silicate, hydrated magnesium silicate Do. Manganous oxide Do. Methyl alcohol Solvent, cosolvent Methyl n -amyl ketone (CAS Reg. No. 110-43-0)Solvent, cosolvent α-(Methylene (4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)- o- phenylene) bis-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) having 6-7.5 moles of ethylene oxide per hydroxyl groupSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Methyl esters of higher fatty acids conforming to 21 CFR 573.640 Antidusting agent Methyl- p -hydroxybenzoate (Methyl paraben)Meets specifications of Food Chemicals Codex; not to exceed 0.1% in formulations Preservative Methyl isobutyl ketone Solvent, cosolvent 2-[Methyl [(perfluoroalkyl)alkyl(C 2 -C8 )sulfonyl] amino]alkyl(C2 -C8 ) acrylate—alkyl(C2 -C8 ) methacrylates-N -methylolacrylamide copolymerWater repellant agent Mineral oil, U.S.P., or conforming to 21 CFR 172.878 or 178.3620(a), (b) Solvent, diluent Mono-, di-, and trimethylnaphthalenesulfonic acids-formaldehyde condensates, sodium salts Not to exceed 0.006% in final formulation Dispersing-wetting agent in dip vat operations for large animals, such as cattle Montmorillonite-type clay Solid diluent, carrier Naphthalenesulfonic acid and its sodium salt Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Nitrile rubber modified acrylonitrile methylacrylate (CAS Reg. No. 27012-62-0) conforming to 21 CFR 177.1480 Component of plastic slow release tag Nonyl, decyl, and undecyl glycoside mixture with a mixture of nonyl, decyl, and undecyl oligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily decanol and undecanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (50 to 65% solids) from the reaction of primary alcohols (containing 15 to 20% secondary alcohol isomers) in a ratio of 20% C 9, 40% C10, and 40% C11 with carbohydrates (average glucose to alkyl chain ratio 1.3 to 1.8)Surfactant α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-15 or 30-90 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-15 or 30-90 molesSurfactants, emulsifier, related adjuvants of surfactants. α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 or 30-90 moles of ethyiene oxideSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Octadecyl 3,5-di- tert -butyl-4-hydroxyhydro cinnamate (CAS Reg. No. 2082-79-3)Not more than 0.5% by weight of pesticide formulation Thermal stabilizer/antioxidant in animal tag and similar slow-release devices Octyl and decyl glucosides mixture with a mixture of octyl and decyl oligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily n -decanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (68-72% solids) from the reaction of straight chain alcohols (C8 (45%), C10 ) with anhydrous glucoseDo. Octyl epoxytallate (CAS Reg. No. 61788-72-5) Plasticizer, component animal tag Oleic acid, conforming to 21 CFR 172.862 (CAS Reg. No. 112-80-1) Defoaming agent α-Oleoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier α-Oleoyl-ω-(oleyloxy)poly(oxyethylene) derived from α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), molecular weight (in amu) 600 Emulsifier, defoaming agent Oxidized pine lignin, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 68201-23-0) Maximum of 2% of formulation Surfactant, related adjuvant of surfactant Paraformaldehyde Not more than 2% of pesticide formulation Preservative for formulation Petroleum hydrocarbons, light, odorless, conforming to 21 CFR 172.884 or 178.3650 Solvent, diluent Petroleum hydrocarbons, synthetic isoparaffinic, conforming to 21 CFR 172.882 or 178.3530 Do. Phenol Solvent, cosolvent Pine lignin Adsorbent α-Pinene Not more than 2% of formulation by weight Stabilizer Polyethylene (CAS Reg. No. 9002-88-4) conforming to 21 CFR 172.615 Component of plastic slow release tag Polyethylene esters of fatty acids, conforming to 21 CFR 172.854 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyethylene glycol [α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)]; mean molecular weight (in amu) 194 to 9,500 conforms to 21 CFR 178.3750 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Polyglyceryl phthalate esters of coconut oil fatty acids Do. Poly(methylene -p-tert- butylphenoxy)poly(oxyethylene) ethanol; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesDo. Poly(methylene- p -nonylphenoxy)poly(oxyethylene) ethanol; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-12 molesDo. Poly(methylene -p- nonylphenoxy)poly(oxypropylene) propanol; the poly(oxypropylene) content averages 4-12 molesDo. Potassium hydroxide Meeting Food Chemicals, Codex specifications Neutralizer Propane Propellant n -PropanolSolvent, for blended emulsifiers 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, ammonium salt (CAS Registration No. 55989-05-4), minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 18,900. Encapsulating agent,dispensers, resins, fibers and beads Propylene glycol Solvent, cosolvent Propylene glycol monomethyl ether Deactivator, emmolient Propyl gallate Antioxidant Propyl p -hydroxybenzoate (Propyl paraben)Meets specifications of Food Chemicals Codex; not to exceed 0.1% in formulations Preservative Pyrophylite Solid diluent, carrier Rhodamine B Expires December 27, 2004. Dye for use in ear tags only Secondary alkyl (C 11 -C15 ) poly(oxyethylene) acetate, sodium salt; the ethylene oxide content averages 5 molesSurfactant Silica, hydrated silica Anticaking agent, solid diluent, carrier Silica aerogel (finely powdered microcellular silica foam having a minimum silica content of 89.5%) Component of antifoaming agent Soapstone Solid diluent Sodium benzoate (CAS Reg. No. 532-32-1) Anticaking agent/stabilizer/preservative Sodium butylnaphthalenesulfonate Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulation Sodium diisobutylnaphthalenesulfonate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate Do. Sodium hydroxide Neutralizer Sodium isopropylisohexylnaphthalenesulfonate Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Sodium isopropylnaphthalenesulfonate Do. Sodium monoalkyl and diakyl (C 8 -C13 ) phenoxybenzenedisulfonate mixtures containing not less than 70% of the monoalkylated productDo. Sodium mono- and dimethylnaphthalenesulfonate, molecular weight (in amu) 245-260 Do. Sodium mono-, di-, and tributylnaphthalenesulfonates Solvent, cosolvent stabilizer Sodium N -oleoyl-N -methyl taurineNot more than 1% of pesticide formulations Surfactant Sodium starch glycolate (CAS Reg. No. 9063-38-1) Granular and tableted products only; not to exceed 8% of the formulated product Disintegrant Sodium sulfate Solid diluent, carrier Sorbitan fatty acid esters (fatty acids limited to C 12, C14, C16, and C18 containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids) and poly(oxyethylene) derivatives of sorbitan fatty acid esters; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 16-20 molesBuffering agent; corrosion inhibition Sorbitol Antidusting agent. Soy protein, isolated Expires May 24, 2005. Adhesive Stearic acid (CAS Reg. No. 57-11-4) Lubricant, component animal tag α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600 Emulsifier α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 8, 9, or 40 moles; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be 8, 9, or 40 Surfactants; related adjuvants of surfactants Sulfur (CAS Reg. No. 7704-34-9) Stabilizer Talc Do. Tall oil; fatty acids not less than 58%, rosin acids not more than 44%, unsaponifiables not more than 8% Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Tartrazine Dye, coloring agent α-[ p -(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole ofp (1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol with a range of 1-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide: if a blend of products is used, the average range number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 1-14 or 30-70Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants α-[ p- (1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole ofp -(1,1,-3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol with an average of 4-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-70Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants 2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyne-4.7-diol Not more than 2.5% of pesticide formulation Do. Titanium dioxide (CAS Reg. No. 13463-67-7) Pigment/colorant in pesticide formulations for animal tag Toluenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Do. Triacetin (glyceryl triacetate) Solvent, cosolvent Tri- tert -butylphenol polyglycol ether (molecular weight (in amu) 746)Dispersing agent 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Solvent, cosolvent Trichlorofluoromethane Propellant Tridecylpoly(oxyethylene) acetate sodiums salt; where the ethylene oxide content averages 6-7 moles Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Triethylene glycol diacetate (CAS Reg. No. 111-21-7) For use on beef cattle only Solvent Trisodium phosphate Precipitant, buffer, filler Ultramarine blue(CAS Reg. No. 57455-37-5) Not more than 1.5% of pesticide formulation Pigment/colorant in animal tag Wheat shorts Expires May 24, 2005. Solid diluent Wood rosin acid, potassium salts, conforming to 21 CFR 178.3870 Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Xylene Solvent, cosolvent Xylenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants Zinc oxide Solid diluent, carrier Zinc stearate, conforming to 21 CFR 182.5994 and 582.5994 Water repellant, dessicant, and coating agent. Zinc stearate (CAS Reg. No. 557-05-1) Water repellant, desiccant, and coating agent; stabilizer, component of plastic animal tag Zinc sulfate (basic and monohydrate) Water repellant, dessicant, and coating agent