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When storing pesticides in mobile or stationary bulk containers, a copy of the label must be attached to the container near the discharge control valve. Labels must include directions for use.
Regulations under FIFRA prescribe procedures and standards for container design and the removal of pesticides from containers before disposal.
EPA’s standards for pesticide containers and containment include the following five sections:
Nonrefillable Containers: This section addresses "one-way," or disposable, containers and applies to pesticide registrants. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that containers are strong and durable, minimize human exposure during container handling, and facilitate container disposal and recycling.
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Refillable Containers: This section applies to containers that are intended to be refilled and reused more than once and applies to pesticide registrants. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that containers are strong and durable, minimize cross-contamination of pesticides distributed in refillable containers, and encourage the use of refillable containers to reduce container disposal problems.
Repackaging: This section, which describes procedures and other safeguards for repackaging pesticides into refillable containers, applies to pesticide registrants and anyone who refills pesticide containers for sale (registrants, formulators, distributors and dealers). These regulations are intended to minimize cross-contamination of pesticides distributed in refillable containers, codify safe refilling management practices, and encourage the use of refillable containers to reduce container disposal problems.
Labeling: The labeling segment includes instructions for how to properly clean pesticide containers and a statement identifying the container as nonrefillable or refillable. Pesticide registrants are required to ensure that labels include the specified information. Pesticide users are required to comply with the instructions on the labels.
Containment Structures: This section establishes standards for secondary containment structures at certain bulk storage sites and for containment pads at certain pesticide dispensing operations. Pesticide dealers that repackage pesticides, commercial applicators, and custom blenders must comply with the requirements. The purpose of these standards is to protect the environment from leaks and spills at bulk storage areas and from contamination due to pesticide-dispensing operations.
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Overview of the Pesticide Container and Containment Structure Regulations
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