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June 10, 2020 Subject; Dear Dr. Brooks; Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the companys website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your products label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance. The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the Boric Acid Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable. A copy of your label stamped Acceptedis enclosed. Products shipped after 12 months from the date of this amendment must bear the new revised label. Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6. Matthew Brooks, Ph.D. Ag-Chem Consulting c/o HBC Chemical LLC 12644 Chapel Road Clifton, VA 20124 Registration Review Label Mitigation for Boric Acid Product Name; Zap-A-Roach Boric Acid Roach Killer EPA Registration Number; 51311-1 Application Dates; October 10, 2018 Decision Numbers; 563397 A \ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460

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Page 1: A UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY …

June 10, 2020

Subject;

Dear Dr. Brooks;

Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230

OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION

Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.

The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the Boric Acid Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable.

A copy of your label stamped “Accepted” is enclosed. Products shipped after 12 months from the date of this amendment must bear the new revised label. Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6.

Matthew Brooks, Ph.D. Ag-Chem Consulting c/o HBC Chemical LLC 12644 Chapel Road Clifton, VA 20124

Registration Review Label Mitigation for Boric AcidProduct Name; Zap-A-Roach Boric Acid Roach Killer EPA Registration Number; 51311-1Application Dates; October 10, 2018Decision Numbers; 563397

A \ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460

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Sincerely,

Enclosure

Reg Rfi\'iew Label Acceptable v. 20151230

Linda Arrington, Branch ChiefRisk Management and Implementation Branch 4Pesticide Re-Evaluation DivisionOffice of Pesticide Programs

If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Jaclyn Pyne by phone at 703-347- 0445, or via email at [email protected].

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InsecticideFrontZAP-A-ROACH'"

ROACH & ANT KILLER ACCEPTED

100% BORIC ACID

1

8D

Kills Roaches, Water Bugs, Fleas*, Ants and Silverfish Mata Cucarachas, Bichos de Agua, Pulgas*, Hormigas y Lepismas

DECLARACIONES DE PRECAUCIONPELIGRO PARA HUMANOS Y ANIMALES DOMESTICOS

The Original since 1964

PRECAUCION: Hace dano si se ingiere o inhala. Causa irritacion moderada en los ojos. Evite el contacto con los ojos o la ropa. No aspire el polvo. Despues de usar, lavese bien con jabon y agua. Quitese la ropa contaminada y lavela antes de volverla a usar.

OdorlessSin Olor

Side Panel 1This package is sold by weight. Top of bottle is left empty, so powder will dispense and flow freely from bottle when squeezed. Este paquete se vende por peso. La botella esta parcialmente vacia para ayudar al producto a saiir libremente.Manufactured for: HBC Chemical, LLC 324A Half Acre Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512Copyright© 2015 MADE IN USA E.P.A. Reg. NO. 51311-1 E.P.A. Est. No 90742-NJ-001

Net WT. 5 OZ. (142 gms.) EPA Registration Number 51311-1 EPA Establishment number 51311-NJ-l

•Non-Staining

•No Mancha

Side Panel 2*AS AN AID IN CONTROL OF FLEAS: This product will control fleas when dusted over flooring (cement, wooden, tile, linoleum, etc.), along baseboards (excluding carpeting, rugs and upholstery), where fleas have become a problem. Apply only when children and pets do not have access to treatment areas during application. Close off the treated areas for as long as possible. Do not allow children or pet reentry into treated areas until all visible dust is swept into cracks and crevices or removed. After flea control is accomplished thoroughly vacuum the area. Treat flooring beneath and around pet's bedding and sleeping quarters in garages, porches, crawl spaces and in pet shelters. Repeat as needed to control fleas in these areas. For control of fleas on pets use an EPA approved product for such use on pets.* COMO UNA AYUDA PARA EL CONTROL DE LAS PULGAS: Este producto controlara las pulgas cuando se rocie sobre el piso (cemento, madera, baldosas, linoleo, etc.), a Io largo de zocalos (excepto alfombras, tapetes y tapiceria), donde las pulgas se han convertido en un problema. Aplique solo cuando los ninos y las mascotas no tengan acceso a las areas de tratamiento durante la aplicacion. Cierre las areas tratadas el mayor tiempo posible. No permita que los nihos o mascotas vuelvan a entrar en las areas

Master 5/28/2019

Boric GroupAcid

Kills Where They Live, Hide and Breed! Non-Flammable

Mata donde viven, se esconden y se reproducen! * No es inflamable

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN MANTENGA FUERA DEL ALCANCE DE LOS NINOS

CAUTION / PRECAUCIONACTIVE INGREDIENT: Boric acid, 100%

Total arsenical, all in water soluble form, expressed as elemental = 0.01% PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALSCAUTION: Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing or wash clothing

before reuse.

Jun 10, 2020Under the Federal insectiSde. Finiglclde and RddeiifeiOe Ad. as amended, lor the peslieide registered urtder

61311-1

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL:Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. STORAGE: Store this product in its original container in a dry, cool secured area out of reach of children and pets. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal of container.DISPOSAL: If Empty: Non-refi!lab!e container. Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if avaiiable. If Partly Filled: Cali your local waste agency for disposal instructions or 1-800-CLEANUP which is managed as a public-private partnership. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain. If Spilled: Sweep up and dispose of material according to "If Partly Filled" directions listed above.

DIRECTIONS FOR USEIt is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Use of this product for the control of bedbugs is prohibited. To control cockroaches, ant (excluding carpenter, fire, harvester and pharaoh ants), silverfish, and water bugs: SHAKE WELL, TWIST CAP UNTIL FULLY OPEN. HOLDING BOTTLE AT A 45' ANGLE, POWDER SHOULD FLOW FREELY WHEN SQUEEZED. For faster application, remove top. Use a spoon to distribute powder in hard-to-reach places. Apply liberally, scattering under and behind refrigerator, stove, sink, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, tubs into openings and around drains, water pipes and electrical conduits and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corner of cabinets, cupboards, and closets. Remove all lower drawers in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, cupboards, bedroom dresser and closets, then scatter liberally in drawer wails. Reapply as necessary. Any powder visible after application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed. Do not contaminate food and foodstuffs. Do not use in drains or apply to carpets. This product may be used in homes, markets, schools, warehouses, factories, hospitals, hotels, garages, apartment buildings and military bases.

USE RESTRICTIONS: Apply only in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Do not use in edible product areas of food handling establishments, restaurants or other areas where food is commercially prepared, or processed. Do not use in serving areas while food is exposed, or facility is in operation. Food handling establishments are places other than private residences in which exposed food is held, processed or served. Serving areas are facilities where prepared foods are served, such as dining rooms, but excludes areas where foods may be prepared or held. Do not treat surfaces likely to be contacted by food. For treatments In industriai/commercial/structural buildings: Do not apply with pressurized methods except for use with crack and crevice, spot, or void treatments.

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JNSTRUCCIONES DE USOE! USO de este producto de una manera inconsistente con las instrucciones de su etiqueta constituye una vioiacion a la ley federal. El

USO de este producto para el control de chinches esta prohibido. Para controlar cucarachas, hormigas (excluyendo hormigas carpinteras, de fuego, cosechadoras y faraonas), lepismas, y bichos de agua: AGUE BIEN. DELE VUELTA A LA TAPA HASTA QUE ESTE COMPLETAMENTE ABIERTA. SOSTENGA LA BOTELLA A UN ANGULO DE 45’- EL PRODUCTO DEBE FLUIR LIBREMENTE AL APRETAR LA BOTELLA. Para una aplicacion rapida, quite el tapon. Use una cuchara para Hegar a lugares mas diffciles. Aplique libremente el producto debajo y detras de la nevera, estufa, fregadero^ lavadora de platos, lavadora y secadora de ropa, banera, en huecos atrededor de desagues, tubos y conductos electricos; en hendiduras de ia paredes y rincones de gabinetes y armarios. Quite todos los cajones inferiores de los gabinetes de cocina, baho y armarios, y disperse el producto generosamente en las paredes de los cajones. Aplique nuevamente segun sea necesario. Debe guitar o cepiilar el poivo que se queda visible despues de aplicarlo. Evite la contaminacion de comestibles. No usar en drenes o aplicar sobre aifombras. Este producto se puede utilizer en el hogar, mercados, escuelas, almacenes, fabricas, hoteles, hospitales, garajes, edificios de apartamentos y bases militares.

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PRIMEROS AUXiLIOS• S! SE SNGIERE: Llame al centre de control de envenenamiento al 1-800-222-1222 o a un doctor inmediatamente para el

consejo de tratamiento. Haga que la persona beba a sorbos un vaso con agua si es capaz de tragar. No induzca a la persona a vomitar a menos que sea indicado por el centre de envenenamiento o por el doctor. No le de nada por la boca a una persona inconsciente.

• SI CAE EN LOS OJOS: Mantenga el ojo ablerto y enjuaguelo lenta y suavemente con agua por 15-20 minutes. Si esta usando ientes de contacto quiteselos despues de los primeros 5 minutes, y continue enjuagandose el ojo. Llame al centre de envenenamiento o a un doctor para el consejo de tratamiento.

• SI SE INHALA: Mueva a la persona a un lugar ventiiado. Si la persona no esta respirando, llame al 911 o a una ambulancla, despues suministre respiracion artificial, preferibiemente boca-a-boca, si es poslble. Llame al centre de envenenamiento o a un doctor para el consejo de tratamiento.

• SI CAE EN LA PIEL: Quitese la ropa contaminada. Enjuaguese la piel afectada con abundante agua por 15 - 20 minutos, Llame al centro de contaminacion o a un doctor para e! consejo de tratamiento.

Tenga e! envase del producto o !a etiqueta con usted a! ilamar, o cuando vaya al dispensarlo medico u hospital. Usted tambien puede tiamar al 1-800-222-1222 para obtener informacidn sobre el tratamiento medico.

FIRST AID• IF SWALLOWED: Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison

control or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.• IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses. If present,

after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.• IF INHALED; Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call a 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration,

preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.• IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.

Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have product container or label with you when calling or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-222-1222 for medical treatment information.