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February 8, 2018 Subject: Dear Mr. Knipe: If you have any questions, you may contact me at 703-305-6440 or via email at grigsby. stacey@epa. gov . i-.A Notification Label Acceptable v.20150821 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION The label submitted with the application has been stamped Notificationand will be placed in our records. The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 for the above referenced product. The Antimicrobials Division (AD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that the action requested falls within the scope of PRN 98-10. 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. Eric Y. Knipe Pre-Chem Inc 9663 Santa Monica Blvd, #593 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460 Notification per PRN 98-10 -Removal of thefollowing under Target Organisms: such as Product Name: Flo-X Moldwash Wood Preservative/Mold Control EPA Registration Niunber: 72468-7 Application Date: 12/26/17 Decision Number: 537783 r f' Stacey Grigsby, Regulatory Risk Manager Regulatory Management Branch II Antimicrobials Division (7510P} Sincerely, c, . .Z r A

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Page 1: US EPA, Pesticide Product Label, FLO-X/MOLDWASH/WOOD

February 8, 2018

Subject:

Dear Mr. Knipe:

If you have any questions, you may contact me at 703-305-6440 or via email at grigsby. stacey@epa. gov .

i-.A

Notification Label Acceptable v.20150821

OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION

The label submitted with the application has been stamped “Notification” and will be placed in our records.

The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 for the above referenced product. The Antimicrobials Division (AD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that the action requested falls within the scope of PRN 98-10.

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.

Eric Y. KnipePre-Chem Inc9663 Santa Monica Blvd, #593Beverly Hills, CA 90210

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC 20460

Notification per PRN 98-10 -Removal of the following under Target Organisms: “such as ”Product Name: Flo-X Moldwash Wood Preservative/Mold ControlEPA Registration Niunber: 72468-7Application Date: 12/26/17Decision Number: 537783

■ r f'Stacey Grigsby, Regulatory Risk ManagerRegulatory Management Branch II Antimicrobials Division (7510P}

Sincerely,c, . .Z

rA

Page 2: US EPA, Pesticide Product Label, FLO-X/MOLDWASH/WOOD

MASTER LABEL

10% (12% BAE)*

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Gallons

Preparation of trsatmeni solution f^LO-X/MOLDWASH is a ready-to-use solution that can be applied without any preparation of the solulion.

If using as a foam: Simply add a surfaclanl/foamirg agent to the solution Typically 1-2 ounces of loaming agenl added Io the aqueous solution vdi produce foam with the desired expansion raiios of approximalely 20 lo t (approx. 20 gallons of foam per 1 gallon of /=LO-X/MOLDWASfi aqueous sotution). ^LO-X/MOlZ3WA5H loom should be of a consistency that adheres to wood surfaces, so that run* off is minimized Since each foam machine can produce different foams, refer to ihe manufacturer manuals and the surtaclanTs label for specific instructions

’Subterranean termites:Heterotermes, Reiiculitermes, Coptotermes (Formosan ̂

’Diywood Tormitas Kaloteimes, liicisUerrnes 'Dampwood Tertnrtes Zooiermopsis 'Carpenter Anis: Camponotus "False" PowderPost Beetles Bosirichidae 'Furr^iture and Deathwaich Beetles Anobiidae 'Old House Borers: Longhom beetles. Cerambycidae ’Ambrosia Geeires Scolyldae

Targol organismsFLO-X'WOLDWASH is an effeciivo ircaUnent for wood againsl decay, fungi, common motds including brown |i.e.Poria), white, and wet rots and wood-boring insects such as termites beetles and carpenter ants.

FLO‘X/MOLDWASH is an effective treatment for cleaning surface mold and mildew on porous and ncn-porjus surfaces such as ceramic, tiles, painted or ''armsned areas, metal framing, bathrooiii kitchen fixtures, fiberglass and vinyl

FLO-X/MOLDM/4SHWood Preservative/lnsecUMold ControlFor Ihe preservation, protection and prever^tative treatmenl of wood against decay fungi mo/dand wood­destroying insects and for remedfal control of such pests in mlested wood.

FLO-X/MOLDWASf-i sotutior^s carelessly spilled or applied to cropland or growing plants, including trees and shrubs, may kill or senously retard plant growth. Do not contaminate waler by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes

IF SWALLOWED:■ Call a poison control center or doctor

immediately for ireaiment advice.• Have person sip a glass of water if able lo

Swallow.• Do nol induce vomiting unless told to do so by a

poison control center or doctor• Do not give anylhing by mouih to an

unconscious personIF 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 a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice

IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:• Take off contammaied clothing.• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for

15-20 minutes• Call a poison control center or doctor for

treatment advice.IF INHALED:

• Move person to fresh air,• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an

ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouih-to-moulh if possible

• Call a poison control center ar doclor for treatment advice

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison center or doctor, or going for treatment.

CAUTIONFIRST AID

Precautionary statomonis CautionHazards to bumarts and domestic animals Harmful if swallowed Avoid contact with eyes Wash Ihorouphly after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum using tobacco, and using toilet Avoid coniaminalion of food and feed Do not leave container where children or animals may gam access

Active Ingredient:Disodtum Octaborate Telrahydraie (NajSsOnAHjO}

Inert ingredients go%Total 100%■ 10% Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate active ingredientIS equivalent to 12% Boric acid. Acid Equrvalents-BAE

Envlronmonial hazardsDo nol discharge effluent contaming this product into lakes, sireams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimmalion System (NPDES) peimit and the permitting aulhortly has been noiified m wnimg prior lo discharge Do not discharge effluent coniaming this product lo sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage Ireatmeni plant authority For guidance conted your Stale Water Board or Regional Office of the ERA

NOTIFICATION72468-7

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02/08/2018PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RECOMWENDATION: Applicaiors and other handlers must war a long-sleeved shirt and long pants which cover ihe entire arm and feg skin surface, socks, waier-resisiani bools, chemical resistant gloves and chemical resislani protective eyewear - splash goggles are recommended. When applying this product in confined spaces such as crawl spaces and attics, a ventilation exhaust system is recommended. If this is impractical, the use of a NIOSH approved respirator designed for dusis/misls is recommended. Clean spills and over-spray with a clean damp cloth or use an absorbent Dispose of spill as required by state guidelines and laws.

EPA Rog. No. 72468-7 Nel contentsEPA EsL 66887-CA-007 Balch Code

Manufactured hy PreChem, Inc 9663 Ssnia Monies Boulevard. Suite 593Beverly HiUs. CA 90210

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL1 Do not comaminate water, food or feed by storage or I disposalI Storage Store m a dry place De not store where children

or animals may gam access.Pesficide dtspoaaf Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.Conialner disposal Non-rerillable container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) Then offer for recycling or reconditioning,

i or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary lendrdl. or incineration or if allowed by slate and local aulhofilies, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

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Current PreChom, Inc. specificallonsAechnlcal bulletins should bo followed for all treatment methods to ensure adequatechemical loadings In wood.

nor wiin

—5- —W....O nns.. uscu yj: Koriuicu ui aixuiuaiice wiui mis laoei IO me extent Consistent witn applicable law there are noexpress warranties on PreCftem Inc or intoned wananlies ol meretiantabihtv Or Illness lor anv oarticular ouroose esceot as soecificall*

Remedial treatmentFLO xMoiOi^ asn solution and loam will penetrale dry wood down to '/, men below treated surfaces Established mieslaiions oi lermites and carpenter ants at greater depths may be controlled by dniiing and mjeebon o( fLO-KiMoionasn Beetle larvae at greater depths may not be immediately controlled by surface treatment, nor even bydniting and injection, bulwtli eventually be Killed by ingesting me ^LO-X/Moiewasn treated wooo as mey come to the surface Io pupate

Directions for useIt IS a violation ol Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling

Directions lor uso continuedCarpenter ants do not excavate treated surfaces ano the eggs ol wooO-bonng beetles laid on treated surfaces show reduced hatch

J rales, those lanrae that do emerge die as they bore into me treated ' wood

I

Drilling and InjectingApplication may also be by dnliing and then injecting the solution or loam under pressure into sound wood or until runoff is observed from entry/exil noles ol inlesied wood Injection holes (approximately 'r* meh diameter) should be dnlled in me area ol suspected infestation, preferably in a diamond pattern wiin the long axis (12-18 iixmes) along the gram and me short axis (4-8 inches) aaoss Onii holes approximately ’/«ol the thickness ol me beam The solution is injected under pressure (65-70 psi) for 15-60 seconds in each hole Please refer to PieChem inc technical bulletin for lurmer details

DecksPLO X/Moidwasfi can be used Io treat wood decks Prepare the deck by removing any dirt, debnsor sealants mat will mterfeie wim the application and absorphon of PLO-x/MoiOwain the reck has dried (diy to me touch) two appiicahons ol ^LO-x/i-fuiuwasn can then be applied lo the wood Protect any surrounding plants, ornamentals from acadentai contact with me solution Fuluwinn trealmenl me deck should be allowed to dry before a seHi .gcoatis appliedPLO-xiMoiawasn is FOR wqn-food use only. This product canriot be lank mixed wiin other ptoducis In me home, remove or cover exposed food, lood nandlmg surfaces and cooking utensils Wash thoroughly alter treatment and before reuse Do not use in any type ol lood processing plant (meal, poultry shell egg. etc ) or lood hanSing area DO NOT APPLY to FOOD Do not use in caletenas. kitchens, bakenes. meal packing plants, food processing planis. or any type ol food handling establishment Do not apply in classrooms when in use Do not use in aircraft cabins Do not apply to patient rooms in hospilais and nursing homes while occupied Such applications are not a substitute lor mechanical alteration, soil liealment or foundation treatment but are merely a supplement When spraying overhead intenor areas of homes, apartment buildings and all other dwellings, cover or protect surfaces below the area oeing treated with plastic sheeung or omer maienai when can be disposed of if contamination from dnpjymg or splashing

I occurs ___ ______________________________

' Pressure processesPressure treatment procedures must ngidiy adhere lo the standards of PieCnem Inc and/or those ol me Amencan Wood Preserwis' Association If several speoes are being treated al once, choose the

I Heating sctieduie tor the most difncuH to treat speoes

Preventativo ireaimsnlApplication ol FLOwno/tfivasn solution ano foam will prevent infestation of wood temiiles. carpenter anis. wood-bonng beetles.

I mold and fungus

ApplicationFLO-XdMo/divash may be used as a solution or loam For remedial conl/ol of mold, fungi and common molds attacking wood, or (or protection of svood against future infestations, 2 applications of me FLO-X/MolOKasn aqueous solution are normally required

SolutionsApply solutions by brush oi spray until the wood surface is thoroughly wet. al a rate of approximately I gallon oer 200 square feel of wood surface area Spray evenly usrng a medium or coarse spray at Icnv

i pressure (20-30 psi) Best results and penetration will be oblamed ' when ambient temperatures are above SS^F Do not spray frozen wood, pamied or waterproofed surfaces

NoUcc Because ol many varying conditions affecting use and application, manufacturer warns buyer that these may impair or vary the results or effects of me use of mis product in any event, complete prevention ol decay by fungi or omer organisms is not guaranteed To the extent consislenl wim applicable law. netmer manufacturer nor seller shall be liable in respect to any injury or damages suffered by reason ol me use of mis product (or a purpose not indicated by the label, or when used contrary to the directions or instructions hereon, norrespect 10 breach of any warranty not exwessfy speoficd herein Buyer accepts mis matcnal subject lo mese terms and assumes all risk ol usage and handling except when used or handled in accordance with mis label To the extent consistent with applicable law. there are —

j General Information FLO-Xr-MoWivas/i IS a ready-lo-use solution with mseciiodal

I lermiticidal and fungicidal properties This product cannot be tank , mixed with other products. This produd will protect only treated wood dnd gyosum faongThis product can be used in coatings to Heal an inienof and exlenor wood suuctural components which when ublized will be protected from ram and not in direct coniaci wim the ground The Heatment of lumber is permanent even alter cutting and finishing providing the wood IS not exposed lo waler for a prolonged penod of time or m contact with ihe groundThis product can be used lor prevenlative Heatment ol wood in existing structures (before signs of mfestaHon). for pre-Heatment ol wood during construction and tor remedial Heatment of wfvviinf»»»iad

j with termites carpenter ants, wood-bonng beetle lanrae ano mold , and fungus, as listed below

FLO-X/Moldwast> is recommended lor wood and cellulose materials. , m accordance with the specific treatment rnemods desenbed herein I This product should be applied only to Heat bare wood, plywood ano I particle board where an miacl waler repellent bamer such as paint,

slain or a sealer is not present Do not apply lo foam-ftoard. =LO-jr/a*or3iv3sn is effecuve for all intenor and exlenor wood mat will be proteaeo from excessive ram and not in direct contact with soil Types of wood include, bul are not limited lo all types of lumber logs and plywood Use ol this product doos nol subslltule (er mechanical alteration, soil treatment or loundallon treatment, but Is merely a supplement.This product is toxic to wood-destroying insects, molds and lungi. bul surface etching of Heated wood by target organisms may occur Application ol FLO-x/Moroi-.-ash to conHol wood-destroying organisms must be pan ol an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) sHategy Curreni PreChem inc speoficaiions and technical bulletins must be followed for all treatment methodsDo not use lo treat lumber that will contact soil or be exposed to

I leaching by weather

ARIcs. erawlspaces and basementsSpray FLO-XiMoOivash to all accessible vrood rafters, trusses, lop- plstes. ceiling joists, plywood, particleboard, floonng. sub-floor etc This application will conird an infestation even when certain parts of the gallery are not directly sprayed. This has been a very elteclive technique in spot Healing for control ol drywood termites, mold and fungus

I Pre-iroaimont to wood - new constnictlonSpray or foam applications of FLO-X/MaidMasn may also be made to wooo dunng construction Apply solution lo all accessible surfaces of baiesvood at a rate ol approximately 1 gallon per 200 square feel ot wood surface area Applicabon should be peifornted after framing and roofing are in place and before drywall and insuiaiion are installed Avoid spraying eiecincai components Protect wood from excessive ram Exteriorwood FLOXWoiffwasn can be applied to bare siding, inm or logs Applications can be made by spray or pressure mjeebo . techniques Painted or sealM wood can be treated by pressure injection or Ihe sealing coal can be removed prior lo applica'.on Following treatment, exlenor wood surfaces should be spa'ed Wooo Should becompietely dry before a sealing coati,amt. vanish or waterproofing seal) can be applied

FoamApply loam so that all accessible wood surfaces are covered with foam al a rale ol approximately i gallon per 200 square feet ol wooo surface area Spray evenly using a medium or coarse spray al low pressure (20-30 psi) Where possible, place foam between wood

I joints or abutting wood surfaces in wall vods inject enough foam to contact aiywaii ana wood surfaces of studs in the wall or the target

I area desired Best results and peneiraiion wilt be obtained whenI ambient temperatures are above 55°F Do nol foam frozen wood. I painted or waterproofed surfaces