The DPR also has a reference page for reading the label.

1.  Brand name—Given by manufacturer

2.  Ingredients -- The chemical name of the product as well as common names may be included.

3. Registrant-- Identifies the legal party responsible for the product.

4.  Environmental Protection Agency registration number.  This number identifies the registrant, the product and is used for reporting purposes.

5.  Environmental Protection Agency establishment number.  This number identifies the manufacturer of the product.

6.  Statement of use classification -- EPA has classified pesticides as either a general or restricted use.  Restricted use pesticides are prominently indicated on label.  In order to use these pesticides a special restricted use permit is required.

7.  Directions for use--Specifies the pest to be controlled, methods of application, use sites, use rates, and restrictions for the product.

8.  Signal word —Every label bears a signal word. Examples are "Danger/Poison, Danger, Warning, or Caution." The signal word indicates the level of human toxicity (very high, high, moderate, low) of the product.

9.  Precautionary statements —Describe the human toxicity hazards according to exposure (oral, dermal, inhalation) associated with the product.

10.  Statement of practical treatment/ First Aid—Indicates emergency procedures for decontamination (i.e. swallowing, skin and eye exposure, etc.) from exposure to the product.

11.  Environmental hazards--Describes the environmental hazards (wildlife, ground water) associated with the product.

12.   Restricted entry statement-- Specifies when a person can enter a pesticide exposed site and lists the  necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) required. 

13.  Storage and disposal directions--Indicates how the product and packaging must be stored and disposed of.