Section 80. Coloration and discoloration

A. Unless exempted by 2VAC5-670-130 of this chapter, the white pesticides hereinafter named shall be colored or discolored in compliance with this section. The hues, values, and chromas specified are those contained in the Munsell Book of Color, Munsell Color Company, Baltimore, Maryland.

B. Coloring agent. The coloring agent shall produce a uniformly colored product not subject to change in color beyond the minimum requirements specified in this chapter during ordinary conditions of marketing or storage. They must not cause the product to become ineffective, or cause damage when used as directed.

C. Arsenicals and barium fluosilicate. Standard lead arsenate, basic lead arsenate, calcium arsenate, magnesium arsenate, zinc arsenate, zinc arsenite, and barium fluosilicate shall be colored any hue except the yellow-reds and yellows, having a value of not more than eight and a chroma of not less than four, or shall be discolored to a neutral lightness value not over seven.

D. Sodium fluoride and sodium fluosilicate. Sodium fluoride and sodium fluosilicate shall be colored blue or green having a value of not more than eight and a chroma of not less than four, or shall be discolored to a neutral lightness value not over seven.

E. Exceptions. The commissioner, after the opportunity for a hearing, may permit other hues to be used for any particular purpose, if the prescribed hues are not feasible for the purpose, and if this action will not be injurious to the public.

Historical Notes

Former 2VAC20-20-80, derived from VR115-04-03 § 8, eff. May 28, 1986; amended, Volume 07, Issue 05, eff. January 2, 1991; Volume 07, Issue 24, eff. September 25, 1991; amended and renumbered as 2VAC5-670-80, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. October 10, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.