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[NAME] | Chemical name | Other Names | CAS # | Other Code | Class | TAP Review | Vote Date | Vote Synthetic | Vote to List | Vote 2 | Status | Synthetic | 7CFR 205 | Annotation in 7CFR 205 | Notes
alcohol, ethyl (ethanol) | Alcohol, Anhydrous Reagent | Ethanol | 64-17-5 Ethanol | NIOSH/RTECS: KQ6300000 | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 10-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(a)(1)(i) | No annotation. | NOSB: Lists as alcohol, ethyl and alcohol, isopropyl.
alcohol, isopropyl (isopropanol) | Alcohol, Anhydrous Reagent | Isopropyl Alcohol |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 10-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(a)(1)(ii) | No annotation. | NOSB: Lists as alcohol, ethyl and alcohol, isopropyl.
alcohol, methyl (methanol) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes |  |  |  |  | Tabled 11/01/95 |  |  |  | NOSB: The synthetic form of methyl alcohol was tabled due to lack of information about manufacturing processes.
amino acids |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes |  |  |  |  | Tabled 10/27/99
ammonium carbonate | Ammonium Carbonate |  | 506-87-6 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 12-0 | 12-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(1) | for use as bait in insect traps only, no direct contact with crop or soil | NOSB: For use as bait in insect traps only. Cannot be in contact with crop or soil.
antibiotics |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | See avermectin, streptomycin, and terramycin
aquatic plant products (other than hydrolyzed) |  | [NAME], FoliaGro Plant Food, Vitalize 3-2-2 Fish and Kelp, [NAME] |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 10-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(1) | Extraction process is limited to the use of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide; solvent amount used is limited to that amount necessary for extraction. | NOSB: Extraction process is limited to the use of potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide. The amount of the solvent used is not to exceed the amount necessary for extraction.
aquatic plant products, hydrolyzed |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 04/26/95 | 0-13-1 |  |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic
arsenate treated lumber |  | chromated copper arsenate, pressure treated lumber, acid copper arsenite, Paris Green, arsenic acid | 10290-12-7 | SHA 022401 | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 0-13 |  | Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.206(f) | The producer must not use lumber treated with arsenate or other prohibited materials for new installations or replacement purposes in contact with soil or livestock. | NOSB Addendum 28, Nov. 1, 1995.
arsenic |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Prohibited |  | 205.602(b) | No annotation. | NOSB reviewed as "Arsenate Treated Lumber."  NOP added this based on OFPA §6508(c)(1).
ash, coal |  |  |  |  | Crops | No |  |  |  |  | Tabled 04/26/95
ash, from manure burning |  |  |  |  | Crops |  | 04/26/95 | 0-14 | 14-0 |  | Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(a) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
ash, plant |  | Wood Ash, Flue Ash, ash from burning crop or processing residues. |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 0-14 | 0-13-1 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: From the combustion of biologically derived materials. Ash is prohibited unless it is from a naturally occurring source.
avermectin (antibiotics) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 11/02/95 | 13-0 | 3-6-4 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: TAP review combined under antibiotics.
benomyl |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-13-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: [NAME] to be synthetic, incompatible with organic farming systems, prohibited by OFPA, and not referred to TAP.
Bordeaux mixes | Cupric Sulfate Pentahydrate & Calcium Hydroxide | Copper Sulfate (Bluestone) & Hydrated Lime(slaked lime) | 1332-14-5 (Copper Sulfate) | 1305-62-0 (Hydrated Lime) | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic |  |  | Bordeaux is not listed in 205.601, which instead lists copper sulfate and hydrated lime separately. NOSB voted on the substance as "Bordeaux mixes (copper sulfate and hydrated lime)."  NOSB annotation: "Must be used in a manner that minimizes copper accumulation in the soil." See copper sulfate, hydrated lime.
boric acid | H3BO3 | Orthoboric Acid; Borofax; Boracic Acid; Copper metaborate | 10043-35-3 | NIOSH/RTECS: ED4550000 | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 13-0-1 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(2) | structural pest control, no direct contact with organic food or crops | NOSB: May be used for structural pest control. No direct contact with food or crops being certified.
boron products, soluble | Sodium Metaborate Hydrate | Boric acid [NAME], Trone, [NAME], Elemental Boron | 7440-42-8 |  | Crops | Yes |  |  |  |  | Allowed |  | 205.601(j)(6)(i) | not to be used as a defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant. Those made from nitrates or chlorides are not allowed. Soil deficiency must be documented by testing. | NOSB: Reviewed and tabled on 04/27/95, with no move to prohibit the non-synthetic forms; synthetic forms were voted under synthetic micronutrients.
calcium carbide |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 10/27/99 | 10-0 | 0-10 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Reviewed with ethylene for use in pineapple production.
calcium chloride (extracted from brine) |  | (Extracted from brine) |  |  | Crops | Yes | 09/19/96 | 1-12 | 1-12 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Extracted from brine. Allowed for use to correct bitter pit problems in apples; allowed for use to comply with emergency spray programs (cotton desiccant) or to prevent immediate crop loss.
captan |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-13-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: [NAME] to be synthetic, incompatible with organic farming systems, prohibited by OFPA, and not referred to TAP.
[NAME] | Sodium Hypochlorite | [NAME], sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide | 7782-50-5 Cl; 7778-54-3 CaOCl; | 7681-52-9 NaOCl | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 9-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(a)(2) chlorine materials (i) calcium hypochlorite; (ii) chlorine dioxide; (iii) sodium hypochlorite | Except, That, residual chlorine levels in the water shall not exceed the maximum residual disinfectant limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act. | NOSB: [NAME] (Calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, and chlorine dioxide). Allowed for disinfecting and sanitizing food contact surfaces. Residual chlorine levels for wash water in direct contact with crops or food contact, and in flush water from cleaning irrigation systems that is applied to crops or fields cannot exceed the Maximum Residual Disinfection Limit under the Safe Drinking Water Act, (currently 4 mg/L expressed as Cl2). This substance is to be reviewed again in 2 years.
compost feedstocks |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 205.601(c) | Newspapers or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks | NOSB voted on use as newspaper mulch, 11/95.
copper sulfate | Cupric Sulfate Pentahydrate | Bluestone | 1332-14-5 (Copper Sulfate) |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(2) | Substance must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation of copper in the soil. | NOSB reviewed as a component of Bordeaux mixtures.
coppers, fixed |  |  | 7758-98-7 (Copper Sulfate) | 20427-59-2 (Copper Hydroxide) | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(1) | copper hydroxide, copper oxide, copper oxychloride, includes products exempted from EPA tolerance, Provided, That, copper-based materials must be used in a manner that minimizes accumulation in the soil and shall not be used as herbicides. | NOSB: May be used for disease control. May not be used as an herbicide. Shall be used in a manner that prevents excessive copper accumulation in the soil.
creosote |  |  |  |  | Crops | No |  |  |  |  | Tabled
detergents |  | surfactants |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 13-0 |  |  | Allowed, subject to inert policy | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB motion: "detergents are inert ingredients for the purposes of crop usage" was passed 8-2-2.
ethephon |  |  |  |  | Crops | No |  |  |  |  | Tabled 10/27/99 |  |  |  | NOSB: Considered in TAP review for 9/99, but more info. requested from TAP. Removed from consideration by Crops committee 11/99. See ethylene gas.
ethylene from ethanol |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 10/27/99 | 8-0-2 | 3-7 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Petitioned for use in bean sprout production. Reviewed with ethylene.
ethylene gas | Ethylene | [NAME], [NAME], olefiant gas | 74-85-1 | DOT #: UN 1962/UN 1938 | Crops | Yes | 06/06/00 | 12-0 | 10-0-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(k) | for regulation of pineapple flowering | Supplementary TAP review compiled, 03/00.
fish products |  | fish emulsion, fish solubles, fish hydrolysates, [NAME] Fish Fertilizer |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 11-0-1 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(7) | Liquid fish products - can be pH adjusted with sulfuric, citric or phosphoric acid. The amount of acid used shall not exceed the minimum needed to lower the pH to 3.5. | NOSB: Liquid fish products can be pH adjusted using sulfuric, citric, or phosphoric acids. The amount of acid used cannot exceed the minimum amount needed to lower the pH to 3.5.
gibberellic acid |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-13 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Must be produced from fermentation of non-genetically engineered organisms.
glyphosate |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-13-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: [NAME] to be synthetic, incompatible with organic farming systems, prohibited by OFPA, and not referred to TAP.
gypsum (mined source) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 11/01/95 | 0-11 | 0-11 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic
gypsum by-product |  | (from flue trappings and fertilizer manufacture and from drywall manufacture) |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 4-9 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: flue gas only. Superphosphate and dry wall, 0-13 in favor of  adding to the National List.
humic acids (from water and alkali extracts or naturally occurring deposits) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-20 00:00:00 | 12-0 | 10-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(3) | naturally occurring deposits, water and alkali extracts only | NOSB: 1997 summary lists as  "Humic acids (from water and alkali extracts or naturally occurring deposits)."
hydrogen peroxide |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(a)(3) 205.601(i)(4) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation. NOP lists as crop disinfectant and for disease control. See processing use.
inert ingredients |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1999-02-11 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Allowed |  | 205.601(m)(1) | EPA List 4 - Inerts of Minimal Concern | NOP allows for use with substances listed in 205.601 used as an active pesticide ingredient.  See Feb 99 minutes for NOSB approved policy that allows List 4 inerts unless specifically prohibited, allows for case by case review of List 3 inerts, and prohibits all List 1 and List 2 inerts.
lead salts |  |  |  |  |  | No |  |  |  |  |  |  | 205.602(c) | No annotation.
leather by-products |  | Leather meal, process tankage. |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 5-8 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
leather meal |  |  |  |  |  | Yes | 2000-11-16 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 0-13 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
lignin sulfonates |  | lignosulfonate, sodium lignate, lignin by-products | 8062-15-5 |  | Crops | Yes | 11/02/95 | 12-0 | 11-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(4)  205.601(l)(1) | (j) as plant or soil amendments   (4): chelating agent, dust suppressant, floatation agent. (l) as floating agents in postharvest handling    (1) no annotation | NOSB: Allowed for use with micronutrients and macronutrients and as a chelating agent. Also allowed for use as a dust suppressant and a flotation agent.
lime sulfur | Calcium Sulfide | Calcium polysulphide, Rex Lime Sulfur | 1344-81-6 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 14-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(4) and 205.601(i)(5) | (e)(4): including calcium polysulfide.   (i)(5): no annotation. | NOSB: Restricted to application as a fungicide or insecticide if no feasible alternative exists. NOP: listed as insectide or fungicide.
lime, contolled atmosphere |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes |  |  |  |  | Tabled 09/19/96 |  |  |  | NOSB: only one TAP review, sent back for further review.
lime, hydrated | Calcium Hydroxide | Dolomitic Hydrated Lime | 1305-62-0 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(3) | must be used in a manner that minimizes copper accumulation in the soil. | NOSB TAP review and vote was as part of  Bordeaux mix. NOP listed separately as fungicide.
magnesium chloride |  | (Extracted from brine, seawater, and salt deposits) |  |  | Crops | Yes | 09/19/96 | 1-12 | 4-9 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Extracted from brine, seawater and salt deposits.
magnesium sulfate |  | [NAME] salt | 7487-88-9 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(5) | allowed with a documented soil deficiency | NOSB: Allowed for use as a soil amendment with a documented magnesium deficiency.
methoxychlor |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-13-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: [NAME] to be synthetic, incompatible with organic farming systems, prohibited by OFPA, and not referred to TAP.
microbial pesticide (killed), rDNA source |  | encapsulated Bacillus thuringiensis |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 3-10-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: TAP review was for [NAME] florescens genetically modified with Bt gene.
micronutrients |  | Trace/Minor Elements, chelates, foliar fertilizer |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 13-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(6) | not to be used as a defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant. Those made from nitrates or chlorides are not allowed. Soil deficiency must be documented by testing. | NOSB: Use restricted to cases where soil/plant nutrient deficiency is documented by soil or tissue testing. Those made from nitrates are not allowed; those made from chlorides are not allowed; not to be used as a defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant.
neem |  | Neem extract |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-13 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: See [NAME] 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
[NAME] |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 12-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(b)(2)(i) | Newspaper or other recycled paper, without glossy or colored inks. | NOSB: Glossy paper and colored ink paper are prohibited.
nicotine products |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 12-0 | 12-0 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
oils, petroleum based |  | Dormant Oil, Suffocating Oil, [NAME], [NAME], Omni Supreme Spray | 64741-89-5 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 13-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(5) 205.601(i)(6) | oils, horticultural - narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils. | NOSB: Allowed on woody plants for dormant and summer pest control. Prohibited for weed control use. See petroleum distillates for later recommendation. NOP listed for use as insecticide and fungicides, but not inerts.
pelargonic acid |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Tabled |  |  |  | NOSB: Sent to TAP for more review, 09/19/96.
peracetic acid | Peroxyacetic Acid, Ethaneperoxic Acid | Per Acid Periacetic acid | 79-21-0 |  | Crops | Yes | 2000-11-16 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 13-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | not yet added |  | NOSB: Allowed to disinfrect equipment. Allowed to disinfect seed and asexually propoagatedp lanting mateiral (i.e.bulb, corm, tubers) used for planting crops. Allowed for fireblight control only with Exp. use permit with documentation that alternatives including biocontorls have been tried.
petroleum distillates |  | [NAME], Mineral oil | 64741-89-5; 64741-88-4 | NIOSH #: PY8030000 | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 11-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(5) 205.601(i)(6) | oils, horticultural - narrow range oils as dormant, suffocating, and summer oils. | NOSB: Restricted to petroleum derivatives with a 50% boiling point at 10mm mercury pressure between 415 degrees F and 440 degrees F +/- 8 degrees F.  Aromatic petroleum solvents including, but not limited to, benzene, naphthalene, toluene and xylene are prohibited.  Allowed for use in organic production as suffocating or stylet oils on foliage and as inert ingredients.  May be applied to dormant perennials.  Direct application to harvested crop is prohibited.  Petroleum distillates may not be used as either weed or carrot oils in organic production.  Land covered with petroleum derived pavement and road oils cannot be certified organic for 3 years following application.
pheromones | Various | Sex Pheromones, Checkmate, Isomate-M, Biolure, Grandlure | Various |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 14-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(f) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
[NAME] | (butylcarbityl)(6-propylpiperonyl)ether | PBO, Butacide | 51-03-6 |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-14 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 7-4-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Failed to receive 2/3 vote.
plastics (mulch & covers) |  | Petroleum based; other than poly-vinyl chloride(PVC) |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(b)(2)(ii) | petroleum-based other than polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | NOSB: PVC is prohibited. Petroleum-based plastics other than PVC are acceptable. Restricted by OFPA as having to be removed at the end of each growing or harvest season; also, shall not be incorporated into the soil or left in the field to decompose.
potassium bicarbonate | [NAME] | Potassium acid carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate | 298-14-6 | none |  | Yes | 1999-10-26 00:00:00 | 10-0 | 10-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(7) | No annotation. | NOSB: For disease control.
potassium chloride |  | Muriate of Potash |  |  | Crops | Yes | 11/02/95 | 0-13 | 0-11-2 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(g) | (Prohibited) unless derived from a mined source and applied in a manner that minimizes chloride accumulation in the soil. | NOSB: Only the mined source is considered non-synthetic. Any use shall be in a manner that prevents excessive chloride accumulation in soils. Soil testing may be required in both treated and untreated adjacent soils to verify absence of chloride build-up.
potassium nitrate (niter) | Potassium Nitrate | Nitrate of Potash, Saltpeter |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 10-0 | 0-12-1 |  | Prohibited | Synthetic
potassium permanganate |  | Permanganic acid, potassium salt | 07722-64-7 | NIOSH#: SD6475000 | Crops | Yes |  |  |  |  | Tabled 04/26/95 |  |  |  | NOSB: The material was determined synthetic by a unanimous vote, then tabled and sent back to Crops committee. Used to remove ethylene from atmosphere in cold storage.
pressure treated lumber | Copper Chromic Arsenate | Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA), acid cupric chromate |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 0-13 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: see arsenate treated lumber.
[NAME] |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-10-3 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: See [NAME] 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
quassia |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Removed from consideration |  |  |  | NOSB: Vote to table: 10-3. Material not registered by EPA. "Removed from consideration" according to Addendum 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
rotenone |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-8-4 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: See [NAME] 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
ryania |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-11-2 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: See [NAME] 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
sabadilla |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1994-10-13 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-11-2 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: See [NAME] 2, Botanicals Pesticides Policy 10-14-94.
sewage sludge |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-20 00:00:00 | 10-1-2 | 1-12 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic | 205.105(g)
soap-based algicide/demossers |  | Superfast, [NAME], Deck & Patio Moss Algae Killer |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 11-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(a)(4) |  | NOP lists as "Soap-based algicide/demisters"
soap-based herbicides |  | Superfast, [NAME], Deck & Patio Moss Algae Killer |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 11-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(b)(1) | for use in farmstead maintenance (roadways, ditches, right of ways, building perimeters) and ornamental crops | NOSB: Allowed for use on roadways, ditches, right-of-ways, around buildings and ornamental crops. The NOSB intentionally excluded any food crop use and fallow field treatment.
soaps, ammonium |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-20 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 12-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(d) | for use as a large animal repellant only, no contact with soil or edible portion of crop | NOSB: Cannot come in contact with soil or edible portions of crop; to be used as an animal repellent only.
soaps, insecticidal | Potassium salts of fatty acids | Insecticidal Soaps, Potassium Soap, Soap Salts | Trade Secret |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 14-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(6) | No annotation.
[NAME] |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 0-13 | 0-10-3 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic
sodium bicarbonate | NaHCO3 | Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Carbonate | 00144-55-8 | NIOSH# VZ0950000 | Crops | Yes | 11/02/95 | 0-13 | 1-12 |  | Allowed | Non-Synthetic
sodium chlorate (1996 vote) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 12-0 | 0-12 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
sodium chlorate (2000 vote) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 2000-11-16 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-14 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
sodium chloride | Sodium chloride | Salt | 7647-14-5 |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 0-12 | 3-9 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic |  |  | NOSB: Allowed for use only in organic cotton production to comply with emergency spray programs or to prevent immediate loss of crop
sodium fluoaluminate (non-mined) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 09/20/96 | 11-0 | 0-11 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic
sodium fluoaluminate, mined |  | cryolite |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-20 00:00:00 | 0-11 | 11-1 |  | Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(d) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
sodium molybdate |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 13-0-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | see micronutrients |  | NOSB: voted with other micronutrients
sodium nitrate (Chilean nitrate) | NaNO3 | Chilean Nitrate, Soda Niter | 07631-99-4 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 0-14 | 4-9-1 |  | Not Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(h) | (Prohibited) unless use is restricted to no more than 20% of the crop's total nitrogen requirement. | NOSB: Use restrictions listed in [NAME] 27, 11/01/95.
sodium silicate |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 11-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(L)(2)
sticky traps/barriers |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 11-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(7) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
streptomycin sulfate |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 10-3-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(9) | for fire blight control in apples and pears only | NOSB: TAP review combined under antibiotics. Permitted for use to control fireblight on apples and pears only. To be reviewed again in two years.
strychnine |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 4-8 | 2-11 |  | Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(e) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
sulfates of ...(trace minerals) |  | Sulfates of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, and Selenium |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(6)(ii) | not to be used as a defoliant, herbicide, or desiccant. Those made from nitrates or chlorides are not allowed. Soil deficiency must be documented by testing. [NAME], carbonates, oxides, or silicates of zinc, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and cobalt. | See micronutrients
sulfur dioxide |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 11-0 | 10-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(g)(1) | underground rodent control only (smoke bombs) | NOSB: Allowed for use in sulfur smoke bombs for control of underground rodents.
sulfur, elemental | Sulfur | elemental sulfur, sulfur flowers, Brimstone, Bensulfoids | 7704-34-9 | 30749 | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-26 00:00:00 | 9-5 | 13-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(e)(3)  205.601(i)(8) 205.601(j)(2) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation. NOP lists for insecticide, disease control, and soil amendment.
terramycin-oxytetracycline calcium complex |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 10-1 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(i)(10) | Lists as tetracycline (oxytetracycline calcium complex), for fire blight control only | NOSB: TAP review combined under antibiotics. To be reviewed again in two years.
thiram |  |  |  |  | Crops | No | 1995-11-02 00:00:00 | 14-0 | 0-13-1 |  | Not allowed | Synthetic |  |  | NOSB: [NAME] to be synthetic, incompatible with organic farming systems, prohibited by OFPA, and not referred to TAP.
tobacco dust |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-04-27 00:00:00 | 0-12 | 12-0 |  | Prohibited | Non-synthetic | 205.602(f) | Lists as "Tobacco dust (nicotine sulfate" | NOSB: No annotation.
tobacco residue |  |  |  |  | Crops | No |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | See Tobacco dust
vitamin D3 | 1-alpha-hydroxy ergocalciferol | Cholecalciferol, [NAME] | 54573-75-0 |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 13-0 | 13-0 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(g)(2) | No annotation. | NOSB: Permitted as a rodenticide.
vitamins B1, C, and E |  | Vitamins B1, C and E |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1995-11-01 00:00:00 | 10-0 | 11-0-2 |  | Allowed | Synthetic | 205.601(j)(8) | No annotation. | NOSB: No annotation.
waxes, fruit (plant derived) |  |  |  |  | Crops | Yes | 1996-09-19 00:00:00 | 10-0-2 | 4-7-1 |  | Not prohibited | Non-synthetic | see processing section |  | In 1996 this was reviewed as a Crop material, see shellac and ammonium soap for 1999 ruling under processing. NOSB 96 minutes say "should not be placed on the Prohibited Natural(s) List; Vote: 7 aye / 4 opposed / 1 abstention / 1 absent." I