Effectiveness of detergent and detergent plus bleach for decontaminating pesticide applicator clothing

Determination of Pesticide Levels as the Result of Cross-Contamination During Laundering

“…However, differences in removal were found to occur among insecticides and the best laundry procedures may not be best for all pesticides (Lillie et al, 1982). Easley et al (1981) indicating that EC formulation apparently was more difficult to remove (Easley et al, 1981).…”

“…Diazinon removal may be improved slightly with the addition of bleach, but the difference is not significant when compared with the use of detergent alone (Lillie, Hampson, Nishioka, & Hamilton, 1982) . Keaschall, Laughlin, and Gold (1986) recommended the use of a laundry pretreatment to assist in residue removal of organophosphates, organochlorines, and carbamates.…”

Contamination in glove materials and the effectiveness of cleanup methods with exposure to granular pesticides

“…Several researchers (Easley et al, 1982;Easter, 1983;Lillie et al, 1981Lillie et al, , 1982 found that as water temperature increased, the residue of pesticide removed increased. Lillie et al (1981) investigated the effects of wash water temperature on decontamination of 100% cotton fabrics.…”

“…Previous research on the effect of water temperature in laundering pesticide contaminated clothing has been inconclusive. Some research has suggested that an increase in laundering temperature generally improves pesticide removal from fabrics (Easley et al, 1982;Easter, 1983;Lillie et al, 1981Lillie et al, , 1982). However, other researchers found that laundering temperature did not lead to a significant difference in the removal of pesticide residues from fabrics (Kim et al, 1982(Kim et al, , 1986Olsen et al, 198 6;Raheel, 1987), especially when laundering temperatures were within limited ranges such as between 49°C and 60°C.…”