Reduction of methyl parathion residues on clothing by delayed field reentry and laundering

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

“…Evidence that clothing can be contaminated by pesticide is well documented (Finley, Bellon, Graves, & Koonce, 1977;Finley et al, 1979;Finley & Rogillio, 1969). Exposure studies have determined that pesticide workers are usually subjected to relatively small fractions of an acute dose as they apply the compounds (Wolfe et al, 1972).…”

“…Finley reported washing to be less effective as the amount of residue in garments increased. Furthermore, a second wash did not remove as much methyl parathion residues (on a % basis) as the initial washing (Finley et al, 1979).…”

“…In addition, it has been determined that cross-contamination can occur when clothing that is free of pesticides is laundered with pesticide soiled clothing or in the same equipment used to launder pesticide soiled clothing (Braun, Frank, & Ritcey, 1989;Easley, Laughlin, Gold & Tupy, 1983;Finley et al, 1979;.…”

Fabric Parameters and Pesticide Characteristics That Impact on Dermal Exposure of Applicators

“…Current research has focused on the problems of penetration of pesticides impelled by air-blast sprayers [ 1,2], particulate matter attraction [2], and the difficulty of pesticide residue (spills) removal by laundering [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12].…”