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Cooperative Extension Service
Department of Plant SciencesCollege of Agriculture
MP-93.13
 August, 1998
Pesticide Education Program Fact Sheet
Prepared by M.A. Ferrell, UW Cooperative Extension Pesticide Coordinator
Choosing Chemical ResistantPesticide Application Equipment
Many pesticide labels instruct the user to wearpersonal protective equipment (PPE)—cloth-ing and devices that protect the body fromcontact with pesticides or pesticide residues.Some labels require the use of chemical-resis-tant PPE—items that the pesticide cannot passthrough during the time it takes to completethe task. The labels of a few pesticides, such assome fumigants, prohibit the use of chemical-resistant PPE.Most chemical-resistant PPE items are plastic orrubber. But not all these materials are equally resistant to all pesticides under all conditions.
Chemical Resistance
Three factors affect a material’s chemical resis-tance: the exposure time, the exposure situa-tion, and the chemical properties of the pesti-cide product to which the material is exposed.
Exposure time
Not all types of materials that are resistant to aparticular pesticide will provide protection forthe same amount of time. Some will keep thepesticide out for a long time. Others will allow the pesticide to reach the skin fairly quickly.Disposable plastic gloves, shoe covers, oraprons may provide enough protection fortasks that can be done in a few minutes. Longer jobs usually require items made of a more resis-tant material. A pesticide begins to move into a material assoon as it gets on the surface. The pesticidecontinues to move into and through the mate-rial until the pesticide is removed. Help preventpesticides from getting through chemical-resis-tant items, such as gloves, boots, and aprons,by regularly rinsing off pesticides that aresplashed or spilled on protective equipment.Chemical resistance is often stated in terms of exposure time. For example, neoprene may beresistant to one solvent for 30 minutes or lessand to another solvent for more than four hours.
Exposure situation
 A chemical-resistant material will not continueto be protective if it is damaged. For tasks thatinvolve handling sharp objects or walkingthrough rough terrain, a sturdy material wouldbe necessary to resist punctures or tears.
Type of chemical 
No single material can protect against all pesti-cide products. The chemical resistance of a ma-terial depends on whether the pesticide is liquidor dry and what diluents or solvents are used.
Trade or brand names used in this publication are used only for the purpose of educational information. The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and noendorsement is implied. Nor does it imply approval of products to the exclusion of others which may also be suitable. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, incooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Glen Whipple, Director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071-3354. Persons seeking admission, employment, or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political belief, disability, veteran status, and marital or familial status.
Pesticide Education Program, Prepared by M.A. Ferrell, UW Cooperative Extension Pesticide Coordinator
Department of Plant Sciences , P.O. Box 3354, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-3354, ph (307) 766-5381
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