Chemical resistant gloves are often required when handling pesticides. The protection provided by these gloves varies considerably. Studies conducted in the 1980's suggested that breakthrough time of solvents in the formulations be used to determine glove requirements until permeation data for pesticide formulations becomes available. These studies were the basis for the chemical resistant chart used to determine the glove requirements to be specified on a pesticide labeling the United States. Recently, a simple permeation cell was developed to measure the cumulative permeation of active ingredients with low vapor pressure and low solubility in water. This cell provides a mechanism to build upon the previously mentioned studies. Cumulative permeation of active ingredients in pesticides formulations with different solvents has been measured for disposable and reusable gloves. Information on how the cumulative permeation data can be used to develop a simpler performance-based system will be presented.

Permeation of pesticides through chemical resistant gloves

248th National Meeting (2014)

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