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Toxicity category of end-use product |
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Route of Exposure |
I (Danger) |
II (Warning) |
III (Caution) |
IV (Caution) |
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Dermal toxicity or skin irritation potential1 |
Coveralls worn over long-sleeve shirt and long pants Socks Chemical-resistant footwear Chemical-resistant gloves |
Coveralls worn over short-sleeve shirt and short pants Socks Chemical-resistant footwear Chemical-resistant gloves |
Long-sleeve shirt and long pants Socks Shoes Chemical-resistant gloves |
Long-sleeve shirt and long pants Socks Shoes No minimum2 |
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Inhalation toxicity |
Respiratory protection device |
Respiration protection device |
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Eye irritation potential |
Protective eyewear |
Protective eyewear |
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1If dermal toxicity and skin irritation potential are in different toxicity categories, protection shall be based on the more toxic (lower numbered) category. |
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The following table lists EPA chemical resistance categories for selected personal protective materials of gloves (Oregon OSHA: http://www.orosha.org/publications/pesticidepubs.html)
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Chemical Resistance Categories for Selected Personal Protective Materials |
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Selection category listed on pesticide label |
Type of personal protective material |
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Barrier laminate |
Butyl rubber > 14 mils |
Nitrile rubber |
Neoprene rubber |
Natural rubber >14 mils |
Polyethylene |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
Viton |
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A |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
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B |
High |
High |
Slight |
Slight |
None |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight |
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C |
High |
High |
High |
High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
High |
High |
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D |
High |
High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
None |
None |
None |
Slight |
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E |
High |
Slight |
High |
High |
Slight |
None |
Moderate |
High |
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F |
High |
High |
High |
Moderate |
Slight |
None |
Slight |
High |
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G |
High |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight |
None |
None |
None |
High |
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H |
High |
Slight |
Slight |
Slight |
None |
None |
None |
High |