Date of Award

Summer 8-1990

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Community & Environmental Health

Program/Concentration

Community Health Education

Committee Director

Gregory H. Frazer

Committee Member

David A. M. Sterling

Committee Member

Jefferey E. Drifmeyer

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.C48P75

Abstract

This study explores the feasibility of using an applied soil repellent finish, Scotchgard, on 100% cotton denim fabric in order to enhance the removal of atrazine and alachlor residue during the laundering process. The experimental findings provided no statistically significant evidence that Scotchgard fabric protector reduced pesticide residuals on the 100% cotton denim fabric either before or after laundering. A significant finding secondary to the study involved the possible interaction of Scotchgard with the pesticide alachlor, leaving greater amounts of residual on the fabric after laundering than those found with no fabric treatment. This suggests that agricultural workers be cautioned against using Scotchgard fabric protector as a means of protection from pesticide liquids until further studies can be conducted and a data registry established.

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DOI

10.25777/fhsw-xr48

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