Effect of starch on reducing the retention of methyl parathion by cotton and polyester fabrics in agricultural protective clothing

Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part B Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 283-294

  Ko, L L ^a   Obendorf, S K ^a  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

amylase; cotton; decontamination; laundering; Pesticide; polyester; protective clothing; retention; starch

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURE; COMPOSITION EFFECTS; COTTON FABRICS; DECONTAMINATION; ENZYMES; FABRICS; LAUNDERING; POLYESTERS; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; STARCH;

AMYLASE; METHYL PARATHION; RETENTION;

PESTICIDES;

PARATHION METHYL; STARCH;

AGRICULTURAL WORKER; ARTICLE; CLOTHING; ECOTOXICITY; PEST CONTROL; WASTE MANAGEMENT;

GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM;

EID: 0031105050     PISSN: 03601234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03601239709373086     Document Type: Article

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