To receive its EPA registration, Insect Shield's permethrin technology was extensively tested, confirming no adverse effects on people, animals, or the environment. This means that there are no restrictions and the entire family can use insect Shield's permethrin-treated clothing.Apr 6, 2021
How safe is permethrin for humans?
Permethrin is a pyrethroid that can be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through skin. Depending on the formulation, permethrin is a non-toxic to moderately toxic pesticide. Short-term side effects in sensitive individuals include eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation, and may include breathing problems.
What happens if you get permethrin on your skin?
When people get permethrin on their skin, they may have irritation or tingling, burning and itching at that spot. If permethrin gets in the eyes it can cause redness, pain or burning. If people eat permethrin it could cause sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Do Insect Shield clothes work?
Insect Shield® is proven to be effective and long-lasting, and can be worn and used by the entire family with no restrictions. Treated products, like insect repellent clothing, are put through a ringer of 3rd party testing like “KD” Knockdown, field testing, and more to ensure complete effectiveness.
How do insect repellent clothes work?
How does insect-repellent clothing work? Insect-repellent clothing is treated with permethrin, an insecticide that has been registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for more than 40 years and is the only repellent used to treat factory clothing.Jul 9, 2020
Do mosquito clothes work?
Permethrin isn't technically an insect repellent — it's an insecticide, designed to kill or incapacitate mosquitoes on contact. Wearing clothing made with permethrin hasn't been proven to provide complete protection from mosquito bites.
Is bug repellent clothing safe?
Yes. The CDC and the manufacturers of the products emphasize that you still need to apply an effective repellent on all exposed skin, including your hands and face. (But don't spray repellent under treated or untreated clothes; that increases the risk or irritation and other side effects.)
Does permethrin wash out of clothing?
Loss due to the drier is limited compared to the detergent and washer agitation. Dry cleaning removes the Permethrin from the fabric. Permethrin Spray can last up to six weeks through six weekly washings.Mar 1, 2021
How long does permethrin last without washing?
Permethrin spray bonds to fabric fibers for up to 6 weeks (42 days) of exposure to sun and air or 6 washings. Specially formulated not to stain or damage your clothing, other fabrics, gear, and equipment, it's odorless after drying and is as effective as 100% DEET.
Is it safe to wear permethrin treated clothing?
Safety of Permethrin in Factory-Treated Clothing All exposure scenarios showed that permethrin factory-treated clothing is unlikely to pose any significant immediate or long-term hazard to people wearing the clothing.