scope:

This International Standard establishes minimum performance, classification, and labelling requirements for protective clothing worn by operators handling liquid pesticide products as well as re-entry workers. Pesticide handling includes application of diluted formulations, mixing and loading, and other activities such as cleaning of contaminated equipment and containers. Protective clothing covered by this International Standard includes, but is not limited to, shirts, jackets, trousers, coveralls, aprons, protective sleeves, caps/hats and other headwear made with textile material, and material placed below knapsack/backpack sprayers. This International Standard does not address items used for the protection of the respiratory tract, hands, and feet. This International Standard does not address protection against biocides, fumigants or highly volatile liquids.