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Pesticide spray mist

Airborne droplets generated when pesticides are applied as sprays or fumigants; the source emphasizes inhalation exposure and respirator instructions rather than a disease-specific diagnosis.

Airborne form

mistaerosol

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

inhalation exposure hazardchemical exposure concern

Evidence

NIOSH states that when workers apply pesticide sprays or fumigants, product instructions may require a respirator and that properly used respirators can reduce the amount of certain chemicals workers breathe in.

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When applying sprays or fumigants, many pesticides have instructions to use a respirator. Properly used respirators can reduce the amount of certain chemicals that workers breathe in.

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