Use to check for exposure to urushiol the irritant found in Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Just place a sensing patch on your outdoor footwear, hiking and hunting gear, gardening tools, or on golf clubs. To use, adhere patch in a location likely for urushiol exposure, activate the entire patch surface with 2-3 drops of surfactant solution. When you wish to test the patch for urushiol, add a drop of surfactant solution to the tip of a developing swab and rub the face of the patch with the swab. Observe for the formation of any black residue. The formation of any black residue on the swab or darkening of the patch is a positive test and indicates the presence of a known skin irritant and immediate action should be taken to clean the contaminated area. Dispose of patches and swabs carefully, particularly if urushiol has been detected.

Ivy Alert^® Guarantees this product will detect as little as 0.001 mG/mL of Poison Ivy irritant, urushiol. Ivy Alert^® swabs and patches do not physically protect against or remove any skin irritant, nor are they designed or intended to diagnose, manage or treat any medical condition.
 

Instructions for Use

• Select a location for patch placement most likely to contact urushiol. Confirm patch adhesive will not damage surface. Press patch on surface firmly.
• Carefully open dropper bottle containing surfactant solution and evenly distribute 3 drops on the face of the patch.
• Wear during outdoor activities, up to 8 full hours.
• Develop on site or place patch on a disposable surface such as paper towel.
• Remove the developing swab from the plastic bag and place one drop of surfactant solution on the tip. Rub the tip across the entire face of the patch for 10-15 seconds.
• Observe the patch and swab tip for any color change. The formation of any black residue on the swab or darkening of the patch is a positive test and indicates the presence of a known skin irritant and immediate action should be taken to clean the contaminated area.
• Dispose of patches and swabs carefully, particularly if urushiol has been detected.

Please review this information and all warnings before use

Ivy Alert^® Sensing Patches are designed for the detection of physical contact with the irritating sap and oils (urushiol) produced by the Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. Urushiol is a potent skin irritant and should be avoided or, if present, removed immediately. Ivy Alert^® Sensing Patches work in combination with developing swabs and surfactant solution to reveal the presence of urushiol trapped on the surface of the patch. Use Ivy Alert^® Sensing Patches on footwear, clothing, sports gear, golf clubs, gardening tools, hiking gear or any outdoor accessory that may come in contact with urushiol. This product will identify as little as 0.001mG/mL of urushiol on the patch surface, however, every individual responds differently to urushiol exposure and some users may be more sensitive to urushiol than the Sensing Patch. It is possible that users may contract Poison Ivy rash even with product use. Preventative cleansing of all surfaces suspected of contact with urushiol is highly recommended even if no color change is observed. Ivy Alert^® Sensing Patches do not protect against or remove any skin irritant, nor are they designed or intended to diagnose, manage, prevent or treat any medical condition. Safely dispose of product after use. Store dry.

WARNING: Patches contain the potential irritant ferric chloride. Developing swabs contain cyclodextrin. Surfactant solution contains a mild detergent which could cause eye irritation. Adult supervision advised. PATCHES AND SWABS ARE NOT TOYS, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not reuse patches or swabs. Do not take internally. Avoid solution contact with eyes, mucosal tissue, skin or existing rashes. Read and follow all instructions/warnings. This product has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.