THEMES DU SITE RACINE
Cytec Specialty Chemicals
Benefits of ECO2FUME® Fumigant Gas
There are many advantages of ECO2FUME fumigant gas over traditional fumigants. With its ease of handling and operation as well as the health and safety benefits it provides, ECO2FUME fumigant gas can consistently achieve successful and cost-effective fumigations.
Environmentally Friendly
Unlike methyl bromide, it is an environmentally friendly alternative and will not harm the ozone layer.
User Friendly
Confined space entry is an important issue. ECO2FUME fumigant gas comes in ready-to-use cylinders that can be dispensed directly into sealed storages or structures from the outside. Therefore, confined space entry is not necessary, creating a safer working environment for operators.
Non-Flammable
By mixing 2% phosphine with 98% carbon dioxide, ECO2FUME fumigant gas eliminates the spontaneous flammability hazard of traditional phosphine fumigation.
No Residues
ECO2FUME fumigant gas is a controlled application of phosphine, resulting in less fumigant introduced on products and, consequently, reduced residue in raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, stored tobacco, animal feeds, and non-food products.
No Disposal Issues
Disposal of solid fumigants is a growing problem. Traditionally, operators faced the difficult problems of having to dispose of undecomposed solid fumigant or having to deal with flammable waste products. ECO2FUME fumigant gas eliminates this problem in that there are no disposal issues when using it. Partially filled cylinders can be saved until the next application or unused product may be returned to the distributor.
Easy to Achieve & Control Concentration
Using ECO2FUME fumigant gas, the required concentration necessary for a complete kill is achieved in a matter of minutes or hours rather than days. Additionally, the operator can vary and accurately control the phosphine concentration over the desired exposure period.
Total Elimination of All Insect Stages
Phosphine tolerance levels vary with the different stages of insect development. Previous methods of phosphine fumigations, including phosphine tablets and pellets, often resulted in the mere appearance of success. While no live adults were present, the more tolerant eggs and pupae of the insects survived unnoticed, only to grow and subsequently reinfest the product with a few months. ECO2FUME fumigant gas, when held to its required concentration over a longer exposure time, ensures a total elimination of all insect stages.
Resistance management is important to the future of all fumigants. ECO2FUME fumigant gas is the right approach to eliminate all stages of insect life, egg, larvae, pupae and adults.
