Cylinderized, Pure Phosphine For Effective and Flexible Fumigation
VAPORPH3OS® phosphine fumigant is a cylinderized source of pure phosphine that enables timely, cost-effective fumigation of post-harvest products and storage structures. It is designed for use in conjunction with Syensqo-approved blending equipment capable of diluting the phosphine concentration to below its lower flammability limit of 1.8% (vol.). On-site blending with the surrounding air as a dilution gas can achieve this result, making it an attractive option when a larger fumigation is required. VAPORPH3OS® is dispensed external to storage or structures to reduce applicator exposure, eliminate confined space entry and remove the need for spent fumigant disposal.
How Does VAPORPH3OS® Work?
VAPORPH3OS® is mixed with the surrounding air using a Syensqo approved, third party air blending system. These systems enable the direct phosphine-air mixture to be injected directly to the fumigation space or existing recirculation systems. The fumigator can precisely adjust and maintain phosphine concentrations during each fumigation, providing a cost-effective solution and obtaining an effective fumigation in accordance with the label.
Operators essentially "dial-in" the prescribed quantity of phosphine and can easily introduce additional fumigant if required. Proper dosing and monitoring are critical components of successful fumigations.
Key Benefits
Advantages of VAPORPH3OS® fumigant gas:
- Once blended with approved equipment, VAPORPH3OS® is nonflammable inside the fumigation space
- Nonreactive with moisture or water
- Required concentration levels achieved in minutes or hours, not days
- Cylinderized phosphine is the only approved phosphine fumigant for 24-hour exposure time in some applications
- Using approved air blending equipment, VAPORPH3OS® is dosed to the appropriate concentration levels and exposure periods as prescribed by the label, ensuring elimination of target pests*
- Dispensed directly into sealed storage or structure from the outside, eliminating confined space entry scenarios
- Yields no waste byproducts or dust residue, eliminating the cost and environmental concerns of spent fumigant disposal
- Not listed as contributing to ozone depletion under the Montreal Protocol
- Not listed as a greenhouse gas by the US EPA
Applications
A complete list of pests and applications can be found on the label. Pests, applications, commodities, conditions and storages will vary by country and label protocol.
* ECO2FUME® and VAPORPH3OS® are restricted-use pesticides that should only be applied by licensed fumigators and used as directed in accordance with the product label as specified by your country, local laws, and regulations.
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