Commercializing a New Fumigant:the ProFume(R) Success Story
ProFume gas fumigant(99.8% sulfuryl fluoride)is a broad spectrum,non-ozone depleting fumigant developed and manufactured by Dow AgroSciences LLC for the control of rodent, insect and other invertebrate pests. This fumigant was developed in response to post-harvest industry requests for an alternative to methyl bromide. ProFume has been developed for use in food handling establishments（eg., pet food facilities, bakeries, food production facilities, mills, warehouses, etc.), stationary transportation vehicles（railcars, shipping containers, trucks, etc.), temporary and permanent fumigation chambers,and storage structures. ProFume is relatively non-reactive as a gas and does not cause off-flavors. It is an odorless, colorless inorganic gas, and as such, does not form unpleasant odors. In addition, due to its higher vapor pressure and lower sorption characteristics, ProFume(R) compared to methyl bromide penetrates commodities more effectively reaching target pests faster for optimum control.Globally, over 1000 commercial fumigations have been completed with high level of customer satisfaction. Development and successful commercial use in many countries prove that ProFume is a technically and economically viable alternative to methyl bromide and can also be used to fumigate insects resistant to phosphine.
Ellen Thoms John Busacca Suresh Prabhakaran
Dow AgroSciences LLC,7257 NW 4th Blvd #20, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA Dow AgroSciences LLC,9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA
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2008-09-21（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）