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SAFETY PROBLEMS AND LEGAL ASPECTS RELATED TO THE USE OF METHYLBROMIDE AS A SOIL-FUMIGANT.

Article number
152_15
Pages
155 – 162
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Abstract
Despite the restrictions imposed in the last few years, methylbromide is still an important chemical soil-fumigant for a number of crops in the Dutch horticultural industry.

This can be accredited to its range of effectiveness and the greater applicability of this medium in comparison with other soil-fumigants.
Methylbromide is a very toxic, volatile and odorless substance.

It is corrosive for certain materials (rubber, synthetics and leather). From the labour-hygienic point of view methylbromide can be extremely dangerous for its users.

The Labour Inspectorate has therefore paid a great deal of attention over the years to firms using this medium as a soil-fumigant; in particular, with regard to equipment, personal protection and expertise of personnel.

Publication
II International Symposium on Soil Disinfestation
Authors
W. Hingst
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https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1984.152.15
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