Cargo: What dangers are associated with using fumigants in cargo holds?

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What dangers are associated with using fumigants in cargo holds?

Sophie March · Accepted Answer

1. toxicity
-safety of crew at risk; close hatch covers, ventilators, etc. (gas tight)
2. heat
-combustion can occur and cause fire
3. flammability
-rapid build up/high conc. of phosphine gas = explosion

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What dangers are associated with using fumigants in cargo holds?

1. toxicity -safety of crew at risk; close hatch covers, ventilators, etc. (gas tight) 2. heat -combustion can occur and cause fire 3. flammability -rapid build up/high conc. of phosphine gas = explosion

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