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Gastoxin Pellets

Bernardo Chemical Inc. · solid Fumigant

Active Ingredients

  • Aluminum PhosphideCAS 20859-73-857%
Signal word
Danger
Type
Fumigant
Formulation
solid

Overview

State Availability

Registered in 17 states
  • Approved
  • Not approved
  • Use restrictions
  • No Data

Crops & Pests

Target Pests47 controlled

Gastoxin Pellets controls or suppresses the following pests when applied at labeled rates:

Approved Application Sites125 crops

Safety & Compliance

Protections
Personal Protection
GLOVES: Wear dry gloves of cotton or other material if contact with tablets, pellets, or dust is likely. Gloves should remain dry during use. Wash hands thoroughly after handling aluminum phosphide products. Aerate used gloves and other clothing that may be contaminated in a well-ventilated area prior to laundering. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION When respiratory protection must be worn Respiratory protection is required when concentration levels of phosphine are unknown. Permissible gas concentration ranges for respiratory protection devices A NIOSH/MSHA approved full-face gas mask - phosphine canister combination may be used at levels up to 15 ppm or following manufacturers use condition instructions for escape. Above 15 ppm or in situations where the phosphine concentration is unknown, a NIOSH/MSHA approved, SCBA must be worn. The NIOSH/OSHA Pocket Guide DHHS (NIOSH) 97-140 or the NIOSH ALERT - Preventing Phosphine Poisoning and Explosions During Fumigation, lists these and other types of approved respirators and the concentration limits at which they may be used.
Precautions
  • May be exposed to direct sunlight
  • Is not vulnerable to flame or sparks
  • Should not be stored in a damp place
  • May be stored in a warm place
  • May be frozen

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