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Frequently Asked Questions on ProFume Gas FumigantSelect questions below to find answers to frequently asked questions about ProFume* gas fumigant.What is ProFume gas fumigant? What is the active ingredient and how does it work? How does ProFume compare to methyl bromide? Which pests does ProFume target? Does it kill all life stages, including eggs? What are the uses for ProFume and what is the dosage? On which commodities does ProFume have food tolerances? When was ProFume registered? When will it be commercially available? Will products treated with ProFume in the United States be able to be imported into the UK? How will ProFume be priced? Will ProFume have a negative effect on the physical, chemical or taste effects on the fumigated product (taste, bakeability, etc.)? What type of training will Dow AgroSciences provide for ProFume? What stewardship requirements will Dow AgroSciences institute for ProFume? Will ProFume negatively affect the ozone layer? Will using ProFume cause damage to equipment or facilities (corrosion, fire, etc.)? How is ProFume applied and what is the range of exposure periods? What are the recommended sealing procedures to achieve the most cost effective gas confinement? Who will be permitted to purchase, transport and apply ProFume? What is ProFume gas fumigant? What is the active ingredient and how does it work?ProFume offers effective, reliable stored product pest control that fits with operational needs. It is packaged in cylinders as a liquid under pressure. ProFume is non-flammable, non-corrosive as a gas, odourless and has a high vapour pressure. It quickly penetrates the fumigated area, is effective against a variety of stored product pests and dissipates rapidly during aeration. How does ProFume compare to methyl bromide?ProFume gas fumigant is a solution to the methyl bromide phase out for postharvest fumigations such as mills, warehouses, grain storage and transportation vehicles. It controls all life stages of target insects and, using Precision Fumigation* techniques, is customized for each application situation.
Which pests does ProFume target? Does it kill all life stages, including eggs?ProFume controls all insect pest life stages, including eggs. Insect eggs require a higher dosage of ProFume compared to later life stages. Choose ProFume for superior stored product pest control. ProFume targets stored product pests, as well as those insects that may be transported from the field on food commodities. What are the uses for ProFume and what is the dosage?Initial uses for ProFume include emptied cereal grain mills and storage facilities. No two fumigation jobs are identical. The required amount of ProFume gas fumigant will be influenced by the circumstances of each unique fumigation situation. Dow AgroSciences offers a unique computerized program, the Fumiguide* programme for ProFume gas fumigant, which enables fumigators to tailor each fumigation procedure for optimum efficiency. This innovative computer-based program calculates dosages based on input from fumigation variables such as pest biology, exposure time and environment. By allowing the fumigator to quickly modify any fumigation variable, the programme helps customize and optimize a fumigation management plan for each situation. On which commodities does ProFume have food tolerances?Dow AgroSciences is generating data to support food tolerances for a wide range of food commodities. When was ProFume registered? When will it be commercially available?
Will products treated with ProFume in the United States be able to be imported into the UK?Yes, although the exact timing is unknown, Dow AgroSciences expects to have export food tolerances as the product label is developed. Dow AgroSciences is pursuing domestic tolerances, as well as export food tolerances. How will ProFume be priced?Fumigators will find the per kilogram price of ProFume gas fumigant an economically viable offering for their customers. In addition, Dow AgroSciences is exploring fumigation optimization techniques to make product use as cost effective as possible. A unique computerized program, called the Fumiguide* programme for ProFume gas fumigant, will enable fumigators to tailor fumigation procedures for optimum efficiency. Will ProFume have a negative effect on the physical, chemical or taste effects on the fumigated product (taste, bakeability, etc.)?The flour and baking properties of wholemeal flour fumigated with sulfuryl fluoride was investigated by the Chipping Camden Food Research Association Laboratory, Gloucestershire, UK in association with the Central Science Laboratory, York, UK. Flour batches were fumigated with sulfuryl fluoride at a range of dosages up to the maximum label dosage. Fumigated batches were then compared with untreated flour. It was confirmed that there were no discernible differences in flour or baking properties between fumigated and untreated flour batches in these studies. What type of training will Dow AgroSciences provide for ProFume?Dow AgroSciences believes training is extremely important for the effective use of any Dow AgroSciences fumigant including ProFume. Training programmes will educate users on application techniques and safety guidelines for this product. What stewardship requirements will Dow AgroSciences institute for ProFume?Dow AgroSciences has a long history of supporting use of fumigants in structural and agricultural uses and is committed to the stewardship of all of its products and will institute stewardship requirements for the use of ProFume gas fumigant. All fumigators will attend an annual stewardship training day conducted by Dow AgroSciences ProFume specialists. Will ProFume negatively affect the ozone layer?Sulfuryl fluoride, the active ingredient in ProFume, is not an ozone-depleting chemical. ProFume contains no chlorine or bromine and, thus, cannot react to deplete stratospheric ozone by the known mechanisms. It is fully oxidized and, thus, is not expected to interact or contribute to local ozone formation (such as smog). When a commodity or facility is aerated, ProFume rapidly dissipates to non-detectable levels. Will using ProFume cause damage to equipment or facilities (corrosion, fire, etc.)?ProFume will not cause corrosion of equipment when used properly. ProFume is non-flammable, has low reactivity potential, and as a gas, is stable under temperatures and exposure duration normally encountered in fumigation. How is ProFume applied and what is the range of exposure periods?ProFume gas fumigant is a liquid under pressure in a cylinder. It immediately converts to a gas upon release from an introduction hose due to its high vapour pressure and very low boiling point. Unlike methyl bromide, ProFume does not require the use of a heat exchanger. Air, circulated by a fan at the introduction site, serves to provide the energy necessary to convert ProFume from a liquid to a gas. What are the recommended sealing procedures to achieve the most cost effective gas confinement?Good gas confinement, regardless of the fumigant, saves on fumigant costs and increases the probability of achieving the target dosage necessary to control target pests. Dow AgroSciences will present options for improved fumigant confinement during training programmes and will continue to work with fumigators to optimize sealing materials and procedures. Who will be permitted to purchase, transport and apply ProFume?ProFume can only be purchased, transported and applied by those who have completed the training programme from Dow AgroSciences. Only specially trained British Pest Control Association certified fumigators will be authorized to use ProFume gas fumigant. As with any fumigant, use instructions and appropriate restrictions will be outlined on the product label. |
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