Table 1 Major toxic substances in container atmosphere
From: Health risks in international container and bulk cargo transport due to volatile toxic compounds
Fumigation | Preservation | Encasement | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
Phosphine | Carbon monoxide | Formaldehyde | Benzene |
Bromomethane (methyl bromide) | Carbon dioxide | Â | Xylene |
Sulfuryl difluoride | Â | Â | 1,2-Dichloroethane |
Formaldehyde | Â | Â | Ethylbenzene |
Ethylene oxide | Â | Â | Toluene |
1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) | Â | Â | Dichloromethane |
Dichloromethane | Â | Â | Other organic solvents |
Chloropicrin (trichloro(nitro)methane) | Â | Â | Â |