Methyl bromide is a fumigant that is highly toxic, colorless and odorless. Regulations
in some countries require that the methyl bromide used in fumigation
treatments must contain an indicator, for example kloropikrin as much as
2 percent. Methyl bromide is contained kloropikrin fitotoksik of live plants, cut flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables and grains. In some countries, kloropikrin residues in foodstuffs is not allowed. Treatment with methyl bromide repeatedly bromide can leave residues that exceed the exposure limits in foodstuffs. High bromide residues in foodstuffs may be detrimental to the health of consumers.In
accordance with the provisions of the Codex Alimentarius, the limit for
inorganic bromide residues allowed on food ranged from 0.01 to 20 mg /
kg, depending on the type of food.Bromide ion is also known as a substance that can cause damage to the ozone layer. Therefore, through the Montreal Protocol, agreed to the use of methyl bromide phased out. The provisions on the gradual abolition does not apply to pre-shipment and quarantine purposes. However,
the use of the fumigant for quarantine and pre shipment must be made in
accordance with the implementation of good fumigation (good Fumigation
practices) to reduce the excessive emission of fumigant into the air.
NOTE :
Fumigation with methyl bromide for quarantine purposes are made to thevarious kinds of commodities.The use of methyl bromide be avoided if :
1). Commodity to be fumigated is the seed, unless recommended byspecially.
2). Commodities which are absorbent or react with methyl bromide, such as grainswith high oil content, a material made from natural rubber, animal dander, andbutter.
3). Location fumigation is very close to workplaces and residential areas.
4). Commodities, particularly foodstuffs, has been fumigated with methyl bromide is morethan once.
5). Not available skilled personnel.
6). Not available with adequate protective equipment.
7). Time to carry out fumigation to completion is not enough
Methyl bromide is a reactive chemical that can react with the elements and change the nature of some materials fumigated. It is known that methyl bromide reacts with sulfur-containing molecules such as those found in natural rubber and fur-Buluan. Methyl bromide will form an explosive substance with aluminum in the absence of oxygen. Liquid methyl bromide is a powerful solvent that will dissolve bitumin materials (which contain asphalt and lignite) and causes the soft and expanding some plastics, especially PVC.
NOTE :
Fumigation with methyl bromide for quarantine purposes are made to thevarious kinds of commodities.The use of methyl bromide be avoided if :
1). Commodity to be fumigated is the seed, unless recommended byspecially.
2). Commodities which are absorbent or react with methyl bromide, such as grainswith high oil content, a material made from natural rubber, animal dander, andbutter.
3). Location fumigation is very close to workplaces and residential areas.
4). Commodities, particularly foodstuffs, has been fumigated with methyl bromide is morethan once.
5). Not available skilled personnel.
6). Not available with adequate protective equipment.
7). Time to carry out fumigation to completion is not enough
Methyl bromide is a reactive chemical that can react with the elements and change the nature of some materials fumigated. It is known that methyl bromide reacts with sulfur-containing molecules such as those found in natural rubber and fur-Buluan. Methyl bromide will form an explosive substance with aluminum in the absence of oxygen. Liquid methyl bromide is a powerful solvent that will dissolve bitumin materials (which contain asphalt and lignite) and causes the soft and expanding some plastics, especially PVC.
