ECO2 Fume

Manufacturer
Others
Category
Insecticides
Registered until
2023-12-31
Registration number
27684
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
A. GENERAL
1. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. ECO2FUME Fumigant Gas is a Restricted Use Pesticide due to the acute inhalation toxicity of phosphine, PH3 gas. These products are for retail sale to and use only individuals holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or licence recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory agency where the pesticide application occurs or by persons trained in accordance with this product’s Application
Manual working under the direct supervision and in the physical presence of an applicator holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or licence recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory agency where the pesticide application occurs. Physical presence means on-site or on the premises. Read and follow the label and this Application Manual which contains complete instructions for 26 the safe use of this pesticide.
2. A fumigation zone must be established for all fumigated sites (with the exception of ships and railcars that are in motion) according to the distances listed in Section VII, FUMIGATION ZONE REQUIREMENTS during the fumigation period (i.e., from the beginning of the fumigant application until the beginning of aeration. Prior to entry by unprotected workers, the fumigated site must be aerated and the phosphine level must be at or below 0.1 ppm in the fumigated site and the fumigation zone determined by the licensed/certified applicator.
3. ECO2FUME Fumigant Gas is a hazardous material and may be used only by individuals trained in its proper use. Before using, read and follow the label precautions, safety recommendations and use directions on the label and in the ECO2FUME Fumigant Gas Application Manual. Persons working with phosphine must be knowledgeable of the hazards of this product and trained in the use of required respiratory equipment and detector devices, emergency procedures and use of the fumigant.
4. Two persons trained in accordance with the Application Manual under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified applicator, or a licensed/certified applicator and trained person, must be present if entry into fumigated or partially aerated structures is required. Two trained persons must be present when phosphine is applied from outside the site to be treated, unless Provincial pesticide regulations require otherwise. The licensed/certified applicator must maintain visual and/or voice contact with all fumigation workers during the application of fumigants.
Appropriate respiratory protection, as outlined in Section V.E, RESPIRATORS, MUST be worn at all times when levels of phosphine gas are above 0.1 ppm, which may occur during delivery/dispensing of product, attending to spills and leaks, and while monitoring phosphine levels during the fumigation and aeration periods. If phosphine levels are unknown, appropriate respiratory protection, OR a personal phosphine monitor with a limit of detection of 0.01 ppm and an alarm set at 0.1 ppm, must be worn.
Respiratory protection specified in Section V.E. RESPIRATORS must be worn if levels of carbon dioxide are above 5,000 ppm or are unknown. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BOTH PHOSPHINE AND CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS TO DETERMINE THE USE OF APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. The licenced/certified applicator must maintain visual and or voice contact with all fumigation workers during the application of the fumigant.
To protect workers from phosphine exposure, appropriate respiratory protection is required for all the following operations: delivery/dispensing of product, attending to spills and leaks, and while monitoring phosphine levels during the fumigation and aeration periods (i.e. worn at all times when levels of phosphine are above 0.1 ppm or are unknown).
For phosphine levels between 0.1 – 5 ppm, the minimum protection required is a NIOSH-approved airpurifying, full face piece respirator (gas mask) with a chin style, front- or back-mounted canister approved for phosphine OR a NIOSH-approved supplied-air respirator (i.e., air-line respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus) with a full face piece.
For phosphine levels above 5 ppm or at unknown concentrations, a NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face piece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode OR a NIOSH-approved air-line respirator with a full face piece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode combined with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus must be worn.
For carbon dioxide levels between 5,000 and 30,000 ppm, 1) persons may enter the treated area without respiratory protection for 15 minutes or less; 2) for periods longer than 15 minutes, use a NIOSH-approved supplied-air respirator (i.e., air-line respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus) with a full face piece.
For carbon dioxide levels over 30,000 ppm or unknown, a NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face piece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode OR a NIOSH approved air-line respirator with a full face piece operated in a pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode combined with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus must be worn.
For emergency use and/or to escape from conditions which are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH), keep available for use an adequate number of NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
5. Large scale fumigations may require the posting of watchmen to prevent entry into the site under fumigation. Refer to Provincial pesticide regulations.
6. Prior to applying this product, the storage site/structure must be inspected to determine if it can be made sufficiently gas tight. A Fumigation Management Plan must be developed prior to actual treatment to provide for safe and efficient application of the fumigant (refer to Section G, FUMIGATION MANAGEMENT PLAN). The storage site/structure should be sealed so as to maintain a suitable gas concentration over the time period required for control of insects and rodents.
7. Wear a loose fitting long sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, safety shoes, safety glasses, and wear gloves (leather or leather faced cotton gloves) when handling this product. Personal exposure monitoring should be conducted by use of personal electronic monitors or low level detection tubes, as appropriate.
8. Protect or remove copper, silver, gold and their alloys from corrosive exposure to phosphine. Sensitive equipment and items containing these elements should be removed or protected prior to fumigation with ECO2FUME Fumigant Gas.
9. Ship holds, containers on ships, railroad cars, trucks, vans and other transport vehicles and containers shipped piggyback by rail may be fumigated in transit. However, trucks, vans, trailers and similar transport vehicles are prohibited from travel over public roads or highways until completely aerated to a phosphine level at or below 0.1 ppm and warning placards removed.
10. Notify appropriate owners, employees, and/or operators at the facility where and when the fumigation will occur, and provide relevant safety, health and environmental information to local fire and rescue officials for use in the event of an emergency. For additional information consult the manufacturer manuals and training information about safe and effective use of ECO2FUME® Fumigant Gas. Observe all Provincial pesticide regulations.