Is MBr flammable like Phosphine products?
MBr is not flammable. In fact MBr acts as a fire extinguisher or a fire retardant. Summary for space fumigation MBr is considered as an ideal fumigant. The versatility of MBr stems from its high toxicity to a wide range of insect pests, rodents, mites and nematodes, its considerable power of penetration to inaccessible areas and into bulk food products, and its effectiveness at relatively low concentrations, even at low temperatures. Fumigation with MBr is fast, typically lasting between 2 – 24 hours, which is advantageous for the movement of commodities in national and international trade, for treatment of production areas and dwellings. MBr offers complete control of all life stages of insects and in its 60 years of use, there have been no reports of development of pest resistance against it. Following fumigation, the gas dissipates rapidly with minimal disruption to normal commercial practices. As the pests are susceptible to MBr at relatively low concentrations, the gas does not us
