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. Dow AgroSciences was awarded the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the development of ProFume gas fumigant. This award recognizes extraordinary achievements, international leadership and innovation in preserving the Earth’s protective stratospheric ozone layer. Winners have demonstrated a commitment to environmental stewardship through their precedent-setting innovation and leadership.
