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Sulfuryl fluoride


Trade and Other Names: Vikane is the most common trade name for sulfuryl fluoride.

Regulatory Status: All formulations of sulfuryl fluoride are Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) and bear the Signal Word DANGER on the product label, because they pose an inhalation hazard. Sulfuryl fluoride is EPA toxicity class I - highly toxic. RUPs may be purchased and used only by certified applicators.

Chemical Class: inorganic gas compound

Introduction: Sulfuryl fluoride is an inorganic gas fumigant used in structures, vehicles, and wood products for control of drywood termites, wood-infesting beetles, and certain other insects and rodents. There are no registered uses for sulfuryl fluoride on food or feed crops.

Formulation: Sulfuryl fluoride is an inorganic gas fumigant used in structures, vehicles, and wood products for control of drywood termites, wood-infesting beetles, and certain other insects and rodents.

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Basic Manufacturer:

DowElanco
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10




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